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    New built PC, fault finding

    As mentioned above... Strip the PC back to basics. mainboard / CPU+Fan / Memory and PSU (I suggest at least 450Watts) If the mainboard has onboard VGA use this to test (perhaps if it has got this and you are plugging the monitor into the nvidia card this is the problem) What beeps do...
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    virus recognition

    Depending on the AV software the live scan will only scan files that are used whilst working. Most viruses are only "triggered" when you do something specific (depends on the virus) so this is one of the reasons (as well as the other mentioned) that it doesn't detect it. You should NEVER...
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    pop up blocker

    Hi Jackpot, There is no such thing as an "undetectable virus" Whilst I agree that not all AV software programs detect viruses, it is usually due to not updating your AV software that allows newer viruses to cause havoc. If you think you have a virus download Kaspersky AV from...
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    pop up blocker

    Download google toolbar http://toolbar.google.com Update windows (Start / Windows Update) to SP2 if you have Windows XP home or Pro as Internet Explorer has a pop up blocker.
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    garage electrics

    Thanks so much crafty1289. That is VERY helpful information...
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    garage electrics

    Many thanks for the advise crafty1289. For the adaptable boxes (I will need 2 off; one each end of the SWA) do I need to locate these at a certain height or are there any other rules related to the situating of them? In my house I would like to have one behind a kitchen unit (I can cut a...
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    garage electrics

    Hi all. I plan to put 1 twin socket and 1 light into my garage. I have a spare fuse 16amp in my fuse board for it. Can you please let me know the best method of connection? I was planning on 2.5mm t+e to the point of it leaving my house then connecting armoured cable (not sure what...
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    Earthing pipes

    Hi all, I need to earth my pipe work in my house. I have taken some advise from an electrician and he has suggested that I use 10mm earth cable for the pipes (hot and cold, cross bonded) under the sink in the kitchen, hot and cold in the bathroom and the gas mains. All going directly into...
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    Program not responding, won't close

    Please tell us more about your PC... It sounds like it MAYBE a memory issue. Let us know what Motherboard, CPU, memory (make, how many modules and speed if you know) hard disk and OS. Also any other devices you have installed.
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    Msn Messenger 7.0 Ent Working

    Sounds crazy, but check the date is correct on your PC... I have seen it 6 months behind and this happened!
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    Office 2003, how many disks

    the OEM versions (original equipped manufacturer) has the following CD's Office XP (2002) 3 cd's 1) Main CD (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Power Point) 2) Media content (clip art) 3) Publisher Office 2003 2cd's 1) Main CD (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Power Point and Publisher)...
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    virus removal question

    As the previous post, download spysweeper and Kaspersky Anti Virus. Both have a 14 day free trial... Install and run Kaspersky first (viruses as usually more harmful than spyware) then install spysweeper and remove EVERYTHING. Both detect worms and trojans (most common problems) You...
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    Anti Freeze keeps disappering!

    I have a VW Polo 95. I have had it for 2 years now and every winter (or as soon as the weather gets colder) I have to fill the anti freeze bottle up about every 2-3 days. This usually lasts until the weather improves. There are no leaks in the radiator or the anti freeze bottle. I...
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    360V ring main

    It was a low battery in my meter :oops: pdcelec... I did know how to tackle the job and I did successfully install the sockets as planned. I just came up against something I have never seen before (as I'm sure everyone has at some stage)
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    Earth bonding and bathroom pullcord question

    Many thanks for the advise Mikely...
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