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Yes, I went down the Linux line when I first found that Vista was no longer be supported. Sadly, I couldn't figure out how to get it to run on my Laptop. (not as computer literate as I thought I...

Thanks for the reply. As I said I have Vista Home and I think MS wanted to get as far away as possible as quickly as possible from this dog. My understanding is that it was never supported once it...

I have an older Asus notebook which is fairly high-specked. (Currently shelved as running Vista. Not sure atm of the specs. will have to get it out and fire it up.)
I was thinking of upgrading it to...

Yeah, I could do that but I have a lot of file etc in it and I am nervous about losing them. Last resort territory.
I am talking to Samsung and they are suggesting removing and replacing the SIM...

I have an S9 and have discovered that the telephone service turns off without warning. The display looks the same and the only way I know is if I try to make a call or I get an email or a call to my...

Thanks all, Some great suggestions here. I wondered about a pre 10 version of windows but sounds like I would need to go that way if I went with windows.
Not a complete newbie, Greg. so I will...

Thanks Dugimodo, I will check that out as I really don't want to donate to Uncle Bills charities at this time, although I do like the sound of win10.
watch this space!

Thanks for the suggestions Gary. Maybe these open source platforms might require more tech input than I am capable of. What do you think?

Cheers PCUser42, I am concerned about retaining the data I currently have in the computer. Also whether my proicessor is fast enough to run Win10. Thoughts

I have an Asus N20A notebook which is running vista 32bit and due to loss of support has finally become intolerable.
I don't want to ditch the computer so can someone please recommend a viable...

Thanks Guys, Just what I told him. Bought from Harvey Normal, but got for half the shop price. He's happy. Had to authenticate it by phone. All fixed. Many thanks.

My friend recently bought a new computer with windows10 pre-loaded.
On startup he gets a message which asks him to "authenticate windows". When he clicks the button to authenticate windows he gets a...

Well, that would explain it. Could be that long I have been getting the error message too. Oh Well! I will just continue ignoring it. Thanks:)

I run Vista Home premium, (yes, I know) however, over the last few months I have been getting this error occurring and I don't know how to fix it. Anyone got any clues?
Cheers.

Is there a downloads page that I am not aware of Cato?
Can't see it anywhere.

Hi Guys,
Just trying to download VLC Media Player and AVG intercedes and says
"Blocked several treats,
found MalSign.Zula... infected
MalSign.OptimizerPro.781 infected.


Does anyone know...

I heard that Kies was bad. However I use it regularly to connect my phone to my computer. It does work best if I use the USB charger cable. However wifi works fine once the two have recognised each...

Yes of course, it is the fan. I will try the cleaning thing, Thanks guys.

The HDD on my Asus N20A notebook has taken to revving flat out, and is causing me a bit of concern. Is this an indication that it is about to fail? and/or is there something I can do to avert...

Thanks Guys, Just logged in via the website. Miracle that I remembered my password.
Cheers

Error message below.
"Task 'rxxxxxxxx2@gmail.com - Receiving' reported error (0x80042108) : 'Outlook cannot connect to your incoming (POP3) e-mail server. If you continue to receive this message,...

The other day when Paradise was down and I had my issues with Avast (see other link) my Gmail account stopped sending and receiving as well. Everything else has been fixed now except the Gmail. I...

Thanks Speedy. Managed to remove Avast using that tool. I have installed AVG2014 Free so will use that for a while. Full scan didn't turn up any nasties.
Thanks again.

I have used avast for a long time . used to be AVG free but several years since. I am using Vista (yes I know) when I try to uninstall/change it asks for permission to continue and then..........