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Sometimes (rarely but occasionally) i'll download a videofile from a trusted source, and when i TRY to play it back with Windows Media player, i get an error about codec not initializing....

?Make certain the firewall is not blocking Windows Media Player.

Certain films may require additional CODECS in order to play.

For more information, see this[url] article.Posting loads of threads does not HELP U!

can one increase the capacity of a floppy disk by two fold by using some(i dont  know)utilities provided by windows itselfThe humble floppie....1.44mb......well you can cheat by using winzip......How much do you expect >to load to f/d Quote

can one increase the capacity of a floppy disk by two fold by using some(i dont  know)utilities provided by windows itself

...Didn't some drives use 2.88MB floppies? Just asking...

I am wanting to import some new contacts into Outlook from a .csv FILE.  I have had to CREATE new fields in Outlook for these contacts, but for some reason, these new fields to not appear in the Map To dialog when I import the .csv file.  Does anybody know how I can get my new fields to show up?

Thanks for your time.Little dealings with ole>>>info link>http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kbofficeoutlook.htmOk, thanks for the link.  It LED me, with some searchin', to this

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/197654/EN-US/

please tell me any process to automatically BACKUP a file or folder which is updated daily.

ThanksTry writing a Batch file.Thanks

Created a batchfile and added it to my scheduled task through which it will automatically copy the dedired file to the desired LOCATION every TIME my machine boots.Win does it BOOT up

Hi!
I have a computer with XP Pro, and do not have a OS disk, I just recently purchase one and would like to
to install some files that I need to use.
My problem is the Product number. The product number is different from the newly purchase OS disk with the XP Pro that I have in my computer that I am using now.
I cannot use the NEW OS disk, and I get an error MESSAGE stateing that XP disk cannot be used becuse the product number does not match.
Does anyone know how I can change the product number in my computer to the new OS disk product number.  I really need HELP with this!!!
As far as I know - the product number goes in when the OS is installed.  The only true way to do it would be to re-install XP pro using the disc.  But, if you just want the files, can't you copy them into the other system?Format the drive with a win98 boot disk and re-load the WINXP pro...... itf its a full install disk ,if  its an upgrade disk then you have a problem!You might have to save all of your files to a CD or Floppy, Format the HD, and then Install Prorrnbcas...... I must have missed something .......you say you have Win XP pro installed and I assume working ........and yet you have purchased another Win XP Pro .......   I find that a bit odd unless theres something you neglected to include in your post .......

However , it is POSSIBLE to use a key recovery program to retreive your key from your pc .......

let us know,

dl65  

heres the deal.  I am trying to connect to the interenet but it takes a long time to connect and is REALLY slow once connected (about 400 bytes sent/recieved ;too slow to connect to a PAGE).  My dad is on the same connection with his COMPUTER and it works ok.(i'm on it now).  I have tried the normal modem and a pcmia modem and they both do the same thing.  HELP!  what settings can i change?Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online 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.  I have windows 98 (no updates) on a thinkpad laptop.  During another problem which i fixed i had to take the laptop apart a number of times.  Could there be a LOOSE connector that would effect both modems?  Or is that stupid?It is possible...

I am not really understanding your problem...

However...with my own experience with modems...

1.  If it is slow, it probably need a new driver
2.  If you are using it during a storm, get d/c and try again for a week and it won't work...you probably need a new one.


oh, and by the way...
congrats on your use of a modem!
you and me are one of a few that are left!
people with DSL UNDERESTIMATE us now...lolI do not know what a laptop looks like from the inside.

You said modem. Are you sharing a dial-up connection between two computers? No wonder it is slow. Quote

I do not know what a laptop looks like from the inside.

You said modem. Are you sharing a dial-up connection between two computers? No wonder it is slow.

My modem worked in xp.  But it doesn't work in windows 98 or linux(which i also have loaded now)

Ok here is the problem..I RECORDED some videos on my digital camera, and when put onto my "kodak easyshare program" it says them as a realone player. I want it to be set as WMP. This also applies to all my other videos! Videos i download play in realoneplayer, when i want WMP! please help...(I've tried most of the obvious things) Windows Explorer>Tools>Folder Options>File Types.
Or you could uninstall the real virus.  didnt work..i cant find "file types"what do you mean by "uninstall the real virus"?


you say wnidows explorer...meaning internet? Quote

1. what do you mean by "uninstall the real virus"?

2. you say wnidows explorer...meaning internet?

ok..i went there...but now what?

"Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The Player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file."

Ciao:

I've been using PAINT for 4+ years w/no problem, but as of last night I can't find the TEXT TOOLBOX.
Can someone help me?

JohnSorry....I was going to try and help you...but I came across a problem myself.  When i went to open paint, it took forever...and I got a message saying that my virtual memory is too low...

Im thinking...*censored*...my Virt. MEM. settings are high...and paint is a program that wouldn't need alot...

Sorry I can't help...hey--- thanks for trying anyway Quote

Ciao:

I've been using PAINT for 4+ years w/no problem, but as of last night I can't find the Text Toolbox.
Can someone help me?

John

I doubt if i  would be allowed to do  this:

Nice though but ,if  the proceeds would be  use to a cause of the human RACE ,that needs it.Send you a computer so you can do what?

Could you start making sense for a change?I can tell that Merlin is a wise "old" man...

he just expresses himself differently...

Thanks Your>>>FateIsSealed m_2....... After Merlin responding nearly 7000 times in here I'm surprised most of his answers aren't, "Go and kill yourself!".  
The Ashes are ours! LOL!Watchya fed.....did not really want the urn m8 :)The IDEA was to send the pc to me thing......someone who has time and pc knowledge could fix them up....and the cash sent to a worthy cause.....forgotten idea......scrub it......Well, M_2...

