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I have just purchased a used laptop and it works fine.

The only problem is when I am referred to a multilingul site I get the German language version... and I don't speak it.

For example, I can do a search in Yahoo (english) go to the site (English) but if I do a site search I get the German version of Yahoo or GOOGLE

It sounds confusingin but it is.   No matter what thread I follow it will switch to German and stay there unless I bookmark the site and go back to it without the language suffix.

Running winXP pro sp2 with all the updates

How can I change the setting?

Thanks In Advance,
Lou
Check the advanced search options in Yahoo & Google, there are language things in there you can set.
I wonder why that has happened to you though.
Take a look at the Regional Options in your Control PANEL and make sure your Region is not set to Germany.
Maybe Yahoo & Google check there before searching?
(Don't mention the WAR)thanks  but all are set to English

I just tried to update FRONTPAGE and was taken to the
??/(de-de) area - I changes that to (en-us) and all was ok    

but why??

Thanks for the EFFORT, louOne of life's little mysteries I suppose.  But I have to do it at each site    

and sometimes that option is not available

oh well......Top taskbar....click view the setting  under encoding should be auto select  ticked.....western european(iso) is it...Auto select was not enabled but it is now....
along  with Western European ISO

Will try it a and get back

Thanks,
louok ......any more problems.....post back.....

I've got this laptop that has WIN vista on it and would like to change it to xp. I've got a re-installation cd of windows xp with service pack 2 home ed. by DELL. And my laptop is a Dell xps. The installation cd came from my desktop Dell  dimension 2400. Is it easy to do this?You can't do that.

First, you need to check your computer manufacturers website to see if they have XP drivers for your computer. Then, if they have drivers and you still want to install XP, you will have to buy an XP CD with a LICENSE key.I've got the license key. But I'll go to the laptops manufacturer's site and check for those drivers. Thanks!1) Why would you want to do that?
2) If you are GOING to install XP you should use SP3. SP2 is no longer supported.
3) The way to do what you want is to boot to the XP CD, format, and then install.I don't need to wipe out the hard drive? I mean, remove vista?Unless you are going to dual boot then yes, you must format the drive to install an older OS.

I am using a XP SYSTEM. I have tried  3 different DVD burning programs. I am getting the same result. The program starts, runs for a few minutes the the Monitor blanks out & the computer crashes.
 This is only with DVDs the CD burning works fine. can anyone HelpWhat type of DVD programs? Did it work before? Are the CD and DVD drive both CONNECTED to the CPU?
Have you check for any remarks/status on your optical drives under Device manager? My DVD  & CD drives are working fine, I have not received any error messages. the programs are WINX video converter, DVD Flick, Convert X to DVD4. I have the same result with each. Quote

Did it work before?

The programs have never completed.  how do i check on the other suggestion?

I consistently get a blue STOP 0x000000c5 error when I access the screensaver window to try to make changes.  Any help on this?Download BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded file and double click on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is DONE, go to EDIT - Select All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected ITEMS, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next reply==================================================
Dump File         : Mini121910-05.dmp
Crash Time        : 12/19/2010 4:27:13 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL
Bug Check Code    : 0x100000c5
Parameter 1       : 0x00000000
Parameter 2       : 0x00000002
Parameter 3       : 0x00000001
Parameter 4       : 0x8054bf87
Caused By Driver  : HIDCLASS.SYS
Caused By Address : HIDCLASS.SYS+2295
File Description  : Hid Class Library
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108)
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini121910-05.dmp
Processors Count  : 1
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
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Dump File         : Mini121910-04.dmp
Crash Time        : 12/19/2010 3:49:50 PM
Bug Check String  : KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code    : 0x1000008e
Parameter 1       : 0xc0000005
Parameter 2       : 0xbf009300
Parameter 3       : 0xec46a0dc
Parameter 4       : 0x00000000
Caused By Driver  : dxg.sys
Caused By Address : dxg.sys+9300
File Description  : DirectX Graphics Driver
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105)
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini121910-04.dmp
Processors Count  : 1
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini121910-03.dmp
Crash Time        : 12/19/2010 3:19:03 PM
Bug Check String  : BAD_POOL_HEADER
Bug Check Code    : 0x00000019
Parameter 1       : 0x00000020
Parameter 2       : 0x82d511d8
Parameter 3       : 0x82d51210
Parameter 4       : 0x1a070006
Caused By Driver  : win32k.sys
Caused By Address : win32k.sys+2a40
File Description  : Multi-User Win32 Driver
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.6046 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.101026-1628)
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini121910-03.dmp
Processors Count  : 1
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini121910-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 12/19/2010 3:15:40 PM
Bug Check String  : BAD_POOL_CALLER
Bug Check Code    : 0x000000c2
Parameter 1       : 0x00000002
Parameter 2       : 0x827b1020
Parameter 3       : 0x827b1000
Parameter 4       : 0x82ca56c0
Caused By Driver  : tcpip.sys
Caused By Address : tcpip.sys+2e0d3
File Description  : TCP/IP Protocol Driver
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249)
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini121910-02.dmp
Processors Count  : 1
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
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Dump File         : Mini121910-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 12/19/2010 3:11:14 PM
Bug Check String  : PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Bug Check Code    : 0x10000050
Parameter 1       : 0x92f250c2
Parameter 2       : 0x00000001
Parameter 3       : 0x8050041f
Parameter 4       : 0x00000000
Caused By Driver  : HPZid412.sys
Caused By Address : HPZid412.sys+ab5d
File Description  : IEEE-1284.4-1999 Driver (Windows 2000)
Product Name      : HP Dot4 Windows 2000
Company           : HP
File Version      : 10, 1, 0, 3
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini121910-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 1
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
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Dump File         : Mini121410-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 12/14/2010 5:36:31 AM
Bug Check String  : NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM
Bug Check Code    : 0x00000024
Parameter 1       : 0x001902fe
Parameter 2       : 0xeb4b83c4
Parameter 3       : 0xeb4b80c0
Parameter 4       : 0x8056d891
Caused By Driver  : Ntfs.sys
Caused By Address : Ntfs.sys+dff0
File Description  : NT File System Driver
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini121410-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 1
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini103010-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 10/30/2010 2:12:17 PM
Bug Check String  : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code    : 0x1000000a
Parameter 1       : 0xffffffff
Parameter 2       : 0x00000002
Parameter 3       : 0x00000000
Parameter 4       : 0x80502207
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+2b207
File Description  : NT Kernel & System
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5973 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636)
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini103010-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 1
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini102410-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 10/24/2010 11:01:23 AM
Bug Check String  : KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code    : 0x1000008e
Parameter 1       : 0xc0000005
Parameter 2       : 0x8058f7af
Parameter 3       : 0xece66bf8
Parameter 4       : 0x00000000
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+b87af
File Description  : NT Kernel & System
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5973 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636)
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini102410-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 1
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini090910-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 9/9/2010 5:20:28 PM
Bug Check String  : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code    : 0x1000000a
Parameter 1       : 0x0000000c
Parameter 2       : 0x000000ff
Parameter 3       : 0x00000000
Parameter 4       : 0x804e35f9
Caused By Driver  : Ntfs.sys
Caused By Address : Ntfs.sys+849
File Description  : NT File System Driver
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini090910-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 1
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
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After the 1st couple of dumps I checked Microsoft for updates and updated the HP and graphics drivers, but that did not solve my problem.  My system seems to run fine unless I open the screensaver wndow; then it crashes.Multiple and varied bsod's generally point to a hardware issue. Could be ram, mobo, power supply, maybe even something else. First thing you want to do is download memtest, burin the .iso to cd and run it: http://www.memtest.org/I ran the memtest; 100% passed, no errors.Do you have accessed to your web browsers or cannot open(ex.IE8) or microsoft stops/errors when trying to access the web?
I recently had this error only on opening IE8 and was able to solve it by removing certain add-ons... Just a thought.No IE problems; only in the screensaver window; my pc crashes before I can make any changes.  I'm on the pc now; it works fine as long as I stay away from that window. Quote from: waltzcar on December 19, 2010, 08:45:48 PM

No IE problems; only in the screensaver window; my pc crashes before I can make any changes.  I'm on the pc now; it works fine as long as I stay away from that window.

I need to increase the time before my screensaver kicks in, but every time I open that window my pc crashes.

Maybe it was some sort of corrupted file?

Windows installer opens and run each time I open an MS Office 2003 program.  CLICKING on cancel button exits installation and program runs normal.  PC has Windows XP PRO operating system.  It is an older HP Pavilin PC, 731 mhz cpu that I got at flea MARKET with no installation or backup disks.
Windows Installer Fix... Quote from: patio on December 22, 2010, 02:57:39 PM

Windows Installer Fix...

Download Startup Control Panel (http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml) and look for an item that may be calling for the installer.

