Windows XP
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Problem deleting messages from Outlook Express 6
by Guest removethisbit- 2 replies
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I have recently returned to using Outlook Express 6 after spending the past 3 months evaluating Thunderbird. A problem has arisen in deleting unwanted messages from OE. On about a third of all incoming messages I am unable to delete them after reading and no matter what I do in adjusting settings, I have failed to correct this. Have searched Microsoft’s help pages for a remedy without success. Any advice will be much appreciated.
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Re: Date and Time Properties
by Guest Cigar Smoker- 1 reply
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Re: Date and Time Properties Thanks! This worked for me. There are other very similar suggestions in other threads that look ALMOST like the script you suggested that don't work. You're the hero! ____________________________________________________________________ "Alex Nichol" wrote: > Alex Levi wrote: > > >The Windows Time service is set to Automatic and Started. > >I tried restarting the service but the error is still displayed. > > Try unregistering and reregistering the service: > > 1. Start->Run cmd.exe > 2. net stop w32time > 3. w32tm.exe /unregister > 4. w32tm.exe /register > 5. net start …
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HELP! Can't logo to Windows XP Professional
by Guest KB- 4 replies
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changed the settings using the Network ID Wizard in Windows XP to " This computer is for home use and not part of a business network" to network it to my home laptop. Since then I cannot log on to my PC because it is not accepting my old password. Any suggestions -- I don't have the administrators logon. KB
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Copying over XP Pro
by Guest JohnH- 6 replies
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I was given a computer and it has XP Pro on it. The problem is that when I downloaded the validation tool it stated that the product key wasn't valid. I trust the person who gave it to me but I don't want the hassle. I restored my pc to an earlier point to remove the validation tool. My question is that I have my XP Home Edition w/ SP2 upgrade and I was wondering if I could just do a new install over the XP Pro? I know my product key is good my only worry is will it work. Anyone know if this is possible please let me know. Thanks
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Screen Saver and power-downs(of monitors and hard drives)quit work
by Guest Chambersburg_PA- 0 replies
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Greetings, Hope this message finds each of you well. Am using Win XP Pro. SP2 After installing several programs I've found that the screen-saver, and power-downs/shut-offs no longer work, and I'm having a difficult time traking down the cause. It seems certain that there is something running in the background, but what? I've installed the following: Cyberlink Power2Go, but it isn't actively running (nothing in the tray) Mustek USB 1200UB Plus which isn't actively running either Microsoft Works Suite 2006 QuickTime not actively running in the background Chess Master 9000 not running Rouge Spear Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi (Music) ..NET 2.0 On the …
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ActiveX refusing to run
by Guest BJMR- 1 reply
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I wonder if anyone can help, for 4 weeks now, a second laptop running on XP home. Initial cause was a trojan, which with spybot has been removed. - It continued to hang. by using Task Manager, I was able to run internet explorer, and the files are still accessible. After some extensive research the answer appeared to be uploading all nessessary updates. Then running automatic updates, it updated over 51 updates, including sp2 and ie7. I now have to run the machine with MSCONFIG to get the thing to boot up to a point where I can do anything with it at all. When I try to get the desktop icons to load - by running explorer.exe, it attempts to do so seve…
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microsoft windows vista business
by Guest Home14- 1 reply
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After a while of use, in playing a game or trying to surf the web the computer locks and there's nothing you can do but reset the pc. Help
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default save as type IE7
by Guest dr_ahmed- 1 reply
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usually i save important web pages as .htm but always the default type is .mht whereas on my friend's computer it is .htm is there any way to change the default save as type while saving web pages in IE7 ? thanks :)
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explorer closing after clicking links
by Guest rick- 2 replies
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hi.....just started having this problem..i get to web pages fine but if i click on links on the page explorer closes and i'm back to my desktop. i'm using IE 7. any help? thank you!
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What's the best synchronization software?
by Guest kfman- 9 replies
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What's the best synchronization software? Hi all, I have a working directory at work on my office PC. And I some times do work at home at my home PC. And I also keep a copy on my laptop. Due to company policies, I have to use USB drive to copy and paste from one computer to another. I keep adding/deleting/modifying files on these three computers and the directories are now a mess. I lost track about which PC keeps which version of my work and when the files get more and more the whole situation becomes a nightmare. Could anybody recommend a good and effective sync software to handle these things, esp. the sync through the USB drive? I assume the sof…
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installer issues
by Guest Royce- 1 reply
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how do i get to the screen in which you can edit windows installer? i need to cancel an installation, but i dont know how to get there. I have XP, and there isnt a window showing the installation progress, i need to find it.
