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Solve : Windows XP won't reboot after XP CD repair? |
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Answer» Hey guys and gals, got a question...:yes: |
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Solve : Can't boot up nor connect to CD rom drive!? |
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Answer» Hi All |
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Solve : Merge Previous Partitions? |
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Answer» Hi, hopefully you guys can help: |
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Solve : Persistent or Recurring Registry Errors? |
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Answer» Hello! |
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Solve : XP portable with no admin account? |
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Answer» My wife has an Acer Travelmate C310 which has been idle for a while. Now we want to start using it again and add some new SOFTWARE, but it SEEMS that there is no account with admin privileges. The curious details are these: The logon screen displays only one possible account, “NAME_2” where NAME is my wife’s first and last names and this is followed by the “_2” I am able to type in the password and bring up Windows. When I go to User Accounts, this account is the only account listed, and it is listed as “NAME” without the “_2”, and it is a Limited Account, no admin privileges. I have tried booting into Safe Mode, but when I do, the logon screen offers only “NAME” as an account choice, no “Administrator” account, and ALSO not “NAME_2” as appears in the standard boot up logon dialog. However, the account “NAME” accepts the password for “NAME_2”, so I can boot up in Safe Mode just as I can in standard mode. So the important question is, with what I have to work with, is there a WAY to create an admin account. A secondary question is, why is the account name displayed in the standard logon dialog different from the one in the Safe Mode logon dialog and in User Accounts? Thank you for any thoughts. Regards, Davidmcb Here is the user guide in PDF. http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/manuals/acer/0000/userguides/TM_C310_ENG.pdf Is it running Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005? If so, you should have made that that clear in you first post. It is not the same as XP that comes on typical laptop PCS. Please look over the manual. |
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Solve : Missing cd/ dvd drive? |
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Answer» my friend said he ran disk clean up and was trying to free up space and he said he saw E: checked and he accidentaly deleted it is there any way to get the optical drive running againWhat do you mean he saw E: and deleted it? You cannot delete an optical drive. Was E: his optical drive? Please explain in detail so we don't have to guess what you're talking about. Even better, have your friend post here.i am not sure but he said he ran disk clean and he erased everything that he never used i even checked it myself and it does not SHOW up and i even tried a disk it receives it but nothing shows up Quote from: Allan on October 14, 2010, 02:19:34 PM You cannot delete an optical drive. Was E: his optical drive? Please explain in detail so we don't have to guess what you're talking about. Even better, have your friend post here.I have made my CD/DVD Drive not show up before. It was because I was using daemon tools and it somehow got rid of the data to detect it. My CD drive did even run. (as if it were broke) But i did a simple system restore and it fixed it. Im not sure why it happend. I continue to run daemon tools and everything work fine. But how in the heck does this happen? Allan do you know?now here is the problem i can't run a system restore because it is more than a year since it happened and i don't really think i can't go back that far Do you have the computer there with you? It's gonna be really difficult to try to trouble this one if he has to tell you, then you tell us, then we tell you, then you tell him. See what I'm saying?i don't have it right now but i will be back in atleast 30 minutes or less i'll post a message when i returni am back i got the computer up and runningOkay. First let's make absolutely sure that there isn't a system restore point. Click start then all programs then accesories then system tools then system restore. Choose restore my computer to an earlier date and see if there are any recent system restore points. okay there is some system restore pointsWell, if there is a recent one (less than a month old or so) try a restore. this cd/dvd missing thing happened more than six months ago i really don't think a system restore will be ABLE to help You say he did a disk cleanup. Do you happen to know what program he used or what he did? Does the drive open and close? Have you checked BIOS to make sure that the drive shows up there? Can you hook that computer up to the INTERNET?He said he used the disk clean that came with the computer he checked all the boxes and clicked clean up, yes it does open and close and EVE the lights go on LIKE if it was trying to read it, i still need to check the bios, and i don't think i can hook it up to the internet right now |
