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Power Cut
My desktop computer will not start up properly after continuous power cuts last night. It turns on goes to windows and then goes into safe mode. I've tried rebooting it, turning power on and off but it keeps showing the same message over and over again. It gives me so many seconds to change something but what? Any help…
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Qone8
I seem to have foolishly but inadvertently downloaded the Qone8 infection. A few questions if may as I'm not much of a techie: Can it be completely removed and if so how do I do it? If not what can I do? Is it possible some other infections are on my laptop which may have come without and which I don't know about? My…
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Windows 8.1 update question
I got a laptop since July running Windows 8 just done the following 2 updates Update for Windows 8 for x64-based Systems (KB2883201) Installation date: 27/10/2013 09:32 Installation status: Succeeded Update for Windows 8 for x64-based Systems (KB2885699) Installation date: 27/10/2013 09:31 Installation status:…
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Tomtom won't start on S3 mini
For the last few days I've been having loads of problems with my S3 mini. Last night I did a manufacturers re-set and re-installed everything. Unfortunately Tomtom has will no longer work. It looks like it's starting but then it just goes back to the phone screen. After a few seconds the icon appears in the top bar, but…
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Which petrol purchase is 'cheaper'?
Having completely failed to identify a forum in which this question would be more appropriate, I'm posting this in my 'home' forum! Currently my local Tesco garage is selling petrol for 130.9p per litre, and a cheapo petrol station about the same distance away from my house is selling it for 129.9p, thus 1p a litre…
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Can't install Service Pack 3 on XP Professional
I managed to install SP3 a while ago but the HP Presario desktop computer was running so badly that no amount of clean ups did much good so I did a complete factory reset direct from the recovery partition. Now it's running great and I can see it has SP2 included in the reset but all attempts at installing SP3 have failed…
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Best 7" tablet
I am looking for a 7" tablet - and really wanted an Ipad Mini - but Apple have apparently decided to raise the price of the new model by £50 - which makes it too expensive So - I am now looking for an Android one Which is the best to go for Taking into account price, quality and speed (I am particularly looking for a fast…
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New iphone sync....
This is probably not as complicated as I think but a little advice from someone a bit more savvy than me would be appreciated.... Currently I have an iphone 4 w/tesco. I have purchased a 5s from apple and I am planning to put a sim-only contracted sim from EE into the new phone, so obviously it will have a new number. When…
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Considering CPU upgrade
Hoping for a bit of advice here, as looking to make some changes to my desktop. Currently have an Intel i5-2320 running at 3 gHz. System uses a Fujitsu d2990-a1 motherboard, and is also using a 660ti graphics card. I'm now onto next stage of my upgrades, and want to probably do something with the CPU. Any recommendations…
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Speed up you laptop/pc by adding virtual ram ......
I just came across this video on YouTube and was wondering if any other members have done this to speed up their pc. Perhaps it may be of use to some who find they can't play certain games on their laptop/pc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuuvay3qb8
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iTunes 11 - Disable autoplay when importing
Hi All I'm having an annoying problem with iTunes 11 (latest update). When importing CD's it's suddenly started playing the songs while ripping them (and the ripping seems to be restricted to speed of the playback). After searching through the preferences (Edit->Preferences) I can't seem to find any option to stop this…
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new laptop
Iam looking to replace my dell c510 desktop and get a lap top what would think i should get
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ipad 2 problem.
hi folks, I hope someone on this board can give some advice with my new ipad 2 which I bought last week? when I try to register an apple id number password, it says I must use at least 8 characters, and include at least 1 number and 1 lowercase letter. the ipad keyboard only uses capital letters and numbers, but no…
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Windows 8 updates failing to configure
I am using an HP laptop windows 8 and for the past couple of weeks windows updates have been failing. They have installed but then when the message configuring updates appears it runs for a while and then the message failure to configure, reverting changes appears. I have restored to an earlier date and reinstalled McAfee,…
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Windows XP
Updates finish in April next year. Will we all have to migrate to 7/8 or will the Anti-virus, Antimalware and spybots be good enough to keep us safe?
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Bose Soundlink mobile or Soundlink air
My husband has been talking about the Bose portable speaker and was thinking of getting him one for Christmas. I haven't really got much of a clue myself and notice that there are two different models. The Soundlink mobile and the Soundlink air. Does anyone have one or have any idea what the difference is between the two?…
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CD player suggestions please for around £400
Hi there Apologies if this isnt in the correct section. We've been given some money and are keen to replace a CD player (or HIFI as we know it!!). We have a huge CD collection and no ipods. Hence great sound, with warranty, decent DAB radio (but not essential as we have radio through TV in the same lounge) and speakers. No…
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Brand new laptop - Setting up
Hi I am setting up my new laptop, had Windows 8 taken off and Windows 7 Prof installed instead. I am trying to get this up and running and its slow! I had downloaded AVG & Zonealarm. Funny feeling these weren't the best . Any help appreciated please :)
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Want to retrieve old files
hi, I have a new laptop with windows 8. I want to retrieve the old files from my old hard drive that had windows 7. Is this going to be possible to move the files from my old hard drive onto my new laptop. I have looked at various Sata cables but none of them mention windows 8. Is this a problem thanks
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Gmail and Whatsapp
It can't just be me but I don't want all my gmail contacts to appear in my whatsapp calling list, when you install whatsapp it simply scans through your contacts and creates them within whatsapp. I am planning on creating a second gmail account for business numbers I use and then sync my phone with both gmail accounts but…
