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Software for Studying Engineering Materials?Does anyone know of software for this area? Such software would help check our mind, by commanding numerical concepts, electromagnetic ideas, etc.

 

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Problems with Google Voice?I have Google voice and the system has had a lot of problems. It has been down off and on for weeks, for calls in the US, and to other countries. I finally got through to Germany, but the audio was poor! What can cause this problem? Thank you!

 

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Number Keys Don't Work with GMod?I got GMod and anything requiring the number keys except changing weapons doesn't work. Please help :(

 

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Where Can I Find Free Pipe Game Downloads?Does anyone know of a web site that I might be able to get an older version of the Pipe game to download free? I think the one I used to play was in "98 or "99. Even one that is almost like it might be OK too.Thanks.

 

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Page Display Blurry at Bottom When Using Internet 8?When using Internet Explore 8, my grocery ad page is blurry on the bottom half. Why would this happen?

 

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Free Slingo Game Downloads?I want free downloads of slingo games. Where can I find them, please?

 

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Corel Print House Magic 3 on iPad?My wife uses an old version of Corel Print House Magic 3 on her Windows 10 laptop but would like to use it on her Apple iPad. How do we transfer the programme to her iPad?

 

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Can't Login to IMAP Server through Outlook?I have been using my Microsoft outlook account from many years with no technical problems. In the recent times, my MS outlook began asking for my IMAP server password, when in Microsoft outlook. I have entered my login password correctly many times, but it asked me to type the password again and again.

 

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Identifying Photo Imaging Software?I once used some graphic program that would take a photo of a person (head to waist) and when you used this command the picture would turn black but the edges of the person would glow neon. I can't remember if it was multi-color neon. Do you know what they call this?

 

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Problems Opening an Email Link?I am unable to open a link mailed in an email. The link is in black, is this problem part of settings?

 

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Lost Install CD for Memorex CD/DVD Writer?I have a new Memorex External Slim CD/DVD writer, but I've lost the installation CD. Is there a way to download something from the internet?

 

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Outlook Express Emails Disappeared?Outlook Express 6 opened this morning and inbox is empty. 200-odd messages that were there yesterday have disappeared. I have checked that the View is set to All Messages, and it is. No rules in existence. New emails arriving are adding to the inbox. Other folders (sent, deleted) have the same content as yesterday.

 

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Problems With Microsoft Outlook?My computer had some network difficulty. After shutting down I noticed my Outlook Express inbox was empty. When browsing to my OE folder I see two inboxes, 1) Inbox.dbx 10MB, 2) Inbox (1).dbx 75kb. How do I get my original inbox back? I'm running XP SP2.

 

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Working With Email Files?How do I convert rfc822 .eml to msg or a pst with a script? I am looking for a script that can convert .eml to a .msg or .pst better yet to import into an archiving device, as it does not support .eml. I would like to be able to perform a bulk conversion by a script of some sort.

 

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Converting Outlook Files?How do I convert Outlook 2007 files back to Outlook 2003?

 

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Opening Previously Deleted .rtf Files?I just recovered some .rtf files I accidentally deleted in my recycle bin. I used a third party software, StellarPhoenix. However, now my computer won't open them.

 

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PPTX File Not Opening?I have a computer that is running Windows XP with Office 2007 Professional. I am having problems only with the Powerpoint files in the office, specifically .pptx files. When you double-click on the file it opens up to a blank presentation.

 

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Importing Outlook Express Address Book?When trying to import Outlook Express address book I get the error message "An error occured during the import process the import process could not be completed."

 

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Choosing Computer Spreadsheet Software?I am going to start keeping track of stuff using pen and paper. I don't know any other way right now. I read about people using spreadsheets. I don't know what one looks like or even how to do one. I am trying to do home parties and want to keep track of what goes in and comes out and anything else I learn along the way.

 

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Alphabetizing in Excel?How do I alphabetize files in Excel?

 

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Free or Low Cost Computer Training?In New Jersey where can I go for free or low cost Power Point training?

 

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Medication Reminder Software for Windows 8?My 21 year old son is epileptic and autistic and spends a lot of time on his computer playing games. I was wondering if there is a program that can be downloaded onto his computer to remind him to take meds.

 

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Web Pages Load Slowly with Google Chrome?I had a slow computer and a computer repair person installed Google Chrome because he said it was faster than Firefox and IE. It takes me forever to get to any web page.

 

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Good Security Software for My Computer?I need to install new security soon. Any recommendations? I am not very computer literate, I need something that's easy to install.

