Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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Stp Hibernation/Sleep
by Guest Trev B- 3 replies
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Hi Thanks in advance. I have problem that a laptop keep going to sleep (Or Hibernation) approx every 20 mins. I have no access to security so can't change the settings. Need someway to keep laptop awake. Lap top is looking at inbox of outlook for new email using access vba code (Problem is outlook freezes when it is in sleep mode so stops processing) At present we have to remember to press, alternative, the shift and ctrl keys manual to keep it a wake (Pain in the a**) Have tried to use kendkeys but does not work. Please please help asap. Any idea would be good. A simple fix would be fantastic Thanks -- Trev B
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No Screensavers
by Guest inquisitive1- 1 reply
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I did a system restore and no longer have any screensavers. How can I get them back? -- inquisitve 1
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Reset password must meet complexity requirements?
by Guest Bruce.- 15 replies
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I have a laptop with XP Pro that has "Password must meet complexity requirements" enabled in the Local Security Password Policy. I need to turn that off. However, when I try to edit it, the enabled/disabled buttons are grayed out. I'm using an administrator account. How can I reset that? Can I patch the registry somewhere? Thanks, Bruce.
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i can't select IME standard it is not there
by Guest Shinigami- 0 replies
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hi i'm trying to setup japanese for my english version of windows but standard IME keyboard layout is'nt shown
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FTP
by Guest Guido- 2 replies
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I am using the built in ftp command in Windows XP to connect to a Unix Server ih the same network subnet. When I start ftp and the ip address of the server it asks me for a user name and password which I type in and it works fine. I am trying to write a series of commands into a batch file and I would like to include the user name and password within the batch file so that the user is not prompted for them. Is there a way to do this. Your help would be appreciated. Regards, Guido
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Command line shortcut
by Guest yaro137@googlemail.com- 7 replies
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Anyone knows about some key combination that would automatically finish the folder names as you typing them in? I've seen someone doing it but I couldn't get a good look at the key combination he was using.
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Problem with loading an user profile
by Guest PrometeoSI- 1 reply
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Hi, I have a problem with an user profile: Is there any way to restore it? When I try to log on a warning appears: 'It is impossible to load the user profile' [my error is in Italian]. In User Profiles under Status for profile with problem I read 'Backup' and not 'Local' like others. OS: Windows XP sp3; workgroup; only local accoun. Thanks.
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Related Topic Buttons
by Guest Sam- 0 replies
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Several of my software applications have Related Topic buttons. To use an example, the HELP files, at the top of the subject matter will have links for Examples, See Also, etc. The purpose, you click on the related topic button and see additional information. All of my applications that have this feature are NOT showing the Related Topic link. They show a little square box (similar to an html page when a graphic is not there). At first I thought it was the application but when I see many of the applications doing this, I figure it must be the Windows environment causing the problem. Anyone have any idea? -- Thank You, Sam
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What is application data folder?
by Guest josef- 1 reply
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I am working on a Win XP Pro. I have admin rights and there is a limited profile. On the limited profile desktop there is an icon for a program (program not needed to be mentioned at this time) This program points to and is in the application data folder. I did not install this program. It is not on the admin desktop nor is it in the add/remove or the program files folder. What is the Application data folder and can a limited user install a program? For now I am trying to understand this folder and am looking further into this program.
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IE icon appearing on CD
by Guest ray124c41- 3 replies
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I just burned a copy of a folder containing folders containing image files to a CD using RecordNow. Instead of getting a copy of what's on my C drive, the usual icons have been replaced by the IE icon in all but the thumbnail view. But even there, all the usual folder icons and the image file thumbnails have the IE icon superimposed on them! Yuk!! How do I prevent this? How do I get a copy of what's on my C drive without the IE icon showing up? I have repeated the copy process several times and get the same result. Never had this problem before. I have Windows XP Professional SP2 running on an HP Pavilion 734n. Thank you. ray124c41
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You use Media Center MCE ? help me
by Guest andrea- 0 replies
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is an pavilion HP dv-6141 amd turion hi at all.... after buy my portable pc HP, sometimes when i RECORD a tv movie with the windows XP media center, in random mode and random time it crash and BLUE SCREEN appars with this error: DRIVER_IRQL_LESS_OR_NOT stop: *** USBEHCI.SYS This error is frequently read in some FORUM on the web for more and more peolpe that have the Media Center of XP ! i contact microsoft but it say to contact HP, hp say to me this act: - Update BIOS with the new F3.D - Update Media center with the rollup2 - Update the Yuan Ec-300 tv tuner card HP with the new update - the KB918005 microsoft patch with the new dr…
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Internet Connection
by Guest Khartoum- 0 replies
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I had to do a new installation of XP, i installed the wireless adapter to pick up my internet (6) and i can see the wireless network, but i noticed that it said 'connected to wireless but cannot find the internet' - (APIPA) given. Released/Renewed IP but would not renew. Disconnected Wireless USB, put back in and it found the internet for one minute then lost it again. Have tried everything with DNS, checked the router settings for MAC filtering etc to no avail. Have not encountered this before. NB It is XP SP1 / IE6, havent been able to install SP2 yet. Does anybody have any idea what it could be Many thanks
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ActiveX Control
by Guest icart89- 4 replies
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I need activex to view assignments from school online but I don't have that option in the bar at the top. The only options available relate to pop-ups. On my old hard drive, the option for active x was usually there. I don't remember downloading it or even paying for it. I have a new hard drive now and active x isn't available. I thought about downloading it but I don't trust the sites. Why isn't active x available? Is it something you download? If so, which site do I download it from?
