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Hi

I recently had some problems with XP Pro and before clearing the drive i wanted to back some files up onto my other MACHINE. So i stuck the drive in the machine and started to copy files onto the machine. But when i try to access the "my documents" folder on the hard drive it comes up with an access denied error. I desperately need to gain access to my folder as i have important documents inside.

Regards

LukeDoes this HELP? How to TAKE ownership of a file or folder in WINDOWS XPNo... there is no security tab... only a sharing tab... and there is no advanced option on it. Fixed it! Thanks mate!Disabled simple file sharing huh?

Glad to hear that you got in alright.

I am building a new computer and i was wondering if Windows XP systems operate over 2GB of ram. A friend of mine told it would not.

thanks
GenjoSanzo625.....I wasnt aware that windows ever determined the amount of Ram allowed .......other than requiring a minimum amount to properly function.
The amount of ram is related to what the max is that any given MOBO will support .  Some boards will accept 4 gigs......   So perhaps you could ask your friend for his referance source and we can POST it here for all to see ......    It's always great to learn something new .


dl65  I believe that Windows XP supports 4096MB RAM.Windows XP Pro will support 4·0 Gb of RAM (4 X 1024 Mb modules) if the motherboard will accept this amount.

There are systems that will only report this as being 3·75 Gb of RAM even though there is 4 Gb present.

What do you intend doing with your computer?

I would probably put in 1 Gb of RAM and see if you really need more.

My mainboard will only accept 3 x 512 Mb SDRAM modules.Some additional reading:

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

well my friend got a new COMPUTER and he let me have his he just took out a MEMORY card he bought for it then gave the computer to me anyways.... when i got home I connected everything and when I turned the computer on you know it was on but the monitor ws ACTING like if it wasnt on like the little light was orange INSTEAD of green. I thought it was the monitor so I tried a different monitor but it was the same thing................ Help!!!What is your definition of a memory card?well he said he bought memory for his computer and when he took it out it look like a card like thing.??Inconclusive. I suggest that you contact the person who has given you the computer and ask him what he has removed.Miguel:

Did the thing your friend removed look like this?

http://www.pcnineoneone.com/howto/moreram2.html?

In our office, we ALWAYS FIND the strangers plug their PC into our network.  Do you have any IDEA how to prevent this unauthorized access?

Currently, if I find this strange PC, I will POWER on a "Testing PC" with the same IP address to kick out this PC but this is not efficient.

Pls advise.
Install a firewall.

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration optionsAnthony:

I take it this is a wireless network and not an Ethernet LAN?

DOC

I have had a Windows XP computer for about a month. When I created a new user account, I COULD no longer find my administrator account on a regular startup. However, the administrator account does appear in Safe Mode.Greetings, bluespiano.

From what I understand, this is normal - the default 'Admin' login is usually no longer displayed when you create other user ACCOUNTS for yourself.Caliban - WELCOME to the forum .
When you say "former 11B" are you talking MOS?Hi, Allan.

Yes - I was a groundpounder (11B), as well as MOSs 33S (Electronic Warfare Systems Repair) and 26V (Strategic Microwave Systems Repair), 1974-'85.

Nice forum - looking forward to helping and learning, if y'all will have me.  Glad to have another grunt   (11F and 12E).Geez - 12E - heavy stuff!

I started out w/ basic at Jackson, infantry and jump schools at Benning, then hooked up with 10th Group at Devens (302nd SOD ASA, where I did the ASA and USAISD electronics schools), '74-'78.

The rest of the time, I skated... I was a few years before you and went a few different places .

And the 12e assignment was interesting - played with stuff I'm still not supposed to talk about - but didn't stay in that detachment long - was only sent there for some specialized training.

bluespiano - sorry for hijacking your thread.

Please can you re-install your system as it SEEMS you have a NUMBER of problems........to help you .....you will have to help US?.......?muti-posting.?.....only confuses the the issues you have.......sorry if it seems i am moaning i AINT.......we are here to help you!Speaker problem is with my computer not his. I was hoping that I wouldn't have to reinstall again, but will at the alst resort.

i just bought a dell pc at the local THRIFT store,an 8200 dimension.it CAME with windows MILLENIUM but was upgraded to windows xp.when i start it up windows loads but there are 2 user ACCOUNTS that are PASSWORD protected.how do i bypass this and get windows to load so i can create a new user account?Reinstall Windows.

Hi all, I'm new to the site.  I'm a member on freepchelp.co.uk but it seems to have disappeared?

Anyway, I've bought a lead to connect my netbook to my tv to use it as a monitor.  It has the 15 pin connector on one end and 3 RCA connectors on the other - RED, Green and Blue.  I plugged it into the appropriate terminals on the tv but can't view whatevers on the netbook screen.  I've tried changing display settings within the computer and tried various combinations with the RCAs.

This is the lead I bought: [urlhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280634772964&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT][/url]

Are these coloured ends for audio only?  Do I need a yellow RCA for video?

Many thanks, Jon-Paul.I think you have to PRESS a function key, with the FN held down. On my  Dell I hit Fn + F8 and it GOES to the TV. Quote from: Geek-9pm on February 26, 2011, 02:48:18 PM

I think you have to press a function key, with the Fn held down. On my  Dell I hit Fn + F8 and it goes to the TV.

I just reinstalled Win Xp pro sp3 into my Pc day before yesterday, worked smoothly after that but after last night use, I can not log on again.(I didn't log off last night or do anything, just left it running like that n went to bed). Now when I click on the box with a account user name, a message say " loading your personal setting" SHOWING for like 3 seconds then off but nothing happens, back to the log on screen. restart didn't help too.
What happened and what can I do?
All suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks!!!XP Repair Install...Can you get into  SAFE MODE  and do a System Restore ?You don't need to get into safe mode to do a system restore.how to do a system restore? thanks!How am I supposed to do system restore when I can't log in to use the computer at at all 
But I am wondering why my Pc have that problem? Is that a virus or something?
ALSO, as suggested by Patio, I tried to boot from window cd and repair but it stopped in the middle of the way when doing it saying: cannot complete- following file cannot be FOUND "..." or something. Then I tried reinstall but it also stop in the middle and show the same message but different files name each time I tried. So I totally gave up now. Please I need some help.
Thanks!!!
Quote from: kapkap on February 24, 2011, 03:42:39 AM

How am I supposed to do system restore when I can't log in to use the computer at at all  :'

saying: cannot complete- following file cannot be found "..." or something. Then I tried reinstall but it also stop in the middle and show the same message but different files name each time I tried.

