tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:02:12 +0000Computer tips, tricks, guides and hacks from the team at NenaghPC.comhttp://www.nenaghpc.com/blogger.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)Blogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-1825198331295806708Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:39:00 +00002010-01-24T08:11:48.579-08:00software installationOne of the most time consuming things to do when installing a new computer, is to install all the necessary programs that a new PC lacks. When you take your new shiny PC out of the box and plug in all the cables you have to go online and download lots of software.From antivirus software, CD/DVD burning software, to media players and web browsers, installation after installation, the task is a http://www.nenaghpc.com/2010/01/installing-new-pc-just-became-easier.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-7025646622600772915Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:35:00 +00002010-01-21T08:53:34.741-08:00windows updateInternet explorersecurityBelieve it or not, some people are still using Internet Explorer 6! Having been surpassed by IE 7 and 8, IE6 is vunerable to hacking as well as slow and incompatible with some newer websites. A new hack released recently will allow others to hack into your gmail account if you use IE6! And what is worse, the hack is freely available on the net and is so simple most non-techies can even use this http://www.nenaghpc.com/2010/01/new-hacks-still-coming-out-for-internet.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-657753084778048248Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:04:00 +00002010-01-20T12:39:19.472-08:00combofixmalwarebytes antimalwarerogue softwareinternet security 2010Why would you want to remove this security product?Well, it is NOT a security product. Internet Security 2010 is a rogue piece of software that pretends to be antivirus security software. In fact it itself is a virus which renders your computer unusable.So how do I know if I have Internet Security 2010?Well this part is easy. If you are infected with IS2010 it will pop up on screen when you turn http://www.nenaghpc.com/2010/01/how-to-remove-internet-security-2010.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-1501349223187806552Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:24:00 +00002010-01-15T07:53:57.124-08:00pdf. cutepdfVery often whilst browsing the World Wide Web we come across PDF files. Items such as application forms, ebooks or fact sheets are presented to users in PDF format. So what exactly is a PDF file?PDF stands for Portable Document Format and it was created by Adobe in 1993. The key benefit to using PDF files is that when opened, PDF files will look exactly the same for all users no matter what http://www.nenaghpc.com/2010/01/how-to-create-pdf-file.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-8525971582342394988Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:19:00 +00002010-01-15T02:42:50.654-08:00cachingoffline fileserror messagesOffline files is a great feature that allows a user to still have access to network files even when they are not connected to the network. Offline files works by creating a copy of the network file locally on the hard disk. When the user tries to access network files whilst not connected to the network, the files are loaded from the local copy - giving the illusion that they are still connected http://www.nenaghpc.com/2010/01/offline-files-error-message-files-of.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-2633171143430957683Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:45:00 +00002010-01-14T07:54:25.725-08:00I recently came across an issue where whenever a Microsoft Office program such as Word or Excel was opened, an error message would appear. It reads BCM Office Addin: Office application version does not match. By clicking OK to the message it does allow you to continue working with Microsoft Office but the message is annoying.So how do we fix this issue? It would seem that this usually happens http://www.nenaghpc.com/2010/01/how-to-fix-office-application-version.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-474294947848054059Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:52:00 +00002010-01-11T10:32:49.012-08:00videoyoutubeThese days just about everyone uses youtube at some stage or another. Whether it's to watch Wayne Rooney's latest goal, Cheryl Cole's newest video or just to spend a few hours watching random videos, youtube has it all. However, from time to time users have difficulty watching youtube videos.First of all, Youtube videos are provided using Flash. In order to view a video you will need a version http://www.nenaghpc.com/2010/01/why-cant-i-watch-youtube-videos.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-660871686821770414Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:31:00 +00002010-01-10T14:51:12.689-08:00foldersspacemongerfind large filesLets face it. A day comes where all the music, movies and data files on your computer have consumed all the available space on your hard drive. Time to do a bit of spring cleaning. Time to remove some old unwanted files to free up space.Depending on your filing system, it can be quite difficult to muddle your way through folders and subfolders, investigating what files you have and more http://www.nenaghpc.com/2010/01/whats-taking-up-so-much-space-on-my.