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The Problem:

I usually run my computer with the High Color(16 bit) color setting and 1024 by 768 screen size but this morning when I turned on my computer it had the 16 color setting and 640 by  480 screen size. I thought that it was just a small thing and all I had to do was change it back to the normal settings, which I did but it doesn't WORK. It doesn't change at all and I've tried to set it back to the settings I want and it tells me that it needs to restart my computer for the settings to take effect but when it reboots its STILL the same. I've tried everything that I thought might be the problem but nothing. I ran spyware scanners and virus scanners to see if that might be the problem but it wasn't. I even tried to do system restore but that doesn't work either. I run on Windows ME.

Any help would be appreciated very much. Thanks in advance.Try reinstalling your video card drivers. They might have somehow got screwy, also check your monitor.

Video Card Driver:
http://www.driversguide.com
see if that would helpStill nothing...I've tried to unplug the computer then plug it back in but that didn't work either.BobB:

Do you see the words SAFE MODE in the corners of the monitor display?

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Try reinstalling your video card drivers.

BobB:

Do you see the words SAFE MODE in the corners of the monitor display?

From the manufacturer's website.

Did you?

system restore seems to be taking up a lot of space on my computer. Can I do something about this?

also....

what can i DOWNLOAD to find and remove adware/spyware/trojans/virii?

and....

to how do I reinstall IE?Disabling it comes to mind, if you don't NEED it. What operating system and how much hard drive and free space do you have?

Have you done System Cleanup? DELETED unneccesary files?i am using windows xp, i have 18.62 GB and 5% free space so I cant defrag

i have deleted temporary internet folders and removed programs...nothing seems to free up space.  I printed out the report from the disk defragmenter and i think a lot of it is system restore STUFF....

i am not very computer literate....please bear with me!

did you mean disabling system restore?  how WOULD i do that?Well I went to Google.com and entered "disable system restore" and look what I got on the first pick:   It took about 1 second.

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001111912274039?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam

Google is your friend and you can do it too!

Hi,

A simple question. I read the batch file description but my question remained:

I want to create a BAT file that when i click on it then the following should happen:

Run from the command.com program, which is in the directory c:\windows\system32,  another DOS program (called program1.exe) that is in the directory c:\folder1\folder2 for example?

How i can do that? What commands do i have to write inside the bat file.......?

Because now i have to go to the c:\windows\system32, go to command.com and type the whole c:\folder1\folder2 and then type program1.exe.
Not very convenient................:-)

Thanks.......George:

A batch file is essentially a batch of DOS commands.  Whatever you can type at the command prompt, you can type in a batch file.  Windows will execute the commands one at a time in the order they appear in the file.  Use Notepad, type each command on a separate LINE, pressing the Enter key after each command.  Save the file as:

filename.bat

Make sure you choose to save as All Files and then add the .bat extension to the file name.

Doc A batch file is essentially a batch of DOS commands.

Oh REALLY? So i can just write:
START /M "C:\folder1\folder2\program.exe"

Or anything else.
Program1.exe is a DOS program. Does it MATTER?No, but you may, for example, put this in a batch file:

start /max c:\windows\notepad.exe

And save it to the desktop with a .bat extension.  Double-clicking this batch file on the desktop would start Notepad maximized.

For the correct parameters to use with the START command, type this at the command prompt:

START /?

Best regards,
DocBTW: You may EVEN use a batch file to launch a shortcut.  Just put a .LNK after the shortcut's name in the batch file command.

Doc

I can't seem to get SP2 stuffed into this machine, probably due to a software conflict.
When I do the install (4 times now) windows won't load. I know that it is in there somewhere because it starts up nice in safe mode. I don't get a SPECIFIC error MESSAGE, only NOTIFICATION that windows has FAILED to load.
I have taken the machine in to let a techy try his hand at it, but he had no more luck than I did. He and I have both done the required updating of drivers.
The problem computer is an HP Pavilion, with a scanner, Printer, and a USB hard drive attached.
Anyone heard of this problem? I assume that what I need is tips on how to isolate the problem, assuming that it is a software conflict.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
DaveIf the USB hard drive is not eseential (some kind of backup solution?) I would physically remove it, the scanner and the printer if they are USB devices. Do a system restore to get back to a safe point and start again.

  Thanks for replying so soon. I'm embarrassed to say that I forgot to mention that all 4 attempts to install were done with no peripherals attached except monitor, keyboard and mouse.
I think the install was ok, because in safe mode windows seems to be cool. It just fails to load in normal mode, which is why (In all my vast wisdom) I thought that it might be software related. I could just delete all the user installed software and try again, but as you can imagine that is a last resort.
Any other ideas?What about the sytem restore idea - to a point in time when this did not happen?Thanks again!!
I have done a system restore after each install to get back to an operating state. SP2 is not on my computer at this moment. I know I will have to re-install a 5th time in order to troubleshoot this, but I don't know how to troubleshoot.  My attempts to do this have been going on since SP2 was introduced. :-/Are you downlaoading SP2 or installing from CD? Microsoft will send it to you for free - no shipping either, or you can download it, burn it to CD and go from there.
I'm using the CD from Microsoft the last 3 attempts, because the first attempt was a downloaded copy, and it failed.well, I wouldn't spend too much time on this personally. I would back up important stuff and then reinstall the operating system after a good format of the hard drive.Strange enough, that's the same advice I got from the techy at CompUsa when he worked on it. Seems to be a problem with HP's proprietary software.
Thank you sincerely for your efforts!
Dave Quote

Strange enough, that's the same advice I got from the techy at CompUsa when he worked on it. Seems to be a problem with HP's proprietary software.

