Windows XP
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Folder View Options
by Guest Duncs- 4 replies
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Hi all. In "My Documents" and all folders under it, I want to display the 'Detail' view showing Name, Size, Date Modified etc. However, I don't want to use this view on any other folder, e.g. C:\Windows. Is this possible? TIA Duncs
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Upgrading
by Guest B Farkas- 5 replies
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I currently have a laptop with Windows XP Home SP3 installed. I need to install a software package that does not support Windows XP Home or Vista. I need to upgrade to Windows XP Pro but not sure what to buy. I tried a copy of XP Pro version 2002 but got an error message that stated the version on the computer was newer than on the CD and that I should restart the computer and install as a new installation. I would prefer not to format the hard drive as I have a large number of software packages (programming type & AutoCad) and files on the system that I cannot afford to lose. In my computer under the Help Tab/About Windows, I have version 5.1 (Build …
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Windows explorer crash when I cluse 'my computer'
by Guest rsegoly- 1 reply
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Since few hours ago when I open my computer folder and then close it (either click on X or file close option) I will get Windows explorer error and I can still work but some features are slow or non available I have Tablet XP on Samsung Q1 Many thanks
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Re: XP Pro Will not recognize "D" drive
by Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]- 2 replies
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Re: XP Pro Will not recognize "D" drive Forwarded to WinXP General via crosspost. Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting to MS newsgroups, please. -- ~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/ Briandp wrote: > Two days ago, the 25th I had just finished doing an update to my computer > and after that had to restart the computer. It went into the restart and > then stoppped with a notification that windows was installing an upgrade > and would auto shut down when it was completed. This was the auto u…
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typed words are appearing backwards
by Guest KateKelly- 5 replies
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I have a laptop and recently loaded a bunch of music into the media center. It copied everything from My Documents. I started deleting everything that wasn't a music file until I read the entire question which asked if I wanted to delete this from my "PC". I thought it was deleting from the media folder with the music. I've had trouble since then. Maybe this is related. When I type on the keyboard it appears backwards if I type "Kate" it shows up "etak". The letters are not backwards, just the words. I've managed to get good at typing backwards but it's time to fix it. Any thoughts? Thanks - Kate
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lots of HDD activity after reboot, can't find source
by Guest Brad- 3 replies
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I have an XPproSp2(nowSp3) w/all updates, that was locking up for no apparent reason. It started with SP2, so I updated all critical updates w/Sp3 and I still have the issues. I've shut down all programs in 'msconfig' startup and services (non-msoft) and I get a lot of HDD activity after rebooting, for about an hour or so (I haven't really been able to time it). When I go into 'task manager' the performance tab says cpu is using 30% +/- 3 or 4, but the processes tab doesn't reflect the cpu usage as to what's causeing the activity. I also don't see any obscure items in the processes tab. Any suggestion on how I can find out what's causing the HDD acitivity and w…
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Quick question regarding CACLS
by Guest Synapse Syndrome- 2 replies
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I want to find any folders on a drive that the Administrator account may not be able to access. What CACLS command should I use for this? Cheers ss.
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Unattended remote assistance
by Guest quizzy- 2 replies
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I want to access a computer that has no user attached to control some functions on it. I have modified two .htm files buried deep in the C:\Windows folder to enable automatic Allowing of ORAS connections and take-control requests. When I disconnect there is a dialog box that comes up on the remote computer that say I disconnected. Is there any way I can disable that dialog box?
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Java jre-6u10
by Guest Yvonne York- 10 replies
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OS: Win XP Pro SP3 Browser: IE7 Just downloaded and installed Java jre-6u10-windows-i586-p-s.exe The installation was successful. 1. In 'Add or Remove Program' panel are two (2) Java items listed viz: Java 6 Update 10 (Size 96.89MB) and Java 6 Update 7 (size 114.00MB) Is it okay to remove Java 6 Update 7 from the 'Add or Remove Program' panel? 2. In C:\Program Files\Java are two (2) folders listed viz: jre 1.6.0_07 and jre6 Is it okay to delete folder jre 1.6.0_07 ? 3. In 'Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer' are four (4) Java ActiveX Control items listed viz: a) Java Plug-in 1.6.0_07 File: jp2iexp.dll b) Java Plug-in 1.6.0_1…
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Cannot restore before August
by Guest E. T.- 3 replies
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On June 15th, my ZAP log mentions some: OSFW,2008/06/15,11:04:32 -7:00 GMT,UNKNOWN(0),Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool,C:\WINDOWS\system32\MRT.exe,PROCESS,OPENPROCESS,DST,\SystemRoot\System32\smss.exe I realise it now, looking into my ZAP logs file. Later in the summer this line multiplied dozens of times in the log and I realize that too now, but before, I started having ZAP alerts, the violet ones saying Generic Host Program for win32 services is trying to act as a server and red alerts saying LSA Shell Export Version is trying to communicate with C:\Windows\system32\Zonelabs\UpdClient.exe by opening its process, application Isass…
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Windows live mail vs Hotmail
by Guest Dawn- 3 replies
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i am currently using Windows live hotmail and i am having problems with it....it is not sending me my messages and sending them back to the sender saying my box is full (i am currently at 1% of 5GB). I also noticed Windows live mail...i think this is a newer version of windows live hotmail. anyone have any input on this? -- Dawn
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WXP SP2 is not installed - False error?
by Guest churin- 4 replies
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When I attempted to uninstall an application software(Pinnacle Studio), the following error message is displayed and uninstallation process was aborted: --------------------------- Warning: Windows XP Service Pack 2 is not installed on your PC. This service pack is required. Please install Service Pack 2 as soon as possible. Service Packs may be obtained via Windows Update. --------------------------- The service pack 3 has been installed. What could be wrong?
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automatic update programmers HELP!!!!
by Guest marino- 1 reply
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Problem Description: Error number: 0x8DDD0018 I installed windows one care, now i don't have the programs on my computer for automatic updates, when i try to activate it, it says Could automatic updates on local computer: error 1058: the services could not start because either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it. now I keep getting trojans. how do I reinstall the device that was removed? my computer is for home office use only Operating System: WindowsXP
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XP won't shut down cleanly
by Guest Robert S- 5 replies
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Our XP (Pro) machine frequently hangs when shutting down or rebooting. After the shutting down dialogs ("closing network connections", "saving user data" etc, the screen goes blue and nothing happens.\ Its a big problem because we often access it remotely. Could somebody give me some pointers as to how to fix this?
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Create folder problem
by Guest Luca Rossi- 1 reply
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Hi to all, on a pc (win XP Pro SP3) i have this problem: when i right-click on desktop or in explorer, and the i have to click "new" to create a new folder, the system freezes for almost a minute, on every attempt to do the same operation i have the same problem (only the "new folder" task....other task on right click like "open with".."search"..etc has no problems) Thanks to all bye Luca