Look for Windows installer under Start--> Run-->(type)services.msc--> Ok-->Windows Installer and Check Start-up type. If its on Automatic, Right-click and choose Properties and choose Start-up type to Manual and click Apply. Check again application. Or toggle also to Disable as last option if it persist.

Just make sure it is the only one modified. Try disabling it to check your issue on the running program. You could always adjust it later.

Have you tried reinstalling ms office?

Disabled it on microsoft services...? Dependencies for WI is Remote Procedure Call.
Other Default(should be)
Windows Management Instumentation --> Automatic
Windows Management Driver Extension --> Manual
Remote Procedure  Call -- Automatic

whats Overclocking?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OverclockingOverclocking is the process of running a computer component at a higher clock rate (more clock cycles per second) than it was DESIGNED for or was specified by the manufacturer, usually practiced by enthusiasts seeking an INCREASE in the performance of their computers. Some purchase low-end computer components which they then overclock to higher clock rates, or overclock high-end components to attain levels of performance beyond the specified values. Others overclock outdated components to keep pace with new system requirements, rather than purchasing new hardware.[1]

People who overclock their components mainly focus their efforts on processors, video cards, motherboard chipsets, and random-access memory (RAM). It is done through manipulating the CPU multiplier and the motherboard's front side bus (FSB) clock rate until a maximum STABLE operating frequency is reached, although with the introduction of Intel's new X58 chipset and the Core i7 processor, the front side bus has been replaced with the QPI (Quick Path Interconnect); often this is called the Baseclock (BCLK). While the idea is simple, variation in the electrical and physical characteristics of computing systems complicates the process. CPU multipliers, bus dividers, VOLTAGES, thermal loads, cooling techniques and several other factors such as individual semiconductor clock and thermal tolerances can affect it.

Hope this helps

God Bless

Doc
Why not just copy and paste the whole ARTICLE?
Quote from: Doc_Vibe on December 22, 2010, 08:09:53 PM

God Bless

Doc

It's weird because it did support the resolution when I first got the computer, but now it doesn't.  XP will only let me go up to 1680x1050, and I checked in the monitor menu and its listed resolution is 1680x1050.  Not sure why it changed.  I've tried restarting the computer and unplugging the connection to the monitor, but it still wouldn't support the bigger resolution.

Stats:

- computer is an older dell-- around 2003. 
- graphics card is NVIDEA GeForce LE. 
- monitor is an AOC 22 inch wide screen (brand new). 
- Connection is analog (not DVI).

Once again, the monitor did previously support the resolution.  Now it suddenly does not.

Thanks for your time.First you say it's a "new" monitor and then you say it worked when you first got the computer. Which is it?

Download and install the latest driver for your video card. Quote

- computer is an older dell-- around 2003. 

- graphics card is NVIDEA GeForce LE. 

- monitor is an AOC 22 inch wide screen (brand new).

- Connection is analog (not DVI).

First you say it's a "new" monitor and then you say it worked when you first got the computer. Which is it?

Download and install the latest driver for your video card.

You said it worked when you first got the COMPUTER. I now assume you meant it worked when you first got the DISPLAY.

Exactly what model?Exactly what model?Exactly what model?  Does the monitor have both analog and DVI connections?

Hello, I have Windows XP home ed, HP Pavilion Laptop. I had to reformat my drive due to problems. When I did this I made a Program File and put in under My DOCUMENTS. It has the program files I used before I had to reformat my C drive.

Now, when I try and access my normal Program File it tells me C:Program Files is not accessible. Access denied. I tried going through user account and set up 2 new accounts with Admin. My current 2 accounts have program admin. But I still can not access the Program Files on the C drive. I want to transfer the Program Files from My Documents to the Program Files in the C drive.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!You need to take ownership: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421Whether you take ownership or not, you cannot preserve installed programs by simply copying a Windows installation's "Program Files" folder tree somewhere else, then reinstalling Windows, (or "reformatting" as people often say) then copying "Program Files" back again. It won't work. You have to reinstall each software APPLICATION from scratch.
I'm guessing he's talking about program DATA files - but I may be mistaken. Quote from: Allan on December 20, 2010, 03:38:02 PM

I'm guessing he's talking about program data files - but I may be mistaken.

Any suggestions would be appreciated

You have to reinstall each software application from scratch.

I am trying to sign in as Administrator. I TRIED leaving the Password blank but no go. Tried a number of passwords and none work (I set up my HP PAVILLION laptop with WINDOWS XP (have updated to service pak 2) over 4 years ago and cannot find the password I used.

Can you tell me how to reset the password for my Administrator account?

Thank you for your help!!!! You've forgotten a password you have been using for 4 years?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=&q=forgot+administrator+password&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS369US309&ie=UTF-8&aq=0&oq=forgot+adI can say I consistently use this utility with success.  I will not tell you how to use it, there are comprehensive INSTRUCTIONS at the link provided.

http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/

I WANT to open a pfc file, I'm trying to SAVE and backup my AOL favorites file.  But its a pfc file and it won't then open for me.  Can anyone help me?  I'm not very COMPUTER savvy so if you can help i NEED pretty easy instructions.  Thank you.http://www.imasuper.com/499/technology/aol-pfc-viewer-to-open-pfc-files/

hi FRIEND,

How to print multiple files at a once from particular folder.

AS of now i am getting the printout through batch file with the command

c:/COPY 000.spl lpt1 this is for taking printout of single file.

 I WANT to take several files which is available in particular folder with any special command because it is very difficult to take each file .Is it possible? Code: [Select]D:\bat>dir /b
beep.b
demo.bat
HI
job.bat
sleep.bat
test.bat
vbsleep.bat

D:\bat>copy *.* prn
But that only works in some cases. I don't have prn DEFINED on my system.

I KEEP getting OE popups asking me to compact my email FOLDERS. When I finally give in, after a while it states it cannot action one area. I keep on pressing the cancel  or delete key. It goes away and returns later.
How can I inactivate this please?  Well, the ultimate SOLUTION here is to figure out what's causing OE to choke on that one folder.  Does OE actually stop at that point and does it just display a message saying it cannot compact a particular folder and then proceed on to the next folder?  Can you post a screen print of the message OE displays when it's compacting and gets to that point where it stops?  Do you have a large number of messages and/or messages with huge ATTACHMENTS of photos embedded in them, in the folder that's causing OE to display the message? 

Compacting is a normal OE procedure; by default, it will start upon every 100th closing of OE.  Again, you should try to resolve the underlying cause, not circumvent the procedure.

Note: I'll be away from my computer MUCH of the day today but will check back here later.

I have been attempting to re name my optical drives with no success. I have tried EVERY thing I can THINK of. I have tried the following:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\DriveIcons\D]
=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\DriveIcons\D\DefaultLabel]
="Mad Cat"

All I get is this error:

Cannot import C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Mad Cat.reg: The specified file is not a registry script. You can only import BINARY registry files from within the registry editor.

I have tried the "Open With" Registry editor and I RECEIVE the same error message.

I did notice, while in the registry, there were no drive letters for these drives.

I think maybe I have become a bit overloaded. Information overload that is. Is there any hope?

Thanks
Mad Cat

(not really mad , just a bit off center)I assume that text is what you are putting in a text file?

Export the registry key you WANT to change. look at the top of the resulting file. That should tell you why it was rejecting yours.

Hi guys i have a svchost.exe - application error and this is what it says 'the instruction at "0x7c917530" refrenced memory at "0x734131d0". The required data was not placed into memory because of an I/O error status of "0xc000009c" this happend after the laptop (xp home edition) was dropped on the FLOOR and it lost its documents so i roled back the computer and i got all my docs back but now when i log ONTO the computer it goes really slow then when i open a program the computer freezes then goes ultra slow and i mean ultra slow i have tryed to disable the automatic UPDATES but its still not working any help WOULD be really nice1) Boot to the XP CD. Choose the FIRST repair option. This will take you to the Recovery Console. Run: chkdsk /r

2) If the above doesn't fix the problem you can try a repair install (boot to the XP CD and choose the SECOND repair option). After installation you'll need to GO to Windows Update and download all updates. If you didn't do any physical damage when you dropped the laptop this may work.

hi friend,

How can we read the content of copied file and compare with the content of files in destination FOLDER (where we are going to paste)?

example:

My purpose is to when we copy and paste multiple times of with  samefile name(e.g 1.txt) it is pasted as  copy of (1).txt,copy of (2).txt etc.

The above scinerio for with the reference of file .The same thing should be done with reference of file content .If content is same the above process should happen.I am not sure what you are trying to do...Are you coping a file from one place to another keeping the same name at the new location? Or are you coping the file to a new location and changing the name and then checking to see if the files match?

Also are these all text files?

