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Windows Live Mail Issue
I wonder if anyone else has encountered this? I use Mailwasher Pro to check emails and delete unwanted ones on the virgin server before opening Windows Live Mail to download the wanted ones. For this reason, in WLM I have the 'Check for new messages every X minutes' turned off. Despite this, if I leave WLM running in the…
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360 Rotating TV Stand
Anyone know where I can get THIS or similar at half the price? Or is this quite a good deal? I'm in the process of (hopefully) buying a studio flat and want this so TV can be watched from the "bedroom" or the "living room". Haven't purchased a TV yet so could get pretty much any size/brand as long as it would work in a…
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Transferring old software, don't have install disk
Need to transfer a business software application to another Pc. The software currently installed & being used is a later 2005 version, but we don't have an install disk for this version. We have an install disk for 2003 version. I have checked the database the app creates with 2003 version installed on another Pc and it…
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New PC old Files.
Guys, I need some advice.. Having been working quite happily on an old Dell Dimension 9150 for the last 7 odd years.. I have finally given in a bought a new Dell XPS 8700. The dimension has been upgraded over time and is running a 500GB hard drive with a windows 7 os. The new machine is windows 8.1 Now I need to transfer…
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Goodman Freebox - Always freezing on BBC channels
For a few months now, freebox keeps freezing on BBC channels. Tried different cables and antenna - same issue. Product replaced by manufacturer and still same issue. Anyone got any ideas? I was thinking maybe BBC channels are broadcasting in HD or something?
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No Smilies...
Why can't I get my smilies to work anymore? I have logged out and in again, turned the comp off and on again (my usual solution for any problems!) but no joy? Could some whizzy-whizzy person please explain, in words of no more than two syllables what's happening . I thank you.
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tape to Cd
Hi I have a HD Compaq computer and I have looked up on youtube how to record from tape to computer now the bloke said using the double ended 3.5 jacks put one in the jack of the tape player and the other in the input mic plug on the back of computer . now I cant get at the back at the moment without un plugging other plugs…
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sky pin
hi, want to change pin , but i am asked to contact sky when i try to change it old pin is working fine, but somehow kids have worked out what it is, so need to change it its an old box/card as i do not subscribe to sky anymore, so dont think they will be of any help any help appreciated thanks
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my shift and ctrl key not responding
hi i am having an issue with my shift and control keys on my laptop....as you can see i cannot type anything in capital or use the shift key for the 'at' sign.....was working fine yesterday..... any suggestions of what problem could be and possible fixes - ps i have windows 7 '
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6 way splitter, no cable or satellite. Why?
My new flat has what look like aerial sockets in each room. They are actually f plugs. I tried connecting a tv to one but it clearly isn't connected to an aerial as the tv didn't get a signal. Fortunately I'm close enough to Crystal Palace to get a firm signal on a portable aerial. I assume that these points are connected…
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Help: computer keeps on crashing
Hi, I have windows 7 installed on my laptop. It keeps on crashing. I get a blue screen all of a sudden, and a message that, among other things, says something like "IRQL not less or equal". Any ideas on what may be causing this, and how to resolve it? Thanks
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Laptop advice please - clever Photograpy stuff needed
Hi All Dd's laptop (Dell, five years old) is getting very poorly. It's slow, gets very hot and she can't upload photos to it from her iphone so... She's just starting an A Level Photography course and a new laptop will need to be able to store lots of photos and cope with clever Photography software (can you tell I know…
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Alternative Solution to an Office Server
Morning, At the minute we have one computer that everyone (13 Users) connects to for all data, files etc. We use one database for our accounts software, this is now starting to cause speed issues as the computer is just a stand alone system and is struggling to share the database quickly enough when we are all trying to…
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vob files to avi/mp4
I've found some .vob files for a movie I ripped ages ago, and it's been years since I've done anything of this nature, so I've forgotten... How do I make the vob files into an avi or mp4 file I can watch? There must be a freeware application to do it that's simple, or not too hard, to use.
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Norton auto renewal
Hi my son two years put Norton internet security on his and my laptops...not sure what he paid, the renewal came up last Sept and I paid this time £19.99 and opted for auto renewal....big mistake. My son got an e mail saying they had renewed the security..listed the last 4 no of my bank acc at a cost of £44.99. this was 2…
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Blinking/flashing tabs in chrome
Hi everyone, I have a very annoying problem ever since i started using Chrome. When i click on a link to open a new tab the screen flashes white or blinks in an annoying way slightly upsetting my eyes. I have put up with it until now but really I need a solution to fix it. Strangely it only blinks if i left click on the…
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Hangout question
I use google handouts via my ipad to my daughters mobile phone. Currently she is in a Zante free wifi restaurant and we thought we would hangout. When I call her, it doesnt connect and she has tried to connect from her end without success. Any suggestions please?
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McAfee Anti-Virus
Hello hope you are well. 3 years ago I paid for a 3 year subscription which will run out in a few days. Unfortunately I think I was duped on price and McAfee are trying to do the same thing again. You see when you manually click renew your subscription it takes you to the shopping cart with the product you are renewing…
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router
13 month ago I received a new netgear router with new contract with aol [no problem with them for 9 years and great offers/rates ] have just renewed contract, phone line,all l/l calls free 24/7,first 100 mobile mins per month free as well for under £20 per month [12month contract. QUESTION have been sent another free…
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What laptop?
I have just become a freelancer and need to get a business laptop. I spoke to an IT co that supports one of my clients and they recommended the Dell Lattitude E3540 at around £560 (they only support Dell products) with 3 year warranty I've looked at the Acer V5-573 i5 which (to my untechie eyes) looks similar, but costs…