How am I supposed to do system restore when I can't log in to use the computer at at all 
But I am wondering why my Pc have that problem? Is that a virus or something?
Also, as suggested by Patio, I tried to boot from window cd and repair but it stopped in the middle of the way when doing it saying: cannot complete- following file cannot be found "..." or something. Then I tried reinstall but it also stop in the middle and show the same message but different files name each time I tried. So I totally gave up now. Please I need some help.
Thanks!!!

New Here, 1st post.
Last week we had to replace the power supply box on computer(keyboard and mouse died).We did, and all was well until last night when my wife tried to log on to IE and her Yahoo homepage.It would say connecting to IE,but would not connect,just return her to the page where she clicked on IE to begin with.The thing is my log in CONNECTS just fine on the same computer to my Yahoo homepage.Anyone know what might have HAPPENED?

Oh,she had logged on many times since the power supply problem,can't see that as an issue. thanks for any help,,eb

Dell Inspiron 531
Windows XP
DSL with Century Link
Yahoo homepageAre you and your wife using the same user account in Windows or separate user accounts? 

What version of IE do you have? 

Do you have any browsers other than IE INSTALLED?  Are you familiar with any other browsers?PROBLEM SOLVED!!!!!!!!

Dang You Folks Are Good.
She hasn't been able to log on since seven oclock last night,I visit,resister and post on this forum, and before I even get an answer to my post,I try to log her on once again and,WALA Thanks a bunch Folks and don't worry,I'll visit from time to time, and put my 2 cents in every now and then. eb

Thanks SOYBEAN for your REPLY,hopefully its fixed.

instructions from Microsoft. NOTHING works. Help!!!! Quote

When posting make sure to keep the below guidelines in mind.

List as much about your computer as possible. This includes operating system (what version of Windows you are using), service packs, computer make/model, RAM, hard drive, sound and video cards, current adware/spyware/virus programs being used on a regular basis, do you have a "real" Windows CD, etc.

Be as thorough as possible with your description of your problem. What happens exactly, error messages, if any, what happened before this started, what you have tried, are you the only user, type of internet connection, what you have done inside the case, etc.

You cannot give too much information. about the system. Withholding information seldom solves a problem quickly, if at all. Please don't expect US to drag information out of YOU to SOLVE YOUR problem.

Please help! When I open a folder and right click on a file, taskbar disappears for 4 to 10 seconds (only wallpaper STAYS on), then it reappears again, but with the closed folder. If any of the programs were running at the time, they shut down. For EXAMPLE, I can't rename a file or similar. I tried to google it, but all I found was similar problems, including windows explorer - with instructions to rename it. I gave it a try, it resolved nothing. I also tried system restore, but no matter which date I set, there would be a MESSAGE - no CHANGES on your computer, try another restore point. I'm REALLY desperate... http://www.computing.net/answers/windows-xp/explorer-crashes-on-right-click-co/110110.html
http://forums.techguy.org/windows-xp/446850-windows-explorer-right-click-crash.htmlIs your Taskbar  "locked" ?

On a recently purchased home built computer (Frankenstein parts)  ASUS M-Board, WIND Xp, IE8, . . in a PCI slot in the back I added a Dual Monitor video card (this is the 3rd computer I have used this same card  in . . I run 3 monitors) and it has Always been Plug & Play.  Now,  when I boot up,  on my desktop I am left with a good SIZE window that says NEW FOUND HARDWARE WIZARD  and asks me to install the Installation Disk so as to make it work properly.  I also get a balloon window down by the clock saying new hardware has been found which may have been installed improperly.  The NON-Problem is that everything works just Super-Keeno as it always has with previpus computers.  As far as I'm concerned , I have no system PROBLEMS,  Soooooo,  how can I turn this Hardware Wizard Window OFF.  FEEL free to ask  of any details I have omitted.  THX.Here is the general method of avoiding this annoyance.
You remove the card. (Power off, of course.)
You use the built in video card. Remove the driver, set it to just plain generic VGA.
Reboot in Safe mode, VGA.
Install the software for the PCI card.
Reboot and let Windows 'discover' that you have both a new card and the software.
You may have to reboot again to get it right.

There is no national explanation as to how this works.

plzz REPLY......thnxDo your own homework.Try http://www.howstuffworks.com ... You won't learn if I tell you. Grow up.

[glb]Flame[/glb]What a tangled web we'd unweave if we'd take the time to read!  

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/index_a.htm

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&rls=GGLD%2CGGLD%3A2004-51%2CGGLD%3Aen&biw=769&q=%22what+is+an+operating+system%22+

Have a BALL LEARNING it all!
Doc

k so i bought a little $200  1 ghz, 256mb ram, 40 gb hd computer a while ago and i'm having some problems i could probably fix BUT the problem is that my BIOS is in FRENCH... the only thing i haven't tried is to REMOVE the battery from the motherboard and for some reason i doubt that will work... soooo if you have any suggestions for me they would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.change the language in the bios setup screen....del key on boot...>next you say the winxp is in french......no comment......k the bios setup screen is in french and it doesn't have a language menu or anything.  i didn't get the ">next you say the winxp is in french", i don't know what you meant by that.I have never seen a BIOS where you could change the language. It may be of French design.Or a French Canadian design.  

Has this particular BIOS setup ever displayed in English?

