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It is an onboard NIC and I might agree with that advice but I cannot understand the business of the firewall turning itself back on each time. I have suggested uninstalling the NIC then reloading the drivers and seeing if that makes a difference. However I will see if they can find another NIC if that doesnt work.

There are several banks in Siam Paragon and they are open Saturday and Sunday. I have opened an account with the Bangkok Bank on the weekend with no problems.

The router and network cable have been connected to another computer with no problems. When connected to the problem computer the network connection is shown firewalled and the XP firewall is once again On even though it had been turned off. The router and cable are on and connected so that is why I think this is software related.

Just one mistake he is actually using the Comodo firewall. In device manager the Network card looks ok. As he is in the UK I have asked him to turn off the Comodo firewall and then see if he can talk to the network card.

My friend is trying to configure access to the internet via his network card and a Belkin router. His computer is running XP Home with SP2 and he is using Zone Alarm as his firewall. Every time he tries to connect to his router or the internet he finds that the Windows firewall has turned itself back on and the following message appears on his LAN connection and the 1394 Firewire

1394 Connection

Disabled Firewalled

1394 Net Adapter

Local Area connection

Network Cable Unplugged Firewalled

Via Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter…Red cross

In the set up for the LAN he has selected the correct network card and his TCP and DNS are set for auto.

I know how to disable the windows firewall in services but is there any way of uninstalling the XP firewall altogether or is there some other solution to this problem?

My friend mislaid his return ticket while in Bangkok. Filed a police report and took it to show Etihad with his passport but even though they could clearly see his name on their computer refused to issue a new ticket without receiving confirmation from HQ which they said could take several days. Their staff in Bangkok were most unhelpful. He was told that he would have to purchase a new ticket to fly back to London with them. Needless to say he flew back with another airline. Followed his experience up with a letter to their customer services but never received any reply from them. I flew with Emirates, great planes and great service, they even upgraded me on one leg of the journey.

Many thanks for all the replies, I am now looking at several and had no idea they could be so pricey but then I didnt realise that they also came with so many extras.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a 2 or 4GB USB memory stick/thumb drive? I understand that some of them can be password protected so that would be a plus. I am based in Bangkok so anything in Pantip is convenient.

Most of my tapes are pre-recorded versions of old tv series some of which may be still obtainable. However as I enjoy playing around with computers getting them converted will be something I will enjoy doing. Thanks for the helpful suggestions I think a visit to Pantip is the next stage.

I have a collection of VHS pre-recorded tapes and I wish to convert them to DVD. Does anyone have any experience with this process? What video capture card and what software have you used?

I went to the Intercontinental (Opposite The Erewan Hotel) this year because last year I had an excellent time there. This year was very disappointing and I got the impression that it was just like any other night except I was charged double. Last year they even had a buffet wine bar but even that had gone this year. I will choose another venue for next year, can anyone recommend based on their experience this year?

Use the XP search function to find the *.pst file(s) on one machine and then copy those *.pst files to a directory of your choosing on the other machine. You can rename the file, for instance "2006.pst." Before starting Outlook on the machine you moved the file to, go to CONTROL PANEL, then click on "MAIL." A "Mail Setup" dialogue box will open. Click "Data Files" button and follow the instructions listed on the "Outlook Data Files" dialogue box that opens.

Here's an article on dealing with Outlook PST files you may find worthwhile.

Many thanks for your help both computers now identical Outlook folders

I use Outlook on a laptop and a desktop in a home environment. Is there any way of synchronizing the folders on my laptop with the folders on my desktop? I have done it the long winded way using CSV's to copy each folder but that did not help me with the calendar. Is there some pst file that I could back up on one machine and transfer to the other. I am using Outlook 2003 and Windows XP professional on both machines.

When you buy it from Microsoft you get the disk, some OEM vendors you need to request one from (or pay 10 or 20 dollars in some cases). This can besolved by asking "Do I get a Windows Disk with this machine?" before you buy. If the product validation fails, call Microsoft Support with the info from you certificate of authenticity and it'll be sorted in five minutes.

In any case, this all has nothing to do with stealing software. If you don't like the reliability or service you get from a certain product, go to another product. Just like if you think Nissan makes crappy cars, you buy a Toyota instead. You don't go out and steal a crappy Nissan.