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Re: Spoofing Mick Murphy
by Guest Mick Murphy- 5 replies
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Re: Spoofing Mick Murphy The spoofer uses a Newsreader. I use Web Interface. Spoofer crossposts through Newsreader; Web Interface can't. If you click on my name in the reply posts of mine here, my details are visible: name, total number of posts, date of joining, users helped, etc Click on the spoofer's name in HIS reply posts here: my FAKED name, and whatever Address he wants to use, if he wants to use one; and that is it. -- Mad Mike
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Cmd language: copying a file to another computer on LAN
by Guest JWirt- 1 reply
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I want to copy a file to another computer on my local network with a batch command. I wrote this statement in the command file: if not exist \\192.168.1.102\g:\Lotus\work\AAccounts.APR goto :end When I run the command file, I get an error message that the "drive not found." ":end" is a label in the batch file. The machine at 192.168.1.102 is accessible from my machine using Explorer. Should the drive letter have a "$" sign after it, as in g$? Doesn't help. Thanks. John Wirt
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File Association
by Guest Pioneer 1- 3 replies
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Have just gotten an E-Mail with attachments. When I click on the attachments, I get a message that tells me "there is no file associated with this action. Create an association in Folder Options in Control pannel." My question is, how do I know what type of file the sender used....and how do I know what file association I should use if I don't know what the sender used. If the sender used some form of picture sender, how would I get the message if I used "Word" association? David of IC
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Windows XP Home Edition problem with MS Word
by Guest Sunshine- 5 replies
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Hi, I am new to this discussion group and am hoping someone will be able to help me with a problem that has cropped up today when I try to use MS Word. I have been using Windows XP Home Edition successfully since its inception years ago. It was pre-installed on my computer when I bought my computer (new). I run the free edition of AVG anti-virus and anti-spyware, Windows Defender and Spybot Search and Destroy. In all the years I have used my computer I have never had a virus, worm or anything funny. Today, when wanting to use MS Word to type a document, the following message popped up in a typical MS box:- You must accept the End User Licence Agreement …
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Re: KB909095
by Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]- 0 replies
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Re: KB909095 [X-post to WinXP General] Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when posting to this newsgroup, please. Was KB909095 offered by Windows Update? -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Oreally wrote: > I have installed this update but the computer still cannot hibernate at > times! > > Help Sought
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Can't download Adobe Flash Player...
by Guest ME- 10 replies
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I get to the Adobe Flash Player download page, and then, nothing. The page just stares back at me like, "What? Expect me to do something?" No bar appears at the top of the site due to a possible blocked pop-up needing to be authorized or anything. No, "If your download doesn't start click here." No further options. Nuthin'! Clues? -- ME
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Windows Live Photo Gallery - Broken Info Button
by Guest Ken- 0 replies
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Been using this application for a month now on an XP system BUT the Info Button does not appear to be functional. I assume if you click it that some other options or seetings would appear. Any ideas?
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Help!
by Guest Pringless- 1 reply
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Ok here's the deal, I used choose program on a .sav file (originally didnt have a program selected) and I messed it up, all I want is to make it go back to its original state, well, all of them since they are all messed up. Please if you can help i've been browsing the web for over a week looking for answers and can't find any, I guess Im not looking in the right spot, EMAIL ME! a .sav is a save file most games make, like byond and vba. I have Windows XP running on a Sony Vaio. Any answers or questions PLEASE send them to my email because I find this forum confusing and I need the help, thank you!!
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Shutdown on Logoff
by Guest spence- 1 reply
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Hi all, I'm trying to accomplish what I thought should be a simple task but has turned out to be quite the challenge. My team is building a virtual lab environment using Windows XP machines that revert to a clean state with each reboot. With that in mind, we've been trying to create a logoff script (and many other concepts) to force the computer to shutdown when a user clicks "logoff". I've found all sorts of documented cases where people are having this trouble. A couple things I read indicated that logoff scripts run under User context rather than Administrator. That in mind I went in to secpol.msc and added Users, SYSTEM, Everyone to the "Shut d…
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Gurus, Running Windows XP Pro SP3 on a Sony Vaio laptop. Don't know what I've recently changed on my system but it's running fine except for one little problem - when I press the undock button on the docking station or try to undock it via the Start Menu nothing happens. It used to present a nice little dialog box saying undock is complete but now it doesn't do this anymore. Thoughts? -- Spin
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The Drive That Is Not There
by Guest WMB- 3 replies
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Windows XP(Home) SP3, IE 7; Clean & Updated, About 5yrs old. Hello, I purchased a 2nd Ext HHD for backups. When I decided to hook up the 2nd external drive I got lazy and did not completely detach the 1st ext HHD. I disconnected the connections to the 1st ext HHD(at the hard drive) and left its USB wire connected to the computer. The 2nd HHD connected fine and works fine. The 2nd ext drive took the drive letter of the 1st drive(E:), changed the drive letter for the 1st(original) HHD to (G:) although I was under the impression that the original HHD was not connected. Anyway, after disconnecting all USB devices (G:) still shows in "My Computer & W…
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Replacing Norton antivirus
by Guest Engineer- 5 replies
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Hi, All. I still fixing my wifes PC after a crash and a WinXP reload... Rogers-Yahoo is our Internet provider so it seemed only natural to use its "free", i.e. paid for, protection software (a Symantec program suite) - so I downloaded it and installed it (as I did on my 3 GHz Pentium4 PC where it seems to work fine.) However, my wife's PC is only about 500 MHz. Symantec won't scan and I can't seem to fix it. Also, the PC ran fast enough before I downloaded the Roger-Yahoo stuff but now it's slowed to a crawl - every file transfer, even in the machine, seems to be virus checked and it takes far too long. Anyway, I propose to take the Roger-Yahoo stuff out a…