If not, you may STILL be able to TRANSLATE the French into English with a little online help:

http://world.altavista.com/

Ayez l'amusement traduire en anglais!  
Docteur

having some problems with my c drive memories capacity
for a few days, and listening/taking advices/solutions from people everywhere, i finally decided to use "DriveScrub".
now everything starts anew.. very FRESH..
so i have some questions in here. Also, currently i am using Windows 98. ok, here it goes:

What is and what does the following do:
1) Primary DOS Partition
2) Extended DOS Partition
3) Logical DOS Drive(s) in the Extended DOS Partition

Which partition is associated with the following:
4) Floppy disk drive(A: Drive)
5) C: Drive
6) D: Drive(the drive to play Cd-ROM)

7) How many percentage of the memories is allocated to each partition normally?

hope anyone can enlighten me on those questions. Links would prove useful but sometimes i can't understand even though i read them. so words coming out from the mouth is a BETTER "resource".

(i was under the nick "Sacred_Devil",  but i think my school disabled the cookies  so i can't use that nick.)

Hope to hear all the responses from the people in this forum. The email is fake because i will check back this forum every one hour.

Thank You.
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having some problems with my c drive memories capacity
for a few days, and listening/taking advices/solutions from people everywhere, i finally decided to use "DriveScrub".
now everything starts anew.. very fresh..
so i have some questions in here. Also, currently i am using Windows 98. ok, here it goes:

What is and what does the following do:
1) Primary DOS Partition
2) Extended DOS Partition
3) Logical DOS Drive(s) in the Extended DOS Partition

Which partition is associated with the following:
4) Floppy disk drive(A: Drive)
5) C: Drive
6) D: Drive(the drive to play Cd-ROM)

7) How many percentage of the memories is allocated to each partition normally?

hope anyone can enlighten me on those questions. Links would prove useful but sometimes i can't understand even though i read them. so words coming out from the mouth is a better "resource".

Hope to hear all the responses from the people in this forum. The email is fake because I will check back every hour.

Thank You.

What is and what does the following do:
1) Primary DOS Partition
2) Extended DOS Partition
3) Logical DOS Drive(s) in the Extended DOS Partition

1. Create Primary DOS Partition - Choosing this option you will be prompted to use maximum space. If you specify yes this will use up to 2 GB if creating FAT16 partitions or up to 32 GB if using FAT32. If you choose no you will be able to specify how large you would like the partition to be. NOTE you will need to create a primary partitions before being able to create an Extended or Logical DOS partitions.

2. Create Extended DOS Partition - If you are using FAT16 and have a 2 GB or higher hard drive or have only specified a small portion of the hard drive as the Primary partition use this option to create the Extended DOS partition(s) (other drive assignments). The Extended DOS partition will be used to hold the Logical DOS drives therefore use the maximum space left on the hard drive.

3. Create Logical DOS Drive(s) in the Extended DOS Partition - This option is used after you have created an Extended DOS partitions. Once the Extended DOS partition has been created you then can specify the sizes of other partitions you wish to create.

Which partition is associated with the following:
4) Floppy disk drive(A: Drive)
5) C: Drive
6) D: Drive(the drive to play Cd-ROM)

7) How many percentage of the memories is allocated to each partition normally?

i was under the nick "Sacred_Devil",  but i think my school disabled the cookies  so i can't use that nick.)

It is bad to carry even a good thing too far. Even concerning things such as Buddhism, Buddhist sermons, and moral
lessons, talking too much will bring harm.

Sounds not working

The drive is INSTALLED but it keeps saying no driver. The Dell Resource DC won't let me install it cause it says its already installed...

I keep getting a beep from my computer when ever I hit enter IM'ing and some other stuff...What sound card do you have? You need to go to your sound card manufacturer's website and download the latest drivers from there... NEVER trust your computer manufacturer to have the right drivers...

[glb]Flame[/glb]NEVERMIND, thnx anyway, I WENT to Dells Site and d/l the driver, then the beep went away because I figured out I GOT beeps because of the lack of sounds Nice to see that the problem has been solved! Come on back and see us should you have any more trouble!

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Dear Forum,
I have a new netbook coming tomorrow. It comes WITHOUT OS (it has something called Asus Express Gate).
It is an Asus Eee PC 1215T. I have my installation disc for XP from my desktop computer. Is there a way to install from my desktop, since there is no optical DRIVE in the netbook?
Thanks!
Mike
  Here Ya Go... Quote from: program not responding on February 27, 2011, 08:10:07 AM

I have my installation disc for XP from my desktop computer. Is there a way to install from my desktop, since there is no optical drive in the netbook?

I thought installation on two computers for personal use was OK?

I thought installation on two computers for personal use was OK?

No. It has never been as far as I'm aware.

And if it's OEM you can't even move it from one one computer to another.

I installed one OEM XP on three computers. (All three are of the same maker.)

Well the need to chime in and state I've done that overrides the points being made...

Hello,

I'm having trouble trying to update my adobe reader.
Every time I try, I get this:

Update Failed
ERROR 1402
Could not open key
Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\OptionalComponent\Mail.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I'm running Windows XP Professional.
Firefox

Thank-You,
Johnhttp://kb2.adobe.com/cps/329/329137.htmlI tried that, but it still won't update.
I also get,when in safe mode:
This SCREEN saver requires Adobe Flash Player for internet explorer.
In my control panel its there, I thought I had it already.

JohnYou tried all the suggestions?Will not let me uninstall Adobe Reader with the Error 1402.Try using revo uninstaller (http://www.revouninstaller.com/)I installed revo uninstaller, still would not uninstall. Quote from: Salmon Trout on February 21, 2011, 02:58:47 PM

You tried all the suggestions?

