why is nothing showing up on my desktop it is just a blank screen?

why is nothing showing up on my desktop it is just a blank screen?


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I can't login to any FTP servers. What is wrong?

Why can't I login to any FTP servers? I am using Windows XP and have tried using both FTP Clients and Internet Explorer. Neither manages to connect.


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Why can't my computer open Cab Files?

I have tried to install some software and my computer says that it can't open a Cab File. I have also recently tried to re-install software and had the same error. Why can't I now install a program wh ... more


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What is causing error message Bad_Pool_Caller / 0xC2?

When I try to burn a CD I get an error. Windows crashes. Blue Screen appears. What is causing the problem?


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Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 causes Blue Screen of Death?

Every time I try to burn a CD my PC gets part way through the task and then bombs. I get a Blue Screen of Death. I use Windows Xp and so get a Memory Dump blah blah.... I have reintalled the Roxio ... more


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How can I rename a device which has been given a number hash (#2)?

I have a webcam which has been configured by windows as "Logitech Quickcam Express #2" I only have one! It works perfectly, but it is untidy. I'd like to change the device's name.


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System Informaton not displaying?

I'm scratching my head on this one. I go to Start/ALL programs/accessories/system information and get a message as follows: Can't Collect Information Access Denied to Windows Management Inst ... more


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How can I reset the Accessability Options?

I played with the Accessability Options in Windows XP and now window captions have small Minimise, Maximise and Close Buttons and other icons seem slightly larger. How can I reset my settings?


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How can I stop my computer rebooting?

My computer keeps rebooting all my itself. How can I stop it doing this?


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My PC keeps muting my microphone. Why?

Periodically after starting my PC I find that my microphone has been muted. I have un-muted it several times, but something checks the mute box again. Is there a way to stop the mic being muted, or to ... more


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What causes a computer to freeze after only being on for about 5 minutes?

I have a Tiny computer on Windows M.E.and find that it freezes nearly every time I swith it on after about 5 minutes,when on-line.Any ideas what is the likely cause?.Or is just something to expect fro ... more


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Where can i get old setup and recovery disks?

I have a set of setup and recovery disks which do not work together. When i run the floppy it refers to win 95, but the CD runs win 98. I have the certificate for win95 and therefore can't get past t ... more


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Why won't my new ADSL Modem Synchronise?

I've just purchased an ADSL self install package. My line has been activated and I have the new hardware installed in my PC. I can't get a "green light". The modem won't and has never synchronised ... more


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How do I add my Tiny Scanner to a new System?

I purchased a Tiny computer in October 00. complete with the unstable version of Windows Me. I am now getting a new box but would like to keep the scanner provided by Tiny. I note a previous questio ... more


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computer wont recognise working floppy drive?

i cant get my old p 1 computer to recognise the floppy it works in another computer


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upgrading colour - 16 to 256 mb?

Computer crashed. Have had major probs getting back again, but colour is still only 16 mb Need guidance what to click to get to the upgrading colour bar


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where can i find a driver for my scanner serial no. FU 318D(tiny p.c.)?

I am having no luck reinstalling my scanner on my p.c. since changing to windows millennium


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Internet access - new pc help!?

I purchased a new Packard Bell PC from Curry's back in April and have never been able to access the internet. It does connect but I can't access any web pages. I've tried 4 different ISP's, taken it b ... more


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How can I stop my mouse moving erratically/jerkily?

My mouse pointer has started to move jerkily. What is wrong?


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I can't record sound using my PCs microphone. Help!?

My PC won't record via the microphone. What might be wrong?


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