I'm going to hold on to that Vic 20 that i bought when i was a teenager.  I'm sure it's going to be worth $10,000 on the ANTIQUES Road Show some day!



I do think giving away computers to those who can't afford to buy one (or doing free computer repair for those who are unemployed, etc.) is a good idea.

I'm not sure exactly what famous CHRISTIAN said this: "The only books we will have in heaven are the ones we have given away."  I guess that applies to computers or what ever we do to give away our time, talent, or treasure.

Thanks for getting us thinking, M_2!

Hi I KNOW it SOUNDS strange, but I need help with switching my windows XP profession back to Home, with the Windows XP Home upgrade disc.  Is this possible at all?  If it is, please help me if you can, and remember that I am somewhat good with computers but I will need it explained to where it is almost for a moron.  Thank you. Quote

Hi I know it sounds strange, but I need help with switching my windows XP profession back to Home, with the Windows XP Home upgrade disc.  Is this possible at all?  If it is, please help me if you can, and remember that I am somewhat good with computers but I will need it explained to where it is almost for a moron.  Thank you.

Hi, i'm not sure if this is a problem with my computer or my dvd drive... :-/

What it is:

EVERYTIME i load a dvd/cd it AUTORUNS as normal if that's what it does.

I get the standard Windows XP pop up - 'What would you like to do with this disk?' and it GIVES me a few options, 'views files in folder' 'play cd/dvd in WMP or Power DVD', 'View Pictures using Jessops Photofinder' etc etc

Now if i select any of these most of these work, you can use a music cd or dvd film as usual and watch it perfectly.

But if you select 'open folder to view files' or go through my computer to explore the disk in the drive, ABSOLUTELY nothing happens.

Really causing me bother with data backup disks i'm trying to use with no sucess WHATSOEVER.

I have Windows XP SP2 btw...

Anyone came across this before or know how it can be fixed?

Any help appreciated please!

CheersWell you use ctrl+alt+del end task and then you can explore cd/dvd........just right click on the icon >d.e.f.g.h what ever dive your cd  dvd drive.....is.. Quote

Well you use ctrl+alt+del end task<task manager> and then you can explore cd/dvd........just right click on the icon >d.e.f.g.h what ever dive your cd  dvd drive.....is..

After nearly a year now I have been trying to FIND out why there is no sound when I use media player use any other play back system like Power DVD there is sound Windows will not play sound from the CD player. Running Windows XP Pro
512 DDR Ram 2.4 GHZ CPU I have checked all the known areas even redgt32.exe but still no go. HelpWhat is the system setup has ..>>>open with wmp/power dvd?change it to open with wmp! Quote

What is the system setup has ..>>>open with wmp/power dvd?change it to open with wmp!

Post misread: is the gray wire from the cd/dvdrom attached to the motherboard..........and as an expert i am amazed you asked this question.!<seen your WEBSITE>http://pcseriescomputers.com.au/pcseriescomputers_002.htm..>>>>....no one would have put up for a year without sound......!

Well you have solved it !

No We are still looking it's not the computer it has to do with Windows Media Player because all other players play sound.
The computer plays sounds very clear and in any other form than media player Windows.

OK. Recurring problem. Comp worked well for a week and then crashed (totally) again. Blue screen. Data dump, etc.

Reformatted Hard drive (not a quick format) twice. Used Gateway UTILITY CD to reload windows. Am now getting this error during windows set-up.
Error: setuperr.log
NetSetup: The computer name of this computer is set to the NetBios name that this computer had before the upgrade. The comp name is the first label of the full DNS name of this computer. Depending on the implementation and configuration of the DNS servers used in your infrastructure, this DNS name may not be added to the DNS database because the computer name contains the underscore character. To ensure that the DNS name on the computer can be registered in DNS, please verify that the DNS server allows host DNS names to contain the underscore character, or change the Comp name of this computer through the Network Identification tab of System Properties. Note: the default configuration of a Windows XP DNS server allows host names to contain underscore character.
********
My questions would be.
1). What upgrade. I reformatted my hard drive and went to load a clean copy of windows on top of that empty formatted drive.
2). What (and where is it located) is the System Properties referred to in the above message? Is this in the Bios or Dos prompts? If not, where is it, and what name should i change or change to so that i can just load Windows XP?
3). Also a question regarding the Bios of the comp. I had been having other problems, (lots) and one guy on here suggested that i might have recently flashed the BIOS. I did during the first REBUILD, remove the maxell bios battery for a few minutes, at the (unsuggested) suggestion!! of a Gateway or Microsoft engineer. Ithink this was in order to clear an administrator password. anyway, it worked. Was this "flashing"? Also, for GOOD measure, I just removed it again today and reformatted my hard drive prior to that. But one of the earlier messages today was saying that i might need to turn off shadowing and caching in the BIOS. Looked all through the BIOS and don't see any tabs or options where i can see or access these things in there. Would like to turn them off as i don't see why i need to CACHE anything in the BIOS???
One of the messages said wthat there might be a CMOS error or something like this??
Is a CMOS virus in the BIOS, and launching into each new XP version that i load, so that eventually my comp dies again each time? Is this possible? If so, how to combat this? Based on the rest of the above?
Would love to find these answers. Thanks.First of all, when was the last time you updated your virus definitions?

Second of all, are you absolutely sure you don't have a hardware problem?

