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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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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)...

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...

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...

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)

Many thanks for the advise Mikely...

Do you have to earth your kitchen sink and water pipes in the bathroom to the CU? (All pipes are copper and shower is metal / brass, but upstairs pipes have 2 plastic bends on them) If so, what size cable do you need to use? Also, I would like to move my pull cord light in my bathroom...

I was installing a couple of electrical sockets at the weekend in my friends house. BEFORE I connected anything I checked (with a meter) to see if the cables were still live after I turned off (what I thought was the correct fuse in the mainboard) My meter read 364V AC on the ringmain...

Yes, walls that have been channelled have not been filled in yet and floor boards can still be lifted.

He was in an accident (road not electrical) and cannot complete the work. He was paid for all the work he done and I have the cash ready for another electrician to complete the work...

Area is Northamptonshire... I'm not an electrician, but I do know a little myself, and the work looks to be OK to me... but an electrician might disagree! Thanks for the fast response!!!