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This is a very huge problem that i created about a couple months ago. I deleted my volume driver on accident. I think i accidently deleted important audio files for the sound driver to work. I've tried reinstalling the audio driver but i couldn't get it to work!. when i do it and restart my computer it popps up blue screen and says something about me not installing the program correctly, or that it is a corrupted audio driver. I really really need help with this, I've tried system restoring, and just do not know what to do anymore! i really need your help please! I think my audio driver is Realtek AC'97 Audio, That's what it says to intall when i search for missing drivers. Also my computer system information is, Microsoft Windows XP version 2002 SP3.Look in device manager. Any errors? Quote from: Allan on January 22, 2011, 07:20:44 AM

Look in device manager. Any errors?

Go to the website of your sound card manufacturer. Download the latest driver for your card and install it.

Where it says "copy files from" point it to where the DLoaded driver is and hit Enter...

Sound/AC'97 Audio Codecs    
    * Q1: Could you please ADVICE me which driver I should download for my sound card?
      A1: We are a chip supplier, not a motherboard manufacturer. Please read the model number of the AC'97 audio CODEC on your motherboard. The model number starts with "ALC" and a number follows (e.g., ALC201). With the model number, please find out its corresponding drivers at http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=2&PNid=14&PFid=23&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

Watch for bogus downloads. Make sure you have the real driver. There are a number of bogus sites that claim to have ALCXWDM.SYS

What is the model number of his motherboard?

EDIT:source:
http://www.realtek.com/faqs/faqsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=2&PFid=6&Level=3

How do i find out my model number?...idk what a motherboard is lol

You have to find out what motherboard you have. The Microsoft tools might not correctly identify it.
Here is a program that does and extreme probe of your system and tells lists of things about it. Free for personal use.
http://download.cnet.com/Everest-Ultimate-Edition/3000-2086_4-10499291.html

hello I reinstall windows PX and now I can not connect to the INTERNET. I try to get all the driver but nothing work. my computer is a HP Compaq dc5100. I have clear connection with a router. please help me out.You NEED to INSTALL the Chipset Driver. It should be on a driver disk that CAME with your computer. If not, you can downloaded it from the HP website.

I will boot to win7 on ssd. Q1 can i also boot to the old 1tb win xp drive that was in my old computer, and how? Can i just use 1tb hdd as is as a second drive (i want to leave all files on drive and pull them up thru progam in sdd) Q2 can i use 2 old drives 1 1tb and 1 500gb in raid o as storage drives in new build? My old p4 is too slow for new sonar music progam. thank's for any help i can get. Quote

Q1 can i also boot to the old 1tb win xp drive that was in my old computer

Can i just use 1tb hdd as is as a second drive (i want to leave all files on drive and pull them up thru progam in sdd)

Q2 can i use 2 old drives 1 1tb and 1 500gb in raid o as storage drives in new build? My old p4 is too slow for new sonar music progam.

raid 0 will give me faster access speed i read some where.

As I know it, RAID will never give you faster access speeds.  That's not what it was designed for.

I am running XP SP2 and am having more & more PROBLES with having to WAIT to be able to make a new folder. I have run tweakui and have set folder customization to remeber 3000 folders which still does not SPEED thing up - the lag after clicking file, then new is about 10 seconds or more.

Also, does anyone know how to put the make new folder command on the menu bar?So if you right click on your desktop & select 'new folder' it takes 10 seconds to create it?
For me it's instant.
I just had a re-read  
If I go to file>new>folder that is also instant.
Check your cpu usage in task manager>performance?Good idea, but I checked and the cpu usage never goes above 27% during the 10 seconds or so before the rest of the drop down appears. Any other ideas? Any way I can make this a menu bar command - it is non-standard? Quote

Any way I can make this a menu bar command - it is non-standard?

I am running an old Compaq Presario 6000 with a 1.4 Ghz Celeron processor and 512 Mb PC133 (maxed out) and onboard sound and graphics. I have all drivers updated to the latest drivers this dinosaur can run. I have Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Firewall guarding the door. Other than that all I have installed is Office 2002 (Word, Power Point, Excel) my printer (Canon JX210P), Motorola Phone Tools , Rainlendar, Firefox and Thunderbird. I have tried letting Net Framework 3.5 SP1 via Automatic Update AND using Tools>Windows Update. Both approaches fail. Once installation initialization is finished it fails to install. Do you have .net framework 3.0 installed? .net framework versions are not cumulative - they require the earlier version to be installed.For some odd reason, after several FAILED attempts at installing it DECIDED to go ahead and install on a shutdown........ at the Log off/Shutdown/Restart it said there were updates ready to be installed Do Not Turn Off Computer It Will Shut Down Automatically. While shutting down it installed. Thnkgs that make you go "Hmmmmmmm".This tells me you interrupted the original install/// Quote from: Allan on January 27, 2011, 01:54:09 PM

Do you have .net framework 3.0 installed? .net framework versions are not cumulative - they require the earlier version to be installed.

I'm going insane, everytime I fix a problem with my computer a new one comes up.

I have a Belkin 802.11g router, but whenever I try to connect it I lose my internet connection. The Internet is local area connection 2 USING an Arris Touchstone modem, and my router's is local area connection 6 using a broadcom integrated controller. I think the main problem is that the manual says to take the cord CONNECTING the modem to the computer, unplug it from the computer, and plug it into the router. Problem is, my modem is connected to my computer through USB, and there's no USB port on my router, only a phone jack. I should also mention that I got my router a while ago along with a wireless PCI card, and everything installed fine. Then I somehow f'ed up my card, and I haven't been able to fix it until very recently. I guess sometime between the card f'ing up and me fixing it, my router f'ed up. I would really appreciate any help.Does your computer have a NIC? NIC to router with cat5, router to modem with cat5, modem to phone jack.Is the Broadcom 440x 10/100 integrated controller an NIC?OKAY, I tried that and I'm getting the same problem. Whenever the connection to the router is enabled, I lose my internet connection. Quote

... Problem is, my modem is connected to my computer through USB, and there's no USB port on my router, only a phone jack. ...

