hi derbyman
gary probably wont get time to help today but will log on tomorrow to answer
danne
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Thanks Danne,
Seems to be sorted for now though.
Derby
Seems to be sorted for now though.
Derby
Hiya Gary.... I have two problems at the moment. Be great if you can help me out with some advice please?
1) My modem on my comp has died, is it possibke for a dafty like me to open the tower an take it out so I can get another one?
1A) If yes, what does a modem look like? And can you pointme in the right direction
As mine had died a death Ive dug my sons out he packed away last year... connects to the internet ok but!
2) It wont let me sign into my yahoo email accounts, messenger, ebay, etsy, FB etc etc... I can browse ebay etc but cant log in to check to my auctions (bluddy annoying). Seems to be secure sites that I cant log into. When I try to log in a page comes up saying *This page cannot be displayed*
Ive checked all I know to check etc, deleted norton firewall (was out of date anyway) as I heard that can cause this problem.
Ive cleared my cashe, deleted old files, done a defrag, disk cleanup, virus check etc etc
Anything else I can try?
Thanks in advance...
Anais xx
1) My modem on my comp has died, is it possibke for a dafty like me to open the tower an take it out so I can get another one?
1A) If yes, what does a modem look like? And can you pointme in the right direction
As mine had died a death Ive dug my sons out he packed away last year... connects to the internet ok but!
2) It wont let me sign into my yahoo email accounts, messenger, ebay, etsy, FB etc etc... I can browse ebay etc but cant log in to check to my auctions (bluddy annoying). Seems to be secure sites that I cant log into. When I try to log in a page comes up saying *This page cannot be displayed*
Ive checked all I know to check etc, deleted norton firewall (was out of date anyway) as I heard that can cause this problem.
Ive cleared my cashe, deleted old files, done a defrag, disk cleanup, virus check etc etc
Anything else I can try?
Thanks in advance...
Anais xx
anais wrote:
Hiya Gary.... I have two problems at the moment. Be great if you can help me out with some advice please?
1) My modem on my comp has died, is it possibke for a dafty like me to open the tower an take it out so I can get another one?
1A) If yes, what does a modem look like? And can you pointme in the right direction
As mine had died a death Ive dug my sons out he packed away last year... connects to the internet ok but!
2) It wont let me sign into my yahoo email accounts, messenger, ebay, etsy, FB etc etc... I can browse ebay etc but cant log in to check to my auctions (bluddy annoying). Seems to be secure sites that I cant log into. When I try to log in a page comes up saying *This page cannot be displayed*
Ive checked all I know to check etc, deleted norton firewall (was out of date anyway) as I heard that can cause this problem.
Ive cleared my cashe, deleted old files, done a defrag, disk cleanup, virus check etc etc
Anything else I can try?
Thanks in advance...
Anais xx
Hiya Gary.... I have two problems at the moment. Be great if you can help me out with some advice please?
1) My modem on my comp has died, is it possibke for a dafty like me to open the tower an take it out so I can get another one?
1A) If yes, what does a modem look like? And can you pointme in the right direction
As mine had died a death Ive dug my sons out he packed away last year... connects to the internet ok but!
2) It wont let me sign into my yahoo email accounts, messenger, ebay, etsy, FB etc etc... I can browse ebay etc but cant log in to check to my auctions (bluddy annoying). Seems to be secure sites that I cant log into. When I try to log in a page comes up saying *This page cannot be displayed*
Ive checked all I know to check etc, deleted norton firewall (was out of date anyway) as I heard that can cause this problem.
Ive cleared my cashe, deleted old files, done a defrag, disk cleanup, virus check etc etc
Anything else I can try?
Thanks in advance...
Anais xx
Hi
.....
Changing the modem is not too hard......it may be a card plugged into your motherboard or it may be built into your motherboard in which case it is slightly more involved....best idea is to plug tower into the mains but leave it switched OFF at the wall....(this earths the chassis and helps protect from static damage to cpu and motherboard/memory)....then remove the side of the tower and look whats on the inside directly adjacent to where your phone cable plugs in....new modems are very cheap as no one wants dial up internet anymore....a few pounds.....or take the one out of the old pc and try that.....or better still get broadband lots of good deals around at the mo....if you are not sure just message me and i'll talk you thru it....
