Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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Freeware Software
by Guest Andee- 2 replies
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Find loads of freeware software and other useful tools at http://www.elmtreeweb.co.uk ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Freeware Download Site http://www.elmtreeweb.co.uk
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Help with folder and file permissions!
by Guest nomad- 3 replies
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Hi, My WIndows XP machine recently blue screened on me. I was able to copy my profiles for FIrefox and Outlook etc over to my D Drive. I then formatted my C Drive and reloaded Windows XP. WHen it was installed, I was unable to access my D, E or F drives. I was able to set permissions for my profile, and Administrator so that I could access the drive, but I now cannot access any of the folders within it. ANy ideas where I am going wrong. Really appreciate any help on this. THanks
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Debugging Login Explorer Hangs
by Guest tim_milstead@yahoo.co.uk- 0 replies
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When I login as any user (limited or admin) explorer occassionally hangs and the login only proceeds if I kill explorer using the task manager and the run explorer. I have removed as many startup programs as possible and it still does it. I don't expect anyone to diagnose my problem, but I was wondering if there is any way of trouble shooting what the problem is. The even viewer contains nothing of use and sysinternals process explorer programs don't help either. Is there some way of debugging explorer to see what is going on? Thank in advance, Tim.
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Did'nt Show Hidden Folder
by Guest Naveed- 1 reply
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when i use show hidden folder option but is not working. my hidden files not show
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Posting in Live One Care Forum
by Guest t8769- 1 reply
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Could anyone one tell me how to post a question in this forum, I can't see any way to post a question. Thnaks http://forums.microsoft.com/windowsonecare/default.aspx?siteid=2
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Double Click on a mapped network drive
by Guest Claudio- 8 replies
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Hello There is something strange that i don´t fully understand, maybe someone could help me with it. I have a directory shared on the network, a Windows 2003 domain, this directory is on a server that has other shares too but they work fine.This one when you open MY COMPUTER,and double click on the network drive, ask you with what program you wish to open it, as it was an unknown file. if you right-click and select Explore, it works fine and open it. How can i set the default action to be Open with Windows Explorer? Thanks for any inputs Bye
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Why can't I update XP anymore?
by Guest nomail1983@hotmail.com- 5 replies
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I can no longer update XP. Any idea what might be wrong? When I go to Windows Update (http://www.update.microsoft.com/ windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us), click on Express, it tries to validate my Windows system. That fails. Why!? It gives me the option to try an "alternate validation". That works(!). But when it throws me back to the window and I click on Express again, it again tries to validate my Windows system the original way, which fails again. Things I have tried.... Disabled Norton Internet Security. Reset IE6 Security and Advanced options to their defaults (medium level security). In IE6, cleared history and deleted cookies and files…
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no sound
by Guest Parkus45- 5 replies
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hey i have zero sound coming from my speakers. i have updated the system bios of my dell dimension 8400. from a00 all the way to ao9. and i have updated my chip set to ao9. and still no sound. my logitech x-530 speakers are connected to the built in motherboard sound chip.
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code 28
by Guest kanefrost- 8 replies
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i had to reformat and reinstall windows.. it is activated and everything all the updates.. but i can not get my sound working... trued installing the onboard, a sound card, and all that fun stuff and i need help
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Temporary Folder
by Guest jamrs w. morgsn- 4 replies
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When I download a program from the internet it says it will go to the Temporary Folder. I reach this folder by going to C drive\Program Files\Temporary Folder. This folder never contains the program. I do a search and it does not uncover the program. I can not find this program. Any thoughts, other than I'm crazy? James
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Display
by Guest BertP- 1 reply
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Any idea is appreciated: WAX Dell Lap Top. Is there any reason that the desktop display does not fill up the entire screen at a 1024X768 resolution or any other resolution after the computer boots up? The display is perfect for a second or 2 and then it reduces and the left and right portion of the screen is black for about an inch. If I go to Control Panel/Display/Settings should the 2 boxes be checked? i.e.. "use this device as the primary monitor and Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor"?
