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i have an OLD computer with windows 98 se and its all messed up and im gonna reinstall windows on it should i install regular windows 98 or reinstall windows 98 se??? somebody HELP ME!!!if i was u i would install 98 SE becasue it has heaps of bug fixes.i hope i dont sound confusin but...how would i install it over the windows already on the  computerHave a read: http://www.probz.com/win98/

Come back if you need more help.

Good luckthanks ALOT i was sure since the computer had windows se if i had to download windows 98 then upgrade it to se or something like that or  just install se againshould i just reinstall windows 98 se or am i able to install windows 2000 on it?Can't ADVISE you on that as don't KNOW what cd's you have.  If you have the full cd for 98se then you can install that then upgrade to 2k.  If you have the full cd for 2k then just install 2k.  If all your cd's are upgrade versions then see if you can sort out the 98se you have already installed before upgrading to 2k.

Do you really mean to "download" Windows versions or do you mean to install from cd.i mean install sry bout thatTheo:

The name of the operating system and whether it is an upgrade or a full version of the operating system will be printed on the Microsoft installation CD.

Please let us know what is printed on you CDs.

Docfull versionOK Theo.

Change your BIOS to boot from the cdrom.  Stick your full OS cd into the cdrom and re-boot then follow the on-screen prompts.

Good lucki have a question also bout my windows 98 computer it also had windows 98 se and it has problems also should i install regular windows 98 to it or should i go out and buy windows 98 se and reinstall it?Hello Chad.

Bad policy to ask a question on someone else's post, you might get ignored.  Much better to start new post.

Please start a new post with your question and give a few more details e.g. what probs you have, what OS cd's you have available. Maybe they can be fixed without you spending any of your hard earned LOLLY Quote

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I'm not sure if this is the right forum. If not, sorry.

Recently whenever I view a page on the net, a box pops up saying, "Now it is searching with old logic".

Does anyone know how to fix the problem?
If comes up with EVERY page I view. Sometimes there's 100 or more BUILT up on the taskbar.

Thanks in advance Whats you using - Internet Explorer, FIREFOX, Opera, Google?
What's your Os?

Have you run malware scans?

Bit more INFO please.......Ebilness:

Sounds like a web browser plug-in that was installed with, or without, the knowledge of one of the users of your PC.

See if you are able to locate it and uninstall it from the Add/Remove Programs applet of your Windows Control Panel.

Regards,
Doc  

Hi:)

I GUESS I'm using Internet Explorer, whatever AOL's browser is. I have Windows XP.

I'll try that pcdoc, thanks.Yay I found it on add/remove programs and the problem is fixed. Thanks pcdoc!Ebilness:

Thanks for the LETTING me help you out!

Take it easy,
Doc

Can ANYONE tell where to go to get the CONFIGURING 2 computers for a home NETWORK, I can FIND how to set them up but not the configuring set. Thanks. Both are running Windows XP Professional Quote

Can anyone tell where to go to get the configuring 2 computers for a home network, I can find how to set them up but not the configuring set. Thanks. Both are running Windows XP Professional

My FRIEND made me a start up disk.  So that when ever I have to reformat my COMPUTER all I have to do is PUT in the disk and reboot the computer, it does everything for me.  It even loads all of my main programs that I use.  But when he made the disk he turned of the “cookies” option.  My question is how do I turn the “cookies” back on?  I’m using Windows 98 Second Edition.
Assuming you are using Internet Explorer, I want you to open it, and click on Tools -> Internet Options... Click on the Privacy Tab... Now just adjust that slider to whatever security level you would like... Does this help?

[glb]Flame[/glb]THANKS that's what I was looking for.   You're welcome! Come back and see us if you have any more questions!

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My daughter tried to enroll in some college courses online. Her APPLICATION was rejected because of Java settings on our computer.
I've verified  that Java v.1.1.4 is installed on the computer. I tried to install v.1.1.5.0_o4 but the installation bogged down approximately half way through.There were no follow up details indicating the problem.I am assming that I have some corrupt/missing activex/java files.
Can someone suggest a remedy for my problem? Thank you.Do you require ActiveX for the website? If you do not, look into Mozilla Firefox. Which is a much better alternative for searching the web than Internet Explorer.

There are ActiveX plug-ins available for Firefox, though.

As for your problem: Have you tried the following?

1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Security tab
6. Reset all security zones to Default

And/or

1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Advanced
6. Restore Defaults button.What college is this!most supply DISKS!I have tried to install Java v.1.1.5.0_04 at all settings combinations you suggested. The results were the same in all cases  i.e  Windows Installer starts to download  the Java files then stops after about 24%
completion.

Re: What college is this?  This was only an application for enrollment in the upcoming classes.contact the college for advice........someone there EVEN if its hoilday time!........is this  her pc or the colleges! Quote

I have tried to install Java v.1.1.5.0_04 at all settings combinations you suggested. The results were the same in all cases  i.e  Windows Installer starts to download  the Java files then stops after about 24%
completion.

Re: What college is this?  This was only an application for enrollment in the upcoming classes.

I have installed Mozilla Firefox as you have suggested. I'm in the process of learning to navigate this new os.Raptor, Thankyou for your advice.

I have recently installed software to remove spyware called Spyware doctor and spyware blaster. All of the sudden many programs will not start. Programs on the desktop do nothing when opened, the add/remove program menu does not come up. I downloaded a program called Your Uninstaller! 2004 to try to get rid of these programs but it wont open either. I am not new to computers so I know there is a problem and its not me opening the programs incorrectly.

Please help this computer is a WEEK and a half old and im angry beyond beliefCan you open programs when not making use of shortcuts?

