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Change windows size
I have a game that played OK full screen in windows 98 to 8.1 it is quite old, but flickers quite fast in windows 10. I played about with the options for the game and if I play it in a window it is OK, however I cannot change the size of the window. I can move it about but the size remains the same, about half the screen…
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win 10 disk cleanup
I commented the other day that the built in programme for disk cleanup was not working (lower right)/all settings/system/storage/drive/remove temp files , click on it and nothing happens? ok , back to the old way explorer/drive c: / properties/disk cleanup , yup it shows "x" number of say temp internet files , but click on…
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Cannon Printer
hi threre I have a cannon Pixma MG500 Printer can I copy documents?? Not scan them using the sheeted glass?? and double sided copying
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Windows 10 Is it possible to get rid of Bing for good?
Hello After about 7 hours before the install was complete I changed from Windows 7 to Windows 10 on my 'old' laptop. I have run Malwarebytes etc and there were no threats but, despite 'setting' Google as my homepage and default Search Engine, every now and again 'Bing' comes back. I have already tried about four different…
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someone attempting to log on with my username
Hi,not sure if I've posted in the correct place! I've just received an email from Money Saving Expert,to say someone has tried logging into my account.:money: Normally I don't bother logging out,so didn't think anyone else could try to log in at the same time. What I'm really wondering is why anyone would try logging on.…
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The action can't be completed because the folder is open in another program
No it's not! :mad: I have Windows Vista Home Premium. I've been sorting through folders of pictures and finally got them sorted into named folders on two different back up drives. However, I'm down to my last empty folder (called STUFF) on my desktop. It has nothing but another empty folder in it (called EMPTY... God, I'm…
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Nexus 7 passing away
Hi all.... looks like my Nexus 7 is heading to the great teccie scrapyard in the sky.. Anyone bought a small tablet computer that they would recommend? Something similar to N7 would do. Cheers WR
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Gaming desktop
Following my last request for advice on trying to get my son's laptop to work for the game Ark survival evolved and realising it is not powerful enough. He has asked for a powerful gaming desktop for xmas. Looking at the prices i thought i would get researching and saving:D Could anybody advise me on how much i will need…
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Windows 10 . . . which email app to use?
Hi, I just updated from Windows 7 to Windows 10 successfully but am a little confused which email app I should use. I still see my old trusted Outlook 2007, I also see Windows Live Mail (a 2011 application) and the new Windows Mail which looks like its best suited for tablets (I have an Acer laptop). Any ideas which would…
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Factory reset on Acer aspire one with Win 7-wont upgrade to Win 10
Ok a little knowledge is a dangerous thing; I'm an idiot-let's just get that out of the way. So I have an old Acer notebook which was slow and horrible so I decided to do a factory reset! I wanted to upgrade to Win 10 but without the rubbish on it, so I decided this was a good idea. So the reset is done and I try to…
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My e-mail is sending out weird messages
hi all A friend has just told me that my e-mail is sending out messages about making money. I assume I have been hacked or it is a virus. Can anyone help as I don't know what to do. it is a yahoo account. thanks
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wia driver for lexmark 2300 series printer/scanner
upgraded to windows 10... lexmark 2300 series printer now will not work...driver unavailable says windows 10. tried reinstalling cd but no luck. anybody got a fix for this or point me in right direction...or is it a new printer?.. (nothing wrong with printer..just ordered new cartridge!..sods law!!) any help appreciated…
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Laptop Under £380
Hello all, I was just looking for thoughts/opinions on a new laptop. Mine has died & attempted fixing hasn't worked. I'm looking for something I can get delivered/collect fairly quickly. Laptop needs to be able to store enough files, music, films etc so at least 500MB. Good processor and quick, mostly Internet browser…
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Skylake Performance Revealed
For those interested, Intel's new skylake platform can now be seen and tyres kicked: http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/core-i5-6600k-processor-review-desktop-skylake,1.html
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Repairing my laptop
I've got a HP DV4 would these tools http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/31-In-1-Electronic-Screwdriver-Kit-Repair-HandyTool-Set-Ideal-For-Phones-Laptop-/360504601771?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item53efbfacabbe good for taking my laptop apart for repair?
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Windows Product key
When you buy a new laptop (no specific brand) preloaded with windows OS, should you be given the windows product key. A friend bought a new laptop and she wasn't given it. Is there a way she can find out what it is
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Samsung galaxy tab4 won't turn on!
Hi all, as the title says, I've a samsung galaxy tab4 and it won't turn on. It has 49% charged battery, but whenyou press the on switch, it flashes on the opening, but immediately goes blank again. It was a gift given to me at the beginning of April this year. The giver is on holiday at the moment so cannot ask where it…
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Linking TV, Freesat and DVD Recorder
Hi all, just a quick question please. I'll try write it as clearly as possible. My sky sub notice period comes to a finish this weekend so I have bought a Humax HDR-1100S Freesat to take its place. I had my sky+ linked to a DVD recorder for the odd thing that I like to record off and keep. I've unplugged the wires from my…
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Windows 10 wipes your child safety settings if you upgrade from 7 or 8
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/08/05/windows_10_wipes_child_safety_settings_upgrade/
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Windows 10 upgrade problem
Hi guys Took the plunge, and started the upgrade this afternoon. Got to nearly 80% install, and had to answer the front door ... Got back to PC and there's a box pootling around the screen saying "Input not supported" What's happened ? And how do I resolve it ?? Not upgrade my laptop !!!! Many thanks for looking in ...