I'm working with one of my old PC's running XP with only 383 mb physical memory (according to Everest Home Edition). I want to set some uneeded services to disable / manual to speed it up some. I KNOW some basic programs to change like "MESSENGER" which I don't need running, but I remember a post somewhere on here showing all the services and thier function. I just can't find it at this time.
Can someone give me a link to this info. I've searched for it for a while but no joy.
Thank's
MikeBlack Vipers site would be my 1st stop...Excellent! That's what I needed. I've made my changes and the PC is booting QUICKER and responding quicker within Windows functions. And so far everything ESSENTIAL is working correctly. I saved a log of my changes too in case I run into something that doesn't.
Thanks Patio for the umteenth time you've helped me! 
You're more than WELCOME.

Hi
can anyone help me solving this probem. Every time I try to copy the file from CD or Hard DISK to Hard disk My operating system Windows ME is automatically restarting. What can I do ? Plz help me to solve the mentined problem.
JavedAVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP HOME and Professional only.
Spybot Search & DESTROY
-- Anti spyware scanner
ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

Every time I boot up my computer I receive an error box that says :

Exception Processing Message c0000013 Parameters 75b6bf7c 4 75b6bf7c 75b6bf7c

When I try to close it another one pops up. It does this about 5 times. Any help would be appreciated.CHECK BIOS settings boot priority and any added softwares that you installed before the issue or any external device attached while computer is booting.This problem seems to be CAUSED by something trying to check for removable media that isn't there (e.g. disc in DVD drive or card in card reader), when it shouldn't be doing that check. That "something" could be malware (virus or spyware etc) or it could be legitimate software FOLLOWING a Windows update or some other software installation or UNINSTALLATION (particularly HP, Norton or QuickTime software)

Prudent to do a malware scan THEREFORE; steps to take listed here

http://www.consumingexperience.com/2007/11/windows-no-disk-exception-processing.html

hello there, i'm really in a mess, and would really appreciate any help/advice that i could possibly get.  I managed to get a virus yesterday on my Sony Vaio vgn-s5m/s laptop. I cannot get the computer to boot into the operating system (XPhome. as up to date as windows update allows). I have attempted to use the F8 key, and use safe mode, and every one of the options it offers, but to no avail. If I can get to the windows screen, and run my anti-virus (AVG11 free edition, but fully up to date), i will be so happy.

Thank you in advance for any help you could give me please

JellybottYou can try downloading, burning to cd, and running a boot time AV scanner Quote from: Allan on January 24, 2011, 11:51:25 AM

You can try downloading, burning to cd, and running a boot time av scanner

http://www.techiecorner.com/166/avast-how-to-schedule-boot-time-scan-before-window-start/

No, they don't. Hence "boot time"

hello there, i'm really in a mess, and would really appreciate any help/advice that i could possibly get.  I managed to get a virus yesterday on my Sony Vaio vgn-s5m/s laptop. I cannot get the computer to boot into the operating system (XPhome. as up to date as windows update allows). I have attempted to use the F8 key, and use safe mode, and every one of the options it offers, but to no avail. If I can get to the windows screen, and run my anti-virus (AVG11 free edition, but fully up to date), i will be so happy.

Thank you in advance for any help you could give me please

Jellybott

Why do you think it's a virus?
What happens when you pick one of the options from the safe mode screen? Black screen?

i hope this link helps i just googled anti virus live cd ... http://www.techmixer.com/free-bootable-antivirus-rescue-cds-download-list/

Thanks BlackRainbow, i'm afraid however, that whatever this virus is, its disabled my optical drive, so its unable to read it, but thanks for the link though

Cheers

I've read the page you suggested mate, but regrettably, i am unable to do it, as i cant get far enough into windows to tell my AV to run a bootable scan.

Then you didn't read the instructions completely....

They in clude what to do if Windows will not boot.

Try again.

I have Avira Antivir(free ed.)and McAfee SITE Advisor.Is it advisable to download AVG Link scanner(free)?On my desk top(XP Home SP3),my laptop(Vista Home),and netbook(windows 7 with Security Essentials(2.0)?
Thanks very much in advance for your ADVICE!FIRSTLY, I don't recommend any AVG PRODUCT at all.
Then, if you have McAfee Site Advisor, you don't need any other link scanner.
Personally, I prefer WOT: http://www.mywot.com/en/downloadThank you so much for the valuable advice-will follow!All the best!
macko1944You're very welcome

???My tool bar disapeared from the top line. I have been trying to DOWNLOAD Adobe flash PLAYER and
now I can't get to my security settings at internet options.Maybe you turned off the toolbar. Right CLICK on the place at the top of the page.

[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]F11 toggles full SCREEN view - is that the issue?

Hello all,

I was using XP with Ubuntu for QUITE sometime untill i had some issues with XP
So, i decided to REINSTALL the XP os.
After the installion.
1> i dont see 375 GB of my hard disk space (out of 500 GB)
2> i have the Ubuntu OS missing. Even during the installation i was given an option to FORMAT only 125 GB of Hard drive.
I check the BIOS screen and the hard drive information is 500 GB even now.
Could some one please help me to recover the space i have lost.

I have tried http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Windows-Recovery-Console-from-XP-CD but the issue still exists

Thanks & Regards,
VBoot to the XP CD...
Delete all existing partitions and follow the steps for the XP install and you will have all your space back.Do you WANT to recover Ubuntu? Was the Ubuntu partition 375gb?

How can I know the Email ID of any person in orkut, who is not in my friend list?Why would you WANT to?
Quote from: SALMON TROUT on January 30, 2011, 12:04:40 PM

Why would you want to?

I want to know the other persons Email ID.

For what purpose?

