Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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XP Loops
by Guest news.central.cox.net- 0 replies
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My XP Pro on startup this morning started looping. It looks normal until the desktop screen comes up and the it starts to loop. I started in safe mode and run chkdsk and no help and now I can't get to safe mode. Help!
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PCI Adapter
by Guest Violet- 1 reply
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Hi: I was told that PCI Adapter on one of PCs with XP got bad when I was NOT able to get Ingernet Connection. When I looked at the back of the PC, however the light of Ethernet was bright yellow which indicating the PCI Adapter is working? Wonder whether I need to purchase a brand new PCI Adapter in order to get Wired-Connection? In the meantime, I've been using 'Wireless' connection to get Internet Connection. Thanks for your help in advance
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XP Product ID Query (013?)
by Guest Neilo- 10 replies
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Hi Guys, Hope someone here can help as I'm unable to find any useful info on the internet. I would like to know what part of the product ID means. I know that different parts of the product ID indicate different things but have come across one that is confusing me. For example, I know that xxxxx-011-xxxxxxx-xxxxx is an upgrade, and if 011 is replaced with OEM its an OEM licence, and 270 would mean volume licence. What I dont know is what 013 means. Can anybody shed any light on this? Thanks guys.
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Always restart in Safe Mode
by Guest Racey- 3 replies
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This xp when boot up always goes to Safe mode and what ever option I choose, before XP can finished loading, it will restart and goes back to Safe mode. Its the same when I boot to Advance Boot Menu>Safe mode and it will restart before XPX can finish loading and goes to Safe mode. When the problem happen initially, Ican see there is a blue screen of death which it disappeared to fast to read the message I have done in Recovery console do chkdsk /r and it does not help. I ahve alsodone fixboot, the same senario exist. Any idea whats wrong with this desktop? Thanks
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Can I Update to XP3 and still keep IE6 and Accessibility?
by Guest BillyW- 4 replies
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I am thinking about updating my computer with SP3 update, but am worried that it could mess up some things. A few months ago I tried IE7 but hated it, so went back to IE6. Would the SP3 update require a switch to IE7? Also, because of poor vision, I need to use accessibility high contrast mode. Would the SP3 update affect this? finally, would it be possible to use System Restore the uninstall SP3 update and revert back to what I had before? Thank you
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Mic Boost problem
by Guest Hades- 1 reply
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Hi folkeys, bit of an annoyance with my mic boost, when i'm chatting online i can only be heard with the mic boost clicked on, which isnt a problem. However the ridiculous thing keeps popping off again. How do i make the silly thing stay turned on?
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Internet Connections
by Guest Laura2008- 9 replies
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I am seeing that I have 2 internet connections enabled at the same time...why is this and do I need to delete one? I have broadband connection through my local phone sevice but I do not understand why I have 2 connections? Help anyone???
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by Guest Bala- 1 reply
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by Guest Bala- 0 replies
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XP menu settings
by Guest xtophsr- 1 reply
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My computer use to roll my Favorites menu list over to a second column when it went to long for then screen. Now I have arrows at the top and bottom of a single column and have to scroll up and down. How do I put it back to how it was? -- Thanks, xtophsr
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Video Stalling
by Guest Laura2008- 3 replies
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I have a Windows XP Media Center computer manufactured by Dell, which I purchased 2 years ago. I recently had a extra memory installed, plus a new video upgrade to the GE-Force 7600GS. It would seem that I could get better video than ever, but not the case. I still get video viewing that is stalling or not running at all...what can be the reason? Please help...
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100s of microsoft files and don't know how to get rid of them - l 1 2
by Guest casey511- 40 replies
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Hi, there are files in my system, which must number close to 1000, and I need help to know which microsoft forum to ask for help in how to get rid of these. I noticed them first when spyware scanner was scanning this area for about an hour, that's how many there are. Here is one of them and they all look the same, just different numbers. 08E84DB0-66CF-4546-B510-8A6B12D9BF8B.WindowsLiveContact If is related to windows live, I dont' know what that is, never downloaded anything to do with it. Microsoft or hotmail said i had to have a live.com email so i got one and that was months back and since then, appears when junk was tossed on system, though not…
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Skype microphone
by Guest margie- 1 reply
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-- Ever since I updated skype I am having trouble with my microphone. My microphone works fine until I make a call through skype and it dies. I have done all that Skype told me to do and also have reinstalled Skype but the problem remains and I have emailed Skype again but dont think they know what is going on. On my other computer I do not have this problem. My audio system on this computer is AC97 and all the items in it seem to be ok. The test I did on my microphone is ok. Any one with any ideas please.
