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Slow computer

my pc is really slow and can take up to 10-15mins to load. Its so frustating, is there anything I can do? I delete my temp files on a reg basis, but what else can I do. Thanks...

lushlar

gggrrrr, my pc got one of those "your pc is under attack" help

Does anyone know a way to get rid of it? It wont let me do a scan using my own security and wont let me do system restore, keep getting www.viagra.com and some really vile porn pages coming up, Son...

ste v

recommend a laptop

can anyone recommend a cheap laptop that has a slot loading dvd drive ? thanks

society

Webcams

I’d like to buy a webcam but know nothing about them. Could someone recommend a good one please? It is for use on a laptop so nothing too big. Thank you.

711

Access Denied!

I am running Windows Vista, and am registered as the sole user and administrator on my PC. I occasionally need to delete certain files or folders but am told "Access is denied. You need...

clint_uk

Changing Ribbon on Microsoft Office Starter 2010

I just got a new PC and as such am now using Windows 7 instead of the WIndows XP I'm used to. I got the cheap Word and Excel versions (Office Starter 2010) as standard and I was wondering if the...

parki90

FireFox keeps freezing

firefox keeps not responding when using the browser even after fresh install? Anyone had the same problem, can anyone help me....

Everhelpful

Loss of sound on HP Laptop

I have lost the Sound on my above Laptop. I have tried the usual places,looked for Volume Controls.looked in Device Manager and done a search for Volume Control Files.Nothing showing up. Any ideas...

dougielogan

hibernation

don't seem able to use hibernate feature now, I think I maybe disabled it a while ago to save space on hard disc, any help restoring would be appreciated, dougie.

trougle

silverfish ?

can anyone tell me there purpose ?

vignon

microsoft security essentials

Tried to install this program but got an error code, 0X80070643 what is it and how can I get rid of it.

Charlie911

Eum...USB 1 or 2???

Can anyone tell me how I can tell which outlet on my PC is running USB2 please? I only bought the computer this year and am running Windows 7. Sometimes, when I plug something into a USB port on the...

spook

can i put bought software on more than one computer

nomadandy

itunes movies

have downloaded a film using vuze, then i sent this film to itunes (using vuze) to play on my ipod touch, the film is in itunes and plays, but i cannot sync to my i pod touch, tried drag/drop but...

alavahalf

Is this a driver problem..?

I have done a fresh install of windows XP home tonight...( On a spare laptop Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Pro V3515 WL1 )...But i dont seem to be able to connect to the internet... I've gone into device...

SSSid

Will a netbook handle a USB TV dongle?

I am thinking of buying a netbook rather than a laptop, but will the graphics handle a USB TV dongle? I am thinking of buying a hp Mini 110. Other main use will be browsing the internet. I'm not...

sphinxy

asked a couple of days ago no response pdf files blocked by security setting

am trying to open a pdf file and i am getting a message my security settings are stopping me openining this file i need to know how to change security setting to acess any help would be grateful

bentaxle

I'm looking into putting more ram in my sons pc, Crucial s scan tells me I have

two (ddr pc2 5300 1gb) in with two spare slots capable of taking two more 1gb rams ,but there choice was (ddr2 pc2 5300) (ddr2 pc2 6400) or (ddr2 pc 8500) that means I will have two ddr and two ddr2...