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Solve : How to disable PS/2 mouse check on start up? |
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Answer» I recently replaced my PS/2 mouse with a USB one, but each time I start up the comp, an error appears at the POST stage saying 'PS2 mouse not found. Press F1 to Resume'. I looked in BIOS and there's no option to disable the PS/2 mouse (and I've checked several times). In Device Manager, there is no PS/2 device listed, I disabled the two Human Interface Devices that didn't have USB beside them, to no luck. I looked in Google for another version of it but couldn't find one either.Here it is, straight from the MSI site: http://us.msi.com/product/mb/RS482M4-FD--ILD--IL--L.html#/?div=ManualThanks for the link. The BIOS is American Megatrends Version 080012. Edit: I found the 'Resume by PS/2 Mouse' but it was already disabled. 2nd Edit: I found an option in BIOS under the 'Standard CMOS features menu' called 'Halt On'. I changed it from 'All but keyboard' to 'No Errors', but it seems by selecting No Errors, I won't get any warning if an error occurs on STARTUP. This doesn't seem ideal, is there any balance I could reach here? |
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Solve : Win XP auto log off from welcome screen? |
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Answer» Basically, I can't log into my computer. It starts up fine to welcome screen, and when I click on my user name it acts like it is going to log in then it flashes my desktop background and logs me right BACK out. When I try to start in safe mode it flashes a blue screen of death and restarts. This problem showed up after getting a trojan horse and cleaning it out. I don't recall the name of it. THANK you guys for any and all helpCan you do a repair INSTALL with your windows XP setup DISC? |
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Solve : REMOVED "TOOL" ICON FROM IE8? |
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Answer» I am running XP with IE8 and accidentally removed the "tool" icon from the task bar. How can I get it back? Right clik the toolbar and select Options....Quote "tool" icon Is this the tool icon you REFER to in IE? Right-click below IE's URL box then checkmark Command bar. Then right-click again then go to Customize and choose Show only icons.This did not work, but it took me down the path to success. Thank you very much.Quote from: fesbow on December 02, 2011, 11:01:45 AM This did not work, but it took me down the path to success. Thank you very much. Could you please explain that?If I remember correctly I right clicked the upper task bar and selected toolbars, and then customize and add/remove buttons. Thanks again.Good, I'm glad to hear that you got it sorted out. |
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Solve : How can I drive an IE page from a .bat file in XP? |
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Answer» From a .bat file which runs IE I want to be able to check the source code of a webpage - so its like using ALT V C on-line. How can I embed that sequence into a file? And can I REDIRECT the source code into a file? |
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Solve : Updating Directx? |
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Answer» When I run dxwebsetup I get a message unable to load xactengine3_0.dll. These are just some ideas so if anyone tells you to ignore me (which they might ) Take their advice, I really don't have a great idea of what I'm talking about.To me this sounds about right, although it would be nice to format your post to make it a bit easier to follow Step 1. Confirm your Video Card can support Direct X 9.0c in the first place! Step 2. Confirm you have Administrator privileges. Start > Run > control nusrmgr.cpl > ok Step 3. Confirm the presently installed Direct X version. Start > Run > dxdiag > ok (System tab) Step 4. Copy the following (inside quote box) as TempDX.REG to Notepad > Save As... > Save as Type > All Files (ideally save to Desktop) Quote Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 Step 5. Locate the TempDX.REG, that you just saved. Right click > Select Merge > yes/ok If it merged successfully you can now just delete this TempDX.REG file Step 6. Download and install the latest Direct X version. http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8109 Step 7. Again confirm the presently installed Direct X version. Start > Run > dxdiag > ok (System tab) Step 8. There is no step 8, its all done Quote from: kimsland on December 02, 2011, 09:23:35 PM Step 1.If the Video Card doesn't support DX9 in hardware, DirectX will emulate missing features. It will not prevent installation of DirectX. Anyways, found some other info on this: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/124227-directx-redist-fails-to-install-on-windows-xp-sp3/ Quote from: BC_Programmer on December 02, 2011, 09:52:47 PM If the Video Card doesn't support DX9 in hardware, DirectX will emulate missing features. It will not prevent installation of DirectX.Well I didn't say it wouldn't install, anyway I just continued whatever the result. It is important anyway, because some games may ask for Direct X 9.0c as Minimum, but anyway whatever. Quote from: BC_Programmer on December 02, 2011, 09:52:47 PM Anyways, found some other info on this:I'm not overly happy with extracting the Direct X Setup Cabs then renaming or editing them. Pretty sure the above STEPS, will fix it, if not then we'll try something else this is the log showing where error occurs DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn(): Installing: XACT3_0_x86_xp.inf - [x86_Install] 12/03/11 13:54:03: dxupdate: Installed file C:\WINDOWS\system32\xactengine3_0.dll 12/03/11 13:54:03: dxupdate: DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn(): Registering: XACT3_0_x86_xp.inf - [DllRegisterServer] 12/03/11 13:54:03: dxupdate: RegisterDLL(): LoadLibraryEx() failed, error = 0xc000001d. 12/03/11 13:54:03: dxupdate: DXSError(): FormatMessage() failed, system cannot find message text for error. 