If the computer is only a week and a half old, I suggest that you make use of the warranty before you violate the TERMS.

You can also try to use the FOLLOWING tools to remove any spyware and/or virus remains:

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.Pennsylvania Mike:

Sounds like a Trojan Horse.

What operating system are you using?

What antivirus program is installed?

Doc Quote

Is this part THREE of the pc book you are writing!angry well>>> that does cut it......the pc in question has spyware etc installed........so what is your proper question.....yawn!!

No i found the problem myself and your'e wrong.  one of the programs that I downloaded had background tasks interfering with microsoft anti-spyware. by removing both of them the problem was solved.

When trying to install certain programs/games such as C++, MSDN library, or even the original Half-Life(oddly HL2 installed WITHOUT any problems),I keep GETTING the same error MESSAGE. The error reads as follwed: config.nt. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. CHOOSE 'Close" to terminate the application.
I tried going into the properties for the programs and changing the compatabilty,but it did nothing. Any suggestionse?Copy all the files to a temp directory and RUN the setup in compatability mode.http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-Tweak/16-bit-MS-DOS-Subsystem-Error-Quick-Fix.shtmlTo fix run the following from the command prompt:

copy c:\windows\repair\config.nt c:\windows\system32

After you copy the file, find it in Windows Explorer, click properties and lock it down by giving it a read-only attribute.  

This also works for autoexec.nt

Hope this helps.  Thanks for the help guys, this little error has cost me valuable time from learning how to develop games Merlin, I tried your DL but it didn't help...anything else I'm supposed to do once I installed it? I'll try sidewinder's advice and reply back if it works.Hey Sidewinder, which file do I lockdown after I copy it? The one in the repair folder or in system 32?Waylon:

Please try to reproduce the error and leave a post with the exact error message.

A couple of Microsoft KB articles that might help:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314106/EN-US/

http://www.support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

I posted the exact error in my first post, but here it is again. "config.nt. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close" to terminate the application. "Out of the million fixes provided you choose to answer a question?

Recently M/S has started to use a small active x app to CHECK to see if your USING Genuine M/S software .......
We have all seen it when we go to the Windows update page or go to D/L ANTISPYWARE BETA ......... In any event ........in the last few days perhaps a week .....the check has been adjusted to pickup OEM versions of  Windows XP ......... and you will get the result of the scan reporting .....VALIDATION FAILURE ......... Invalid product Key ....    I spent 3 hours on the phone yesterday finding out what is going on ........... the result is that M/S is aware of the PROBLEM and are working on it and expect to have it corrected by the end of the week.
This will only happen with OEM versions of XP ...or so I was told ......   the good news is there is a work around for it ........

dl65  Thanks for the tip DL!

I am using XP pro and had to validate earlier this week to get the updates. It let me have them but I was given a warning that said something like "the product key used is ASSOCIATED with a major manufacturer and the hardware found in your system does not match the expected configuration. This will not cause you any problems right now but may in the future" or something along those lines.
I have upgraded the computer so I'm not suprised the  hardware config is not what they wanted to see. My question is this, does making a hardware change invalidate the license agreement on an oem version?gliss......If I understand the way it works is ...it looks at your systems hardware and if it see major changes ...you may get that response ....... When Win XP pro was first activated ...for example the system may have had say one HD and a cd ROM ........ but since then you have added hardware ...say another hard drive and say a burner ....... But the big issue might be if you have changed the MOBO .......now it lools like a totally differant machine and probably has a new machine name ......... If that was the case , you would probably have to contact Microsoft and explain that you had changed the mobo .....Remember that the license allows you install on one machine.......
As it was explained to me by Microsoft this current issue only applies to Xp Home OEM .....but it may well be that it applies to Pro as well .

Hope this answers your question ........but if you have the time ,why not go to the horses mouth .......Microsoft and ask them the same question .

dl65  Much thanks DL 65! Actually when I changed the ethernet card it made me reactivate. I had to call microsoft and explain that I had made a hardware change and they where very nice and cooperative about it. So I just didn't see why they now indicate that this could be a problem in the future. If I get the time I'll give them a call.

My computer changed the colour of the monitor screen display from the normal white etc background to blue.
I have tried a lot of different settings in the display appearance to no avail.
There are no viruses that are showing in the computer.
Please help!!A quick test would be to try a different monitor.
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There are no viruses that are showing in the computer.

Am installing home edition and it goes through the initial run and then when it gets to "Stating Windows " it just sits there.    New hard drive and BIOS says it's there as master primary.Upgrade disk or full install disk!Full install diskSo let me get this right winxp installed......now it will not boot! pass the post setup! does the pc BEEP! more INFO info system ram etc.....Sry wasn't very clear. I am TRYING to install windows on a new comp. The only part of the instl the happens is where all of the initial stuff installs on the bottom of the screen. Then is says windows is starting and then stalls there. It won't go into the rest .   This is the first screen that you see when you START installing XPRecheck all the wiring/components to make sure!its has that all that winxp needs>ram etc>>hcl list.....

And a  how to install winxp is here>http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxphome/installxpcdnewhdd/index.htmKenr:

Try powering the computer off (do not press control + alt + del, just press and hold the power BUTTON).   Wait 10 seconds then power it on once more.

Doc

since windows has released that thing, WGA, i haven't been able to update to Service Pack 2, which i should have done a long TIME ago but now i regret it. seems as though a pirated copy of XP was installed on my computer when i bought it. If i was to buy the Genuine one and installed it, what if i need to reformat my computer again, will that Genuine XP disk still allow me to get the updates that i need? will Microsoft detect my version of windows to be genuine after i reformat? so asking the same question, does it allow me to install Windows more than once on a single computer but also seeing it as genuine?Shouldn't be a problem. A new XP CD will have SP2 already on it, or if not, you can slipstream SP2 and burn a new CD before installing.

