Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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I'm trying to create a document and linked to a websitethat allows people to add information to it, save it and have those changes reflected when the next person views the document. Any way to do that? I don't even know who to ask... Any ideas of how I can structure this or does it require something within the site rather than linked? I tried an excel spreadsheet but when attempting to save, it saves on my desktop, not the site. When I return to the linked version, it is unchanged.
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help
by Guest Kyle- 1 reply
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my download manager keeps starting my files on a program I don't want them to use further more I can't hit my save or save later button.
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file ownership
by Guest Dabbler- 0 replies
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I recently migrated an old XP system to a new one. The old XP system was able to login to the SBS server as a workgroup computer fine, but the new system couldn't access server shares due to authentication problem. so I tried to log the new system into the server with a domain logon which worked but is a different user id. The problem now is twofold. The migration wizared put all the files in the local logon folder (documents and settings/user1) where as the domain logon puts them in user@mydomain.local's folder. What is the best way to have the domain user take over these local user documents (.doc, .jpg etc). Also when logged onto the domain th…
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Disabling Download Manager
by Guest Tracy- 2 replies
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I have just bought some software on-line and I have been advised to disable my download manager to allow it to be downloaded - as currently it just hangs whilst trying to download. How do I do this? Thanks.
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Device = Unknown in Device Manager
by Guest Vernon CThomas- 2 replies
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In Device Manager, I have an entry that is under category Unknown. The detail is "OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller". I have no idea what this is about but I recently installed a HP All-In-One printer and it ended up with the same "Unknown" type entry. It didn't work at all and I'm still unable to install it. This doesn't seem to be an HP issue. Thought / Comments?
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csrss process -- I/O Reads getting extremely large
by Guest matthewtec- 3 replies
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On a couple of computers I've checked, the csrss.exe process in the task manager sits at around 10,000,000 "I/O Read Bytes". I checked this out because I happened to notice on my laptop that it grows continually and within a few hours will even get up near 1.5-2Gb [1,700,000,000]. I've run a virus checker and did a full scan. Nothing changed. I am hoping someone can help me with letting me know some things to check -- perhaps I changed some settings one day and didn't realize the consequences until later. I just don't know. I also don't know if this is 'bad', but it just seems odd. Any help whatsoever that anyone can provide would be just great…
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Xp hangs at drvmain.sdb
by Guest JP Bless- 3 replies
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When I boot my Xp machine it displays the option to boot to safe mode, Safe Mode with Networking, Last Known Good Configuration etc... when I select any of the option Xp hangs at drvmain.sdb. I have booted into repair console and did chkdsk to check for disk error. Chkdsk ran OK however when I restart my pc the cycle repeats. Does anyone know how to resolve this problem? Much thanks in advance
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Fax consol can't receive
by Guest JBL- 7 replies
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I have tried 2 different computers and 2 differnt fax modems to set up to receive a fax. Have it set on manual and when phone rings I hit answer button. I get box saying I am receiving fax from another phone number. After about 50 sec, I get "An error occured receiving a fax from xxx-xxxx" I have reinstalled fax services and still can't receive. Running Windows Firewall and AVG 8.0 Any suggestions on what is going on? I have a phone connected into the phone jack on hte internal modem that works fine. This is driving me nuts Need Help Thanks Joe
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Can't use mouse or keyboard after uninstalling SP 3
by Guest johnbigbootie- 1 reply
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After installing SP3 on a Dimension 5150 in xp home edition I receive a BSOD both when booting normally and when trying to access Safe Mode. The error is the following: STOP 0X0000007E (0x000001d, 0xf78de8ea, 0xf78de7f4, 0xf78de4f0) It was working great before the update. I found http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249 very useful to remove SP3 while in the Recovery Console. I can now boot to safe mode and boot normally but the mouse and keyboard do not work. I have only USB port - I do not have any serial ports. I get stuck in the screen that allows me to choose what user I want to sign-in as. Any suggestions so as my keyboard and/or mouse will work…
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Has been file replaced?
by Guest Santander- 10 replies
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Someone run untested self-extracting archive (executable) on work PC. I checked Event Viewer tasks and find there: System -> Source: Windows File Protection Event Type: Information Event Source: Windows File Protection Event Category: None Event ID: 64002 Date: 2008.09.17. Time: 9:59:49 User: N/A Computer: UserName Description: File replacement was attempted on the protected system file setup.exe. This file was restored to the original version to maintain system stability. The file version of the system file is 5.1.2600.5512. For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp. Has been replaced thi…
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Logon fails on first attempt
by Guest Dave- 4 replies
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Hi Folks, I recently got a new laptop at work (A Lenovo x60). I installed WinXP Pro, and everything seemed to be OK for a while. However, after a few weeks, the laptop developed this quirk. If I lock the computer, and attempt to unlock the computer, the first time I attempt to enter my password, it is rejected. The second time, it works fine. (Very rarely it goes to three, but I think these might just be typos.) This happens almost all of the time. If the time between logout and login is very short (less than a minute) then the problem does not occur. If I put the machine in standby, or walk away for a few minutes, I will always have to enter my pas…
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Win XP PRO, very slow to shut down, why?
by Guest Sardine- 10 replies
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My WIN XP PRO system runs fine except at shutdown when it takes 2 or 3 minutes to actually shut down after clicking the shut down icon. Nothing unusual was loaded when this started happening. A few weeks later I installed SP3 hoping it would fix things, it didn't. The hard drive LED stops flashing during most of this delay time. I also see some unusual static effect on the bottom of the video screen during this time. Looks like the screen was in transition and suddenly stops. Help JB
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Software repair invoked by SP3
by Guest HPS Admin- 5 replies
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I have a piece of software installed on PC's that is being corrupted by SP3. After successfully installing Service Pack 3 on to the PC you are requested to re-boot. During the re-boot the Windows Installer is invoked and our software is re-installed/repaired before the login screen appears. As the PC has no connection to our server when the software is installed, the installer corrupts the programs configuration files with invalid paths to files. I can correct the configuration files (text .ini files) after SP3 has done it's stuff but I would like to know what would cause the Windows Installer to be invoked in this way.
