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my system was locked by administrator password. now i can't access my system.anybody know remove or change windows xp administrator password.If it is your system and if you are the administrator, HOW could you forget the password?This one comes up every coupla days. (Or is it the same guy?) "Hey, folks, I'm locked out of my house. (It really is my house, honest!). Can anyone tell me how to pick a Yale lock using just a paper clip or a credit card?"

My Lambourghini won't start...i've misplaced the keys.

Can anyone help ? ?I'm trying to break into this bank, anyone know the security code?


...Sorry, a LITTLE too subtle?


(/sarcasm)There's a guy who lived over the road from me, he seemed an OK guy, I knew he sold marijuana. He gathered that I was interested in computers, he asked if I could help him with a problem he had. I said I'd try. He produced a Sony Vaio laptop in a shopping bag, and said that "his kids" had managed to change the BIOS password... He'd tried putting it in the freezer, all KINDS of things. Oddly enough, he didn't have the AC power supply/battery charger just then, couldn't find it, he said.

I knew his kids wouldn't dare mess with something like that. I told him he would have to call Sony and quote his receipt number, because they used "256 kbit encryption" on the password. He seemed a bit disappointed, but off he went. Next thing I know, he's on the front page of the local newspaper. "Drugs Raid Uncovers Aladdin's Cave Of Stolen Goods". He had been selling crack, heroin, marijuana, cocaine, to people and sometimes accepting stolen high value goods instead of cash, plasma TVs, laptops, jewellery obtained by mugging, all sorts of stuff, and that's how he'd bought his BMW which the police CONFISCATED. He won't need it where he is now, though.

Where did you end up moving to ?    Quote from: honvetops on June 11, 2007, 01:50:27 PM

Where did you end up moving to ?   

Actually, thats a pretty awesome story !  Do you think the chances are that  his calling  had anything to do with the bust or was he already under investigation?

I'll try to be brief and thorough. I'm running Windows XP on an emachines desktop. I connect to the internet using Netzero dialup and I read my email through Outlook Express 6. I use Internet Explorer 7 when I go online.

Recently, I downloaded and installed the new McAfee Security Suite, but when I connect online, my CPU usage jumps to 100% and stays there. The culprit is something called emproxy that was included in the McAfee program. It causes an ungodly slowdown.

I contacted McAfee, and they were aware of the problem and emailed me a file to fix the registry. I had to rename the file to end in .reg and then double-click on it to merge it into the registry.

Here is the problem: when I double-click on the file, an ERROR message pops up telling me "Windows Cannot Access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."

Now, I am the only user of this computer (not the one I am writing this on), and I have administrator rights. I wonder if I reboot into SafeMode, will I get this process to work? Other people with the same problem on the McAfee help forum have used this file without ENCOUNTERING the error message.

Other than trying SafeMode, I would try to enter the info from the file into the registry myself using the registry editor, but I don't have enough specific information about the info to feel comfortable doing this. I have requested more info from the McAfee help forum, but they haven't responded in a couple of days.

Any advice?

Thanks, WayneDid you know that the registry has security permissions just like files and folders?

OPEN the registry to the area you want to make the change and look at the tool at the top of the window for security to make the registry write able. I bet right now it is read only because macafee wants to help you with spyware wirting to the registry.

To assign permissions to a registry key
1.
 Open Registry Editor.
 
2.
 Click the key to which you want to assign permissions.
 
3.
 On the Edit menu, click Permissions.
 
4.
 Assign an access LEVEL to the selected key as follows:

• To grant the user permission to read the key contents, but not save any changes made to the file, under Permissions for name, for Read, select the Allow check box.
 
• To grant the user permission to open, edit, and take ownership of the selected key, under Permissions for name, for Full Control, select the Allow check box.
 
• To grant the user special permission in the selected key, click Advanced.
 
 
5.
 If you are assigning permissions to a subkey and you want the inheritable permissions assigned to the parent key to apply to the subkey also, click Advanced and select the Inherit from parents the permission entries that apply to child objects. Include these with entries explicitly defined here check box.
 

Caution

• Incorrectly editing the registry may severely damage your system. Before MAKING changes to the registry, you should back up any valued data on your computer.
 

Notes

• To open Registry Editor, click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
 
• You must have appropriate permissions to make changes to a registry key. To maintain security when making changes to a registry key for which you need administrative credentials, log in as a member of the Users group and run Regedit as an administrator by right-clicking the Regedit icon, clicking Run as, and clicking an account in the local Administrators group. The Regedit icon does not appear by default from the Start menu. To access the icon, open the Windows or WINNT folder on your computer.
 
• If you own a registry key, you can specify the users and groups that can open that key. To determine who can open your registry keys, you need to assign permissions to them. You can add or remove users or groups from those authorized to access your registry keys at any time.
 
• The Special Permissions check boxes indicate whether custom permissions have been set for this key, but you cannot set special permissions by clicking these check boxes. Click Advanced to set special permissions.
 
Nothing worked! I kept getting the same message, no matter what I did.

Here is the path to the registry change contained in the file McAfee sent me:

[HKEY_LOCAL-MACHINE\SOFTWARE\McAfee\Redirector\NoProxyList]

Currently, there is no NoProxyList subkey under the Redirector subkey. I assume the actions of the file will create one.

So, following your advice, I opened regedit and assigned Full Control permissions to the account with my name to the Redirector subkey. When I tried to double-click the .reg file, I got the same message.

Then I rebooted to SafeMode, logged in as Administrator (not the account with my name) and tried to double-click on the file. Still, I got the same error message.

I am near the end of my patience. I have been dealing with this Netzero/McAfee problem for over five weeks and nothing seems to help.

Sorry for the little rant, but thanks very much for your attention and suggestion. If there is anyone out there who can talk me through making this change manually in registry editor, I'd be very grateful for the help.
WayneMay this helps:

Code: [Select]# open regedit
# goto HKCR\regfile\shell\open\command
# change default string value to regedit.exe "%1"
# Do this also to HKCR\regedit\shell\open\command

I would un-install McAffee...demand a refund and DLoad and install AVG free before even thinking about editing the registry just to get a protection program to run properly...

I have a home computer that had the HARD drive fail. It was bought 3 years ago from a large box retailer with no windows xp INSTALL disks. It has the windows product key code on the computer itself. My question is there anyway to get a copy of windows xp to work on the new hard drive I will install? Or will I have to BUY a new copy on Win xp? I do have other COMPUTERS with Win XP on them, THOUGH the others are Dells and I think they just have reinstall discs? Any help would be great. Thanks,
bhenryYou will be able to use any Official MS XP disk to reinstall as the activation is tied to the product ID on your machine.

You need to make sure it is the same version i.e. XP Pro with SP2 or XP Home with SP2.

Activation by phone with MS you can ask them about getting a replacement CD although it may cost you $ $

WinXP Pro SP2 was working all fine, and one day it simply started to pop-up "Program too big to fit in memory" messages in CMD windows when I try to open SPECIFIC programs. For example, I have an .exe on a CD. When I open it from the CD it works OK, but when I copy it to my hard disk and try to open it at a later time it just flashes the "too big to fit" message you can barely see, but I've managed after a few times, catching word by word. Then it loses its icon. When I compare the original file size and the 'corrupted' one's, I can see that the 'corrupted' one is bigger. Then I restore the original to the hard drive and it keeps getting corrupted every time.

Here are just examples of the executables that wouldn't work:
Microsoft Office applications, Windows Messenger (the one that comes with WinXP!), Outlook Express, Windows Movie Maker and almost any Windows program, but also the games I would have install would get corrupted (any game), Nero Burning ROM, Windows Live Messenger, DOWNLOADED executables, etc.
But these programs wouldn't never get corrupted:
BS Player, IrfanView, MSN Messenger 7.0, and a few more.

Ofcourse, I thought it was a Windows related problem (and I'm still not sure if it isn't), so I formated the disk and reinstalled WinXP. The problem got back. Then I thought that some of the applications I install corrupted the others. So I did the reinstall again and installed no additional programs nor drivers just to see if that was the problem. As days went by, I installed some applications and drivers I couldn't do without (modem driver, Messenger and I think nothing else). I kept my fingers crossed and thought the problem was over, when it came back. *censored*!
Then I thought I might be having a faulty Windows installation, so I tried to install WinMe and finally Win98 SE (in the year 2006! ). The older Windows had problems even with applications like Notepad, Wordpad and Paint. They didn't pop-up the message "Program too big to fit in memory" but they corrupted the .exes same way and after double-clicking an executable I'd get a dialog box saying "_______.exe is not a valid Win32 application."

When the other versions didn't change anything, I've went back to WinXP. I thought 'OK, maybe it is something with the memory' and tested it with games that have the highest memory requirements and it worked perfectly. Ofcourse, until the .exe would get corrupted.
Now I've found a temporary solution, I'm using WinXP and after every successful install I MAKE a restore point. Then I have to restore a few times a day when my files (only .exes, and not all) get corrupted! THIS IS AWFUL!

Now I'm starting to think it could be a hard disk problem or a motherboard virus (heard about those, but don't know how they tamper the system). The hard disk theory doesn't seem very likely to me 'cause I got a new hard disk 7 months ago, so I suppose that's not the problem but still have to test it.

And now, what do YOU say? I can only say I've encountered an unbelievable problem that I've never seen before at any computer, and I'm dealing with people's computers every day. I've never even heard about this kind of crap.
If I take my computer to a service center, they'll probably just format the disk and reinstall Windows including drivers, like I did. They'll see everything's OK and send me my computer back. And as soon as it's given back to me, it will be all wrong again.
HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Download and run MemTest to check that RAM...also check your swapfile settings.

