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An error has occured in Windows....
by Guest Mally- 7 replies
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Any time i need to right click on a file to copy and paste, or rename, i get the error message saying Windows explorer needs to close. The message details through eventvwr.msc are as follows. Event Type: Error Event Source: Application Error Event Category: None Event ID: 1001 Date: 20/09/2008 Time: 09:52:22 User: N/A Computer: Mally Description: Fault bucket 877976138. For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp. Data: 0000: 42 75 63 6b 65 74 3a 20 Bucket: 0008: 38 37 37 39 37 36 31 33 87797613 0010: 38 0d 0a 8..
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Problems after reinstalling Windows
by Guest Randy- 2 replies
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Had to reinstall Windows use all the CD'S that came along with Windows XP Medaia Center Edition Service pack 3. I did not get to back up my system . I know first mistake. I have found some problems after reinstallating windows .. Have not sound , disk defragmenter does not start . While installing a program from the internet received this message Application has genarated an exception that cannot be handled . Have tried to troulbe shoot these problems do not know if I may find more .
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IE confusion
by Guest Mist- 11 replies
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Internet Explorer is removable? I thought that it was necessary for all Windows programs. Mist
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What exactly does backup do? What gets backed up?
by Guest AJFconsult- 9 replies
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I am having a frustrating disagreement with our paid IT consultants. I am running XP with the usual PC software. All of my data files are backed up to a network server. I want to backup the entire C drive - with the built-in XP function, or with a program that makes an image of the C: drive, etc. I want to be able to restore the PC to a prior date should there be a serious problem. Our IT consultants insist this is not possible. That, if I have a serious problem, my only choice is to restore to factory default settings, loading all programs again from original installation CDs, and then restoring the files backed up to our network server. Yet other c…
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Attach opening in OLE
by Guest MarthaMac- 1 reply
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Incredimail is my default email client, but after and auto update from Microsoft, my attachments open in Outlook Express even though I don't have OLE on my computer. How can I get rid of this and have attach open with Incredimail like they used to?
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ChooseColor Dialog - Can Only Enter 2 Digits, Not 3 This bug has something to do with font sizes, display settings and XP not being "DPI Aware". To fix this, simply modify the COMDLG32.DLL file by increasing the input box size. This modification does not cause any problems at all. It is perfectly safe. Instructions: 1. Download "Resource Hacker" and install it: http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/ 2. Backup the original. Open the Run box and enter: xcopy C:\WINDOWS\system32\COMDLG32.DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\COMDLG32.DLL.bak 3. Run "Resource Hacker" and open: C:\WINDOWS\system32\COMDLG32.DLL 4. Expand "Dialog". 5. Expan…
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winlogon.exe consumes 50% CPU after XP Pro SP3 update 1 2
by Guest Dale Chamberlain- 26 replies
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After updating my Windows XP Pro machine from SP2 to SP3, I have run into a problem where winlogon.exe is consuming 50% CPU on an AMD dual core processor machine. Normal windows shutdown does not work. I am forced to hold down on the power button to shut down the computer. Any one else experiencing this problem? Any thoughts as to what is causing it (besides the SP3 update)?
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Navigating between applications in XP
by Guest Chris Buxton- 2 replies
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I have an unusual problem that I haven't experienced before. I am unable to switch between application in Windows XP. If I have 2 instances of internet explorer open I am able to switch between them by clicking on the task bar or using ALT+TAB. This is the same for any program that I have 2 or more instances open for. The problem is when for example I have internet explorer open and notepad. I am unable to switch between the 2 applications using ALT+TAB or by clicking on the relevant programs box in the task bar. Has anyone else experienced this and does anyone know what is causing it? I hav done a full virus scan using the latest AVG with all updates …
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Error 1720
by Guest Error 1720- 1 reply
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I tried to install the Blackberry Tools Manager V4.3 CD in my computer and after running for several minutes, its shows "error 1720" which does not allow me to install. The message continues by stating "There is a problem with this windows installer pakage. A script required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personel or package vendor. Custom Action RIM_install optional Tadminfiles script error-21473 19779,:line 8 column 1. I contacted Blackberry and had them help me with this issue. After several suggested downloads (from Blackberry), the problem has not been rectified. Verizon Wireless and Blackberry suggested that I con…
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Target Tab missing
by Guest pajudd- 4 replies
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I would like to change the location of the My Documents folder to a non-system partition (obviously!) However, there is no Target Tab in the (right click) properties for any of my folders. How can I turn Target back on? (Or some other way of moving My Documents?) Thank you, Peter
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microsoft.net\primary interop assemblies folder opens upon startup
by Guest eatonjr907- 10 replies
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When my computer boots up, this folder now appears on the screen when windows loads up.This just started within the past day or so. Ran virus scan, did not detect anything. Ran spyware, did not detect anything.
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XP Home lost user accounts
by Guest Dave- 2 replies
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I have an XP Home system that uses fast user switching. i have reloaded and all has worked well for about a year but, now once again i have no user names listed on the welcome screen and cannot login. HELP! dave
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Cant update Key for Windows
by Guest Mart- 1 reply
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Unfortunately I had to restart my computer due to an infestation of malware that tried to convince me that there were virus' in my computer to try and get me to buy some awfully low-quality virus checking program. Now i've started my computer i can't regenerate a registration key for XP Home Ed. I have the orginal key on the disk box, however when i ring the automated phone number they just tell me nothing can be done and i'm definately not paying £46 to ring the help-line. Anyone know what I can do... i'm really stuck and only have 29 days left to register! ARGH! Why is it so complicated and restrictive even though i bought this product outright. I shou…
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winXP cannot start audio device, code 10
by Guest Bob I- 2 replies
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Look for ntbtlog.txt in the windows folder. Cornelis Koger wrote: > Machine: MSI K9VGM-V with AMD Athlon 64x2, 2,6 Ghz. > O/S: WinXP-pro SP2 > > This machine had the nasty habit to shutdown the power supply when the CPU > temp neared 60C/150F. It caused all sorts of temporary files to be corrupted > and cross linked, which were subsequently removed/truncated at the next > boot. > After one such occasion the on-board Realtek hi-def audio went mute. > > Enable/disable, remove and re-install does not help. All the drivers are > there, but the hardware manager says "code 10" this device cannot start. > > Last kno…
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Help, I need to trial windows xp on my mac
by Guest Vissimo- 5 replies
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Hello, I wonder if you can help. I just bought a Mac and downloaded a trial version of parallels to run windows XP. However its asking for an XP product key which I do not have. I do not want to buy Windows yet until I know it works, so I need a trial key. I have searched the website for this, does anyone know how I can get this/ Thanks very much.