Can I set Internet Explorer to not allow Pop-ups?

How can I configure Internet Explorer so that it won't Pop-up with all the extra windows and advertising? I find these a real pest and would like to stop them. Is this possible? I know you can buy Po ... 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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Outpost Firewall and MSN Messenger voice problems?

I am having problems getting a voice returned with messenger. I am operateing XP with the built in firewall off. I use Outpost and have tried shutting it down when useing messenger. Everything else wo ... more

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How can I make my Windows 98 (second edition) system work faster?

My computer has gradually slowed down as more things have been added to the hard-drive and then been deleted. I have tried compressing it but the process seems to stop and restart every time when it r ... more

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Why will some new windows not open in Internet Explorer?

When I click on a link on a web-page that opens a new page, some pages will not open. They open for about 3 seconds then close. I have tried using the menu option "Open in New Window", but I get the ... more

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How can I make the Status Bar appear every time I open Explorer?

The Status Bar doesn't appear in Explorer any more. I have to keep selecting Status Bar in the View menu of Explorer. How can I make sure that the Status Bar appears every time?

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How can I change the label.text value from another Form in VB.NET?

Could someone post an example showing how to change a label's text on one form, when a button is clicked on another form. (I know VB6, but I'm struggling with the basics in VB.NET) Please keep it s ... more

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How can I tell if my firewall is working?

I have Zone Alarm. As far as I can tell it is working properly. How can I check if I am protected?

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I cannot use "spelling" when i want to write a new message?

When i go into "create mail" in outlook express, the "new message" box appears but the "spelling" box along the top row does not light up for me to use, so after i have wrote a letter i'am unable to s ... 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 stop Outlook 2000 from asking me if I'd like to disconnect?

When I close Outlook 2000, a message appears asking "Would you like to disconnect from '?' now?" (? is the name of my ISP. My internet connection.) Can I stop Outlook 2000 from doing this?

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How can I use the firewall which comes with Windows XP?

I know that Windows XP has a firewall built in. How can I use this?

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Why does my browser's Homepage keep changing?

I like my browser to start with Google, but recently it has launched other websites on startup. (luckysearch.net and global-finder.cc) How can I stop this happening?

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Should I buy FrontPage or Dreamweaver?

Which design software is best? These both seem to be good and I can't work out which one to go for.

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How can I burn good quality video CDs of video clips?

You can download some film trailers and other clips and I have software which can make a video CD, but the quality on my TV is always poor. Is there a good way to do this?

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How can I get my site indexed in web directories?

my website isn't listed in any web directories despite me filling out the forms several times. i don't know what else to try. i have categorised my site correctly and waited 8 weeks which should be ... more

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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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How do I set my security for maximum acceptance of e-mail?

I cannot send e-mail to business addresses, but have no problem with personal computers to friends/family. Mail is not returned, but the recipents never receive it. I assume this is to do with my secu ... more

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Can Windows 98 be upgraded to Window 2000?

Can Windows 98 be upgraded to Window 2000? I want to upgrade without loosing by other software, data and configurations.

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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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