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SP3 won't install due to kernel change - tune up utilities
by Guest Big Al- 7 replies
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Here is a possible warning to help some readers. If trying to load SP3 and you get an error saying it can't load due to a core file (kernel) being changed. See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/327101 It gives choices, none of which worked in our case. But did make us stumble onto the fix. Seems Tune Up Utilities 2008 can change your startup in boot.ini to use TUKernel.exe not Kernel.exe. Something about a new splash screen etc. SP3 does not like this and aborts. So if anyone else has this issue read the lower part of this form thread at post #8. http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/sp3-fails-to-d-l-and-install-t197385.html
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Need plain async terminal program
by Guest Bob I- 3 replies
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Hyperterminal is on your machine, try it, THEN make a decision. Earl Kiosterud wrote: > Hi folks, > > I need a plain and simple terminal emulator program for use with XP. I need to be able to > type a few characters, and have them go out a com port, and whatever comes back from the > connected device appear on the screen. I don't know if the device will echo or not. I > don't want any modem or host protocols built into it, just plain vanilla. Can Hyperterminal > be configured that way? Is there another terminal emulator I should use? Thanks. > > Earl > ----------------------------------------------------------------…
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My computer keeps telling me to restart.
by Guest Erono- 3 replies
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I did an update a whie back and as always my computer told me to restart. I did and waited for it to reboot. After it did it told me again that I needed to restart. I thought that was strange but I did a restart again. It kept telling me the same thing after every restart. I've been ignoring it for some time, since it really didn't do much but bother me at every startup. But now I'm curious as to what's causing it. Any ideas?
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Faxsetup Log File
by Guest Lesley- 6 replies
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In C:\Windows I have a Notepad File called faxsetup.log This File is added to at every StartUp and is now over 2 Mb I do no thave a Fax Machine and the Windows Fax Services Component is not Installed So - what created this File originally and what is causing it to grow all the time? Is there some Service Running which I can stop? Thanks
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REMOVABLE DISK
by Guest Paul Koukos- 3 replies
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Why does my Computer show let's say H Drive removable disk after I used a Flash Drive, and after I have rebooted quite a few times. Can I get rid of it?
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Resend a Fax Question
by Guest Don Harvey- 2 replies
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I use the fax application within xp pro all the time. The one thing I have not found how to do is when a fax is sent and the line is busy to immediately send again. I am able to set the number of retries and the number of times to try, but I would like to be able to go to the outbox and immediately resend instead of waiting for the time interval. I don't see any option to do this. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
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LANGUAGE
by Guest Paul Koukos- 2 replies
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Hi all. My daughter was using Office 2007 to make some fliers in Greek the other day, and after that my when I open up my Nero, it's in Greek instead of English. Also I intalled an update for my HP Printer yesterday, and all the instructions and installation was also in Greek and not in English. Did something change? Can this be fixed?
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Strange text colors
by Guest Sam- 3 replies
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After the recent windows updates, my wife started noticing very strang text colors in her Outlook email (HTMl formatted) and some web sites using IE7. For example most of the text is blue\black but some of the characters are purple. It is consistant throughout the email, etc. That is all of the "w's, o's, and a few other charecters" are purple while the rest of the document is blue or black. If you cut and paste the text into Microsoft Word or do a reply in outlook, the text appears correctly. If you forward the email to another computer, it also appears fine. So it is PC specific and seems to have something to do with html formatting. However, I al…
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Backup/Restore suggestions for XP, and Vista 1 2
by Guest Anonymous- 29 replies
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Any suggestions for "complete" backup/restore SW for XP Pro? And that can be eventually migrated to Vista? I need "complete" backup/restore for data retention, image recovery, boot restore, (int)(ext)ernal large HD, and (E)- SATA support. The obvious answers, Acronis and Ghost, seem not to have unanimously glowing feedback on Amazon. Or, are the feedback just flawed? Acronis: http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000VLZCEW/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?%5Fencoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Ghost: http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B0012YKRSI/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?%5Fencoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Thanks you very much, Gary
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xp hangs after auto update
by Guest Stumper- 2 replies
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My MB failed in Nov. 2007, I installed new MB and Vid Card, rebooted, started > windows updates, XP started to hang at windows xp startup window with the > loadup barat bottom of page. > reformated hard drive than reloaded XP CD, verified XP licence Key over > phone then started the auto updates in mass, system again hung at start up > window, went thru process again, than strated loading updates one at a time > (90 updates), got to KB 892130 (did not request a reboot), KB947864 (did not > request a reboot), > KB936782 (did not request a reboot), did a restore point, loaded KB938127 > (requested a reboot), and hung at same spot,…
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SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE
by Guest Paul Koukos- 5 replies
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Why does this appear on the bottom side of my taskbar? Can I ge rid of it?
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Hpyerlink
by Guest deejaydee- 4 replies
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Hi ,Boys & Gals. Can you help me here. Is there a facility within outlook express for hyperlinking?. or are they using some word processor , such as msn Word which as the facility, and using inport/export attachment deejaydee
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Petit Mal
by Guest Robichris- 1 reply
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Both my desktop and laptop machines are fully updated with XP update files but recently they have both started experiencing the same problem. Frequently, everything freezes for a second or two before resuming as if nothing has happened. Is this something to do with service pack 3?
