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Solve : error attempting to validate the winsock base providers: 2? |
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Answer» I am having some trouble accessing the INTERNET. I am running Windows XP Service Pack 3. I keep RECEIVING the following error: error attempting to validate the winsock base providers: 2. |
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| 10902. |
Solve : System Restore/Reformat Results in Disk & Stop Errors? |
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Answer» So, I consider myself to be pretty decent with fixing computers; that is, I can research my little *censored* off and find out whatever I NEED to fix the problem, often times trying multiple solutions off of forums just like this one. installed Windows XP on my computer using a slave driveI don't think, I understand the procedure.Quote from: Broni on JULY 22, 2009, 08:33:19 PM I don't think, I understand the procedure. The computer wouldn't boot, so he hooked up a slave drive with Windows XP on it and got all of my files off of the OLD drive... then formatted my old drive and re-installed Windows XP on it and copied my documents and such to it.Quote re-installed Windows XP on itWhile the hard drive still as a slave? If so, it won't work, because Windows installation is tied up to hardware configuration, so you can't simply move that hard drive to another computer, and expect Windows to work. |
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| 10903. |
Solve : autostart problem? |
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Answer» Hello |
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Solve : IIS WORKER PROCESS ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM? |
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Answer» Hi All, |
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Solve : Windows XP product key? |
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Answer» I hope this hasnt been answered before, I had a bit of a look through... |
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Solve : How to stop Data Execution Prevention Messages?? |
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Answer» I asked this question earlier and nobody GAVE me a definite answer: After closing INTERNET explorer I receive annoying messages from Data EXECUTION Prevention and following them an error message. "This program encountered an error and needs to close..." |
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Solve : master hard drive dieing, can I copy it to slave drive?? |
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Answer» Hi, I have an issue, my main hard drive is about to die, and I need to try to copy it to my other drive so I can take it out and just use my other drive as my main drive and boot WINDOWS etc. from it. |
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Solve : can not del because another person or program is using it? |
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Answer» i have a zip folder and i want to del it and it SAYS can not del because another person or program is using it. i have unlocker to. when i USE the unlocker it comes up with explorer.exe. i KILL all of the processes and then i del it and the same THING happens. Try Safe Mode.Hi, have you tried using Lock Hunter? Anyway, I've found a post that might help you http://www.auslogics.com/en/blog/2009/06/unlock-files-in-windows/ |
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| 10909. |
Solve : Inernet Explorer? |
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Answer» Unfortunately, I don't have a SOLUTION for that PROBLEM in IE8. |
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Solve : ie8 uninstalled but will not leave task bar? |
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Answer» i took out ie8 about 2 hours ago and SINCE then it wants to install again how can i get RID of the shield and |
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Solve : Need computer expert help, upgrading ram amongst other things,? |
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Answer» im looking to upgrade ram amongst other THINGS.. my computer was brought in 2004, go to www.canyourunit.com and use their tool to test your pc's specsagainst the minimum specs of games you are interested in that they have in their list. Can't seem to link to that??Mulreay, the link works fine. I have tested it in Internet Explorer, Firefox and chrome. However, http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest is the other link that goes to the same page as the canyourunit so give that a go. |
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Solve : Clock? |
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Answer» I was a good POST BACK. I'll TAKE that as a yes.If the others agree to it. But I'm TAKEING it since your always accuseing me here.How about yes, it's done. |
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Solve : activation issues.? |
