Windows XP
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XP Cache File Problem?
by Guest Bob Wilson- 1 reply
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I started having problems (not sure why) with saving email attachments from Outlook Express and in burning files to CDs and DVDs. When I try to save a single attachment from Outlook Express that is over 100 megs, I get an error message saying "disk full". When trying to burn files to CD/DVD I keep getting an error message that seems to suggest the cache has been exceeded. I have tried resetting system setting to let XP run virtual memory, etc. I have set my windows temp file to 8GB. In the Outlook section, I was told this is likely a temp file issue, but I have gone in and deleted all temp files and deleted all downloaded headers and bodies from Out…
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registration / activation question
by Guest Wonderman- 10 replies
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I have an original purchased version of XP Pro and after doing a fresh install of Vista I wanted to sell it. Since buying an OEM machine I haven't used this version for three years. I'm sure it was activated but cant recall if I registered it. I have the original Product Key sticker. What issues if any would a buyer for this software encounter ? Does MS maintain records of all " owners " and could a new owners install of this software fail ? Due to the ability of a buyer to copy the disk and knowing the product key I cant really offer a return policy on it.
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System Restore
by Guest Ron Hinds- 4 replies
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I need to run System Restore in Safe Mode. The problem? Help and Support won't come up. What is the name of the System Restore executable so I can launch it via Start | Run ?
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Hangs during Setup
by Guest barrowhill- 5 replies
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Doing repair install of XP Home but hang during device install with 35min to go. checked logs and only one that appears to indicate anything is setuplog.txt. Last entry indicates that it entering but not leaving install of enumerated devices (?) I've gone into BIOS and disabled all hardware (audio, LAN, USB etc) and removed PCI devices but still get to same point in time and hangs. ANy ideas what I can do
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Question batch files
by Guest Charles- 3 replies
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Hello I have a very simple question. I am totally new to batch files and I am looking to create the following: a batch file that takes every file and folder in a directory, and opens it with a specific program (exactly in the same way as if I drag and drop each file or folder on the program in windows). Problem: the program only works with one file at a time (so I can't just drag and drop all the files of the directory in one shot). It would be even better if that script would also do it for any sub directory. I would imagine the syntax would be fairly easy but I can't find on google an example doing what I want to do. Would anyone here be kind enough to gi…
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spsp2 net2 keeps installing Security Update for.NET Version 2.0 (KB928365)
by Guest Mike Scirocco- 3 replies
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My XP SP2 .NET2 keeps installing the same update: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 2.0 (KB928365) Is there a workaround for this? TIA, Mike
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XP:WorK2000 Database
by Guest James- 1 reply
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Each Time I open the database I have made a dummy entry before I can call up the file I want to work on IE I have to letter the first file, say A, then enter and then done. Then I can go to FILE and call up the one I want. is there a simple way around this? -- JRG
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changing Favorites listings to alpha betical ...
by Guest bobberwi- 1 reply
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Hi, I have an embarrassingly simple question. How do I change the way favorites are listed? I want the listing to be alphabetical...I think it is now based on chronology... I am most certainly NOT a "puter geek" but I would very much appreciate instructions on how to accomplish this change. Please e-mail answer to: bobberwi53704@yahoo.com thank you very much! bob
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Installation of updates on a new PC
by Guest Rajiv K Khandelwal- 7 replies
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Just reformatted a stand alone PC and re-installed Windows XP Professional. Then installed SP2. Subsequently 87 critical updates were downloaded but 86 are not being installed. Tried several times. What can be wrong and how to overcome this problem. Thanking you in advance for your response to this issue. Rajiv K. Khandelwal
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I have two DVD-R drives, a Plextor PX-708A (E-Drive) and a Sony Dual RW Drive (F-Drive). Both worked great until this week. Now the Plextor will read DVDs but not CDs, music or data. The Sony will not read anything. Errors I get from either drive with either type of media, "Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing this file." or "Request cannot be performed because of an 0/0 device error." or 'Disc not formatted. Disc might be corrupted or using a format not compatible...blah blah." or I get an hourglass for minutes while nothing happens. I would like for both drives to read and write CDs and DVDs again. How can I fix this? T…
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Help I can't figure out what happened to my notebook/
by Guest Treblinka4444- 0 replies
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Hi I recently accepted a friend of mines hp pavillion ze5700 notebook to try and fix for him, well I got it home and started it up and first it said that the ntldr file is missing so I got my windows XP Pro disk out and tryed to get the computer to boot from the disk so windows would come on but it always says setup could not complete and finally it is saying "the session manager initialization system process terminated unexpectidly with a status of 0Xc0000034 (0x00000000 0x00000000) Fatal system error! I have tryed to get it to the bios setup when it boots but nothing ever happens and I can't ever get to that point I have tryed to do the R for the recovery conso…
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Problem Downloading Game
by Guest shanchic_2004- 5 replies
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When i try to install a game that has more than one disc and I insert the 2nd disc, it freezes and won't continue to install the game. I ordered a new CD-ROM so its not that, and i've tried other games so its not the game. I dont know what else to try.
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Re: Decryption
by Guest Salem- 0 replies
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Re: Decryption hi.i hvae the same problem and i had asked alot of Expert ppl but no one can help me so please is there anybody who had fixed the prblem before to help us?? "lidarmap" wrote: > I am having a similar problem. Although all my permissions are there > (Computer, users etc) but Im getting an error saying "An error occurred > applying attributes to the file: (then its lists the file patch)" > > I dont think its a security issue as it is more of somekind of file problem? > > "Lasse" wrote: > > > I did save all data deliberately. All personal datafiles are there - > > encrypted, unfortunately. So in wh…
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" ntldr is missing" curing XP sp2 clean install
by Guest kcladygemini- 2 replies
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I wiped out my hard drive, starting fresh. Repeatedly getting error "ntldr is missing". I have already tried copying: d:\i386\ntldr c:\ d:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\ into the root directory but am told "access denied" on attempt. Any ideas?
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Unrar with options that keep directory structure and dates intact?
by Guest Sacred Fury- 1 reply
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Please I need help, this actually a question for an unoficial patch for a game. It asks me to do this: "To install the patch extract this archive into the game folder using options that keep directory structure and dates intact and overwrite files of the same name. Removing is only possible by reinstallation." How do I find these " keep directory structure " and "dates intact" options?