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add/remove software page blank (by Paul Ostrof on 05 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
The add/remove software page in the control panel is blank. Why? What
can I do?

Paul ... (more)
Network file sharing help (by not me boss on 05 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I have two XP PC's with a wireless connection to a broadband router
which is connected to the Internet.
Both PC's can see the Internet as normal
I would like to be able to share the printer on one and see (map to) ... (more)
Re: windows virtual memory minimum too low (by roger on 05 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hi,

"Virtual Memory in Windows XP"
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.php ... (more)
Re: Reformat of 160GB Hard Drive (by Shenan Stanley on 5 Jun 2004, no replies)
Go for it! ... (more)
retrieving data after ntfs format (by love mans via AdminLife on 05 Jun 2004, 4 replies)
HI
My subscription for norton antivirus was not upto date and hence,=
my windows xp had a worm on it=2E The whole system went corrupt=2E=
It kept saying how low it was on virtual memory, so i= ... (more)
Re: Cannot initiate quick launch toolbar, please help! (by Rick \"Nutcase\" Rogers on 5 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hi,

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_toolbar_error.htm ... (more)
Re: eembbsq.exe (by Rick \"Nutcase\" Rogers on 5 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Hi Bob,

It's a virus (trojan, actually). Restart the system in Safe mode, delete
both the file wherever it's found, and the startup reference in the registry ... (more)
Re: Virus? No virus? And patch wont work... (by Shenan Stanley on 5 Jun 2004, no replies)
Clean up and prevent future problems with these instructions:

Suggestions on what you can do to secure/clean your PC. I'm going to try
and be general, I will assume a "Windows" operating system is what is ... (more)
Re: Authenticate as computer and wireless security (by Steve Riley [MSFT] on 5 Jun 2004, no replies)
That's a *good* thing, you don't want to disable it!

By having the computer authenticate using its machine account, the computer
will process machine group policies, startup scripts, software installation ... (more)
Re: Can't update Windows XP Pro. (by Kaylene aka Taurarian on 5 Jun 2004, no replies)
Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326904

"Scott OGC" <scott@blaylocksdatabases.com> wrote in message ... (more)
Re: Firewall answer to avoid RPC Termination? (by Bruce Chambers on 5 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Greetings --

Given today's widely-publicized and well-known hostile Internet
environment, only a fool or a masochist would go on-line without both ... (more)
Why does MediaPlayer want download drivers for SVCD play all the time ? (by We Live for the One we Die for the One on 05 Jun 2004, no replies)
Its just anoying it plays them fine ? the Mpg i mean, but everytime i
want to view one it gos though the download driver but does not do it,
Error Downloading codec ? ... (more)
Nero 5.5 & XP HE (by Lynn W on 6 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Anyone using Nero 5.5 and XP Home Edition. I find that after I've burned a
cd and removed it from the drive using the Wizard, the CD drive still shows
the CD as being in the drive even though I've removed it. Anyone else had
this problem and if so is there a way to resolve it. ... (more)
Re: critical update won't install (by Will Denny on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hi

news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsupdate ... (more)
Sluggish startup in XP (by PSimon on 6 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
I am running Windows XP on a 1.7GHz processor with 256Mb of RAM. As time has
gone on, I have noticed that it has been taking longer and longer for the PC
to be ready got me to use when I start it up. I am up to about 6 minutes
from the time I select my username from the logon screen, to the time the PC ... (more)
WScript.exe file not found (by Stefan on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Hi!
I want to run a VBScript-scriptfile, but I can't
I get a box saying: Progam not found, and than I'm told to write the path of
the location of the file. ... (more)
Switching Windows Drive (by David M. on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I currently have my Windows XP (C:\WINDOWS) located on a small 8 GB hard
drive will less then 600 MB space available. I also have a 50 GB (E:) hard
drive that i had installed last year with over 30 GB of space free. I was
wondering, is there anyway of moving/swapping my windows ... (more)
Re: Format from win xp? (by Bruce Chambers on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
Greetings --

Simply boot from the WinXP installation CD. You'll be offered the
opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the ... (more)
Re: ogm files! (by Bruce Chambers on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
Greetings --