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-4971326543505006863Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:04:00 +00002010-01-09T10:53:47.582-08:00terminal server licencingIf you find yourself in a situation where you didnt purchase enough Terminal Server Cals or find yourself in the middle of a licencing issue the below may be of assistance to you.In a corporate IT world, purchasing software licences is an accepted evil and the below is provided to help administrators temporarily overcome licencing issues and ensure business continuity.First of all in order to http://www.nenaghpc.com/2010/01/how-to-allow-unlimited-terminal-server.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-6591804324976730464Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:34:00 +00002010-01-09T09:38:46.017-08:00antivirus softwaresecurityI have been asked this question a few times. Should I use free antivirus software that is available for download over the internet or should I fork out a few euro for paid antivirus software?Essentially the main difference between paid and free antivirus programs is that most paid versions offer multiple updates per day whilst free only offer once a day, and also paid versions often offer other http://www.nenaghpc.com/2010/01/should-i-use-paid-or-free-antivirus.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-8444220928116726375Wed, 06 May 2009 10:13:00 +00002010-01-09T09:34:41.800-08:00pop upmicrosoft word Word does not provide any built in "pop-up" feature as such, that results in a small window containing information when you click on a word or a link. The next best solution n Word is the ScreenTip feature, which displays a small ToolTip-like "hint" when you hover the mouse pointer over a hyperlink. ScreenTips can be created as follows:Click your mouse on the Insert Hyperlink tool on the toolbarhttp://www.nenaghpc.com/2009/05/insert-pop-up-window-in-ms-word.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-4476770766780176912Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:42:00 +00002010-01-11T10:46:23.532-08:00Check out a new freeware system cleaner called "Comodo System Cleaner". It is a powerful suite of utilities and tools that allows you to make your Windows XP or Vista computer faster, more efficient and more secure.Take control by customizing virtually every aspect of Windows XP or Vista behavior with just a few mouse clicksOptimize system performance, disk space and overall stability with built http://www.nenaghpc.com/2009/04/comodo-system-cleaner-time-for-spring.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-3775444481887277415Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:42:00 +00002010-01-11T10:46:23.534-08:00interferencebroadbanddsl filtersHow DSL Filters WorkVoice signals and DSL data signals are carried to a given user on the same segment of copper wire. This is possible because the voice and data signals are carried over different frequencies. This works very well on paper, but in real world applications, when both phone and data signals are coming to a user simultaneously, there is some moderate interference. A DSL filter workshttp://www.nenaghpc.com/2009/04/dsl-filters.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-3742166938649834444Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:33:00 +00002010-01-11T10:46:23.535-08:00wireless securitypasswordswpawepEncryptionEncryption is widely used for security of data, including wireless network security. Encryption is where data is translated into un-understandable code for transmission. An encryption key, similar to a password, is needed to encrypt the code for transfer. If you are only minimally concerned with security, such as in wireless home network security, you may consider WEP encryption, which http://www.nenaghpc.com/2009/04/wireless-security-some-tips.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-8583898509845008840Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:18:00 +00002009-04-29T10:28:47.150-07:00services pack 2vista errormicrosoftVista Service pack 2 is on the way!So far we know that SP2 will update Windows Search 4.0, which makes finding files, e-mail and network items quicker and easier. Service pack 2 also includes Microsoft's new exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table), or FAT64 file system, which is basically a better way for Vista to read flash drives with compact operating systems like Windows Embedded CE installed http://www.nenaghpc.com/2009/04/vista-sp2.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-4167571991650069441Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:31:00 +00002008-12-18T14:34:54.740-08:00ftperror messagesI received the above error message when trying to install FTP on XP from the installation disk.Here is a fix.If you receive the above message navigate to and find the file at c:\windows\inf\sysoc.infChange the value for games to read:Games=;Retry what you were doing, If it presents a further error i.e Pinball etc then do the same for that file.Was the post of use or interest to you? If so commenthttp://www.nenaghpc.com/2008/12/setup-was-unable-to-open-information.