Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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Blue screen error on dialup
by Guest Carrie- 3 replies
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This has happened several times, when it does, I've run spyware scans and finally did a system restore for a few days back. That seems to fix it for the time being. At the time it happens, I can't get onlnine. When it starts to dial, it makes a funny noise, like stuttering (stuck) and the blue screen comes up. This has also happened when I've been going over my saved photo DVDs (in he DVD drive) Looking for pictures and taking some off onto the computer. Today it did it while I was writing in Word 2007, and decided to put it online, while Word was still open. But, after it happens, it then won't let it dialup and go online without coming up again. Windows will co…
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xp set up does not see hard drive
by Guest Sancho38- 1 reply
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I'm trying to format and load xp on my computer but when I select install winxp, it says set up was unable to find hd. I loaded 98 and vista with no problems, but i want xp. Help!!
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sfc /scannow on safe mode
by Guest Tyler Durden- 2 replies
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Any way/workaround to run sfc /scannow at safe mode? Error message is: "Error 1084: This service cannot be started in safe mode" Thanks.
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RECOVER CORRUPT MY DOCUMENTS FILES
by Guest 2929- 5 replies
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I was having some difficulties booting up Windows so I was looking thru the options on the screen. I accidentally pressed to REPAIR Windows, and it started the process. I aborted about 30 seconds later. I never did fix the Win XP issue, instead I hooked up that hard drive to another computer so I can get to my files, but I can only open SOME of my files. The other files are not accessible. Does anyone know if that partial Repair damaged them ?? Does anyone know how to make these files accessible again ?? They are photo and video files. Thank you so very …
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Any freeware to convert .rmvb to .avi
by Guest Man T- 2 replies
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Any video freeware to convert from .rmvb to .avi running on XP?
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Using scannow questions
by Guest Carrie- 2 replies
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In my looking around online today, I came across instructions for using sfc/scannow to check Windows files. I thought I'd try it, so printed out the directions. First, it wouldn't open using RUN and putting in sfc/scannow (said it couldn't find the path to it) I'd dabbled in dos a bit with WIN 98 but didn't think XP was the same, and had never tried it. I put comd.prompt in RUN and to my amazement a black dos box came up I put sfc/scannow in, it started then a box came up saying to put in the WIN XP installation disc. I never got one of those with my Dell XPS 400. It said the files are built in and can be restored that way without a disk. In the directions a…
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worldbydata.com is a virus
by Guest Len47811- 11 replies
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Not only that,they will expose your private information,and then add more false information to US companies trying to find exporters in China.Just go to http://www.worldbydata.com and you will see the plethora of viruses your AV detects.
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Zune software -Cannot create PLAYLIST, Invalid Playlist name.
by Guest FirstTranshuman- 1 reply
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The Zune software will not let me create or rename any playlist. Regardless of what the name is, "bob" for example, the software tells me it's an invalid playlist name and to try something else. I uninstalled and then reinstalled the software but the outcome was the same. I just installed the Zune 3.0 update but a saw on a blog that someone else experienced the same problem last Christmas so I doubt the update is the specific issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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XP Pro crashing
by Guest Jason- 15 replies
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I am having to install XP for about the 5th time in a couple of months. The last install I was installing the 'patches' and 'updates' and after each reboot XP would continually crash. So this time I'm going to install XP SP1a then SP2 off the CD. Then anti virus and firewall then do a virus scan. Looks like I'm going to have to go back to XP on 2 drives! Thanks, J.
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Cannot Format
by Guest teak- 2 replies
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I tried to format the disk. It says something is mounted and cannot fromat. I cannot run anything that will take XP. I have a copy of Linux. would Linux Xandros remove it? I really want it out. I tried the disc and reloading Windows XP, but the same results happen. Mauybe I may need to get a new hard drive. Thanks again teak
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A problem on your computer is preventing updates from beingdownloaded or installed.
by Guest rebelscum0000- 5 replies
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Dear all, HP Pavilion Elite m9060la Desktop PC G33 chipset Windows XP Pro SP2 Downgrading from Vista to XP A problem on your computer is preventing updates from being downloaded or installed. I am having this Problem each time I WU How do I fix it? I found there is a cure at http://www.technipages.com/error-a-problem-on-your-computer-is-preventing-updates-from-being-downloaded.html But as the post number 194, I do not like typing commands when I am not sure what they do what do you think, will it work? TIA Regards Antonio Macias
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Windows splash screen and windows logon
by Guest Sammy Castagna- 0 replies
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I would like to ask two questions. I had to do a reinstall of windows xp. About two years some one helped me get rid of the windows splash screen. It just showed drivers and different files loading very fast in black and white. I thought I did something to the registry but I cant remember. I tried MSCONFIG bootini sos this works but not correctly, Question 2 I have changed my windows xp to the classic windows style and use the classic start window. I get a log on screen when windows is starting up. I am the only one using the computer and only the administrator account is turned on. I tried tweak windows and checked the auto logon but it only works one…
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XP SP3 Home freezes at Welcome screen once.
by Guest Gis Bun- 6 replies
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A friend has Win XP SP3 Home. Machine is almost brand new [under 4 months old]. There is only one user account. Out of the blue, when my friend booted up, it got stuck at the "Welcome" screen [the one with the "Welcome" word at the center of the screen]. And it sat there for about 25-30 minutes until I arrived. Had to do a hard shutdown [hold the pwer button down]. Rebooted and everything was fine. No flags in the event log or anything. Gis
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Where is SP3?
by Guest John- 9 replies
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I have Auto-update set for "Notify me but let me choose when to download." A month or so ago, SP3 was offered and I didn't dl it right away, just left the shield sitting there. About two weeks ago, I decided I had the time to install it so I clicked on the "Download." The shield went away and I assumed the update would be available for installation shortly. But two weeks later it still hasn't shown up. Is it normal for the SP3 update to take so long to download? Reply-to address is real John
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Re-Install Mouse Driver
by Guest User- 2 replies
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XP Media Center, Version 2002, Service Pack 3 Dell Dimension E520 I'm having some intermittent problems with my mouse, and I'd like to re-install my mouse driver. I've tried updating it, but when it checks the Windows website it says I already have the latest driver. So I'd like to uninstall the driver first. Question: If I uninstall the mouse driver using the mouse control panel, will I be screwed (i.e. will the mouse stop entirely?)? If the mouse stops working entirely, how would I do anything? Thanks.