17642 + Interview Questions in Windows XP in Microsoft Windows Page 310 InterviewSolution

15451.	Solve : How do I reactivate a program and files that are saved in Backup files??
Answer» I had to take my computer (emachines) back to ORIGINAL condition after 2 years of junk buildup. The computer saved the files in a backup program but I don't know how to get the ones back that I want to use...itunes, picassa, mail addresses, old mail,music files, etc.. I am running explorer 7 on pc..any ideas??Quote The computer saved the files in a backup program but I don't know how to get the ones back that I want to use Well, you need to know what that "backup program" was. Unless you can provide some details, I SUSPECT you did not actually get stuff backed up that you thought you did. PROGRAMS, such as itunes and picassa will almost certainly have to be reinstalled from the original CD or download file. Stuff like mail addresses, old mail,music files will have been permanently lost if you did not actually get them backed up to an external media, or you do not know what software you used to backup certain files and where those files were saved. Did you burn files to a CD or copy them to a flash drive or external hard drive before restoring your system? If not, what makes you think you'll be able to restore them now?I used the xp program supplied with the computer called system restore. I did the full system restore with backup. This brought my computer back to original issue and placed all the old files in the "my backup" on c drive. I know the files are there because I can go to:my computer>c drive>my backup>program files>and all my old files (icons)are there. Example..windows media player...I recorded about 25 cd's and I can go throgh the above procedure and SEE all the cd's but I don't know how to get them out of the backup file to be active on the computer. Thanks for your help...I'm obviously a rookie!System Restore is found in Windows by going to Start, All Programs, Accessories, and System Tools. It does not, as you said, "brought my computer back to original issue and placed all the old files in the "my backup" on c drive." System Restore can be used to restore Windows to it's status on a previous date but Windows does not normally store more than a few weeks of "restore points". Quote I did the full system restore with backup. As I previously said, "you need to know what that 'backup program' was." Windows has a backup utility called Backup, also found under Start, All Programs, Accessories, and System Tools, but I DOUBT that what's you're referring to. Quote This brought my computer back to original issue and placed all the old files in the "my backup" on c drive. Windows XP has standard folders named My Documents, My Pictures, and My Music. It does not have one called "my backup". So, that would be a folder you, or the software you used, created. Quote I know the files are there because I can go to:my computer>c drive>my backup>program files>and all my old files (icons)are there. Example..windows media player...I recorded about 25 cd's and I can go throgh the above procedure and see all the cd's but I don't know how to get them out of the backup file to be active on the computer. What type of files are these "backup" files? In other words, what's the file extension name, the part of the file name after the "."? For example, if I create a backup using Windows Backup, the backup files will have .bkf as the file extension. So, if I backed up the My Documents folder and gave the backup job the same name, I would see a backup file called My Documents.bkf. On the other hand, if some other backup software were used, the file extension might be something other than .bkf. So, the file extension gives a clue to what program was used to create the file. So, again, what's the file extension on your backup files?

15451.

Solve : How do I reactivate a program and files that are saved in Backup files??

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I had to take my computer (emachines) back to ORIGINAL condition after 2 years of junk buildup. The computer saved the files in a backup program but I don't know how to get the ones back that I want to use...itunes, picassa, mail addresses, old mail,music files, etc.. I am running explorer 7 on pc..any ideas??Quote

The computer saved the files in a backup program but I don't know how to get the ones back that I want to use

Well, you need to know what that "backup program" was. Unless you can provide some details, I SUSPECT you did not actually get stuff backed up that you thought you did.

PROGRAMS, such as itunes and picassa will almost certainly have to be reinstalled from the original CD or download file. Stuff like mail addresses, old mail,music files will have been permanently lost if you did not actually get them backed up to an external media, or you do not know what software you used to backup certain files and where those files were saved.

Did you burn files to a CD or copy them to a flash drive or external hard drive before restoring your system? If not, what makes you think you'll be able to restore them now?I used the xp program supplied with the computer called system restore. I did the full system restore with backup. This brought my computer back to original issue and placed all the old files in the "my backup" on c drive. I know the files are there because I can go to:my computer>c drive>my backup>program files>and all my old files (icons)are there. Example..windows media player...I recorded about 25 cd's and I can go throgh the above procedure and SEE all the cd's but I don't know how to get them out of the backup file to be active on the computer. Thanks for your help...I'm obviously a rookie!System Restore is found in Windows by going to Start, All Programs, Accessories, and System Tools. It does not, as you said, "brought my computer back to original issue and placed all the old files in the "my backup" on c drive." System Restore can be used to restore Windows to it's status on a previous date but Windows does not normally store more than a few weeks of "restore points".

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I did the full system restore with backup.

As I previously said, "you need to know what that 'backup program' was." Windows has a backup utility called Backup, also found under Start, All Programs, Accessories, and System Tools, but I DOUBT that what's you're referring to.

