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Atwpkt2 - Conflict In Device Manager
i run xp home and on startup got a message saying "new hardware ATWPKT2 found" even though i had,nt installed anything. in device manager the file ATWPKT2 is there with the yellow mark against it. I did a google search and was informed it was associated to AOL and to go into AOL files and either delete or rename the file,…
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Can't access a web page ????
I can't access a web page on the ESPC site http://www.espc.co.uk/ (property site for selling house in Edinburgh) I can get to the hoome page, but as soon as I try and access anything on the left it does nothing, but something along the lines of javascript:appendsessionid +++++++++++ etc etc comes up. Anyone any ideas on…
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tft monitor/blurred text
I have a gnr monitor and the text is all slightly blurred. i've got xp and ive removed any shadow,but it still looks fuzzy round the edges.i think it may be a dodgy monitor.any suggestions???
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linux
just out of interest am i the only linux user on here ? Arden
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Google cookies - spying?
I have anti-spyware programs installed that necessitate cookie permission being asked for, rather than automatically given, and they then use this to block the ones on their lists. This means that I get the dialogue box come up about all sites asking for permission to store a cookie. You can accept or block, and also tick…
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A List of "Must Have" Programs for your Computer (mostly free)
http://shsc.info/UsefulWindowsSoftware I know this list will be interpeted differently by various people, but I hope it is helpful to some one. Most of the software is free to use, and I hope free from spyware/adware. :D A list of the catagories: Windows Enhancement Shiny Chrome Internet Essentials IM / IRC Text Editors…
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Acrobat Reader Wont Run....
I am trying to download some vouchers. I have Win98 and Acrobat Reader 5.1 installed. I did try to install the later versions but my computer is too old for them! I keep getting the error message - this system has performed an illegal operation and needs to close. When I click on details this is the reason :confused:…
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setting email in xp
My old pc finally died and took all my info with it.This new one has xp. I've not used xp before and am having grief setting up email.how do i put in the from address?and where can i get details of my previous server etc?
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DivX files on a PC cannot play? Help!
Hi, I was just wondering if you can play protected divx content on a PC, I have several files I want to play, but everytime I want to play them it says I need a licence. Can anyone help, are there any downloads for this?
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Bandwidth Seperator is it possible?
Hi, im movin into a house with my bro soon yet he downloads !!!!!! like a devil. i have shared a connection with him before and found its almost impossible to play games and download things myself. Is there a program out there that can share bandwidth between 2 machines or a router that does it. or is it possible to get an…
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windows xp service pack 2
have been having problems with my computer lately, looking thru programs and noted that i have win. xp sp2 listed but there is no size next to it. i.e. it does not indicate how many mg it is ? is this normal, or could it be the cause of my problems,i.e. unable to access sites on which i have to log on?
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sky viewing on computer
Have seen adverts for free sky on computer one off payment for movies and premier football and sky box office. Has anyone tried it.
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Dvd Writer
Right then ... as recommended ... i've now purchased my LG DVD Writer ... Next Question .. when installing do i install it as a master or a slave? (this means nothing to me) Im running XP home edition and already have a CD writer / dvd player Cheers in advance
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Anyone able to educate me about tv cards?
I'm thinking of getting a tv card for my pc. Key ingredients: - analogue and digital - can be recorded in broadcast quality to hard-drive, dvd etc - has a timer on it that will boot up pc when necessary to record. - low price - reliable and durable Anyone able to fill me in on the market? Cheers
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Freedom2surf 512K uncapped users
I was thinking of upgrading my F2S 512 service so I went into the members area. You can upgrade from the 512Kb service to 1Mbyte service for nothing !!!! Nobody tells me anything. £21.27 plus the vat. Exactly the sames as the 512. Tiscali & BT subscribers may think this is awfully expensive, but the service has been…
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Windows XP Home. Have I been duped?
Help please. I recently purchased the above operating system on eBay. It came shrink wrapped with the promised COA and after some initial difficulty in loading it seemed to be okay. I activated it, as instructed by Microsoft about a week later and have been using it for just over three weeks. Now it seems I am unable to…
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S Video on laptop need to connect to tv
HI i have a s video slot on my laptop i have the cable to connect it to my tv. I have plugged the the s video cale in to the back of my laptop and in the tv but noting happens i cant get the computer screen on the tv. I have a packard bell E6100 laptop. Does any 1 no why this is happening.
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Windows XP Firewall
The other day I accidentally started to delete the McAfee firewall that came installed on my Dell - doh! Anyway, I now get a message saying it's not protecting anymore (not surprisingly). Could any of you good folk tell me if the Firewall that comes with Windows XP is ok? If it is, there's no need for me to worry about…
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Ebay Text Only
Came into work today, first thing as usual check on my eBay watched items to find eBay is appearing as text only in both Firefox and IE and them advising to upgrade to the latest versions as they've done something to speed eBay up. Have done this with both FF and IE with no difference. eBay is still text only. Any ideas?
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Best Alternatives to IE - Which should I try?
I'd like to try some of the alternatives for internet browisng. I'm ashamed to say I've only ever used IE and feel like I should see what else is out there. What are your favourites? How compatible are they? Do they support Javascript etc? Are they more or less secure than IE? My main criteria is nice fast browsing. I am…