Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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XP SP2 not installing.
by Guest Jyoti Sharma- 9 replies
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I am not able to access my Windows XP. When I start Windows XP ( during booting ), for a 'flash' of a moment a blue screen comes on which something is written, but I am not able to see what is written there. After this the system restarts. I wanted to repair Windows XP ( assuming that some system file might have gone missing which was causing this behaviour ), but the setup fails everytime stating that some file is missing or corrupted and asks me to press enter to continue. When I press enter it says setup failed press enter to restart. And then I have to restart again. I used lens cleaner assuming that probably dirt and dust might be prohibiti…
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16 bit msdos system
by Guest harleyguy- 4 replies
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I am running WindowsXP sp3. About a week ago I started getting this error In a 16 bit msdos system window. "The NTVDM CPU has encounterred a illegal instruction cs.0559:ffdeop:ffif 0906 Choose: Close or ignore to close the application" I installed Registry Smart and ran a scan and got everything fixed. What can I do to fix this error?
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How to tell if a partition is primary?
by Guest Sal- 12 replies
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I have a Dell Inspiron 1200 that has 16MB partition that's used for diagnostic testing. The disk management snap-in only tells me that it's 16MB FAT, Healthy (EISA configuration). I need to know if this counts as one of my four primary partitions. How can I tell? When I right click on it, it just brings up a help menu for the Disk Management Console.
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Remove a cached credential
by Guest JN- 1 reply
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I have an odd problem. I recently had to change my user's naming convensions from just their name to first initials + last name. I did this pretty easily by just changing the users logon names in AD so all their SIDs stayed the same and I also updated their profile and home directory names (%USERNAME%) to reflect the new logon name. I have a problem with some laptop users where they occasionally make the mistake of using their old username when they are not on the network. When they are on the network it is fine because they get denied logon because of the non-existing name on the domain but when they are at home, the laptop allows them to logon with…
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System Properties will not open from control panel
by Guest Baron- 4 replies
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I'm running XP Pro and recently noticed that I can no longer open System Properties from control panel. I also tried Win-key + Break-key and that also does not open System Properties. However, I am able to get to Computer Management either from control panel or from My Computer|Manage. I tried starting in safe mode as a test but was still not able to open System Properties. Also, I am the administrator. Any ideas?
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windows will not start message
by Guest oldpink- 4 replies
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I hope someone, can help me out here. When I start my computer, a blank black screen comes up, with the following erroe message on it. "windows could not start because of an error in the software, load needed DLLs for kernel" Is there a way to fix this problem? Is there a way to get in to my system, to restore to a previous date, or to fix this problem? I do not have a XP recovery disc, as computer came with XP installed, is there a place to purchase an XP recover disc, if I need that? Anyone who can help, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
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Turning devices on from the Registry
by Guest adrian007uk- 7 replies
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Could somebody please tell me how to turn my wireless card on from the registry (i.e., from 0 to 1)
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Getting DVD drive to update directory
by Guest Don Wiss- 0 replies
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I'm running XP pro. At times I have problems getting the DVD drive to update its directory. I try all sorts of refreshing but ending up booting my machine. This is kind of over kill. What simplier way is there to force an update? I do not have any sort of auto play turned on. (DVDs were burned as data DVDs with Nero.) Don <www.donwiss.com> (e-mail link at home page bottom).
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Emergency Boot CD 1.1f
by Guest ebcd_support@mail.ru- 2 replies
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Hello All, This is a notification about release of new software - Emergency Boot CD. Emergency Boot CD (EBCD) is a CD-ROM for booting PC and recovering data in emergency situations. EBCD contains file manager, which is able to process files on FAT, NTFS, EXT3 volumes. All national characters in file names are displayed correctly and preserved when copied. Long file names (LFNs) are fully supported, including Unicode LFNs. Builtin editor and viewer allows you to work with files in any DOS/Windows encodings, and also UTF-8 and UTF-16. Using EBCD you can backup your data from fixed disks to any hotplug device like USB Flash, FireWire removable devices, or…
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'Saving your Settings' missing
by Guest Lesley- 4 replies
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XP Home+SP2 - IE7 I am gaving a ShutDown problem When I go to Shutdown it hangs for quite a while (almost a minute) on Logging Off and then eventually goes to Windows is Shutting Down and it Shuts Down but it misses out 'Saving your Settings' I have done a System Restore but I can't remember exactly when the problem started so that didn't cure it I have looked at the Auhma Site Page but nothing seems relevant Most problems of other people seem to be hanging on Logging Off, same as me but no-one else seems to have the missing 'Saving your Settings' problem
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Outlook Express 6
by Guest Chris- 3 replies
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My Outlook express no longer receives emails and gives these error messages: An unknown error has occurred. Account: 'pop-server.gt.rr.com', Server: 'pop-server.gt.rr.com', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Error Number: 0x800C0133 An unknown error has occurred. Account: 'mail.deepsouthorthopedics.com', Server: 'pop.cavtel.net', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Error Number: 0x800C0133 The connection to the server has failed. Account: 'pop3.email.msn.com', Server: 'pop3.email.msn.com', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10061, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E An unknown error has occurred. Account: 'mail.deep…
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Folder Options - My Pictures View as Thumbnails
by Guest Tomcelica- 2 replies
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I hope this is easy... Can I set Folder options so that The "My Pictures" folder and all of its Sub-Folders are viewed as Thumbnails. Problem: Adobe Photoshop elements by default creates folders for imported pictures based upon the date the picture is taken. After each import I need to set the folder option to view thumbnails... Goal: I don't want to do this system wide as my preference is to see file details for most other folders. thanks -tom
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vsdatant.sys the incrrdible disappearing file
by Guest tg- 5 replies
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I can't find a solution anywhere to this problem I have with this vsdatant.sys file. I'm trying to install cisco vpn client software in Windows XP MCE with SP2 and midway through the install and I get: Error 1304 Error writing to file: C\Windows\system32\vsdatant.sys, Verify that you have access to that directory. I tried re-setting the whole system32 folder to normal, still get the error. tried installing the vpn client via the msi file, still get the error. tried running the install as administrator, still get the error tried logging in as administrator (with password) and installing from there, still get the error. Yes I have tried the cisco forums, no …
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CMOS checksum error 1 2
by Guest Markkk- 27 replies
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Does anyone know what a CMOS checksum error is, why it would occur during bootup and what problems it might cause, especially in terms of the monitor remaining dark?
