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Why does Rhapsody not PLAY through my SYSTEM. It starts then STOPS and back and FORTH?

WINDOWS XP is my operating system.Is this a registered version of Rhapsody ? ?

I am wondering if my power supply has fried. I have tried changing power cords and am expereincing same problems. If I wiggle the cord I get intermitten power and fan. No boot. and I SMELL electical burn from the fan. Any SUGGESTIONS would be helpful.We think you KNOW what the problem is


"And welcome to the Forum !!"Yeah its dead. If you couldnt wiggle it and it would power then it could be something else, but yeah grab a new one.

Will try not to be verbose. I created a problem on my XP-Pro machine by starting to create an RAID 0 array on the two identical HD,s and realized that config would distroy all of the data on both drives. Bailed out an am left with a machine boots fine, all programs work fine but I have no MMC , Taskmanager or sound. Is there any hope in salvageing this without distroying everything. Tnx.Do you have a shiny CD that says Microsoft all over it ? ?

If so go to Start/Run and TYPE in SFC /scannow and hit Enter.

If this doesn't work post back and we'll give you the steps for a repair INSTALL...an XP CD is neccessary for this as well.SFC finds no problems. Did not have to replace any files. Have XP-Pro on CD.Good

Repair Install of XP

I suggest printing it out for reference and reading it FIRST especially the Caution notes...

In most cases if followed correctly XP will be back to normal and your programs and data should be intact.

Since a near miss is still fresh in your mind it would be a good time to consider developing a backup strategy.Tnx fr help. Had a great backup system going with Casper. I mirrored the entire C: drive to the D: once a week but blew them both up at the same time with the RAID issue. Tnx.Change your strategy just a tad and burn at least one image a MONTH to CD/DVD...does Casper support this ? ?Yes it does.Slick prog.

XP pro Logon: Mouse and Keyboard freeze up.

Mouse cursor moves OK until the first keystroke in Log On Password box. Both keyboard and PS/2
mouse freeze up.

No joy in Safe Mode and no error messages.

Until RECENTLY I was able to load without a password but now there is the User-name of the previous owner.

I did get to A:\ DOS prompt but could not change drive to D:\ or C:\. PLEASE advise.

I have loaded 5 out of 6 XP Startup floppies. #6 has error message 'Unmountable_boot_volume.

I do have an original Windows XP pro disk but it was not bought with this computer.

I have changed the BIOS settings to force a boot from this CD but it only GETS me back to the Log on page again.

Your help will be much appreciated....You can get into safe mode and it work?

The sound's too low on my computer (WINDOWS XP Professional /Toshiba laptop)Re-install the sound drivers...
Try moving the balance around, it could be one of your speakes isnt working and the computer is still trying to spread the sound to the 2 speakers.

Check attatched picture

[old attachment DELETED by admin]Quote from: patio on April 09, 2007, 01:07:36 AM

Re-install the sound drivers...

Try moving the balance around, it could be one of your speakes isnt working and the computer is still trying to spread the sound to the 2 speakers.

Check attatched picture

Hi,
I want to use xpzip and I don't get the EXTRACT and create
in the dialog box when I click file or right click on desk top.
All I get is winzip ICON. Can't you use xpzip or winzip singular.
jacobi3x
xp sp2 E7 homeThe answer LIES in file associations. Usually only one program will be the default.gx1_man
Thanks,
It looks like I'd have to exit winzip before
I could get the extract dialog box.I'll remove
winzip when I get some time and then I'll just
use xpzip Your time was appeciated
jacobi3x Thanks for posting back and let us KNOW how it goes.

You may want to google for "file associations XP" as well.

Quote from: soybean on April 07, 2007, 04:27:45 PM

An alternative TEST: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/advisor.mspx

This is a known glitch in the LATEST hotfix from the Mothership...

CLICK Here for the FIX...

In Windows Movie Maker, how do you remove text from a clip or a video? Like for example, subtitles. I hear you can do that but I don't know how.Are these by any chance copied/pirated movies?
This is illegal, and we cannot help you.
If it's not, please say so and we can try and assist.Quote from: Calum on APRIL 23, 2007, 01:14:50 PM

Are these by any chance copied/pirated movies?
This is illegal, and we cannot help you.
If it's not, please say so and we can try and assist.

My computer is only 2 weeks old, C drive is mainly for the system file while D drive is for my documents.

I've installed some new software on C drive, so I decided to run a ghost backup copy for my computer.

The ghost has to run through Dos Mode. so after it has been done, I re-start my computer as usual. After the computer finish loading the window XP logo... the screen was not going anywhere ( usually it should load into the blue windows screen), all i can see was a black screen with nothing on it.

I tried log into safe mode or last good config since I only installed google toolbar and MSN Live in there. shouldnt be anything major or error. but the same siutation happen, black screen, and unable to go into those 2 modes as well.

Any way I could get into windows without re-installing the whole xp again? many thanks. What antivirus protection do you have installed, UPDATED, and running?

Try going into System RESTORE, and going back a few days before the installation of MSN toolbar.
(Instead of just the last known good configuration) Person says can't start Windows, so System Restore is not possible I think.

chloess, you started in DOS mode how? From a floppy? a CD? a pen drive? What did you do to make it start in DOS?

When you made a Ghost image, do you mean you made an image of your C drive? Where was the image written to? Was it the D drive? Did it complete OK? Was it a .gho image file?




Hi,

thank you for your reply in the first plae.

I actually dont know much about my computer. the PC guy told me he installed a Ghost program for me. which when I start the computer in the Dos mode. I could choose to start my windows XP or run the ghost program. So when I need to backup a copy i just re-start my computer, go to the ghost program and choose to backup or restore.

I just start my computer as usual and choose to run windows xp.. then I can see the Xp logo ... then next sec the screen go black. maybe I could describe it as the system hanged when it is loading into the windows. I have no problem to start the machine and start to run the windows ( at least i can see the xp logo)

I am not sure where the image file goes to since he never explain to me how it works but he told me that is for creating the image for my C which is my system drive. Can i search the system to find it out .. ( if i can log onto it later?) How did you choose to start in the DOS mode? Do you have to press a key, insert a disk?
"...the PC guy told me he installed a Ghost program for me."