Third, what does the message on the blue screen say-- EXACTLY as it appears?the thing is, i had a virus in my machine back in the states. then moved to europe. norton could see the virus but not disable it. I then got swis cablecom software F-Secure, which renamed all files that were virus infected. Since then i have reformatted the C drive. and reloaded everything. F-Secure anti virus is up to date as wel. so, i'm trying to figure out what the blazes caused this machine to crash again.

what kind of hardware problem do you have in mind???

because,  i think that the hard drive might be screwed, basically, in a nutshell.  but i don't wish to purchase another hard drive and then have this happen again. i want to know what the possibility of a CMOS problem is. and go from there? i.e., remove the blooody thing!
can't recall the exact message on that blue fail screen, it flashes only for a quarter of a second!! and that was before the last rebuild. now my problem is that i can't get XP to load properly. why? what do you think is happening here??
There are instructions on this site if you look around a little on how to stop the blue screen from disappear. Just in case you can't find them, here they are again:

Right Click on "My Computer" go to Properties. Click the Advanced tab. Startup & recovery--UNCHECK the autoreboot box.Make certain you are not booting of a Network device.

My brother recently went on my computer and looked at porn pages and I got a bunch of garbage hidden everywhere. I cleared out what I could find in the system32 file and the prefetch file and so on, but every time I start up Windows now, My Documents opens. I can't figure out what would CAUSE this, and therefore cannot fix it. I am using Windows XP on an HP computer. I would REALY appreciate any help anyone could give! ALSO, if there is any way to password IE, let me know about it so this doesn't happen again!You should put a password on Windows.

Use Mozilla Firefox for adware free serving. Enable manual cookie control.

Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online 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
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

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.

Okay, I have no KNOWLEDGE about codecs, just that all I really need to watch what I want is xvid and divx. Now when I watch some video files (I'm not sure, but I think they're xvid ONES), the colours SEEM to be inverted, and I have no idea what the problem is. This has only happened to some files, but its really annoying. Anyone know whats going on?Try playing them in a program such as WinDVD?Go to this WEB site for a group of codecs xvid ,divx,avi

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Codec_Pack_All_in_1.htm

or if its xp you are using

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/XP_Codec_Pack.htmOkay, its worse now. Whenever I try to play a video file Explorer gets an error and it restarts (the computer doesn't restart, just Explorer, all other programs keep going). I've uninstalled XP Codec Pack but All in 1 doesn't come with an uninstaller...The files......are they via a dvd/cdrom disk.......or via the net.........Which program/s are used!They're downloaded xvids (from torrents). Never had a problem with them before. I'm using Winamp 5.093.

Something has happened to my desktop icons, the names are no longer see through and this is STOPPING me from enjoying my kick *censored* dektop background, plus the colour behind the names is awful

help plzRight-click on My COMPUTER, choose Properties, click on the Advanced tab, click the Settings button under Performance, and under the Visual Effects tab place a checkmark in the box that SAYS "Use DROP shadows for icon labels on the desktop.Scan for BUGS! Quote

Scan for bugs!

Hi,

  where can I find the file(s) that windows accesses during startup that contain the hardware configurations?  Alternatively, how can I get a Windows XP program from an old computer configured to the hardware on my new computer? The new machine also runs WinXP. I was able to get the machine to boot up with the older XP, but the hardware config was off, so the system crashed.  Hal file >>>    what messages are displayed on SCREEN!What do you mean? I have only been able to get to the HAL file through Device Manager, and almost nothing is displayed.What program can I use to open the hal.dll file?HTTP://support.microsoft.com/kb/q216251/I don't have the CD or floppy disks that the article requires. I shall try it anyway.
Also, the article says it only applies to Windows 2000, I have XPSame system!I tried pressing F5 during the setup screen. The computer was nonplussed. It ignored me. I have XP MEDIA Center Edition, I assume that this makes no difference.Ok tell us the system spes of the pc you are having a problem with:Okay,
  The machine is brand new:

                        Pentium 4 (h.t.) 3 GHZ
                        1GB RAM
                        WIN XP Media Ctr
                        250 GB SATA hdd
The issue arises by putting hdd from older machine into new machine and not being able to access 'My Documents' folder. Something to do with the permissions that are on the old hdd. My theory is to start the new machine with the old o/s in the hope that the permissions will then be GRANTED and I'll be able to transfer the files I want to the new machine. I have access to everything on the old hdd except those files that are in the 'Documents and Settings' folder. I am juts trying to get around the permissions. Both the new and the old computer have/had Windows XP, so it should work.When installing HOLD down the f6 key!How do I install the o/s when I have no cds or floppy disks? If I do manage to re-install XP on the old hdd, will it grant me permission to have at the files I want?

My computer has started to crash as of late.  I've only had it for 8 months!

I am running:

CPU: P4 prescott (3.0Ghz)
Mobo: Abit IS7-E2
RAM: 2 1GB DDR3200 (Dual CHANNEL)
Video: Geforce 6600 256
Sound: Soundblaster Live 24-bit
Drives:
HD: Hitachi 160GB 7200
Standard Floppy
Sony 12x DVD
Samsung 12x CD-R/RW and DVD+-R/RW
OS: Windows XP Home

I've been having constant problems with installing software.  I get CRC errors constantly and I keep getting errors that say that files don't match their counterparts in setup's .CAB file.  My computer also erroneously restarts without any explanation.  Any help would be appreciated.Try this and let us know!!What are your system temperatures? Are your fans running properly?I just recovered from a serious error according to windows...It says it is due to a hardware issue, but all of my drivers are up to date and everything seems to be working.  Also, I've run memtest and have no idea what i'm supposed to be looking for to determine whether my memory is good/bad.

Yes, my fans are running properly-all 3 of them.  According to Temp guage my Computer is running at around 84 degrees fahrenheit.About testing memory. . .
this articleTesting the memory is a very good idea.

You should also scan for Viruses, Trojan Horses and spyware.

Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online 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
Use both a hardware and software FIREWALL.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

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.  I pulled out one of the memory sticks and I was actually able to go through an installation without any errors.  How can i determine if it's the RAM that's bad or the Mobo slot?  Plus, that crash I mentioned in the last post, could it have been due to memory?  The error report thingy on Microsoft.com said it was due to a hardware issue, possibly a driver, but could the memory have been the problem?

Thanks for the help.

There's no spyware, adware, or viruses on my computer.Pull the other memory stick. put the stick you want to test in the other slot. turn on your computer. If you hear beeps, but the computer does not come on, that is an indicator that it is the RAM. Quote

About testing memory. . .
this article

???I have been learning on how to make web PAGES with frontpage 2003 well I COMPLETED the first PAGE of it and I'm ready for the second page so I'm not sure on how to do that next Page[/url]  that is what i have to make it go to the next page.. but when I click on next page..it says The page cannot be displayed. I am just not sure on how to start the second page and ADD it to the exsiting page, any help would be great , and the right answer would be greater..... PLEASE help !!  Thank You..
[email protected]           Thanks

i find a laptop im INTERESTED in online but it says that all i need to do is ADD a modem how would  i do that?Matt:

You will have to purchase a modem that is a PCMCIA card (also called a PC Card):

http://www.pcmcia.org/pccard.htm

http://www.pcmcia.org/faq.htm

Make sure there is a free PCMCIA slot on the laptop that will fit the card you buy.  Also, be certain you purchase a PC Card modem that is for the kind of Internet CONNECTION you want (e.g. dial-up, DSL or cable).  You may shop for one from one from a myriad of online stores, including of these places:

* Amazon.com: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2004-51,GGLD:en&q=pcmcia+modem+site%3Aamazon%2Ecom

* BestBuy.com: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2004-51,GGLD:en&q=pcmcia+modem+site%3Abestbuy%2Ecom

* Radioshack.com: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2004-51,GGLD:en&q=pcmcia+modem+site%3Aradioshack%2Ecom

P.S. Some Internet SERVICE providers provide a modem for you.  So check with your ISP before you shop.

Regards,
Doc

I loaded about 100 DIGITAL photos from a trip onto my computer in order to edit them. EDITING done just fine. Now that I'm through and ready to delete them, copies are automatically made and I cannot delete the photos. Each time I attempt deletion (by any of several means) another copy of the photo is made. HELP!!What program are you using?

And why WOULD you delete them after editing?Which operating system are you using? Have you scanned for viruses and Spyware?

[glb]Flame[/glb]I have MS Windows XP and was using MS Picture It! to edit the photos. Have done it for thousands of pics w/o problem. I had made a CD of the photos (with sound) using DVD Photoplay and another CD w/o sound just for backup copies. The trouble began at some point after the CD preps. Unwanted copies appeared and when deletion is attempted, more copies are made. Wierd!And what software have you used to create CD's?What folders have they held in! Use search to find out!Give it the old college try. From a command prompt, navigate to the directory containing the files. Assuming that they all have save file extension (i.e .jpg):
ren *.jpg *.bad
del *.badI have seen this before, it was a virus.
Don't ask me which one, it was on a friends computer & I just ran all the scans and that fixed it.Thanks to all who responded. I haven't yet found the source of the problem, but finally managed to get rid of all the unwanted copies. The number of photo copies had reached >5,000!! I will run all of my virus scans in an effort to eradicate "it" if "it" is a virus.

When I typed in cd temp, then dir, what came up was this:

.                          (DIR)
..                         (DIR)
0 files                  0 bytes
2 dir(s)                2,967.24 MB free


Does that give you what you wanted to know?  Does ANYBODY ELSE have any ideas.  Please help.Have you tried DELETING C:\temp and making a new folder?Sorry, tried that, too.  I'm STARTING to RUN out of steam on this one.Try removing the directory. do this in the following manner: type RMDIR C:\TEMP.

Hello i DOWNLOADED a few driver but none SEEM to be the one im looking for 

im looking for a Nvidia geforce 6150 SE graphics driver.. does any1 know a link i can download ?i found it alrdy.. sry for posting this topic.. if mods WANT PLEASE DELETE this topic

Officepax is a program which I am currently BETA TESTING. It offers shared contacts shared CALENDAR email REMOTE ACCESS and timesheets.
http://www.officepax.com
And your question is?

Everytime I BOOTUP, I get the "CHECKING file system on C:" message.  It states, "One of your disks needs to be checked for consistency."  I have both allowed the check to proceed, and have hit a key to bypass the check.  Either way, my computer functions NORMALLY after bootup.

This problem began after I reformatted my HD and reinstalled WinXP Home, which I have done many times before.  I have and 80G master IDE HD and a 20G secondary IDE HD, with plenty of free space on both DRIVES, PIII 1.2G processor, and 512mb.  The file system is STORED on the master drive.  Ironically, when I reformatted this time, the master drive was assigned the letter "F" and the secondary drive was assigned the letter "C".  Maybe this happened because, for the most part, I allowed the reformat and reinstallation procedure to proceed without much oversight, since I have done this many times before.

