Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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clean installation problems
by Guest Pamela G- 4 replies
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I finally got my bios to recognise the new HD by disabling the Promise drivers and making sure the SATA drivers were loaded. I am trying to load Windows XP on it as a clean install. But I am running into a bunch of errors that stop the installation and cannot find them discussed in the MS knowledgebase. I have both an OEM version of XP Pro, and aftermarket XP home and Pro. I have tried using both, with similar problems. It would make more sense if I got the same error message each time, but no! Ideas please? With the OEM disc: 1st try: File pci.sys is corrupted 2nd try:File intelide.sys is corrupted 3rd try: File \i386\ntkrnlmp.exe could not be loaded. …
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Cant send emails on outlook
by Guest Andy- 7 replies
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Hi, ive just gone from vist to xp as I couldnt get used to windows mail etc, but the last two days i have not been able to send any emails from my laptop, i can receive no problem and i can send from Bt's webmail so im assuming its something thats changed on my laptop. The message i get is: Your message did not reach some or all of the intended recipients. Subject: testing Sent: 14/08/2008 19:17 The following recipient(s) cannot be reached: 'andyc0000@hotmail.com' on 14/08/2008 19:17 550 <andyc0000@hotmail.com>... Relaying denied Thanks -- Andy
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I lost power and now am getting the Blue Screen of Death with th above error code. Is there ANY way to revocer without Reburning the harddrive? Thank You, Mark
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Desktop theme - icon back color settings
by Guest WinXP-pro- 3 replies
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Once upon a time my desktop icons had no color background for names so the text appeared to be floating on the wallpaper, rather than on a solid color (Appearance/advanced/icon - both item and font color were grayed out) I only want a color back for selected items. Is there a reg key that will reset it? Thanks
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What is wrong with my laptop?
by Guest TheWonder- 1 reply
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Ok i have a laptop and so i guess it was left on for quite a while i came back to it and it says a fatal error message: NTLDR:fatal error 373 reading boot.ini im unable to go to setup because it requires an administrator password and i don't have one and i never put one in i cannot run in safe mode because the f8 solution isn't working, i don't have a disk like a backup disk or anything so i really need some help with my laptop because i am unable to do things because of what is on my laptop so someone please help me.
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Icon Problems
by Guest Kieron Capehorn- 1 reply
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The file types of media files on my PC have got mixed up. Most media files on my PC now have the Winamp filetype as their icon in Windows Explorer, even though they do not open in Winamp when you double click on them by default. In addition, in the 'File Type' section of Explorer, all of these files are listed as 'Winamp Media File', even though they are associated with other programs, such as WMP9 and flvPlayer. How can I put this right? Thanks
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How to Print a .gif file From a Batch File
by Guest Steve Behman- 7 replies
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I have a .gif file which, when "dragged", to a printer prints correctly as an image. When I attempt to get the same result from a batch file using: "print /d:printername file." I get garbage output. When I omit the printer name argument I get a dialog asking several irrelevant things. What I want to do is accomplish the same result as the drag-and-drop operation did in a batch file (i.e. the correct printing of the .gif file as the image it represents).
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Can ping default gateway but cannot access internet
by Guest Anosh- 3 replies
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Hi, I'm stumped by a networking issue I'm hoping someone can help with. I have a Windows XP Pro (SP2) computer connected to the internet via a D- Link 524 Wireless router and a cable modem connection. I also have a VoIP phone adaptor connected to the same router. Here's the problem. For some reason the VoIP phone adaptor connects to the internet just fine, however the computer does not. The router's address is 192.168.0.1 The computer gets an IP of 192.168.0.100 (assigned by DHCP). I have verified that the computer's default gateway is set to 192.168.0.1. If I ping yahoo.com, it resolves the correct address 206.190.60.37 but is unable to ping yahoo.com …
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I've a PC in our organization that was used by another person. How can I rid that name (shows up at log-in)? I've gone into Control Panel/Users and have changed it there. -- Thanks, Bill Post replies back to News Group
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XP SP3 ?
by Guest Teriel9- 7 replies
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Hi All Are there any known problems with installing SP3 into Windows XP Home. Auto update has offered this and I wished to just check. Thanks in advance Teriel9
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RUNDLL?
by Guest pentium- 2 replies
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hi. please help... everytime I reboo the computer, I have this error message window: "error loading C:/program~1...... the specied module could not be found". I've already unchecked it on "msconfig" and on the c:/. And I went to the "add or remove programs", it's listed there, I tried to remove it but I still have the exact same error message. This happened after I ran a virus scan. How can I get rid of that start up error message? I'm using winXP SP2. Thanks very much in advance.
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Lost access to "welcome screen" and "switch user" features
by Guest Re-enable Welcome Screen & Switch User- 4 replies
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With help from a Dell telephone tech, I repaired my system with the OS CD, safe mode, and running chkdsk/r after a power failure. But now when I turn the computer on, I do not get the Welcome Screen; instead I get a box into which I must type the user name and password. I called Dell again , and they looked at various items that I do not understand, but they have no idea about a solution except to wipe the hard disk and reinstall everything. To switch users, I have to log off entirely and use the box, which is annoying since the first user must reload everything. When I try "switch user" from the start tab or from the task manager, I get the sign-i…
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Missing display properties tabs
by Guest awinagainov0708- 4 replies
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For some reason, the only tabs appearing on the display properties window are 'Themes' 'Appearance' and 'Settings'. Can anybody tell me how to get the screensaver and wallpaper tabs back on?