You can grab the diagnostics from the HDD MANUFACTURERS site to test that HDD.

Let us know.
patio.  8-)Definitely DIAGNOSE the RAM.All those executables getting corrupted would lead me to think VIRUS. It could be a BOOT sector virus, in which case you probably wouldn't get rid of it with fdisk. Using a boot disk that isn't write protected, you would be transferring the virus back and forth. Go to http://www.bitzenbytes.com/Content-Arcanum-18-1-34.html#boldscr
 and have read.I'll try the HDD and RAM tests, but I'll go through the article about MB viruses later. I don't have time for that now. And as I looked at the article it seems to me it's pretty much about FDISK but I'll go deeper into it later.
Any other ideas?Not til you finish the other tests..

patio.  8-) Quote

Not til you finish the other tests..

patio.  8-)

Does that mean I should replace the memory (buy a new one)?

when viewing many FILES as details, the size of the folders are not SHOWN. only yhe files.
is this normal and if not then how can i change it?Yes, this is completely normal. You can just hold your mouse over a folder to view it's size.well thanxsYou are welcome (and please don't cuss).

Quick question, were you trying to view the sizes of multiple folders at the same time instead of one at a time?In Windows Explorer, if no file is highlighted, the size of the folder is shown below in the status bar



what i was trying to do was looking at alot of folders and trying to see which ones were empty so i could delete them (music folders)I do not currently know of a way to do that, but will let you know if I find one. Quote from: boo on June 09, 2007, 05:50:42 PM

what i was trying to do was looking at alot of folders and trying to see which ones were empty so i could delete them (music folders)

what i was trying to do was looking at alot of folders and trying to see which ones were empty so i could delete them (music folders)

I'm running Windows XP and Internet Explorer browser. My question is i recently uninstalled messenger yahoo,now if i GO to DOWNLOAD a error message is pooping up
the PROCEDURE entry point richedit 10 ANSIWndproc could not be located in the dynamic link library RICHED20.dll.plz someone help,& after searching some wes sites for answers i did something in Microsoft office,now after opening a new web PAGE always one problem pops up please wait while windows configures microsoft office XP
if i give no to it ERROR 1706 cannot find the required files,& i dont have the cd rom drive of XP,please someone help"i dont have the cd rom drive of XP,please someone help"

As with all problems like this you are going to need an XP CD. You will probably need to do a repair INSTALL of XP, and from the sound of it Office as well.

An alternative would be to attempt a system restore to a known good point, prior to your installation of Yahoo Messenger.Everyone needs a real copy of Windows sooner or later. In your case it appears to be sooner.

Last week I posted about having a DirectX problem. What I have installed is DirectX 9.0a and I have been TRYING to install 9.0c. I have been unable to install the new version because I have a corruput file in 9.0a  file ( dpnsvr.exe).
ONE of the responses I recieved  suggested that I delete DirectX using "DirectX Happy Uninstall 3.88." My question is how many have used this PRODUCT and is it really safe for a novice like me to use it?

Thanks AllDirectX Happy Uninstall 3.88.

I have my system already backed up with Acronis so............

I'll try it and post BACK the results.LOLAlright,I tried it and if you don't have the registered version...LOL
It is no good. :-?

You will also find IEradicator online at major geeks but,It is not for Windows 2000 or XP.

Sadly the true FIX appears to be Format and reinstall.but backup,backup,backup. :-? Quote

Sadly the true fix appears to be Format and reinstall

You will also find [highlight]IEradicator[/highlight] online at major geeks but,It is not for Windows 2000 or XP.

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You will also find [highlight]IEradicator[/highlight] online at major geeks but,It is not for Windows 2000 or XP.

Don't you mean DirectX Eradicator?
(btw I've used it before on both Win2000 and WinXP machines without problems)

Thank you for correcting me DPH.I was Lost in space. :-?

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Thank you for correcting me DPH.I was Lost in space. :-?

You're welcome, but don't you mean JPH?

^ *waves to street1 ^

This reminds me of Mark Twain.............than to open it and remove all doubt. ;JPH the initials were so challenging.LOL

Have Windows ME... Have yahoo TOOLBAR and when I click on a subject the
link takes me back to the desktop. This also happens on some web PAGES and Favorities. Need Help










What browser is this HAPPENING in ? ?

Try backing up your favorites and un-installing and re-installing the Yahoo toolbar.

My girlfriend's computer will seemingly crash and forces itself to shut down or something of that nature.

It'll happen randomly and without warning.

She's given me specs before, but I'm aware that it's an alright computer and that she's got protection (exactly what escapes me, but I believe Spybot is one of them)

In her own WORDS what keeps happening tonight:

(her SN) (12:53:39 AM): it seems as the computer completely restarts it slef, like it shuts off then trys to turn back on.
(her SN) (12:53:52 AM): but if i am not siging of AIM then that cant be the case.

She also noted that:

"well, okay, even though my computer is shutting off. AIM for some reason isnt logging me off, the minute my computer rebots it self.it took like 5minutes or so why? is my computer not completey shutting off, is it more hibernating? see i am not sure. Gr. :/"

What I thought, was maybe some important process is being interrupted, or fails in some way, causing most of her computer to shut down, but not-as important programs running (like AIM or an internet browser) continue to run until the rest of the computer shuts down.

However, I'm not really computer-savvy. I know a little here and there, but nothing on a subject as this. Any help?

I'll have a lot more information if she can sign on soon, such as computer specs, protection she's got, etc.

Yet again, thank you very much

EDIT:

She's got:

Microsoft Windows Xp professional (5.1, Build 2600)
502RAM
902MB available
Intel(R) Pentium(4) CPU 3.00GHz


AVG Free for Anti-Virus
AVG Anti-Spyware & Spybot for Anti-Spyware
no Firewalls.

I'm currently having her run HJT and sending me the log in case it is necessary, lol.

As discussed in a previous topic, it appears that some programs remain running for a short time even after her computer seemingly shuts off. My thoughts on this discovery (read what she had said about AIM)  make me think some internal and very important process is crashing/failing, causing her computer to FORCE itself to shut down.

It happens randomly, sometimes she'll be offline for a few minutes, sometimes longer. Last night I think her longest was around 59 minutes and 47 seconds.

Last week her computer allowed her to be on it for hours at a time without any struggle. Weeks before, she's had trouble, and this week seems to be no different.

Yet again, any help would be graciously accepted.ok have her take the case off and clean any dust out of the computer

look at the event log and tell us what happens right before the crash happens

To open Event Viewer, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Event Viewer.
I'll be sure to have her do that once I can contact her, thank you.welcome post what she finds in the event logUmm...if the PC is rebooting, then her not getting logged out of AIM, is to do with AIM, and not her machine.

A good internal clean MIGHT help, and go easy with the hover!!!

Also, just in case, un-plug the thing before you even undo a screw.dont use a vacum.... just a can of compresed air..


try UNINSTALL aim... but i would like to see what the log says..So you think AIM might be the cause of everything?

it might be just uninstall it and see if it still does.. Will do.

About an hour or two ago she attempted to get the log saved ONTO a notepad so she could transfer the log to me, so I could attach it here, but her computer died midway and she lost it.

Upon looking for a log on Event Viewer, it requested she chose between a few things, I think IE, System, Application, and a couple others. I asked her to give me System and Application, because I thought those might be the ones we need.

Media Center was another.

I'll be seeing her in about 40 minutes though, so I'll present this to her.Right now she is with her dad (who is a truck driver) on the way to New York and then Boston, so she cannot do anything with her computer right now.

She is expected to return in 3-5 days, so I'll have more info as soon as she returns.Well, we will still be here. Be sure and bring some details with you when you get back.

I have ONE folder in My Pictures where when I OPEN it to look at my pics I cannot see the name of the pics if it's in the filmstrip or thumbnail view; yet, I can see the picture names in the other viewing options.

Here is how it looks in the thumbnail/filmstrip view:

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2340/nonamelj2.png

Anyone know how to FIX this?TRY DELETING thumbs.db FILE; it may be corrupted

I did a partial reformat and the text sizes on different sites now vary. I have to use the view text sizer to go from smallest to medium when I surf around the net. Sounds minor but something is wrong. Thank you for your help. Windows XP, IE6.

-- TOPIC has been locked and renamed as the results that it has been Resolved. -Zylstraluee.......  How do you do a partial format ?


dl65  I tried to do a simple system restore, windows made me use the recovery disc and reregister. Afterwards I had this problem and a lot of windows security STUFF installed.Not really sure if this is a system problem as every web page is built differently...maybe it's just more noticable now...

To adjust it in IE6 go to View / Text Size on the toolbar and you can change the default.

The only other thing that may have changed would be the graphics resolution system-wide. To adjust this right clik an empty area of the desktop and select properties...No there is a difference. I now have to use the view text sizer which I never did before. I attempted to use an avatar which I had done before and it was too gigantic, took a quarter of the page. Is there something in the REGISTRY that could have been changed. Something somewhere that adjusts sizes to fit different sites automaticly?OK, Thanks I have solved the mystery and cured my problem. I went back to system restore and deleted the web browser heading. The previous time I deleted the entire toolbar heading which included something called an IP shell and the web browser. The IP shell must be what controls size. Thanks sorry for CAUSING a headache. My stupidity but it WORKED out.No apology neccessary....stop by anytime !

When launching Windows XP, the computer has started to automatically go into hibernation, not ALLOWING a user to logon.  Help!Laptop?  PC? Hardware specs?

If it's a laptop, has it got a feed to the mains?  It could be that it just "sees" the battery, and that the battery is low, and therefore hibernates.