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This brought my computer back to original issue and placed all the old files in the "my backup" on c drive.

Windows XP has standard folders named My Documents, My Pictures, and My Music. It does not have one called "my backup". So, that would be a folder you, or the software you used, created.

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I know the files are there because I can go to:my computer>c drive>my backup>program files>and all my old files (icons)are there. Example..windows media player...I recorded about 25 cd's and I can go throgh the above procedure and see all the cd's but I don't know how to get them out of the backup file to be active on the computer.

What type of files are these "backup" files? In other words, what's the file extension name, the part of the file name after the "."? For example, if I create a backup using Windows Backup, the backup files will have .bkf as the file extension. So, if I backed up the My Documents folder and gave the backup job the same name, I would see a backup file called My Documents.bkf.

On the other hand, if some other backup software were used, the file extension might be something other than .bkf. So, the file extension gives a clue to what program was used to create the file. So, again, what's the file extension on your backup files?

15452.	Solve : default os?
Answer» HI in my lap default os is fedora and system run on booter of fedora but i want default os as windows xp. is there any METHOD except reinstalling os.Are you using the GRUB BOOT manager or LILO or a different boot manager? You need to edit the config for your boot loader and change the Default=# so that # = the number of your Windows partition info. If you are using GRUB then here is the manual, read it, know it, love it:http://www.gnu.org/software/grub/manual/grub.html.ya my booter is grub... actually by reading i cant get how to change default .. so if possible plz explain in detail the procedure of changing default and also increasing timeoutAll those details can be found in the manual...RTFM and welcome to the linux world. You'll hear that phrase at least twice for EVERY question you ask regarding linux.

15453.	Solve : Microsoft.net Framework 3.0 service pack1?
Answer» Please can any one help me with this problem. My computer will not INSTALL Microsoft.net Framework 3.0 SERVICE pack1. I have a compaq Presario with windows xp profesional and Pc Cillan is my anti virus protection. If any one can help I would gratefully apreciate it .What version of Windows ? All updates up to date ? What is the error MESSAGE ? What site did you DLoad it from ?I have windows XP profesional all up dates have been INSTALLED from the windows updates site except for this one it wont install ( it will down load to computer and tries to install but comes back didnot installYou're not alone. You'll have go through some suggestions FOUND by Google

15454.	Solve : Rather slow computer...?
Answer» My windows XP seems to have started initializing slowly when I first start it up, as well as other very strange occurrences such as spots where my files are invisible on my desktop when I use windows D until I open a file on it, and tabs in firefox using the same title for all tabs. I'm pretty sure I don't have any viruses, although I don't have much space left. ANYONE have any speed-improvement tips?Not having space left is probably the main contributor to this conditinn...start backing things up and getting RID of unneccessary programs and consider adding another drive for storage...Strange that LOW space does weird stuff but... Ahh well, I'll get a backup drive, thanks for helpingWell Windows uses empty HDD space on a regular basis ...it's called a swapfile and acts as memory...basically it's a temporary parking lot for files that are used to run whatever programs you are using. A good rule of thumb is to not go below 15% total free space. So if you have an 80G HDD for example you should have a minimum of 12G Free space. Hope this helps...Dear patio, thanks for your advice to maintain at least 15% of disk space free, but allow me -and yourself- to LOL. Or . The disk CAPACITY of my Compaq laptop is 6 GB (no naught missing), which was a rather acceptable figure almost ten years ago. My work consists mainly of text processing and email correspondence with attachments every now and then, and it is allright for me. Plans for replacement are ready, just waiting for my Financial 50% to agree. Meanwhile, after wiping out temporary and garbage files YESTERDAY, I have now more than 0,4 GB at my disposal! Half of what you recommend. Take care.Good news...housekeeping is important...especially on a laptop.Download, and install CCleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds. Get "Slim" version. Read CCleaner instruction here: http://www.jahewi.nl/ccleaner/ccleaner.html, and run CCleaner

15455.	Solve : multiple OS?
Answer» RECENTLY i installed a new OS of XP in drive D. the old VERSION was in C . i deleted all the files in C. still its showing a use of 10 GB. why?? i want to format it. how to do it?it cant be formated even using CMD as it contain system files. so is there any way using bootable disc to COMPLETELY format drive C. and keeping the OS in drive D. pls TELL Windows by default likes to be on C: However it can be installed to any partition/drive you select. It will still always write files to C: and allocate some space to run properly. I'm afraid without more info on how you did this and what you want to accomplish here that only guesswork will ensue. More Details.Quote i deleted all the files in C. still its showing a use of 10 GB. why?? If you look at C with Windows Explorer, what do you see? Or, OPEN a Command Prompt panel and use the dir command to see what's on C.My guess is depending on how he managed this is the swapfile and System Restore files are landing there...

