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  1. Berne

    Virus ?

    Hi W7PRO ....getting a popup now and then....comes shows for three seconds and fades...I think it reads....tracking.exe ...? I have run the usual...CC Cleaner , Win Adv Win Care ect. Any removal thoughts? Thanks, Berne
  2. Berne

    The cloud

    Hi All, Id like to share with you all THAT.....after more than ten years of computer hobbying....and many crashes and lost data, that the only way to store your data safely and securely.... is by using an online file storage facility. It can be done for free.....just search for free online...
  3. Berne

    New Board

    Hi, Currently got 4GB RAM DDR SDRAM UNBUFF DIMM Can this RAM run in a 1155 mobo? Just looking at cheap options to use an i7 cpu on a basic board? I bet its scrap now...just curious as many are. Otherwise advise on max layout cost for an 1175 board with an i7 cpu ? All good advice...
  4. Berne

    Keyboard Install

    Hi, I just got a MS Wireless 800 keyboard with mouse. My sys has Trucrypt installed so I need to enter a pw b4 bootstrap can post. Also with the board and mouse came a tiny usb key which must ( I think ) be inserted in order for both to function....( just on this only one of my front usb...
  5. Berne

    Best Sound

    Hi, Im about to spend 700 pounds on a super separate HIFI sys for my bedroom. Lisenting to MW and FM radio as well as CD's . Using super headphone set for best audio quality. Quality Treble and Bass required. Specifically what spec must I look for before buying and what value should those...
  6. Berne

    Laptop Button Broken

    Hi, What costs should I expect to pay for the fixing / replacement of my left manual mouse key on my laptop ( the one below the curser pad ) ? I have been constantly playing a game over the last two years and now it has just ceased to function. It works one time in ten . I was quoted...
  7. Berne

    Net Connection

    Hi, I have a Motorola Defy Android Phone. I just bought a N'ovo 7 Aurora tablet. Im with Tmobile on buisness phone, can I use my phones net connectiion to Tether to my tablet and if so what exact settings do I need and explain please what steps I need to take to activate the Internet...
  8. Berne

    Xphome no dvd drive shown

    Hi, No DVD drive shown in MY COMPUTER....read several threads on this none have helped. Anyone got a sure fix for bringing back the DVD icon in my computer? DVD door does open manually. Unable to play any DVD's as yet. RSVP, Berne
  9. Berne

    Hp ink

    HI I have : Printer Ink for HP C5280 All In One , 1) 351XL color 1) 350 black 1) 350 color They are not sealed but they are all full. You can have them for 35.00 uk pounds, you pay post. PM or email recasted@hotmail.com Its a good bargain. Not here You need to post this in FS/T forum...
  10. Berne

    Xphome desktop

    Hi, I been trying to adjust the spacing and size of Icons on the desktop via Appearance Themes Display Appearance Advanced ect... but I can only get down to 16 on spacing. How do I get and what is, the lowest gap possible for both horizontal and vertical icons? Berne
  11. Berne

    W7 Tweak

    Hi, Im an old XP user, now with W7ult, its a new world. Even with a few months of use I still find it , not at all user friendly AT THIS TIME, I do though understand that the MS crowd will have built in many possible tweaks to make W7 as user friendly as XP was, SO, please post some links or...
  12. Berne

    Printer Issue

    Hi, Ive tried uninstall and reinstall, still my printer HP C5280 wont print, I think its a hardware issue as it tries to grab the paper the rollers or some other internal parts give out a large continuous grinding sound? I cleaned all rollers ect so what else can I check? Its less than a year...
  13. Berne

    USB Password

    Hi, Any free utility proved worthwhile to password protect a USB thumb drive...one which you can use on any computer, then enter the password and access your files? Lastly, ever get that virus: www.going on earth ( one word ), its a pain, redirects all google searches to useless links. I been...
  14. Berne

    Virus Deletion

    Hi, So I have a virus on my machine. Unable to access Safe Mode, Booting to desktop is possible and getting online also, BUT , desktop is freezing, no internet activity allowed, and unable to run antivirus even offline due to freezing desktop....seemed like an antivirus company trying to sell me...
  15. Berne

    Exernal HD Data

    Hi, Anyone got ideas on best software for External Hard Drive failure? HD is Buffalo USB Book type, 320GB. Device Manger is showing but not in My Computer? Usually after loading Buffalo CD popup asks for password and that was all required, but now its as if the drive is being used for the...
  16. Berne

    G31M-ES2L v.2

    Hi, In the middle of a full reinstall of my computer. I have a sound card PCI midrange, when driver is installed still no listing under sound devices and therefore no sound into my headset? My motherboard though is relatively new a budget board but Im interesting in using the onboard soundchip...
  17. Berne

    .WAV Compression

    Hi All, I recently took a course and recorded the lectures. There are 25 .WAV files with a total of around 1GB of voice data. What is the best way to compress so many .wav files into one large file...please relate best option for compression. I do have the Audacity programe? What is the...
  18. Berne

