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here you go see if you can make use of this


Windows XP Home reinstall from CD

dont worry if you got xp pro its teh same procedure

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Nice one Neil :D Stranger things have happened............

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On another forum I have had my attention drawn to this-
Sneaky Microsoft plug-in puts Firefox users at risk
The naughty Microsoft boys are trying to sabotage Firefox:eek:
I have done some uninstalling of Microsoft Netframework updates
and turned off Microsoft automatic updates

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You did not need to do all that, read this Firefox Foils Microsoft's Security Hole - PC World

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I got that pop up notification from Firefox and did the disabling bit it recommended, but then decided that ridding my PC of the Microsoft junk that had installed itself, and which I don't use, may well improve performance.
....and it felt good to do it:D

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Are you sure you don't use the .net framework though?
Turning off auto updates is ok but you should set it to tell you when updates are available and ask you if you want to install them. That way you can decide if you install the update and are informed as soon as they available.

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thing is you need net framework for some programs to function

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I know, that is why I asked if she was sure she did not use it ;)

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I left in the initial install - just wiped out any updates.

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didnt manage to get the 'problem' fixed, aparently it was the motherboard that was naffed, a VERY good friend of mine has lent me his pc for as long as i need it, how do i get a full screen though? i have to move the thingy across at the bottom all the time to read all of the screen

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Once a powercut fried my board. You could see slight burn marks around the processor. Took out everything apart from HD

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ouch

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i pressume you mean the "screen resolution" here try this link its better than explaining it myself Windows XP: Change your monitor resolution

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already done it Nate, cheers anyway x

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Seriously, wipe it out....

Its the only way......

Unless you need to recover stuff in which case you will need to have recovery software.

Even if you get it working it will still have more diseases than a ranside prostitue from blakcburn !!! :lol:

Cheers
Lee