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Recovery Console BSOD
by Guest Ron- 3 replies
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I have a Dell with standard SATA HD (no RAID). I just did a clean install of XP Pro and installed the Recovery Console. Computer boots fine into Windows, but when I try to access the RC I get a BSOD: Unmountable__Boot_Volume 0x000000ED (Ox8A7D34A0, 0xC000014F, 0x00000000, 0x00000000) Any ideas on how to get RC to work?
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Lost context menu only for program list
by Guest JClark- 2 replies
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Hello Group: Windows XP Pro SP3, all updates This seems peculiar. I added a program which as usual appeared at the end of my list in Start|Programs. I right clicked on one of the programs to sort them by name, but the context menu has disappeared. It's peculiar because the right click context menue is working fine for any other file or folder in Windows Explorer. I ran ShellExView and found nothing peculiar there in terms of disabled items, except perhaps this: There are four items named "column handler" under "type". All four have identical description, size and version numbers but different CLSIDs. Three of the four are disabled. There are no other Mic…
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User hives loaded AFTER A REBOOT
by Guest jjjdavidson- 0 replies
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(Please note: This isn't a job for UPHClean. It's not a problem with users logging off.) Does anybody know how a user hive can remain loaded in HKEY_USERS even AFTER a Windows reboot (and before users have logged on)? A program running with admin privilege, a spyware scanner, directly loads all the user hives into HKEY_USERS to check registry settings for spyware. Occasionally it fails to unload the hives, and users logging on get the "Windows cannot load the locally stored profile" message. A reboot normally frees up the hives. But I am hearing scattered reports--which I haven't witnessed personally--that user hives are still loaded into HKEY_USE…
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Autorun and Application Installation Problems caused by MacDrive
by Guest Richard Hercules- 0 replies
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I was unable to install TurboTax on my Windows XP machine and it turned out to be caused by a third party application: MacDrive. MacDrive by Mediafour allows Windows users to read Apple disks but also unknowingly defaults all drives on the machine to be Apple, if a dual format Apple/Windows disk is introduced. This only occasionally causes a problem, but is unlikely to be found, since it generally occurs some months AFTER installation of MacDrive. I went through all the Windows support debugging of checking my Registry autorun settings and updating all my Windows installers. None of this helped. I only found out the culprit was MacDrive when I re-forma…
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Is the SP3 update necessary ?
by Guest Roy- 22 replies
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Hello Group! Recently my PC notified me about the recent windows update which is about the installation of the SP3 update. As I have heard in the past about the bad performance of PC with such update I am reluctant to just follow the suggestion of the windows update. I would like to know the current consensus of the group that have experience of this particular update…? Is this for the better stability of my WinXP OS or for the worst? Please help as I am in quandary regarding this manner… I don’t believe what Windows is claiming and I want a frank opinion from experienced users… Thanks in Advance! Roy
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RE: Task Scheduler - general page initialization failed
by Guest Luca- 0 replies
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RE: Task Scheduler - general page initialization failed Hi i have the same problem but i can't find SysTaskFix in internet. please give me it truth email the link or tool diretcly. Please!! i am desperate.!! -- LZ "Vincent Xu [MSFT]" wrote: > Hi , > > Thanks for sending me the MPS report. > > After research, I think that we can use the systaskfix.exe tool to reset > the task scheduler database. HINT: I have sent the tool to your email box > at josh@jbc.edu. > > To use this tool, follow these steps: > > 1. Run "SysTaskFix.exe /fix" (without the quotation marks) from the command > line. > > …
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error code 800b0100
by Guest jha- 0 replies
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when trying to install win xp massege shown on screen "signature of win-xp professional setup is invalid, fatal error and then enter on OK button then again restart computer with resetup and then again same massege shown.
