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I have a Dell DIMENSION 5100 computer that has recently been Killed in action. The Hard DRIVE is dead. I went AHEAD and replaced it with a new ONE. Only now whenever I try to install my Windows XP PRO install disk it does not work. I have already gone into BIOS and selected ''Boot Sequence'' then made sure that the Onboard or USB CD-Rom Device boots first from the CD. I keep getting the ''Floppy diskette failure'' message. I need help!!!!  Move floppy down to the last position in the boot order...
Where is this XP CD from ? ?

I have two separate copies of windows, and I am trying to GET one of them installed on my currently OS-less netbook. I have an Xp home INSTALL disc, but after the computer says that it has to reboot to continue, it claims that there is some corrupted or missing .dll file in the system32 folder.

On the other hand, I have a .gbi file for xp professional, but I do not know how to take that .gbi file and make it bootable from my flash drive. One thing I have tried was to burn it as an OS install disc and then tranfer the disc VERSION to the flash drive using  WinToFlash, but it said that it was not an install disc.

Specifics:
netbook has 3 usb's and an SD PORT, but no disc drive. Its a Dell Mini with Intel Atom.
I also have access to a desktop with a disc drive, so if there is anything that is needed for, I can use it. The desktop has xp home on it.

Thanks!http://www.pctipsbox.com/installing-windows-xp-using-a-usb-flash-drive/
http://www.netcal.com/blog/?p=12
http://komku.blogspot.com/2009/09/wintoflash-guide-install-windows-xp.htmlHow was this .gbi file created ? ?
I think you may need a legit XP CD for success...the installer disc is a legit copy from Microsoft, the .gbi is from a torrent.Try gently CLEANING the XP CD with a soft lint-free cloth...

in My Documents which I just can't open(no extensions, nothing). I tried to click on the 35 programs to choose from, but none can open it. What to do?are you saying this file has no extension ? ?
View it using Windows Explorer...right click the file and select properties...
Post back with your findings.Try renaming it with the appropriate extension. What type of file is it?C:\>attrib /?
Displays or changes file attributes.

ATTRIB [+R | -R] [+A | -A ] [+S | -S] [+H | -H] [drive:][path][filename]
       [/S [/D]]

  +   Sets an attribute.
  -   Clears an attribute.
  R   Read-only file attribute.
  A   Archive file attribute.
  S   System file attribute.
  H   Hidden file attribute.
  [drive:][path][filename]
      Specifies a file or files for attrib to process.
  /S  Processes matching files in the current folder
      and all subfolders.
  /D  Processes folders as well.


C:\>copy garbage   newfile.txt


C:\>cd  garbage

C:\>

C:\>chmod  777  garbage

C:\>praglen, please ignore the meaningless post above this one.If the file has no extension and you don't know what type of file it is, you can always open in notepad and examine the first two or three characters. You can then google that to find out what type of file it is and which program you should use to open it. All I know off the top of my head is that MZ is an exe file. Quote from: praglen on March 04, 2010, 07:56:44 AM

in My Documents which I just can't open(no extensions, nothing). I tried to click on the 35 programs to choose from, but none can open it. What to do?

File in My Documents which I just can't open(no extensions, nothing). I tried to click on the 35 programs to choose from, but none can open it. What to do?

Hi Guy's,
Hope someone can help.
I have a Dell Desktop with WINDOWS Xp and when the user login page comes up i click the user name and an Application Error comes up with ( The Application failed to initialize properly ( 0xc0000005)Click on OK to terminate the application.
Then a blank page comes up.
As the Desktop doesn't come up i can only then access the internet through the Windows TASK Manager.
Any Ideas?What happens in SAFE Mode?

What did you do before this? (downloads, installs, ECT...)

What Operating System is this?

I have an old computer, bought reconditioned, never used by me.  I would like to GIVE it to an elderly friend as a replacement for the one that died, but I don't know if it would be sufficient to meet his needs.  I have no idea what his former computer specs were--he knows even less about computers than I do.  So, here's what I have available:  Dell tower w/cd & floppy drives, PIII 500 mz processor, 256mg ECC SDRAM, no pcmica sockets, no disk compression, and about  a 9 gig hard drive.  I believe Windows 98SE is running on it, I also have available Windows 2000.  There is Word/Excel 2000, and some misc., software, also PC Cillin 98.  Is this something useable for email, forums, and uploading photos?  He is an avid gardener and a treasured member of a forum to which I also subscribe, and we all would like to see him get back on-line.  I'll be absorbing the cost of gas to transport it to him, so if something needs to be upgraded, can it be done for under $50.00 US?  One other thing, unless the computer is plugged in, it boots up a BIOS SCREEN and ASKS for the time and date every time I plug it in and turn it on.  If it's plugged in, but not turned on, it seems to be OK.  Thanks in advance for your advices.
sv7Replace the CMOS battery...about 3 or 4 bucks ...that will eliminate the boot ERROR and maybe put in a 40G hard drive..35 to 40 bucks and install Win2k and he'll have a more than adequate machine there.

And here's a well rounded protection package for him...all FREE

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Wow, I didn't realise how old this topic was, and that I am sorely delinquent in my thanks.   

The friend in question did eventually receive a new computer, and mine was updated and given away.  I thank you, Patio, for your advice, and I'm sorry it's so delayed. 

Regards,
sv7No problem....
How ya been ? ?

Hello.

   When i click on any icon to open a web SITE it opens a small window. when i click on the minimize/maximize the screen it will open to full size. Help


     Thank you
     StanTalking about Internet Explorer?YES. XP homeMaximize it. Hold CTRL key, go File>Exit. Next time, it should start maximized.when i open a web site it opens with a small window but the min/max shows a big box. when i click the min/max it opens to a big windowand it has two boxes. i moved the cursor over the min/max and it said restore down. sorry if i'm not explaining it correcrly.


    Thank you
    stanMaximize it, so double box is shown:



Hold CTRL key, go File>Exit. Next time, it should start maximized.It didn't WORK.Maximize, hold CTRL key, and click on "X" in upper right corner.That didn't work either.Try this:

1). Start with only one window open
2). Right-click a link/url then choose Open In New Window…DON'T maximize it!
3). Go back and close the FIRST window...you have to do this or it doesn't work
4). Go to the new window and drag it to the size you want DON'T use Maximize button
5). Close the window this worked. thankyou. Quote from: Broni on June 25, 2008, 09:13:34 AM

Try this:

1). Start with only one window open
2). Right-click a link/url then choose Open In New Window…DON'T maximize it!
3). Go back and close the first window...you have to do this or it doesn't work
4). Go to the new window and drag it to the size you want DON'T use Maximize button
5). Close the window

I need help here! I bought Acer Aspire laptop and that came with windows vista. I wasn't too familiar with vista so decided to CHANGE it to XP instead. everything works fine, but the only problem is, my pc does not recognise the DVD drive.
when I check on 'My Computer' it says cd drive, I cannot burn any DVDs at all (which I used to on vista), this is DRIVING me insane as I need to urgently burn some copies of DVDs for EDUCATIONAL purposes.

I cannot also play dvd normally exept through VLC, which is ok with me as long as i can burn some dvds on my computer.
will greatly appreciate your help
Biggy
How old is the DVD burner ? ?
It could be that the DVD laser is shot...
Swap it into another machine to test...start -> run -> services.msc

check to make SURE logical disk manager is running

So, I bought a desktop (Dell XPS) off of craigslist last SUMMER, and it had a trial copy of Windows 7 on it. Well I have been out of town recently, just got back and logged on to my computer to find out that this trial will end in about 4 HOURS. I have backed everything up to an external HD, and am trying to install my old Windows XP onto this system (hence me posting this in the XP section).  I have installed XP several times before without any issues, although now I am running into trouble

What happens is that I boot from DISK, allow it to start loading up, then at the bottom it says, "Starting Windows".  At this point I have not done anything, I am just waiting for it to put me in to the loading part. At this point, the screen goes blue, and I am getting a STOP: 0x0000007B error message and it wont go any further. I am forced to shut down, and have retried with no LUCK.

