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Help.. (by =?Utf-8?B?TWF0dEc=?= on 4 Jun 2004, 3 replies)
Hi I noticed a problem with my wife's computer (XP would load, sound and all but the monitor went blank). I went in to safe mode and did a virus check. It found a trojan horse (krepper?). The program helped to delete some infected files but not all (twaincab.exe I think or just twaincab would not delete among others). So I decided to reload Windows XP to I hope repair the infected files or replace them. But the same thing is happening. What do I do now? ... (more)

Help.. (by =?Utf-8?B?TWF0dEc=?= on 4 Jun 2004, 3 replies)

Hi

I noticed a problem with my wife's computer (XP would load, sound and all but the monitor went blank). I went in to safe mode and did a virus check. It found a trojan horse (krepper?). The program helped to delete some infected files but not all (twaincab.exe I think or just twaincab would not delete among others). So I decided to reload Windows XP to I hope repair the infected files or replace them. But the same thing is happening. What do I do now? ... (more)

Files and setting transfer wizard fault (by =?Utf-8?B?Sms=?= on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I want to transfer files from my old PC to my new one. When I use the files and settings transfer wizard I get a choice of creating a wizard disk or using the windows XP cd. My PC came with XP preloaded so I need to create a disk. However the program does not recognise my dvd/cd writer combo drive E. Is there anything I can do to make it read this drive? I have been back to the supplier and visited other stores and all other PC's I have looked at have the same problem with the wizard. ... (more)

Files and setting transfer wizard fault (by =?Utf-8?B?Sms=?= on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)

I want to transfer files from my old PC to my new one. When I use the files and settings transfer wizard I get a choice of creating a wizard disk or using the windows XP cd. My PC came with XP preloaded so I need to create a disk. However the program does not recognise my dvd/cd writer combo drive E. Is there anything I can do to make it read this drive? I have been back to the supplier and visited other stores and all other PC's I have looked at have the same problem with the wizard. ... (more)

asking for a Cd to be inserted (by =?Utf-8?B?SnVsaWU=?= on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Hi everytime I start up my computer it asks me to 'please insert the CD of virtual truck program. (E: install\paceUSB\Vtruck2.exe) I looked in the help and have inserted all the cds that came with my computer but it still comes up. The help did ask me to delete the virtual truck program and re-install it but I obviously haven't got the disk to re-install it. My luck I'd wipe off something essential in the start up program. ... (more)

asking for a Cd to be inserted (by =?Utf-8?B?SnVsaWU=?= on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)

Hi everytime I start up my computer it asks me to 'please insert the CD of virtual truck program. (E: install\paceUSB\Vtruck2.exe)

I looked in the help and have inserted all the cds that came with my computer but it still comes up. The help did ask me to delete the virtual truck program and re-install it but I obviously haven't got the disk to re-install it. My luck I'd wipe off something essential in the start up program. ... (more)

won't go past safe mode page (by =?Utf-8?B?SnVsaWU=?= on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
when I start the computer I keep going to a page that says to start in differnt safe modes or last good config.? Will not start in any on the above just constantly restarts and goes back to this page?????????? ... (more)

System freezing up (by =?Utf-8?B?RG9u?= on 4 Jun 2004, 3 replies)
XP Coorporate version, my system freezes up when idle for a short time, however it does it sometime even when not idle. I've installed all updates, did a partial restore from the CD but still have the problem..Anyone know how to stop this? ... (more)

screen rotation (by =?Utf-8?B?Q2xhdWRpbw==?= on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
I managed to accidentally rotate the screen (desktop and everything) 90 degrees (I have to tilt my head sidewise to read anything on the screen). Does anybody know how i can get it back to normal? Claudio ... (more)

Log in screen email notification (by =?Utf-8?B?TWlrZUM=?= on 4 Jun 2004, 4 replies)
On the initial log in screen, my user name indicates I have a number of email unread messages in my accounts. 1) How do I turn off this feature 2) I cannot find these unread emails. Thanks in advance. Mike ... (more)

RE: Lost access to WMI on WIN-XP PRO SP1a (by =?Utf-8?B?QXVzc2llIFBldGU=?= on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hi, There is an article in the knowledge base - doing a search using WMI errors" and one of the article from memory covers your issue ... (more)

