Windows XP
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how do i transfer auto corrects and custom dictionary entries
by Guest badger12@ureach.com- 2 replies
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I am about to move from one XP laptop to new xp laptop i know about the window setup transfer function but - it does not transfer the auto correct used in word,exel and Power point - how do i make a copy of these from the old laptop and get the file to the new laptop. same with the custom dictionary entries - how do i transfer them from the old computer to the new one again using XP on both machines - old and new it would seem that MS would have a way to transfer all settings but as far as i know they do not - things like - Places, work drop down in word, dictionary, auto correct, favorites, all program settings and so on anyway - it is a real pa…
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How to emulate flash drive as a harddisk
by Guest Sanjeev Sharma- 3 replies
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I want to know whether it is possible to make XP recognize removable flash drive as a permanent harddrive?
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DHCP mysterious misbehavior
by Guest Jon Sherry- 2 replies
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I need to pick the brains of any DHCP and basic networking gurus about a very bizarre issue my company is having. For the last 4-5 days laptop users in the company have been unable to obtain a DHCP lease from our domain controller until, at some random point during the day, it decides to work again. Here are the symptoms and key settings: Laptop users come in at 8AM and can't get an IP lease. Between 9 and 12 things mysteriously return to normal, at least until the next day. Laptop users connect via wired and/or wireless connections. Laptop users who leave their computer connected overnight have no issue the following morning. PerfMon counters for D…
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A Basic language like QB V4.5 for non DOS WinXP?
by Guest PSRumbagh- 8 replies
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Is there a newer form of the conventional Basic programming language that programs and feels like Quick Basic V4.5 that is intended for direct use in Windows Operating Systems that are based on Windows NT, like Windows XP? In particular, I want to read and write to USB, Serial (RS-232) and parallel (IEEE- 1284) ports through this improved version of conventional Basic. My proficiency level with QB V4.5 is intermediate. I really don’t want to learn Visual Basic or C language, as I am not interested in becoming a serious programmer.
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Change file comments
by Guest JW- 7 replies
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Is it possible to change the Comments on a file that are stored in the file header in Windows XP? How? To see Comments, open a directory in Explorer, right click on the folder bar, and check "Comments." Thank you. John
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Filenames in explorer folders
by Guest Jerry Ed- 0 replies
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Why does a filename that begins with a tilde (~) appear at the top of a folder? It should appear at the BOTTOM of a folder, after all filenames that begin with letters and numbers... (using WinXP SP2) thanks in advance, JE
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Boot Partition Recovery
by Guest Jason Piercey- 22 replies
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Hi There, Just recently I've had a boot drive fail It was fine one night, the next morning not fine. At this point I'm not exactly sure what the problem is, perhaps bad spots on the drive. My question: is there any chance of recovering some of the data? I don't need much off of it, but a few things would be nice. This drive has two partitions, C and D. D appears to be fine (I've booted to a second drive in an attempt to examine the contents of the problematic drive) C on the other hand appears to not be readable. Thanks for any advice/tips. Jason
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activation/reactivation
by Guest x_AmandaDawn13_x- 1 reply
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for the past year or so it will make me reactivate windows when my computer is restarted or shut down. when i do reactivate it, it won't use my key and i have to call for a temporary number. is there any way to fix it without having to buy a whole new version of xp?
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Security Center problems: doesn't recognize antivirus
by Guest Joseph O'Brien- 2 replies
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I recently had to reinstall XP Pro SP2 using the "in place upgrade" method. After I downloaded and installed all the patches, something started happening with the Windows Security Center. Please note that I have Trend Micro Officescan installed on this and 20 other computers, and this is the only one I'm having a problem with. After a reboot and login, the Security Center pops up almost immediately saying that Virus Protection is turned off. However, I know for a fact that it is turned ON (I have verified this in several ways). If restart the Security Center service, it seems to recognize that Office Scan is installed and does not bother me until the next res…
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Network
by Guest Simba- 2 replies
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Can any one help I have a 3 way network set up useing a Netgear ethernet Networking Cables to all This was all working well with all machine seeing each other and I could move any Files from any machine to any other machine on the network. I then had a error problem on my (A) Machine (XP) and I had to reformated the dive and reinstalled all the Windows XP and all my other Software and now my (B) & © machine cannot pick up any files from (A) But (A) machine can pick up (B) & © machine (A) Machine (XP) as all been reinstalled (A) Machine (XP) Can Pick Up Files From (B) Machine (XP) (A) Machine (XP) Can Pick Up Files From © Machine (Win 98) …
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easy way to switch *default input language*?
by Guest dspame@yahoo.com- 0 replies
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My German girlfriend and I want an easy way to switch between German and English as the *default input language*, as you do with more hassle from the control panel "text services and input languages" menu. The language bar switchis easy but only affects the current window. I need something similar on the desktop to set the default for all future windows I open. There must be a way to do this using VB script and perhaps toggling a registry switch. Does anyone know how?
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Remote Desktop Freezes XP
by Guest Allen Jarrett- 1 reply
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I have a computer running Windows XP SP2 that is accessing terminal services using the version of Remote Desktop that came with XP, not the new version. I have been using it for almost 2 years now and all the sudden it freezes up the computer when trying to connect to the server. I have 4 other compters that are working just fine, just this one is having problems. Any suggestions?
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Beware of SB x-fi update
by Guest Lester Stiefel- 8 replies
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In updating this evening, there was an update to the drivers for Sound Blaster Xfi Extreme Audio, which I retrieved from the site at MS update. This update caused a corruption in the msvcrt module and directshow - an unrecoverable update. I now have to reinstall XP windows. I WILL NEVER TRUST MSUPDATE FOR ANY UPDATES TO HARDWARE!!! -- Lester Stiefel Visit Family Radio Today http://www.familyradio.com/
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Automatic browser setup for all four margins
by Guest DV Ramesh- 0 replies
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Dear Friends, Is there a way we can make the IE Browser Page Setup under the File menu, and set all four margins (top, bottom, left, and right) to 0.1". Thanks in advance, Ramesh
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Please help me Here. What Permissions should I give
by Guest Buffbill- 0 replies
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I need to allow permissions to make the following files and folders writeable by the Apache web server: Atext.txt folders:data folders:include/cache The problem is that I'm using windows xp Home Edition. What permissions do I give? I see these setting in safemode for each folder/text file: Administrators Owner system users in order for my apache web server to be able to write to these files and folders, wich settings do I need to modify? Thanks