But we'll NEED more info.No it is a PC, running Windows XP.  This machine was fine earlier today but now,it launches Windows on switch-on but automatically launching hibernation almost simultaneously as Logon appears.Hardware?

How old is the PSU?

How long ago was it cleaned (inside the case)?Does it go into hibernate mode when you bring it out of hibernate mode?try safe mode... what did you change on the machine before this started??


go to control panel power OPTIONS and put hibernation on never then restartI can't log on to get it out of hibernation.  This started after changing the DVD drive.  It just goes into hibernation and then shuts down.  I've tried diconnecting the new DVD but it hasn't helpedDo this: Quote from: unlovedwarrior on June 01, 2007, 12:13:57 PM

try safe mode... what did you change on the machine before this started??


go to control panel power options and put hibernation on never then restart

Hi, On my laptop, when I press Ctrl+Alt+Del it only gives me the Task screen and nothing else, no Processes, nothing!, Not even the File Edit etc menu! How can I fix this?

LMAO!!! Thanks alot man ^_^ Wow! What in the WORLD is that good for?try pressing ctrl+shift+esc Quote from: CompGuy17 on June 01, 2007, 06:14:31 PM

Wow! What in the world is that good for?

an obscure “feature” in Windows that makes Task Manager’s titlebar, menus, and tabs disappear, with no apparent way to ever get them back. This is called Tiny Footprint mode, and Raymond described it as

    … one of those geek features that has created more problems than it solved. Sure, the geeks get their cute little CPU meter in the corner, but for each geek that does this, there are thousands of normal USERS who accidentally go into Tiny mode and can’t figure out how to get back.

The fortunate may find Microsoft’s Knowledge Base Article describing this mode and how to get out of it. Others are not so fortunate. One of Raymond’s commenters spent three days running antivirus software trying to find the problem. Another gave up and REINSTALLED Windows from scratch!

Well, after SEEING all those complaints, I stayed far away from Tiny Footprint mode and didn’t give it a second thought.

Until one day, when I was working on a bug and I wanted to watch Acrobat’s memory allocation and GDI and USER handles. I was getting really annoyed with how much screen space the Task Manager was taking up. It’s odd that Task Manager has such a large minimum window size.

Then I remembered Raymond’s article and gave it a shot. I double-clicked in the whitespace in Task Manager’s window, and not only did the title and menu bars go away (which I didn’t care about one way or the other), but I could resize the window as small as I wanted!



Now I use this mode all the time. Task Manager is a lot more useful when it can target just the information I want instead of taking up a big chunk of my screen.

It is unfortunate that there’s no easily discoverable way to get back out of this mode, but once you know that it just takes a double-click, there’s no real problem at all.

try pressing ctrl+shift+esc

So there are two key combos to open up task manager?

What happends after the GIVEN 30 day ACTIVISION time? I upgraded my brother's computer and I had to reinstall WINDOWS XP but I dont have internet at my house anymore It can be activated over the phone...the # should be on the CD or COA sticker on the machine...

It will time out and have very LIMITED functionality til it's re-activated.

I've got to format reinstal an XP machine...for my first time, and I'm a little bit intimidated...anyone got any advice, or sites/tutorials I should have a look at first?

I'm doing it Thursday (tomorrow) night, so rapid advice is appreciated!!!

Thanks chapsHi Sid,

Don't be intimidated by this PROCESS... Once you've done it you wonder why you were worrying.

How are you going to back up your existing data? DVD, External HDD...?

Once you have backed up your data, its just a matter of setting the bios to boot from CD first and follow the instructions.

What are the specs of your system at the moment? ... And why do you have to format/re-install? back up there is some reading material for you on backing up your data, but basicly you just need to burn any important files to cds or PUT them on a flashdrive

heres how to reformat and reinstall windowsI'm not sure of the specs, it's the computer at work. 

The reason for the need of a reinstall is, somehow I corrupted it and it won't accept new hardware (IE the all important printer).

I'm gonna back it up onto a slaved HDD, one of my own, then disconnect the slave, format, reinstall, then re connect the slave, and restore data.

Just wondering if anyone has any insight, or if there are any things that often cause hiccups or anything.

I'm doing it at 8:30pm so there is plenty of time to read up and make sure I know exactly what I'm doing, and what I should be doing.

The added pressure of it being a work machine is kinda daunting, but it shouldn't be a problem, especially if I back everything we need up.

Again, cheers for your insight guys.

When I can, I'll try and help too. Quote from: unlovedwarrior on May 30, 2007, 10:08:56 AM

back up there is some reading material for you on backing up your data, but basicly you just need to burn any important files to cds or put them on a flashdrive

heres how to reformat and reinstall windows

Quote from: unlovedwarrior on May 30, 2007, 10:08:56 AM

back up there is some reading material for you on backing up your data, but basicly you just need to burn any important files to cds or put them on a flashdrive

heres how to reformat and reinstall windows

did you get a chance to look at those links

For backing up, I'd use the HDD.  I think it would be a bit more reliable than an iPod, but either one should be fine.  Once you've done that, all you really have to do is follow the provided steps.  It's really simple once you're actually doing it.  Let us know how it goes.

well check the site on my signature for some Guidance.

Quote from: closefrnds on May 31, 2007, 05:36:47 PM

well check the site on my signature for some Guidance.

What signature?

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yes , Try with good KNOWN cable and  IDE2
good LUCK  :-?  Original post deleted?That may be a good thing in this case.  

Who was the PERPETRATOR? GET a rope......  Must...Activate....SinBin...


Kudos to Raptor.

I'm sure this has been posted, and fixed, here before, and I've done searches on several variations of keywords, but maybe I'm just not thinking of the right ones, so right off, I'm going to apologise for re-posting an old problem if I just didn't find what I needed.

My problem is this: One DAY, out of the blue, my Toshiba laptop got itself stuck in a boot loop. It will boot as far as the WINDOWS loading screen and then go back to the Toshiba startup screen. I've tried booting into safe mode, same thing. I have a feeling I need to boot with a boot disc, but I don't know how to MAKE one. Generally, I know just enough about computers to get me into trouble, which is why I've come for help.
I do not have the original Windows XP Pro installation disc, nor any of the recovery discs. I bought this computer from a friend and neglected (stupidly) to get any of that stuff. I know that on earlier VERSIONS of Windows you could make a boot disc from a running copy of the Windows software, I just don't know how it was done.
Any help would be appreciated, and once again I apologise if I'm rehashing something thats been gone over before.SOONER or later everyone needs a real Windows CD of their own. In your case it appears to be sooner.

Hello everyone  
 QUESTIONS about Active Directory?? I want SPECIFIC users to have CERTAIN printers when they logon to their COMPUTERS, that way I won't have to go to each computer and configure their printers.  Any suggestions :-?
 
 Something I have been trying to figure out in Active directory is, how can I remotely logoff a user, without physically going to their computer to log them off.

Thank you in advance for any suggestionsThe printer issue is tackled with a script.  

objNetwork.AddWindowsPrinterConnection "\\server\printer"

The above will map a shared printer, once you've defined objNetwork.  That is done here:

Set objNetwork = CreateObject("WScript.Network")

So, your simple printer mapping script will look something like this:

Set objNetwork = CreateObject("WScript.Network")
objNetwork.AddWindowsPrinterConnection "\\server\printer"


This is very dumbed down.  I'm not sure this is place to get into the advanced topics of scripting.

Once you have your script written and tested, create a group policy that calls the script on user LOGIN (exact procedure will depend on the version).  Apply the policy to users based on who should have access to which printers.  

Rinse and repeat for each printer you need control for.  Just modify the \\server\printer portion for each printer.

Hello great and mighty computer geeks I went with patio and raptors advise and  installed firefox browser, seems much better by the way. went to microsoft site for directions on removing IE from my old 700mhz SYSTEMAX system,running windows 2k, I neglected to add the uninstall with the service pk 4 first time round so I just started over again and reinstalled win2k but to my surprize the IE wasn't listed in the control panel programs section, in fact it read no programs listed! I've started over from scratch on this system 4 times now because of system crashes and what not over the past 2yrs. I've reinstalled all my programs ie comodo firewall,adware,spybot etc. I did not install the msn messenger for it just brought up the IE, so I just installed my msn mail application. opened a gmail ACCOUNT, and started my yahoo messenger back up. I did not upgrade the IE from 5.01 so I can still connect to microsoft for updates. at this point the IE only opens when I connect  to microsoft. but I'm wondering if  its still messing around in my system without my knowledge, by the way I love this place, any thoughts on this matter, am I ok just leaving things the way they are now?Total removal of IE causes more pains than you would want...  It causes no problems if it's ignored...

See here for a short comment...

Good luck

There's no NEED to remove IE as it is an integral part of WIndows, without it, you can't connect to Windows Update. And some programs use it as well; do install the latest updates for it, though, because should you ever use it you really don't want to be caught with IE 5.01.Dusty and Raptor-thanks for the quick reply, cool article Dusty! and I did update 5.01 however I'll go ahead and upgrade to IE 6, as long as I dont install msn messenger It doesn't pop up. as ALWAYS thanks all for the good a straight advice, talk at ya later on the ole thinkpad with docking station a friend gave me. with no key to undock it of course Quote

as long as I dont install msn messenger It doesn't pop up.

what I ment by that is when I had the msn messenger, everytime I'd start it up my comodo personal firewall would start popping up with IE wanting to connect to the internet,sometimes 2 or 3 applications would want my ok to connect. If I denied any of them the msn messenger wouldn't open, which I why I didn't reinstall that messenger, don't need it anyway, I always used the yahoo messenger.

Is that a freeware firewall, Comodo?