To save a lot of trouble when formatting it is better to make a DRIVE image so that you can restore easily.

I use TeraByte Unlimited's Image for Windows and Image for DOS to make and restore drive images which saves me a lot of work doing re-installs. Quote

...what if i need to reformat my computer again, will that Genuine XP disk still allow me to get the updates that i need? will Microsoft detect my version of windows to be genuine after i reformat? so asking the same question, does it allow me to install Windows more than once on a single computer but also seeing it as genuine?

since windows has released that thing, WGA...

WPA-Windows Product Activation

All - need a bit of advice to hopefully solve an ongoing problem...

XP Pro (Dell D600 512MB ram & D610 1GB ram) both running SP2 - so here goes

Both laptops have been venturing around the world (on separate occasions) and ended up with losing nearly all of their file associations the only way i.e. cant OPEN some executibles - I can easily recover from this issue by restoring the OS using a hidden image (Acronis) - now the 1st time this happened we weren't using Acronis (which eliminates that) and the second time we were, so he we have 2 laptops totaly independant from each other but end up with the same problem - both are running Sophos (which is updated hourly when online) and both are also running Ad-Aware SE.

As the user has full admin rights the only thing I can think of is he/she is looking at SITES which you shouldnt and ALONG COMES some spyware - as I am now at a total loss any ideas would be welcome to help me investigate the issue further - thanksTry #12 on this page.

Kelly's Korner EXE Fix

Ok so right now on my network, theres 2 wired computer to the wireless rounter and 1 laptop accessing wirelessly.

When I got my computers, I simply plugged everything in and my network was "set", I didn't even set anything and everything was perfect.

In school, I was learning about how to set up network and crap using 98 where everything had to be set so...

The network's name and folder and STUFF right now has like weird numbers and letters and the only thing it's sharing is the internet connection. How do I set it so we can share printers etc.?

What else should I set? How does one set it so one PC can access another? Also, the "Shared Doc" folder is stored where?

And LAST, the Wireless Router right now isn't set or anything (don't know if it need setting) so I'm pretty sure anyone can access it nearby. How to you set it so only so and so can access it and whatnot?

Also...

I go to VIEW workgroup computers and there was 3 units, one being mines. I rename my computer and now the new name AND the old is there, how can I get rid of it?http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htmCould I get both questions answered?

Also...

Theres 3 computers on my network, one computer is downloading crap and its slowing the other 2 significantly, is it possible to stop the slowdown or reduce it? (Online gaming and online surfing slows.)The following article should shed light on networking:

How Home Networking WorksGiga:

I find that troubleshooting works best when taking it one problem at a time and taking each problem one step at a time.  

Please consider choosing one problem and explaining it in some detail.  Once our suggestions solve that problem, let us know.  Then we may tackle the next one.

Has your problem with file and printer sharing been SOLVED, yet? or is there another problem you want to solve first?

Regards,
Doc

Hi. I really need a free spyware/adware program because it is really invading my computer, badly. I know about spysweeper and such but those COST money and I need one that is free. My mother/father will not pay because they have their own computer (which I'm not allowed to touch) so please, HELP!No problem there, Kurt. There are several but this seems to be one of the more popular in these parts:

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1Virus 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.Depending on your operating system, Microsoft AntiSpyware BETA is a very good program... Just mamke sure that your operating system is compatible with the software before downloading...

[glb]Flame[/glb]In Internet Explorer, Tools, IE Options, Advanced, Uncheck:

"Activate install on demand" [Other] , and, "Activate install on demand" [Internet Explorer]

Other than that I use AdAware SE, SpyBot SD, SpywareBlaster, AVG Free Home Edition anti-virus, and have used Zone Alarm Free edition.

I also use a combination of CCLeaner & EmpTemp to clean out junk files.
I use Microsoft AntiSpyware, Its Really good and easy to use.

I think its the BEST one out there.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321cd7a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en

I like to use different PICTURES for my back grounds/wallpaper.  The icons titles always show the DESKTOP behind the pictures.  My QUESTION is, is there a way to fix it so I can have just the titles without being able to see the desk top?  It would make my back grounds/wallpaper look a whole lot BETTER if the desktop wasn’t showing through all the time.
I'm not really sure what you're trying to ask. Do you mean your icons disappear on your desktop?

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I like to use different pictures for my back grounds/wallpaper.  The icons titles always show the desktop behind the pictures.  My question is, is there a way to fix it so I can have just the titles without being able to see the desk top?  It would make my back grounds/wallpaper look a whole lot better if the desktop wasn’t showing through all the time.

Hello, I've successfully used a USB Wireless Adaptor before but have had to reset everything. I cannot work out what I need to change in my Outlook Express 5 settings in order to GET it to work so that I can send/receive mails.

I've fiddled with tools-options and accounts and see things relating to connection.

This is my error message:

The host 'POP3' could not be found. Please VERIFY that you have entered the server name correctly, Account 'POP3' server. 'POP3' Protocol. POP3 Port 110, Serve (SSL) No, Socket error...

I'm sure when I had this before it was some TINY amendment.

I would be very grateful for some help.

Many thanks.
Your isp website should tell you how to!


Additional info on outlook express>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291387

I have to admit i use it once>>>.any never again!imaho

I had an issue today where one of my kids shoved a flash card into the computers card reader and it went up into the drive.  I had to remove the entire drive to remove it.  After replacing everything I was unable to BOOT up the computer correctly.  I can do an f8 but it won't open into any form of safe mode.  Also, with f11 I can get to reformating options but nothing will open and I lose control of the mouse and the keyboard.  I have no choice but to hard reboot.  