Personally, I'd take it back to the "tech" who installed the Ghost program for you and have him show you how to get it to work. Did he leave you any documentation or software with this "Ghost" program? If not I'd surely ask for it.

Alan <>< When the computer start it will give me options to load into windows or Ghost.. and I will choose ghost from there if i want to restore or create a backup.

The guy who installed the system for me didnt give me and disk or information at all. i believe it is Symantic Ghost 8.0 Chinese version. but i am not 100% sure. and he shown me once how to create and restore a backup and suggested me to run it regularlly. no document at all... and sadly i am unable to get hold of him. should I just uninstall the whole thing? cos it really CONFUSE me.. and seems like i am messing up my system If it's not working for you I would say lose it.And unless you live in China this would also be a VALID reason for dumping it altogether...

I highly recommend Acronis True Image for good solid backups.

Current best deal on it is thru newegg...(Kudos to GX1_Man )Quote from: patio on April 23, 2007, 03:08:45 PM

And unless you live in China this would also be a valid reason for dumping it altogether...

I highly recommend Acronis True Image for good solid backups.

Current best deal on it is thru newegg...(Kudos to GX1_Man )

for some reason, explorer.exe on my computer is ridiculously high. sometimes if i do not restart for about 2 days it reaches as high as 693k! sometimes just for a day it will go down to 20k out of the blue, but then be right back up again the next. when i restart, explorer.exe starts at about 50k, then gradually rises after a few hours. however, i am not opening things that would cause it to rise. i have about 3 mozilla tabs open at a time and aim. that is it. i used to be able to have about 20 tabs open, aim, limewire, photoshop, no problem. explorer.exe being high however does not cause my computer to be slower until it gets to about 500k or so it starts to effect mozillas speed. anyone have any suggestions? i kept track of how high it ROSE TODAY. it started at 53,224k when i restarted at 4:04pm. then gradually rose to about 67,504k by 6:05pm. then at 6:56pm i looked and it was at 165,732k, but i did not dont open anything new at this time. my computer isnt old. its a gateway, going to be 4 years old in july, but i think its time for a new one.Is it possible that you are infected by the MyDoom.B worm which has been known to masquerade as the genuine Explorer.exe

There's no way i can't access to my stuff. I have an XP,i'm the admin and i get no messages just cannot get in. please help me...!!!Please give us more detail about the problem.

So you see no error messages... what EXACTLY do you see?

What happened prior to the incident?

What ANTIVIRUS protection do you have?

Have you tried a system restore? Try in safe mode to find.This is unrelated to his question but he signed up 2 days ago and he has -3 karma.
The Smiting Lord is at it again...No, this guy just isn't liked. Did you uninstall something since the last time you accessed the add or remove programs panel?It appears that testicle2002 has been abducted by aliens as well. He is MIA.Quote from: GX1_Man on April 23, 2007, 11:01:03 AM

It appears that testicle2002 has been abducted by aliens as well. He is MIA.

Hi all. Using XP-Pro. Doesn't seem to me that this utility can use a DVd, only a CD. I want to use it and my data is 2.3 gig. Doesn't recognize my DVD drive as a possiable device. Any help will be appreciated.It should be able to use EITHER...how are your drives setup on that machine ? ?Do you know your statement is true? If yes then the problem is CERTAINLY at my end. I have tried many combo's with no results.
Machine:

Asus P4P800D
Mem 2Gig Dual channel pc3200
OP: XP-PRO
HD 2 SATA 80Gig drives-C: and D: one part each
Squeaky clean.Yes it's true...
I MEANT how are the CD/DVD drives set up ? ?

But since you have 2 HDD's there is another way...create a NEW folder on your D: drive then go ahead and run FAST. When it's finished save it to the new folder on D: you CREATED...

Then burn the file to a DVD and you should be good to go.

There is no such thing as Windows SE, do you MEAN Windows 98SE? If you have a product key, you might as well ask someone to copy their Windows 98 or 98SE for you. Product keys WORK on both.

Are you sure you didn't get a recovery disk or something similar with your HP PC?

Another CHOICE would be to install Linux Ubuntu, but he can forget about playing any Windows games if you do that unless you get a QUICK course on how to use Wine.. If you are able to find someone with Win 3.1 you will be able to use the upgrade to install...

Keep in mind you don't have to install Win 3.1 it will just ask you for 2 or 3 random floppies during the install.

If memory serves me correct it is 8 floppies total.

You might try the local Library for this...Hey Raptor,

Nice Job !



Jp

Quote from: Jp on April 23, 2007, 05:09:01 PM

Hey Raptor,

Nice Job !



Jp

Quote from: drmsucks on August 09, 2008, 10:39:31 AM

Just so I don't get accused of 'padding the count,'

Just so I don't get accused of 'padding the count,'

Please read this and post the info.

You didn't respond to my request for information. Help us to help you!!!

Actually, I did respond; my quotes were in your post. Don't think I don't appreciate you, just pointing it out.

As you can see, I have now recovered some free space.

howdy,can anyone give me a description and purpose of the cpu's accumulator,program counter and instruction register?This is for my homework on a business computer course i am doing.
thanks from shaunI am AFRAID we don't assist in doing other peoples homework.....and you wont get far here with that username....... I think I can see how some of the managers I work with got their "business computer" qualifications! By cheating. That's why higher management brought in the RULE that if you have ANY IT problem, call the HELPDESK and don't do anything else at all! Shaun, cheating like this won't help you learn. You're shooting yourself in the foot. Why are you doing this course? You haven't even got the gumption to look on Wikipedia. Just imagine if you were doing a swimming course, and you FORGED the instructor's signature on the tests. You'd FEEL pretty OK with your shiny certificate. Hey look, I'm a swimmer! But what happens when you fall in the water? Glub glub glub - you drown!

Is it possible to copy PICTURES from EMAIL to a disc and then make a photo PRINT from the disc? I have widows XP and use outlook EXPRESS for email. ThanksRight click on a picture, click "Save As", save it to your hard drive, and do with it WHATEVER you want.