We purchased a new Dell computer in January. MY husband and I have been playing around with the old one, A Gateway2000 Pentium11 with Windows98. We decided we would try and install Windowsxp from the CDrom given us with our new computer!( Are you getting the feeling we are dummies now?!!!).......it installed, but then when we went to do a setup we ran into problems....
How can we remove The XP and start all over, and what can we do?
ps. We are just doing this as a learning experiment and fun so we are not paniced, but we would like to  get this set up for our neighbors to use. ( we are both senior citizens and not too computer savey!)
Thank you in advance for any help.
rejoicing1Rejoicing:

Do you have the Windows 98 SE OEM (or System Restoration) CD that came with the Gateway computer?

Regards,
Docunfortunately no....we have the Windows 98 updateCD.
By the way, I sure love your ID!! That is why I am a rejoicing1  !!The reason that it didn't work is becuase Dell, along with other computer manufacturers have installed a security device, which only allows their computers to have the OS installed on... It's hard to explain, but in simpler terms... You can only use those CDs on the Dell computer... Sorry!  :-/

[glb]Flame[/glb]Which means that what you are trying to do is illegal. I would format the '98 computer and re-install '98.

A Pentium II and probably too little RAM plus a small drive size is not really good enough for XP.

Still these might come in use...

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

PLUS!

RE-INSTALLING WINDOWS 98Wow I didn't know that. I was under the impression that you could use a CD once you purchased it, at least for your OWN use. Thank you. I will try now to reformat and reinstall the Windows 98. Any links on how to do that? Thanks everyone for your help.RE-INSTALLING WINDOWS 98 Quote

RE-INSTALLING WINDOWS 98

unfortunately no....we have the Windows 98 updateCD.
By the way, I sure love your ID!! That is why I am a rejoicing1  !!

Yeah, it's good to know relief from guilt and stress is always just a prayer away! (Philippians, chapter 4).

When you say you have the "Windows update CD" do you mean that you have the Windows upgrade CD?  If this is what you mean, then do you also have the installation floppy disks (or CD) for Windows 95 or some previous operating system?

Blessings,
Doc

Rejoicing:

Very true.

If you have the Windows 95 CD and the Windows 98 CD you will be able to install Windows 98 again.  The advantage to this is a two-fold one: First, this will allow you to reformat the hard drive, which will erase the Windows XP operating system.  Second, this will allow you to remove any private information (such as your credit card number) or files (such as letters you have written) to which you do not want the next owner of the computer to have access.  So, let us know if you your husband finds the Windows 95 CD of floppy disks.  

If he does not find it (or them), it is still possible to remove Windows XP (that is, if the setup program saved the data to uninstall the operating system).  In this case, you will then have to go through the long process of removing any documents, Internet Explorer favorites, address book entries, and other files and settings to which do not want the next owner of the computer to have access.

Let us know, then Mac or Flame or i will suggest what to do next.

Blessings,
Doc  

Rejoicing:

Of course, if you do find the Windows 95 installation CD (or set of floppy disks) then it will be easier, as i mentioned in the above post.  Let us know if you want instructions as to how to edit boot.ini.

Blessings to you and yours,
Doc

 

I have defraged my Home XP a number to times in one day and the result is this my QUESTION is why won't it defrag fully and how do I get it to.  ThanksTry defragging in safe mode.Even though you are USING XP Home, try the 30-day evaluation copy of Diskeeper 9 PROFESSIONAL, and see if the included Frag-Shield program finds anything wrong with the Master File Tables.

Also delete the entire contents of the C:\Windows\Prefetch folder and try running defrag again.

Use CCLEANER and EmpTemp to clean up your Hard-Drive.

"Run Disk Cleanup and remove all but the last restore point. See if your System Restore cache and Recycle Bin size is set at a reasonable level (Say 1024Mb) on each drive, and reduce the IE Temporary Internet Files cache and History cache to the minimum. Install CCLeaner and clean out all of the junk files. Unhide all files and FOLDERS and remove the hotfix uninstallers ( $NTUninstaller$ ) from the hidden C:\Windows folder and remove their entries from Add-Remove programs. Then remove the contents of:

The C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Installations folder
The C: WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder
The C:\WINDOWS\Temp folder
The C:\Windows\pchealth\Datacoll folder, and...
The C:\Windows\Prefetch folder.

(You can add these folders to EmpTemp if you have this program installed.) Then run chkdsk and defrag."ojas:

You likely have some processes, services or applications running in the background that are keeping the disk defragmenter from finishing the job.

If FED's suggestion doesn't do it, try starting Windows XP in diagnostic mode:

1. Click Start > Run...
2. In the Run... text box, type msconfig and click OK.
3. In the System Configuration utility, choose Diagnostic Startup and click OK.
4. Restart Windows in Safe Mode and attempt to run disk defragmenter once again.

Let us know if that doesn't cure it.

Regards,
Doc

when you click on a application or folder it shows the preferences and information about That item in stead of opening it. You can only open it By right mouse click -> open.

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i am unable to set the WINDOWS auto update..it is greyed out and i can not click on it.Any helpAre you the administrative account of this computer?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Start>SETTINGS>Control Panel>Admin Services>Services
Make sure your Automatic Update is running.This might be becuase Microsoft has changed their update system... Go to the microsoft WEBSITE, and click on Windows Update. You will need to install NEW software for Windows Update... Once this is installed, things should be BACK to normal...

[glb]Flame[/glb]

when I turned on my win98 and at the post screen
it freezes up. the only thing it shows is the star energy logo and the meghrtz of 350 that my computer has.
it does nothing not even the detection of my devices that it normally does. I tried to boot into the safe mode
but I can't because the startup is not going anywhere at all. nothing but the black screen with the logos.
It can't even shut down at all so I had to disconnect by unplugging it. when I turned it on again I GET nothing on my monitor just complete black with the light indicator always turning from GREEN to orange.
I went into setup(TOOK serval times) and load the default settings. still the same problem.
I am thinking if it is the motherboard, because I installed a new video card and power supply.
Please help...
P.S. computer is 7yrs old Pull it apart, re-seat your video card & DOUBLE check all your connections.does it beep on start up.....If it does give a beep code, how many beeps does it sound out and what is the name of the BIOS manufacturer that appears on the monitor display during the POST?