12/03/11 13:54:03: dxupdate: RegisterDLL(): Unable to load C:\WINDOWS\system32\xactengine3_0.dll. 12/03/11 13:54:03: dxupdate: DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn(): RegisterDllFromSection() failed. 12/03/11 13:54:03: dsetup32: CSetup::InstallPlugIn(): DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn() failed. 12/03/11 13:54:03: dsetup32: CSetup::SetupForDirectX(): InstallPlugIn() failed. 12/03/11 13:54:03: dsetup32: start finalizing: phase: 155 - 155, total: 0 - 106 12/03/11 13:54:03: DXWSetup: DSetupCallback(): Phase = 3, Steps = 0 12/03/11 13:54:06: dsetup32: Installation ended with value -9 = Internal or unsupported error 12/03/11 13:54:09: DXWSetup: WM_APP_ENDINSTALL 12/03/11 13:54:09: DXWSetup: CDXWSetup::~CDXWSetup() 12/03/11 13:54:11: DXWSetup: CreatePropertySheet() returns -9. 12/03/11 13:54:14: DXWSetup: Deleted file C:\WINDOWS\system32\directx\websetup\dsetup.dll. 12/03/11 13:54:16: DXWSetup: Deleted file C:\WINDOWS\system32\directx\websetup\dsetup32.dll. Does this help?0xc000001d = Illegal Instruction The dll file is corrupted. redownload DirectX; preferably, use the offlike installer. I can say with some certainty that the DLL is corrupted, because LoadLibrary() and it's Ex Version will load a DLL, and then call that DLL's dllmain() export. In this case the header of the file is intact but the file is corrupted so calling the address of dllmain() causes an illegal instruction. I will download Directx again.It will take a while as I only have a dial up connection.I downloaded Directx again but I still get the same error message |
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Solve : Can't figure out the problem ?? |
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Answer» When I am starting my computer,after the booting process ,on the desktop two windows of notepad is automatically genarating and the note pad says "[.ShellClassInfo] Notepad Starts With "[.ShellClassInfo] [emailprotected]%SystemRoot%\System32\Shell32.dll,-21787" When You Start Your Computer You can either download a wizard to fix it for you, or read step-by-step instructions, at this page: (The wizard may only fix one of them, but the manual method should get the other one.) If you have one or more Notepads open with those files, close them before TRYING to fix! HTTP://support.microsoft.com/kb/330132 When you start the computer, Notepad starts and one or more text documents that contain the following lines appears on the Windows desktop: [.ShellClassInfo] [emailprotected]%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21787 This behavior may occur if the following conditions are true: (1) A Desktop.ini file exists in one or more of the following folders, where drive is the drive on which Windows is installed: drive:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup drive:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs drive:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu -AND- (2) The Desktop.ini file contains the following lines: [.ShellClassInfo] [emailprotected]%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21787 |
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Solve : Blinking Cursor? |
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Answer» My girlfriends computer is showing a blinking cursor in the upper left hand corner of her LCD. the screen is completely black. From my expericence this usually means that the hard drive crashed. I checked all the cables to make sure everything was properly ATTACHED and all was fine. I managed to get into the BIOS and I can see the hard drive ( Seagate 500 gb Sata, 7200 Rpm Etc). Which i beleive means the Bios can see the hard drive but CANT get into it ( ? ). She tells me she uses her computer almost everyday and turns it on and off on a regular basis. Again from my experiences this can cause the hard drive to crash, right ?!!!. Is the hard drive toast ? or does this mean I am buying her a new hard drive for X-Mas. Any way any comments. If so, the Ram, Video and most hardware may likely be ok. That just means only the RAM, video, motherboard, CPU, and power supply are working well enough to get to that point. No other hardware is required to get beyond that point. This most likely points to a hard drive issue. It's possible there's corruption on the hard drive, or the hard drive is failing to read (but still detectable in the BIOS).I took the Hard drive to work to the tech shop and they confirmed that it crashed. So looks like i am buying the girlfriend one for Christmas. Oh well............. |
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Solve : HOW TO RUN .IDT EXTENTION FILE ?? |
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Answer» HOW TO RUN .IDT EXTENTION FILE ? |
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Solve : ERROR WHEN SPELL CHECKING EMAIL IN OUTLOOK EXPRESS 6? |
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Answer» I am running XP w/ service PAC 3. My computer was completely restored and now I cannot run spell check in my emails with out the error MESSAGE.What exactly is the error message ? ? And this will help Outlook how ? ?That System File Checker won't help 'Outlook' ! (A MS Office Program) It will fix the fault for Outlook Express though (A Windows program)I don't believe it will... ANOTHER Option though... |
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Solve : during boot chkdsk automatically runs to completion then pc freezes? |