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download
by Guest jamrs w. morgsn- 21 replies
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I just spent over 2 hr. downloading Adobe Acrobat Reader 8. The download did complete. I can't find it. I looked in the temporary folder but it is always empty. I searched all files and folder. Didn't find it. Does any one know where it could be? My temoprary folder is always empty and that's where it should go, I think. Thank you. James
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How much longer will Windows XP be available.
by Guest Johnny- 16 replies
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How much longer will you be able to buy Windows XP Home CD? I need to build my friend a new low cost PC. But don't have the money right now. Retired and need to save up some money first. Thanks Johnny McCown
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windows installer
by Guest Royce- 1 reply
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Whenever I try to install a new program (i.e. itunes) it completely downloads the file, but just before it would install, a window pops up saying that another installation is in progress, and that it must be completed first. I happen to know that installations dont last 6 weeks, which is how long ive been having this problem. If anyone could give me directions as of how to cancel the "installation" that is already in progress, or another means of stopping the problem, this would be greatly appreciated (note: i am not the smartest when it comes to computers, so please explainit in step-by-step directions if possible) thank you
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System Restore
by Guest Stan- 1 reply
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When I open System Restore there are Checkpoint listings and Software Distribution Service 3.0 listings. I know what the checkpoints are but can someone please explain what the other item is? Thanks. Stan
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search unicode docs from Windows Explorer
by Guest Joe- 1 reply
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Message: I am trying to use the XP Windows Explorer search function. I am trying to search documents, including Microsoft Outlook email documents (.msg) that I copied from Outlook to My Documents directory. Windows Explorer "Search" can not find simple strings that are contained in the documents. I looked at the document format. It seems that these documents are using Unicode format. Mr Gates, Please fix. All I want is to search the Unicode documents for Ascii text. I am looking for the document that contains the name "Fooks" for example. Your search function should translate the Unicode to Ascii for searching purposes.
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USB icons don't show up
by Guest wdk- 6 replies
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I'm getting no USB icons in the systray when I plug something in. Everything works OK, but then I have no way of stopping the item before I unplug. So I just go ahead and unplug it. I get a little "pop" noise, but no error messages.
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Increasing Disk Buffer Cache Memory?
by Guest Eric- 5 replies
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How do I increase my Buffer Cache Memory??? I heard there is a PCI card, called a host controller, yet I don't have the specifics for it. They said it serves as a buffer Cache for the system. Thus, I need more info ...I have a Win Xp desktop....
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Computer Randomly restarting!
by Guest emad senejani- 16 replies
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hello. for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on the Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. I have a anti spyware and anti virus but they did not detect anything harmful. Also when I reported my error to Microsoft's error reporting, the following was information was given Problem report summary Problem type Windows stop error (a message appears on a blue screen with error code information) Solution available? No. What does this problem mean? Windows has encountered a problem it cannot recover from and it needs to be restarted Cause Unknown Computer symptoms A message appears on a blue scr…
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how to forward an already sent fax?
by Guest gabrtome1@yahoo.de- 2 replies
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Hi folks, How can I send a fax I already sent to someone else without retyping erverything? Here's what I do: I rightclick on the sent fax, ->print, and then I choose the fax console,as printer, which opens the fax console but everything is blank. What am I doing wrong? Thanks. Gabriel
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Internet Trouble?
by Guest Katie- 8 replies
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I can't seem to log on to http://www.flvs.net. Does it have to do with my internet options? -- KD
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Runtime error
by Guest furkaoberalp- 4 replies
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Every time I close down my PC, along the way I get the message: "Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Runtime Error Program C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe R6025 pure virtual function call" Can you please help me to correct this? Thanks -- furkaoberalp
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sidewinder doesn´t work on XP
by Guest drow- 13 replies
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I have a sidewinder gamepad and the sidewinder precicion pro joystick, both with gameport. I tried to install them on my windows XP but they don´t work. I did something I read about clicking "add" in Game Controllers but when I do that it appears an error. I don´t know if I need new drivers or controllers, I hope someone could help me with this thank you
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WINDOWS XP Service Pack 1a.
by Guest Samantha4251- 8 replies
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Hi I need to get a the service pack 1a before I am able to connect to the internet. How can I obtain service pack 1a without being connected to the internet myself?
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How to change XP Licience code
by Guest Nick- 2 replies
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Does anyone how to change this code?