Hey all, I tried searching for this but couldn't find what I needed.

I'd installed a second hard drive F: which died on me.  I removed the hard drive but did not reconfigure the system.

I think that screwed something up.  Everytime I try to download programs onto my C: drive, my system says it can't find F: drive.  

How do I delete F: from the DOS (or whatever) so I can download programs onto my computer.

The computer is a 6/7 year old Dell DIMENSION 4100 with Windows XP installed.  866MHZ

[size=18]Oct 23rd -FIXED !!![/size]I found this in windows help files...

To assign, change, or remove a drive letter
Using the Windows interface

Open Computer Management (Local).
In the console tree, click Disk Management.
Where?

Computer Management (Local)
Storage
Disk Management
 
Right-click a partition, logical drive, or VOLUME, and then click Change Drive Letter and Paths.
Do ONE of the following:
To assign a drive letter, click Add, click the drive letter you want to use, and then click OK.
To modify a drive letter, click it, click Change, click the drive letter you want to use, and then click OK.
To remove a drive letter, click it, and then click Remove.
 Important

Be careful when making drive-letter assignments because many MS-DOS and Windows programs make references to a specific drive letter. For example, the path environment variable shows specific drive letters in conjunction with program names.
 Notes

To open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure.
A computer can use up to 26 drive letters. Drive letters A and B are reserved for floppy disk drives, but you can assign these letters to removable drives if the computer does not have a floppy disk drive. Hard disk drives in the computer receive letters C through Z, while mapped network drives are assigned drive letters in reverse order (Z through B).
You cannot change the drive letter of the system volume or boot volume.
An error message may appear when you attempt to assign a letter to a volume, CD-ROM drive, or other removable media DEVICE, possibly because it is in use by a program in the system. If this happens, close the program accessing the volume or drive, and then click the Change Drive Letter and Paths command again.
Windows 2000 and Windows XP allow the static assignment of drive letters on volumes, partitions, and CD-ROM drives. This means that you permanently assign a drive letter to a specific partition, volume, or CD-ROM drive. When you add a new hard disk to an existing computer system, it will not affect statically assigned drive letters.
You can also mount a local drive at an empty folder on an NTFS volume using a drive path instead of a drive letter.Go to the BIOS setup screen (F2 during boot) and turn off the second hard drive option. I am sure it is still set to AUTO.  I tried both of your suggestions and it still says "Invalid drive F:\ " when trying to install a program.

BTW, when I went to computer management, it only listed my C drive.  When I went to the boot menu, I disabled what appeared to be the second hard drive.  

Is the problem existant within the NET BIOS or something?...like permanently attached to my system?

Any othe suggestions?  I really appreciate all your help!So this is ONLY with downloads? If so what are you using to download with? Quote

So this is ONLY with downloads? If so what are you using to download with?

Remove it from the Device Manager.

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Remove it from the Device Manager.

I'd already tried as the other member also mentioned, but the F: isn't even on the list.

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Remove it from the Device Manager.

I'd already tried as the other member also mentioned, but the F: isn't even on the list.

That's because it's hidden.

How to uncover hidden devices in Device Manager

Read thoroughly.

Try this:

1. Click Start, and then click Run. The Run dialog box opens.

2. In the Open field, type regedit and then click OK. The Registry Editor opens.

3. In the Registry Editor, locate the following registry key:

Code: [Select]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders  
4. In the right pane, note the values in the Data column of each entry.
    If any value contains a drive that is not correct for your computer, right-click the entry and select Modify.
  
5. Type the correct drive letter in the Value data field, and then click OK. For example, if one of the values is
"F:\WINDOWS\Fonts", the drive letter should be changed to a valid drive on the system, such as “C:\WINDOWS\Fonts".
  
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each entry whose Data value contains an incorrect drive.
  
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each of the following registry keys as well:

Code: [Select]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
8. Close the Registry Editor, Reboot

Thank you ALL so much !!!

Glad you are back to normal, Nice Work jph...

hello everyone, i have a P4 256 ram and i just bougth a 160 mb hd, and i TRY to install w2k, but when i am at partition format, win 2k says hd is not instaled or damaged, i try in another computer and there it works, please somebody can explain to me what happend? thank you....  Try changing the IDE cables that are going from the MOTHERBOARD to the hard drives. Somewhere it has a broken connectionA new HDD has to be FORMATTED before Windows will recognise it...how do you have the jumpers set on that drive ? ?

patio.  8-)Details are so IMPORTANT.

You're welcome and thanks for posting BACK. Whew!   We should track down the GUY who INVENTED USB KEYBOARDS and run the kill.

a bigger hhd would help.  dl Ccleaner to and run the issues scan and clean ur register up a notch or two.. make sure to back up ur register when it asks you tooeven if i uninstall everything the computer still runs slow...

i think what i'm going to do at this point is go through uninstalling everything again, defragment and clean up the hard drive as best i can manually. then see if it runs slow. ill post any results here...then i will reformat yet again to try and find out what the problem is.

do you have any suggestions or things i should take note of before i go through this process?

thanks, you guys have been helpful.how many resource demanding programs do you have?? try after to reformat or whatever installing one at a time and SEEING if you can determine which one is slowing your machine down.

if you dont reformat then make sure you go into the programs folder in your drive and make sure all of the program folder that you uninstalled are removed then defragrament.


If you do a clean install don't install Mcafee.
Use AVG & the XP firewall to start with.

Leave Adobe out of the equation as a test too.

Do you have a lot of picture files on the computer?yeah i have a ton of picture files from my digital camera...

i wont install mcafee or any other big programs. as far as resource demanding programs go, i have itunes, photoshop, frontpage, aim, aol. those are the main ones. aim is always on but even before i open any of these programs there is slowness, like i said the windows startup sound skips, so i dont think that would matter correct?

ill post my progressu need protections so get avg free like suggestedI'm sure if you turned of enough running processes/programs you would get to a stage where your computer doesn't skip.
Then you could start turning things on until you found the problem.
DL65 is about to post, let's see what he thinks.kable......  It would appear from all the info you have provided that you must either invest in a new larger hard drive or remove perhaps 10 or more gigs ( which I believe Fed has already suggested ). I also see that you have 47 applications running ........ You should try to reduce that number. Also , with XP, it requires at least 10% free space available for the system restore feature to function properly.......

dl65  Hi DL65, ltns

I'm on dialup and if I turn on Windows Automatic Update my computer becomes unresponsive for a short time at start up while Windows spins it's wheels looking for an internet connection that isn't there. Quote

I'm on dialup and if I turn on Windows Automatic Update my computer becomes unresponsive for a short time at start up while Windows spins it's wheels looking for an internet connection that isn't there.

Win.98se. Legit cd.

Am trying to extract a CONTENTS list from .cab files on the original cd.  Most give no problems but WIN98_56.CAB will not list althought it shows as having over 1meg content.  The Extract prog gives the message:

"WTCache.*censored*: starts in CABINET Win98_55 on disk '51'. No matching files."

WTCache.*censored* is the last file in Win98_55.cab, don't know what "disk '51'" refers to.

A similar message is produced when trying to extract Driver14.cab.

Are the files corrupt :-?  Could some kind person try extracting listings from their cd please :-?

Thanks



CD SCRATCH free?

Reformatted before installing?

Diagnose RAM and HDD.

Thanks for response Raptor.

CD scratch free?   Yes, seems to be in good order.

Reformatted before installing?   Diagnose RAM and HDD.

Am unsure how these two could affect the performance of Extract.exe but yes, the hdd was formatted before intalling Win.98se altho' that was some weeks past.  The OS isn't giving any problems and the install using the same cd ran without hitch.  Have RUN memtest, scandisk and Seagate diagnostics without coming up with any problem.

V...If everything is in working order, perhaps your PC is overheating? Quote

If everything is in working order, perhaps your PC is overheating?

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If everything is in working order, perhaps your PC is overheating?

Why do I get the feeling I'm not being taken seriously here :-?  

Hi,can anyone tell me if there is any way I can revert back to an old xp INSTALLATION if I did a new installation on the same drive?
spyker1961No, not if the drive was formatted during install, and most likely not anyway. What are the DETAILS? Those are USUALLY important.oh It seems all is OKAY now and I don't need to "reverse" to previous installation.Just a large word of thanxto you for trying to hrlp me,it is highly appreciated! What the heck did you do...inquiring minds WANT to know... Quote

What the heck did you do...inquiring minds want to know...

Hi there im new here wonderd if some one can help me with a problem  :-/
Now ans agian i hear clicking like as though some one is clicking the mouse im pretty sure it comes from the speakers and not from inside the pc (e.g sound or video card)
It ALMOST sounds like there is two MOUSES in my pc and some one clicks it now and agian.

Any ideas cheers Wes Sound driver and/or virus.

Google: ad aware SE
Google: Registry Mechanic


Edit: Its a constant clicking or just intermittent?Na you hear it now and agian not like click-click-click-click all the time every like 5-10-15 mins or so it just sounds like a double click :OCan you unplug the speakers & see if it stops?
Clicking can be the start of a hard drive failure, let's HOPE the NOISE is COMING from the speakers. I can only hear it when i have a sound sorce plugged in e.g headset or speakersMice ? ? ? Quote

Mice ? ? ?

This is the problem....I just got high speed INTERNET hooked up and i'm trying to run my enternet.  It opens up for a bit and runs a LITTLE and then it shuts itself off and i'm back to the desktop.  Any suggestions would be helpful.  If ANYTHING I have a laptop and I believe it's windows 2000You'll need a lot more info in order to get any intelligent responses... Quote

... I believe it's windows 2000

This is the problem....I just got high speed internet hooked up and i'm trying to run my enternet.  

