Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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Shared Document folder vs Document folder
by Guest Twayne- 4 replies
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Crossposted to .general and .customize. Hi, Have a strange XP Pro SP2+ non-problem but an annoyance I'd like to ask about. In essence, Win Explorer is changing folder names. I know it'll do that with user accounts and depending on who's logged onto what account, but this is different and it recently caused a little more than simply annoyance in looking for a folder I not only knew existed, but even had the path for. It's hard to explain so I'll do it a few different ways<g>. If that fails, I can put it up on a web site for the asking to show what I mean. Emphasis added by me: In windows Exporer, the TITLE bar shows the file path a: C:\…
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Windows XP Scheduled Backup Fails
by Guest Doug B- 9 replies
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I have searched the forum and can't find a post on this topic. When scheduling a backup, same time every day, it fails to run. There is no error, just does not run. When checking the backup log it shows nothing. Can run manual backups with no problem so it seems to be a scheduling issue. User rights are ok for this operation so am unsure why it fails. Any help appreciated. This o/s is updated to sp/2. Thanks. -- Doug B
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No thumbnails for AVI files
by Guest Terry Pinnell- 0 replies
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I have AVI types associated with VirtualDub 1.8.1. But I've just noticed that if I view a folder as Thumbnails the AVI files just get a default VirtualDub thumb, not a small image. Anyone have any suggestions what might have changed to cause that please? -- Terry, East Grinstead, UK
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Mouse and Keyboard stopped working
by Guest NEO50- 3 replies
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Running XP SP2. The mouse and keyboard stopped working. Keyboard is PS2 and Mouse is USB. I tried different USB ports with no success. The computer starts and is running but I can not see the XP log on screen because the flat screen is in energy save mode and says move mouse or touch keyboard to return to normal mode. I plugged the flat screen into my lap top in it is working ok so the problem is not the flat screen. The keyboard lights for about 1 to 2 seconds when I cut on the computer but then the lights go out and keyboard is not working. Any suggestions on how to fix. Thanks for all replies.
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Use a variable to call a variable preiously set.
by Guest Richhall- 8 replies
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Hi I want to be able to use a user defined variable to then call a previously set variable based on the value entered by the user. Is this possible? e.g I have variables set IP0 xxx.xx.xx.xxx set IP1 xxx.xx.xx.xxx set IP2 xxx.xx.xx.xxx set IP3 xxx.xx.xx.xxx set IP4 xxx.xx.xx.xxx If the user is prompted for a number set /p NO=Enter Workstation Number: - user enters 4 set TEMP=IP%NO% - so this is now IP4 How do I now get it to use variable IP4? i.e copy \\%IP4%\\logs ......... As if I do copy \\%temp%\\logs it goes to IP4 not the IP address. Cheers Rich
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what does it mean?
by Guest pentium- 2 replies
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hi i have winXP pro SP 2 and i went to system and it gave me this: intel r pentium r dual cpu e2140 at 1. my question is, can i play or install some games on it? just some simple games. and do i have pentium 1, 2, 3 or 4? thanks very much in advance.
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Where are startup/shutdown files ?
by Guest Frank F- 4 replies
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Where are the files that windows run at startup (beyond the startup folder) and the files it runs at shutdown ? I'm asking because just cleaned up a virus but one thing remaining. Every time upon shutdown/startup, some items in registry get corrupted with a hijack of IE home page pointing to a bad web site (its 3929.cn DON'T go there) Please help. Frank
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Searching for recent files?
by Guest Terry Pinnell- 2 replies
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I'm doing some maintenance on my backup routines. I thought I'd search \Program Files to find any recent files that have changed, such as INI and CONFIG and LOG file etc, so that I could include these in my list of backups. Using the 'Specify Dates' box, I got what seemed a useful list of folders and filenames. But on closer examination of the folders (in the top part of the list) I found several that although their Date Modified was 17/09/2008 they did *not* contain any files of that date. I also found several files (in the lower part of the list) like xyz.ini, for which there was no folder called xyz. How can either of these things happen please? I assumed …
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AirGCFG.exe-Entry Point not found after SP3 Upgrade
by Guest Andrea- 9 replies
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No problems experienced during upgrade from Windows XP SP2 to SP3. However, when the computer is booted now an error message appears; AirGCGFG.exe - Entry Point Not Found. The procedure entry point apsGetInterfacecount could not be located in the dynamic link library wlanapi.dll. Has anyone else experienced this problem, if so have you found a solution? Andrea
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hard drive specs program
by Guest Tester- 10 replies
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Hi there, Is there any windows program to give me the hard drive specs, in good old days would be cylinders, heads, sectors and now is the LBA #? I would need both numbers in order to attempt a partition recovery. Thank you very much, T
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Re: xp set up does not see hd.
by Guest Sancho38- 0 replies
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Re: xp set up does not see hd. Yes, i am loading from the cd. I have done this many times before, but not on this computer. It loaded 98 and vista with no problem. Thanks
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Creating a desktop shortcut to view/delete cookies
by Guest David Frank- 4 replies
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The ONLY way I can view and delete individual cookies with WinXP SP3 is START -> RUN -> keyin: c:\Documents and Settings\Owner\cookies which allows me to view all cookies and delete individual cookies. When I try to move this operation to a more convenient desktop shortcut using the location that works in a run keyin, nothing happens on clicking the icon. How can I create a desktop shortcut thats equivalent to the run keyin?
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Printer' Wrong Ink Cartridge' Message
by Guest linnymonet- 3 replies
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Today I tried to print something and a window popped up saying I had the wrong ink cartridge installed. Well it's the same cartrige that printed fine, a few days ago. Is this a new thing that Dell might have recently installed on my computer to make me buy Dell branded ink? And does anyone know how to get rid of it? I can't make it go away or print anything, and also there is no red box to even close the window, I have to close it with the Task Manager. It is a Dell Photo All-in-One Printer and the computer is a Dell Windows XP. Linda
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Vista info needed.
by Guest Frank Martin- 2 replies
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I am thinking of upgrading from XPpro to Vista ultimate. I am interested in the details of any new features, especially in the sorting and handling of pictures. Where can I get a no-frills listing of new features offered by Vista? Pleas help, Frank
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programmes start up automatically and can't be stopped
by Guest tangobabes- 1 reply
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I am using XP and yesterday my computer stated opening up on its own and would not close down. Today, outlook started up on its own and can't be got rid of, and now, my computer is randomly opening up as well! I have Norton which shows no virus and otherwise healthy PC, but yesterday I unwittingly opened a scam email and now this is happening. Any help woould be appreciated.