My suspicion is that, since the file system is not on C:, Windows initiates the disk check at bootup.  Whether or not that is true, how can I eliminate this disk check?I have seen a question like this before. Have a look here
http://www.cyberspacesupport.com

good luckAllow chdisk to do it job!

would you recommend me installing the shutntdown patch from http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm that merlin_2 POSTED?Ok guys, i just want to thank everbody for your help.  I installed the APMstat from the xp cd and enabled it like you said mac, and it WORKED.  I'm so happy now that its turning off the way its supposed to.
Thanks again.  you dont know how happy i am that it works.  thank you and everybody else that helped me SOLVE this problem Which is the shutdown patch!well, on that website that you sent me, almost at the bottom of the page, theres something that says Shutntdown patch.. but its no big deal, i got the problem fixed.. i installed the apmstat and enabled it, and now the computer works fine, thanks.MERLIN meant that the patch is the exact same as what you have done.ohh, im sorry.. i misread it.  I thought you were asking me.  Sorry i didnt know that this patch was the same.  i was going to try that but i decided to try the apmstat from the Xp cd First, and if that didnt work then i was going to try the patch.  I thought that the patch was different, because when i read the description, it said that it was going to change something in my registry.. which i didnt mind, but they just SEEMED like two different things.. But Thanks for your help merlin We all get the wrong end of the stick >sometimes

Well done mac.........well done to you as well merlin    We done to all on this forum......may go  better...

Time and effort...pays rewards........325is thanks for posting..no no, thanks for helping  Ok any another problems dont be a stranger!

My home version of Windows XP absolutely refuses to start up.  For weeks now if I restarted or shut it down I would try to start it up and it would go to the "Failed to start properly" screen and ask me to choose one of three Safe Modes, Last Configuration That Worked, or Start Normally.  I could either let it do its 30 second countdown or choose manually, but either way it would go to the scrolling bar screen to make me think it was starting up, and then it would black out and restart.  It began to take 30 minutes to an hour to startup successfully, but now refuses to startup at all.  It'll take me to the selection screen (as if I used the F8 key), but no matter whether I let it countdown or choose any of the options it will freeze everything.  The only thing I am able to do is hit the 'DEL' key selection before it reaches this screen, and looking through there hasn't shown me anything that stands out as something I can tweak to fix it.  I haven't downloaded or installed anything recently (ATLEAST nothing I didn't already have and had reinstalled), and even before then I was experiencing difficulty.  My dad tells me I have a virus, yet my scan ran automatically every night and I never had any results upon checking it the next morning.  I fear more than anything losing all my files.  My father wishes to reformat, yet he has done this to me already this year after I have stored many years' worth of information on the computer.  I have finally REACHED a happy medium, and he's wanting to reformat all over again.  Losing all the things I worked hard to make up for my great previous loss will absolutely drive me into a breakdown, so if anyone can please help it would be appreciated so very much.  If you have any questions, I will try to answer them to the best of my knowledge.  Thank you. Quote

I fear more than anything losing all my files.

I have just created a backup, but the problem is I had a passowrd to my user account, and therefore can't access it now from another account.  I have been trying for hours to run antispyware scans and find ways around my password, but it all seems so useless.  My computer still restarts when I load it with my old system, but I have no way of knowing what files may be corrupt.  I have already cleaned out spyware, but it was all minor stuff.  I really don't know what else to do.

I have set up a Home Network for my room, because i have 2 computers that i have connected through a router.  Now i have 2 FOLDERS on each computer called, Shared MUSIC.  I used to be able to go onto one computer and take music from the other, just by going into my network and than the other computers Share Music folder.  But for some reason, now when i try to take music from the other computer, it says:

Error Copying File Or Folder
Cannot Copy (Song Name): Access Is Denied
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected
And that the file is not currently in use.

But, neither of my drives are full.  And none of the songs i try to take or being used in any way.  

Help would be HIGH appreciated, thanks in advance!

PS: I used Windows XP1) make sure your permissions haven't been changed on your xp user profile, check both comp's permissions
2) make sure that the file isn't in use by a background program or some hidden player
3) try booting the other comp in safe MODE but allow network connections, then try getting the file, if you can get it then there's some program or process holding onto that file normallyhttp://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htmLJ:

Does this happen with every file you try to copy or just some files?

Have you recently made any changes (such as changing a password or adding a new program or anything at all)?  If so, what changes were made?

What operating system is installed on each PC?

Do you get the error when you try to see the contents of a folder on the other PC or are you able to browse the folders but just cannot access the files?

I had this problem recently where I could copy files in one direction but not the other. This command may help:

NETSH winsock reset catalog

You  can run it from the command line or the Windows Run box. Run it from the machine where you have the error message.

Hope this helps.

I want to extract a list of all file location on WINDOWS XP. I used command Dir/s or tree but result is not one that I want. I LIKE the list SOMETHING as:

C:\temp\level1\test1; C:\temp\level1\test2; C:\temp\level2\test3
It likes we use on window explorer, and property on file then take information on location, but Iwant to do it by one or SEVERAL command to extract all file LOCATIONS on hard disk
Thanks

Hi, umm...
I was trying to remove viruses and stuff a while ago with Hijackthis, and I deleted something CALLED svchost with it.
Now, I know that svchost is important, but I didn't think that it'd be on Hijackthis.

Ever since I did that I have no absolutely no problems with any of my viruses or spyware, but there was a *serious* downside.
I now have no sound, like, at all. My device manager kind of.. doesn't show up... It just says it's blank, and my bottom panel for my start menu, quick launches, etc is stuck in Windows Classic Style because the XP things, such as the METALIC one are all.. sort of.. unavailable. (Windows Classic is the only thing on the list.)

Does anyone know how I could fix my problem, or even what I did in the first place?
It'd be appreciated if someone could e-mail me, because.. well.. I'm sort of a dunce. ~Smiles abruptly.~

Use the address [email protected]om
Thanks for your time!

-Katheryn T.Svchost.exe probably the most important .dll host and probably the most misunderstood.

Don't know what OS you are using as you didn't say, but you could try running SFC /SCANNOW from the command prompt and maybe, just maybe, it will give you back a copy of Svchost.exe

You will need your full copy of the OS cd.

Otherwise if you know of someone who is running the same OS as you, you might persuade them to dash off a copy for you.

Good luckHijackThis lists it because there is malware that can call itself svchost.exe.

