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Welcome To Coppernaut

Oh gracious, I'm late welcoming you here but please know we're truly happy to have you here with us at Computer Help Forums, coppernaut!

I saw that there is a woe with your new WiFi PCI-E card and 5 year old motherboard and how frustrating the problem must be! Our Experts are always happy to help, no matter how small or large a computer problem may be and stick with us until a solution is found and I'm sure one of them will pop in here very soon to assist.

Please know you are also welcome to join any of the existing Threads, including our Community Lounge area - or simply start another of your own, too.

Again, welcome to you, coppernaut!

Kind thoughts,
Mara (read more)

Belated Welcome To Maxcreigs

Hi and welcome, maxcreigs! And how sorry I am that I'm running late welcoming you to our Computer Help Forums but late or not, it's a most sincere welcome and we're glad to have you here with us!

I see you've already made a post but if you'd like help navigating through our site, just let us know and one of us will be more than happy to help... and please do feel comfortable enough here to simply pop into any of the existing Threads or simply start one of your own - either way, really do hope you enjoy yourself here and I'm looking forward to reading your posts, Mike!

Kind thoughts,
Mara (read more)

Hi Annie

Hi Annie and welcome to our Computer Help Forums!

How frustrating it must be to try downloading video to only have the download run at the speed of molasses or be interrupted - ugh!! Just know that our Experts here will work with you step by step until a solution is found - they are truly always willing to help - plus have infinite patience so you need never worry about popping back to let us know if a solution still needs to be found. And of course, we love to know when things are running perfectly once again too. :)

It really is lovely to have you here with us and I do hope you'll feel comfortable popping into any of the existing threads, including our 'Community Lounge' area, or simply starting another of your own. Either way, do look forward to reading your posts and again, welcome Annie!!

Kind thoughts,
Mara (read more)

Slow And Interrupted Video Downloads

I'm taking a class that includes a number of 2-5 minute videos. At first, a video would download and perhaps briefly stop once. Now, however, the interruptions (continuing to download?) occur every 5-15 seconds and are lengthy, making it impossible to follow the demonstrations. Interesting, at the same time this happens on my laptop, it doesn't on hubby's laptop, but his laptop is not always available.

Suggestion/advice most welcome. (read more)

Happy Birthday To Jimiwa

On behalf of everyone here at our Computer Help Forums, I wish you the happiest of birthdays, jimiwa!!

Mara


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Don't Fall For: 'security Tool'.

The following message is being posted on a lot of forums lately:

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A new virus has infected more than 750 thousand computers around the world, Reuters reports citing the information the company NetWitness.

Virus "Trojan-DownIoader.Win32.Agent" gathers information on the login and password for the online financial systems, social networks and mailboxes.

According to the company, was contaminated by many organizations, sites of banks, mailboxes Yahoo, Hotmail accounts, and a number of social networks.

The first data on Trojan-DownIoader were obtained specialists NetWitness back in February, when assessing the safety of one of the client networks. In a cache of stolen information Trojan-DownIoader revealed more than 680 thousand usernames and passwords, including for access to online banking, Facebook, Yahoo, Hotmail, and more than 20 thousand SSL-certificates, personal data.

General computer protection from malicious software and installation of password system can not protect your PC from this virus, however there is a specialized anti-virus software to fight against such viruses.
Download link: xxxx://removetrojan.net/securitytool/install.exe

I've killed the link for safety.

It's being posted by a guy called: SecurityTeam

This a Rogue program known as SecurityTool and its a baddie.
Malwarebytes Anti Malware will remove it. (read more)

Windows Live Mail.

Hi Guys.New to Windows Live Mail
When I put an Image on the Text Page,I can't see a way,
of moving the position of the Image.
Left Clicking on the Image creates a box,but can't move the Image.
The Text I write just pushes the Images to the bottom,
of the Page.
I want to put the Image in one spot and write text without the image moving.
Is this possible?
Thanks. :) (read more)

Windows 7 32-Bit To 64-Bit Upgrade Or Full Install?

At the moment i have windows 7 32-bit which was upgraded from vista 32-bit and i want to get windows 7 64-bit (because i have 4GB of ram and it's only reading 3.25GB of it)
So is it possible to use a full install disk of windows 7 64-bit on my windows 7 32-bit or must i have a 64-bit upgrade? (read more)

Hiccups With Thunderbird

Still having hiccups frequently with Thunderbird Version 1.9.1.3699 (liked the older version better) ... but I see Version 3.0.3 is available with 'tabs' is now available ... has anyone here tried it, I wonder? (read more)

Are All These Parts Compatible?

RAM-------Corsair DDR3 4GB PC-16000/2000 (2x XMS3 2GB) CMG4GX3M2A2000C8 Ram


MOBO------EVGA X58 SLI LE Intel Mainboard - 6x DDR3 / 6x Sata Raid / Gigabit Lan / LGA 1366


CPU------Intel Core i7-930 / 2.80GHz / 8MB Cache / LGA1366


How much wats would i require for the Power Supply for all this stuff? Would a 650W be sufficient.


What graphics card should i get are Radeon's any good are they better than say a Nvidea 260. I have a 9800GT at the moment could i put that in as well as a new one in my computer?




And what sound card should i get i have Logitech X-530 (5.1 surround sound) (read more)

Video Upload

Sending a video

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Hi---Any one know how long a Video I can send Via Yahoo mail. I tried once but the Video was too long. 7min.
So I'm thinkin maybe a 15 to 30 second might go. I think the limit is 25 Mbs..
Before I waste my time trying to do it, maybe someone has the answer, I hope, I hope ------------gunnner

BTW---I know I'm double dipping ---lol (read more)

Outlook Express 6 Question.

In Outlook Express 6, I have to open and Highlight the Email, before I can delete.
I think this is risky.
Wondering is there another safer method, to Delete potentially infectious Emails?
Thanks. :) (read more)

Hi Eric

Hi and welcome Eric,

Aaah, beautiful New Zealand - sunshine and beauty all rolled into one!

And please don't worry about being a 'beginner' - here we are honestly a group of caring, friendly people and our Experts have infinite patience helping, no matter how 'small' or 'large' a problem may be!

As well as in regard to any computer woes needing assistance, you are also so very welcome to just pop right into any of the existing threads, including in our Community Forum and I really do hope you enjoy your time here with us at Computer Help Forums.

Looking forward to any posts you may wish to make and again, welcome Eric!

Happy smiles,
Mara (read more)

Free Vipre Offer

I've been puzzling where to put this post and Here seems to be the best I can do.

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VIPRE 4.0 - Twitter Giveaway

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 04:22 PM PST

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We need your help to announce the launch of VIPRE 4.0!

Tuesday March 2, 2010, Sunbelt Software is offering a free 1 year, 1 PC license of VIPRE Antivirus Premium to all #SunbeltSoftware Twitter followers who announce the launch of VIPRE 4.0. This is a one day only event, and it is open to all Twitter users.

To learn more about this incredible offer, please visit www.SunbeltSoftware.com/Twitter


OK - just so you know, I'm not employed in any way, shape, or form by Sunbelt. :rolleyes:
If anything the 'ole shoe is on the other foot - I pay them to use their products. :P Currently, I'm using plain Vipre. They have been talking (on their newsletters) about the new combination package, which includes a new firewall.

When this showed up in today's newsletter - I quickly joined Twitter and am waiting for the morrow to follow-thru on their offer.

If you're as weak as me for free offers, the above should be well met.

:lol: (read more)

Just A Hello

Just wanted top pop in here and say hello and it looks like I have found two places to try and help out, well my name is Dave I come from Leeds UK and am a bit of a nerd lol (read more)

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