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Answer» I had a good couple days left till need be to actual activate it. Thing is that I dont have my connection setup. I hate to call them, I seen a modem OPTION but isnt that for if it's configured. Also, I hate to format the drive since I have stuff on there I want.What do you want us to do?tell me spite that if I can active it via modem. It says it would dial out a number. I dont know since I usually call or what not.Quote I dont know since I usually call or what not.Well then call them. I remember patio saying a few days ago that Microsoft are not the monsters they're made out to be!that be true but you get like india people an its like repeat that.......Call them.......I dont want to.... one thing may lead to another an its like ughhh.. ... Also I have to do it at certain times which is another reason.You post here looking for advice, and we gave it to you. Instead of this dragging on for another 2 weeks, call them now. This is the same with all your other topics. "I don't want to do that" "It's too much to do" "I've got too much going on" "Is there something else I can do?" Seriously Squall, we are getting sick and tired of this.I'll see since you didnt answer my QUESTION. Just wanted to make it easier...... Answer you question? How do you use a modem if it's not configured? Hmmm? Question: You're on the internet right now.....so I don't see the problem....differnt machine why else would I have to ASK. Quote from: squall_01 on July 23, 2009, 05:51:50 AM that be true but you get like india people an its like repeat that.......Do you see something wrong with this sentence? A small bit hypocritical... |
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Solve : Simple sound recorder that works?? |
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Answer» I want to RECORD music from cassettes on my computer. I downloaded Audacity but it looks really confusing and I don't know where to start. I tried Microsoft Sound Recorder- I used a cable to connect the earphones port in the tape player with the microphone port in the computer. The sound did record but it sounds like POO. Tried lowering the volume of the tape player, no CHANGE. What was I doing wrong, and is there a free sound recorder that works and is easy to USE? I also want to record songs that are several minutes long. What I eventually plan to do is combine the songs with pictures and put them on YouTube.Personally, I like Audacity, and I find it simple when you get the hang of it. if you don't want to use Audacity, there is this: |
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Solve : screen will not come on during boot up? |
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Answer» IBM Thinkpad X21, was working fine, today on startup, I get momentary screens/info during normal startup, then just a black screen, have tried RESTARTING several times by 'crashing'/hitting start button, it's the same every time, and as I can't access my 'help section' I turned to this FORUM for assistance/help. |
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| 10917. |
Solve : Cant Download or save anything since i done system restore? |
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Answer» HELLO, can anyone help with this i had a PROBLEM with avi video files so i decieded to do a system restore, after my system restore the problem still existed so i did another system restore BACK to the latest date. since then i cant download anything from the internet, or save pictures or open internet explorer (on my user ACCOUNT, i managed to open internet explorer on another user account but couldnt download or save anything still) i went back to system restore but i have no checkpoint dates there what have i done? help, cheerssorted, downloaded internet explorer 8, and installed updatesSystem Restore allows you to return to where you were when you started. Or Use your OS installation disk and the repair option. Or C:\>sfc /? ( sfc is a System File checker. Sfc will restore corrupt system files. ) Microsoft(R) Windows XP Windows File Checker Version 5.1 (C) 1999-2000 Microsoft Corp. All rights reserved Scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect VERSIONS with correct Mi crosoft versions. SFC [/SCANNOW] [/SCANONCE] [/SCANBOOT] [/REVERT] [/PURGECACHE] [/CACHESIZE=x] /SCANNOW Scans all protected system files immediately. /SCANONCE Scans all protected system files once at the next boot. /SCANBOOT Scans all protected system files at every boot. /REVERT Return scan to default setting. /PURGECACHE Purges the file cache. /CACHESIZE=x Sets the file cache size. C:\> |
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Solve : Generic Host Process Error? |
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Answer» Sometimes in the middle of my work while I'm connected to the internet I get this error message. THIS ERROR OCCURS TO MACHINES HAVING WIN XP SP2 ONLYSource? No need to yell...Quote from: amitkalange on August 03, 2009, 12:50:15 PM HI,Hey RELAX! You shouldn't yell at a lady! I had already looked this up and I also came across articles where they said that this problem occurs in SP2 only. |
