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Primed with questions and answers covering six hot categories - from technical queries and general consumer advice to the latest news about the magazine - the PC Advisor forums are here to help. We'll even send you an email when someone responds to your query.

Helproom


Got a technical query or a problem with your PC? With more than a million posts already in our database the chances are good that we've resolved the same problem for someone in the past. Before you post your own thread, try using our search facility - it may save you (and us) some valuable time.


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AVG 8.0 not updating

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Disabling AVG Professional

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MS Server message at start up

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Aconis Loading, please wait !

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Good quality dvd drive

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problem installing swf files with Windows 98...

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Excel 2003 - VBA code to read .txt file

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Windows Mobile Device Center Problem

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OUTLOOK EXPRESS & HOTMAIL

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AVG 8.0 recent update

Networking


Want to go wireless and not sure how? Problems with your router? Uncertain about networking hardware? This forum area is strictly for threads about networking - wireless or wired. You ask the questions, we'll try to come up with the answers.

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Networking through existing power lines

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Wireless Network Adapter Installation

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Connecting Wired & Wireless Computers On Router

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laptop can't see wireless networks

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2 connections from Virgin cable modem?

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How to Network

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How do you refresh a network?

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Bluetooth and wireless switch urgent help needed

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sharing broadband

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ps3 probs

Consumerwatch


Need some advice about what to buy and where to buy it? Not sure which supplier to use? Maybe your supplier treated you badly, or maybe you received excellent service. Perhaps you're not sure about current consumer legislation. Whether you want to air a complaint or hand out praise, share your experience with us all, here in Consumerwatch.


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mfi woes!

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Acer broke my battery - what are my rights?

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JVC recorder

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FireFox 3

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Acer Laptop Good value?

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Mailwasher

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is this p.c a good gaming one or can i do better

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My experience with PC Option Ltd

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2 cards or one in new p.c graphicscards help!

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new pc advice welcomed

Webdesign


Designing your own website? Need help, or an honest appraisal from your fellow forum members? This is the place to get the lowdown on the best software, ask about web hosting, or pick up some helpful design tips.


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accordion widget in side navigation bar not workin

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Anyone got view on Actiinic e-commerce package?

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award space and ftp file transfer

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Positioning problems

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Web Designer Software

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Editing existing website

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Web Desginer newbie, advice please???

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Need to get name & email before htaccess redirect

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Help with horizontal menu in page

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Looking for dreamweaver CS3 step by step book

Speakers' corner


This is the place for lively and thought-provoking debate with other forum members. There's no need to restrict discussions to computing, or computer related topics, but be warned... we don't condone religious intolerance, sexism, racism, bad language, personal abuse, partisan politics or libellous statements. The Forum Editor's decision on such matters is final, and posts which break the rules will be removed without prior warning.


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I seem to be missing something

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Mousetraps

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Any pilots among us?

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Thousands 'face negative equity'

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Advice on getting a new puppy

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Female Singers

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Ruined roads

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Any wine experts out there?

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First guitar shredders of the 80's

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British Grand Prix saved?

Digital World


Need advice about which digital camera to buy, how to manipulate photographs, or how to edit your home video? Worried about which photo-printer is best, or what multi-media computers really do? Whatever your digital problem, post your request here and we'll try to help.


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Keyboard & mouse bundle

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TV + DVD Recorder + Freeview Help!

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SatNav help

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Why won't my V+ box record radio channels?

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Camera recommendation

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Pause live TV

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recommendations sought for a digital tv recorder

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Digital and analogue

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Graphics card

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video editing software

Absolute beginners


New to computing - so new you don't know your CD ROM from your RAM, and you wouldn't dream of opening the computer's case? Relax, you're in good company. This forum is for you - so don't hesitate to ask that basic question. Anything goes, as long as it's connected with computing.


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bios

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PC Performance (Noise)

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Memory

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PC Cycling between Start up and Shut down Screens

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MIME encoding mystery

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Disabling Link Scanner in AVG 8.0

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PC running at 100% permanently

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TRANSFERRING PHOTOS FROM SD CARD

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Pre-recorded DVDs not recognised

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pentium 2.8 gig dual core zeon

Windows Vista


This is the place to seek answers to questions about missing drivers, hardware and software incompatibilities, and anything else that troubles you about Vista. We can't promise a magic fix, but we'll certainly try! Vista-related threads only, please.

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Software for VISTA Ultimate please

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vista password

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Windows Vista Home Premium & Mac OS 10.5.2 x86

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Strange New Folder

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Driver Advice ... and keep it simple please.

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Vista Home Premium doesn't like Word 2002

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Disk Management problem

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probelm with PCTOOLS Registry Mechanic 7

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No audio device is installed message

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Black monitor screen showing pointer only

Mobile World


Looking for a new mobile phone, satnav or portable internet access device, and want to get the best deal? Perhaps you're happy with your current handset but are mystified by the plethora of features it offers. This forum is for you, as registered users discuss the hot topics, from products and tariffs to 3G coverage and usability.


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Mobile internet?

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Has anyone bought mobile phone via the internet?

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how to use your mobile as a cheap wireless modem for your pc?

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using SE K800 to access the net.. can I view pages on pc?

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Flash SMS

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Nokia 6300 Virus?

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Can I use my cousin's old contract phone as a payG

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Bluetooth/PC marrying together

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Blackberry 8707g charging

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HTC TyTN2 & TomTom Navigator 7

Business


Looking for advice on the best computer hardware and software for your business, and want to get the best deal? PC Advisor's Business forum is the perfect place to discuss the technology issues that affect your company, providing you with a simple way to get the answers you're looking for from like-minded IT professionals.


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Work at home help

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computer dictation

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Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2008 payroll

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What laptop..I buy 4 photoshop, quark, images etc?

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Help Document management/scanning

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Which laptop should I buy?

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How to avoid the fraud from internet from agoodic

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Share your marketing techniques.

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Should we change our router?

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“THEY LIED TV SPOT”

Games


Want the lowdown on the latest PC, PlayStation, Wii and Xbox games? If you want reviews and gaming tips on everything from MMORPGs, sports sims and strategy games to PC Advisor's own most popular games downloads, this forum is for you.


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Half Life - Orange Box

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FEAR Expansion Packs

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G15 Logitech Gaming Keyboard

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A somewhat belated, but warm welcome

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Nintendo Wii

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Gaming Sound

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Age of Conan

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connecting pc monitor/speakers to a PS3

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The most gratuitous head shot video

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Mount & Blade

 



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