Hi all

Well... my legit copy of XP is installed on my desktop, no problem here or installing updates for the past 3 or 4 years. Also had SP2 for AGES.

I'm moving to a laptop, I've removed the Vista that came with it and want to install the XP onto it... all good, the new system works fine until I try to install XP Pro SERVICE pack 2... tells me it won't let me because my copy of Windows is naughty naughty... but it's not.

How do I tell them it's mine, or get around it so I can install SP2 or now SP3?

The MS website is a bit of a nightmare... I spent 15 minutes there looking for the right links but came up with about fifty different pages where I can buy software but nowhere to fix my prob!

:-)

So, you installed the same edition of Windows XP on your laptop as your desktop, right? Then, it's not a legitimate installation on your laptop. The Windows licence is for one computer. But the first PC I won't be using... it's going for spare parts, bless it's little hammered soul.

1. How do they know the original PC and WIn reg # isn't that PC?

2. How do I de-register it from one PC and register it on the new one?

is this even possible?

3. What do I do with my *censored* useless new Vista reg code now! I don't want it. Anyone wanna swap?

is there a way to SIMPLIFY Vista so it's more like XP? I know I know... we're all afraid of change... but I really dislike Vista.

:-)



chad,
1.=Your computer talks to the mothership anytime you connect to the internet.
2.=Can't do that
3.=Can't do that either.
truenorthIf you have an OEM version of Windows, I don't think that you can transfer it to another machine.

If you have a retail version, I think that you can transfer it - call MS. Actually, I think the MS license says that when the computer goes, so does your license to use that copy of Windows. Many states, however, have disallowed that provision in the MS license.Quote from: drmsucks

If you have a retail version, I think that you can transfer it

You may move the Software to a different Workstation Computer. After the transfer, you must completely remove the Software from the former Workstation Computer.

I hope Chad will be able to re-install Vista. I don't like Vista either but I'm determined to live with it.

Who is the computer mfg?

I'd be surprised if: a) you don't (or did before you started messing around) have a recovery partition or b) can't get a recovery disk from the mfg.

I have Windows XP and I need help with setting up a password for ?DOS?

I want it to ask for a password when the black screen with text comes up Do you mean RIGHT when the COMPUTER TURNS on? Before it boots into Windows?right when the computer turns onSo you're looking for a BOOT Password.
My friend has one on his laptop, I will ask him about it. (JXY)alright thank youso you want a boot password, let's see.

Enter BIOS setup when your computer starts, keep pressing F12 i think. buttons vary from pc to pc.

and there should be a tab labeled security or something along those lines.

Find it, navigate to it, and then set a BIOS password. (Startup - password).

Enable it, save it, reboot computer.

Hope this helps. Make sure to write it down and store it in a place you can remember...

When I boot the computer keyboard responds normally I can go to BIOS and exit there but when the Windows XP logo APPEARS my keyboard and mouse stops responding until desktop is seen but I can USE the power button to shutdown the somputer. I TEST if my system doesnt hang but when I inset a cd it reads, so it doesnt hang. I cant either use my mouse and keyboard I try using another keyboard and mouse but it didnt work, also REINSTALLING it didnt work again... PLS help... thanks a lot. Ariel (Philippines)I'm guessing you're using a USB keyboard & mouse, they do seem to cause a lot of problems. Try using PS/2.Im using usb mouse and ps2 keyboardTry a PS2 mouse...

When I open internet explorer and then close the window, the process doesn't close in the task manager processes.
Eventually I have multiple instances of explorer running and after there are about 6 or 7 instances of it running and I click on a link My internet explorer freezes. When this happens the only way I can get it to work is to manually end the processes in the task manager. When there is only one instance of it running the pop up I click on before opens up and everything is fine again until another group of explorer instances have appeared in the processes window. and I have to go Through it all again.

This has only been happening for about TEN days now.

I am running IE7 on a dual core machines with Windows Vista home premium.

Thanks for any help you can give.Just to be sure - several times you mention "explorer," I assume that each and every time you meant to say Internet Explorer. Right?

1) Do a complete virus scan.

2) Download and run ccleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds/downloading-slim. Be sure that the first three items are checked for Internet Explorer on the Windows TAB; select Temporary Files under System; go to Options>Advanced, deselect the first item - temp files older than 48 hours. Any other CC selections are up to you - you may want to spend a little time on their site and read the tutorials. Re-boot and try IE again.

3) Try a reset on IE: from within IE, Tools>Internet Options>Advanced tab, reset.

4) Do you have another web browser INSTALLED - any problems with it?Quote from: drmsucks on August 09, 2008, 05:50:33 PM

Just to be sure - several times you mention "explorer," I assume that each and every time you meant to say Internet Explorer. Right?

1) Do a complete virus scan.

2) Download and run ccleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds/downloading-slim. Be sure that the first three items are checked for Internet Explorer on the Windows tab; select Temporary Files under System; go to Options>Advanced, deselect the first item - temp files older than 48 hours. Any other CC selections are up to you - you may want to spend a little time on their site and read the tutorials. Re-boot and try IE again.

3) Try a reset on IE: from within IE, Tools>Internet Options>Advanced tab, reset.

4) Do you have another web browser installed - any problems with it?

Glad that you're back in business

I have read about this problem happening to others, but their situation doesn't exactly fit mine.

When I load up windows the desktop wallpaper will come up, but temporarily disappears while the system tray icons are loading up. It then reappears after they have loaded. I'm not sure if the OS or the programs in the system tray are causing this problem.

Icons that appear in the System Tray:
-Local Area Connection 2
-Volume Control
-Safely Remove Hardware
-Norton 360
-Maxtor Status Icon
-Realtek SOUND Effect

System Information:
-Windows XP Professional Version 2002 SP2
-Gateway E4300
-Intel Pentium 4
-CPU1: 3.00GHz
-CPU2: 3.00GHz
-RAM: 1GB
-Hard Drives:
C:/ 70.6GB
D:/ 3.84GB
F:/ 465GB

It's not really doing anything besides bothering me. WELL not anything apparent to me at least.Are you using Windows native background? Any wallpaper managers?Nope, not RUNNING any wallpaper managers.
Windows native background?