The message says something like (cant remember exactly):
Windows has detected and error and is shutting down to prevent damage to your computer
If this is the first time you have seen this message, restart and try again. Otherwise follow instructions below:
Check for viruses(which I have)....do a Chkdsk /f (which I did)...and some stuff about BIOS I think.

So anyway, I would sure like some help on this.  I am sure you all need more info or something, just let me know and I will post it.  Thank you!Are you quite sure it is booting to the XP CD ? ?
Double check to see if CDRom is the 1st boot device in the BIOS.Where did you get the XP disk? 
What kind is it?
If you have another PC you can use it to help do the install.
in the BIOS 1st boot is Optical Drive, which is the CDROM, right? I am pretty certain it is booting from the CDROM, everything works like I want until the error screen.

I am using A Windows XP Home Edition CD, i have used it in the past and had no issues with it. It is one I bought several computers back. The only other computer I have in the house is a laptop...This may be a quick work around.   
Boot up your computer with anything that can erase a hard drive.
A floppy with FDISK.
Almost any Linux Live Distro.
A Sea gate HDD prep floppy.
The problem is Windows XP Setup can not read the hard drive until you erase it and write a new MBR to it.
(Details upon request.)
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The problem is Windows XP Setup can not read the hard drive until you erase it and write a new MBR to it.
(Details upon request.)

Not true at all...an XP setup disk can read any HDD no matter what OS is installed to it.

If he is not seeing the Windows is inspecting your hardware config screen it's not booting to the XP CD...

However it sounds as if setup is not letting him get that far.

download the SATA drivers for the PCs motherboard to a floppy disk.

When XP prompts "press f6 to load a third-party or RAID driver" do so.

Windows XP does not support SATA.

My personal remedy is the easy way out. I set the SATA mode in the BIOS to IDE or "compatible" so that the OS can treat the SATA controller as it would a IDE controller.

I have to perform a clean install of windows xp on my net book, because it inevitably crashed. I have the xp disk, but my net book doesn't have a disc drive. I have access o another COMPUTER WITH a disc drive, and was wondering if there was any way that I could take my disc, place it on a usb or sd device, and use the file from that device to bot the clean installer.

The PAGE I found a tutorial on clean install is:
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/instxpclean1_2.htm

Thanks in advance for any HELP!

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 I said that what I am not doing
http://www.pctipsbox.com/installing-windows-xp-using-a-usb-flash-drive/
http://www.netcal.com/blog/?p=12
http://komku.blogspot.com/2009/09/wintoflash-guide-install-windows-xp.html

I try to login and it just instantly logs off
I try safe mode and it takes me to a blue error screen
Last good configuration does the same thing

I have a Dell XP disc but it doesnt belong to this laptop it belongs to a desktop

I have successfully done the copy userinit.exe wsaupdater.exe but it still does it.

If there are no other ways to fix this, will clicking Set Up WINDOWS XP now mess anything up? I dont care about the information stored on the drive i just want the thing to work. If i can fix this without losing the information it would be great, but if i cant i wont cry too much.What is the blue screen error message?

Define "login" and "logs off"A Problem has been detected and windows has shut down to prevent damage to your computer

Technical Information:
*** STOP: 0X0000007e (0xC000001D, 0x8053332F, 0xF9C6050C, 0xF8C60208)

I mean the computer looks like its fine, boots up normally, then goes to the login screen, its the login BOX with the name and password look to it, you login in fine it says logging in shows my desktop background and then instantly says logging off...
1) Logging off, shutting down, or rebooting?

2) Is that the ENTIRE error message? Doesn't it mention an associated file?

3) Have you recently installed any new hw, sw, or drivers?

There are a number of possible causses of a 7E error. Knowing if a file is mentioned would be a HUGE help. If not, update the video and audio drivers and check for a bios flash. Check to see how much free space there is on the hd. Boot to the Recovery Console and run chkdsk /r

These are the basic, generic first steps for addressing a 7E error but again, if a file is mentioned on the blue screen we can address it a little more SURGICALLY.There are some late infections, which will cause this kind of issue, but let's try this first: http://saveme.danfischbach.com/safemodeNo file errors or anything, i saw that tutorial, but didnt it say Vista somewhere?No.1.  Which laptop?
     a.  Make, model name/number (and "service tag" number, if Dell computer).

2.  Operating System.  Which version and service pack level was laptop at?  (For example, Windows XP Professional SP3.)

3.  Dell XP CD.
     a.  Is this a Dell Operating System disc or a restore/recovery disc?
     b.  If an operating system disc, which version and service pack level?

4.  Restore/Recovery Partition.  If it's the original hard drive, there may be a hidden partition which may be used to restore the hard drive (operating system + applications) to the "state" when shipped.

That being said, I'd probably make an effort to fix the current problem first...Lots of cooks.Agreed.  I'm interested in the problem/solution.  GUESS I should have just hit the "Notify" button.  Now where is that "Delete" button...A Problem has been detected and windows has shut down to prevent damage to your computer

If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, RESTART your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:

Check to be sure you have adequate disk space. If a driver is identified in the stop message, disable the driver or check with the manufacture for driver updates. Try changing video adapters.

Check with your hardware vendor for any BIOS updates. Disable BIOS memory options such as chaching or shadowing. If you need to use safe mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select Advanced startup options, and then select Safe Mode.

Technical Information:

*** STOP: 0X0000007e (0xC000001D, 0x8053332F, 0xF9C6050C, 0xF8C60208)

Thats EXACTLY what it says when i go into safe mode.



heres a video of the start up, it does the safemode now because of how i have to make it shut down, and it asks if i want to boot the disk because i changed the start up order.

http://s198.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/austinfrase/?action=view&current=Untitled-3.flv Quote from: Allan on March 03, 2010, 04:30:54 PM

There are a number of possible causses of a 7E error. Knowing if a file is mentioned would be a HUGE help. If not, update the video and audio drivers and check for a bios flash. Check to see how much free space there is on the hd. Boot to the Recovery Console and run chkdsk /r

These are the basic, generic first steps for addressing a 7E error but again, if a file is mentioned on the blue screen we can address it a little more surgically.

When I set the font size as, say, Ariel Regular 12, in Outlook Express, the print I get on the monitor gives me a different font size.  How to solve this problem plse?Can you be more specific with your question?

Do you mean the new font size your trying to change on outlook express reverts back to the original/new larger size?Try Print Preview...Sometimes guessing without asking frustrates the questionnaire.
I was HOPING to avoid that thanks.

(If) you mean print preview 'Guzeppi',
You'll always notice a difference in font.
Try printing your font to see if it's acceptable ENOUGH.

If the outcome is too small, adjust it accordingly. Quote from: Junkz on March 04, 2010, 05:04:16 PM

Sometimes guessing without asking frustrates the questionnaire.
I was hoping to avoid that thanks.

After a clean, fresh install of Windows XP Home SP3 on a new build. All windows security updates, ETC installed. IE-8

Initially the first time I ran the defrag utility after getting it going, it told me I "needed to defrag".

Then with a follow up, just for good measure, defrag. It starts with

"Analysis is complete for: (C:)

You do not need to defragment this volume."

Then I continue on anyway. As I SAID, just for good measure.

It says;

"Defragmentation is complete for: (C:)

Some files on this volume could not be defragmented.
Please check the defragmentation report for the list of these files."

Then I view the Report, Under the block where it says "files that did not defragment"

Its blank.