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Solve : Connecting two computers with different operating systems? |
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Answer» Hi I am trying to connect my LAPTOP and my desktop via crossover cable for gaming purposes, the desktop has Windows XP and the laptop windows 7. How can I GO about this?FOLLOW this site : http://www.home-network-help.com/crossover.html |
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Solve : Windows XP Media and windows XP home edition? |
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Answer» I BOUGHT a used computer to find it was running Windows XP MEDIA and they had tryed to install XP home over it. It did not finished installing. The computer starts up and then goes in to a conflict and shuts down windows. I don't own EITHER Operating system. Is there a way to rescue Windows XP Media?Nope...it's probably gone BEYOND rescuing....you will need an XP CD. |
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Solve : NTLDR missing NTDETECT failed then BOOT.ini not loading Hard Drive? |
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Answer» i have changed the BOOT startup for cd in CMOS and used xp but it will not boot from the CD. the CD is ok the HD is ok i have a LAPTOP with dual port and checked in ms-dos CHKDSK the hard drive has no fails. i have formated the hard drive with ms-dos and tryed checking but could not find a hidden partition. The CD works ok on my other laptop. i have transfered the files NTLDR and ALSO NTDETECT.COM onto the harddrive and then tryed and again and the next problem came up saying the BOOT.INI missing or CORRUPT NTDETECT.COM FAILED so now lost for completely this like a complete round in circles but i cant see a problem with the hard drive the laptop does have a floppy drive who does these days lol What exactly does it say on this XP CD ? ?When using my spare Laptop it will load the the CD with no problems and ask for key EITHER for an UPGRADE or NEW INSTALL but when you put the cd into the other laptop it just skip the cd i have also used a USB pen and TRIED using it as a boot drive and no luck either i am in the process of trying a new HD to see if that will work HOW DO I REMOVE THE OLD PARTITION ON THAT DRIVE to see if it will work ? |
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Solve : 16 bit MS-DOS Subsystem error.? |
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Answer» I'm trying to run an application on a XP Machine that was running perfectly on WINDOWS 98 Machine. When i run it i get: That error message indicates that something is wrong with your Program Information File (PIF). PIF files are files that keep track of the settings for programs in older versions of windows. Thanks everyone for your help. The program was running from a mapped drive and for some REASON i had to unmap the drive then remap it for it to start working...It was just a weird bug i guess...thanks!Good job |
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Solve : dont know where to get drivers? |
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Answer» Ive got a desktop, its a built laptop. Well couple of days ago my hard drive CRASHED. Went out got a NEW hard drive and loaded the XP. Problem is I dont have the DRIVERS, and since its a built COMPUTER, I dont know where to get them from. Are the drivers related to the motherboard, I mean I dont even know where to look. The computer is an MSI brand I guess. It SAYS MSI K7 mainboard on the front. Please helpDLoad install and run Everest Home...it will tell you all you need to know.Connect to the internet and let windows search drives for you. |
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Solve : Google as default search engine? |
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Answer» To MAKE a long story short, I had to reformat my hard drive. When I finished, Microsoft updates automatically upgraded the version of Internet Explorer that was on my computer and when I went to use it I discovered that Bing was the default search engine in the upper right corner of my BROWSER instead of Google. I've never encountered this issue before. How do I change it back to Google? I don't like Bing. MS BTW does this on purpose.... Gee, why would they do that? You can simply do it by opening Tools > options Enter your favourite page and click 'SET home page' That's it ! Quote from: TonyS9 on October 16, 2010, 03:01:13 AM click 'Set home page' That's not "it". He's not asking about his home page. To make Google as your default search engine do as following: First go to Tools menu on your Internet Explorer, click on Manage Add-ons..., on the left pane click on Search Providers, than on the right pane you will see the name bing, go in the left down corner and click on Find more search providers... find the Google Search Suggestions and click in Add to Internet Explorer, after that close the Manage Add-ons window and Open it again, go to Search Providers, right click on Google and chose Set as default, than right click on bing and click Remove. At the end click on Close and restart your browser. This is it. Cheers. Quote from: dr_iton on October 16, 2010, 07:25:38 AM To make Google as your default search engine do as following:Alternatively, just click on the drop down arrow on the right of the search box and select Find More Providers. Then, find the Google Search Suggestions and click in Add to Internet Explorer. |