Hi all,

I'm trying to install XP on a new HDD and it's not working.  First off, computer info:
Old ASUS mobo (don't know the model, but it's from ~2005)
CELERON 3.2 gHz single-core processor
Seagate Barracuda 1gb HDD
HP DVD writer
CD-ROM DRIVE from 2002

Perhaps because the mobo is so old, it wouldn't let me boot from my new (SATA) DVD drive, so I'm using a really old (PATA) CD drive from my wife's broken-down machine to try to install.  The HDD is SATA also, of course.

So I have no problems for the first part of the install.  Everything goes well up until the point where the system reboots.  Thereafter, XP goes back and tries to start the installation all over again.  I've done this four times now.  Twice, it ACTED as though the previous installs weren't there.  Twice, it recognized the previous installs as a separate OS and wanted to write over them instead of completing the install.

What do I do next? Quote

So I have no problems for the first part of the install.  Everything goes well up until the point where the system reboots.  Thereafter, XP goes back and tries to start the installation all over again.  I've done this four times now

I just reformated my computer. Its windows XP and EVERYTHING is working fine except that if one of the users are logged on and I want to switch users it wont allow me to log into the other user. I have no idea what to do. any suggestions?Try this. Reboot in SAFE mode and log in as THE administrator. From there you can enter the other use account. Or, if NEEDED, change the password for that user.Ihave the original oem but when reformatting, it stops at windows installation and ays that file:1F396is missing Quote from: d.pitchamuthu on JANUARY 31, 2011, 12:30:31 AM

Ihave the original oem but when reformatting, it stops at windows installation and ays that file:1F396is missing

Is it possible to make a copy of the items listed in the Task MANAGER?  I don't know what most of them are, and as there are 40 - 43 processes going on I was hoping to make an easy check list to find out.  Hand writing them is a drag.

I have 3179 MB of memory available for the processes, and with just the task manager itself and this one browser window open, less than 550 MB of memory are being used.  My laptop overheats and snaps off and I'm trying to identify possible causes.  Does the abundance of tasks listed in the Task Manager seem to be an issue?I have 83 processes running ATM...

you can try start->run cmd /c tasklist > processes.txt&start NOTEPAD processes.txt

to get a list of processes.If your laptop overheats, it's surely not caused by a number of running processes.Agreed...
Checking processes is not gonna fix this issue...Hi Quote from: BC_Programmer on January 28, 2011, 10:27:33 PM

I have 83 processes running ATM...

you can try start->run cmd /c tasklist > processes.txt&start notepad processes.txt

to get a list of processes.

CPU usage.

Attach the file to your next reply.

Your CPU usage is perfectly fine.
System Idle Process    (CPU NOT used) is listed at 95.38%

the CPU isn't being overtaxed with processes

Well, I'm not sure in what language should I explain it better, so one more time in English - your CPU usage is fine!

HI GUYS IVE JUST FOUND THIS IN ALL MY PC STUFF.IVE NEVER USED IT DOES THIS CONTAIN MY GENUINE WINDOWS XP SETUPIs there a Caps Lock KEY on your keyboard?
Yeah, you can quit the shouting any time now.
That disk is probably only the drivers for the computer, it doesn't SOUND like an OS disk.If you open it in Explorer and check the contents you'll know in no time...

I dont know what is going on! I put a new video card in (ATI RADEON 9550 256 MD DDR/ AGP 8x/4x) and added another 512 in memory. I have a P4 3.0 processor and every time that I go into Courtner Strike and play the processor fan seems to jump up in speed and lags out the game play. It will RUN at that speed for a min and then GOES back to normal. It will do that about every 5-10 min.  When I am not playing CS, it runs normal. I have installed the dirvers for it twice and now am lost at what to do next. Can someone HELP PLEASE!!! Fan up, game down, power supply?
How many watts?max output 250 watts.......There's a recent post in these forums that gives a link to a website to calculate your power requirements.
250W is very low.http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/Fed is right, power supply wattage at 250 watts is a minimum. 500 watts or so is not uncommon these days.

Remember that the power supply will only run at 500 watts if you are drawing that much power. It does not mean that your consumption will double.

Use the Power Supply calculator to calculate the MAXIMUM with EVERYTHING running and add 10%.

RAM Knowledge Base
RAM And What it Does
RAM Virtual Memory Paging
RAM Reseating & Fitting PDF File

Processor Temperatures
Service Pack Slipstreamer
Power Supply Wattage Calculator
Everest Home EDITION Computer Diagnostic Program

If the problem persists try using a constant speed fan.Cool, i will try that and see if i need to get a new power system. Thanks for the help and great site!!!Hope you get it fixed. Let us know how you get on if you will.I put a 350 watts supply in there and it STILL does it??? Any other thoughts on this problem? Please any help would be awesome and thanks for the help!!and how do you set a constant speed fan?Are you playing this with a cdrom?
Are you sure it's the processor fan that's jumping up?
My processor fan runs at a constant speed...I think.
Never really looked.no, the game is on the hard drive....and when it happens i look and it the processor fan that kicks into high gear. Do you know how to set the fan speed higher.Just reading my mobo book here, mine can be set from bios and the default is the minimum setting.
Maybe you can SNOOP around in there or check your own mobo book.What type of connection are you using to connect to the Internet?The connection is DSL and  i have not idea ho9w to look around my bioes......

I'm using Windows Millenium, and I'm quite sure my computer is virus and spyware free.

I tried to run disk defrag, and it said I had problems and had to run scandisk, and every time I run scandisk, it freezes.  

Any help would be great.download spysweeper from webroot.com.....and run it.....


what option did you chose in scandisk......standard or thorough...... and disk frag said something ......it has tried 10 to defrag this drive......diable the screensaver.....or do the scandisk/defrag/virus/ SCAN in safe mode///hold down the f8 key on boot up....what anti-virus program.....have you got??/I don't have spyware, I have zone ALARMS pro firewall, and AVG free version and the NEWEST ad aware.  I did have a lot of viruses in my restore file, but I learned how to turn it off then I eliminated them.