Everything is smooth but this.

So do I have a problem or, just, do not defrag unless it tells you to do so?Don't worry about it.

Personally, I defrag once a week (I do not look at the report afterwards). Others rarely defrag. Especially with NTFS it's not a big deal either way.

BTW, I use PerfectDiskI've been using defraggler and like it better than the one that comes with Windows.

http://www.piriform.com/defragglerAuslogics....
The blank list is because Windows was expecting restore POINTS...

No worries.

PS. If you are really into sts and giggles after a clean install VISIT PCPitstop and let it TELL you how screwed up that machine is...Thanks for the quick responses.

I was thinking I was OK, but wanted to double check before I went any further, like installing, Microsoft Word and such other programs.


Patio, is that PCPitstop one of those programs that tells you have a 1000 problems, then it supposedly fixes them up, and they are back the next day.   

thanks again

In the username/local settings/temp folder.  Is it okay to delete things in there?

I'm thinking yes because it's a temp folder but thought i would ask FIRST, and you guys always have the right answer.

I found some 5 GB of folders which say "from camera" and I'm PRETTY SURE i don't need those.

Also a lot of folders with 2KB size which say Microsoft Outlook KESetup.

Things like that.   

Thanks for the help, again. Should be safe to delete...
If you are unsure create a new folder...move the contents to that folder...if all runs fine after a few boots then delete the folder.Thanks for the help, never figured it could be so simple.No problem...It's generally okay to delete anything you see in a temp folder AFTER A REBOOT (some newly installed programs place files NEEDED to complete the installation in the temp folder that will run at the next boot).

I am having serious problems with my machine. i recently did a virus scan and after the reboot i was STUCK in the automatic log off loop. i think that my anti virus moved my registries and now i can't even get on in safe mode as the administrator. I have tried to boot off of my xp cd but i just get a blank screen with the small line at the top. I have tried to get a floppy boot but i don't know the command prompts after i get to the black screen with the A:\ showing. I would like to save the stuff i have on the machine now but it is not that important. the only other in the house is a mac so i am limited. any help would be appreciated!make sure you check the "boot device order" or similarly named entries in BIOS/setup and make sure that cd drive is set as a boot device, and preferably the first boot device. i turned off everything but the cd drive i can hear the disc spinning but it never boots off of it. i tried to copy the cd to a jump USB and it does the same thing. i can boot off a floppy but i don't know what to type in after thatMoved to the Windows XP forum.

An uneducated guess is that the HDD is on it's way to completely dying but here are a few things to try.

* Use another PC to make a special CD which you can boot from to try to run virus and spyware scans or to at LEAST save your personal files before reinstalling Windows.
* Try one of these Rescue CDs:

* Avira AntiVir Rescue System
* UBCD4Win
* SystemRescueCd
* Trinity Rescue Kit

* Reinstall the Operating System Quote from: bnichols04 on March 05, 2010, 08:44:37 PM

I am having serious problems with my machine. i recently did a virus scan and after the reboot i was stuck in the automatic log off loop.

I have a driver disc for my net book that does not have a disc drive, and I was wondering if there was any way that I could turn that disc into a file that I could then move to the net book and install the software.
Thanks!Just copy them to a thumb drive... Quote from: patio on March 05, 2010, 07:40:30 PM

Just copy them to a thumb drive...

How did you try and install them ? ?
There should be a aetup.exe on that drive...

It was a typo.
patio meant setup.exe, not aetup.exe

OK, what driver do you need, why and what's your netbook brand and model?

On ALMOST every page I go to, this appears just above the taskbar on the left hand side of the screen with the yellow ICON. How do I correct these errors and what are they? Thanks.Have you TRIED to reset your IE setting back to the default?

Open tools.....internet options and then the advanced tab on the right side.

Quote from: frogholler on March 03, 2010, 08:32:17 AM

...this appears just above the taskbar...

What appears?  There is no "image" in or attached to "post"...

Topic Title.

I use Windows-XP PRO. Task Scheduler SERVICE generates problems with almost every Windows version now and in past years as well, as you can see with search engines on Internet. Typical cases are:
- The service is not running
- Task Scheduler is "not installed as a service".

In my case both issues are true. On forums, a specific error code is 0x80041315 mentioned very often. This is also my case.

I discovered the following issues :
- TASK SCHEDULER service does not appear in the list of services.
- One registry key is  missing :    HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule.

I have no recent backup of the key.
I found the key on internet at several websites. Most websites are showing the same basic contents ; probably the original native contents installed from the Windows CD.

I imported the key to replace the one missing in the Register.
I used following FILE.reg. Double clicking on it,  imported the key with success to the Register:

=======================FILE.reg=========================
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule]
=====================================================


After that, I exported the newly created key. As you can see in the exported key, a new subkey "Enum" had been added by Windows. This a good sign because the created key was been recognized by the system.

==================Exported Key "Schedule"===================
Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule
Class Name:       
Last Write Time:   2/26/2010 - 4:14 PM
Value 0
Name:            Start
Type:            REG_DWORD
Data:            0x2

Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule\Enum
Class Name:       
Last Write Time:   2/26/2010 - 4:14 PM
Value 0
Name:            0
Type:            REG_SZ
Data:            Root\LEGACY_SCHEDULE\0000

Value 1
Name:            Count
Type:            REG_DWORD
Data:            0x1

Value 2
Name:            NextInstance
Type:            REG_DWORD
Data:            0x1
==============End of Exported Key "Schedule"==================


However this action (importing the key) is not enough to make the Task Scheduler
appear back again on the list of the other Services. As long as this service is not back on the Services list, I don't know how to make it start either.

How can I bring this service back to life ?
I WELCOME any advice. Thank you.
Schedule key seems to be more complex, than that.
This is how it looks on my Vista (I'll try in a moment to see, how it looks on my XP):