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Answer» I only have 2 CD s that were SENT with my PC. Operating System - reinstallation DVD. And Drivers and Utilities. If neither of these is the right one, I have no means of going to a website and creating a CD. So I guess I am HOSED.....y/n?At what STAGE does it HANG?It successfully completes all 3 stages.This post may be of benefit |
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Solve : whitesmoketranslator? |
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Answer» I have this white SMOKE translator installed and unable to UNINSTALL, tried safe mode, malwarebytes, microsoft scan, add/remove, nothing worked |
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Solve : set background? |
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Answer» how to set background to my computer ? Your desktop background (also called wallpaper) can be:
Changing your Desktop background in Windows XP can be done in Start > Control Panel > DISPLAY > Desktop (Or just right click on an unoccupied area of your Desktop and select Properties, then the Desktop tab. You can also just right click on a picture found on the Web and select 'Set as Desktop Background...' Wallpaper can look very NICE on your computer's Desktop, but there are some concerns:
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Solve : Dual booting systems-> Need a little help with Setup? |
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Answer» Alright, so my hard drive on my old Toshiba satellite A40 finally died out. Since I PUT in a newer 40 GB hard drive, i want to install my OS correctly and make sure i only do it once. So here's what i wish to do. I want to install Windows Xp pro on only 20GB of the hard drive space. I wanna leave the other 18GB for another operating system however, i'm not 100 percent sure how to set up my partitions to do that. When installing windows XP would i simply TYPE 20GB when creating the partition? and the remainder of the partition would be formatted using the second OS? and would i have a menu bar like in Linux to choose which OS i need at boot up?Create 2 partitions when doing the initial XP install...
what do you mean? and just to clarify i will have the option at boot to select which OS i want to boot from? Quote from: comda on November 29, 2011, 03:12:46 PM I wanna leave the other 18GB for another operating system What other operating system? |
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Solve : Problems with Windows XP Mode after installing LogMeIN? |
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Answer» Hello I hope somebody can GIVE me some insight here. I installed Windows 7 Prof. 64bit on a new machine, all updates, lot of software and in the end WIndows XP mode. Everything was working fine. Then I installed LogMeIn Free, and that work OK too. But SINCE I installed it, Windows XP Mode leads to a BSOD as soon as I start it. Before I fiddle about and TRY to find out I first wanted to see here if someone had similar experiences with logmein free and Windows XP Mode. Can anyone give me a clue here? |
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Solve : Windows XP Won't Turn On!? |
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Answer» I have an IBM Thinkpad laptop and I haven't used it for a while. Now, when I plug it in and press the button the screen is a blackish-blue color then it switches to black. The light on the keyboard shows that it is still on. I LEFT the laptop with the black screen for about 3 hours and nothing happened. What should I do? (It doesn't even come to the Windows XP start up thing or the welcome screen....) 2nd link is not working I am afraid. Also, are you able to reach/view the BIOS screen? Nope! Nothing! Just blue and black screen. No text at all.Quote from: jason2074 on November 27, 2011, 11:21:12 PM Try using an external monitor. I'm afraid I don't know what that is... Please REMOVE the main battery and power adapter lead from the laptop (ie both power sources out) Hold the laptop ON button in for 20 secs, then let go. Put the power CORD in only Turn on. Did it work? If so, shutdown and refit the battery again, all is good. Quote from: OstriMonk on November 28, 2011, 08:12:44 PM I'm afraid I don't know what that is... An ordinary monitor like you use with a desktop computer. |
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Solve : Stack overflow at line:0? |
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Answer» When I open Internet Explorer I get this box that pops up with a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark and it says " stack overflow at line : 0 " I don't know what this means or how to fix it. If someone could help me I would really appreciate it.. I am a beginner so I need step by step instructions PLEASE.. Thank you I'm sorry , I am using Windows XP .. Thanks so much for the reply... That's your version of Windows. I asked about Internet Explorer. In Internet Explorer GO to Help - About Internet Explorer and see what version number it is. Quote I am a beginner so I need step by step instructions please..Follow this SUGGESTION courtesy of Salmon Trout. Quote disable script debugging in Internet Explorer settings.Open IE then look for Tools menu. Choose Internet Options and go to Advanced tab. Under browsing look for disable script debugging(for internet explorer and other) and checkmark both then hit Apply, Ok. Close your browser then try launching again. Thanks so much. I have Internet explorer 8. I will try that... |
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Solve : Installing IE 8? |
