ExceLine, thanks ;-)

Could somebody tell me please how to change my default web browser from IE to Opera? I use XP Pro.

If I click a link within an Outlook email, it opens a copy of IE. I would like the link to open within a new tab in Opera.

Start

All Programs

Set Program Access and Defaults

Thanks, Doc, that was my initial thought too.

I seem to have some sort of conflict somewhere though, as I keep getting a Visual C++ Runtime Error when I try to store the changed settings.

Ho Humm.

Hilary

I don't use Opera so ca't offer any specific help but in the Firefox options menu there is a button to check (and set) whether it is the default browser. Has Opera got a similar feature?

If it has, Opti, I really can't see it for looking. I've also looked in Outlook and can't seem to find anything there either.

I know that MM is an Opera fan. I was hoping that he might have a solution.

More on 'Making Opera the Default Browser' HERE - and also importing 'Favorites' data

Bingo, Doc, I've got it to work. Thanks.

The latest version of Opera has a slightly different menu tree to that suggested within your link, but I've managed to suss it out anyway.

Da daaa!

:-)

PS. Show us your legs. ;-)

Wi-Fi problems,we use 2 laptops connected to a access point up stairs and has worked great for a couple of years but yesterday we bought a Lexmark wi-fi printer but i can get either the laptops talking to the net or just the printer but cannot get both to talk at the same time.

The wife uses the laptop mainly but i cannot fathom out how to keep the laptop still connected to the net and also be able to use her new printer.

Any help or suggestions on this one please.

Mega........

What model Lexmark printer?

Mega, your printer appears to be acting as an access point, i.e. taking connections from individual computers in the same way as a wireless router would. There is bound to be an option to disable that and have the printer behaving as a computer connecting to your existing access point.

CrowdedHouse printer X4550

Kayak,that is what i am thinking,will try and have a look later,trouble is OH thinks these things are broken as it should be up and running straight out of the Box.

But i guess most woman are like that anyway,they all want it done yesterday,little do the realise men aint like that :-)

Thanks for your help folks !!!

Mega....

You need to select 'infrastructure' mode in the wireless settings, Mega.

Spot on Kayak ... here is a link ...

http://support.lexmark.com/cgi-perl/knowledgebase.cgi?ccs=227:5:0:583:0:0&framed=&docid=ENUS27601&relevance=1

I know that MM is an Opera fan. Indeed, Wagner. As to the browser, sorry Hil, only just seen your post and you seem to be sorted now.

As to Execline's request to see your legs, shall you oblige or shall I (but with your legs)?

I bet this is a really simple question and I'll kick myself for not knowing how but....how do I know what my data usage figures are? I'm looking at broadband suppliers via usb modem for when I'm in Spain and want to know how much data per month I might need.
TIA

Depends on your setup.

If you have a firewall/router then it may well have the total bytes received/tramsmited availible on the status page though it will probably reset the data whenever the ADSL connectio is reset (which may not be very often).

The same info is availible on each computer on the etwork connections status window. This is also reset every time the connection comes up and will also include computer to computer traffic on your LAN.

It may be that your ISP can tell you how much your using, or you could Google for a network monitoring program.

Thanks Optimist. Status page on the wireless router does the trick although I have ethernet, dsl and wireless to pick from of which I assume the dsl stats are my internet traffic.

Hi you learned lot!!!
Anyone help a client of mine?
He is being inundated with pop ups, all from something called CiD.
I have managed to stop it changing his home page, but the pop ups are coming thick and fast and pop up blockers seem unable to help.
When I googled CiD, I got the equivalent of a garage mechanic shaking his head and drawing in his breath. I could find no auto removal for it and the best I could find was opening up some kind of windows system file and using a text editor to delete things.
This fills me with dread as my PC knowledge stops at the on/off switch.
Any kind soul wish to inform me what on earth malicious adware he has got and how to remove it safely.
Thanks in advance,
Alan