In Outlook Express 6 I used to be able read an e-mail, and when delete it, I would be automatically back in the incoming post folder.
For some reason it now jumps to the next e-mail instead.
I've LOOKED at every POSSIBLE OPTION in OutlExpr6, but can't find how to set it back like it was.Ludo..Which O/S are you using ?
How long has it been acting this way ?

dl65  ehm... I haven't got a clue what O/S STANDS for...

it has been acting like this for a few weeksO/S means operating system ...ie win 98 , win 2k or win XP

dl65

Hello! My name is Apoorva. I am using WINDOWS XP SP2. Now, I am having a PROBLEM with my MSPAINT. I am not able to open any jpg or gif file in MSPAINT as it gives me an ERROR message :
"This is not a valid bitmap file......"
Also, I am not able to Export as jpg and gif from MSPAINT. In other words, when I click on the DROP down menu next to Save As Type,
neither Jpeg nor Gif is listed and also PNG and TIFF is not listed.
So, now I would like to know,
1. Why am I not able to open jpg and gif files in MSPAINT?
2. Where has jpg,gif,ong,tiff disappeared in the MSPAINT in Save As Type menu?
Please help...
Apoorva.apoor:

Please tell us what version of Microsoft PAINT you are using:

1. Open Paint
2. Choose Help > About Paint
3. In the About Paint window, you should see the version number

Let us know,
DocDoes this happen in internet exporer......net> save....Thanks for yr reply. I am using MSPAINT

Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp2_sp2_rtm.040803-2158 : Service Pack 2 )

Please help...
Apoorva.

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apoor:

Please tell us what version of Microsoft Paint you are using:

1. Open Paint
2. Choose Help > About Paint
3. In the About Paint window, you should see the version number

Let us know,
Doc

Does this happen in internet exporer......net> save....

Hi guys during my windows xp setup I recieved an error which stated "Setup cannot access the CD containing Windows XP INSTALLATION files.  Then it goes on to say copy windows xp installation files to your harddrive.  I forgot what the command in DOS was to do this does anyone know?
If your CD cannot be read, then you have to solve this issue first before any THING else matters.
Can you see the CD drive? Can you do a dir command and see the files?

Zeal:

For any command in DOS or the Windows XP command line, just type the command and /? and press Enter to see all the correct parameters.  Example:

C:\>copy /?
Copies one or more files to another location.

COPY [/D] [/V] [/N] [/Y | /-Y] [/Z] [/A | /B ] source [/A | /B]
    [+ source [/A | /B] [+ ...]] [destination [/A | /B]]

 source       Specifies the file or files to be copied.
 /A           Indicates an ASCII text file.
 /B           Indicates a binary file.
 /D           Allow the destination file to be created decrypted
 destination  Specifies the directory and/or filename for the new file(s).
 /V           Verifies that new files are written correctly.
 /N           Uses short filename, if available, when copying a file with a
              non-8dot3 name.
 /Y           Suppresses prompting to confirm you want to overwrite an
              existing destination file.
 /-Y          Causes prompting to confirm you want to overwrite an
              existing destination file.
 /Z           Copies networked files in restartable mode.

The switch /Y may be PRESET in the COPYCMD environment variable.
This may be overridden with /-Y on the command line.  Default is
to prompt on overwrites unless COPY command is being executed from
within a batch script.

To append files, specify a single file for destination, but multiple files
for source (using wildcards or file1+file2+file3 format).

======================================

XCOPY will copy more than one file at a time, but it is not available from the Windows XP Recovery Console (go figure).  If you have a previous operating system that you are trying to update to Windows XP, XCOPY is the command to use to copy the entire i386 folder from the CD to your hard drive.


Blessings to you,
DocBTW: To see all the COMMANDS available, just type HELP and press Enter.


Doc

keep getting this message and will not boot usb I have ext. drives so can't get system to re boot

can ANYONE explain debugging please? if a PROGRAME on my computer freezed it says it cant be closes and that if it is being debugged, close the debugger, however i have certiantly nmot asked for the programmme to be 'debugged' so how can i close the programme without shutting down my computer? sorry about the awfull spelling but i cant check it to correct it as i currently have a programme that refuses to close, obscuring my view!! The pc in question is unsure of the script. ctrl+alt+del in win2k/winxp........brings up the task manager..What program is crashing on you?It asks for a Yes/No option.

Choose the other one.it was the task manager that i was using to try to use to close the programme. it was windows media player that had crashed at that point but the debugging message occurs at least once a week with various programmes.Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online anti virus scanner.

Anti spy/malware
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP HOME and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner

Firewalls
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

REMOVAL tools
The following files are not substitutes for the ONES described above.
They are either diagnostic tools or removal tools for malware of a certain kind

HijackThis
-- Manual malware remover. Post the HijackThis log generated only if requested!
McAfee Stinger
-- Virus removal tool. No substitute for a fully functional virus scanner!
CWshredder
-- CoolWebSearch removal tool. Widely known and persistant Hijacker.

Ability to delete/edit .mp3 files intermitent.

Files that cannot be DELETED often can be deleted after re-boot.

Error message says "FILE is use by other process"

If I kill MS Explorer I can sometimes delete the file with ANOTHER file manager, but not always.

I THINK is may be happening with other types of files. It's mainly .mp3 files I edit and delete.
Google for KillBox, it will fix it for you.Check for the RELATED running processes from the Task Manager.

Now you will be able to delete them.

How can I get the Outlook Express icon on the launch bar by the "Start" box on the bottom left of screen?

This particular computer has the "Microsoft Outlook" icon there now and I want it gone, but don't know if I should delete it. Its also in the "Programs" column as well.

To open Outlook Express now, I have to go to "Programs" and open it.

Thanks.You could try MAKING Outlook Express the default mail handler in tools>options.If that doesn't WORK you could right click on the Outlook Express .EXE file & send a shortcut to the desktop then DRAG it down.
"%ProgramFiles%\Outlook Express\msimn.exe"Fordtruckmaniac....Hummm ....let's see .......click on start .....then all programs ......then right click on Outlook Express .........select "send to"......then "Desktop create shortcut"
Now click on the outlook express icon ..........when it opens you should get a message saying something like ......Outlook express is not currently your default mail service ....would you like to make it the default now. ANSWER yes ........ Now go and delete the Outlook icon thats there now ....leave outlook in the list of programs ........you may have to create your Email account in outlook express as well ...( use the same settings as are being used in Outlook.)
I think that should do it .

dl65  
I tried the suggestions and and got it.

