Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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Media Player Forum
by Guest Yani- 1 reply
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1. The forum is broken and won't take any posts. Obviously not a problem from my end as I can post here OK. 2. I can't get anything to play with media player. I get directed to this page... http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.5721.5145&id=C00D11B1&contextid=71&originalid=80040154 I've uninstalled the player and downloaded a fresh copy and installed that. I've updated Direct X. The whole system here is totally up to date so I wasn't really expecting this would help. I can play files in iTunes and RealPlayer. It's not an ID3 tag. Any clues?
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David, Did You Ever Hear What The Microsoft Connect Website Is? Unpaid Beta Tester's Go There, Just FYI.
by Guest kevpan815@nospam.hotmail.com- 2 replies
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David, Did You Ever Hear What The Microsoft Connect Website Is? Unpaid Beta Tester's Go There, Just FYI. David, Did You Ever Hear What The Microsoft Connect Website Is? Unpaid Beta Tester's Go There To Test Microsoft Beta Products (All Computer User's Are Welcome There, This Includes Home Users), Just FYI. http://connect.microsoft.com/
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variation of same .net theme
by Guest LK- 0 replies
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I've read multiple posts but since my issue is slightly different, I'm afraid to assume their fixes will work... It took me an entire day to fix the problem that created this mess!!! Something got corrupted and so I one by one replaced all the .net framework builds going through microsoft update. HOWEVER I missed 1.1 service pack 1 so I have: 1.1 2.0 2.0 SP1 3.0 I am continuing to get a message that I have an update to install (1.1 SP1); however, every time the install fails. I've tried uninstalling from 3.0 backward but I get the following error message when trying to uninstall 3.0: "Setup has detected that a newer verion of the application i…
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usb turntables 1 2
by Guest sandy j- 33 replies
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Hi, Does anyone have an opinion as to which inexpensive usb turntable is the best? I've read a couple of reviews, and all I got was confused. Also, do you have a suggestion for software that will remove most of the noise? Thanks for your help -- sandy j
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My old hard disk crashed, so I had to re-install XP all over again. In the installation process, there's a step called "activation". Since I am using a genuine Microsoft XP, I want to activate my XP. The only problem is, for the past 3 days, whenever I click on the "Activate Windows" button, I end up at the error message: "Unable to establish a connection with the activation server" I mean, I _AM_ONLINE_ here ! I'm posting this message via google_groups, for crying out loud ! If I'm not online, I won't be able to post ANYTHING ! I'm located OUTSIDE the U.S. of A. so there's no "toll-free telephone number" that I can call, so the only option for me to…
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usb drive while booting
by Guest n6trf- 10 replies
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If I have a USB drive connected when booting, the system will not boot. Acts different with a thumb drive & a freeagent Seagate drive. But either one causes a boot failure. Anyone got any ideas? TIA -- ____________________________________ In Christ's matchless name ted & colleen n6trf kc6rue
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Need help with script solution
by Guest john loone- 1 reply
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Anyone know of a program that is small that i can use to deploy to my customers workstations and do maintenance cleaning of there pc. For instance when i connect to a customers computer remotely i will run a few programs for defraging, registry cleaning, and disk cleanup. Im looking for a simple program that has all these features that is small in size and that i can run automatically at certain times. Or another solution would be to find out a way to run a script on the users computer when it boots up to run these programs from like a batch file. Any suggestions on this
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Hungapp
by Guest Dukey- 1 reply
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When I sometime try to get to the internet using IE 7.0, my screen freezes..open up half way and I have to use Alt CTrl Del to get out. When the error screen comes up it ask if I want to send the error to Microsoft . When I click on the detail screen , I always see "hungapp" in the upper right hand corner. What is this, why is it there and how do I get rid of it? Thanks Dukey
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Strange Startup Process
by Guest Tom- 1 reply
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Went into MSCONFIG because I wanted to stop my webcam icon appearing in the tray, click on startup and notice a strange process. It has no name, no location like the other do. Here is a link to a screenshot. http://s167.photobucket.com/albums/u121/tom_the_drummer/?action=tageditmany It isn't on my laptop which is running XP Home - this system is running XP Pro. Tom
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Installed PRO: Stretched images, Wifi gone. Card slot not working
by Guest J Lucas- 1 reply
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I had to replace a hard drive in my Dell E1505. Installed PRO. Several issues: 1. My cursor moves to random areas while typing every couple seconds... usually somewhere earlier in the current sentence Im typing. (It will take forever to type this cuz it moves so often.) 2. Only given 2 options for screen resolution. (800 x 600 and 1024 x 768). I used to have 3 options. Everything including desktop and all web browsers are "stretched" and looks horrible. Pictures are distorted and wide. Text is blurry, etc. 3. My card slot where I put my camera card in doesn't work. 4. Wifi cannot be turned on 5. Device Manager has several yellow e…
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Repairing hard drives
by Guest Avatar- 13 replies
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I apologize for this not-really-a-WindowsXP-question. I need to access the contents of two storage hard drives that apparently have working mechanics but likely defective controller boards. I am planning to purchase similar drives (working) on eBay in order to use their controller boards. Is it sufficient to get a similar model number (Seagate IDE 7200.8 and Maxtor IDE DiamondMax 16, in this case) so their controllers can be used? Or is it necessary that I purchase drives with identical capacity besides model number? I have received differing local advice. TIA Avatar -------
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locating a path
by Guest Happy- 6 replies
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Is there a way to locate the full path for a document you are using?