I think what he is trying to do is compare the CONTENTS of the file to see if they are the same. I believe he wants to make sure the contents are or not.  Now, there used to be an OLD DOS based Norton program (Norton Utilities) that WOULD compare the contents of a file (where you could split the screen and see the same file name say from two different drives in each side of the split screen and Norton would high light the same or additional content of that same file name)  but WOW that was years ago since I've seen my copy even. My suggestion, since you can not compare the contents of the file in any Windows program that I know of, I would look at the file size and compare that to the file that you are trying to copy into the, I take it, the same folder. Hope I'm right in that assumption. If the file size is the exact same then, it would be prudent to assume that they have the same content. other than that... Your going to have to read the file manually and make the best guess as to weather they are the same or not.

All the best with that

God Bless

Doc

Quote from: seeneedee on December 20, 2010, 11:31:25 PM

hi friend,

How can we read the content of copied file and compare with the content of files in destination folder (where we are going to paste)?

example:

My purpose is to when we copy and paste multiple times of with  samefile name(e.g 1.txt) it is pasted as  copy of (1).txt,copy of (2).txt etc.

The above scinerio for with the reference of file .The same thing should be done with reference of file content .If content is same the above process should happen.

since you can not compare the contents of the file in any Windows program that I know of

???my speaker is constantly having vibration in the sound like its repeating it self a second afterHave you tried different speakers?How has this happened?Mike:

If you don't KNOW how it happened, can you REMEMBER what has changed since the LAST time the speakers worked properly?  or, is this the first time you've used these speakers?

DOOFUS:

I love your HANDLE and avatar!  Hope to see more of your posts.Thanks, Doc. Love this site.

I have an acer aspire 3650. My KEYBOARD, mouse and usb ports don t  WORK.
The sistem is booting and works, but but i cannot use the keyboard, mouse and usb ports.
I tried to to get into Bios with f2, ctrl+alt+esc but i cannot get in.
Clear cmos does not helps.
I removed HD and everything is the same..
Its not working  with an external usb keyboard or mouse...

Does anyone knows solution

 
No error messages or BEEP codes, PRIOR to boot?
Does it boot Windows?
Acer Aspire 3650 Service GuideYes it boot Windows and there is no beep codes or error messages.
It boot Bart or linux from cd, but kb usb and mouse does not working.Sorry, bad news.
Service Guide indicates System Board problem (p.88) & I tend to agree with this.Thanks,

Was working fine.  One fine day I COME along turn the computer on to be greeted by the BSOD 'Unmountable Boot Volume'.

How do I FIX this?  I was reading on the internet about USING the recovery disk.  Is a recovery disk the same an xp installation disk?  Even so, I dont have the original disk that came with the computer, Im not even sure I got one.  I do have a retail disk that I bought.  Can I use that disk to give me the recovery options?

On another note, if nothing else works and I decide to reinstall the operating system, will that work and get rid of this error?
Boot to the XP CD and choose the first repair option. This will take you to the recovery console. Run chkdsk /r then reboot. What happens?Chkdsk /r   In the recovery console should fix. If you NEED more info on it, theres a microsoft HELP page for that.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555302

When I click Save in a program such as Notepad, how to get the folder view options settings to save in 'Details' so that each time I save a document I see the Name, Size,TYPE, and Date in the SaveAs DIALOG box?

Name and Date is all I really care about. I have many SIMILARLY named files and want to LOOK at just the most recent ones.Windows Explorer>View tab>DetailsI have Details selected, and the details do SHOW when I open windows explorer.
The problem is details do not show when I go to save a file. You know when you hit Save the dialog box pops up? Details are not present there.They should.
Can you post a screenshot?

Have you ever heard of a phenomenon called GROUND BOUNCE?

Ever since I have moved into this residence, I have been experiencing computer Lock-Ups & complete power shut downs without any warnings what so ever. Now, I live in the Niagara area and as you may know, there are many power stations and mega towers and hydro lines the size of small tree trunks in very close proximity to where I live. Has anyone ever heard of or acknowledged this phenomenon to be true in any way, shape or FORM? To be honest with you all, I was even entertaining the thought of a Low-Level EMP when all of this started happening.

I have been asked repeatedly to install the Microsoft Windows Update ( KB981349 ) which led me to researching all of this in the first place. In every instance, I have allowed the update. Yet, at Boot-Up time without fail, there it is once again asking me to install ( KB981349 ). Frustrating to say the least. Can you help in this matter?

Some research I have been doing on my own here:

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GROUND BOUNCE
In electronic engineering, ground bounce is a phenomenon associated with transistor switching where the gate voltage can appear to be less than the local ground potential, causing the unstable operation of a logic gate.


 Description

Ground bounce is usually seen on high density VLSI where insufficient precautions have been taken to supply a logic gate with a sufficiently low resistance connection (or sufficiently high capacitance) to ground. In this phenomenon, when the gate is turned on, enough current flows through the emitter-collector circuit that the silicon in the immediate vicinity of the emitter is pulled high, sometimes by several volts, thus raising the local ground, as perceived by the transistor, to a value significantly above true ground. Relative to this local ground, the BASE voltage can go negative, thus shutting off the transistor. As the excess local charge dissipates, the transistor turns back on, possibly causing a repeat of the phenomenon, sometimes up to a half-dozen bounces.

Ground bounce is one of the leading causes of "hung" or metastable gates in MODERN digital circuit design. This happens because the ground bounce puts the input of a flip flop effectively at voltage level that is neither a one or a zero at clock time, or causes untoward effects in the clock itself. A similar phenomenon may be seen on the collector side, called VCC sag, where VCC is pulled unnaturally low.

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windowsxp-kb981349-x86-chs.exe - What is the cause of windowsxp-kb981349-x86-chs.exe error?

    * Damaged swap file
    * Corrupt file allocation
    * Broken password list
    * Invalid Windows Registry
    * Low disk space
    * Invalid windowsxp-kb981349-x86-chs.exe file
    * Missing windowsxp-kb981349-x86-chs.exe file?
    * Hardware malfunctioning, over clocking, ground bounce, and RF noise
    * Improper BIOS Settings
    * Incorrectly installed third party software

Installing and uninstalling and modifying system components can leave your registry with invalid or harmful files. Most of the time, dll errors are caused by a corrupted registry.

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I know it sounds like an advertising gimmick to sell some sort of FIX-IT TOOL. That's why I'm asking the pros here for some assistance. Taking into consideration that I do, in fact, have all the ingredients for this phenomenon. Any input would be much appreciated.

God Bless

Doc
sigh.Interesting research but unfortunately, but I can't help youThanks Allan for feeling my pain - LOL.

Thank you Ryder17z for the interest to read it and respond.

I'm thinking that this may very well become a very hot topic.

Doc

Quote from: Doc_Vibe on December 25, 2010, 09:11:49 AM

I'm thinking that this may very well become a very hot topic.

I know it sounds like an advertising gimmick to sell some sort of FIX-IT TOOL.

windowsxp-kb981349-x86-chs.exe - What is the cause of windowsxp-kb981349-x86-chs.exe error?

If the OP is really serious, I will respond will logic and reason.

I have SP 2 and SP 3 installed on my computer. My computer is showing that 3 is installed. The original reinstall disk is 3. Should I remove SP 2?I just leave them all on the puter. If SP-3 is d/l on top of SP-2 I figure if they sent it to me then I should just leave it there just in case the puter needs something from SP-2. You know how finicky Microsoft can be if you go deleting things and they haven't told you to right? If they wanted SP-2 deleted when you d/l SP-3 then they should have gotten rid of SP-2 during the install of SP-3. Only makes sense to me.

Just my thoughts

God Bless

Doc

Quote from: slotty on December 22, 2010, 06:35:09 PM

I have SP 2 and SP 3 installed on my computer. My computer is showing that 3 is installed. The original reinstall disk is 3. Should I remove SP 2?

Just a question BC_P. What part of this big blue marble to you reside on? and don't even think about giving me Log & Lat. LOL!

Doc

Yeah - I'm slowly getting it.  As you can tell, I'm just new to this site. I'll get it all figured out eventually. LOL!!!

Thanks BC

Doc

He hasn't figured out how to view profiles yet so I'm safe.

i AM SICK OF TYPING MY NAME OVER AND OVER, MY EMAIL ADDRESS OVER AND OVER ETC. SOME PROGRAMS ARE SMART ENOUGH TO GET IT AND DISPLAY IT FOR ME TO SELECT. CAN I PROGRAM AN F KEY TO INSERT THAT INFO?Sure...
You may have to turn off capslock though to get it to WORK properly...

I always get a stop: 0.0000007B error messages when booting from the installation CD of Windows XP or XP 64.
Usually, disabling AHCI fixes this issue, but not on this computer. I have no clue what else can be causing the problem.
I switched 32 bit and 64 bit modes, tried both IDE and RAID modes instead of AHCI, loaded fail-safe defaults in the bios, updationg bios, without success.
And Google does not seem to be of any more help...

All I'm trying to do is access the recovery console in the installation CD to create a new bootloader as the current one is corrupted.