I just left  "Outlook" in "Programs".

As always, the day was saved here.

Thanks alot.

Recently I purchased a computer with Windows XP to replace my 2 office COMPUTERS.  The 2 office computers operate with Windows NT 4.0; one is the main computer and the other the work station.  

I want to copy the information that is on the 2 computers onto DVD-cds using the new computer.   I have tried connecting to the network without sucess so far.  I have tried connecting to the hub and tried a DIRECT connection to the main computer.    

Are Windows XP and Windows NT compatible; can they talk to each other?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you Quote

...
1.  I have tried connecting to the network without sucess so far.  I have tried connecting to the hub and tried a direct connection to the main computer.    

2.  Are Windows XP and Windows NT compatible; can they talk to each other?  
...

Ok, this is to do woth my other post, so I was wondering if anyone could tell me what programs are on a windows ME boot disk..... because of major computer errors ill have to download the files one by one and insert them onto a floppy one by one. So can anyone give me a list of whats needed on a windows ME disk? thanks.Wow - I didn't even know that was possible.

Read your other post and seems your troubles are solved so why don't you download an ME bootdisk from Bootdisk.com.  It is a self EXTRACTING .exe file and, when you click on it, it will CREATE a floppy bootdisk for you.  If you then want to see what's on an ME bootdisk just open it.

However I did it for you 'cos that's what you asked for and here's the resulting list:

IO.SYS
AUTOEXEC.BAT
MEM.EXE
SCANREG.EXE
README.TXT
FINDRAMD.EXE
FIXIT.BAT
LABEL.EXE
MOVE.EXE
XCOPY32.EXE
XCOPY.EXE
XCOPY32.MOD
DELTREE.EXE
FLASHPT.SYS
EXTRACT.EXE
FDISK.EXE
COMMAND.COM
HIMEM.SYS
CD4.SYS
CD3.SYS
CONFIG.SYS
HIBINV.EXE
EDIT.COM
DISPLAY.SYS
COUNTRY.SYS
MODE.COM
MSDOS.SYS
CHKDSK.EXE
DEBUG.EXE
ATTRIB.EXE
EXT.EXE
FORMAT.COM
HELP.BAT
MSCDEX.EXE
SCANDISK.EXE
SCANDISK.INI
SYS.COM
CD2.SYS
CD1.SYS


Good luck.....

You can download a Windows ME bootdisk image file from here BOOTDISK ARCHIVE and use these DOS command reference pages DOS COMMANDS

Just double-click on the image file and insert a blank formatted floppy in the A: drive when prompted to do so.

This will put all of the needed files onto the floppy.

Are the files in your EBD folder damaged?

Edit: Just read your other post. Still, you could always use another computer.Mac is also right of course Bootdisk Archive is a mirror SITE for Bootdisk.com.  The method of creating a floppy bootdisk is identical

Again - good luck

Hi,

I have some services that have become corrupted or the program has got uninstalled.

Somehow the service name is still there in the Services.
How do i remove them.vibhor_agarwalin...exactly what is it your trying to do ?
Edit your registry?

dl65  Yes,

I has 2-3 programs which i uninstalled.
But somehow their entries are still dangling in the services control APPLET.

I think the only way to remove them is to edit the registry.
But i am unable to find that key.vibhor_agarwalin.....Do you know the name of the programs that you deleted ?
If you do ....open the registry editor and in the search box ....enter the name and click on find next .

dl65  Autoruns>Services
http://www.sysinternals.comYes i have tried that.
It keeps the name in registry in some cryptic form.
So a search isn't effective.

I will get back to you Fed after than link.

ThanksFirst open regedit as suggested.For your first search use the name of the program and search. Delete the key/string that COMES up.
Then hit F3 to continue the same search. Again delete any keys/strings that come up.
You might have to hit F3 and delete any number of times depending on the program and how invasive it is. Continue this until regedit notifies you that it has finished searching thru the registry.
Then you might also have to do this with the author/and or Company name of the SOFTWARE you are removing.

patio. Always back up reg......before playing with it........what are you trying to remove in the reg......playing with fire some people get burnt?I have tried all the options.

It has kept in some cryptic form like nos.
I have searched with name, Company, etc.

No result.Haven't you fixed this YET? Get with it vibhor.

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services
Get Autoruns, no more help for you on this.That's the main problem.

It's not there.   What's not where?The name of that service in that registry key.Autoruns.... did you?Autoruns simply starts that service at startup.

That service can't be started because its corrupted.

The name only is left in services applet.

I have a ton of MS hotfixes running that use up a few GB.  I need space, so WANT to remove hotfixes that I don't need.  How do I know which are safe to remove?  My RESEARCH turned up a MS applet that manages/uninstalls hotfixes, but only recognizes hotfixes that were installed USING the applet so useless to me right now (nice logic, MS!).  HELP!Do not uninstall them, but it is safe to delete all the $NTUninstallKBxxxxx$ files.You would do well as to remove the items and programs that are unnecessary.

Somehow Hotfixes are not on that list.

Arent' you getting them in the Add/Remove programs.Click on the XP Info link below and GO through the CleanUp procedure. Your computer should run better as a result.

Well, I was on page 4 of my project, and an error message CAME up and well, the rest is history    I didn't save it, but i was wondering if their was anyway to get back what I was typing?? =\ thankshttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP051891691033.aspx

You might need to open the recovery file yourself   When the AutoRecover feature is turned on, Word typically opens recovery files when you restart Word after a power failure or similar problem. If for some reason Word did not open the recovery file, you can open it. By default, the recovery file is located in the DOCUMENTS and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Word folder. If you changed the location for recovery files, CHECK the new location on the File Locations tab (Tools menu, Options command).