15456.	Solve : microsoft office picture manager has taken control of My Pictures!?
Answer» Well sort of! Normally, when I open pictures(jpg ect.)they open with Windows Picture and Fax Viewer. Last night I loaded pics from my DIGITAL camera to My Pictures. When I CLICK on the thumbnails, they open with Office Picture MANAGER and I don't know why. How do I reset the WP&FV to the default program? Jim running XP proRight click one of the new images in Explorer and select Open With...there you can set it to the program of your choice...Thanks, I actually already tried that once before, did the open with, and it worked but after closing, it went back to the office thing. I see this time a place to check Always open with... Now it's all better. JimGood News...and Welcome Aboard !

15458.	Solve : start problems?
Answer» im running windows xp, and as of about 30 minutes ago, my explorer crashed and wont re-open on my administrator user account on my home PC. it will load as far as the desktop, but explorer will not launch, and i cant even use Task Manager to manually launch explorer, or any other program. curve ball, explorer launches if i switch user accounts to my guest account, but the start menu/tool bar and my desktop ICONS blink in and out, like explorer is trying to restart itself. I am still unable to launch other programs from the Guest user account, making system restore and my control panel unaccessible, along with any virus scanners or security programs.Do you get any errors? Also have you TRIED doing this through safe mode?no error messages, and booting in safe mode yields the same results. first time ive ever seen or heard of anything like this.Have you tried creating a new User account to see if it works properly ? ? If it does you will need to REPAIR the existing accounts.i cant access the control panel, so i cant reach the add user features.Try clicking Start, Run, TYPE: compmgmt.msc and press enter. This should open the Computer Management window that will allow you to get to Local Users and Groups. In there you can right-click and create a new user.No dice. Do you have a Windows XP CD ? ? If so go to Start/Run and type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter... Have the CD handy as it will ASK for it. Let it run to completion and re-boot.

15459.	Solve : computer re-booting intermittently?
Answer» My wife's desktop computer is re-booting intermittently. This can occur at any time, during any program. It may occur immediately after startup or while using Email or while surfing the web. I suspect a possible power supply failure but would like to hear from some experts about this. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Windows XP SP2 1G RAM 2.6 MHz 80 G HDDYou should start by disabling the automatic reboot on ERROR feature that is on by default in XP. This way we can have a look at any blue screens XP might be hiding. Right click my computer and select properties Select the advanced tab Press the Settings button in the Startup and Recovery frame Uncheck "Automatically restart" and leave the menus with OK. Now (hopefully) the computer will give you a blue screen error MESSAGE instead of restarting. Write down the STOP error code and any filenames mentioned on the blue screen and post back the info. Here is an example of a blue screen. Thank You Deerpark for your help. I did as you suggested, unfortunately a BSOD NEVER did show up to give a clue about what might be happening. After a couple of days, the computer would not start at all, no fans etc. I replaced the power supply and all of the fans would operate but still had a black screen, no video. Also, no beeps were happening during start up. My son suggested that EITHER the CPU or motherboard were bad. Fortunately, I found an exact replacement motherboard and an only slightly slower CPU on line. I have installed those and my wife's computer is now up and running. I'm really proud of having been able to ACCOMPLISH this as I have never replaced a motherboard before! Thanks again for your help. P.S. Is there any way I could test to see which of the old parts is bad, the CPU or Mb, outside of the now working computer?Well I didn't really do much, seems like you managed to fix it on your own. Regarding the old parts. You can't really test the parts without putting them in a running computer. You could install the old CPU on the new mobo. If problems resurface it's the CPU, if not it's the mobo.

15462.	Solve : DEVICE MANAGER LIST DOES NOT POPULATE?
Answer» When attempting to access my device manager LIST either by start, control panel or RIGHT clicking on my computer and properties I recieve nothing but a blank page! All of my attempts to recover my device list have PROVEN useless, please offer any advice about this PROBLEM. THANK you Read This

15463.	Solve : Primary Disk 1 and Secondary Disk 1 "Not Found"?????
Answer» I have a dell thats just about 3 years old, and was working great till a few days ago.. Now every time I turn it on i GET a error message that saids "Primary DISK 1 not found" and "Secondary Disk 1 not found" It wont go past the windows sing and keeps restarting and showing the same error message A little more info would be nice. Desktop or laptop, recent work on internal components, and recent software changes. If desktop and recent work was done, the internal hard drive DATA or POWER LINES may not be properly seated. Any further advise would not be advised until information is provided.