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Following system reinstall lost my F.G,H drives?
by Guest isky11- 5 replies
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Due to a hardware problem I needed to reinstall Windows (Took it to my local PC store). Have just noticed that my F,G & H drives are not visible when I search and they don't seem to wrek. These drives are for removeable media e.g. the memory stick from my camera. When I insert my memory stick it it usual shows up and I decide what to do, view, down load pictures etc. Does anyone have some simple advice please? Thx and much appreciated. BoaT -- Useless bitofatit really..aka ludite
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RE: NTLDR is Missing.....
by Guest Kins- 7 replies
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RE: NTLDR is Missing..... "JJ" wrote: > Hi guys, > I've made a big mistake while 'spring cleaning' and moved the NTDETECT file, > now I get a black screen with... > > NTLDR is Missing > Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to Restart > > Of course when I do that I get the same message. What a dope!! > I don't deserve any sympathy but any kind advice on how to fix this would be > greatly appreciated. > TIA > JJ I did the same thing using Drive Erase Pro, hate >_< the instructions that came with it. Anyways, I deleted everything on my C drive not realizing that it meant all of the needed components to boot would also be …
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Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services
by Guest Lowell- 1 reply
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II recently ran my Micro Trend antivirus and I receive these two messages “Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (928088)” and “Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (936227).” And I have tried to run updates but so far I have not been able to. I am running Microsoft XP professional and when I try downloading I get this message, “The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the problem.” Do you have any ideas? Regards, -- Lowell Shoaf Realtor RE/MAX Gulfstream Realty Saras…
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Does XP need another patch for this??
by Guest Paul- 4 replies
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Hi all, I'm not too sure if Avast (ashserv.exe) , is causing this prob, but it happens sometimes, when I open some folders in my computer (XP x32 SP3). The error in event viewer is the same as this http://support.microsoft.com/kb/891608 However, as above, I'm not using the OS's on this site The above site points to this http://support.microsoft.com/kb/841356/ Which obviously I dont need (and it probably wont work) since its only for SP1. I'm also getting this error Windows cannot unload your classes registry file - it is still in use by other applications or services. The file will be unloaded when it is no longer in use. I see Uphclea…
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No Users on User Accounts
by Guest carolb4- 3 replies
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I don't know which user is the administrator. It is not documented under any names. When I open User Accounts from Control Panel in safe mode there are no users listed. How can I access the users? Why aren't they listed? -- Carolb
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Cannot change display settings on Win2003Srv
by Guest Ton Hamil- 7 replies
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Power (230V) down during a thunderstorm. 2003 server machines power supply damaged. Rreplaced it and rebooted machine (first time in >3 years). Noticed that display settings were down to SVGA (800 x 600) and could not bee changed. Replaced video card (same model) and rebooted. No success. Settings dialog will accept moving the slider to a higher res (e.g. 1024 x 768) but the screen stays att 800 x 600. Same thing with screen saver and energy saving options. Dialogs accepts new option but no change in machine behavior. When coming back to dialog the previous values/options are still there?!? Other than this 2003 server works like before. Up time is …
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Replacing C: Drive - Again
by Guest Dave- 17 replies
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Two weeks ago I posted a question about how to replace my C: drive with a larger one. I got many good replies (thank you), one of which was to go to the mfg's website and download cloning software. Since I wanted to install a Western Digital (which I already have, and have been using it for external storage), I went to the WD website and downloaded their Data Lifeguard Tools. After unzipping and reading the tutorial/info, I'm not sure this is what I want. It never uses the word 'clone', the nearest thing is 'Drive-to-Drive Data Copy' It would seem I need to do a little more than just 'copy' my current C: drive onto another HD. Am I missing somethin…
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Display.cpl Missing Tabs
by Guest glamart- 10 replies
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My XP computer contracted a trojan called Antivirus XP 2008 which deleted tabs on the Display Control Panel Applet. The tabs are "Desktop" and "Screensaver". The other tabs are OK. Any way to restore these tabs? Any ideas will be appreciated.
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Unable to install XP Pro - BlueScreen! 1 2
by Guest Doonie- 28 replies
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Hello I need to reinstall my OS so I removed the HD from my fairly new HP Pavilion and attached it my notebook via an external USB enclosure. I then combined several existing partitions using Norton Partition Magic. Tested for surface errors, unhid the drive, formatted it and reinstalled it in the Pavilion. Using an original XP disk, no SP I attempted to install the OS. Just after all drivers, etc are loaded the screen turns blue with a halt error specifying pci.sys. I have removed every PCI component including memory and tried again with the same results. I am looking for instructions for 2 things. First to solve the problem, can I remove the HD, at…
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Thumbnails and slide shows.
by Guest Neil Smith- 0 replies
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Dear All, Thumbnails and slide shows do do appear in Explorer. I can get them to appear. Neil
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System Error
by Guest KenP- 2 replies
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I have a Dell Dimension with on-board NIC. I was having network problems and added a new Linksys 10/100 NIC. All of a sudden I started getting the Windows error screen indicating the system had recovered from an error. When I click to find out more about the error I get a screen that tells me the problem was caused by a 10/100 Ethernet Adapter (an983.sys) by Infineon - AMDTek. I have two choices: - Run Windows Update - Fo to Infineon - AMDTek web site and up drivers I've done both, Windows Update finds nothing. I went to Infineon website and downloaded AN983 drivers and ran Update Drives from Device Mgr on Linksys card since that is the one I just insta…
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documents list in Start Menu
by Guest ashiq33- 1 reply
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Hi In WinXP SP3 how do I clear the Documents list in the Start Menu? Thanks. -- ashiq33