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SP3 installation problem
by Guest KingMe- 4 replies
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On 4/22/08, Microsoft showed the update gold shield telling us to download/install and update. I proceeded to use Microsoft Update and the system scanned our laptop Acer Aspire AMD base. After a long wait it inform us that we had the SP3 to be installed. Proceeded to install it and although I understand it is a large release, it took over 1.5 hrs to come back with the Service Pack 3 Setup Error: "A device attached to the system is not functioning". It does not tell you what device, just to select OK to Remove Changes. It goes to another long, long time before indicating that it failed. Now, over four weeks later, another gold shield showed up about SP3. Foll…
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System instability after loading WinXP SP3
by Guest John- 1 reply
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My system has become unstable after loading SP3. Applications will work for a while, then lock up. Ofter shutdown will not complete and I have to force power off to reboot. Any help would be appreciated. Thx, John
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WinXP SP3 drvmain.sdb problem`
by Guest Les- 1 reply
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When I try to install SP3 I get the following AppPatch/drvmain.sdb is open or in use by another program. I cannot get by this message. I have disable NAC autoprotect, removed windows defenderl Thank Les
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EventLog 1073 when trying to Restart, shutdown or logoff
by Guest Scott- 0 replies
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Whenever I try to Restart, shutdown or logoff the machine refuses to react and always leaves a system eventlog of 1073, which really doesn't tell me much. At the same time there is a Security log that seems to be releated: Object Open: Object Server: SC Manager Object Type: SC_MANAGER OBJECT Object Name: ServicesActive Handle ID: - Operation ID: {0,95604} Process ID: 948 Image File Name: C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe Primary User Name: SCOTT-C$ Primary Domain: NORSOFT Primary Logon ID: (0x0,0x3E7) Client User Name: NETWORK SERVICE Client Domain: NT AUTHORITY Client Logon ID: (0x0,0x3E4) Accesses: DELETE READ_CON…
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Is GDiVX1.9.9.2.exe a virus?
by Guest Eric- 4 replies
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Does anyone have any suggestions on whether GDiVX1.9.9.2.exe is a virus or not? I receive following messages when I scan through Symantec online Anti-Virus C:\WINDOWS\system32\r_server.exe is infected with Remacc.Radmin C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\上手文件夾\GDiVX1.9.9.2.exe is infected with Adware.NDotNet C:\backup\Radmin\r_server.exe is infected with Remacc.Radmin Does anyone have any suggestions whether those files are virus or not? Thanks in advance for any suggestions Eric
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NTBackup Opens & then disappears
by Guest Davy- 6 replies
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When I try to run NTBackup from a command line I see a window which says "Looking for Backup Devices..." which closes after a few seconds but I then see no indication that NTBackup is running. The command line I am using is: C:\WINDOWS\system32\NTBACKUP.EXE backup "@C:\Documents and Settings\David\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft \Windows NT\Backup\data\Differential Backup.bks" No switches set so I believe it will use the options specified in the .bks file. I am at a loss to debug the problem; any thoughts anyone? Davy
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Power Management Issue
by Guest Denver- 0 replies
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My computer is set to "always on" with turnoff the monitor after 15 minutes of inactivity. Recently, I notice that after a hour of inactivity when I move the mouse to turn the monitor back on there is a lot of hard drive activity and it takes 3 to 4 minutes for the monitor to show a picture. However, when I move the mouse the monitor green light does start flashing immediately. I did a test and within 30 minutes of inactivity the monitor comes on immediately with the move of the mouse. It only takes a long time when there is no activity for at least an hour. What could be causing this behavior. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
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Media Player vs. On Line Store
by Guest Jack Gillis- 1 reply
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I have Windows Media Player 11 installed on my Desktop and my Laptop -- same build on each and both machines running XP SP3. On the desktop, when I open a wav, wma, mp3 or any other music file, Media Player tries to get me to download Napster. On the laptop, it just opens to the Now Playing List. I've no desire to have Napster or any other such service as I've enough CD's to last me for quite a while. As far as I can tell, I have Media Player set up the same on both machines. What can I do to get the desktop to open to the Now Playing List whenever I open a music file? Thank you.
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Can't capture video in Windows Movie Maker
by Guest Ruffels- 0 replies
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Hi I'm trying to capture video off my Canon HV20 Camcorder onto Windows Movie Maker. I've got a 4 pin to 9 pin Firewire cable going in. I'm using HDV/DV off the camera. Movie Maker recognises the camera. I set it to recommended video setting. Capture tape automatically. Now when I go to capture the video I get no preview and even though the computer is controlling the camera and it is running the counter on Movie Maker isn't moving. Anotherwords it's not going in. When I cancel and it asks me to save i say yes (just in case) and i get this error message. "The video was not captured correctly. Make sure that your video camera and capture device are …
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usb device software wants com port
by Guest reap- 4 replies
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I have a usb device. I am trying to get software to work for it, but the software is asking which com# port device is on. How do I get this to work?
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Highlighted Icon on desktop
by Guest Gerald Ross- 1 reply
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When I select or hover over an Icon on the desktop it is highlighted. If I open a program from an Icon on the desktop, then close it, the icon is no longer highlighted. On my other two XP machines it is, and it was on this one until a few weeks ago. I would like it to show which program I ran last like it used to do. Does anyone know how to get this feature back? Note: it still works on subdirectories, just not on the desktop. I like to see what program I last ran. -- Gerald Ross Cochran, GA People who think they know everything are the easiest to fool.
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Mcafee
by Guest gaojihuiyuan- 11 replies
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