    Printer Problem

    Hi All, I have a HP C5280 , the photo paper is continually getting jammed, so I reviewed the service sheets and all is well there. I suspected then the software, which I have uninstalled, and now Im working only with the current HP driver. The issues remain and if you have any quickfix or...
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    .WAV editor

    Hi, I want to compress 25 .wav files of 50mb each in size? What software would you recommend free or otherwise? The resulting software should be able to amalgamate some of the .wav files into one file. All good advice welcome. Berne
  20. Berne

    Assited Reading

    Hi, What are my best options to view or and purchase any book of choice and have it read to me very clearly via some sort of screen reader. Main intention is to assist how words are pronounced , spelt, and intended meaning gained from contextual arrangement. OS is Vista, and using a laptop...
  21. Berne

    Ip security

    Hi, Anyone got experience with IP hiding programes/software? Ever read about the JAP software? If you have, Id like some advice ( PM ) on same. Berne ic
  22. Berne

    G31M-ES2L + E6500 o/c

    Hi All, Anyone who may have this conifg and overclocked this chip..Id be greatful if you would care to list the required BIOS settings for the above config in order to overclock to 3.7? XPHOME 4GB DDR 2 800 G31M-ES2L X1640 PCI EXP 16X 640GB CAVBLACK 500W SUPP Reply when time permits, Berne
  23. Berne

    Duo Advice

    Hi, Which one has best oclockiing ability? E6300,E6500,E6600? XPHOME G31M-ES2L CAV BLACK 640 X1640 PCI EXP 16X 500W psupp 4GB DDR2 800 All good advice welcome, Berne
  24. Berne

    Mouse Ops

    Hi, Is using a cordless mouse an experience you would recommend? Is the performance gain noticable to that of a USB corded version? Berne
  25. Berne

    Hack Email

    Hi, As a newbie to security, is there a thread that gives the A-Z on being hacked by giving someone your email address? Related content should show best methods to block such intrusion? Hotmail v Email Payware, I use AVAST free and regular wipe Adaware, CC Cleaner , Adv Sys Care free ect? Reply...
  26. Berne

    Xphome

    Hi, Using XPHOME, I have set a Supervisor PW for the Content Advisor, but its annoying to have to input PW each time I visit some sites, how can I remove the password altogether? Also, Can I enable the content advisor with only the sites I trust, so that I dont get this popup telling me : Do...
  27. Berne

    Xphome

    Wrong Board see OS board, Berne
  28. Berne

    'ccc' x1650 512 pci 16x

    Hi, I am a newbie to CCC. Ive been using MS Flightsim for years, now 2004 version. Just built a new pc and the GPU is noted above. If any of you people have a default setttings sheet for CCC for FS9 Id be mighty happy to read and implement as I just dont know if I have the potential to boost my...
  29. Berne

    Vpn

    Hi, As a home computer user of one machine, Id like to ask if VPN would benefit me to securely look after my online activity. The jargon is technical. So a few words in regard to Yes it is very secure and safe option, or dont bother, a firewall is sufficient? Also, if using the TOR software and...
  30. Berne

    Moby Utility

    Hi, I just installed a new moby...is there a utility that I can download which will run a full healthcheck of the motherboard? I dont imagine such a tool exists but who knows? Regards, Berne
  31. Berne

    Ms office load error

    Hi, I tried all the MS forum tweaks ...still cannot get my MS2007 Office to load...Im hitting a MS OFFICE ( student edition ) encountered an error during setup ( no error number ) message....all advice says I should make sure to uninstall all previous MS OFF ...Ive done this...even tried using...
  32. Berne

    Comment

    Hi, Comment please on suitability of this power supply: G31M-ES2L XPHOME P4 3.2 HT 2MB 512mb 1640 PCI EXP SATA CAV BLACK 64MB CACHE DVD SATA 24X 3GB DDR2 Power Supply: Therm 470W W0089 @ 40 pounds? If this is not value then advise best for 40 sterling. All good advice welcome, Berne:hmm:
  33. Berne

    Best Net Option

    Hi, Im new to pc tech. Looking for best security option for running basic 2mb BB connection. Currently got ISP modem using Ethernet ( is USB modem a better safer option and can I request this from my ISP and have it installed ), I been reading and some articles state ethernet mode is outdated...
  34. Berne

    GPU Fit

    Hi, Will the Rad X1650 PRO PCI EXP 512MB GPU fit? I dont know enough about the fittings of PCI GPU's. The board ( Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L ) has got a PCI Exp 16 slot...will this GPU fit into it? I hope so, Regards, Berne:hmm:
  35. Berne

    Headset Tone

    Hi, When online and talking with other people, I get a constant tone dominating....in my soundcard settings I need to engage the 'boost microphone' box to get the other person to hear me. The booster is causing the tone...well 80% anyhow. Ive ran the uptodate drivers for the soundcard and...
  36. Berne

    Post card

    Hi, Id like to read a brief on first test runs to make when testng hardware of any motherboard i.e. mainboard only ...not addons to the board? A postcard seems necessary...would this give a ' faulty capacitor ' message? If not, what utiltiy can be run during boot which will report on faulty...