Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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Auomatic Update keeps running constantly slowing down my system
by Guest Siddhartha- 4 replies
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Hi All, On my system svchost fil keeps running constantly. After checking various sites I found out that it is due to automatic update. And when I stopped auto update my system works normally. Now how do I resolve this problem. As I would like my auto update to be enabled and at the same time keep running my laptop properly. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Rollup menus
by Guest Bob Wright- 3 replies
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I just built up a new computer, cannot remember how I turned off those annoying rollup menus on my other sets. Bob
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Need Small Office Setup Advice!
by Guest michael_fett@hotmail.com- 4 replies
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Need some advice. I currently have 10 Windows XP Home machines linked together in a workgroup. One of the machines is setup as a “Server,” even though it’s just XP Home with a simple file share. The rest of the computers have a mapped drive to the “server” share. Currently there is no backup of any kind. My main goal is to just achieve some sort of backup plan, but I also would like to plan ahead for a WSBS server. Option 1 – Purchase a WSBS Server, upgrade all machines to XP Pro. Option 2 – Purchase a Windows Home Server? Option 3 – Purchase an External hard drive with syncing software. Attach to “Server.” Keep in mind that money is very tight righ…
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SFC at the Command Prompt
by Guest Fred- 3 replies
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I would like info on runing SFC at the prompt. Where can I find info on SFC use ? Fred
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Changes in settings / security??
by Guest MrGib- 7 replies
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Since I d/l SP3, I've noticed many changes to misc areas. ie internet security settings, modem/DSL exception changes and I now have a guest user. Never created a guest user (I don't think!?) Had to de/reinstall my net adapter, modem, change back internet security setttings, etc etc. Question = Hacked? If someone would guide me through some 'diag' steps to verify I'm still protected and 'alone'.....or am I way off.??? TYVM!!!! XP Home SP3 IE7 Dell / P4 Comcast DSL
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Power options for Log-on screen?
by Guest supersonic_oasis- 2 replies
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Hi all, I am setting up my power options on my XP box and I have everything set to Never. I don't want anything to ever turn off. I would like this to be the default for everyone so, I have setup my power settings using the Administrator account, and then copied the administrator profile to the default profile. However, when I log out, the log-on screen seems to have it's own power settings, as when I leave it at the log-on screen and I am away from my computer, the monitor shuts off. Does anyone know where the power settings for the log-on screen are set? Any help is appreciated, thanks.
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Erase RW CD - problems
by Guest SB Mull- 6 replies
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I have a RW CD with two files on it that I do not need. I want to erase the entire cd but none of the info I find in 'help' matches what I see on my screen when I follow directions. In 'My Computer', I don't get any option to erase the CD or format it; I even tried to erase the files individually, but get the message that they are read only (how can that be on a RW cd?). Based on old info I see on this site, this is a long-term problem with XP. Have any of the updates fixed it? -- Sandra
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Bluescreen...
by Guest Mike- 2 replies
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I am trying to clean up one of the kid's computers & am encountering the following. Normal startup, I get a blue screen, saying windows has detected a problem & has shut down to prevent damage to the computer. I can boot into safe mode, though. I tried a repair install & am back to getting the bluescreen. At this point, should I just wipe out the HD & start from scratch? -- This post made under sniper fire.
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System Restoration incomplete
by Guest EJ_tisoy- 6 replies
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I'm using windows XP home and downloaded a new version of the nero 8.3.2.1 burning software and installed it. After I installed the nero software, my antivirus software then detected several viruses ( cbX0hhev.dll, pmnliiJB.dll, tuvTnKcA.dll "VIRUS DISCRIPTION = Win32:Vundo@dll[trj]" ) and then deleted them. After that, my pc became so slow and then when I tried to restore the system to the date before I installed the nero program, it would display that restoration is incomplete even to an earlier date or any date in particular. Everytime i try to connect the internet the same virus is being detected again by my antivirus software. I really need help on h…
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windows vista Question
by Guest Bob Levin- 9 replies
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what is the link for windows vista? I have vista home Prem 64bit. I was wondering why I have two program files folders . One is "program Files" One is "Program Files (x86) I can't find the forum for windows vista. Thanks so much. -- Bob Levin
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Any other approach to download through FTP?
by Guest Eric- 4 replies
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Does anyone have any suggestions on any other approach to download through FTP? Our computer center blocks the FTP function on accessing Internet. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to download files? Thanks in advance for any suggestions Eric
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Windows XP x64 Retail License?
by Guest Scott Wegner- 2 replies
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Hi, I am starting a new project at my work which involves installing different versions of Windows in virtual machines. We will be installing 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista Business. We have started looking into purchasing new Windows licenses for the project, however I'm having trouble finding Windows XP x64 online. I was able to find retail licenses for Windows XP (32-bit), and both versions of Vista. However, the only XP x64 licenses I can find are OEM. Does anybody know where we can purchase a 64-bit license of Windows XP?
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XP licensing issues
by Guest pong- 11 replies
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My C drive crashed on me yesterday and it doesn't seem like i can fix it at all. I plan to get a new hard drive and install the xp all over again. Could i still use the same windows xp key for this new install since it's technically still the same computer?