Word might not have created the recovery file yet   By default, the recovery file is created 10 minutes after you open the document. If Word or your computer stops responding before the recovery file is created, you cannot automatically recover your changes. To have AutoRecover save your changes more FREQUENTLY, you can change the interval at which the recovery file is saved.

You might have closed the recovery file without saving it   When you close a recovery file without saving it, the recovery file is deleted. There is no way to recover unsaved changes after the recovery file has been closed.

You might have deleted the recovery file   Recovery files have an .asd extension. If you delete the recovery file, you cannot automatically recover your changes.

The document might be a master document   Word can create recovery files for individual subdocuments, but it cannot create a recovery file for a master document.

Were you using the Visual Basic Editor to change a macro?   AutoRecover creates a recovery file only for a document that has been modified during the current SESSION. If your only changes are in the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor while you have a document open in Word, Word cannot recognize that the document has been modified. To have Word create a recovery file that includes changes to macros edited in Visual Basic Editor, make a change in the Word document itself (for example, add and delete a paragraph return).

::)stop yer laughing... it happens all the time!! my disc drive drawer will not open.  I usually have to phone Dell support and spend 30 mins of my life that I will never get back  on the phone with support ... I remember it involved going into the DOS mode etc...
please email me if you can help
I would really appreciate it!!
Alanna Quote

My disc drive drawer will not open.  I usually have to phone Dell support and spend 30 mins of my life that I will never get back on the phone with support. I remember it involved going into the DOS mode, etc.
please email me if you can help.

I would really appreciate it!
Alanna

The full message was 1607:  Unable to install InstallShield scripting runtime.  Occured when trying to update/install Quick Time.  Some fixes asked me to edit the Registry which I absolutely don't want to mess with.  Any ideas?  Replace the quocktime virus with quicktime alternative
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm
Same GOES for the realplayer virus.Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online anti virus scanner.

Anti spy/malware
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner

Firewalls
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls MAY cause problems

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

Removal tools
The following files are not substitutes for the ones described above.
They are either diagnostic tools or removal tools for malware of a certain kind

HijackThis
-- MANUAL malware remover. POST the HijackThis LOG generated only if requested!
McAfee Stinger
-- Virus removal tool. No substitute for a fully functional virus scanner!
CWshredder
-- CoolWebSearch removal tool. Widely known and persistant Hijacker.What are you trying to do old soldier?

A file that is too large is stuck in my outbox.  It won't let me delete it as it says it has started to send.  It has been trying to send for a few days and I just want it deleted.  Help?boot to safemode ,the f8 key on boot on now delete it.....there are options......but^^ try the abovefirst^^Use a firewall to block Outlook Express or the incoming/outgoing packets.

Once the E-mail client tells you the SENDING has FAILED, remove the E-mail from the query.

Firewalls
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration optionsClose outlook Express. Then LOOK for the outbox.dbx folder and delete it. When you reopen Outlook Express it will produce a new outbox.dbx

Had the same problem a few weeks ago.Once i GOT stuck with a file size of approx 100MB.

It got over in a day.
What's your  size

Our OFFICE likes to keep a record of emails as text in our job folders on the server for future reference.  However when I select save as and save it as text, any reference to any attachment is gone.  I don't want to keep the attachment, but just some sort of line that says that there was one, and what it was.  Any help is MUCH appreciated.

ThanksI tried saving one of my e-mails. I couldn't save it as a txt FILE but I could save it ANYWHERE on my computer I wanted to. It re-opened exactly LIKE an e-mail. It shouldn't be much of problem to save them in your job folders on your server. I don't know if this helps.Check your last line.

I contains
<>

Greetings.

I'm hoping that another guru out there can help me with a problem that I've repeatedly encountered. What happened was that I tried to install a CD-RW program so I COULD burn CDs. (InCD from Nero) However, after I RESTARTED my computer, it freezes during the startup.

I ran MSCONFIG to do a selective startup in the safe mode, and recieved a message that the autoexec.bat and config.sys files had environmental VARIABLES, and they would be moved to windows registry. I'm not completely sure I know what this means. What I do think is that the InCD software somehow wrote some incoherent files to these programs, and now my computer won't work.

My system is a Windows Millenium.

Please help if you can!  oh YEAH. SINCE I'm not a member, if you have an answer that will help, email me! ([email protected])

HI all,
I'm trying to help a friend here...
XP Home seems to load up fine on his HP laptop, but there are no users at
the login screen.
CTRL+ALT+DEL gets the NT style name and password prompt, but the passwords
aren't accepted for the user or administrator (no matter what I set it to in
setup).
I've tried safe mode(s), same ISSUE.
I can't start the system recovery because it asks for the admin password,
and doesn't accept it (separate issue maybe?).
Any suggestions?
What happened prior to this problem? History is both interesting AND helpful!

Sorry, don't have much history.  It was apparently fine the night before, and at startup the next morning this happened....no downloads the night before or anything.HP support is recommending REMOVING the hard drive, backing it up and reinstalling windows xp.  
I'd at least like to find out why this happened, though as you stated, without a history it's very difficult.  
If ANYONE has any suggestions, I'd appreciate whatever you've got.  

Thanks.  Is this formatted with NTFS or FAT32? Can you boot with a Win98 boot DISK? (www.bootdisk.com if you don't have one)

Is there a FLOPPY drive? A CDRW? I ask in case there is data on there you may be able to get back.should be NTFS - how to check?  I'm also at home now, so I can't check...

has both floppy and cd drives.

I don't know if it will boot with a '98 cd....If it will boot with a Win98 boot disk it is FAT32 and you will be able toaccess data to get it off if needed. If NTFS (if drive greater than 32 gig, this is likely) you will probably be SOL and just have to reformat and reinstall the operating system. I wasn;t clear if there was data on there you needed.

I used to have the option to scan files with NORTONS Anti-Virus when I right clicked on them.  Recently I had problems with a virus and lots of spyware, and I got rid of it all.  Although, now I do not seem to have the option to scan my files with Nortons by right clicking on it and selecting that option.  I was wonder if there was a way I could get it back without having to uninstall and reinstall Nortons entirely.

