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Im trying to down load windows xp 2000 on to power edge 1850. Ive tryed every usb port with a external cd rom DEVICE ALONG with the INTERNAL cd rom device and i come up with diskett I/O error. Is it because the boot up is running umbuntu? If so should I DELETE it and how? Clik Here First...

Hi all.  I've been having a PROBLEM with my computer where it randomly give a BSOD.  I'm not sure what's causing it as I'm never doing anything intensive when it happens.  Here are my specs:
OS: Windows XP (SP2)
Processor: 2.8 ghz dual core
Memory: 3gigs
Video card: Nvida GeForce 8600 GT

Here's my latest crash dump if that helps: Code: [Select]Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.9.0003.113 X86
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.


Loading Dump File [C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini070208-02.dmp]
Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available

Symbol search path is: SRV*c:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols

Executable search path is:
Windows XP Kernel Version 2600 (Service Pack 2) MP (2 procs) Free x86 compatible
Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS
Built by: 2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300
Kernel base = 0x804d7000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0x8055c700
Debug session time: Wed Jul  2 22:23:28.494 2008 (GMT-5)
System Uptime: 0 days 4:31:42.958
Loading Kernel Symbols
...
Loading User Symbols
Loading unloaded module list
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Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.

BugCheck 1000008E, {c0000005, bf808bf5, b5366828, 0}

Probably caused by : win32k.sys ( win32k!DC::bSetDefaultRegion+82 )

Followup: MachineOwner
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KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M (1000008e)
This is a very common bugcheck.  Usually the EXCEPTION address pinpoints
the driver/function that caused the problem.  Always note this address
as well as the link date of the driver/image that contains this address.
Some common problems are exception code 0x80000003.  This means a hard
coded breakpoint or assertion was hit, but this system was booted
/NODEBUG.  This is not supposed to happen as developers should never have
hardcoded breakpoints in retail code, but ...
If this happens, make sure a debugger gets connected, and the
system is booted /DEBUG.  This will let us see why this breakpoint is
happening.
Arguments:
Arg1: c0000005, The exception code that was not handled
Arg2: bf808bf5, The address that the exception occurred at
Arg3: b5366828, Trap Frame
Arg4: 00000000

Debugging Details:
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EXCEPTION_CODE: (NTSTATUS) 0xc0000005 - The instruction at "0x%08lx" referenced memory at "0x%08lx". The memory could not be "%s".

FAULTING_IP:
win32k!DC::bSetDefaultRegion+82
bf808bf5 8b830c040000    mov     eax,dword ptr [ebx+40Ch]

TRAP_FRAME:  b5366828 -- (.trap 0xffffffffb5366828)
ErrCode = 00000000
eax=89d63cb0 ebx=00000080 ecx=00000000 edx=00000000 esi=e1eba2d8 edi=b53668c8
eip=bf808bf5 esp=b536689c ebp=b53668d8 iopl=0         nv up EI ng nz na pe nc
cs=0008  ss=0010  ds=0023  es=0023  fs=0030  gs=0000             efl=00010286
win32k!DC::bSetDefaultRegion+0x82:
bf808bf5 8b830c040000    mov     eax,dword ptr [ebx+40Ch] ds:0023:0000048c=????????
Resetting default scope

CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT:  2

DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID:  DRIVER_FAULT

BUGCHECK_STR:  0x8E

PROCESS_NAME:  firefox.exe

LAST_CONTROL_TRANSFER:  from bf80d446 to bf808bf5

STACK_TEXT: 
b53668d8 bf80d446 e5a119c8 bf80d0ba 00000000 win32k!DC::bSetDefaultRegion+0x82
b536690c bf80d0fe e1eba2d8 00000001 00000000 win32k!GreCreateDisplayDC+0x118
b5366928 805409ac e5a119c8 0013e870 7c90eb94 win32k!GreCreateCompatibleDC+0x2c
b5366928 7c90eb94 e5a119c8 0013e870 7c90eb94 nt!KiFastCallEntry+0xfc
WARNING: Frame IP not in any known module. Following frames may be wrong.
0013e870 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 0x7c90eb94


STACK_COMMAND:  kb

FOLLOWUP_IP:
win32k!DC::bSetDefaultRegion+82
bf808bf5 8b830c040000    mov     eax,dword ptr [ebx+40Ch]

SYMBOL_STACK_INDEX:  0

SYMBOL_NAME:  win32k!DC::bSetDefaultRegion+82

FOLLOWUP_NAME:  MachineOwner

MODULE_NAME: win32k

IMAGE_NAME:  win32k.sys

DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP:  47e0e106

FAILURE_BUCKET_ID:  0x8E_win32k!DC::bSetDefaultRegion+82

BUCKET_ID:  0x8E_win32k!DC::bSetDefaultRegion+82

Followup: MachineOwner
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is the firmware on your bios up to date? if not, then update it.

also dust the inside to reduce heating of internal parts.Do I really need to update my bios?  For one thing that has been happening for a few months (~last september, although it has increased in frequency in the past month).  Also, I just cleaned out my case a few weeks ago so I don't think it's a build up of dust...FLUSHING BIOS is seldomly necessary. I wouldn't even think about it.

Your log shows win32k.sys several times as being at fault.
Possible numerous causes: bad RAM, bad driver, corrupt system file itself.
I'd start with couple of things...
Are there any errors in Device Manager?
Unistalling/reinstalling video driver may be worth trying.