As for your other probs I would install firefox....its a free down load and solves all sorts of net probs as internet explorer can be a real pain.....
If you're struggling let me know....
Cheers Gary xxx
danne-gary wrote:
Hi.....
Changing the modem is not too hard......it may be a card plugged into your motherboard or it may be built into your motherboard in which case it is slightly more involved....best idea is to plug tower into the mains but leave it switched OFF at the wall....(this earths the chassis and helps protect from static damage to cpu and motherboard/memory)....then remove the side of the tower and look whats on the inside directly adjacent to where your phone cable plugs in....new modems are very cheap as no one wants dial up internet anymore....a few pounds.....or take the one out of the old pc and try that.....or better still get broadband lots of good deals around at the mo....if you are not sure just message me and i'll talk you thru it....
As for your other probs I would install firefox....its a free down load and solves all sorts of net probs as internet explorer can be a real pain.....
If you're struggling let me know....
Cheers Gary xxx
anais wrote:
Hiya Gary.... I have two problems at the moment. Be great if you can help me out with some advice please?
1) My modem on my comp has died, is it possibke for a dafty like me to open the tower an take it out so I can get another one?
1A) If yes, what does a modem look like? And can you pointme in the right direction
As mine had died a death Ive dug my sons out he packed away last year... connects to the internet ok but!
2) It wont let me sign into my yahoo email accounts, messenger, ebay, etsy, FB etc etc... I can browse ebay etc but cant log in to check to my auctions (bluddy annoying). Seems to be secure sites that I cant log into. When I try to log in a page comes up saying *This page cannot be displayed*
Ive checked all I know to check etc, deleted norton firewall (was out of date anyway) as I heard that can cause this problem.
Ive cleared my cashe, deleted old files, done a defrag, disk cleanup, virus check etc etc
Anything else I can try?
Thanks in advance...
Anais xx
Hiya Gary.... I have two problems at the moment. Be great if you can help me out with some advice please?
1) My modem on my comp has died, is it possibke for a dafty like me to open the tower an take it out so I can get another one?
1A) If yes, what does a modem look like? And can you pointme in the right direction
As mine had died a death Ive dug my sons out he packed away last year... connects to the internet ok but!
2) It wont let me sign into my yahoo email accounts, messenger, ebay, etsy, FB etc etc... I can browse ebay etc but cant log in to check to my auctions (bluddy annoying). Seems to be secure sites that I cant log into. When I try to log in a page comes up saying *This page cannot be displayed*
Ive checked all I know to check etc, deleted norton firewall (was out of date anyway) as I heard that can cause this problem.
Ive cleared my cashe, deleted old files, done a defrag, disk cleanup, virus check etc etc
Anything else I can try?
Thanks in advance...
Anais xx
Hi
.....
Changing the modem is not too hard......it may be a card plugged into your motherboard or it may be built into your motherboard in which case it is slightly more involved....best idea is to plug tower into the mains but leave it switched OFF at the wall....(this earths the chassis and helps protect from static damage to cpu and motherboard/memory)....then remove the side of the tower and look whats on the inside directly adjacent to where your phone cable plugs in....new modems are very cheap as no one wants dial up internet anymore....a few pounds.....or take the one out of the old pc and try that.....or better still get broadband lots of good deals around at the mo....if you are not sure just message me and i'll talk you thru it....
As for your other probs I would install firefox....its a free down load and solves all sorts of net probs as internet explorer can be a real pain.....
If you're struggling let me know....
Cheers Gary xxx
Thank you so much Gary, downloaded firefox (why do I always forget about it) and can now access my email an ebay etc.
Will have a looksee at the modem tomorrow.
Thank you again
Throttled ???
27th May 2008 - 9:40pm
Re: Throttled ???