Plus, HijackThis shows all running processes because it was designed to do so. (That is why they tell you to be careful when removing entries)

If you are using Windows XP, try a repair installation:


Installing and Using Recovery Console

Perform a Repair Installation

How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XPSo, would it be recommended that I fix this, or leave it?

I have had no problems what so ever with anything due to VIRAL problems since.. so..
Does that mean that my viruses can't be activated, or something? >.<;'..

Oh, by the way, my OS is Windows XP Home Edition. Quote

1. would it be recommended that I fix this, or leave it?

2. Does that mean that my viruses can't be activated

Friends while doing COPY paste two or more times with DIFFERENT content
if i want to paste back the previous content which i had copied WITHOUT
going back to that content.How can this be achieved.Cannot be achieved without "clipboard buddy" TYPE software.
Try this: http://101clips.com/you can by using Microsoft word as background program
because in word it keep the copy\paste DATA  until  you close the program
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you can by using Microsoft word as background program
because in word it keep the copy\paste data  until  you close the program

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you can by using Microsoft word as background program
because in word it keep the copy\paste data  until  you close the program

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i was looking around my computer to find out there was 2.5 gb more in programs files then there should be the to find in common files then symantec shared  to find out its most in all file named virusdefs with 2.13 but seems to change every once in a while once it was 1.14 gb whats going on =/  i could relly use that  memory ..Welcome to the CH forums.

You've come across just one of the Symantec/Norton problems - it's resource HUNGRY.  Ever considered a move to different (free) anti-virus/firewall programs?  If you'd like to investigate there are instructions in the CH FAQ section here and here.

Good luck.Yes, Symantec has had that reputation for a while...at one point, LOCAL computer experts on Chicago radio had recommended running their utilities directly from the CD rather than actually installing the program.

You will find many excellent alternatives suggested by the members of this forum.Hey, yeah the other members are correct in saying that symantec is a recourse hungry app, although if you are looking for a lighter load I would have to go with NOD 32 from ESET.

It runs on one of my clients PC's, at 64 RAM / 800mhz processor ^_^

http://www.eset.comI second ESET NOD32.
I run it on my 566MHz Celeron with 256MB of RAM, and it doesn't cause performance issues at all.
I also run it on a 200MHz Pentium with 96MB of RAM, and no performance impact.
And, a 400MHz Celeron with 64MB of RAM.
It's a wonderful program. Very much worth the price.
I haven't used Norton since.. uh.. 2005?
-Johncan these also my computer when its eating my memoryslow my computeri mean is this also eating my ram as well as memoryRam is memory - Random Access Memory

Are you thinking about disk STORAGE?

I recently upgraded an older Dell from 98SE to XP Home edition. Sometime later, I created user accounts for myself and my wife. In the PROCESS, folders and FILES that were on our mutual desktop in 98SE were duplicated onto each of our individual user DESKTOPS. When either of us attempts to delete the other's files from our own desktop, the file is deleted from *both* desktops. Can anyone explain how to accomplish these deletions from one ACCOUNT only?? MANY thanks if you can help!

Hey everyone ... came to this forum after such a long time .. hope i get some replies like as usual ... kk well i have a Dell Dimension 5150 pc that i bought in 2005 now after 2 years i really need to format my computer yes after two years .. such a long time ... need to format it because of several reasons like facebook wont WORK ... and just want windows reinstalled.... now my questions are that before formatting my computer or reinstalling new windows ... wht do i need to keep in MIND ? like i know i should backup all my data .. but what about the drivers  that came preinstalled WID this pc ? how would i find them after i formatted my comp ?? and yes dell didnt do any partitions but this time am going to do a partition so ye main question is wht do i need to do before formatting and wht abt the drivers thanks i hope someone replyDell machines come with a system restore. You should have some CDs with the machine. They will format the machine and install everything for you. It will leave the machine just like it was when you frist got it.

Keep in mind it will wipe everything off your hard drive so save your data.

If you don't have the CDs call Dell and they will send them to or you can use....

http://www.restoredisks.com/

thanks a lot for ur reply i didnt receive any restore disk from dell so i have asked dell and they'll send me the disk soon so that means i dont have to format my computer by reinstalling new windows or anything that cd will do the work ? and will get my computer to stage when i bought it ? thanks Turn on the machine with the Dell CD in the drive and FOLLOW the instructions...this will take the machine back to Day One status...

WARNING: You will lose all data and programs installed since the machine was shipped.

I FOUND the answer to the error message with autoexec.nt and followed your easy to understand instructions to repair.
Funny, it WOULD continue to give the error message and kick me off or out of repairing per the instructions.  
I can not think of a way around it.   I understand how config.sys worked and autoexec.bat worked in win95 win 98, but at a loss how to GET around and edit or repair this windows XP home edition that I use.

Trying to install SCANNER and other SOFTWARE but that error stops me.
Help! I need somebody, Help! not just anybody, Help! you know I need someone, Help!!    http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

I get this message EVERY TIME i start the system

---------------------------
Component 'MSINET.OCX' not correctly registered: file is missing or

invalid
----------------------------See This

how to disable WINDOWS update on the INTERNET?What VERSION of Windows?
WINDOWS XP PRO SP2Bad idea........I smell a pirated copy.  Quote

how to disable windows update on the internet?

when i start my PC it GOES to the windows xp display then goes to the advanced set up window where it says that the computer was not shut down right or it lost power and how would i like to restart it, in safe MODE last known GOOD configuration or, etc. Why is this happening and can it be fixed.

