Check if Skype has had a recent update that depends on a version of IE later than IE8.
I've never had the issue you describe and I've uninstalled MSE many times. Try uninstalling it using Revo Uninstaller. You can always reinstall...
Fair enough Bill. However, if MSE isn't working as it should, the answer then becomes, as with any other program that fails to function correctly,...
Hi Bobby. Both Avast and BitDefender update themselves multiple times each day - automatically. Set them and forget them. Thats why I install one...
As far as I'm aware Neil, IE8 is as high as you can go on XP.
I've left MSE behind for quite a while now. Now, on client's computers, I normally install either Avast or BitDefender. Both are free and both...
You could try Autoruns to see if anything unusual is running that might be interfering with Skype. Alternatively Process Explorer might throw...
Hi. If your issue is resolved, can you please use the thread tools at the top to mark it resolved. Thanks.
Yes. I was going to suggest that I do that for him anyway.
Yes. Given that its a laptop and consequently poke and hope (with no guarantee of a cheap fix) is going to rapidly become prohibitively expensive,...
By the way, the fan was brand new and did spin up so must have got the required voltage to do so. It then stopped completely. I did watch it...
Since the customer isn't wishing to spend any more money on this laptop, its as well to close this thread.
Hi Bill That's the thing Bill. It has clearly had an impact on the edge between the hinges as 2 of the screw sockets were damaged, but,...
Hi Tony. That's presumably why its shutting down after about 10 mins or so. I suspect that if the fan turned at all it would cool it sufficiently...
Hi Neil. Yes I had the laptop fully stripped down to the last screw. :) All the vents are spotless. Why would replacing the thermal compound make...
Get yourself a free account with dropbox. Upload the file to the public folder and send a link in your email to the file. The recipient can then...
Hi guys. I've got an Acer Aspire 5332 laptop in for repair. The symptoms are that after pressing the power button, the fan spins for about 3...
I agree 100%. I've been using Mailwasher for years now and it gets rid of everything I don't want. My custom filters are extremely ruthless...
Yes - and if you have Acronis True Image, you can use the "Try and Decide" feature which allows you to try a program with your full installation...
You're welcome Robert.
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