Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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RE: DirectX
by Guest Dwarf- 1 reply
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RE: DirectX Hi sjs, You cannot uninstall DirectX, only update it to the latest version. XP, unlike the relevant editions of Vista (Home Premium and Ultimate), cannot play DVDs natively without the addition of a suitable codec such as provided when you install, for example, 'CyberLink PowerDVD 7'. You can also try to update Media Player and also your graphics driver (obtain the driver for this from the manufacturer and not Microsoft). Failing this, you might need to reinstall XP. Make sure that you have backed up all important data before you start. This post is cross-posted to the XP General Discussion newsgroup in case someone there can offer you ot…
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PDF files and new .doc files disappear after closing in XP Explore
by Guest Tambi.22- 3 replies
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Hi, I have Windows XP premium - SP2 installed. I have PrimoPDF converter; it used work well till now. Yesterday, after printing as PDF documents, it is been generated and stored in the dorectory, if you close the PDF viewer, the file gets deleted. It is not only the newly created file, but all the existing PDF gets deleted. I reinstalled the PrimoPDf and checked for all MS Windows updates etc. I am using Windows Live Care for virus protection and it seems to be protecting OK. Can any one help on this please? Regards, Tom
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Cannot open Help and Support in XP
by Guest Tony R- 3 replies
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Apologies to you all but I have posted this question twice before and still have no idea how to correct it - it seems it should be easy to fix. If I click Start and then Help an Support, the mouse pinter briefly becomes an hourglas and then nothing happens. Task Manager says there is nothing running. Other MS software does not display Help either e.g. Office 2000 excel, Word etc. Other programs with Help files that are not on my hard drive or are not links out to the internet generate error messages such as the installation is corrupt or cannot find Help file. After adding a registry entry that I was told about on this newsgroup, the o/s now gives Cannot fi…
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Reformat thumb drive?
by Guest JD- 4 replies
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I have a 1G plug-in stick drive and notice that it is formatted FAT. I'm wondering if it can or should be reformatted NTFS. If so, how?
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Blank entries in Boot.ini file 1 2 3
by Guest Rishi- 73 replies
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Hi all.I need help in fixing my boot.ini file in XP.My OS choice menu displays two blank entries alongwith the XP entry which i want.My boot.ini file looks like this. [boot loader] timeout=30 default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS [operating systems] multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="" multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="" multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect /noexecute=optin /tutag=g0wx5p / kernel=tukernel.exe What if i delete the two blank entries in second of the file?Did it affect the functioning of my system.
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I am looking for a files .net 1.1 .net 2.0 .net 3.0 that can I integrate with Windows XP installation CD for unattended install. I am looking for an patches for it also. -- sorry for crosspost but I think that this newsgroup will be better...
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Computer restarts when I try to download antispyware
by Guest gerardosmi- 7 replies
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Hello, I have a couple problems with my HP Pavillion dv1000 laptop. Right after startup, the Windows Installer launches automatically and tries to install an application I have no idea where it came from called "AiOSoftware". I've searched files with that name but nothing shows up. Then, whenever I try to download a free antivirus or antispyware application the laptop restarts in the middle of the download. All I know is I have some virus which I don't remember the exact name but goes something like rostokop. Thanks in advance.
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NVIDIA 7300 SE Card and Dual Monitors
by Guest W. Watson- 5 replies
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I'm using XP and have an NVIDIA 7300 SE video card that I'd like to use for two LCD video monitors. I plugged the second one into the back of the card yesterday, and XP didn't recognize it. What do I need to do to get it to fire up properly? I expect to move window between the two monitors for various applications. When I look at Systems Device Drivers, I see only one monitor, or maybe just one card. The 7300. -- Wayne Watson (Nevada City, CA) Web Page: <speckledwithStars.net>
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Wireless Mouse 8000 not pairing
by Guest Kate- 3 replies
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I have a Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 and a new Dell Precision 6300 laptop with internal bluetooth. My prior precision m90 worked fine with the internal bluetooth module. This one doesn't. When i try to pair, it see the Microsoft Wireless Mouse 8000. It then see hid compliant and i click ok. then asks for a pairing key which apparently there isn't one. Then fails every time. any suggestions?