I tried both, the throuogh and standard, in safe mode, all I remember is disk frag saying that there are errors that I can fix in scandisk.

run scandisk in safe mode....hold down the f8 key on boot up>>chcoe the start windows in msdos prompt C:\WINDOWS *     now type scandisk   <<
Reduce the System Restore cache to remove all of the old restore points.What's that? Windows ME has a problem? Tell me something I don't know...    Anyway... How much RAM do you have? Do you have any major processes running while you start scandisk?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Etahn it is probably better if you use an ME bootdisk and boot into DOS then choose Minimal boot to get you to the DOS prompt.

There you should type: A:\>scandisk /all /surface

This is the thorough scan and will take about one hour per 10 Gb of drive-space.

HI
WHENEVER I PLAYER ANY AUDIO ON MY PC WHETHER ITS CD OR ANY DOWNLOADED MUSIC FILE[WHICH I PAY FOR] IT SEEMS TO SKIP OR GIVES LIKE A JUDDERING EFFECT.WHAT CAN I DO PLEASE First, turn caps off.

Then, what program do you use to play music?
Did you try different player?no i havent tried different player what do recomendsorry caps what do you mean i use windows media player See, if Irfanview will make a difference: http://www.irfanview.com/Thankyou ill try it tomorrow ill let you know how i get on are you polish i have QUITE a few polish friends i have at work NICE PEOPLESay "Hello" to them from me There may be a problem there to update i need my license keygen i cant find it anywhere Is there any other way i can update. You need your what?SORRY my windows xp is not a genuine ONE i lost mine does this matterYes...

We do not assist with non geniune software of any kind.Okay, that's the second time you've TOLD us that. We can no longer be of assistance to you on this forum. Sorry.

Are administrator privileges required to create and run scheduled tasks that run on a terminal server at specific times EVERY day when no one is logged on?  We have a DOWNLOAD DOS batch script that is manually started each morning.  I do not have administrator privileges.  I want to schedule this task to run every morning and to run UNATTENDED.  I can create a task okay, schedule it to run at a certain time while I am logged on, and it RUNS okay.  But the same script will not execute if I schedule it to run the next morning before I log on.

Thanks for your help.

When starting up my other computer it does the usually black screen, white writing checks and states at the bottom that DES application is turned off, please turn back on (I presume to continue) and I have no IDEA how to do this or even what it is. OK ITS FIXED in case anyone else has this problem all u have to do (if u CANT press anykey) isu need to enable the USUAGE of ur keyboard on the bios phericles part on startup, this allows u to get to the normal wondows screen where u can just go to the ENERGY saving part and turn it on ^^thank you for the keyboard tip. I tried for 3 hrs to get past the "press any key".
I enabled keyboard and fixed the problem

When I first turn my computer on  the mouse (External) does not work after it boots up. If I shut down and re-start then it works. How do I fix this aggravating problem. Here is my system info:

Dell laptop
2.4 Ghz. P4 Processor
512 MB Ram
60 Gig. HD
You may need to go to

1. Start
2. Settings
3. Configuration Menu
4. Mouse

And set the mouse from Accupointer to the mouse connected.If it a ps2 mouse....give it a clean....undo the plastic cover on the underside of it and clean the rollers from grease and DIRT.....the contacts in it maybe sticking...There are also PS/2 optical mice, Merlin.I know but lack of info.....on mouse used.....How do you like the expert title>?instead of a god.....Much better.Ok Raptor...I did what you said but I could not find the one CALLED Accupointer. There is 2 in the mouse settings...[glb]PS/2 compatible mouse [/glb]&[glb] HID- compliant mouse[/glb]. What now? Also I do not have a ball mouse I have a optical mouse and it is USB Port.

Again Thank You

Select the PS/2 compatible mouse to SEE if it makes a difference.

Load the drivers for it....or use hibination .. hold down the ctrl key>>...to save power?Thank You Raptor, that selecting the PS/2 worked. It boots just fine now. Again thank you.....A++++

You are welcome. Come back when you've got more problems.

this is my first time posting here but im pretty good with computers.  on running a WINDOWS xp system which i built.  it has been running great untill last week.  i have two hard drives, one with windows and programs on it, the other [250gb] is reserved for audio and video that i have.  i went and tried to access some audio files in explorer but the folders they were in were gone.  there are about 800 folders, each containing different music or video.  the second half of the folders was just gone.  however, some audio files from the 'missing' directories were stored in a winamp playlist and they still played, which means the files arent gone.  i cant figure out what the problem is but IVE unplugged it untill i can fix it.  is it something with a file index? is it because i had too many folders?  any help is appreciated.Was these  mp3 audio files via.....a P2P Program......






however, some audio files from the 'missing' directories were stored in a winamp playlist and they still played, which means the files arent gone. jtaylor20



therfore your pc still has them!
some are, most are shows and concerts ive recorded via minidisc [which i dont have anymore hard copies of], and the videos are digital projects for school.

i know they are still there, but i just cant access them unless i type in the exact folder name.  but they just dont show up,  i tried moving some of the folders to a different folder, and then a few other folders disappeared.  im thinking about pluging my hdd into my sisters system and see if they show up there.  i cant lose these files, which is why im not too keen on messing around with them.It sure SOUNDS like they are there, can you find a missing one with dos & check it's attributes?
I hope winamp doesn't store playlist files in a special cache directory  
I'd be looking from dos to start with.

You might try changing the explorer view to list instead of icons, perhaps 800 big yellow folders is too much for windows little brain.  none of the icon display changes MAKE a difference.  how liable am i to lose these files do you think?

winamp doesnt cahe audio files, and when i click on file info the right location comes up, and like i said if i manually type on the folder adress it shows up.  this is really BUGGING me After the cmd prompt:C:\windows etc    type this dir/ s / c /p..it should bring up all the files on your system.....then you could use the recover   cmd......right, but if the files arent really gone will that make a difference?They are either there or they're not there.
Set windows explorer to show hidden files & folder.
Windows Explorer>Tools>Folder Options>View
then have a look with Windows Explorer and see if they are there.
We need to know if they are there on not first.or even this>http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/UK/welcome.htmnorton disk doctor patched it right up!!!!  turns out the file indexes were all screwed up, the report was very very long.  but everything seems to be ok now.  thanks for your help, guys.Thanks for the feedback.