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| 10919. |
Solve : Internet Explorer?? |
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Answer» I started using Google Chrome & I really like it. I also have Firefox. My question is can I safely get rid of Internet Explorer, delete it completly? It's crap ANYWAY! How do I get rid of it, if I can?No, don't do that. Trying to remove it is not a good idea since it's rather tightly integrated with the Windows 0S. |
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| 10920. |
Solve : What kind of video card?? |
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Answer» Hello there, just wondering if someone could help me with this. |
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| 10921. |
Solve : failed access from links and tabs on outlook? |
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Answer» OFTEN I receive email with links , tabs or buttons to open other info usually form websights. I had a virus that I successfully got rid of, and now, from time to time, I get an email with a link that will not work when I click on it. Everything else seems to be OK, and this problem did not occur B4. I use Outlook EXPRESS (cant find what version) and , of course winXP. SUGGESTION Please. My skills are limited. bucxYou can always highlight the link, right click and hit copy. Then paste it in your address/location bar right click hit pasteThanks XPUser, That is what I've been doing. But I ddn't ever have to do this B4 a few day ago. I'd just like to get it fixed so I won't have to move back and forth to my browser, where I'm also fighting low speed problems. BucxIf you are willing to switch to Mozilla Thunderbird, it is a free email client from mozilla, it is a great email prog. There is an addon for T-Bird called Thunderbrowse https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/5373 that opens the webpage from T-Bird so you dont have to touch your browser for email links, and the it is based on the technology from Firefox, the Gecko layout engine. If you want to still use Outlook, we'll do some troubleshooting.Thanks XPU I'll keep your info and may switch later, but but for now I'd like to stay with Outlook. I don't know if this applies, but a while back I had a malware, FINALLY,used your sight suggestion and got rid of it OK. In the mean time while looking for any help I could get I downloaded Stopzilla antivirus. I've been having different problems since. Today I got a message that my virtual memory was low and my browser wouldn't open for a while. Could Stopzilla be the problem. Minimum skills. bucxCan you list all the security programs on your PC (AntiVirus, AntiSpyware, etcBetter yet list all the Extensions you are currently running in FireFox...Thanks much for your interest and reply. I am currently not running foxfire. The security items on my PC are: Norton antivirus Stopzilla antivirus ( do not run both at the same time) CCleaner Super antispyware malwarebytes Free registry fix BucxFree Registry Fix is probably the issue... Get rid of it and give up on all registry fix it up Apps from here out....Patio thanks a bunch I did just that yesterday, by coincidence, after a friend told me he had been advised to download spybot and dump all the rest. What do you think. How about Norton? I have heard some bad tales about them. My subscription is good thru December. Bucx I would switch to a Free alternative such as Avast or AVG... Norton is a resource hog and you and your machine will be happier with it gone... Norton Removal Tool Run this tool after removing Norton from Add/Remove programs... Then do a diskclean and defrag from Start/Programs/Accessories. Re-boot after each step. |
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Solve : Blue Screen (Just need analyzation)? |
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Answer» Well, you're back to square one, then: Are you accusing me of trying to do something LIKE that? Calm down. If you post a virus we will tell you. Were not saying it's your fault, it's just a fact. FOLLOW Broni's advice and you should be ok.1. Computer Specs. Please give us some definitive specs on the SONY laptop that's about seven or eight years old: a. LOOK on outside of laptop; possibly sticker or PLATE on bottom or back: o Make: SONY o Model: ? o Model_Nbr: ? o Serial_Nbr: ? b. Use "Start" -> right-click "My Computer" -> "Properties": o OS and SP Level: e.g., Windows XP SP3 o Product_ID: e.g., 17505-OEM-0071634-06642 ? o CPU Make: Intel or AMD ? o Processor: ? o Speed: ? o RAM (MB or GB): 2. Recovery CD. a. Is it the "original" CD that came with the laptop? For what operating system and service pack level? b. CD Case Label: What information, if any, identifies it for the SONY laptop Model and Model Number you have? c. CD Labels: What identifying label information is on the CD itself, including the inner ring. 3. Incompatible Recovery CD: a. What symptoms or error messages make you believe the CD may be incompatible with your laptop? b. Can you explore the Recovery CD from within Windows and view the directory/files on it? c. Is that laptop set to boot from CD before the hard disk drive? d. Is the CD badly scratched, BARELY scratched, or in mint condition? e. Are you trying to access the CD from the "original" CD drive of the laptop, an internal CD drive, or an CD external drive? 4. Just Curious. What did virustotal.com report? And let that be the final word!!! Quote from: Iamanoob on August 03, 2009, 11:49:37 AM First of all, after Broni said there was a virus on it, I scanned it through virustotal.com..believe me I had no idea (I use Nod32 and it didn't pick it up.)I didn't accuse you of anything...i simply asked a question. |
