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Recognition of a Samsung MP3 Player by Windows XP
by Guest EricG- 2 replies
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Hi I have three PCs all running Windows XP Home Edition SP2. One has Windows Media Player Version 10 installed; the other two have Version 11. When I connect my Samsung mp3 Player (model YP-U3) to either of the two computers with WMP11 the device is recognised by name and appears in Device Manager as a separate entry. It is not recognised by the third PC with WMP10; when connected to the USB Port it tries to connect and then immediately disconnects and no entries appear in Device Manager when plugged in. No software or drivers have been installed for the Samsung Device on the PCs at present as mp3 music files can be dragged and dropped into the S…
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FTP Problem
by Guest Olen R. Pearson- 0 replies
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Hi, I am having a very odd problem with FTP. Basically, it won't work. The FTP client seems to connect but then issues an error and no files appear on the remote server. The last time I needed to use FTP was in February of this year, and it worked fine. Now, when I try it, it goes nowhere. I have tried several different FTP clients and accounts, all with the same outcome. It is not a firewall problem; I run only Win XP Pro firewall and have tried it with that disabled + anything else that even MIGHT effect connections. I have tried it in Safe Mode with no success which makes me think it is not a conflict with another app - though I don't believe I have …
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FTP Problem
by Guest Olen R. Pearson- 0 replies
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Hi, I am having a very odd problem with FTP. Basically, it won't work. The FTP client seems to connect but then issues an error and no files appear on the remote server. The last time I needed to use FTP was in February of this year, and it worked fine. Now, when I try it, it goes nowhere. I have tried several different FTP clients and accounts, all with the same outcome. It is not a firewall problem; I run only Win XP Pro firewall and have tried it with that disabled + anything else that even MIGHT effect connections. I have tried it in Safe Mode with no success which makes me think it is not a conflict with another app - though I don't believe …
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xp service packs
by Guest Nate Rosenthal- 3 replies
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I am trying build up my service packs on a computer with XP. I had SP3 and wasn't able to install certain updates, so I removed it and now I should be down to the base XP. When I tried to start again by installing SP1 from the Microsoft website, I get to the install part and then an error message says "expected version not present on system" I have the original disk, but I would rather not have to go to the extent of reinstalling from the disk. Is there another way to get SP1, SP2 and SP# and then do the normal updates?
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pdf files
by Guest tryinghard- 4 replies
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I accidentally and stupidly opened a pdf file with notepad. As the little box disappeared off my screen, I saw that a checkmark was in the "always open this type of file with this progrqam". Of course, it doesn't show anything except gobble-de-gook. How can I stop the pdf files from opening in Notepad? Please help.
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by Guest bonus jonas- 0 replies
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IE 8
by Guest Sarge- 3 replies
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How do I sign up to be a beta tester for IE 8
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Six XP Updates
by Guest Garo9- 5 replies
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I have read many of the posts with regard to Win XP Updates from MS and worked through the suggested steps. None seem to have resolved my problem. This particular machine is running XP Home SP3. The following six updates continually fail, even after all of the suggested steps plus others. KB947355 KB945432 KB943973 KB945185 KB953432 KB907417 KB951548 KB921598 Even when hidden I still nagged to permit them to load. The registry has been scrubbed (CCLEANER), the temp folders emptied, etc. All AV and firewalls have been turned off during execution. Any new ideas would be greatly appreciated P.S. This is a legal copy of WINXP.
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NTLDR missing Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart
by Guest PYOR66- 6 replies
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I have tried copying new versions of files NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM from my Windows disk to the C:\ drive. However, when I restart windows I still get the same message. I can start Windows by placing the CD in the drive directing boot from CDROM in Setup but not pressing a key when requested during boot up. Windows then boots normally and works without a problem. Windows Exploere shows the presence of both files in the C: directory. How can I get the system to boot up normally? Any thoughts/advice? Many thanks.
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REPOST: Add "Object" tab to 'Active Directory Users and Computers' tool to obtain the "Canonical name of object".
by Guest David H. Lipman- 4 replies
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REPOST: Add "Object" tab to 'Active Directory Users and Computers' tool to obtain the "Canonical name of object". As stated in the subject, I need to add the "Object" tab to the "Active Directory Users and Computers" tool to obtain the "Canonical name of object". I have it on one PC but I need to add it to a couple more and for the life of me, I can't remember how I added the "Object" tab on that one PC :-( -- Dave http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
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MS04-028 Running WindowsXP SP3
by Guest denmarfl- 23 replies
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My Virus Scan reports a Microsoft High Risks Vulnerability and reports it as MS04-028. I have done a seach at Microsoft.com for MS04-028...and to be honest, I have not determined what it is I must do to resolve this risks. I don't see a Security download, etc. What must I do to resolve this Risks?
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Please recommend backup software for xp x64 that is quick.
by Guest wrreisen2- 19 replies
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Please recommend backup software for xp x64 that is quick. I have been using the built in Windows backup software but it is so slow in comparison to just copying and pasting folders onto a backup disk. The problem with just copying and pasting is that this process is often interupted because the occasional file in these folders can be in use and stops the copying process. Is there software that is as fast as just copying and pasting folders in explorer but isn't likely to be interupted? Thanks for any advice?