System:
MOBO: Gigabyte x58-USB3
RAM: 12Gb DDR3 Corsair Dominator
CPU: Intel i7 960
Graphic card: Asus EAH6870

I do not have a floppy drive.No one capable of helping me out?

I have one more question, if I install a 32 bit OS on which I install a 64BIT virtual machine (say, in VMware for example), will the 64bit OS virtual machine detect more than 4gb of ram?From MSDN:

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0x0000007B: INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE
(Click to consult the online MSDN article.)
Windows LOST access to the system partition or boot volume during the startup process. Typical causes: Installing incorrect DEVICE drivers when installing or upgrading storage adapter hardware, or a virus.

All I'm trying to do is access the recovery console in the installation CD to create a new bootloader as the current one is corrupted.

The machine itself IS 64bit compatible... that is not the question. I just want to know if a 64bit virtual machine can reconise all ram even if it is working from a 32bit OS

About 2 months ago i installed a 250 gb ide hardrive into my Dell Optiplex 280, P4 2.0 1 gb ram. All was fine until about 5 days ago when i woke up to find this PC at the blue XP screen shutting down( not the blue screen of death blue sreeen). I let the PC shut down completely as it was on overnight. Iwaited for a few minutes and restarted the PC but it would not see the harddrive all I got was a blinking cursor at the upper left hand of the screen. I made several attempts to reboot through out the day but still got the same thing, a blinking cursor. Just for fun I took the hard rive out of that tower put in into another Dell Otiplex and what to my wondering eyes did appear it booted to the hard drive. I took another hard drive an 80 gb,  from yet still another PC and put it into the first Dell Optiplex 280 and it booted right up!!!! So to summerize the Dell Optiplex 280 P4 2.0 will read other hard drives except the 250 gb hd. And the other dell PC will read the 250 gb hd just fine???!!! Why wont the PC Dell see my 250. I can go into the bios and see it recognized but no boot, *censored*??!! Wha happen??!! I was told that maybe the Optiplex 280's bios cant read such a large Hard drive,,,but it had been for a few months now. did it suddenly remember" Hey wait a minute i cant read a 250gd hd...get it out of me" Help me........  What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?Hmmmmm.......the last thing i did was change my LCD from a 17 in to 22 in screen.........now i do recall that when i was attampting to reboot this PC...I think remember seeing the screen saying " going into SLEEP mode"
do u think think screen messed everything it up??!!Sounds like POWER Options are set to Standby or Hibernate.Or if he re-installed XP SP2 is required to read larger HDD's....

More info... Quote from: patio on December 18, 2010, 12:57:30 PM

Or if he re-installed XP SP2 is required to read larger HDD's....More info...

Is it possible that I've stumped the computer world as we know it??   Ive noticed that on the one Dell that does read the 250 gb hd there is a bios version of A09.  The bios on the non-reading Dell has a bios version  of A02. Just wondering if that makes a difference?  Maybe the
A02 bios cant read larger hard drives??? but it did for a couple of months.........i am stumped......just call me stumpy........

oh  sorry my bad guys they are both optiplex " 260's"   but one has bios version A09 and the other has bios version A02 ...

I have Windows XP SP3
Following a Reinstall of Windows and all the updates including IE8 I am getting this POP Up asking me to download IE 8 each time I boot up my Desktop.
Please tell me how to get rid of it. Everything I have checked says that I have IE8 installed.
Actually I ran across something the other day that said I have IE 7/8 which has never appeared before, it was a scan I believe when scanning for drivers in my machine.
Should I delete the IE8 Setup file?
Thank you very much.I also have Windows XP and the SP-3 loaded on my puter. I don not use IE at all. I've even deleted it through add/remove Programs. Now, it does come back and reload itself into it's folder again, but it doesn't bother me at all and I do not D/L any of the Microsoft up-dates for IE. I use Firefox as my main browser and it works fine for me. I have to tell you, I really detest anything that comes from Microsoft these days. I have been around since the days Windows 3.1 and over the years, in my mind anyway, Microsoft has really gone down hill with their programming to the point of being negligent even. In fact the next puter I build will be Apple based. I KNOW they have their problems too, but not to the extent of what Microsoft does. A couple of other things I will not use are: MSN Messenger, Hot mail, Yahoo Messenger (anything Yahoo actually) and I hate FaceBook. the only reason I keep FaceBook is so I can keep track of my kids. I do not use any of their apps. As I do have a life. Just out of curiosity, what kind of computer do you have - make, model & year?

God Bless

Doc
What happens when you go to start ->all programs ->windows update? Does it find updates? Is IE8 one of them?

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it was a scan I believe when scanning for drivers in my machine.

I also have Windows XP and the SP-3 loaded on my puter. I don not use IE at all. I've even deleted it through add/remove Programs. Now, it does come back and reload itself into it's folder again, but it doesn't bother me at all and I do not D/L any of the Microsoft up-dates for IE. I use Firefox as my main browser and it works fine for me. I have to tell you, I really detest anything that comes from Microsoft these days. I have been around since the days Windows 3.1 and over the years, in my mind anyway, Microsoft has really gone down hill with their programming to the point of being negligent even. In fact the next puter I build will be Apple based. I know they have their problems too, but not to the extent of what Microsoft does. A couple of other things I will not use are: MSN Messenger, Hot mail, Yahoo Messenger (anything Yahoo actually) and I hate FaceBook. the only reason I keep FaceBook is so I can keep track of my kids. I do not use any of their apps. As I do have a life. Just out of curiosity, what kind of computer do you have - make, model & year?

God Bless

Doc

Maybe this new update will stop so many flash crashes.

I really detest anything that comes from Microsoft these days. I have been around since the days Windows 3.1 and over the years, in my mind anyway, Microsoft has really gone down hill with their programming to the point of being negligent even.

Follow. BC_Programmer   because he is more experience
But I like to ask
do you try  to uninstall ie8 and restore your earlier version of Internet Explorer ?
and reinstall it

What update are you talking about there PattyBrew? Is that the Service pack 3 or an update for the browser?

God Bless

Doc

In regard to the original question, it's asking to update the installed version of IE8. the popup isn't saying "update to IE8" as much as it's saying "update your IE8".

Although I can't see this popup so I have no idea. You might be able to find and remove whatever is starting it with a tool like Autoruns. It's thorough which can make the output a bit intimidating. Mike Lin's Startup Control Panelis similar but excludes lots of the extra stuff (like boot time drivers and so forth) that probably wouldn't be that relevant.

Help! I don't know how to change the font size AFTER I have written a long document - without going through it bit by bit.

I have written 30, 000 words for a self-publish book, but now  I notice that the publishers say that it will be printed EXACTLY
as received on the disc!

I have written the 30,000 words in 12point - but the disc has to be in 10 point.

I just can't find instructions for this anywhere!I should have said I am using Windows XP PROFESSIONAL
GrahamWhat program are you using?

For most word processors (Assuming you're not using a Macintosh) it would be:

CTRL + A to select ALL the text in your document (May take a while with 30.000 words..)
CTRL + > to increase text size. (+1 or +2 points with each CLICK)

Thank you so much for that!!
The control + A works; but the control +> does not
I am using a PC
Regards
GrahamAnd what program are you using?

My apology; it is actually the CTRL + . (dot) BUTTON to increase font size and CTRL + , (COMMA) to decrease font size.

This may only apply to Microsoft software such as Notepad, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etcetera.
You will have to RELOAD the disk with the format/data  it contains.....and drag/drop.....copy it to the format you wrote it in.Or a folder....an adjust it from there?what program did you use.....for these files.....etc.. a decent publisher has the software to resize fonts/colours etc......

My Recycle Bin is reporting that there is something in it, (By the icon on my Desktop) but when I click on it to open the Recycle Bin, the Recycle Bin is empty. Yet, when I right click on the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop and click on "Empty Recycle Bin" this Dialog Box appears. (Pic below) I even got bold on day and clicked on 'yes', but nothing happened, the situation remains the same. I have not tried to delete WINDOWS in any way, SHAPE or form at all. I have no idea how it even got in there.  (I'm still not sure if it really is in there. Like I said, when I click on it to open the Recycle Bin, it is empty.) It's like a ghost and I'm chasing it's tail.

Any suggestions on how to sever this tail?



[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]another thread I found:

http://www.computing.net/answers/windows-xp/recycle-bin-wants-to-delete-windows/32355.html


Second reply seems to explain one reason this happens.ok- I searched for "WIN98" and the only thing it could find was 4 data files - (Pic Below) So I don't think I'm running two OS on this puter. I did, at one time, run "Window 98" on a different puter, (That was my old 486 DX puter) but not on this one. This puter has always been a Windows XP OS since conception.



[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]other suggestions:

reboot. (if you haven't already, seems this resolves the issue for some people).