15464.	Solve : Windows Activation Problem?
Answer» Hey there Have a pc with xp installed. ORIGINALLY had windows 98SE and person who had it before me installed winows xp on it. twas a gift from my s.i.l. and it cannot get past the windows activation screen now. ran great for 4 months with the monitor and agp went. didn't run it for 7 months. it trys to PHONE home but does not get past activation screen. safe mode is a waste. cannot even install any OS previous to SP2. before i blow it up and send it to Mr Bill i COULD use some help. Thank you very much guys. GS

15468.	Solve : Keyboard shortcut problem?
Answer» I hit ctrl+alt+del and held it down longer than usual- a few seconds. My screen flipped, for lack of a better word. It did something I didn't even know was POSSIBLE. The view is not horizontal but vertical now, so the right side of the screen is now at the bottom (don't know if I can DESCRIBE it better than that). So FAR I have been unable to fix the view. Hitting ctrl+alt+del and holding it down doesn't HELP. Please help- thanks!is this a laptop? Try ctrl+alt+left or right or up arrow KEY Dias De Verano has the correct. Ctrl+Alt+Arrow key should fix it.

15479.	Solve : Cannot reverse keyboard shortcut?
Answer» I hit ctrl+alt+del and held it down for a few seconds longer than normal. INSTEAD of getting to the stop program area, my screen view flipped so the screen is now appearing to be on it's side. (I don't know how else to describe this- it's vertical RATHER than horizontal). Can someone please HELP me with this? I don't know what I've done. Thanks!TRY CTRL + ALT + ONE of the arrow keys. I think it is left and right you use to change the angle but if they don't work try up and down.

15480.	Solve : HELP REQUIRED ON UPGRADING MY COMPUTER, PLEASE?
Answer» Hi folks, this is my first post to the forum and i'm after some advice on UPGRADING the ram on my computer, it currently has 128mb and i want to upgrade it to 1gb, but ther seems to be lots of different types out there, how do i decide which is the right one for mine? cheers guys try this site... http://www.crucial.com/index.aspx?gclid=cifunpjs0jecftykoaodnghnoq they have a online tool to help you pick the right ram. hi spoiler, many thanks for that. crucial tells me i can only upgrade to 256mb of ram. my QUESTION now is, what determines that figure, is it the motherboard components or what? or is that a DAFT question! The manufacturers' motherboard spec.'s determine how much RAM/ PROCESSOR SPEED, etc. that the mb can handle. Alan <>< Cheers alan, many thanks,

15482.	Solve : Need help setting up a microphone?
Answer» Hey! I apologize in advance if this is the wrong forum to post in, I just found this SITE 10 minutes ago. Anyway, I NEED some help with a microphone problem. I recently reformatted my computer(due to a Trojan, never click fishy links, kids.) Anyhow, my microphone doesn't work anymore, i tried several other microphones and neither worked, so I'm assuming it must be my computer. It worked just FINE before I reformatted. Also, when I go to volume control, under balance it's faded out. Thanks PS try not to be too confusing I'm not very good with COMPUTERS. I am totally new here, but I also have had the same problem. If it's XP, try going into the control panel -> sounds, speech, and audio devices -> sounds and audio devices -> go to the voice tab, and hit test hardware. Usually works for me.Hmm, I got the following error when i tried to do that: Your sound hardware cannot play sounds Under the voice recording in the voice tab ''Advanced'' is faded out if that means anything. Could it be like you have to config and setup the microphone? If so, where could that be.Re-install your MBoard/sound drivers...they are WIPED out on a reformat.

15467.	Solve : help... I can't start up my computer?
Answer» This, most likely means, that all that stuff is prevented from starting. I have no IDEA how to un-do it. UNLESS someone here is familiar with Norton SystemWorks, you may need to contact Symantec.Well, Those all appear to be programs that start at boot-up- interesting how norton let you "shut off" csrss.exe, which is even more important then explorer. You also disabled all your services (svchost.exe) as well as winlogon, wuauclt, and lsass. This just furthers my personal dislike of norton. They'll KEEP you from "turning off" (again, whatever they mean by that...) but oh, no it's alright to DISABLE all these other critical processes... I don't know if this would work, but see if you can bring up the task list. logon as normal, and then go nuts on ctrl-Alt-delete. the computer might CATCH it at a critical moment right when it finishes logging on (and thus realizes it has nothing to do but log off). Then you'll be able to use the new Task option to start explorer, and thus get norton up again the revert your changes. In the future, though, it is best not to trust the dumb logic of the computer for stuff like this.You need to boot to the Recovery Console and use the "Enable" command to turn services back on... You will need an XP CD for this and it needs to match the version you have installed. For example if you're running XP Pro w/SP2 installed the CD needs to be an XP Pro w/SP2.

15469.	Solve : Can not access C: D:?
Answer» Please help me I can't access C: D: If I double click it, "open with" WIZARD appears . I can access it only by TYPING C: in address bar. How can I solve it? thanksGet your Windows XP CD or your manufacturers recovery CD and keep it handy, you may need it. First go to Start, Run, and type CMD, and press ok. Now type SFC /SCANNOW in the window that pops up. It will WORK for a while and may ask you for your CD. Once it completes reboot the system and see if everything works. If it doesn't then continue to the next step. Put your WinXP CD in your CD drive and reboot, boot from the CD. Choose Install, accept the AGREEMENT, then choose R for Repair. The system will replace all of your system files without harming your data. This will fix the issue.