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Screensaver
by Guest Clayton- 1 reply
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I have set the screensaver to come on after 10 mintures, but 50% of the time it doesn't come on and I have been trying to find a soultion to this problem
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non-admin account automatically log off when try to log in
by Guest Windy- 1 reply
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Hi, please help me~~~~~~~~ My xp sp2 have two account, admin and guest. When I try to log in the guest account, it log off immediately. So I disable the guest account and creat a new account named "Welcome", member of "Users". The same thing happens. Then, I goto the Computer Manager, change the Welcome's user type to administrators. This time, everything is OK and I log in successfully. In short, I find that, my XP's non-admin account always log off automatically when I try to log in. While the admin account doesn't have this problem. Could anybody help me? Please~~~~~
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install xp
by Guest jmes- 3 replies
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Hi My computer is no longer working i have tried everything but no good, si i am hoping to just reload win xp but unfortunaely i cannot find cd. i have the product key as i stored that away safely but cd gone missing. My question is how do i solve this Is there ant way to download the xp cd Thanks james
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Icons Flicker
by Guest Jami- 2 replies
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I have a problem of my icons (desktop, control panel, etc) hesitating or flickering, almost like they're slowly unfolding in their appearance instead of completely coming into view at once. I had this problem several years ago, & I know there was some kind of fix or download to handle it. Does anyone know how to solve the problem?
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Continuos hard drive activity - here's my HD writes please help
by Guest goldtech- 3 replies
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This is techie stuff - my HD continuously cranks. Below is whats going on while it's cranking. I would like to fix this. Thanks. 10987 10:03:17.5309019 PM Explorer.EXE 1724 RegQueryValue HKLM\System \CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces \{2D663155-75E9-4CAD-83EA-49FDE3D7BE50}\DhcpServer SUCCESS Type: REG_SZ, Length: 24, Data: 192.168.1.1 10988 10:03:17.5309139 PM Explorer.EXE 1724 RegCloseKey HKLM\System \CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces \{2D663155-75E9-4CAD-83EA-49FDE3D7BE50} SUCCESS 10989 10:03:17.5309402 PM Explorer.EXE 1724 RegOpenKey HKLM\SYSTEM \CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces \{2D663155-75E…
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Language Version
by Guest FRD-UK- 5 replies
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Hi guys I think I know the answer gleaned from other threads but just to confirm, It is not possible to change Windows XP (professional) language from English to French, is it? Country setting simply sets it up for the keyboard layout but not menu text, help screens etc. Can somebody confirm? What I can't figure out though is why when I try to download the French language version IE7 to overwrite the existing, the install program refuses to install coming up with the message to the effect "wrong language operating system". French Mozilla installed ok though. Would it make any difference if I un-installed IE7 first before attempting to download the French…
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Rename user systems folder
by Guest Hot Rocks- 2 replies
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How can I change or delete a windows system folder I by accidently named the folder in documents and settings the wrong name and need to change it. is there a way to delete or rename this folder? Thanks
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ntkrnlpa.exe !KiUnexpected Interrupt+0x121
by Guest Kris- 1 reply
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OnairGT HDTV program occasionally locks when changing from/to ATV/DTV such ther the windows do not refresh and the only way to get rid of it is to reboot. Other programs can be terminated normally. Googling pointed me to nvidia so I changed from current 169.21 to guru3d 174.30 to try for a bit. Searched C: for that module and find 3 copies: system32: size 1968 date 8/4/2004 C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\dc3b8fb011c281dea1cb7a45f880da78\sp2gdr size 2009 date 3/1/2005 C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\dc3b8fb011c281dea1cb7a45f880da78\sp2qfe size 2009 date 3/1/2005 Those look to be 2 SP2 modules and wondering why they aren't in my syste…
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XP Folder Link
by Guest Liz- 4 replies
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I want to create a "pseudo-folder" in Windows XP Pro ... meaning a link to another folder which will appear in Windows Explorer as a folder (not a shortcut) For example, if I have the following folder: c:\dev\programs\csharp\parser\rev1\rel50 I'd like to substitute an alias for it that will appear in Win Explorer immediately under the root something like: c:\MyWork == c:\dev\programs\csharp\parser\rev1\rel50 I think this is called a "junction point" but I have not been able to figure out how you can do it, assuming you can do it all Any help will be appreciated Liz
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Active Icons not displaying on desktop?
