Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties  Jul 11th, 2008 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 213 Firewall needed
I need some advice on firewalls. I have an Intel Pentium 3, 1000MHz computer with Windows XP Pro, SP2. I already have a built-in Windows XP firewall but until last week I also had ZoneAlarm... |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Jul 3rd, 2008 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 409 Printing web pages in large text size
Does anyone know how to make web pages print out in a larger text size? I have tried and tried and each printout is the same size. I change Text Size under View and the text does enlarge onscreen but... |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Jun 10th, 2008 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,182 |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Jun 8th, 2008 |
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| Forum: Windows Vista Apr 21st, 2008 |
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| Forum: Windows Vista Apr 20th, 2008 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 459 Need help downloading antivirus with Windows Vista
Ten days ago I added a post that complained that my PC wouldn't boot and may be crashing. Last August I bought an emachines T3616 desktop PC w/AMD Sempron processor 3600+ and Windows Vista Home Basic... |
| Forum: Windows Vista Apr 18th, 2008 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,375 |
| Forum: Windows Vista Apr 14th, 2008 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 392 Re: Working Offline in Windows Vista
Thanks, jbennet! I'll try that. But it's really too bad that there isn't some shortcut that I could place on my desktop rather than having to go through the Control Panel. Do you know of any other... |
| Forum: Windows Vista Apr 13th, 2008 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 392 Working Offline in Windows Vista
I have a new Compaq Presario Desktop computer that uses the Windows Vista Home Premium OS. When I finish reading my email messages (in Earthlink WebMail) I would like to play a game offline but don't... |
| Forum: Windows Vista Apr 12th, 2008 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,375 Re: Computer won't boot! Has it crashed?
holmes008...
Thank you for your input but I think I should use my warranty before it expires in August. If I do as you suggest and make things worse (if that's possible) then my warranty will be null... |
| Forum: Windows Vista Apr 9th, 2008 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,375 Computer won't boot! Has it crashed?
Can someone tell me if it sounds as if my computer has crashed?? For the past two days when I turn on my computer a STARTUP REPAIR box appears, saying "Your computer was unable to start. STARTUP... |
| Forum: Windows Vista Apr 5th, 2008 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 528 Cannot connect due to "detecting proxy settings"
I have a big problem that I hope someone can help me with. I recently purchased a Compaq Presario desktop with Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed. All was working well until this morning. I... |
| Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Mar 28th, 2008 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 532 Are E-Greeting web sites safe?
I would like to send electronic greeting cards (E-cards) to family and friends but have heard that many of these web sites are virus-prone. Can anyone offer advice on which e-greeting web sites are... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jan 18th, 2008 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 2,730  Re: Dial-up Connection Problems
Thanks to The Dude, forumdude123, and caperjack for taking time to address my problem.
Since I first posted this months ago the problem has somehow managed to disappear. I deleted a bunch of old... |
| Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Jan 17th, 2008 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 370 Re: Cleaning monitors
Thank you very much. Yes, I know one must be extra cautious with cleaners and LCD displays. Thanks again. janda5 |
| Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Jan 10th, 2008 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 370  Cleaning monitors
I recently purchased a used 17" ViewSonic flat panel monitor. I've been swamped with different ideas on how best to keep it clean, everything from alcohol-free premoistened wipes to using a soft,... |
| Forum: Windows tips 'n' tweaks Dec 28th, 2007 |
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| Forum: Windows tips 'n' tweaks Dec 26th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 812 Outlook Express problems
I have an Intel Pentium 166MHz w/MMX computer that uses Windows 98SE. I've been using Outlook Express 6.0 as my email client without any problems. But yesterday when I opened OE to read my messages I... |
| Forum: Windows tips 'n' tweaks Nov 22nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 951 Re: When two email clients compete
Suspishio:
Please forgive me for wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. I had no idea you were living in the UK. That's something I must remember when using the Internet...we are a global community after... |
| Forum: Windows tips 'n' tweaks Nov 22nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 951 Re: When two email clients compete
Suspishio:
Thanks so very, very much for your much needed advice. I do appreciate it! I'll let you know what I decide to do. Earthlink WebMail is working just great and I wonder now why I didn't... |
| Forum: Windows tips 'n' tweaks Nov 22nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 951 Re: When two email clients compete
Suspishio:
You sound as cautious as I am! Good for us because computers are sensitive and anything can happen. I certainly would like to get several opinions on this. To answer your questions: yes,... |
| Forum: Windows tips 'n' tweaks Nov 22nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 951 Re: When two email clients compete
