Windows XP
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Share without domain
by Guest Lars-Erik Østerud- 1 reply
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If you have a server and client not in a domain, you can still connect to a share by giving the password the first time you use it after boot But this happends only if you browse the shared drive, if you click a shortcut to a program on the share nothing happends (no dialog asking for the username and password as when you browse the share): Why? Earlier there was a setting to connect all shares during boot, and that would ask for the password at boot. Fixing this.... But I can't find that setting in XP anymore... Help! -- Lars-Erik - http://www.osterud.name - ICQ 7297605
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To revert icons in the system tray
by Guest MM- 6 replies
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I am new to XP Home Ediiton. I have external drives that my Dell laptop recognises alright but i do not see Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray. Can anybody tell me how can I get back the lost icon?
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usb mp3 player not getting insatlled
by Guest sumit- 4 replies
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hi, i have a sansa mp3 player which didnot come with any drivers and it works fine with my win 98 system but doesnot work with my xp sp2 systems and comes up with exclamation mark in device manger. have tried disabling enhanced controller from Device manager still dinot help.. my usb ports work as i have connected printer and keyboard and alll devices work... have also tried disabling services still didnot help and also tried disconnecting all other usb devices and connected only that mp3 player still no go.... please help... i have bought 2 of those mp3 players and none work with this system... have also tried updating chipset drivers still no go
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Disabled by your administrator
by Guest Elvey- 2 replies
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Hi Guys I have been using XP on my system for ages with very few problems but over the last couple of days my account which has full administration rights will not allow me to change settings. I get an error message telling me the XXX has been disabled by your administrator. The Admin account works fine so can anyone shed any light on why this has happen and better still a cure. Many thanks Raistlin
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Unblocking & Reading Certain Zip Files
by Guest Ben- 5 replies
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Hi, I have a user who runs IBM Business Modeler software, using this they create business models and export them as ZIP files. The user is now trying to open one of these ZIP files using the built in Windows XP zip tool, but windows is telling the user that the file is blocked, and he needs to unblock it by going to the files properties & clicking the unblock button. However this button doesn't exist in the properties of the file. The user has sent me the file, and I have tried, however I can't even see the contents of the zip file, it appears blank, and there is still no unblock button in the properties. However, if I open WinZip, or WinRar, and…
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WinExplorer does not remember folder view settings ? Quantity MFT problem ?
by Guest Frank Callone- 0 replies
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A time ago I setup a folder according to my preferences (e.g. "Details view") and clicked then Tools->Folder View->View->Apply to all Folders From previous WinXP systems I know that now all Folder should be displayed now as the current. Much to my surprise this is not the case. From time to time I open an existing folder and..... get an "Thumbnails view". Why are soemtimes (but not always) these exceptions? As far as I heard this can be a problem because of too many folders in comparison to the MFT size. Is this true ? How can I change the amount of space which is defined for directories? I have currently 280000 Files on a 160 GB NTFS fo…
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A Couple of Novel Tricks
by Guest Tannhauser Gate- 3 replies
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If you're running out fo disk space, clear the cache. It's amazing how much space is wasted by temporary files that have been copied from servers. I usually get about 1.5 GB by doing that, and it gets me out of the jam every single time. Since I learned this trick, I haven't had to clean my hard drive for months. Also, when clearing the cache to fix a routine headache, you don't need to delete cookies or clear the history. "Delete files" takes care of everything that can go wrong, and you can do the other two operations by hand. That way, you aren't obliged to delete the cookies and history addresses that you'd like to keep.
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Upgrades won't install
by Guest Tigerlily- 2 replies
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I accidentally installed Windows XP a second time on my computer and now none of my upgrades will install. Is there anyone who can help me!
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Switching to Legal Copy of XP Pro
by Guest Jim H.- 13 replies
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OK, due to a former question I posed in this forum, I've been convinced not to do what I wanted to do, downgrade from XP Pro to Windows 98. So, here's the new question I now have. I've purchased a used P4 machine with an illegal copy of XP Pro on it. I do have a legal copy of the 98 upgrade which is currently on my old machine that I'm throwing in the trash as soon as I get the P4 up and running (legally). Can I simply purchase an XP OEM upgrade, boot from that upgrade CD, format the hard drive and show the OS install process the 98 upgrade CD when asked? I've been told that this will work but I'm still unsure whether or not it will REALLY work. Als…
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TROJANS on clean install of Office 2K Pro Upgrade by BOClean 4.24 ???
by Guest Ron Badour- 4 replies
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I think your malware program is faulty: > 1 UNREGMP2.EXE http://www.justtext.com/processes-tasks/unregmp2-exe.html > > 2 SHMGRATE.EXE http://www.justtext.com/processes-tasks/shmgrate-exe.html > > 3 REGSVR32.EXE Windows File > > 4 RUNDLL32.EXE Windows File > > 5 IEUINIT.EXE Don't know -- Regards Ron Badour MS MVP 1997 - 2007
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Europe bought Seagate Freeagent - safe use in N. America?
by Guest johndrake939393@gmail.com- 2 replies
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Hello, I purchased a Seagate Freeagent Desktop in Europe (Sweden), a 250 gb, and I would like to safely access the data already stored on the drive in North America, specifically Canada. The voltage in Europe was 220v, the voltage in Canada is 110v. I own a voltage converter that's safe for up to 50 w, and I have an adapter plug to use the European adapter plug in a North American outlet. However, the bundled adapter from Seagate bought in Europe says it's rated for 110/220v. How I safely access the data on the drive in North America? Does the Seagate adapter already have a converter/transformer built in? And all I need to do is use the adapter plu…
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windows media player 11 burning
by Guest richardunmpitt- 1 reply
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I am having the following problem when I try to burn a cd. I drag my play list to the burn cd window pane. When I click the burn cd button I get a message that says, "Please insert a blank disc in CD Drive (E:). Once Windows Media Player detects the new disc, it will automatically start burning." But I already have a blank disc in the E drive. Then the CD E drive tray opens up, I close it and then the window for the E drive opens up, blank. I think that the media player is not recognizing that there is a blank cd the E drive. If anyone has had this problem or any suggestions on fixing it please let me know. Thanks. -- runmpitt
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Script to import root certificate in XP?
by Guest Jeanne- 0 replies
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Hi all, A quickie question. How might a vbscript look like to perform unattended import of a root certificate into the machine store for Trusted Root on a Windows XP? I tried using CertUtil (from W2k3 Admin Pack version) but I think it didn't quite work out. Many thanks and cheers :-) J.
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Excel keeps losing it's file association
by Guest Retired Bill- 2 replies
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Seems like every time I try to open an excel shortcut it starts to go through the install phase with Front Page. If I cancel the installer, the Excel program then loads but without the file. I then do an open folder and find the correct file and then it opens it. What is causing this please? -- Retired Boeing Bill
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Installing a Sound Device
by Guest Loris- 1 reply
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I recently had to do a system recovery on Windows XP-Home and now Ihve no sound device installed. How do I install one. I have no sound card, rather it's part of the motherboard, so I don't know what brand it is.