Also, go Start>Run, type in:
sfc /scannow
Have Windows XP CD handy.

Hi All, looking for a little help on trying to sort out a mate's PC:

OK, I make the 6 floppy disks, LABEL them in order,
Change the boot order in the BIOS to boot from floppy
It does so...
Comes up with the "set up is now detecting hardware etc..."
Then just before it shuts down and loops the whole process again it flashes a failure but it's not on the screen long enough to read it!

I've tried booting from the XP CD too but with no success as seem to get a keyboard and mouse lock up when it LOADS into the OS.
Keyboard works FINE when in DOS and when prompting BIOS options though?
They are both USB devices.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Flinch.Welcome to the CH forums.

I SUSPECT a hardware failure or imminent failure.  Re-seat ram, check all connections.   Run Memtest86 and the hdd manufacturer's diagnostic program available from the manufacturer's site.

Good luck.

Reset outlook and now when i click on a web LINK in my email it opens my docs file INSTEAD of going to the web address.

Can't for the LIFE of REMEMBER what i checked to make it go to the web???

Have you verified the properties of the link to make sure it is pointed to the correct URL?yes the url is correct.  this happend when i got this new computer 3 years AGO and there is an easy fix because i asked before but cant remember what they told me to do

My Acer laptop 3 yrs old, shuts itself down in the MIDDLE of doing something,
It does it just anytime at all, doesn't seem to CARE what I am doing/
Then a blue screen comes up saying 'error' and has to CHECK FAT32 system,
and it runs through a whole bunch of stuff for 5 minutes or so, then comes back on
and box is there saying 'send error report'.
After sending error report, I see a message says it's a driver problem and there is
no fix for it/
I've been having this problem for about 4 mos now.
How do I fix it?
Mariunexpected shutdowns are common with faulty power supplies(because voltage drops below required amt to run pc).  if you have ANOTHER pc around, swap power supplies and see if it continues. Quote from: samcarney on July 02, 2008, 06:34:45 PM

unexpected shutdowns are common with faulty power supplies(because voltage drops below required amt to run pc).  if you have another pc around, swap power supplies and see if it continues.

...and Overheating.

Then a blue screen comes up saying 'error' and has to check FAT32 system,

unexpected shutdowns are common with faulty power supplies(because voltage drops below required amt to run pc).  if you have another pc around, swap power supplies and see if it continues.

I have a corrupt hp windows media center computer and I have their RECOVERY cd's. I want to do a REPAIR installation like what xp pro can do, but it only allows me to erase the WHOLE hard DRIVE and I don't want to do that. Is there a way of doing just a repair installation and still keep your data on there? I was wondering if it was because they are HP's recovery cd's and not the REGULAR cd's you get from Microsoft could be the problem?    Quote

I was wondering if it was because they are HP's recovery cd's and not the regular cd's you get from Microsoft could be the problem?

ITS FOR MICROSOFT? no wonder its doing my mac no good

If you've got 98SE, you only need SP1.

pent 4 256 w2k, purchased as a refurbed tower, originally a dell optiplex, no disk came with the system when purchased, or can it take a WIN xp disk from another COMPUTER if i have the code from the tower sticker?w2k intel(r) pentium (r)4 cpu 1.80 ghz   

nvidia gegorce 2 gts

physical memory 255 mb

avast anti-virus, spyware terminator,

superantispyware,ccleaner,antimalware,

refurbed prior to purchase w/no boot disk provided Quote from: skullchunks on JULY 02, 2008, 12:45:49 PM

pent 4 256 w2k, purchased as a refurbed tower, originally a dell optiplex, no disk came with the system when purchased, or can it take a win xp disk from another computer if i have the code from the tower sticker?

The 'code' ought to work with a copy of Win2k, however. Please, anyone, correct me if this is incorrect.

Hi, I have obtained a second COMPUTER with Windows XP.  Initially it worked great, I added a couple of programmes and it has slowed down and throws up error messages:

eg.  "Winlogon.exe - Application Error.  The instruction at "oxo106b5a4" referenced memory at "oxo106b5a4" The memory could not be written."  I ALSO get similar messages for Iexplore.exe.

Thinking it may be PROGRAMME confliction I have tried system restore but it will not run.  Have also tried tried Add/uninstall but the programmes will not populate.

Any advice would be APPRECIATED - I am not an advanced user.

Thanks

 RELOAD Service Pack 2 Quote from: Annon on July 03, 2008, 12:02:19 PM

Reload Service Pack 2

Recently, I boot the system from windows xp CD to reinstall the OS.

During the process, System displays "Press any key to boot from CD..."

After pressing a key, system screen displays "Setup is inspecting your COMPUTER hardware configuration..." (in Text format with no background color)

Thereafter normally screen displays Blue Screen with text that continue the setup.

But in my system, No blue screen is displayed. And system screens goes to blank and not responding.

There is no problem with XP INSTALLATION CD. That CD boots fine in other computers.

If anyone known the problem or solutions PLEASE reply.Are you using an add on video card in that machine or the onboard video ? ?Intel Chipset 845G On-board video card.Could it be a failing CD drive?  Maybe try swapping it out with a known good device. Also try swapping another monitor on that machine to rule it out as the culprit.
Is this an official Windows CD with fancy holograms all over it or something else ? ?That is Official Windows XP CD. Quote from: CBSk on May 20, 2008, 07:04:23 AM

That is Official Windows XP CD.

