Windows XP
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OEM install: how to recover files from I386 folder?
by Guest Jeff- 4 replies
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I have a Toshiba notebook which came pre-installed with Windows XP MCE (Media Center Edition). Some of the files were apparently corrupted causing me to hang when I use Windows update. So I contacted "Windows Support Online" and they told me to run Sfc /purgecache sfc /scannow which I did. Scannow wants to recover some files from "Windows XP Professional CD2". But Toshiba did not supply Windows XP CDs. Instead I have a folder named C:\WINDOWS\I386 which I believe is where Toshiba placed the original Windows files. How do I tell scannow to find the files there? The scannow popup asking for files does not give me the option to direct it to look an…
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The network stops working after killing some virus. When I type some address in IE, it can not open. but I can still ping outside, like : ping http://www.abc.com. Any comments ? Thanks ahead.
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RealPlayer - any free
by Guest Alan T- 13 replies
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It seems RealPlayer latest version is not free anymore(only trial 14 days). Anywhere I can download the free one?
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Strange Fixed IP Problem
by Guest kieran.p.hood@gmail.com- 1 reply
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Hi guys. This is a strange problem that is driving me batty. I use Sky broadband, coming off the router I have my home PC (fixed IP) Xbox (fixed IP) and work pc (DHCP), everything has worked fine for 2 years. I also have an IP phone. Now, all of a sudden, my home pc and xbox (fixed IP addresses) cannot access the net. If I set my home PC to obtain an IP address automatically, it can connect to the web fine, but if I assign it a fixed IP address, it cannot. It can still access the xbox ok and I know the router is still up and running, if it wasn't then my IP phone display would go blank. also, my work PC connects fine even when my home PC does not. Can…
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Window size memory
by Guest Miles- 4 replies
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How do I get XP to remember window size? I tried pressing CTRL when Xing out, but that doesn't work.
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AutoRuns for Windows v8.71
by Guest - Bobb -- 1 reply
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http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/Autoruns.mspx shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes way beyond the MSConfig utility bundled with Windows Me and XP. THIS is a nice feature: Autoruns' " Hide Signed Microsoft Entries" option helps you to zoom in o…
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Reinstalling Windows XP Without Disk?
by Guest Krow- 2 replies
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I'm cleaning up two old PC's that run on Windows XP (Home). Like most of the PC's purchased from major retailers, they did not come with a Windows XP CD to reinstall. Both of the PC's have their original Windows authentication codes (product keys). I was wondering if there is a way, since I have everything except the CD itself, to reinstall the Operating System fresh? A download link, etc... If so, please put in detail how and where... It would really help me out. Much thanks, Chris
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KB890830 and KB928365 updates keep appearing
by Guest ·- 7 replies
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x-no-archive: yes WinXP Pro SP2: I have installed these two updates multiple times via Microft Update: Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2007 (KB890830) Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 2.0 (KB928365) Each time, the installation is reported to have succeeded. I have KB928365 showing in my Add/Remove list. Yet, each time I check Microsoft Update, KB890830 and KB928365 appear, as if I haven't installed them. I've also downloaded and installed the updates from the Microsoft download center. It makes no difference--the updates still appear on Microsoft Update. Why does this happen, and how can I get it resolved?
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Files &^ settings transfer wizard
by Guest Jakes IV- 0 replies
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I used the MS "Files and settings transfer wizard " to backup hopefully all my important data. Appart from that I backed up personal directories of importance. I assumed that this will backup my archived email sitting in "C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook". It reads "Local settings", it was supprising to me that after I do the settings restore that it did not restore the Archived PST files in this folder. My question is "was this files backed up and maybe not restored, is there a way to view what was backed up in the compressed file the wizard created and could a restore only selective data from this fil…
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Mounting external hard disk as "removable"
by Guest removable- 2 replies
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I have a number of external (USB + firewire) hard disk. When attached, the os reports them as fixed drives. I prefer them to be removable. Is there any way I can do this?
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Re: Search function
by Guest PDG- 0 replies
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Re: Search function i tried reinstalling the schasst.inf as suggested in this post (i get a blank blue area when i try to search) and a pop-up tells me i need 'msgr3en.dll' and i need the svcpack2 CD. never had a CD, was downloaded from an update. how do i get this file? thanks. patty "Keith Miller" wrote: > Losing the 'browse' option under 'Look in:' has been reported in these groups before....here's the first thread I found where someone says they were able to fix it: > > http://groups-beta.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/msg/6d1b1daf84d65aef > > Since that solution involves reinstalling 'Search', it will p…
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Restoring From Backup Wizard
by Guest Simon- 2 replies
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Help please! I run XP Home with IE7. Have just restored XP including SP2 and IE7. I have a backup of Desktop, Favorites, My Docs etc held on floppy discs and am trying to restore settings back to the original locations - Desktop, IE home page etc. Problem is that despite using the advanced settings part of the wizard, I can't get the files to their original locations. They transfer fine to the C drive but only as far as Documents and Settings where they just sit in a folder. Would be very grateful please for some specific instructions as to how to restore them to the proper/original locations. Thanks.
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windows script assistance
by Guest rogv24@yahoo.com- 5 replies
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I need to set up a script in windows XP to see if a process is running. If its running an email should be sent I am using MS Outlook. I have never coded a script in Windows. The script should be a scheduled job. thanks
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MS Defrag Program No Good Anymore
by Guest John- 14 replies
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Hi Folks, I saw quite a few peeps saying that the MS Defrag seems to have little or no effect on the speeding up of machines anymore. It seems like Microsloth has "sabotaged" its own defrag programme. Now even though the display screen "looks neater", this may well be a "White Lie" or even a "Black Lie". Other defrag programmes show such a Microsloth Drefragged disk as being Heavily Fragmented ! Why should this happen ? Possibly so that you will be encouraged to "upgrade" to Windoze Vista, when (Lo and Behold) the MS Defrag is suddenly working again !!! I believe that this "flaw" happened with a recent Windoze "Update", which co-incided with the Launch …
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Stop on BOD when booting up
by Guest Daniel- 8 replies
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I I have XP pro, how do I get it to stop on a BOD during posty so I can see what the problem is, at the moment it is just going round and round with a quick flash of the BOD then tries to start up again thanks Daniel