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    Home Finance Software

    I was looking at keeping track of my home finances on my home pc but was not sure which software to try. I have read about Quicken Deluxe 2011 online but unfortunately there is no trial version to download first before I commit to buying. I would prefer not to use online only software if...
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    How do you read saved Outlook emails in Thunderbird 3.x

    I have recently installed the latest version of Thunderbird and have Outlook 2007 installed also. I have quite a few emails that I have saved serperately using Outlooks 'Save as Outlook file' format to allow me retain the original look of the email. I have been able to import the existing emails...
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    PC via HDMI on Sony KDL-32W5710 problems

    I have built a HTPC and have connected it to my Sony KDL-32W5710 TV using a HDMI lead. Windows 7 detects the TV as 'Sony TV' and the screen resolution on the PC is set to 1920X1080. However when I have booted into Windows everything displays fine but sometimes the picture suddenly goes black...
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    Archos 5

    Thanks for the feedback. I've found out that Archos are releasing updated versions soon using Andriod software, maybe this is due to all the complaints they have recieved!
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    Archos 5

    Having looked at various videos on You Tube saying how good the Archos 5 is, I've decided to try one in my local Gadget store. And on each occasion the Archos appears to lock up at random times and the display models are only in demo mode so I'm not able to properly use one. the Archos touch...
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    13" or 14" Laptop recommendations please

    Sorry... £400 to £500
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    13" or 14" Laptop recommendations please

    Anyone recommmend a reliable brand of laptop around 13" to 14"... Main use is internet access /wifi and Office 2007. Already had a Dell 15.6 in past and returned it due to touch panel and optical drive problems. Have tried the Advent 4212 (Intel Atom), although it is good for that purpose...
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    What's a good non-bloated CD/DVD Burner software?

    Not tried this on Windows 7 yet, but free and extremely bloat free (Burnaware Free) http://download.cnet.com/BurnA...961&subj=dl&tag=button
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    Where does Outlook store typed email addresses

    Hi Athena Thanks for that , it works great...Just out of interest though do you know what the purpose of the other files are within this folder ?(Vista 32bit) outcmd.dat Outlook.srs Outlook.NK2 (Autocomplete) Outlook.xml
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    Where does Outlook store typed email addresses

    I had to have my work PC re-installed last week by IT. When it was complete I loaded up Outlook and remembered that it would no longer auto recognise the learnt email address entries when you begin to type them in. Does anyone know where Outlook or Windows stores these typed email addresses...
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    Calendar Question

    Thanks for the info..... never tried entering in own times, just went along with what was preset.
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    Daily reminders?

    Have you tried using the Google Calendar (totally free) you can enter specific info into any date and ALMOST any time and Google Calendar will email you a reminder at the date you select. Just log in at any PC and you can check it online and even sync it with Ipod Touch too. I tried it and...
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    Calendar Question

    I have just started using Google Calandar, but one thing I've noticed it can't do is when you set you start and end time it will only allow you to select preset times that are at 30min intervals.. i.e. 7.00 - 7.30 etc. There will be occasions when I like to enter times at 15min intervals. I use...
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    Safari for PC

    I've just installed the Safari for PC browser out of curiosity to see how it compares to Firefox, so far it seems to work great. I'm not to fussed about being able to modify the look of Safari as it seems to offer what I need already. What I cannot do is display the bookmarks bar to the left...
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    Cheaper Video Capture Software

    Thanks for the info, I will give Virtaul Dub a try.
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    Cheaper Video Capture Software

    Hi - does anyone know if there any cheaper video capture software programs similar to Pinnacle Studio or Corel Video Studio x2. Or perhaps smaller in installation size without all the extras that I do not need but have to install. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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    Virtual PC 2007 vs VirtualBox vs VMWare Server/Workstation

    Having recently looked into using alternatives to Virtualbox I came across something called Hyper OS (see link below), It appears to be another form of Virtual PC, have not tried it as there does not appear to be a trial version available to download. Has anyone else got this software? if so...
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    Sending Emails to several people at once..

    Hi Armstrda Many thanks for the info on setting up the distribution list, I've setup my own lists now and it works great... didn't realise Outlook could do that. Do you know an actual program that can backup and restore your email address, contacts, Distribution lists etc without using...
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    Sending Emails to several people at once..

    Hi Armstrda Thanks fo that, I will give it try later.
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    Sending Emails to several people at once..

    Hi Armstrda I'm using Outlook 2007, I didn't mention this before as it was a seperate I was after. I take it from your query that Outlook 2007 is capable of doing this for me then? I have to confess other than sending emails with it I've not attempted to look into what else it can do. But if...
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    Sending Emails to several people at once..