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Answer» After i install IE 8 and reboot I get a screen that says optimizing your settings. It just freezes and I have to reboot in safe mode to uninstall IE 8 so I can USE my computer. Tried several times but nu success. What operating system are you using Sounds more of a BIOS setting changed. Did you try load default settings? It has nothing to do with the BIOS... Lately your guesses are a bit off target. |
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Solve : Computers bizarre behavior? |
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Answer» HI all, I am posting as I am not to sure where I should post it. I have a Hp pavillion a6402 uk. I had it a few months and have had a few probs with it I dont clearly understand. I periodically suffer with the blue screen of death and these range from hard wear / driver or serious ERROR. Now the only way I seem to sure my problem is by reinstalling vista, which I have done a few times, it somes RUMS perfect but most messes up with in days/weeks, but the odd thing is my pc runs perfect with no probs on windows xp,, which I am more than happy to continue to use but I have a prob there are no drivers for some of my stuff, like ethernet/audio/video although pc runs ok. My pc was built soley for vista.. have had some one look at it and they were a paid engineer and they could not FIGURE out what was wrong If there are missing drivers for Vista then it wasn't built for Vista... More details...Try to reinstall Windows Vista Have you gone on the internet onto a site you have never have been on before When you boot up is there a recovery thing that says F11 Did you install any software when you got your computerIgnore the above postGoogle your computer name and have a look at the specification. I just did it. You will notice that it is a VISTA computer. You should be able to run Windows XP but you will have to do a little digging. First off is to find what type of video driver is required yours is a Realtek ALC662. Head to the Realtek site and download a Windows XP driver for this to your hard drive. Now right CLICK on my computer and goto system properties - device manager that shows you the divers ( Sorry use a MAC at home so no reference doing it from memory ) Goto the Video section and if you see a ! in a yellow triangle the driver is no good so reinstall the driver using the one you have just downloaded. Next you do the same with the network which again is RealTek Hope that helps PS. Have a look here http://www.mysuperpc.com/vcu/computer_before_upgrade.shtml |
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Solve : Can I run Mac OS X on Windows XP with a disk?? |
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Answer» Hey Everybody! I found a Mac OS X Install disk. Would this work if I put it in my IBM ThinkPad (RUNNING Windows XP) LAPTOP?No NEED to double POST. Topic Closed. |
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Solve : Locked out of Window XP Pro, no administrator in safe mode, can't move mouse,? |
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Answer» Control alt del doesnt do anything. Its prompting me to hit cont alt del, but when i do, nothing happens. The box tells me "REQUIRING this key combination at start up helps keep your computer secure". "Insert card or press delete" HELP!!!!!!!!!!It seems like you ar really out of luck. Try to reinstall the Windows XP softwareYou can ignore the above post. |
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Solve : Black Screen with Flashing White Cursor on Startup? |
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Answer» ecloud, I can understand your question "What in the world is WHAT all about?" There was a post directly above mine (the one where i asked the question "What in the world is that all about? truenorth") that had absolutely nothing to do with your post. It appeared to be an attempt by the POSTER to get people to go to some kind of commercial site that i assume had nothing to do with your question. I didn't link to it because of concerns as to what it might do to my computer. I gather a MODERATOR MUST have removed it before you returned thus you only see my question and NOT the basis for it. truenorthI had the same thing and it was the hard drive, I changed the hard drive and and used recovery discs and it works fine. |
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Solve : Taskbar Annoyance? |
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Answer» The Windows Taskbar at the bottom of my screen shows all the Windows open. Now here is the annoying thing, when I click on something that is either at the end or near the end of the list of open Windows, it shifts when I click on it that I cannot open the Window. When it shift and then I tried to click on it, it shifts [no re-ordering of icons occurs, it just moves around as if it was never there]. Eventually, I just KEEP clicking and the Window I want pops up. Anyone ever ran across this issue, and know how to fix it?Try locking or unlocking the taskbar.Thanks for the hint, but I must still click "lock taskbar" before I can click on a task.How many windows are populating your taskbar? In XP, opening 5 will already combine all windows with quicklaunch icons enabled. Does locking taskbar keeps them from shifting as you say? I have my taskbar as two rows instead of one so make it more readable what's behind it. The taskbar has four on the top and say two on the bottom, the issue happens too often that the icons shift around. What version of windows you are running? I'm using Windows XP SP3I don't use the option lock the taskbar. While I have quicklaunch icons pin on taskbar in XP, this is how I setup them when multiple windows are open. They don't make any shifting or shuffling as you may be experiencing. PERHAPS you should use Group similar task on your Taskbar properties."Lose your Belly:.... Do you have another computer that you can usea if so you can copy the setting of the taskbar from that computer to the computer that is not working.Ignore the above post |