Any Direct X 9 Issues with SP2 RC1? (by =?Utf-8?B?V2lsbGlhbSBBbmRlcnNvbg==?= on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I installed the Service Pack 2 Release Candidate 1 on my home PC and I have been testing it out since. I found that the Demo Version of Armed and Dangerous is unable to load due to an "incorrect version of Direct X 9.0b installed." The game works just fine in the same setup with SP1. Anyone else have this issue? And if so, does anyone know of a fix? Thanks! ... (more)

cant log into my computer at all (by =?Utf-8?B?c3R5Y3plbg==?= on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
please help I do use my computer for 18 month ,and have Windows XP prof. registered. with service pack 1 ... (more)

clean install winxp pro..comp goes to black screen etc (by =?Utf-8?B?d29sZg==?= on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
i did a clean install of win xp...put proper drivers in,i kept getting error 1003.now it doesnt do that but goes to black screen and i get stop0x0000001a.looked that up and suppose to be a memory dump(?????)never dealt with that before.it continues to 'dump'and so i shut the computer off.been workin on this comp for two days.customer wants norton put in but it screws up to.and it wont download xp sp1..just goes so far and freezes.any suggestions?could this all be the ram?this is a new 80 gig hard drive too.please help cause im stumped ... (more)

clean install winxp pro..comp goes to black screen etc (by =?Utf-8?B?d29sZg==?= on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)

i did a clean install of win xp...put proper drivers in,i kept getting error 1003.now it doesnt do that but goes to black screen and i get stop0x0000001a.looked that up and suppose to be a memory dump(?????)never dealt with that before.it continues to 'dump'and so i shut the computer off.been workin on this comp for two days.customer wants norton put in but it screws up to.and it wont download xp sp1..just goes so far and freezes.any suggestions?could this all be the ram?this is a new 80 gig hard drive too.please help cause im stumped ... (more)

My display is stuck at 4 bit color quality and 800x600 resolution. (by =?Utf-8?B?QmVu?= on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Well, pretty much like the subject says, My display is stuck at 4 bit color quality and 800x600 resolution and I can't figure out how to change it. It looks really poor in both windows and before I log into my user, however the microsoft loading window looks fine, and if I start up my computer in safe mode it can appear fine. I have no idea what is wrong or what to do, any help would be greatly appreciated. ... (more)

My display is stuck at 4 bit color quality and 800x600 resolution. (by =?Utf-8?B?QmVu?= on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)

Well, pretty much like the subject says, My display is stuck at 4 bit color quality and 800x600 resolution and I can't figure out how to change it. It looks really poor in both windows and before I log into my user, however the microsoft loading window looks fine, and if I start up my computer in safe mode it can appear fine. I have no idea what is wrong or what to do, any help would be greatly appreciated. ... (more)

Error message (by =?Utf-8?B?T3R0b1JF?= on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
Prod 768-1 Does anyone know which product this message is referrinf to? ... (more)

HELP NEEDED!!! (by =?Utf-8?B?R3JFZU5nUmFTcw==?= on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hello, I recently re-immaged my laptop to windows XP. Only to find that my hard drive had some err's on it, so I created 2 different partitions. One (C drive) is less than a gig. and is used for all my winows stuff. The other (e drive) has all my other space and is used for everything else. When ever I try to unzip something (and doesn't have an option of what folder to unzip it onto) it automatically choses C drive, which is full. I need some how to make E my default drive, instead of c. ... (more)

HELP NEEDED!!! (by =?Utf-8?B?R3JFZU5nUmFTcw==?= on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)

Hello,

I recently re-immaged my laptop to windows XP. Only to find that my hard drive had some err's on it, so I created 2 different partitions. One (C drive) is less than a gig. and is used for all my winows stuff. The other (e drive) has all my other space and is used for everything else. When ever I try to unzip something (and doesn't have an option of what folder to unzip it onto) it automatically choses C drive, which is full. I need some how to make E my default drive, instead of c. ... (more)