Also I probably should add that it does this no MATTER what IMAGE I set as the background.I suggest posing a HijackThis Log here.
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthisAlright, here it is.
------------------------------------------

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 1:13:22 AM, on 8/10/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16674)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\VAScanner\comHost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\AluSchedulerSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Maxtor\Sync\SyncServices.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
F:\Program Files\TightVNC\WinVNC.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ALCWZRD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Maxtor\OneTouch Status\maxmenumgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\zHotkey.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
F:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost;*.local
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: NCO 2.0 IE BHO - {602ADB0E-4AFF-4217-8AA1-95DAC4DFA408} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\Browser\2.6\coIEPlg.dll
O2 - BHO: Symantec Intrusion Prevention - {6D53EC84-6AAE-4787-AEEE-F4628F01010C} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\IDS\IPSBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {0BF43445-2F28-4351-9252-17FE6E806AA0} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: Show Norton Toolbar - {7FEBEFE3-6B19-4349-98D2-FFB09D4B49CA} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\Browser\2.6\CoIEPlg.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] %WINDIR%\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut] HDAudPropShortcut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlcWzrd] ALCWZRD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [osCheck] "C:\Program Files\Norton 360\osCheck.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mxomssmenu] "C:\Program Files\Maxtor\OneTouch Status\maxmenumgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ShowWnd] ShowWnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Reminder] %WINDIR%\Creator\Remind_XP.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CHotkey] zHotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: Run IMVU - {d9288080-1baa-4bc4-9cf8-a92d743db949} - C:\Documents and Settings\Michelle.YOUR-893DD4A263\Start Menu\Programs\IMVU\Run IMVU.lnk (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing)
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.modthesims2.com
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.exe.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/ei/ZwinkyInitialSetup1.0.0.15-3.cab
O16 - DPF: {1E54D648-B804-468d-BC78-4AFFED8E262E} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownload/srl/3.0.0.0/srl_bin/sysreqlab3.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (Installation Support) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\Yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {32305793-C19A-48E7-AD2F-D87FF7B264A4} (TenebrilSpywareScanner Control) - http://www.tenebril.com/assets/activeX/SpywareScannerV2.ocx
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} - http://www.fileplanet.com/fpdlmgr/cabs/FPDC_2.3.2.100.cab
O16 - DPF: {48DD0448-9209-4F81-9F6D-D83562940134} (MySpace Uploader Control) - http://lads.myspace.com/upload/MySpaceUploader1006.cab
O16 - DPF: {49232000-16E4-426C-A231-62846947304B} (SysData Class) - http://ipgweb.cce.hp.com/rdqaio2/downloads/sysinfo.cab
O16 - DPF: {65683480-5699-11D4-9D2C-525400E80BD5} (GlobFXCtl Class) - http://www.globfx.com/webplayer/globfx.cab
O16 - DPF: {67DABFBF-D0AB-41FA-9C46-CC0F21721616} (DivXBrowserPlugin Object) - http://download.divx.com/player/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {6A344D34-5231-452A-8A57-D064AC9B7862} (Symantec Download Manager) - https://webdl.symantec.com/activex/symdlmgr.cab
O16 - DPF: {6B75345B-AA36-438A-BBE6-4078B4C6984D} (HpProductDetection Class) - http://h20270.www2.hp.com/ediags/gmn2/install/HPProductDetection.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1153183071625
O16 - DPF: {6E704581-CCAE-46D2-9C64-20D724B3624E} (UnagiAx Class) - http://radaol-prod-web-rr.streamops.aol.com/mediaplugin/3.0.84.2/win32/unagi3.0.84.2.cab
O16 - DPF: {8BC53B30-32E4-4ED3-BEF9-DB761DB77453} (CInstallLPCtrl Object) - http://u3.sandisk.com/download/apps/LPInstaller.CAB
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{30429634-1CC6-40F5-BC4E-0421C98971A8}: NameServer = 192.168.1.1,4.2.2.2
O18 - Protocol: bwfile-8876480 - {9462A756-7B47-47BC-8C80-C34B9B80B32B} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\GAPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
O23 - Service: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\AluSchedulerSvc.exe
O23 - Service: ##Id_String1.6844F930_1628_4223_B5CC_5BB94B879762## (Bonjour Service) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Lic NetConnect service (CLTNetCnService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: COM Host (comHost) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\VAScanner\comHost.exe
O23 - Service: FLEXnet Licensing Service - Macrovision Europe Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1150\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\LuComServer_3_4.EXE
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate Notice - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Maxtor Service (Maxtor Sync Service) - Seagate Technology LLC - C:\Program Files\Maxtor\Sync\SyncServices.exe
O23 - Service: MSCSPTISRV - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\MSCSPTISRV.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: PACSPTISVR - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\PACSPTISVR.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: PrismXL - New Boundary Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS
O23 - Service: Sony SPTI Service (SPTISRV) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\SPTISRV.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Unknown owner - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec RemoteAssist - Symantec, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Support Controls\ssrc.exe
O23 - Service: VNC Server (winvnc) - TightVNC Group - F:\Program Files\TightVNC\WinVNC.exe

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i turn on the computer and a black screen comes up. with four options that go away really fast F8 Del Esc and one other that i dont remember at the moment. you press del and you go to a black screen says no bootable cd no bootable floppy and no bootable usb. then nothing HAPPENS. you press esc it goes to a black screen with nothing on it F8 and the other button do nothing. i tried using a boot usb but it wouldnt open. i tried using a windows xp install disc but it would boot/open and i tried a boot floppy. does anyone know whats wrong?


-the first black screen with the 4 options says something about a memory test but when u let the screen change it STAYS blank and does nothing.Quote

i tried using a windows xp install disc but it would boot/open

does anyone know whats wrong?

I encounterd a problem when system start up"DR watson postmortom DEBUGGER" then when i CLICK don't send it struks?what should i do?Welcome to the forums.

We NEED more information, Please look here.