Do you have the necessary application installed in order to view
the files? ... (more)
Micrsoft Works Update (by Michael Mauzey on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
Every time I open Winword, I get a message from my Startup controller
saying that Microsoft Works Update Detector is trying to write itself
into my System Startup and asks me if that is OK ... I always tell it
"no" ... is there any way to make Microsoft Word Update Detect quit ... (more)
Where has my keyboard gone? (by Videot on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I was using my PC clicked on the desktop to create a new folder which worked
OK. This was called new folder so I right clicked on folder to rename it &
it greyed out the words new folder but wouldn't allow me to enter any new
name. I can't enter anything into any other program either like notepad, ... (more)
internet explorer is very slow (by jc calling on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
i have been trying to get IE to work faster, it takes like 2 or 3 minutes
for a page to load.
i have got norton internet security and addaware and all is clear of bugs
also the internet temp files are deleted and all other temp files that i can ... (more)
Re: Lost Windows XP (by Carey Frisch [MVP] on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Clean Install Windows XP ... (more)
copying files to a floppy (by =?Utf-8?B?RG9u?= on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
I'm wondering why I get a "%20" between each word in a filename when I copy a file to a floppy. Is there a way to avoid this? ... (more)
XP pro doesnt start (by =?Utf-8?B?RGF2ZQ==?= on 6 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Hi,
I have xp pro on my pc, I have re-installed xp pro and now when the pc is starting it get to the bit where the screen says xp pro and the blue thing goes across the screen. The screen hangs and the blue thing stops moving. It doesnt get any further. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Thanks, ... (more)
search feature locks up (by =?Utf-8?B?c2xo?= on 6 Jun 2004, 5 replies)
When I try to find files using the search feature it locks up my computer. I have to do ALT,CTL,DEL to end the task and it tells me the program is not responding. I used to be able to use this feature and now it won't work. Does anyone know what would cause this to occur and how I can get that feature working again. I use it alot to locate files and I really need that feature. Thanks.

Sue ... (more)
instruction at '0x77f57bd2' referenced memory (by =?Utf-8?B?aWFuIGJyb3du?= on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
i also get this message after closing some programs down.
not all programs
it only started recently, i think a spy program caused it.
i also left with explorer opening tiny windows which i cannot maximise ... (more)
Screen refreshing problem (by =?Utf-8?B?UmljaGFyZA==?= on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
When I select an screen icon with the mouse, most times the desktop goes through a reboot cycle. I am not sure whether I have inadvertently had some settings changed, but a serviceman told me this was not unusual with XP!! It did not do this before so I am looking for the real cause.Any help appreciated ... (more)
Re: vbrun300.dll (by roger on 06 Jun 2004, no replies)
Start > Run
regsvr32 Path/to_the_file/vbrun300.dll

You might want to create a restore point, because this version is ... (more)
Very strange error - plz help (by =?Utf-8?B?U3QzM2w=?= on 6 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Hej...har winxp pro...ville byta till lite nyare ikoner på en del filer...så gick under verktyg, mappalternativ,filtyper och bytte...nåtmer har jag nog gjort men vet inte vad...nu när jag vill dubbelklicka på en helt vanlig mapp och öppna den...öppnas sökfönstret varje gång...går bra att högerklicka och välja öppna men det är irriterande att inte kunna dubbelklicka...nån som vet vad jag kan ha gjort? ......"IN ENGLISH NOW"
Hello...i have winxp pro...i wanted to change the icons to some newer ones on some of the files in my OS...i went to directory options, filetype, and changed there to several new icons...(i dont know now if i translated it to correct english) i guess i have done something more but i cant figure out what cus now when i just try to open a directory on my pc with a doubleclick it open search funktion instead...if i rightclick on a directory and choose open it goes flawlessly...but its annoying to not be able to use this simple doubleclick...anyone who knows how to solve this stupid problem to me? ... (more)
user group trouble (by =?Utf-8?B?cHV6emxlZCBYUCB1c2Vy?= on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
"The following error occurred while attempting to read the properties for the user (user-name): The Server service is not started."

