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Re: vbrun300.dll (by David Candy on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
Copy it to the system32 folder. ... (more)

PLEASE HELP.... please???? (by Heather on 7 Jun 2004, 6 replies)
I was working on my computer last night and I thought my display settings were a little big. So I went to the graphics display icon on the bottom taskbar (right beside the time) and right clicked on it to change my display ... (more)

upgraded from home to PRO problem (by Tariq on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
We have a network-based program run from the server \\MyServer\MyApp.exe in the system startup in windows XP professional, it is running perfectly. - We have big number of machines having windows XP home edition, when we ... (more)

Re: Video Card and Windows XP Problems -- Everyone PLEASE Read (by Gazzaa on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
http://nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp Tried this then restarting? "Matt" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message ... (more)

CD won't eject (by Richard on 7 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Until today my cd-rw worked fine. Now when I try to manually eject with the button on the base unit, and when I try to eject via any software program nothing happens. ... (more)

Re: Video Card and Windows XP Problems -- Everyone PLEASE Read (by Carey Frisch [MVP] on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Blank Screen When You Start Your Computer http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810092&Product=winxp ... (more)

HELP Display Settings! (by Heather on 7 Jun 2004, 4 replies)
I was working on my computer last night and I thought my display settings were a little big. So I went to the graphics display icon on the bottom taskbar (right beside the time) and right clicked on it to change my display settings (in true color) from 1152 x 864 to 1280 x 720. I have done this a ... (more)

Re: Installed, Activated, and then Uninstalled (by Jupiter Jones [MVP] on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
Rodney; As long as it is no longer installed on the old computer there will be no problem. Install Windows XP normally. ... (more)

Limited user loses access to backup partion... (by Ed H on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
For months I have used another partition to store my data. I moved 'My Docs,' 'Favorites,' OE files etc. to 'D:' Never had any problems as a limited user until lately. If I do not set my account up as another computer administrator, my OE files fail to load, I can not write to some of my ... (more)

tv connectioin question... (by =?Utf-8?B?cG9zaGRpdmE1?= on 7 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
i have 2 cable outlets in my house, but only 1 tv, can i connect my mce pc to the free cable outlet or do i have to go through an actual tv? ... (more)

system restore (by =?Utf-8?B?U2x5bQ==?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
Do I need to do anything about this? was it disabled by norton systemworks, maybe? ... (more)

Computer Freezes (by =?Utf-8?B?TWVhZ2Vu?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
i need some help. whenever i am trying to do something my laptop freezes on me. it doesnt matter if i am surfing the web or just chatting to a friend on AOL instant messenger, it always freezes. the only thing i can do is hold down the power button to let it reboot. the ctrl+alt+del doesnt work and neither does the mouse...everything freezes. could it maybe be a virus? i have tried to run my virus scan but my laptop freezes before its finished. i also have 2 forms of spyware that do work and they say i have zero parasites. i have no idea how to try and fix this problem. i do have Windows XP Home Edition installed...someone please help me! ... (more)

Computer Freezes (by =?Utf-8?B?TWVhZ2Vu?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)

i need some help. whenever i am trying to do something my laptop freezes on me. it doesnt matter if i am surfing the web or just chatting to a friend on AOL instant messenger, it always freezes. the only thing i can do is hold down the power button to let it reboot. the ctrl+alt+del doesnt work and neither does the mouse...everything freezes. could it maybe be a virus? i have tried to run my virus scan but my laptop freezes before its finished. i also have 2 forms of spyware that do work and they say i have zero parasites. i have no idea how to try and fix this problem. i do have Windows XP Home Edition installed...someone please help me! ... (more)

sideways display screen (by =?Utf-8?B?Yml0dHlib29zYm9v?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I don't know how it happened....but everything on my screen is sideways. I cannot figure out how to fix it. I even called DELL tech support and they couldn't help. I saw another question simalar to mine on this message board and it mentioned something about a video card. I have the Intell extreme graphics 2. Please help!!!! ... (more)

XP License Problems Help PLZ! ! ! (by =?Utf-8?B?QW5kcmV3Uw==?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Here is the exact error: "A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the license of this computer. Error Code: 0x800705aa" I do not know what caused this error. It is not a virus and I have tried many things, please, any help would be greatly appreciated. ... (more)

No Server service on my system! (by =?Utf-8?B?cHV6emxlZCBYUCB1c2Vy?= on 7 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
services.msc does not list a server service on my XP Pro system. When I try to share a folder on my XP system, I get the error message "The Server service is not started." I can't start a service that isn't even listed! What's wrong? ... (more)

