Windows XP
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unable to reinstall Windows XP
by Guest Taxman1972- 2 replies
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I have windows XP home edition installed SP3. I am now trying to reinstall XP from my recovery disk SP1. From the boot menu i choose to boot from the CD, the installation process starts, i´m not getting any questions or choices then the installation crashes, bluescreen and the message "STOP: c0000221 unknown hard error\systemroot\system32\ntdll.dll". I need help getting solving the problem
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Can't get update to work
by Guest Neil- 5 replies
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I am running Windows XP Home, and recently updated to SP3. The Windows updater is now trying to install the following update: Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2003 (KB951548) However, every time it tries, I just get the message, "Some updates could not be installed," with that update listed. As a result, my computer is continually downloading, trying to install, and then failing to install that update. It's getting really annoying. Is there a way I can get it to stop trying to install that update, or otherwise fix the problem? It doesn't tell me why it can't install the update. Thanks.
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uninstall sp3
by Guest deb- 6 replies
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after installing sp3 I want to uninstall it - IE crashes, computer freezes. I ran the add/remove programs and then rebooted and it no longer shows in the list of updates, however, if I right click on my computer it still says SP3 - how do I get rid of this - restores will not work
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change languge of OS
by Guest red- 6 replies
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My pc has A korean OS windows xp pro w/ sp2(from VLK). is it possible to change OS in english and carry all files & set'ngs?. -- veyruss
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WinXP Pro with SP3 + RDC = Weird Shutdown Behavior
by Guest John- 4 replies
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I notice that RDC (Remote Desktop Connection) on WinXP with SP3 acts kinda weird. First time I saw this was right after SP3 was released. I thought it was a coincidence so I ignore it. However the problem keeps coming back. I still see it today. Here's how to regenerate the problem (both PCs are WinXP Pro with SP3): 1) Switch on PC1 2) Switch on PC2 (RDC should be enabled on PC2) 3a) Use PC1 to connect to PC2 thru RDC. You don't have to do anything. Just establish a connection, login as Administrator then Log Off (you can open notepad or something else, then close it and Log Off). 3b) PC2 should now be showing WinXP logon prompt 4) Physically g…
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System on external HDD?
by Guest LMO- 6 replies
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Aloha all. Probably an easy question. I have XP on my C: drive. Can I install another OS (Vista) on an external HDD, then choose which drive to boot from upon startup? Thanks.
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Re: Blurred WLM With High DPI
by Guest D. Spencer Hines- 2 replies
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Re: Blurred WLM With High DPI It's working just fine for me with 158 DPI and ClearType. -- DSH Lux et Veritas et Libertas Vires et Honor "Rob Roy" <rock603@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:EE62F187-8418-46AF-AA21-F9761C08A4B5@microsoft.com... > Hello - per a recent posting on the Windows 7 blog > (http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/archive/2008/09/13/follow-up-on-high-dpi-resolution.aspx) > , I decided to up my DPI to 120 and am very pleased with the results > overall. Everything from photos and internet sites are much crisper > and > easier to read. Everything except for the WLM Beta - the title bar > is clear, > but all men…
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Start Navigation Sound every 10 seconds
by Guest untouchable- 2 replies
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I am having a problem with my Start Navigation sound. I goes off every 10 seconds on its own, no matter what I do, even if im idle. I know I could just turn off the sound, but Id really like to know what is causing this to happen. might be a security issue
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Question SP3
by Guest Bassman- 1 reply
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I received the SP3 download thru auto updates and believe (think) I installed it ok beacuse in my system info it shows, XP Pro Ver. 5.1.2600 , Sevice Pack 3 , Build 2600. Even in my system properties it comes up as SP3. The question is, when I go to Windows Update & check my history,it shows Service Pack 3 w/ a red X & yellow ? mark. If I click on it the info is an error code of 0x80080008. I've checked my Add/Remove programs list and it is listed but doesn't have an "Installed On" date listed. So, do I have it, or is it just saying I do.Or,do I have a messed up installation? It appeared the install went fine,no errors or warning popups. Thanx !!
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System drive(C:) also mapped as J: ?!?!?!?!
by Guest spinlock- 3 replies
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From Explorer, I see a second instance of the system drive as J:. This does not appear on Drive Management screen, only C: associated wuth system drive there. Everytime I boot, XPSP3 claims something wrong with J:, it runs chkdsk and allegedly fixes a bunch of stuff, then it claims something wrong with C:, runs chkdsk and fixes a bunch of stuff. 2 Events are logged, one for each(C:, J:), claiming that they are corrupt and that chkdsk should be run. This happens over and over. What the F is J:? How/where do I get rid of it? Everything works OK, but having this J: and having "corrupt" NTFS drives is nerve wraking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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User account password on hard drive - removing access restriction
by Guest Lisa Berger- 4 replies
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I am trying to rescue some music files on an old hard drive from a friends computer that doesn't exist anymore. I've placed the hard drive in an enclosure and am able to see all the files. Unfortunately, I cannot access his documents because he must have had a user account with a password that is "protecting" his documents (under documents and settings). Error message is "access denied". Any suggestions on removing the access restrictions and being able to read the files. Note, I can access all the other files on the hard drive, because they aren't protected by the user account password. TIA Lisa Berger NYC
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Outlook Express 6 - can't open .pps attachment
by Guest K-Bob- 4 replies
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All of a sudden I am unable to open powerpoint attachments. I get the following message: "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel." How do I do this? Thanks, K. Christiansen
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SP 3
by Guest zzdave- 6 replies
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Is it worth installing this new service pack? Apart from support until April 2009 is seems to cause problems mostly without offering much in return. I have Windows XP PRO fully updated - except for SP3 of course. This is just a straw poll really if you wouldn't mind giving me a quick yes or no If I decide not to go with it, how do you get rid of the update icon on the launch bar?
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XP wont go past POST Please Help.
by Guest --Ivan--- 2 replies
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Hi.. Running Xp Windows and not sure what happened to it but when i turn the computer on its goes through post then everything normal happends i get the sign where Windows XP is loading and then it goes on to my computer but its just blank no buttons only a black screen but whats strange i got my curser which i can move around with the mouse but thats it.. i can leave it for hours it just stays the same.. tried to put XP cd in it but wont load it up... After the POST stage wont do anything like Safe mode i cant even get to that option nothing happends.. i have no idea how to find out what is wrong with it cant even get into the computer or safe mode …
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RE: WinXP SP3 INstallation
by Guest allen@example.invalid- 2 replies
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RE: WinXP SP3 INstallation Hello, I have recently received the SP3 upgrade. It does seem to have taken a long time for it to come through autmatic updates? Its sat at the bottom of my computer telling me to install it. I don't know how to get rid of it, so. I must try it... Having only very limited eperience, and only finding this newsgroup 2 days ago, I want to try and do the update myself. I've had a brief look at some of the advice posted here during September. I am very worried about the following: 1/ How to do a 'back-up' 2/ Safely installing without problems. Any advice must be in non-techie language please. Thanks for any help Allen