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Changing Linksys Network Key.
by Guest McGyver- 20 replies
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I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want something short and easy to remember. I went to http://192.168.1.1 and entered usernames and passwords until I blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the password dialog box and took me to the browser screen. The browser message is: 401 Unauthorized Authorization required So I'm stuck. McGyver
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Something keeps changing my desktop background
by Guest kimmeyj- 11 replies
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Hi, Can someone please help me? Today this something (sorry I have no technical savy) keeps changing my desktop background to some spyware warning. Even when I change it back to normal it changes it back to that same blue background with the warning. There is a link on it that goes to http://winsecurityupdates.com/?aid=444.568. I can't get rid of it. What ever it is has also disabled my task manager. HELP!!!!! Please!!!!!!! It is sooooo invasive, I hate it.
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windows can't find C:\WINDOWS\is-CDIM.exe
by Guest JWinterson- 2 replies
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I get this error message on every start up, it asks me if I've typed it correctly. What is it? It sounds like a registry error but I can't find what CDIM.exe is anywhere!
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how to test dst patched
by Guest Chris- 0 replies
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is there a utility or website so I can let our users to check if the macine is dst ready (patched) or not? For example, home users. Thanks.
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Remote Terminal Services
by Guest ~~Alan~~- 2 replies
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I am asking a question concerning Windows Server 2003 as I can not find a NG for server 2003 on this M/S news server. Please find it in your heart to forgive me. I am trying to configure Remote Terminal Services and seem to have successfully done so at least on my local lan. I would like to try this from outside. What port(s) and transport(s) (TCP and/or UDP) do I need to open on my router to allow me to connect to a remote session on my server from the Internet? Finally if there is a NG for Windows Server 2003 in English, please advise me of it. thanks, ~alan
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how to authenticate to another computer management console
by Guest SBS user- 1 reply
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I can connect to other computer's management consoles on the network, but I want to know how to authenticate to that console so I can make changes/browse remotely
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65 (GB)built in administrators on hard drive - Windows XP Home edi
by Guest clarles- 1 reply
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My hard drive ,80 (GB), has almost no space left vacant on it. It has 65 (GB) of built in administrators on it, which accounts for most of the problem. What are Built in administrators, do I need them, and what can I do to eliminate this problem? Thanks for any and all help. -- Lester Clark
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Disk full error
by Guest Carl Gross- 5 replies
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someone in my office has Windows XP SP2, 3.2Ghz Celeron Processor with 1GB memory. She has a 35GB C drive partition, 22GB of which is free. When she has multiple MS Word documents open (in this case she had 3 big ones open) the message "Disk Full" pops up. What would cause this?
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booting problem in xp
by Guest Jim- 3 replies
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pc keeps rebooting. message says autochk program not found then reboots continually
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Re: Disk full error
by Guest R. McCarty- 0 replies
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Re: Disk full error Never mind the RAM count, I re-read the OP. Even at 3.2 Ghz a Celeron is severely limited doing the work you indicate. "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:... > How much physical RAM does the machine have installed ? With > all the files opened in Word have you checked TaskMgr for items > like Memory Usage, Handles and I/O counts ? Process to check is > WinWord.Exe. > > Also a key piece of data would be which version of Microsoft > Word is being used. > > Has the machine in question had it's Temp folders cleaned ? > > "Carl Gross" <CarlGross@discussions.micro…
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304 usb keyboard error
by Guest M.L.- 4 replies
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I'm posting on behalf of a friend who is getting a 301 keyboard error upon booting with the native USB keyboard on her Compaq XP desktop. She purchased a PS/2 keyboard and it works fine, but she highly prefers her Compaq USB keyboard and wants to get it working as it did before. Any troubleshooting assistance will be appreciated. Thanks.
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antivirus recomendation
by Guest blb- 21 replies
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Hi Can anyone suggest what is the best antivirus for a home pc, windows xp, broadband internet? I have Norton internet security - and it has been suggested that it may be slowing down my computer. I am also looking with a tight budget in mind. Thank You !
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Office 2000 in Windows XP
by Guest Ms Blu- 3 replies
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Can anyone tell me if Office 2000 was ever paired with Windows XP?
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deleting items in history folder
by Guest Gene- 0 replies
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in the history folder, documents & settings, user, local settings. . .items will not delete. .receive the message, "the specified path does not exist". . ..how can i remove these items?. . .thanks for any help -- Life is a treasure. . spend it wisely
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.TMP files suddenly appearing everywhere?
by Guest Henrik- 2 replies
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All, Suddenly, temp files with a .tmp suffix have begun to appear in various folders. It looks very much as if temp files associated with documents I've been working on haven't been closed properly -- the files have file name corresponding to a file I've been working on resently, adding some gobbledygook and .TMP. So, for instance, myfile.ppt would create one or more myfile.ppt~RFf097fa.TMP or similar. It has begun some 4-6 days ago. I've added a few software packages but no material changes. I have some 7.5GB free on a 65GB hard disk. Thanks in advance Henrik
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Local Disk...
by Guest Srinivas Gupta- 1 reply
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I am using XP Professional without any problem from last few months but from last few days am not able to open any local drive by double clicking in My Computer, even i scaned my computer by latest updates using with VIROBOT 5.0 i did not find any virus, please help me... Thanks....