ALSO, does it display the memory check count up at all?  If not, one of the RAM sticks may have come lose or may need to be replaced.

Doc

I Updated Windows 2 days ago. Since then the Search Companion SCREEN gives me this  error " A File that is Requiered to run the search copanion cannot be found. You may need to run set up". Any sugestions on how to fix this without using windows set up.So Now I DONT Have a Search Companion with i really need and use it a LOT!!!!
(search companion is the application that the COMPUTER USES to search anything inside the computer "where the little yellow dog is at")    

I am trying to start up my HP PAVILION with Millinium and the Windows startp menu appears with 5 options
1. normal
2. safemode
3. step by step config
and below this is an error message that says:
registry has detected a registry/configuration error.  Use scanreg to correct this error
      When I chose any of them they all come up with an error when loading saying that the file C://windows\IFSHLP.SYS is corrupted or missing and then it goes on and says taht it can't find WIN.COM

When I try to reboot the COMPUTER with the recovery discs it starts to extract files but then stops and says that the recovery has ran out of disc space and to rmove disc and restart whch brings me back to the beginning.  
 I am confused and does anyone know what is wrong with this computer.

Does anyone know what is wrongchose step  2.......now go to to start/programs/accessiories/ msdos prompt....and type scanreg/fix....after the it....so its C:\WINDOWS SCANREG/FIX....maybe  in lower case thou......
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another whim
I still believe win9x will kill winxp.......maybe someone like amiga/linux is waiting for msoft to disown it..scary stuff?like msdos7.1Beltrez:

Sounds like Window's Registry is corrupted.  You may attempt to repair the Registry this way:

1. Get a blank, formatted floppy disk.  From a computer with an Internet connection, go to http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm and click on the Windows Me (OEM) link to download the files for a Windows Me boot disk, and SAVE them to the floppy.

2. Put the Windows Me boot disk in your computer's floppy drive and power it up.

3. At the A: prompt, type [size=13]scanreg /restore [/size] and then press ENTER.

4. Select the most recent backup date, and then choose Restore.

5. When the Registry is restored, press CTRL, ALT, DEL to restart your computer.  It should boot normally, but let us know if it does not.

Regards,
Doc
LOL

Looks like you beat me to the post, Merlin!

test it and find out>>>.http://www.hackerwhacker.com/freetools.phpGibson RESEARCH Company is a very good website as well.Yep! Gotta LOVE the Shields Up online test for your PC firewall at good OL' GRC.com.

http://grc.com/default.htm

I have spent all MORNING on a problem, and I am at my wits end!

The morning started, I wanted to downgrade XP to 98 so I reformatted my drive and lost XP

So then I tried to SETUP WIN98, i can begin the setup for WIN98, but it says first that it wants to do a system check, and when it does the system check it says WINDOWS SETUP REQUIRES 74XXXX BYTES

Then the computer freezes (often it will freeze before it even outputs this sentence) and I am screwed!!!

Any ideas? My C: drive says on FDISK that it is the MSDOS Primary Partition and has 14 gigs of free space!

Any help will be VASSSSSSTLY appreciated Was XP set up on FAT32 or NTFS? Did you delete the old partitions with fdisk and make new ones and did you Enable Large Drive support when using fdisk?

This bootdisk has the Delpart program on it in CASE the old partitions prove difficult to delete:

DELPART BOOTDISK

What makes you want to go back to '98 if I might ask?

Thank you for such a clear response, I'll try to answer as well as I can

XP Was set up on NTFS, I reinstalled XP then to be on FAT32.

I deleted the old partritions, and set up a new one with Large Drive support on.

I am going back to '98 because I just like it better, for what I need the computer to be doing (I am setting it up for a 'recording studio')
Maybe a read error somewhere. Have you tried re-seating the RAM modules. How much RAM does the system have?

RAM Knowledge Base
RAM And What it Does
RAM Virtual Memory Paging
RAM Reseating & Fitting PDF File
When you had finished formatting did you run scandisk and do a surface check? If not try the drive manufacturer's drive diagnostic diskette and test the drive and use a RAM diagnostic diskette to test the RAM.Steve Benjamins........Did you format the drive first ?

I'm curious to know what win 98 does better than win xp ...other than freeze up .......and flash up ........"you have preformed an illegal operation "


let us know

dl65  The system has 256 Megs of RAM. How would I go about re-seating the RAM modules?

Yes I formatted the drive first, and I tried to do Scandisk on Drive C: but it says it can't run scandisk on c:

So to clarify better what has happened, is I have formatted c: and now I can't install anything

I have none of the manufacturers drivers with me anymore this is a bit of an older computer and my dad (who doesnt know enough about CPU's) threw them out some time ago.

Is there a way I can download a RAM diagnostic diskette? Cause I think that might clue me in on the problem.

Thanks for the help so far
SOMETHING is wrong if you can't run scandisk.

Have you checked in the fdisk program if the drive is set A for Active?

FDISK SIMULATIONBTW, XP will run better with 512 Mb or more RAM.

RAM Reseating & Fitting PDF FileYa the drive is set as Activeload the win98 boot floppy at the A:\> SYS C:
http://www.bootdisk.com/  now format c: and fdisk and then start win98 with the cdrom support disk....

and you have MAY life hard for your self>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q303661/ Quote

Ya the drive is set as Active

Okay so today i was running my computer on listening to music, i LEFT for a bit to go pick up groceries, i come back and my computer is off. no power FAILURE or anything. so i turn it back on and i get this message : something about a corrupt file, WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM: file missing or corrupt.
then it says i can like repair by PLACING the xp disk in the computer and running it, but i do not have that disk anymore/ cannot FIND it, but i have a windows 98 could i use that?
No...
You will need to find an XP CD that MATCHES what version is installed...