I am not sure if this is a DOS problem,Windows or Hardware
I just installed a new C drive. I have two HD 1 160g  (slave "D") and a new 200G primary(C) which I just installed.
after Installing the new drive DOS/Windows no longer recognizes the SECONDARY. It (DOS and Windows) both show only C drive. when I go to Bios or run any utility it shows both drives as drive 1 and 2. but when I load FDISK it says d drive is o and E is 1. these are my DVD\CD drives. but no SIGN of the other HD. ?   the system is:
Windows 98SE 4.10.2222a
INTEL DG845GVSR MB  with Intel Celeron  2g chip
 Custom-built machine two hd 1 MAXTOR 2O0G 1 MAXTOR 160G
Regularly run Adaware,Sbot S&D have AVG 7.5  anti virus
I have a Original WINDOWS 98SE CD Was the 160GB HD your former primary HD?  If so, did you change jumper settings on it to make it slave when you installed the new HD?  And, are jumpers on the new drive set for master or Cable Select?  Are both drives on the same data cable?  Some drives ship from the factory un-formatted....Windows will not recognise it until you format it.
Use the Utility CD that shipped with it to do this or DLoad and run the software from the drive manuf. website....

hi friends,
i tried to make a command string using batch file to run a C program. but i am not getting  wht exactly i do need.

the batch file(SAY tcrun.bat) is as below

echo off
cd c:\tc\bin
tcc -Lc:\tc\lib -Ic:\tc\include

and WROTE this at command LINE to compile file.C
tcrun.bat file.c

but i got the ERROR   
Error: No file name is given

someone PLEASE nail  the mistake out I am doing.

regards
san

i'm using window xp

in my flash drive there are several folders that contain my ASSIGNMENTS and
i can't OPEN the FOLDER in my flash drive and it has .scr extension

when i open a folder this message appear SOMETHING like this

        ".....path is not exist......."

can anyone help.....What is the exact ERROR message?

Can you try copying it to the desktop?I would try renaming the files with the proper extension...

Is there no ERROR message?Well, I just

Created a PASSWORD protected document in Word 2003.

Saved it on my hard drive.

STARTED Nero 8

Chose New DVD-ROM compilation

Added the password protected document

Burned the DISK successfully.

I can now see the document on the DVD-ROM in Explorer and open it with the expected restrictions in force.

Thank you, but this is what I've been trying to do, and Roxio won't let me COPY it. Thanks, anyhow.

I sure could use help.
When on-line for about ten minutes, my tool bar and my desk top clear except for my SCREEN saver. I am unable to get any RESPONSE on the desk top. I can still continue on-line and LOOK up anything. But when I log out all I see is my screen saver and I have no access to anything. I have to turn off computer to get back the ABILITY to use the computer.
Never heard of this before.
I have windows xp . I use google for the web.
Any ideas I could try to fix this???
Appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
LizDownload HijackThis:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
Click on Download HijackThis Installer
Post HijackTHis log.

When using Windows IME to INPUT Chinese characters, there are CERTAIN rare characters that are not AVAILABLE from the "dictionary" (is it what it is called?).
Is there any way we can create and add those characters into the "dictionary"?
When doing some text editing, I often run into the situation where I have to create the  characters using Photoshop then insert them as objects to the document.
But by doing so, when the document is printed out, those characters that are actually objects do not appear as natural as the neighboring characters although they are created using the same font.
Any idea? Or any other input SUGGESTION other than the IME?
Thanks.A similar situation is with the font sets.
Even some not-so-rare characters are not always available in all font sets.
How can we edit the font set to include those "missing" characters?
Thanks.
Anyone?

Hello:

I did find a matching beep pattern on the beep page. 

I do not know the BIOS (can not read it on any board chip).  It is either AIM, Phoenix or Award.  I did find a small square chip with "PH" on the top line.

When I push the on BUTTON, an endless beep is made at the same RAPID interval.  I counted 25 before I stopped.  I tried two more times with the same beep pattern.

When I push the on button, the power SUPPLY starts and power lights on the front of the panel DISPLAY.  Nothing displays on the monitor.

check the ram. remove and re-insert.Removing and reinstalling the ram has gotten me closer to starting the computer again.

Will make a new post for where the start up is now

Thanks for the suggestion Sam

Chuck Quote

Thanks for the suggestion Sam

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me out. I have run out of ideas here. The problem is with my internet EXPLORER 7, and it brings me to the start page (http://runounce.msn.com/runounce2.aspx).... i can go to different web pages but whenever i start IE 7... it brings me to that page instead of my home page (www.theage.com.au). I have cleaned up temporary internet files, cookies and history. I have also un-installed and re-installed it. None of these worked.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thank you in advanceopen IE
go to tools
go to options
set NEW homepageThank you for your reply, Samcarney

I have already set the homepage to a site (e.g. www.theage.com.au) and clicked OK. When opening it, it still GOES to http://runounce.msn.com/runounce2.aspx.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thank you in advancein that case...

If you open the registry editor by going to the start menu and then choosing run, then type in regedit, then you may be able to fix the problem as I did.

• Fist, LOCATE the key [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] .
• Second, on the right side of the screen locate the subkey [RunOnceHasShown] .
• Third, click on the subkey mentioned in step 2 and change the value from 0 to 1 .
• FOURTH, close regedit and restart IE.

Hello fellow COMPUTER users.  I HOPE you can help me.

