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eRRolSheep | Report | 22 May 2013 16:56 |
ok now for PrtSc (or sometimes PrtScr)... |
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Elizabeth2469049 | Report | 22 May 2013 17:00 |
thanks for starting this thread - I saw it indexed on my new Windows 7 and couldn't think what I'd do with it - or how. Should be pretty useful. |
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jax | Report | 22 May 2013 17:13 |
I just used it to post a photo of my house from google maps |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 22 May 2013 17:15 |
Elizabeth are you using a laptop or desktop computer? |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 22 May 2013 17:19 |
jax if you select "Save as..." from the File menu you can choose where you save it anywhere on your computer. |
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jax | Report | 22 May 2013 17:27 |
I would rather keep everything together at the moment Errol...least I can then find them again :-D |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 22 May 2013 17:32 |
I always say to people, the best way to learn how to use a computer and the various different software packages is simply....do it |
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AnnCardiff | Report | 22 May 2013 17:54 |
I have a couple of pairs of scissors - will they do |
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Diamonds-R-A-Girls-Best-Friend | Report | 22 May 2013 17:58 |
Well I've learnt something new today :-D Thank you. |
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Nolls from Harrogate | Report | 22 May 2013 18:14 |
Ah! well I have Windows 7 but can I find it ..NO ... so will wait till kids come up at w /end thanks for info |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 22 May 2013 18:19 |
Nolls click on Start Menu (bottom left of screen) then "All Programs" then "Accessories" (you may have to scroll down) and you should find it there. |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 22 May 2013 18:24 |
Nolls if it still isn't there then you probably need to activate it in the way I described earlier on the thread. |
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Nolls from Harrogate | Report | 22 May 2013 18:29 |
Thank you Errol will check with the boys (probably g/son aged 10 LOL!) but knowing my luck I won't have it! |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 22 May 2013 18:36 |
Right then, to create a shortcut, click on Start menu and then "All Programs" (you have to do this from All Programs rather than an item pinned to or featuring on your Start menu). |
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Nolls from Harrogate | Report | 22 May 2013 18:42 |
Errol Your Great ...Got It Thank You for Dimwits like me - I always need the Idiots Full Guide |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 22 May 2013 18:47 |
Nobody is ever a dimwit. We all just have our own strengths and weaknesses. |
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Nolls from Harrogate | Report | 22 May 2013 18:53 |
Ohh! A diplomat I can see .... |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 22 May 2013 19:16 |
well I've been called many things in my past but never a diplomat lol |
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CupCakes | Report | 22 May 2013 21:29 |
Just came back - wondered what I had missed - ErrolSheep wonderful job - everything clear - real idiots guide. |
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GlitterBaby | Report | 22 May 2013 22:17 |
"Thought - Useful for GR members to visually to show GR what they are experiencing with the site from their own computer" |
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