15471.	Solve : Encrypted file access denied?
Answer» Hello well here is my problem: A long time ago I encrypted a file, one really important for me, and about 3 weeks I formated my COMPUTER and reinstalled Windows XP. Now this encrypted file is refusing me its access like if it was not recognizing me as his owner. It thinks my ANCIENT computer (before I reinstalled Windows) is the only one that can access it. So if anyone can HELP me I would be really greatful, it is an important file for me. PS: My hardware is in NTFS and the file is a .doc oneTry Here However if you encrypted it properly nothing short of the correct password is going to help i'm afraid...It is not even asking me for a password, I did the things from the link you gave me and I still have this stupid access denied Which software did you use to encrypt the file? if you used an encryption program to encrypt it & formatted the HD, you'll need to reinstall the encryption program.You probably didn't do this on the original computer, but did you make any recovery agents for your encrypting file system? It doesn't recognize you as the owner because technically you aren't the owner. Every time you create an account a new SID is generated. Windows USES this SID as well as the SID of all designated recovery agents when Encrypting and decrypting data from Encrypted files. Sadly, there is no way (that I know of) to recover the data in the file if you have neither the original SID of the CREATORS account or a designated recovery agents SID. In Short, it isn't the old computer it is looking for, rather it is the old account information.

15472.	Solve : technical problems?
Answer» hi all how do i personalise my login picture? regards JOHN m.Control Panel, User Accounts, Choose the account you want to change, CLICK Change my Picture and click BROWSE for more pictures. When logged on, click on the Profile button at the top center of the forum screen. Then, select Forum Profile Information, and choose which option you want. Sorry, since this was in the Microsoft Windows forum, I thought the OP MEANT the Windows logon picture. I think you may be right. I may have been on the wrong track. The ORIGINAL post is very vague. I'd like to see him clarify his question.Well, he did write login and not logon, so I think you're more likely to be right. Hey, how do I change my face? use a shovel. WARNING: results may not be satisfactory. For guaranteed results, repeat. hee hee.

15473.	Solve : A virus disables regedit.exe and system restore and most .exe files. HELP!?
Answer» I tried to INSTALL Acrobat Reader but it gave me an error message saying "Corrupted Checksum" or "Invalid Checksum", something like that. From that point the way I used to log in to computer changed automatically. I used the xp welcome screen to allow users to click on their usernames to log in, but it changed to the conventional login interface in which each user has to type his/her username to login. Moreover, the the colour of BACKGROUND when login form appears is black when it should have been blue by default. As a solution to this problem, I tried to delete all the keys related to Acrobat Reader but regedit did not run (although I am the system administrator of my PC). Then I tried to restore my PC to an earlier date. System restore didn't OPEN as well. As the last try, I formatted my C drive and reinstalled windows xp. It worked fine. But again I tried to install Acrobat Reader and it gave the same checksum error and everything that I've mentioned above repeated. However, I reformatted harddrive once more and tried to install Acrobat Reader again and then again I faced the same problem. Now I am not going to do anything prior to having some knowledge about what's actually going on in my PC. I don't know what to do now. Someone please help. Thanks.Did you redownload Acrobat Reader between install or did you reinstall from the same file each time? Do you have up to date antispyware/antivirus software installed? well, go to filehippo.com, download the adobe acrobat reader (latest VERSION your computer can handle) and then SAVE IT TO SOMEWHERE ELSE (like a flash drive, not on your harddrive) Then run the program directly from the new location. Does it work now?Forget about that behemoth, Adobe Reader. Get FoxIt: http://filehippo.com/download_foxit/. It's much smaller, faster, and does very same thing.or another other pdf reader. There are other ones too that read pdf files just ok.Sounds like a case of "if it hurts, don't do it". But seriously, if it gives you a checksum error there must be something wrong with the installer. probably screwed up and changed the associated of executables.go to filehippo.com and download the file. I have been doing that for a long time and no problem so far. It is always updated with latest versions of the software(s) that MANY people use as well as all previous versions if you like to use older versions.

15474.	Solve : NEED HELP BADLY!!!!!!!!!!!!?
Answer» For some reason when I start up my COMPUTER it goes to a blank screen and the only thing I SEE is a _ blinking in very top left hand corner it does that for about 6-15 minutes and then it starts up slowly but normally, I also noticed that SHUTTING down is taking longer than usual. Also now my audio KEEPS turning on and off like when I play something low my soundcard will shut off and when I play something loud it will turn on. censored? someone plz help!If I were you, the first thing I will do is to clean the computer.. Dusting it off and the sort... Then probably, reseating all, memory, videocard, or any add-on for that matter...Will it start OK into Safe Mode? Keep tapping F8 key, when your computer starts, until you see screen like this: I did that and it goes to the blank screen still flashing the _ and then it asks me if i want to go into safe mode or normal startup about 5-15 mins laterNeed...more...info...gasp Operating system / antivirus &AMP; antispyware protection / service packs installed / when did it start happening / did it ever work right / installed any new software? Alan <>< Ahhh- so the delay occurs while loading the boot loader. maybe the disk is having trouble reading NTLDR? Start in Recovery Console and do a chkdsk /p . At the very least it will remove disk error as a possible cause.

15475.	Solve : Registry Cleanning HELP?
Answer» I am running win xp pro and I want to know of a WAY to cleane my registry. I think there is a free program called C C Cleanner but I am not sure. Is there a free registry cleanner out there? And how do they go through the registry and know what files are not being used and take themout? thanksCCleaner is freeware and very safe. There's a cleaner that removes files that are not needed and registry entries that are not required. I don't know how they go through the registry and search for unnecessary entries. Data files - maybe.It's a huge myth out there that a BLOATED registry will cause performance issues...but if you want it cleaned out i would recommend CCleaner above the REST...Download: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds. Get "SLIM" version. Instructions: http://www.jahewi.nl/ccleaner/ccleaner.html, and run CCleanerregcleaner is another good freeware registry cleaner/ Registry cleaners just identify registry entries that point to nowhere (broken file paths, software NONEXISTENT on host computer) Download regcleaner here: www.worldstart.com/weekly-download/archives/reg-cleaner4.3.htm - It's like you having to have the garbage man empty out your garbage every week, if he weren't there, it would all pile up wouldn't it? (not to say some people are not affected by the fact that it does pile up....)

15481.	Solve : help please not sure what is wrong...?
Answer» Hello, I have been having a problem with my computer and I cannot FIGURE it out. I try to install a program and the window will pop up and start like normal, but then it just disappears. Anyone have any clue? Thanks!!Welcome to the CH forums. The best clue is that you haven't given us any information to allow a reasonable diagnosis to be made... Please read this.. RSVPOkay sorry, I have a Dell I bought in 02. It has XP home on it, Intel pent 4 1.8ghz . I get no error MESSAGE or ANYTHING the program just dis apprears in the MIDDLE of the install. It has been going on for a while, but I need to get some things installed and can't. Well now that I think about it, the problem started after I reinstalled XP. I was having problems with the computer so I wiped the hard drive and reinstalled XP.Did you also install all of the windows updates?No I have been trying to install sp2 and this is what happens.Does Windows Update work?I am not sure I have not tried in a while cause I have dial up. With the sp2 thought it install up to the point of the "install.exe" and it disappears.Hey Thanks TheEmperor!! I checked the updates and after 2 hours of updating it works now!!! !!!!! Anyway, THANKS!!!!My pleasure.

15483.	Solve : reformatting vista back to xp?
Answer» i recently purchased a HP notebook 6600 series and it came with vista home PREMIUM. i am very unhappy with vista, my desktop HP has XP on it. i was told i could install XP on the notebook pc just by reformatting (using xp disk) it. is this true? other problem i have with vista is. i have set up my screen SAVER, checked for it to come on after 10 minutes of inactivity and all that other stuff. but my screen saver never comes on. i have left my lap top on overnight and when i went to look at it. it still SHOWED my desktop. screensaver never comes on. what gives?Yes, you can reformat and install XP. However you must have drivers for the hardware for XP. Right now you have drivers for Vista, not XP. Go the the manufacturers site and see if any are available before you reformat and reinstall. Alan <><

15484.	Solve : windows updates causing problems?
Answer» I have been experiencing problems with my computer not BOOTING up recently. I'm running windows xp home edition and have had a number of occasions where on switching on my computer it will start loading up to the point where windows is about to start, at this point there will be a BLUE flash on the monitor and it will start all over again loading up it then pauses at a black screen with a countdown timer and options to choose start in safe mode etc. I have found that if I start in safe mode and then use system RESTORE to go back to a point just before the scheduled windows up DATES where installed the computer will work fine again. Seems that something connected with the updates is causing the problem I have now turned off automatic updates to confirm that this is the problem and have had no more problems and the computer runs fine but now I am concerned that my computer is being left wide open to THREATS without the latest updates. HEEEEEEEEEEELP Try to install one update at a time, until you find the culprit.So long as you do your backup before applying any updates, your computer will be well-protected. http://www.TipsInfinity.com/technology/ FREE Computer Tips To Better Your Life