I have a Dell computer, model DHP,  s/n 3GS4051.  It contains an Intel 82801AA AC'97  integrated audio controller.  The computer is running Windows XP.

I cannot get any sound out of this computer; no introductory music when Windows comes up, no operational beeps, etc., no audio from the CD player, zilch.

I have tested the speakers and they work.  They appear to be plugged into the right jack on the back of the computer (green plug into green jack).

I have also gone into Control Panel/Sounds and Audio DEVICES and checked the configuration (verified that the sound is not muted and the levels are properly SET) and followed the trouble shooting guide.  I have configured the audio controller with the Device Manager.  It identified the driver (which I did not write down) and it tells me that the sound card is in PCI Buss 0, Device 31, function 5 and that the controller is working properly.

I have tried everything that I know how to do.  I am wondering if there might be something in the system initialization process that might not be right.  Are there config files or something like that that might not be enabling the sound card?  Just a little more background:  the sound did work on this computer at one time.  When my daughter took it to a technician some time back he somehow disabled the sound.  This is why I am thinking that the problem might be in the configuration rather than a hardware or software failure.

I would appreciate any advice you could provide.  The computer is several years old now and I no longer have Dell support (whatever good that would do).  Thanks, Al go to support.dell.com

enter your ID TAG off computer

and download audo/sound driver

installhttp://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=genIf installing new driver won't help, most likely, on-board sound is busted. Quote

If installing new driver won't help, most likely, on-board sound is busted.

I have an OLD fileserver PC at work, and it has Windows NT Server installed on it. I have a valid copy of Windows NT Server 4.0 (newer version) that I'd like to install on that PC, but I have no clue on how to reformat Windows NT Server. Can anyone guide me on what to do? Thank you.

Also, if I MANAGE to get it to work - is there a free antivirus that works with Windows NT?

THANK YOU! - PS - quite urgent.Okay, so an old pc, that you want to run an old server os. Let me check my memory banks.....
If the OS is installed from floppy disks, pop in the first floppy and reboot the computer.
If the OS is installed from a CD, put the CD in and make sure the computer is set to boot from CD. (check BIOS)
Start the installation process and it should ASK you which HARD drive to use (and format) to install windows on.

Check AVG antivirus for a free antivirus. Not sure if it will work with NT, but it's worth a shot.

Hello,

I am using an IBM Thinkpad laptop.  My problem is as follows: I turn the computer on and it starts to boot up.  I get to the Administrator dialogue box that asks for password.  I have never had a password and normally just hit Enter.  The next box comes up (as normal) that says "Preparing/APPLYING Preferences" and then suddenly it switches to "Closing Preferences" or something similar (I am currently at a Library computer so I don't exactly remember) and reverts back to the Administrator dialogue box for password.  I do not get an error dialogue box saying that "can't log you on or incorrect password" - it just goes through the aforementioned cycle.  I am really a dinosaur so am not sure what to do.  I tried booting in safe mode and diagnostics etc, but always get into that fatal cycle.  I don't thin it is a password problem as it seems to accept the "enter" command, but then loops back to the same dialogue box.  Any help would be appreciated.  If this is fatal, can the hard DRIVE be taken to an expert and data retrieved at resonable cost?
Thank youFirst of all, What Operating System?

Is there any error message? If so, we need that to help with your problem.

Also, can you try getting on in Safe Mode.

Quote

f this is fatal, can the hard drive be taken to an expert and data retrieved at resonable cost?

Try this: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=650028Thanks to everyone for your input.  I tried everything but NOTHING seemed to work. I EVEN downloaded Reg Cure and ran it but nothing changed with the fixes.  Then one day suddenly my emails began coming through again.  Still am not sure why this HAPPENED.  My computer is still running slow so a FRIEND is coming over tomorrow to have a look but at least Outlook appears to be working for the MOMENT. Thanks again for your help ... all of you.

On about the 12th or 13th of last month I suddenly couldn't open the IE web page.  I am connected to the net using Verizon wireless.  I had to take the computer to Staples where they downloaded Firefox so I could get on LINE and download IE.  After I downloaded IE7 it still wouldn't download the web page.  I have Spybot running and on occasion it will say that a registry file will be changed and I can either allow the change or deny it.  This MAY have happened right before IE became unusable.  The computer also shows several restore points, and attempts to restore to a chosen date, but then says it was not restored.  Need help.So, Staples installed Firefox on your computer, right?  Can you get online with Firefox?  Do you have IE 7 installed now?Yes, I am online with Firefox.  I downloaded a new IE 7 using Firefox, but it still will not connect to the web page. Quote from: nighthawk on July 02, 2008, 08:40:21 AM

On about the 12th or 13th of last month I suddenly couldn't open the IE web page.  ... After I downloaded IE7 it still wouldn't download the web page. 

my computer KEEPS telling me that my CPU monitor is out of RANGE. How do i fix that, what does it mean. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!Try adjusting the resolution.

Right click the Desktop, go to Properties and then the SETTINGS Tab.

Also, what Operating System?Restart your computer, then boot in Safe Mode. From there, ADJUST your resolution to the lowest and just adjust it when you boot in to Normal Mode, or whatever it is CALLED.

I am running a home LAN connecation between two PC's . PC_1 has "easy CAFE" installed on it monitoring PC_2 which is logging in to the internet through PC_1.
Is there anyway for PC_2 to go "off-grid" from easy cafe and still use the internet?

thanks COULD you give us the specs please? especially the OS of your stations..The computer that is directly connected to the internet will need to be turned on in order for, your second computer to access the internet. am SRY , it seems i didnt make it clear enough ..

