Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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no desktop, no icons
by Guest Alba- 15 replies
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Hi, I have window XP, recently I installed Norton 360 and then I installed perfect uninstall to remove one of the unwanted programs 'Kazaa media' which I wasn't able to remove from add/remove programs. After that I restarted the computer and the desktop, icons, everything is disapirad. I just see the first page with windows XP and mouse does not move, I can not do right click, I can not get task manager, i can do nothing. I tried to start the computer on save mode also and did not work. Could you please have any idea what to do on this case? Please help, thank you very much -- Alba
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Xp log-on then log-off
by Guest Tim_S- 11 replies
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I have a toshiba laptop that was infected with some downloader trojan. Norton Internet Security caught and resolved the file. After reboot, when typing in the password the desktop background picture comes up, I get a "Loading your Settings" for about 5 seconds, then the screen flashes really fast, then I get a "Logging off" and it takes me back to the log-in screen.... This happens under local Administrator account and in All Safe modes,,,,, to include safe mode with command prompt.... On Google search it pulled up a similar issue and suggested that it was a missing file called userinit.exe or a wuaupdater.exe file that was missing.... I slaved…
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No com ports
by Guest Jeff1608- 9 replies
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I have a Dell E310, Pentium 4, 2.8Ghz. When I open the device manager I have no ports file. It just gives me a other devices with a yellow question mark. When I open that up it has a ethernet control w/question mark. I'm not using a network, it's just a stand alone computer. I think I lost the ports file after updating to SP3. Anyone know whats going on? Thanks Jeff
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New Adobe Shockwave adds Norton as a "Piggy-Back" application
by Guest R. McCarty- 7 replies
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Just a warning to users who update their Adobe Shockwave. Symantec has a new agreement to piggy-back their software into the download. From Adobe's website: How is Norton Security Scan from Symantec connected to Shockwave Player? As part of a recent distribution agreement with Symantec, Adobe will offer its customers the option to install the free Norton Security Scan software as part of the Shockwave Player installation process. Only customers who accept the Norton Security Scan offer will download the Norton Security Scan software. Those who decline the offer will download and install only Shockwave Player. Norton Security Scan is only offered to users who…
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Problem add ing new User Account
by Guest David- 0 replies
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>We're always here to laugh and cry. >*TimDaniels* Thank you Tim - but your reward is I'm back :-) Got all tangled up trying to get Users Names to agree with those listed in Explorer. Lost a lot of friends on that one. Anyway, we got that resolved, however, now it appears after I add a new user via C/P User Accounts, the new account name does not appear in Explorer, event after logging off and/or rebooting. Any suggestions on how to make a new User Account appear correctly as a Folder in Explorer? WinXp SP2 and not on a domain. Dave
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IE7 started over as if first install
by Guest Stan Hilliard- 1 reply
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My IE7 started as if it is a first install, not keeping my old settings. What could cause this? XP Pro, SP2 Stan Hilliard
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Windows Explorer
by Guest Stu- 3 replies
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I recently had a major system crash and had to replace my hard drive and reload XPpro. I remember getting a simple suffix to add to the command explorer.exe that would open explorer so that C:/ would already be expanded. Can anyone refresh my memory of this? Thanks in advance.
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Service Pack 3 hangs "Access is Denied"
by Guest Dennis- 1 reply
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XP SP2 otherwise up to date For the first time I am getting an install error from Microsoft. In attempting to install SP 3. I get an "Access is Denied" from SP 3 Setup The status window shows: Initializing installation... done! Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929) (update 1 of 1)... Then I get the above error. Any thoughts; help? I do not know where to start a fix. BTW, I did a backup prior and a Registry Mechanic after a first failer. The wizard automatically started in this and a previous attempt. I waited utill that finished. Any thoughts; help? I do not know where to start a fix.
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Why is iexpress.exe always closing on me?
by Guest you WISHED you knew- 1 reply
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iexpress.exe is a utility that comes in Windowx XP Service Pack 2 located at C\WINDOWS\system32\iexpress.exe FYI - this utility lets you create a self-extracting package. Now that I've said where it is, I want to know if anyone knows how I can fix it closing on me most of the time. If you can help, let me know. Thanx
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home network
by Guest showmedan- 2 replies
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I've installed a home network from my PC with WINDOWS XP HOME to my notebook with WINDOWS VISTA I'm able to access the internet on my notebook using the wireless network router, however I can't utilize my printer, I also have installed a ETHERNET 10/100 CARD. other hardware & programs which are on the pc. In order to obtain files such as pictures, docs, etc, I have to load them to a cd and download on the notebook. Does anyone have A SOLUTION ??? Dan
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High R.A.M consumption
by Guest Jake- 10 replies
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hi im using a laptop with a processor (2GHz) and (2Gb) of RAM system: Windows Xp pro SP2, 2002 edition, updated to SP3 >>> MY PROBLEM is: I need to work on many programs that need memory, such as MS-Office Word ( with a document over 40 pages with pictures), Autocad-2009, MATLAB-R2007a(mathematical program), ANSYS11 (for finite elements analysis for engineering). those programs eat the RAM, and sometimes i need to work on more than 3 programs at once. BUT AFTER I FINISH AND CLOSE THEM ALL i find that the RAM consumption is still SUPER-high :-( over 1.4Gb although all hungry-programs are shut down. i find that by using task manneger. Also,…
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Windows XP Professional installer file
by Guest Willie Neubert- 4 replies
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The C:\windows\installer file has grown to 10gigabytes and I need to clean this to get more room. My system auto update keeps trying to install a patch and fails. each time it writes more to the installer file.