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15485.	Solve : No fast User Switching?
Answer» I want to be able to use fast User Switching, and be able to use the Welcome Screen, for various reasons. In order to do so, I have to uninstall Client services for NetWare. Network Connections> Local Area Connections> Properties> Client Services for NetWare- Uninstall How will this affect this computer, and will it affect my network? Things are running pretty well here, it has taken a lot of work, and I don't want to do anything to mess that up. It's a Window XP SP2 and the second PC is as well. Sorry if this should be in the Networking section, but I thought since its primarelly about being able to use Fast User Switching, and changing the Welcome screen, I decided to put it here. So, you have a network consisting of only two computers? Why do you think you need Client services for NetWare? ^ Have no clue, thats why I'm on here asking.Install TCP/IP...then remove the Netware software. It will set up automatic DHCP addressing, unless you're not running a router. A LITTLE more info about your setup would be helpful Alan <>< Thanks again ale52 for taking time to answer. TCP/IP is ALREADY installed. I am USING a D-Link DSL-2540T router. I have a wireless PHONE which connects to host PC. The Router also connects to it and to a Satellite receiver as well as the second PC. The router is not wireless and is connected to all via cable category 5e. I just want to make sure that it will not affect internet connectivity , and I would also like to use file and printer sharing, as well as being able to SEE whats on the network. These things I can do and don't want to loose that. I want to have fast user switching for my son to be able to use a limited account, as well as myself, when surfing the internet. Mainly for security and safety reasons.Quote I just want to make sure that it will not affect internet connectivity , and I would also like to use file and printer sharing, as well as being able to see whats on the network. These things I can do and don't want to loose that. You can do these things without Client Services for NetWare. Thank you for your help soybean, I will uninstall Client Services for NetWare.

15486.	Solve : Can't re-install windows!!?
Answer» I have a Compaq Presario 7470. It had Windows 98SE when I got it used. I had it UPGRADED to XP ( He did it without removing 98) It was starting to SHUT off and restart occasionally so I thought I'd try to re-install XP. I watched it go through the process and it seemed to be installing OK, but when it finished it went to a blank screen with the message 'remove disk'. I've tried over and over to get it to boot but it just has the same message every time I changed the FLOPPY drive, thinking it malfunctioned, but with the same results. I'm lost. It has 256 ram, 666 processor, Western ELECTRIC hard drive (18 G or so) I have no clue what could be WRONG! Willing to try anything! Pleeeez help me? :Þso it just won't boot from the cd rom now? maybe ram issue i got many problems trying to install windows when i had bad ram not knowing.Why did you change the floppy drive? XP doesn't come on floppies. Do you have a XP installation CD?

15488.	Solve : cant find file?
Answer» I have an older hp laptop with WINDOWS xp and i am having a problem and i am completely computer illiterate. i moved a bunch of pics of myself from my FILE of pics that were "adult-oriented" to there own file a while ago so i could save them on a DISC so other users of my computer would not be able to view them. i completely forgot about it and now i cannot locate the file anywhere!! i dont remember what i named the file or EVEN if i named it at all and i dont know if maybe someone else deleted it but i have looked everywhere for it and i absolutley cannot find it. can someone help? i know im an idiot but i really NEED to figure out where its at.Click on Start -> Search -> Pictures, music, or video. Let the search check the hard drive and it should show you all the picture files on your hard drive. Start/Search *.jpg will show all photos and locations...

15489.	Solve : Something weird happened?
Answer» Hopefully, someone can HELP solve this problem. OS is WinXP Pro. I was working on a new office computer. The computer had only one icon on the LOGON screen; the administrator icon was not present. Let's call the one icon that was visible, 123. This user had administrator rights and no password. I wanted to set up additional user accounts with passwords and no administrator rights. I logged on with 123, went to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Computer Management. I then set user account abc, def, and ghi. All of these user accounts were assigned passwords and did not have administrator rights. Because the boss had told me that he did not WANT anyone else to use the computer, I then went to 123's page, member of tab, where I found that it was a member of Administrators. I highlighted this and clicked Remove. I expected 123 to lose administrator privileges but failed to assign the account to user status. When I rebooted, 123 icon was no longer visible, although abc, def, and ghi were along with the Administrator icon. I then went to set the Administrator password, intending to give this to my boss who would then change it. When I tried to set a password, Administrator ASKED for a password instead. I appears that a password is somehow installed for the Administrator account, although the boss says a password was not set for the machine at all on any account. What happened? How could the Administrator account ask for a password it none were ever installed? Something is screwy here and I am having a difficult time convincing anyone that I did not set a password for the administrator account. Yes, it is true that I tried to set a password, as I was supposed to, but could not because Administrator wanted a password. It now appears that I am trying to lock out my boss. Nothing could be further from the truth. I did not give myself administrator privileges (ghi account is mine) and told the boss how to use control passwords2. Can anyone solve this for me? I would be most appreciative. William GardenhireHave you tried a blank password? I think you will be prompted for a password even if there isn't one set when you change the Administrator password. If it is blank, just leave it that WAY.