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Solve : Automatic computer boot at a certain time and a certain date? |
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Answer» Using: If it is not in the BIOS settings you are probably out of luck. Which part didn't you understand? How can you run software on a switched-off computer? [Edit] If your BIOS has "boot after power FAILURE" or "Restore from AC power loss" setting, you could use one of these |
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Solve : in TweekUI set do not show name on login page and now unable to login? |
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Answer» U used TweekUI which is a Windows Service...Now I cannot get in without clicking on my name. Please help. I do get myself into so many MESSES. I do apologize for bothering you folks so MUCH. |
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Solve : Transferring Address Book in Outlook Express?? |
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Answer» DEAR Forum, My OE address book copied as vcard FILES. When I go to import them in my NEW computer, using the same version OE, it wants to see Wab files, and has no option for Vcard. Strange... Does any one know what is going on? Thanks! MikeAre you doing a transfer from Windows P to Windows 7? Did you read this? Windows Easy Transfer If it was from XP to XP there should not be a problem. Is this what you did? Moving Your E-mail to Another Computer Trying to just copy some files from one place to another does not do the job. You have to use the guidelines given by Microsoft and others. The later link above is highly recommended. Thanks Geek. You are a wizard! The second link did the trick. I got ahold of some bad instructions! MikeGlad it worked for you. |
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Solve : Outlook Express folder - pasting in? |
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Answer» I have a 30MB folder of e-mails called Work.dbx, and I want to move it to another computer so that OE will recognize it and I’ll have access to the messages. When I simply copy it to the place where OE's folders are stored (Local Settings / Application Data / IDENTITIES, ETC.), it doesn't SHOW up in OE. So I renamed Folders.dbx to let OE create a new Folders file, which it did. Now a newly created "Work(1).dbx" folder shows up, which is empty. |
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Solve : How download? |
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Answer» How can download windows professional XP free for so I have PRODUCT keyIllegal; against FORUM policy. |
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Solve : Soundblaster card problem? |
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Answer» Hi guys. I`ve recently rebooted my hard drive and installed everything as normal only my soundblaster sound card just WONT install at all. It`s recognised on start up but once it is installed my pc starts up then shuts down REPEATEDLY on it`s own. IVE rebooted and reformatted many TIMES and havn`t had a problem until this time. Seems as though maybe something is conflicting somewhere. Any help would be appreciated.Did it ever work ? ? |
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Solve : Laptop is not working... the windows run after the monitor is black.. no desktop? |
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Answer» I have my dell laptop, windows 7... I dont why no more desktop.. when I off the button or shutdown its working but when I open.. its running but no desktop show, it is blank.. like WHITE sky or white cloud. |
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Solve : windows xp install - keyboard feezes? |
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Answer» Hi guys, I,m having real trouble installing XP from a BOOTABLE disc. My old hardrive crashed, so I have replaced it with a spare that I had. I created a partition and have tried to load the OS on to this hard drive and another one that I had but with the same problem each time. When I boot up the installer does its thing at the bottom of the blue screen with the drivers and then enters the windows install page. At this stage the options are; 1 to continue install, 2 to repair, 3 to exit. This is the problem I can't choose any of them as the keyboard will not select either. I'm not sure if its the keyboard or the system. Ctl alt del won't WORK either. I have used a usb keyboard and an ps keyboard that i have. HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! Where is this XP CD from ? ? I got the burned cd from a mate who is in IT in the company he works for . I've also tried to load an xp minimal version that I used previously before but with the same problem. We can't help you with this. Purchase a legitimate version of Windows and try again. |
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Solve : how to delete files and reg keys left after uninstalling "memeo instant backup"? |
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Answer» i bought a seagate external hard drive for backup. at that time i installed seagate dashboard and memeo instant backup because it came with it. it caused my cpu to run at 100% continuously. after REALIZING that memeo was the culprit, i deleted it and seagate dashboard and everything started working right again. but when i tried to empty the recycle BIN, two folders would not delete;memeo (autobackup) and memeo (eWebControl365.dll, Profman.dll, and Redemption.dll). also in the registry, i found six keys for eWeb with nine subkeys.