Make sure you're up to date. a Windows update a few months ago (apparently) fixed this particular issue.

However, you aren't using the "standard" recycle bin; see if you can disable the norton tool that seems to be taking it over, then try emptying it.Occasionally, this happens on my Win98SE machine.  I just ignore it.  Use CCleaner to empty Recycle Bin, etc.Although I don't want to start a new thread, (or maybe I should, just for this specific problem) I am trying to get "KB981349" update to load on this puter (as BC_P suggested) but I keep getting this error (pic below) and it halts the install.

I did a search for the "wuauclt.exe" (which "KB981349" is looking for when it does the install) and I have 4 files that the search found. (I will POST the pic in the next post.) Should I simply delete these files and let the KB981349 update re-install them? Will that leave orphaned pointers in the Registry data file? Which very well could be the situation as it is.

Doc


[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]Here are 4 files that search found for "wuauclt.exe"

Doc


[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]Click start then right click My Computer and select Manage. This will open computer management. Expand Services and Applications in the left hand pane by clicking the plus sign next to it. Double click on Services. Find the Cryptographic service in the right hand pane, right click it and select properties. Make sure the Startup Type is set to Automatic. Under Service Status if it's stopped click on Start then click OK.ok - I got this "Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer v2.2" up and running and this is what it came back with.

Now, do you think I really need to install all these updates? I don't even use I.E. at all.

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Security assessment: Incomplete Scan
Computer name: MSHOME\DOC
IP address: 192.168.0.106
Security report name: MSHOME - DOC (12-28-2010 5-17 PM)
Scan date: 12/28/2010 5:17 PM
Scanned with MBSA version: 2.2.2170.0
Catalog synchronization date:
Security update catalog: Microsoft Update


  Security Updates Scan Results
   
       Issue:  Office Security Updates
      Score:  Check failed (critical)
      Result: 1 security updates are missing.

      Security Updates         
      
         | MS09-017 | Missing | Security Update for PowerPoint Viewer 2003 (KB969615) | Important |

      Current Update Compliance
      
         | 887618 | Installed | Office 2003 Service Pack 2 for Proofing Tools |  |
         | 887622 | Installed | Visio 2003 Service Pack 2 |  |
         | 887619 | Installed | OneNote 2003 Service Pack 2 |  |
         | MS08-052 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer 2003 (KB956500) | Critical |
         | 920115 | Installed | Service Pack 3 for Business Contact Manager Update and Small Business Accounting |  |
         | 887616 | Installed | Office 2003 Service Pack 2 |  |
         | 902848 | Installed | Outlook Live 2003 Service Pack 2 |  |
         | 887620 | Installed | Project 2003 Service Pack 2 |  |

       Issue:  SDK Components Security Updates
      Score:  Check failed (critical)
      Result: 1 security updates are missing.

      Security Updates         
      
         | MS07-028 | Missing | Security Update for CAPICOM (KB931906) | Critical |

       Issue:  SQL Server Security Updates
      Score:  Check passed
      Result: No security updates are missing.

      Current Update Compliance
      
         | MS06-061 | Installed | MSXML 6.0 RTM Security Update  (925673) | Critical |

       Issue:  Silverlight Security Updates
      Score:  Check passed
      Result: No security updates are missing.

      Current Update Compliance
      
         | MS10-060 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft Silverlight (KB978464) | Critical |
         | 2477244 | Installed | Update for Microsoft Silverlight (KB2477244) |  |

       Issue:  Windows Security Updates
      Score:  Check failed (critical)
      Result: 3 security updates are missing. 1 service packs or update rollups are missing.

      Security Updates         
      
         | MS09-045 | Missing | Security Update for Jscript 5.7 for Windows XP (KB971961) | Critical |
         | MS10-090 | Missing | Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB2416400) | Critical |
         | MS10-022 | Missing | Security Update for Windows XP (KB981349) | Important |

      Update Rollups and Service Packs
      
         | 944036 | Missing | Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP |  |

      Current Update Compliance
      
         | MS10-084 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2360937) | Important |
         | MS10-096 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2423089) | Important |
         | MS09-059 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB975467) | Important |
         | MS09-010 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561) | Important |
         | MS08-054 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB954154) | Critical |
         | MS10-055 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB982665) | Critical |
         | 890830 | Installed | Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2010 (KB890830) |  |
         | MS08-069 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB954430) | Important |
         | MS08-071 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB956802) | Critical |
         | MS10-041 | Installed | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 Security Update for Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP x86 (KB979909) | Important |
         | MS08-067 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644) | Critical |
         | MS10-070 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 x86 (KB2416447) | Important |
         | MS10-033 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB975562) | Critical |
         | 867460 | Installed | Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 |  |
         | MS09-037 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB973815) | Critical |
         | MS09-013 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB960803) | Critical |
         | MS10-050 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB981997) | Important |
         | MS10-005 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB978706) | Moderate |
         | MS10-033 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB979482) | Critical |
         | MS10-019 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB979309) | Critical |
         | MS10-046 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2286198) | Critical |
         | MS10-030 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB978542) | Critical |
         | MS08-037 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748) | Important |
         | MS10-013 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB977914) | Critical |
         | MS08-076 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB952069) | Important |
         | MS08-069 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB954459) | Important |
         | MS09-069 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB974392) | Important |
         | MS09-037 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB973540) | Critical |
         | MS09-061 | Installed | Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 Security Update for Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB953300) | Critical |
         | MS09-073 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB973904) | Important |
         | MS10-033 | Installed | Security Update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9, 9.5 & 11 for Windows XP SP3 (KB978695) | Critical |
         | MS10-098 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2436673) | Important |
         | MS10-063 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB981322) | Critical |
         | MS10-049 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB980436) | Critical |
         | MS10-019 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB978601) | Critical |
         | MS10-070 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2418241) | Important |
         | MS08-036 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762) | Important |
         | MS10-026 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB977816) | Critical |
         | MS07-068 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP with Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 and 11 (KB941569) | Critical |
         | MS09-037 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB973507) | Critical |
         | MS10-013 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB975560) | Critical |
         | MS09-056 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB974571) | Important |
         | MS10-060 | Installed | Security Update for .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB983583) | Critical |
         | MS09-012 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB952004) | Important |
         | MS09-051 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB975025) | Critical |
         | MS09-037 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB973869) | Critical |
         | MS10-069 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2121546) | Important |
         | MS10-083 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB979687) | Important |
         | MS10-070 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 x86 (KB2416473) | Important |
         | MS09-019 | Installed | Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB969897) | Critical |
         | MS10-051 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2079403) | Critical |
         | 2443685 | Installed | Update for Windows XP (KB2443685) |  |
         | MS09-022 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB961501) | Moderate |
         | MS10-047 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB981852) | Important |
         | MS09-046 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB956844) | Critical |
         | MS10-061 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2347290) | Critical |
         | 951847 | Installed | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update (KB951847) x86 |  |
         | MS09-012 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB956572) | Important |
         | MS09-052 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB974112) | Critical |
         | 951847 | Installed | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update for .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5 (KB951847) x86 |  |
         | MS09-044 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB956744) | Critical |
         | 936929 | Installed | Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929) |  |
         | MS10-001 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB972270) | Low |
         | MS09-051 | Installed | Security Update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9, 9.5 & 11 for Windows XP SP 3 (KB954155) | Critical |
         | MS10-029 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB978338) | Moderate |
         | MS09-041 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB971657) | Important |
         | MS10-076 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB982132) | Critical |
         | MS10-099 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2440591) | Important |
         | MS10-007 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB975713) | Critical |
         | MS10-011 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB978037) | Important |
         | MS08-049 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974) | Important |
         | MS10-042 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2229593) | Critical |
         | MS10-097 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2443105) | Important |
         | MS09-057 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB969059) | Important |
         | MS09-071 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB974318) | Moderate |
         | MS10-082 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2378111) | Important |
         | MS10-091 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2296199) | Important |
         | MS10-062 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB975558) | Critical |
         | MS10-052 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2115168) | Critical |
         | MS10-020 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB980232) | Critical |
         | MS10-081 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2296011) | Important |
         | MS10-034 | Installed | Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP (KB980195) | Critical |
         | MS10-067 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2259922) | Important |
         | MS09-062 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB958869) | Critical |
         | MS10-054 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB982214) | Critical |
         | MS09-042 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB960859) | Important |
         | MS08-066 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB956803) | Important |
         | MS10-074 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB2387149) | Moderate |
         | MS08-050 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648) | Important |
         | MS09-015 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB959426) | Moderate |
         | MS08-046 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954) | Critical |
         | MS08-030 | Installed | Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376) | Critical |


  Operating System Scan Results
   
    Administrative Vulnerabilities
      
      Issue:  Local Account Password Test
      Score:  Check failed (non-critical)
      Result: Some user accounts (6 of 6) have blank or simple passwords, or could not be analyzed.
      Detail:
         | User | Weak Password | Locked Out | Disabled |
         | HelpAssistant | Error 1351 | - | Disabled |
         | SUPPORT_388945a0 | Error 1351 | - | Disabled |
         | ASPNET | Error 1351 | - | - |
         | Administrator | Error 1351 | - | - |
         | DocVibe | Error 1351 | - | - |
         | Guest | Error 1351 | - | - |

      Issue:  Windows Version
      Score:  Check not performed
      Result: Computer is not running Windows OS

      Issue:  File System
      Score:  Unable to scan
      Result: Unable to determine the file system on fixed drives(3.4)

      Issue:  Password Expiration
      Score:  Check not performed
      Result: Check is skipped on Windows XP Home Edition computers.