If I do nothing I just get a continous loop through the start up process and back to safe mode options.

Did I fry something?  The computer is a Gateway 7200 series P4 running windows xp.Was the flash card shoven in when the computer was turned on?

When removing the drive, you may have accidently disconnected certain cables. I suggest that you recheck the wiring.

If all wiring is properly INSERTED, you should remove the card reader bay and SEE if booting without it does work. I actually suggest that you do so immediatly if you suspect that it is damaged.By default when WINXP encounters a system failure, it reboots without warning. The setting that controls this can be changed:

Control Panel/System/Advanced/Settings (Startup & Recovery)/System Failure/Uncheck-Automatically Restart

Try the  BIOS setup and chose the setup defaults option!

Remind me of, one of my sons....shoving the toast in the vcr!

I have done the following; Virus scan, Online virus scan, repair outlook from the help menu, uninstalled office and reinstallled.  I have moved the PST file to another computer and it works FINE, I can use the preview pane and the auto preview but as soon as I click on the email to OPEN it I get an hour glass and outlook is locked up.  If I go to file open in outlook it locks up as well.Do you have any third-party software....like mailwasher or norton.....which may detect trojans/etc....The only thing I use is Computer Associates EZ Anti-virus
I have also shut down everything running using the CTR-ALT-DEL method and then tried to open email.For the hour glass cursor to be   your ant-virus/third party software detects something! what processes are running when this happens>>ctrl+alt+del keys

What does the events log reveal>control panel>admin tools>events viewer or view firewall logs...

I would also has a: Pre-caution......run a system check on the pst files that you moved to the other pc!......this is imhao.....over the top! well is always pays to be!

When data /info means power in this world..imhao...I have shut everything down but explorer using the CTR-ALT-DEL method and then opened Outlook.  At this point my Anti-virus software wasn't running so I don't think that's what is happeningHave you run chkdsk recently? Is this happening on all email folders or just one particular one?Are you using the email Folder compression feature? Quote

The only thing I use is Computer Associates EZ Anti-virus
I have also shut down everything running using the CTR-ALT-DEL method and then tried to open email.

my comp screen goes white or white with horizontal lines WITHOUT warning, it is not a program or any certain operation. it isnt the MONITOR as i have tried more than one. the computer doesnt RESPONG in any way to anything after this point and i am forced to pull the plug.
~thanxRemove excessive dust from all heatsinks and fans.

Scan for viruses, trojan horses and spyware.

When has this problem first occured?
Have you recently added new hardware or upgraded drivers?
Do you have more than one videocard?

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.How much ram does this pc have!Which Operating System?

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Hello,
I am running windows xp on a AMD Athlon XP, 2000 MHz, 448MB RAM,  NVIDIA GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU video card.

My problem is that while I am browsing on my computer the monitor will start to blink every few seconds. I have
tried everything I can think of to fix it like updating all
of my drivers, etc. But it still happens again and again. If anyone has any ideas as to why this may be happening or possibly how to fix it. I would very much appreciate it.

Also, after the monitor blinks sometimes
parts of the screen will COME back garbled. If I move the
garbled window around it fixes it.Best to fit a separate video card and then you can liberate the 64 MB of RAM which is now being used by your on-board video.

The entire computer should function better.At the same time you can re-seat the RAM module(s) and possibly fit another.

Is your RAM 2 x 256 MB modules or is it 1 x 512 MB module, and how many RAM slots do you have?

RAM Knowledge Base
RAM And What it Does
RAM Virtual Memory Paging
RAM Reseating & Fitting PDF FileHave you tried to reconfigure the refresh rate of your monitor?

The events you describe can also be caused due to having two videocards installed. One onboard and one expansion card.Type dxdiag in the run box.......what is the PSU!yes I also have the same problem, but i know for a fact it is not anything with the computer itself.

i had a new video card installed and the computer would work great for my cousin. then i got it and plugged it back in to my house, and it still has the same problem.

now it's just the monitor that is really the problem, is there anyway to help repair it? it's a Envision LCD monitor over 4 years old. EVEN if i try to change the brightness or the contrast, the screen blinks off and doesn't change. Quote

i had a new video card installed and the computer would work great for my cousin. then i got it and plugged it back in to my house, and it still has the same problem.
 

I somehow changed my ATI MULTIPLE moniters setting to a single monitor display that has some setbacks, so I would LIKE to know how I could change the Single monitor setting back to the ATI Radeon Multiple Monitors setting.

Thanks

AndyThe opposite settings that you used!Right click on your desktop and choose properties. Select settings there should be a box labeled Display click on the down arrow and choose the ONE labeled 2.
Then the check the Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor tick box.  
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The opposite settings that you used!<LOGIC in progress&GT;

Right click on your desktop and choose properties. Select settings there should be a box labeled Display click on the down arrow and choose the one labeled 2.<monitor name>
Then the check the Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor tick box.  

