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Help From Chuckfickens Or Old_Geezer

I cannot remember which of the above provided the following, but my computer had another virus attack last week and i think it`s time for a change of machine. Whichever one of you it was,helpfully...
10:48 Mon 07th Nov 20163 answers, last by Old_Geezer 18:12 Mon 07th Nov 2016
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Windows Xp Optimisation

I recently installed the free version of Avast anti virus and the results show there are issues with "optimisation", To deal with this I have to download the pay-for variety of Avast, my question...
18:02 Tue 18th Oct 20163 answers, last by fender62 18:46 Tue 25th Oct 2016
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Is There A Safe Tool To Optimise Xp

I ran an anti virus programme for my Dell GX 540 running windows XP and was advised to "optimise" the computer. Looked up "optimise" on a search engine and was directed to articles dealing with the...
09:14 Mon 19th Sep 20162 answers, last by Zacs-Master 09:24 Mon 19th Sep 2016
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Rechargeable Batteries

Hello, I have a Bosch rechargeable battery electric drill and the charger no longer works. A replacement charger seems to cost more than a new drill. However I have a Draper drill of the same type....
09:14 Wed 10th Aug 20163 answers, last by annieigma 07:54 Thu 11th Aug 2016
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Microsoft Word On Windows Xp

Hi, I`ve just installed Word on my Windows XP computer, and I`m foxed (already!). I`ve managed to create a template for business cards, having two columns and five rows of cards-to-be, and I cannot...
05:51 Sat 16th Jul 20164 answers, last by CrapAtCryptics 09:03 Mon 25th Jul 2016
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Co-Executor

I am the third co-executor of a will, the other two have elected to employ a soloicitor to apply for probate. Am i required to do anything other than co-sign the application for Probate, after...
07:29 Thu 26th May 20169 answers, last by Barmaid 13:34 Tue 31st May 2016
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Personal Pensions

When I was an Insurance broker 20 years ago, there was a provision for `using up` unused tax allowances for the previous 6 years (7 including the current one) to buy a single premium policy. The idea...
06:35 Fri 22nd Apr 20167 answers, last by IQOption 10:41 Fri 29th Apr 2016
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Two Windows Open At The Same Time?

I use yahoo as my email provider and Firefox as my browser. After I`ve finished with a "Favourite", I usually return to the Yahoo home page, but the new window opens in the left third of the screen,...
12:25 Sun 15th Nov 20152 answers, last by stwstrz123 14:57 Sun 15th Nov 2015
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After Tesco?

I`ve had Tesco for the past two years but have been told I`ve been "sold " to TalkTalk. Not wanting to be handed over like some package from one to another (and my personal details being moved over...
18:35 Wed 28th Oct 201511 answers, last by ivor4781 10:51 Thu 29th Oct 2015
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What Do The Function Keys Do On A Dell X1330?

I`ve just bought a used dell xps X1330 laptop. I cannot find any reference anywhere for the function keys use, also the users manual, downloaded from dell, doesn`t mention how the webcam works and...
11:20 Thu 06th Aug 201514 answers, last by ukbod2015 17:47 Sat 15th Aug 2015
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Start Up

When I try to start up, the screen becomes blue with white writing.: Checking file system on C: The type of file system is TFS One of your disks needs to be checked for consistancy...............You...
08:55 Thu 23rd Oct 201410 answers, last by Shewy 17:24 Mon 27th Oct 2014
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Jerky Movement On Playback

When I try to watch avideo/DVD on the computer the movement is not fluid, being jerky and still for some little time. Has anyone any idea why? Thanks in anticipation.
08:26 Tue 12th Aug 20146 answers, last by bhg481 10:23 Tue 12th Aug 2014
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Rover 620 Electric Windows

When the button for the electric window (driver`s side) is pressed the glass nearly falls out. Is it the motor at fault, or has the glass fallen off it`s runner? Can anybody help and is it easy to...
06:52 Sun 10th Aug 20143 answers, last by SirOracle 17:15 Tue 12th Aug 2014

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