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-6599820406220083822Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:29:00 +00002010-01-11T10:46:23.538-08:00speed upshutdown. registry hackIf your computer hangs for a long time when shutting down there may be a legitimate reason for this such as an update installing etc.However in some cases your computer will just hang and not shut down at all. The only way to shut it down may be to hold the power button for a number of seconds.There are a number of hacks you can do that will speed up computer shutdown speed and stop hanging http://www.nenaghpc.com/2008/12/speed-up-computer-shutdown-speed.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-5010421678664442703Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:40:00 +00002010-01-11T10:46:23.539-08:00office outlook 2003registry tweakerror messagesError messages such as the above can sometimes occur if you create a new user and try open outlook express. You may find, however, that outlook express is fine for other users.(You should back up your registry before doing this, just in case!)Got to Start and Run and type in regedit and click OKGo to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\CommonRight-click on "Common" and choose "New". http://www.nenaghpc.com/2008/11/office-outlook-2003-error-message.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-149416942146813833Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:40:00 +00002008-12-17T06:58:08.267-08:00online data backupComplete Computer Solutions offer an improved. automatic and convenient alternative to the old fashioned process of storing backup data on media such as external hard drives, tapes and CD's. These outdated backup methods are unsuitable as they require time and human effort to implement, the media is not durable and these meda types can be lost, stolen or damaged in a fire. We offer an online http://www.nenaghpc.com/2008/10/online-data-backup.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-1605662238599945350Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:43:00 +00002010-01-11T10:46:23.541-08:00vista errorwindows updatecommand promptA common error occurs with Windows Vista computers where the third stage of an update reads "Configurating updates: stage 3 of 3 - 0% complete" Here the computer will freeze and then the computer will then reboot, and continue to reboot and reboot endlessly. Some users have said that it happened due to a power cut during the update whilst other report that it just occured for no reason. I http://www.nenaghpc.com/2008/10/how-to-fix-vista-updates-that-are-stuck.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-549505673011882515Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:51:00 +00002010-01-11T10:46:36.348-08:00If you want to speed up a torrent or peer to peer file transfer with XP then this is the post for you. Windows XP has a limit of 10 TCP connect attempts at any one time. Microsoft have said that this was put in place to stop the transfer of wormhttp://www.nenaghpc.com/2008/10/how-to-speed-up-torrent.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-8861754296334130243Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:18:00 +00002008-12-17T06:44:30.009-08:00ccleaneroptimisationprivacyCcleaner is a small freeware program that is downloadable in seconds. It fits into the category of privacy / optimisation tool! It has three inbuilt tools. The first tool is a cleaner that removes old unused temporary files that accumulate on your hard disk over time. Scanning usually only takes a couple of seconds. We have found that running this tool on a computer that has not been optimisedhttp://www.nenaghpc.com/2008/10/ccleaner.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-7732629504885246942Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:16:00 +00002008-12-17T06:44:37.611-08:00websitephonecabbageOk so we all know that we can log into our Vodafone, O2 or Meteor accounts online and send free webtexts every month. However if you are like me you will find the process of logging in and navigating to the webtext pages slow and cumbersome. This is certainly the case if you are doing so a few times a day.Let me introduce Cabbage!Cabbage is a program you can install and use instead of accessing http://www.nenaghpc.com/2008/10/send-free-texts-from-your-computer.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-9022893209313989886Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:52:00 +00002008-12-17T06:44:44.074-08:00computer training. web designcomputer repairSEOLocated in Nenagh and Limerick, Complete Computer Solutions offer computer repair and computer maintenance services to homes and businesses and in the counties of Limerick, Tipperary, Offaly and Clare. Computer Training is also available both on an individual basis and on in groups. We have training centres in Nenagh and LimerickWeb Design and SEO services are available for any business around http://www.nenaghpc.com/2008/10/computer-repair.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256900202946465644.post-1543101032187408705Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:17:00 +00002008-12-17T06:44:56.113-08:00start menusafely remove hardwareSafely Remove HardwareIs the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in your notification area gone missing? If so then you will be unable to properly disconnet items such as memory keys and removable hard drives. It's very important to disconnect USB devices, because you could lose the stored data if you disconnect before Windows has a chance to write everything out.The good news is that the if the icon http://www.nenaghpc.com/2008/09/safely-remove-hardware.htmldave@neanghpc.com (Complete Computer Services)0