 PC_1 is already up and running , PC_2 is hooked to PC_1 through LAN , and is gaining access to the internet through PC_1 .so PC_2 is never connected by itself to the internet , what i only want is to stay connected to PC_1 and the internet BUT witout being monitored by easy cafe which is installed on PC_1.

btw , both PCs are running XP SP2.Disable Easy Cafe' on PC 1 if you don't want it monitoring...
Is there more to this story ? ? Quote from: patio on May 28, 2008, 04:13:39 PM

Disable Easy Cafe' on PC 1 if you don't want it monitoring...
Is there more to this story ? ?

Why do you need Easy Cafe in the first place?

  I am running a home LAN connecation between two PC's . PC_1 has "easy cafe" installed on it monitoring PC_2 which is logging in to the internet through PC_1.
Is there anyway for PC_2 to go "off-grid" from easy cafe and still use the internet?

thanks

WHEN YOU boot windows and go into the control panel or made a change to how somethings happends with your mouse does that something such as file options, default options whatever is it connected to a file in windows folder and changes as you make your options
then you can go the folder through windows file
then you can go to the cmd prompt
then you can go to the regedit and change files
what is the purpose does each one have it's specific purpose but you can also change settings and such.
if you go into the windows file and make another file called autoexect.nt will that file work with the other autoexect.nt file(in theory they are there)
can you also take a window file and run it through a compiler and see the program. i know some files i can reach by clicking others you have to have something that can read them what is it?
ruby Quote

can you also take a window file and run it through a compiler and see the program

i know some files i can reach by clicking others you have to have something that can read them what is it?

if you go into the windows file and make another file called autoexect.nt will that file work with the other autoexect.nt file(in theory they are there)

The computer works fine when it is not connected to an internet connection. When you plug the modem in no matter if you use USB or intranet connection, the computer will just set there and continuously reboot. We've tried 3 different modems, all are good. We've tried new connector's, they all work fine on our 2nd computer, We've had the ISP come out and check the LINES everything checks out. This has to be some sort of internal problem with my computer. Has anyone ran into this problem before if so how did you fix it........HELP.....Need...more...info...gasp 

Operating system / antivirus & antispyware protection / service packs installed / when did it start happening / did it ever work right / installed any new software?

Alan <><  you might want to TRY to reintall your network card/modem drivers...or if all else fails replace the card/modemSystem is XP, AVG 7.5, Started happening about a week ago, computer worked fine up until then....no new software...Try doing a system RESTORE to a date prior to the problem starting / try samcarney's suggestion.

Alan <><  If these are PCI modems remove them and clean the contacts with rubbing alcohol and re-install them.
For the USB devices i would go to Control Panel/System/Device MANAGER and find every instance of USB roots and hubs...right click every one and select remove/uninstall. You will recieve a warning message...ignore it.
Re-boot the system and then re-plug the USB modem

I am trying to reload my DELL D620 Laptop with Windows XP Pro SP2. When I get to the step were it is copying files to the Windows INSTALLATION folder, I get an error telling me that "Setup cannot copy the file: fsvga.sys. It than tells me to "Press enter to retry", "Press escape to skip the file", or press F3 to quit.  I have tried 3 different cd's and tried 2 different CD-R drives, reseated the memory stick, and reseated the hard drive.  I am now leaning towards replacing the hard drive. Any ideas on what might be causing this problem?Can you post your hardware specs?

Pull everything out of your machine that you don't need to just get the machine loaded. If you have more than one RAM chip pull one of them out leave the min you can get by with to load the machine.

Than try to load it again.

this is a wild guess, but reformatt your HDHardware Specs:
-40 GB hard drive
-1 GB RAM
-DVD R/RW Burner

The machine is running the minimum to operate. I also reformatted the hard drive.Memory problems are the usual cause of "cannot copy " messages during XP install.

Okay, I will try to replace the memory.Hi i used have the same problem but with a different file, i just pressed the escape button and it CARRIED on installing. The only reason i came up with why this was happening was the copy of XP i was using was not a legal copy. The guy who built my computer GAVE it to me Those hardware specs were pretty comprehensive...
If you haven't noticed we thrive on details here.

If I needed to format my hard drive and I right click format on the C:// drive WOULD i need the disk to be able to re install the OS or does the format not format everything?Formatting a drive or volume REMOVES everything.
And that means you will be needing your disk to be able to re-install your OS.. Unless you have done some cloning to your disk..You cannot format your OS drive from within Windows...
What EXACTLY are you TRYING to accomplish here ? ?

I am looking to use a VMware VDI client that uses RDP to connect to a Virtual device.  when connecting to that virtual device with RPD it bring in my hard drive and NETWORK drives from the physical device.  Is there another way besides going to Options, Local Resources, and deselecting Disk Drives to stop the sharing of resources?

Thanks,TRY rightclick my computer, click manage, and look at disk management.  this might not work on XP Homeyou have to do the basic THING to GET there

I cannot download anything on my computer, it will dowload to 99% then stops. I have a desktop with Internet Explorer, I was advised to try and use Firefox but I cannot download it,as I said it will only download 99%. I am a not  computer literate at all so any help and advise woud be very helpful.
Any ideas how to rectify this please?Welcome.