28th May 2008 - 11:49am
Mwbpsx wrote:
how do i "unthrottle" my tinterweb connection when downloading from torrent sites etc. I believe it is only "peak time" but this appears to be whenever im out of bed !!!!
how do i "unthrottle" my tinterweb connection when downloading from torrent sites etc. I believe it is only "peak time" but this appears to be whenever im out of bed !!!!
Hi.....
Why are you throttled anyway??? The only reason an i.s.p throttles people is when that person has exceeded there allotted monthly usage....if you are bein throttled and aren't gettin your correct speed then it's time to change i.s.p........But if you mean is there anyway you can increase how many pcs you are connected to when using progs such as bitcomet then there is....
Gary.....
autocomplete usernames and passwords, both used to come up and now only the usernames come up how do i get back on to having both on ??
TanKinky wrote:
autocomplete usernames and passwords, both used to come up and now only the usernames come up how do i get back on to having both on ??
autocomplete usernames and passwords, both used to come up and now only the usernames come up how do i get back on to having both on ??
Hi
...
Ok.....for ZZZInternet ExplorerZZZ.....goto to control panel and look in internet options under the advanced tab....in firefox just goto options....I know i keep harpin on about firefox but this could solve your probs to....try it its free
....
Cheers Gary xxx
nudging in case anyone needs help or advice 
Ok here's a new tip.....one that I have already used several times myself.....having deleted my recycle bin several times in vista.....here's the easy way to get it back .......
1) Right click the Vista Desktop
2) Click on Personalize
3) Select: 'Change desktop icons'
4) At the Desktop Icon Settings, place a tick next to: 'Recycle Bin'.
Cheers Gary xxx
ps. Have a request from someone who is on the scrounge....they are wondering if anyone has a printer cable they dont need any more....it must be usb to parralel type.....to connect older non usb printers to usb ports.....ty
.......
1) Right click the Vista Desktop
2) Click on Personalize
3) Select: 'Change desktop icons'
4) At the Desktop Icon Settings, place a tick next to: 'Recycle Bin'.
Cheers Gary xxx
ps. Have a request from someone who is on the scrounge....they are wondering if anyone has a printer cable they dont need any more....it must be usb to parralel type.....to connect older non usb printers to usb ports.....ty
I have a query, I have my young daughter coming to stay with me soon and she will want to use my computer whilst she is staying. I have set up a new account on the computer which blocks access to my favourites and stops her from amending settings etc. however I have an extra drive with folders on it that I don't want her to have access to. I have tried to make the folders private however the box I need to tick is greyed out so I can't tick it. I could make my folders "Hidden" but that is hardly foolproof and I want to be able to leave her to use the computer without invading her privacy by constantly looking over her shoulder. Is there anyway I can do this? Also is creating a new User Account going to be enough to stop an inquisitive child? What are the risks and how can I deal with them?
I normally deal with this kind of thing myself but I could really use a bit of advice in this area
O/S - Windows XP Home Edition
Browser - Firefox
Carl
I normally deal with this kind of thing myself but I could really use a bit of advice in this area
O/S - Windows XP Home Edition
Browser - Firefox
Carl
blueocean_041 wrote:
I have a query, I have my young daughter coming to stay with me soon and she will want to use my computer whilst she is staying. I have set up a new account on the computer which blocks access to my favourites and stops her from amending settings etc. however I have an extra drive with folders on it that I don't want her to have access to. I have tried to make the folders private however the box I need to tick is greyed out so I can't tick it. I could make my folders "Hidden" but that is hardly foolproof and I want to be able to leave her to use the computer without invading her privacy by constantly looking over her shoulder. Is there anyway I can do this? Also is creating a new User Account going to be enough to stop an inquisitive child? What are the risks and how can I deal with them?
I normally deal with this kind of thing myself but I could really use a bit of advice in this area
O/S - Windows XP Home Edition
Browser - Firefox
Carl
I have a query, I have my young daughter coming to stay with me soon and she will want to use my computer whilst she is staying. I have set up a new account on the computer which blocks access to my favourites and stops her from amending settings etc. however I have an extra drive with folders on it that I don't want her to have access to. I have tried to make the folders private however the box I need to tick is greyed out so I can't tick it. I could make my folders "Hidden" but that is hardly foolproof and I want to be able to leave her to use the computer without invading her privacy by constantly looking over her shoulder. Is there anyway I can do this? Also is creating a new User Account going to be enough to stop an inquisitive child? What are the risks and how can I deal with them?
