Windows XP
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pccload.dll
by Guest Uncle Ben- 5 replies
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I'm trying to install some older software application from a CD-R and get the following message get the following error message: "This application has failed to start because ppcload.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem." This CD is to install software on a PDA which is connected to the desktop via MS ActiveSync. This is a long-standing set up, have installed dozens of applications over the last few years ... so I know that the connection/partnership works. Has anyone come across something like this? TIA for your help.
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Java update
by Guest didee58- 10 replies
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Hi, all knowing. I recieved a notice that I have new update for Java, from Sun co. I have not allowed for updates I thought except from microsoft. Anyway I know enough not to do those updates except right from the company itself, what I want to know is, how did it get in? How do I find out if I really need to update that program, and if I have it on my computer. have widnow xp home edition. sp2, havent installed sp3 yet. Its still hanging out in my task bar. They say no stupid questions, just alot of inquisitive idiots. Thanks
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why can malware writte in system32 folder?
by Guest PL- 12 replies
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Hi guys I have a question, why can malware writte in system32 folder if these is read only?, someone know? -- Saludos PL
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online dictionary, thesaurus and translation
by Guest computerilliterate- 2 replies
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I have just changes PC unit, and I am trying to find my old settings, as I could not transfer them from the old one. One setting that I used to rely heavily on is the online translation, synonym, thesaurus, dictionary etc. I used to click or highlight one word in my text (in word), to find a synonym in the same language, or a definition, or a translation of this word into another language, French mostly. The usual window used to appear on the right of the text, with many suggestion. The version I have now is very poor and hardly suggest anything... God knows how I managed to install this first place, but it appeared one day, and I haven't got a clue how…
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Disk Management error
by Guest Peter Larsen [CPH]- 2 replies
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Hi, I have a problem with the disk management utility on XP Pro. running SP3. Whenever i try to start disk management, i'll get the following error: "An internal error occurred. Restart the Disk Management snap-in" Any idea what to do to solve this problem ?? I think it happened after installing SP3, but i'm not sure. BR Peter
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password
by Guest kandykane1297- 3 replies
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I haven't used my desktop for like 6 months and now I have forgotten my password to logon to my computer. Is there a way to get around entering the password?
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Hosts File/Multiple Users
by Guest Mark- 10 replies
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When I use a Hosts file in my Administrator account do the settings cross over to my Limited User accounts? Thanks Mark
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Too many cookies?
by Guest Walter R.- 9 replies
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Running XP SP2 with IE6. I have more than 2000 cookies on my system. Would this have a tendency to slow down my IE6 browser? How do I get rid of all these cookies? I assume that most of them are obsolete. -- Walter http://www.rationality.net -
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email link to website
by Guest bemonty- 4 replies
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Why is it when I click on a link in an email to a website all the photos show up only as block red squares? Also when people email me web page the photos show as red. how do i remedy this? thank you -- bemonty
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WINDOWS XP DEFRAGMENT
by Guest bootlady77- 5 replies
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Allthough i have cleaned my system of the all the unnessary programmes i do not use and done the cleanup checked the disc for errors and defragmented all the 3 drives i have still only got 23% left on c drive when i normally have got about 39%, i have done 3 system restore points recentley i have defragged after them but it makes no difference to c drive . i have got 2 other drives that are okay and are the same as they have always been. There should be more space on c drive running xp professional service pack 3 installedcan anybody body help , Thanks. i have no music or photo`s on either. Bootlady.
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Product key replacement
by Guest Viperbabe- 6 replies
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How do I get a product key replacement? For some reason XP won't take the key i have for the disk and i don't have the original key package. Anyone help please??? thanks Princess
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free disk capacity?
by Guest bgnedi- 7 replies
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Dear all, I am using XP professional, It starts to slow down. When I right click on C: properties I find: used space 21GB, free space 6GB and capacity 27GB; and I see the pie chart is almost full of blue against purple. Few months ago it wasn't like that and I haven't installed any new programs since then, also I do not feel that my few programs will take all of this amount of GBs. I tried D.Cleanup, defragmentation, and deleting temporary files by using: Start Run (dllcache, recent, prefetch, temp, %temp% and files in internet properties) and also reduced System Restore settings. I checked C:Windows and found tens (10s) of files start with $NtUninstal…
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Hello, I am hoping someone can assist me with a problem I have trying to load WordNet dictionary into a statistics program called R. Below is the error message I receive: > library(wordnet) > initDict() [1] FALSE Warning message: In initDict() : cannot find WordNet 'dict' directory: please set the environment variable WNHOME to its parent Below is output from my computer when I type the following into a DOS window. The actual file is in Program Files (note space) whereas below it is reported as ProgramFiles - I don't know if this makes a difference. Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] © Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp. C:\&g…
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How to display 'Local Settings' subfolder under C:\Documents andSettings?
by Guest cjeffwang@gmail.com- 2 replies
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The Virus Vault of my AVG Anti-Virus History menu bar showed 2 infections in C:\Documents and Settings\Jeffrey\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\... However, the Windows Explorer did not display the Local Settings subfolder under the Jeffrey folder. How can I display these subfolders under Jeffrey? TIA, Jeffrey
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Cap locks and multiple selection of lines in Excell
by Guest David- 4 replies
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In Office 2007, in Excell, I occasionally have the program throw a fit and begin to select 2 or 3 lines or cells. I also notice at the same time, the cap lock key is reversed. When it is locked, I type in lowercase and when it is unlocked, I type in uppercase. I haven't figured out what I did to cause it or how to reverse it. I usually save the document, close the program and re-open or reboot. Other times in just seems to go away after a little while. Any clues as to what is happening? -- The more you know the less you know until the day comes you know nothing.