I was wondering if your COMPUTER is kinda laggy how would you make it LESS laggy should i use defrag, cause that's all i KNOW hiow to do is their like other ways, like programs to SPEED it up or like methods or something? thanksI usually defrag my computer every week or two whether it needs it or not.  Defrag if you haven't done that for awhile.  Download & run ccleaner then do a defrag. Quote

I was wondering if your computer is kinda laggy how would you make it less laggy should i use defrag, cause that's all i know hiow to do is their like other ways, like programs to speed it up or like methods or something? thanks

• Virus, Spyware and Trojan horse free
  
• Registry cleaned
  
• HDD/Partitions defragmented
  
• Excessive dust removed
  
• Unneccessary programs removed
  

I was wondering if your computer is kinda laggy how would you make it less laggy should i use defrag, cause that's all i know how to do is their like other ways, like programs to speed it up or like methods or something? thanks

Looking for default EXTRACTION wizard on my computer.  I have ME.  I want to LOCATE the original EXTRACT wizard that came with my softwaremaybe the command extract!Right, M_2  

Tara,

Try this:

HTTP://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q265371&ID=kb;en-us;Q265371

or this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q129605/

Let us know if you need more help.
Doc

i somehow INSTALLED windows xp professional twice on my computer.  when i boot up the computer goes to a dos screen where i can toggle between the 2 operating systems to pick which one i want to use.  

now my anti-virus software scans almost 2x as many files & my computer is considerably slower.  is there a way i can uninstall or delete one of the os?  please let me know.

thanksAre these operating systems installed on different partitions and/or Hard Disk Drives?Surprisingly, this problem is not that rare. And there are as many theories on the best course of action as there are people who PROVIDE these theories. Your safest bet is probably to reformat the HDD and install a fresh copy of XP, to avoid any conflicts.i'm not sure about partitions but i only have 1 hard drive.

if i have to reformat the hdd, how do i go about doing that? Quote

i'm not sure about partitions but i only have 1 hard drive.

if i have to reformat the hdd, how do i go about doing that?

Then there may be no other alternative than to reformat.

However, if Windows XP is installed in a different folder than C:\Windows, you could simply try to remove the additional folder and see if that solves your problem. Be warned: The operating system can become very unstable!

I will write down the steps you need to take in order to reformat and reinstall Windows XP

1. Enter the BIOS
2. Set the first boot device to CD-ROM
3. Insert Windows XP CD-ROM
4. Press a key to enter setup when prompted
5. Choose to install Windows XP

It will now prompt you that Windows XP is allready installed

6. Choose to continue
7. You will not be given a menu where you can create and remove partitions. Follow onscreen instructions if you wish to create additional partitions.

The partition where you will install Windows XP will be formatted by the installation, any other partitions will have to be reformatted in Windows XP once it is installed.

The following article may be of use:

How to erase my hard disk drive and start over

1. Enter the BIOS
2. Set the first boot device to CD-ROM


what does this mean?

Ok, i want in BACK  in and i found something really alarming, i checked ion my account (the one that is RESTRICTED on remove and add PROGRAMS" and it said that i am an administrator on that account so it must be a virus that has been cleaned but left likesome side affect of some sorty, i don't really know, but now, when i want to add or remove a program i have to go through safe mode and just delete it through another administrators account. I went through users and i thought i could fix it but i couldn't. Also the CCcleaner that someone had reccomended also has an uninstaller so that  should work also. So my problem is kinda FIXED, THANKS to the site and to the helpful people.

You can now operate the computer again without restrictions?

Win XP home edition

3 admin accounts and one account is INACCESIBLE by the other two.  W is this?  how can i share my files to my BROS?  everytime my bro tries to go to my computer, my files isn't even on the list.Info links:&GT;http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q304040


And this  if is relevant:>http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htmMerlin, i dont have the "use simple file sharing" OPTION?http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q308418/

:-[First of all let's establish that I am a computer moron! I am running Windows XP and it has been quite a transition from 98.  I have numerous CD's with photos on them that my deceased husband had made of family vacations and the like.  I cannot get them to run.  When I try to view a CD I get a message about Adaptec.  Could someone please tutor this poor ignorant moron so she can at least see the pictures her husband left her? Any help will be appreciated.Does your computer recognize your CD drive?
Are you able to use CD-ROMs? (put one in the drive and find out. Quote

:-[First of all let's establish that I am a computer moron! I am running Windows XP and it has been quite a transition from 98.  I have numerous CD's with photos on them that my deceased husband had made of family vacations and the like.  I cannot get them to run.  When I try to view a CD I get a message about Adaptec.  Could someone please tutor this poor ignorant moron so she can at least see the pictures her husband left her? Any help will be appreciated.

When I put the CD in and tell it to RUN drive D I get a screen that has two icons labled Autorun and udfrinst. Then a box appears that says "A disc has been inserted that requires the Adaptec UDF Reader.

Quite by accident I found a program sitting on my computer - it's called 'Overland' and when I clicked for 'properties', it showed being downloaded last January.

I SEARCHED through my hand-written 'log' I keep of all downloads and found no record at all of this ... then went to the Add/Delete section of my computer and couldn't find it listed there under Programs either.

(The only thing I downloaded in January was the update for my new HP All-in-One ... and they say it's not one of theirs).

Any ideas, please?

Thanks so much,  MaraIt could be Malware of some kind. Update your scanners and scan your HDI've got my scanners up to date (in fact, I ensure they update each morning and evening - grin).

Since you FEEL it could be Malware, think I'll just delete it  - and then run Belarc to ensure no other 'odd' things have hidden themselves away lately.

I found it interesting that ALTHOUGH HP swears it's not part of their 'package', it downloaded on exactly the same date - and HP was literally all I downloaded that day).  

So GLAD you feel it's simply Malware - really appreciate your help!

With kind thoughts,
MaraIt could be a legitimate program as well.

What kind of files are associated with it and what scanners are you using?

I get the following message before WINDOWS XP shuts down on me:
.....

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

C:\ProgramFiles\MicrosoftOffice\Office10\Winword.exe

abnormal program termination

.....

