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Dell printer problem
Hi everyone I have a problem with my Dell printer. I have a Dell 720 Printer which has been sitting in a box for a couple of years. I would like to start using it as my old one has given up the ghost. The main problem is my computer runs windows 98 and the 720 printer supports Windows 2000 and XP. Is there anything I can…
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Problem with xp
My family have a computer and we are connected through a wireless connection. The problem is that with my account to get onto the internet I need to log into another persons account wait for the internet to connect then log out and back into my account can anyone help as it's starting to get annoying.
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"power meter " error ???
doing my normal good housekeeping on dell laptop... with windows xp.... right click on "my computer" ... did routine defrag ... then went for the "error checking " did the normal procedure and then when it re-started the pc desktop screen had a little box saying .... POWER METER EXPLORER.EXE SYSTEM ERROR x UNKNOWN HARD…
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New Hard Drive to replace old one
I have a 20Gb IDE hard drive in my computer and I'm replacing it with an 80gb SATA drive I have an external 300gb drive too which I use for backup storage I have the code for my Win XP but cant find the disc Does anyone know if theres a way to copy everything over from the 20gb disc to the new SATA 80gb one to make an…
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?record from HDD to DVD
I have a Sony HX 525 hard drive DVD recorder. I have some programmes on the hard drive that I want to transfer onto DVD RW+ disc, but I cant find in in the manual how to do this. It explains how to record directly onto disc or straight onto the HDD, but not how to transfer from one to the other. Can anyone help?
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new modem
Where is a good place for me to replace my modem in my computer....cheap and cherry..Cheers BH
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My AV picks all this this evening!!
Am a bit concerned av picks all this today and one it cannot quarantined. I have just done a manual scan and it showed nothing. Log List Time Scan Type Source Type Virus Name Infected Source First Action Second Action 18:01 Real-time Scan File EXPL_WMF.GEN C:\Documents and Settings\Dominic\Local Settings\Temporary Internet…
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eTrust Anti-Virus - Free 12 month subscription
Hi, Thought that this might be of use to some people, especially as AVG has been recommended time and time again on this website. Users of Microsoft can get a FREE 12 month "trial" subscription to Computer Associates "eTrust" anti-virus with real-time/email/scheduled scanning. Goto…
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DVI Input ?
Stupid question I know but I have to ask! If I have a moniter that has DVI Input can I connect my digi box to it ? Therefore watch tv through a TFT moniter with DVI ?
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TV Stretching Picture
Our 14 year old television is starting to badly stretch the picture towards the top of the screen. Is there likely to be any fix for this, or is the best bet to put it down to age and buy a new one?
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Making Photoshop the default program
I'd be very grateful if someone could tell me how to make Adobe Photoshop the default program to view photos rather than Corel - I'm sure it's dead easy but it's defeating me at the moment.
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computer runs very slow
Hi was wondering whether anyone could help me, I bought a new computer in September and it runs very slow. Its as slow as my old pentium 4 ?? Are there any programs that could check whether I can delete things to clean it up?
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How do you get rid of cookies
When I log on to money saving expert, in the box you write your user name (I keep forgetting my username and I now have a string of the other attempts at my user name when I click on the box.) Does anyone know how I clear this? I assume it involves deleting cookies, but how do you do this? Thanks
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best cheapish large external hard drive
looking for a largeish (200 Gb+) external hard drive to use with my laptop any recommendations? One advertised on TV for £80 thats 250Gb and I'm sure on hotukdeals there was a 300 Gb for £100ish? any to avoid or look out for?
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How to copy a photo and then paste it on here
I want to copy a photo and then paste it on the forum so that members can have an idea of what the problem is with my computer . I have taken some photos with my digi of the problem I am having. So far I have not been able to do it. I keep getting Corel Album saying my my subscription has expired and I cannot paste and…
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windows media player and itunes
hi how can i get the music that is saved in media player onto my ipod. i've tried copying it to drive e when my ipod is plugged in, but nothing happens. any advice welcome.
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Anti virus software
Whats the best anti virus software to use, i want one thats easy to use oh and it must be free
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Computer has no sound
After playing the radio and CD's quite happily yesterday, my computer seems to have lost the sound today. I've checked the speakers are connected properly - they seem fine. There is no sound at all not even when I start the computer. I'm running ME on a custom made computer, so don't really have a clue where to start.…
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Top Up Tv Question
Hi all, I have a TV with integrated digital, but to watch 'top up' channels you need a cam card for the monthly top up tv card to fit into. These are proving very hard to find on the high street and are hitting as high as £50 on ebay! My question is, do I need a 'named' top up tv cam card or can I buy a generic one cheaper?
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Anybody heard of a "PRT" SD memory card
I recently ordered a Sandisk SD card for my digital camera from a seller on Amazon. However, what arrived was a PRT 'super high speed' one. I wanted this to take on holiday, so need a reliable card and don't want any nasty surprises! Seller has offered refund but I was just wondering if anybody has used them and if they…