Can you download Firefox on another PC and transfer it with a memory stick or CD?Can you tell me how I transfer onto a cd? Sorry as I said I am pretty useless when it comes to computer knowledge,maybe I could download it at an intenet cafe or the library even...Did this just start or has it always been this way?
Have you emptied the temporary internet files folder?
Have you tried increasing the size of the temporary internet files folder?It has been this way for about a  month or so,its has not always been like this. how do i empty the temporary internet files folder? and how do I increase it?Control Panel - Internet Settings
On the General Tab under Browsing History Click on DELETE and make sure Temporary Internet Files is checked, then click on DELETE on the bottom of the page. Back in the General Tab under Browsing History click on SETTINGS. Whatever the disk space is set for, double it, click Apply (or OKAY) and Okay again and close Internet Options. Reboot. Try to download something again. Let us know what happens.

We may end up deleting your index.dat FILE with ccleaner as the next step if needed.thank you very MUCH for your simple instructions,I am going to try this. I will let you know how it goes,thanks again  I deleted my internet browsing history and increased it from 250 to 500 and then re-started my computer,but unfortunately I can still only download 99%.What are you DLoading and from where ? ?
It may be the site itself...

Also what type of connection do you have ?
Its any download really ,I have been trying to download Skype and Firefox and also some emails I have received I cannot download the attachments.

Connection? I have broadband is that what you mean,sorry I am so backward.What exactly happens when you DLoad...and where are you saving the files to ? ?

INCLUDE the FULL error message...when I try to download I get the box which says 'run' or 'save', if I click 'run' it starts to download and you see the little flie thing going over to  the other side of the box so you know its downloading and it tells me what % is done,then it gets to 99% and it just stops,as if it is stuck, I don't get a message it really does just stop dead there at 99%,no error message at all. If I try and save it the same thing happens.
I did try to save the file to my desktop,so I knew where they were! and so I could to try open them later on.Don't clik Run...clik Save instead and point it to where you want it to land. Quote from: patio on June 09, 2010, 05:57:15 PM

Don't clik Run...clik Save instead and point it to where you want it to land.

...If I try and save it the same thing happens.
I did try to save the file to my desktop,so I knew where they were! and so I could to try open them later on.

Hi everyone. I am cornered on this problem. I need help. I had this xp pro sp2 on my computer and whenever I had problems with viruses or bad software installation, I just back-up files and fresh install because I don't have enought technical know how to tweak. But this time is different. I use the same xp cd to fresh install, format ntfs single partition 40g HDD. It goes through up to the set-up COPY files readying for xp installation and request to booth and it did, only to start to installation all over again and again. A tip from a site, I tried to booth win98 to fdisk and format but it won't find/detect the hdd. But BIOS is detecting it. All advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.Two common reasons this may be happening:
One: The hard drive has errors/bad sectors or is failing...
To test this DLoad and run the DIAGNOSTICS from the HDD manuf. website...they are FREE.
Two: The RAM you have may be having the same symptoms. Remove each STICK you have and clean the contacts with rubbing alcohol or Jack Daniels and re-insert them.
Then DLoad and run MemTest...let it run for a few hours. Any errors at all and you have a bad stick of RAM.

I created a hotkey to launch my screensaver. I wanted to do this in case I need to leave my laptop temporarily I can activate my SCREEN saver that has a password. However after I engage the hotkey, it doesn't PROMPT for the screen saver password. Any help on this? THANKS.Do you mean you turned off the monitor or activated the Screensaver?

What Operating System?

Do you mean the password that prompts when the screensaver goes off?Thank You Carbon Dudeoxide for a response!

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Do you mean you turned off the monitor or activated the Screensaver?

What Operating System?

Do you mean the password that prompts when the screensaver goes off?

When I switch on the pc each morning, it takes about 10-15 mins for anything to appear on monitor, then all I GET for the next 5 mins is weird different coloured lines appearing on the screen. Plus a heck of a lot of FLICKERING. Eventually, everything goes back to normal.  This has been happening for about a week where as before it would be FULLY on WITHIN minutes. It's a packard bell a few YEARS old. What could be the problem?Do you have another display you can switch with your current one just to rule out a bad display?fiddle about with the buttons on the front of your monitor and hopefully you will see factory reset.

if this does nothing to help then it looks like the monitor is on its way out.Not necessarily - could be the video card. That's why I suggested switching displays.

Only rarely is a RESUMING facility needed these days, so I want to keep GetRight only for those rare ocassions; but it can INTERFERE with downloading when there is NO need for RESUMING, so I want to keep it UNLAUNCHED until I need it. I can not find that option in its Preferences, nor does it have an entry in MSConfig; StartUp tab, that I could untick. There is probably something in Registry that might block it. Can you help me prevent GetRight from launching ?If there is no option in the program preferences download and run Mike Lin's Startup CONTROL Panel (http://www.blogsdna.com/2173/add-take-ownership-option-in-right-click-context-menu-of-windows-7.htm). Look for the Getright entry on all tabs and if you find it, uncheck it.

BTW, NEVER USE msconfig to DISABLE startup items. Use a dedicated program such as Startup Control Panel.