If you don't like Windows, don't use it.

I wish you were right about it being sorted in 5 minutes but that has not been my experience calling Microsoft to get a new activation code. I find that after a couple of years my machine gets so screwed up that I want to format and start again. Following my last experience of trying to get the activation code with calls dropping out and listening to interminable messages I am reluctant to attempt a new load. Oh for the good old days when I could just load my serial number from my genuine version of Windows.

I thought the state of the sidewalks/pavements was the reason for building the Skywalk, well that and the fact that the pavement vendors are running out of space at ground level.

You can download a program from Microsoft that will create a set of boot up floppies for you.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/thankyou.aspx?familyId=55820edb-5039-4955-bcb7-4fed408ea73f&displayLang=en

However I think the previous advice should work in that you should look at the boot up sequence within your BIOS setup and move the CD to the first boot up position and then disable the other drives. Whenever I do a new install I delete any existing partitions and then create a new one which is then formatted selecting NTFS.

I read somewhere that MBK had a reputation as being one of the worst places in Asia for the cloning of credit cards. My understanding is that they do add a small charge if you use the credit card instead of paying cash.

I am also planning to go to Krabi in the near future do you have any recommendations for hotels?

I would like to add that I have just reported having completed my first 90 days. I am based in Bangkok and reported to the Immigration Bureau in Soi Suanplu. I downloaded the form tm47 found on this site in word format allowing you to fill in all your details so that all you need is to sign it. I arrived at the Immigration office and was in and out within 10 minutes. It could not have been easier. I also asked if I could send future forms in by post but was told as I live in Bangkok I must attend but after that sort of service I have no complaints.

Brilliant but watch it all the way through

I have just come across this thread and some experiences echo my own about a year ago in Isetan. I was approached by a Malaysian guy and his sister (before this starts a flame war that is what they said they were). First he remarked about my shoes and asked where I got them from and then told me that his sister was going to London and could I meet her. At that point I excused myself so I am not sure where it was all leading. My shoes by the way are a nice Clarks casual and I have no connection with Clarks other than a satisfied customer.

If you want to give some books away, heres a good cause

BOOK DONATIONS FOR BRITISH COUNCIL STALL * *

The British Council will once again run a Second Hand Book Stall at Ploenchit Fair on Saturday 18 November 2006 from 10.00 - 20.00 hrs at BEC Tero Hall Suanlum Night Bazaar.

We need books, magazines, music CDs and/or movie VCDs/DVDs (preferably in English) to sell in support of a wide range of Thai charities.

We would like to invite you to donate any mentioned items that you no longer want. Any contribution large or small from now till 17 November 2006 will be very much appreciated.

Please feel free to contact the Ploenchit Fair Team at tel. 02- 6525480 to 9 ext 117, 308, or 504 or e-mail: [email protected], if you would like to make a donation. The donation can be made at British Council Siam Square, Wittayakit Building 254 Siam Square Soi 9, Phyathai, Bangkok 10330.

Your generous contribution will greatly contribute towards lots of Thai charities.

Many thanks for that reply just what I was after. I also have a friend who gets through a lot of books and I am sure he will be pleased with your information.

I tried the used bookshop in Sukhumvit and they offered me 320 baht for all of them (less than 25 baht/book) and I would rather give them away to a charity than accept that sort of offer.

A lot of people want to sell worthless junk and expect high prices.

If your books were slightly older Grisham, Clancy, Patterson type pulp fiction, than 25 baht per title is about right. That type of stuff is everywhere and goes for a dime a dozen wholesale.

As I mentioned in my original post they are mainly non fiction so I wasnt trying to get rid of junk. In fact one of the titles The Hitler Book just cost me 450 baht and that is one of the cheaper ones.

I tried the used bookshop in Sukhumvit and they offered me 320 baht for all of them (less than 25 baht/book) and I would rather give them away to a charity than accept that sort of offer.

You should be able to login to the setup page in your router. Normally they give you something like http://181.156.0.1 to type into Internet Explorer but the exact address you would have to obtain from your setup manual. If you havent set a password to access the router then you should do so. Once into the setup you should be able to find a page which gives you the mac address. I am using a Netgear router so mine will be somewhat different to yours but they all work in much the same way.