by Guest Trs80- 6 replies
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On the right bottom of the desktop, I believe called the "notification area" there is a clock and icons for programs that are running such as for "Local Area Connection", Virus detection, clock etc. Why is it that I dont see all the program that are running? For example the Network Associates virus program will sometimes appear at start up and sometimes not? I have several others like this. I have verified the programs are actuall running so why dont I see them?. Is there a setup thing I can do to assure they are always displayed. I DO NOT have the box checked to "Hide Inactive icons". Any tips appreciated
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RE: mouse frozen in centre of screen
by Guest StevenC- 7 replies
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RE: mouse frozen in centre of screen This is a recurring problem that I have been experiencing on an erratic basis for at least 2 years. Upon startup (whether a cold boot or awakening from hibernation), my mouse is occasionally frozen. Only a cold reboot restores mobility. Sometimes I have to reboot twice but a warm reboot never does the job. I normally use a PS/2 mouse but I have tried several others with the same behavior. I would like to reinstall the mouse driver but I cannot locate a copy. My diagnostics simply say that I am using 5.1.2600.0 dated 07/01/2001 and that it is the most current driver. Various techies that have spoken at our club all be…
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Conversion to RAID 5
by Guest ritpg- 18 replies
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I'm not exactly a newbie but I haven't written any books on this subject either. The more I research converting from a one-drive set-up with a hardware RAID capability to RAID 5, the more it seems ridiculously hard to do so. This is what I understand it involves. First, I have to image my existing 500 gig SATA HD. Then I need to wipe that HD and install 2 more HDs identical to the one I have. I then configure the 3 HDs to RAID 5 and then restore the image I created at the beginning. Using Acronis Home, I tried to image the existing HD by connecting a 250 gig external (USB) HD (to store the image) and was told by Acronis that the destination HD had to be …
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Files Download Screen Does Not Appear after Clicking Dowload Hyper
by Guest Hoosierquilt- 0 replies
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I have a friend using Windows XP. She is trying to download a file by clicking on a hyperlink. The Files Download screen simply does not appear. She is left-clicking once, and has checked to make sure the window isn't hidden underneath other windows, so it's not that. She has diabled her av/firewall software (McAfee) and has reduced her IE Security level down to medium-low, as has allowed pop ups, but still she cannot get the Files Download window to appear. Any thoughts on how we can get the Files Download window to appear, so she can download the needed files? Patty S.
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USB Problems
by Guest KAPOW- 1 reply
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I recently installed a driver for the "HABU" mouse, and not only does the mouse not work on startup (I have to unplug and plug it in for it to be recognized), now NONE of my USB devices work. I tried looking for the CD for my motherboard, to re-install the drivers, but that said to install service pack 1 (XP), but I can't install service pack 1 because service pack 2 is already installed. Is there anything that I can do apart from completely reinstalling my OS?
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Backslash key shows W with line through it
by Guest Softheads- 0 replies
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Compaq Presario SR1620NX with Win XP Home SP2. All MS updates done. When you type a backslash (eg. in start> Run c:\), the backslash character shows as a W with a line through it. (similar to strikethrough). Even when a program is displaying a path, it will show like: Updating: c:Wprogram filesWGrisoftWAVG where the W should be the \. Other keys appear to work fine. I've checked the Regional & Language from CPanel, and all appears fine (English US). Any idea's?
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IE7 and Firefox unable to access a website on a certain computer
by Guest Morcatz- 0 replies
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I am getting the following message "The website declined to show this webpage" when I try to access a webpage on my computer. This same webpage will display on another computer that I logon to with the same user credentials. My question is, is there any thing that could be blocking this webpage from displaying on my computer and not on another computer? Both PC are on the same network, personal firewall is disabled because corporate firewall is active. I've seen an add blocker addon for IE but not sure if it also applies to Firefox as well, I don't know that that software is so can't give more details I've checked both IE and Firefox options to find ou…