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Solve : Physical Address Extention? |
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Answer» My computer is: |
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Solve : Stop code? |
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Answer» Hello, I am having a problem with windows XP. When I turn on my PC I get Stop 0x000000ED(0x8239C900,0xx0000006,0x00000000,0x00000000) !!WHAT IS THIS!!. Thank you in advance for your help.What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, reinstallation of the OS, virus, error, etc)?Some windows files COULD be corrupted , after you installed a new program or delete some of them from mistake or even if you removed a program (i had this trouble with SQL SERVER 2005) , also could be the action of a virus. Hi Allan ,1) Your first post doesn't say anything that makes sense in the first paragraph. 2) System Restore may or may not help, but it's unlikely with this particular error code. I sincerely doubt that you recovered from an ED (unmountable boot volume) error with system restore. 3) We need an answer to the question(s) in my first post before we can provide intelligent input.Ok. Thanks.There was a game on cd that was played on the PC. I am unable to go to F12,F2. In F8 any choice I make leads back to BSofD. when I turn on the PC I get the games flash screen then the stop code.Could the ram be corrupted? Does it say 0x000000ED: UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME?Yes,UN mountable boot volume. the complete code is in my first post.Here is a site that may help you --> http://www.rm.com/Support/TechnicalArticle.asp?cref=TEC71448 *Depending on the HD conditionI am unable to use the F menus to enter BOIS Quote from: phat12 on October 15, 2010, 07:54:45 AM There was a game on cd that was played on the PC. I am unable to go to F12,F2. In F8 any choice I make leads back to BSofD. when I turn on the PC I get the games flash screen then the stop code.Could the ram be corrupted?Try a PS2 keyboard...power down before switching them out...You may have hard drive problem... Run hard drive diagnostics: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287 (or http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28744&hl=hard+drive+diagnostic) 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. For Toshiba hard drives, see here: http://sdd.toshiba.com/main.aspx?Path=ServicesSupport/FujitsuDrivesUSandCanada/SoftwareUtilities#diagnostic Note : If you do not know how to set your computer to boot from CD follow the steps here |
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Solve : Windows XP error (SP3) Ram 2GB? |
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Answer» I am trying to run an APPLICATION but I get the following ERROR message : |
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Solve : New reinstalled Windows XP having Installshield problems.? |
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Answer» So my friend just reinstalled her Windows XP, and she's trying to GET her internet working. |
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Solve : Themes and colour gone dodgey? |
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Answer» Hello, i had my computer wiped clean due to so much rubbish on it and now the COLOUR has gone dull and the theme to internet pages are not displaying also the font is bigger than it should be, i have tried the SCREEN setting and display setting resolution etc but all setting are how theree suppose to be but dont look it!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE REPLY TO email address deleted to prevent spam by AllanThank you!!Also its not just on internet explorer also on AOL only writing and white pages no colour except pictures or ads... grrr 1) Never post your email address on a public forum |
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Solve : Driver for Usb device - Nokia phone? |
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Answer» I recently bought a new (used) mobile, I use my mobile to take PHOTOS and am trying to get photos taken, onto pc. |
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Solve : Why would I change my hosts file?? |
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Answer» I've seen a few REFERENCES to changing the hosts file, but what is the purpose of doing that? Just wondering...Some info at Blocking Websites Using the Windows Hosts FileYou might want to download and use SpywareBlaster - I recommend it to everyone.There are various software apps that TRY to "phone HOME" for different reasons. If you wish to protect your privacy you can blacklist that site in your HOSTS file. |
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Solve : XP System 32 Login Scripts? |
