chocolat, the google toolbar has a pop up ad blocker (probably replaced by the XP sp2 pop up blocker) but it and the XP one only stop some types of pop ups.

I dont know which one you had but I know MAM have (or had) a GNI flash ad recently. Your Browser is probably trying to run it and saying it needs an add in which it wants to download, thats probably what you cancelled and it should not cause any problems.

You didnt tell me what work is ??? ;-)

chocolat, it's just asking you to download the flash player. Flash is a type of multimedia format, a bit like video, that is used in a number of places including advertising. Safe to download and you will eventually have to for something.

chocolat, as K says its safe to download but you may find your work does not allow it to install.

So if it happens again, I should download it?

I didn't notice the work thingie first time, Space - it's what we late night saddos have to do during the day to fill in the time. ;)

Edit: oops thanks guys, didn't see your posts.

>> MoneyAM Homepage Consuming High CPU Resources

Wondered if anybody else has this problem, or can help explain. Thanks.

My Int Explorer is consuming over 50% CPU resources, when on the MoneyAM Homepage. Opening 2 instances, max's out the CPU. Thats how I noticed it, PC was very slow when I opened a few IE6's (my homepage is set to am homepage).

No problem when I move to Traders Room page, or a whole selection of other sites, including d4f Spreadbet lite.

This PC is a P2 350 on Win98 and IE6. But trying one MoneyAM homepage on a faster PC, eg P3 800 on Win2000 & IE6, still ties-up 15% CPU resources, which is a lot higher than any other site / page.

Any comments / help / pointers/ etc much appreciated.

Regards, D.

folks...i seem to ahve the US setting on my keyboard at home.......how do i change it..if i want the # key i get something different.......any ideas?

Treble: Assuming XP. Go to Control Panel - Regional & Language Options - select English(United Kingdom).

Note, if you've got two language options selected, you can switch between them using LeftAlt+Shift, which you may have done by accident.

cheers pip will give it a try!

Dieng, its probably the ads !

Thanks 7thfloor.Removing winxp2 worked a treat ,my comp. is a bit slower .Any ideas?

SAW

Try to clean out your unnesessary data/temp files (particularily web cache) and then de-frag your disk using the XP tools for these 2 tasks. I use Fix-It myself but I understand that XP Cleanup & De-frag work well. Your data's probably all over the place now. That should make it quicker.

You are doing plenty of back ups aren't you?

Folks, just to go back to my TFT screen question last night, how do I adjust the refresh rate?

The on screen menu has a display at the bottom which says
2: Digital Input
Resolution1024x768 75Hz
Optimum 1280x1024 60Hz

It also has options for Brightness, (positioning not available), image settings, color (sic) settings, osd settings, language, (audio not available), factory reset.

Have tried the factory reset to no avail.

I remember the display being crisper that my old Iiyama crt screen - well it isn't now, and the warranty's nearly up!

Can anyone help?

Sc, you need the 60Hz setting I dont know how you set it on that screen though? you should be able to set the graphics card to 60hz from Right Click on the desktop then select properties then settings then advanced then under the monitor tab.

Spaceman, thanks, just done that. No better :-( the screen doesn't appear to have an option. Now you've shown me how to adjust the graphics card I can play with that, won't do any harm will I?

Thanks for your patience.

SC can you post the exact model of your screen? you need to use the native resolution to get the best from a TFT. I can do a bit of digging if you post the details.

Thanks. It's a Dell 1703 FP HAS (the HAS only means height adjustable stand)
It states input 50-60Hz 1.5A.

Thanks again.

SC, Ok I will have a look by the way the 50-60 hz there relates to the mains frequency not the refres rate.

Dohhh! What do I know..

If we ever meet let me buy you a drink or three!!

SC, in the settings as above can you make sure the resolution is set to 1280x1024, use the digital connection if possible. 1280x1024 is the native resolution. Refresh should be 60hz

Wow. That's sharp. Bloody small letters though. Yes, am using the digital connection.

Tim I believe, you'll be a friend forever. Thanks, Rob.

Can I get the letters bigger in any way?

Didn't think so.

edit, actually already getting used to it, nice... :-))))