Recent content by Alphagista

Hi Thanks for responding to my problem I can't say I've sorted it yet but it is throwing more light on it. What it appears to boil down to is what DVDShrink accepts as a file and I assume (dangerous) .ISO files are amongst those it can see? I used "folder2iso" program to convert but DVDShrink...

Hi I have a problem:( I want to reduce the size of downloaded media to fit on a standard DVD-R. I thought DVD Shrink would do that but I can't get it to access any file on my hard disc. My OS is Windows 7 64 bit and use Windows DVD Writer to produce the dVDs. To reduce the size of the...

Hi Here 's where I show my ignorance. The backup choices for hard drive are 'Windows' or 'system'. I thought Windows was the system. What I am looking for is what we used to be provided with in the past , which was a disc with the operating system on, so that if it went down it could be...

Hi Folks Windows 7 recently updated with about 17 additions. Is it policy to take a systems back-up (originally carried out after purchase on two DVD's)? If the answer is yes (which seems logical) can it be carried out on an external hard drive since the notices appear to only mention USBs or...

Hi Nice to hear from you and may I express my thanks for your suggestions. I didn't hear about this Microsoft essencials but there again up until now I have been cruising along not paying much attention. Thanks again Alphagista

Hi everyone I bought my first laptop last week after using a desk top for 20 years or more. However please don't think i'm some expert, my learning curve never really got going :razz: The thought of a new computer together with wireless router and wireless printer with a new operating system...