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Problem Description: I recently purchased some new software and I need .net framework V2.0.50727 loaded on my computer in order to utilize the software. I currently have V1.1.4322 .net framework (think it loaded a long time ago to support MS Windows Messenger Live). I have installed the newer version of net and am then able to access the new software. However, it hoses up my MS Outlook (MS Office Sm Biz Edition 2003) meaning it will not open and it gives me an error message that says there is a problem with the Business Contacts Mgr - it goes through the diagnostics to fix it and then asks me if I want to open Outlook in Safe mode - when I select yes (o…

I have hidden te "original" XP administrator on XP. How can I un-hide this account? Thank you. Mark

Well its all in the title really. Why on earth do MS insist upon gining us the message telling us that we have a newer version of windows installed and then wont let us downgrage? I'm not a muppet, i know that XP is older than Vista, however it is better than vista. All i want to do is downgrade and it appears that you have to be a grade A boffin to get around this. Also to get real support from the money grabbing empire you have to pay £56, WHY? We had to pay lots for this OS, or pay hundreds more than a new PC is worth. Maybe Apple are better, I am thinking of getting a Mac, even though the very thought makes me want to cry. Why do Microsoft have to rui…

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Following error occurs when i issue command [ipconfig] from command prompt : < Windows IP Configuration An internal error occurred: A device attached to the system is not functioning. Please contact Microsoft Product Services for further help. Additional information: Unknown media status code > Seeking any help to resolve this problem. Error occurs in my IBM T42 workhorse Thanks

I just bought a digital picture frame and have a 2GB SD card to put pictures on. The frame will not recognize folders so I just dumped the pictures on the card. It would not allow more than 500 files. Is 500 the limit of files allowed? Also, is there a way around that maximum file number. I have also bought an 8GB Compact flash I was hoping to dump huge quantities of photo files on. Please advise. Thanks! SJS

I have a small workgroup network at home (MyLAN) and I was able to browse all of the computers on it until sometime this week when I somehow lost the ability. Computer A - Windows XP Pro (all patches installed) Computer B - Windows XP Home (all patches installed) Computer C - Windows XP Home (all patches installed) D-Link DIR-655 Router Each computer has their hard drive(s) shared Last week, A could browse B and C B could browse A and C C could browse A and B Now, A cannot browse B or C B can still browse A and C C can still browse A and B So it looks like something changed on Computer A. When I open "My Network Places / Entire Network / Mic…

Is there something comparable to the OffLine Crash Diagnostic for SP3? TIA Mike

I have a number of computers that have recently started getting application errors when trying to print. The computers are running Windows XP, SP2. When trying to print, they are getting either "Microsoft Application Error" or spoolsv.exe Application errors. At first I thought it had something to do with the print server but some people are getting these errors when printing to local printers. I cannot try the problem to a particular print queue on the print server as it is also happening to multiple print queues. In some instances, the print spooler will stop on the local computer and has to be restarted. Most errors are generating a 7031 or 7034 ev…

I have a number of computers that have recently started getting application errors when trying to print. The computers are running Windows XP, SP2. When trying to print, they are getting either "Microsoft Application Error" or spoolsv.exe Application errors. At first I thought it had something to do with the print server but some people are getting these errors when printing to local printers. I cannot try the problem to a particular print queue on the print server as it is also happening to multiple print queues. In some instances, the print spooler will stop on the local computer and has to be restarted. Most errors are generating a 7031 or 7034 ev…

When using Windows Explorer and navigating from folder to folder, I regularly have the navigation pane change the name of the first level of folders to "Desktop". I then have between 5 and 20 folders named "Desktop" however when you select the one with the computer icon you get "My Computer", recycle bin shows up as "Desktop", My network places shows up as "Desktop", etc. The only way to get it to show the correct folder names is to close the Explorer window and open a new one. Until it gets screwed up. I have seen this since the original Windows XP Pro came out and it is still here in Windows XP Pro SP3. Any ideas?

I have a user that is using quickbooks on another computer. When she tries to print something from the remote computer to her local printer, the printer doesnt show up. I have checked the Remote Desktop settings and the printers option is checked under the local resources tab. Any thoughts on how to fix the local printers not connecting to the Remote Desktop Session? Thanks! Jim

Is there a way to Disabel teh Authentic Windows XP pro logon dialog box? When I boot the system tells me The System could not log you on etc, etc...when I cancel this dialog box I go straight to the User Accoutn Screen..I want skip the first dialog box and go directly to this screen. Can this be done? Thank you.

Hi I am getting a wmiprvse.exe application error at start-up. What is the problem and how can I fix it? Thanks Regards

I have a completely private network where we perform PXE based installation. After thousands of times of entering usernames and passwords to get to the OS choices, fingers become numb. I know that it is not best practice to remove the logon screens, but how do I do this? is it possible? I have read through the material at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc739932.aspx around designing custom RIS experiences, but it recommends not to remove the logon screen, presumably for security purposes which, again, are not a concern here. Any help is appreciated. Harold