Stop back when you locate one for further instructions.What if i cannot locate one, is it possible to download  like a windows xp service pack or something and use that? or like is there a way to download it put it on a cd then transfer it to the computer?no

ok i ve got a problem thats been bugging me for a year my computer keep freezeing. it alwasy freezes on BOOT up it alwasy freezes on games to. Ive tryed reformating like 5 times taht didnt help. I took the new sound card that i had in and replaced it with my old one and it worked fine for a while  then it started to freeze again. i defraged it. i cheacked for viruis , ad-ware, and spyware, and all my test results were SAYING there were no problems. The only game that i ahve on my computer now is World of Warcraft and it freezes when im playing and im forced to reboot its getting EXTREAMly annoying. All im asking is can u tell whats wrong with my computer????
system specs.......required.........Bret:

It may be any NUMBER of things. Try these troubleshooting steps:

1. The video card or DirectX may be the cause.  Check Window's Device Manager for a conflict between your video card and some other device connected to your system.   Run dxdiag (click Start > Run and type [size=16]DXDIAG[/size] and click OK.  Run all the tests to make sure your Windows DirectX software is not causing the problem.

2. Check for overheating.  The fact that your computer hangs when you are playing graphic-intensive games may be a sign of too much heat inside the case.  Dust keeps your system from properly COOLING.  Buy a can of compressed air, open up the computer case, and spray out all the dust (especially the dust clogging the vents).  But don't blow the dust into the case, blow it out, instead.  While you have the computer case open, power up the machine and check to see that all the fans are inside the case (especially the one attached to the CPU) are spinning and not MAKING any loud noises.  If any of the fans are not working properly, take it to a computer repair shop to have them replaced.  

3. The power supply (which is really a power converter) may be dying hard.  If it fails to provide the proper voltages (either too much or too little voltage) the system will lock up.  The fact that this happens when you start your computer means that the power supply may be the culprit.  Try taking it to the shop and having them replace the power supply. If that doesn't fix it, you'll still have a spare just in case it does fail in the future (which they often do).

If those three steps don't work, let us know and one of us will make more suggestions.  

I would LIKE to permanantly remove left over entries from Selective Startup in MSCONFIG. Is there a WAY to do this? When I uninstalled programs like Zone Alarm, Kodak, scenic reflections etc, the entry remained and now I often start in SAFE MODE. Removing TSR's helped but I'll never need a lot of these entries. Please help.Download http://www.winpatrol.com it is an easy way to control/remove these things.

Hi, i recently started using my zen MICRO with windows media player 10 because it no longer works with its own PROGRAM mediasource.

The only problem is that when i connect my player, the "SYNC" function on media player goes into overdrive and starts "removing" the songs from my zen. There is no way to STOP it doing it byitself and i'm running out of songs which i won't be able to put back on if media player keeps doing this.

Please someone come up with a solution

Jonnyif wmp10 is doing this......it  must be stored in the wmp music library.........have a look.......you can always.....transfer them back via ......the portable device program.....

is this pc networked......and use a  server??scan for trojans etc......or reboot hold down the f8 key chose last good config.........???partial recovery??Thank you for replying to my computer question.
No, This computer does not act as a server.. I did at one time have another computer hooked to my router and used the two of them as a network, BUT I have since gotten rid of the other computer. I still run this computer through the router as I am told that is a good idea for security reasons. I don't know how to tell this computer/router it is a single unit if that should be my problem..

Thanks
F. BACK
this maybe a script error......reboot.....pc and hold down the f8 key and chose debug........do this occur when booting on will on the net??I'm Sorry But I don't UNDERSTAND your message.
Thanks anyway
FB
1. Before Windows loads press F8
2. Select debugging option from list
Thank you, But no Joy
FB
type msconfig in the run box and SEE what is loading on startup.........read the msconfig...splash screen box...... :-[Thank you all for you replies.
 I think I am just out of my league in this forum as some of your suggestions I don't understand. Guess I will just live with this thing and if something screws up I will take it to a repair service.
Thank  you all
F. back  
folks had me do a partial recovery  hp.....
fb
^^^what did entail....^^^To tell the truth, I don't remember. We were doing a live chat (took forever).
However before we started they had me (via an Email) To remove EVERYTHING except 4 or 5 items from my startup file. I KEPT a copy of that email and followed those instructions again today AND NOW this problem we have been discussing here is GONE....
  I Don't know exactly what I am doing, but now my computer works fine . Thanks to all for your patience..
F. Back

big problem: i was scanning my laptop with norton antivirus and then my computer suddenly shutdown,   and now norton's autoprotect is off and will not go back on!!  

i use windows xp home edition, someone plz help!!!re-boot and hold down the f8 key.......chose the last good config............or use the safe mode option and scan........i would if i where you disable system restore....and then scan...........and i hate norton anti-virus.......it screws up pcs......imhao.......Chaser:

U might also WANT to try booting to Safe Mode with Networking support and use your Web browser to go to one of these sites and do a free, online virus scan:

http://www.google.com/search?biw=999&hl=en&q=free+online+virus+scan&btnG=Google+Search

Let us know how it goes.
DocWhen this happened to me I had to uninstall Norton in Safe Mode and then re-install from the desktop.

I now use AVG...i tried scanning in safe mode, and my pc shut down while scanning again, i then did that free scan from the internet, same result .
  Any more ideas??does this happen on main adapter//or battery.....check power options......control PANEL......is should read always on and  never  in box....does it.....

there is a trojan doing the rounds which disabled anti-virus programs.......my laptop is on main adapter...
i THINK i can renenable norton autoprotece, but i still can't get rid of the virus or worm or whatever that is SHUTTING down norton and my other virus scanners If you have more than one anti-virus scanner on a system there will be conflicts so just use one of them.

You can always try an on-line scan.