Run CCleaner and let it clean out obsolete entries in the registry.i ran ccleaner and cleaned out obsolete entries. i then checked the registry and found entries for memeo, seagate, eWebControl365,Profman, and Redemption. at least one of these entries has no name, only a long string of numbers. could you explain exactly how to delete these properly? thanks. |
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Solve : Cannot hibernate/sleep? |
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Answer» This button is grey... So I can't HIBERNATE or sleep.Try setting the power options for your HD & display to power down after a defined period of inactivity. If that suits your needs, it's an EXCELLENT alternative and should work just fine.After the time is elapsed, the computer do nothing.I don't understand what you mean. I don't understand what you mean. Quote from: Allan on March 17, 2011, 11:20:15 AM Try setting the power options for your hd & display to power down after a defined period of inactivity. Quote from: maxum on March 23, 2011, 10:38:46 AM After the time is elapsed, the computer do nothing. Seem like they've set it up and it does not work Is it a Laptop or Desktop and what OS? Quote This button is grey... So I can't hibernate or sleep.Are these greyed options you mention when clicking Start->Turn Off,Hibernate/Sleep and Restart? Quote After the time is elapsed, the computer do nothingMake sure to click "Apply". It is also worth mentioning on how you set this power options for a CLEARER view.the answers are: 1. Desktop computer with french version of windows XP Édition familiale (family edition). 2. The buttons is unavaillable, grey colored (normally, it is yellow) and I can't click on it. 3. I ALWAYS click on apply before clicking on ok.Quote from: jason2074 on March 24, 2011, 01:23:29 AM It is also worth mentioning on how you set the power options for a clearer view. Start -> Control Panel -> Power Options -> Hibernate Check the "Enable Hibernation" box. BTW, I don't think you can hibernate from Welcome screen... log in to an account, then do Start -> Shut Down [hold down SHIFT] -> [Standby now Hibernate]It isn't a Windows question. I tried with other OSes (BSD, 3.11, Chrome, XP, 98) and it won't work.Dear Fleexy, Were you able to figure out your problem with the hibernation thing. If not I would be glad to help you. Denis Hey! I found the solution of this problem and I was right about that it isn't a Windows questions... There are states in the ACPI settings and with the S1 state, hibernating isn't available. You must set it in S3 state. Thanks anyway! |
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Solve : Failure to boot/system recovery? |
| Answer» HELLO, this is in regards to the 32bit WINDOWS XP recovery disc I am THINKING about purchasing. My laptop would not boot it says 'the following file is MISSING or corrupt: /windows/system32/config/system'. Now if I STICK this disc in when I boot it on, will it fix the problem?http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545 | |
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Solve : Layers in photoshop CS5? |
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Answer» Can anyone please be kind enough to explain stepbystep how to create a layer in photoshop CS5? Sorry to say that I have not gone far with your method as I could not locate the tab (or button, whatever it's called; excuse my ignorance !) for BLENDING OPTIONS. When you right-click on a layer in the layers panel, one of the options in the pop-up menu is "Blending Options...". |
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Solve : task manager has password? |
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Solve : A disk read error occurred. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to re-start? |
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Answer» Hi, Data Recovery Tutorial: How to Slave a Hard DriveHere is the logic for this kind of approach. A. The hard drive may fail with no further warning. B. The cost of data recovery is well over $1100. C. A new hard drive is under $100. D. Prevention (preemptive action) is better that a cure. If you can not use the recommended procedure, best come back and let the forum know and get some more ideas from other members. |
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Solve : The cartridge cannot be recognize, Epson stylus R300? |
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Answer» I have epson stylus PHOTO R300, after I reinstall it, the cartridge cannot be recognize.....Black: T0481 My printer is not Jet, Its only says here..... EPSONSTYLUS PHOTO R300...I understand concern. It is important to identify the right printer. When doing searches I do not see a distinction between R300 and R300 inkjet. I PAPERS to be the same sprinter. Quote Epson Stylus Photo R300, Drivers & Downloads - TECHNICAL SupportHere is a copy of the picture GIVEN: http://geek9pm.com/info/EpsonR300.jpg |
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Solve : windows XP update? |
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Answer» Hi, Start>All Programs>Windows Update should automatically update your XP installation to SP3. If you can pass WGA that is... Quote from: Salmon Trout on November 10, 2011, 09:43:30 AM If you can pass WGA that is... Some computers that are 100% legal, still can't pass WGA. The simple solution to that is to just kill WGA, turn off AUTO Updates, and enjoy your computer for what it is. Cheers Mates! hi, you should always connect to the internet and FOLLOW this instruction press start button, Click system icon, select radio button automatically update, click apply, then Ok, After setting this option your xp will be updating automatically. If you shut down the computer at first update file automatically INSTALL and log off. Don't PUSH the hard reset button. for more information log in to this link- Link Removed. regards, Josef |
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Solve : Keyboard trouble.? |
