MikeW

Not so, if you go to a good local dealer http://www.powerc.com/uk/ps/Complete%20Intel%20Systems%20-%20At%20Home/1/act/gpage/code/cc-home-eli

Regretably, I think you are right. It mostly seems to come from just a couple of members. However, I do feel that the moderators need to take a firmer hand with the culprits.

What's this got to do with CCleaner or is it just more spam I wonder!

Just looks like a Spam vehicle to me Hazel

MVPS host file update (18=08-2010)

We may not share your opinions, But we most certainly are entitled to ours. Lets leave it at that

Couldn't have put it better myself

Same for me. I have found this only happens to me after watching a Utube video, the monitor will not powerdown until after a reboot. I have not been able to find what causes this

No problems with my XP machines

It is clear from the link that this was an OEM problem, nothing to do with MS. "Shortly after release, a large number of users with AMD processors reported that their PCs would not boot after installing Service Pack 3. The cause was established to be a result of OEMs who preinstalled (using Sysprep) a copy of Windows XP which had been created on a machine with an Intel processor. This resulted in the Intel SpeedStep driver (intelppm.sys) attempting to load on the AMD-based PC. Microsoft never supported this configuration.[70]"

This link should give you some options http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/powerpoint-to-dvd-flash-pdf/

Why is the VAT rate set at 19%

I also used the ISO so that I could disconect from web and close all protection. Have updated several boxes this way

It's still in beta. I use Foxit, and have done for a long time.

+2 Thought it was just me that hated it

Truly awful

People with very slow download speeds or no internet connection will appreciate a low cost way of getting some of those programs, I am sure

Well, if you had read the previous post you would know this is not the case. Although many still think so.

Try and name anything sensible the EU has issued a directive on I saw an article recently that reports even the music industry is asking for a change in the law to simplify the issue! But I'm not going to hold my breath

As I said before, it was introduced in 2003 via an EC directive. We may not like it or agree with it, but for now we are stuck with it. http://www.v3.co.uk/vnunet/news/2123616/co...ches-uk-surfers

Copying/backing up any CD/DVD is illegal in the UK, The law on CD's was changed in 2003 to bring it inline with DVD copyright protection. Sony have brough an action against a UK producer of DVD rip software as a test case. Other thoughts on the subject are prolific with a Google search here is just one link http://www.ehow.co.uk/about_5465977_cd-dvd...right-laws.html

Have a look at this link http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Carry out a Windows Repair

Foxit upgrade is available now

If you are unhappy with Piriform stop using their products. Making agressive post on this forum is not going to help your cause