Can anyone PLEASE explain to me what's happening and how on EARTH I fix it??

Cheers can you tell us how long this problem has been GOING on? When did you last update your virus definitions? Update them and SCAN for viruses.
Just started today and SCANNED for update to virus software this morning - it said we were updated... :-/http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316512

When I try to load a game, CALLED SIMS, it says

16 bit Windows Subsystem
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\autoexec.nt. This system file is not suitable for RUNNING MS-DOS or Microsoft Windows applications. Choose close to terminate the program.


Why can't I load an old game into my newly updated computer? I now have Windows XP. How can I load this game into my computer?

For all those with the same PROBLEM: Search the forum as this is a widely KNOWN issue.

The solution can be found here

EEEKKK!
DAUGHTER unpluged my printer and plugged in my old IOMEGAZIP 100 drive into the Parallel port and d/l the software off the net for it.

I cannot get it to run.

Any Ideas?

Thanks,
FLBob Quote

EEEKKK!
Daughter unpluged my printer and plugged in my old IomegaZip 100 drive into the Parallel port and d/l the software off the net for it.

I cannot get it to run.

Any Ideas?

Thanks,
FLBob

Thanks so much for the feedback!

I d/l the file and it loaded and recognisedd the drive when i wnet to windows explorer.

Thanks again,

FLBob

Hey, i've recently become A+ Certified last Friday.  And im just wonderin' when i'll get my little paper certificate.  Anybody know?  I took it from a Prometric Site but when I asked them when i'll get my Certificate they said to contact prometric which i did but i haven't gotten a reply.  does anybody know?Congratulations, Renard! (Tough test.) You'll just have to keep trying to contact them - any answers we give you would probably be only guesses. Is there a number you can call so you can speak one on one with somebody? That's usually your best course of ACTION to SPEED up the process.Abis:

Assuming you have passed both the core hardware and the operating systems exam, you may receive your CompTIA certificates and cards within a couple of WEEKS.  Keep the results of your exams that were GIVEN to you at the testing center, as you may need the INFORMATION on that printout to prove your certification is genuine.

Regards,
DocThanks doc...i hope i can now get a job.

Following a power failure, my computer has been 'twitching', or pausing briefly about every 1-2 seconds. I see it as a brief pausing in the mouse as I move it around, and I also hear a corresponding twitch in the audio if I play music. These are simultaneous and continuous, from boot up onwards. System restore hasn't helped. It's LIKE Chinese water torture! Has anyone got any ideas about what's wrong and how to fix it?What OS? Computer manufacturer(i.e. Dell)? Model (i.e. GX1)? Has your Computer recently gotten wet?  Have you scanned the disk for errors?Try running chkdsk and see if that fixes things.

I had this happen and had to delete a couple of files but all the others are OK and so is the player.First, just for this test, stop all ongoing 'things' you have running for a moment, like playing music or applications you can close just for a bit.

When you bring up the Task Manager (ctrl-alt-delete) after that and look at the Processes tab, is the largest percentage of your CPU usage (CPU column) for the System Idle Process? If it's not, you may have some program or service running in the background that is eating up your CPU. This can be something you MEAN to have running (an early version of Google Notifier did this on my system until I updated it) or it could be malware that has somehow made its way ONTO your system and is now running in the background on your machine.

If the System Idle Process is taking up most of your CPU usage though, this probably isn't the case.My system is XP, no name computer. It hasn't got wet, and the problem happened after a power loss anyway. Scan disk didn't show anything. The task manager is showing 50 processes, but the System Idle Process CPU usage VARIES between 60 and 98%. The only other thing running is mpservic.exe (not sure what that does), which makes up the remainder of the 100%. Does that GIVE any more clues?I just checked my computer task manager, I'm running 20 processes but that includes 7 antivirus/spyware/firewall related things.
My System Idle Process sits on 98/99.

If you think it relates to the power outage you may have got a spike. Run a test on your ram and from a good housekeeping point of view look at your 50 processes and see if you need them all.
You may well finish up better than when the problem started.Run a trojan scan! check firewall logs! check the events log//control panel/admin tools........run trend online scan...

I am sure this is my fault, but now how do I fix it?

A while ago (1.5 years or so?) I was trying to disassociate GIF files with my primary image VIEWER because it wouldn't allow them to play their animations.  It would just be the first frame with no animation.  So, I went into the FILE manager and associated them with something else (forget what now), but in the process, I had to manually put in each image file that I wanted associated with the primary image program since it listed all of the image file types as simply "Image File".

After doing all of that, my images started getting screwy,  JPG's no longer PREVIEW in the Windows Explorer even though I have the box checked for them to show previews.  Many programs of mine also don't show image files if they use them.  Such as these two lovely examples:


SOLITAIRE Master 3 not displaying images.


Verizon Online Support CENTER not displaying some images.

Help?

:EDIT:
Windows 98SEWell, I fixed the problem...I formatted disc and installed Windows XP.


I'm still curious as to why this happened, though...java maybe!

I have a DVD burner,but only one DRIVE,so I need to copy the DVD to my hard drive first.I have spent hours trying to figure out how to do it.Can anyone help me?BTW-It's not copyright protected.Try software such as WinISO

This allows you to create an ISO (image) of the file on the CD/DVD-ROM. Once it is created, you can then use a program such as Nero to copy it onto the CD-ROM. Nero can read ISO files.My hard drive is 200 gbIs this against copyright laws!No,it is NOT copyright protected.Have you tried the program I SUGGESTED? I have USED it in the past with good results as well.http://www.elby.de/products/clone_dvd/index.htmlI am trying these suggestions.Thanks all!