Quote

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule]
"AtTaskMaxHours"=dword:00000048
"DisplayName"="%SystemRoot%\\system32\\schedsvc.dll,-100"
"Group"="SchedulerGroup"
"ImagePath"=hex(2):25,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,72,00,6f,00,6f,00,\
  74,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,\
  00,76,00,63,00,68,00,6f,00,73,00,74,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,20,00,2d,00,\
  6b,00,20,00,6e,00,65,00,74,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,73,00,00,00
"Description"="%SystemRoot%\\system32\\schedsvc.dll,-101"
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"Start"=dword:00000002
"Type"=dword:00000020
"DependOnService"=hex(7):52,00,50,00,43,00,53,00,53,00,00,00,45,00,76,00,65,00,\
  6e,00,74,00,4c,00,6f,00,67,00,00,00,00,00
"ServiceSidType"=dword:00000001
"RequiredPrivileges"=hex(7):53,00,65,00,49,00,6e,00,63,00,72,00,65,00,61,00,73,\
  00,65,00,51,00,75,00,6f,00,74,00,61,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,\
  65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,43,00,68,00,61,00,6e,00,67,00,65,00,4e,\
  00,6f,00,74,00,69,00,66,00,79,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,\
  67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,41,00,75,00,64,00,69,00,74,00,50,00,72,00,69,\
  00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,49,00,6d,00,70,00,\
  65,00,72,00,73,00,6f,00,6e,00,61,00,74,00,65,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,\
  00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,41,00,73,00,73,00,69,00,67,00,\
  6e,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,6d,00,61,00,72,00,79,00,54,00,6f,00,6b,00,65,00,6e,\
  00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,\
  54,00,63,00,62,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,\
  00,53,00,65,00,52,00,65,00,73,00,74,00,6f,00,72,00,65,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,\
  76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,00,00
"FailureActions"=hex:80,51,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,14,00,00,\
  00,01,00,00,00,60,ea,00,00,01,00,00,00,60,ea,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule\Parameters]
"ServiceDll"=hex(2):25,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,72,00,6f,00,6f,\
  00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,\
  73,00,63,00,68,00,65,00,64,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,\
  00
"ServiceDllUnloadOnStop"=dword:00000001
"ServiceMain"="ServiceMain"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule\Security]
"Security"=hex:01,00,14,80,90,00,00,00,9c,00,00,00,14,00,00,00,30,00,00,00,02,\
  00,1c,00,01,00,00,00,02,80,14,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,\
  00,00,02,00,60,00,04,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,8d,00,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,\
  05,0b,00,00,00,00,00,18,00,dd,01,0e,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,\
  20,02,00,00,00,00,14,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,00,\
  00,18,00,8d,00,02,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,21,02,00,00,01,01,\
  00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule\Enum]
"0"="Root\\LEGACY_SCHEDULE\\0000"
"Count"=dword:00000001
"NextInstance"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule]
"Description"="Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start."
"Type"=dword:00000020
"Start"=dword:00000002
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"ImagePath"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,\
  74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,\
  00,76,00,63,00,68,00,6f,00,73,00,74,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,20,00,2d,00,\
  6b,00,20,00,6e,00,65,00,74,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,73,00,00,00
"DisplayName"="Task Scheduler"
"Group"="SchedulerGroup"
"DependOnService"=hex(7):52,00,70,00,63,00,53,00,73,00,00,00,00,00
"DependOnGroup"=hex(7):00,00
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"FailureActions"=hex:80,51,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,03,00,03,\
  00,01,00,00,00,70,17,00,00,01,00,00,00,60,ea,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
"NextAtJobId"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule\Parameters]
"ServiceDll"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,\
  00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,\
  73,00,63,00,68,00,65,00,64,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,\
  00
"ServiceMain"="SchedServiceMain"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule\Security]
"Security"=hex:01,00,14,80,90,00,00,00,9c,00,00,00,14,00,00,00,30,00,00,00,02,\
  00,1c,00,01,00,00,00,02,80,14,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,\
  00,00,02,00,60,00,04,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,8d,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,\
  05,0b,00,00,00,00,00,18,00,9d,01,02,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,\
  23,02,00,00,00,00,18,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,20,\
  02,00,00,00,00,14,00,fd,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,01,\
  00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule\Enum]
"0"="Root\\LEGACY_SCHEDULE\\0000"
"Count"=dword:00000001
"NextInstance"=dword:00000001

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule]
"Description"="Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start."
"Type"=dword:00000020
"Start"=dword:00000002
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"ImagePath"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,\
  74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,\
  00,76,00,63,00,68,00,6f,00,73,00,74,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,20,00,2d,00,\
  6b,00,20,00,6e,00,65,00,74,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,73,00,00,00
"DisplayName"="Task Scheduler"
"Group"="SchedulerGroup"
"DependOnService"=hex(7):52,00,70,00,63,00,53,00,73,00,00,00,00,00
"DependOnGroup"=hex(7):00,00
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"FailureActions"=hex:80,51,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,03,00,03,\
  00,01,00,00,00,70,17,00,00,01,00,00,00,60,ea,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
"NextAtJobId"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule\Parameters]
"ServiceDll"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,\
  00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,\
  73,00,63,00,68,00,65,00,64,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,\
  00
"ServiceMain"="SchedServiceMain"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule\Security]
"Security"=hex:01,00,14,80,90,00,00,00,9c,00,00,00,14,00,00,00,30,00,00,00,02,\
  00,1c,00,01,00,00,00,02,80,14,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,\
  00,00,02,00,60,00,04,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,8d,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,\
  05,0b,00,00,00,00,00,18,00,9d,01,02,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,\
  23,02,00,00,00,00,18,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,20,\
  02,00,00,00,00,14,00,fd,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,01,\
  00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule\Enum]
"0"="Root\\LEGACY_SCHEDULE\\0000"
"Count"=dword:00000001
"NextInstance"=dword:00000001

Can we edit the topic title to add the word [Solved] in front ??

I love SMILEYS & emocions ! They add life to my e-mails! However, long ago, I deleted the ones I had cause my ISP SAID they could add spam, adware, & spyware. Aren't there any safe sites to use?You mean like......This?
http://bestsmileys.com/pageindex.htmSounds like Smiley CENTRAL and yes the software if racked with spyware and the occasional TROJAN. Do yourself and more importantly your friends a favor and stay away from the smiley packages. You aren't only putting spyware on your PC but also to anybody you send one of these smileys to.

Hi, I have an old  Windows XP computer, I don't really have much information about it to give you, but I was wondering if it was possible to create a multiboot system using a Windows ME upgrade disk. Also, the same applies to my other computer- Vista 32 bit, Hp pavilion slimline, 188 GB ram, ( more about this computer on my profile) and I was wondering if an XP upgrade disk can multiboot with it. I know it's possible to multiboot with an older system, but I'm not sure if you can use an upgrade edition. Thanks in advance, any information will be helpful  Not enough info...
What do you want to dual boot with ?
What are the system specs ? ?The specs in your profile say CPU speed of 200MHz.  That can't be correct if you're running Vista on it.  A 200MHz processor speed indicates a computer that's ancient in computer age. Quote from: soybean on March 07, 2010, 09:23:58 PM

The specs in your profile say CPU speed of 200MHz.  That can't be correct if you're running Vista on it.  A 200MHz processor speed indicates a computer that's ancient in computer age.

Ah, sorry about that, I must have mistyped. It's 200GHz.

You still have that wrong.  The fastest processors are in the 3 to 3.5 GHz range.  I imagine your speed may be 1/100th of 200GHz, or 2GHz.  Right click on My Computer (XP) or Computer (Vista) and select Properties.  You'll see the processor speed shown there.

it probably says 2.00 Ghz, and they omitted the decimal is all.

Not with an Upgrade CD...no.
The option would be 1 OS or the other.

I began this project merely trying to start this machine, I found I could not get past the user password on this counterfeit installation. I decided to install a legitimate version of xp. I found that the cd disk drive in the machine did not work. I plugged in an external cd drive and found that the machine did not read the drive properly. I tried an external floppy drive and it seems to register. I was wondering if there were a WAY to access the hard drive with a startup disk on the floppy drive and somehow format c drive so I could later reboot xp pro from a disk. (skipping the previous user password) I tried to use administrator to change password but failed. I attempted to access the BIOS but ALSO failed. INSTEAD of WAITING for another external cd rom drive to get the ball rolling, I was wondering if this could be done by floppy drive.

My computer shut down on its own the other night and I couldn't reboot it..it WOULD freeze up. I had to run the virus scan on safe mode and it came up as my computer having a virus, which I cleaned. I ran the scan again and it came back as clean.

When I rebooted my computer, the desktop screen was white with a blue triangle and had an error message saying SOMETHING like "active desktop recovery". i found the solution to that problem on this forum and I think I have fixed that problem. But my computer kept crashing.

I ran the virus scan again and it came back clean. I ran a maleware scan and it came back clean. So I bought a registery cleaner (I think that is what it is called). the name of the SOFTWARE is Registry Easy. I ran that, cleaned up the fixes and I am still having PROBLEMS with my computer freezing up on me. I don't know what to do at this point. For example, since typing this message here, my computer has frozen up on me twice and I have had to reboot.

The operating system is Win XP home edition. It is a Dell desktop. Not sure what else you need by way of information but any help would be greatly appreciated. This computer is less than a year old.