I normally deal with this kind of thing myself but I could really use a bit of advice in this area
O/S - Windows XP Home Edition
Browser - Firefox
Carl
In windows explorer go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View. Then in the list of tickable items right down at the bottom is "Use simple file sharing". Make sure it's unticked.
Then go back to the main windows explorer window and right click on the drive you want to make secure. Choose "Sharing and security..." from the sub menu.
Once at the security dialogue select the ""Security" tab. Highlight the new user account that should be in the list, then tick or untick the appropriate boxes in the bottom window.
If the new account isn't there then just click on the "Add" button and add it.
Also don't forget to make sure that the new account doesn't have administrator privileges.
I hope that works for you.
2) It wont let me sign into my yahoo email accounts, messenger, ebay, etsy, FB etc etc... I can browse ebay etc but cant log in to check to my auctions (bluddy annoying). Seems to be secure sites that I cant log into. When I try to log in a page comes up saying *This page cannot be displayed*
Just to do my bit . An acquaintance of mine who insisted on using Internet Explorer has had this problem, In their case I believe it was related to Mcafee. I told them to remove Mcafee(it was out of date), got her to download AVG Free (excellent program) to replace it and then told her to do this
Try disabling your firewall, anti-virus and other online security software.
1. Select Tools from the main toolbar in Internet Explorer.
2. Select Internet Options and click the Advanced tab.
3. Click Restore Defaults then Apply then OK.
4. Close your browser, restart the computer and try again.
* Please ensure that your Antivirus, Firewall and other online security software is back up and running*
If that doesn't work then do the same as above but click reset instead of restore
***Please be aware that this will delete all of your passwords and usernames from Internet Explorer*** so it is a good idea to make a note of them.
Carl
Just to do my bit
. An acquaintance of mine who insisted on using Internet Explorer has had this problem, In their case I believe it was related to Mcafee. I told them to remove Mcafee(it was out of date), got her to download AVG Free (excellent program) to replace it and then told her to do this
Try disabling your firewall, anti-virus and other online security software.
1. Select Tools from the main toolbar in Internet Explorer.
2. Select Internet Options and click the Advanced tab.
3. Click Restore Defaults then Apply then OK.
4. Close your browser, restart the computer and try again.
* Please ensure that your Antivirus, Firewall and other online security software is back up and running*
If that doesn't work then do the same as above but click reset instead of restore
***Please be aware that this will delete all of your passwords and usernames from Internet Explorer*** so it is a good idea to make a note of them.
Carl
Peanut wrote:
In windows explorer go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View. Then in the list of tickable items right down at the bottom is "Use simple file sharing". Make sure it's unticked.
Then go back to the main windows explorer window and right click on the drive you want to make secure. Choose "Sharing and security..." from the sub menu.
Once at the security dialogue select the ""Security" tab. Highlight the new user account that should be in the list, then tick or untick the appropriate boxes in the bottom window.
If the new account isn't there then just click on the "Add" button and add it.
Also don't forget to make sure that the new account doesn't have administrator privileges.
I hope that works for you.
blueocean_041 wrote:
I have a query, I have my young daughter coming to stay with me soon and she will want to use my computer whilst she is staying. I have set up a new account on the computer which blocks access to my favourites and stops her from amending settings etc. however I have an extra drive with folders on it that I don't want her to have access to. I have tried to make the folders private however the box I need to tick is greyed out so I can't tick it. I could make my folders "Hidden" but that is hardly foolproof and I want to be able to leave her to use the computer without invading her privacy by constantly looking over her shoulder. Is there anyway I can do this? Also is creating a new User Account going to be enough to stop an inquisitive child? What are the risks and how can I deal with them?