On another note, is there a way to add commands or remove options?  Thanks in advance for any help offered.I'm not convinced your system is fine now. Have you tried all of the Raptor Tips for a clean system? If so, then system restore may be a next step, from safe mode.

As for question # 2 -  no, if I read your question correctly. Could you elaborate?Oh the system is most definately clean.  What I think happened was during the cleaning, I deleted a key I was not supposed to.  Nortons works just fine now, as does EVERYTHING else.  I also used Hijackthis, and think I might have deleted it via that program, and the backups folder is empty.

What I really need help with is how to add it back.  Because the registry is very big, and something I am not entirely comfortable with yet when it comes to adding entries.  I really would not know how to set the value.I forgot to elaborate on question 2.  Well there is nothing specific at the moment I wish to add, but there seems to be an ABUNDANCE of garbage on the right click menu I could certainly do without.  Like adding to zip, and rar.  I never use those options. Quote

I forgot to elaborate on question 2.  Well there is nothing specific at the moment I wish to add, but there seems to be an abundance of garbage on the right click menu I could certainly do without.  Like adding to zip, and rar.  I never use those options.

Oh the system is most definately clean.  What I think happened was during the cleaning, I deleted a key I was not supposed to.  Nortons works just fine now, as does everything else.  I also used Hijackthis, and think I might have deleted it via that program, and the backups folder is empty.

What I really need help with is how to add it back.  Because the registry is very big, and something I am not entirely comfortable with yet when it comes to adding entries.  I really would not know how to set the value.

These could have been added by another program. A file manager program or some other utility come to mind. Anything like that on there?

I would suggest an uninstall and reinstall. Is this a full copy or some kind of timed trial? That would be the only possible snafu. If it is a full copy I would immediately do that.

Let's start here. What model Dimension? Legit copy of XP?     Quote

I cannot download any drivers from the dell website because I cannot even get ONLINE with that computer.

It's the Dell CD that came with the computer...

hi, i'm HOPING someone can help me.  i had some problems with windows not booting up.  so i USED the recovery console on the XP pro CD to reinstall windows.  

after the reinstall, available space on my 40GB hard drive is about 14 Gigs.  Which should mean my information is still on there somewhere.  Some of my programs show up in the Program Files folder but none of them show up under Programs in the Start menu.  Is there any way i can restore my old account or at least my files and programs?

OK.  so i got a virus & i DELETED half of it (it was pretty weak) through the registry on my computer, which doesn't have registry mechanic like the one downstairs does.
unfortunately, i deleted an extra thing (IDIOT, i know).  CSLID or something?  anyways...now, my computer starts up, but you know the windows loading screen, the blue one before it loads & SHOWS the user accounts?  it doesn't get past that at all.
i even tried to log into my windows account from the computer downstairs through some connection my dad has, but it also shows the same blue sn.  this is REALLY bugging me, because i figure i might be able to restore the registry back to the date that i want (it says somewhere on here that i can do it) but it won't even show the user accounts...sometimes it doesn't even load past that, it doesn't even show the red Shut Down button.  HELP!

-bridget(ps) this is NOT because of the virus...this is because of my own stupidity & me deleting something from the registry, which i'm guessing was as vital as COMMAND, haha.  the thing is is that when i deleted it, i was still using the computer after that, it was just running really slow (i still hadn't gotten the rest of the virus), but then i couldn't open anything or tinker with anything, other than USE mozilla or something.  so *censored*? :-/ Hold down the f8 key on boot and chose last good from the on-screen list......using the arrow keys on the keyboard to navigate ........&GT;well now youve done it !!!
messing AROUND in the registry .... you were your own best virus !
you now need to reinstall your operating system to get all the files back that you have deleted .Can't be fixed outside of a format and reinstall. Do learn from this mistake.

the registry SOLUTION was the final winner on this onetry uninstalling then reinstalling aol : if that does not work reuninstall aol then goto run type : regedit and remove all aol you see in all the hotkeys as well under software of all the hotkeys ... then reinstall your aol .
then if all else fails
you can always reinstall your oper... sys.... lol ... just kidding .
hope this is a help
uhhhhhh, I think the PROBLEM is solved.


But are you CERTAIN?  One is never certain   Dos Always does the TRICK. i had an avi that constantly crashed my com WHENEVER i went near the folder it was in. a simple command line later and it was gone.

I'm going to assume you know how to use dos so...

When I copy a lot of FILES (>1000) on the NETWOK drive (windows 2003) some of files disapearing. They became DELETED by me.It might be the case that those files are GETTING hidden on the new system.

What is the EXTENSION of those files.

hi

Have a DIFFICULTY and was hoping someone could help me out

i have outlook profiles on TWO users

user 1 - data from nokia (contact, images.etc)

user 2 - daily use... email, UPDATED email addresses,etc

now, i need to sync users contacts by updating fields but not deleting any info.

is there any easy WAY to do so.. other than indivually identifing diff fields and updating accordingly switching user.

please email me on [email PROTECTED]

thanks

AJ

As I recall, after we changed the hard drive (from the old 40gig to the new 80gig) and finally bought a brand spanking new XP program and installed it on the new hard drive, it seemed to work okay. Then we put the old 'office' program on it and, well, here we are. :-/

(oh, ANOTHER note here, I just remembered: when the old 40gig was still in the machine and it was our main computer, we got majorly spammed. I don't know if that would affect it either way, but there you are.)If I were you I'd start again. (You should be an expert by now)

Download the protection listed at the bottom of this post.

Fresh install of XP without connecting to the net.

Install the downloaded protection.

Connect to the net & update the installed protection.

Update XP.

Play with XP until you are sure it's 100% OK.

Install 'Office' and see what happens then.
(If it SCREWS up you can always un-install it)


Before all of that you MAY wish to try...
Free online virus scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm
Free online spyware scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/spyxposer/com/spyxposer_principal.htm

... just to see. (An unprotected computer can be compromised in no time at all when CONNECTED to the net) Quote

Format will DELETE only the information on your disk.
Fdisk will delete & re-create partitions on your disk.