I uninstalled and re-installed my browsers (IE, Firefox, and Chrome) and Chrome is the only that works. My computer is still crashing about every 10 minutes.When is the last time you opened it up and cleaned out all the dust bunnies ? ?
NOTE: A can of compressed air is the preferred method...do NOT use a Vacuum.
Remove all power to the machine and take anti-static precautions.1.  Overheating.  Following up on "patio's" suggestion to blow out the dust, you could also download some programs to monitor the temperature sensors of your computer.
     a.  http://www.filehippo.com/download_speedfan/
     b.  http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php

2.  Safe Mode.  Boot Windows to Safe Mode and see if the problem follows you there.

3.  Memory DIAGNOSTICS.  Download the "free" diagnostic software at either www.memtest86.com  or www.memtest.org  and create the desired bootable media.  Boot the program and let it run indefinitely ( key to exit).  You should let it run at least two hours to test the memory.  There should be no memory errors.

Even if you don't suspect memory, it's worthwhile to exercise the motherboard, CPU, and memory independent of the Windows software to see if the problem follows you.  If it doesn't, look towards the hard drive with the software of the Windows boot (and other devices not used during memory diagnostics).Have you looked at task manager to see if there is anything using too much CPU or memory? Also try downloading ProcessXP. It is a task manager equivalent with additional features.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_process_explorer/

I am new to this forum and appreciate any help I can get.

A virus removed my Rundll32.exe FILE and I do not have an XP CD Rom to get a replacement. Can someone e-mail me ONE? Sorry we don't do that here...

You'll need to borrow 1.

Repair Install of XP
See if you have a backup COPY in your "%systemroot%\system32\dllcache" directory, where "%systemroot%" usually resolves to "c:\windows".  In other words look in "c:\windows\system32\dllcache" (or elsewhere on your system).

"rundll32.exe" belongs in your "system32" subdirectory.

The "Size" and "Modified" values for mine are "32.5 KB (33,280 bytes)" and "Sunday, April 13, 2008, 9:42:34 PM".

Of course if the file is there, I would have thought "Windows File Protection" would have restored it already.  Guess I don't KNOW how that really works...

Dear all,

RECENTLY my windows XP got some strange problem, and I don't know how to fix it.
When I am using the computer, even if I am not going to the INTERNET,
a shut down screen will appear at a random time asking me WHETHER to shutdown or not,
it is really bothering me.

I have done a few virus scan, including offline and online free virus scans, but found no virus in my PC.
MY PC is 2 years old, running on P4, 2GB RAM, and 160GB.
I do not play online games, just use my PC for doing school assignments, projects.

Any ideas?

Thank you

Kitty

Recently I have been getting a message at, SHUT down, that SAYS "WMS idle"? What is the cause and how can I get rid of it?Running Nero?   TAKE your pick from here..

GOOD hunting.

Hi,

I start up my computer and for some reason the wireless connection and other programs seem to take a little longer than the sound, antivirus and other programs.  This causes the Windows Explore not wanting to start.

Is this just XP being slow? Will this improve if I upgrade to Windows 7? Is this a hardware flaw?

Laptop Specifications:
Hard Drive: 160GB 7,200 RPM
RAM: 2GB (1.75) Upgrading soon to 3GB
Main processor: AMD Athlon X2 2.2GHz Dual core
Brought in Jan 1

Any other information you may need please contact me.No, the problem has something to do with you current software installation. From the information given in your post, it SOUNDS like a program is trying to get on the internet and is slowing down the system from its start up chores. Did you recently do something new with your PC? Maybe a large download? P2P files sharing can really slow down you machine when it starts. Do you do that?Um I am not really sure.  I thought it might be something to do with the programs slowing it down.  If I upgrade to windows 7 will this help go away or even better go away completely? Oh and Does windows 7 SUPPORT USB RAM?

Thnks for the help. Quote from: jacksonc on March 09, 2010, 11:06:36 PM

I start up my computer and for some reason the wireless connection and other programs seem to take a little longer than the sound, antivirus and other programs.  This causes the Windows Explore not wanting to start.

Is this just XP being slow? Will this improve if I upgrade to Windows 7? Is this a hardware flaw?

Oh and Does windows 7 support USB RAM?

Hello There!

I have come across THE MOST WEIRD term quite recently aka "Defragment Free Space"??
What is there in the "Free Space" to stack & pile up?(as defragmentation is usually explained!)

I got to KNOW about this through PIRIFORM's popular utility >>"Defragler".

How exactly does this work & what's its significance in improving the PC performance? If you do not use this option, all files will still be defragmented (made contiguous), but there might be some free space between those optimized files. Using the "defrag free space" option, the utility will attempt to put all of the free space at the back end of the files. It's a nice housekeeping option, but serves little actual purpose.Thanks Allan for that insight!

What's your favorite Defrag Utility? I've been using PerfectDisk for many years (I'm one of their beta testers) and am a fan. In fact stand by - their new version should be released today.Can you please pass on the 'Beta Version' test key or anything SIMILAR? I know that 'Perfectdisk' is a commercialware & is not free! Of COURSE not. Nice chatting with you - bye.

Hi guys,
I'm looking at a Compaq Presario C304NR notebook PC for the owner.  It will not boot up.  It begins to load Windows but stops and displays an error box.  The error box says "The system is not fully installed. Please run setup again."  At this point, the Windows desktop background, one with a Compaq logo, is displayed.  CLICKING on the OK button in the error box just causes bootup to start over and go back to the same screen.

It will not start in Safe Mode.  Also, if I try to start with the last know good configuration, it immediately stops and says, "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOW\system32\config\SYSTEM".  It continues: "You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair."

Neither I, nor the owner, have a Setup CD-ROM.  However, I can probably borrow a Win XP Home Edition CD from someone.  I did put a gparted disc in the CD-ROM drive and determined that the hard drive has a recovery partition on it.  I'm just not sure what's the best approach to trying to start a recovery installation from that partition without being able to boot Windows. 

I accessed the CMOS Setup Utility and ran a hard drive diagnostic tool which reported no problem with the hard drive.  Its report said: "(Quick) Pass"; (Comprehensive) Pass"; and "(S.M.A.R.T) Pass".  This was a positive sign, since the owner mentioned dropping the computer and believes that's when the problem started.

Any suggestions on the best way to proceed with this?  I believe the owner is not concerned about recovering any files on the computer; however, I want to verify this with him.  Again, I can probably borrow a Win XP CD to do a repair installation.  The computer has the Win XP product key on the bottom.  Or, if I can download some hard drive management tool and create a bootable CD that I could use to reinstall Windows from the Recover Partition, what tool do you recommend?   

I may be offline for a few hours, but will check back as soon as possible.Regarding the message from last known good, you can do the following:

Either borrow the XP CD or download the recovery console .iso (http://forums.pcpitstop.com/index.php?showtopic=150212) and burn it to disc.

Boot to the recovery console

At the command prompt type:

ren c:\windows\system32\config\system system.old
copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config

Reboot

However, because you only get that message from Last Known Good I'm not sure this will work for you. You may be relegated to borrowing the XP CD (must be the same version as is installed) and do a repair install.Thanks, I'll try that and let you know how it goes. Okay. Good luck.Also, if you want to try the recovery partition, it shouldn't need Windows running to access.

I don't have Compaq info, but on my Acer there are two steps:

1)  Ensure Recovery is enabled in BIOS Setup. Restart the system.

2)  When the Acer logo is showing, press + to enter the recovery process. Refer to onscreen instructions to perform system recovery.The problem with using the recovery partition is it won't do a repair install on most machines...it'll only take the machine back to Day One status which means all data is gone...

Better off with a CD and   This Method...Agreed. As I mentioned in my post above, a repair install will likely be required. Still, no harm in trying to replace the corrupt hive first just to make sure.What I wonder is how did the drive get so bad? Are you sure it isn't on it's way out? You may want to run the drive tools from the manufacture's web site....

