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  1. Chris B

    Windows 10

    Just a reminder for anyone who doesn't like the new windows tiles and prefers the old type layout. just a reminder for anyone who doesn't like the windows 10 tiles. This is how my Windows 10 desktop looks (Similar to Windows 7) This was achieved by installing CLASSIC SHELL...
  2. Chris B

    Windows 10

    Hi Smudger I have PMd you if you let me know your email address I will HOPEFULLY send across to you the windows 7 games modified for windows 10 Regards Chris
  3. Chris B

    Windows 10

    Hi Oldmohawk, don't be to concerned over the bubble dock problem, it is more of an annoyance than anything else, glad you have done a clean install that is the most positive way to get rid. This bubble dock doesn't just install itself, you may have been on a sight and unwittingly clicked on an...
  4. Chris B

    Windows 10

    if you can't find an alternative programme to open your pics like mohawk has suggested try this. To solve this problem go to: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977003 Download Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4 from Official Microsoft Download Center
  5. Chris B

    Windows 10

    Hi Carolina, to put the contents of a cd on your computer :- The instructions below apply to Windows 10 although in other operating systems the fundamentals are the same but the layout will be different. RIGHT click on a blank space on your desk top screen select NEW >then FOLDER > call it...
  6. Chris B

    Windows 10

    I you haven't got imgburn or a burning programme like Nero or similar the instructions below may help. It is only useful for basic items if you want to make a dvd with chapters etc you will need a programme like Nero or similar. To burn a disc using the Mastered format Choose the Mastered...
  7. Chris B

    Windows 10

    WINDOWS 10 AUTOMATIC UPDATES >>>>> For anyone who doesn't like letting Windows 10 updating automatically there is a way around the problem, it not provided in the usual place that was on previous operating systems, and it is not quite so versatile either but it it does give you the chance to...
  8. Chris B

    Windows 10

    This is how my Windows 10 desktop looks (Similar to Windows 7) This was achieved by installing CLASSIC SHELL https://www.classicshell.net/ after downloading change the title to anything because Microsoft don't like you installing things that they didn't think about, such as my menu.exe Click...
  9. Chris B

    2 Erdington to Stechford

    The Bulls Head Stechford was opposite what is now B&Q just before you went round the corner to the Atlas Cinema and on up to Kitts Green
  10. Chris B

    Windows 10

    I have been using Windows 10 for a couple of weeks now and found it very much like 8.1, at the moment it seems very quick and I have not encountered any problems with using it. If like me you are using a desktop not a touch screen p.c then I have found it has made life easy for me by installing...
  11. Chris B

    Birmingham Cinemas

    Hi Mike, All the time I worked with Ray he never said anything about being Alf Mays son in law, but I did think it was strange the way he used to be with old Clarkey, it didn't seem the usual owner / manager relationship
  12. Chris B

    Birmingham Cinemas

    Mike, wasn't Tom Clarke Albert Rogers Son In Law? and Ray Adams was just an ex ABC Manager who had experience in both cinemas and bowling who they employed as General Manager when Alf May retired ?
  13. Chris B

    Lewis's Department Store

    yes the lights on the clocks over the lifts were allocated to the positions of merchandise Managers and upwards and used to indicate that they were required to contact the switchboard as someone needed to speak to them urgently using a combination of the colours
  14. Chris B

    Lewis's Department Store

    Lewis's closed on the 13th July 1991
  15. Chris B

    Lewis's Department Store

    if I remember rightly the FURNITURE DEPOSITORY was in Great Hampton Street
  16. Chris B

    Lewis's Department Store

    if I remember rightly the FURNITURE DEPOSITORY was in Great Hampton Street
  17. Chris B

    Lewis's Department Store

    if I remember the FURNITURE DEPOSITORY was in Great Hampton Street SORRY I HAVE POSTED THE SAME THING 3 TIMES CAN'T FIND THE DELETE BUTTON DOH!
  18. Chris B

    Lewis's Department Store

    more pics from Lewis's
  19. Chris B

    Lewis's Department Store

    Some more pics from Lewis's Store
  20. Chris B

    Lewis's Department Store

    Hi All, hopefully some pics from the Lewiss archive.
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