 

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Finding a Copy of 1992 Quicken Software?I am in desperate need of 1992 Quicken software. I have information on a floppy and am unable to retrieve unless I have this software.

 

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Restoring Blank Shortcuts on a Hard Disk?I just recently added this old hard disk that was found in my house and that was a back-up disk for our Internet Cafe. It had so many files and among them were games. Sadly, I cannot open those games since they are blank shortcuts. The original file for that game was gone. How can I restore them?

 

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Problems Opening Microsoft Office?Does my laptop need internet access to open my newly installed Microsoft Office program, or did I do something wrong?

 

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Installing MagicJack on a Laptop?How do I install the MagicJack on my lap top? It is a Toshiba with Windows 7 and a Claro Mobile Internet 3.5 G. Thank you very much.

 

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Creating an Auto Fill File for Your Name and Address?Does any one know of a free site that will store your name and address and then automatically put it in wherever you are asked to enter your name and address?

 

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Using Quickbooks Computer Software?Has anyone used Quickbooks for a personal checking account?

 

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Unable to Send, Forward, or Delete Email?I can open my emails, but as of yesterday I can not delete, forward, reply, or send. Those options are not loaded; even the update option won't work.

 

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Uninstalling Internet Explorer 9?I recently downloaded Windows 9, I hate it; how do I get rid of it?

 

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How Safe is Downloading Antivirus Software Trial Packs?How do I download a trial pack for antivirus software? Is it useful and safe to do this?

 

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Using OpenOffice.org Instead of MS Word?After eight years, our computer is finally showing its age. It has served us well. I will have a lot of learning to do with our new computer operating system, MS Windows 7, 64-bit operating system, once we buy it.

 

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Number Pad Doesn't Work with Garry's Mod Game?I got a game called Garry's Mod and I tried putting a turret on a jeep and it didn't work. Later I tried to make a car shown in the tutorial; I did exactly what it said and it didn't work. Nothing using numbers works please help!

 

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What Internet Home Page Do You Use?I have used Google as my home page since it launched, but have been quite irritated with it since they came up with 'Google Instant' a few months ago. It slows my searches way, way down and also Instant does not show my MacAfee alerts of whether a link is okay, etc.

 

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Running Corel Photohouse 3 on a Vista Computer?I tried to get my Vista OS computer to run Corel Photohouse 3. It says that there needs to be a registry entry to get it to run properly and to use Regedit for this.

 

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Copying a Game to a Computer Without Internet Connection?I have internet on one of my computers, but I want to put a game on the one without internet. How do I do that?

 

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Cookbook Software or Template?Is there any free software to make my own cookbook?

 

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Free Version of WordPerfect?Does anyone know of a free program for WordPerfect and labels? I googled free WordPerfect but most of the sites are not really free. Thank you.

 

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Choosing a Computer Operating System?Which is the best OS?

 

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Anti-Virus Software With JAWS Screen Reader?I use the JAWS screen-reader, and currently use AVG Pro for anti-virus protection. A friend recently switched from the AVG free version to Microsoft Security Essentials, which is also a free download. I'm strongly considering the switch, but I'm hesitant.

 

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Websites Offering Free Computer Software Classes?I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any web sites where I could download free computer courses starting with beginners and moving up (not to the advanced level). I have Googled it, but the ones that state they are free, are not.

 

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Deleting Bookmarks in Firefox?How do you delete sites from your Firefox bookmarks?

 

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Displaying Favorites in Firefox Similar to Internet Explorer Layout?When I had Internet Explorer, my "Favourites" were visibly listed down the left hand side of my screen. I don't know how to have a similar set-up, now that I have Firefox with Bing as my homepage.

 

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Advice for Updating a Company Website?My new boss wants me to update the company website and I don't know how! Can anyone tell me how I go about doing this? Help, please!

 

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Setting Up an Exchange Account for Microsoft Outlook?How do I set up an exchange account for Microsoft Outlook so I can share my calendar with someone else?

 

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Python 2.2.1 Programming Language?Why do I need Python 2.2.1.

 

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Problems Using Roboform Password Manager Software?A while ago someone on this site gave me the great tip to use Roboform to store and retrieve passwords. It has been a great tool, since it popped up everytime I reached a site needing a password and automatically filled fields or saved password, if I wanted.

 

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Customizing Windows 7 OS?I have Windows 7 on my computer, it is an HP. I know there is a lot of stuff that can be deleted, but don't know what to keep or delete! I just use it for just everyday things. Help would be appreciated.

 

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Saving One Picture from a Power Point Series?Does anyone know of a simple way to save an individual picture from a Power Point series?