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SP 2 question
by Guest Des Toussaint- 9 replies
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I have a laptop that has SP1 installed. Thinking of upgrading it to SP2. What I'd like to know is 1: Will I lose any data 2: If for some reason I want to go back to SP1 (one of my programs may not work properly on it) can I change back easily. Thank you --
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user32.dll - error and then Blues Screen c0000135 user32.dll
by Guest chrisplumley2- 4 replies
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hi, I am running a Dell GX-240 full of memory - Windows XP Pro and Office 2007. The coputer and operating system are from a friend and the Office is from my former non-profit employer - whom I did a lot of work for at home and still some on the side. I am currently unemployed. I have two XP Pro disks. One from the friend who installed the system - (Yes it has the fancy hologram label and is 100% LEGAL) and one from my daughters Dell. - (Green Label.) (It was sealed before I tried to boot off it ....) That di dnot work - i.e. bring me to anything tha tlooked like a restore menu .. asked for the KEY -- and I do not have it from the origin…
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X - Corrupt File ! During SP3 Install
by Guest Froglevelmc- 3 replies
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I keep getting a corrupt file message dunring installation of XP SP3. However it is just on one PC runnig XP Home Edition. I installs fine on every other computer I have tried. Any sugestions -- Have you ever stopped to think, then forgot to start again?
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error loading operating system
by Guest Ro- 2 replies
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i have a Dell 5150 Laptop Getting error loading operating system when starting up Ran Diagnostics with the following error IDE Device failed PLEASE HELP Fading fast
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"Half Water Half Gas" 1 2
by Guest Jeff T.- 30 replies
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This has nothing to do with windows XP but I was just wondering if this thing works, Half Water Half Gas. Can anybody help me????? Jeff
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Home PC Repair
by Guest PSULionRP- 4 replies
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I wasn't sure of the right forum to put this in. Please don't be upset with me. I have previously used a PC Home repair service. I think they were located on the West Coast of the US and I believe their web site had "1800" in it. It was something like "1800fixmypc" or something like that. They were really good. But for the life of me I cannot remember the name of the web site. I swear to you all that this is not an advertisement or anything like that. Just a poor slob that cannot remember a web site name for the life of me. Can someone out there possibly help jar my memory??? Thanks for your help. PSULionRP
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Quick Launch
by Guest Tamiami- 2 replies
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Greetings, Just installed and then uninstalled Powertoys for XP and now quick launch and it's associated programs will not hold on a restart. I can enable them from selecting quick launch from the toolbar menu but not otherwise. Weird. Anyone else seen this? Thanks.
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SP3 Question
by Guest Joy- 8 replies
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Seems I was reading so many "bad" thing about SP3, that now my Update icon is asking me to install it, and I'm wondering if I should?
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No System Disk
by Guest Emily- 3 replies
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Hi, I want to get rid of an old laptop, and ordinarily I would run the system disk to make sure all my deleted files are gone and can't be retrieved. Unfortunately, I can't find my system disk. Any suggestions? I'm looking for the quickest possible solution. :-) Thanks!
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Trouble with USB connections
by Guest Walter R.- 4 replies
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Running Win XP SP2. Normally, when I connect a USB device, Windows goes ding-dong and connects. Was working fine for my USB connection to my external SATA drive, which I use as a backup drive. I use an internal SATA drive as the boot drive. No problems. Since yesterday, it just sits there without making any connective noises and without recognizing the drive. I do not see this drive in the Bios, or in Windows Explorer. Device Manager shows no problems. The external SATA drive is formatted in NTFS, all other drives are formatted in Fat 32. Could this be a factor? There must be something wrong with my USB system/connection. Any suggestions would be…