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annoyomg message on my daughters pc
by Guest tapyeno- 7 replies
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Can anyone tell me how I can help my daughter with a problem on her PC. Whenever she loads a page on the unternet, she always gets the message come up: "A script is accessing some software (an active x control) on this page which has been marked as safe for scripting. Do you want to allow this?" Can anyone explain why this is happening and how she can stop it. Many thanks, Pat Mahoney
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explorer.exe
by Guest Paulo- 2 replies
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Hi, when I type my pwd and hit enter on win logon screen shows me only the wallpaper on desktop and nothing more... I have to hit ctrl+alt+del -> logoff user and after it shows me that explorer.exe is not responding and I have to finalize it and logon again... after doing it is ok... Is explorer.exe damaged? Thanks Using XP PRO SP 3
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Defragment free space?
by Guest Guy Scharf- 11 replies
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Does anyone know of any programs that will consolidate/defragment free space on a hard drive, *without* defragmenting all the files? On my drives used for backup, it would seem to make sense to spend some effort consolidating free space but defragmenting backup files seems a waste of time as, with luck, they will never be read again. But they do get replaced and new files written all the time.
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X picture Icon in outlook express
by Guest Megilu- 4 replies
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sI receive emails on a daily basis from several businesses.Some of the pictures open,but many don't.All I get is the X thumbnail.How do I rectify this? -- Megilu
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windows update problem and now won't boot up
by Guest moletteuk- 4 replies
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I've got a problem since updating windows. Computer won't boot up properly at all now. Automatic updates was installing sp3. Mid-way through, computer restarted!?. On restarting, a message came up saying that installation had been interrupted and that it was attempting to restore to an earlier setting. After this appeared to be complete, the pc restarted, asked for a password (doesn't normally), then loaded my desktop wallpaper & then stopped responding. Only the wallpaper loads up, and the mouse pointer moves, but there are no icons or anything and it does not respond to control alt delete. Any ideas please?
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Unable to disable System Restore
by Guest Gregg- 5 replies
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I'm running XP SP3 and am logged in with an administrator account. When I go to the System Restore tab in System Properties the check box and text for "Turnoff System Restore" are grayed out and (disabled by Group Policy) appears after it. I have checked the user and security policy rights but can't find anything that seems to relate to this problem. TIA, Gregg
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Setting default behavior for Music CD - iTunes overriding Windows?
by Guest toronado455- 2 replies
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Windows XP SP2 Home I have set the Autoplay preferences for Music CD to "open folder to show files" and checked the box for "always do selected action". It does this correctly the first time. But then the next time it forgets this setting somehow and launches iTunes instead, (which I don't want). I've tried resetting this like a million times and it just keeps forgetting. How do I get this to stick? Is iTunes somehow overriding Windows on this? I've looked for a setting within iTunes to tweek but cannot find one.
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Partition types
by Guest barrowhill- 3 replies
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Trying to fix Sony VAIO laptop - errors on repair install and no recovery CD available. Have downloaded service manual and removed HDD (Toshiba 100GB). Have USB Combo Adapter (IDE/SATA) so connected to own PC and running Acronis Disc Director and can see 3 partitions Partion 1 is Recovery Partition, 2 OS and Programs and 3 Documents etc. Now Partion 1 has no drive letter and I cannot allocate so not visible in My Computer/Windows Explorer. I cannot copy this partion either. Partion type is according to Acronis "0x12 (Compaq Setup)", whilst under Administrative Tools\ Disk Management it's "EISA Configuration" Again, under disk management cannot…
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Microsoft Photo Editor disappears
by Guest sengsational- 2 replies
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This happened to me on several machines. This time I did something about it. I searched the registry and found that you just need to delete the "InitialPosition" key. Buggy crap. This has been in there since at least Windows 98. Symptom: Windows Photo Editor only shows in full screen. If you try to make it windowed, it will "disappear", but still have a task bar icon, which you can maximize back to full screen. Solution: regedit HKEY_USERS > (latest) > Software > Microsoft > Photo Editor > 3.0 > Microsoft Photo Editor Delete InitialPosition key. --Dale--
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Failed Installations
by Guest Ditto007- 2 replies
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I asked a question yesterday about the necessity of Service Pack3. Thanks for all the info. From the info, I guess I don't really need it. Does anyone know how to delete it from updates if I don't want it. It also shows 0 downloaded and failed to install. Now I need to know about other updates the fail to install and show 0 downloaded info. I called Dell and they said I do not need the updates for my computer and that is why they did not install. The icon showed up in my in my system tray wanting to install 2 updates. One was for Update Windows XP (KB952287) and the other was a Security Update (KB046648). My history shows they have tried to instal…
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Uninstall Loopback Connection for Xdrive?
by Guest toronado455- 0 replies
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I installed AOL's Xdrive but have decided against it. How do I get rid of the Loopback?
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Monitor Will Not Turn Off in through Power Schemes
by Guest Luca- 0 replies
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On both of my Dell desktops, I am having the same problem in Display Properties/Power Schemes. I set it to turn off monitor after 10 minutes, and "apply". Many times, the next day, when I leave either computer, the monitor fails to turn off after 10 minutes. If I redo the setting, it goes off that day, but the problem starts again after rebooting. Each system has a different brand monitor (Dell, NEC). The NEC is more problematic. I have searched web for solutions to no avail. Any suggestions as to solving this? XP is always updated, and even if I turn off all tasks running in backround, problem persists.
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Windows Media Player 11 stopped playing DVDs
by Guest Phisherman- 4 replies
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I just did a clean Windows XP Home install last week. To get the proper codecs I installed interVideo Home Theater, then WMP 11 played movies just fine. Since then I have installed Nero 8, DVD Fab 5 and Real Player 10 plus. Now WMP 11 won't play an original movie, but it will play a move that has been copied. Home Theater (from interVideo) will play either DVD, so that tells me that there is something wrong with WMP 11. I took Microsoft's suggestion and upgraded the video driver, still no play. I like WMP 11, but would like it more if it played (original) DVDs again. Since I know it played with the codecs installed with interVideo, I don't need to chance…