Archive for July, 2008

Cannot open pps files

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 Posted in Office | No Comments »

I cannot open pps files. message says to "create file association". I go to folder options & click file types........but what on earth do i do from there? First, do ... Read more..

Not a valid Win32 application error

Friday, July 25th, 2008 Posted in software | No Comments »

I'm trying to install Roxio Creative 10 as an upgrade from version 5 and I get the message "not a valid Win32 application". I've tried every fix that might relate ... Read more..

Windows no disk error after opening e-card

Thursday, July 24th, 2008 Posted in Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows Vista, Windows XP | No Comments »

I stupidly opened an e-card sent to my box.When I opened it the script was in an unrecognisable format.I deleted it.Since then I have a box which continually comes onto ... Read more..

Not enough space error on backup

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 Posted in Hardware, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows Vista, Windows XP | 1 Comment »

I'm using a 150Gb external hard drive to backup my data. The software, Retrospect Express, keeps telling me there isn't enough space on the hard drive. When I check the ... Read more..

My computer won’t play Solitaire

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 Posted in Hardware, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows Vista, Windows XP | No Comments »

Why would the computer not let you play  solitaire on it?  It just flickers on and off and says something is not responding? Contrary to popular belief  Solitaire isn't just a ... Read more..

Virtual memory too low

Monday, July 21st, 2008 Posted in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows Vista, Windows XP | 1 Comment »

I am regularly getting this message "Windows - Virtual Memory Minimum Too Low Your system is low on virtual memory.  Windows is increasing the size of your virtual memory paging file. ... Read more..

Firefox opens MS Office help files

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 Posted in Internet Explorer, Office | No Comments »

For about a week or so whenever I use the help in MS Office 2007 applications the normal help dialog box appears but when clicking on the Topic it brings ... Read more..

Web pages not showing.

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 Posted in Internet Explorer, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows Vista, Windows XP | 3 Comments »

Cannot access any web page even though modem is dialed up properly. Typical page not available message. Running Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP sp2 on Dell 2400.  I use dial ... Read more..

Showing the power icon on a laptop

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 Posted in Hardware, Windows XP | 1 Comment »

Hi, I have a compaq lap top and would like to know how to put the battery option setting on, so I know how much power i have left. Thank ... Read more..

How do I stop Windows Explorer opening folders automatically

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 Posted in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP | 1 Comment »

 I file a lot of my emails using Folders and sub-folders. When I file something all the sub-folders open up. Is there any way of stopping this? This is called auto ... Read more..

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