Outlook password re-enter (by =?Utf-8?B?cHJhbWl0?= on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
every time I need to download the messages (by clicking on send receive button) in outlook, i need to enter user name and password. even if I click on remember this password in password list, password does not retain. I am using win XP Pro. Please suggest. Registry editor key related things have not helped yet. ... (more)

error code 0x10d9 (by =?Utf-8?B?Y2hpbmdjaGluZw==?= on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Hi, I'm using windows XP pro and I'm trying to re-install IIS. I had to uninstall it because it encountered a conflict with my vb.net program. My problem is when I tried to re-install IIS, when it got to "copying files....", an error message came up saying "Setup could not copy one or more files. The specific error code is 0x10d9." What is this error? and How can I fix this? Thanks in advance for your help. ... (more)

error code 0x10d9 (by =?Utf-8?B?Y2hpbmdjaGluZw==?= on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)

Hi,

I'm using windows XP pro and I'm trying to re-install IIS. I had to uninstall it because it encountered a conflict with my vb.net program. My problem is when I tried to re-install IIS, when it got to "copying files....", an error message came up saying "Setup could not copy one or more files. The specific error code is 0x10d9." What is this error? and How can I fix this?
Thanks in advance for your help. ... (more)

Random Blue Screens - Beginning Dump of Physcial Memory? (by =?Utf-8?B?TWlsYW5h?= on 4 Jun 2004, 4 replies)
________________________________________________________ A Problem has been detected and windows has shut down to prevent damage to you computer. ... (more)

Items in the OPEN WITH menu (by =?Utf-8?B?VE1DTw==?= on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I am trying to add MS Word to the OPEN WITH menu. I have browsed to the Winword.exe but when I click OK nothing happens. I am trying to open a .TXT file with MS Word. Also how do I remove items from the OPEN WITH menu? ... (more)

RE: problem with lockups (by =?Utf-8?B?TGF2YW4=?= on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hi, You've pretty much covered everything, which leaves two options, processor or memory, i would go with ram, could you you install a dimm of a working machine and put it in your machine and see if windows xp hangs, if it doesn't then it's your faulty memory. ... (more)

RE: Error message in internet explorer (by =?Utf-8?B?QlRQ?= on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I am having the same problem sometimes I get that error message and with some pages it loads and afterwerts I get a blank page ... (more)

XP upgrade from 98 will not display drives past letter i: (by =?Utf-8?B?c3VwcG9ydA==?= on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
I have a customer that called in for a product my company sells, a flash media reader. The customer upgraded from Windows 98 to Windows XP Professional which may be his problem, but here is his problem. Any drive going past the letter I: does not show up under my computer or windows explorer. The reader was on drives H: I: J: K: but J: and K: did not show up. I then changed his CD ROM just for testing to letter R: and the the Flash Media Reader took G: H: I:, but J: didn't show up and neither did R: If changed back the CD ROM will work again, but I can't figure out what is causing his problems. Everything shows up under Disk Management just fine, it's accessing it that is causing the problems. Please let me know if anyone has seen this type of issue, better still, let me know if anyone has solved this type is issue. ... (more)

XP upgrade from 98 will not display drives past letter i: (by =?Utf-8?B?c3VwcG9ydA==?= on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)

I have a customer that called in for a product my company sells, a flash media reader. The customer upgraded from Windows 98 to Windows XP Professional which may be his problem, but here is his problem. Any drive going past the letter I: does not show up under my computer or windows explorer. The reader was on drives H: I: J: K: but J: and K: did not show up. I then changed his CD ROM just for testing to letter R: and the the Flash Media Reader took G: H: I:, but J: didn't show up and neither did R: If changed back the CD ROM will work again, but I can't figure out what is causing his problems. Everything shows up under Disk Management just fine, it's accessing it that is causing the problems.