So what have you decided to do?

Hopester thanks for the article,but all the right boxes are checked to show pictures. Don't know about any software. Why would XP need additional software?  Like I said,I did not have this problem with 98. Any other suggestions?  Something a LITTLE simpler. Try this:

Open up Internet Explorer.

Click on Tools.
Click on Internet Options.
Click on the Advanced tab.
Click Restore Defaults.

If this doesn't work, then we know for sure that the problem lies elsewhere, and we can troubleshoot from there.I restored the defaults. No different. I should tell you,this only happens on a few sites. JoAnns and Kohls,Sierra Trading Post,to name a few.Only get one or two pictures. On other craft sites,that have alot of small pics, the pictures LOAD ok.
What can I try next?
I really appreciate your helpnotsosavvy....   You are making referance to Win 98 .....Arent you using Win XP .......
Could you please provide an actual link to a page that doesn't load properly for you . If it's only the odd page , the issue could be with the page as opposed to your pc .
Check and see if you have Sun java installed on your machine ........Internet Explorer /Tools/internet options....advanced tab ........scroll down and see if Java (Sun) is ticked .

dl65  Yes I have XP.  This trouble started after I switched to XP.  A site I shop on a lot is joann.com.  I emailed the site several times when I first started having this happen.webmaster  did some checking and emailed back that it was not their problem.  I do not see sun java anywhere.  Should it be there?? Quote

Yes I have XP.  This trouble started after I switched to XP.  ...I do not see sun java anywhere.  Should it be there??

...  I do not see sun java anywhere.  Should it be there??

I HAVE WINDOWS 98 AND WHEN I TURN THE CPU ON IT RUNS BUT THE MONITER STAY IN "REST" MODE AND WILL NOT DISPLAY ANY INFO  HELP??Do you hear the first beep on starup? If so did you unplug your monitor and plug it back in? If you did did you try jiggling the connectors in the back. If so did you test the monitor out on another COMPUTER? A bad video card might CAUSE your computer to stay on restTHERE ARE NO BEEPS!!  I HAVE PLUGGED AND UNPLUGGED AND TESTED THE MONITOR AND THE CPU ON OTHER MONITORS AND NOTHING!!!!  THE FANS DO RUN!!!! Quote

There are no beeps. I have plugged and unplugged and tested the monitor and the CPU on other monitors and nothing! The fans do run.

THERE ARE NO BEEPS!!  I HAVE PLUGGED AND UNPLUGGED AND TESTED THE MONITOR AND THE CPU ON OTHER MONITORS AND NOTHING!!!!  THE FANS DO RUN!!!!

Hi,

I've got another question here. I am not sure if i can do this with WINDOWS XP Pro.

What i'd like to do is to implement a login network which means USERS need to enter username and password to be ABLE to access to files.

What HAPPENS on my network is i have a fileserver computer( Windows XP Pro) and it's got some shared folders which anyone once on the network be able to access them without asking for anything.

Is there a way that i can set up username and password with windows XP Pro so that when anyone login to the network and like to access the shared folders on the fileserver need a password in order to access it.

Thank you in advance.If the drive the folder is located on is formatted NTFS, you have complete control who can access it.  You can also control it on FAT32 drives via Sharing.

I had a problem with a NTL DR file missing,  tried a few opptions, and decided to re-install xp service pack 1 over the top of the previous one.  I didn't think i needed to format.

it all looked good last night, tried to boot up today and it goes to safe mode. *censored* i thought!

So i'm in safe mode as i type to you.

MY question is what am i supposed to be looking for while in safe mode that will sort this naughty PC out and make it start windows normally?

i have looked at previous Q & A i've checked out forums but they are aimed at getting in and out of safe mode, not what to do while in safe mode.

Come on Lads it wont take long to tap out a few words to put me on the right track. THanx in anticipation :>) johnny q  Computer always boots into Windows safe modeJohnny:

Does Windows display a message that you MUST activate the operating system?  If so, do so, and it will LET you boot to normal mode after activating.

Regards,
DocWhat you should be looking for:

What you changed last TIME that lead you to this situation. Quote

I had a problem with a NTLDR file missing,  tried a few options, and decided to re-install XP service pack 1 over the top of the previous one.  I didn't think I needed to format.

It all looked good last night, tried to boot up today and it goes to safe mode. *censored* I thought!

So I'm in safe mode as I type to you.

My question is what am I supposed to be looking for while in safe mode that will sort this naughty PC out and make it start windows normally?

I have looked at previous Q & A, I've checked out forums, but they are aimed at getting in and out of safe mode, not what to do while in safe mode.

Come on Lads it wont take long to tap out a few words to put me on the right track. Thanx in anticipation :>) johnny q  

I am receiving a message that the PROTMAN.DOS driver cannot be found at startup.  The driver is not on my Windows 98 CD.  Is there anyway this driver can be downloaded preferably for FREE?

Also, would this driver hinder installation of a DLINK wireless card?

Any info or help would be greatly appreciated.Are you on, or have you been on, a network that requires DOS real mode drivers? Protman.dos is a protocol MANAGER for DOS networks and requires a protocol.ini file that you must build. If you are not on such a network (Vines, Novell, etc.) you do not need it. There is probably an entry in your config.sys file that is trying to call these drivers.  If it is not required, remove the entry.Thanks for the info....  This is my home computer so no network...

Thanks again     Quote

...This is my home computer so no network... 

Hello!  Thanks in advance for any insight that you can provide.

I have a network of about 30 computers, with approx. 5 users each.  Six of the computers are missing the MS Office programs on the start menu.  I can perfrom a search for the program and pin it to the start menu, but how do I get it back on the Start/All Programs menu?  

Thanks!Forgot to mention that I am using Windows XP professional.  Thanks!Their accounts may not be ABLE to see them. Did you install Office for all users?When you install a program it generally asks you whether you want to install for all the users or for the current user.