Ie Windows Closes When Finished Loading Pages (by =?Utf-8?B?TmF0aGFuIENhd3M=?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hey, When I open Explorer the page loads and when it has finished loading the page actually closes, My connection stays live, Any ideas its really irritating. ... (more)

Re: Unable to view Chinese with IE6, WinXP (by =?Utf-8?B?Q29tcHV0cmVzcw==?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
You formatted and reinstalled. Did you install the language packs for Internet Explorer? Hello~ ... (more)

DISPLAY FILES (by =?Utf-8?B?SkFDSw==?= on 7 Jun 2004, 3 replies)
I NEED TO HAVE MY FILES STAY ON LIST AND NOT THUMBNAILS HOW CAN I MAKE IT STAY SET ? ... (more)

Re: How to create bootable cd for Win XP..... (by Haus on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
Hello The XP cd's are bootable, maybe you need to enter the BIOS and change the boot order. http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm ... (more)

Re: adding a router (by Haus on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Hello Amy See if this makes any since. First open the Properties of My Network Places, delete or disable all ... (more)

Problems with AIM (by =?Utf-8?B?RGF2ZQ==?= on 7 Jun 2004, 3 replies)
My daughter had a virus on her pc and it was repaired. Now she is unable to use AIM. We try to delete it but the procedure does not work. We downloaded a new version of AIM but we were unable to install it. HELP Jonbench @ aol.com ... (more)

please help aol signs on randomly when i dont want it to (by =?Utf-8?B?SA==?= on 7 Jun 2004, 3 replies)
whenever im on the computer doing something aol randomly starts signing itself on i dont know how to stop it from doing that, o yea and sometimes when i go to do something else while on aol the computer shuts down pleasee help ... (more)

Windows Update (by =?Utf-8?B?VGFyc2FuZA==?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
I have just rebuilt my machine. Upgraded to Asus P4P800SE with 3.2Ghz hyperthreading chip and 2 Gig of ram. Also install an ATI 9800 PRO 128 Meg video card and Audigy II sound card. I put two 250 Gig Western Digital SATA drives along with one of my older 40 Gig Maxtor drive. I have an pre SP1 version of XP Professional and installed it on the 40 Gig hard drive since XP will not recognize the 250 Gig drives. But when I visit the windows update site I have over 40 critical updates and 20 some regular updates plus 3 drivers. On the critical updates I have 29 that fail to install including SP1 with no explanation as to why they fail. I then installed the drivers updates then thought to install the regular updates excluding the media player 9 and msn messenger hoping this might fix whatever was preventing the critical updates from installing. All failed to install and now I get a critical error on my internet explorer and it shutsdown preventing me from trying any further updates. ... (more)

Windows Update (by =?Utf-8?B?VGFyc2FuZA==?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)

I have just rebuilt my machine. Upgraded to Asus P4P800SE with 3.2Ghz hyperthreading chip and 2 Gig of ram. Also install an ATI 9800 PRO 128 Meg video card and Audigy II sound card. I put two 250 Gig Western Digital SATA drives along with one of my older 40 Gig Maxtor drive.
I have an pre SP1 version of XP Professional and installed it on the 40 Gig hard drive since XP will not recognize the 250 Gig drives. But when I visit the windows update site I have over 40 critical updates and 20 some regular updates plus 3 drivers. On the critical updates I have 29 that fail to install including SP1 with no explanation as to why they fail. I then installed the drivers updates then thought to install the regular updates excluding the media player 9 and msn messenger hoping this might fix whatever was preventing the critical updates from installing. All failed to install and now I get a critical error on my internet explorer and it shutsdown preventing me from trying any further updates. ... (more)

How do I get rid of When U Save Pop-ups? (by =?Utf-8?B?bmljIGRpZ2J5?= on 7 Jun 2004, 4 replies)
I have been getting constant "When U save" pop ups for a week, despite my pop-up stoppers. Have finally found out that it is 'mandatory' as part of two programmes I supposedly loaded (except I didn't). I have found one - "Clocksync" - and have uninstalled it. I CAN'T FIND THE OTHER SO CAN'T GET RID OF WHEN U SAVE!!! arrghhh! Apparently it's "Purityscan". I have clicked on "Remove or add programmes" in "My Computer" but Purityscan doesn't appear there....how can I find it to uninstall it to rid myself of these dreadful ads? many thanks ... (more)

How do I get rid of When U Save Pop-ups? (by =?Utf-8?B?bmljIGRpZ2J5?= on 7 Jun 2004, 4 replies)

