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when I TURNED on the computer it runs through the normal loading process and then I get a blue screen with the following:

STOP: C0000218 (Registry File Failure)

The registry cannot load the hive (file)
\SystemRoot\System32\Cpnfig\Security
or its log or alternative.
It is corrupt, absent, or not writeable.

Beginning dump of physical memory
Physical memory dump complete

Contact your system ADMINISTRATOR or technical GROUP for further assistance.

The computer is a Dell.  512 MB of Ram;  INTEL Pentium D CPU 2.80 GHz



Have a read: http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=307545

Good luck

When I print a web page it cuts off the right SIDE of the page.  How do I ADD SHRINK to fit page in print preview.  I have page width, whole page and two pages.  What web browser are you USING?  What is the resolution setting on your monitor?  Does this happen with all web pages or just certain ones?

Hello.
I have some dropdowns in my database that I want locked.
That is to say, I only want to be able to SELECT either nothing or something from the dropdown. I don't want to be able to type text. I have changed the status of the Display Control to List Box, not Combo, but I can still type in the box. How can I 'lock' the options?
Thanks heaps!If its to select between True or False ETC, what about removing the text as active and CREATE a RADIO BUTTON instead or check box and have the text that you want to remain static listed off to the side of the button or checkbox.

If you have more than nothing -or- something then you will might also look into a list to chose from that is locked, and if more than say 4 selections perform the drop down menu.

Thanks for getting my first computer on track! Now I have a problem after a few minutes of USE the sceen is black with words ,then it counts down to restart the computer but just keeps repeating itself. I turn off the computer for a few minutes and restart and it will let me login for awile. then shuts down and starts the countdown over with no successSpecs...?  Make and Model of the computer would be nice


Have you added/removed any hardware or software prior to the problem?


edit:  may be a VIRUS, I've had experiences when a worm would CAUSE my computer to restart like you described..... try booting into Safe Mode with Networking, update your anti-virus defintions and run a scan......Download, Install, update, and run Malwarebytes too(it's free )

To get into safe mode with networking: shutdown your computer, turn on, tap F8 key, when Advanced Options appear, SELECT "Safe Mode With Networking"

Please do, inspect the inside of the computer. Verify that the cpu fan is spinning when turned on, and see if there is a LOT of dust.  Look at the heat sink of the CPU.  If there is a lot of dust, I would get yourself a can of compressed AIR, pronto!


The computer is a Dell home version windows xp, I will give it a shot with your information .Thanks Quote from: mjch on May 29, 2009, 04:46:16 PM

The computer is a Dell home version windows xp, I will give it a shot with your information .Thanks

Getting a 1G stick replaced after 20 months with no hassle is a good thing...
Brand matters.Alright and one other thing:

I'm going to GO with the Corsair most LIKELY, but how do we figure out/where do we RUN a scan to see if our computer can run a 2700 or a 3200?  I did the "CAN YOU RUN THIS?" test and THINK my computer had SLOTS for both, but are there other sites?

Thanks a lot againWhat type of ram do you have now? If you have 2700 getting 3200 would be a waste because it would set itself to 2700.  And if you have 3200 and you get 2700 the 3200 will go down to 2700You can try looking up your motherboards model online and find the specs of the board. Or find the manual. Those should tell you what you can handle.

Do you know the model of the motherboard?

I am trying to help a friend out who called and said that lighting had hit his place, it did fry the printer and the computer still works but none of the usb ports are working. You can plug a usb mouse in and it will light up but not work. It's like having fire without any juice.

I read somewhere that the if the system got a shock the bios would go to restricted setttings registering all your ports useless. The article suggested going into the bios and making sure all ports are enabled then reinstall all chipset drivers.

Does this sound correct? If so which category will I FIND the ports to enable them. You can tell I have not been to bios school by now:)

Can someone please advice. He has an emachine about two years old running xp.

Thanks for any advice!Do you or your friend have a spare USB PCI port card? I would try to get a hold of one and see if the USB ports on there are working.I do and thought about taking it up there and sticking it in but in another post i read where some guy did that without any luck but it's worth a try but the problem will still exist unless you just used the card. True, but you could then use a keyboard and mouse. Then go into Computer Management under Device Manager and double check to see if the onboard USB ports show up. If they do make sure "Allow computer to turn off this device to save power." is unchecked. You can find this option under Universal Serial Bus Controllers  by double click the USB ROOT Hubs. I would uncheck that option for all Hub in that section.Sorry maybe I mislead you. I can use the pc with a Ps/2 mouse and keyboard and I have went into the device manager and it says all usb ports are fine...

I open system information and there are no errors and everything seems to be fine. I have tried a system restore three or four days ago at a restore point, I tried to start in last good know configuration,

Can't find anything the signifies there is a problem. It's just weird that that one mouse and everything lites up but the motherboard is not recognizing anything.

There main concern since this was a business was using the printer to let quick books print the checks etc.

In device manager it says that the usb devices are working PROPER, got me...Did you check for the power setting check BOX i mentioned? You should uncheck those. Also try booting into the BIOS and make sure that the USB ports are enabled. I have seen a similar issue and in the BIOS they were disabled. The ports would still work, but not properly until they were enabled in the BIOS.that's where I get a little fuzzy. I know I to access the bios but in the list of categories which one will I select to enable the usbs.

Thanks for you help man. When you are booting your computer, it should display what kind of BIOS and the version you have. Can you please supply that information. Also is a custom built computer? If so what is the motherboard model? If not what kind of computer is and do you have access to the computers motherboard to get make and model from it?

Quote from: freepims on May 29, 2009, 06:06:39 PM

Thanks for you help man.

Hi Guys,

I wonder if some one could please help me.  My wifes Dell XPS laptop has just died with a power supply fault on the mother board.   This will take a few weeks to fix.  In the mean time i need to WORK out how I can set her up to continue to work with her e-mail, and I'm struggling, so advice is sort.

Her system is running Vista, with outlook 2007, and SINCE the laptop will no longer power up, I have removed her hard drive, and installed it onto my desk top PC (as drive D, not the boot disk) USING the SATA drive cables.  My PC runs windows XP pro, and outlook 2002.  I can SEE her disk, and access the files on it.   I have also been able to set her up to receive and send new emails on my PC, but my question is does anyone know if and how I can import the outlook files from the hard drive of a Vista PC, into my XP pro PC, so she can VIEW her old correspondence for the next week or two while we wait for Dell to come and fix the problem.  Clearly anything solution has to be able to be run form XP, not Vista.  (To be honest I'm having trouble finding the files on the vista hard drive - but I know they are there somewhere)

Thank for your help.

kind regards
Jester9erI would not personally attempt to load a later version of an Outlook data store into an earlier one.  Well, I might, but I would make darn sure I had a backup copy first.  I don't have much hope of success, but you should find the file somewhere under the hidden "Application Data" folder or the "Local Settings" folder. These will be in your wife's User Data folder.  Ensure Windows Explorer is configured to view hidden files and folders.

Let us know if you need more guidance.Thanks for the quick reply Rob.

I've managed to find the files now, and I must say I too don't hold up much hope of getting the new files to open in an older version of Outlook, but I'm ever hopeful that, given all the trouble with vista in the early days, someone has worked out how to do it.  Anyway, I'll back up the files and hope someone here might be able to help.

So attached in the word document, is the screen shot of Zorana's (my wife) outlook directory.  Anyone know of any free tools that might be able to down save these files (one or more, I'm not sure how many I need), to work in Outlook 2002.  Or any suggestions of which files I might need to copy over?

Thanks
Dave




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hp pavilion -windows xp
Had to redefine partitions to a raw partition and do total reinstallation after a NTLDR er.
After set up run to configure for installation a error message came up that hard drive may have bad sector.

Exited and now when restart through CD message  Error loading operating system.

Disc is not corrupt - Do I have to ditch LAPTOP? 

Ditch your laptop?? Calm down. There is always a chance to try. Give us a few hours for the people around the WORLD to read this message.Have you purged your Hard drive (if you want a full re-start)thanks,
I did that when it asked if I wanted to delete partitions during setup.  I choose to start with a new partition.

During setup to format the new raw partition it SAID it was unable to format. "The disk may be damaged."
So can you not replace the drive\computer? These things do pass there USE by dates!!What do you mean by:
Quote

restart through CD

Beginning last night, when I open Outlook, it asks me for the passwords for my mail accounts. I have the "remember" password box checked, but it always asks anyway.Does it accept the passwords?  Don't know if you're in the UK, but BT has issues with their mail services yesterday and lots of people were having this very issue.The dialog box always pops up asking for the password when accessing the accounts (I have 4 email accounts monitored through outlook. Even when I check "remember password", it does it every time.

I am in the USSo you enter the password, click OK and can see your NEW mail OKAY?  I would SUGGEST you start by recreating the email accounts.  You can create a copy before deleting the old one - better for testing purposes.I went through the steps on a Microsoft site to try to fix my "corrupted" outlook FILE......and I found a temporary solution.......Outlook Express lol....works  fine for now Quote from: Rob Pomeroy on May 31, 2009, 12:35:18 PM

I would suggest you start by recreating the email accounts.

Quote from: Klicker on May 29, 2009, 12:46:22 PM

How would I do that?  I have a laptop--does that count, or no? Would I need to find another person who'd let me temporarily use their computer for storage?

I got my computer hooked up in my NEW apt

All the red X was telling you is the machine was not hard wired to the modem/router.

Having any other problems?

I have just bought a new ZyNXEL router. I have plugged everything in and followed the INSTRUCTIONS given. Everything works fine and i am ABLE to connect to the network. Now i WANT to add a WPA SECURITY KEY, but after i do that i am not able to connect to the network again, im just told that i've entered the incorrect password. I have tried reseting the router several times with no succes. Pls help

My router is a ZyNXEL NBG460N

Thanks User's Guide

my windows xp is freezing up so i need to reinstall and i need to know if there is a way i can save my data and files in the safe mode?USB Drivers/External Hard Drives will work in Safe Mode.
Oh, and you should be able to burn CD's, I'm not sure.

We might be able to cure your Freezing problem. Do you want to?i would love your HELP if it's not too complicated. OK. WELL, first of all more information will be helpful.

Is this a Laptop or Desktop? (model number might be helpful here)
Does it freeze at any specific time?
What are you doing when it freezes?
How long has this been going on?it's a toshiba satelite m45-s269 bought in 07. it will load windows and that's as far as it goes. the hourglass stays on. it started about a week ago. Hello Rob. Can you please elaborate on what you mean by "the hourglass stays on"? To back up all your data, use the backup utility provided in Windows XP.

How to Use the Backup Utility to Back Up Files and Folders in Windows XP Home Edition

How to use the Backup utility that is included in Windows XP to back up files and folders

Backup any data like important files or folders on external media like a Flash Drive or CD / DVDs. I can provide you with links to guide you through a format but just want your opinion if you want to try and fix your computer first. Let me know whatever you choose.

-- Goku Quote from: Goku on July 06, 2008, 06:46:48 AM

I can provide you with links to guide you through a format but just want your opinion if you want to try and fix your computer first. Let me know whatever you choose.
-- Goku

Thanks for the amendment Drm. Shall I post the links for a format to help him with the reinstall or shall we wait to hear from him?

-- Goku

I would think a System Restore in Safe Mode may restore your computer, Rob.

Try it and post back.

When I enter a number on Excel (2002) it comes up as 100000 times smaller. For example if I PUT the number '5' into a CELL and pressed 'Enter' then It would change to '0.00005'.

Can anyone help please!?!

Thanks Sam.Try pressing CTRL + A (select all cells), right click the cells and go to Format Cells.

Change it to General in the Numbers tab.

That help at all?



i tried that mate, and all I can change is the decimal places not the number back to what it should be.

Thanks anyway.

Sam.Did you try clicking General?

What Version of Excel?Yeah I just tried exactly what you said, but It didn't work. Its the 2002 versionHmmm...I've got 2003.

So what ever you do, it's still 0.00000# right?Its '0.0000#' I've been searching on Google but I haven't found anything yet...

I'll keep searching. HOPEFULLY someone ELSE may know how to solve the problem.

If you want, you can try to restore Excel back to it's original settings (factory settings) if you go to Help --> DETECT and Repair.I just tired the factory settings thing, it didn't work.

Thanks for trying mate.

I cant get windows to load where i can hit the start menu and go about it and it didnt come with recovery disks. can someone please tell me how. i have windows xp on a toshiba satellite.the blue screen says:
STOP: C0000218{registry file failure}:
\SystemRoot\system32\config\software
or its log or ALTERNATE.
it is corrupt, absent, or not writable.
beginning dump of physical memory
physical memory dump complete.
contact your SYSTEM administrator or technical support group for further assistance.Need...more...info...gasp 

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

Alan <><  Hello Kryssy. The first thing I recommend to resolve your problem is to read through the following articles and perform the solutions suggested.

Error MESSAGE When You Install Windows XP: "STOP: c0000218 {Registry File Failure}"

Err MSG: STOP: C0000218 ...Registry Cannot Load the Hive

STOP: C0000218 {Registry File Failure}

If the above solutions don't resolve your problem, then post back here and I will try to guide you through an alternate solution. Post back the results as soon as possible. GOOD Luck.

-- Gokuok so im reinstalling like toshiba said to do with a windows disk. found someone that had one and i still have my keys on the bottom of sticker on laptop for windows. not sure if i should hit repair or fully reinstall . but when i hit repair it asked what file. and would only let me type one letter. so im confused beyond confused.  im trying the complete reinstall now. hopefully it will work. it was fine last night before i shut it down and went to bed. when i woke up it was cranky. i did do a system update that always comes up on the computer. http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Here is a guide to help you perform a Repair Install.do i do partition 1 or 2 or unused one. ?   how long will this take? will my wireless internet work after this. The one with Windows installed.ok. thanks

Hi Folks
Am RUNNING XP Home ed. on a HP 750N. Several seconds after pushing start button I get a SINGLE beep, then HP Logo and then Windows logo, screen goes dark and I see hour glass.  drives light alternates between green/yellow.    APPEARS to be booting up normally.
Problem is that it seems to shut down before startup is complete and automatically begins to reboot.  This becomes a continual loop, i.e. shutdown/reboot.
I tried F8, and get safe mode screen which times out in " windows will start normally".  The up/DOwn KEYS WON'T WORK.

Any help much appreciated, thanks Quote

The up/DOwn KEYS WON'T WORK.

my delete BUTTON WONT delete CONTINUOUSLY while holding button down...and forward/back BUTTONS wont move continuously while holding down...what will i do???what will i do???We need more information, Please look here.

Hi all, I have a question about VB script that I hope you guys can give me some help on.  Here's the situation I ran into. 

I am creating a program that's NEEDS to be run on both Win2k3 32-bit and 64-bit.  The program works fine on the 32-bit Win2k3.  But when I runs it on the 64-bit ED, it broke.  What I have is a vbscript that calls and try to execute a cmd file.  It contains "diskpart" and "SHUTDOWN".  Those are the two commands that has PROBLEM when I run the script.  It says that those two commands are not RECOGNIZED as an INTERNAL or external command, operable program or batch file.  But when I just type in those commands on the command line without the .cmd file, they works just fine. 

Can anyone give me some pointers in about how to get this fixed or a way around it?  Thanks for the help.

Michael

I am running WIN xp pro and wanted to know about restore points?

If I set the restore points slider to 0 % it says I will be USEING 200 MB of my hard drive for restore points. And it I st the slider to 1. % it says it will use 1122 MB of my hard drive for restore points.

So how many restor points can I have in 0. % 200 MB of my hard drive   ANDHOW many can I have in 1. % 1122 MB of my hard drive??SYSTEM Restore points are located here:
C:\System VOLUME Information\_restore{6EFB3312-5B30-4CC4-B9A7-CF16443E8C25}\

Looking at my restore points, each of them are about 40 to 120mb.

In 200mb, I would think about 1 or 2 restore points can be saved.

In 1122mb, maybe about 11.How long does restore points stay in the computer for?

Like if I have it set to 0. % 200 MB it will keep 1. or 2. restore points you told me but for how long? If I make one today will it keep it untill I make onother?

And when does the computer make it's own?? Quote

If I make one today will it keep it untill I make onother?

I run windows XP. recently when trying to boot up the computer stops at PL-ROM-FFC:1. (There might be another letter before the PL, as I have a 18" monitor and the first letter may not be showing) This is after Analyzing network Media type, this will take several seconds. OK

Also before that is displayed there are several other PL-ROM settings.

PL-ROM-ADR: 0050 BAE7 BAA9
PL-ROM-INQ: 11
PL-ROM-PIO: EC00
Then the PL-ROM-FFC: 1

There is a flashing cursor after the 1 but I can't get it to GO ANYWHERE. I have to reboot in order to get out of the screen.

I do not recall installing any new software or down loads. I did get rid of some software that I was not using. I think I might have the original XP operating program disk, if I have to reinstall. I would hate to lose everything since I am not a computer person and would not know how to install any of my internet stuff or other software programs like Nero or photo shop.

Do you think my hard drive is finally taking a dump? Since ROM stands for READ only memory.

I think it's an 'R' that's off the edge of the screen. This is a Novell Netware issue. Go into the BIOS and set the Primary Boot Device as the Floppy, the Secondary as the CD and the Tertiary (third) device as the Hard drive. Sounds like it's set to look for another PC on a network to boot from.

Does this look like your situation?

Quote

Novell NetWare Ready Firmware v 1.00 (940810)
(c)COPYRIGHT 1991-1994 Novell Inc. All Rights Reserved
VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter v 3.33 (11/09/2001)

Analysing network Media type, this will take several
seconds...
OK

RPL-ROM-ADR: 0007 95A4 E5E0
RPL-ROM-IRQ: 5
RPL-ROM-PIO: DC00

RPL-ROM-FFC:

---- and here the numbers sloooowly go up from 1 to 200
(takes about 5 minutes or so) and then WinXP starts up
and everything works fine.

Hi...I must have accidently hit a shift, alt or ctrl key with something else in my MICROSOFT outlook email. When I try to reply to MESSAGES I get a SYMBOL in front of every sentence that looks somewhat like an UPSIDE down MUSICAL note...As you can tell I don't have great knowledge about this stuff....Just need my email back to normal.....Thanks

My desktop was working fine until I powered it down and went on vacation for a week.  When I returned, it will not BOOT.  It is set up to log on automatically as the main user (me) when it boots. It gets as far as showing me my desktop BACKGROUND, with no icons.  I then SEE "loading your settings", followed by "logging off", "saving your settings".  It then repeatedly cycles through "loading" and "saving" settings until I cut the power.  Same THING happens when I attempt to enter Safe Mode.   Any THOUGHTS on how I can get my system under control? There seems to be a lot of these...

Do you have the Windows Disc handy? You might need to perform a Repair Install.CAN you boot into the safe mode? If so when in safe mode try doing a system restore

Whenever I click on one of my desk top icons whether it be Google (which is my home page), or any other icons the window opens 50% size and I have to click to GET it to OPEN full size.  I've tried opening it and expanding it to full size and then closing it with file / close and reopening the window but its back to the same size.  I've also opened it, dragged it from the CORNERS to expand it to full size hit the X and closed it and the same thing happens next time I open it.  I would really appreaciate any advice on how to fix this really annoying problem. (any idea what causes it?)

Thanks
FrustratedIf you're talking about Internet Explorer, resize as you did, and then hold CTRL key while closing.Thanks, I tried it but it didn't work.  To reiterate,  whenever I open a desk top icon including this site it opens to half size (a long verticle rectangle).  I can open IE full size from my start tab but if I save it (IE) to my desk top and open it again voila, its half size.  Still searching for an answer..How are you creating these desktop shortcuts to web pages ? ?
I'll bet you're resizing IE so you can drag the icon to the desktop...I right click on the page and hit create a shortcut which appears on my desk top.  Has WORKED just perfectly for seven years until now...HELP

I just added a hard DRIVE to my desktop computer running win xp.  Somehow the computer doesnt SEE the hard drive.  What could be wrong?
Is the drive recognized in the BIOS?

If yes, Start>Control Panel>Admin Tools>Computer MANAGEMENT>Disk Management, FIND drive, format if necessary and make active.

If no, re-check drive connections - POWER and data.Then Clik Here

Right Click My Computer and go to Properties.
How much RAM does it say there? Quote from: Bones92 on July 06, 2008, 03:21:58 PM

~390M of Commit Charge (that does refer to ram doesn't it?)

Also I always seem to be having at least seven svchost.exe's running - at present i have eight. Is this normal?

AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile
Technology TL-52
1.61 GHz, 480 MB of RAM
Physical Address Extension

i have windows 98 2ND ed.  got new speakers. plugged in and made humming sound like speakers where blown.  left on for a little bit and then make a pop sound and got a FUNNY smell from tower.  went to PLUG in my old speakers and now they dont work. its a 1999 computer only 64 ram and 32 bit. also how do i cancel a POST. thanks everyone for your help

Just installed a program that DISPLAYED my internet cache. there is no option in this program to delete these files. ANYONE know how to delete internet cache in XP Pro ?It is done through whatever browser you are running...
Firefox = Tools /Options/Advanced/Network/ Clear Cache Now.

I don't use IE but it can be CLEARED from Start/Accessories/Disk Cleanup.Also for IE: Start&GT;control Panel>Internet Options>General Tab; or, within IE: Tools>Internet Options>General Tab.

Also for FF: CTRL+SHIFT+DEL will bring up Clear Private Data screen.CCleaner?

I'm not sure if this is a windows error or if it is being caused by a virus, but as of today, whenever I click on 'display' in control panel or try to access it by right clicking on desktop the following message appears:
 
rundll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\shell32.dll
access is denied

All I want to do is change my desktop picture's PROPERTIES, but that it is not allowing me to open the display window makes me think the problem is BIGGER than just with opening 'display.'

Please, if anyone knows what I can do to fix this or may know what the problem is, let me know.
ThanksGo Start>Run, type in:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll (<----watch for "SPACES")
Click OK.
Restart computer.Thanks--
but, it change the problem. Desktop display still wont open. I get the same message.
I even double checked the spaces. What Windows version is it?What do you mean by "it change the problem"?My MISTAKE- I meant that it didnt change the problem.
Its windows XPGo Start>Run, type in:
sfc /scannow
Click OK.
Have Windows CD handy.Now, the error message is showing if I try to access windows clock too, which by the way is incorrect even though I have it set to manual and not web updated. 

What will happen when I run this? If I have to have a windows cd handy, is it going to reboot my computer and erase files?No. It'll only check for integrity of your computer system (Windows) files. Your programs, and data are safe.Ok, I RAN it and when it was done, nothing happened. I restarted the computer. But still the error message and the access denied.  Do you use Comodo firewall?yes I doDisconnect physically from the internet (turn off modem, or router).
Exit Comodo.
See, if you can access "Display".Aha!
Yes, I can then access the display and the clock. What does this mean? Is there a setting in comodo that is keeping me from opening display?No. This is some Comodo glitch.
Do you have the newest Comodo version (open Comodo, go Miscellaneous>About)? It should be 3.0.25.378
If not, update.
If yes, download fresh Comodo copy, disconnect from the internet, uninstall Comodo, install fresh copy, reconnect.

hi there does anyone know where i can get the PHONE NUMBER for microsoft uk so i can contact them to activate windows xp as my pc is now in a log on and log off loop

many thanks
juan

ps - SEE posting CALLED activating xphttp://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/phone/contact.aspx?country=United%20Kingdom

Hi, I hope this is in the right section. Last night I decided to update my bios, using an auto update program made by my manufacture, after it was done updating it said to restart my computer so I did, and that is when problems started occurring, it could no longer detect my hard drive, I got my slave drive working and I tried the same thing on my master drive but it comes up with the error that it cannot recognize the partition I selected. However you can delete the partition and create one on the resulting unpartitioned space.
My MAIN questions:
1. Can I set up a bootable CD with the autoexec.bat and work the same as a bootable floppy, if so how would I go about doing that?
2. If I delete the partition will I lose my information on that hard drive?
3. If so to above, how can I save my information on my hard drive?

I believe that is everything I would like to know. If there is any information about my computer you need to know please respond back. Also please tell me any other suggestions you might have to solve this problem without risking the data.

I use Windows XP.
my answers
2) If you delete the partition..... (sorry to say) you will lose your data.

3) The only way I can thing of to save your data is to connect your hard drive to another bootable computer and transfer/copy your information to another storage device.

Or you can install an operating system on your slave and make the slave the master. Then transfer/copy your information to another storage device or onto the slave made into the master.

hope this HELPS and makes senseThese occorunces happening right after a BIOS flash are not a good sign...why did you need to flash it ? ?Well, my computer kept making beeping noises, there was no sound, and it kept crashing and restarting. I was thinking maybe if I just make sure everything is up to date it will stop crashing and all problems dissappear.

And I recently bought some data recovery software so I just used that to get my necessary data off, so I will just reformat it and make it workable again.Understand that the BIOS is totally seperate from the operating system...it controls all the functions of the motherboard itself.
This is why caution should always be exercised before a BIOS flash.
Best case scenario...it still works.
Worst case scenario...you have produced a doorstop.

Check back with the manuf. site to see if you can reverse the process if need be.Their site only either tells me to get a new bios chip, or make a bootable floppy and reflash it. Also I think my problem has always been with the motherboard. I mean I used to always get these stop? errors, well problems where I replaced the graphics driver and it still doesn't fix it. So I THOUGHT it was interaction between the motherboard and the graphics driver, before I even knew what the bios did.

All the fixes say to update things.

It seems like it still works, just I need to make a new partition and reformat I guess. Bright SIDE is I have an updated bios even though it took around 2 days to get the computer to running speed again. Right? I mean really asking a question here, my bios still has that update information so I wouldnt need to ever do this again?Whose site? ?
What flash file ? ?

All we know is you are running XP and you flashed the BIOS and now things are wonked...I went to my motherboards manufacturers (MSI) website and they have this thing called MSI live update online. It appears to search your drivers and bios and then searches for updates for them.

I dunno about it though after I got my hard drive working again I decided to use it again to install the other updates I need, and more problems occured after installing updates for a ATI system driver. I.e computer wouldn't start up. I could start it up in safe mode, so I just did that and uninstalled the program.

Anyone know of any good programs that can do a good job at finding the most current needed updates for your computer if the problem is infact with the live update manager?I think you need to start over...

Remove the CMos battery for 10 minutes with the power unplugged.
Then install XP, SP2.
Then the MBoard drivers.

Before installing anything else check the system to see if things are stable.

If so install all your protection apps.

Then try the vid card.

I'm still not convinced the BIOS is healthy after that flash.I wont need to reflash it? Removing the battery would just reset the bios right? Because before everything sorta does seem stable. I mean I downloaded everything except a system driver which caused problems when I downloaded it.

Or what does this do exactly? Trying to learn about these problems incase they ever occure again. Maybe there is a book somewhere.

But I did remove the battery and I waited 10 minutes, but last night I already reformated and downloaded drivers etc thats all though should I rereformat and reredownload the drivers again? After I removed the battery and started up the computer it started up normally and my cmos changes stayed the same.Editing both your posts and the topic just LEADS to more confusion...is the machine running properly and are you sure you are installing the proper drivers ? ?

We still have no idea about the components of this machine except it's an MSI mainboard.Sorry I edited it yesterday the 7th post thing.

I don't mean to keep it secret it's just I dunno what you wanna know.
MB: MSI RS480M2
Graphics driver: Radeon X1300

Uh I think thats all thats pretty much all I been working with in upgrading/updating it.

Right not the machine is running fine, except I think the clock is running slow, not sure if it was just the time I removed the battery for or if its loosing milliseconds. Lastly I am downloading the drivers on the manufacturers site when searching for most recent ones.I was unable to find a BIOS flash for that board at MSI's site...

But i would replace that CMOS battery.

is like this i took my friend hardisk n wanted to copy his file form his hardisk to my. i have plug his hardisk to my ONE computer but can't find his desktop n when i go to his "my documet". then"E:\Documents and Settings" his own user named "XXXX" cannot go in it said "Access is denied" and "E:\Documents and Settings\XXXX is not accessible"You must log in as an Administrator. His drive cannot be compressed nor encrypted either.The correct path to his desktop would Documents and Settings/his user NAME/Desktop...
You may have to take ownership first...
SEE Here...still would WORK i just can in to his "E:\Documents and Settings\XXX" then cannot use the share... on the file "My desktop" n "My documet". i want 2 explain that i plug his hardisk into my one computer where i CANOT get in his file We understand. You plugged the hard drive into your MACHINE and it came from another machine. This is now called a slave drive. You are opening the 2nd drive and trying to read some files.

One of 3 things can be wrong.

1. The files are encrypted.

2. The files were compressed when they were in the other machine that you took the drive from.

3. You don't have ownership of the files.

How to take ownership of files.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

Also the correct location of your friends files are
C:\Documents and Settings\your.friends.name

i go 2 the 1st step but the 2nd donot hav, n what mean by "administrative credentials". also i can't disable the simple sharing. On the "http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/" in "How to turn off simple file sharing" the 3rd step on "advanced setting" i can't find itsomebody help is need hereWhat version of Windows are you running?

Just to get this straight you are putting his drive in your machine and booting it ? ?
I'm suprised but not shocked it boots at all but you are apparently logging in on an account that does have Administrative rights...
Have your friend stop by and login to the Admin account...
If all you need is a file off of there why did he not just send it to you or put it on a USB drive ? ?

I'm afraid there is more to this story than we're being led to believe... Quote from: almonhoe on September 16, 2008, 10:11:04 PM

is like this i took my friend hardisk n wanted to copy his file form his hardisk to my. i have plug his hardisk to my ONE computer but can't find his desktop n when i go to his "my documet". then"E:\Documents and Settings" his own user named "XXXX" cannot go in it said "Access is denied" and "E:\Documents and Settings\XXXX is not accessible"

The correct path to his desktop would Documents and Settings/his user name/Desktop...
You may have to take ownership first...
See Here...

This silly little problem is driving me nuts and I would greatly appreciate any advice on how to deal with it.

I am using MS Word on XP with an MS modern keyboard and the problem is that the program does not like me using capitals in the middle of a sentence. I take great care to depress the shift key and hold it down WHILST typing...I expect the result to be a Capital letter, but it frequently isn't...I have to try two or three times to PERSUADE it that this is what I want.

I have tried changing every setting I can find, but to no avail. This is the second keyboard I have had doing it so it is not a "Key" problem. What do I have to do to persuade Word that I know when I want a capital.

Cheers...DougUsing Word 2003 here and can't duplicate the problem.  Yes, Word marks a word started with a capital letter in mid-sentence as a misspelled word but it still lets me type it.  It accepts the typing without me having to repeat the keystrokes, as you are having to do.

What settings were you trying, ones under Tools, Options, under Tools, AutoCorrect Options, both of those, or something else?Hi, over the past few months I have tried every setting I can find...so many I can't remember! Word settings I am using at the moment suggest corrections by underlining in red - as NORMAL - but the capitalisation "corrections" are carried out without consultation.

I am writing a novel at the moment and constantly having to go back and insert capitals where I want them is driving me insane. I should say that my understanding of computer programs is minimal.

DougWith reference to Word 2003, if I go to Tools, Options, Spelling & Grammar, and clear the box for "Check grammar as you type", Word lets me type any number of capital letters within a sentence.  Of course, the DOWNSIDE to this is that Word is not checking grammar in any way.

Have tried the above setting?Hi...no I hadn't actually tried that because I do find the normal spell and grammar checkers very useful...but I am off to give it a go right now. Thank you.Just been and checked my "Word" settings..."Check grammar as you type" was already CLEARED...I think I am just going to have to accept the fact and learn to live with it.

Thanks for trying...Regards...DougI can't think of any words with a capital letter in the middle.In case your normal.dot file is possibly corrupt, you might try this procedure for fixing Word's normal.dot file.  See http://www.elamb.org/howto/normal-dot.htm

Sure can use some help here.
Using a ESC L7VMM3  V3.0C  motherboard, Win xp PRO sp2
80 gig hd  C: 65 gig D: 14 gig   duron 1.8 .
All is well? everything works ok, problem is all the usb PORTS WILL work with a keyboard,
mouse, camera,
 BUT when a jump drive or external CD/dvd drive is plugged in xp says there may be a problem.
The drive does not show up in my computer, device manager just says device not recognized under usb. 
The usb ports did recognize jump drives and hd sometime back, but cant THINK of what happened.
Have tried different hd, xp pro 2008 SP3 install. all updates for xp and m/b.
The root of the problem is that xp will not add a drive letter to the devices, the 80 gig has C: & D:
E: is the cd burner, have changed E: to O: in hopes of xp using the extra letters but on good.
Out of ideas now,  any suggestions or help welcome.
Thank you

I've run into a bit of a problem while trying to download music ... i'm going to assume that one of the files was infected and altered my system file in the \system32\config\ FOLDER.

Basically, when my computer starts I'm told that my 'system' file in the preceeding location is corrupt or deleted.

I checked through dos, and its still there, so its probably been altered somehow.

The message I get also tells me to use a WinXP cd to repair this file. I've used the cd I have and once I'm in the 'repair console' -thingy (forgot the exact name) it takes me to dos.

I'm not very good with dos, and there aren't any commands listed in the help function that seem to be about repairing files.

So I thought I'd install another copy of windows (the one I'm using now) to see if i could copy the \system32\config\system files into the previous copy, but that didn't WORK.

Now I'm most likely going to format my laptop, but there are important files on the previous version, (which I had password-protected so I can't access them through the 'documents and settings' folder).

Is there any way I can access those files through the new windows installation or any way I can repair the old installation? i doubt it would have been able to delete it anyway. what format were the files you downloaded? this doesn't sound like a problem you can get from that. it's usually pretty hard to get any problems from the typical music format...Heh don't remember actually. I'm assuming it was a music file, because I was downloading more of them at the time. It could've been a video file as well or a pdf.

Would knowing the type of file help with the problem ?Just an after-thought, I know the sytem files are still in the windows sub-directory, I've tried going through them and comparing them with tthe new ones I installed (cleverly called windows2).

I could post them, if that would help ...well assuming the file is what caused the problem, it might help to know the format. it may just be something else that was lingering somewhere on your hard drive without you knowing. .. i was gonna ask if formatting is a problem... but you said there are important files...  are there no step by step instructions when you try to repair the file? i get them...I'm using the 'Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition: Serice Pack 2' cd that came with my laptop ... not sure if that's the RIGHT one to use .. but its all I have.

And once I'm in the blue screen with the option to install windows or repair, pressing repair (or 'r') takes me to the 'recover console', once there, it asks me which windows installation to use, et voila, i'm in dos.

Is there any way to directly edit the system file throught notepad or something and save it back into the \system32\... folder ? i wouldn't recommend it... try this link

i used this once and it helped meThe recovery console is not actually "DOS". Far from it.
yes that's one point that i found rather confusing... Quote from: reaper_tbs on JUNE 10, 2007, 03:13:44 PM

yes that's one point that i found rather confusing...

I am using Word 2000 under XP and accidentally saved a blank PAGE instead of the one page of text I had been working on.
Is there any way I can recover or GET BACK the previous page before I saved the blank page.   Has it been “saved” somewhere by Windows XP” or by Word?
I did not have the "Version" feature in operation.
Any help would be appreciated. 
...... jcwbl
If you didn't save the page you were working on (the one with text), there's a strong possibility...it's gone.

If you open Word...and click File from the toolbar...EXPAND the menu...you should see the most recent documents you were working on.  Word has an auto save feature that usually will save a document you are working on, but it usually asks you before it does this.

If you didn't save the file you were working on, or saved a blank document with the same file name, then it was overwritten and that document is history.

It's a good idea to name the documents you are working on and save them as you go along...just in case something LIKE this happens.

Every time I shut down my computer it freezes on the saving your SETTINGS screen. I have left it for up to two HOURS at a time on this screen thinking that it would eventually shut down but it doesn't. Does anyone have any ideas why this may be? I have run all the usual virus and spyware PROGRAMS just incase and they have COME up CLEAR. Thanks in advance.Did you install/download/run anything before your previous successful shutdown?
If so, list them all.

Also what is your OS? Windows XP? 2000?

This happens whenever i TRY to boot.

The blue screen will pop up when i see the XP boot screen (loading bar)

The error message is only "IRQ not less or EQUAL"

I've also swapped all my ram and still encounter the error.


Any ideas??Two things are trying to use the same IRQ.  Have you installed any new hardware or updated any drivers?  Can you get into safe mode?That's the problem, i've just returned from an oversea trip and my sister used the computer..

I've asked her but she said she didn't install any other things other than games.

As for the hardware SIDE, nope, no need additions.

I can't go into safe mode also, same error.If you can't get into safe mode, there's no easy FIX.  One of those programs or games needs to be uninstalled.  Maybe someone else can offer a different solution, but I'd get a knoppix disc to back up my files and reload the OS.

Oh, but first, from the safe mode screen, try "last known good configuration".That didn't work either..


Maybe someone else can help? Quote

IRQ not less or equal

Two things are trying to use the same IRQ. 

Hello EVERYONE. Is it possible to install multiple Windows OS such as 3.1, 95, 98, ME, NT, etc.,. Will it work? I'm just curious. Thanks  maybe with alot of partitions and the right drivers etcYou can have as nany OS's as you want on a SYSTEM  if done properly...what did you have in mind ? ?If you got a reasonably powerful computer you could look into installing them as virtual machines. Then the OS would run on a virtual computer and save you from having a billion partitions.

Virtual PC is a free download from MS.

Is there any way in Windows XP to make it automatically start up in the morning before I get to work?No, not that I'm aware of.

Oh...can't you have one of the kids or hubby turn it on for you?

Alan <><  Because the on BUTTON on your computer is linked in with the power BOX inside your p.c there is no way you can have it automatticly turn onCheck your BIOS for Advanced Power Management settings, look for Power on by Alarm.I think there is an alarm program that will turn the computer on 3 minutes before the time you set it and then a selected music file will play then the alarm goes off.
I don't know what it's called or where to find it, sorry.No program can turn on the computer from a shutdown state. It is simply not possible because no programs can be loaded when the computer is powered off, only the BIOS would be able to do that.

You can wake a computer from standby on the other hand. Note your computer will need to support standby mode. Most newer computers should support it though.
http://pcwin.com/Utilities/WakeupOnStandBy/index.htmThanks for the replies. Since my Mac will come on at a SCHEDULED time, I was hoping a PC had the same capability. Silly me.

Window Vista System - Unable to CLOSE - Reset Internet Explorer ..OK
Before Reset Real PLAYER worked for Downloading
After Reset Real Player Flag for  DOWNLOAD THIS VIDEO does not activate or show - Can not Download - PLEASE HELP
 Real Player works in FireFox Mozila ( Window media player PLUG in does not work )
I need to get Real Player back WORKING in Internet Explorer
 ThanksTry downloading *MPCstar* as its more commenly known. It works a thousand times better, if your trying to play video files like AVI or WMV

Hi all,
I was on the internet today and Trend Micro popped up a SCREEN that said suspicious changes were detected. So I clicked on manage changes. Then a screen popped up that looked like a windows screen telling me to restart computer to correct any other changes. Not the exact wording but you get the idea.
Now my computer won't get past the screen that says Windows cannot start due to a possible hard WARE or software change. this is also the screen that gives the option to start in safe mode, last known good configuration and such.
I've tried all options and it always reboots to this screen.
I can however put in my back up drive and everything runs fine.
I'm stumped. Did I allow a virus to take over my computer? I think it RARE for a virus to have such control.
 Can I get into the drive while using it as a SLAVE and correct the malicious changes? I don't even know where I would look other than somewhere in the registry.
I'm running XP with 2.4GH chip 2GIGS ram.
Thanks for any help,
BThis is a common occurance and is usually just random. happened to me a couple of weeks back becasue i forgot to shut down properly

if you have your os installation disc, it usually has a repair startup or something like that on it. that should fix most problems

and yeah the slave drive will work fine if you have a working os on it. this works with a dual boot too so if you dual booting you can boot the other os and recover files like a slave drive.

however to repair the quickest way is to use your os disc


hope this helps

andy

Why does my COMPUTER SUDDENLY turn off after its been used for a while.After it shuts down, if I try to turn it on, it beeps at me a few times and then does nothing.
We have to let it sit for a while then it's good to go.

I know this sounds LIKE an overheating issue, but what might cause that?
I can hear the FANS running while the computer is on.

Very annoying!!!
Please help.

BJ Quote

I know this sounds like an overheating issue, but what might cause that?

When I click on a program file, it leads to the usual
extending  TABS, but the one for the main program is "(empty)".

I suddenly have several like this and NEED very much to use eWriter Pro.

Please help!