After finally getting my HP Printer back into proper operating condition, I ran into this new problem. I am trying to install my Office Pro 2003 edition to avail myself of the OCR Document Reader. It starts up the install and gets to the POINT of installing and the following message comes up:

Windows Installer

The system administrator has set policies to prevent this
installation.

OK

As I'm the only one using this computer and I log in as the Administrator, what's up with this statement?

It seems that you solve one problem, it begets one or two more. Ah well.

Any help, of course, is appreciated.

H

This is the exact problem my FRIEND was facing when he tried installing Office 2003 on his laptop. All I did was try it in Safe Mode and it worked.
I suggest you try that first.Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on August 08, 2008, 08:41:10 PM

This is the exact problem my friend was facing when he tried installing Office 2003 on his laptop. All I did was try it in Safe Mode and it worked.
I suggest you try that first.

Hmmm...What Windows Version is this?

Are you having a problem with installing anything else, or just Office?

Download HijackThis:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
Click on Download HijackThis Installer
Post HijackTHis log.

Huh?
I can tell, you just woke up....LOL

Can is use this program before defragging XP system? Had it on my 2000, but wasn't sure about XP.It doesn't say you can't but there is no need to close programs when you defrag your hard disk.Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on August 08, 2008, 07:31:31 AM

It doesn't say you can't but there is no need to close programs when you defrag your hard disk.

About two hours ago I was defragging with Youtube open.
All though you are right, it doesn't make a dramatic difference.

I like users who run it when also running a virus scan, watching youtube and burning a music CD.....

While formating my sisters computer I get and error that says:

Setup cannot copy the file: wbdbase.nld

when I press enter to retry it goes back to the same error.
What is this file? Do I really need it?What Setup?

What are you trying to do?http://www.ozzu.com/mswindows-forum/pro-setup-problem-setup-can-copy-file-wbdbase-t31362.html points to dirty CD, or bad CD drive. Read on.I'm pretty sure the CD is okay, so I'll try to swap the drive out.
Thanks You may CLEAN CD anyway.The old drive was FULL of cat hair. I swapped it out and the install WENT smooth.
Thanks Broni.Meeeeeoooooowwwww ! !Quote from: patio on August 06, 2008, 08:52:04 PM

Meeeeeoooooowwwww ! !

Renaming offensive file is your safest bet.Phew, I'm glad you managed to finally figure it out! Quite frankly, I was running out of ideas. Taking a quick look at your HijackThis log, I don't see anything malicious. One suggestion, though... If you don't want to RENAME the file, you can open up your mouse options and see if there is an option to disable automatic updating. Or you could try removing this entry in HJT...

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliPoint] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\ipoint.exe"

As far as I know, the file is non-essential. If this is disabled, then dpupdchk should be disabled as well. To use them, you would have to run the program manually. At least, this is how it should work out. I have never used an IntelliPoint mouse before, so I'm not 100% sure about this. If you want to test it out, I would suggest having a backup mouse just in case you need to undo the changes (you can do this through HJT's menu).

If you'd rather not bother, then simply renaming the file should work.http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/ipoint.exe-18993.html
ipoint.exe - required if you use non-standard Windows driver featuresBad news. That wasn't it. I thought for sure I had it licked but it started up again by itself tonight. Man this is frustrating. One thing I did notice though - if I hibernate and then remove the power to the computer (by turning off the power strip it's plugged into) I can then turn the power back on and the computer remains in hibernate! Not sure what this means but hope it helps somehow :-) Where I'm at now... I removed about a dozen programs I installed in the last TWO weeks because I was going to do a system restore from back then but didn't have to restore. The problem is gone. So now I'm installing the programs one at a time and testing. I'll post what I find out. What I hate more than the computer coming out of hibernate by itself is that it wouldn't hibernate by itself after a set time either. I like to set it to scan at night and go to sleep and have it shut down. It was staying on all night. I don't know what's up but I guess I got it fixed. I just reinstalled most of the programs I just uninstalled and everythings working fine so far. I think I'll quit while I'm ahead. :-) Sure wish I could have found out what it was so I could post it here - I will if I ever find out :-) That's one of the reasons, I never recommend hibernate. It's simply faulty tool, and M$ was never able to make it work 100%.Hey, I'm just glad it's working out for you. Like Broni said, hibernate isn't exactly the most reliable feature, so it can be pretty TRICKY trying to make it work properly. You might want to make a System Restore point now while it still works! Heh.My curiosity got the best of me :-) I had to keep on installing the things I removed till I found the culprit lol. I must be a geek at heart - been working on this for days lol. I found the culprit - default setup of system mechanic has two items set to active. If I set all active functions to disable then no problems :-) whew :-)Nice investigation, but this time it's gonna be for sure, is it?....LOLTime to get serious about a regimented backup strategy....
If you need suggestions Post back.Yep - no problems last night - never started up. And it hibernated by itself too. I do have backups - I use system restore a lot (about 10 times in the last few days hehe) and I have Acronis disk image software. I am going to make another image tonight I think. Thanks again for all your help and suggestions everyone. I learned a lot about malware even though that wasn't my problem I'm checking into the online TRAINING LINKS posted in this forum - I think I'd like to become a helper eventually. It's kinda fun Quote from: gitman7 on August 08, 2008, 03:44:40 PM

I learned a lot about malware even though that wasn't my problem I'm checking into the online training links posted in this forum - I think I'd like to become a helper eventually. It's kinda fun

I am using Windows XP and since some four days each time I click on Printer or Print my PC automatically switches off. I did not install any software LASTLY. I did not re-install the driver for printer. In FACT the printers I am using are all network printers. I scanned for viruses with AVG 8.0; many were detected. I cleaned them but still I cant do any print job.
Please advise how to solve the issue
ThxUninstall the printer from Device Manager by right clicking it and SELECTING remove.
Power down and dis-connect the printer.
Go to Add Remove PROGRAMS and un-install the printer software.
Re-boot.
Re-install the printer software and hook up the printer when prompted.
When finished re-boot and test everything .
Quote from: fiza_fh on August 05, 2008, 11:11:12 PM

In fact the printers I am using are all network printers. I scanned for viruses with AVG 8.0; many were detected. I cleaned them but still I cant do any print job.