Quote from: Spoiler on March 02, 2010, 11:01:37 AM

What I wonder is how did the drive get so bad? Are you sure it isn't on it's way out? You may want to run the drive tools from the manufacture's web site....

The error box says "The system is not fully installed. Please run setup again." 

I accessed the CMOS Setup Utility and ran a hard drive diagnostic tool which reported no problem with the hard drive.  Its report said: "(Quick) Pass"; (Comprehensive) Pass"; and "(S.M.A.R.T) Pass".

Also, if you want to try the recovery partition, it shouldn't need Windows running to access.

I don't have Compaq info, but on my Acer there are two steps:

1)  Ensure Recovery is enabled in BIOS Setup. Restart the system.

2)  When the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> to enter the recovery process. Refer to onscreen instructions to perform system recovery.

Yesterday I turned off my computer then this moring I turned it on but the SCREEN was black. So then I checked if every thing was pluged in right and tight and it was. Then the computer screen would go on but as soon as I clicked the screen it would go back to black. But not so black that I cant see a thing. I can see on the screen a little bit. Also I know the screen is messed up and not my computer because I tested the screen out on our famliy computer and it did the same thing. I have a samsung computer screen if you need to know. OH and I am working on digital not anlog if that also helps. I hope I explained it enough for you to help me thanks!Welcome to the forums.

So this is a Desktop Monitor, right?

If the screen is blank but you can still see a bit if you hold it up to the light, that means the screen is damaged. More specifically, the Screen Inverter is damaged.

Just to make sure, try another monitor on the computer. If it works, it confirms that assessment. Thanks! But can i get that fixed or do I need another screen?How old is the monitor?

And...
Quote

So this is a Desktop Monitor, right?

so what if it is a laptop screen that is dark?
mine went dark just like described above. do i have to get a new laptop?

I have several TROJAN horses on my PC. how do i get rid off them? Clik Here...

CD & DVD drives don't have 'recording' tabs!
Help!
OK, here's what is going on. Several weeks ago (don't remember exactly when, mid or late JANUARY) I was fooling around & INSTALLED some programs so I could convert songs from my phone to a format my computer could read. Didn't work, I uninstalled it.

Then a bit later I downloaded a program to ID music by playing it over speaker into the microphone to id a song. Uninstalled it, too. I know one of these programs (again, don't remember) told me to change my default 'record media from the drive to I think a virtual drive.

Anyway, I think this is what has caused my problem, which is I can no longer get CD-R's to burn. I have a Dell DImension 5100 with Windows XP and when I try to use Media Player to burn songs to a CD, it looks as if it is going thru the PROCESS, but doesn't do it. XP and media player recognize the drives and I can play CD's or DVD's, just can't get the computer to remember that yes, these drives are capable of recording.

Also, when I put a blank CD-R into either drive they show under properties to be 'full' and have no SPACE left on them, even though they are new. When I go to 'properties' on both drives, there is no 'recording' tab so I cannot 'enable' recording.

I have Googled around and here is what I have tried to do to fix it.
I used the Microsoft site's suggestion to edit the registry and change the drive values from 1 to 2 or 3. No help.
I made sure the IMAPI value in Admin Services was on 'automatic' and I force started it. No help.
I went back to the registry and deleted the high filters and low filters in the registry file related to the drives. No help.
I uninstalled the drives in device manager, logged off and logged on to reinstall, but they already had. No help.
I uninstalled the drives and immediately went to 'new hardware wizard.' It found them and installed them. No help.
I reinstalled Nero, my burning SOFTWARE. No help.
I went back to Microsoft's site and used the automatic 'Fix It' wizard, but it said both drives were not capable of recording (bogus, since I've burned I don't know how many CD's since I got this computer in mid 2007).
I probably forgot some stuff, since I have been at this all afternoon and evening, but I'm really frustrated.

Both drives were working great forever, so I guess when I installed those programs I mentioned earlier, it jacked up something. I don't think I've tried to burn any CD's since I got rid of both of those programs up until today, when I discovered the problem.

Thing is, I CAN'T remember which program had me change the 'record' or burn to feature. I think it changed it from the E: and D: drive to something else, but don't remember where or how.

Yeah, I know it was stupid to not write it down, and yeah I regret screwing with either program.

But I'd really like some help here, if anyone can!
I appreciate it!

which free soft ware of antivirus is goodPlease do a SEARCH on this site. This question is asked and answered at LEAST once a WEEK.

as the topic states i am running a 250g sata drive in my laptop i originally had vista but i dont like the format or the performance i tried to go back to xp but it is saying that it wont recognise the hard drive
any help would be appreciated There's not enough info to assist i'm afraid...
Are you saying you tried to MAKE a SLIPSTREAM CD or you used 1 to try to install XP ? ?
If so how was this CD made and what flavor SATA drivers does it contain ? ?
They have to match your MBoard...it INTERFACED properly with my mboard when i was running vista. it ran fine with vista but i would rather RUN xp so i did a full restore and used a slipstream program (it works we tried it with another computer) and it just one recognise my satai created a disc that slipstreamed and still cant get xp to work
and what do you mean by flavorYou're terminology is confusing....
"What" interfaced with your MBoard when running Vista ? ?
Again "What" slipstream app was used and where is the XP info from ? ?  Factory or MS CD ? ?
Flavor meant did you use the proper SATA drivers...(the ones from the MBoard manuf...)  and the proper ones for XP ? ?
The SATA drivers may be different for Vista.

Just so you know restore or not you cannot slipstream an existing XP install and expect it to run...it doesn't work that way.
You need an original XP CD to create a slipstream installation CD.This sounds like they slipstreamed SP3 into a XP install and for some reason think that this gives XP SATA capabilities.I'm just confused...   paradox - did you use a utility line nlite to include the sata drivers in the slipstream?Wait, I dont think there is an XP Corporate.
There is home and pro.
"Corporate", I think, is usally a moniker of a pirated Windows copy on Warez sites.
Correct me if I am wrong.

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What slipstream program/method did you use?

Quote from: dahlarbear on March 03, 2010, 05:34:38 AM

I'm just confused...  

Wait, I dont think there is an XP Corporate.
There is home and pro.
"Corporate", I think, is usally a moniker of a pirated Windows copy on Warez sites.
Correct me if I am wrong...

Wait, I dont think there is an XP Corporate.
There is home and pro.
"Corporate", I think, is usally a moniker of a pirated Windows copy on Warez sites.
Correct me if I am wrong.

Q: What is the difference between Windows XP Professional Edition and Corporate Edition?
A: Hi Eric, I've NEVER heard of Windows XP Corporate Edition. It might be a simple branding device for Volume Licensing but the only actual client SKUs for Windows XP were Windows XP Starter Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, and Windows XP Professional Edition.

used an online slipstream program to slipstream sp3 onto the disc.

Wait, I dont think there is an XP Corporate.
There is home and pro.
"Corporate", I think, is usally a moniker of a pirated Windows copy on Warez sites.
Correct me if I am wrong.
....

it says my boot master failed. Does that mean my HD is no good
 Or can I just try to re install my restore disk?Sounds like the HDD is dead.
But wait. There are other things that give that message. You may have lost the proper settings in the BIOS. Check and see if the BIOS finds the right Hard Drive device.where will that be in the Bios. What am I looking for. What if I just put a different HD and start over. Or that still won't work if something still wrongt in the bios? QUOTE from: sckrem on March 06, 2010, 09:01:19 PM

boot master failed.

Does system BIOS recognize and correctly identify the hard drive (with correct total capacity)?

yes it seems that way

I have Windows XP installed on my PC and it loads only in safe mode. When I start my PC normally, Windows XP does not load; I have on display on my screen. I changed the monitor, but the problem is still the same. What could be the cause and How can I solve the issue?What did you do before this? (any DOWNLOADS, installs, ect....)