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Answer» Windows XP has user login scripts located in the System32 folder. I want to KNOW how to EDIT these files down to change the MyDocuments folder to the File server. I need to know what language to use and what are the consequences and EFFECTS of changing the file. I would like for anytime a new user logs in to get specific settings. |
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Solve : Cannot run in safe mode? |
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Answer» I have a laptop that is displaying the BSOD stop error oxoooooo7e. I have gone through the repair function with Win XP Pro disc and still get the error. I cannot boot in the safe mode. I can get the DOS prompt so I ran CHKDSK /r and let it run for an hour or two and it came back with everything OK. Is there anything I can do from the DOS prompt that might help? I have things backed up so I am guessing the next thing might be a clean reinstall but I would have to reinstall all programs and most drivers-I think- and this is not fun. |
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Solve : HDD not showing as C Drive? |
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Answer» Hi, what IS did you load? You mean OS - Win XP SP3.Reinstall. Disconnect all external drives before installing.you may want to read this link from the microsoft website as well. There's no need to make this complicated. If an external drive is connected when the OS is INSTALLED it will be the c: drive. You need to start from scratch with no external drives connected. Quote from: Allan on October 20, 2010, 12:36:51 PM There's no need to make this complicated. If an external drive is connected when the OS is installed it will be the c: drive. You need to start from scratch with no external drives connected. Quote from: Parry on October 20, 2010, 11:16:18 AM Today only I got a desktop assembled with Internal Card Reader.Don't confuse the OP, he said it's an internal card reader (which is USB, connected to the mobo USB header). Quote from: Parry on October 20, 2010, 11:16:18 AM the Removable Disk (which is the card reader) is being shown as C: Drive.so Parry, 1. remove the card reader 2. reinstall the OS 3. reattach the card reader back as it was before 4. use your computer as normal. I guess it doesn't matter whether you call it EXTERNAL or INTERNAL, but the thing is, it's a removable device. I guess INTERNAL just meant it's hidden under the computer's case instead of sitting on your desk or such in plain view. I suppose we've gone far enough on this TOPIC until Parry comes back and tells us how it went.Thanks 2x3i5x, Allan & Computer_Commando for your replies & debate. That was one suspicion I had, but was not sure. Will try out as per your suggestions & revert. So let me get this right... you just want to change the drive letters around? No need to friggen remove / format anything! Go to Disk Management Ensure you have Administrator rights. Click Start > Control Panel > 'Performance and Maintenance'. Click Administrative Tools > Computer Management, and then click 'Disk Management' in the left pane. Right-click the drive, the partition, the logical drive, or the volume that you want to assign a drive letter to, and then click Change Drive Letter and Paths. Click Change. Pick a drive letter. Click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the drive letter change. You can swap them around to whatever you want. Under the BIOS you can setup the boot order too if needed.Buddy, just STARTED the format. Quote from: Azzaboi on October 21, 2010, 01:58:06 AM No need to friggen remove / format anything! BTW for info, Will that work perfectly without any issues later. Quote BTW for info, Will that work perfectly without any issues later. To answer your question : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307844 Thanks jason2074, but being a totally new system/ HDD neither wanted to take any chances nor had second thoughts on formatting. Quote from: Azzaboi on October 21, 2010, 01:58:06 AM So let me get this right... you just want to change the drive letters around? No need to friggen remove / format anything!You cannot change the system drive designation in this manner. Aside from the rude language in your post, it would be nice if you knew what you were talking about just once. |
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Solve : Signed ActiveX cab installer, blocked by Windows XP?? |
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Answer» I'm wondering if any of you know how Windows determines if an activeX is signed by a trust worthy certificate or not. This is an annoying work related question I haven't been able to figure out. We have a website that installs two different CAB FILES onto client machines, on the client machine we add our site to trusted site zone and enable download Signed ActiveX, this has worked on 99.99% of clients until this week. One client for whatever reason is blocking this file. To make sure the website developers hadn't changed ANYTHING I retested and Windows XP and 7 installs them fine as if they are signed internally and on the external site. |