I bought a Sony Vaio VGCRB60G a couple of years ago. Last year it crashes and I ran the system restore to get it to work again. When I did this, my media center quit working. Now whe you go onto media center I get this message:

Component Registration Failure
Some of the files needed to play radio or video are MISSING or corrupt. Media Center component registration may have failed.

I click OK and I get this:

Critical Process Failure
A critical Media Center Process has unexpectedly failed. If problems persist, please restart your machine and try again, or contact techical support. Code: 3

It's taken me a year, but I'm finally trying to fix it. If you know what to do, I would really appreciate your help because I would really like this program back without going out and buying it.

ThanksI forgot to mention that I am using Windows XPBased on your POST, there's the strong possibility the crash affected some registry entries and the Media Center is now damaged.

The possibility that a clean install using the software provided by the vendor/manufacturer of your computer may be the only alternative you have to fixing the problem.

Consequently...I'd recommend backing up any important images, files, documents, folders, ETC., etc...andperforming a clean installation using the recovery software provided by the computer manufacturer.

However, you may want to wait for further assistance from other mebers of this forum, before continuing. I am almost positive, though, that a clean install is probably needed here.I was never given any software when I bought the computer. Check your local hard drive to see if there is a partition labeled for recovery of your system back to its factory specs. Normally labeled as a "recovery partition".

To access the recovery partition, you may need to use one of your function keys at boot, but remember...doing this will wipe your hard drive clean and restore it to its ORIGINAL factory settings and you will lose any files, programs, etc., etc...you have added after your original purchase.

If this option is not available to you...and your local drive is not partitioned into two separate drives, you may want to go to Sony's Support page to inquire about recovery software for your computer. The software is relatively inexpensive...and needed...should you not have the afore mentioned recovery partition.Also...you may want to look at this support page...supplied by Sony's Support site.I did a search and a lot of things came up. VAIO recovery, VAIO recovery tools, create recovery discs, another VAIO recovery, and the VAIO recovery guide. I'm reading through the recovery guide and it's telling me to do what I did when my computer crashed. I'm just worried that since the last TIME I did this it messed things up that it would make it worse.There's a link on that page I provided you titled "System recovery and recovery disc information".

Click that link and then give it a good read.

Remember what I told you previously...should you choose to recover your PC...you will lose any data /programs you have added since its original purchase...

Sony's Recovery Wizard restores your computer to its original factory specifications. So please remember to backup any programs and/or files, pictures, music, etc., etc., you wish to save.I'm backing up everything right now. This needed to be done anyways because my computer hasn't been running too well lately.Please keep us posted and let us know how the recovery process is going, please.Ok, I post later on today. It's gonna take me a while to back up everything.

How would I go about creating a dual boot for WV and XP??(starting out with only VISTA). What computers can I do it with(Iam wanting to do it with a dell laptop when I get it) How can I make sure that it will work twith the laptop I will buy? And any other FAQ anyone may have on this question.



ThankxxxStarting out with Vista installed is "backwards," but doable.

Nothing to it, really. BUT, first make sure that there are XP drivers for all of your hardware on the laptop - mb, audio, wireless, etc.

Then, simply create a partition for XP using Vista disk management and install XP.

The boot will be screwed up (don't mean to get technical!) because of installing XP after Vista ->get VistaBootPro, handles the boot situation like magic. http://www.vistabootpro.org/

It's really a simple procedure if you get all your drivers in advance; and, oddly ENOUGH, you can Google to fill in the blanks!

Best of luck - any questions, post back.Why don't you start with virtual machine, and see if you like it?Quote from: drmsucks on August 07, 2008, 09:54:52 PM

Starting out with Vista installed is "backwards," but doable.

Nothing to it, really. BUT, first make sure that there are XP drivers for all of your hardware on the laptop - mb, audio, wireless, etc.

Then, simply create a partition for XP using Vista disk management and install XP.

The boot will be screwed up (don't mean to get technical!) because of installing XP after Vista ->get VistaBootPro, handles the boot situation like magic. http://www.vistabootpro.org/

It's really a simple procedure if you get all your drivers in advance; and, oddly enough, you can Google to fill in the blanks!

Best of luck - any questions, post back.

If you're asking about virtual machine, Micro$oft Virtual PC is free program: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/virtualpc/default.mspx
It creates virtual (fake) partition, on which you can install any OS, you want. No dual boot needed. You access another OS just from within Windows, like accessing another folder.

Anmd btw, if I install xp on a vista with a dual boot, will it void my warranty with dell?

Hi everybody,

I installed an USB device driver, APPARENTLY my Windows 98SE recognizes it, but there is no drive icon and drive letter displayed on ""My Computer".

If anybody has such experience before and knowws how to fix it, please do help me out because I WROTE to the manufacturer and I haven't got a solution.What is this USB Device?Hi,

Thanks for the response.
I am sorry that I did not mention the type of the device which is a card reader.What is the model of the card reader.

Once you give it to me, I'll do some searching and have a look into your problem. Hi,

I thought the details of the device do not make any difference; but ANYWAY, here it is: A Lexar multicard reader, model 022 Rev B. Hope this would help in searching for a solution for me.Did you try installing the drivers from here:
http://www.lexar.com/drivers/index.html#readers

(http://www.lexar.com/drivers/files/JumpDriveTrio.zip)Hi,

I will try them out and get back to you with the result. Thanks.Hello again,

Both drivers did not work for me; I think my problem is system RELATED rather than softwware related. Trouble shooting is what I need.Not sure but did you put it in the computer before turning it on?

Also, does this card reader work on another computer (to make sure it isn't a FAULT with the device)please read this

http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/downloads/USBDeview_46177_p/

I did something quite stupid...