 

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Best Checking Account Software?What is the best software for checking accounts? I have a total of 3.

 

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How Do I Email Digitized Photos?How do I send digitised photos by email to friends and family?

 

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Using magicJack with Winfax?I need to know how to make my magicJack work with Winfax.

 

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Turning Off Windows7 Live Messenger Pop Up?How do you close off messenger pop up page on Windows 7?

 

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Older Software Will Not Run on Windows 7 PC?I have bought a new PC with Windows 7. I love it. I do have software: Corel Print House, The Wizard of Oz and Magic. I know it so well. It is old. Windows 7 will not accept it. Can anyone help me to overcome this problem?Adele

 

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Deleting Old E-mail Addresses in Yahoo Groups?When I go to "edit groups" there is a drop down menu in which to select where you want your mail directed to. Still there are all these e-mail addresses that I have long ago deleted and no longer use. This happens only when I select "edit groups". How do I delete these old e-mail addresses?

 

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Installing Corel Print Office 2000 on XP Machine?How can I install Corel Print Office 2000 on a computer with Windows XP OS?

 

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Problems Installing MS Office 7?I just installed MS Office 7 and I can't get my graphics. It keeps saying the installer is installing, but it never does. Then it says something about a patch. What am I doing wrong?

 

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Changes to Internet Explorer's Home Page?Does anyone know if Windows Internet Explorer has changed the layout/format of their home page? Internet Explorer is my home page and it looks different than it used to.

 

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Can't Remove DVD43 Software?How do I get rid of DVD43 software? I've tried all different ways, but it says it's running with something else. Uninstall is not working. Please help. Thank you for any help you can give.

 

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Autocad Software Version for Windows 7, 64 Bit OS?What Autocad software can I install for windows 7 Home Edition; 64bit OS? Please help. Thanks.

 

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Adobe Flash Player Doesn't Work With Windows Vista?I cannot get my Adobe Flash Player to work on my Dell Windows Vista, 32 bit operating system. Help.

 

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Finding Fantasy Font Software?How do I find Fantasy font typing software?

 

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Organizing Bookmarks in Firefox?I use Mozilla Firefox on my computer. I have many items that I have "bookmarked". I have tried to organize them by making files to put like ideas in, like one file for games, one for recipe sites, etc. It didn't work....

 

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E-mailing a Webcam Photo?How do I take a still photo with my web cam and put it on an e-mail?

 

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Determining the Date a Site Was Established Using Java Code?If it's a static site, a personal site. Is there any java code we can type into the address bar to get the time that it was established or first updated? I know you can find out when it was last updated. How about first established?

 

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Alternative to Internet Explorer?I absolutely hate Internet Explorer; it's slow, a resource hog, etc. Is there another internet browser that is reliable and works better? Is there a way to delete Internet Explorer?

 

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Deleting Linux from My Computer?I am having a terrible time deleting a program in my computer. It is Linux. I have tried everything. I do not know much about computers and so when they tell me in computer language, I am lost.

 

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Getting Firefox Out of Safe Mode?I used to have the choice when loading up my Mozilla Firefox browser to choose the regular mode or the "safe" mode. Several days ago I tried to log on in "regular" mode and only the "safe" mode was available to me.

 

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Alternative to Print Shop Software?I am at wits end with my "last" Broderbund Print Shop Publishing software. I have kept with PS for the past 10 years, but always have it "poop" out on me after about 3-4 years. It just goes haywire and I have to upgrade.

 

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Windows Vista Software for Fujifilm Finepix 4800?I need the software for a Fuji Finepix 4800 Zoom. I am using Windows Vista. Where can I find it?

 

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Name for Web Template Business?I'm starting a business selling Web Templates. I need a creative business name. I came up with J.E TemplateHouse and TemplateMarriott. Any suggestions ?

 

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Free MTP Drivers?Where can I get free MTP device drivers?

 

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Windows XP Keeps Crashing?My Windows XP crashes.

 

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Creating a Photo CD with Music?I have photos I've taken and put on a CD, but I would like to add music to the CD to go along with the photos. How do I do that? Do I need to have a special program? I'm running windows XP.

 

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Buying Internet Explorer 8?I hear Internet Explorer 7 is about to be on the shelf and keep seeing ads for IE 8. Are they for real, or a scam? haven't heard anything about 8 that I recall, but I'm fried from this heat, so I could just be mixed up.

 

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iCollage for Mac?Has anyone used iCollage for Mac to edit photos? It can make unique scrapbooks, cards, and wallpapers with 107 templates.