If you don't see an entry for it, there must be an item in the program's options that you are missing.Thank you for the advice. I can not see the RELEVANCE of the hyperlink you provided (I'm not using Windows 7) but I've downloaded both versions of Mike Lin's StartUp Control Panel - not knowing how to prefer one. HOPE it helps.Sorry, that was a typo - it was intended for another thread. But yes, just use Startup Control Panel.

hey guys
new here..hope u guys can help this newbie out

i was surfing on the net (bird-x.com if i am not wrong to be exact) using the firefox when the browser stop responding..and the comp freezes
restarted the comp n tried to open the firefox again..
as usual a "start new session" / "go back to last session"(cant rem the exact phrase) pop up...
when i tried to go back to last session the comp hang again
i tried startin a new session but the same thing happen

i have since ran AVG anti virus scan that cant complete(comp restarts by itself be4 the scan could finish)
and ad adware + spybot which found nothing malicious..
also tried kaspersky online and again comp restarts be4 it could finish
also tried deleting firefox but doesnt work...

i am running on win xp sp 2
my update runs on auto so it shldnt be too outdated

thanks alot for the help Can you try starting Firefox in Safe Mode?
^^
hey
thanks for the fast reply~!!!
just tried
similar thing happened...
firefox just hanged out the whole comp making every other prog useless Have you tried other browsers?

my ie is working..
so if my safari(although i never ever used that)
was wondering if its more than a firefox prob
coz i cant seem to even complete my virus scan..
haven exactly set a timing yet but it does seemed like the comp will restart by itself after runnin 4 some timeTry to uninstall firefox and then reinstall it. if that doesn´t do the trick, just post back..hey
sorry i have haved missed this out
i had alr tried yr method

suprisingly the same pop-up remains..
something to do with e cookies?Try to delete or clear your private data in firefox. Also check out Edit menu then go to preference. Click on the contents tab and check the ¨block pop up windows¨ box. Quote

suprisingly the same pop-up remains..
something to do with e cookies?

Is there a easy way of doing that?if you install xp to a different FOLDER then c:\windows you can use multiple operating systems, but removing vista completely and replacing it with xp its not unless you backup your data to cds or a webserver QUOTE from: diablo416 on June 25, 2008, 09:42:58 PM

if you install xp to a different folder then c:\windows you can use multiple operating systems, but removing vista completely and replacing it with xp its not unless you backup your data to cds or a webserver

that is what the guy in the comp store told me. it doesnt matter if you format the hard drive either

I have Win XP sp2.  For no discernible reason I now have to click on as Administrator when STARTING a SESSION or returning from down time.

What caused this and how can I eliminate it?

ThanksGo into your Display Settings and select the Screensaver tab.

You'll notice a box with a tick mark:  On resume, display Welcome screen

Untick that box and save your settings...you should be good to go.Thank you very much.

I figured it would be simple.

Much appreciated.You're welcome...One last question:

Now how do you eliminate the log-on screen from the initial boot?

I still have no idea how it suddenly appeared.It's automatic after one of the Service Pack updates...I FORGET which one...

Anyway...

Did you have a PASSWORD before for your account?  Are you the Administrator or just a user?

You may awnt to read this thread from Digital Home:  http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84143

Hope it HELPS...

Hi, this is my first time using this website and I've been looking around on websites for ages for help with my question , but none seem to have as many experts as they do here. I tend to mess with my setting s on my computer alot,  and I downloaded some harmful things in the past so that resulted in viruses and such and LONG STORY short, i had to restart windows all over again, but the same problem exists. I cannot access certain websites that have poker in their domain name and when i search for "poker" it gives me an error message like this:   Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
   
   Most likely causes:
You are not connected to the Internet.
The website is encountering problems.
There might be a typing error in the address.
 
   What you can try:
     Diagnose Connection Problems 
 
     More information

I THINK this is error message 401. ANYWAYS, I didn't have this problem in the past, and it WORKS fine with all the other computers. I think there is a host file error, but I don't know how to fix this. Can somebody please help me?
 
Im not so sure about this but I know in Internet Explorer you have the option to restrict the browser from opening a site with options set by the user. You might want to check the tools menu on your browser..

Sorry, Im using firefox thatś why I can not tell exactly where to find it in explorer.. Just hang in there.. Is this your machine or is it possible your folks have installed some blocking software ? ?
More details.I was thinking the same thing patioYes, this is my labtop and I have checked the setting for my browser. I was able to play poker before, but cannot now because of some sort of computer error.

from a  few days i have been receiving an error masg that  "task manager has been disabled by your administrator" on my XP. I have  only one user on my pc and that is the  administrator which i use , then how can the task manager be disabled.....HELPThis may help....

http://www.pchell.com/support/taskmanagerdisabled.shtml
Method # 5 will work but there must be a bug or virus on your computer. You should check out Computer virus and Spyware on this forum and have your computer checked out. OR, if you have Windows XP Professional, try this:

- Click Start
- Click Run
- Enter gpedit.msc in the Open box and click OK
In the Group Policy settings window
- Select User Configuration
- Select ADMINISTRATIVE Templates
- Select System
- Select Ctrl+Alt+Delete OPTIONS
- Double-click the Remove Task Manager option

I don't think it's MALWARE.I didn't think it was malware either or I would have pointed him the spyware forum

OP is i have gone through Carbon Dudeoxide but when i enter administrative templates it shows timer then i cant see system.I too  GUESS something is wrong.when i sign in to yahoo messenger then when i keep it minimize, it comes on screen  and then automatically status is changed.Download HijackThis:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
Click on Download HijackThis Installer
Post HijackTHis log.

Okay.... so we've hit another ISSUE.....  We're attempting to just wipe the os off.... and install a new.. or well.... going with the xp again... just starting over.  Unfortunately.... have no clue how to do that while the operating SYSTEM wont boot.... the hard drive is detected through bios but isnt in xp....  How can we wipe the os to even begin installing the new?Boot from the OS cd (change bios to boot from cdrom first) then follow the on-screen prompts.