I've read many things about how to clean out a full hard drive, but none have helped.

Here is my current hard drive:

Free space 785MB
Total Size 18.6 GB

There is barely anything in this computer. What's taking up all of the space and how can I find it? There are only a few files that are needed and I have no idea where all of the other space is being used. How can I find this out and free up some space?

I've tried:
ATF-Cleaner.exe
ccsetup303.exe

Neither found anything to erase. This is the first time I've see a hard drive this full and can't figure it out. This computer is not used very often and I am lost about all of the space used.  Any help on cleaning it up?Download and run treesize http://www.jam-software.com/freeware/which one? There's about 10 different programs.
Quote from: mr19th on January 30, 2011, 11:56:31 AM

which one? There's about 10 different programs.

It is only a 18 GB drive. Just buy a bigger drive.

That will fix the low space issue but it won't solve their main question about what is taking up that space. a standard Windows install is usually only 1.5GB, and as they said, they don't have very many things installed.

At the deeper levels of understanding persuasion are many academically PROVEN explanations. Herein lie hundreds of them, all waiting to be discovered.

So, when his new 160GB hard drive suddenly becomes 90% full when they have almost nothing installed, what then? Get a even larger hard drive?

Will not happen. Do not assume it will. Not enough date to support the conjecture. This has happened before, somebody believes a drive is being invaded. They try a larger drive and the problem goes away.

What?
When did we pedant any of your statements?   

because they exclude an adverb

So, when his new 160GB hard drive possibly becomes 90% full when they have almost nothing installed, what then? Get a even larger hard drive?

Hi! Was on here before getting some HELP with notebook. Got INFECTED with ramnit malware & totally crashed computer. FINALLY got recovery disc & have usb cord to hook up to desktop PC in hopes to "transfer" INFO from this to the other one, (since notebook has no disc drive) but not sure how to go about doing this. SD was helping me but haven`t been back for quite AWHILE. Not sure if this is now in the wrong section but wasn`t sure where to ask this? Thanks for any help!

I am EXPERIENCING thew screen shaking when media PLAYER is open.  Maybe someone has experienced this, can help?

ThankyouTry moving the speakers further AWAY from the monitor.

Regards,
DOC

Hi, on our home computer we have 3 different USER accounts for Microsoft Outlook. They each have different data files (obviously), but when I change outlook preferences/options in ONE user account, it also changes in the other user accounts. For EXAMPLE, if I set a signature in one user profile, that same signature is set in the other two?

Is there a way to make Outlook save preferences seperately to each data file?

Thanks for any help!

--Peterhttp://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kbofficeoutlook.htm

I've MADE this really cool screensaver USING 3ds max 7  , but i don't know how to apply it ,
help would be appreciated.

[glb]FireChaser[/glb]Screensavers live in the Windows\system32 directory. Put yours there as a *.scr file. Right click any blank spot on the desktop, choose properties, then the screensaver tab and you should be able to pick it from the list.

Hope this helps. That didn't work...
umm...
there are lots of folders in system32, could i have to save it in oe of those???
have i saved it wrong: i OPENED the file with windows media and resaved it as *.scr... should i save the 3ds max file(the program i used to make the animation) as *.scr?
any answers would be appreciated

  [glb]FireChaser[/glb]you could do this download desktop  architect......and it will install your screensaver.......just point to the folder its in?? if you are planning to do more then that a program.....and it free.....I do not think you can just rename any file to .scr and have it function as a screensaver. You may need a converter.I was under the IMPRESSION that a standard screen saver had already been created not that it was in a proprietory format. If you have the option to save your file as a BMP, JPG, etc, you may find something helpful here:

http://www.make-your-own-screen-saver.com/

Hope this helps. Who still uses a screensaver? My monitor shuts down. I ASSUMED that saves power?

I'm working on an HP desktop running XP sp3.  The mobo, and other components, were changed out and now it is not recognized as an HP OEM machine and can't be activated.  The owner used a an activation and WGA hack and was able to use the machine for a couple months until MS caught up with it and now it won't get beyond the login screen without activation.  I do have a copy of XP I used on one other machine that's not being used anymore and thought maybe I could transfer it.  I'd like to simply change the product key, without reinstalling, but can't get past the Activation lock out.  If I can get in and manipulate the registry I could change the key.  I can get in with a Hiren's boot disk, but I'm not sure what path the get to the registry.  Any thoughts?1. Given this forum's policies on helping to bypass WGA, MICROSOFT EULAs, etc, I firmly believe the only advice possible is "re-install a version of Windows for which the computer owner holds a valid license."
2. Given the fact that you have changed the motherboard and "other components", the previous Windows installation is now functionally (as well as legally) invalid for the hardware it now finds.
And there's always the option of contacting MS....

Other than that we're done here.... forum's policies ... Funny!  Wouldn't it be better to say you don't know?  Or better yet, say nothing at all! Quote from: McGuire on February 05, 2011, 06:59:47 AM

... forum's policies ... Funny!  Wouldn't it be better to say you don't know?  Or better yet, say nothing at all!

Wrong again!

Now go put your pants on Salmon!

Dell system Windows XP SP1- Need to reformat my "C" Drive. What do i have to do to MAKE my CD-ROM my first bootable disk.
Depressing the F2 Key gets me to setup and using the arrow keys  to the "BOOT" menu, Arrow down to the CD-ROM [3rd bootable] and highlite have PRESSED differant key in k/b but can't make CD-rom the first drive, only Enable or Disable.
What am i doing wrong ?
Any help will be appreciated
ThanksYou're nearly there, highlight and change the boot menu INSTEAD of the individual drives.
Just LOOK AROUND in that bios area a little more.Go back into the bios options and chose.....setup defaults...save and exit it....now load the dell r/c disk....


