Archive for October, 2007

Converting VHS to DVD

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 Posted in software | No Comments »

I intend to use WinFastPVR to capture my analog video tapes to the hard drive before editing. Which Capture Format should I select so that the various tapes can ... Read more..

Windows Live Messenger won’t connect video

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 Posted in Hardware, Internet | No Comments »

I keep in touch with a friend in the U.K through Windows Live Messenger. For some reason, when connected, he can see me but I cannot see him although we ... Read more..

iPhoto cannot find null file

Monday, October 29th, 2007 Posted in Apple | No Comments »

Whenever I try to open my photos in iPhoto I get a "file null cannot be found" error. This sounds like a problem with the iPhoto library. You can fix the ... Read more..

External drive vanishes

Saturday, October 27th, 2007 Posted in Hardware | No Comments »

I have a Dell OptiPlex GX620 running Windows XP Professional and have been using a 200GB Maxtor 3200 external USB drive for backup for over a year. At least ... Read more..

ActiveX component can’t create object

Friday, October 26th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized, Windows Vista, Windows XP, software | No Comments »

I am running XP and one of my programs when I try to pen it comes up with the Message 429: ActiveX component can't create object. Can you tell ... Read more..

Mywebserch removal

Thursday, October 25th, 2007 Posted in Spyware, Virus | 1 Comment »

I have adware.mywebsearch.df on my PC. the counterspy ware and Bullguard cannot remove it. Do you have any suggestions? Unfortunately many antivirus and security programs struggle with spyware infections. We ... Read more..

This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 Posted in Windows Vista, Windows XP | 2 Comments »

Hi, when i try to open the clock on the menu bar the message appears: 'This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system ... Read more..

Windows 98 problems

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 Posted in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME | No Comments »

I am using an aging laptop-Windows 98. It's a delightful little computer but runs really slow. How do I delete cookies? Would that help to speed it up? It also won't ... Read more..

Computer beeps on startup

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 Posted in Hardware | No Comments »

When my computer opens it makes about 12-15 beep noises and takes a while. Any help please. Those beeps are BIOS codes. The Basic Input and Output System controls the very ... Read more..

Too much spam

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 Posted in email | No Comments »

We are receiving smutty emails from unknown sources. We have installed the optus spam filter, however we are getting emails send to our email address. We are concerned that these ... Read more..