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How to recover my lost password?
by Guest Eric- 6 replies
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For XP, my password for administrator is lost. Does anyone have any suggestion on how to recover it? so I don't need to re-format my PC. Thanks in advance for any suggestions Eric
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XP: Registry Keys, Malware
by Guest Scott- 11 replies
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What role do registry keys play in malware? Is a registry key sufficient or does there need to be a malware program on my computer? Details. I run Ad-Aware 2008 Free every week and on Aug 5 if found Virtumonde. According to Lavasoft, this is in the top 5 of threats going around now. File name: yacscom.dll in C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger My notes do not mention that I checked to see if Ad-Aware also found registry keys. Before removing it, I tested AVG-Free, Spybot, and Yahoo Anti Spy and they did not find Virtumonde. Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool did not find anything with the July and August updates Yahoo Anti Spy, however, di…
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CHKDSK
by Guest NatureMuzic- 12 replies
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Hi, All of a sudden, the CHKDSK for "Error Checking" starts arbitrarily & don't know why or how to fix it so it only checks when I manually ask it to, as I don'r like waiting 45 minutes when I first log in, unless I plan it that way. Any ideas are appreciated! Dallas
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I recieve an access deined error when I try to turn off processes in msconfig. I am logged on as the administrator but the error message says to log on as administrator. The user accounts shows this account as the administrator. -- Steve
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restoring sp2 from sp3
by Guest Dan- 2 replies
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It's delicate but I've lost the registration key of my sp2. After installing sp3 I have been asked for the key within 30 days. As I'm in the last week and still not found the key, the only options seem to be either to buy another license or to revert to my sp2 status. This last possibility can be achieved through "restore points" ? Thanks DAN
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by Guest dan- 1 reply
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Service Pack 3 for Windows XP Home Edition
by Guest Ditto007- 3 replies
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I would like to know if I need Service Pack 3. My computer is used only for personal use at home.
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Service Pack 3?
by Guest Alan Jackson- 1 reply
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My Wifes computer crashed after loading SP3. Is there a problem and what can I do?
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SlipStream SP1 to SP3
by Guest JHL- 6 replies
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I just created a slipstream disc from XP Home ver 2002 (orig disk) and SP1 disk. Can I create from that .iso image a disk containing SP3? Basically I'm trying to create a disk for emergency purposes of my Home ver with the latest service pack.
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How to download/install Service Pack?
by Guest John Brown- 10 replies
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Friend with dial up wants to upgrade his XP..he's stuck on the installation of Service Pack 1a which I downloaded and provided him on a disc..he says it starts to install and then he gets a note... ....no can do...go to:- "XP Service Pack web site.....select Problems downloading service pack...and follow the instructions on how to download service pack that doesn't need a web connection..." ....he can't find the web site or instructions referred to...any help much appreciated. Thanks, John =========
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File Open Screen Options
by Guest Jan- 2 replies
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When I open Word, I am able to configure the Open File screen to add various folders on the left-hand side. Is there a way to do that in other programs? For instance, if I am in Quicken and I click on Open File, while I do get the larger part of the screen displaying all of my Quicken files, the side bar (on the left) only has My Recent Documents, Desktop, My Documents, My Computer, and My Network Places. The same is true for some of the othe programs I use. I would like to be able to configure the side bar to include other folders that are used more frequently than 5 that are listed.
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Missing Minimized programs on task bar
by Guest CB- 4 replies
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I upgraded from Office 2000 to Office 2007. After it installed the Desktop Search function I find that minimized programs do not show up on task bar as they used to. So now, when I want to go back to another loaded in use program I have to Ctl-Alt-Del to get to task manager and switch to the program. How do I restore the ability to see the running programs on the bottom of my task bar ? Any help would be greatly appreciated. CB
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Re: Script Error
by Guest Unwise Old Owl- 1 reply
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Re: Script Error I had the same problem as Jumping Frog and tried your fix but unfortunately it did not work & still have the problem. Do you or does anyone have any other ideas?? "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > Hi, > > See if this helps: > > After you install Windows Internet Explorer 7 on a computer that is running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, a "Restore My Active Desktop" button appears on the desktop: > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=929200 > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User] > Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "…