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hello.. is ti POSSIBLE to put windows xp pro in a usb and use it in installing a computer.. and if its possible how i can i do that.. any help is appreciated.. Thanks in advance...There are a few ways to do this...it will INVOLVE some work though.
We need to know if you are doing a clean install or a repair install...
We need to know if your machine SUPPORTS booting to a USB device...
And we need to know what VERSION and what it says on the CD...

Do you not have a working CD ? ?I'm planing for a clean installation and its supports usb as a booting option. I like to install windows xp pro sp 2 to the computer. If your referring to xp installation cd yes i do have one working xp pro cd..Is the CD drive bad on the system? Wondering why not normal installation via CD?the cd drive is working properly.. I just want to know if its possible to install an xp to a computer using usb/thumb drive.. And how can i do that.?Here First

You will then have to copy the contents of your XP CD to the drive.

Additional INFO...

The first thing I noticed was that when I right click on "my computer" and then click on "manage", the computer restarts. 

I ran Malwarebytes and spybot and it came up with nothing. Tried to run Kaspersky online scanner but my windows installer service isn't WORKING and it won't let me install the necessary Java plug-ins to run Kaspersky. 

I tried running the System File Checker and it SAID, "files that are required for Windows to run properly must be COPIED to the DLL cache"  Then System File Checker asked me to insert my Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 CD, which I don't have because I'm using Windows XP Home Edition.  Plus the only CDs I have are factory restore disks that came with the computer.  There is no option for a repair install...Well, actually there is a way to do the repair install. You can always borrow an XP CD. It's perfectly legal and it will work - but it needs to be the same version you have installed.

As for the AV, you can download a boot time av (Avira, Avast, Bit Defender, etc), burn it to a cd and run it at boot.I think I'm just GOING to back up and reinstall...

thx anyway

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Hp xp home
version 2002
sp2
amd athlon 2800
448 mb ram
Hi.
my email set up seams to be right
I get email PAGE and stops on checking for email.
I think when I clicked on tools,options,maintenance
and the store file this problem started.
I deleted all the dbx files there,then I went to the recycle bin
and tried to restore them,couldn't do that.I went back to the page where I thought
I deleted them but they were STILL there.
I must have changed  something by doing this.

Did get this error ox800cccof and 11004
 Also said connection terminated. It won't complete receiving messages from server.
I run malware and was ok. I registered my LIBRARIES [5] dll's
Run msimn

I also took IE & OE out of the add & remove & rebooted and put them,I don't seem to have any virus.
back.Used last known good configuration.
How do I get the SENDING & email working again?
jacobi
It may be your Antivirus settings.

check this link for related info:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813514Have you re-booted to recreate the .dbx files ? ?
What type of connection ? ?I think my anti virus avg is ok.
 I recreated the out box only,can you recreate the other boxes
by renaming them how?
jacobi  Thanks for helpingDoes this work in safe mode?

Computer BOOTING up fine one day and next day comes up with boot failure,  Have gone into bios and put to boot from CD etc as suggested with XP disk, but when I get to C:\ windows prompt don't know what to do.  In Bios originally I had FLOPPY: not found, CDRom not found, SCSI not found (what is this?) and then NETwork OK and then it says insert diskette to reboot which I don't have.  Only have XP disk.  Now  I have put Floppy first boot up, then CD rom then scsi and nothing else to boot from.
Have unplugged everything from computer other than MOUSE and keyboard.  Anyhelp really appreciated.  Am using a friends laptop now with internet access but would like to get my one working and /or retrieve at LEAST my files/emails.
Just adding that unable to boot in safemode (F8) have tried giving the computer a good dusting and clean up and get to same place as before "insert boot diskette in A:".
Also just before this Novell Network Ready Firmkware has followig:
RPL ROM ADR : 0007 95cF 83E3
RPL ROM IRQ 5
RPL ROM P10 CC00
RPL ROM FFC 5
Boot failureAre you saying none of your drives are being DETECTED by the BIOS ? ?
If so a re-install will not work.
Re-installing Windows will wipe all your data.

What exactly does it say on this XP CD ? ?

You may want to unplug the machine for 5 or 10 minutes and then see if the BIOS picks up the drives.
What issues were you having that led up to this ? ?
They may provide a clue as to what's wrong...

When i switch on the pc, it enter the windows then shut down by itself (in less then 1 min)
I have to keep trying then the pc will works normally.
Using windows xp sp3. Can anyone help me?Does the same thing happen if you boot to safe mode?yes...it will onli works normally after lots of try...? pls help  mi thanksWhen was the LAST time you blew the dust out of your computer with a can of compressed air?The pc is only 6 mth old...N the inside is quite clean?I'm going to ask again. Have you booted to safe mode and if so do you have the same problem? I have a feeling you really have not tried.I have try booting in safe mode lots of time....but before i get into the windows it will restart itself again...
If i boot in NORMAL mode...it can at least got to the password screen.
I have also found some crack at the processor coolerThis is most likely the issue...
If the CPU is not damaged you can buy a replacement heatsink/fan combo...Does it just immediately cut off? Or does it say Windows is Shutting Down etc?the power shut down....but i have change the power supply....
at first was the pc CNT turn on...after some checks found out that the harddisk did not run but the cd drive can run...den i change the power supply....everytink was ok but it will turn off by itself after 1 min....but after lots of reboot i works normally Quote

I have also found some crack at the processor cooler

Hello i was wondering what is the fastest home buit computer you could make no a supercomputer what is the fastest home computer that would run windows and play games the fastest,    what would you build with limit less spending what is the highest ghz ram that you can have does a hardrive matter for speed??? graphics card what is the highest gb hardrive i heard of and seen 2tb hardrives for under 200$ and i heard that hitachi is plaining to make a 5 tb hardrive before 2010 and what is the highest ghz computer,     I seen one on ebay that was 5.33ghz


SHOW me you dream computer. ghz ram hardrive. ect. with what's out there. right now Describing the fastest is not likely to happen as for the minute i would post this a faster solution would become available.

For speed however at this time, I would go with the best available Dual-Quad Core CPUs for 8 cores of processing, 32GB Ram so 4GB PER core if you could balance it, solid state hard drives configured in an array to increase PERFORMANCE and for fastest read/write speeds, and for Gaming the best cards that would pair up as a SLI configuration. Motherboard would have to be top of the line to AVOID bottlenecking.I wonder what the fastest car is.

One of several articles HERE.

Computer Info:
Microsoft Windows XP
Media Center Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 2

HP
AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile
1.61 GHz, 960 MB RAM

Total Memory Capacity: 99.2 G, slightly less than HALF of that in use.
I guess the hard drive is a Toshiba MK1234GSX

Booting up my laptop has gotten to be like turning on an old car - I need to try a few times before it finally boots up to Windows.  What happens is, I press the power button, it makes the normal noises, displays the HP logo, and then transitions to an all black screen with a cursor blinking in the upper lefthand corner.  I can hit ctrl+alt+dlt, and usually I wind up at the cursor screen again.  If I try two or three more times, the computer will boot up to Windows like normal.

I don't know if it makes any difference at all, but I am able to access the setup menu while the HP logo is displayed.  I restored the bootup order to the defaults (though I don't think it was ever changed), and sometimes when I exit setup saving changes, the computer will bootup normally, although sometimes I do still get stuck on that blinking cursor screen.

I ran Avira but it didn't find anything.  And honestly the computer runs fine as long as it doesn't get stuck with that cursor.  Here is the HiJackThis file, in case this is needed:

LOGFILE of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:58:59 AM, on 10/4/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\hpq\HP Wireless Assistant\HP Wireless Assistant.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\QlbCtrl.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\PIFSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InterVideo\SchSvr\SchSvr.exe
C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1167333454\ee\aolsoftware.exe
C:\Program Files\Canon\MyPrinter\BJMyPrt.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\NCLAUNCH.EXe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\waol.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msdtc.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltpspd.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\PIFSvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\mcrdsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mqsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Canon\CAL\CALMAIN.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Shared\hpqwmiex.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mqtgsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
c:\program files\common files\aol\1167333454\ee\services\antiSpywareApp\ver2_0_32_1\AOLSP Scheduler.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\shellmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=64&bd=pavilion&pf=laptop
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=64&bd=pavilion&pf=laptop
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=64&bd=pavilion&pf=laptop
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpWirelessAssistant] C:\Program Files\hpq\HP Wireless Assistant\HP Wireless Assistant.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut] CHDAudPropShortcut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOLDialer] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLDial.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSPM Startup] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\isuspm.exe" -startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSScheduler] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MsmqIntCert] regsvr32 /s mqrt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet /nodetect
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QlbCtrl] %ProgramFiles%\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\QlbCtrl.exe /Start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RecGuard] C:\Windows\SMINST\RecGuard.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec PIF AlertEng] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\PIFSvc.exe" /a /m "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\AlertEng.dll"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Mouse Suite 98 Daemon] ICO.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Home Theater SchSvr] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InterVideo\SchSvr\SchSvr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WINCINEMAMGR] "C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CanonSolutionMenu] C:\Program Files\Canon\SolutionMenu\CNSLMAIN.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CanonMyPrinter] C:\Program Files\Canon\MyPrinter\BJMyPrt.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NCLaunch] C:\WINDOWS\NCLAUNCH.EXe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Creative Detector] C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe /R
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [updateMgr] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\AdobeUpdateManager.exe" AcRdB7_0_9 -reboot 1
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\AOL.EXE" -b
O4 - S-1-5-18 Startup: Vongo Tray.lnk = C:\Program Files\Vongo\Tray.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - .DEFAULT Startup: Vongo Tray.lnk = C:\Program Files\Vongo\Tray.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - .DEFAULT User Startup: Vongo Tray.lnk = C:\Program Files\Vongo\Tray.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=64&bd=pavilion&pf=laptop
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.xanga.com
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20061205/qtinstall.info.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {0CCA191D-13A6-4E29-B746-314DEE697D83} (Facebook Photo Uploader 5) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/FacebookPhotoUploader5.cab
O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://photos.walmart.com/WalmartActivia.cab
O16 - DPF: {6B75345B-AA36-438A-BBE6-4078B4C6984D} (HpProductDetection Class) - http://h20270.www2.hp.com/ediags/gmn2/install/HPProductDetection.cab
O16 - DPF: {A8683C98-5341-421B-B23C-8514C05354F1} (FujifilmUploader Class) - http://www.samsphotoclub.com/upload/FujifilmUploadClient.cab
O16 - DPF: {AB86CE53-AC9F-449F-9399-D8ABCA09EC09} (Get_ActiveX Control) - https://h17000.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Secure/HPGetDownloadManager.ocx
O23 - Service: AddFiltr - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\AddFiltr.exe
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Scheduler (AntiVirSchedulerService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Guard (AntiVirService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - AOL LLC - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
O23 - Service: AOL TopSpeed Monitor (AOL TopSpeedMonitor) - America Online, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
O23 - Service: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe
O23 - Service: ##Id_String1.6844F930_1628_4223_B5CC_5BB94B879762## (Bonjour Service) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Canon Camera Access Library 8 (CCALib8) - Canon Inc. - C:\Program Files\Canon\CAL\CALMAIN.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: FLEXnet Licensing Service - Macrovision Europe Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe
O23 - Service: hpqwmiex - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Shared\hpqwmiex.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\LUCOMS~1.EXE
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate Notice Service - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\PIFSvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Security Center (wscsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe (file missing)

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Is this an easy fix, or will I need to bring it in somewhere?  Is my hard drive failing?

Thanks for your help!As a first step I suggest you boot to the Recovery Console and run chkdsk /rI ran the Check Disk and it came back clean.Not possible. You did not follow my instructions. Boot to the Recovery Console and run chkdsk /rI don't have a Windows XP CD.  To my knowledge it is needed to access the Recovery Console.  I initiated the Check Disk scan by right-clicking the C Drive, going to Tools, clicking "Check Now," and then I check-marked both available boxes ("Automatically fix file system errors," "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors").  I then had to restart the computer for the Check Disk to initiate.  After it ran, it came back clean.Download a .iso for the recovery console: http://forums.pcpitstop.com/index.php?showtopic=150212 All right, I did the Check Disk again via the Recovery Console.  This time it said one or more errors were found and repaired.Okay, now that's out of the way. Do you still have the same problem? If so, have you run a complete check on your ram?I was able to turn it on two or three times without trouble, but the last time I tried to turn it on I got the blinking cursor again, and needed to restart about 3-4 times before it booted up.So after running a successful checkdisk the system booted normally a few times and then the problem came back? It's possible the hard disk is failing. But I'd still check the ram - no harm in doing so.Here is an interesting thing I have noticed.  If I leave a CD in the drive, the computer boots up fine to Windows EVERY time.  Even if I get the blinking cursor, momentarily I will receive that message giving me the option to strike any key to boot the CD.  If I ignore this message and don't boot the CD (which boots fine if I choose to), then the computer proceeds to start up normally.  Does this phenomenon do anything to reveal the cause of my bootup problems?

Thanks! Quote from: GameAngel64 on October 08, 2009, 04:02:49 PM

...Does this phenomenon do anything to reveal the cause of my bootup problems?...

I have no sound coming from my SPEAKERS. i recently MOVED my computer to another room and when i plugged everything back in the speakers wouldn't work. the computer SAYS i have everything needed and that they are working. when you PLUG them in at first they make a noise but when you try and play a CD or something nothing comes out. they worked perfectly OK before. can anyone help please don't know what ELSE i can do? 1) Make sure the speakers are plugged in to the correct port (it's easy to get it wrong)
2) Make sure volume is not muted (also quite common)

Hi people

I'm new... just found this site and hope I'm posting in the correct place.

I set up my pc so I am administrator and my daughter is a Limited user.... (or so I thought)...

She can access only files that I have shared.

I thought a limited user should only be able to change their own picture and create, change/remove their own password.

However, when I log on as the limited user, I can still get into the control panel and change or look at every category.

She's not computer savvy (but is beginning to learn) so I'm PRETTY sure she hasn't changed this herself (she also can't log into my screen as she doesn't know the password).....

so... how do I stop her being able to access things that only me (the administrator) should be changing?

Thanks.

Log on as you (Admin).
Change her account GROUP to User or Guest instead of Power User.
Right-click My Computer---Left-click Manage---Select Local Users and Groups
Under User, change her account to member of User or Guest, and nothing else.
You can also control Passwords from here.Computer_Commando thankyou for replying so fast


Right-click My Computer---Left-click Manage---  ok.. no problems then.....

Select Local Users and Groups  I can't find that!

the menu says:-
computer management (local)
system tools
event viewer
shared folders
performance logs & alerts
device manager
storage
services & APPLICATIONS
 





If you want to prevent anyone else from accessing the control panel ... see this link, which shows how you do it (there's screenshots too!)2x3i5x  thanks for your reply and the link

still no LUCK I'm afraid......

the first instruction / screenshot tells me to start -> run, 2.) Type in GPEDIT.msc and hit Enter.

when I do this I get an error message saying "Windows cannot find gpedit.msc"

I'm not having much luck!Is this XP Home ? ?yes, xp home edition 2002 (service pack 3)Does not include gpedit...
Use the Admin Tools in Control Panel.sorry guys,

am really struggling here... am hoping it may have something to do with the fact that it's 23.17 here (UK)...... more than I just haven't got a clue what I'm doing

am going to call it a NIGHT for now... eyes way too blured at this time of night.

Thanks - I will look in again in the morning while you lot are snoring 

Have a good sleep...we'll get you sorted.none of the above suggestions have worked for me...

so... what I have done for now is...

logged on as the limited user (as daughter) and removed the control panel from her start menu.

right click at start -> left click properties -> customise
Advanced tab
where it said "control panel" I clicked the box that says "don't display this item".

I feel happier now she cant access anything in the control panel now.She can still access the control panel. Open up my computer and type Control Panel in the address bar.  After looking into this further while you were asleep.... it seems there are 3rd Party tools that will add more robust control over a User acct. in XP Home...

However none were Free and i have no Home install to test on where i'm at so i'd be somewhat reluctant to recommend them...She can still access the control panel. Open up my computer and type Control Panel in the address bar.

Yes, thankyou... I realise she'll still be able to access the control panel... if she know's where to look.   But at least, for now it's hidden!

however,.. it won't be long... as 12 yr old's learn fast.

Quote from: thislittlecat on October 10, 2009, 02:00:46 PM

She can still access the control panel. Open up my computer and type Control Panel in the address bar.

Yes, thankyou... I realise she'll still be able to access the control panel... if she know's where to look.   But at least, for now it's hidden!

however,.. it won't be long... as 12 yr old's learn fast.

I started up my Dell computer today and I got a blue screen that says the following...

A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

SESSION5_INITIALIZATION_FAILED

If this is the first time you've seen this Stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again (it did), follow these steps:

Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed (This doesn't apply as I haven't installed anything new).

It then goes on to talk about how to remove installed hardware, but it doesn't apply to me.

Then it says:

Technical information: *** STOP: 0x000000...and it just has a list of numbers.

Then, it says "BEGINNING dump of physical memory. Physical memory dump complete. Contact your system administrator or technical support group for further assistance.

I didn't know what to do after a couple times so I turned my computer off and turned it back on, but Windows wasn't working. I just had my desktop background with no icons and no start menu or taskbar. I could still open programs through Task Manager but I can't figure out why my Windows isn't working right.

Any help would be very much appreciated.Are you using Zone Alarm?To be honest I'm not sure what that is so I'm guessing no.Please try this. Boot to safe mode. Open msconfig and on the GENERAL tab choose "selective startup" (disable everything from loading) and reboot. Does it boot normally?Also. how long have you had the computer?
Has it ever done this before?
What model in the computer. Are you using Windows XP?
Hav you recently plugged in any new USB device?
Quote from: Allan on October 10, 2009, 01:12:35 PM

Please try this. Boot to safe mode. Open msconfig and on the GENERAL tab choose "selective startup" (disable everything from loading) and reboot. Does it boot normally?

START - RUN - msconfig (ENTER)

Oh, and Geek-9pm, yes, I'm using XP. I've had the computer for at least five years, and it's never done this to me before. I've been away at college so this is the first time I've used the computer for a while, if that helps.

Right click on your desktop and select "Arrange Icons by". Make sure there is a check next to "Show desktop icons".

Whenever i am searching for a website in my google search bar, a list of suggestions normally apperar underneath whatever i have typed which is ALWAYS very helpful as it helps me to narrow down whatever i am searching for.

As of late this does not happen ANYMORE. Instead i get an error message STATING:

''YOUR CURRENT SECURITY SETTINGS PROHIBIT RUNNING ACTIVEX CONTROLS ON THIS PAGE.  AS A RESULT THE PAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY CORRECTLY'''

has anyone seen a similar message apperar. How on earth do i get my activex back?? Open IE
Tools - Internet Options
Click on 'Security' tab
Click on 'Custom Level' for 'Internet' zone
First item is for 'ActiveX Controls & Plugins'
Change it from 'Disabled' to 'Enabled'
Restart IE

Did that help?

trying to connect to internet wireless on computer running windows xp proffesional go to network icon and click on it to click on wireless configuration and its not there cant find it on network file anyway to restore it?Have you tried to search this forum?
See the search box on the upper right?
Type in wireless and hit enter.     Are you saying there is no "Wireless Network Connection" icon when you go "Start" -> "Control Panel" -> double-click "Network Connections" icon?

Is so, see Driver Installation Issues.

Or
see Troubleshooting Network Problems - Wireless pdf document produced by Lewis and Clark college.

Under item 3 of the "Check your network software settings" section:
Quote

If you do not see a Wireless Network Connection icon, SKIP to the Network Hardware Settings section of this document.

Are you saying there is no "Wireless Network Connection" icon when you go "Start" -> "Control Panel" -> double-click "Network Connections" icon?

my pc cannot "start windows normally". this is what appeared on the screen:
"we apologize for the inconvenience, but windows did not start succesfully. a recent hardware or software change might have CAUSE this..."

this trouble appeared after i assembled the harddisk into another pc. but it was fine when i put it back into the first/previous pc.

thanks for helping.You need to provide a LOT more information. Exactly what did you do and EXACTLY what happens now?i have two cpu and two harddisks.
i have installed the windows os on both the hdd from the first cpu. then i installed/assembled one of the hdd into the second cpu and i encountered the problem to start windows normally.
i was pretty sure i have all the hooks put correctly.
THANK you.Let me see if I UNDERSTAND. You installed Windows on a hd on one computer and then took that hd and put it in another computer? And you expected it to work? Is that correct?

First, you are violating the EULA - one OS CD, one computer.

Second, unless the two computers are EXACTLY identical, you cannot do what you want to do anyway. As you are finding out, the OS will not load on the second system. You need to install the OS on the HD while it is in the system you want to use.yes. you are correct. that was what my problem is.
i have tried to install the os from the second cpu but still unable to start up normally. is there anything to do with other hardware problem?
thank you.What other hardware problem?i have no idea yet. the os installation process didn't run well from the second cpu. so i put the hdd into the first cpu and the os installation did run well. i am wondering what was the problem is?
thank you.The problem is that when the OS installs it records information about the system hardware to a file (wpa.dbl). The OS is then specific to that system. You CANNOT take a disc with Windows from one system and expect it to boot on another.i see. thank you. i have tried to install the os from other different cd. but the problem still acting the same. does it relate to RAM or power supply trouble? i am just having problem to first boot from the cd room. and this cd drive seems the only way to install the os. thanks for helping.Either I don't understand you or you don't understand me. You need to purchase a copy of XP for each system and install it directly to that system. If you are doing ANYTHING else we cannot help you.thankssure

I keep getting a box on my PAGE that tells me it has to shut down my page.
Then a little box comes up that says it has recovered my page (sometimes it
recovers and sometimes the page comes back expired. When i click to see what
the error is i get something saying sharedobj.dll. I cannot find by googling
anything about it. What can I do to get rid of this annoying problem? I
have AVG virus protection, ran it and found nothing. It happens on IE and
also Firefox. I have IE8.0 on Windows XP. I hope someone can TELL me what to
do in a language that I can understand.. preferably EASY!!! Thanks for taking
time to READ.

I have a Gateway omputer with windows xp. My HUSBAND uses this computer so it doesn't get updated much. LAST night I did updates and it was to shut down after they completed. This morning the computer would not go beyond the Gatewat logo SCREEN. I tried booting from the operating disc and I still could not go beyond the Gateway logo. I took it apart and cleaned it with air and made surte that nothing was loose. I also tried taking out one of the RAM chips (there are two 256 mb modules) and put it back together and tried starting it that way. Still nothing. I had this computer restored by the Geek Squad last year. Is there ANYTHING that I can do or has this computer bit the dust?Try booting to the XP CD and choosing the SECOND repair option (do a repair install).

My computer are creating some weird folders and files In C, D, E (D and E are virtual hard drives) It CAME after a update for Norton and norton said It was a virus on high risk now I'm not so sure of that...

But I keep getting SYSTEM Volume Information and RECYCLER in D and E. In C I get those + ntldr.bak and some more of those... When I first saw them I deleted the files except System Volume Information who I can't delete and those ntldr.bak tock me a hour to find out how to start the computer

So anyone can give me a hint to get things back to normal?System Volume Information folders contain your RESTORE points (System Restore) and Recyler is Norton's Recycle BIN. Ntldr.bak is the bakcup of your user profile - DON"T TOUCH ANY OF THESE.Yea I got that on the hard way >-< But Can't I get them to be gone? It's the first time I see those, so somehow I should be able to make them... Invisible? Hide system files & folders (Windows Explorer - Tools - Folder Options - View - ....)Ok...  how to make them invisible without disable that...  3rd party software... How do I make them look like the did for 5 days agoThey are created by the OS on every drive hooked up...
Ignore them as they are neccessary for your system to run properly and take up little or no space...Well the are very very very ingoing and it should be a way to make them like they where beforeYes indeed, they are quite ingoing.quite? I go in to the hard drive more then 80 times a day so they are very ingoing... I will get them to be invisible on the right way or at the wrong way... (wrong way is not to delete them)Hide hidden system folders...it's that simple.well then I can't see all of the hidden things and the hidden things are like Ice-cream on a sunny hot day Then you have a clear choice...Ice Cream...or no Ice Cream.That's just pure evil... But I take alternative C, 3rd party software. 

If you want to have your home work done get a 3rd party software, If you want your neighbour killed get a 3rd party software, If you want Ice-Cream and hiden folder get a 3rd party software.

Hi my son has a dell 4100 dimensions with windows xp about 8  or 9 years old a message was on the SCREEN that said a disk read error ocured press control alt deltto restart Idid that but the same messge keeps comming back. I called dell and they said it was a hard drive problem he called and they said it was a windows xp problem. I hope that some one can help me fix his computer. In laymans terms and I am just a pretty new begginer myself ALSO he doesn;t have the start up disc that came with the computer any help would be greatly appreciatedBoot to your XP CD and choose the first "repair" option (press "R"). That will take you to the recovery console. Once there, RUN chkdsk /r. It will take a while to complete - let it finish. Remove the XP CD and reboot. Post back and let us know if that helped.thanks for the fast reply ALLEN but my son doesn;t have the start up disks is there anything else we can do?According to Dell, Dimension 4100 did not come with WinXP; Win98, WinME, or Win2k.You can download the recovery console .iso file from http://forums.pcpitstop.com/index.php?showtopic=150212

Then you have to burn it to a cd and boot to it. Alternatively, you can borrow an XP CD (it has to be the same version you are running (home or pro) and boot to it and to GET to the recovery console. Sorry but I'm not sure what else to tell you to do

hi i  lost my sons windows start up disc how can I burn one to a disc on my computer  to put into his ? He has windows xp home edition HE HAS A Dell about 8 years old. Please explain it in very easy TERMS so that I will understand how to do it thanks
/The best thing to do would be to call DELL at 1-800-456-3355 and ask them for recovery discs that came with his computer. You will need the express service code, which is a 7-digit alphanumeric code LOCATED on a sticker on the back of the desktop or bottom of the LAPTOP. They will usually mail these to you for FREE within 3-5 business days DEPENDING on your GEOGRAPHIC location.

Hi - - My name is Valerie,
       I would be so grateful if ANYONE OUT THERE can HELP me figure out why this message started popping up whenever I TYPE in an address.  The message is "the specified module COULD not be found"  I can get around it by typing the address in my Yahoo SEARCH box and then clicking on the address form the list provided.  However, at times, when I am already at a website and I try to go somewhere within that website, it will often times pop up again " the specified module could not be found".  At this point I am usually just *censored*-Out-Of-Luck.  Very frustrating !!! Can't get where I want to go !!! And I have know idea why this started happening.
       OMIGOD - -  I would REALLY  appreciate it if someone can help me with this.
              THANK-YOU  THANK-YOU  THANK-YOU  for your TIME.
       My email address is [email protected]   {Just in case I can't figure out how to access the answer in this forum should anyone try to help}  Traditionally I have a hard time figuring out how to navigate around these forums - but am trying to learn.         THANX AGAIN  val
         

email addy removed to prevent SPAM.1) NEVER post your email address on a public forum. There are "bots" that scour forums looking for email addresses and sell them to spammers.

2) You need to start by ruling out malware. Run a full system scan with your AV utility AND with either Malware Bytes and/or Super AntiSpyware. Please report back after doing both.What browser are you using? I suggest re-installing your browser. That may be your solution, otherwise, it could be an infection so you should try the ^^^ post.

Everything on the pc works fine.  I ran mbam and no errors.  However, the computer doesnotshut down  properly, it stays hung at the 'windows is now shutting down screen.'

Wondering what t o do
Has it always done this or did it just start? What led up to it? What happens if you do a clean boot and then shut down?MAYBE the file system needs to be repaired..

Click Start, click RUN, type:  chkdsk /r     click on OK..    Windows will ask you if you want to run the scan on the next boot, type  "y" press enter and restart your computer...

If your computer hangs and will not restart, hold down the power button on the computer until it shuts down...  Wait 30 sec and turn it back on....Windows will then scan your file system for errors and attempt to repair them, if any are FOUND... Quote from: EEVIAC on October 12, 2009, 03:19:47 PM

Maybe the file system needs to be repaired..

Click Start, click RUN, type:  chkdsk /r     click on OK..    Windows will ask you if you want to run the scan on the next boot, type  "y" press enter and restart your computer...

If your computer hangs and will not restart, hold down the power button on the computer until it shuts down...  Wait 30 sec and turn it back on....Windows will then scan your file system for errors and attempt to repair them, if any are found...

You're guessing - and it's a bad guess.

i have a windows xp home edition. after i deleted some viruses and restarted my computer it now keeps restarting before it gets to the desktop. even in all safe modes and others, and i got the laptop as a gift from SOMEONE else and dont have a windows xp boot cd. if ANYBODY knows how to fix this please reply! thank youReboot. As soon as the system gets past the POST, start to tap the F8 key. You will get to a screen with several boot options - choose the one that says: Disable Restart on Error. Now reboot. You should see a blue screen error message. Post that ENTIRE message here.

Also, you can download a boot time anti virus utility (Avira, Avast, Bit Defender), create a bootable cd, and run that at system start.actually when i disabled it the first time it just restarted so i pressed control alt delete and it didnt restart it brought me the task manager,  but no desktop or start menu. i can run some things now like the internet but somehow there are still viruses and it has disabled my system restore. now i can only run things off of task manager and im afraid if i turn the computer off it wont start up again. o and by the way it was like 3 rouge antivirus protection fakes that messed my computer up. like window police pro, total security 09 and another.1) If you want to make sure your system is free of viruses, download a boot time AV disc utility (Avira, Avast, BitDefender), BURN it to disc, boot to it and run the scan.

2) If you want to start all over, go into the bios and make sure your cd is at the TOP of the boot order. Then insert an XP CD in the drive and reboot. The install process will begin. Be sure to choose the option to format the drive before installing the OS.How about remove your hard disk and slave it to other computer that has updated virus security and scan your hard disk there.. This process will be quite easy if you an enclosure.. Quote from: daryllsilorio on October 08, 2009, 11:21:10 PM

How about remove your hard disk and slave it to other computer that has updated virus security and scan your hard disk there.. This process will be quite easy if you an enclosure..

yah daryllsilorio is right. it is advisabale to scan the hardisk when it's in the slave. because sometimes viruses is living in your resources so that it might me back again in the furture. you should try it! 

Can i GET a link to patches that are in zip format,i use my mobile BROWSER for downloads that are small,dont got internet on my pc.Why did you start another thread?


here:


http://www.filefront.com/12902834/Hawkx-Computer-Transfer-System-1.0b/Sorry eeviac,my network little slow and freezes,got little confuzed,i downloaded the file,how do i use it? Quote from: Linkorn-x on October 13, 2009, 02:20:20 AM

how do i use it?

Computer: Inspiron 8600; MSN Win. XP Home Edition V> 2002 Service pack 3: Porcessor 1.50GHz 2GB of Ram.System Drive Type  : NTFS
Physical Memory Available  : 1123488
Physical Memory Total  : 2096360
Virtual Memory Available  : 2056504
Virtual Memory Total  : 2097024

I have defrag my system and found a larger number of files that were still FRAGMENT. Can these files be deleted without hurting anything thus giving me more space on my hard drive? Some of he files are duplicates in everything except perhaps they MAY be one letter off in the name. What is the extention "ost" and  are they used . I have only 8.8 G Free space (23%).
These are some of the programs: Defender: CCleaner: Defraggler: Malwarebytes; McAfee:.ost files are MS Outlook files i believe...If CCleaner is not deleting them, delete NOTHING else.  23% free space is okay, however, if you intend on adding large amounts of programs or data, you'll have to purchase additional storage.kingsnite

If a defragger fails to defrag a file it is probably because the file is too large and/or free space is too small.  Another good reason is that the file is in use.  Deleting any such a file is certain to cause damage.

I think you have a fundamental misconception.

A defragger will report as fragments how many discontinuities occur in the disk storage of a file.
Each discontinuity has zero effect upon data quality - it only degrades speed of access.
Windows Explorer still allows you to delete the files, even though it is fragmented,
but it does not allow you to select and delete individual fragments.

NTFS file fragments are generally as above, and should not be deleted
FAT32 file fragments are generally as below. and may be deleted because data is already damaged.

Windows 98 etc would often break up a file into fragments and forget the order of use. I think on reboot it was SCANDISK that would find the debris and provide a new file name for each bit, such as File0001.CHK, File0002.CHK, File0003.CHK etc, but did not know where they came.  Deleting these *.chk fragments did no harm - the file was already destroyed and unusable.  Alternatively with a lot of patience one could inspect the CONTENTS and just possibly with luck perform copy and paste operations to rebuild a file.

Alan

Hi

I've had my PC from brand new and have only ever burnt about 6 or 7 cd's.When I try to burn a cd now In wizard when it asks me to insert the blank cd it says please insert disk even though I have.I have 2 drives and it happens with both so I don't think it's a faulty disk drive.I've tried various quality disks and different programmes such as nero but still the same.Also I have plenty of hard disk space.

Any help gratefully received.
Thanks

GavAre you by any CHANCE running WINDOWS Vista SP2?Hi

No windows XPI need you to do the following:

1) Start
2) Control Panel
3) Administrative Tools
4) Event Viewer
5) Find and list all error's logged in your event viewer
6) Let us know the most commonly occuring error's

Once you have done the above steps, we will be able to help you.CD Rom and atapi are the most common errors. Quote from: Gavsta on October 06, 2009, 03:29:42 PM

CD Rom and atapi are the most common errors.

He said CD Rom and atapi are the most common errors.

I believe Patio's expression of confusion is not a misunderstanding of what was said but more or less disbelief at the lack of useful content within what was said, much in the same way people might utter "what!" when they are bequeathed information of a surprising nature. Such a reaction is of course not to be taken literally as a request to restate the information or as a statement of misunderstanding of said information but rather a expression of disbelief. This is in general expressed to those within earshot by the inflection which "what" or "huh" or any number of similar words might be given, often of a exclamatory or questioning nature.


Gavsta: Do follow the steps outlines by "luck of the irish" and get back to us.

Does anyone KNOW how to fix the blue screen error that is created when you replace a motherboard that was an AMD that fried with an INTEL Motherboard CPU running Windows XP Pro?

Looking for a way to make this system run again after the motherboard died and it starts to boot Windows with the logo then it blue screens and reboots the system.

I know that the hard drive is fine also because the fried AMD was healthy enough to boot up, but when the system warmed up it would LOCK up tight. The AMD Processor had a blister on it on the waffer and I am amazed that it booted at all.

It looks like Windows needs to be told to use an INTEL CPU instead of the AMD that it had.

Thanks for suggestions to get this back up and running.Do a repair install (Boot to the XP CD and choose the SECOND repair option).

Ideally you should do a clean install after changing mobo's, but a repair install should work.Hello Allan,

   I tried that and followed the instructions as well as checked out http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307654

   At the blue Windows installation menu I pick R for repair. Then when it starts the repair console I pick 1 for "1: C:\Windows" the installation location, then hit the ENTER key at the Enter password prompt as administrator there is no password and MS states to just pres the enter key. It then places me at C:\Windows> and I am not sure what to run next to repair this installation. I ran FIXBOOT and it ran and then I RESTARTED it and still it gets to the windows logo and hits a blue screen with a hex dump error code and reboots.

So not sure what I need to do next to repair windows. Attached is a screenshot of the screen I am at....

* I tried running d:\i386\winnt32.exe /cmdcons but it wouldnt run from the OEM Windows XP Pro CD. And so I navigated to the CD and saw that all the files are compressed and tried to make a directory called i386 at the C:\ and it stated Access Denied so it appears to be that the C:\ drive is write protected.

[Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]You picked the 1st "R", not the 2nd "R" as Allan said.

You don't want the Recovery Console, following these instructions:
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair InstallHey...your right....Thanks...going to give that a shot. Very important detail..lol Quote from: DaveLembke on October 12, 2009, 07:36:40 PM

Hey...your right....Thanks...going to give that a shot. Very important detail..lol

...a screenshot of the repair process, that I would have expected to state that its repairing...looks no different than normal XP installation. Maybe this wil work! Fingers Crossed!

I am UNABLE to open microsoft and some ther sites. I have USED pc tools spyware doctor to scan and clean system. Pinging the sites fail.Restart the computer and tap the F8 key immediately until you come to the Advanced Boot OPTIONS menu... Select "Safe MODE with Networking"  When it finishes booting, try opening the sights and tell us what the outcome is.Thanks a whole bunch. I ACTUALLY had to buy an antivirus and cleaned the system all
out. It worked after that.

Grateful again for your advice.

When someone comes into the room and I want to keep my work private, is there a keystroke to WIPE out the screen?Hello
The easiest and fast way control+alt+delete. Then select lock. Just keep in mind u will need to yr password to unlock the computer. Quote

The easiest and fast way control+alt+delete. Then select lock.

Add a Windows XP “Hot Key Shortcut” to your FAVORITE screen saver on your desktop!

Choose your favorite screen saver file, located in C:\windows\system32 folder.
I CHOSE SSMARQUE, right-click on the file and select “create a shortcut”.
Drag and drop the shortcut you just created to your desktop.
Right click on the shortcut > properties > Shortcut key:
Enter the hot-keys you WISH to use such as Ctrl + Alt + F12
Click on Apply and then close the properties window.

To activate your screen saver simply PRESS your “Hot-Keys” Ctrl + Alt + F12.

I have a Windows XP Professional System configured with three displays. I want to be able to display an animated Microsoft Power Point Slide SHOW on each display and have them execute simultaneously. The problem is that when I select a different instance of he Power Point application the Slide Show pauses. APPARENTLY Microsoft Power Point Slide Show only executes when the specific instance of the application is the active window. I can use the [Alt]+[Tab] key sequence to SWITCH between instances of the Power Point application. Is there a way to automate this application selection sequence, which would enable each instance of the application to execute briefly and thereby give the appearance of executing simultaneously.

Is there anything I can do to automate this process or is there a way to have the instances of the application execute even though it is not the active window?Microsoft Powerpoint is developed to explain something visually to the people, it is not the movie to play automatically even when it is not in active. So it works whenever it is active that it has to show something to someone usable information. So in my opinion it is not possible for powerpoint.
If you want to play your animated powerpoint even when in deactive mode, convert them into any movie mode such as .WMV, .avi or someother and play them. They will play simultaneously.Thank you for your help. I now understand and really appreciate your assistance.

Regards Glenn

how to do stringtokenizer in batch file (DOS Command)
for Example
set Str1=Log,ERROR,java
i want a method that will split this STRINGS and want to iterate through each STING USING for loop .This is a double post. Please continue in the MS-DOS section.

I have a HP COMPUT or, pavilion a804n, with 2- 512 memory cards. PX windows, This just started now, When go into FAVORITE and click on organize FAVORITES it jump to a white page blank and that all that's on it, I can still add to the favorites. Also on my typing here its half RED and black, Thank you for help. Joe

Older HP a206x with Celeron processor.  Will not POER up.  Reset button? Circuit breaker?  Computer was on standby for about a month.  Will not power up.  Turned off with front power button; no response at all.  Is there a reset button or fuse?  Mother board dead??? How to test?
This is not a WINDOWS issue, its a hardware issue.

Have your power supply tested or replace it.Hmm.. You should NEVER keep your computer on for a mounth, it sounds to me like it's got a virus for a mounth, you need to get a new power supply. Quote from: Helper4789 on October 08, 2009, 12:14:13 PM

Hmm.. You should NEVER keep your computer on for a mounth, it sounds to me like it's got a virus for a mounth, you need to get a new power supply.

I want to CHANGE the bootscreen for my windows xp os , can you tell me how it's POSSIBLE without using any external software such as tune-up or any other. I preferred to use resource hacker but i don't know where to modify the screen. PLEASE help me, THANKS in advance.what do you mean "change the BOOT screen"

You can add and remove boot options by editing the BOOT.ini file...

Anything else isn't possible without 3rd party stuffI want to change the bootscreen of windows xp

[Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]This is one of the better ways to hose Windows and leave it un-bootable...

Carry on.

While using my computer, I accidentally unplugged the computer. I can not get it to boot up now.  I have tired EVERY option:
safe mode
safe mode w/ networking
safe mode w/ command prompt
last know good configuration
start windows normally

I've tried F10 and gone into reset defaults settings, but that doesn't do anything either.
Everything I try takes me back to the BLACK screen that lists the above options.
I can hear the hardrive working, but it's like it can't find it's way.
A little help, please??Have you got a XP cd?.Thanks for replying!  I have the restore CD - brand is emachines.  Will this help?  I don't think I have a Windows XP CD but I'll keep looking. 
Thank you If you use that restore CD ALL your data and programs will be gone...
They are DESIGNED to take a machine back to Day One status...
Anything installed after that and any work you have will be wiped out.

One thing you can try:
Unolug the power.
Disconnect either the power or data cable that goes to the hard drive.
Toggle the reset switch on the back of the PSU a few times.
Plug in and power up the machine...let it sit for about 5 mins and power down.
Repeat this a few times.

Then re-connect the HDD and see if it boots properly.I will give it a try-thanks!  I have seen a message pop up before it takes me back to the black screen that says no signal detected.  COULD that have something to do with it?
Thanks again!Sounds like your monitor cable might have come loose or stressed when you accidently unplugged...or the strain has moved your video card.No luck on the powering down suggestion.  I checked the monitor cable.  If there was a problem with that, would the black screen still show up on the monitor?  When I say black scrren, I mean the one that has the options to enter safe mode, last know good config, etc.
I hear my hard drive turn on for about 5 seconds and then it quits.
Any other thoughts? 
Allan, if I'm able to get an XP Cd, what will that do?
Do us a favor. On the black screen choose "disable restarts on system failure". This should generate a blue screen with and error message. Post back with that message including all of the gibberish. QUOTE from: JJ 3000 on October 10, 2009, 11:42:39 PM

Do us a favor. On the black screen choose "disable restarts on system failure". This should generate a blue screen with and error message. Post back with that message including all of the gibberish.

How can I keep the browser size at 100%What browser? What OS?  Do you mean text viewed in your browser, or browser window size?
Windowes XP, size of browser, microsoft windows.Do you know how to use the Maximize button?Internet browser, Windows browser? What do you mean "keep it" at 100%?When I open the browser it goes to 125% I want it to open at 100%.Again, what browser? Internet Explorer, Firefox, what?  And, what version of the browser do you have?

Do you know how to change the size when your browser is open?I've never seen a browser open larger than the screen size - is that the only window that does that? And have you used the MAXIMIZE button (middle button in the upper right corner)? That should set the window to 100% screen size.If I change it to 100% and open a new site it changes back to 125%First, how about telling us everything at once instead of making us drag the information out of you? The quality of the help you get is in direct proportion to the quality of the information you provide.

You should do a full scan of your system with your av (with the current definitions) AND with either Malware Bytes or Super AntiSpyware. Let's see if that helps.deplee, again, you're clouding the issue. In a PREVIOUS post, I asked whether you're talking about text/font size in your browser, or the browser window.  You said you were talking about window size.  But, as Allan said, you can not have greater than 100% window size.  In other words, if your browser window is maximized, it is using 100% of your monitor/screen space.  Obviously, your window size can not exceed your monitor/screen size, or 100%.

On the other hand, text size that you see in your browser window can be varied, and can be greater than the NORMAL size.

And, I ASK again, do you know how your Maximize button works?Not talking about font/text. Browser window size is what I mean.As I said: Quote

you can not have greater than 100% window size.  In other words, if your browser window is maximized, it is using 100% of your monitor/screen space.

On the lower right hand side of the screen it shows 125% witch is the screen size.How do I post you a screen shot?

This seems like it should be a simple issue but I can't find any information through search that applies directly. This is not an issue that keeps me from logging on but it is perplexing and has persisted for so long that I don't remember if it was ever not so.

To the issue: I am using XP with all the updates.  This is home office computer so I don't have password set to log on. When I turn on my computer I get the log on screen with this MESSAGE in a window over the TOP of the log on window: "The system could not log you on. Make sure user and domains are correct then type password again. Letter in password must be typed in the correct case."  The window has OK as choice.  When I click OK, log on proceeds and windows loads.

As I said this does not keep me from using windows XP but am wondering if this is NORMAL for this message to come up. If a password is not set for log on why doesn't windows just start up without this message.

Not earth shaking issue but if anyone can shed some light on it I would appreciate.

Thanks
Download Tweak UI 2.1.
Install it, then:  Under Logon---Autologon, check logon automaticallyThanks, I will give it a try. I tried it and there was no change in log on window.  I did not provide a user name or password since I don't want to restrict log on for this computer.  Is that necessary for logging on automatically?You cannot log on without a user name, but you don't need a password.  Left-click Start to see the current user name.Yes, I see my user name.  But nothing has changed in the log in screen. Still getting the same can't log you on error message as before. Tweak UI doesn't seem to have had any effect.  One thing interesting happened the next time I logged on.  My background picture did not come up and my desk top did not have the same icons as before. Also the launch bar was not WORKING. I used system RESTORE to get back to proper log in.

Looks like I will just have to live with it.

Thanks for your help.Something got corrupted with your logon.  Create a new one (with new user name) and set it up the way you want.

Hi guys,im having a problem running a game on my pc,i know my way around a pc but not that much,some of my friends dont know what the problem seems to be so i seeked help on the NET and hope that 1 of you guys can help me.Ok,the game installs on my pc,when i enter the game the logos and movies start,when it LOADS it shuts down and SAYS microsoft encounterd and erros and needs to close,why does that happen and can i fix it?if anybody can help please let know,the game workd on my laptop wich runs the same specs as my pc.plz help.thanxStart by stripping down some of the software that may be running on your computer while you are playing the game...

Click Start, click on RUN, type  MSCONFIG  and click OK

Click on the Start Up tab, click on "disable all", click "apply", click "ok" and restart the computer..

When the computer boots up again, try the game and see if there is a difference.. My first step, would be to find out what is causing the problem, if I was you, I would do the following also

1. Start game, and wait till it closes
2.Start
3. Control Panel
4. Administrative tools
5. Event Viewer
6. Find and give us the Event ID of the error.If strip down some of the software wil it efect my pc or cause errors?Ok i went into the event viewer and found this error under application-faulting application swkotor2.exe,version 2.0.0.0,faulting module unknown,version 0.0.0.0,fault address 0x0109f259,does it help?Eeviac i done what you sayd but no diffrance,stil does the same,i can hear the games music in the back ground while the error shows,and it says in the error-star wars knights of the OLD republic 2 has encountered a problem and needs to close,we are sorry for the inconvenience,but i can hear the game music playing,does it help?Eeviac i done what you sayd but no diffrance,stil does the same,i can hear the games music in the back ground while the error shows,and it says in the error-star wars knights of the old republic 2 has encountered a problem and needs to close,we are sorry for the inconvenience,but i can hear the game music playing,does it help? Quote

star wars knights of the old republic 2

3. What service pack do you have installed?

4. Are there any anti virus programs installed?

Also.... Have you installed the 1.0b patch for the game from here:
http://www.lucasarts.com/support/

I instald the patch but it does not work,when i instald the patch it said 1 warning was found and i looked it up it said-Unable to copy file '003ebo.git',file does not exist

On clicking on the star of Favorites it only displays the History - clicking on Favorites on top tool bar (FILE ---Help) it displays all my
favorites !

This has only recently occurred within the last week/10 day - only change was to update Hotmail with Live Mail (YUK)

RUNNING XP with SP3.

Any help/pointers would be appreciated.

CheersClick on VIEW - EXPLORER BARS - FAVORITES
Then close the explorer bar. Does the "star" work properly now?Fantastic - so quick came the answer and it WORKS

Thanks Allan

ScubadiverYou're welcome.

I am using windowsXP home.Last month i found that I found that in my Drive C I was left with just 18% of 19.53 GB and that was slowing down my works.With the help from a friend I could remove many unwanted programes and gain upto 6GB.But during the course of a month thereafter for no specific reason 5 to 10 GB is consumed whenever I browse.I down load nothing in the process of browsing.I always watch carefully how much is consumed in every process.Even then I lose disc space.I very often do disc cleaning and try to restore space.Please guide me.  Have you ever joined a "sharing" web site?
That is a site where you let other people use your  commuter to exchange files.

What Anti-Vitus software are you using?my laptop is in my exclusive use and control.No juniors around to meddle withit.My wife doesn't know computing.I have a paid version of Norton.I do not suspect any FOUL play.I do not play games or enter any WEBSITES for having a "look".I do extremely docile browsing.I am a senior citizen.I have a software called Wavepad Master's Edition", a sound processing software(paid version) for years now and is using it often.I have the software in C Drive.Whenever I want to record music I use "WavePad Sound EDITOR".I store the recordings in D Drive.Sometimes I'll have to process the music files from .wav to .MP3.During such times the subject file loads into C Drive from D.After process when i close it, gets back to D Drive by default(by preference).During these times I noticed loss of disk space.There should not be any.The original music file & the processed must go back to D drive and it goes,No doubt.But I notice a loss of up to 100 MB.Sometimes I notice the space recovering slowly.Of late it is not.I use "picasa3".My pic files are in D.Sometimes   I load a folder of pics from D to picasa.I find loss of disc space but it should not be as the original files are still stored in  D and only a copy is getting loaded in picasa3.These loads shouldn't be reducing disc space.I suspect no foul play from virus,worms or the likes.I must be doing  some mistake in my computing.I am a novice to computing.If you are reading it,I have already consumed lots of your TIME.Thank you.Please guide.  have you tried Disk Cleanup? Your sound program likely STORES the files in the temporary directory while processing; and might not be deleting them.I have done disc clean up,defrag etc.I don't share files.I am now extremely careful about every process I do looking at the disk space usage.I have sufficient disk space in Drives D & E.Can I move the space to C Drive? How to go about it?With in a short time my C drive may starve of Disk space.I may encounter problems of slow boot or hangs.Please help me with good ideas. , , , , .What about your My Documents folder?  Do you have a lot of files in it?  Your My Documents folder could be moved to D or E.Check System Restore (System Volume Information Folder) - most likely culprit - uses A LOT of space. Also Temporary Internet Files Folder, Recycle Bin, Temp folder.

You can use a 3rd party app to reapportion your partitions.can you suggest some third party apps which I can use to reapportion partitions in my laptop's disc space.I do not have any idea abt such apps.Please help.Acronis Disc Director is an excellent utility, but it's not free. A good free partition manager is Easeus (http://www.partition-tool.com/)

In my pc the key board shortcuts are automatically invoking with out PRESSING the windows logo key automatically the shortcuts are activating.for example while pressing single key that is "U" it is automatically opening utility manager and whil;e pressing the key "R" it is automatically opening the run command.even i checked the stick keys which is in disable only.later i have to SHUTDOWN the system and after 15 to 20 MIN i am again starting the system.then for some time there is no problem.later some time that it may be halfanhour or it may be one day again the problemis coming.my OS is xp (piv).

plz give me urgent solution.

It is becoming very complicated issue in my company.plz clear this.

Thanks & regards,
cmcrciWhoa - we're already working on this in the other thread - PLEASE don't POST the same question more than once - no need to duplicate the efforts.ok sorry for that i thought that all users might not see in one forum.

again sorry for that

Some software need Windows Script Host to be Enabled, But it's best to have it DISABLED.

"If you have no software that need "Windows Script Host" to be Enabled"
AS it can slow the hole of Windows down and let bad people in your computer,

To Enabled/Disabled Windows Script Host

Go to run and OPEN up "RegEdit"
Once open Go to :
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Script Host\Settings

Look for something called "Enabled" Double Click it and PUT the Value as "1" to
Enabled, or "0" to Disabled

Your GOING to need to edit one more Value now,

Go to :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows Script Host\Settings

Look for something called "Enabled" Double Click it and put the Value as "1" to
Enabled, or "0" to Disabled

Your all DONE, If you know of a easier way do tell
Quote

"If you have no software that need "Windows Script Host" to be Enabled"
AS it can slow the hole of Windows down and let bad people in your computer

When trying to move a photo from my pictures to my memory stick I get the option "send to" when I click on the photo. One of the places I am prompted to send the pic is to my memory stick. So far so good. The problem is I  cannot send to pic to the folder I created to recieve it. The pic just ends up floating in the memory stick unattached to any folder. Can anyone help?

Thank you everyone for your suggestions.... What I finally did was click on a pic in My Pictures and copy it (once I knew this was working I could SIMPLY move them). Then I went to My Computer and opened my memory stick, highlighting the appropriate folder. I put one pic in with control V and thereafter opened the folder and put all subsequent pics in with the enter key. Windows made the job easy by providing me with on screen help; a box that allowed me to simply use the enter key. If this explanation is confusing you can give it a try to see what I mean. When I was done I returned to My Pictures to delete what now resided in my memory stick.

Thanks again to everyone.I like to drag and drop files into those drives. Have you tried that?Even better, drag and drop with the right mouse button and select copy here. I agree with the above two posts. However, if you want the folder to appear in your "send to" context menu, copy the folder to: \Documents & Settings\username\SendtoActually if the folder exists on the stick you should be able to clik on the stik initially and then see the existing folders...then clik on the desired folder.Have a nice day.Sigh....Welcome to the board tautog. 

Quote from: tautog

«  on: TODAY at 02:46:27 AM by tautog »     
 Can anyone help?

Thanks again to everyone.
« LAST Edit: Today at 09:56:40 PM by tautog »

I agree with the above two posts. However, if you want the folder to appear in your "send to" context menu, copy the folder to: \Documents & Settings\username\Sendto

I agree with the above two posts. However, if you want the folder to appear in your "send to" context menu, copy the folder to: \Documents & Settings\username\Sendto

Now I know there is a reply button. Live and learn....  Thanks

I want to edit a pdf newsletter which is emailed to me. (Edit for spelling, grammar, layout, picture cropping etc)
Then I want to save it & send it back to the person who creates the newsletter
 Properties: Application Corel DRAW Version 11:0
           Corel PDF engine version11.633
PDF Version 1.3

I’ve TRIED OPEN Office, but it moves everything about.

Suggestions for what PROGRAM to use which would be reasonable as everything is done for free as it is a non PROFIT organization ( I will have to buy software at my expense.) I’m currently emailing needed changes by page, COLUMN, paragraph, with questions/ suggestions re layout & it’s time consuming etc.

Thank you,
Georgia
You cannot edit a PDF file. That was the idea behind creating it!PDF file can be edited.
How to edit PDF filesI meant direct editing, and free.

Desktop w/xp (ddr) and firefox. Need help narrowing down my pc prob . when i plug in cd rom? wont boot up. unplug cd? boots up fine! bios says "no hard DRIVE detected". It is not cd rom as ive tried several verified functional cd roms. tried all possible component connection plug in variations. replaced all wire leads. replaced power supply. So i think ive narrowed prob down to hard drive or motherboard yes?  :-\Can anyone out their help me pin point this problem?

PS all said components were functional together at one time. tho its been a while, cant remember exactly why i unplugged cd and floppy. think i changed towers or power supply or something like that Check you jumper settings. Not clear what you mean.
With NO CD-Drive present, the system is normal. Is that true?

Are both Hard Drive and CD-Drive the standard PATA type?
Or are either or both SATA, serial ATA devices.
This is an important detail

Is this a new computer? HOMEMADE?
Was it alright a few weeks ago?
Have you had any other recent problems

Best grues, from what information you have given,is the mother board is at the end of its useful life. Does the motherboard support SATA?

Answer to first question is Yes, With no cd rom present? system boots up normal.

Computer is homemade but fairly new.
Muthaboard-('06 ECS mdl#P4M800Pro-M)Intel pentium4  supports SATA LAN & DDR/DD2 w/700 mg of RAM

HD-('08 Maxtor 80G) and supports PATA

CD-('98 sony)  label says ATAPI

Power Supply-('08ArrowMax 450W)

OH! now i sorta remember what happened. Computer was working fine, including cd rom This I'm sure of as I played Tiger Woods and also installed some hardware using manufactures disk.
          It was time to PERFORM routine maintenance. So I disconnected power leads and thoroughly cleaned unit using compressed air.
           After said cleaning I couldn't get machine to boot up. It was a nightmare. But after several days of trying everything humanly possible. I eventually got working by simply removing and replacing RAM sticks. Problem solved!. Booted up, everything worked fine. BUT! At that time I only had HD hooked up. No cd rom or floppy present. Well I was so happy to have my pc back and to afraid of messing something up again. I just left cd disconnected. Until a month ago when I needed cd rom but couldn't get to work. That brings us to this point.