I'm running Windows XP Professional and all available updates have been applied. My system is not on a domain. I'm logged on as an administrator. ... (more)
broadband internet (by =?Utf-8?B?U25vb3B5c21pdGg=?= on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
ive had ntl broadband internet for about 6 months now and ever since its been installed on to my computer i cannot go on the internet on my own computer account, ive tryed installing it again on my account but that however does not work. I've just got on with it for now on my mum and dads account but its getting realy annoying now. Whenever i go on the internet on my account all it says is that this website is forbidden. Any ideas what it could be? ... (more)
help me please - windows update (by Lukus on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
i get an error msg which states wbemcomn.dll is in use,
and it wont update... i tried closing everything in my
task manager window except what system files it wouldnt
let me, and even deleting the damn dll file... but it ... (more)
Windows XP Service Packs? (by Patrick on 6 Jun 2004, 4 replies)
Service Packs? Does it help or does not? ... (more)
Remote Desktop Printer Problems (by anonymous on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
Have been using Remote Desktop for a few months but my HP
Laser printer has now started to freezeup. It is a local
printer but when on Remote to print docs it freezes and
causes system to freeze. Anyone know the answer. Have ... (more)
WINDOWS EXPLORER CRASH (by EGON on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
Sometimes windows explorer needs to close. When i am on
the net surfing or when i open the map of my shared folder
(kazaa lite)
What to do? ... (more)
upgrade to xp (by upgrade to xp on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
When I upgraded to windows xp I lost my floppy drive.
When I try to reinstall it, I get a message that it is
installed. I cannot see it on My Computer or access it
from my documents. Someone please help me. ... (more)
Bitmap? (by Nikos on 6 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
hello

Whenever I try to save an image from Interent Explorer
(with "save as...") the menu appearing forces me to save ... (more)
Help please! I have done some damage to my registry! (by Cassie Parker on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Hello everyone. I sure hope someone can help me. I was
trying to fix a problem last week involving my Outlook
Express. I can't click on a link and access the internet
that way. Needless to say, I didn't fix that problem and ... (more)
Messenger Screen Bug? (by Patrick on 6 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Everytime I connect to the internet (with all messengers
closed) there will pop-up on my screen telling me to buy
somethings or upgrade your OS and the windows label is
Messenger. What the heck! Now I uninstalled all ... (more)
Additional Spreadsheet formulas needed (by Eric Briggs on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I have Windows Suite 2004 installed on Windows XP Home.
The spreadsheets on this will not accept the COUNTIF=20
formulas.
I was told Excel 2003 will allow use of such formulas,=20 ... (more)
regtweak on XP (by wonder on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Whenever I startup XP on this new system I get a RegTweak
TaskBar exec error saying some file is not found

0x77f82dbd ... (more)
Corrupted File (by Luis on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Everytime I turn my computer on I get this anoying message
that stets that C:\WINDOWS\image.ddl was not able to load
beacuse it cannot be found. I want to elimante this. How
do i do it ? ... (more)
winlogon.exe and DSL problems - please assist (by =?Utf-8?B?SmVmZiBDYW5ub24=?= on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Hey everyone, I have read throughout this forum about numerous problems regarding the winlogon.exe file and none have seemed to solve my issue. I have DSL at home and have had it for about 5 years. Just over the past week when I first start my computer up, I have no internet access (I.E. or mail client). Sometimes it takes about an hour, other times 3-4 hours. I notice that I get an error just before my internet access is back - WINLOGON.EXE error and must shut down. Once I click OK, my access is instant. When I press CTRL + ALT + DEL, I see that there are two of these running: one under SYSTEM and one under my username. The one that ends up being closed is the one under my unsername. Also, after this gets closed, I find that I cannot use the COMMAND prompt as it flashes super fast on the screen and I am forced to try to hit the PRT SCR button and paste just hoping to see what it said.

