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February 9, 2012 at 11:20 pm
I'm having problems with my laptop at the moment and I'm really hoping someone can help.
I recently downloaded an antivirus program (AVG) which I've used before and had no problems. It screwed things up so I deleted it (eventually, it wouldn't just uninstall through the remove program feature) and since then I've had nothing but trouble. I've done a system restore and it hasn't helped. I can't save pictures into a file I want, I have to right click, save as and just let it save into the download file then move it to where I want it. When I try to save it to a specific folder it says interrupted. Whatever, I can live with that. But now, I can't watch any YouTube clips. When I go on YouTube I get a black spot where the clip should be, and when I try to watch them here, it just has that little grey/white loading circle indefinitely. It's very annoying!
I'm running Vista, and I can't just wipe it all clean and reinstall that because the laptop didn't come with a Vista disc. I'd be quite happy to just wipe the whole thing clean and start again if there's any way of doing that without the disc. Can anyone help please?
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RE: Help!
February 10, 2012 at 12:55 am
(February 9, 2012 at 11:20 pm)Michelle_Patton Wrote: I'm having problems with my laptop at the moment and I'm really hoping someone can help.
I recently downloaded an antivirus program (AVG) which I've used before and had no problems. It screwed things up so I deleted it (eventually, it wouldn't just uninstall through the remove program feature) and since then I've had nothing but trouble. I've done a system restore and it hasn't helped. I can't save pictures into a file I want, I have to right click, save as and just let it save into the download file then move it to where I want it. When I try to save it to a specific folder it says interrupted. Whatever, I can live with that. But now, I can't watch any YouTube clips. When I go on YouTube I get a black spot where the clip should be, and when I try to watch them here, it just has that little grey/white loading circle indefinitely. It's very annoying!
I'm running Vista, and I can't just wipe it all clean and reinstall that because the laptop didn't come with a Vista disc. I'd be quite happy to just wipe the whole thing clean and start again if there's any way of doing that without the disc. Can anyone help please?
Are you only having problems when using your Internet browser?
Also which browser are you using? Internet Explorer, or something else?
If you're only problem is associated with your browser, I'd try downloading FireFox. If you're already using Firefox, try installing it.
That's all I can think off right now.
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RE: Help!
February 10, 2012 at 1:13 am
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I'm using Google chrome, I'll try with Firefox and see how I go. Thanks 
ETA: I love you! It worked! I can't believe it was that simple!!
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February 10, 2012 at 1:40 am
Not for nothing but Vista is crap to begin with.
Windows 7 is far superior.
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RE: Help!
February 10, 2012 at 1:42 am
I know, unfortunately the laptop came with Vista and I'm not in a position to change it any time soon 
"No-one who decides that scientific evidence is not for him and that his own experience or the stories of others is the be all and end all of deciding what's true ever has the right to call people searching for reliable, repeatable evidence narrow-minded. That is hypocrisy of the most laughable kind." Derren Brown - Tricks of the Mind.
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RE: Help!
February 10, 2012 at 6:12 am
Sounds like Google Chrome couldn't find your flash program.
Also, install an antivirus program immediately. In what way did AVG fuck things up?
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February 10, 2012 at 7:58 am
I recommend Avast antivirus. It's very good, doesn't screw with the operating system like so many others do, and best of all, it's free.
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RE: Help!
February 10, 2012 at 5:06 pm
I would have tried threats of physical violence, perhaps bringing it's attention to the electronics graveyard a few feet away from it's cozy pedestal (everyone has one of those right?)
Glad to hear the issue was handled btw. Iv'e never had an issue with Chrome but it seems like alot of people do. I wonder what's going on there?
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RE: Help!
February 10, 2012 at 5:11 pm
I use firefox, so damn good.
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RE: Help!
February 10, 2012 at 5:55 pm
(February 10, 2012 at 1:42 am)Michelle_Patton Wrote: I know, unfortunately the laptop came with Vista and I'm not in a position to change it any time soon
If it is old enough to come with Vista it is not worth upgrading anyway.
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