I normally deal with this kind of thing myself but I could really use a bit of advice in this area
O/S - Windows XP Home Edition
Browser - Firefox
Carl
I have a query, I have my young daughter coming to stay with me soon and she will want to use my computer whilst she is staying. I have set up a new account on the computer which blocks access to my favourites and stops her from amending settings etc. however I have an extra drive with folders on it that I don't want her to have access to. I have tried to make the folders private however the box I need to tick is greyed out so I can't tick it. I could make my folders "Hidden" but that is hardly foolproof and I want to be able to leave her to use the computer without invading her privacy by constantly looking over her shoulder. Is there anyway I can do this? Also is creating a new User Account going to be enough to stop an inquisitive child? What are the risks and how can I deal with them?
I normally deal with this kind of thing myself but I could really use a bit of advice in this area
O/S - Windows XP Home Edition
Browser - Firefox
Carl
In windows explorer go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View. Then in the list of tickable items right down at the bottom is "Use simple file sharing". Make sure it's unticked.
Then go back to the main windows explorer window and right click on the drive you want to make secure. Choose "Sharing and security..." from the sub menu.
Once at the security dialogue select the ""Security" tab. Highlight the new user account that should be in the list, then tick or untick the appropriate boxes in the bottom window.
If the new account isn't there then just click on the "Add" button and add it.
Also don't forget to make sure that the new account doesn't have administrator privileges.
I hope that works for you.
Thanks for that quick response however when I do this; In windows explorer go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View. Then in the list of tickable items right down at the bottom is "Use simple file sharing". Make sure it's unticked.
I haven't got "Use simple file sharing" on the tick list.
Carl
blueocean_041 wrote:
Thanks for that quick response however when I do this; In windows explorer go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View. Then in the list of tickable items right down at the bottom is "Use simple file sharing". Make sure it's unticked.
I haven't got "Use simple file sharing" on the tick list.
Carl
Thanks for that quick response however when I do this; In windows explorer go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View. Then in the list of tickable items right down at the bottom is "Use simple file sharing". Make sure it's unticked.
I haven't got "Use simple file sharing" on the tick list.
Carl
In that case apologies. It would seem that XP Home doesn't have those extra security facilities, if this is indeed the case then the only sure fire method of protecting the drive from prying eyes is to disconnect it (if it's an IDE drive don't just pull the power, pull the ide cable too as modern drives when in slave mode can still talk to the master drive even if there's no power).
I don't have Home edition so I'm afraid I can't be much more help, sorry.
No problem and thanks for the attempt. I just looked at Microsofts help site (Now there's a contradiction in terms 
) and it seems like removing the IDE cable is my only option whilst she is here. At least I know that if it's not connected she can't access it. 
Carl
) and it seems like removing the IDE cable is my only option whilst she is here. At least I know that if it's not connected she can't access it.
Carl
blueocean_041 wrote:
No problem and thanks for the attempt. I just looked at Microsofts help site (Now there's a contradiction in terms) and it seems like removing the IDE cable is my only option whilst she is here. At least I know that if it's not connected she can't access it.
Carl
No problem and thanks for the attempt. I just looked at Microsofts help site (Now there's a contradiction in terms
) and it seems like removing the IDE cable is my only option whilst she is here. At least I know that if it's not connected she can't access it.
Carl
Thats what I was gonna suggest!
Either that, or pull a mains fuse, light some candles, and tell sproglet theres a power cut.
winchwench wrote:
Thats what I was gonna suggest!
Either that, or pull a mains fuse, light some candles, and tell sproglet theres a power cut.
blueocean_041 wrote:
No problem and thanks for the attempt. I just looked at Microsofts help site (Now there's a contradiction in terms) and it seems like removing the IDE cable is my only option whilst she is here. At least I know that if it's not connected she can't access it.
Carl
No problem and thanks for the attempt. I just looked at Microsofts help site (Now there's a contradiction in terms
) and it seems like removing the IDE cable is my only option whilst she is here. At least I know that if it's not connected she can't access it.
Carl
Thats what I was gonna suggest!
Either that, or pull a mains fuse, light some candles, and tell sproglet theres a power cut.
I like the way you're thinking
but as it's her first visit in 11 years I'd better make it a good one. I can be mean later when I've lulled her into a false sense of security
Carl
Oops
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