    Hi, hope this explains it clearly ... I reguarly send funny (joke) emails with or without attachments to many of my mates, however some of them get easily affended by certain subjects, as I don't often get much time to go on my PC the inbox quite often gets up to 40 - 50 emails so I end up...
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    Vista 64bit Query (users opinions required)

    Hi, sorry for asking what might be yet another similar question to others on this forum... I have the 64 bit version of Vista and was thinking about trying it out on a seperate drive. But before I do all this I was just wondering what other users views were after switching over from 32bit...
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    Sandboxie & Microsoft VM Advice for 32bit Vista needed please

    Hi, sorry for posting this twice but wanted advice on 32bit version - I have been reading your posts with interest. Before I buy Sandboxie, does it allow the programs running in the 'Sandbox/safe environment' to run at the correct speed of the PC ? - Is Sandboxie straight forward to use if...
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    Sandboxie for Vista 64 bit

    Hi - I have been reading your posts with interest. Before I buy Sandboxie, does it allow the programs running in the 'Sandbox/safe environment' to run at the correct speed of the PC ? - Is Sandboxie straight forward to use if I've never used this type of software before? Pcslookout...
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    Registry Cleaners

    Another program that was rated in a recent pc mag (cannot remember the name) is nCleaner http://www.nkprods.com/ncleaner/ this program seems more thorough than CCleaner and hasn't caused me any problems in the last 2 months, works also with Vista 32bit....and best of all it is FREE (Caution when...
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    best CD/DVD burning and ripping software?

    Hi Sam Thanks for the references you gave me a while ago regarding the undelete software that restores folders, will get round to trying them eventually. I decided to uninstall NERO 7 recently after looking at the installation size on the HDD '678mb' the only functions I used was to create...
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    Tomb Raider Underworld

    Hi Digital Duck Wow, that's some screen you've got there. Not having anything of that spec myself, even with double vision I could only get 48". My monitor runs at 1920 x 1200 and tombraider looked great. If your graphics card supports that resolution or higher then good luck. I use an ATI...
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    Tomb Raider Underworld

    Hi Thanks everyone for your feedback, I downloaded the PC version demo and was amazed at the quality of the the graphics especially on a 24" widescreen LCD. I did experience some camera issues when closeup but the controls seems fine to me. With this in mind I rented the X Box 360 version...
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    Undelete / Recovery Software Recommendations

    Hi My previous post I am looking at getting an Undelete/File Recovery program to work with Vista 32bit. Does anyone recommend any particular software titles through personal use. Sam25 previously pointed me towards Recuvva which works great on individual files. but if you delete an...
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    Tomb Raider Underworld

    What is your opinion of the game so far, magazine reviews highly rate the game. Some user reviews state that there are some problems with the camera when it is close and also there are some problems with the controls too? If these are problems that you have noticed yourself, how do they affect...
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    Undelete Software

    Hi Sam25 Thank you for taking the time to respond, I have installed Recuva and it works very well. I have created copies of existing files, deleted them and each time Recuva has 'Recuvad' them for me. Cheers mate Jaffacaique:D I thought that I would have to puchase software, it makes...
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    Undelete Software

    Hi I am looking at getting an Undelete/File Recovery program to work with Vista 32bit. Does anyone recommend any particular software titles through personal use. Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read and respond
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    PDF to Word

    Hi Corkyg Thanks for the info I will try the demo download..... have you converted documents with graphics also???
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    PDF to Word

    Thanks for the advice, the files in question are instruction manuals from various programs I have installed. They are .chm format, what I was hoping to do is convert the file from .chm to PDF which does work very well but the way the .chm file is created means that the page numbering when...
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    PDF to Word

    Has anyone come across a PDF to Word converter that actually does what the title says WITHOUT losing ANY of the formatting. I have have tried around 7 different programmes claiming to do this, but each time some of the pictures have been removed and I am left with a box instead. If anyone...
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    Freeview TV Card ( UK ) Help

    Hi, I am loooking at buying a Freeview TV card for my PC and would be interested in anyones experiences when using them (good or bad) regarding... Sound & Picture quality Reliability Whether a PCI, PCI express 1x or USB TV stick is better Are there any particular models that you would...
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    Convert .chm to PDF of Doc Format

    Hi Can anyone help me with some advice in converting instructions that are in .chm format. What I would like to do is convert the file into either .PDF or a Word Document .DOC format that can be editied. Has anyone tried this before with sucess? if so what program did you use and what were...