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CWGC website crashed?
Can't get any search results out of the database since about 2pm. Is it under attack? Or just broke. http://www.cwgc.org
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PC won't load
I'm struggling with my PC. I've not used it in a few weeks, and now when I go to switch it on, it won't boot. It loads the Gigabyte motherboard welcome screen, but that's it. It then re-starts itself. It won't let me into the BIOS or anything. It just stays at the Motherboard welcome screen for a few minutes then re-starts…
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New Sata Hard drive vs Old IDE Hard Drive
After 7 years I am finally getting a new PC. I was planning on using Windows XP again which I have. I see that all new PC's come ith SATA drives now, I have the old IDE type in my PC. We have masses of photos and stuff on it so was planning to put it alongside the new one. Just a few questions: Is Win XP SP3 fully…
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Which linux system for an old Thinkpad
Hi All I have been given an ibm thinkpad 2367 20gb harddrive and 256gb ram, on which I would like to try a linux software package. A couple of questions 1. Do I need to wipe the hard drive first?(it has XP) if so what is the best method. 2.which linux would be a light one to use. 3.What is the simplest/best method to use…
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Laptop Keeps Turning Off!
Hi All, Me again! You may remember me from when I asked for some advice when my partner spilt beer over his laptop. (This Thread) We took the advice given and riced it and its been working OK'ish since apart from the keyboard and shorting out. We haven't got round to buying a new keyboard yet and the OH has been using the…
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new to windows7
I have just got a new pc and working around windows7. On XP, there was a "shared documents" file that all users of the same PC could access. I am trying to find the same in W7 so we can all see the shared photo's and things from the same file. I'm not having much success at the moment. Is there such a file?I have tried the…
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DVD/CD combo on laptop not reading discs
Hi, just this morning my laptop drive has started refusing to read discs. The drive is recognised by both the BIOS and OS, claimed to be 'working properly'. I can hear it whirring slightly, and the PC can still control the eject function. I have already updated both the BIOS and drive's firmware. I have also just finished…
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RAM: Speed vs size
I'm putting together the spec for a new PC and want to know what factors affect the RAM - primarily what's better: bigger of faster? The spec so far is: Asus P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Intel Core i5 2500K Processor (which can be Overclocked to up to 4.2GHz) 128gb Crucial M4 SSD for the system drive Gainward GeForce GTX 560Ti…
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Google extension Timeline destroyer
Morning, Has anyone used this google extension? And does anyone know how safe it is, I.E who if anyone will have access to your fb account if you use it. Sorry for being dense but even though I dont know alot about it this I am savy enough to know that I could be at risk.
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halogen bulbs. I'm pretty dim.
OK decided to change to energy saving bulbs. I bought 42w GE candle bulbs as i usually buy 40 watt ordinary candle. Mistake as the halogen are a lot brighter. But are halogen actually energy savings.Do they get really hot in a domestic light? I have heard that they do. Haven't a clue really. Any help appreciated. Why is…
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Web Domain - Legal Advice
Could I please have some help from the experienced ones of you out there. I have just received the following email relating to a domain that I own:- "We are an international Group manufacturing and selling confectionery products all around the world. In 2006 we acquired the Spanish company ********. Now ******* is one of…
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can i get any money for my laptop?
Hi guys, I am just thinking about buying an ipad2 and now that they can be used as a standalone device i wondered whether i could sell my laptop in the same way that i recycle my mobile? its only about 3 years old so its far from past it - its just i dont really need it anymore Thanks, Matt
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How Can I Find Out my Internet Package Speed
I have seen adverts where it says: compare broad band speeds. Speed 14MB or 20MB etc. I have done a speed test on my pc and it came up with this below. Detailed Results Date 21/04/12 23:46:29 Download speed 3165.28 Kbps (3.09 Mbps) Upload speed 342.36 Kbps (0.33 Mbps) Server Port 8095 (tcp) But it still does not tell me…
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Windows defender not working
Hi I am clearing up a PC for DH's friend and have discovered that windows defender isn't working. I have tried downloading it from file hippo but it won't install or repair. At the moment the laptop is running Avira free and windows firewall. Is that enough? tia dx
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Ipod touch wont connect to wifi ?
Just got my son a new ipod and cannt get it to connect to the wifi - have tried 2 networks and kepp getting the activation server cannot be reached . Any ideas ??
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Zone Alarm Free uninstall advice
Zone alarm free has been finding a new network every time I log on and it is my normal network and ip address. I want to un install it. Is it just enough to use add and remove programs or do I need to use anything else to make sure all the bits are removed. As it starts automatically I have disabled zlclient in startup…
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sxstrace.exe side-by-side error
This is driving me mad! When trying to use certain programs i.e iCloud the following message appears: The application has failed because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect.Please see the application event log or use the command line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail. I've tried various things but the problem is…
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XP can't extract files from new 'FreeOTFE' volume
I've created a new volume using http://www.freeotfe.org/download.html and mounted it on my SD card, but there is no option to extract as stated by the instructions on the PDF shown. I know that often.vol is the correct icon as it shows it is 500MB (although the files I have put inside it are only a fraction of this amount).
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Canon EOS 7D vs Pentax K5
I'm looking at buying a Dslr camera. Probably one or other of the above. I enjoy taking photos and want to exten my abilities. Normally I take photos of the dog or my brother when he's doing track days on his motorbike, but I also want to take it travelling. At the moment I've just got a decent Canon point and shoot and…
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Re tuning tv with Sky?
I did a search, but couldn't find a post with a similar problem to mine. I have a Sky subscription, but since the digital switchover, I can no longer get the standard channels on my tv tuner, just a blank blue screen. Previously, if my Sky box was recording 2 programmes at once, I was able to just watch one of the standard…