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Solve : hp will not let me access windows xp? |
Answer» PLEASE help ..whenever i turn on my hp a1640n it goes from that hp BLUE logo to the we apologize page.if i click last known configuration it goes to the windows logo xp then back to the hp invent page then back to the "we apologize page"if i get it into safe mode no matter what i press EVERYTHING starts over.This ran fine yesteday!!do i really have to bring it in somewhere? i obviously am a novice and borrowed another COMPUTER to SEND this!thank youQuote from: fredmon on July 23, 2009, 06:06:21 PMplease help ..whenever i turn on my hp a1640n it goes from that hp blue logo to the we apologize page.if i click last known configuration it goes to the windows logo xp then back to the hp invent page then back to the "we apologize page"if i get it into safe mode no matter what i press everything starts over.This ran fine yesteday!!do i really have to bring it in somewhere? i obviously am a novice and borrowed another computer to send this!thank you Hey, novice, start your own thread about your problem, please do NOT 'high-jack' someone else's thread. |
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Solve : no sound.and can i install a printer without a cd rom.? |
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Answer» have just recently had windows xp installed and since this i have not had any sound.i triedvolume control in control panel but this will not let me adjust.also i have a lexmark x1100 3in1 printer.it needs installed but have not got the installation disk.do i have any options there.look forward to hearing from you all. You are probably stuck with out it. Why would he be stuck without it ? ? Drivers can be DLoaded and installed from any directory DRIVE or STORAGE device...Your probably right Patio. He may find the drivers at the manufactors WEBB SIGHT. Quote i triedvolume control in control panel but this will not let me adjust Yeah, the drivers are the problem. Where's the OP? |
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Solve : Windows XP pro boot up.? |
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Answer» Hi, |
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Solve : Dell/xp pro/ram? |
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Answer» I have two computers, both DELLS, one is a HYPER-threader the other is a quad workstation. |
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Solve : Cannot install windows xp after formating.? |
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Answer» Hi, I was PLAYING the game AION ONLINE. My computer randomly froze yesterday and would not REBOOT windows. It would just circle from the startup SCREEN to the loading windows with the bars going across back to my startup screen. I currently am trying to reformat thinking that is the problem. I am able to reformat the computer but when it comes to 12% and a certain file it says I have an error it starts on the same file everytime. I have tried a windows XP HOME AND PROFESSIONAL CD. I have taken out each piece of ram 1 by 1 to TRY it and it still does not work. I am completely confused and do not KNOW where to go from here could my hard drive gone bad randomly? Please help thank you. what does the error say specifically? |
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Solve : My son's limited user account isn't very limited? |
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Answer» Hello, I have Win XP Pro service pack 2. He's gotten very annoyed by that....hence he decided to play with my nvidia control settings This (and his age - 6) makes me think he is ***too young*** to be ALLOWED unsupervised access to a computer. Indeed, when I was 6 I used to play in a sandbox. |
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Solve : net framework? |
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Answer» I can not install the .net framework update from microsoft - it keeps SAYING download FAILED. I have seen EROR messages about net framework install location when trying to USE my scanner. I am a novice - can anyone HELP?From the Mothership |
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Solve : encountered a prooblem-internet explorer? |
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Answer» Hi everyone. |
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Solve : Computer freeze on Copy Files but....? |
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Answer» I just got a new Intel i7 2.67ghz computer and have a strange problem when copying files from an external HDD via firewire but with a twist.... When I just select a bunch of files from the HDD and copy them to the computer, after about 6 minutes the computer freezes and nothing works exept the restart button. This will happen every time. I tried different HDD's and different files. Same problem. BUT when I use an external PROGRAM to copy files (I use Copy Handler) all the files are copied fine. So I guess it can't be an issue with the firewire or else the computer would freeze like it does when I use XP OS to copy. What do you guys think?If they are large files or it is a large group this may be why it CHOKES and it may not be the devices at all... There is i believe a 2G limitation under NTFS. It may be 4 but i believe it's 2...I have NTFS so I have not the limitation (which is 2GB by the way) and I have been copying this way for 2 years with my duel core and had no problems. This is a NEWER and faster computer and I shouldn't have these problems.Does it happen in the other direction ? ? I.E. from the external to the machine ? ? Does it happen if you use a USB external hookup ? ? Latest bluetooth drivers installed ? ? What MBoard ? P.S. Is this a Dell ? ?I wrote in my original post, it's an Intel i7. The other way is not relevent since it's not a regular external HDD. It's an FS-4 HD witch is a recording HD that goes on a DV camera and records as a BACKUP to the tape. (http://www.focusinfo.com/solutions/catalog.asp?id=3). The camera men don't use them anymore at events so I use it to capture my DV footage onto it and then I just copy the files from it to the computer. It only has a DV connection. No USB.I have no experience with those devices... Possibly someone here who does will chime in soon.Patio, thanks for your reply but I don't think it has to do with any device. I have been doing this with the older computer for years with no problem. I also mentioned that when I do all this copying with an external program, it copies just fine. That's why I think it's an OS problem and that's why I asked here.perhaps copyhandler uses SYNCHRONOUS rather then asynchronous I/O, and handles the errors better then Windows Explorer? |
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Solve : computer shuts down during downloaded games, online games, randomly it seems.!?!? |
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Answer» Hi, you guys. Here's some of my system info. |
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Solve : Laptop keeps getting an 169 IP address.? |
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Answer» i am TRYING to set up my laptop thru comcast and i KEEP getting limited or no connectivity message. I was on the phone with comcast and we tried everything and it kept coming up with the 169 IP Address. can anyone help me?? Thank youDoes your laptop connect through a wired or wireless router?WELL i have used it on the wireless when i was in orlando a WEEK ago, i was trying to connect it to wired router today.That's why you are getting an IP address with 169. Those are common for LAN setups, and the only way around it is to not use a router. |
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Solve : Need windows english interface? |
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Answer» Hi guys, I got ANOTHER silly request, can you pls give me a link where i can download windows xp the neglish interface pls? I tried searching in the REG and fixed some but only 5%, I installed another LANGUAGE pack and is very bugged and I want my english back Start>Settings>Control Panel>Regional and Language OPTIONS..... |
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Solve : Safemode start up stops at \drivers\Mup.sys? |
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Answer» I have a fairly new Dell desktop running XP and I have been running AVG and Spyware Doctor. |
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Solve : Need a network scanner? |
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Answer» Is there a tool that displays Operating System/Ram/Processors/HDD SPACE/ other system information for every computer on the network?This if FREEWARE....I've never used it, but it appears legit....Possibly what you're looking for.....there is a user manual to look at beforehand on the right side of the web PAGE... Not exactly, but very handy. My corporate office is just asking me for the system info of every PC in my facility, which is about 280. I'm just hoping there's an easier way.I assume you're the Network Admin for your facility. It depends on how you currently manage your network. MS should have network admin tools for this, which is likely a component of Windows Server 2003.>Spiceworks< is just about the best free tool for this job. It's best if you dedicate a machine (an XP box will do) to running Spiceworks, since it can chew up a lot of resources when it's scanning. Leave it on 24/7. You'll be mightily impressed.Wow, exactly what I needed. Thank you so much!Rob's the Man... Especially when it COMES to software goodies.Cheers Pat! Have fun, prosportal. |