Hi there, i have a wierd problem. For some reason, ever since i formatted my computer, it only boots up when the windows XP cd is in. when i TAKE it out it gives me an error before start up, along the lines of, "ERROR READING DISK, INSERT SYSTEM DISK". How do i fix this problem, so that it boots naturally?

ThanksDid you use a real Windows CD that says Microsoft all over it? What boot order is SET in the BIOS? What happened requiring a Windows install? That and a lot more details are needed.

See below.When your computer is booting up there is a BUTTON that you can CLICK to view and edit your bios configuration. On some computers it is the Delete key, or some others n F key such as F1 F2 F3 Make your floppy set to 1ST     HD set to 2nd    CD set to 3rd    and if you can, check to search for other boot devices.  Try reatsrting and tell us what happens.

Is there any available SOPs for use of IT equipment that is available out there? I need a model to refer to when I'm developing one for the company I work for. I've never done it before. I'll check my online Cisco course to see if I can find any for you, I hope I still remember the password..A Google search on writing an SOP yields some references that might be helpful.  Some of them pertain to specific industries, but the general approach could be APPLIED to other areas, with appropriate modification.  An example: http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/sympsium/symp11.htm.  Note that SOP also means Statement of Purpose.  I presume you mean Standard Operating Procedure.Is this what you're looking for?

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           13.1      
      Troubleshooting Basics
            13.1.3      
      Gathering information
      
      

Once the problem has been identified, the next step is to gather information so a solution can be developed. Fast and EFFICIENT troubleshooting involves gathering the correct information to develop an accurate solution. Computer problems can range from simple to extremely complex. However, computer problems can become increasingly complicated if the technician does not have the correct information.

Technicians have many resources available to help them to diagnose the problem. Technicians can use digital multimeters (DMM), software-based diagnostic tools, and the end user to gain information. Technicians can visually inspect the systems, look for broken components, and LISTEN for EVIDENCE of a problem.

The end user can provide insights into how the computer was operating before the system had problems. The technician can document any changes made by the end user that might have adverse affects on the system. The end user can also describe any changes to the system, errors that were received, and system performance leading up to the problem.

The technician needs to know how to properly question the end user. The following is a list of typical questions that the technician will need to ask:

    * Can the error be described? Document the description of the problem.
    * Was an error message received? Computers are manufactured with self-diagnostic tools. If the computer fails one of the self-diagnostics tests, it will typically generate an error message.
    * Ask the end user to recall the error message or recreate it. In the case of a power-on-self-test (POST) error, ask the customer for the number of beeps heard.
    * Has the problem or error occurred before? Try to establish a timeline for the event. A timeline will help identify potential causes of the event. If the problem has happened before, document the changes that were made to the system.
    * Have there been any changes to the system? Identify recent changes to the hardware or software. Changes made in an attempt to correct previous problems can be the source of the current problem. Also, adding or removing hardware and software can create unforeseen problems with system resources.

    NOTE:

        Remember to approach the end user in a respectful and polite manner. Some end users might hesitate to admit what they have done to the system. A professional approach establishes the trust required that enables the end user to discuss any changes.

    * Can the error be reproduced? Reproducing the problem will allow the end user to describe the error exactly. An onsite technician can then see and experience the problem firsthand.

CAUTION:

    Do not reproduce the error if it can adversely affect the computer components. For example, do not reproduce a problem such as an arcing power supply.

After asking all the necessary questions, obtaining answers, and assessing the answers, the problem should be isolated as either hardware or software RELATED. The problem can then be isolated to a specific component or part of the system. Once this happens, the technician can then proceed with developing a solution to the problem as outlined in the next section.

Network Server Problem Solving
These are a few typical questions to ask when there is a problem with a network server:

    * When was the last time that the network server was operational?
    * What has changed since the last time the network server was operational?
    * What hardware has been recently added to the network server?
    * What software has been recently added to the network server?
    * Who first reported the problem with the network server?
    * Where is the network server logbook?
    * How is the failure of the network server affecting the operation of the corporation?

Use the senses to answer questions:

    * Is the server room too hot?
    * Is the server room above the maximum operating humidity for the equipment?
    * Is there the smell of something burning in the server room?
    * Is smoke visible in the server room?
    * Are server alarms sounding?
    * Are UPS alarms sounding?
    * Are error lights flashing on disk drives?
    * Are any of the network server components hot to the touch?
    * Are power cords disconnected from any of the components?
    * Are network cables disconnected from any of the network devices, including the servers?
    * Are all external SCSI cables properly connected?

Using the senses to answer these basic questions is an integral part of troubleshooting. Also important are hardware/software tools and utilities.

I'm not sure if I am looking at a Windows problem, a driver problem or maybe even a hardware problem with this one.  The basic problem is that my screen will start hesitating at regular one second intervals.  I can still operate the computer, move the mouse, execute programs, etc but the hesitating makes it very difficult to get anything accomplished.  Everything is affected when it starts whether it is a video game, streaming video, music played from the hard drive or what have you.  I can't seem to find anything that sets it off such as a program starting up or the computer being on for a given amount of time.  Sometimes it might take three hours, other times it might take five minutes.  RESTARTING the computer corrects the problem until it starts again which can be another hour later or take just five minutes.  Going to standby mode and starting up again also works most times though I have had one or two instances where it did not.  I've tried looking at my Task Manager when the problem starts but nothing stands out.  Device manager also does not show anything malfunctioning when screen is hesitating.

I'd like to avoid wiping the hard drive if at all possible.

Actions taken:  Updated Video driver, Cleared temporary internet files, cleared cookies, defragged, rain dance, sacrificed a goat.  Okay, I'm kidding about the rain dance.

Here are the computer specs:

Gateway, Intel [email protected] 1.8Ghz, 256M Ram (Yeah, I know I need to get with the times),
Windows XP Home Edition version 2002 with Service Pack 2
Video Card: Radeon 9200
Video Driver Version: 8.231.0.0

Thanks!Do you try to kill viurs of your system?May be it's the cause to make you screen hesitating!And anther way you can reformet you system,of course ,it is the worst way you choose!You definitely need more RAM!! Try disabling any startup item that is not absolutely necessary. Run the FEWEST possible programs at any one time. Memory hungry programs causes Windows to have go back and forth to the swap file, resulting in the hesitation. The less you have running at any one time the less the swap file has to be used. Also check the services that are running and disable any that are not needed for your particular USAGE. Indexing MUST go. It can make searches a little faster but with only 256M it causes havoc with everything else.I forgot to mention that if you have a second HD (not just different partition), move the swap file it. With small amounts of RAM, it can give you a dramatic performance boost as it will ALLOW Windows to read and write to both drives sinultaneously. Quote

Do you try to kill viurs of your system?May be it's the cause to make you screen hesitating!And anther way you can reformet you system,of course ,it is the worst way you choose!

Sorry to be snarky but I get sick of piss poor grammar and lazy typing.  I put up with enough of that at work and those people are usually officers and upper enlisted.  Go figure. embarrassed

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Sorry to be snarky but I get sick of piss poor grammar and lazy typing.  I put up with enough of that at work and those people are usually officers and upper enlisted.  Go figure. embarrassed

What kind of officers?

I can't find any video card drivers for my ATI rage 128 pro GL after some virus wiped out my XP boot loader. And I don't have any CDs; I bought it from a shop. I only have 64MB RAM and a Pentium III 800MHz. I've already looked at the ATI SUPPORT & drivers page to no success. I tried the Rage 128/128 pro driver and it says my card isn't compatible. I am using Windoze 98SE which assumes I have a 256k graphics adapter when, in reality, I have a 32MB rage 128 pro gl card!

Note: It actually says 'Standard PCI graphics adapter' which is obviously not right; it's on the AGP bus.
HELP!!!
thanks to anyone who can help!The shop should have given you the CD's when you bought it, unless it was a dodgy shop.

So you started with XP and now moved back down to Win 98? Did you do a full reformat?There's this guy around here we call the G-Man who tells us to check google.com first,  they seem to have many choices *.

[highlight]http://www.driver-downloads.com/ati-driver.htm[/highlight]

i'm pretty sure theres a driver in there 4uCheck ATI's website, also.  Ia already checked ATIs website. They don't have anything for me there. Thanks anyways though.

about the reformatting. You're half right:
I had an NTFS partition (like everyone else)
We moved, and then it wouldn't get past the selection menu; it froze whenever i selected a menu. So I got fed up and reinstalled my old hard drive that had Windows 98SE (I have FOUR hard drives). Then I started using Windows 98SE but it kept giving me blue screens every second. I soon found it was the memory so I messed around until I found one that WORKS. I used Windows 98SE in 640x480x4 mode and collected some viruses (I don't have anti-virus). I copied all my music, documents, videos, pictures, etc... to my secondary hard ( yet another drive). Formatted my hard drive from a boot disk, reinstalled windows 98se, installed some music programs (winamp, real) got my wireless driver working, and i'm still stuck in 640x480x4 mode.

I already tried google too. And i'm not sure how to navigate driver-downloads.com (i've tried that too).

Thanks for the help though!!
 by selection menu I mean the boot Menu (Safe mode, NORMAL...)
Not even a DOS prompt can be loaded. I suspect a virus infected my computer.
All the viruses are gone now though. Unless microburner has a virus.

thanks again Quote

I[highlight] used Windows 98SE in 640x480x4 mode and collected some viruses (I don't have anti-virus).[/highlight]

Hi,

I use win2k pro. I was cleaning up the hard drive, there is a FOLDER I no longer need, so I try to delete it, but once I click delete it pops up with a message Error deleting file or folder. Then it says cannot find the specific file. Make sur you specify the correct path and filename. How can I get rid of it? I followed some of the methods on the internet but none of them work.

