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Lightweight, minimalist antivirus for XP print server?
I have a (very old and very slow) XP machine that I use as a print server (and scanner). I'm not sure if I really need an antivirus on it. It's behind my router's firewall, UPnP is disabled on the network, unnecessary services have been disabled and it's not used for web browsing or installing new software. It's hardly…
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Lego Mindstorms nxt
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help? About 6 years ago my son was bought mindstorms nxt and he was too young for it so it got put away. We came across it and he really wants to start building. We checked everything off the contents list - everything is there except for the software and the test pad. Is there any way I can get…
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Google Chrome keeps trying to download suspicious file
I did something the other day - pressed a button I think but no idea what. And all of a sudden GC toolbar underneath the address bar was gone, my add-ons were turned off and all my login cookies gone as every website I went on I had to sign in again. Even stranger is when I start GC up or during my session it tries to…
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Acer Extensa 5235
Hi all I've just picked the above laptop for peanuts. Windows won't load in normal mode (it freezes on the "Starting Windows" screen with all 4 coloured squares in place. All the safe Mode options get stuck after loading CLASSPNP.SYS I've tried getting to the factory restore section using Alt-F10 (thanks to Google) but it…
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Mobile repair newcastle upon tyne
Anybody know of decent mobile phone repair shop Newcastle upon Tyne area I need a nokia lumia phone reflashed there are loads of shops but it would be good to have one recomended
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Usb pc wifi dongle
I have an old PC (Windows Vista) which I want to connect to my router wirelessly. I've searched for what I think I need (thread title) and the results range of prices is £5 - £50! Any advice as to what will be sufficient for my needs? TIA.
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outlook frequent contacts
Can anyone help with a simple problem. I have been using Outlook for some time now and have had no real problems. Recently I noticed that the "Frequent contacts " weren't coming up when I started a new email.I have to go to the actual contacts section and select the recipient from there. Now the strange thing is that this…
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Online Application Form Won't Open Properley!
Hi, I just been emailed an application form to complete online and email back. The application form was emailed to me in .docx format. It opens up fine in Microsoft Word Viewer, but I can't edit it in Word Viewer as when I click on File the 'open form for editing' is greyed out for some reason. So I've tried saving it in…
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bethere scrapping their router
Just migrated out of bethere onto a different ISP. bethere (sky) said I can just dispose of the router however I want. I'm guessing it's antiquated technology that will never be used again. Can I just take their word for it? Heard of a few cases where someone got mixed messages from their ISP saying they can keep the…
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Facebook 101
OH not on Facebook but wants to join a facebook interest group. She doesn't want any of the typical FB social aspects such as anyone tagging photos of her on nights out etc, no posting pictures of her latest batch of cookies and no friend requests will be sent out etc. In fact she wants to be on facebook but simply to lurk…
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How to keep children safe when using the net
Hello. I caught my 9 year old son looking for 'Naked Ladies' on Google the other day. Apart from being secretly happy that he is growing up I would not want him to be able to search anything explicit but don't want everything blocked via ISP. I believe some providers go a little too far in my opinion and block things like…
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Recording from Sky box => DVD Recorder
I've done this a million times but not for a while. DVD Recorder is AV2. When I go to AV2 I get dark screen and no picture of intended Sky recording. Connections all checked at the back etc. DVD player plays back fine on AV2. What am I missing here? I've been patient and waited till DVD+RW disk has formatted but I'm only…
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Excel Issue
Morning All, I have the following formula included to pull dates and where the cell contains no date I want it to appear blank, however when the cell is blank it returns 0/01/1900, is there anyway to correct this? Below is the code I use: =IFERROR(VLOOKUP(O3,'Dates'!E:G,3,FALSE),"")
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What can I do with this PC ?
I think this might be a question for NiftyDigits :) I'm currently thinking the best thing would be to put Linux on it or just use the drive as a backup drive, but thought I would ask you first to see if I could get a valid Windows system. It is an Esystem Ei205 with a DIXONSXP P4M900-8237A motherboard. It has a Windows…
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Sony KDL32R423
Hi there, Have seen the above tv for a decent price, just wondering if anyone has experience of it? I don't want a smart tv as I find them a pain, and I can watch iplayer etc via the computer than will be hooked up to it. Occasional ps3 games too... The reviews in the main are good for it, and it's more than 100 quid…
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CrossLoop purchased and shut down
http://www.crossloop.com/ Team Viewer next?
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Zone Alarm search bar - not working/VERY slow? (Google Chrome)
Hi, I hope someone can help. We're using Google Chrome and have the free Zone Alarm installed. When updating Zone Alarm recently it said you could no longer take ZA free without also installing its search toolbar. The search toolbar has been a nightmare. Frequently it just does nothing when you type a search in. Other…
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Scrap SHS file, Can't open it?
Hi I have a Scrap SHS file "WORD" on a memory stick. I am having difficulty opening it on windows 7. I have searched the web and found this:- If you are using Windows 7 and MS Office 2007 or later, then change the extension of .shs file to .docx and open it with MS Word. It will give you an error message and then will ask…
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Son lost 3g on his iphone 4
Hope someone can help. My son has lost his 3g connectivity on his iphone 4 and can't seem to get it back. Tried a reboot and it has been suggested that trying a switch to airplane mode and back again may help but hasn't. Anyone come across this and advise on the fix please. Thanks as usual F
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USB Splitter ??
I am really hoping someone can help me. I bought my husband a tablet for Christmas and he decided he wanted a keyboard and mouse for it. I managed to get a case with a keyboard built in but his tablet only had a micro USB slot so I had to buy an adapter to enable him to use the keyboard. The tablet only has one USB slot. I…