I have been getting constant "When U save" pop ups for a week, despite my pop-up stoppers. Have finally found out that it is 'mandatory' as part of two programmes I supposedly loaded (except I didn't). I have found one - "Clocksync" - and have uninstalled it. I CAN'T FIND THE OTHER SO CAN'T GET RID OF WHEN U SAVE!!! arrghhh! Apparently it's "Purityscan". I have clicked on "Remove or add programmes" in "My Computer" but Purityscan doesn't appear there....how can I find it to uninstall it to rid myself of these dreadful ads? many thanks ... (more)

RE: How to create bootable cd for Win XP..... (by =?Utf-8?B?VGFyc2FuZA==?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
As the others have said the XP CD is bootable. But if you still need a boot disk if you put a floppy into your drive and right click on your drive letter in the file explore choose format from the menu and choose system disk then it will create a system disk for you. Also as long as it is not the drive your operating system is installed on you can format an hard drive in XP through your adminstrative tools. Kb ... (more)

RE: How to create bootable cd for Win XP..... (by =?Utf-8?B?VGFyc2FuZA==?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)

As the others have said the XP CD is bootable. But if you still need a boot disk if you put a floppy into your drive and right click on your drive letter in the file explore choose format from the menu and choose system disk then it will create a system disk for you.
Also as long as it is not the drive your operating system is installed on you can format an hard drive in XP through your adminstrative tools.

Kb ... (more)

Re: adding a router (by BobC on 07 Jun 2004, 4 replies)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com http://www.wown.com http://www.homenethelp.com ... (more)

RE: Backwards Windows Explorer/Download Mangers (by =?Utf-8?B?c3RlbGxh?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
This (from http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win98/1057026211) worked wonderfully. Open Windows Explorer and then click the C: drive in the left pane. Next click 'View' from the Toolbar and then click 'Details' in the menu. Next in the right pane, click ... (more)

What does this error mean? Hanging application ConnectionManager.exe, version 1.0.2.3090, hang module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000. (by =?Utf-8?B?a2l0dGVuMTIz?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
My computer keep crashing and gives me this error messege. Does anyone know what I can do? thanks, Kristin ... (more)

watching dvd on TV using laptop (by lb on 7 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
I've bought a laptop and the relevant cables to connect to the tv to watch a dvd. However, all is working, except I'm not sure what to do with the tv. How do I know where to look on the tv to find the dvd playing? ... (more)

Enabling my computer to allow remote access (by GerryD on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I am running WindowsXP Professional at home and would like to enable remote access in that computer so that I could reach if from my office at work. In my explorations through Windows I know I saw somewhere how to do it but ... (more)

eicar.mod-I need help!!! (by dzowitta@yahoo.com on 7 Jun 2004, 4 replies)
what is the eicar.mod virus <what it cam damaged and eicar.mod is dangerous> and how can I remove it from my hard disc??? please help me ... (more)

Wireless Networking (LAN) (by Patrick on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
Can it be possible to let my computer running on Windows XP connect and get internet connection to a computer server running on Windows 98 without using a proxy server? ... (more)

Right Click menu is slow (by Charlie on 7 Jun 2004, 4 replies)
Have XP Pro installed. Plenty of hard drive space, plenty of Ram. Nothing excessive running in the back round. No newly installed progams. Checked for spyware, browswer hijacks, trojans and virii ... (more)

Remote desktop responds slowly (by EBothe on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
My remote desktop connection is slow to respond. It was working fine and now has come to a crawl. I have not changed any settings! ... (more)

usb plug & play (by hardhead on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
sounds like you installed some software, mine works fine without any camera software, just plug the card reader in. needed for xp. but can't get them to work , looking for the driver!!!!! the help & support is no ... (more)

Outlook (by Darlene on 7 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
Outlook will not allow me to open attachments "OE has removed access to the following unsafe attachment in my mail". I know that it is safe. ... (more)

Delete Cookies and History does not help...NOT A SPYWARE ISSUE (by =?Utf-8?B?Q3VydGlz?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Hi, I have some web addresses that will not come off my internet explore page. I have deleted the history, deleted the files, cleared the cookies, and the sites remain. I know this is not spyware, as one of the sites I can not get rid of was one of my own that I created using another computer. For some reason, this site (4 of them, actually) will not get off of my address bar. That is, when I am in IE and I type the first letter of the name of the web site, the full name and address appears. For example, the first letter of the page is T, and when I enter W in my IE address bar or even my File addres bar (when not in IE) the page appears as "http://www.T...". I have cleared everything that I know how, including recent documents. After doing more then 30 different searches for this web address, the hard drive search continues to come up with nothing. However, when I start entering the first letter of this address, the entire address continues to appear. Where is this pulling this history from? Why when I have cleared out all of my IE history, cookies, internet on&off line files, and start menu history is this address not going away? It is like it is looked permantly into my system. ... (more)