BI really can't help you because i'm having the same problem with my jumpdrive: I can't modify anything. Well i WAS. But how I fixed may not be what you want: I erased the drive from linux. Formatting would have done the trick too though. However NEITHER is really a good idea (unless you INTENDED on formatting anyways).

Sorry I wasn't able to help.Try deleting the offending folder in SafeMode...

If that fails DLoad killbox and use it.

patio.  8-)If you have Hi-speed, then You may be able to Dload Dsmall linux burn it, boot it, and delete it from there. That may work.linuxlove, I actually have Ubuntu installed on the same machine. Didn't think of it, worth a try.
patio, I tried on safe mode, it didn't work. if Ubuntu doesn't do it I will try killbox.

Thanks a lot everyone.

BWell, I tried to delete from Ubuntu, it doesn't work and I tried killbox, it doesn't work either. Sign... Time for a exorciser? Any more suggestions will be greatly appreciated because this folder is driving me CRAZY!!!!  

B.Won't it be nice if you can erase it from the screen with an eraser ?  

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Then it says cannot find the specific file. Make sur you specify the correct path and filename.

Won't it be nice if you can erase it from the screen with an eraser ?  

B.

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Won't it be nice if you can erase it from the screen with an eraser ?  

B.

:-? Bwa HaHaHa! Bwa HaHaHa!

Try below site.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4429.html

Hi,

As it turns out, it's a folder I created on the PC. I made a alias of this folder on my Mac. I deleted the alias, that was long time ago. I completely forgot about it until now. I went back to do the same thing (Make an alias on the Mac.) Throw it into the trash. I came back to the PC. It's GONE!  

Silly me. Thanks everyone.  

B.

BTW street1,

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4429.html

I tried this whoLocksMe thing on my Win2k but it doesn't installed.  :-?

Hi,

As it turns out, it's a folder I created on the PC. I made a alias of this folder on my Mac. I deleted the alias, that was long time ago. I completely forgot about it until now. I went back to do the same thing (Make an alias on the Mac.) Throw it into the trash. I came back to the PC. It's GONE!  

I just randomly got a 4 files on my desktop with no tag and are 0 bytes in size but I cannot delete them. Thats right: NO TAG. The files can't even open with anything and I can't replace them with anything because its impossible to CREATE a file with no tag. What do I do here?!

p.s. theyre not viruses because i have total protection and theres nuthin wrong with my computer.

Thanks,

benWhat operating system are you running? this is an error with xp that I KNOW but has been FIXED with a patch a long while back, simply UPDATING windows would fix it. Quote

i have total protection and theres nuthin wrong with my computer.
 

I just randomly got a 4 files on my desktop with no tag and are 0 bytes in size but I cannot delete them. Thats right: NO TAG. The files can't even open with anything and I can't replace them with anything because its impossible to create a file with no tag. What do I do here?!

p.s. theyre not viruses because [highlight]i have total protection and theres nuthin wrong with my computer.[/highlight]

on my new computer intel 3/ghz
sata 1 hard disk

when i start windows install from cd i getting blue screen of death  0x0000007b

its said something about a virus but i already scan for virus i even erase my partition and repartition and format and i still gettting this messege... i cant even install windows

what can i do ?Post more info and the complete BSOD error message and someone will be along shortly...i cant recall the exact messege but i do remamber its said something about virus check and disk check
/chdsk...

whats the make/model of your motherboard? Quote

i cant recall the exact messege but i do remamber its said something about virus check and disk check
/chdsk...

And now Doc has returned!  

Welcome Back, Doc ! !

I have a shared folder on my Network called ITShare their is a file located in that share called Inventory.xls.. How can I TELL which users are currently using the document??Domain or workgroup? Explain how the network is set up and perhaps Rob will come along to assist, THOUGH I haven't seen him lately......Those book signing engagements are taking up most of his time...REALLY?Wasn't he at Barnes & Noble, LTD. the other day?

just a quickie, how do i find out which driver i need fo my video card as i dont know what make or model it is. Got the yellow question mark next to it in the device manager section ? many thanks for any help !!!! Im running xp on AMD SEPRON chip....  ty guys  Ps. i tried unistaling any driver then reeboot but no driver cud be found....ive looked in the box and i see a chip with (RMC ALC655) cud this be the vid chip ? TY guys  Download and run Everest Home and choose to make a report. That will identify ALL components in the machine. Print it for future reference, and/or post it here if you are not sure.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.htmlthaks for your  help....   ive  just  had a loook inside here are the two chips i see---

REALTEK
RTL  820 1bl
49280s1
4390  TIAWAN




RMC  ALC655
483  64s1  437d

 I m now just runnng the suggested proogram....   It will tell you all. Looking at chips will not answer the question.EVEREST Home Edition © 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc.

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  Version   EVEREST v2.20.405  
  Homepage   http://www.lavalys.com/  
  Report Type   Report Wizard  
  Computer   65F34C79106C4AE  
  Generator   leepoole  
  Operating System   Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)  
  Date   2006-11-02  
  Time   11:30  


Summary

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  Computer:  
   Operating System   Microsoft Windows XP Professional  
   OS Service Pack   Service Pack 2  
   DirectX   4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)  
   Computer Name   65F34C79106C4AE  
   User Name   leepoole  
  
  Motherboard:  
   CPU Type   Unknown, 1833 MHZ (11 x 167) 2600+  
   Motherboard Name   Foxconn K7S741MG-6L / K7S741GXMG-6L (3 PCI, 1 AGP, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)  
   Motherboard Chipset   SiS 741  
   System Memory   480 MB (PC2700 DDR SDRAM)  
   BIOS Type   Award (07/22/04)  
   Communication Port   Communications Port (COM1)  
   Communication Port   Printer Port (LPT1)  
  
  Display:  
   Video Adapter   SiS 330 Mirage Integrated  
   3D Accelerator   SiS 330 Mirage Integrated  
  
  MULTIMEDIA:  
   Audio Adapter   SiS 7012 Audio Device  
  
  Storage:  
   IDE Controller   SiS PCI IDE Controller  
   Disk Drive   Maxtor 6E040L0 (40 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/133)  
   Optical Drive   LITE-ON LTR-48246S (48x/24x/48x CD-RW)  
   SMART Hard Disks Status   OK  
  
  Partitions:  
   C: (NTFS)   39197 MB (31374 MB free)  
  
  Input:  
   Keyboard   Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft NATURAL PS/2 Keyboard  
   Mouse   PS/2 Compatible Mouse  
  
  Network:  
   Network Adapter   SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter  
   Network Adapter   WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface (81.77.231.143)  
  
  Peripherals:  
   USB1 Controller   SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller  
   USB1 Controller   SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller  
   USB2 Controller   SiS 7002 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller  
   USB Device   SpeedTouch 330 ADSL Modem  


DMI

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 [ BIOS ]  
  
  BIOS Properties:  
   Vendor   Phoenix Technologies, LTD  
   Version   6.00 PG  
   Release Date   07/22/2004  
   Size   256 KB  
   Boot Devices   Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, ATAPI ZIP, LS-120  
   Capabilities   Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD  
   Supported Standards   DMI, APM, ACPI, ESCD, PnP  
   Expansion Capabilities   ISA, PCI, AGP, USB  
  
 [ System ]  
  
  System Properties:  
   Wake-Up Type   Power Switch  
  
 [ Motherboard ]  
  
  Motherboard Properties:  
   Product   SiS-741  
   Serial Number   UY7244701427  
  
 [ Chassis ]  
  
  Chassis Properties:  
   Chassis Type   Desktop Case  
  
 [ Memory Controller ]  
  
  Memory Controller Properties:  
   Error Detection Method   8-bit Parity  
   Error Correction   None  
   Supported Memory Interleave   1-Way  
   Current Memory Interleave   1-Way  
   Supported Memory Speeds   70ns, 60ns  
   Supported Memory Types   SPM, EDO  
   Supported Memory Voltages   5V  
   Maximum Memory Module Size   32 MB  
   Memory Slots   4  
  
 [ Processors / AMD Sempron(tm) ]  
  
  Processor Properties:  
   Manufacturer   AMD  
   Version   AMD Sempron(tm)  
   External CLOCK   166 MHz  
   Current Clock   1833 MHz  
   Type   Central Processor  
   Voltage   3.3 V  
   Status   Enabled  
   Upgrade   ZIF  
   Socket Designation   Socket A  
  
 [ Caches / Internal Cache ]  
  
  Cache Properties:  
   Type   Internal  
   Status   Enabled  
   Operational Mode   Write-Back  
   Maximum Size   128 KB  
   Installed Size   128 KB  
   Supported SRAM Type   Synchronous  
   Current SRAM Type   Synchronous  
   Socket Designation   Internal Cache  
  
 [ Caches / External Cache ]  
  
  Cache Properties:  
   Type   External  
   Status   Enabled  
   Operational Mode   Write-Back  
   Maximum Size   256 KB  
   Installed Size   256 KB  
   Supported SRAM Type   Synchronous  
   Current SRAM Type   Synchronous  
   Socket Designation   External Cache  
  
 [ Memory Modules / A0 ]  
  
  Memory Module Properties:  
   Socket Designation   A0  
   Type   DIMM  
   Speed   60 ns  
   Installed Size   256 MB  
   Enabled Size   256 MB  
  
 [ Memory Modules / A1 ]  
  