      Issue:  Guest Account
      Score:  Check passed
      Result: The Guest account is not disabled on this computer.

      Issue:  Autologon
      Score:  Check not performed
      Result: Check is skipped on Windows XP Home Edition computers.

      Issue:  Restrict Anonymous
      Score:  Check not performed
      Result: This check can be performed only on Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

      Issue:  Administrators
      Score:  Check passed
      Result: No more than 2 Administrators were found on this computer.
      Detail:
         | User |
         | Administrator |
         | DocVibe |

      Issue:  Windows Firewall
      Score:  Best practice
      Result: Windows Firewall is enabled and has exceptions CONFIGURED. 2 of 3 network connections either do not have Windows Firewall enabled, or they are enabled with exceptions.
      Detail:
         | Connection Name | Firewall | Exceptions |
         | Internet Connection | N/A | N/A |
         |  | On | Programs* |
         | All Connections | On | Programs |
         | Local Area Connection 4 | On | Ports, Programs* |

      Issue:  Automatic Updates
      Score:  Check failed (non-critical)
      Result: Updates are not automatically downloaded or installed on this computer.

      Issue:  Incomplete Updates
      Score:  Best practice
      Result: No incomplete software update installations were found.

   Additional System Information
      
      Issue:  Auditing
      Score:  Best practice
      Result: Check is skipped on Windows XP Home Edition computers.

      Issue:  SHARES
      Score:  Best practice
      Result: This check can be performed only on Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

      Issue:  Services
      Score:  Best practice
      Result: No potentially unnecessary services were found.


  Internet Information Services (IIS) Scan Results
   IIS is not running on this computer.

  SQL Server Scan Results
   SQL Server and/or MSDE is not installed on this computer.

  Desktop Application Scan Results
   
   Administrative Vulnerabilities
      
      Issue:  IE Zones
      Score:  Check failed (critical)
      Result: Internet Explorer zones do not have secure settings for some users.
      Detail:
         | User | Zone | Level | Recommended Level |
         | DOC\DocVibe | Local intranet | Custom | Medium-Low |
         Sub-Detail:
            | Setting | Current | Recommended |
            | Launching programs and files in an IFRAME | Enable | Prompt |

      Issue:  Macro Security
      Score:  Check not performed
      Result: No supported Microsoft Office products are installed.

I have a screen problem that goes where it wants to go, you have to keep bringing the window back to where you can view it.

I also have a bleeding screen prob. that opens up multiple screens on top of each other, this will go away after a PERIOD of time.

Been doing it for a length of time which didn't bother me until it got so extreme.

I have WindowsXP-3 home.
I have the MAXIMUM ram installed
Computer indicates I'm USING less then half of my cpu

Anybody have any ideas? thanks1)What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, ETC)?

2) Have you run full scans with BOTH your av utility AND MalwareBytes?>>>1)What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?<<<

Thats hard to say, this has been going on for a long time, since I don't use the computer for anything important I will PUT up with most problems; this one has reached my limits, (I do get a lot of errors that flash thru before I can read them)

>>>Have you run full scans with BOTH your av utility AND MalwareBytes?<<<

I run daily scans with multiple utilities (including MalwareBytes), it's rare for them to pick up more then cookies, can't remember the last thing that was red flagged

Try another monitor...if it does the same thing it's the vid card/chip...Just wondering, have you updated your video card drivers lately?

To be honest with you, it sounds like a prank program that someone has put on your puter. I have several that act exactly like  what you are describing.  Just my thoughts.

Doc

I HAVE WIN XP SP-3,WHEN I TURN ON MY PC ,MY MONITER DISPLAY MOTHERBOARD(LG) NAME AND STOP,WINDOW NOT LOAD.PLEASE HELP ME.
MANNISHWhat is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?And how did your capslock key get BROKEN ? ?I HAVE WIN XP ,WHEN I TURN ON MY PC ,MY MONITER DISPLAY MOTHERBOARD(LG) NAME AND STOP,WINDOW NOT LOAD.but when i press " F8" win load ...what is the PROBLEM, PLEASE HELP ME.
MANNISHLocked.

I was browsing the internet and the bsod randomly appeared i checked event viewer and I found this


The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck.  The bugcheck was: 0x100000d1 (0x52c337c7, 0x00000002, 0x00000000, 0xb7dcb39f). A dump was saved in: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini122710-01.dmp.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.0x100000d1 means IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. 90% of the time it's caused by driver issues.

You can get more information on that particular crash (such as what file caused it) using either BlueScreenViewer (Easiest) or you can literally open the dumpfile in the free windbg tool (which comes with the debugging tools for windows). The latter option is more involved (requiring the assignment of symbols servers, the use of !analyze, and a rather cryptic commandline). Unless you really know what you are doing you should be able to get away with BlueScreenViewer. That almost always shows the file that caused it. (and it's a lot easier to install and use)
Download BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded file and double click on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is done, go to EDIT - Select All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next replyMini122710-01.dmp   12/27/2010 12:04:15 AM   DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL   0x100000d1   0x52c337c7   0x00000002   0x00000000   0xb7dcb39f   Ntfs.sys   Ntfs.sys+139f   NT File System Driver   Microsoft® Windows® OPERATING System   Microsoft Corporation   5.1.2600.3081 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.070209-0028)   32-bit      C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini122710-01.dmp   4   15   2600   90,112   
COULD be anything from a driver issue (as BCP SUGGESTED above) to bad ram or overheating. First a question... What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)? Then we will see where we go.well lets see I'm pretty sure this same bsod has happened before.

Nothing been new other then I bought and downloaded a expansion for a game.

See this is whats weird I had just got done playing and was going to get on Tinychat with some friends
and it had randomly popped up.

The only programs I had open were VLC, Firefox and Skype.

EDIT: The COMPUTERS works fine but I'm curious as to why I got this BSOD last night when I was bassically doing what I do every night.Okay. Well the first step is to update your video and audio drivers. Then you can check for a bios update. If the problem continues, boot to the Recovery Console and run chkdsk /R. If still no joy, run a ram diagnostic.

That should keep you busy for a while Video and audio drivers are up to date.

Hopefully this isn't too seriousI meant to mention that drivers should be downloaded from the OEM websites, not from Windows Update.

Can i get a laptop pc to run Mac os x snow leopard?  Quote from: jackal88k on December 20, 2010, 12:44:38 PM

Can i get a laptop pc to run Mac os x snow leopard? 

I remember I saw like this question on yahoo answer . And the answer was no

I remember I saw like this question on yahoo answer . And the answer was no

Not sure how posting the root-level url of a web site is particularly spammy.

By doing so, the URL appears to have no relevance to what is being said, which makes it look like it has been inserted randomly...something seen in a lot of spam.  Doesn't mean it is spam, but it can make it difficult to tell the difference.

the comment about "spam" may have been a little "nit picking"

Hi Guys
I am running Win 2k in a Gateway Solo 9300. When I attempt to move the hard drive to another laptop [a Gateway Solo 450SX4] I get the Blue Screen.
We all know how sensitive Win 2k is to a different driver ENVIRONMENT. My guess is that the new driver requirements of another PC is setting off the Blue screen.
Can anyone tell me how to disarm the old drivers beforehand or bypass them so windows will look for the new drivers and the OS will load without giving me the "Blue Screen"?
Thankyou - JuanWin2k/winxp crack down to stop people transfering o/s/s.......attached the notbook via a null modem/data link cable and transfer your  files......you the FILE transfer wizard.....Start in safe mode.Merlin
That's just what I'm trying to avoid. In order for your suggestion to work, I'd have to be able to get to the desktop. I've already duplicated the hard drive so I could leave my other notebook operable. If you're suggesting loading win 2k in first, and then copying files over, you're talking about way to much work.
I THINK i tried Fed's way, but I'll have to look again. Thankyou both for your suggestions.Same screen when loaded in safe mode.I'm posting what i found. It was a memory issue. This particular notebook calls for PC100Mhz. The memory that was installed was PC133Mhz. The installed memory ALSO wasn't SPECIFIC to this application. Experience has revealed that the Gateway Solo 5300 or 5350 appears to be VERY cranky. It is not happy with just any pc100Mhz chip. It wants what is specified for it. I experimented with three different Solo models. The pc100 chip would work in two of them but not in the 5300 model.   Quote

I'm posting what i found. It was a memory issue. This particular notebook calls for PC100Mhz. The memory that was installed was PC133Mhz. The installed memory also wasn't specific to this application. Experience has revealed that the Gateway Solo 5300 or 5350 appears to be VERY cranky. It is not happy with just any pc100Mhz chip. It wants what is specified for it. I experimented with three different Solo models. The pc100 chip would work in two of them but not in the 5300 model.  