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All icons on desktop report file not associated
by Guest perryelford@live.co.uk- 2 replies
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when double clicking on an icon on the desktop the following message appears "The file does not have a program associated with it for performing this task.Create an association in the Folder Options control menu". This also happens when trying to start a program via clicking start ,all programs and clicking on the program. The same thing happens when trying to start control panel either via the Start menu or via the run command. In fact unable to run anything.
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Can't share DVD drive between two PCs?
by Guest djarvinen- 0 replies
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*reposted from 'network_web' as no response there* I have recently installed WinXP Pro (previously Win2K) on my small (two PC) home network. Previously I had shared folders and CD/DVD drives between the two PCs. After the install, I can share folders but do not get the share option for the DVD drive: http://www.firish.com/share1.JPG http://www.firish.com/share2.JPG The sharing of the file folders is fine (ie, I have connectivity, permissions, etc.). Any ideas what is going on here? Thanks. PS I have since found a setting in Policies that enables/disables that share but confirmed that the switch is set correctly.
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Re: Out of Cycle Windows Update
by Guest Thee Chicago Wolf- 0 replies
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Re: Out of Cycle Windows Update >MS is releasing an update today and should be available in the next 13 >minutes. It's Critical for XP. Never mind, I do see it. KB958644. - Thee Chicago Wolf
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Re: Out of Cycle Windows Update
by Guest Thee Chicago Wolf- 0 replies
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Re: Out of Cycle Windows Update >MS is releasing an update today and should be available in the next 13 >minutes. It's Critical for XP. News to me. What is the KB number? - Thee Chicago Wolf
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Convert Menus to French Canada
by Guest MP- 3 replies
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I have windows XP Pro English version installed and now need to provide French (Canada) as an option to all my user. Is it possible for me to make all the necessary changes so everything appears in French IE Menu Bar and Login and switch back and forth from the english version?
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I have old KB articles which tell you how to add ShellEx registry keys in order to view thumbnails as images instead of as icons in Windows Explorer for formats other than the ususal jpgs and tifs. It worked well on my old Windows 2000, where I added thumbnail views for psd's and pdf's and etc. I hesitate using this technique on my present system (XP Pro), because it DOES show images for the formats mentioned above, but nevertheless does NOT have the added ShellEX file in the registry entries for those formats, whereas they DID appear in my old 2KPRO....The old articles are not meant for XP, except for one which dealt with getting image thumbnails "after …
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Issues after infection cleanup...
by Guest Steven Sinclair- 4 replies
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Well, I was working on a buddy's computer, cleaned up a whole lot of trojans and viruses and worms (oh, my), but now the PC is having some interesting problems. - unable to access the taskbar/system tray area; it is "hidden" - unable to utilize most control panel features; they start to load, then freeze - unable to choose a theme; they've all disappeared - the processes view within task manager shows no users for any processes - adapter shows in device manager, but no connections in network connections Needless to say, there are many, many other issues. In the end, I've nuked all the bad stuff, but apparently some necessary stuff as well. Is there an…
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HD rpm 'load' fluctuation
by Guest KenM- 2 replies
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Hi, My PC (DELL 3G dual core w/4G ram) seems to spend alot more time revving hard than it used to. When I chk. using Task Mgr. I find Helpsvc.exe and Mspeng.exe as big 'users', but I understand that's common. Typically I have the same 37 processes running that I always have had. I have set 'priority' to be given performance, over background services, (for online gaming). I'm only using 20G of 160 HD, would partitioning away 100G or so make a difference? Windows OneCare runs on schedule, and I've never experienced any more than 3% fragmentation. How can I reduce the 'load' to HD ? Thnx for any tips / tweaks that may help. KenM -- KenM
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Odd boot problem; requires slave device
by Guest djarvinen- 2 replies
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I have an odd boot problem. I can only connect two IDE devices to my PC, so I often physically swap my CD/ROM with my 2nd hard drive, depending upon which one I need. If I have the 2nd hard drive or the CD/ROM attatched, no problem. But if leave the 2nd IDE slot 'empty', I get an error on boot, something like 'NTOS kernel corrupted' (sorry, don't remember exactly; I will get exact message if necessary), and the PC will not boot to Windows. But if I plug in a 2nd device (even if it is the CD/ROM drive WITHOUT a CD in it), the system boots fine. How weird is that? PS This happened when I had Win2K installed as well as with my new WinXP Pro system.