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Answer» When I turned my computer on today the keyboard was not functioning and the cursor was not visable on the desktop, it's working properly now after restarting the computer four times but has been acting up lately, the wire as it enters the keyboard may be a problem since moving it SEEMS to have an effect, making the lights on the keyboard turn off and on, but there are no visable cracks in the wire and I've taken the keyboard apart and cleaned it with air, I'm wondering is this a common keyboard problem or an issue inside the computer ? I'd rather not replace the keyboard if I don't really have to. the cursor was not visable on the desktopIf I boot my computer without a mouse plugged in I don't see a cursor, so maybe your mouse is malfunctioning too. Quote from: kelly1 on November 16, 2011, 12:04:10 AM but there are no visable cracks in the wire and I've taken the keyboard apart and cleaned it with air, I'm wondering is this a common keyboard problem or an issue inside the computer ? I'd rather not replace the keyboard if I don't really have to.The wire under the rubber sheath may be deformed, since you say moving the wire causes the keyboard's lights to turn on and off. Unless you frequently plug your keyboard/mouse in and out of your computer, I wouldn't WORRY about the computer's ports being damaged. The best way would be to test with a known working keyboard to check if the problem persists. If you want to replace your keyboard/mouse, there are plenty within the range of $1-$10. I personally don't think its any worth shelling out more than $25 for a keyboard/mouse. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007651%204024&IsNodeId=1&name=%240%20-%20%2410 Cheap keyboards. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007653%204024&IsNodeId=1&name=%240%20-%20%2410 Cheap mice.I would always recommend having a second keyboard and mouse around for just these situations. If a second one acts the same way, you may have a bad USB port. If you are using a PS/2 port, a USB keyboard/mouse may be just the solution you are looking for. They are pretty cheap to GET, and I wouldn't imagine replacing them would make things any worse.Thanks for all your help Transfusion and Darthgumby, I PICKED up a new keyboard and mouse, problems solved :-) you guys are great ! |
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Solve : How save Start -> Run cache? |
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Answer» I ISSUE a lot of commands in Start -> Run with connections to shares or whatever. Everytime when I reboot my desktop, I lose all that information. Is there some registry setting that prevents all that information from being removed?So you want to be able to arrow to last cached commands from command shell -or- do you want shares to hold vs having to recreate them which can be done by using /Persistent switch at end of share CREATION which you are not doing, but need to to GET it to stick after a reboot?TECHNICAL term is "Run MRU" |
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Solve : two problems? |
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Answer» PROB.1 |
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Solve : Albi? |
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Answer» how to return my task manager on WINDOW XP?Huh?If Task Manager is newly disabled, and this is not a restriction by your system administrator, you may have a virus. |
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Solve : green laptop display? |
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Answer» my laptop display turns green during the screensaver, and the computer freezes up. Have to restart after that. Why does this keep happening?? In addition to eliminating the problem you're having, you'll conserve resources and potentially extend the lives of your hd and display. Still check your temps and make sure that there is not another problem occurring with the PC that is manifesting itself through the screensaver. Once you are sure there is no other problem with the PC, then disable the screensaver.Turned off screen saver, now monitoring. F.Y.I - it has happend previously on numerous OCCASIONS. According to your original post it happens only when the screen saver is running. Is that true or not?In your power management app, there is a PLACE to turn off display and shut down hard drive. Turning off the display after, say, five minutes will conserve power, a screensaver that keeps the screen ON, does not conserve power and serves no useful purpose. I shut screen savers OFF wherever I find them. Good Luck! If you let your screensaver running, it will end with a distorting screen. My mother gave me a monitor along with her husband's old computer. Screen distorts because of screensaver. So, finally, everybody: Disable your screen saver.Is this screensaver one of the ones that comes with Windows or something you downloaded from the Internet? |
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Solve : Win xp will not start? |
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Answer» hi i recently was given a dell laptop model PP11L, i push power button and it starts to and then black screen appears and states that theres might have been a problem with new installation of hardware or software... so i tried all the choices and it will not let me go into safe mode it keeps SAYING that windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt System32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys. i do not have the original installion cd. need help thanx http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315311 |
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Solve : Fan keeps running while in standby? |
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Answer» Running XP. It was not like this befor, but from some point on the fans stay up while in standby. Please help.This happened to me before. It's because the POWER mode is set wrong. GO into your BIOS and look for "Power Mode" or "Suspend TYPE" or something similar. It should say S1 or S3. |
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Solve : How to load XP to a formated drive? |