So ... what did you do.
In the LATTER opiton it won't be availabel to other users.The computers came with MS Office installed so I did not have to do anything.  

We have had these computers for two YEARS, and this is the first  year I have had this PROBLEM.  Even when I am logged on as an administrator I cannot see the programs.

maybe the users disabled them.........type msconfig in the run BOX and check?startup folders.

Download & run Hijackthis, post the logfile here.I've done the online virus checks and used a load of other spyware removal programs and nothing has helped.

Here is my Hijack This log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 23:11:54, on 02/10/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\netdde.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\tcpsvcs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\ABIT\ABITEQ\abiteq.exe
C:\Program Files\Plextor\PlexTool.exe
D:\CD DUMP 4\Utilitys\Anti Spyware,Trojan\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://hsremove.com/done.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://hsremove.com/done.htm
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTSysVol] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ABITEQ] C:\Program Files\ABIT\ABITEQ\abiteq.exe -M
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - Startup: BOINC Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\BOINC\boincmgr.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: PlexTools Professional.lnk = C:\Program Files\Plextor\PlexTool.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8 - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {5D86DDB5-BDF9-441B-9E9E-D4730F4EE499} (BDSCANONLINE Control) - http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/oscan8.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1127136597843
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5free/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {A3009861-330C-4E10-822B-39D16EC8829D} (CRAVOnline Object) - http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/ravonline.cab
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown OWNER - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe


Thanks in advance for looking into this.I wouldn't worry about slipstreaming anything. Just load SP2 after WinXP and BEFORE you connect to the internet.Does it pause in safe MODE?Thanks for the installation tips, LOOKS like I might be trying that again.

As for pausing in safe mode, not that I KNOW of.  I haven't had it running very long in safe mode, so due to the random nature of the pausing I couldn't say for sure.  It went a whole day the other day without pausing once, thought I'd CRACKED it, then it started again next day

Recently, a password was put on my Admin account in Windows XP. Every time I attempted to load the Firefox program, yesterday, I got an error MESSAGE. So, I decided to reboot. When I rebooted, I got an error message at the password screen that Windows XP needed to run CHKDSK again, so I rebooted again.

When it came back to the password screen, it seemed to be very large, like zoomed in, and the keyboard and mouse do not work. They work as the computer is loading, and I can get into the BIOS and whatnot, but once Windows pops up, it's all over. So I can't even log into my account in order to fix whatever problems I have. I'm FORCED to ask this question from a different computer.

Any help?Maybe whomever put the password on your computer could advise what they have done? That would sure make it easier to solve.

Was it a drive by password changer?



<--- Agrees with GX1.

Is there any other user account for this computer, or just your user account?  If there is more than one user account, is the other account an administrator account?

Is this Windows XP HOME Edition or Professional?

I put the password on the account.

There is only one account, the Admin account.

It's Windows XP Professional.

Why would the mouse and keyboard stop responding, though?So now you put the password on there   , and you forgot it   or it doesn't work? Did you try the old one? Can you not go through the same steps to reset it?

                      -----------Puzzled in PaducahCan you start in safe mode?I cannot put the password in at all because the keyboard does not respond. I cannot type. Period. I do know the password, but it doesn't help me at all when I can't put it in.

I attempted to go to Safe Mode, but there's still a password screen, and the keyboard and mouse still won't respond.Is there aproblem in the BIOS that will not let you access USB devices (if that's what you are USING)? or the PS/2 ports? What ELSE has changed. I find it hard to believe that nothing unusal preceeded this.Like I said, there was an error message that popped up, both before my initial reboot, and after my first reboot.

I'll check the BIOS once I get home, but what else should I look for?

I dunno why the stuff would shut down only when Windows starts, though. I can still use the keyboard to get to the BIOS screen and the mouse light is still on. Quote

I cannot put the password in at all because the keyboard does not respond. I cannot type. Period. I do know the password, but it doesn't help me at all when I can't put it in.

I attempted to go to Safe Mode, but there's still a password screen, and the keyboard and mouse still won't respond.

If I search for a file, find it, select it, right click and choose open target folder another search box opens.
If in windows explorer I double click on a folder in the right hand pane, again a search box opens insteard of the folder contents being displayed.  
I tried to back up my emails, I copied the target folder, clicked start, run, pasted the target folder into the box, clicked OK and another search box opened.  

How can I stop this happening?  I have tried fixing the problem by inserting th windows disc and using the scannow to fix the problem, but no joy.

I am running Windows XP and the probelm exists in both user accountsHold down the f8 key on boot up ......chose last good config from the on screen listGo to
Tools->Folder Options->File Types

Then under Folder make explore the default one.
I think its set to search or something.Tried Tools->Folder Options->File Types but could not find "make explore" the default.  Tried the advanced tab but this only seems to open the folder with an application!


You got something wrong.

There should be a "explore" or something similar.
Just make that one the default.

Also tell which one is the default in yours.In windows explorer I clicked on tools - folder options in the folder options window I highlight folder click advance, there is one action listed "Find".  I click on new and type in explore, if I click OK it asks which application to perform this action with.  Not knowing what to use I clicked cancel, but explore is now displayed in the actions pane.  I can click on set default, but I still get the seach box as before.

Where am I going wrong?Echo on>>>....Hold down the f8 key on boot up ......chose last good config from the on screen listTried that didn't work, tried SYSTEM restore but this refuses to work (thinking about getting Norton Go back, but this wont help me resolve this problem).OK Guys, I have found out that the reason that search COMPANION opens when I double click a folder, there is an incorrect value in the registry.  I have to go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Shell

From here I click modify on the edit menu and type None in the value data box.  Then click OK

Great only TROUBLE is that I can get to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory but there is no shell listed!

Any ideas?How do you know the norton go-back will not fixit.....

And how the the old winxpthe anti crash o/s.....cough!