Being a member here does have it's privilages, you can fix your mistakes.  

Hi!

I'm RUNNING Wndows98 and when my when my screensaver turns on it shuts down my computer.
Is anyone familar with this issue!

Thanks!
DebzTry reconfiguring the POWER saving settings.Yeh thats what it sounds like.

Right click on the sext top and go to properties,
then the screen saver tab,
then the button that SAYS power saving settings.
if that dont FIX it then just disable the screen saver in the same tab.Thank you very much Raptor and Ross for taking the time to respond.
Adjusting the Power setting corected the PROBLEM.

DebzGood to see that resolved your problem. Come back anytime.

I was happily running XP when I decided to install Linux as a dual-boot.  My friend gave me a CD for the Lycoris distro.  I used the Lycoris installer to make a 20 GB section on my 80 GB SATA hard drive, which it did. I installed Lycoris and tried to boot it. It hung at the boot screen for an hour until I restarted.  I then tried booting XP. The boot screen appears for a few seconds and the computer restarts.  I thought it was not a problem and that I could just put my XP cd in and all would be WELL. unfortunately, it doesn't load and the "choose an os" screen appears. i then tried killdisk and it says that there is an A: drive and asks me to choose a file because killdisk.exe doesnt load.  i dont have a FLOPPY drive, but if needed i can take it out of my other computer.  i have tried playing with bios settings with no luck, just trying to get lycoris to load.

so, any help would be greatly appreciated!You will NEED to change your bios to make your cdrom the first boot drive.
Then boot with the xp disk in & repair/reinstall xp from there.
(If I were you I'd delete everything, delete & re-create new partitions & start fresh)my bios has cdrom as first boot device, and it will load other cds. it won't load the xp disc though.It sounds like the 2 operating systems are having some issues with each other. Thats why you shouldn't duel boot unless you have RECOVERY Console installed.

Hmmm Only thing I can think of now is try booting into safe mode for XP. If you can't put in the Disc for Linux and uninstall linux.

This should free up your XP

you might just be screwed though. i'll look it up.i think i am just screwed.

how should i go about formatting my hard drive now? Quote

my bios has cdrom as first boot device, and it will load other cds. it won't load the xp disc though.

I just put in a new color ink cartridge and when I go to print anything the screen says I am low on color ink!  What is wrong?  It prints just fine but it did not register that I put in a new cartridge!You probably have the only Cannon Pixma Rrinter ever made but for us to help you we will need to check the online manuals for a Canon Pixma Printer as they are probably the same as yours.
Unfortunately there are a few different models so if you could tell us your model number it may help a little.
Of course you could always read the manual you have.
I'd expect there would be somewhere in the software interface to 'reset' the ink, thus telling the software you have installed a new cartridge.  I have a Cannon Pixma iP1500 series photo printer.  I looked in the manual nada.  I CHECKED the software interface nada.  When I installed the new cartridge a window opened and asked if I installed a new cartridge and I checked Yes.  It is just frustrating that something so sophisticated cannot register a new ink cartridge!  Welcome to the tech AGE! It sucks!Try going to your control panel then selecting printer and other w/e. Update the configuration. This is how I fixed mine before. Only difference is I had a lexmark.

So it might WORK. If it don't I can look into it some more for you.
EMAIL me if it consist.
[email protected]"Welcome to the tech age! It sucks!"

Try the Canon website while you're waiting for an answer from here.
I'm going to get a haircut. BBL.Well, I tried what you said and wound up with a default printer, when I tried to print nada, I deleted the default printer, nada no print.  I uninstalled the software.  New install WENT very badly and only partially, computer would not recognize the disc in the slot.  The printer works but none of the periferals like the photo application.  I got a messed up printer now.  SICK to my stomach and going to bed.  Did you check with Canon?Well I'm glad I went for a haircut. LOL
Just uninstall the printer & drivers and reinstall it again.
That will probably fix your ink problem too (for now).   Quote

Try the Canon website while you're waiting for an answer from here.
I'm going to get a haircut. BBL.

I just put in a new color ink cartridge and when I go to print anything the screen says I am low on color ink!  What is wrong?  It prints just fine but it did not register that I put in a new cartridge!

Windows XP SP2  

msinfo32 gives "Can't Collect Information - Cannot access the Windows MANAGEMENT Instrumentation Software. Windows Management files may be moved or missing."

Tried lots of things:

Ensured all related/ appropriate services are set to automatic and enabled (i.e. Event Log, WMI Service, RPC)
Run the System File Checker, i.e. sfc /scannow
Running Bitdefender & Spybot
Have used Xsoftspy, Ewido, NoAdware, Spyferret, CWShredder and Stinger - the machine is clean !
Checked a multitude of forums and related problems/ fixes (including all the good stuff provided by Kelly and Ivan Brugiolo.)

The system event log provides an entry each time I run msinfo32 - Source: DCOM, CATEGORY: None, Event 10016, User - NETWORK SERVICES

Properties provides a description and a Microsoft link: "The machine-default permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM Server application with CLSID
{73E709EA-5D93-4B2E-BBB0-99B7938DA9E4}
to the user NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE SID (S-1-5-20).  This security permission can be modified using the Component Services administrative tool.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp."

I WENT to the microsoft link and followed the instructions to add the permission for NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE to the WMI. i.e. Start/ Control Panel/ Administrative Tools/ Component Services/ Computers/ My Computer/ DCOM Config/  Windows Management and Instrumentation/ Properties/ Security tab/ Customize/ Add/ Advanced/
Find Now and the NT AUTHORITY/ NETWORK SERVICES user was not on the list.

Tried adding permissions for NETWORK, SERVICES, SYSTEM and AUTONOMOUS LOGON (since I understand that is what NT AUTHORITY is classified as) all to no avail.

Plus and possibly unrelated My Documents will no longer open without the torch appearing.

Any help would be most appreciated.  
 

Have you tried to roll back to a previous restore point?Thank you for your prompt response - alas the restore point has long gone - I have had this problem for about three months. Originally after my upgrade from 98 to XP Pro it worked fine - then something happened - or most probably I did something - bad !

At FIRST I focused on restoring my OE email, fixing a Office fault which made Word crash on starting, I recently fixed a problem of having a blank Network Connections. In doing so I learned something of XP.

If there is no way of repairing Windows - which I am still hoping there is, I will have to contemplate doing something from scratch. I don't know if one can reload/ upgrade XP over an existing already upgraded system.

You can try the following:

1. Before Windows XP loads, press F8
2. Select last known good configuration and press Enter.

Here are a few interesting articles:

Perform a Repair Installation
how to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XPhttp://www.ozzu.com/ftopic1337.htmlJetty:

Last Known Good Configuration will restore the registry to the last time Windows successfully started (which sometimes works when you are having trouble starting Windows).

Raptor's suggestion to do a repair installation is your best bet.  A few words of caution:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=312368

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312369/

Hope it works out for 'ya!

DocMany thanks for your advice - will have a go and LET you know.

JettyRat  : Performed an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP (Using Article ID: 315342, Method  1: Reinstall Windows XP  by using Windows XP)

This has cleared up all existing problems - msinfo32 now works, MY Computer appears quickly without the torch and the shut down speed has returned to normal.

Many thanks to all at Computer.Hape.com especially Raptor et al.

When returning to Windows noticed new small issue, in that the pictures for the user accounts were all changed to a chess board and the old set of pictures is no longer available in Control Panel/ User Accounts/ Change my picture.

Regardless many thanks again !

JettyRatYou are welcome. Glad you have got your issue resolved.

As for the user account pictures, can you not redownload these? I would have no idea where they are stored..