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Windows Install
by Guest raymie34- 3 replies
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Would it be better to re-install Windows XP to repair it or to just choose repair. I think if I reinstall it I will loose all my data, am I correct? My computer keeps freezing up and blue screening, and I figure this would be the best way to elevate this problem. Please help.
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RE: home page
by Guest Patrick Ryan- 0 replies
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RE: home page Probably an antivirus program is blocking attempts to change the home page. If you are using Norton Internet Security, turn this off by: 1. Open Norton Internet Security 2. Click Options, select Norton Antivirus 3. Under Internet, click Home Page Protection 4. Uncheck Turn Home Page Protection On Other systems are probably similar. "Pete" wrote: > I cannot change my home page in IE 7. Whatever I try doesn't work. Any help > out there.
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IE: can't change home page from MSN.com
by Guest Shelly- 6 replies
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Win XP, IE. Neighbor can't change from default msn.com home page to Comcast.net home page. I confirmed the problem.....IE tools, options, changed to http://www.comcast.net, apply, ok. IE automatically changes back to msn.com the next time IE is opened. would appreciate suggestions. tia.
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Midi music in emails
by Guest HughGrandpa- 5 replies
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I used to be able to attach midi music in the background of my emails but now for some unknown reason I can't.Can anyone help me to solve this problem. Thanks. -- Grandpa
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RE: Change Home Page
by Guest Patrick Ryan- 0 replies
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RE: Change Home Page Probably an antivirus program is blocking attempts to change the home page. If you are using Norton Internet Security, turn this off by: 1. Open Norton Internet Security 2. Click Options, select Norton Antivirus 3. Under Internet, click Home Page Protection 4. Uncheck Turn Home Page Protection On Other systems are probably similar. "George Jurak" wrote: > Internet Explorer will not let me change my Home Page. What do I need to do?? > -- > George Jurak
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I386 folder in the wrong location
by Guest rsl18@sbcglobal.net- 2 replies
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I have no idea whatsoever how it happened, or when, except that it has been at least a year, that the system folder I386 got located under a subdirectory that I created to store certain text documents. C:\Documents and Settings\Lynn&Kathy\My Documents\Cecil\Discharge 31 Dec 1959\I386 I haphazardly selected a couple of files/folders located in this specific I386 folder; WINNTUPG and FSFILTER.DLL. I did a search for them, and determined that they existed nowhere but in this subdirectory that I created in My Documents. Other folders, such as those named SYSTEM32, seem to be located many places. Where should the I386 folder that contains such files/…
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XP Pro PC Has slowed Considerably
by Guest Tom- 6 replies
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Hi, my PC has slowed down quite abit. The only change i can remember to the configuration is installing SP3. Did SP3 slow it down? Tom
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cd dvd drives not working
by Guest audra- 8 replies
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my cd and dvd drives are present in the device manager and open and close properly, but when I put a music cd in, it wont play. Also, when i try to burn a cd through musicmatch it says "no cd/dvd drives detected. please hook up a compatable drive and try again"
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ACPI BIOS Errors
by Guest Macdad69- 13 replies
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This is the error message that I get: AMLI: ACPI BIOS is attempting to create an illegal memory OpRegion, starting at address oxffff0000, with a length of 0x10000. This region lies in the Operating system's protected memory address range (0x100000000 - 0x130000000). This could lead to system instability. Geez, you think??? Maybe that's why those BSOD's keep happening. Backstory... Replaced Intel dual- core processor and mobo with DG31PR mobo and Core 2Duo Quad Q6700. Put 4gb RAM on the board, dual channel, nothing but probs. Running XP Pro sp3. Flashed the BIOS on the first board, no change. Second board is already at newest BIOS rev. All suggestions I se…
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PC Self Reboots on ScreenSaver Activation
by Guest BCITStudent- 2 replies
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Hello: Have a Windows XP SP3 PC which automatically restarts when the screensaver activates after 10 minutes. If the PC is locked manually, the PC doesn't restart. Details include: 1) Win XP Professional SP3 2) Manufactured by Lenovo 3) 2660 MHz Processor 4) BIOS: Lenovo 2RKT44AUS 4/29/08 5) Total Physical Memory 2,048 MB 6) Available Physical Memory 1.48 GB 7) Available Virtual Memory 2 GB 8) Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB 9) Page File Space 2.57 GB 10) PC is joined to a domain 11) PC is brand new TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS 1) I unchecked "Automatically restart" option in startup and recovery. After screensaver activates, now receive blue scr…