Can you try performing a System Restore in Safe Mode?Actually I did not download anything before this. I tried System Restore in Safe mode but problem still the sameOk, so when you start the Computer, exactly WHAT happens?

Start it like:
I PRESS the power button and then the fans start spinning. The manufacturer logo comes on, ect.......

We need to know exactly what the symptoms are.OK! I switch on power. I get this message "Press F1 to continue or Del to enter set up". I press F1 and from this point there is nothing displayed on the screen. However if I press F8 after pressing F1 i get into safe mode and WIndows loads.Dell Setup? Strange....

You haven't changed any BIOS Settings or touched your hardware have you?

Also, do you know what the model of your computer is?No its not a Dell. I did not madify anything in BIOS. Unfortunately i dont know the model. Any error MESSAGES when you try to boot normally?

When you get the menu to choose to boot into Safe Mode, can you try Last Known Configuration?

Also, do you have the Windows CD?I get the warning "Hard disk failure may be imminent". I did not try Last Known Configuration. I have the Windows CD. Btw i tried a chkdsk but i got this message "The volume is in use by another process. Do you want scandisk to run at next startup". I said yes. AT next start up the scandisk was run. still the problem remainsStop Using The Computer Now!!!
Or you will risk loosing all your data.

Do you have another computer or access to another one?Unfortunately i dont have another computer Is there no other way out?If you cannot gain access to another computer (to put this current hard drive in as a slave to back up your files), I suggest GETTING CD's and/or USB Storage Devices and back everything important up in Safe Mode.
Just in case your hard drive is failing.

I NEED INSTRUCTIONS to run this utility. I just don't KNOW how to USE it. Thanks.have you checked this out :
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/cc300361.aspx

FB

i have a pc with these details

CPU : AMD Athlon 4800 X2
M.B  : Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3
VGA  : Geforce 8600 GT 512 MB
RAM : 2x2Gig DDR2 kingstone =4 Gig
H.D.D : 320 gig maxtor

when i install windows xp sp2 and sp3 32 bit version or windows vista home PREMIUM  32 bit version . windows show 3 Gig RAM in system information whiles i have 4 Gig RAM
i SEE 4 Gig  in RAM information in BIOS section also
I tested these ways:
1) i reduced sum of RAM to 3 and then 2 Gig  and both windows showed 3 Gig and 2 Gig  RAM correctly
2) i tested variant RAMs such as 4x1 gig rams too
3) i changed VGA too but even it did not work
4) i installed a windows 64 bit and it showed 4 Gig RAM correctly
 and i dont know  what must i do  now
have u a suggest for repairing it
 thank you very much 32 bit operating systems can only use a maximum of 4GB of memory.
Memory allocated or sued by graphics cards reduce the total amount that can be seen, also EVERY device uses a bit of RAM too.
In other words, it's a limitation of a 32 bit OS - the maximum you'll ever see is around 3.5GB.
Hope this clears THINGS up.

Hi,
Every time I start my computer up, thisessage appears after the Windows XP logo;


A problem has been DETECTED and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to you computer.

UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME

If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:

Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is. New installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any windows updates you might need.

Of problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options suh as caching or shadowing. If you need to use safe mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select advanced startup options, and then select safe mode.

Techical information:

*** STOP:  0x000000ED (0x86B638A8, 0xC0000006, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)

I do not understand how this happened, I try to put it in safe mode and that doesn't work either so I can't get on my computer, please help!
My computer is an Acer Aspire One AOA150BB if that helps.

Thanks
RobRun hard drive diagnostics: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287 (or http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic28744.html)
Make sure, you select tool, which is appropriate for the brand of your hard drive.
Depending on the program, it'll create bootable floppy, or bootable CD.
If downloaded file is of .iso type, use ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/ to burn .iso file to a CD (select "Write image file to disc" option), and make the CD bootable.

NOTE. If your hard drive is made by Toshiba, unfortunately, you're out of luck, because Toshiba doesn't provide any diagnostic tool.Some reference(s):
     a.  Stop 0x000000ED (UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME). From Dell (yes, you have an Acer).
     b.  http://kadaitcha.cx/xp/stop_error.html#0x000000ED
     c.  http://aumha.org/a/stop.htm.  SEE right column, "ED: Unmountable Boot..."
Quote from: Broni on February 25, 2010, 08:14:58 PM

Run hard drive diagnostics: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287 (or http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic28744.html)
Make sure, you select tool, which is appropriate for the brand of your hard drive.
Depending on the program, it'll create bootable floppy, or bootable CD.
If downloaded file is of .iso type, use ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/ to burn .iso file to a CD (select "Write image file to disc" option), and make the CD bootable.

NOTE. If your hard drive is made by Toshiba, unfortunately, you're out of luck, because Toshiba doesn't provide any diagnostic tool.

Because it says it will delete everything?

PXE e-61: media test failure, check cable
PXE MOF: exiting PXE ROM

Which Fujitsu program did you download?

Am I supposed to install it on a working computer? Because it says it will delete everything?

I have this computer and the disk of win xp reads the computer formates the hdd and it restarts then when says boot from cd....... erorr loading os. why?

900Mhz processor
512 MG ram
40 gb hdd
dvd burnerBecause you just formatted the drive. i did DELETE partition i made a new one and formated it?!Are you booting to the XP CD? QUOTE from: comda on March 08, 2010, 02:25:58 PM

i did delete partition i made a new one and formated it?!

The size of the other programs are listed in MB, but some have nothing listed.  Not nothing LIKE 0 MB, but no ENTRY in this field at all.Lazy PROGRAMMERS...I agree. I have LISTING like that too.

Help!

I work for a huge corporate - think... Office SPACE.

I just TRANSFERRED to the Marketing department where they have tasked me with going through 500+ folders with folders inside of these folders and organizing them by product line and type of document i.e. flyer, brochure, advertisement etc.... My estimate is there is over a 1,000 files

The whole SHARED server is an absolute mess.

I am using the ctrl + F to do a blanket search and am finding duplicates of file extension names.

It is a mixture of files pdf.'s, word, POWER point. Nothing is named in a UNIFORMED manner.

Can you give ideas on how to attack this project... what is the best way to get my arms around all the information?

Any ideas/ strategy or programs that are useful for managing folders would be great.

The end goal is to have everything organized into folders on a shared server and keep it organized.


Can you run batch files?



If you're not sure, open notepad, type 'MKDIR test' (without quotes) and save as TEST.BAT (making sure the 'Save as type:' box shows 'All Files', not text doc).  Then locate it and double-click.  If a black window opens and closes, and a folder named 'test' is created, then you can run batch files.  If not, I can't help you.To search for duplicates, I think this could be very helpful: http://www.easyduplicatefinder.com/.  For a review on it, see http://www.easyduplicatefinder.com/softpedia-review.html

Regarding an overall strategy, this article might be helpful: 8 tips to manage your files better, and this: 10 File Management Tips

For the last couple of months, I've been having problems sending and retrieving e-mail via Outlook Express.  I'm sometimes unable to connect to the server even though I can browse the Internet when this is happening.  There’s no pattern I can figure out.  All might work fine.  Or the system might hang for 10-30 seconds before successfully sending/receiving.  Or it might hang so long that it times out.

Because the trouble is intermittent, I know the e-mail account property settings within OE aren't the problem.  Because it happens with two different e-mail accounts, I assume the problem isn't with the hosts – or with the ports.  (Because it happens with two e-mail accounts and incoming + outgoing MESSAGES, three different ports are involved -- 8889, 110, & 587 –and I have periodic trouble connecting to all of them.)