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htmI know as Norton Go Back will be installed after the problem has happened it cannot take the system back to an earlier time. I am just considering it as a future option.  I have heard MANY people SAY that window restore is not up to the job and it can make the problem worse.  Many of my friends have just swithed it off as it is such a waste of space!!!!!!After much deliberation I reformatted my HD and did a fresh reinstall.    
Everthing is working OK, thanks for all of the help Guys.Phew,

The sure-shot but the worst option.

hey guys need some help, I just installed Kaspersky AV and it REQUIRED RESTART which is normal. When I booted up again, as I got to the desktop it just restarted again. I tried a system restore but no luck. Help?Has this happened just once? If so reboot it again. If not delete the AV, if you think that is the culprit, start in safe mode, and go back with system restore.Kaan:

After the BIOS displays the memory and hardware check, and before the Windows SPLASH screen, press the F8 key.  When you see the Windows boot options menu, choose Last Known Good Configuration.

Once you get to the desktop, USE the Add and Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel to uninstall Kaspersky, as GX1 advised.


Best regards,
DocBTW:

Glad to have you join the forum, GX1.  We could always use another member (so many discussion threads, so little TIME)!

Quote

BTW:

Glad to have you join the forum, GX1.  We could always use another member (so many discussion threads, so little time)!

 

Yeah, what good is know-how if you don't help no one no how?

 

You only need to double click on the .exe file.
I would first USE Everest to confirm the sound card.
http://www.lavalys.com/ Quote

The file is .exe.  Not a driver?  What should the suffix be?  I am very amatuer when it comes to this stuff.

What would be compatible with the Harman/Kardon?  I could not understand any of the above suggestions.    Maybe I have just been sitting here too long.  I've been trying to troubleshoot from the PC and nothing seems to work.

ok I turn windows xp on (btw not my COMPY) and after i log in it goes to the desktop background then no icons shwo up or anything please help   I've NEVER seen the exoorcist I am dead serious about this just help me please. Quote

Form the Subject line it looks LIKE you have been watching the Exorcist again.

Can we try and keep this human instead of succumbing to this cats, dogs and crows 'religious' NONSENSE?

If you want professional help that is a different matter.

Thank you.

Hi
I somehow have got a a most annoying peice of MUSIC that starts up remdomly, and is most annoying. I have no idea where it can from, but more importantly, dont know how to get rid of it. It only lasts a matter of seconds, but is annoying. also the kids downloaded a new desc top and eversince then we have had sound when the screens change. please tell me in simple terms how i can remove both of these. I would LOVE to listern to my music without Billy Joel piping in with "in the midlle of the night" ! I run XP Gill....... Kids......LOL ........ OK , click on start/control panel/Display ......now display properties should appear ...........click on the "THEME" tab and tell us what it is set at .   Then click on the "Desktop" tab .......you can change the background image here by selecting whatever  you want from the list or use your own.
The other thing you could check is go into control panel ...click on add/remove programs and see if theres anything there that you dont recognize .

let us know

dl65  Ah-ha think I might have done it. not changed the desktop through the theme tab before. hopefully it will work, thanks if i get any more probs i will be beck !!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all,

My computer tells

--can't find script engine Vbscript for script "C:\program files\support.com\client\lserver\server.vbs"

whenever it gets restarted. My operating system in Windows XP.
The problem started when I uninstalled the Norton Antivirus from the computer.

What should I do to fix it? The internet explorer doesn't work PROPERLY because of this error.

Thanks,
ReetHow did you uninstall it? I saw this same problem SOLVED by removing Norton AV ! Quote

How did you uninstall it? I saw this same problem SOLVED by removing Norton AV !

I have my main e-mail account, my roomate uses the same main account only with a different e-mail address. Is there a way for his e-mail to be private and not all get dumped into the same main inbox???I OFFER two variants:
1. Create new Identity from File menu Identities and ADD New Identity. Then you 'll have fully private windows even. You should specify same account propertie for him also except email and password information.

2. If not Create new folde under Inbox and name it differently. Then from Tools menu Message rules and MAILS create new rule that certain emails belonging to your friend would go that folder. Quote

I have my main e-mail account, my roomate uses the same main account only with a different e-mail address. Is there a way for his e-mail to be private and not all get dumped into the same main inbox???

Just curious if there was something to the effect fo SCANDISK on windows XP Pro?

Thanks.Windows Explorer>Right Click>Properties>Tools
works in w2k so xp is probably the same.Yes there is but it is called CheckDisk.

Couple of ways of RUNNING it.

Right-click any drive icon and open the Properties then click on Tools, Check Errors, Check now... , and put a couple of checkmarks in then click on OK.

It will ask if you want to schedule chkdsk to run on the NEXT start-up so just answer Yes.

The second is from the command line...

Start, Run and type - cmd - in the window and press Enter, then type - chkdsk - as SHOWN in the screenshot...



If you type - chkdsk /? - you will see the ENTIRE range of parameters which can be used with checkdisk.

In Help and Supprt search for - chkdsk - for more information.

Thank you for the reply.

I was curious, as I run it frequently on my other computer with ME. I did not see scandisk on the one with XP.


I assume it does not hurt to run CheckDisk often on the XP system either?

Thanks.Just make sure that there is plenty of free-space (over 15%) I've just had one guy reduce his entire D: drive to .chk files by only having 1 GB of free-space on a 60 GB drive.

I set a minimum free-space of 20 % on storage drives and 30% on the OS drive.

Since Xmas I have had XP. I cannot get the small discriptive pictures on sites to load. Sometimes I get one or two.Had 98 before,and no trouble.All correct boxes are checked,and doesn't matter if pop up blocker is on or turned off. Any suggestions?? I have contacted the sites and was assured the problem was not their's.
Thanks in advanceMary, this article may help.Mary, are you still reading that article? We WANT to know if it's FIXED!
I just read that link Doofus, I couldn't stop laughing at how Micro$oft completely avoided saying that 'JAVA' word.   Quote

I couldn't stop laughing at how Micro$oft completely avoided saying that 'JAVA' word.