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How to stop desktop icons from rearranging?
by Guest Kenny- 2 replies
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Hello all, Using Windows XP SP3, my laptop is connected to a docking station that utilizes two monitors. At the end of the day I logged off, and take my laptop. When I come back in the morning, I reconnect to the docking station and my icons are rearranged. I have unchecked "auto arrange". "Aligned to Grid" is checked. The video resolution is changed once I connect to the docking station. Does this have anything to do with the icons? Any ideas? Thanks.
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TO DOWNLOAD 64-BIT XP PROFFESSIONAL
by Guest bala.richard15@gmail.com- 2 replies
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Re: File sort order reversed or wrong in File Open or File Save dialog box I have this same issue and it is driving me nuts. No solutions I have found online work for me. I tried the above several times, including with Restart. I found the issue posted a few other places online too -- I even found the xp_shellstate.exe that is supposed to restore the original sort order, but NOTHING works. The problem occurs in both Internet Explorer (IE7) and Firefox. Problem: When I am in the browser, I click Save-As, and it pulls up the directory in order by date. The result is the files are scrambled alphabetically. I have tried many times to restore the sort order…
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File permissions problem
by Guest Casual observer- 1 reply
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By mistake, I deleted a user on the system - I logged on as Administrator in safe mode and I can see the deleted user's files and view them (they're jpg's mainly) - but when I'm logged on as another user, I can see the files in Explorer, but I can't view the pictures - Picture Manager has a red X in the middle of the viewing frame. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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WMM Automatic shutdown
by Guest RLou- 3 replies
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Recently windows movie maker has been shutting itself down for no reason. Sometimes all I have to do is put a clip on the timeline and it shuts down automatically, can someone please help me with this problem?
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Bootup / Startup Issue on XP Pro SP2
by Guest LA35- 0 replies
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Hi, I'll 'try' and keep this quick: A couple of days ago my computer, upon start/bootup, came up with the message stating the the "ntoskrnl.exe file was missing or corrupted and needed to be reloaded." Looking online (not ms.com) I was pointed to getting this file from the WinXP CD (note. my version is XP Pro SP2) using the 'expand' command in DOS. I was unable to do this as I kept getting a message that the file could not be created. Then, again looking elsewhere online for more ideas, I tried doing a 'fixboot' in DOS hoping to repair the boot-up. As you may know, this started to 'rebuild/create a new boot sector.' After a while I finally got a mess…
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IE 7 problem
by Guest doulton- 1 reply
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Hi, Everyone, Any Ideas on the problem of windows appearing in small view whilst using IE 7 I have tried expanding in corners,no good,I have to expand using maximise at top of screen.Have now resorted to IE6 which works perfectly. Any Help Please, Thank You. -- doulton
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Remote Assistance - what to check ?
by Guest - Bobb -- 1 reply
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I've never used RA on my PC and now trying to be the "expert". My niece sent me email invite - I clicked attachment - she got nothing on screen - eventually I get a "can't find client'-type message. I had her turn off firewall - same. After a few minutes we rescheduled. She has XP SP2 and DSL router .... big-picture-wise, to get ready to do this, what are settings to have her check ? RA - is on -as she sent me email. I'll have her turn off firewall - she's on Verizon DSL - I'm on Comcast cable - any issues there ? I can see router IP in her address - I thought RA would " handle that" ? ( I changed numbers in message to xxx while reviewing) If we'r…
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Need info on TV connectivity
by Guest marx404- 2 replies
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Where can I find a NG or web page on help with connecting my ATI Radeon card with S-video to my standard TV? (I do not have Media Center, its just regular XP SP2 with a Radeon 95550 ATI Card). TIA. -- marx404 _________________
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Error after installin SP3
by Guest Sam- 2 replies
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After installing SP3 on a few machines and rebooting for the first time I get two command windows come up on the screen. One closes and the other repeats the message "Error: the parameter is incorrect" a half dozen times then closes. Things appear to be working fine other than this message that never reapears. Anyone seen this. I believe it may have something to do the fact that my profiles are also deleted at shutdown (on purpose).
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What is c:/windows/installer?
by Guest its_my_dime- 3 replies
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I am trying to remove the last pieces of Norton software. I've run the Symantec Removal Tool. Add/Remove programs shows something called: Symantec Technical Support Web Controls still remaining. I have no idea which program initially installed it and there is nothing on the Symantec web site. Clicking REMOVE gathers info and then says that it can't find SymADataWeb.msi in c/windows/installer. Search finds neither the file nor the folder on my computer. I can, however, download the msi file from the Symantec web site but don't know where to put it. Help, please.
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Installation Problem
by Guest Rascal- 4 replies
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I apologize for what is basically a duplicate posting - but for some reason my prior posting shows up on the forum but when I click on it I get it I get 'community message not available'. Perhaps my specific mention of a third party software product is causing a problem (?) - so I am unable to see responses that have been posted. In any case, when trying to install a money management software product (after a prior version was installed) I see files extracting and then get the message 'Microsoft has encountered a problem and needs to close. No files are created - the install does not get very far at all. Many attempts including un-stalling the prior ve…
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A Lot fo Indetities
by Guest Jack Gillis- 2 replies
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Win XP Home SP3 In Documents and Settings under Application Data and Local Settings, I have about two dozen different Identities. Some show a modification date back to 2004. The ones in Local Setting have only a Microsoft folder. The ones in Application Data show as empty folders Do I need to have all these things? If not, how do I determine which I can delete? Thank you very much.
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Microsoft Security Bulletin Revision
by Guest David Black- 1 reply
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The revision I am referring to is MS07-042-CRITICAL. When I download the appropriate version (Windows XP Home Edition SP2) before installation I am asked whether I want to modify, repair or remove the item in question. I am stumped as to what selection to make so any help would be appreciated so I do not make the wrong choice. Thank you in advance for your help.
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XP DISC PROBLEM
by Guest michpage02- 3 replies
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I get a message on windows setup to insert a disc, when the disc I'm using has been used to intall windows before. It is a HOME SP2 edition and has upgrade on it, does that makes any difference? It boots from disc to check pc, but then i get that once at install. Thanks please help