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Solve : failure to communicate? |
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Answer» Hello all, after a reformat I've been unable to print any docs. The computer will print a test page but will not print anything else. Hello all, after a reformat I've been unable to print any docs. The computer will print a test page but will not print anything else...Since test page is printing, I suspect all you need to do is set the default printer. Start---Settings---Printers and Faxes The one with the check-mark is set to the Default Printer, if none are checked, right-click, and select "Set as Default Printer" Yes it's already set as the default printer...black check mark on the icon...http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&y=Search&rd=r1&fr=yfp-t-501&p=hp+printer+forum&SpellState=n-742358861_q-hGv97srjUrchm5fqWEkn0QAAAA%40%40&fr2=sp-qrw-corr-top you will find forums here if you cannot get help hereThanks Harry....they let you out on weekends?!?!? I've gota change doctorsyes , they let me out early because it's the annual holidays over here and they are short staffedI was able to resolve the issue with the link you posted...Thank You Harry Seems they should let you out more often...and me less..Should we start a petition for Harry's doctors?That, or we could mount a rescue op...I'll bring the beer!i'm getting out for 2 weeks and going on my holidays to spain it will be great to be away from the bars ( on the windows ) and be free to walk around at night but we will have minders there to watch us great you got it fixed |
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Solve : w xp phone dialer program in CONTACTs and Magic Jack? |
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Answer» I cant FIQURE out how to tell windows contact phone DIALER to use the MAGIC jack VIOP thats on the computer. Magic jack has an 'add-on that will work with windows and a small bar is over just under the 'new' button on the top left. But the windows xp phone dialer program doesn't use MJ. it DOESNT use anything. |
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Solve : Screen Resolution Help? |
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Answer» Quote from: computeruler on July 24, 2009, 04:52:48 PM I did some googling and the max you can set it to is 1600x1200x32 @ 85Hz, so you really wont be able to get anything bigger then a 20" unless you upgrade your gpu Yeah, I just need my screen to get to at least 1024x768. I don't really care to get my resolution higher then that. It would only be a bonus. Thanks though.The screen goes black to prevent damage from occuring, overdriving the guns can be fatal for a MONITOR. Great catch computeruler, thanks for that.I iz epic googler. Oh and that size monitor is about 15" And if you only want it just so you can play that game... well, what game is it?Empire Earth.The first one?Ummm... I really don't know. I have two discs. One that says Empire Earth and another that is Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest. I've been getting into computer games slowly lately so I don't know too much about them.The second disk is the expasion pack to empire earth. Your computer should be able to run it. But check the link provided just to be sure. http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtestThat link doesn't include the game in question, just Empire Earth II and beyond.Yeah I TRIED it for Empire Earth II and it said fail on the video card part. The parts of the video card I failed were Video HW Transform & Lighting and Pixel Shader Ver.Ohh well the game is really old so you should be ok.Most games I'm trying pretty much have me fail at the Video HW Transform & Lighting part.Those games on there are a LITTLE newer though. That game you are trying to play is from AROUND 2002 and has very low system requirements I double checked the specs for Empire Earth and version 1 does require 1024x768. I thought there might be a patch for it, but apparently not. |
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Solve : INFORMATION FOR XP "RUN"? |
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Answer» DOES ANYBODY HAVE A LIST OF COMMANDS FOR START - "RUN" AND THERE USES?Yes.How did you get ONE PATIO, I thought I had the only one.http://mypchell.com/content/view/69/1/ |
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Solve : Sudden Crashes Without Warning? |
