Windows XP
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Dual Monitor Que's
by Guest Bob Taylor- 0 replies
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1. Is it possible to set up dual monitors so that whatever is up on monitor 2 does NOT minimize when opening the desktop? 2. How to keep all of the icons locked on to monitor 1 at startup? Sometimes a few of them stray over to the secondary monitor (2)
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2nd hard drive format question
by Guest Ed Mc- 5 replies
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I have installed a 2nd (slave) hard drive, but, its formatted FAT32. If I right click on the drive in Disk Management I don't have an "initialize" option. Just "properties", or, delete partition. How do I turn it into NTFS? I'm assuming I need to do this for the drive to show up in My Computer. It does show up in BIOS etc. Thank you all. -- Semper Fi
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File association error after click on a drive!!
by Guest AHHP- 10 replies
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I use XP sp2, recently after i click on a drive, error message below apears: "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder options control panel" how can i solve it? I had a worm, i remove it by Kaspersky2009 but it seems Kaspersky damaged my registry because i found out that i have a bad problem to save documents in MS Word. help me thanks AHHP
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Shut down, log off won't work
by Guest Chas- 1 reply
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Occasionally, I cannot shut down, log off or run Task manager on my system. I click on shut down or Task Manager and nothing happens. I can open and close all applications and use my system normally but I have to use the case switch to shut down. System is XP Pro and I have run anti-virus and anti-spyware software, nothing is detected. Can anyone help please?
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reinstalled WinXP does not recognize ORIGINAL USERS, Software & Do
by Guest Mcdajeff- 2 replies
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I had to reinstall WINXP (Home Edition) and the original USERS and software do not come up on the screen. I know the USERS are there, because they can be found under My Computer, C, Documents & Settings, ALL USERS. The software seems to be there as well, but I can't get all of this set up so that it can be recalled. I've tried to reinstall my antivirus software, and I can't get it to stick either. Any input on how I can get WINXP to recognize the ORIGNIAL USERS, Software and Documents would be most appreciated, as I am absolutely stumped. Thanks.
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Administrator account
by Guest msnews.microsoft.com- 3 replies
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HI, My PC (XP pro SP3) alway boot into admin account. But I never use this account so I usually logout from admin and choose the other account manual from the welcome screen. My question is it possible to make it boot directly into my personal account? Thank you in advance! Mingo
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Re: Explorer.exe does not load upon startup/login
by Guest SudnDeath- 0 replies
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Re: Explorer.exe does not load upon startup/login My school district has same setup and problems as you. Started happening after we installed NetOps on our labs and removed Altiris Vision 5.0 (curious if you have similar applications running.) We have multiple labs, at multiple school sites on multiple hardware having the same explorer error as what is listed here. Some labs have SP2 and couple have SP3 (but both have same issue, so I don't think it's Service Pack related) Think it may be NetOps on my lab that messed it up, and we also run Deep Freeze on all these PC's to prevent changes by the students. What we've noticed so far is that if you login…
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Re: Program vanishes when minimized
by Guest clyde@mail.gr- 0 replies
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Re: Program vanishes when minimized I have the same problem. Although programs are running don't show up on Taskbar. I have installed every fix and toolbar but nothing changed. Also, just found out that I can't compy and paste!
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Unable to access Desktop following Windows Udate
by Guest CWS666- 1 reply
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Yesterday I saw the yellow Windows shield in my bottom tolbar which prompted me to download the latest Security updates. I have Windows XP SP3. When the download was finished I was prompted to restart my PC which I did. After the PC finished loading up I was left with a blank desktop and no bottom toolbar (no Start button) and, therefore, unable to access anything. I restarted in safe mode and accessed System Restore and went back, first 1 day and then 2 days without success - still no desktop. I am able to access Windows Task Manager, and, using the File drop down menu was eventually able to acces the internet. I can access my e-mail via webmail. C…
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Network computers not visible
by Guest Ken- 1 reply
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XP Pro SP2 When viewing "Entire Network|Microsoft Windows Network|MSHOME" in My Computer, from either of the two computers on my simple network, I can't see the other computer. From my desktop, only that computer itself shows up when MSHOME is expanded. The laptop does not appear. From the laptop, only the desktop shows up when MSHOME is expanded. In other words, the laptop does not show up as a member of MSHOME on either computer. The desktop shows up as a member on both computers. Both computers are connected by cable to a Belkin router. They can ping each others, and I can transfer files from one to another. (And yes, both are indeed members …
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Bad Product Key - Windows 2000
by Guest DJH- 7 replies
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I am trying to reinstall Windows 2000 on a PC after having to replace the hard drive. I have the CD that came direct from Microsoft many years ago and a Product Key sticker on the envelope. In the setup, after entering the type of keyboard,etc. it asks for the product key. It does not accept the one that I enter. Is there any way to tell from the key if I have the correct envelope and that it is indeed for Windows 2000? What else could be wrong? How can I get a valid key? -- DJH -- DJH
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Probably a silly question.
by Guest MargarineFly- 9 replies
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Ok so I finally got my computer fixed. But it has been set back to the factory settings, or something. And now everything on it is huge. Like the windows at the bottom, the programs in the menu, etc. And when I talk on a messenger program, I can't even see my friends lists because everything is so big. Can someone help, and tell me how I can make everything smaller again.
