Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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Hello! I reinstalled Windows XP Pro SP3. Local accounts work fine. But domain accounts do not have access to many files in the c:\Windows and c:\Program files folders and cannot load a profile. I had given the domain accounts the administrative rights on my computer. The security tab in the files properties show the administrative group has full access to the files. But when I double-click on the files a message appears that the account does not have the access: "C:\windows\system32\wupdmgr.exe Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." Uninstalling SP3 allows access to file…
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Unable to write to a DVD+RW
by Guest John Eppley- 10 replies
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Hi: I am able to use the SONY DRU-830A for all functions reading and writing to standard DVD+ and DVD DL with no problems. I am unable to write to a DVD+RW. Whenever I check the Properties of the disk drive, I am told it is FULL. I have tried this on other drives with the same FULL report. It appears it is OS dependent. BTW, it works AOK on my laptop with VISTA. Any ideas?? John
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Regional settings to english only still runs IMEs
by Guest Mike H- 0 replies
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When this computer was set up, supplemental language support was enabled in regional options for right-to-left, script, and east asian languages. I think that setting loaded IMJPMIG and two instances of TINTSETP. Subsequently, those options were un-ticked and English is the only language listed for text services. However, those three programs just mentioned continue to load. Am I safe removing them from registry run keys, or is it possible that something else remains to be done in the switch back to English only which would have removed these keys automatically? Using XP SP3 Professional. This machine was previously on a domain and is now a standalone. …
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XP SP3 on CD
by Guest Lil' Dave- 2 replies
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For whatever the reason you prefer, or must have, XP SP3 on CD from MS; see this weblink. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389/ Cost is 3.99 plus shipping/handling/taxes. -- Dave Bailout: Friend, relative, business acquaintance paying a sum to get the accused out of jail until court is ready to proceed. Bailout: U.S. taxpayers paying a sum of money for some critical business failure that was fleecing the taxpayer to begin with. Somehow, the word "bailout" seems very different.
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Will Microsoft JVM be uninstalled after Service Pack 3 installed?
by Guest Eran Karu- 2 replies
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I have a CD of Service Pack 3 and Microsoft JVM Removal Tool 1.0a as well. I plan to make clean install of Windows XP Service Pack 1 soon (Microsoft JVM is not uninstalled yet.) Then I will install Service Pack 3. However, I wonder whether Microsoft Java Virtual Machine will be uninstalled after Service Pack 3 installed. If it will not be uninstalled, should I use Microsoft JVM Removal Tool to uninstall it after Service Pack 3 installed? Or, should I better do it before Service Pack 3 installed? -- Thanks, Eran Karu
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automating file management functions in Win Explorer
by Guest Peter- 0 replies
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I was wanting to know, pls, if I can somehow automate some functions that windows explorer does. Perhaps there is some code I could write that does the following for me instead of clicking my way through windows explorer. Problem: I have hundreds of folders. Each folder contains .wav files. The no of wav. files varies from folder to folder. The name of each folder is an integer as is the name of each .wav file. Each folder name is unique. Each ..wav name is unique. Aim: I want to "strip" all the .wav files from their location within each folder and put all the .wav files into one folder. The single folder i end up with will have all the .wav files t…
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I would gladly see microsoft suffer for the stupid crappy Vista they dared to unleash upon the world.... They even DARE to try to promote it (vista) more after everyone is glad its dying! Hate? No... Disgust? HELL YEAH! http://keznews.com/4663_Windows_will_be_killed_by_virtual_appliances:_VMware_exec_ Large commercial operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, will no longer exist within five to ten years, according to a senior VMware executive. Instead there will only be very thin open source operating systems supporting virtual appliances. According to Paul Harapin, managing director for Australia and New Zealand at VMware, Windows and ot…
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Licensed network connections
by Guest David- 4 replies
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I have read you can have up to 10-users connected to file-shares in XP Pro. Does this same limitation apply to Socket connections or any other type of network connection or is it just file-shares? I have an app that needs to serve data to more than 10 clients, do I need to get a server license to do this?
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Removing the KB folders & files in Windows folder
by Guest bksgs1- 2 replies
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There are lots of KB folders and files in the windowsXP folder. This is taking up lots of space. The SP3 one is really big. Is it safe to delete these folders/files. If so is there any utility for this or any set of instructions available ?
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re-installing XP Home blues
by Guest Aikon-AmandaB- 9 replies
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I bought a rebuild computer from a second hand store that had XP Home (service pack 3) pre-installed on it. This morning my master drive siezed so I had to go and buy a new hard drive. I installed a (lagit) copy of Windows '95 and (ligit) XP Home Upgrade that I already owned, and when I went to input the product key from the old operating system the key came back invalid. So I used the product key from the copy of XP I had just installed. It also came back invalid. I have a little book with all the product keys I have ever used in it. one of them eventualy came through as valid. Everything was going good until I tried to install updates. The validati…
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fatal error
by Guest twestwood- 4 replies
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I was downloading the 3D version of microsoft maps and half way through the download my PC shut off. when I started back it just shows the blue screen with the windows xp trademark. there is not much on the PC that is worth saving but my pictures. basically what I would like to do is have my pc operational with all of my pics. can I install an xp pro upgrade and be ok? or should I take another route. I did burn a recovery cd but when I try to use it, it does the same as the normal windows start up.