Good luckIt wont boot from the os cd though?? Quote from: Dusty on June 30, 2008, 08:14:33 PM

Boot from the OS cd (change bios to boot from cdrom first) then follow the on-screen prompts.

Did you GO into the BIOS and set it like Dusty recommended?

Alan <>< 

I went to shut down my computer and the log off and shut computer down buttons are gone from the start menu. I have to press the button to shut the computer off now. Any suggestions?Have you tried restarting? Also what operating SYSTEM are you USING?Click start menu, run, and type "start shutdown -s". Does that shutdown the computer?Yeah, just like what Razor said, we need to know your OS..

Also what happened prior to this? Have you downloadeed something from the internet or install some programs? Do you have MALWARE protection INSTALLED on your computer?

where can i download WINDOWS XP shells/skins
tnx for the HELP!!! I am not sure what you are ASKING....do you mean you want themes for XP?
The only themes I know from Microsoft are the Zune Theme, Media Center Theme and Noir Royal (which is essentially Zune and Media Center with a few tweaks).I have TWEAKED my XP using StyleXP, and there is also an app called Windowblinds. There are probably others.
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that. I used to have Windows Blinds.

guys, i have office 2007 and 2003... and i want to RUN both MS Office. The reason was this... I am the only here in my home that knows about the new features of 2007 and they only familiar with 2003 so that i INSTALLED both OFFICES in my computer.

but, there was a problem. everytime we will use 2007 then later we weill 2003 it needs to re-install before we can use it. is there a any i can do to use a default office to prevent reinstalling? for example, i will make the 2003 as default then in later i can use 2007 without reinstalling it.We need more informationhave you read any of the Office documentation? If memory serves it specifically claims that this is not possible...It's possible but it's tricky.  SEE Information about using 2007 Office suites and programs on a computer that is running another version of Officei suggest to them those PEOPLE in your house about the new features in office 2007 or you can use office 2003.. Quote

Information about using 2007 Office suites and programs on a computer that is running another version of Office

can someone tell me whats the difference between the ms-dos boot DISK (the one you can create by right CLICK on A: drive in window) and the one that you manually put in the boot.ini, NTLDR and ntdetect.com? and btw can you create one of these on a CD? thanksWelxcome to the CH forums.

The ms-dos disk will boot to ms-dos.

The floppy/cd containing NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM will boot into NT and load WINDOWS XP from the partition/folder specified in BOOT.INI.

Here is an earlier discussion on the latter from the Hardware forum.

Good luck

How do I load XP PRO on a machine that currently has Vista on it. I have heard you have to totally format the drive. How do you do that in Vista? If you want to completely remove Vista and install Windows XP, you will need the Windows XP CD.
If you have it, you will have to boot from the CD and follow the instructions.

Note, this will remove *everything* currently on the Hard Disk (including all your programs and files)So, I take it that it will load over Vista? And yes, I have a new XP Pro installation disk. I was told by SOMEONE that Vista would not let you load an older OS, like XP, over it.That's if you want to Dual Boot Windows Vista and XP. There are WAYS to do it the other way but to do that, you need to load Vista before XP.

In your case, you can use your XP CD to go over Vista.Vista will not let you install an older OS...
You will need a bootdisk to format that drive before attemptiong an install of XP
You should collect all the drivers for that machine beforehand to avoid headaches.

The bootdisks can be found at bootdisk.comOh, I thought you COULD just pop the disc in there...

Hello there

When i turn the computer on and everything has loaded (Etc) the screen goe's blank right away, until you click any key, then you SEE the log on screen, where you click for your USER account.

Where as before when i had another user on the computer (a while ago now)the log on screen was visable  Does it say anything on the black screen?

We need more INFORMATION, Please look here.yes sorry about lack of information

Its windows xp sp2, version 5.1
521 ram
1.30 gigahertz AMD Althlon
custom built.

not sure about any make no visable sighs on the tower.

No problems with any other programs.

I am normally the sole user , so i just turn the computer on and away i go

the other day i added a new user ,so when where both logged off and the computer is shut down, then restarted it will load as normal but the log on screen is not visable
the screen will go black , no error messages or anything like that, you just press any key on the keyboard then the log on screen appears, with the TWO user accounts

It was just puzzleing me as i,ve had other user,s before and the log on screen stayed visable,

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will load as normal but the log on screen is not visable

Do you mean the screen where you can choose the two users doesn't come up unless you press any key?

We have the problem that in a multiuser environment USERS either lock their computers, or have the screensaver automatically lock it, and leave the workstation.  As a result, nobody else can use that computer.  By default, only the current user or an adminstrator can unlock the computer. I would LIKE to allow select users who don't have administrator access to unlock the computer.

Is there a group policy or Windows Security setting that would allow some of my users (i.e. non administators) to unlock a workstation?

So far all I can find is a third party application ( Unlock Administrator http://www.e-motional.com/ULAdmin.htm ) This program seems to do the trick but I OBVIOUSLY would prefer to do this through GP.

Note: I don't want to LET just anyone to unlock the computer - I want to be able to select only some users. 

Any suggestions?Not 100% here but can you TRY this:

Go to Gpedit.msc --> User Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> System --> CTRL + ALT + Delete Options and double click Remove Lock Computer.