This problem seems to have started right around the time that I switched from Verizon DSL to Verizon FiOS and received a new router: ActionTec MI424-WR - Rev. E.  I persuaded Verizon to swap routers in CASE the unit was defective, but that didn't help.  Otherwise, Verizon tech SUPPORT claims the problem must be with OE or XP – and, in any case, as long as I’m connecting to the Internet they can’t help.

Any thoughts?When you getting the hang up are you ABLE to ping your pop servers?

Haven't tried, but I sometimes do try to COLLECT my mail from the web-based version of the domain (presumably the same server?) -- and I'm always able to do so.  The problem seems to be limited to OE.

I have just one user account. i wish to  create another one which i  want to use exclusively for some work. I have TRIED creating user accounts but then they pull up all the softwares of my existing user account.

I have seen in many offices using Windows XP, when a user logs in he has completely different look and softwares ETC. When second user logs in using his Username and password its again completely different desktop and start menu etc.

Is there a way of doing it??

 i can install multiple OS on two partitions and that will do. BUt is there any other way of doin it?



Thanks in Advacne.What OS do you have?
Quote from: ronald_peterson on August 18, 2008, 12:07:57 AM

I have tried creating user accounts but then they pull up all the softwares of my existing user account.

What OS do you have?

Quote from: ronald_peterson on August 18, 2008, 12:07:57 AM

I have tried creating user accounts but then they pull up all the softwares of my existing user account.

What they did in the office was create the user accounts FIRST before installing the software and what not.

It should......but you will loose EVERYTHING if you reinstall Windows.

If you create the new account the way you said you tried, you can just delete the program shortcuts (not the programs themselves).

Also il try creating the user account the way you said.

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Also il try creating the user account the way you said.

I suggest only doing this, unless you are willing to reinstall all your programs and stuff.

Cannot access CD-DVD. Computer will not auto-run disc's and when i went into "computer" the CD/DVD icon seems to have VANISHED. Only Local disc (C) and Control Panel displayed. Think it may be driver problem, however i do not have disc to reload even if it could be read! System is Windows 2000If you can establish make and model of unit you should be able to find a driver thru a search on the web.

But - when did this occur ... sudden?  recent?  Any other changes made? ETCI have met the similar problem before.A friend of me ,his cd-rom icon disappear,

first I restart his computer,during the booting I found the cd-rom is detected.
After the system enter the desktop.I open "My computer" the Icon still not appear there.
I go to "device manager" ,remove item under "DVD/CD-rom drivers",then restart the computer,
after booting up. On the system tray there popup a baloon says "find new hardware"

I just do this .I don't know if this could give any help.

btw, the cd-rom drivers ALWAYS were included in system disc, and when you install the system the drivers had been copyed to hard disk(in you system drive).
Just because of that the system could find the driver of new hardware and install it to system on my friend's computer.
Indeed drivers for ATAPI devices usually within a system but not sure with Win 2k - compared with XP - probably has suitable driver actually.

The remove idea could well WORK - forcing windows to 'rediscover' the item on reboot but tho I ran Win 2k a while ago ... not sure if it'll be quite as 'clever' as XP in a plug'n'play sense.  Worth a try tho. Quote

forcing windows to 'rediscover'

I'm in deep kimche and in need of some serious help, and more than likely will need to take my COMPUTER to a shop.  Here goes:

I'm operating with Windows XP and lately my programs will be running fine then everything just freezes up.  The only way out is to reboot.  This is where I should have stopped and asked for help...but oh no...not me.  I tried to run a SYSTEM restore, and guess what happened...it froze up in the restore proccess. I rebooted and nothing happened.

I put my windows xp disk in and reloaded windows naming in windowsb....now I can get on my computer but no programs work.....nothing, but I have all my files under the old documents and settings. 

What can I do to get this fixed?  Take it to the experts?Sounds like you have two installations of Windows on your computer now.  In other words, you have a dual-boot configuration now.  If I'm correct, you should see a screen during startup where you can choose which OS to boot.  Do you see that?  If not, then I'm apparently wrong about the dual-boot scenario.

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now I can get on my computer but no programs work..

Alright, I apologize if this has been solved in another thread, but I just needed to know.

My younger brother has an HP Desktop computer. About 3 or 2 years old I think...

Anyhow, he enjoys turning the computer off by using the button instead of the proper shutdown procedures. This caused his computer to do the following:

1. The computer turns on.
2. The computer then shows a screen asking if they want to start Windows normally, under the last known good configuration, SAFE mode, safe mode w/ networking, or safe mode w/ command prompt.
3. No matter what is chosen, it then begins to load Windows XP.
4. Not too long once it starts trying to load, the monitor mentions something about going to SLEEP (as if the computer was off... But the light on the computer is still on.) and the computer restarts from 2.

Now, we managed to solve it once by SOMEHOW reinstalling Windows. However, the problem is happening again. And we don't REMEMBER how we managed to get lucky and reinstall windows.

So, how can I manage to get back to a point to reinstall windows or save his computer?

(Keep in mind, we didn't have to use any disc when we saved it last time...)The computer probably has a restore partition. I think that F11 is the key to access it on HPs. Tap F11 as the computer is starting up ( before windows loads).

However, you may not have to reinstall windows. If I were you the first thing that I would do in this situation is check BIOS to make SURE that the power saving options are turned off. They will be called suspend mode or S1, S3, etc. Turn those off or load the BIOS DEFAULT settings.

I have no new hardware device plugged into any USB port.  I did recently add a Belkin ENHANCED wireless router to create a wireless NETWORK to allow my daughter's laptop internet access down the hall.  I ALSO recently borrowed a hand held digital recorder from a friend. I had to download a program to allow me to transfer a file from the recorder to my computer.  I then uninstalled the program - it was a one time usage.  My son got an iPod shuffle which I recently put some music on.  So there have been VARIOUS new things plugged into the computer, however, every time I start the computer up, it I get the Newfound Hardware Wizard pop-up.  Is there a way to get rid of this?Check in Device Manager for any Yellow !!'s or ??'s...I did not see any Quote from: patio on March 05, 2010, 01:11:34 PM

Yellow !!'s or ??'s...

After using the recovery on Windows XP, my Mom and Stepfather cannot get the screensavers to work anymore, they will not come on.  What could cause this?How are they trying to get the Screensavers up?
Are they doing it through Desktop Properties and CLICKING Preview?Yes, They can get a wallpaper but cannot get a SCREENSAVER to come on.Just to make sure, when they click the Preview Button, they let go of the mouse (dont touch the mouse), right?

Any error messages at all?

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After using the recovery on Windows XP

Did they get a new mouse?  Some of the laser mice dont like to work with screensavers.

First, I am talking about the speaker that beeps after POST on startup, not the speakers and associated components that play Beethoven.

History: I had this same PROBLEM when I first got this computer, an Acer Aspire 1640z (may it burn in everlasting hellfire.)  ToggleKeys would not work, no matter what I did. I really depend on this for CapsLock as it's easier to remember which beep I heard last than whether I've hit it an even or odd number of times. And then one day many months later it just started working. It was after I had connected to the internet and enabled auto updates so I thought maybe somehow that had fixed it.

Now, after my recent go round with installing/uninstalling Service Pack 3, it has stopped working again. However, it is not ToggleKeys, because when I turn on SoundSentry the Title bar blinks. So I have narrowed down the problem to the System Speaker, which seems to have disappeared.

I FOUND a list of all the registry settings for this beast and what they are supposed to be, and all mine are SET as advertised.

On another site a fellow said to go to device manager and find System Speaker under System Devices and...I have no System Speaker under System Devices!

If anyone has any ideas, I would be grateful. Quote

First, I am talking about the speaker that beeps after POST on startup, not the speakers and associated components that play Beethoven.

On another site a fellow said to go to device manager and find System Speaker under System Devices and...I have no System Speaker under System Devices!

play Beethoven.