What has made you do this re-install<

Alright .....this is kinda weird , Everything from the "my documents" folder got deleted . It is now completely empty . I have tried file recovery programs (like pc inspector) and under normal circumstances it works ,but now it does not ,there is no history of anything being deleted ,its just like it never existed .I really need help


thank you in advanceDavid,

Please answer a few questions...

Is your computer connected to the Internet or to a network?

Does anyone else have access to your computer?

What operating system are you USING?

Are the documents missing from the My Documents folder of your user account or from the shared documents folder?

Did you create a new user account for yourself?internet

no

windows ME

user accnt

noNo ,its my own personal computer NOBODY uses it but metry this type scanreg/restore after the msdos prompt....and chiose the last good cab file......answer yes to the splash screen.........they may come backThanks for the advice but unfortunately the files didn't come back .Oh well.........David:

I'm guessing that either you have been hacked and someone making a connection to your computer over the Internet deleted your files, or your hard drive is starting to go bad and your documents have been corrupted.  

To check if your hard drive is going bad, boot to Safe Mode, click Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ScanDisk.  In the ScanDisk utility, select drive C as the drive you want to check and select the options to do a thorough scan and automatically fix errors.  Then click the Advanced button and select choose the OPTION to display a summary of what ScanDisk fixes.  If the tool finds many bad sectors, your hard drive is about to die and should be replaced soon.  

If you suspect you've been hacked, consider installing a software firewall.  There are many good ones available to download (some that are free):

http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?qt=firewall&tg=dl-2001&search.x=30&search.y=2

My favorite, which i used daily when i had Windows Me,  is ZoneAlarm:

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

But there are other good ones as well:

http://www.google.com/search?biw=745&hl=en&q=free+firewall+&btnG=Google+Search

Regards,
Doc


Well come to think of it ,I was trying to uninstall a program in the my documents folder (from the add/remove programs in the control panel) and i got a message that said that the folder or drive wasent found or mightve been moved (something along those lines i dont exactly remember) . Could this be a sign that i was hacked ,and if i was is there any ways to actually recover the files (or is that impossible?)
by the way i restarted my computer to try and fix the problem  and thats when everyting got deletedDavid:

Well, malicious software (like a Trojan Horse) may also delete files or folders.  The program you installed may have been one of these.  What was the name of the program you were trying to uninstall?

The program is called hyper snapdx ,but im sure that it didnt have any viruses because i have virus protection (that UPDATES itself everyday) and it wouldve told me about the infectionLog in as Administrator and have a look.Try searching for *.doc on you computer just in case you moved them by accident or with out knowing.go to the msdos prompt C:\>windows and type this after it.......dir / c/ s /p  no luck ,im so frustrated!!!!!!!!There is a lot of 'frustrated' getting AROUND at the moment.

Hi,

I've had a SEARCH of the internet and this forum and so far have been unable to find a suitable solution to this problem.

I'm looking for a WAY to either remove or grey out the "remember my password" check box on an XP Pro machine. This is not connected to AD or a domain so that OPTION is out. Is their anyway of doing using GP on the machine itself?

Any ideas?

TonyDo you mean the splash box....when GOING on the net...No,

The box you get if you try to map a drive. Below the username and password fields, there is a check box for remembering your password. I need to some how disable or remove this box.

Does that explain it?

Tony You do not want it to be able to show the remember the password that people provide? You may be BETTER off on a dedicated registry editing forum..http://www.cybertechhelp.com/html/tutorials/tutorial.php/id/21

Does anyone out there know how to change the computer owners name. I'm not asking about the users name, but I need the one you type in when you first format the hard drive and XP prompts you for the owners name.
I use Windows XP Home, SP-2.
Thank you
FloydStart/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion In the right pane, double-click RegisteredOrganization. Under "VALUE data", type the name that you WANT, and then click OK.

To change the name of the registered owner, do the following: In the right pane, double-click RegisteredOwner. Under "Value data", type the name that you want, and then click OK/Exit.Thanks Merlin, but that didn't do it.  I also tried changing the entry under RegisteredOwner and it didn't do it.  The owners name is all over the registry.  I WONDER if I changed them all if that would work.  I'd hate to have to go through all that and have it revert back to the original when I reboot.
Any other ideas?  It seems like a person should have a way to do it without reformatting.
FloydChanging the RegisteredOwner value should accomplish the task.

You did select change as opposed to change name, correct?THATS bgates....for you who wants to control the world....no only in software.....but hardware...

other options.....is to reformat the pc .....on installation.....type user in the user box......or if bothered by that term user...>>>> simple      .         will doRaptor, I'm not sure what you mean by,

"You did select change as opposed to change name, correct?"

I double clicked on RegisterdOwner and changed the name there.  Is that what you were talking about?
Floyd
That should have sufficed as it works properly on my system. I use Windows XP Home edition.Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion In the right pane, double-click RegisteredOrganization. Under "Value data", type the name that you want, and then click OK.

After a power outtage in my room, my computer starting freaking out (and it was plugged into a surge protector!).  Initially, after I turned it on, it would keep restarting itself.  I left it off for a few days, then started it up.  Now, under device MANAGER, I have no devices listed and I can't find any DRIVERS for any of my accessories!  I've tried running MSConfig a myriad of times to get them going again, but that didn't work.  The task bar is Windows 98 style and applications on the bar appear with a block, system font.  What can I do?!

I'm a college student and I need my FILES to survive!I am using Windows ME - I forgot to post that earlierCreate backups whilst you are still able to load Windows ME.is system restore enabled use that......System Restore seems to have been wiped clean - every time I start SR, the only restore point is the one of that day.

Other than backing up everything, what else can I do?  There has to be a way to get the drivers to work again!do you have any disks......??TYPE scanreg/fix.....in the msdos prompt.....or scanreg/restore.....and choose the last good cab file......First CREATE backups of the data that requires to be saved.