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Answer» I have a windows XP desktop that had the hard drive formatted. I would like to load XP back, but all I have is an upgrade Windows XP CD SP1. Is it possible to load this CD and if so what is the procedure? Quote all I have is an upgrade Windows XP CD SP1 I can't really say if that's the full XP install or not because I've never had a system which came with an upgrade CD. My suspecion, though, is that it is not. I THINK it's just a CD to upgrade from a previous version of windows. Quote Is it possible to load this CD and if so what is the procedure? I am assuming you don't know how to change the boot order in the BIOS? See this article: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/ss/bootorderchange.htmYou can use an upgrade disc to do a clean install, but at some POINT during the installation you'll be asked to insert an original OS disc from a previous, qualifying OS to insure that you have it.You will need to have a qualifying Win98/Me/2000 CD to insert if you are using an upgrade version of XP to clean install. OEM restore disks will usually not fulfill the qualifying requirement.I did change the boot sequence. It responded with "Press any key to boot from CD" and then it follows with "Invalid system disk" It would appear that I am at a dead end without the proper start up disk. Thanks FRED Quote from: Linux711 on November 14, 2011, 10:51:26 AM I can't really say if that's the full XP install or not because I've never had a system which came with an upgrade CD. My suspecion, though, is that it is not. I think it's just a CD to upgrade from a previous version of windows.Sounds like a copy of an MS XP CD... As long as you have a validation code you can borrow any MS XP CD to re-install... This is perfectly legal. An upgrade CD won't cut it i'm afraid... NOTE: The version of the CD has to match what was originally installed...I have the XP product code. It is still attached to the side of the PC. Do you think I can get a disk e-bay, or is there a source to download one? Fred Quote from: patio on November 14, 2011, 02:04:48 PM Sounds like a copy of an MS XP CD...(1) Quote from: patio on November 14, 2011, 02:04:48 PM NOTE: The version of the CD has to match what was originally installed... You can use a genuine, functioning, undamaged Microsoft XP Upgrade disk to do a clean install to a MACHINE with no existing installed OS. (Even one with a new blank hard drive, where nothing that was "originally installed" is there.) In that situation, at the start of the install process, the user will be prompted to insert a qualifying Microsoft install CD with this message: "Please insert your Windows NT 3.51 Workstation, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Millennium CD into your CD-ROM drive." After verification, you can then delete, create, and format partitions. (2) Quote I did change the boot sequence. It responded with "Press any key to boot from CD" and then it follows with "Invalid system disk" This indicates that either the cd is not bootable because it is unreadable or damaged or the CD drive is faulty. Quote ------------I don 't think so.Quote from: Geek-9pm on November 14, 2011, 02:31:19 PM I don 't think so. I was assuming that the OP at that point actually did press a key. Perhaps he will oblige with an answer? Quote follows with "Invalid system disk"http://support.microsoft.com/kb/128730 |
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Solve : alphanumeric 'stuff'? |
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Answer» Hope I spelled that right ? Anyway, when trying to register a password for some site, I try to make it as secure as possible, using a variety of letters, symbols & etc. Often, I get a message that I need to use alpha numeric symbols or whatever. Give me some advice here, PLEASE ? In computers designed for English language users, alphanumeric (sometimes SEEN as ) are those comprised by the combined set of the 26 alphabetic characters, A to Z, and the 10 Arabic numerals, 0 to 9. In some usages, the alphanumeric character set may include both upper and lower case letters, punctuation marks, and symbols (such as @, &, and *, for example). For languages other than English, alphanumeric characters include letter variations such as é and ç. For some computer usages, such as file naming, alphanumeric characters are strictly limited to the 26 alphabetic characters and 10 numerals; however, for other usages, such as programming, other keyboard symbols are sometimes permitted.http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci763592,00.html If you want a secure password generator, I use this: https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm |
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Solve : help with error message in outlook express? |
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Answer» I get this error message when I try to retrieve my e-mail. Is there a fix for it? |
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Solve : Windows Explorer random closing? |
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Answer» Hi AppName: explorer.exe divx.dll is associated with a video codec used to play mpeg4 AVI files. It could also be part of a virus, if you have been downloading video files or software from dubious sources. 1. The crash could be caused by Explorer trying to create thumbnails. You could check this by seeing if the problem goes away if you open Explorer (first of all in a non-problem folder, naturally) and choose any view other than Thumbnails, (e.g. Details or List) and then go into Tools - Folder Options - View and click the "Apply to all folders". If it does go away then at least we've got a clue what to try next. 2. Have you, or anyone else using this computer, downloaded videos from torrent sites or run any dodgy exe files? Have you got antivirus? Is it up-to-date? When did you last run a virus scan? If you haven't lately then you should, and if a virus or viruses are detected, post in the Malware section. I think TheShadow had the right answer ... the folder with all the sub-folders was 26.9Gb, 1271 folders and 22,033 files. I've just opened a new folder and taken 50 folders at a time & worked on them - no Explorer crashing so far. Maybe that was it. Salmon ... I've got Malwarebytes, AVG 8.5, Spybot, CCLEANER, Adaware and Zone Alarm. They've all come up clean. It could be the thumbnail thing, too, because I'm sure the computer is thinking "oh come on - how many files?" and gives up. I don't download any dodgy stuff, although the hijackers/virus makers are getting really clever & sneaky at the moment! Thanks for your help. One last question about CCleaner. Is it safe to just do a clean with the analyzed results (the ticked box ones) or should I know what I'm doing?With CCleaner you can safely clean all but the registry...Do not waste your time with Internet Explorer. Everything Microsoft does not smell too good. Install Firefox or Google Chrome and have no problem. |
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Solve : Wall Paper Screen Issues? |
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Answer» I am not sure which group to post this problem I am having with, so here goes. I will attempt to describe the problem as best I can. |
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