another dunce IT Q - internet explorer
30 March 2006, 09:17 PM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
another dunce IT Q - internet explorer
Ok... Dell lap top is purchased and on its way, hopefully in time for the nice man from telewest to install my broadband next Tuesday.
BUT
Got an email from telewest telling me that my pc must have outlook express (as minimum) and internet explorer.
Im getting Office 2003 from an alternative location and I dont think it will arrive in time for the broadband man (ok it could be a woman i s'pose). The laptop comes with Works, could this include Outlook Express (Im doubtful) and will Internet Explorer be installed anyway?
BUT
Got an email from telewest telling me that my pc must have outlook express (as minimum) and internet explorer.
Im getting Office 2003 from an alternative location and I dont think it will arrive in time for the broadband man (ok it could be a woman i s'pose). The laptop comes with Works, could this include Outlook Express (Im doubtful) and will Internet Explorer be installed anyway?
30 March 2006, 09:20 PM
#2
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 4,496
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Outlook Express comes free bundled with Windows, so as long as you are getting some version of Microsoft Windows as your Operating System (which I assume you are) then you will be OK. You'll also have Internet Explorer with it.
30 March 2006, 09:29 PM
#3
You only need outlook for sending/receiving emails (unless of course you use online email services, such as hotmail where you dont need anything), this is not a requirement for broadband, eitherway as stated above, they are both free with windows.
30 March 2006, 09:36 PM
#4
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yes getting XP home op system...thank u both v much.... one day, I too will understand all this computer stuff
btw can u be on here around 12 on saturday when I try to install stuff?
btw can u be on here around 12 on saturday when I try to install stuff?
30 March 2006, 10:26 PM
#6
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ChrisB
Of course. Standard charge is £85+VAT for the first hour, then £75 + VAT per hour after. However, as it's a weekend there's a surcharge on top of that 
I think u'll find the invite was only given to bob and hans so
30 March 2006, 10:43 PM
#7
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 4,496
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'll probably be in town doing some shopping 
so you best take Chris up on his cheap offer 
You really shouldn't have a problem if someone is setting it up for you
If I get chance, I'll pop on for a nosey to see if you've posted your first broadband post
so you best take Chris up on his cheap offer You really shouldn't have a problem if someone is setting it up for you
If I get chance, I'll pop on for a nosey to see if you've posted your first broadband post
Trending Topics
30 March 2006, 10:51 PM
#8
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Hanslow
I'll probably be in town doing some shopping so you best take Chris up on his cheap offer
You really shouldn't have a problem if someone is setting it up for you
If I get chance, I'll pop on for a nosey to see if you've posted your first broadband post
so you best take Chris up on his cheap offer You really shouldn't have a problem if someone is setting it up for you
If I get chance, I'll pop on for a nosey to see if you've posted your first broadband post
hmmm fluttering eyelashes doesnt really work on here does it
31 March 2006, 06:25 AM
#9
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 11,581
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ChrisB
Of course. Standard charge is £85+VAT for the first hour, then £75 + VAT per hour after. However, as it's a weekend there's a surcharge on top of that
31 March 2006, 09:09 AM
#10
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 4,496
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by brumdaisy
hmmm fluttering eyelashes doesnt really work on here does it
01 April 2006, 02:32 PM
#11
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Hanslow
No but I think pictures of you with a loaf of bread on your head does
laptop switched on and working
digi camera is next on list so watch this space for a pic lol BUT..... is the internet poorly today cos everything is taking 100x longer on this lappy compared to my old one?
01 April 2006, 02:59 PM
#13
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i know - very exciting..... but Im sure I saw a thread the other day about someone saying they'd just installed a new Windows summat or other and it had affected their internet speed... cant find the bloody thread now
01 April 2006, 03:05 PM
#14
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 4,496
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Could be some problems at your ISP's end, so don't count that out.
You could always try the speedtest available here: http://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html
You could always try the speedtest available here: http://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html
02 April 2006, 12:10 AM
#17
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Simon C
Cos blokes are inherantly geeks.
02 April 2006, 12:46 PM
#19
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Seaton Delaval
Posts: 407
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
outlook and explorer r standard in most operating systems, but id suggest too stay clear of outlook, as theres way to many holes in it to b safe
as for explorer well mozila is much better imho
as for explorer well mozila is much better imho
02 April 2006, 05:14 PM
#20
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Hanslow
Definitely the latter
02 April 2006, 06:17 PM
#22
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Hanslow
No thanks, we're probably better off with them far away from here 'me me me' thats all it ever is wiv u. nevermind fcukwits like me trying to do technical stuff
02 April 2006, 09:49 PM
#24
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Hanslow
LOL step away from the PC, get down the pub and relax.......
12 April 2006, 01:01 AM
#28
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: *R.I.P Heccers.. its been a blast!
Posts: 19,965
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by brumdaisy
well that was until hectic came barging in clapping and cheering... might wash him down the plug hole along with my serenity
12 April 2006, 01:06 AM
#29
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by hectic
12 days later.. hectics STILL here, im like a spider.. you cant wash me down the plug 'ole
12 April 2006, 01:10 AM
#30
Originally Posted by brumdaisy
12 days later...
I have broadband
I have managed to install broadband, office, photo shop, printer and a mouse
I have broadband
I have managed to install broadband, office, photo shop, printer and a mouse