Suspishio:
I do have emails in my Netscape 7 Inbox but I have already saved the ones I want to keep to My Documents. That way I can print them out later if I choose. I could also delete those other... |
| Forum: Windows tips 'n' tweaks Nov 21st, 2007 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 951 When two email clients compete
I have an Intel Pentium 166MHz w/ MMX computer and use Windows 98SE. Recently I installed Earthlink's WebMail for sending/receiving email after my Netscape 7 email program malfunctioned. However, I... |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Oct 29th, 2007 |
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| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Oct 26th, 2007 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,075 Installing an "Expired" AVG Anti-Virus Download
I downloaded AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition on a computer that runs Windows 98 and uses a slow dial-up connection. When I went to install AVG an "Expired Download" box appeared, advising me to download... |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Sep 4th, 2007 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 764 Antispyware program for Windows 98
I have an Intel Pentium 166MHz w/MMX computer and I use Windows 98. I have installed AVG antivirus which I run daily. The only time I go online is to read my email. However, I do occasionally access... |
| Forum: Windows Software Apr 12th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 910 Re: JavaScript Problems
I'm using my IE 6 browser and yes, I have done as you said, going through Internet Options, clicking Security tab, Custom Level, and under Active Scripting I've checked Enable. I checked Prompt but... |
| Forum: Windows Software Apr 11th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 910 JavaScript Problems
I have an Intel Pentium 166MHz w/MMX Computer and use Windows 98. A web site I was trying to access had this error message: "ERROR! JavaScript is required to use this site!" I then downloaded and... |
| Forum: Web Browsers Apr 4th, 2007 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,158 Re: How to upgrade a browser
Thanks, pty!! I took your advice and am now using Firefox. I love it! IE is okay but I ran into too many problems trying to upgrade it. Now my web browser troubles are over. Thanks for your... |
| Forum: Web Browsers Mar 27th, 2007 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,158 How to upgrade a browser
I have an Intel Pentium 166MHz w/MMX computer with 64 MB RAM and I use Windows 98. While attempting to renew my Norton Antivirus subscription online, the following message appeared: "Your browser is... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Mar 4th, 2007 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 2,730 |
| Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Mar 4th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,129 Setting Up Email Program
I have an Intel Pentium 166MHz w/MMX that uses Windows 98, 2nd edition and has 64 MB RAM. To access my emails, I click a Connect To Internet desktop icon, then an Email icon. This takes me directly... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Feb 27th, 2007 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 2,730 Re: Dial-up Connection Problems
I doubt that my dial-up connection is the problem. I usually go online only to access email but today I surfed the Web. Not once did I lose the connection. Something goes haywire when I open my email... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Feb 26th, 2007 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 2,730 Dial-up Connection Problems
I am a Windows 98 user and only go online to access my email via Netscape. Nothing more. Lately my dial-up connection has been shutting off before I can finish reading my emails and I am forced to... |
| Forum: Windows tips 'n' tweaks Feb 24th, 2007 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 1,036 Forwaring email and losing dial-up connection
I have a computer that uses Windows 98 and whenever I try to forward an email I lose my dial-up connection and have to reconnect. Sometimes I'm unable to save the email. Any ideas on why I'm losing... |
| Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Nov 11th, 2006 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,249 Re: How do I post to blogs?
I am very new to blogging and have no idea what a blogging system is. Sorry. How could I find out which blogging system I'm trying to use? Maybe posting to a blog is just too complicated for a newbie... |
| Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Nov 11th, 2006 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,249  How do I post to blogs?
I apologize if I'm not in the correct forum for this question, but here goes: can someone tell me how I can post to a blog? Do I need a URL in order to post? I started to register for one blog to... |
| Forum: Web Browsers Oct 1st, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 2,610 Unable to Send or Receive Email
I suddenly am unable to receive email sent from my friend from her primary email address and when I try to send email to that address it bounces back. Yet when we both use her alternate email address... |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Jul 8th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 829 Looking for a good Anti-Spam program
I am a Windows 98 user and recently installed Norton Antivirus 2005. Can anyone recommend a good anti-spam program that won't conflict with my Norton Antivirus? Thank you.
janda5 :rolleyes: |
| Forum: Web Browsers Apr 28th, 2006 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 11,106 IE and Web pages print too small
I have downloaded and installed Windows Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 so that Web pages that I choose to print will be properly sized on the paper. I printed a couple of Web pages and though the print... |