Can anyone tell me how to deal with a spinning cursor on the post screen.I'd start by scanning for bugs.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. Quote

I'd start by scanning for bugs.

ever since I put on skin, my player disapeared, I can hear it. It opens on the bottem line. I can minamize it to the bottem then watch. Other WISE I SEE no player,or VIDIO. How can I get it back.

Greetings,

I only just found this forum and it looks excellent.

Does anyone know of a reliable recovery tool for Outlook?  The pc runs Millenium and Windows will have to be restored after a total crash (no backup).  I have seen a few recovery tools advertised but I was hoping someone could recommend which one is best.

Also, does anyone know of a free Outlook recovery tool?  I have not seen any mention of a free download.

I'd be grateful for any suggestions.Nice website you have to! What is the problem with outlook!Hi Merlin,

Not sure if I can explain the problem fully because I am not a technical person and I don't use Millennium or Outlook myself but I'll try.  I am trying to help my daughter (it's her pc that crashed).

The problem, as far as I can make out from stuff I have read, was caused because my daughter used system restore instead of uninstall to get rid of some software that she had downloaded.  One day things went wrong and the system restore had disappeared.  It is only possible to start up in safe mode and we can't access Outlook from there because clicking on "start" doesn't work.

The PC helpline said the only thing to do was to reinstall everything from the original disc which would mean losing everything on the computer.  I managed to find a way to copy important document files onto floppy discs using dos commands, so that is ok.

What we want to do now is find a way to salvage the email contacts address book and saved emails which are in Outlook.  I have found sites that advertise backup software for Outlook but we're way past that stage.  I was hoping someone might know of a recovery tool for Outlook (preferably free).  I have been SEARCHING for days but, if such a tool does exist, I haven't managed to track it down.

Hope this makes sense.


 huntingv....... Pardon the pun , but Merlin _2 is the wizzard when it come to Win ME .

Just a tip .......always use the ADD/Remove programs feature in the control panel to remove unwanted programs ........

You say that your system restore is totally non functional ?


dl65  Hi dl65,

It is totally non-functional, like it never existed in the first place.  I read somewhere that this happens with Millennium if you use system restore instead of UNINSTALLING  programmes.  The article I read also said this situation is incurable!

a backup tools or software may not work correctly as the files may have been overwritten during the system restore

This site has a smart giude to find the files:-

http://www.flexisoft.com/support/faq/faq05-email.htm
follow the notes on there
can you do a search for File types:-
.pst  .pab  .wab
NOTE their file pathways

copy to floppies, another drive or partition. then after the reinstallation copy them back into the same file path, outlook should then pick up from where it left of.
 Hi uisquebeathus,

We can't get a start menu, so we can't use the flexisoft  instructions.  Also, I don't understand partitions and pathways (I am not at all technical) and this is one reason for looking for a recovery tool.

Thanks for trying anyway.

Ok these are the options for you! has the pc any other problems beside outlook!type this in the msdos command prompt C:\>WINDOWS scanreg/fix.........this command will rebuild the REGESTRY......ok.....or if you wish to take it back> you first switched it on......then loacate this folderC:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS   when you have found itnow scroll down the PAGE .....you will see and called scanreg......next to it is  one called....SETUP......if you where to click this icon it will take your pc back to day you first fired it up......hang on this the good part....no file loss??Your choice is yours..... Hi Merlin,

I tried scanreg/fix and got the following message:

"repairing C:WINDOWS\USER.DAT
Not enough memory

There is not enough free conventional memory.

You may need to remark (REM) some device drivers from your CONFIG.SYS file.  Or, in your CONFIG.SYS, you may need to load the EMM386.EXE driver to load your other device drivers into Upper Memory Block using DEVICE HIGH = statements."

I'm afraid I have no idea what any of it means.Restart pc hold down the f8 key.......and chose the option.....start windows by step by confirmation.......answer yes to all..........Hi Merlin,

Tried what you suggested.  

Got message: "validation failed for C:windows"When you mean a total crash! Do mean it will no enter the safe mode on boot >> or do you mean........you get an error message!.......did you try this solution>>if you wish to take it back> you first switched it on......then loacate this folder C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS   when you have found itnow scroll down the page .....you will see and called scanreg......next to it is  one called....SETUP......if you where to click this icon it will take your pc back to day you first fired it up......hang on this the good part....no file loss??Your choice is yours.....  Hi Merlin,  it's my computer. Thanks for your help so far.

I got as far as setting up Windows ME, then this error came up:

Generic Installer Error
Message SU99407
Add Reg = Processing error.
[0x197]

The only option was to click OK, which stopped everything and brought up a black screen.

Any hope?

Thanks.
These commands may sort it  setup /c   or scandisk.exe /all from the msdos prompt........is this an UPGRADE from win95/98.........is this a clean install???if so  use the format c:  then the fdisk command.....or if you have the recovery disks......use them!

turn off shadowing and caching in the BIOS???

why is it doing this, in the FIRST place??COMPLETE sentences would be helpful, as it will help us FIGURE out exactly what the computer is doing. What exactly is your issue?The caching you are refering to is most likely the CPU cache. You do not want to disable this.

How Caching works

Bios Shadow

WIndows XP; updates current; can log on internet and mail with Explorer and FIREFOX BUT NOT to godaddy.com and several sites HOSTED by godaddy.  Ran Norton & Spybot- checked for firewall blocks.  NOTHING obvious.
HELP?

Pls email: [email PROTECTED]Ping  website.....

Announcing the Merlin character. Merlin is ALREADY installed on XP systems. Check him out at  Merlin. Don't have XP? Fear not. Check out the Microsoft Agent for how to get Merlin and all his friends. Best of all, Merlin is free.