I am getting a message box that pops up in various AREAS including application programs and Windows and Internet Explorer. It states that the program has "encountered a problem and needs to shut down". At the bottom it gives me three option buttons, SEND or Don't Send to Microsoft, and DeBug. When I click any of these options it closes the application and I lose everything I was working on. This is happening more frequently and it's an extreme pain. I have no virus that I know of and I scan daily for adware/spyware. What causes this and how do I KILL IT?
Thank you,
BGtry msconfig in the run box......startup folder.....scroll down the list and disable error reporting.......What type of file or what file extension is error reporting?
BGsorry my friend i should have said........services....now scroll down the list.....underneath dns client.......... [error reporting service] untick the box

the startup folder is for win9x......got carried away....or will be.....Thank you Merlin. I have done that and will let you know the results.
BGI am unable to disable DNS Client. Each TIME I go and uncheck the box, return to Normal Start-Up, and then look to see if DNS Client is disabled it is checked again. Am I doing this wrong in some way?
BG

Every time I go to a WEBSITE or open a page it only OPENS to about 90 percent of the size of the screen. I then go to the whozit up in the corner to enlarge it . How do I set the COMPUTER to make it COME up full sized every time? Please help. If you close IE with a full screen, next time you open it there will be a full screen there.
If your problem is when you open a second window, as a work around, when you open the undersized window, grab the TOP & sides with your curser & resize to stretch it out to (nearly) full screen. Then close it & when you click on another link it will open at the size you left it at.
Someone else may know how to make the 2nd window open as a full screen.

Winxp exposed is seems>>HTTP://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/06/30/ms_security_patch_eula_gives/



Interesting.....what people get up to>http://c0x2.de/lol/lol.html
Now we know why m$oft is so chosy on what winxp runs.....Yeah, thanks for the info, MERLIN.  

GUESS using Windows is a love-hate relationship (love all the software that is supposed to run on Windows, but hate all the security holes that forever need to be PLUGGED!)

I just WISH there were better alternatives than Mac or Linux.  Maybe in a few years from now?  

What variant of Linux is advised?

I have just LOADED up my computer and whe it had finished loaded my screen had flipped 90 degress and I don't know why. I have been through all my settings and it doesn't seem to have any answers and microsoft helplines are shut. Can anyone help because I don't know why it's done this!

Thanks for any help...GO to video card adapter and chnge it BACK......control panel display icon.....click the adapter tab.. if applicable???..does someone else  use of this pc??or check that the wallpaper.....has been edited to 90 degrees and ......chosen has your back ground.I cannot find the adapter tab  See if the following steps will resolve the issue:

1. Right click on My Desktop
2. Properties
3. Settings tab
4. Advanced button
5. Angle tab
6. Reset angle.

These instructions may only work for ATI/RADEON videocards.The only tabs i have on advanced is general adapter monitor troubleshoot color MANAGMENT and intel extreme graphics...

right click on the desktop click properties....background.....change it.....now what happens!It's still rotated and is the wrong WAY round!Thanks for all your help i have done it now!!! So what did you do Lucy? We NEED to know!

I recently built a new Pc and some utility people were WORKING on something down the street and KNOCKED the power out.  My computer RESTARTED fine but the system clock was a few years off.  Is something not right?  I think I was getting some messages that said something about cmos not having enough power or something like that.You should be ABLE to set the system clock back by entering the BIOS.

The CMOS is supplied by its own power source, unless the battery has become depleted, it can not have either too much or too LITTLE power for it to work properly.type time after the msdos/cmd prompt

Everytime the computer starts up I GET this message.


"There is no disk in the drive. Please insert a disk into drive \Device\Harddisk5\DR18."

(Sometimes the last number changes)


I get this message to these programs alongside with three options. (Cancel, Retry, IGNORE). I don't want to ignore this because it's just irritating and annoying.

WildTangent Game Channel: GameChannel.exe - No Disk

AXWIN Frame WINDOW: Yop.exe - No Disk

Auto TBar.exe - No Disk

aim.exe - No Disk

There are a couple more but they don't come up sometimes.


That's about it. I don't know what to do and I need help. If you need any extra information, please let me know. Thanks in advance.Try using WinPatrol -> http://www.download.com/WinPatrol/3000-8022_4-10381498.html?tag=lst-0-1

Once you have it DOWNLOADED, you can choose what programs you want to start when your computer boots up.

[glb]Gizmo73[/glb]It seems like you have not properly uninstalled the programs that produce the ERRORS.

I suggest that you use a registry cleaner.

I have been unable to COMPLETELY defrag my hard drive. I have no virus, no spyware, no malware. I've used the defrag system in my WinXP home to no avail. Lots of framented files left. System tells me to defrag. The report tells me that C:\documents and settings\all users\applications amounting to 12.28 gb cannot be defraged. Has anyone had this trouble and if so how was it resolved.try doing it in safe mode......f8 on boot......also diskkeeper lite is the favorite of the year........are you using .......norton anti-virus........But try deleting ALL of the C:\Windows\Prefetch files first of all.

You might like to try out the 30 day evaluation copy of Diskeeper 9 Professional (not the Home version) and USE the program's Frag-Shield add-on to see if there is a PROBLEM with the Master File Tables or MFTs.

I will try that. Thanks.Well, I've tried all the suggestions and still cannot completely defrag my C drive. I tried Diskeeper and O&O both both programs failed to completely install themselves. I must assume that my C drive cannot be fully defraged.. I still have 12.28 GB fragmented files that stay fragmented. Still my computer tells me that the system should be defraged. Any thoughts? Thanks to all who responded.If you look under details after defrag you should be able to see the files that weren't defragged.
Defrag in safe mode with nothing running at all.
Also turn off screensavers & power saving options etc.
Turn off antivirus stuff too.

I believe defrag can have a problem if the disk is too full but I haven't EXPERIENCED it yet.I would guess that you do have a virus somewhere in that folder. Try a couple of on-line scans from Panda and Housecall and seee if they find anything.