Pennie77
Hi Pennie,

have you CONSIDERED uninstalling the program and reinstalling it?Can you RUN the application(s) by double clicking on the exe file(s) in their installation folder(s)?
Yes to both of you who tried to help me.

I've erased the bothced program (eWriter Pro) that
I want so badly and downloaded a new one
and I get the error message:

    "error writing to temporary location".

I can't get use of eWriter Pro and I need it  by tomorrow
for a deadline!

Thanks for trying to help,

Pennie77Try emptying the temp folder, and see if that helps.

Hi ,
 I have a problem in getting out from the safe mode to windows.
 I entered the safe mode but can't get out of it. I entered (run) then (msconfig) then unchecked (SAFEBOOT) and restarted but after it restarts it GETS into the safe mode.
 I tried many times and nothing happened. I tried to get out by pressing F8 and choosing (Start windows normally) or (Last known good configuration) but nothing happened and the safe mode starts again.
 Can anyone HELP me please.
 Thank you.Start backing up all of your important data now!

Can you give some more info about your computer?

Quote

What OPERATING system are you using? For example if you’re using Microsoft Windows, what version are you using?

Basic details on your computer, manufacturer (Dell, HP, CUSTOM built), how much RAM, CPU (Intel/AMD), etc.


When did the issue start occurring? Did you recently install a program, new hardware device, or visit a web page?

I have undertaken many efforts to repair XP Home Edition - some successful; some not.  Last week, for the first time, I wanted to try the same THING with XP Pro, but could not find any option for repair - only re installation of the O/S.  Perhaps one or more of the experts who are involved in this forum could advise whether I failed to see a path to repair of XP Pro; or, CONVERSELY, confirm whether this option is available in XP Pro.

Thanks very much.Repair Install of XP

I suggest reading through it to get familiar and printing out a reference copy...
Done properly all your APPS and data will remain intact.
Done improperly and your data and apps will be gone but you will have a fresh install of XP.Patio:

Thanks for the response.  I haven't had time to read thru all the reference materials and ASSOCIATED links - but I gather that, depending on the circumstances, the repair option may or may not show up in either XP Home or Pro.  Guess I've just always been LUCKY that it showed up in XP Home. 

Thanks again.Yepper...If you read....



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Quote from: BC_Programmer on May 28, 2009, 10:24:58 PM

I  mean, as in a reformat, not a repair install of an existing OS.

I have windows xp and today my keyboard STOPPED typing.I hit the backspace key and that won't work either.We checked for new drivers but wasn't any.We uninstalled the keyboard and reinstalled but still does the same.We ALSO took the keyboard and tried it on another computer and it works.Please help.boot into safe mode if you can, then try SYSTEM restore


Turn on the computer, tap F8, when the advanced options screen appears, select "safe mode"

From the desktop:  START>ALL Programs>Accessories>system tools>system restore

Restore to a DATE when you know the keyboard was workingBuy a new keyboard. Quote from: patio on May 29, 2009, 08:14:22 PM

Buy a new keyboard.

I did this but the keyboard still don't type.

Hi I'm hoping you can help me with a little problem I'm having. I recently set up a webcam to MONITOR the outside of my house, since then I was burgled  they DESTROYED the webcam and deleted the file but i managed to retrieve the VIDEO, only problem is when I play the file it wont ALLOW me to fast forward and what with kids and stuff I cant watch 8 and a half hours of video. I dont have a dvd burner so cant put it onto disc. I did the video on windows movie maker but this program wont play it, I've TRIED with wmp and BS player still no joy. Any idea how I can play this back on fast speed? any help would be great thanks

DaveHave you tried using VLC Media Player?
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

It should allow you to forward through the video, if not scan through it.

I have windows xp pro and it wont let me log onto the computer. It goes to the welcome page, I click on my name and it trys to open and then it just "saves" my settings. Needless to say I'm not on that computer right now! I can't get into it at all. It doesn't work in safe mode either.
I've had this for 2-3 YEARS so it's not because I didn't register my copy of windows and it expired after 30 days.Lester:

You are the third person in as many weeks with whom i've communicated who has had the same problem.  It could be a virus, but TRY choosing the Last Known Good configuration instead of Safe Mode from the menu to see if that will fix it.  

If it doesn't, let us know.

Regards,
Docummm..... well friend... I also had this problem. The reason is that, you are using PIRATED version of windowsXP and the trial version of windows has expired and you didn't register the copy of windows. Try reinstalling windows from some other CD. There is no solution otherwise. Remember..!!!you must reinstall windowsXP after formating your drive containing windows XP, so make sure that you have transfered your data to some other drive before formating.
If you get anyother solution then plz let me know also. My e-mail address is [email protected]
Take care and bye.
DeWDr. Wahab's explanation sounds very logical. I once experienced the same issue.

<---- Agrees

After 30 days ONE cannot log on to Windows XP in any mode but Safe Mode until the registration is completed.  Reinstalling the OS will not give an additional 30 days, unless the hard drive is reformatted.load the winxp disk in the drive.....press enter. then press the f8 and chose the REPAIR option..... Quote

It doesn't work in safe mode either.

After 30 days one cannot log on to Windows XP in any mode but Safe Mode

winxp allows 120 days before activation

Some how I managed to crete an entire NEW set of Personal folders in Outook that I do not want. I can't seem to delete them. I went into Outlooks help and was unable to delete them with the instuctions given.  Delete folders was not in BOLD and wouldn't let me select it. Now when I download new email they are going to that new inbox. How can I get rid of that set of folders?what I would do is close Outlook. Then FIND your original .pst folder, right click on it and open with Outlook. That should open your original file. Then if you want to transfer your e-mail from your "new pst file", go to file - open and point to the new file. It should open in the sidebar of the outlook window. Then copy & paste or drag the e-mail over to the appropriate sections of your original. If its only one account, you can also go to Outlook into tools - e-mail accounts - change and you will see a drop down for setting the file in which you want your e-mail stored.I ENDED up just doing a restore and it WORKED. Thanks for your reply though.