I want to move files from a Windows 2000 machine to an XP machine, this is what I have so FAR:

In the batch FILE:

ECHO off
cls
c:
cd \MailSpam

ftp -i -n -s:C:\batch\getspamftp.txt

:End



In the text file:

open X.X.X.X
user administrator xxxxxxx
D:
cd Mail\spool\spam
mget *.smd
mdel *.smd
quitHave you considered using the Files and settings transfer wizard ? ?You can ALSO try this....

http://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/syncback-hub.html

I use it to move files from server to server. You can setup a time of day to run it and many other features

I want to be able to do the transfer of files multiple times per day, for an infinate amount of time.
I checked into the Tranfer Files Wizard, and it looks like it's for going from an old computer to a new ONE. My situation is that I just want to transfer files from a different computer on the network, multiple times per day.  Thanks.

Hello all, I'm a novice with a big problem. I have an old IBM with max. capacity of 9.41GB. Until yesterday, I had approx. 4.5 GB unused. Now I have only 265MB available. My Os is Windows 2000 Pro, I run AVG antivirus,spybot and spy blaster. Several things happened yesterday: 1: TRIED to download AVG updates several times but received error messages; I then went to their web site and ran Vcleaner in safe mode. Then was able to down updates? 2: Tried to down a learning tool-"Excel VIEWER" for MS web site but cannot find it. 3: Comcast my ISP, has sent their "Desktop Doctor" to help their clients; which I also downloaded. As an aside, I now have a squiggly icon in my tray that reads"Protecting your email config-never protected"? 4: I share a partitioned computer; I went to my friend's side and found a message in IE that AVG had detected the virus I-Worm/Bagle and was now in the "Vault". Are any of these occurences related to my lost capacity? ThanksData downloaded causes the Hard Disk Drive's storage free space to decrease. That is rather logical.

You should do a thorough scan for Viruses, Trojan Horses and Spyware with the following scanners;

Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online 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
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

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.

Also use the following tools:

Easy Cleaners
-- Freeware registry scanner
Registrar Lite
-- Excellent replacement for Windows Regedit
Crap Cleaner
-- Freeware registry scanner/history cleaner

Caution is advised when using these programs!
Create backups of all important files before proceeding.

Defragmenting and uninstalling programs you no longer require is also a good idea.When did you last run chkdsk and defrag the drive?Raptor & Mac... Problem solved...I did a scan for virus, spyware, adaware, defrag, etc...to no avail. I then went to my program files and checked the PROPERTIES for any size abnormalcy and deleted those programs not needed. Came upon a SPAMfighter program I had downloaded Wed. and the size was 3.76 GB....there was my problem. Much thanks to both of you for your input and guidance!Come back anytime. Shell corupted........

I'm not sure if this is a hardware or software question; I'll start here:
(please read the whole thing before replying - I've already done some research, so there's a decent chance I've already tried - or can't try - the basic suggestions)
I'm in the process of building a new PC (you may know me from such message threads as "Bad CPU/mobo/both"). Because my old PC died, I'm moving the hard drive from the old one to the new one. Everything else in the new PC is new, so Windows XP will properly see that the PC's "signature" has changed.
Here's the part that I screwed up: When I saw that the hard drive worked in the new PC, I got so excited that I tried to go into Windows XP. I know now that it was a Really Bad Idea.
I saw the bootstrap (white bar across the bottom) screen, then a blue error screen flash very quickly - I couldn't read ANYTHING on it, then the PC rebooted itself.
My bottom line question will be: How can this Windows XP (Pro w/SP2) be saved? But first, some additional info:
This is NOT an OEM copy of XP, and it's not a cloned drive. This is a legal copy of XP and a legal move of the drive.
I have the original XP installation CD (without SP2; it might be SP1).
The drive is a dual boot - I can successfully get into Win 98 (SE).
When I try now to get into XP, it tells me that the last attempt to load Windows failed (possible to due to a hardware change, which is correct), and that I should try Safe Mode. Safe mode doesn't work either - same reboot issue. Same thing with Last Known Good Configuration.
It never asks me for anything, including an activation code.
I think that's everything.
So - help!
TIA.
You can not move a Hard Disk Drive from one computer to another. Especially not if Windows XP is installed. Pre-Windows XP operating systems may be more forgiving.Try slipstreaming SP2 with your XP SP1 CD, as you have SP2 on the drive, and then try a repair installation from the RECOVERY CONSOLE on the new XP SP2 CD.

You can use AutoStreamer 1.0 (freeware) to do the slipstreaming.

XP Clean Installing
XP Compatability Test
XP Partition Management
XP Installing Recovery Console

RAM Knowledge Base
RAM And What it Does
RAM Virtual Memory Paging
RAM Reseating & Fitting PDF File

Processor Temperatures
Service Pack Slipstreamer
Power Supply Wattage Calculator
Everest Home Edition Computer Diagnostic Program

User  Profile Hive Cleanup Service

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

TERABYTE

Powertoys/TweakUI Quote

Try slipstreaming SP2 with your XP SP1 CD, as you have SP2 on the drive, and then try a repair installation from the Recovery Console on the new XP SP2 CD.

You can use AutoStreamer 1.0 (freeware) to do the slipstreaming.

XP Clean Installing
XP Compatability Test
XP Partition Management
XP Installing Recovery Console

RAM Knowledge Base
RAM And What it Does
RAM Virtual Memory Paging
RAM Reseating & Fitting PDF File

Processor Temperatures
Service Pack Slipstreamer
Power Supply Wattage Calculator
Everest Home Edition Computer Diagnostic Program

User  Profile Hive Cleanup Service

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

TERABYTE

Powertoys/TweakUI

As I understand it you can do a Repair install, so that your new system gets all the right drivers, but you will need to re-register it as the motherboard, etc. is different.

You'll find the Repair install option on the same Michael Stevens site.

What are the specs on the old drive?

