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| xp and clock (by Francesco on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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often clock starts to run very fast. ( a minute lasts about 0.5 seconds ) if I restart the pc the time is ok (so this is not a bios or battery problem) running linux it's ok. ... (more) |
| Re: Keep Losing Passwords (by Will Denny on 31 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Hi Tools>Internet Options>Content>AutoComplete. ... (more) |
| Application Error Dialogue Box? (by Hobbes on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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Ever since I installed Win XP Pro when it first came out, which must be about 18 months ago now, I've been plagued by "Application Error" dialogue boxes whenever I close various programs. It only happens with about 60 percent of the programs I have installed on my computers. ... (more) |
| Re: Computer wont regonise blank dvds (by Rich Bell on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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My system also would not recognize blank DVDs. I installed a firmware upgrade for the DVD drive and it fixed the problem. ... (more) |
| Re:SanDisk Cruzer Mini... (by Gene K on 31 May 2004, 7 replies) |
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I presume this is a jump drivem thumb drive, etc,. When it is plugged in, click "My Computer" and you should see it there with a Drive Letter assigned. Gene K ... (more) |
| Renaming icons on taskbar (by The Old Timer on 31 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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I have renamed some icon very easily. Some other icons appear to get there name & a description from some other place. By that I mean you change the name & the new name is accepted but if you hover the cursor over the icon when it's on the taskbar you still get the old description. How do you ... (more) |
| Screen resolution (by The Old Timer on 31 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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I increased the screen resolution on my PC & now find that all of the text is elongated. I thought that this change would have resulted in everything being smaller but in proportion. Did I do something wrong? ... (more) |
| Re: size of screens (by Bruce Hagen on 31 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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about half screen size. I have to maximize screen to get it to open all the way. Before that the page would open and fill the whole monitor.What did I mess up??? Thank you for your help... ... (more) |
| Re: Scandisk (by Testy on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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Correct. Testy ... (more) |
| Re: RAM issues (by Bruce Chambers on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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Greetings -- No, it won't. Why would you even expect a change of operating system to alter the physical components in your PC? ... (more) |
| Re: User Account Question When Running Programs (by PDG on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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| This worked for me! Thank you VERY much. ... (more) |
| Re: Partially downloaded file will not delete and causes 100 percent CPU usage (by Wesley Vogel on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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Michael, You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320081 ... (more) |
| Re: Pentium stuff (by Wesley Vogel on 31 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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Nope. You wanna upgrade your processor, you buy a new one and open up your computer's case and physically install it. ... (more) |
| Cannot find Administrator login (by A.D.A. on 31 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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After I re-installed XP pro, Adminstrator login has disappeared completely. There are some services which I cannot activate although I do have administrator rights. ... (more) |
| Re: *How MSFT *Deliberately, Arrogantly, Egregiously, and Totally* Fails to Support their Products* (by XS11E on 31 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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Why is that any different? The last time I ever got MS to answer a phone and actually be helpful was with a Windows 3.1 problem. Got a problem? Ask here. You'll get an answer in a few days and that's ... (more) |
| LAN connections gone! (by Ken Knecht on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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All of a sudden, I no longer see the other computer (98SE) of my LAN system from my XP Home system in Network Neigborhood. They are no longer listed. I know no other way to connect to them. I didn't install any software or make any changes knowingly. I can ... (more) |
| U=4, I=5, O=6 and more strange key mappings. (by Ed Crane on 31 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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So my wife is trying to use a blog and gets frustrated with it. She blops her hands on the k/b much the same I do with a piano when my practice isn't going well. ... (more) |
| Re: CPU Usage 100% two WINUPD_EXE FIGHTING (by Wesley Vogel on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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SCUMWARE!!!!!!!!!!1 Enterprise http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/E/Enterprise.asp ... (more) |
| Re: Blue Welcome Screen (by Gavin Miller on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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You can switch to the old login screen in Pro Easily and I believe it can be done with a quick registry fix in Home also. Check Google For more info. ... (more) |
| USB disabled in XP? (by Thomas Popple on 31 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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I'm having problems with onboard USB. It appears to be completely disabled. I have a connected hub and this powers up when the PC boots but powers ... (more) |