After that, format your Hard Disk Drive and reinstall Windows.

hey, guys I REALLY NEED your help on this one

my windows movie maker keeps randomly crashing when I use it, it's really starting to piss me off because, one of my hobbies is to make NBA mixes and videos, as soon as I start clicking and dragging It crashes before I can even save my movie. I've heard that I'm not the only one that has had this problem but nobody knows how to fix it. I would really appreciate it if anyone has any suggestions on how to fix this, If you dont know can you ATLEAST suggest any other video editing program. Thanks in advance
sHaRp12........ What type of files are you working with and what sort of output are you looking for ? ............DVD , SVCD , VCD  or what ?

Do you have any other BURNING software ?


let us know

dl65  I work with WMV files and when I make a movie I just save it to my computer I don't burn it onto a disk,

the program shuts down when I add effects or drag a clip or something like that, and it gives me the message, Windows Movie Maker has encountered a problem and needs to shut down, is it my computers fault or is it a BUG in the WMMif this is via a cam corder check the pal.....settings

or try this>http://www.cliprex.com/

is it this one >>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/moviemaker2.mspx

or the old one?I dont use clips from camcorder, I use clips from the InteretI have WMM 2.0 I cant install 2.1 because I can't install SP2sHaRp12...... Why are you unable to install SP2 ?


dl65

Every TIME I I open IE it freezes, so does Outlook and when I click programs on the start menu, the large menu also  freezes.  , I don't thinks it a virus since I aready SCANNED it  and I can use other BROWSER ok like fox fire

Pleases help me with this problem

Sincerely, sihanatIs this winxp if so do this >>type this in the run box rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE6Maintenance  and chose the repair OPTION....

I have a p4 with intel 3.2 ghz processor and Win xp2 all working fine until I updated my wireless keyboard software/driver. I downloaded the update from Logitech and ran it, at the end the installer said can not find "mouclass.sys" so I searched and found it in the SP2 upgrade folder. after rebooting, the keyboard would not work. Now I can not type my password; as the only ADMINISTRATOR there is no other access to the system. when logged as another user,  the Device manager shows the keyboard with a yellow flag, but I can not update it or uninstall it because other users are not administrators. I removed the wireless keyboard and installed a standard keyboard, Windows would not recognize or acknowledge the new hardware. Both the standard and wireless keyboards work until windows is loaded (I can access the bios and press F8 to access windows in safe mode). All programs and games work fine (by other users) as long as the mouse is the only required hardware.

P.S. when I loaded Windows I had setup the Administrator with a password, then when the users were defined I setup my name with a deferent password that I change regularly.

Is there a way out of this without a total reinstall? Is there a way to enter the password (numbers only) without a keyboard?
please helpTry the following:

1. Before Windows XP loads press F8.
2. Select Last known good configuration and press Enter.I TRIED, it would not work. Windows does not seam to notice there is a hardware problem and does not recognize new hardware.1. Before Windows XP loads press F8.
2. Select safe mode and press Enter.
3. Choose the normally hidden moderator account
4. Remove all Logitech related drivers and reinstall your keyboard from the device manager.Canadian:

How are things in the Great White North? (OK, i'm showing my age with the reference to the McKenzy Bros.!)  I used to live just 20 min. or so from the Thousand Islands.

Have you tried another keyboard?  A new PS/2 keyboard will only set you back $10 (USD) and a used one will cost less than $4.  Or, if your system does not have a PS/2 port, you may purchase a USB keyboard.  

Windows XP will automatically install the USB keyboard as soon as you plug it in.

Regards,
Doc

P.S. I also think the Canadian side of Niagra Falls is a much better place to visit than the American side.  http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

^plug in a ps2 keyboard and mouse......^THANKS Raptor, it did not work. Windows refuses to start in safe mode. it kept cycling between menues without going into safe mode. but works like a charm in Normal mode. I guess it does not see the need to be in safe mode.

I have never seen in the safe mode a selection for "hidden moderator account". I tried to go into safe mode on this computer and could not see that choice.

The keyboard works fine in DOS and in Bios setup but not in windows. Any other sugestions?
SFC - System File Checker - (SFC /Scannow)

/SCANNOW
Scans all protected system files immediately.
/SCANONCE
Scans all protected system files at the next boot.
/SCANBOOT
Scans all protected system files at every boot.
/REVERT
Windows XP: Return to default settings.

Cmd mode ^Merlin_2... I can not do a repair without BACKING up my files. and I can not backup without access to my account. I am the only administrator on this machine and can not log in without the keyboard.

Is there a way to remove the logiyech drivers manually by deleting the files or editing the registry?Type edit after the command prompt...and search for the logictech drivers.....and delete them...Well I tried everything and the problem is getting bigger. I ran the repair reinstall and when it got to entering the disk "key" the setup froze and now nothing will do other than a clean install. I guess I will lose one month of data, as the last backup was end of May.

However, for those who want to learn from this....Do not have a single "administrator" on any one  machine...and backup more often.....thanks for your help. Now I will go and start a clean install.There is often an administrator in safe mode that is hidden when booting normally.Can you get to the cmd prompt......if you type help/? and bunch of commands is listed......like recover

Hello,

I'm trying to write a batch file (an additional to the users logon script) to find the modified date of a file, then find the difference between todays date and if the difference is greater than 100 days run a certain piece of software.

I'm sure this is fairly easy, but I'm pretty NEW to batch files. All I've managed to do so far is to output todays date to a text file. I think you can get the creation date using the "DIR filename", but this will need to be trimmed and I'm not sure how to do that in batch files.

Any help would be much appreciated

Thanks for your helpThere are three dir SWITCHES available for dates:

/ta - date accessed
/tc - date created
/tw- date written

Calculations in batch files can be done with the set /a statement. That  said, date calculations are CUMBERSOME and usually involve a long SERIES of hardcoded IF statements.

A better tool would be Windows SCRIPTING (free and installed on Windows machines since Win95C) which has built in date functions for just the purpose you need.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx

Good luck.

