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Comment on graphic card by Sil

Sil — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:14:57 +0000

If GPUZ could not recognize the card then your only other option is to physically look at the card if you have a desktop, for a laptop search the manfufactuers website and check the warranty status using the serial number, this should also tell you the specs

Comment on outlook personal folder size limit by Sil

Sil — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:12:02 +0000

your personal folder is in ANSI format which has a size limit of 2gb, as long as you are using Outlook 2003 onwards create a new personal folder, this will be UNICODE and have a 20gb limit.

Comment on laptop slow to load applications files by Sil

Sil — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:09:33 +0000

a good ol rebuild will make it as fast as it ever was, or if you want a bit more speed consider adding an SSD (solid state disk) this will make a huge difference over a standard sata drive.

Comment on Problem opening emails by Sil

Sil — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:12:48 +0000

when you say certain emails, are these emails with attachments? if so it could mean a problem with the email itsef, if the email provider has a web interface use this to delete any problem emails and try again. Computer Adviser the Pc Help Site

Comment on BRIGHTEST SCREEN FOR OUTDOOR USE by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:21:23 +0000

The problem will be finding a screen that will be brighter than natural light, the only thing i can suggest is to look for a screen shroud to shield some of the screen thus giving a brighter appearance.

Comment on lost my wireless connection to my dell printer by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:19:14 +0000

the printer may have changed its IP address, ensure you give it a static/reserverd address from the router.

Comment on which is the most efficient processor? by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:17:41 +0000

The i3 and the i5 offer the same levels of effiency, but the i3 uses less power due to its lower power.

Comment on slow processor by Sil

Sil — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:04:34 +0000

If the actual processor is running slow i'd look at the cooling, if its getting to hot processors can actually throttle back to stop them getting even hotter, try running a temperature monitor on it and then check things such as, CPU fan, thermal paste and ensure all airways are clear of dirt or dust. This covers laptop overhearing, but the principles for desktops are the same

Comment on Lost temporary internet files by Sil

Sil — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:01:47 +0000

someone must have either manually deleted them, or your browser has automatically deleted them, i have mine set to delete.

Comment on accidental unistall of office by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:13:58 +0000

Thats a big problem – you can try running a system restore back to the last time it was installed – more on restore system

you can also run your computer factory restore – this will cause it to revert how it was when new.

Comment on replacing laptop bottom by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:10:59 +0000

try dells service manual, i think you need to dismantle the who thing pretty much though – http://support.euro.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/late6400/en/sm/html/index.htm

Comment on Can i recover my ISP ? by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:08:49 +0000

do the other computers ever encounter a problem connecting to the web? if not then its a problem with your pc, if so they its a router or ISP issue.

Read this on how to repair internet problems

Comment on Laptop problem by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:06:40 +0000

I have the same problem on my Dell Latitude – Its down to the control pad, you only have to get near to it and its acts like a tab key – try disabling the double click feature on it, worked for me.

Comment on Icons on task bar have disapeared by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:05:21 +0000

try hitting Control Alt Del to launch task manager – now type explorer.exe – if this works ok reboot and hit the F8 key now select last time WIndows worked.

Comment on removing games by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:03:54 +0000

Control panrl – add/remove – programs – Add/remove Windows components – Accessories and utilities – unselect games – hit ok – then the built in games will be removed.

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Comment on No picture on movie attachments by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:01:14 +0000

sounds like your missing the sound codecs – try downloading and running through something like VLC media player – if you need to use Windows media player search in google and download the codec lite pack.

Comment on Upgrade OS or buy new computer by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:59:50 +0000

Yes new Macbook is the better option as the processor on your old one will be slow to run the new OS.

Comment on black screen by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:58:28 +0000

sounds like Windows is trying to use a resolution or refresh rate thats not compatible with the monitor.

try hitting F8 on startup and going in under safe mode and changing the resolution or refresh rate.

Comment on Question Feeds by Melatonin Side Effects

Melatonin Side Effects — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:22:08 +0000

A4tech and Logitech both makes great sounding headset microphone.*,

Comment on How to find WEP code for computer by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:50:20 +0000

Easiest way is to get it from the Router itself, more here on accessing your router (you will need to connect via and ethernet cable for now) If this is not feasable this will provide more ideas on finding it.