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Answer» Normally I'm able to figure out what's going on and fix a problem, but this one really has me stumped -- I need your guys' advice. 1. Disable "Restart on error" feature...Done. Disabled it, restarted, didn't see an error message. Quote 2. Download, and install SpeedFan:Here are the temps, although I just started up so they might not be "normal" yet. I'll take another screenshot after its been running for awhile. Quote Provide processor infoIntel Core 2 CPU T5500 @ 1.66GHz 1.66 GHz, 1.00 GB of RAM Physical Address Extension Quote 3. Open Windows Explorer.I checked the Minidump folder before and after I restarted, and there was nothing in it.Your CPU is way too hot. Turn the computer off, and clean inside the case with a can of compressed air. Turn it on, and see, if all fans are running.Seems odd... it runs a lot hotter than that without crashing when I play games. (I'll try to get a temp reading of that later.) What temperature range should my CPU be in?Does your laptop set directly on the table or on a support platform? I found that my laptop would get hot before I built one [I'm a cheap-a-ziod] but you can buy one too . After putting it on the platform I built the fan rarely comes on. Could be a ventilation problem. Alan <>< Oooops...mea culpa...disregard my previous comment, since it's laptop. I'm sorry.Open Windows Explorer. Navigate to: C:\Windows\Minidump folder. If you see any .dmp files, zip all of them, and attach zipped file to your next reply. Vista users. You may need to copy .dmp files, paste them into some other folder, or desktop, and zip them there. It just happened again. Immediately after I restarted, I looked in the Minidump folder and didn't find anything. Quote from: Broni on July 09, 2009, 04:04:31 PM ...clean inside the case with a can of compressed air.Bought a can and blew out what I could, but I don't yet have the tools to open the thing up, so that'll have to wait. Quote Does your laptop set directly on the table or on a support platform?Sometimes I have it sitting on a cooling pad with fans built in to help cool it. Other times I don't, but I almost always have it sitting on a flat surface. (Not on anything like cushions or sheets or any material that might block the vents.) However, that doesn't seem to solve the problem, as it just crashed while it was sitting on its cooling pad. By the way, here's another temp reading after having run for awhile. These are the temps while it is sitting on a cooling pad: Those temps are fine for laptop. I'd like to see dmp files.My laptop BSOD'd yesterday shortly after starting, and it didn't shut down immediately afterward, so I was able to copy down some information: ASWSP.SYS PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA Stops: 0x00000050 (0xF797E044, 0x00000000, 0xED22F4DF, 0x00000000) Also, it produced a dmp file, which I've attached. I didn't upload any dmp files until now because when my laptop crashed before this it didn't write any dmp files. [attachment deleted by admin]Well, it's hard to diagnose your whole problem with just one DUMP file, but in this case, the error was caused by aswSP.SYS, which is Avast file. If you use Avast, try to reinstall it. I'm going to check out this problem with Avast -- it seems that other users have had the same problem. If I can't resolve it I'll just uninstall it. I'm trying to remember if I've used Avast since I bought this laptop -- if I have, then it might be the cause of all the crashes I've been having. Otherwise, this might just be a DIFFERENT problem...I'm using Avast myself with no problem. As I said, you may try to reinstall it. |
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Solve : Windows wall paper.? |
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Answer» Home made machine.......I am unable to place the picture I want as the wallpaper on my machine. Keep GETTING this warning....... |
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Solve : how can i log into windows xp if the file msgina.dll isnt loading :(? |
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Answer» I took that much needed break. But I'm back at this again. Any help WOULD b great. |
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Solve : hard drive problems- partitions? |
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Answer» hi everybod, i just joined yeay |
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Solve : System tray icons? |
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Answer» How can I enlarge the icons size on the System Tray? I Thank you.Only by changing the screen resolution size that i know of...I don't think there is a way to do that without changing screen resolution. Even if you increase the size of the task bar you're still going to have smaller icons. The only other method of doing it is to DIRECTLY edit the REGISTRY but that might not even work. Anyone know how to edit task bar icon size in the registry?OH! Another method would be to USE a Task Bar skin such as window blinds. You can edit certain details like icon size, I believe. They even have an "XP" skin which looks just like the windows task bar you have now and I believe you can change all the specs to it. Hey, it's better than nothin.Quote from: Text on July 18, 2009, 11:07:13 PM I don't think there is a way to do that without changing screen resolution. Even if you increase the size of the task bar you're still going to have smaller icons. The only other method of doing it is to directly edit the registry but that might not even work. Anyone know how to edit task