I emailed a really large email (to myself) thinking that Outlook would tell me if the attachment was too large. When I didn't get it after a while I sent another (smaller but still big) email too myself - agains stupid. Now they are stuck in the Outbox. I can't delete them, they won't go through, and it is delaying all other incoming and outgoing emails.
I finally got this error 0x800CCC6D saying that the message was too large. I dont know what to do and I want to do it while drawing the least ATTRACTION to myself since I don't want the other people at WORK here to know how stupid I am.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

ThanksHere are some links, where you might find an answer:
http://www.influentialcomputers.com/FAQ-outlook-error-messages.asp
http://www.pcperformancetools.com/outlook-express-errors.htm
http://www.plus.net/support/email/oe_error_guide.shtml
http://www.nthelp.com/50/Outlook_error_codes.htm

Just press Ctrl + F and type the error code, when the page opens.

Any luck? Thanks for your response.

Unfortunately it didn't help at all. I tried the run command thing they suggested but I didn't get the response that they SAID I should...

Any other SUGGESTIONS?Thank you for your help, the problem has been resolved.

For anyone with the same problem in the future. Go "Work Offline" and try to delete the file. If that doesn't work. exit Outlook, open it again, go 'work offline' and try to delete it again. It worked for me

Thanks!thanks 4 posting BACK

Ah, ok then. Was that not OP's request

I easily GET lost in the land of computers and often need help. Here is the first question of many that are sure to follow.
I would LIKE set up a FOLDER where the files within are automatically deleted after 30 days. Is this something that can be accomplished through command prompt or other means? (operating system XP) Oh, I will need explicit instructions. I appreciate any help!! maybe u need to look for software as windows does not have anything like this. be aware that software for this purpose may COST you.

it is prob just as easy to delete files manuallyGoogle search finds some free scripts: http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&q=delete+files+after+certain+date
$20 - Delete Files By Date Software: http://www.download3k.com/System-Utilities/File-Disk-Management/Download-Delete-Files-By-Date-Software.html

:-[I have a used pc and I cannot install from a CD programs or games. HELP!!
CJWe need more information, Please look here.Sorry. I'm USING Windows XP HOME Edition.
I don't get an error message, just nothing happens at all. I've tried different WAYS of typing "SETUP" in the run box, etc., but nothing WORKS. Hmmm, I'm stumped!
CJIs this a recent problem?

Does this happen with all setups?

Exactly what are you trying to install?What if you go to My Computer and TRY to open the CD from there? Does it start running? Does it at least open the CD so you can see the contents? If so, try double-clicking on the setup.exe file.

I can't seem to fast forward, rewind, or DRAG the slider to where I want when playing videos anymore. Using WMP 11 on XP. Music works fine...Would a re-install work here?Does this HAPPEN with all videos?

When I try to play .flv files, I can't move the slider either.

I have a SONY VAIO laptop with WINDOWS XP, and most of the time when I try to scroll down on anything it jumps BACK up to the top of the page. It also jumps to the beginning of a line every time I try to type anything.Nice username...anyways.

How are you TRYING to scroll down? Are you holding the bar and moving the mouse down?

Do any of you know where I can buy a copy of SP3 for Windows XP?You don't have to buy it. Just visit the Windows Update site and download it for free.I tried to down load it last night and it said that it would take 26 hours. I live out in the country and we don't have high speed, just the phone line. Any way, I started the down load and went to bed. When I got up it had stopped some time last night and I tried to restart it and was told that it would take 31 hours to down load. On that NOTE I shut it down. So it would be much worth my time to pay for a copy. That way I don't have the phone TIED up for two days. Thank you for your time.You can order it here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsxp/sp3/default.mspxI know how you feel; I have to go to my fiancé's to download most things. If you know someone who has broadband (I live out in the desert, so I know it can be hard in some places), you could ask them to download and burn a copy for you. But if you absolutely have to buy it, then just follow Broni's link.

Or you could get a download manager (I love Free Download Manager) and just download SP3 little by little like I did. I know you PROBABLY don't want to go through the hassle; I just hate to see people pay money for things they can get for free.Thanks for the information. I just ordered it. $4.00 for the disk and $6.00 to ship. That beats two days of trying to down load it. Once again thank you for your time. OH the bad part is it may take up to three weeks to get it.You're welcome
No rush, SP3 is not as crucial as SP2 was.And as far as shipping...mine showed up nine days after ordering.

but how do I get rid of the titles I have saved and no longer need?

I recently purchased a second hand Compaq for my kids and was told that it only had DOS and I WOULD have to provide my own OS (which I had Windows XP Professional). The computer has 512 ram and 40 GB hard drive. I installed Windows with no PROBLEM (however, I loaded it as a new install as I was told the old OS was removed). It ran fine and then my kids had me begin the installation of ALL their games. It ran fine for about 2 hours and it started freezing up. It finally began freezing up during the reboot and I can't get it past the Windows loading logo.

During the reboot though it asks me if I WANT to use Windows or Windows XP. I'm at my wits end. Anybody have any helpful information to share? My kids are real anxious to play and I think I may have messed up their computer.Did you FORMAT the hard drive when you did this install?

Did you have all the HARDWARE drivers when you did the install?

Is the system a laptop or desktop? And have you looked inside of it to see how much dust is inside of it?

There are a couple of things you may want to consider...

If this is a clean install and you don't mind losing any data that's already on the machine...follow this guide: http://www.saviourpc.com/windows_xp_clean_install

Afterwards...you may need to look for drivers if any of the hardware on the Compaq is not recognized by XP. This can be accomplished by visiting the manufacturer's website for your particular model Compaq and then downloading and installing the drivers your computer needs.

Once you have all of that done...and this computer will be on line...don't forget to do all your updates from the Windows Update website...along with installing malware protection...and a firewall (XP has its own built in firewall).

Keep us posted...

When I FTP from the mainframe to WINDOWS it converts the carat (^), which is required as a field separator by the vendor, to a µ (I am not even sure what this is). I need to put the file in an editor and do a CHANGE all from µ to ^. That is no big deal for the small files I am currently dealing with but when I have larger files thay won't fit into the editor to subsequently allow me to change them. Do you know of a way to avoid having to do this?