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DVD - RW drive will not recognise dvds or CDs except blank cds
by Guest paaul028- 4 replies
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Hi I am using Windows Xp on a Sony Viao. I burned a cd about a month ago using iTunes and ever since then when I insert a normal CD or DVD in the drive to try and play them or rip them they do not show up in any way. I have looked in my computer directly, in iTunes and WMP etc but the CD or DVD never show up the drive just show as empty. If I insert a blank CD or DVD my PC does register this. However when I try and burn something onto the DVD via any software application it always fails. Any help greatly appreciated as it means I cannot rip cds onto my PC at the moment or install any software that comes on a disc.
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Moving email addresses and bookmarks to new PC
by Guest Jim Brown- 6 replies
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I am getting a new PC with Vista on it. What is the best way to move my email addresses and my bookmarks to it.? Thanks, (jbrown15@hvc.rr.com)
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Show Start Menu's "All Programs" in two panes
by Guest hmm- 5 replies
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When I select "All Programs" in the Start menu, the list of programs all appear in one column. This remains true even as new programs are added; that now I have to point to up and down arrows and scroll throught the list. In an earlier PC, I remember that the All Programs list would appear in two panes, not just one, making it easier to see all programs and quickly select any in the list. How do I restore this feature?
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ANNOYING POPUP
by Guest thewiz- 1 reply
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I keep getting a popup window that says Netscape Connect:wwm.exe-Entry Point Not Found The procedure entry point SetupDiSetSelectedDevice could not be located in the dynamic link library SETUPAPI.dll Can anyone help me out with these? This first showed up after my computer had the Trojan horse virus last week. The virus has been removed.This has been popping up ever since. I don't know what to do. PLEASE, SOMEBODY,ANYBODY HELP ME!!!! ASAP THANKS
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Task bar properties notification area
by Guest Steve L.- 8 replies
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I can no longer customize the icons. When I click the drop down to select "Never Show" or another change, nothing happens. I don't get the dropdown enabling me to select a different display of any of the icons. Windows XP Service Pack 3 Any fix? Thanks, Steve L.
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Desktop Not Loading Correctly
by Guest Chris Guimbellot- 7 replies
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Hello, I am having a strange problem. I have an XP box on my network. When I start it up, it gets to the login screen correctly and I can log in with no issues. The problem comes in where after I log in, the desktop background image loads up, but none of the desktop icons, start bar or system tray. If I CTRL + ALT + DEL and go to Task Manager, I can run any program by selecting File > Run. I can run software, the browser, etc. Interestingly enough, I cannot run Explorer.exe. It says the program can't be found. I have tried to run the repair feature from the XP disk (not the repair console, but the one that repairs the existing installation) with no …
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No internet after sp3 update
by Guest Ilja- 3 replies
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Hello, I have recently upgraded my xp pro to sp3. Since then, i am unable to acces the internet and get a Dns error message in IE6. I've tried repairing the connections but without succes. My laptop is still able to acces the internet, so that meanes my router and modem are functioning properly. I have swithed off my firewall (McAfee) and set the security settings to the minimum. My hardware seems to function ok. By using the commandpompt, config all, i get the following information: Windows IP Configuration Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : ilja Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown …
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How to fix the font that shows when you 'hover' task bar icons
by Guest Texcollins- 1 reply
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Somehow the font that describes the taskbar icons (like 'home', back, forward, etc) has been changed to a very fancy/illegible font. How do I change it back?
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Register ActiveX more than once - any harm
by Guest Man T- 1 reply
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Is there any side/bad effect on the system if I register the same .ocx file more than once? eg. regsvr32 /s c:\myDir\ocx\grid32.ocx for 3 times or whatever.
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thumbnails view problems in windows explorer
by Guest zapspan- 1 reply
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When I navigate to a folder that contains photos, in thumbnail view, only some of the thumbnails are displayed, whereas they used to all be displayed. Now, some of the photos show no icon at all, and some show a generic photo icon but not the thumbnail. I am sure that these are all photos, because if I double click on any of them, they open in my default photo viewing software. Any ideas ? Thanks, Mike
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RPC Server is unavailable... error 0x000006ba
by Guest Virgilijus- 5 replies
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When I run sfc /scannow, I get: Windows File Protection could not initiate a scan of protected system files. The specific error code is 0x000006ba [RPC server is unavailable.] any suggestions as to how to fix this???
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Re-Installing Windows XP
by Guest Michael- 1 reply
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I need to clear my computer of everything and re-install my windows, but the cd that came with my (out of date) computer is broken and I no longer have the CD-Key. How can I get the CD-Key from my computer now, and Is it possible to download the information that was on the CD on to another CD?