Archive for July, 2008

How do I insert a tick symbol in a form, using a Word document please?

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Software

If you cant find it under Insert > Symbol, follow this procedure:
Begin
All programs
Accessories
System Tools
Character Map
Select Wingdings and you will find it in the last and second last rows.
Good luck.
Answer: This should work in any Windows word processor, text editor, browser or email client.
1. Make sure your keyboard is in NumLock mode.
2. Hold down the ALT […]

I’ve an old game I want to play but my laptop is Windows Vista how do I change it to 256 colour?

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Software

The game I want to play is Betrayal in Antara, and I can't see the screen very well because it needs to be played in 256 colour, if anyone knows how to change and it can inform me, I would be really grateful! Thank you!
Answer: Install the program then look for the exe program icon […]

Is it just me or does firefox always keep ?

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Software

Every time i go to a page the page just keeps loading and loading and loading, but i open internet explorer and it works fine. Is it firefox or might it just be my personal?
Thanks
Answer: I have had this for a few weeks now and it's infuriating me, the page just loads and loads and […]

TweakNow RegCleaner Standard does not work on my laptop (Windows Vista Basic)……..?

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Software

It starts the scan but then it states there is a problem with the program and the program must close. Why is this? What can I use instead? I want a free download if possible by the way.
Answer: TweakNow is rubbish. I'd recommend using the free program called “ccleaner”.
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Answer: tweaknow is known for issues like […]

How do I reduce file size on Pictures?

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Software

• I use Photoshop.
• I need the file size to be AT MOST 40kb
Answer: The easiest way to re-size a pic to an (almost) exact file size is to use the 'Save for Web' option.
To get the menu:
Go to file,
Click the ninth option on the list.
Or use the keyboard shortcut, Atl Shift Ctrl S
To […]

Can i easily take all my data off my personal then put it back on after inatlling vista?

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Software

To upgrade my personal to windows vista i need to cleanly install meaning i have to get rid of all my files. But if you have some versions of XP (which i don't) you can install on the spot and everything becomes vista-a-fied. (if thats a verb….) so i know its possible to restore everything. […]

How to retrieve my deleted favorites folder?

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Software

the other day my personal reinstalled world wide web explorer and the favorites were reset so i searched for my old ones found them and accidentally deleted them and the folder in the recycle bin stated refers to a folder that isnt on this hard drive
Answer: This takes a small effort from you, in the […]

How do you open CBR files.?

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Software

Downloaded a torrent thinking it was a video file but it was a .rar file with cbr files in it, something to do with comic books or something..I'm just interested how do you open cbr files.
Answer: http://www.serjtech.com/support/index.ph…
Answer: According to the Wikipedia it depends on the file format which is usually something any decompression program can […]

Has anyone else upgraded their XP Pro to SP3 - then regretted it?

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Software

I upgraded to SP3 on my Widows XP Pro. I thought I was doing myself a favour by bringing everything up-to-date, but what a mistake it was.
Now, my World wide web Explorer can't display pages correctly - all I get is the message “Done-but with errors on page”. My “News” panel is blank, […]

Do i have to pay a second time after upgrading vista on line as i had to reformat my hard drives?

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Software

hi i upgraded home vista to premium on the internet but have had to reformat my hard drives do i need to pay again for upgrade
cheers
Answer: No, they’ve a note of your product code and also your IP.
Answer: No…. You own the license.
As long as your not trying to install it on […]