Thanks

Gary Interesting that it switches the ascii character in transit. A quick fix may be a batch file to search for all instances of the wrong ascii character and replace with ^ so that you dont have to MANUALLY do this.Thanks ... we found the solution ... USING a ascii hex 5F worked. It somehow switches this hex value to a carat '^' on the Windows platform.

Gary

Greetings. I am running XP SP3 with updates. The system has been stable for quite some time. A couple of weeks ago I noticed Media Player 11 began acting strangely with .mpg files. Upon opening a .mpg, the LAN internet connection is cut ("a network cable is disconnected or missing"). Further, at the completion of playing the file the computer is locked up requiring a reset. CTL-ALT-DEL has no effect. Upon reset and reboot the connection is restored and I can access the internet normally. This also appears to occur with GOM Player on the same .mpg files. Other file TYPES don't seem to be affected, although I don't dabble in a large number of file types. Streaming audio and .WAV file seem okay. My LAN interface to DSL is via a 3Com Etherlink card. Since the problem is occuring with both players it leads me to believe that there may be a problem with one of the XP file handlers, or that an XP setting has been changed for the .mpg file type. Everything had been working normally for months until a couple of weeks ago. Virus and spyware scans don't turn up a thing. Any help or SUGGESTIONS on where to look and/or what diagnostics to run will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.Can you play other VIDEO files OK? Only .mpg is causing problem?
Are those .mpgs standalone files, or played on the internet?if u are streaming *.mpg files then your modem may be locking up causing your computer to start looking for the file which can no longer be found. Your connection speed may be an issue dependig on the quality of video
Thank you for your replys. These are .mpg files that are stored on my computer or on USB memory sticks, and that I have used for a long time. I haven't had any problems with streaming video, by the way. A knowledgable person on another forum suggested I disable Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service, which is supposedly a "bad actor" with WMP 11. I did this (it had been set to "Manual"), and it appears to have fixed the problem with both WMP 11 and GOM Player. I've tried several files with both players and the play perfectly, and even repeat if I have that OPTION set. Evidentally there was something going on in WMPNSS that was affecting both players. It sure would be interesting to know why and how it happened. Another SUGGESTION was made to download a new Codec pack, but I didn't have to do that (so far). If anyone has any further comments I'd be interested in hearing them. Thanks again.That's an interesting solution. Bookmarked. Thanks

Every time I come on the computer, it says a wrong time and a date. I try to change it, but it keeps doing the same thing. I think it's a virus, but I need to make sure. What's going on?The first thing you should is change the battery.What battery? I'm not using a LAPTOP, just a desktop.He doesn't mean a laptop battery. On the motherboard of the computer is a little battery like the ones you get in watches and clocks. Among other THINGS, it runs the system clock when the computer is turned off. if the computer is losing or forgetting the date and time it's a pretty good bet that the battery is coming to the end of its LIFE. How old is the computer?

You may need to take it to a repair shop if you do not have experience of opening up the case or you are unsure about doing that. You would need to take the old one out to SHOW when you ask for a new one.

Why did you think it was a virus?

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I did a thing last night.... I just dragged the file shell32.dll to the desktop and REFRESHED the directory system32 and i saw shell32.dll in it.

I already drag and DROPPED it to desktop, how it auto created there ?
How many such kinds of files presented in windows ?
Which program is doing such tasks ?1) Why would you drag a .dll file to the desktop?
2) When you drag a file to the desktop you are creating a shortcut to the file unless you specifically move it
3) There are any number of files in System32 you cannot delete - they will automatically be replaced with their backup files (in \windows\system32\dllcache). See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/236995I predict this SYSTEM will be pretty hosed within the next 2 weeks....This is the expert VB8 programmer, folks...Quote from: Salmon TROUT on October 24, 2009, 10:11:15 AM

This is the expert VB8 programmer, folks...

Hi everyone, I got a PC that was given away from my company. It was installed with windows XP before. When I got it, it didn't have hard drive or RAM so I bought a new one and install them on my PC. When I first start up the PC, this message was appeared:

I don't KNOW the password so what can I do to solve this issue?
Please help.
Thanks!!!It says to press I did try that. Then it say "incorrect password, system hail, windows must shut down."It also says it's not seeing any hard drives...
What happened prior to this dilemna ? ?I think it might be because the hard drive that got windows XP installed on was removed prior to give the PC away. That's why it's ask for that old hard drive, not the one that I bought.
That's what I though but not sure. Quote from: khuynh on October 25, 2009, 08:39:26 PM

I don't know the password so what can I do to solve this issue?

It says to press <CTRL><ENTER>

Secondary drive 0 not found
Secondary drive 1 not found

khuynh: The obvious answer would be "ask your company".

How many IDE connectors are on the motherboard?

I almost fell for that also... But I think it's asking user to prove they're authorized first... (by typing the password).

about these strange files? Look at the attached zip file. In it contains two drag-and-drop files. Drag a file on one and it copies it to your My Documents FOLDER, drag it on the other and it creates a NEW zip file containing the file you dropped.

[Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]Not sure here what you want us to accomplish by posting this zip file...
What do you want to know ? ?
Hmmm....interesting.... an explanation?


I'm sure we're aware of the various features AVAILABLE with associations. Both of those EXTENSIONS are both in the registry (HKCR\.desklink and HKCR\.mydocs) and both have persistenthandlers.

I'm not 100% sure but I believe "persistenthandlers" might be able to handle all of the stuff that all other handles can, for example, Drag Drop handlers, Icon handlers, etc. There is far more data that can be associated with a file extensions then a mere "program to open them".

I am unsure how long these extensions have had this feature. If I had to guess I WOULD have to say since Either Windows ME or Windows 2000.

As a short aside, "Icon handlers" are of special interest for some purposes.

For example: there are a number of functions that can be used to extract file information. If requested this can include the files icon. this function is SHGetFileInfo().

The function can also accept a flag that says not to access the file. In the case of retrieving an icon, this means that the icon doesn't get "content specific" treatment. a Example being, for example, "ico" files, whose icon is registered as "%1"... which is to say, themselves. Other programs often register an Icon handler for their files, which means, for example, that a plugin could use word and register a icon handler and show a little preview of the word document instead of the standard word icon.