  Memory Module Properties:  
   Socket Designation   A1  
   Type   DIMM  
   Speed   60 ns  
   Installed Size   256 MB  
   Enabled Size   256 MB  
  
 [ Memory Modules / A2 ]  
  
  Memory Module Properties:  
   Socket Designation   A2  
   Speed   60 ns  
   Installed Size   Not Installed  
   Enabled Size   Not Installed  
  
 [ Memory Modules / A3 ]  
  
  Memory Module Properties:  
   Socket Designation   A3  
   Speed   60 ns  
   Installed Size   Not Installed  
   Enabled Size   Not Installed  
  
 [ Memory Devices / A0 ]  
  
  Memory Device Properties:  
   Form Factor   DIMM  
   Size   256 MB  
   Device Locator   A0  
   Bank Locator   Bank0/1  
  
 [ Memory Devices / A1 ]  
  
  Memory Device Properties:  
   Form Factor   DIMM  
   Size   256 MB  
   Device Locator   A1  
   Bank Locator   Bank2/3  
  
 [ Memory Devices / A2 ]  
  
  Memorysorry about size ov reply... hope this is ov some use...  thankyou for any help....Go to this page and input the motherboard model K7S741MG-6L and select drivers. ALL of the drivers are there, so burn them to a CD for the future and then install away.

http://www.foxconnchannel.com/service/Downloads.aspxGuess what !!!!  FIXED IT !!   well thanks for your help once again.. this time i sat here and pressed button after button untill i got it !!!! Thats how to get things done, trial and error   ye ha !!!!!!!   I looked at the report and i looked at it till it pooped out in front ov me   lol...   The chip in the report was numberd SIS 741 so i looked at a few website that had the driver for the chip and i installed one and then rebooted and it WORKED !!! lol....
I LOVE THIS FORUM   TY for your help guys and no DOUBT i wil be back soon..
Maybe one day i will be an expert too !!!! Thanks for posting back and glad you are all fixed up.

i am trying to REFORMAT my COMPUTER with windows xp and when i reinstall windows and it GETS to the DELETING partition part i dont know if i delete partition one or 2Partition 1 is PROBABLY the one to do, but what are the sizes of the partitions? Some manufacturer's put a hidden partition in there, some pre-partition large hard drives, etc. What computer maker and the size are the info needed. Who originally INSTALLED Windows?

mp3 files to remote drive (mp3 player).  I hope SOMEONE can help.   I'm USING windows ME, on a GATEWAY with pentium III processor and 255 mb of ram.  I have experienced no problems DOWNLOADING and ripping files to hard drive.

I GET an unable to write to E drive error message. then computer locks up until I reboot.

Is there a simple solution.

thanks,
MXButlerDid this ever work as you envision? If so , what has changed? How is the MP3 drive formatted? What make and model?

Details are important.whats the exact error message?

I have Windows 2000 PROFESSIONAL, IE6, Hewlett Packard Intel PII.  I bought this pc in 4/2003 from a FRIEND who built it.  He had himself as Admin. in case I needed things fixed and I was User1.  

I tried going into Start-Control Panel-Password to change it.  Now, I have to click on box comes up that states "not ABLE to log you on" and then click on ok and type in User1 every time to boot up.  The friend gave me his password, but then I get his browser and desktop!

He no longer does fixing of pc's anymore so can I delete his information?  How do I do this and make myself Administrator?  Cannot get my Maestro Keyboard to work either and cannot do alt codes since I first must uninstall PREVIOUS keyboards and drivers and there is a long list when I search from Start in Files.  How do I do this also?  Delete everything in the list?  Thanks.If you have the Administrator login capability, you can change the permissions for the user account to administrator privileges.

Do NOT delete the Administrator account or you will be FUBAR. You can change this to meet your needs or, better yet, just leave it alone.  Make it easy on yourself.  If you have the Windows 2000 cd, reinstall after saving the stuff you want.

Alan <><  Format and reinstall? A man after my own heart!

Everytime I try to send an e-mail out with more than 50 address ... using outlook express ... it comes BACK SAYING ... Too many names ... so and so did not make it

Is that the limit on e-mail names in one mail ... 50 ?Have a read through some of these 1,650,000 hits on Google:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=limit+on+addresses+outlook+express&spell=1

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Have a read through some of these 1,650,000 hits on Google:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=limit+on+addresses+outlook+express&spell=1

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Hi there
today i had to buy a new hard-drive, as the other one went kaputt. Anyway, it has been installed successfully. However, i have NO sound whatsoever now...my speakers are internal, and i use windows 20.
Any ideas?
RussCan you post some more information about your computer?  For example, make, model, components
Do you have any problems showing in Device MANAGER?
Does your sound card show up in Control Panel?If it's a brand new HDD with a clean install of Windows you still need to re-install all the DRIVERS for your machine...

Start with the MBoard drivers first.hi there..the comp says 'intel inside' pentium 4....it's about 6 years old, i recieved it 2nd hand from my university only on wedmnesday. last night, sound via internal speaker was fine - but now, nothing.
it will sound ignorant, but how do iintstall all the drivers for my machine? thanks patio...
And Calum - when i go to control panel, the volume adjust slide button is not highlighted,so i cannot alter it
Thanks,
RussDownload and run Everest Home, make a report and post it here so we can figure out what is in that machine. Print a copy for yourself.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.htmlSorry ..i really AM ignorant in computing maters - i have clicked on the link but cannot see anything obvious to download :SClick one of the links under "download from: (choose a location) to choose a mirror to download from, your download will then beginGreat -got it. do you want the entire thing? it's huge!Copy and paste the relevant info..

MBoard
CPU
RAM
Video
and obviously Sound card/chip...Motherboard:  
   CPU Type   Intel Pentium 4, 1500 MHz (15 x 100)  
   Motherboard Name   Intel Garibaldi D850GB (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 4 RIMM)  
   Motherboard Chipset   Intel Tehama i850  
   System Memory   128 MB (PC800 RDRAM)  
   BIOS Type   AMI (07/18/01)  
   Communication Port   Communications Port (COM1)  
   Communication Port   ECP Printer Port (LPT1
Motherboard Properties:  
   Manufacturer   Intel Corporation  
   Product   D850GB  
   Version   AAA48527-906  
   Serial Number   IMGB14409046  


CPU Properties:  
   CPU Type   Intel Pentium 4  
   CPU Alias   P68, Willamette, A80528  
   CPU Stepping   B2  
   Engineering Sample   No  
   CPUID CPU Name   Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz  
   CPUID Revision   00000F07h  
  
  CPU Speed:  
   CPU Clock   1495.39 MHz (original: 1500 MHz)  
   CPU Multiplier   15.0x  
   CPU FSB   99.69 MHz (original: 100 MHz)  
   Memory Bus   398.77 MHz  
  
  CPU Cache:  
   L1 Trace Cache   12K Instructions  
   L1 Data Cache   8 KB  
   L2 Cache   256 KB (On-Die, ECC, ATC, Full-Speed)  
  
  Motherboard Properties:  
   Motherboard ID   51-2300-000000-00101111-030199-$GB850_  
   Motherboard Name   Intel Garibaldi D850GB (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 4 RIMM

CPU Properties:  
   CPU Type   Intel Pentium 4, 1500 MHz (15 x 100)  
   CPU Alias   P68, Willamette, A80528  
   CPU Stepping   B2  
   Instruction Set   x86, MMX, SSE, SSE2  
   Original Clock   1500 MHz  
   Engineering Sample   No  
   L1 Trace Cache   12K Instructions  
   L1 Data Cache   8 KB  
   L2 Cache   256 KB (On-Die, ECC, ATC, Full-Speed)  
  
  CPU Physical Info:  
   Package Type   423 Pin PGA  
   Package Size   5.34 cm x 5.34 cm  
   Transistors   42 MILLION  
   Process Technology   6M, 0.18 um, CMOS  
   Die Size   217 mm2  
   Core Voltage   1.70 - 1.75 V  
   I/O Voltage   1.70 - 1.75 V  
   Typical Power   48.9 - 71.8 W (depending on clock speed)  
   Maximum Power   66 - 96 W (depending on clock speed)  
  
  CPU Manufacturer:  
   Company Name   Intel Corporation  
   Product Information   http://www.intel.com/products/browse/processor.htm  
  
  CPU Utilization:  

Motherboard Properties:  
   Motherboard ID   51-2300-000000-00101111-030199-$GB850_  
   Motherboard Name   Intel Garibaldi D850GB  
  
  Front Side Bus Properties:  
   Bus Type   Intel NetBurst  
   Bus Width   64-bit  
   Real Clock   100 MHz (QDR)  
   Effective Clock   400 MHz  
   Bandwidth   3200 MB/s  
  
  Memory Bus Properties:  
   Bus Type   Dual RDRAM  
   Bus Width   32-bit  
   Real Clock   400 MHz (DDR)  
   Effective Clock   800 MHz  
   Bandwidth   3200 MB/s  
  
  Motherboard Physical Info:  
   CPU Sockets/Slots   1  
   Expansion Slots   5 PCI, 1 AGP  
   RAM Slots   4 RIMM  
   Form Factor   ATX  
   Motherboard Chipset   i850  
  
  Motherboard Manufacturer:  
   Company Name   Intel Corporation  
   Product Information   http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/index.htm  
   BIOS Download   http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/genbios.htm  
Primary Sound Driver ]  
  
