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Setting Up Windows 7 - updates etc
Okay, I have a new refurb PC to back this one up, but i'm having some issues. It's Windows 7, i've never had Windows 7 before, but I was hoping most things would be the same, but I can't sort the following out: Installing programs - Avast etc - I click on the program to install, it flashes up Avast and then nothing happens…
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deleting office from netbook
I have ms office 2010 student that was pre installed on my toshiba netbook. I don't use it, so is it possible to uninstall it to a portable drive and then load it onto a desktop where it may be used? If it can be done what files would need to be copied?##I also notice it 'works' with click to run.
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i-CAN Freeview HD box upgrade to translate HD channel sound to Dolby Digital
I have been given a i-CAN freeview HD set-top box and I believe there is (or has been) an update for it to translate the transmitted HE-AAC sound on Freeview HD channels to pure Dolby Digital sound over the SPDIF socket for output to a home cinema AV amp/DVD home cinema system or blu-ray home cinema system equipped with a…
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TV speakers or soundbar recommendation to use with 19" Philips TV
Hi, Can anyone recommend an inexpensive set of tv speakers or soundbar to use with a 19" Philips LED TV. I currently use a pair of Philips speakers connected via the headphone socket but that doesn't work with the standard volume control on the TV, so I'm looking for something better. I do have a TV power down plug but if…
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Laptop Trade in?
Hi all Does anyone know of anywhere that offers a Laptop Trade in? Our Toshiba one has a bit of wear and tear and is also slowing down. Thanks
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Camera Buffs? Compact Bridge Camera?
I am thinking of purchasing a new digital camera. I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8, which I purchased back in July 2007. It has been a great camera but I now want something a bit more current. I was thinking of the Lumix DMC-FZ61 at £240 from Amazon. It's a great camera with great reviews but it's a wee bit heavy so I…
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Java ?
Do I need Java. I have a pop-up saying to download the latest java - but to check first if I already have it on my laptop. I checked in my programs &features and it is listed (Oracle 6/02/12) When I tried to download an update they cannot find any record of Java? Now I'm being asked to delete the old and download the new!…
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Internet loses connection same time
Hi, My internet loses it's connection every evening at about the same time ( 7 ish ). prior to this it goes into very slow mode for a few minutes. If I restart the router it's fine again. My neighbours don't have this problem so I'm assuming it's not the bt line. I've contacted my isp several times ( demon ) only to be…
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Charts not displaying
Hi, I am trying to look at stock charts etc on IG Index and timetotrade but they are not displaying fully and are awfully slow. I have tried in both firefox and Google chrome. I have contacted Ig and they cannot help me. Would be grateful for any help. Thanks Fifi
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Looking for a free download of foreign language symbols
Hi all I have been using the allchars zwolnet system download for many years for accents, symbols etc for foreign languages. When i downloaded it again on my new PC it paralysed it:( and I had to unistall the programme. Does anyone know of another free download or even one to buy if not? Thanks all. :)
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Best/Cheapest Place to buy Nikon D3100 camera
I'm looking to get a Nikon D3100 DSL. So far i think the best I can get is on ASDA at £329 which includes a camera bag, memory card and tripod. Sall amount off (2%) from Quidco. http://direct.asda.com/Nikon-D3100-SLR-18-55mm-VR-Lens-Kit-inc.-System-Bag%2C-Tripod-and-8GB-SDHC---Black/000630219,default,pd.html Would anyone…
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How do you run a .vbs or .bat as adminstrator in Windows 8?
I really am trying to get the hang of Windows 8 Pro but it's begining to get on my ti.. I have some batch files and vbscript files that were running under Vista but seem to refuse to run under windows 8 which I assume are due to security restrictions. I've got a simple example of a batch file to disable hibernation…
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Epson SX210 + SX215 printers Windows 8 (driver now available)
Been after a driver for Windows 8 for months and now found one. Not sure if this works with other models but worth a try. Windows 8 x64 http://download.ebz.epson.net/dsc/du/02/DriverDownloadInfo.do?LG2=EN&CN2=&DSCMI=18771&DSCCHK=bbe38f8677d3a1e90ba8612f417c5df21808cc49 Windows 8 x86…
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Hp 2280 printer
We have moved the computer and stuff into another room ,the printer wouldn't scan so in my "wisdom" I uninstalled the printer thinking/hoping that it would solve itself when I installed it. Well now I get a message that it "isn't compatible with our OP ..current OP 601.00" How come it was compatible in one room yet not…
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Closed - quick crud check, please?
Want to make a screenshot for future reference, but some crud seems to be creeping in at 04 and 023. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 18:34:16, on 12/02/2013 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702) Boot mode: Normal Running processes:…
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Network Connection Problem
Hi Was hoping some could help..... The OH laptop appears to have developed problems accessing the internet via the home router. It connects OK but there is no access to the internet. All other network devices are fine. I've tried deleting the network entry and recreating it but the same problem exists. I have noticed that…
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pinnacle dv500
Many moons ago (about 1999) I built a pc for video editing utilising a pinnacle dv500 and adobe premiere 6.5. The OS was win 98SE. I've still got that PC but I need a tidy up and want to get rid. I also have a second desktop PC running win xp (dual boot with ubuntu). I have tried to locate drivers for the DV500 so I can…
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Where to buy a 5mm to 6mm converter screw for car aerial?
I wondered if anyone knew the name of this screw. It's about 2-3cm long and the top half is 5mm and the bottom 6mm. It's to connect car aerials to cars but I can't find one to but individually as I don't know what it is called :-) Here is a picture:-
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iPhone5 ring tone
I want to have hello moto ring tone on my iPhone. I have downloaded the tone. I have it in iTunes and can copy to my iPhone Music. Can anyone tell me how to set it as ring tone? Thanks :A
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What do you do when your iDevice runs out of space?
I know some will say that I don't need that much music on an iPod, but it's still only 8000 tracks. I have relatively few apps, and have deleted those I don't use much. Do you de-clutter your music and apps?