 

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Alternative to Safari for a Mac ?I have a Mac Mini that's four years old. My Safari email app and most of the other apps have always been mysteries to me. When I click on Help I get language only a techie understands, not meant for a senior citizen.

 

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Free Anti-Spyware Software?Is there free anti-spyware and anti-virus software I can download?

 

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Installing Corel Print House Program onto My New Computer?I had Corel Print and Photo House on my old computer. How do I get it onto my new computer? I used the program to create business cards, etc.

 

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Using Older Programs With Vista?Don't be afraid to use your old software on your new computer! If you use Vista, but still have Win95 programs you wish you could use, don't be afraid to try! There's a way you can, without risking crashing your operating system - and even if it doesn't work, you haven't lost or endangered anything.

 

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Monitoring a Teens Internet Activity?A teenager has just moved in with me and I want to install a Keeloger to track what she is doing on the internet. Any advice on where to buy one or how about the free to install ones on the web? Thanks for any advice.

 

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Mozilla Firefox Autofill Form?How do I locate the autofill form on Mozilla Firefox?

 

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Recipe Card Software?I would like to make recipe files for each of my three adult children for a gift. Because of bad wrists, writing all of these would be impossible. Is there a program or such that would let me print them from my computer to recipe card size? I would sure appreciate any help. I don't want to make a book.

 

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Agenda Calendar for a Blackberry?My boys and I seem to have a busy schedule. I recently needed a new cellphone so I bit the bullet and upgraded to a blackberry. In the past I have tried free agenda calendars for my PC. One day I went to log on and it had all disappeared.

 

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Free Cookbook Creator Program?A group of us are trying to put together a cookbook to sell at a fundraiser. We need a free program to do these on our home computers. We don't have any start up to pay a publisher. Anyone know where I can download a free cookbook creator program?

 

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Editing Blemishes from Photos?I will be taking my son's senior pictures and am looking for suggestions for a photo editing software. Most importantly, I need to be able to edit out some acne that he is going through.

 

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Using Norton Anti Virus With Windows Vista?I recently installed Norton virus protection on my daughters laptop, she has Windows Vista and it has significantly slowed her computer. A co worker had recommended Norton over the free yahoo protection that I had. Any comments or experience will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

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Retrieving Deleted Email From Outlook Express?Is there a way to retrieve deleted e-mail from Outlook Express?

 

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Help with Print Shop 20 Crashing?I am using a Print Shop 20 software program that keeps crashing my computer. I have deleted and re-installed it it several times. I recovered my computer several weeks back, but it keeps opening in the last document I was working on and freezes up.

 

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Magic Gopher Computer Game?Can anyone explain how the computer game called Magic-gopher works? I received it in an e-mail and it is fascinating, but mind boggling. Thanks!

 

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Keep Losing Excel Shortcuts From Toolbar?I have added all sort of shortcuts to my toolbars in Excel. Why can I not get shortcuts to stay in Word? Every time I open Word my shortcuts are gone from the toolbars. Is there a setting I need to change somewhere?

 

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Security Software Compatible with Windows Vista?My computer is Windows Vista/Hewlett-Packard. My security is Norton 360, the only system that was compatible with Vista at the time. I'll have to install new security in a few months. Can anyone recommend a good system? One that works, is easy to install, and doesn't cost a terrible amount?

 

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Translating Italian Into English?I love Andrea Bocelli's singing. I recently bought his CD 'Vivere' and the lyrics were included in Italian, I believe. Does anyone know where one could find the English translations? Is there any way that a translation could be transacted on a computer program?

 

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Looking for Professional 3D Graphics Program?I am looking for a 3D program, that does 3D object and character modeling. I would like it to be professional quality graphics with animation.

 

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Free Label Printing Program?I am looking for free print program for printing labels on spice jars and canisters.

 

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How To Make Sims 2 Movie With Windows Movie Maker?How do I make Sims 2 movies with Windows Movie Maker?

 

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Free Printable Budget Planner?I am looking for a (free) printable budget planner (or spreadsheet) that I can download (copy and paste my own info into).

 

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Computer Registry Repair Software?Is there a computer Registry Repair Software you'd like to recommend?

 

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LiveUpdate Failure on Computer?Any computer geniuses out there? I need help! My computer is Windows Vista, my security is Norton 360. My LiveUpdate keeps saying, "LiveUpdate failed: Could not connect to the LiveUpdate server" (no error numbers, just the message).

 

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Free Landscaping Programs?Are there any free programs that doesn't come with spam, viruses, or spyware that I can use to plan my landscaping on? I'm just moving into a place and there are many things I'd like to have, but I know what it would look like if I don't plan it... like a disaster.

 

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