  DirectSound Device Properties:  
   Device Description   Primary Sound Driver  
   Driver Module    
   Primary Buffers   0  
   Min / Max Secondary Buffers Sample Rate   0 / 0 Hz  
   Primary Buffers Sound Formats   None  
   Secondary Buffers Sound Formats   None  
   Total / Free Sound Buffers   0 / 0  
   Total / Free Static Sound Buffers   0 / 0  
   Total / Free Streaming Sound Buffers   0 / 0  
   Total / Free 3D Sound Buffers   0 / 0  
   Total / Free 3D Static Sound Buffers   0 / 0  
   Total / Free 3D Streaming Sound Buffers   0 / 0  
  
  DirectSound Device Features:  
   Certified Driver   No  
   EMULATED Device   No  
   Precise Sample Rate   Not Supported  
   DirectSound3D   Not Supported  
   Creative EAX 1.0   Not Supported  
   Creative EAX 2.0   Not Supported  
   Creative EAX 3.0   Not Supported  


DirectX Music

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 [ MICROSOFT Synthesizer ]  
  
  DirectMusic Device Properties:  
   Device Description   Microsoft Synthesizer  
   Synthesizer Type   Software  
   Device Class   Output Port  
   Device Type   User-Mode Synthesizer  
   Audio Channels   2  
   MIDI Channels   16000  
   Voices   1000  
   Available Memory   System Memory  
  
  DirectMusic Device Features:  
   Built-In GM Instrument Set   No  
   Built-In Roland GS Sound Set   No  
   DirectSound   Supported  
   DLS L1 Sample Collections   Supported  
   DLS L2 Sample Collections   Not Supported  
   External MIDI Port   No  
   Fixed DLS Memory Size   No  
   Port Sharing   Not Supported  
   Chorus Effect   Not Supported  
   Delay Effect   Not Supported  
   Reverb Effect   Supported  


Here is all the information on that board. Very nice except it uses RDRAM, which is expensive, so that  128 meg. you apparently have will be what you get unless you wan to spend some ca$h. Win 2000 is your best bet, as that may be enough.

http://mysearch.intel.com/support/default.aspx?q=D850GB+&id=&lang=eng&hidProductAlias=&as_q=D850GB+

Here are all of the latest official drivers for that board from Intel:

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/filter_results.aspx?strTypes=all&ProductID=486&OSFullName=Windows*+2000⟨=eng&strOSs=19&submit=Go%21

Do you have Windows Xp Home or Professional? Do you have the Service Packs 1 and 2?professional.
not sure about service pack.. how do i find out?Well the easiest way is to open my computer, right click anywhere except on a drive or the toolbar and go down to properties. It will say Your computer name,specs,Operating system and whether it has the service packsi have neither.
what r they?So when you Went to my computer etc. And you saw your specs and its says System: Windows Xp Professional Version 200* and thats all it says for system? The Service packs are updates/upgrades for windows xp I'd advise getting Service Pack 2 soon, you can GET it off the Microsoft site.i have microsoft UPDATE.
it pops a window up when new updates r available.
is that not the same thing?

im so sorry about all the dumb QUESTIONS.. but on the bright side u guys r probably getting a good laugh at me!!  No ones laughing believe me I've done some pretty stupid stuff coming to computers. I wish Someone smarter then me would say something but, i'll keep rambling on. Windows Service Pack Is 1 a SECURITY update, you're vulnerable to hackers etc. without it. 2. Upgrades, it upgrades stuff (thats all i know  )
but You definetly need the service packs lol.hey as long as u know what ur rambling about...
i really appreciate it
ok i'll check it outJust DLoad and INSTALL SP2 from the MS site...

However this is far away from your original issues...will do.
thanks Quote

I'd put a new battery in it.

pc-cilin is crap... get avg free 7.5

I cannot get WinXP Pro_SP2 to consistently boot up.  
This is a sudden problem, not GRADUAL.  My (7) year old system has been working quite well when I had
shut it down for the night (2) days ago.  It suddenly wouldn't boot up the following morning.
The BIOS goes through its POST phase after which the screen goes black.  About (10) minutes
later a DOS-type message comes up to "apologize for the inconvenience but windows did not
start successfully....." and gives the various options to choose: safe mode; last known good
configuration; start windows normally, etc.  Whichever I choose, nothing happens for about another
(10) minutes after which a progress-type bar appears below the message and slowly advances
across, after which the system restarts and re-cycles again as described above.
Happily, once in a while, rather than re-cycling,  Windows ACTUALLY boots up and I am able to do
some WORK.  I now dare not to shut down the system but to keep it running.
I have a Pentium II, (384)MB RAM, and a new (80) GB HDD installed (2) months ago.  I have SP2
as a result of FIRST loading the original SP1 version and re-loading the SP2 disk on top of that.  I've run
Scandisk, jv16 on the Registry, Zone Alarm, AdAware and PrevX installed, and deleted some suspect apps.
Nothing I do seems to help. It won't even boot to Safe Mode.
I didn't have a good point at which I could perform a System Restore.  I had thought to reload
Windows.  However, if I reload the SP1 disk I get the message that it's an older version than what's
installed.  I would then have to reload the SP2 disk.  I, of course, backed up my data.
I, and my computer, certainly hope that you can help.  Thanks in advance, ohgee.Repair Install of XP

I suggest printing this out for reference beforehand.

Your programs and data will remain intact if this done properly...

patio.  8-)Patio, thanks for responding.

I haven't slipstreamed my SP2 disk with the SP1 original.  I had thought of conducting a Repair.  However, since after doing a Repair with the SP1 original, I would have to reload SP2 on top of that into the machine.  In that case, wouldn't it be simpler to just reload SP2 without going through a Repair?  Would the SP2 disk, perhaps, clear up my system by replacing damaged files?

ohgee.A repair install fixes any issues with XP...reloading SP2 MIGHT not do the trick if the issue is not related to an SP2 component.
After the repair install it's possible you might have to re-install SP2 but that doesn't take long.

Why not go ahead and create your slipstreamed CD and run the repair from that to be safe ? ?

If you need a good guide for slipstreaming let us know...Hi Patio,

You won't believe this.  I tried your suggestion on first making a slipstreamed disk.  I used Autostreamer for this.  When it came to burning the .iso file (using Nero 5.0) I got the error message that the file is too big for the CD-RW disk.  Sure enough, the .iso file is 755.438 MB.  Could this large file be the result of using my corrupted computer to make the slipstreamed file?  What's your take on this?

It looks like I'll have to bite the bullet and do your suggested Repare install using the separate disks.  I certainly would like to know what caused my beautiful (7) y.o. computer to go bananas.  I suppose I'll soon have to build another computer to get the latest bells and whistles.

Your response to the above will certainly be appreciated.............. ohgee.If you got 7 years on an original installation of Windows you got lucky!

Hi,

Lately, i have been experiencing a delay or slowness in my broadband speed connection. I did a speedtest on the internet and the result only showed 65 kbps. I don't know what's wrong with it. My broadband speed is set for 1.5 Mbps. I was wondering if i could get some help here. Is it to do with my ISP end or is it my computer? Initially i thought it's my computer because it's got some VIRUSES or spywares lately but i have checked with my other computers and i still feel like it's the same speed i.e. SLOWER than last time. This happens since last month. I suspect that it might be due to viruses or spywares on the PC. but i have run the AV scan on it as well as the anti spyware. I have tried the scan in the safe mode and they detected nothing.

What ELSE could it be?

Thank you in advanceThere aren't any baddies out in the wild that will affect a modem's speed that i know of.
So the problem lies with your ISP or the quality of the phone lines or the modem itself...

After sorting out THINGS with your provider stop back and we'll review your protection package.

I am not a computer wiz....am having a problem with window EXPLORER. this happened after transferring a NEWLY downloaded movie from a file SHARING application into my movie folder.Now, anytime i open my folder, an error message pops out stating that "windows explorer has encountered a seroius problem and needs to close"......pls help me out.Thanks in anticipation............I use Windows XP Media Center Edition with service pack 2.Please tell us what OS you have.
And also you could try SCANNING the folder for viruses.I am having windows XP Media Center Edition with service pack 2What about the type of antivirus scanner you have, and the last time you scanned your drive?Downloading movies from P2P CLIENTS is bound to bring you a lot of trouble.How much free space is on the drive?i am using Norton antivirus but am about to change to kaspersky.......Am having about 60GB of free space.Have you done any virus scans yet?  Download AVG Free (you can find it on Google in a second), update it, and scan with it in Safe Mode.

I recently tried to download AT&T's security software, however midway through the download, it appeared to have halted. So I CLICKED on cancel to cancel the download, but then computer went in to a circilar motion of shutting down and restarting with a msg that some file was called unexpectedly. Switching it to SAFE mode did not help. I got a Windows XP (I did not have the XP that came with the computer) and reinstalled it. However, the NEW installation is on a different folder, and none of the programs on the hard drive is available. No browser, no my computer, no FOLDERS on the desktop at all. Can anyone help as to how to get my computer functioning again? Thanks in advance.Re-boot into safe mode...then CHECK add/remove programs for an AT&T listing and remove it.

As to the buggered XP install i would just remove it and then if you have to run a repair install of XP

Repair Install of XPOr a full format and reinstall. That sounds even better.

on every window except yahoo messenger. Also, when getting on the internet the window does not fit CORRECTLY on my screen. This happens regardless of which browser I use. Also, my hard drive keeps "chugging".

I have run several sypware/malware programs and have cleaned out my temp fiiles. I also did a restore back several days when I didnt have these problems but it didnt help.

Any help would be appreciated.whats your OS? and what do you mean by "chugging".Windows XP

chugging meaning the hard drive keeps "working" and making noiseDiagnose HDD. Quote from: Raptor on April 30, 2007, 12:47:10 PM

Diagnose HDD.

on every window except yahoo messenger. Also, when getting on the internet the window does not fit correctly on my screen. This happens regardless of which browser I use.