Archive for May, 2008

No hard disks found on Windows XP install

Friday, May 30th, 2008 Posted in Hardware, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP | 1 Comment »

I am using Vista on my Laptop and now i want to change back to XP. When i run a bootable XP cd, i get the message... NO HARDDISKS FOUND. SETUP ... Read more..

“The system has recovered from a serious error” message

Thursday, May 29th, 2008 Posted in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows Vista, Windows XP, software | No Comments »

When i turn on my PC an errors appear on the screen, "The system has recovered from a serious error. A log of this error has been created ...." What is ... Read more..

Finding the new AVG Free version

Monday, May 26th, 2008 Posted in security, software | 1 Comment »

My free AVG has been bugging me for weeks that it's going to be upgraded and now it's telling me I have until May 31. When I click on the links ... Read more..

Using Yahoo! Mail with Windows Mail

Sunday, May 25th, 2008 Posted in Outlook Express, Windows Vista, Windows XP, email | 1 Comment »

I would like to use windows mail , and have a yahoo email address. It was working but somehow I've messed it up . I now read all mail on ... Read more..

Alternatives to Microsoft Office

Saturday, May 24th, 2008 Posted in Office, software | 1 Comment »

I'm a pensioner just coming to learn PCs. I've enrolled in a computers for seniors course and require microsoft office. Too expensive is opal a viable alternative? We're not aware of ... Read more..

Microsoft Word printing blank documents

Friday, May 23rd, 2008 Posted in Hardware, Office | 1 Comment »

My sister has Windows XP and MS Office2003. With some Word documents when she goes to Print Preview she gets a blank page,no writing of the document saved, and receives ... Read more..

Choosing a mobile broadband plan

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 Posted in Internet, mobile phone, wireless | No Comments »

I purchased a Toshiba M200 notebook to use as a means of connection to internet while travelling around Australia. What equipment and security software do I need for this operation? Other info.:- I ... Read more..

Collecting printer status on Canon network printers

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 Posted in Hardware, Printers, security | 2 Comments »

I upgraded my AVG Security software to the latest version. I have a canon fax/scanner/printer a HP laser printer and a Xerox colour printer. My desktop is the server for ... Read more..

Memory error messages

Monday, May 19th, 2008 Posted in Hardware | No Comments »

I have XP Pro that has suddenly stopped . When i try to start it , an audio error about my memory may have a problem comes out. I haven't ... Read more..

The file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action

Monday, May 19th, 2008 Posted in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows Vista, Windows XP | 12 Comments »

When opening any application such as Internet explorer and even add or remove programs in control panel my computer says "The file does not have a program associated with it ... Read more..