Would a new drive not be a better option? Faster, bigger drive-cache, etc. and then slave the old drive to it to recover data, format it, and use it for storage?

i recently had a new DVD ROM INSTALLED in my computer, now it is rebooting each time i ATTEMPT to shut down. What do you think the problem is?REMOVE DVD ROM, and see, if same thing will happen.
Who did INSTALLATION?Did the party who installed the drive itself install any companion software to go with it?1.  Operating System.  Which operating system?

2.  When did problem start?  Were you ever able to successfully shutdown computer after the DVD ROM installation or did its installation immediately cause all shutdown attempts to reboot the computer?

3.  Shutdown Procedure.  How are you attempting to shutdown computer?

Start -> Shutdown -> select "Shutdown" from DIALOG box?

Hi,

I have this XP Professional computer at home that doesn't want to boot. When I try to boot it always SAYS: WINDOWS can't be booted because the following file cannot be found or is damaged: \windows\system32\config\system. I really don't know what to do as I tried everything I know. If you know how to fix this, please help!   Go here   http://swatrant.blogspot.com/2005/11/windows-could-not-start-because_17.html...and here: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545Thanks for your help guys, the problem was solved.  Now I have to repare ONE more computer and my job is done. system32/driver/pci.sys is missing/damaged, but I bet Microsoft Support has that solution too.  I tried to access XP's system restoration but I couldn't get there because pci.sys was missing. Also, the screen was covered in red stripes. I think we need to buy a whole new harddisk before we can even TRY to do a system restore...   If you think it is the hard drive, go to the drives manufacturer's website and download the diagnostics disk and check the hard drive.  You can always boot from the XP - CD and do a repair install.  The stripes on the MONITOR would lead me to believe the graphics card is acting up.  There's a slight problem. In order for me to do a repair install, I need to have access to XP's setup menu, which I don't because pci.sys is missing.

O yeah, this wasn't actually my pc, but my nephew's. He took the pc anyway and said it doesn't matter. My parents asked if I could keep the broken pc, but he sort of said no. Now, my parents will try to convince him through my uncle and aunt to give it to me anyway. They'll be back in 2 weeks; they're on a holiday in Morocco.The Recovery Console should load even with the missing file...
Boot with the XP CD in and hit the first R to launch the Recovery Console...
From there you should be able to copy/replace the pci.sys file to the Windows installation...

Here Ya Go...Thanks Patio, I'll try as soon as possible.

P.S.: do you MIND if I copy that quote from your signature?

Hi all, I am fairly new here

Although Iam faced with a rather odd problem, that I personally have never encountered before...

When I am trying to create a network CONNECTION, via my modem (56k), I go through all the usuall procedures, Network Connections, Add, Connect to Internet, Connect Manually, then I am presented with this screen:




As you can see I am UNABLE to create a connection using a "dailup" modem.

I am worried that it might be some of the security applications conflicting, causing some kind of problem with setting up the connection :/

I am 99.9% sure theyre is no malware or infections on my pc, as I am a paranoid user.

Also, the computer has no access to the internet at all.


Computer Info:

Windows XP x64 SP1

1.8ghz 64 bit Dualcore 2
2GB DDR2 RAM
280GB Memory
CD/DVDRW

Security Setup

Windows XP x64 SP1

Resident AV:
NOD 32
F-Secure (BACKUP)

Resident Malware:
SUPER AntiSpyware
Ewido Anti Spyware (BACKUP)

Resident Anti-Routkit:TrojanHunter
Anti Trojan Elite (BACKUP)

Firewall:
Agnitum Outpost Pro 2008
Comodo Firewall (BACKUP)

Host/HIPS Protection:
Agnitum Outpost Pro 2008
WinPatrol Plus
Ghost Security App/Reg Defend (BACKUP)
ProSecurity (Previous)
System Safety Monitor (Previous)

SandBox:
Sandboxie
GhostBox

On Demand:
BO Clean
MJ Registry Watcher
Process Viewer
IceSword
System Repair Engineer

Internet Browser:
Opera (Primary)
Firefox (Secondary)

I would appreciate if someone has any in sight into this problem

Kind Regards, Peter.I KNOW it sounds simple but the only time I have had that problem is if the drivers are not correct for your modem or it is not installed at all.  I would try a reinstall of the device and its drivers.Check the modem in Device Manager.  Does it show up OK?

Alan <><  Quote from: ale52 on April 01, 2008, 07:51:34 PM

Check the modem in Device Manager.  Does it show up OK?

Alan <>< 

hello
i want to use my outlook express .
i want to CONNECT it to mail portal (mail.com) so that i can receive n send mails through outlook only.
can any one plz tel me how to configure outlook express.

Thankx in Advance.What makes you think Outlook Express (OE) can be used with mail.com's mail service?  If it can, they surely would have info on their site on how to SETUP OE.  Have you searched for such info?  If they have none, then you can assume their mail will not work with OE.

I briefly visited mail.com and did not see any info on using OE.  But, I suggest you also SEARCH.  Does mail.com support pop3 or imap?
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Ok here is what I want to do. (this is for a class project)


I have copied and pasted a big alphabetical LIST of 6 letter words to microsoft word.
 
What I need is to somehow switch all of the words into random places so that they are not in alphabetical ORDER and they all have exactly one space inbetween the words! 

Also, if you have a link to a site where I could just find a list of 6 letter words that are not in alphabetical order that would serve the same PURPOSE!   

Thanks!
-TedDo you know the version your using?I can gain access to any of them but the one i have is microsoft word 2003?  There a few ways to do it you can set tabs exatly one inch apart or TAB till there a inch a part tabing should give you about half an inch thought so you would have to do it twice.  how will that randomly change all the words in the list around? remember i need to do this with at least 1000 words