| Dreaded "boot disk failure" message (by Synonymous on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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In the middle of an online game of Zuma, my computer made a couple odd clacking noises and suddenly crashed. I get that "disk boot failure, insert system disk and press enter" message. That disk, due to a long story, is at another house (I am pathetic, thanks), but when I use Knoppix to try to ... (more) |
| XP Pro freezing constantly (by dustie on 31 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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hi all I've had my PC running Windows XP Pro for just over a year and never had any major problems with it until now. It keeps freezing up for no apparent ... (more) |
| Spell checker? (by Becks on 31 May 2004, 10 replies) |
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Hello, all. I recently upgraded from WIN98 to XP and was disappointed to find that the latter didn't even come with a spell checker as standard - that I would have ... (more) |
| Video Card problem (by Steve, eh? on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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I'm running XP and it doesn't list display properties in the Device Manager. I've tried to install the newest driver and I won't show up. All I can get is the genereic driver. ... (more) |
| Backup utility question (by The Old Timer on 31 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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If you use the Backup facility that's built into XP you are given a few options. The first one backs up all of the most commonly used items. I know that you can also do a custom backup as well but if you were to do this you run the risk of missing something important. Can you run more than one ... (more) |
| Re: size of screens (by Bruce Hagen on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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about half screen size. I have to maximize screen to get it to open all the way. Before that the page would open and fill the whole monitor.What did I mess up??? Thank you for your help... ... (more) |
| cannot copy files created on a Windows 98 machine into Windows XP home PC (by MG Sriram on 31 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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A friend burned a CD for me on his Windows 98 machine. The CD has 45 folders in it containing hundreds of spreadsheets in each. When I tried to copy these into my new XP (home) machine it chokes on ... (more) |
| Re: Is there a better search program available for XP? (by David Candy on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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| No there isn't. Only inferior alternatives are available. ... (more) |
| Re: Code 41 (Drives D & E not recognised) (by Shenan Stanley on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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| Glad it helped! ... (more) |
| Canon BJC_4300 error! (by libness on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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I need some help please! I have a HP PC running Windows XP media center. I get the following error everytime I try to print something, "error occurred during file creation". The heading of the error message is "Canon Bjc_4300". I get the error also when trying to open some other programms, especally ... (more) |
| Assistance with backup of registry and system files, etc (by ECLiPSE 2002 on 31 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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I am a novice and would like to find background information on how and what a Windows XP home edition user should backup. I have made CDs of all of My Documents folders and files but keep ... (more) |
| can't share files... (by Jon Taylor on 31 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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I have 2 new PCs in my office that are running XP home. I created a directory to share files over the network, but every time I try to open them with a computer that didn't create the document, I get an error saying I don't have permission to alter the document. I have gone to individual ... (more) |
| Maximum number of files in folder? (by Rusty Shackleford on 31 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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What is the maximum number of files that can be held in a folder with windows XP? I have a folder that has 226 files in it and was wondering if I am reaching its limit? ... (more) |
| Re: RAM issues (by roger on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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hi, No, the choice of operating system does not increase your RAM. You have to buy the memory stick, according to the especifications of your ... (more) |
| A little performance tip.. (by tarquinlinbin on 31 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Have been using XP for a couple of years and never spotted this so with apologies for those already in the know.. Control panel/system/advanced/peformance settings click adjust for ... (more) |
| Re: manage progams and process (by roger on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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Hi, Startup Programs. ... (more) |
| Re: Outlook Expresss help (by Wesley Vogel on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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Apply this rule after the message arrives Where the To line does not contain 'your address here' Delete it from the server ... (more) |
| opening second browser (by funguy on 31 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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I have a problem opening a second browser with a right click. no matter what I try, it will not open full screen on a right click.. How do I fix this problem? ... (more) |
| Outlook Express Backup problems (by Oddity on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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I'm having trouble importing backed up mail files into outlook express, http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;270670 I managed to import the address book, but when it comes to importing the ... (more) |
| Explorer error and white Desktop (by Gery on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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Hi to all an thanks for any replays regarding this problem. Is this a ligit Windows error message or a Virus,Troyan.... ... (more) |