Any suggestions?? ... (more)
RE: Windows XP Pro Activation (by =?Utf-8?B?QmFyYmFyYQ==?= on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I need tMicrosoft office front page activation wizard.....a window keep's telling me that i need to insert a cd to activate ... (more)
Unwanted IE auto dialing from XP (by =?Utf-8?B?c3RhcmJ1Y2s=?= on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I am running XP on a peer to peer network with shared internet access via a dialup. After I disconnect the system automatically reconnects after a short period. This is not wanted especially when I am on the phone when the system wants to make a connection. How do I prevent this from happening, while still wanting to establish a connection on demand from any computer on the network. ... (more)
Re: Stuck in logoff loop (by roger on 06 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hi Greg,

Windows XP logs on then logs off
http://www.mcse.ms/message616432.html ... (more)
can not access computer, unable to register (by =?Utf-8?B?aGV5bWUwMUBhb2wuY29t?= on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I downloaded windows xp professional on my other computer and was unable to register it, message said not a valid program, unrecognized this came from the previous owner. now i can't get into the computer to delete xp, is there a way around this. it was downloaded into a emachine ... (more)
mouse freezes intermittently using KVM switch (by =?Utf-8?B?S2hheW1hbg==?= on 6 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Using XP Pro, the mouse freezes when I switch off to another computer. If it's a quick switch away and back, it only happens maybe 1 in 4 times. If I'm switched away for more than 2 minutes, it freezes every time.

I'm using an A4Tech optical mouse, but using the windows driver. when I used the A4 driver and switched the computer would go psychotic. This is a fresh install so I could completely remove the problems caused. The mouse is in the PS2 mouse port. ... (more)
Re: Equivalent DELTREE /Y *.* command in XP? (by =?Utf-8?B?RGFuIFAu?= on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
That was Fast. I tried RD. It kinda works, but it needs the directory name to delete it. DELTREE used to work
with the *.* wildcard arg. Any other suggs?

Thanks.... Dan P. ... (more)
New Browser gives LSA Shell popup then freezes up (by grnjns on 6 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
New (used pc) with WindowsXP Professional. Finally got MSN8 and got
online. I immediately get a pop-up saying I have a problem and that
Windows will shut down and then come back up, but if I don't log off
immediately it freezes up. Have run several AV programs, I assume I ... (more)
not working (by =?Utf-8?B?TGl6emll?= on 6 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
how can i get in to delete windows xp when it won't let me log into my computer ... (more)
Re: Window Explorer Window closes (by Sir_George on 6 Jun 2004, 4 replies)
Rhonda,

You are future posting. Either set your time or time zone for the correct
time and post back. ... (more)
Windows XP logging off immediately after start up (by Uncle Milty on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
When I click on any of the profiles, including Administrator, at the
XP Welcome screen, the desktop flashes briefly and XP immediately logs
off and returns to the profiles screen. Of note, XP has all the
current updates (as does my virus program). Prior to this happening I ... (more)
changing file extension (by =?Utf-8?B?TGlhbSBBbmRlcnNvbg==?= on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Please help me hours of work lost!
PC crashes whilst doing an Autocag LT drawing but luckily file autosaved with .sv$ extension.
Need to change extension to .dwg but can't find how! Was easy in Windows 98 as the extension was shown in file name.
Desperate! ... (more)
Re: tell me how to make a back up disk (by =?Utf-8?B?cmlkZ2VydW5uZXIxMzM=?= on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
Start backup program.

Follow instructions. ... (more)
Cd/dvd rom non existent on computer (by =?Utf-8?B?YWxmaW5hMDI=?= on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
All of a sudden my cd/dvd rom is non existent on my computer and i cant even open the drive, can anyone help me?? ... (more)
Suddenly chkdsk runs at every boot-up. (by Cycle on 6 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
No problems yesterday with my XP Pro system.(XP Pro clean install from
CD-ROM)

Today, whilst reading a web page, a box came on the screen saying that ... (more)
Hang up after sending and reciveing is ticked and greyed out (by James Salisbury on 6 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hi,

Hang up after sending and reciveing is ticked and greyed out, any ideas on
how I can turn it off, and why it may be grey? ... (more)
Re: Stuck in logoff loop (by Old Boozer on 6 Jun 2004, 15 replies)
Do you have Symantec Corporation's pcAnywhere on it?
If you do try here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318018&Product=winxp ... (more)