How can i back up all my emails from OE to say a memory stick before i delete win xp and do a complete re-install again ????

MB

There is an import/export option. On Outlook it's under the File menu. All you have to do is follow the wizard. Don't forget to backup your contacts and calender as well.

Also, run Belarc Advisor and save the output to disk.

Opto if i was to do a new install of xp does it have a option to save all current information on the existing operating system,if i remember correctly from when i went friom say win 98 to xp it asked if i wanted to transfer the data from 98 to the new system would that be possible if i was to re-install xp over the xp that is on the pc at the moment ????

MB

Yes but you still need to back up your data.

When you run the XP setup disk, setup will first give you the option to recover using the recovery console. This is a limited command prompt only and is for experts.

If you do not select that, setup will then search for existing installations and if it finds them will give you the option to repair. If you accept this, all Windows files will be replaced with the original versions, but most of the settings and existing programs should still be there.

The downside of this is that it can sometimes fail, hence the nedd to back things up, any virus programs will still be there. You will still have to reinstall all updates and service packs.

Even if you choose a fresh install without formatting the disk, most of your data, program files and viruses will still be there allthogh more difficult for Windows to access.

Also, have you tried using system restore to put it back to a state a couple of weeks ago?

Have a logitech webcam
need to reinstall but cd currupt can i down load
quickcam 8.1.5 from any where ??
stuck

I would start with the Logitech site.

tried that

I think that quickcam 8.1.5 is paid for only piece of software, whch mean you will be unlikely to find it. HAve you tried washong the CD in mild washing up liquid and drying carefully with lint free cloth or air drying.

Breydon,

QuickCam v11.5 can be downloaded from http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/435/3781&cl=gb,en?osid=1

I don't have a problem as such but thinking about buying a laptop which I could use for trading when I am not able to use my main PC.

Any recommendations for laptops in the region of 500.
Aldi have one on offer this Thursday for 450 but not sure whether it would suit as it appears to share system memory.

Dell have some offers on this week - are they are good?

I thought I'd put a news collector on my Vista sidebar.

Am I right in thinking that the 'Download Gadget' button on this site is incorrectly programmed.

I get an html file to download and that simply calls up the page we've been looking at.

TP

@Optimist we had to do a total install of win xp and all is working as it should do,thanks for all your help and suggestion.

Mega....

Hi Timeliner

I don't have much specific knowledge, but go for a fast Intel processor, loads of RAM and Vista Business or Ultimate. Some of the cheaper models will not take more than 2GB RAM so avoid.

I wouldn't worry too much about the video card sharing the RAM as trading does not require much video resources.

Another option, is to get a really cheap one, VPN into your home machine and use remote desktop.

TP

I installed the Sky gadget ages ago and it works fine.

Mega

:-)

Thanks Opt,

Found another source for that Sky thingie - which worked.

TP

Optimist

The Medion Laptop spec is:
Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor T3400 (2.16mhz 1mb L2 cache FSB 667Mhz)
250g hard drive
3gb DDR2 SDRAM
16" TFT Widescreen display with HD Resolution
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 MHD based on PCI-Express technology incl. digital HDMI audio/video output
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g draft-n with up to 300Mbit/s
Powerful 8 cell Li-ion rechargeable battery
8x multi-standard DVD/CD burner with DVDRAM and dual layer support
Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Integrated numeric keypad
2 integrated speakers
4 in 1 multicard reader for SD, MMC, MS and MS Pro
1 x Express Card Slot 54
3 x USB 2.0
1 x eSATA/USB 2.0
1 X HDMI Out
1 x VGA out
1 x LAN
1 x Mic In
1 x Line in
1 x Line Out
6 Channel Audio Out (analogue & S/P DIF)
36 month warranty return to base.

450

Timeliner

You have mail.

Peerguarding 2, is blocking my esignal from updating live date, usually when it does this I tell it to unblock the data broadcasting corporation. nearly a week now and its getting worse, it takes longer and longer to do this even thou I told it allow permantly, today I've also unblocked Internap Network Services this has allow esignal to work yeah ;-)

Basically I want a IP blocker that stops all those dodgy sites trying to snoop into my pc, but which is quick and easy to use so I can tell it to allow esignal

any suggestions

Richgit

Use an external firewall such as Smoothwall which will run on an old PC.

I have a 4gb usb memory stick that I use while travelling with my laptop and it has some confidential data stored on it.

How can I put some security on it so that if it gets lost no one can easily see the data.

jeff - you could go for something like this - http://www.mymemory.co.uk/USB-Flash-Drives/Lexar/Lexar-8GB-JumpDrive-Secure-II-Plus - lots of others around e.g. kingston.