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"Using hdparm in limited user accounts" or "starting progs with adminrights before waking up from hibernation"
by Guest PatrickMail@gmx.de- 8 replies
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"Using hdparm in limited user accounts" or "starting progs with adminrights before waking up from hibernation" Hi everybody, I am using the programm hdparm to modify the settings of my HDD (especially Advanced Power Management). This program works fine, but has to be executed in each session. This is no problem, because it can simply be but into a batch file and placed in the start-up folder. However, I frequently use limited user accounts. Here, the command does not work. It terminates with "hda: Permission denied". Is there an option to let windows execute the command before I log into the limited user account and thus to keep the option set while I work …
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Outlook Questions
by Guest Janet-Lee- 2 replies
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I have two questions: 1. Outlook 2003 came installed on my computer in 2006 but I cannot find the disc. I have purchased 2007 and successfully installed it. Now I need to remove 2003 but cannot because it is asking for the disc to complete the uninstall. What can I do? 2. My inbox had a hiccup this morning. For some reason the screen is filled with the inbox and I cannot ready any of the messages without double clicking on a message to open up another window. I used to have the inbox messages above and at least part of the message at the bottom of the screen. I know that line is movable but I can't even find the line to adjust it. What did I…
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Taskbar tooltip is blank
by Guest VLW- 1 reply
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My taskbar tooltip is now blank. It appears the text has been changed to white. How can I fix this? Thanks
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Saving Files
by Guest Tony P.- 4 replies
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Hello, I have a group of PDF files. I would like to string all of these files together under a new filename. I have Adobe pdf reader but was unable to find an application which would string these files together. I think there was a way of doing this using the old DOS Cmd line, but I can't remember the command. -- Thanks, Tony For replies, please correct my email address.
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Defragging a Sansa MP3 Player
by Guest witsend2004- 2 replies
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How does one defrag an MP3 player that is connected to your computer?
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printer not recognized
by Guest Joseph- 1 reply
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Hello, I have a Laserjet Printer with USB interface connected directly to local USB port on XP Professional computer. The computer reports that the printer is "Not Online". I first disconnected the USB cable from selected printer and then I deleted the selected print from the print folder and then went into File>Server Properties and deleted the specific print driver associated with this specific local printer. I rebooted the computer download new driver software from manufactuer website. Upon installation of software, it prompts to connect USB cable and turn on printer. At this point I follow the directions yet the printer is not recoginized as connec…
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Compression and encryption
by Guest David Walker- 12 replies
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I will be using a system that's running Windows XP Pro (SP3) as a backup target, probably using an FTP server, to back up some home and work files -- the computer will be in a remote location (across town). I would like to have both encryption (in case the computer gets stolen) and compression active on the folders that the data gets backed up to. I would prefer not to Zip the files for various reasons (such as, I don't want to have to mass-unzip them in case the source computer loses a hard drive). I could tell Windows to compress the files that get written to the folder, and use a third-party folder encryption program, OR I could tell Windows to e…
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Outlook Express .bak files in Recycle Bin
by Guest Steve Hughins- 20 replies
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I have a Windows XP SP2 system that has Outlook Express (OE) with .bak files in the Recycle Bin. How do I get them back into OE? Thank you for your support, Steve
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Re: Can I resell XP computers in my consignment shop without COA? On Jul 16, 3:30 pm, "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfri...@nospamgmail.com> wrote: > If the refurbisher does not have the original recovery media, > they may be able to obtain the recovery media from the original > manufacturer of that PC. A new Windows license is required for > a refurbished PC if: The refurbisher cannot obtain the original recovery media, > > or > > The PC does not have a hard-disk based recovery image. > In this case, the refurbisher must purchase a new license in > order to deliver a genuine Windows operating system experience > with the re…
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Can't find msdos.sys
by Guest Chris Bondy- 5 replies
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I'm trying to locate the msdos.sys file. I currently have windows selected to show hidden files and folders under the "tools" option so why can't I find it? I'm using Windows XP Home
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Can't find autochk.exe on startup
by Guest Alberto- 4 replies
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I am running Win XP Sp2 and I am getting a message that autochk.exe cannot be found so startup is skipping autocheck. I have used Windows Explorer and the Command line to find that it exists. I have checked my Registry and there isn't a key named "Bootexecute" that is mentioned in several documents and discussions. Should I create the key and enter "Autocheck autochk *" ?
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Missing "System" file
by Guest Alberto- 9 replies
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I have read and used the procedures outlined here to save my sanity when encoiuntering this problem of the missing "System" file. I appreciate everyone's posts. My question now is: Why this would happen so frequently (every 2 or 3 months)? My kids use it for iTunes and we all use it for digital cameras, I was wondering if the way we remove the devices from the USB ports is a problem, or is there a virus I am not aware of that could do this? I have scanned using two programs and I run an anti-spyware program which have come up with nothing. What should I be looking for? Thanks
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Re Format xp2
by Guest paul1961- 4 replies
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I have a Dell which I am about top reformat. I have the XP2 Reinstallation Disk (Home Edition). It appears that when I begin reinstalling process that I will end up with 2 versions on the disk. Is that avoidable or do I have to just get rid of the first edition after re installing ? (There is nothing on Add Remove Progs.) Thanks.
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language toolbar keeps appearing
by Guest Bob Day- 1 reply
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Using xp pro with all latest updates... The language toolbar keeps appearing next to the icon tray. I have it unchecks, the Lock Toolbar checked. But it keeps comming back. THe only tool bar I have check is Quick Launch Toolbar. Any ideas on how to stop it form reappearing? Bob