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Virus/spyware
by Guest Sam05- 6 replies
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Hello. My computer has been infected with a virus that changed all my configuration settings, removed all programs from the start menu, makes the C:/ partition invisible, and does not allow me to access virus removal software, or system restore. I keep receiving messages "from a self installed program" that my computer is infected and needs to be scanned by various programs eg., Privacy protector, spyware protection, error cleaner, all of which have been self-installed on my computer and keep connecting to the internet to bring me more ads about virus protection. Can anybody help me, please. Thanks, Sam. P.S. I tried a windows recovery disk that contains…
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I was wondering how I could make sure all my active x components like Flash Player are updated to the latest version without having to go to all the sites and check for the latest version.
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Windows XP Recovery Installation Problem
by Guest Alan C. Brown- 2 replies
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Don't if this is the correct newsgroup for this problem. Tried to reinstall Win XP Pro on my Toshiba 5105-S702 laptop using the Recovery CDs (circa 2001) that were supplied with it, but was blocked at the start of the recovery process, with a message to the effect that the product key was not valid. I suspect this happened because the original defective motherboard on the laptop had been replaced with a new motherboard. Luckily I had previously purchased a Retail Version Xp Pro SP1 a couple years ago, so I was able to use that instead of the Recovery CDs. However I would still like to know how to resolve this problem (using original Recovery CDs with …
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User cannot change desktop etc
by Guest Sue- 3 replies
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A User on my computer cannot change any settings, eg sounds, desktop wallpaper. A while ago he was administrator, but got changed back to limited account. I deleted his account and re-instated it but it is still the same. I am thinking there is something in registry blocking him. Any ideas?
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attachments
by Guest shahar.oded@gmail.com- 5 replies
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i have video size 27 mb' how can i send it throuh gmail :)
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Network improvement after installing components
by Guest k0103707- 2 replies
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Hi Was messing about with the windows xp pro cd and installed quite a few network components, my home network is working better now, i just don't know which components made the improvement... any ideas? -- Man oh man!
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dial up problem
by Guest Wolverine in Michigan- 4 replies
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I have XP will all service packs. I am running on broadband but my old dialup modem box keeps popping up wanting me to dial in to my old service provider. When I cancel out of close the box and try to get on the network, I get a message saying I am offline. How do I disable the dial up without jeopardizing my broadband. Thanks
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Blue Screen everytime I turn on my computer
by Guest Deborah- 6 replies
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Everytime I turn on my computer for about a minute or two it shows the blue screen with the word "DELL" on it, then windows will start normally.(Sometimes I have to click my mouse or hit a key on the keyboard to encourage it to start up). I was told that the blue screen normally only shows when there has been a "fatal error" and that is the way the computer recovers itself. This started about 5 months ago when lightning knocked the dsl modem out and the network adapter card out on my computer. I got a new modem from my ISP and I purchased a network card. I am just wondering would a window register cleaner or a defrager help. I am not computer savy but I…
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Cannot start windows properly
by Guest Ursula- 5 replies
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Hi, My spyware doctor updated itself and now I cannot use my laptop. Sometimes it will start right up but when i click on anything it just hangs there. Ive tried in safe mode but the same thing happens. Has anyone any idea how i can get into the computer to at least disable this programme? Regards
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Windows format interaction glitch w/columns, color display backgro
by Guest softieq- 0 replies
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Hi! I am trying to figure out how to change the color of a Windows XP (service pack 2) window for 1 Word document only. I am doing a tri-fold brochure for a client. Normally, on my computer, I have changed display/appearance settings so that I have a cool kind of rose color for for my windows. (As you may know, if you don't want your Windows "windows" to have a standard white background, you can go into cntl panel/display/appearances/advanced and change the color of a "window" to one of the preset, or a custom color.) Changing the custom settings back and forth is tricky, and I often "lose" my custom color settings. Thus, I don't want to have to ch…
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Frequent disconnections from internet
by Guest KK- 0 replies
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hello everyone i am connecting to internet through nokia cellphone via gprs. from last few days there is some problem. My internet connection gets disconnected automatically after few minutes of surfing or downloading. First this thing happened only while using outlook express. Whenever i was closing my outlook express, the net connection got disconnected but now its quite random and only after few minutes of browsing its gets disconnected. its pretty weird. I even thought of the probablity of a virus so i did scan my pc by AVG and symantic as well but no virus infection. So plz help me in rectifying this problem Thanks Kartikeya
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reinstalling windows xp professional
by Guest becox- 1 reply
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My computer has crashed and won't reboot. If I reinstall xp pro over the previous installation, will it wipe out my outlook express folders and data? Do I have to download and install service paks 1 2 and 3 or is 3 inclusive of 2 and 1? Thank you. Bruce