Ok ,
cpu: amd 1.3
OS : win Xp pro
Ram: KINGSTON 512 mb ddr 333
Bios: Amibios
harddrive: 40 GB Wd

Ok I started getting aproblem where my computer would beep 2x's in repeating cycle.  Removed Ram and reinstalled it came up with config.sys is missing or corrupt.

so i try a recover ( last know configuration)
same error

try to reinstall windows and get blue screen saying that wondows has stopped to protect your pc try diabling shodowing or cashing , i enter bios switch , it tries to install but ultimately ends up blue screen,

now upon the following REBOOT i get BOOT SECTOR WRITE  : VIRUS CONTINUE y /n

I hit yes and lokk up boot secotor virus, try format/ fdisk , try fdsik /mbr ,  finally use killdisk program.. now i can only get it to boot with a floppy of course and yes i have set up the partitions? so i am sure i have left much out but i dont know what else to cant renstall win xp pro , cant get it to boot cant get a recovery at all

I think it has something to do with ram perhaps but first how do i remove a boot sector virus given i am where i am now?
Disable antivirus PROTECTION in BIOS.
DELETE first partition, recreate it and install Windows on it. In fact, if you don't have important data on other partitions you can erase those too.
I don't think fdisk /mbr works on Windows XP...
What says in your computer book about those 2 beeps repeating?
Aha, I found it: how to rewrite MBR in Windows XP
Boot from the WinXP CD, select "recovery console". You may be asked of administrator password on that computer.
It will dump you at a command prompt, and you just type "fixmbr" and it will rewrite the WinXP boot sector.Justus:

Let us know if you need help entering your computer's BIOS setup display to disable virus protection (which also keeps Windwos from installing).  After you install Windows you may enable the virus protection if you like.

DocOn boot up enter bios setup by the keys on your keyboard......some are the del/f1/2 keys>http://www.windowsreinstall.com/

The floppy disk/s may contain a boot virus.....discard them....Recovery Console:

fixboot
bootcfg /list
bootcfg /scan
bootcfg /rebuild

Steven5210........ Uh .......if you have system restore , restore back to before you goofed ........it should correct the issue.


dl65  What happens when you try & download an .exe or .com file.
Google STINGER & try to download it?Great THINKING about the system restore I guess I try it!Hmm Nope I GOT it! I posted it on Microsoft and some PERSON helped me. Thanks for your help though.Could you post the SOLUTION?

May i know the syntax and COMMANDS of windows ME?  Go to Start, CLICK Run, and type CMD (if CMD says it can't be found, try command). Type help and PRESS enter.

[glb]Gizmo73[/glb]Lloyda:

Gizmo is correct (it's Start > Run > type COMMAND and press enter).

In the command WINDOW, type MEM /? and press enter.  

Does this answer your question OK?

If not, let Gizmo or i know.

Regards,
DocSome commands to PLAY with are dir /z /p   and win/?

I need help to FIX how I view pictures on the net.  Everytime I go to a page that has a picture, they always come up blurred or fuzzy, I cant see them.  Even when I try to download pictures as a wallpaper, still fuzzy, what do i do to fix this problem??Try 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.How do pictures or text stored on your computer look? If they are fuzzy, you may have a simple monitor adjustment need, or right click your desktop->select properties->and try a different resolution setup. If your internal computer is sharp, then resolution of the net pictures COULD be the problem. That one has little control over.Do you have some sort of 'internet accelerator' installed?
Increased speed is achieved at the expense of picture clarity.We need more info......on your system....blured images....maybe the monitor is at fault......as posted in answer previously given...have you altered any settings or upgraded to another GRAPHICS card...

No the diskin PROGRAM doesnt help.http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q320168Doesnt work.Is this pc networked?>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q308418/#3Hit Ctrl+Alt+Del, see what NAME you are logged in as then CHECK your CONTROL Panel user/passwords to make sure the logged in user has full Admin rights.No its not networked and i have the update already installed.winxp repair INSTALL proceedure!http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=restore+deleted+files&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

this is very frustrating. i restarted my computer, and windows wouldnt start up again. im running on window XP, and when i TURN on the computer, it shows the computer info, and then after the XP opening screen, it goes all black. the cursor APPEARS, and i can move it around, but that's the only thing i can do. please help me!!!Hold down the f8 key on boot chose last good config from the OPTIONS.....Liddokun:

Just curious:

Was anything changed just prior to this happening?  (For example, was a new expansion card added?  Was a new software program installed?)

Do you have a good idea, or even a guess, as to the cause of the problem?

Let us know so we may let you know what to try next.

Docyes. i did attempt to install Pro TOOLS Le 6.0 prior to this happening. then that's when it started not to load.yes. i did attempt to install pro tools le 6.0 prior to this problem. this was when the problem started to occur.Can you start in safe mode?sorry about the double post. connection got cut. Quote

Can you start in safe mode?

Hold down the f8 key on boot chose last good config from the options.....

One day I TURNED on my laptop that currenty has Windows XP Professional and received a message that said "The procedure entry point CoTaskMemAlloc could not be located in the dynamic link library ole32.dll". I hit "ok" and the background pops up, but it's completely blank. No icons, no start menu and the message appears once again. Can anyone help me or is it best to take it somewhere?  

Thanks in advance  1. Before Windows XP loads, press F8
2. Select last KNOWN good configuration and press Enter.I tried that and I still got the same results, but thanks.Reboot your system, hit F8 and boot into Safe Mode. From there run System Restore.

[glb]Gizmo73[/glb]good day doc... iwant to ask something.my computer has the same error with <
thanx in advance!!!!!good day...one day i was doing my homework on my computer but after 20 minutes my computer restart. when the windosw xp loaded, i got the same error like lefty and winzter. the destop is blank no taskbar and icons. and itried also those TIPS that you given to lefty but after  i run last known good configuration, theres a lot of error appear on my computer one of this memory dump. adn computer said that if i continue run the computer it makes a lot of trouble. can you help me?
thanks a lot in advance...........See if this is of any USE.

1) Should I check USB controller option in the BIOS settings to make sure it is enabled? How is this done?(I am already using one of the ports for a modem-----so is it already enabled?). I am nervous  to mess with the BIOS settings , so  detailed step by step instructions will be appreciated.

2) How do I find out where the driver software is located in my computer?  That is , if & when it ever gets installed

How do I do this? I've researched all the topics I know. Thanks. Depends on the E-mail client you are using.

You will have to write a DISCLAIMER yourself.Writing the disclaimer is not a problem. It's getting it to appear automatically in Outlook on all emails I send. There is a COM add-in that requires only an .exe or .dll file, but when I write my disclaimer in Word, I can save it only as a .doc file. A .doc file is not a choice on the COM add-in selections. I've also tried saving the .doc file as a .pdf and recording it as a macro, but the .pdf won't work. If I record the .doc file as a macro, it places double line spaces where I hit enter at the END of short lines. Plus, I REALLY didn't want to have to remember to run the macro on every email. That's why I wanted it to appear automatically. I think there has to be an easy way and I just haven't found it yet. Thanks again.Try adding it as a signature.

I myself use Mozilla Thunderbird where I can simply load my signature ONTO each E-mail via the account settings. It accepts .txt documents.

Try the following articles:

OLEXP: How to Insert an HTML Signature in Outlook Express Messages
OLEXP: Error Message: Signature File Does Not Exist. Signature Feature Is Disabled
OLEXP: Cannot Add a Signature File in Outlook ExpressThanks Raptor. I'm downloading Thunderbird now.Do NOTE that Thunderbird is an entirely different E-mail client. You will be able to important Outlook (Express) settings, though.

Different as in; Easier, more reliable and more pleasant to use.You need templates.....

daughter had issues with computer - did a restore and now computer is asking for administrator login - pc is upgraded from me to xp.  need help if anything can be done.  Lost wireless usb device drivers and now can't reinstall without administrator login.  By the way restore didn't complete and error message still comes up of restore not complete upon bootup.  Nothing on the pc worth SAVING any ideas?

thanks,  jay
I suppose you tried without administrator password: just press ok when it asks that password; if you are a bit lucky, no one has set up an administrator password.
If you don't want to save anything, just insert the windows xp cd and reinstall Windows XP. You can erase the partition, recreate and install on a fresh partition. Be careful, still: you need all the drivers for all those components you see, outside computer case, and also for the components you don't see, inside computer case. And, of course, you will have to reinstall every application you want to use. Quote

daughter had issues with computer - did a restore and now computer is asking for administrator login - pc is upgraded from me to xp.  need help if anything can be done.  Lost wireless usb device drivers and now can't reinstall without administrator login.  By the way restore didn't complete and error message still comes up of restore not complete upon bootup.  Nothing on the pc worth saving any ideas?

thanks,  jay

hi i got a friend who has a compaq prolinea 8120 computer, and i was trying to PUT some more MEMORY in it well i got the cards in the computer but its not picking them up. what i want to know is , is there a CERTAIN way they have to be put in. or does it matter what kind they are. i dont have any sotware with them i had taken them out of an old computer, and thought that i could put them in her computer, can someone help me pleas. it has windows 98 on it, and only 16 mb of ramThese are SIMM's that you are installing? What are the specs of your computer and memory?

[glb]Gizmo73[/glb]im sorry i dont know what you mean by specs the computer only has 16 mb memory and is a 32 bit systemIt does matter how you put your memory in the slot. There should be NOTCHES on the chip that support how it goes in.

[glb]Gizmo73[/glb]Before continuing and possibly wrecking your computer, visit the following web pages:

Crucial Memory Guide
How RAM works Quote

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