Thanks guys all is ok now cheers.

yes have 2003 install so might try but dont want to lose anything

thanks for your suggestions

Hi caperjack
in add or remove programs it lists:
Microsoft Office 2000 disc 2 527.00MB
below which it says
Microsoft Office profesional Edition 2003 662.00MB

just...

Hi Guys dont know if im in right place for this as im new here.

i am running xp with all updates and had Office 2000 for years which came on 2 discs. some time ago i installed Office 2003 from 1...

Suspishio
"rock and hard place" and "nail on the head" seem to go well there!
i do usually have a few applications open at the same time and this old machine copes well initially but over a couple...

thanks again suspishio
cquid report says
intell p4 1.7
850i board
2x 128 RD Ram pc800-45 dual channel with 2 spare slots 2GB max

although P4 1.7 is not fantastic i have to say machine...

Thanks again
have now started thread on the ram issue i ram confused
will keep you informed on dead screen problem

Hi guys im a newbie so please bear with me
I have a 6 yr old Maxx 4d desktop bought from Special Reserve
spec list from them as follows but they had to change machine shortly after purchase and...

Suspihio thanks for your help. i have friend who thinks has spare ram, m/board and cpu ! so will give it a try and let you know. will be cheapest option, but with prices as they are a new machine...

sorry should have said no sound either

Hi this is my first post and im a novice with computers so please bear with me.
i have a compaq presario about 3 1/2 years old. has worked perfectly till the other morning. switched on got lights,...