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computing

Sorry -Don't know if I am in correct section- Can anyone tell me how I do a Registry Cleanup on my laptop (Dell Inspiron 6000 Windows XP Home) .Do I use Run & REGEDIT? I am following instructions for...

gina32

winantivirus

each time i turn my pc on i have this running, trying to get me to buy it, ive tried to delete the program but its not in my add or remove section, anyone any ideas how to get rid of it for...

deggers316

lcd screens

whats the reason why lcd screens don't have protective glass in front of them,is it to do with heat dissipation?

sddsddean

Installing RAM

Trying to update my RAM. I've got 2 slots with one 512 Dimm RAM in it. Trying to put 2 x 1GB cards in (one in each slot), but the PC (Advent 3214 with Athlon XP2600+)just keeps trying to re boot and...

jourdan123

hacked

i think i have had my server hacked into and has channged my password so i cant log in can someone tell me how to hack back in and secure it.

druiaghtagh

AVG free download

My Norton subscription is about to run out. I am considering AVG, is it any good, will it conflict with Norton if so is Norton easy to get rid of, thankyou in advance

kwicky

Phishing email

Today I received an e-mail from the Halifax to suspend me from accessing my online account unless I confirmed my banking details by going to https://www.halifax-online.co.uk/ mem bin/formslogin.asp I...

funnygirl

Microsoft Vista

For those of you thinking of getting Microsoft Vista, as I was, read this article first. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6407419.st m

Potatoman

Vista Compatible Firewall

Why are software vendors taking ages in releasing Vista compaitble firewalls? Antivirus is being released..

wickedtart19

Norton Anti Virus is givng me probs

i have norton anti virus and it is tellin me it needs atention. I have gone to updates and itis telling me my pc is uptodate. Howeever it keeps saying one item is affecting my status. I am worried...

codswallop

Monitor

Is it possible to clean the inside of the monitor screen without doing any damage to it and yourself??

the_kid_a

Windows media player 11

is there away how i can download windows media player 11 for my windows xp home edition? i tried to download it twice but it says that ive got the wrong service pack. give us a hand :)

aquilotta

linking across pages?

Me again. Making progress on the website, thanks to the wonderful people here on answerbank who've been patient with my goober queries about basic html stuff so far... So here's the next question...

CJF168

router problem

i have had to have my desktop reinstalled with windows xp.i have linksys router which worked ok before with my laptop, but now when i link up the router i cant get the internet on either my desktop or...

EuanC

Installing Extra RAM

Hi there, I have a Compaq Presario PC which according to the spec comes with RAM which is 512 mb of DDR2 - SDRAM. I intend to upgrade it to 1 Gb. Now I know there are free slots to take extra RAM and...

codswallop

Drives

Im not sure whether I'm stating this correctly,but I understand that you can share the pc's workload by putting some of it on other drives.Have I got this right and if so how do you it?My aim is to...

peanut

Viruses

Hello all, I need to do a informative speech on "viruses". That is not the problem. The problem is, I need to have some kind of visual aid to go along with it. Bring in my computer is not an option....

stewey

telephone charges

Can anyone explain to me why when you test-message somebody on a mobile-phone/cell-phone there is no charge: however, if you actually talk to that person there is a charge. In both cases you're using...

jezmatron

Sod's Law

I should have known that was gona happen.. So here's my question anyway.. Following the advice on tackling my internet connection problem.. It's still saying limited or no connectivity, but that's the...