How can I test ASP & ASP.NET pages on my PC?

I would like a simple server which I could run on my own PC to use to test ASP and ASP.NET pages. I know Windows XP comes with IIS. But this seems to cause problems with other applications. Does anyon ... more

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I can't burn a CD. Whats gone wrong?

When I try to burn a CD my PC crashes. I get a Blue Screen Error. STOP 0x00000024. I used to be able to burn CDs. Nothing on my system has changed. Windows XP Roxio Easy CD Creator Classic 6 S ... more

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How can I stop the audio howling when using my webcam?

When I use my Logitech Messenger Webcam the audio howls. I can't seem to get the speaker volume and the microphone sensitivity set in a way which will make the howling go away. I've only had the Lo ... more

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How can I stop Messenger Service popups?

Recently I have started to get popup messages appearing on my PC. The messages are titled "Messenger Service" and are a "warning" message stating that this form of spam message is likely to become a r ... more

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How can I stop Win XP asking me if I want to send fault reports?

When applications crash on my PC, Windows XP asks me if I want to send a report. I don't. Can I turn this feature off?

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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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How do I stop Word from locking up when starting?

I am running Office 2000 & Windows ME. When I start Word I get as far as the rectangle with the license # etc and the PC hangs. I un-installed Office 2000 and deleted any files that were left b ... more

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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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Windows XP started freezing after Windows Updates installed. What can I do?

I have just installed a batch of Windows Updates. They have caused a problem and my PC is freezing up. This will happen several times a day, and it doesn't seem to be related to any particular softwar ... more

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How can I make MSN Messenger work from behind a Firewall?

I have Zone Alarm Pro 4 installed on my PC. I use MSN Messenger and I can use Instant Messaging fine, but I can't make an audio conversation without shutting down Zone Alarm. (With Zone Alarm shut dow ... more

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How can I remove Lovsan.A Worm from my computer?

I have the Lovsan.A worm/virus on my computer. My anti-virus software cleans my PC, but after a few days it comes back. I guess that it finds Lovsan.A in a file, cleans it, but does not find the file ... more

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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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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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send pictures to pc email?

I have a paasonic GD87 and can't email my pictures to my photo's i keep getting a message saying please check server settings

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Is there a good (free) PC telephone program?

I have used CyberTalkOnline for a while. I quite liked this program as you could "make a telephone call" using your PC's microphone and speakers. Now they have started to charge for the software and m ... 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 can I check the drivers installed on a Windows XP PC?

How can I check which drivers I am using? I use Windows XP.

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Suddenly my browsing has become very erratic and jerky. What is wrong?

My PC has been running fine until very recently when I noticed that while browsing the internet my PC becomes quite jerky. The system freezes momentarily and then continues. This happens very frequent ... more

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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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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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