| Re: My Computer (by Sharon F on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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View > Arrange Icons by Click to mark "Type" and "Show in Groups" ... (more) |
| Re: Outlook Expresss help (by Mary Sauer on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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The very reason you are getting the spam is because the spam sender is using your email address. There are rules you can use, click message, click "create rule from message." ... (more) |
| Task Scheduler Problem; 0x8007007a (by Phil on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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I'm having a problem with a client's PC. No tasks scheduled will start. Any attempts to start, either timed or manually, result in " 0x8007007a: The data area passed to a system call is too small." ... (more) |
| Re: Installing Printer (by The Herbaholic on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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go to www.lexmark.com and go to the printer drivers page, type in the model number of your printer, download and install the manufacturers driver for your printer, make sure you select the correct operating system, and roberts your mothers brother! ... (more) |
| Desktop doesn't allow JPG or GIF in WinXP (by Grahammer on 31 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Hey all! I'm running Windows XP Pro SP1 and I'm trying to use a JPG for my desktop background. I go into the display properties and choose my JPG file and ... (more) |
| SYSTEM SHUTDOWN (by MONICA BIBB on 31 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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Why does my brand new PC (XP) keep doing a SYSTEM SHUTDOWN when I try to access either the internet or Outlook Express after installing BT broadband software? There's nothing else being installed on the PC yet. Monica ... (more) |
| Re: my system too slow (by Jym on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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Run disk cleanup and disk defragmenter. Run updated virus scan and Adaware program (downloaded off of the web for free ). Check Task Manager / Processes and observe what processes are running large amounts of cpu and memory. Go to Run and type msconfig / go to startup tab , look for exe ... (more) |
| Re: Pentium stuff (by NoNoBadDog! on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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troll Bobby ... (more) |
| computer shutting down (by hewittj on 31 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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my computer shuts down without any notice. tried sasser detection tools but everything came up normal. ??????????? ... (more) |
| possble virus (by Tony Cooper on 31 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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My daughter's computer seems to be affected by some virus. Using Windows XP, when she turns her computer on it starts to load but before the desktop appears it turns itself off. It's as if she tried to re-boot right in the middle of the boot process. Sometimes it will ... (more) |
| Re: Pentium stuff (by Ricky on 31 May 2004, no replies) |
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No it doesn't. | Does The upgrade of Windows XP upgrade your pentium Processor version as well. Like say maybe...Pentium III to Pentium 4? ... (more) |
| Task scheduler error 0x8007007a (by Phil on 1 Jun 2004, 3 replies) |
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I'm having a problem with a client's PC. No tasks scheduled will start. Any attempts to start, either timed or manually, result in " 0x8007007a: The data area passed to a system call is too small." ... (more) |
| FAX CONSOLE (by rich on 1 Jun 2004, 2 replies) |
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| is their any way to fax when you are using DSL and not a modem? ... (more) |
| Startup (by Rhiannon Owens on 1 Jun 2004, 5 replies) |
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When I start up my computer it begins to load, but before the desktop comes up it flashes blue for a second and restarts again. I've tried running in Safe Mode and opening as last known right config but neither gets me to the desktop. How do I fix this? ... (more) |
| No Sound recorder (by Rich on 1 Jun 2004, no replies) |
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Hi all I have no sound recorder on my Windows XP professional system, I have tried to find it on the Install Windows components, but I dont seem to have a ... (more) |
| Re: Change system tray clock text size (by Mary Sauer on 1 Jun 2004, 1 reply) |
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| Right-click your desktop, properties, appearance tab, advanced button. ... (more) |
| Re: WMP vers 9.0 - How to get rid of it .. (by Don MI <> on 1 Jun 2004, no replies) |
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You have been given some advice on why you cannot remove Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player is just files using some space on your hard drive. You can configure Media Player not to open for any media files. If you do so, you do loose some hard drive space. However your computer will ... (more) |
| Re: my computer keeps shutingdown help me please (by Carey Frisch [MVP] on 1 Jun 2004, no replies) |
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http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/sasser.htm [Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones] ... (more) |
| No Sound Recorder (by Rich on 1 Jun 2004, 3 replies) |
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Hi all I have no sound recorder on my Windows XP professional system, I have tried to find it on the Install Windows components, but I dont seem to have a ... (more) |
| Cannot access internet (by =?Utf-8?B?QmV0dHkgU3dlbnNvbg==?= on 1 Jun 2004, 1 reply) |
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| Have checked windsock - have cable, wireless and dialup. Motherboard is ok. It appear XP is corrupt. Can you help? This is on a fiends computer, which he cannot contact you so I am transmitting info. Thanks. ... (more) |
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