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cabvie.dll
by Guest bnmohan via WindowsKB.com- 3 replies
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I am not sure which forum this should go to: If someone directs me, I would be thankful. Today, my McAfee AV caught CABVIE.DLL, and could not delete it. I started the scan at safe mode/command prompt, and it marked it for deltion. I could not find anything sensible on either Symantex or McAfee But a whole lot of Spyremoval advice on a lot of Spyware names. But I am surprised to note that the body of the instructions for ALL the spyware names was the same. Could someone advise me? Thanks, Mohan -- Message posted via WindowsKB.com http://www.windowskb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/windowsxp/200805/1
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Help file not working correctly after XP SP3 installation
by Guest LostinHelp- 3 replies
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I installed SP3 on a computer running Windows XP Professional and now i'm having problems accessing help. Specifically the Index and Search features do not work. Is there a workaround for this?
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Cannot download SP3
by Guest Bob- 4 replies
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I can't seem to download SP3.Every time I try I only get a partial download.I have the latest update software installed but it still won't download.I even added the site to trusted sites under Internet options. Is there a reason why I can't download this?It was suggested that if the download failed that I should download the stand alone version-not at 300+mb I'm not.The file size is insane and with a dial-up connection it would take hours. Any suggestions as to how to get SP3 to download and install? Thanks
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Problem : not a valid win32 application
by Guest cbcb52- 2 replies
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All of a sudden , I get this message from several programs I try to install ; NOD32 is not loaded anymore , and I can't install spybot. Tried to use system restore , but it could NOT go back to any system restore point ( restoration imcomplete - fails ) Damm sure it looks like a Virus -asides formatting , and running an online antivirus , is ther anything else I could do ? TIA cbcb52
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Windows antivirus 2008....
by Guest Peter F- 2 replies
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Hi All, I have a malware-virus on my machine and am unable to get rid of it. The virus is called Windows antivirus 2008. Does anyone know how to manually get rid of this or is there any software that is available to remove this malware? Any information would be kindly accepted. -- Flinty
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SP3 corrupted computer?
by Guest Rick S.- 6 replies
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The title says it all, with all the things gone wrong with my system and exhausting any avenues I can think of for a cause I believe SP3 has literally corrupted my computer to the point that it is unstable and unusable. Here is a partial list of weird problems: 1. MS Paint no longer will open any files other than BMP files 2. I can not install most software with out a fatal install crash or after the install the software will not function without a crash. 3. IE7 crashes at will, note: 90% of the time its a Microsoft website. Go figure. eh! 4. I cannot un-install or re-install windows components, it goes thru the steps but changes nothing. My latest a…
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usb speakers wont play
by Guest Johnfli- 2 replies
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I have winXPpro. (from Dell) I have a USB speaker and onboard sound card. when I go into control panel/sound I can't select the USB Device for the speaker section, I can pick it for the microphone, but not speakers. I disabled the onboard sound card (as it will only play music through the onboard speaker) restarted teh computer, and still nothing. I went into device manager, uninstalled teh usb sound device, restarted, still nothing there aren't any driveers for teh speakers as it is suppose to be plug and play. any ideas?
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Backup Utility Problems
by Guest Peter Carvalho- 1 reply
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Problem Description: I have Windows XP Professional – Service Pack 3 I am unable to run a backup using Windows Backup Utility. Start – All Programs – Accessories – System Tools – Backup The Backup Utility start screen will partially show on the screen; however, the program will never run. I have left this running all day and I never actually get to an opening screen. When I start Windows in SAFE mode, the same procedure works just fine. The backup program launches and automatically goes into wizard mode. The problem with SAFE mode is that I am unable to choose an external drive as a backup destination. Since this program does run in SAFE mode, I ass…
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reinstalling xp
by Guest mikief- 4 replies
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when i try to reinstall xp on computer it says my version is newer than whats on disk i keep having problems with dlls. and orsystem32's ??? what! any help for the newbie.
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Advantage of increasing memory?
by Guest freecycle- 3 replies
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My works laptop is a Dell Latitude D630 running XP Professional version 2002 with SP2. It comes with 1Gb of memory and has a spare slot. Crucial.co.uk say I can go an extra 1Gb for £16 or throw away my 1Gb and go 2 x 2Gb for £64. What increase in response times are we talking about for these, or are these increases just for heavy cpu processes that I won't be running? TIA, FC
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XP Registry.
by Guest M.I.5¾- 3 replies
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Can someone please remind me of the names of and where Windows XP stores its registry files? Im currently trying to run down an obscure problem where the registry is being altered whenever the PC is booted, rebooted or awakened.
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Hello everybody. I have been using Windows XP during several years, and was used to the following feature : - I have created on the desktop a link toward notepad.exe - I have specified ALT + CTRL + N as shortcut for this link So, I was used to, each time I press ALT + CRL + N, have a new instance of notepad.exe being started. But, recently (I guess my PC has been updated), this behaviour as changed : - the first time I press ALT + CTRL + N, one instance of notepad.exe is started - the other times I press ALT + CTRL + N, the same instance is re- activated Has there been an update about this subject ? Is there any way to come back to the previous beh…