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Old harddisk with programs in new one
by Guest HDI- 3 replies
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Hi, I've got an old windows xp pc and a new windows xp pc. Is it possible to insert the harddisk of the old one in the new one as slave without reinstalling the old one and don't lose the programs (I haven't got the cd's of the program so I can't reinstall it). What I want is when the pc starts up that I got a menu to choose one of the two hardisks. Can I just plug in the old harddisk in the new pc and would it work? Thx
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$hf_mig$ Contents: update.exe and spunist.exe
by Guest Duncan Fletcher- 6 replies
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Is there any reason not to remove the update.exe that appears in the Update folder in each of the folders in $hf_mig$? I understand the purpose of the folder, but I see no reason Update.exe needs to be there. Ditto for spuninst.exe. Update.exe is 700KB and spuninst.exe is 166KB. Since they exist in each of the 120+ folders in $hf_mig$, they account for over 100MB. Also, now that SP3 is installed, is it necessary to retain those files in $hf_mig$ that predate SP3? Thanks for the help. Duncan
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Windowxs XP and ..\WinSxS\ subfolders
by Guest robbio- 2 replies
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Hi at all, my problem concerns about the subfolders inside ...\WinSxS\ folder, in particular the "x86_Microsoft.VC80.CRT_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b*" folders. These folders have the runtime libraries allowing to run programs, developed with new development environment VS2005, under WindowsXP (....VC90.. for VS2008). When I install for the first time Windows XP, without any service pack, does it contain these folders? that is ..\WinSxS\ and "x86_Microsoft.VC80.CRT_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b*" folders? (I installed a fresh copy of WindowsXP with the Service Pack 3 inside it and after the installation the ..\WinSxS\ folder has all subfolder I'm talking about) If not so do t…
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Microsoft Office 2003 supposedly not installed???
by Guest Zekintha- 6 replies
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This is an update to an older question, so my new question is here, and the background is below it, if that information is useful to anyone in offering advice: I uninstalled Office 2007, and now the computer refuses to recognize that Powerpoint 2003 is installed. That is, if I click on .ppt files, they don't open, and if I try to "Open With...", I can browse for the Powerpoint 2003 .exe file, and it won't open. The only way I can open .ppt files is to open Powerpoint 2003, and then open a file from within the program. Help please? Background (original question): So my computer came with XP-Pro installed, and trial versions of Office 2007. I installed Offi…
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Resetting all WinXP Pro Registered File Types to default.
by Guest Raymond Gabites- 8 replies
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I have a user that has managed to corrupt most of their File Types in Explorer. As this effects more than one type, I was wondering if there was a way to re-set this list to their default settings (short of re-installing their OS)?
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updating problem
by Guest thecrow- 2 replies
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having problems with updating any software. I can access the internet without any problem but when I go to update software, ex. windows, or virus software it says it can't access and theres a problem. I even have tried to download world of war craft it starts to download then its says it can't access the port. I was playing combat arms online with no problems then one day it stopped letting me get to the log in screen, I've uninstalled and reinstalled with no luck. I've disabled firewall to make sure I wasn't getting blocked. I can't figure it out. Internet access and downloads of normal stuff no problem....can anyone help?
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Seiko Perpetual Calendar Steel Blue Mens Watch SNQ037
by Guest hualibao107@gmail.com- 0 replies
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Seiko Perpetual Calendar Steel Blue Mens Watch SNQ037 Discount Watches Site : http://www.watchespurchase.com/ Seiko Perpetual Calendar Steel Blue Mens Watch SNQ037 Link : http://www.watchespurchase.com/Seiko-Perpetual-Calendar-SNQ037.html Seiko Perpetual Calendar Steel Blue Mens Watch SNQ037 Information : Brand : Seiko Watches ( http://www.watchespurchase.com/Seiko.html ) Gender : Mens Code : Seiko-Perpetual-Calendar-SNQ037 Item Variations : SNQ037, SNQ037-1, SNQ037-P1, SNQ037P1, Seiko-SNQ037, Seiko-SNQ037-1 Movement : Quartz Bezel : Bidirectional Rotating Case Material : Stainless Steel Case D…
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Cartier Tank Francaise 18kt Yellow Gold and Steel Mens Watch W51025Q4
by Guest hualibao107@gmail.com- 0 replies
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Cartier Tank Francaise 18kt Yellow Gold and Steel Mens Watch W51025Q4 Discount Watches Site : http://www.watchespurchase.com/ Cartier Tank Francaise 18kt Yellow Gold and Steel Mens Watch W51025Q4 Link : http://www.watchespurchase.com/Cartier-W51025Q4.html Cartier Tank Francaise 18kt Yellow Gold and Steel Mens Watch W51025Q4 Information : Brand : Cartier Watches ( http://www.watchespurchase.com/Cartier.html ) Gender : Mens Code : Cartier-W51025Q4 Item Variations : W51025Q4, Cartier-W51025Q4 Movement : Quartz Bezel : Fixed Case Material : 18kt Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel Case Diameter : Dia…
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safe mode
by Guest Kyle- 19 replies
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I don't know why but some how i'm in safe mode I can use all the featurs that arn't usable in safe mode but when i tried to remove a program i got this message The windows installer serivce could not be accessed. This can occur if your running windows in safe mode, or if the windows installer is now correctly installed.