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Solve : Enourmous Fonts? |
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Answer» I am using Windows XP and I was on my LAPTOP when I GOT a call. I placed some paper on my keyboard and wrote on it. When I removed the paper everything was oversized. |
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Solve : Toshiba 505 laptop? |
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Answer» My Toshiba laptop has a WEBCAM that you access from a popup on the lefthand side of the desktop. This thing popsup EVERYTIME the cursor gets near, very annoying. It's something I don't use ever. How do I turn it off?Can you not delete the LINK on the desktop?Please describe this "popup" on the desktop. |
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Solve : boting up in my.yahoo.com? |
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Answer» Windows XP home. PC is Dell Optplex 520. Using IE8. PC internet options for home page is www.my.yahoo.com. |
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Solve : moitor connection error message? |
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Answer» My daughter's emachine is 6 years old with auto updates, it is using windows XP home media operating system. Recently when she goes to boot up the computer, the monitor will SHOW the emachine logo and then as it goes to boot up windows it gives her an error message that says there is no connection to the monitor. If you go to bot under safemode the monitor shows all COMMANDS until it starts the boot up and then gives the same error mesage. Is this a driver error and how do I update it without reloading her operating system and having to wipe her hard drive clean?Well since you can still use safemode? try this... |
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Solve : Oooops! Friend does not hate me yet? |
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Answer» I screwed up a friend's XP pro and when using F8 key after F8 I select Safe Mode with Command Prompt. Then as follows get a list of files which after a short time screen turns into a dialog box with sign-in and password. Just go through that and a new screen comes up with several lines the last being C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>. At the sign '>' you type dir you get a list of about five lines-directories. If you type 'command' you get not recognized as a system command. |
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Solve : *** STOP : 0x0000007B (0xF79AA524, 0xC0000034, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)? |
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Answer» Due to lots of problem with my XP home, I installed XP Professional in my netbook - Acer Aspire AOA 150, Now XP Professional is working perfactly. |
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Solve : xp pro scannow CD have sp 3 now? |
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Answer» Hello: |
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Solve : Suddenly enourmous fonts? |
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Answer» I was working on my laptop when I GOT a call. I put something on the top of the keyboard and wrote on it and when I removed it, it had CHANGED. Does anyone know how to make it go back? It made everything large. I am working on Windows XP Or check your screen resolution...right clik and empty desk top area....start with 1024 X 768 Yeah forgot about that Thanks for all your helps but I am on Windows XP and none of them work on that.They work on any version of Windows...after Win98 I listed on the Windows XP section hoping that someone could help.We have helped....try the solutions posted.Or check your screen resolution...right clik and empty desk top area....start with 1024 X 768 I have a screen shot but can't attach it. Quote from: mis2ko on October 22, 2010, 12:32:22 PM Or check your screen resolution...right clik and empty desk top area....start with 1024 X 768 Have you done the second part of what patio asked you?Or hold down the CTRL key and use the mouse scroll wheel up/down... Nothing happens when I do this on the main screen.Non of your problems are usually attributed to 'placing' something on the keyboard if you cannot solve them with what we have provided. Can there be something else you have done? I have another idea but I need to know EXACTLY what you have done...Sorry it happened after I removed the pad from the laptop..I have no idea what else would cause it. Quote from: mis2ko on October 22, 2010, 01:26:30 PM Sorry it happened after I removed the pad from the laptop..I have no idea what else would cause it. Go into control panel FIND device manager uninstall your display adapter and then restart the computer. Do NOT remove the drivers just uninstall them. |
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Solve : computer likes to shut off on its own? |
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Answer» what could cause this problem. not an overheating issue come stays below 60 degrees c. Come? ( ? ? ? ) Which temperature stays below 60 C? (That is HOT for an AMD Athlon x64 cpu!) |
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Solve : XP install nightmare? |