Delete Cookies and History does not help...NOT A SPYWARE ISSUE (by =?Utf-8?B?Q3VydGlz?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)

Hi,

I have some web addresses that will not come off my internet explore page. I have deleted the history, deleted the files, cleared the cookies, and the sites remain. I know this is not spyware, as one of the sites I can not get rid of was one of my own that I created using another computer. For some reason, this site (4 of them, actually) will not get off of my address bar. That is, when I am in IE and I type the first letter of the name of the web site, the full name and address appears. For example, the first letter of the page is T, and when I enter W in my IE address bar or even my File addres bar (when not in IE) the page appears as "http://www.T...". I have cleared everything that I know how, including recent documents. After doing more then 30 different searches for this web address, the hard drive search continues to come up with nothing. However, when I start entering the first letter of this address, the entire address continues to appear. Where is this pulling this history from? Why when I have cleared out all of my IE history, cookies, internet on&off line files, and start menu history is this address not going away? It is like it is looked permantly into my system. ... (more)

Computer Freezes (by =?Utf-8?B?TWVhZ2Vu?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
i need some help. whenever i am trying to do something my laptopfreezes on me. it doesnt matter if i am surfing the web or just chatting to a friend on AOL instant messenger, it always freezes. the only thing i can do is hold down the power button to let it reboot. the ctrl+alt+del doesnt work and neither does the mouse...everything freezes. could it maybe be a virus? i have tried to run my virus scan but my laptop freezes before its finished. i also have 2 forms of spyware that do work and they say i have zero parasites. i have no idea how to try and fix this problem. i do have Windows XP Home Edition installed...someone please help me! ... (more)

Computer Freezes (by =?Utf-8?B?TWVhZ2Vu?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)

i need some help. whenever i am trying to do something my laptopfreezes on me. it doesnt matter if i am surfing the web or just chatting to a friend on AOL instant messenger, it always freezes. the only thing i can do is hold down the power button to let it reboot. the ctrl+alt+del doesnt work and neither does the mouse...everything freezes. could it maybe be a virus? i have tried to run my virus scan but my laptop freezes before its finished. i also have 2 forms of spyware that do work and they say i have zero parasites. i have no idea how to try and fix this problem. i do have Windows XP Home Edition installed...someone please help me! ... (more)

HELP! trojan downloader (by GINA on 7 Jun 2004, 5 replies)
1. infected c:/windows/system2/pdh.exe 2. trojan horse downloader.small.6.t i tried to put #2 in the vault but it says it cant be moved or fixed. ... (more)

RE: pls help..."Windows Explorer" disappears regularly... (by =?Utf-8?B?YWxwaGE=?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
I'm having the same problem!! did you get a constructive reply? Did you solve the issue? PLEASE, let me know!! ... (more)

RE: Windows Fails to Boot (by =?Utf-8?B?bmljaw==?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
try removing your network adapter card and then start normally uninstall the network card and then again reboot dis time after inserting the card in your slot ... (more)

outlook express (by =?Utf-8?B?YWw=?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
my outlook express receives a few messages and the it will frezz up still runing it says receiving but nothing is coming through. this now happens on any computer i use. please help ... (more)

Re: HELP! trojan -JYM (by GINA on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
Re: HELP! trojan downloader Yikes like i said im really new at this pc stuff ... (more)

Re: HELP! trojan downloader (by GINA on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Roger what is stobject.exe as i said iam new at this pc stuff , ... (more)

my windows loops (by =?Utf-8?B?c3RldmVu?= on 7 Jun 2004, 3 replies)
my windows loops continously by loading and then logging off and this goes on forever i tried booting using f8 in all possible modes including the safe mode but the same problem remains plz help me out as else i will have to reinstall the whole thing which is nothin more than a pain thanks in advance ... (more)

Recycle Bin (by =?Utf-8?B?SmF6eg==?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I have no recycle bin on my desktop, how do I get it back. Thanks for any and all help. ... (more)