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no sound
by Guest Parkus45- 8 replies
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hey i have a dell 8400, and i need SoundMax integrated audio, plz help
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Open with... - How to get option back
by Guest Smirnoff- 6 replies
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I plugged in an old USB scanner and up came the "Open with....." dialogue box. Without thinking I chose Photoshop AND "Always perform this action....." Then realised I might want to save to Word or Irfanview. Can't seem to find a way to "Undo" the Photoshop option. Tried right-clicking on the scanner icon in My Computer but am not seeing any "Opens with..." setting to change. How do I get XP to ask what programme to open with again?
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Delete programs
by Guest Sydney- 6 replies
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How do I delete safely, an application from my computer when there is no uninstall menu and the application does not show up in the add/remove program folder? Syd
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High CPU Usage
by Guest trevordixon@gmail.com- 10 replies
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When I open Windows Task Manager and go to the processes tab, it says System Idle Process is using 100 percent CPU. That means the CPU is free, right? But when I go to the performance tab,
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Problem sending pictures from Windows Explorer
by Guest Roger Van Loon- 2 replies
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I am using Win XP professional edition. I used to send pictures, and resize them, from Windows Explorer (selecting the pictures, File, Send To, Mail Recipient). I always then got the options to resize them (make files smaller), or not. Now, all of a sudden, this does not work anymore. Yes, I can still send them, but only in the original size. How come? TIA Roger.
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Help from the pros...
by Guest rAgAv- 10 replies
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Hi, My PC is getting really slow, showing a lot of errors, and stuff in spite of being treated with registry mechanic several times. I've erased the cache, cleaned viruses and spywares in safe mode, deleted the unwanted files from the PC. What do you think I should do? I think that I might have to reinstall XP. I have the CD with me...The problem is I don't know the exact algorithm to do it.... I've heard that it is kinda dangerous too if you mess up...Anyway, why do we always have to reinstall from the blue screen during boot up? Why can't we put the CD and press reinstall button in the autorun menu? As you can see, I'm pretty confused....Please tell me wha…
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Error GETPLUSo.INF
by Guest Jeroen de Wit- 2 replies
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I got a problem, When i am starting up windows, and i have enterd my password for my account, i get a error message. On this massage says Error: Cant Find INF-File C:\windows\inf\getpluso.inf I get this message evry thime, when i press okay, evrything works. Bud have somwan got a solution for this problem, pleas tell me.
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System Hangs Up
by Guest bob- 3 replies
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Running XP Professional at home. Not connected to a network. When a particular user logs off, the system hangs: the cursor becomes an hourglass against a pale blue background screen. This seems to happen indiscriminately, but it happens often. To resolve, I must shut the PC down and restart. I have run anti-virus but it has not resolved the problem. Any ideas on how to resolve or what the problem might be? Thanks, Bob
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download zuma fulllllllllllllll
by Guest rahuldulani- 1 reply
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http://rapidshare.com/files/41552768/Zuma_deluxe_FULL_Game.zip
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Xp desktop icons vanished
by Guest SingaporeWebDesign- 3 replies
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Hello, Try right-click on the desktop and look for the option to "Show Desktop Icons". -- Singapore Website Design http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/ Singapore Web Hosting http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html Windows XP FAQ "bry25_uk" <bry25uk@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2300785F-2F78-43B6-BC54-5ECEC964B12C@microsoft.com... >I have xp second home ed, and all of a sudden I have installed a blue tooth > dongle, and upon restart, as requested by pc, all my items have vanished > off > the desktop. > If i go via c,docs and settings etc, they are all in there but aren't > actually visible on the deskto…
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Conto; panel views are missong
by Guest David Sherman- 16 replies
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How do I restore the option in control panel to switch bewteen Classic or Category view? thanks
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Disk Defragmenter- Getting rid of...
by Guest mike_302- 11 replies
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I have changed my Disk Defragmenter utility to a much mor epowerful one and I am wondering now if I should get rid of the one that comes with windows. It is probably taking up otherwise usable space on my hard drive and I don't want that. How much is Disk Defragmenter taking up, and how can I get rid of it?
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Windows XP Network ID
by Guest Winston- 1 reply
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My windows xp won't let me change from workgroup to domain. Network Id wizard is disable and the domain selection is also disable. Whow I can enable it. -- Winston Lopez
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A new problem
by Guest Menno Hershberger- 9 replies
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I really don't know what I'd Google for, so I'll just explain this one. I'm working on a computer that was all bogged down + had a moderate amount of spyware. I took a pile of stuff out of startup and now it's running pretty snappy-like. It's an older Dell, 1.8Ghz with 256Mb ram. XP Home, SP2 up to date. I downloaded free Avast with IE from download.com. It came reasonably fast. I installed it and then went to their registration page. The page only partially loaded and then just sat there. Well, sometime that page is slow so I decided to try later. I had installed Adaware earlier, but couldn't get the updates. That happens too sometimes, so I installed Supe…