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Answer» My tale of WOE........ 1. Dell Dimension XPS ___ (fill in the blank) Its a Gen2 desktop.....If they EVER assigned a model number I have long forgotten it. sorry. And yes I have 1 new hd a WD, I wish to replace the existing hd, a maxtor-Cal, and want a fresh install. No transfer or anything like that. More info, sorry its the best I can do: http://www.lyberty.com/tech/sysspecs/XPS/index.html |
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Solve : rootkit removal logs? |
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Answer» Here is my first log from super anti spyware. I hope im doing this right! |
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Solve : Windows Prob? |
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Answer» no i dont see a msdos icon...........not there |
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Solve : When computer starts no icons come up or anything? |
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Answer» Safe mode does take quite a while to fully load. |
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Solve : My Computer Has Issues :(? |
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Answer» I have an older Gateway AMD Athlon 1.2, I am also having the same problem. Recently my PC began to shut dow on it's own with no warning. The first couple of times, I could reboot with no problem. Then I started to have to unplug/plug the power cord for the PC to power-up. . I tried most if not all the solutions on this original post with no LUCK. Now the power BUTTON lights up, after a few seconds the PSU fan begins to spin, then the CPU fan kicks in, but that is as far as it goes. The monitor does not come out of standby when I power the PC, I have a 250 Watt ATX PSU, anyone that may have a possible solution please help. I am trying to rule out any other possibilities before I swap out the PSU for a new oneAny beeping on boot up...does pass post!......have you reset the BIOS ??have you add a new hard ware? does it boot to SAFE mode .....are there any keys on the KEYBOARD to wake up pc.......Questions!!What have you done prior to this problem happening?The update is to your problem.... |
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Solve : Windows Networking? |
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Answer» I recently got a new computer, and the netowrking wont work at all. My 2 old computers are still connected to eachother, and can connect to the internet, but the new one refuses to recognize the router, but it will connect to the internet fine. I want to transfer files from the old to the new, but direct connection doesnt work either. All comps are running XP Home.What router.....netgear? |
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Solve : Useing Epson Smart Panel with Microsoft Outlook? |
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Answer» I want to program my Epson Smart Panel to work with Microsoft Outlook. When I try to scan something to email the only choice I am given is Outlook Express 6.0 which I deleted when I received Microsoft Outlook. I know I probably need to enter the path manually as I've tried the reset feature and that doesn't give me anything but a logo of Outlook Express 6 which I no longer have. I do a search for Microsoft Outlook and only come up with the shortcuts. How do I FIND out where Microsoft Outlook is located so I can type in the proper path or is there an easier way. ThanksIf you removed Outlook Express, you will have to reinstall it.Thanks for trying but I don't want to use Outlook Express any longer but want to use Microsoft Outlook; the ONE that comes with Microsoft Office 2000. Epson smart panel TELLS me I can do this but how do I get it to appear in the menu of Epson Smart Panel. Thanks Quote How do I find out where Microsoft Outlook is located so I can type in the proper path or is there an easier way The Outlook EXECUTABLE is Outlook.exe. Do a search to find out where it is installed. Also checkout: http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/scanner/perfection2450photo/REF_G/SMART_1.HTM Hope this helps. No, but thanks for trying. I did figure a way around my problem. I just send it to a BITMAP file and it even works with my Incredi-Mail. This turkey is finally airborne. |
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Solve : How do i get into the Bios??? |
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Answer» I used to know how to do it when the machine was booting, but can't remember now? Which key to hit?most COMMON are the , Esc , Del , F2 keysComputer BIOS information and HELPYOU seem to have a MOUNTAIN of PROBLEMS......maybe sticking to one post>thread may help you! |
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Solve : Cant formatt/reload win xp? |
Answer» http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxphome/installxpcdnewhdd/emulation.htmyes i know ive watched that, but my computer wont boot from the win xp cd. I disable all boot devices except cd and it just says INVALID . . . . . when it tries to boot, and i just tried it with another copy of win xp so *censored*.
