Windows XP
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What do I do about file types with no extensions???
by Guest John- 2 replies
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I notice under file options : extensions: these file types have no extension listed. drive file folder Firefox url Folder Help and support Center Protocol Internet Shortcut Microsoft Media Server Protocol RealNetworks Streaming Protocol Real etc,etc Speed Dial Thunderbird URL Call to protocal Url file transfer protocol ............. How do I fix it?? Thanks John
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Schedule BAckup copying only directory names not the data
by Guest Ayaz Buriro- 1 reply
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I have small network of computers on workgroup. When i set schedule backup it copies only the directory name on the network storage drive . While all data is missing from the diredctories. Can any one have idea about that . -- Ayaz Buriro IT Manager
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you sync you ipod w/ windows mediaplayer
by Guest jessie- 0 replies
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go to this page & download the plugsins http://www.mgtek.com/dopisp/ I don't like Itunes
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any way to delete multiple administrator accounts?
by Guest Tim.T- 1 reply
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I had to reinstall Windows, and when I'd finished I noticed I had two profiles: "Documents and Settings\Tim.ComputerName" (note the ".") and "Documents and Settings\Tim". I went into Safe Mode and checked my user accounts. There were now TWO administrator accounts. Problem was, I'm the only user on this pc and there's no-one to delete my account for me. Neither account can delete the other, can they? In the end I formatted C: drive and started again. I'm back to normal now with just one admin account, but is there any way of deleting extra or anomolous adminstrator accounts? I think it happened because I chose to install XP over the old installation rather than…
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Show filesize in Explorer
by Guest Terry- 3 replies
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I can never find the switch to turn on the information bar at the bottom of Windows Explorer that shows number of files selected and the size. Could someone point me in the right direction? Thanks
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What file association for a flask card drive?.
by Guest John- 1 reply
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I have to browse to get the removable card icon to connect with explorer. What is the file association? Thanks John
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Convert DVR-MS Files
by Guest ColTom2- 17 replies
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Hi: Does anyone know a good freeware that I can convert and also reduce DVR-MS files of recorded TV programs to a different file format (ext) to allow DVD burning? Also I would like to know the recommended file type to be converted to, i.e. MP4, AVI, etc.There are so many different file types and I am not that familiar with what I am trying to do that I need someone to assist me in this matter. Thanks, ColTom2
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How to clean a flash drive before it infects?????
by Guest John- 7 replies
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I have a flash drive that is infected with W32.Gammima.AG. shootHow do I kill it before it infects. Thanks John
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Java Plug-in Fatal error
by Guest liveprices- 0 replies
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Using xp home and when I try to go to one of the secured websites like the banks, it give me a message that " Java Plug-in Fatal error ' - The Java Runtime Envirnoment cannot be loaded. In fact I have just installed the latest Java version 6 update 3. Any idea how can I resolved this issue? I can access internet no problem, thanks
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Outlook Express
by Guest LittlestRAM1977- 3 replies
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I have Windows XP on my computer and I had Outlook Express downloaded on it but I'm not able to find it now! Where can I download it at? Thanks!
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wield icons on IE7
by Guest Jack- 2 replies
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Hello, I think this is unusual. The icons from different websites seem to be changed... Is it a spyware? What should I do to fix this problem? Thanks Jack
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Start Menu Fades into View - I don't want that
by Guest Bob Johnson- 2 replies
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How can I make it so that the Start menu just appears all at once instead of slowly appearing? Thanks.
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Chkdsk runs twice?
by Guest void.no.spam.com@gmail.com- 4 replies
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If I tell Windows to do a chkdsk on my C drive and D drive on restart, and then I restart my computer, it will chkdsk the D drive and then chkdsk the C drive, and then it will restart again and then chkdsk the D drive again before finally loading up Windows. Is it normal for it to chkdsk the D drive twice? Is it safe to tell it to skip the second chkdsk of the D drive?
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Freeing up Virtual Memory for apps
by Guest Tmuld- 3 replies
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Hello, I an application with several processes. I check task manager - and a set process was using a certain amount of Memory and Virtual Memory. I stopped and restarted the process - the Memory started at 0 and incremented. The VM stay exactly at the same point it was before the process was stopped. Why didn't the VM start at 0 and work its way up? Can I force it to do so? thanks, Tmuld.
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won't boot troubleshoot guide
by Guest Steve T- 4 replies
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Having re-occuring problems with my system booting up past the black XP screen. XP Home SP-2. Anybody have a link to a step-by-step guide to refer me too? Thanks, Steve T.