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Help Required Re MS Office XP and Internet
If I have MS Word running and try to Hibernate my PC I get a message saying "Widows cannot go into standby because Microsoft Office Documents or components are being accessed from the network. You must close etc". Apart from the irritation of having to close MS programs before I can Hibernate and the fact that it is…
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Cant get rid of White Smoke browser
I downloaded some software and checked I wasn't getting anything else but low and behold I have white smoke, a horrible adware encrypted into Google and Explorer. I did all the usual things, uninstalled, all the correct procedure in Google advanced settings and it has gone BUT if I have Google pinned in my task bar, then…
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Cursor has a mind of it`s own
I have a Toshiba Satellite L750D laptop. When typing, the cursor just moves at random so nothing appears on the screen. As I cannot touch type, I notice when I look up and it has stopped typing mid word. Someone suggested the mouse was a problem (removed). Another that I was brushing the pad accidentally. So keypad blocker…
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replacing ubutu with mint
A bit ago I created a duel boot system on my PC. I had partitioned the HDD and then used the ubutu live disk to create a duel boot system. (I don't think that ubutu installed on the new partition though) However I now like the look of mint and would like to install this instead of ubutu. How do I go about replacing ubutu…
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E-mail address for my company
I'd like to have my own email address for my company. I think it looks more professional than joe-bloggs@sky.com. How do I get one? Secondly, how do I access/receive my emails? Many thanks Terrysdelight
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Blue screen of death!
Dear all My computer was dead slow so I deleted programs and stopped some start up applications from running. I'm certain I didn't delete anything important because I googled everything before I deleted it. Here's what I did 1) control task manager, stop applications (I thought this wouldn't matter because I thought I…
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Camera Zoom
Hi all! Am hoping somebody can help me, have looked everywhere for an "easy" answer but cant find one! Looking to get a new camera, currently have a lumix TZ5, has been a great camera but starting to die! Am looking at the Lumix DMC-G3, seems to have great reviews and nice and compact, although it moves over slightly to…
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New desktop £300 budget? New v old?
Hi all, My daughter has just turned eleven, and her pc now needs replacing. She mainly uses it for playing games like sims 3 with expansion packs, and some web browsing. Before it is suggested I don't have time, or inclination to build a pc. Anyway, on to my question. She will have about three hundred pounds budget once…
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How do I get rid of ASK.com without rebooting?
I downloaded the above fo a specific purpose, before downloading it stated that I could remove program. if needed.It was no good for my purpose so when I tried to remove program which is now on my home page .It states that it will be removed when I next reboot my computor which is really annoying.Can I get rid of it any…
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New win8 laptop help
just bought a new Fujitsu AH532 Win 8 laptop. doing all the windows updates now. it came with Norton Security software which I un-installed. I noticed from MS website that Microsoft security essentials will not work with Win 8. activated Windows defender and updating this. Recovery DVD appear to be given in the box. do I…
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Anyone use AVC know how to divide videos?
Any video convertor does it all (they reackon) I just want to divide a video into smaller parts but can't see how to do it without actually converting them - which I don't need/want Anyone use AVC know how to divide videos?
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Hdmi to dvi cable - will it work
My desktop monitor is broken, the new one I've chosen doesn't have a dvi socket and my graphics card only has VGA or dvi out (see pic). I have been looking at a lindy HDMI to Dvi-d cable at Amazon however I am unsure if it will be compatible. If the monitor is an led will I need a lead that supports full hd and 1080?…
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PC or Mac laptop?
I have some John Lewis vouchers and would like to spend on upgrading my laptop, running Windows 7, Internet Explorer 10. Would normally choose a new laptop, running Windows 8, but as this operating system would need lots of re-learning, wondered whether to opt for a Mac. From reading various discussions on the techie board…
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dab radio repair?
I hope this is the right section to post this on, if not, I apologise. My son has a Pure One Elite dab radio, and he dropped it. It does still turn on, but the screen only shows a couple of letters or numbers on the left side and the majority of the rest of it just stays blue, and there is some kind of streaky pattern on…
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Which Laptop to buy?
Ok, I now have a headache from constantly looking at different laptop specs, reviews etc and am no further forward!! So, I need to buy a laptop and it needs to be from Amazon (have too much gift credit on there!). Laptop will be used for internet browsing, downloading music/films and needs to have a DVD R/RW. It won't be…
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Mac advice please
I've already posted this but in my state of panic think I put it in wrong place! I have use of my partners MacBook Air, I have gone into his calendar and clicked on an event that he is attending, I know, I know I shouldn't have, but now it has come up as an icon on the desktop and I don't know how to get rid of it, so as…
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Mail Settings Android
Once again, I cannot SEND emails from my Android phone - I have had this problem in the past and it was a setting that had been altered - but this time, I have checked everything and it appears correct I am on ICS (4.0.2) - And my SMTP server is smtp-auth.gotadsl.co.uk port 587 - security none Any advice welcome.... Could…
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BT Infinity Poor Wireless Range
A friend who had BT broadband was offered an upgrade to Infinity. Her Mac in the back room which used to connect fine now is right on the limit of wireless range and frequently loses its connection to the router at the front of the house. BT offered IT Crowd-style advice to turn it off and on again and said it should…
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Any Apple training in NW
I know the Apple stores run workshops but they only teach about their programmes or products on a general basis. I have a few issues with my Ipad and MacBook that I would like to work through with someone who knows what to do. The Genius Bar hasn't been much help because they deal mostly with technical faults and I don't…
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Shutter Release Remote for Olympus PEN E-PL1?
Hello. :) Does anyone know of a shutter release remote for the Olympus PEN E-PL1? I've googled and read threads on other forums about ones which are supposed to work with the E-PL1 but then people have said that they don't so was wondering if anyone here uses one or could point me in the right direction, please? Thank you.