15490.	Solve : Change folder background in XP?
Answer» Morning. Whats wrong with you guys that you dont know what the QUESTION is. Soybeaen if read it over you would know. Any ways i FOUND that desktop.ini with COMAND prompt and did what you asked to do "Dias de verano" Thanks loads.viva africaHi. I'm searching thru the forum to find solution to my problem and came across your topic. I'm not sure if I can help you by giving 3 software names. BuyPin ColorFolders, FolderMarker Pro and Folderhighlight. I'm not using the latter two, which seems to have more features, but the first one has been with me for years.Also WindowspaperXP is a free program that enables you to change any folder bg & also TEXT colours etc.Thanks guys i got thr free WindowspaperXP its cool i like it. Thanks.Glad to help Shynnie

15493.	Solve : Process slowing down computer?
Answer» Hi When i switch on my laptop, a process from my anti VIRUS is SLOWING down the system. The anti virus is F-Secure and its process is fssm32.exe. Is that normal, or can I do anythin to prevent it? Thanks before hand READ the comments here..

15494.	Solve : NTFS VERSIONS 4 AND 5?
Answer» DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE DIFFERENCES ARE BETWEEN NTFS VERSIONS 4 AND 5?You're next Topic should be " HOW DO I TURN OFF CAPS LOCK" ? ? ?PATIO: Your next Topic... Sorry, I'm like that. olatunjimason: v5 added DISK QUOTAS and rearranged some SECURITY descriptors.

15495.	Solve : Power Supply Failure??
Answer» Hello everyone, RECENTLY, I had terrible experience with my system (OS Win98SE): In the middle of the use, the computer restarted itself; sometimes, it SHUT itself down all of a sudden (I am not sure if it shut down or the power supply was cut!) After it was "shut down" without warning, I tried to start it up again, but no response from the machine( no LED light(s) or sound; it was dead() until I unplugged the power from the wall outlet, waited for about 30 secs, and started it again. If any one of you have any IDEA, please don't hesitate to advise me.I guess the problem might lies with the power cord. PERHAPS you might want to change to another power cord to try. Bill ----------- http://www.TipsInfinity.com/technology/ FREE Computer Tips To Better Your LifeAfter the power cord the power supply in your PC would be the next guess. Overheating is another possibility. Have you cleaned the fans and heatsinks recently? Hi, Thanks for the advices. I wonder under what conditions will the PC or the poser supply unit become overheated. My machine was not too hot to the touch! By the way, could my problem is software or virus related at all?

15497.	Solve : Open any folder - Straight to search?
Answer» That's pretty much exactly what happens with my perfectly fine until today, Windows XP computer. Whenever I try to open any folder or drive, it goes straight to the Search menu (the Windows one, you know it), with the "Look in:" parameter filled in by the drive or folder I was trying to open. Now, my computer was working completely fine until today, and it all started when I put my memory stick (which I had lent to a friend over the weekend..... hmm...) into my PC, and tried to access it. What came up was quite interesting. The computer was asking me what to open my E:\ drive (mem. stick drive) with (some options included Internet Explorer, Paint, Photoshop, Windows MEDIA Player.... it was quite a large list, actually)! Anyway, to access my E:\ drive, I just used CMD to open it, and then I could move some files. Once I was done, I was opening my C:\ to delete a program which had been bugging me (Messenger Discovery Live, which I'll address in another post once this is resolved), when the Search menu popped up. Which leads me to here. So, any ideas, folks? CONDENSED VERSIONPc. Version: Windows XP, SP2 Problem: Search menu pops up whenever I try to open any drive/folder When did this start: Today, after using my flash drive Recent programs: Messenger Discovery Live (which I had unistalled, then reinstalled, but still won't GO away...)Start > RUN > Regedit HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell Set (default) to "NONE" (without ") If this problem is seen for FOLDERS: [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell] Set (default) to "none" (without ") Or open a command prompt and type regsvr32 /i shell32.dll and hit Enter...Thanks patio, it worked You're more than Welcome... How's the Clan ?Lol.... I may have the same name as Calum's clan, but that doesn't mean I know anything about it Anyway, again, thanks.Ahaaa...that's where i got cornfused.

15499.	Solve : E mail outlook exspress help?
Answer» I have win xp rpo and DSL....and I use Outlook Exspress. I am trying to e mail an MPEG-2 file to someone and it is 67 MB I type my Messege and Attache the file and when I click send outlook LOCKSUP. or the SEND TAB will not depress. Am I doing this RIGHT or is there a limit to File size with Outlook Exspress. Thanks RobertNot that I'm aware of, but most email services have a size limit on how large attachments you can send/receive (typically no more than 20 mb and often quite less than that). This shouldn't limit shouldn't make Outlook freeze but will probably STOP you from SENDING the mail even if Outlook didn't freeze. I know this won't fix your Outlook problem but I would suggest you use alternate means of delivering the file. Upload it to a file hosting site like rapidshare (or any number of similar SITES), then email a download link for the file INSTEAD of the file itself. This way you won't risk the email not being delivered because the attachment is too big.