I am trying to install Windows XP Professional on my new computer, but it keeps freezing at random points during the installation.  Would this be a problem with the CD or the computer?  And how can I FIX this?I had the same problem with a newly built system.  It either froze or just went dead during the windows xp pro installation.  Turns out when my cousin mounted the mobo in the case he didn't use riser.  The slightest shock or jerk would cause the mainboard to short out through the metal case.  On the metal caser there was a crater caused by an electrical spark right under the processor.

Hopefully and probably not your problem.  Did you use risers?  =]What are the spec of your PC....check the graphics card..and  check  if the ramsticks is seated...... best option is to go over the WORK you have done!Make sure that the CD you are using is scrupulously clean. You can wash them in luke-warm water with two drops of mild soap solution mixed in and a soft sponge, then gently dry with a clean LINEN cloth. Doing this simple task very often solves the problem of READ errors from the CD and ensures a smooth install.Make certain the HDD is formatted.

How do I free up RAM from programs or PROCESSES running in the background? What can I get rid of that won't hurt performance etc?
Thank you.
BGBlookah......  Which O/S are you using ?
What processes are running ?
How much ram is installed ?

DL65   Quote

...programs or processes running in the background...What can I get rid of that won't hurt performance etc? ...

I just received a COPY of Windows XP which I plan to put on my computer once I remove Windows ME.

I don't know very much about REMOVING and adding operating systems. How do I go about formatting my hard drive? How do I go above loading up Windows XP from that point?

Any help with these questions and any other advice would really help me out.Reformatting and installing Windows XP is very simple. Follow these general rules:

1. Set the first boot device to CD-ROM in the BIOS.
2. Insert Windows XP CD
3. Press a key to boot off the Windows XP CD when prompted
4. Choose to install Windows XP
5. It will automatically detect all the space available and tell you that an operating system is currently installed.

You are most likely given the choice to reformat the partition of your choosing.

The process is very simply as the Windows XP installation documentation that is displayed in front of you whilst installing will guide you through most of the work.

However, should you require additional assistance; post a message.

Is this winxp disk an upgrade disk.....if so you need winme to load it......No, its not the upgrade version.you could dual boot.........winxp//////and have winme as WELL....if you do post back.....How do I install Microsoft Windows XP?One more thing. My parents bought this computer from Futureshop and it came pre-loaded with Windows ME, plus a recovery disk. No driver disks came with my computer. Its a Compaq Presario(four years old), by the way. My computer is partitioned into a the regular C drive and a backup D drive.

If I'm installing Windows XP do I need driver disks? Or, can Windows XP recognize and use all my hardware without driver disksWindows XP is most likely able to detect and install all the hardware connected.

Just incase this doesn't work. I was thinking about keeping the backup Windows ME partition drive intact. If by some chance I boot the XP disk and something happens whereby I can't install the software, how would I go about accessing the partitioned drive and restoring my Windows ME on my computer? Would it be as simple as insterting the recovery disk and rebooting or would it even work if I flatten my regular drive?Two questions........how much ram has this got?.....winxp is hungry for ram.........? and why not dual boot .......you can keep winme..........and have winxp......if you dont like winxp you can uninstall it leaving......winme intact.......best of both worlds......How do I dual boot? Is it a similar process?yes read the setup screen.......or if you go for a complete install.......>>>the recovery disks will bring back winme if you want to.It is best to run an XP compatability test first of all to make SURE that your computer CAN run XP and use all of your software, etc. See the link below.

Clean installing is preferable and when I made the change from an OEM install to a full XP install I fitted a new drive to install to, so that it could be partitioned and formatted to NTFS.

If you do that then you can always return your old drive when you want to sell the computer on.

XP Clean Installing
XP Compatability Test
XP Partition Management
XP Installing Recovery Console

RAM Knowledge Base
RAM And What it Does
RAM Virtual Memory Paging
RAM Reseating & Fitting PDF File

Processor Temperatures
Service Pack Slipstreamer
Power Supply Wattage Calculator
Everest Home Edition Computer Diagnostic Program

Nothing is SHOWING up anymore. When I reboot the computer, after it loads my personal settings, nothing comes up but the background. No desk top, start button, tool bar, date or time. Nothing. I can get the TASK manager to open and go to run new task...browse...and access the desk top and open things like internet explorer and they work fine once I open them. I have run ad-aware and microsoft antispyware beta and they show everything is clean. I have also tried starting in safe mode and running the antispyware and restoring the computer to an earlier date when it was fine but still nothing. Any suggestions? I have XP home edition if that helps.Try the following:

1. Before Windows XP loads, press F8
2. Select last known good configurationI tried what you said, yet the same thing HAPPENED. Quote

... I can get the task manager to open and go to run new task...browse...and access the desk top and open things like internet explorer and they work fine once I open them. ...I have also tried starting in safe mode and running the antispyware and restoring the computer to an earlier date when it was fine but still nothing. Any suggestions? ...

I have run ad-aware and microsoft antispyware beta and they show everything is clean.

Yes, it can be done, for those who want to know, and this is the resultant boot.ini file...

[boot loader]
timeout=10
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating SYSTEMS]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professionnel" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons

The US English version is on DRIVE C: (Partition 1) and the French version is on Logical drive D: (Partition 2)

They are currently directly sharing a Documents folder, (The Shared Folder SYSTEM has been removed) Email folder and Music folder on drive E: (Partition 3) and, as soon as I have fully installed and tuned the French version they will be imaged to drive F: (Partition 4).

I should be totally bald by then...



Thats winxp for you mac.....pulling your hair out

So far winxp has been threated by baseball bats/hammers/ .....SLING it out the window  and now you mention dual boot mac...... does seems to sound abit like win95/98/me/w2kYou do realise that it is all part of a huge con game don't you?

THROWING it out of the window is ... defenestration.

Strange how there is the French connection.

Imagine if everyone spoke the same language.But would it be Puritan?