Please let me know if anyone has seen this type of issue, better still, let me know if anyone has solved this type is issue. ... (more)

voice recognition (by =?Utf-8?B?aGVsd3M=?= on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
I use the xp voice recognition system, but the microphone icon is not showing up on the task bar and I can't find it. What do I do? helws ... (more)

Windows Explorer. View options. (by Merv on 04 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Is it possible to set Windows Explorer so that Under 'Tools" -----> "View", only 'details' are shown, as opposed to naffing Thumbnails. ... (more)

Windows problem. (by Mark Ireland on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Hi, I have a problem in that my PC keeps turning itself on after I do a shutdown. ... (more)

New install...nothing works. (by 2.3Sleeper on 04 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I just did a complete install of Windows XP Home Edition onto a machine that previously had Windows 2000 on it. The owner got a virus and it came my way. I used WD's tools to write 0's to the drive and then installed XP. The install went fine but now when I try to install any other program it tells ... (more)

Please help with user accounts! (by Kathryn Ashcroft on 04 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hello, I recently purchased a Windows XP Pro (SP1) system that I have been using perfectly happily under the "Administrator" account without a pasword. When ... (more)

Cannot Boot Up ... Driver Timeout (by SamMan on 4 Jun 2004, 3 replies)
Well, I left the PC on overnight to download and this morning, I got this message and now I cannot boot up in either safe mode or normally. Booting up the many different ways always yields a long load time to only get this message. ... (more)

balloon message (by GarryC on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hi to all, here is (another) small problem i am hoping someone will be able to help me with. ... (more)

test only (by SF Gordon on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
an attempt to see if I have done an item correctly ... (more)

Run command N/A (by Jo Celestial on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Hello. there is no 'run' in limited user account, but in administrator, it's there, how can I stop programs to load during the start up of PC in limited user account since run is not available, please help. TIA. I hope you understand, my English is not very good yet :-) ... (more)

Java Issues (by Drew Straight on 4 Jun 2004, 7 replies)
Two days ago I installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, Microsoft ActiveX 9.0b, Windows Media Player 9, and several Critical Updates which include Outlook Express Update Q330994, Windows XP Hotfix-KB823182, Windows XP Hotfix-KB824105, Windows XP Hotfix-KB825119, Windows XP Hotfix-KBB26939, ... (more)

Internet-Trouble after installing SP1 (by Frank White on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Hi Folks, using Windows XP Pro I recently installed SP1. Afterwards i figured out several Problems using the internet. I cant connect to any secure website or ... (more)

Re: pop ups from messenger services (by Bruce Chambers on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
Greetings -- This type of spam has become quite common over the past year or so, and unintentionally serves as a valid security "alert." It ... (more)

Can't delete folders (by Keith on 04 Jun 2004, no replies)
Ever since I got this XP machine, I can not delete folders, I HAVE to reboot in order to delete them. I also when I search a mapped drive to delete BAK, TMP, etc file types, I can't delete them, says a"Cannot delete file, cannot not read from the source file or disk." I downloaded ... (more)

Re: internet explorer (by Tin on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
internet explorer. I have the right setting for the internet to prevent getting spamed and also have the google spam blocker. My problem is that I keep getting spamed and I can't shut down the windows. It keeps crashing my internet service and stalling out my computer. I have no virus that can be ... (more)

What port does FTP use (by steve bonnett on 4 Jun 2004, 3 replies)
Hi I have an issue where I am attempting to restrict FTP useage accross out Checkpoint1 firewall. I have restricted FTP through Checkpoint1 and it ... (more)

Whoops.... I installed into the wrong subdirectoy.... (by Bruce on 04 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I "upgraded" to WinXP Pro. I have Win2000 Advance server installed on the system. I THOUGHT I was doing a parelel install into a diff directory (That is what I WANTED to do!!!) ... (more)

Is there a way to save the results of a search to a text file? (by Bruce on 04 Jun 2004, no replies)
I am needing to get a list of files and I have not been able to find a way to save the results (I can save the QUERY!) but I need a text output of the search. I can save a list of the FILENAMES, but I need file name and suberecty (date /time and size would be real nice! ... (more)

change theme from a different user ? (by MD on 04 Jun 2004, 4 replies)
Possible ? Problem : I changed to a 'luna' theme and it is broke so while i can see icons on the desktop i CAN'T see ANY dialog boxes.............like when you ... (more)

Open containg folder problem (by Black Baptist on 04 Jun 2004, no replies)
When I use search to search for a file then select Open containing folder nothing happens anyone know a fix? TIA ... (more)

Re: pop ups from messenger services (by Gordon on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
that read Messenger Services at the top and then they feature an advertisement for porn sites, fixit sites for the popups, college offers etc. day. I can do nothing without these popups being right in t he middle of my ... (more)