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System Restore....
by Guest RJK- 1 reply
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.....have to have Control Panel | System | System Restore checkbox clear for system restore to be on ! had to put a check in it to clear out old restore points ! (Packard Bell iExtreme 6052 / XP Home ed - all updated) ....how to fix please, TIA regards, Richard
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images missing on desk top icons
by Guest Selby- 3 replies
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After sending my computer in for maintainance, the desktop icons for MIcrosoft Word, Microsoft Money, and Microsoft Live Messenger appear as white boxes with a blue strip across the top. The rest of the icons are unchanged. I have tried TweakUI as suggested in some postings, but the original icons have not reappeared. I appreciate any suggestions.
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Hi Can anyone remind me how to create a domain (or workgroup??) in WindowsXP Pro OEM ? (apologies for dumb question!) Background I have a laptop that I want to use at work and at home, sharing a switch. At home I have another PC that I want to be able to share data between it and the laptop. I was hoping that I could simply set up domains with the same name in both locations and with the same password. That way I am hoping that I could take my laptop home without re-booting it and just plug it in to the Ethernet cable at home and away ya go. However, from memory you need to own Windows server to set up a real domain... so could I just set up a Workgroup …
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How to delete a downloaded but uninstalled update?
by Guest deertroy- 2 replies
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I have an updated driver for my video card that was downloaded as part of the microsoft update process. After installing the updated driver it conflicted with the latest driver from ATI. I did a system restore and all is well again except when I check for microsoft updates it says the update is downloaded an ready for installation. I realize I could tell update to not show this update but it is 20mb's and I'd like to remove it from my HD. How can I delete the donloaded but uninstalled update?
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Help with Mail from WEB page
by Guest Bill B- 5 replies
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Hi, Can anyone help please. I get the following error message when trying to click on an email link from WEB pages. "could not perform this option because default mail client is not properly installed" Thanks
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How long will XP be supported for?
by Guest Johnny Utah- 5 replies
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Sorry if this has already been answered, but I Googled around and couldn't get a definitive answer?
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Bluetooth questions
by Guest none- 4 replies
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Recently installed BT on XP1 PRO. Didn't have any devices to use with it until today. Bought a Logitech V470 mouse. Configured BT software to recognise the mouse but I'm puzzled because the SYSTRAY icon which shows the BT network always shows the icon (similar to the LAN icon) with a red X. That icon has show a red X ever since the software was installed. Network Connections displays the status as 'Network cable unplugged'. Huh? The BT mouse works fine, so why the red X on the BT networking systray icon? TIA
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Another take on Vista vs. XP benchmarks
by Guest On the Bridge- 4 replies
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http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=369 http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=369&page=2 http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=369&page=3 -- 50 Ways to leave your Vista.... CHORUS: You just format the drive , Clive Get a New Mac , Jack Y'don't need that crap toy, Roy Just get yourself free Boot from a *nix, Jix You don't need to discuss much Install XP, Lee And get yourself free
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Bluetooth mouse no longer pairing
by Guest hangtime121- 0 replies
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I purchased a new Bluetooth mouse for use w/ my laptop. It was working initially. However, since updating the Bluetooth stack in order to use my Bluetooth headset, I have been unable to re-pair the mouse w/ my laptop. I do not believe that the problem is w/ the software; the headset works as expected, and I was able to verify that a different (borrowed) mouse paired w/ no problems. I am unable to use System Restore to return to my previous configuration, as company policy mandates that this feature be disabled on all systems. When trying to pair the mouse, the system is able to recognize the mouse and will prompt for the passkey (PIN). However, after en…
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Hi all, So, my hard disk crashed on my e-machine T3085 and had to be replaced. I replaced it and trierd to use my recovery disks that came with my computer. First, it hung at the "name my computer" screen. I was told to put it in VGA mode. That got me past that screen. Now I am stuck on "This copy of widows must activated with Microsoft before you can log on. Do y0ou want to activate Windows now? If i press no it returns me to the log in screen and shows the same message after i click on "Owner" if i press yes it just hangs at the next screen. It will not boot in Safe-Mode. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Rebuilding my WinXP Pro (OEM) on my PC - Windows not finding myEthernet Controller - Any suggestions?
by Guest ship- 5 replies
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Rebuilding my WinXP Pro (OEM) on my PC - Windows not finding myEthernet Controller - Any suggestions? Hi I am trying to rebuild my Windows XP Pro (OEM) on my PC. But after booting of my CD, and formatting my disc and rebooting (etc) apparently Windows has failed to install a driver for my Ethernet Controller. So I cant even get on line to find one! Any suggestions? (I tried Add new hardware wizard but it simply says "the drivers for this device are not installed Code 28") Ship Shipeton Henethe
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Need a good OCR tutorial
by Guest nasser jamal- 9 replies
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-- Dear members, I bought an OCR a used one, two days ago, I searched for a good tutorial through google; but could not find a good one, does anybody know of a good tutorial site?. By the way does google have a meaning? if so what does it mean? nasser
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Windows Product Key Numbers
by Guest scotswolf- 3 replies
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I have a genuine Windows Disc,and have HAD to re-format a few times,now I have upgraded my Hard Drive,and reloaded my disc(hopefully for the last time),I get the message that 'I've used up the amount of times I can use the Product Key??? It's my disc,same computer,so can anyone suggest a way around this 'problem'??,or am I going to have to buy another disc??,(I have been told that there is a number/key regenerator site,but not the where!!),help