If you are using Norton make sure that there are no file excluded from scanning on the file exclusions page.Just wondering about free-space in general. So try this and see if it helps:

"Run Disk Cleanup and remove all but the last restore point. See if your System Restore cache and Recycle Bin size is set at a reasonable level (Say 1024Mb) on each drive, and reduce the IE Temporary Internet Files cache and History cache to the MINIMUM. Install CCLeaner and clean out all of the junk files. Unhide all files and folders and remove the hotfix uninstallers ( $NTUninstaller$ ) from the hidden C:\Windows folder and remove their entries from Add-Remove programs. Then remove the contents of:

The C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Installations folder
The C: WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder
The C:\WINDOWS\Temp folder
The C:\Windows\pchealth\Datacoll folder, and...
The C:\Windows\Prefetch folder

(You can add these folders to EmpTemp if you have this program installed.) Then run chkdsk and defrag."

Hello All,

My computer has GONE hay wire and I am sick of trying to FIGURE it out.  I have resigned mysel to reinstalling the OS and giving myself a new start.  Please don't ask what the problem is because I don't want to waste your time by trying to trouble shoot.  But believe me I have tried EVERYTHING that this forum has offered and I appreciate all the help.  Thanks to all the suggestions.

Bac to the question at hand how do i get rid of my current OS and reinstall a new one.  I have a Dell computer and its  OS reinstall disk.  It is Windows XP.

Much appreciation for all your guidance.

Sincerely,

Resigned to start a new.
This may be just what the doctor ordered:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

Unless, of course, you want to reformat the hard drive (which will lose all your data) and do a clean installation.  If you do this, however, you will have to reinstall all your programs. The instructions are here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/honeycutt_02october07.mspx

Regards,
DocDo you have a DELL handbook? I would just disconnect the MODEM from the internet (to prevent a virus arriving before you can install the anti-virus PROGRAM), put the DELL recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive and let it autorun, then follow the instructions on this page. (Home and Pro follow the same installation procedure.

Dell PC Full System Recovery and ReinstallsThank guys.  You truly are the bestNo prob, Tran, that's what Mac & i are here for!

Some more info for you...

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

hi!

i have an emachines that i bought just a month ago, and yesterday it told me to SHUT down so i did, and when i turned it BACK on, i could log on but all i could see is my desktop wallpaper and my mouse, and nothing else. no desktop icons or menu bar. can somebody please help me with this situation?

thanks
petegarett714......Why did it tell you to shutdown?   What were you doing just before this happened ?
Have you tried rebooting into safe mode ?
Is this a new pc ?
Have you contacted Emachines ?
Do you have a good anti-virus program installed ?
Which operating system are you using ?

let us know

dl65  

i was just surfing the internet and downloading stuff when windows said that an error occurred and windows had to shut down. and i dont know how to reboot it in safemode. its a new emachines, windows xp and the virus protection was working fine when it was last working.

thanks
peteTo go into safemode take the following steps:

1. Before Windows is loading, press F8.
2. Select safe mode from the list.

I advise you to download, install and apply the following programs:

AVG 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
is this a common problem? STARTING a computer and only the mouse and desktop wallpaper showing but no icons, menu bar, nothing?hold down the f8 key on boot and chose the last goood config.....sounds like ie is damaged........

Hello computer world!
Today yet my PC decided to tick me off once again. For a while now i have noticed my computer CPU fan has been running very loud so i popped OPEN the case and realized the Thermal compound has DRIED away. None of it was on the motherboard so i used rubbing alcohol to clean the CPU and the heat sink. After wards i applied fresh thermal grease, and plugged the Power Supply, RAM, HDDS, DVD drives back in. The computer was way quieter now but when it booted windows xp pro it went to the welcome SCREEN and gives me that blue screen, and says beginning dump of physical memory. It also says if this problem persists remove any new hardware. That's were I'm confused, you see i didn't add any new hardware. So whats wrong? If i were to INSERT the windows xp pro disk and repair windows would I still have all my personal data let on the drive? I'm very grateful for any help what so ever so please help me get this machine up and running again. My system specs will be posted at the bottom of this page. I need my computer back ASAP due to my schoolwork being on it so please help?

My system specs:
Windows XP Pro SP3
Motherboard: HP dc 533sff
CPU: 2.8 GHz from intel P4
RAM: 1 GB of DDR2 (4x 256mb)
HDD: 60 GB primary and 80 GB secondary
300 watt powersupply
256MB ATI radeon graphics from ATI

once again please help me with this machine please. um lol how do i delete this> my computer booted up after 1 hour without being plugged in. Sorry for POSTING problem

Any suggestions as to why this is happening? Look at attached picture


[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]Unplug all power and remove and re-seat your vid card...You just saved my life!  Good NEWS...

We love success stories here...and Welcome to CH !So it worked for a couple days and now the fuzzy screen is back...any other suggestions you may have?  I tried reseating the video card again...works fine then it comes back.Is anything pulling on the video cable?

And/or is there another video SLOT available ? ?nothing is pulling on the cable and I dont have another slot...here's the big picture.  I have a room of 27 COMPUTERS and they are all doing this...it's like a disease.  Once one COMPUTER gets the fuzzies then eventually they all get it.  Some computers are definitely worse then others.  Once I reseat the video it works for maybe a day or so and then its back better then ever!If you have 27 computers all doing the same thing at the same time, it sure sounds like a power issue.  With that many computers, it would be worth the investment in a sophisticated power monitoring unit that monitors both voltage and hertz.Electromagnetic interference
Don't have enough information to locate the source.
I can only assume this is in a computing center of some sort.  Most likely a power issue of some sort as "rthompson80819" has pointed out.I suspect the vid card is dying a slow death...

Replace it.. Quote from: patio on March 04, 2011, 06:10:16 PM

I suspect the vid card is dying a slow death...

Replace it..

Hi, can you HELP with this - Windows XP Professional OS is registered in one person's  NAME but someone ELSE now has the computer, how can I change the name to the new person? Thanks. Edit this registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

Take PRECAUTIONS when editing the registry. Create a restore point or backup the registry.

Hope this helps. http://www.dougknox.com/