bar icon size in the registry?Quote from: coolidge on July 30, 2009, 12:24:42 AM Quote from: Text on July 18, 2009, 11:07:13 PMStart>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Appearance>Advanced>Active Title Bar>Increase Size to 35>Click OK>Apply>OKI don't think there is a way to do that without changing screen resolution. Even if you increase the size of the task bar you're still going to have smaller icons. The only other method of doing it is to directly edit the registry but that might not even work. Anyone know how to edit task bar icon size in the registry?There's nothing wrong with changing resolution as it gives you a certain time period for prevuing the changes before it automatically reverts itself, but leave registry modification to the experts (even I don't mess with it). Changing the size of the Active Title Bar increases the size of the icons.Resolved Coolidge was kind enough to pm me and confirm with thanks the above fix worked. |
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Solve : Win XP Update? |
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Answer» I recently installed Win XP on my computer. I thought it was an update. It wasn't. Now I have 2 Operating Systems on my computer. How do I get rid of Win 2000? My old system. Back up your data, reformatt the hard drive, and reinstall XPQuote from: wannabe1 on July 30, 2009, 07:12:39 PM Back up your data, reformatt the hard drive, and reinstall XP I'm pretty sure that there is a BETTER way to do this.Don't reinstall just yet. You cannot 'upgrade' Windows 2000 to XP. How exactly did you install XP? Can you boot into 2000 and XP?I just had an XP DISC and inserted it in my PC and it installed it. When I boot up now I get the choice of XP or 2000. XP is the default and after 30 seconds it boots up in XP or I can hit enter, when XP is highlighted and it boots up in XP. I am just concerned about disc space although I have 20 GB Harddrive. Can you boot into Windows 2000?Yes I can boot into either O/S.If you just want Windows XP, and you want to get rid of Windows 2000, RESTART the ENTIRE installation processbut make sure you format both partitions and merge them into one. This way you can install Windows XP on one, 20GB partition.Thanks. I'll try that. |
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Solve : windows no disk message? |
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Answer» I have a Gateway pentium 4 that I recently loaded a new copy of xp home on. Everything works except I get a windows no disk error message. Any suggestions on how to get rid of this. Thanks, from a wannabe.Quote I get a windows no disk error messageWhen? On boot? What's the EXACT message? How are you GETTING out of it?The message comes up randomly. If I knew how to display it on this forum I would, but since I can't here GOES. It says windows- no disk exception processing message c00000 13 PARAMETERS 75b65f7c4 and then repeats the last 9 DIGITS several times. I can sometimes delet it by hitting the X several times or if that fails by hitting continue or cancel. The dvd drive has a problem in that it will not open with the buttton. I have to go through my computer and click eject.If this is your error: check here: http://www.consumingexperience.com/2007/11/windows-no-disk-exception-processing.htmlYes it is!!! I used the link you gave me. CHANGED the letter assignments of my dvd & floppy drives, and haven't seen that thing since the reboot. YOU ARE DA MAN, Thank you.Cool |
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Solve : My computer takes way too long to load!? |
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Answer» My step-son wants an external HARDDRIVE. He wants to get a 1 terabyte THOUGH. WOULD this solve the PROBLEM or will we have to just get more RAM. Allof this is confusing to me. Add some RAM.....it's the cheapest it's been in a long time...Quote from: wannabe1 on July 30, 2009, 02:41:43 PM Max your ram and you will think you have a new computer. Go to crucial.com, use their free scanner and then buy what ever they reccomend. You might save a little by buying the ram somewhere else but their prices aren,t bad. LOL from wannabe Thanks for your reply.You are welcome. Good luck |
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Solve : Audio CDs not being able to be played, ripped etc.? |
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Answer» I have an XP and ANY audio CDs i try to use will not play. i have tried using EITHER drives and many different programs to try to play it, NOTHING will work. ANY HELP?? THANK YOU in advanceIs this a desktop system or a laptop?desktopWill the drive access DATA disks? |
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Solve : Major problem please help? |
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Answer» I am using XP pro sp 2. I have a major problem in my pc. When I double CLICK any desktop shortcut as well as any folder in MY COMPUTER and control panel more than one item are opening at the same time.For example: |
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