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Does the XP registry hold Nvidia video card settings?
by Guest beemer- 4 replies
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A problem that I share with others is that the Nvidia Control panel fails to open. This was cured when I did a registry fix to enable an older "Classic Control Panel". After a second try to open the Classic version it too will not open. I now cannot change the brightness or contrast of either of my two displays as the control panel when it was working adjusted the levels beyond the display's own manual adjustment. Despite uninstalling, cleaning out old drivers and reinstalling the driver (new and old) I cannot get the Nvidia control panel to open. This is why I am wanting to know if I can "reset" the NVidia to its default through the XP registry?…
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setting up the fax
by Guest Carrie- 13 replies
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I've tried this before, but never seriously looked into it. I don't use faxing alot, and when I send them I use my Lexmark all in one (printer/scanner) which brings up it's own Wizard. Occasionally someone (my kids) will ask me if I can GET a fax. Which is when I try and set up the one that came with Win XP It says Rockwell fax/data V90 Wants to install, then a box comes up saying to put in the Win XP instal CD. Which I don't have (didn't get from Dell) I've tried to send it to what I think are the installaion files/drivers the i386 file. It says it can't find what it needs there, it's invalid path. What comes up automatically, from previous tries…
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Icon/Font size on larger monitor
by Guest Haz- 4 replies
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Replaced my 15" monitor with a 17" wide screen. The taskbar icons/fonts are now very small, and the font size in Help is so small as to be unreadable. I have all the 'icon size' and font size (view) cranked up as high as they will go. What to do? WinXP SP2 IE6 OE6 Hax
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Start up delay
by Guest Meebers- 8 replies
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Winxp3, at bootup and after the "loading personal settings" is done, there is a 1 minute and 45 second blank screen before the desktop appears. What is the best way to find (log) what process is causing this delay? Starting in safe mode there is only a 8-10 second delay (normal??)
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unable to reinstall Windows XP
by Guest Taxman1972- 2 replies
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I have windows XP home edition installed SP3. I am now trying to reinstall XP from my recovery disk SP1. From the boot menu i choose to boot from the CD, the installation process starts, i´m not getting any questions or choices then the installation crashes, bluescreen and the message "STOP: c0000221 unknown hard error\systemroot\system32\ntdll.dll". I need help getting solving the problem
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Can't get update to work
by Guest Neil- 5 replies
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I am running Windows XP Home, and recently updated to SP3. The Windows updater is now trying to install the following update: Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2003 (KB951548) However, every time it tries, I just get the message, "Some updates could not be installed," with that update listed. As a result, my computer is continually downloading, trying to install, and then failing to install that update. It's getting really annoying. Is there a way I can get it to stop trying to install that update, or otherwise fix the problem? It doesn't tell me why it can't install the update. Thanks.
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uninstall sp3
by Guest deb- 6 replies
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after installing sp3 I want to uninstall it - IE crashes, computer freezes. I ran the add/remove programs and then rebooted and it no longer shows in the list of updates, however, if I right click on my computer it still says SP3 - how do I get rid of this - restores will not work
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change languge of OS
by Guest red- 6 replies
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My pc has A korean OS windows xp pro w/ sp2(from VLK). is it possible to change OS in english and carry all files & set'ngs?. -- veyruss
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WinXP Pro with SP3 + RDC = Weird Shutdown Behavior
by Guest John- 4 replies
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I notice that RDC (Remote Desktop Connection) on WinXP with SP3 acts kinda weird. First time I saw this was right after SP3 was released. I thought it was a coincidence so I ignore it. However the problem keeps coming back. I still see it today. Here's how to regenerate the problem (both PCs are WinXP Pro with SP3): 1) Switch on PC1 2) Switch on PC2 (RDC should be enabled on PC2) 3a) Use PC1 to connect to PC2 thru RDC. You don't have to do anything. Just establish a connection, login as Administrator then Log Off (you can open notepad or something else, then close it and Log Off). 3b) PC2 should now be showing WinXP logon prompt 4) Physically g…