AutoSave Issues with Program (by =?Utf-8?B?TU5fU3Rhbg==?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
I'm using a statistics program that SAYS it autosaves every 10 minutes. Of course, it crashed and I had a reason to try to find WHERE it saved those files. Can't find it. I gave up and restarted the computer, so they're probably gone now, but I'd like to know for next time. I have XP installed. The help file says that for autosaves, one type of thing is saved in the operating environment temporary folder (what/where would that be?) as "autosave of filename.$as" and the other is saved to pgm.asv in the current active folder. What is the pgm? A name? Part of a file type? I couldn't find anything in any folders/drives I thought I was interacting with, but couldn't find how to search by filetype (I assume that either the $as or asv would be the type?). ... (more)

AutoSave Issues with Program (by =?Utf-8?B?TU5fU3Rhbg==?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)

I'm using a statistics program that SAYS it autosaves every 10 minutes. Of course, it crashed and I had a reason to try to find WHERE it saved those files. Can't find it. I gave up and restarted the computer, so they're probably gone now, but I'd like to know for next time. I have XP installed. The help file says that for autosaves, one type of thing is saved in the operating environment temporary folder (what/where would that be?) as "autosave of filename.$as" and the other is saved to pgm.asv in the current active folder. What is the pgm? A name? Part of a file type? I couldn't find anything in any folders/drives I thought I was interacting with, but couldn't find how to search by filetype (I assume that either the $as or asv would be the type?). ... (more)

add or remove programs not showing up (by =?Utf-8?B?SG9sbHk=?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Whenever i try to remove a program from my computer, add or remove programs does not show up and when i go to the control panel to go to it it will show up for like two seconds and it will just dissappear. does anyone know how to fix that? ... (more)

network xp and 2000 (by =?Utf-8?B?Y29ucmFk?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
I have two computers networked with windows 2000 professional. The hardware is set up but how do i link my windows xp computer ... (more)

crc error during installation usb memory key 2.0 drivers (by =?Utf-8?B?aGRlZ3JpanM=?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Hi all, Just a first time contributor. ... (more)

Printing Problem (by Martin Racette on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
I just found another piece of information about my problem, the only folders affected in my account by this is the default imgaes (pictures) folder, as well as the My documents and all their sub-folders. ... (more)

RE: scandisk at startup wont work (by =?Utf-8?B?U2NvdHQ=?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
Yes, im having the same problem!!! Sooo frustrating!! I even formatted my hard drive, and still get the same problem as the original poster!!!! Urrrrrr ... (more)

Re: might irespectfully askafavour (by Miss Perspicacia Tick on 7 Jun 2004, 9 replies)
Peter, You have been given strategies to cope with your 'brain damage' (and the jury is still very much out as to whether it actually exists), yet you ... (more)

Re: Locked out!! (by Miss Perspicacia Tick on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
This is YOUR fault. Why did you tell your son the main admin password?! More pertinently, why were you using the main admin user for day to day use?! ... (more)

Re: my cd burner is not working, is there anyway to fix without having to reformat? (by Miss Perspicacia Tick on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
Please don't put your entire post in the subject line - it should be kept for a short summary of your problem. Some servers delete posts with blank message bodies, thinking them spam, so it's in your own best interests. ... (more)

RE: plz help big problem urgent windows does not load (by =?Utf-8?B?Ym5uMTY1?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)
I have recieved an unknown system shut down, if you don not know the cause of this than choose the start windows with the last known settings. Do this and windows starts to load and the screen goes black and the mouse and keyboard turn off. Tried everything I can think of. Finally had to boot windows from slave hard drive. Do not know what to do. ... (more)

Closing Programs (by =?Utf-8?B?SmFja2ll?= on 7 Jun 2004, 2 replies)
I downloaded a program I now want to remove and I can not remove the program until I first close it. I do not now how to close a running program. Help! ... (more)

XP home edition and Vantas 3000 Scanner (by =?Utf-8?B?TWlubmll?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
Ever since I have had my XP computer I haven't been able to use my scanner. Is there some problem with the compatibility of the 2 programs. ... (more)

c:\documents and settings\all users missing (by =?Utf-8?B?a2Vpcg==?= on 7 Jun 2004, no replies)

I am experiencing a problem where I can no longer see my c:\documents and settings\all users folder through explorer. I can get to the directory from a command prompt or from a run command. It would not let me remove any attributes (attrib -h). Is there a way to see if through the OS again. This is causing several programs from running incorrectly since they are directed to c:\documentsand settings\all users\application data\[program name].

Thanks
Keir ... (more)

can't uninstall software (by =?Utf-8?B?dGFrZW4yOTIwMDM=?= on 7 Jun 2004, 1 reply)
i recently tried installing the trial version of panda antivirus and spybot search and destroy 1.2. Now i can't uninstall either of them..it says that the system cannot find the files..how can i get rid of these without using the add and remove programs? ... (more)