Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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Windows XP 64bit
by Guest steve- 11 replies
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Where is the download link for the 120-day trial Windows XP 64-bit version? The web site keeps sending me to Vista pages. i don't want VISTA!
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SP3 where to download?
by Guest John Brown- 3 replies
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Anyone know where I can download SP3?..I don't want to run/install it straight away...just want to download the file. Thanks.
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Language Setting
by Guest Don- 1 reply
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I recently installed Windows XP on my computer, together with the associated programs Internet Explorer and Outlook Express. I notice when I use the spell checker in Outlook Express, it wants to correct words to French. I went to Tools/Options and then selected the Spelling tab. However, in the Language section, the only language available to me is French. What must I do to change this to English (United States)? -- Don
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remove vendor logo screen from start up sequence
by Guest JLGWhiz- 2 replies
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I am running XP SP2 OS-NT. I set a desktop theme and when I log off, Windows saves my settings. I log on and everything boots up OK with my custom theme on the desk top. Then after a few seconds, the Gateway logo screen replaces my custom theme. I have searche everywhere for the file to delete it without any luck. How do I stop this annoyance?
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safe mode + policy to prevent installation
by Guest Dougmack- 5 replies
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I am having trouble installing a prog (Pinnacle Studio 12). I cannot do it in normal mode so I tried safe mode. In safe mode with admin, I get the message that policies have been set to prevent this installation. However, this is the only prog that I have this issue with. I can install any other prog in safe mode without problems. I am running XP + SP2. The computer was never part of a domain and I am the only user (private computer). I tried logging on with my user account (admin) and the default Admin account. No success with either account. Any suggestions?
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How to collect installed software on PC?
by Guest Eric- 8 replies
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I have used Belxxxxx Analyze to collect installed software on PC, but I find out this analysis does not completely show what is showed under XP Add/Remove Program under control panel. Some installed software shows under Belxxxxx Analyze, but it does not show under XP Add/Remove Program under control panel. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to collect installed software accurately? Thanks in advance for any suggestions Eric
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ntldr is compressed
by Guest John- 4 replies
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i am using an emachine, which only came with a system recovery disc. the only solution ive found for this is to run command line commands, however i cannot get into any form of DOS command prompts seeing how my recovery cd only gives me two options, full destructive reformat or backup reformat. ive done both of these and still get the same error. any advice?
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Missing Icons on Desktop
by Guest Bill Lathan- 2 replies
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I have a machine running XP home that has stopped showing the icons on the desktop. If I look in Windows Explorer, the programs/shortcuts I want are all under Desktop, and, if I try to copy a file from there to the desktop screen, I'm told it can't do it because the source and destination are the same. Show Display doesn't affect this problem at all. Thanks in advance, Bill
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Diskpart help
by Guest Ed Mc- 12 replies
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Yesterday I installed a slave drive and with the help of this group I was finally able to get a drive letter assigned and have it recognized by My Computer. THEN, last night when my wife turned off the computer, windows updates were installed. This morning, NO slave drive. Disk Mgmt., Partition Magic and Diskpart all see the drive. I can't seem to get a drive letter assigned to it. I'm trying to do it with diskpart. When I type ASSIGN it just gives me a list of commands again. Both drives are on one ribbon cable and hooked to IDE1. Can anyone advise me? TIA If it's relevant, Partition Magic did see the drive as "hidden". Don't know why, it wasn't …
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Help with boot disk
by Guest artmerar@yahoo.com- 20 replies
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Hi, I have a clients computer that is infected with a nasty virus. Even McAfee will not clean it. Anyhow, I found instructions on how to clean it, but I need to boot into DOS to remove some files. Where or how can I create a boot CD so I can boot this laptop into DOS? The disk is NTFS, so that makes it an issue.... Thanks!
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Why does MS force me to reactivate XP PRO? 1 2
by Guest mcullet- 31 replies
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Hi, I do not endorse piracy. You use it - you pay for it. MS has a legitimate right to protect their commercial interests. It's one of those self evident statements that are tough to argue against. However, as with all things the devil is in the detail. MS Does not have the right to kick down my door at 3 am to see if I have a COA on hand. Sounds absurd? How about this? MS decides I'm a pirate (might be a pirate?) and unilaterally pulls the pin on XP PRO after 3 days UNLESS I behave like a good little sheep and do as I'm told (see Pavlov)? The problem with large organisations (and government) is that they need to be reminded once in a while…
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system restore
by Guest mollybear- 3 replies
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my pc is a compaq presario running windows xp home edition ok, not sure where to start, but here it goes...about 2 wks ago i ran disc cleanup and defrag, then the system shut itself down, turned it back on and it went to bsod...i then did system restore, however there was no where to restore it too...so i did the restore anyway...it restored back to when we first bought it in 2005...i have done the updates for windows and microsoft, no problem, the entire system runs much faster and smoother now...but now, the norton internet security 2008 i purchased in may 2008, won't install(it was removed when restore done), i've tried uninstalling/reinstalling, keep …
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Microsoft Updates:
by Guest Navyguy- 9 replies
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I have a Dell Dimension 8200 with XP SP2, with DSL connection. I recently downloaded several Microsoft updatesand have it set to automatic. However it wasn't able to download the Security Update KB921596 for some reason and I have tried several times but keeps giving me a 0x57A error. In addition the automatic update icon keeps coming back but each time i try it it fails. Can anyone assist me and tell me how to go about getting this resolved? Thanks, Robert
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Windows XP Service Pack 3 and B.S.O.D.
by Guest The2Woots- 16 replies
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Last night I "attempted" to d/l Windows XP Service Pack 3. After a lengthy d/l and isntall, I rebooted my desktop computer (I am writing this from my laptop) and instantly received B.S.O.D. and now my desktop will not even restart in safe mode. I am getting no where; it is an endless cycle of restarts and B.S.O.D, and no safe mode, even though I select it ... the computer just starts up again ... over and over. It appears I will now have to do a wipe of the HD and re-install Windows ... and am not happy to say the least. I would greatly appreciate any expert answers that address this question.
