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my friends PC reboots while loading icons.?
My friends PC reboots while loading icons. It loads in safe mode ok but not in normal. I've tried restoring etc.
Its XP and he is by not stretch of the imagination a computer buff so anything could have happened.
Any ideas gratefully received.
1 AnswerSoftware1 decade agoIs there a restaurant in Leicester that only cooks with electricity (i.e. no gas.)?
For reasons that I wont go into I need somewhere to eat out that doesn't use gas. The Leicestershire area or East Midlands would be great.
3 AnswersOther - United Kingdom1 decade agoMajor XP problem. Not loading after initial booting up.
My kids have managed to really mess up their PC.
XP comes up with the options last good configuration etc
No matter what option you take (including starting in the various safe modes and starting from XP disc) it starts to load and then just restarts.
I've tried everything but can't make it work.
Any suggestions very gratefully received.
I don't want to have to reformat and lose various pictures etc if I can possibly avoid it.
I'm reasonably computer literate and build systems but this has me stumped.
9 AnswersDesktops1 decade agoHow can I install Epson perfection 1660 scanner?
i have 2 computers. One with XP pro (all service packs) and one with XP media editions (also with all service packs).
I have managed to install it eventually on the XP pro but no matter what I try it won't on media edition.
It's driving me mad.
Any ideas welcome.
I have tried......
Using install disc.
using new hardware wizard.
Installing drivers from disc.
Uninstall then reinstall using hardware manager.
using updated driver from epson site.
1 AnswerScanners1 decade agoWhy do melons sometimes taste and smell like nail varnish remover?
Is it just me but sometimes when you have a melon from a supermarket it smells of nail varnish remover and tastes a little of it too?
What causes this?
7 AnswersOther - Food & Drink1 decade agoBroken wrist?
last week I broke my wrist ( the scaphoid) and it will be in a cast for 5 weeks or so.
I was wondering if there is any exercise or similar I can do with the fingers on that hand etc.
Even opening a packet of sweets hurts like hell.
Any advice?
2 AnswersInjuries1 decade agoIs orange blossom water similar to orange oil in flavour?
I have an Orange cake recipe that requires the grated zest and juice of an orange and 10 drops of orange oil. Typically I only have orange blossom water. Can I substitute this, or are the flavours too different. Advice please.
2 AnswersCooking & Recipes1 decade agoLagging on PES 2008 for PS2?
My son has just bought PES 2008 and is using it online on the PS2.
There seems to be some deliberate lagging going on.
Any idea how to spot this and combat this.
It seems that the play suspends the names over the player goes red and then all of a sudden the balls in the net.
Any ideas welcome.
2 AnswersVideo & Online Games1 decade agoLML Stella Scooter?
Does anyone have a Stella Scooter? How good is it any problems?
Also if anyone has a LML Star (same thing different name outside the USA.) how is it?
2 AnswersMotorcycles1 decade agoBadges for LML Stella.?
Does anyone know where I can get a set of badges for a LML Stella? Its imported by Genuine Scooters in the USA.
In the UK its sold as a LML Star.
Basically the Stella badges look better that the Star ones.
I'm in the UK so it would be a case of posting them. I have done a Yahoo search already.
2 AnswersMotorcycles1 decade agoWireless internet and network at same time.?
I successfully access the internet wirelessly with 2 PCs and a laptop.
I would like to use the same wireless adaptors to set up a network to share files, share printer etc.
Is it possible to do both at the same time?
I don't really want to have to get off the internet every time one of the kids wants to print their homework.
All computers are running XP pro or XP media edition.
5 AnswersComputer Networking1 decade agoLocking top for milk?
Does anyone know of a lockable top for plastic milk bottles? (I'm sick of people stealing my shifts milk at work.)
5 AnswersNon-Alcoholic Drinks1 decade agoFIFA 2008 on WIi?
How good is the online play on FIFA 2008 for the WII?
1 AnswerNintendo Wii1 decade agoEating in Church Stretton Shropshire?
Can anyone recommended a restaurant in Church Stretton area? All types considered. Many thanks.
2 AnswersOther - United Kingdom1 decade ago