Re: pop ups from messenger services (by Bruce Chambers on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
Greetings -- I realize that you're trying to help, and that such an intent is commendable, but please don't post potentially harmful advice. ... (more)

Re: Install new XP over old, pirated version? (by Willie on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
A format & fresh install would be best, to get rid of any "Nasties" that may be lurking on an old computer, and would greatly increase performance. Hopefully you have all the mobo drivers on CD, and any Video and Sound driver CD's. ... (more)

canijustinstall xp overthetopofanexisinginstallation? (by Peter Codner on 4 Jun 2004, 3 replies)
canijustinstall xp overthetopofanexisinginstallation?-whataerarethedown sides of doing so? ... (more)

Re: Install new XP over old, pirated version? (by Jym on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
You should be able to do a repair install with your new XP retail cd. This will retain your files , folder and settings and install your new key number. Jym ... (more)

Program copy (by Cael on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Good evening, Is there any posibility to copy a program from one computer to another computer? I lost the installation CD but still I use the program, so I would like to copy it to my new computer. Please help me, I am waiting for your ... (more)

Re: Newbie Xp Questions! (by Willie on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
"WindowsXP" "The Missing Manual" by David Pogue, O'Reilly Print; ISBN 0-596-00260-2 is another good one. Willie ... (more)

Re: internet explorer (by Tin on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
doesn't any know about the options "Enable third-party browser extensions" in Tools, Internet Options, advanced tab? you can install the best spyware in the world but its not gonna help you ... (more)

Re: internet explorer (by Gary on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
Spam? or do you mean pop ups? For pop ups try Spybot search and destroy, which is free or adware6. Clean out your temp internet files and cookies ( click tools in internet ... (more)

Can USB2 be used for line in? (by The Old Timer on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
We recently purchased a laptop that doesn't have a line in jack. Does anyone know if there is any USB2 adapter that would allow you to use the USB2 port for line on? ... (more)

XP SP1 will not install "Access is Denied" (by Erin on 4 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Copied file: C:\WINNT\System32\pidgen.dll *** Num Ticks for Copying files : 567421 ... (more)

Whar are these files? (by Willy on 4 Jun 2004, 7 replies)
$NtUninstallKB835732$ in Blue (the letters/numbers after $NtUninstall are random). They all seem to contain same 3 or 4 files. What are these and can they be safely deleted? ... (more)

Last Know Setting that worked what does this mean ? (by We Live for the One we Die for the One on 04 Jun 2004, 3 replies)
What does it not load ect to get the system working ? Just had a NASTY bug and this worked, Somthing about something interfering with Xp Validating its Activation and i get this Norton ... (more)

Two questions on Windows XP Pro (by rfdjr1 on 04 Jun 2004, 3 replies)
First, is there a way to create a shortcut for the "clear" button, which clears documents off the clipboard. so I don't have to go through multiple steps to get to it? Windows really has it buried. ... (more)

Asus P4P800-E Deluxe & Corsair XMS (by Tiny Lund on 4 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Hi, I need some advice. I purchased originally Corsair twin XMS 3200 2x256 ram With Platinum silver heat spreader. I recently purchased another pair however this pair has a black heat spreader and although the speed (3200 ... (more)

MSDEV,vb6.exe Freeze whenever help is called (by Eric Johnson on 04 Jun 2004, no replies)
I use visual studio 6.0 on a windows xp professional e-machine the machine freezes and processor usage goes up to 100% ... (more)

Re: internet explorer (by roger on 04 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hi, Enable your firewall: HOW TO: Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP ... (more)

Re: windows virtual memory minimum too low (by Chuck on 4 Jun 2004, no replies)
Anthony, If you want to know more about memory usage on your computer, get Process Explorer (free) from <http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/procexp.shtml>. ... (more)

Re: Folder options (by dev on 04 Jun 2004, no replies)
Try "Folder Views - Keep Settings" It's under "F" at Kelly's site, linked below... ... (more)

error message no pagefile (by Headtheball on 4 Jun 2004, 5 replies)
This has only just started happening but when I boot up, before I get to the desktop I get a message that says I have no pagefile and that I have either not got one or that I have set it too low. I then went into system>>advanced>>Performance settings>>advanced and then set my pagefile ... (more)