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Copy file without sorting its contents
by Guest justkay- 8 replies
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I have files under my picture folder which contain photographs I have scanned in. They are grouped by the year they were taken. In each year file I manually rearranged them in chronological order. However, when I try copying a year file to a flash drive for back-up, the pictures in the target file get sorted alphabetically. Is there a simple way I can keep the pictures in the order I want?
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Recently I have to re-enter a password everytime I go to websites where I have created passwords. I have chacked the "YES, remember my member ID and password so that I don't have to sign in each time". Everytime I go back to the site the box is not checked. I have looked at the autocomplete and all boxes are checked. Can someone help with this? thank you Els
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Got Virus - display no longer lets me configure desktop
by Guest diddlyv- 4 replies
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Got zlob virus display properties now only has themes, appearance and settings I installed SP3 Is there any way to force desktop and screen savers back into the display properties
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External Hard Drive not showing in My Computer
by Guest JaneC- 8 replies
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Hi Guys, I have just connected and installed a driver for a new Western Digital External Hard Drive. It all seems to be functioning properly, there are not error messages in the device manager, however the drive does not appear in "MY COMPUTER". I've even downlaoded a dignostics program from WD and it can read the drive, however I cannot explore it. Can anyone help? Cheers, Jane
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Removing Viruses, Spyware, Trojans, and Worms
by Guest www.COMPUTERCRAFT.com- 1 reply
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Removing Viruses, Spyware, Trojans, and Worms http://www.computercraft.com/docs/removing_viruses_and_spyware.shtml Easy to follow directions on how to remove, viruses, trojans, spyware and worms. ### Windows Blue Screen of Death http://www.computercraft.com/docs/blue_screen_of_death.shtml
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AVG8.0 has treated the AsusUpdate (7.13.04 ) as a trojan (a back door trojan). When I download the latest version or update it via the AsusUpdate program, it is locked by AVG as an threat alert !!! Reference: http://dlsvr03.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/flash/AsusUpdt_V71304.zip http://www.grisoft.com Regards -- Jerry Wong http://www.geocities.com/jerrywong.geo ¦ý§ÚÌ·Ó¥LªºÀ³³\¡B ¬ß±æ·s¤Ñ·s¦a¡A¦³¸q©~¦b¨ä¤¤¡C(©¼«á3:13) But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. (2 Peter 3:13)
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Any suggestions - internet data card ?
by Guest ayeshahill@gmail.com- 2 replies
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Any suggestions - internet data card - Pay as you go Service? *************************************************************************** I have 2 questions. 1. I am in the process of buying a laptop . The new laptop does not have a slot for an internet datacard to be inserted ...can only accomodate a USB device for internet data service. So I will need a service that offers the USB device. I am using T mobile (USA) ( US 49.99 per month ) now but they do not offer a USB device in lieu of the internet data card. So I have to find a new service. Any suggestions of an economical service ? 2. Since I hardly use this service - maybe once in 2 months ( for …
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PROBLEMS WITH XP HOME
by Guest Chazz- 2 replies
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Grateful for advice please. I have Windows XP Home Edition 5.1 Service Pack 3 [according to about windows]. I have a few problems which I think are related. I use internet explorer 7 every now and again it crashes and an error report is created. I can not auto update windows at the moment. I recently subscribed to a horse racing form service but I can not register to receive it. I get error messages 2147024770 (8007007e)' Automation error and Library can not be found. I believe files in system32 have become corrupted. Dll files ? [To get missing dll files a web site advised me to get them from my XP installation disk but of course I get the you …
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Cancel Win XP Pro installation
by Guest ADB- 1 reply
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I am trying to cancel an installation of Windows XP Pro. I discovered that I am using the wrong disc (installed on another machine) and want to install Windows Home. However the machine is putting me thru hell by not allowing me to cancel the installation, it simply keeps cycling to the point where it asks for the product key over and over. Removing the disc generates an error that causes a reboot that asks for the disc and then goes thru install again and is in an infinite friggin loop. I am completely fed up. How can I stop this?
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"Skip (both changed)" in briefcase
by Guest Ken G.- 0 replies
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I get the above message when I run briefcase. The files it shows are identical, so why is it showing them at all. Because of this the briefcase is always showing as needing to be updated. What has gone wrong here?
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Photo viewer
by Guest speedy_mike- 2 replies
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In the past, when I clicked on a .jpg file a microsoft (I think) viewer would show me the photo. I recently had to reload all software and now a third party software is doing it. I want to go back to the microsoft ... or have the ability to change the default photo viewer. How can I do that? Thanks much! Mike