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Re-Building my PC
by Guest salman.shoaib.2006@gmail.com- 7 replies
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Hi... I'm trying to re-install Windows XP on my machine as my virus scanner keeps picking you trojans. I don't mind rebuilding the whole machine but I can't seem to get started. Can anyone help? How do I wipe everything clean from my PC and re-install Windows XP?
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Wallpaper "stuck"
by Guest skibumre- 11 replies
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I have a box in the middle of my desktop that states, warning, your computer is infected with spyware....... There is no box to close it, and I can not click on it to delete it. I have changed the background, and it stays right in the middle of the screen. I have booted up in safe mode and it does not appear, however I can not find it. I have run ad-aware and Symantec, and removed anything that was on the computer, but I can not get ride of this box. any suggestions?
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Dealing with two accounts on one machine
by Guest Charlie- 1 reply
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This is sort of a generic question. The OS is XP Pro with SP3. We have two user accounts setup. Some features, applications etc. are separate on one account compare to the other. As a simple example each of us has different desk tops and we use different operating systems. But when I decided that my desk top was too cluttered and deleted a bunch of short cuts that were rarely being used, I got a comment from the other account holder that the short cuts had been removed from her desk top. While this is a non problem, it does raise a question. Where can I find a list of those features etc. that are common to all users and which ones are individual…
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Windows hangs at shutdown after AutoCAD 2008 Installation
by Guest Dallas- 3 replies
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What registry settings could be effected to cause Windows XP Professional to hang at "Saving Your Settings" when Windows is shutting down only after AutoCAD 2008 has been installed? This has happened to every computer at my job that has had AutoCAD 2008 installed.
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NUVTwain.dll is missing
by Guest Millie- 2 replies
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I use Windows XP and Photoshop CS. I recently launched Photoshop CS and received an error message that the NUVTwain.dll was missing and that reinstalling the software might resolve the problem. I did, and it didn't. However, once I manage to get rid of the message I seem to be able to use Photoshop as normal. Then I reinstalled my scanner software and drivers and received the same error message. When I try to scan, the message pops up again. And again when I get rid of the message I can scan a document into Photoshop. Can anyone tell me why I lost this dll, what it does and how I can reinstall it? Thanks -- Millie
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Expanding a folder
by Guest Sunny- 5 replies
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Hi, I have a shortcut to a file folder at the top of my start menu. It used to "expand" the folder content, when the mouse pointer was hovered over it (same as I have for Control panel under "settings" After a re-install etc. I can't remember how I did it, and would be thankful if I can be put on the right track. TIA
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Wrong Icons and File Type
by Guest Kieron Capehorn- 0 replies
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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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File sharing
by Guest Fran99- 1 reply
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I am Running Windows XP Pro on 3 Computers I am tring to File share the Desktop I have turned on file sharing on the C Drive I can get at all Files except the Desktop C:\Documents and Settings\Home Computer\Desktop Why would this Be I understand that you can't share any system file like windows or program Files But why the decktop I was able to share in under windows XP Home. Pleas Help Thanks
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Wi-Fi & LAN network problem
by Guest Ganz Doof- 2 replies
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My XP laptop has suddenly developed a problem whereby it cannot connect either to an active Wi-Fi hotspot or to a LAN internet connection. The Network Connections window shows "Limited or No Connectivity" although other computers work just fine when connected to the same LAN cable and in the same room with Wi-Fi enabled. Do you have any suggestions as to what I can do to fix the problem? Also, the computer has become very sluggish and takes a long time to start and shut down of late. I ran CCleaner, but that did not seem to help. Any other ideas besides defragging? Thanks
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Question about DVI and dual monitors
by Guest Gregg Hill- 6 replies
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Hello! I want to have two identical Acer AL1917 LCD displays set up as their own views, and not just a clone. I bought an AGP card with one DVI and one VGA connector, and when I hook up the displays, the one connected to the VGA output is FAR less bright than the DVI one, even at max contrast and brightness. Backgrounds are grey, menu bars are brown instead of grey, etc. I now want to hook up both to DVI, and I have Googled a little bit and found references to DVI splitter cables to use with dual monitors. Which is better, using one DVI output split into two DVI, or buy a dual-DVI card? Can a dual-display setup work off of one DVI that is split, and s…
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An oft forgotten device?
by Guest xp-pro- 2 replies
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Dell Inspiron B130 - 1.5 Ghz Celeron - Windows xp Pro (all updates applied) I have a SanDisk Imagemate CFII card reader. EVERYTIME I connect to the USB port Windows launches intothe "Found New Hardware" routine. It tells me it is copying the driver to Windows/System32 folder. Yet, if I disconnect and re-connect the unit the "Found Neew Hardware" wizard launches again. What's the problem/fix? Thanks
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Windows XP Boot up failure
by Guest steve- 2 replies
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When booting up, I receive the following error message "file System32\DRIVERS\pci.sys is missing or corrupted; reload XP CD-ROM and type 'r' at que when booting your Windows XP based computer". Since I don't have an XP CD-ROM, and I got my computer second hand, is there a way I can fix this problem without having to purchase a second Windows XP. sem