Quotehow do you use xp partion? You insert the Windows XP CD and choose to install Windows XP. Quote yes i know ive watched that, but my computer wont boot from the win xp cd. I disable all boot devices except cd and it just says INVALID . . . . . when it tries to boot, and i just tried it with another copy of win xp so *censored*. Are these legal copies? If not, stop posting. If these are legal copies; download and create 6 Windows XP boot diskettes. Files can be found here for Professional and here for Home editionyou guys are morons you dont even answer my first question of why the HD registers as 32gig when it is 60gig. THanks for nothing LOSERS. Quote you guys are morons you dont even answer my first question of why the HD registers as 32gig when it is 60gig. THanks for nothing losers. Stop wasting our TIME and DONATE the computer to a school.Dizzle: Use the boot disk as M_2 instructed. If the Windows XP setup does not start, type this at the command PROMPT: [size=18]d:\i386\winnt.exe[/size] This should begin the installation of Windows XP. Let us know if it does not. Regards, Doc Quote yes i know ive watched that, but my computer wont boot from the win xp cd. I disable all boot devices except cd and it just says INVALID . . . . . when it tries to boot, and i just tried it with another copy of win xp so *censored*. We have answered this question, and it is possible that you have created a partition that is only 32 GB. By starting the Windows XP setup, you may delete this 32 GB partition and create the 60 GB partition that you want. If we have misunderstood you, please let us know. Doc |
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Solve : How do you change info on BIOS?? |
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Answer» Hi, |
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Solve : Printin options changed? |
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Answer» I recently installed a new hard DRIVE. Everything is fine, except the printing options layout is different. Before it used to have an OPTION for double-sided printing, and it had the spaceship to HELP adjust the colour. But that has now changed. The spaceship doesn't even come up anymore. |
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Solve : Stand By? |
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Answer» i have got windows xp and the problem is that WHENEVER i go 2 turn off computer the only options AVAILABLE 2 me are restart or turn off |
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Solve : WinXP won't execute Stetup.exe from floppy disk? |
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Answer» I'm trying to install "Managing your Money Windows 1994 version" from a USB external floppy disk on my Gateway 3.4GHz system. When executing via control panel->add software or via the start->run windows everything appears to be normal. After hitting "OK" nothing executes and no ERROR messages appear. The floppy disk does nothing as if it was not there. Is there a compatibility problem between some older setup progs and the USB floppy interface? Quote Is there a compatibility problem between some older setup progs and the USB floppy interface?" I doubt such a thing exists. Have you tried other diskettes?Other disk work fine for document or picture files. I have another "HOME Office Accounting" program which does the same thing when using it's "install.com"...I'm wondering if it has something to do with the way the setup and install programs were written before USB ports. Both these applications came out during Win 3.1.Does the diskette work in a 'normal' FDD? http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/appcompat.mspxThanks to everyone for the excellent suggestions...I received an email from the Andrew Tobias website instructing me to copy the files from the floppy disks to a folder on my hard drive called "mym12" and then run the setup.exe. This worked perfectly, so I must assume the setup prog is not compatible with an external USB fdd. That I attribute to Gateway who no longer supplies fdds with their new systems. If I had known that up FRONT I probably would have purchased from a DIFFERENT vendor. I still have many floppy files from over the years that I have no intension of spending time copying to another type media. To answer some of the other responses, "I did not have another system with an interna fdd to try that solution." I used the copy method before receiving the compatiblilty mode suggestion. If I get a chance I'll try that on a laptop I plan to purchase. Again, many thanks to all.dolphin.....you might wish to consider installing a internal floppy in your Gateway ....I'm sure there is room for it and floppy drives are cheap. dl65 There should have been an error messge! |
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Solve : Win ME Virus problem in C:\_Restore\Archive? |
