Here is all the major service packs for the Windows OS family.

The downloads below are the full administrative downloads (the full size files for off line installs). Dont forget to burn the files you download to a CD or DVD so you dont need to download them again!

Windows XP

• Service Pack 1 (size 140mb)
• Service Pack 2 (size 266mb)
• Service Pack 3 (size 316.4mb)

Windows Vista

• Service Pack 1 (size 434.5mb)
• Service Pack 2 (size 348.3mb)

Need an antivirus program but you havent got any money to spend on protection, well dont go unprotected get AVG’s antivirus 9 program for free. This program will give you the basic protection you need. When you have some money you can upgrade to the full version later.

Click here to download

Provided by http://free.avg.com/gb-en/homepage

Not sure what speed you are getting from your broadband provider, why not click on the “Start Speed Test” button and see what you are realy getting.

This service is not provided by the IT Guru Limited but is provided by www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk for the convieance of our customers.

Did you know that you can zoom in and out on Internet Explorer.

Maybe you just can quite see the small writing or you would just like to make it smaller to fit everything in. Well this is how you do it.

Press and hold CTRL and press the plus or minus key on your keyboard to make the webpage bigger or smaller.

Have you ever had lots of programs running at the same time cluttering up your screen, and you suddenly need to get to the desktop quickly.
Well here is the answer.

There is a key called a windows key and it’s between your ctrl key and your alt key, Hold down this key and press d and then let go of both keys. And you will instantly see you’re desktop.

Here are some others:

• Windows key and E (This will open windows Explorer)
• Windows key and R (This will open the run dialogue box)
• Windows key and F (This will open the search dialogue box)
• Windows key and L (This will lock your computer – does not work on all O/S)
• Windows key and U (This opens the utility manager)

Do you need to view excel documents that have been sent to you, then download the viewer program here.

When it comes to backing up your documents, this should be at the top of your computer tasks. Your precious photos and documents just can’t be easily replaced, and if lost would cause you major grief.

Backing up can be done easily and simply, you may already have the necessary software installed. Norton 360 comes with a backup option included within the software and can be configured to backup automatically with little effort.

We would recommend using a piece of removable hardware like a USB memory stick or an external hard dive to store your backup data.

If you don’t have Norton 360 don’t worry, did you know that you computer already has a backup program included with Windows XP Professional if you have the home edition then follow these steps to get it installed.

1. Put your Windows XP Home edition CD in your CD drive.
2. Double-click the Ntbackup.msi file in the following location to start a wizard that installs Backup:

• Example D:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP

1. When the installation wizard is finished, click Finish

Once you have installed the backup utility it can be found in the following location.

• Start -> All Programs
• Accessories -> System Tools
• Then click on backup to start the wizard

Setting up a backup with the wizard is very easy there three main steps.

1. Step 1 – What do you want to backup
2. Step 2 – Where do you want to store it
3. Step 3 – Click Finish to make it happen

You may notice a button called “Advanced” under here you can setup a schedule of when the backup should be processed and how often. If you do use this area then make sure you stick to the backup schedule. If you don’t want to use this button then put a reminder in your outlook calendar to remind yourself say once a week on a day you know you can commit to setting up a backup.

Is the answer to any of the questions below yes then read on.

• Do you use Microsoft Outlook 2002 / 2003 / 2007 ?
• When it comes to your emails would you like to back them up ?
• Would you like a free program to do it for you ?
• Would you be lost without your email ?

Then worry no more we have the answer to backing up your emails, whats more it for free. We like that, did someone say free yippe

Download a copy of this program from here

Once downloaded and installed it will create a new entry under the file menu in Outlook called “Backup”. The first thing you will need to do is click on the options tab and decide what you want to backup. When you have selected what you want to backup to can then choose a location to store those backups, we would suggest a folder under “My Documents” called “Outlook Backup”. If you store them here then your backup program will almost certainly back these up as well.

Now choose how often the program reminds you to backup “Values between 1 and 60 days” depending on how often you think your emails need to be backed up.

Now this bit of advice is quite important, the software only backs up once you close down Microsoft Outlook it won’t backup while the program is still running.

Need to backup Microsoft outlook express data? Click here for full details

This is a warning to all our readers and customers, there is a email going around are the moment saying it’s from the HSBC.

The email says the following “Dear Customer, as part of the new security measures, all HSBC customer are required to complete ‘Digital Certificate Form’. Please complete the form as soon as possible” the message also includes a link.

Under no circumstances should you click on this link. Delete it from your email systems and do not respond.

Are you ready.!

March – June 2010
Bristol Ilchester Crescent Transmitter
Serving parts of Bristol
The switchover process will start on 24 March and complete on 7 April 2010.

Bristol Kings Weston Transmitter

Serving parts of Bristol
The switchover process will start on 24 March and complete on 7 April 2010.

Mendip Transmitter

Serving parts of Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Bristol
The switchover process will start on 24 March and complete on 7 April 2010.

April – June 2011
Ridge Hill Transmitter
Serving the Cheltenham and Gloucester area
The switchover process will take place April to June 2011.

Digital UK also has updates on its website:
http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/when_do_i_switch/west