Now you can tell Merlin what to SAY and when to say it. Have him fly about your screen or otherwise order him about. Have Merlin announce your presence when you log in. Remember you are in control and Merlin is your puppet.

Actually Merlin is in control and YOU are the puppet.Me thinks this IMPOSTER is M_2's alterego!



Edited: Has it is a pointless/futile POST......

Hi
Would some help me on my computer problem my OS is Window, XP
1. Re-booting is so sloooow and take so long
2. At the end of re-boot a message box appear like entering dome info  [Please enter the info]
3. Then the message [DTM  has encountered a problem and need to be CLOSE
 - debug    - send    -dont send
4. When printing it take to long before set-up will appear
5. When using page set-up taketime also.

What is happening to my computer I got lots of data in my computer COZ this is company computer

--please help Quote

Hi
Would some help me on my computer problem my OS is Window, XP
1. Re-booting is so sloooow and take so long
2. At the end of re-boot a message box appear like entering dome info  [Please enter the info]
3. Then the message [DTM  has encountered a problem and need to be close
  - debug    - send    -dont send
4. When printing it take to long before set-up will appear
5. When using page set-up taketime also.

What is happening to my computer I got lots of data in my computer coz this is company computer

--please help

What is happening to my computer I got lots of data in my computer coz this is company computer

so i was trying to install japanese stuff to run japanese programs and i seems that its missing from the langugue for non-unicode programs list

i don't know what i do and i don't have the windows cd (if needed at all) either. any help would be great!




TRY enabling the Japanese language in the menu hidden underneath the drop down menu on your screenshot.

You should put a check mark in both.

Do you have the Multilingual USER Interface CDs and a US English VERSION of XP Professional?

Windows XP Professional US English with Multilingual User Interface.[glb]sadly i don't have the cd =([/glb]Which service pack(s) do you have installed? SP1 & SP2?

Maybe you can BORROW a CD for this purpose. Quote

Which service pack(s) do you have installed? SP1 & SP2?

Maybe you can borrow a CD for this purpose.

I really messed my computer up.. I accidently disabled the start up file, I'm not sure of the technical name.  When I start my computer, it says to click on user, there is no user.  How do I go in and enable the program?
I know what I did was dumb, I should have read more carefully, I was trying to disable the password, not the prigram.you deleted your LOG on?What version of Windows (95, 98, ME, 2k, XP)?not deleted, disabled.  I went into security and disabled it, than restarted my computer.windows xp.  we tried reinstalling windows, didn't work.At log on screen, try Ctrl-Alt-Del, 2 times.  That should let you log on as Administrator.  Then create a new account and log off.  Then log on as new user.when i do that it asks for a password, when i ENTER that it says to make sure that my domain and user name is correct.  user name is administrator.  I have the right password, that is what got me into trouble in the first place.User names and passwords are case sensitive.I know that, but the password I know is correct, but I am not sure about the domain.Domain is "Workgroup"Okay, now it says my account has been disabled, please see your SYSTEM admin  Are you saying:  both User and administrator accounts (profiles), have been disabled?the domain was administrator, i typed the password incorectly the first time, now its giving me the message i wrote above. the admin was the only one availabe the guest one has been disabled.  im not sure about  a user,  if i have one there was NEVER a password set.its asking for a user name and password.  it automaticaly is showing admin, i put in the password, than it shows the message.  we DONT have passwords for anything else, that i know of.  this really stinks, i was just trying to put a password on a personal file, n ot the whole computer.

Every time I START my computer I GET a message prompting me start computer with cd rom support support or start computer WITHOUT cd rom support.  No matter which one I PICK, I then get a prompt saying cannot be found and three choices:  abort, fail, rettry.  I always chose abort which then loads windows.  How can I fix this problem?  I need help.  Thanks!

Oh, I am runinng win98 seRemove CD from CDROM drive.I do not have a cd in the drive.Have you loaded win98 RIGHT?

Can anyone tell if I can install a new OEM Windows XP Pro over one that is on my COMPUTER, about a year ago a FRIEND install Windows XP Pro on my computer I now find that it is not an OEM Version I have BROUGHT a full OEM version and would like to install it. My question is can I install it over the existing Version without losing data or programs. If I RUN the new version as a repair will that do it. ThanksBit of a loaded question! what is the p/c  specs is it winxp 64 bit... Quote

Can anyone tell if I can install a new OEM Windows XP Pro over one that is on my computer, about a year ago a friend install Windows XP Pro on my computer I now find that it is not an OEM Version I have brought a full OEM version and would like to install it. My question is can I install it over the existing Version without losing data or programs. If I run the new version as a repair will that do it. Thanks

I have Intervideo WinDVR on my computer and Idont know how to use it, it says I can WATCH TV on my computer and all that but how? what do I need to do. If SOMEBODY can point me in the right DIRECTION or GIVE me a link explaining I would appreciate it.http://www.tv-cards.com/faq.php

Hello.  I hope someone can help.  Awhile AGO, I accidently downloaded windows auto updates of SP2 which I did not want to do.  My problems with Internet Exp. and Outlook Express (Windows XP Home Edition) started then with error reports but it is getting MUCH WORSE AND MORE FREQUENT. I have resisted downloading any more SP2 auto updates since.  I do virus and spy checks daily--no problems there.  No new software recently installed.

Do I need to be downloading all these persistant SP2 auto updates now?  Will that solve this problem?  Thanks sooo much for any help!! Quote

Do I need to be downloading all these persistant SP2 auto updates now?  Will that solve this problem?  Thanks sooo much for any help!!