Note: tried changing jumper configuration                       






 Are you using a single cable to connect both HD and CD?
If yes, try swapping the connectors around. i.e. the one currently connected to the HD, connect it to the CD, and connect the other one to the HD.
NOTE: It is BETTER to use separate cables (controllers) to connect HDs and CDs.
Replace the IDE cables with brand new ones.

I have a Compaq Presario computer and a NEC AccuSync 90 monitor and it just DIMMED, what do i do to fix?Can you TRY another monitor?

I try to write a script to copy Outlook.pst from my MS outlook2003 to a server shared folder in C drive, but nothing is being copied

My Outlook.pst is under:
C:\DOCUMENTS and Settings\desmond ang\LOCAL Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst

server name and IP: server, 192.168.1.32
server shared folder is: backup

My script is below. Please help. Thanks


ECHO OFF
xcopy "%userprofile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst" //192.168.1.32/C/backup/
This is a double post. Try to only START a thread in one section, so you can get all the help you need.

I'm not sure if it's called the computer name or something different. My computer is showing a name called "Nick" in several AREAS that I want to change.

My full computer name is Patrick
Windows is registered to Patrick
and in my regedit the registered owner name is Patrick, but I'm still coming across a "nick" that I cannot figure out how to change.

I have C:\Documents and SETTINGS\Nick.NICK-MAIN, but in my control pannel the only user is Patrick,
Also C:\Documents and Settings\NICK~1~NIC, they are unable to delete

anyone know what I'm missing or have any advice?go to START then go to my computer right click go to properties then change the name in there under computer nameThat's not the problem. In control panel/users, the only name on there is Patrick as an ADMINSTRATOR,

but everything seems linked to a 'nick-main ' and 'nick'.. I'm not sure how to change that and whereI meant right click on properties.I already stated that my comptuer name is Patrick, thats under my computer/system properties/computer name.. I've changed it there,  there is something else that is taking a 'nick' and 'nick-main'Are you saying you want to change your username (the primary user folder in \docs & settings)? If that's not what you are asking you need to be clearer. EXACTLY what is it you want to change? Be as specific as you can."I have C:\Documents and Settings\Nick.NICK-MAIN, but in my control pannel the only user is Patrick,
Also C:\Documents and Settings\NICK~1~NIC, they are unable to delete

anyone know what I'm missing or have any advice?"

I'm trying to change this, I put it in the original topic and pointed that I have the computer name as Patrick and user name as Patrick,

if I knew where the information was to change, then I would easily change it, the only things I really know is that I have C:\Documents and Settings\Nick.NICK-MAIN <-- that will not change or delete, everything is defaulted on the name nick, my command prompt, my documents, etc

and for a little background, I originally built the computer, had it for awhile, gave it to someone named "nick" well he is a criminal now and no longer talk to him, but I DISAPPROVE of the things he has done and would like to get this changed because its a reminder everytime I see it.. 

You're rambling and it's not helping.

Is \documents and settinst\nick.nick-main a folder or a file? If it's a folder, what is in it?C:\Documents and Settings\Nick.NICK-MAIN

is a folder, it has other folders such as: application data, cookies, desktop, favorites, local settings, my documents,

I'm logged in as user Patrick, and I can't find anywhere that there should be a user "nick" or anything labeled nick to change, also the folders are unable to delete or simply renameOkay. And there is no user folder named Patrick - is that correct? And the system is using Nick.NICK-MAIN as the primary user name - is that correct?

If so, you cannot change the name of that folder. Period. But you CAN create a new user account with any name you like.Create a new user, copy all your documents and desktop stuff, then delete your old account. correct, there is no user folder named Patrick, however I am logged in as "Patrick" and it is the only user on the computer which is the administratorWell, it seems that at some point during the installation the system picked up NICK as the primary user. That's what you're stuck with. If everything is working okay I'd forget about it.thanks Helpmeh, that worked, much appreciated


Allen.. no offense but if you don't have advice for it, just don't post..  I found your replies more rude than anything Quote from: Allan on October 15, 2009, 04:49:25 PM

Okay. And there is no user folder named Patrick - is that correct? And the system is using Nick.NICK-MAIN as the primary user name - is that correct?

If so, you cannot change the name of that folder. Period. But you CAN create a new user account with any name you like.

I need to download the drivers for this computer.  I went to the dell site to get the drivers for the computer, but Im not sure what to download for network controller.  I also need to download the driver for a wireless connection, but here also Im not sure which one to download, theres so many of them to choose. 

I had downloaded and installed the Intel driver for the PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection, which is what I think the computer had before I deleted the driver, but this time around I cant get it to work.

So which drivers do I need
Did you reinstall the operating system or simply delete the drivers? If you just deleted them, try doing a system restore.

If you just did a clean install then can you give US your service tag number?Won't they provide you the Drivers CD ? If so BETTER to go through it.

Otherwise you need to provide more INFORMATION about your device. Here is your Dell link most suitable to your post. Try it.

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&catid=5&dateid=-1&impid=-1&osl=EN&typeid=-1&formatid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_6000&hidos=WW1&hidlang=en&TabIndex=&scanSupported=False&scanConsent=Falsejj:  No I didnt do a clean reinstall.  The computer was running real slow, and so I did the mbam thing which identified a lot of viruses, a few trojans and this thing called green av.  I deleted all  those things but I guess one of those deletes GOT rid of the wireless network adapter.

Usually when I do a clean install, I go to the manufacturer website on a different computer, download the wireless network driver and or the ethernet driver, transfer it to the computer that had the reinstall, and once I connect that to the internet, go to devicce manager and automatically search the web for the driver for the other devices that have yellow exclamations. 

But in this case the ethernet driver worked, not the wireless one (I disabled the ethernet and enabled the wireless, which could read that there was the network but it didnt connect).  I uninstalled the wireless adapter, and then connected through the ethernet cable and tried to do the usual 'search the web automatically' but there was no entry for wireless adapter in device manage so I couldnt do that.  Whats more I couldnt FIND a driver for the network controller that way either.

Theres just so many drivers i dont know which one to choose.  I was contemplating doing a system restore but I thought I might get some hints from this board, so here I am
What wireless device are you using ? ?
If it didn't come from Dell it won't be listed at their site... Quote from: shashgo on October 11, 2009, 10:31:46 PM

..So which drivers do I need

When watching a movie all of a sudden a green bunch with letters and figures showed in the eft upper corner of the WMP screen? Audio Track stuff...cant remmember I did something to evoke that one. So somebody told me to switch off the OSD, but where the heck do I find that option?

Have Athlon 64, 4.2Ghz, 2gigs RAM, XP+SP3 and all the other automatic updates, IE70(up til today NO problems with it), AVG antivirus/antispyware, SYGATE firewall, Spybot, Superantispyware...

18 nov 2008: NO answers/solutions yet...wow...unexpected18 nov 2008: NO answers/solutions yet...wow...unexpected for this board I dont know how to turn off OSD but I can suggest an alternative solution.
Download VLC player to WATCH those movies. It is a very GOOD FREE media player. After you use it for a while you will probably like it a lot better tham WMP.
http://www.download.com/VLC-Media-Player/3000-13632_4-10267151.htmlSorry about the lag in response time Peter...
It's possible no one understood the issue.
Can you post a screenshot ? ?difficult to make a screenshot tried several times, but no pic...but I might be able to describe it better: its a bunch of green letters and figures tellin me the specifics of the audio track right in the left topcorner of my moviescreen...somebodt called it the OSD was active. It says:(in green colours)

Audio Track
Input description:32000hz, stereo 98kbps mp3(libmad)
Current input bitrate:96kbps

and I really cant find ANY reason why this info all of a sudden showed itself in my moviescreen. I t doesnt do it with VLC ETC...hahahahahaha but thats not the point here...Check under Tools/Plugins and see what's listed there...
I see no OSD option anywhere in Tools here.
Course i use WMP about as often as i use a crowbar...

It may also be the way the movie was created...did you consider this ?yes, I did consider that but....I have watced 2 movies before WITHOUT the bloody audiotrack green letters and figures and...it happened (God knows why) after the last automatic MS update on my PC....so.......and yes it doesnt occur in VLC...lol...So what plugins do you have in WMP ? ?