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Answer» McAfee has found adware programs contained in several FS***.CAB files in C:\_RESTORE\ARCHIVE, and unfortunately these files are write protected. While I suspect these files are restore points created by Win ME, I'd like to delete them, or at LEAST turn off the write protection so McAfee can CLEAN them. I've tried the ATTRIB command with no success. Any suggestions?Disable system restore and rescan in SAFE mode. |
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Solve : Extracting? |
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Answer» i have a problem with the speed at which my computer extracts files. I have a really good comp, 2.8 ghz, 512 mb, the works. But when i extract files, it does them really slowly. I look at other computers, and its almost instantaneous. why?CPU maybe ......or background SERVICES......virus/trojans/worms.........scan for them......to make sure.....it not that..... |
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Solve : no programs responding? |
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Answer» heya all i need help badly i have been having problems with my INTERNET explorer it dose not respond at all also when i TRY to open task manager it does not respond either i have run virus checks but found nothing i also can not UPDATE any programs as once the programs have been downloaded they STOP responding please help i am so desperate USE Mozilla FirefoxMore info/data required to help! |
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Solve : recurring items in "startup" of MSConfig? |
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Answer» I have 2 things that keep returning to the "startup" list in MSConfig: "EnsoniqMixer starter.exe" and "sp RUNDLL32 c:\windows\\se.dll,DllInstall" The first has something to do with sound and is annoying only because it TAKES up system resources. I'm not sure what the second is for, but the folder keeps changing every time I delete the dll file named. "EnsoniqMixer starter.exe" This seems to be legit. What type of SOUNDCARD and drivers are installed? Virus scanners AVG Free -- Anti virus scanner Anti spy/malware Microsoft Antispyware -- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only. Spybot Search & Destroy -- Anti spyware scanner Adaware SE Personal -- Anti spyware scanner Firewalls Using only one firewall is advised. Dual firewalls may cause problems. Using a hardware firewall and a software firewall is even more adviced. ZoneAlarm Free -- Free firewall - more user friendly Sygate Personal -- Free firewall - more CONFIGURATION options Removal tools The following files are not substitutes for the ones described above. They are either diagnostic tools or removal tools for malware of a certain kind HijackThis -- Manual malware remover. Post the HijackThis log generated only if requested! McAfee Stinger -- Virus removal tool. No substitute for a fully functional virus scanner! CWshredder -- CoolWebSearch removal tool. Widely known and persistant Hijacker. Use the Search >>for the dll......and when you find it .....right click on it.....then properties.....what does it say?This: Here's the low down on starter.exe: http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/starter/index.php Raptor is correct; it is legit. And here is the scoop on se.dll: http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/se/index.php Maragtas is correct; it's spyware and should be removed. Hope that helps, DocI already knew that Starter.exe was legit, I just don't want it running because the games I play need all the memory I can give them. As for SE.dll, telling me to remove it doesn't help because it keeps re-creating itself in new folders every time I delete it. What I really need to know is how to keep the damned line in MSConfig from re-forming. Then you should use the tools I provided you with. Quote I already knew that Starter.exe was legit, I just don't want it running because the games I play need all the memory I can give them. If your system is open to spyware, you're not using the system half as efficiently as you think you are.Download hi-jack this >>>http://www.merijn.org/downloads.html and remove it........or create a new folder and drag and drop it in there ......then delete it and re-boot pc. ....What operating system win98? is it.Try Spyware Doctor and see if you can find all of the elements of se.dll and remove them manually.Arokthis: My favorite spyware remover (and one i've been using for years now and am pleased with the RESULTS) is Ad-Aware. It's available as an absolutely free for personal use download here: http://www.lavasoft.de/default.shtml.en Regards, DocWas it fixed by suggestions given! |
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Solve : .bin (binary files) and .cue (?)? |
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Answer» Yeh No probs Austin1 |
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