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i RECENTLY downgraded my acer aspire one netbook from WINDOWS 7 starter to windows xp it boots faster and loads PROGRAMS faster but i have just one problem the sleep and hibernate options are disabled i tried looking in the power options control panel but the hibernate option is missing and my only option for closing the LID is STAY on pls help That netbook doesn't support WinXP, probably other things aren't working either. Go back to Win7 & get rid of McAfee® Internet Security Suite Trial. That's what was slowing you down.

Was on the desktop, Dell windows XP, when there was a flash of light, and the screen margins took on a wide curve on each side. There was an additional BAND about a half inch wide on the righthand margin much brighter than the rest. Also in the CENTER screen, the text became very blurry. I rebooted to no AVAIL. Came back on the same way.CRT (Cathode RAY Tube) monitor? It's toast, you have described the classic signs of failure.

I never set this, But on a fresh install about a week old I how have My Documents opening at START up. I never set anything and In have only a few programs INSTALLED. How do I get rid of this and find out why did it happen?
This is s Dell Inspiron E1705 with a new hard drive. The OS is OFFICIAL Dell OEM XP SP3 on a CD.
This just started HAPPENING. I use only Microsoft esentials AV on this laptop. Do I need more protection?


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555294Thank you Allan. Had to edit the registry, as the article says. Was hard to find.But it now works right.

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When I TURN my computer on it starts LIKE normal. But when the windows xp screen is done loading it shuts off and starts again. And this just keeps going on and on. Can anyone help me please?Boot to safe mode.

Download BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded FILE and DOUBLE click on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is done, go to EDIT - Select All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, COPY all of the content, and paste it into your next replybefore your windows xp screen load press F8 and select "Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)"
Can you boot to Safemode(Press F8 repeatedly on first bootup)? Any recent changes before this occured? Provide some information to your PC and installed softwares.

I'm reinstalling windows on a computer originally built by my son several years ago. It keeps ASKING for the disk for the video card that I can't find. Can I run the clean reinstall without it and just GO online and try and find the download for the driver there? What version of Windows?

At what point during the install do you get the message?

Can you tell US the brand and model of the motherboard and video card?

Also, it's usually a good idea to get all of your drivers and have them on a cd or flash drive before you install. This can SAVE a lot of headache later on.

I have two issues with INSTALLING Korean Language support.
First, when I try to install Microsoft Global IME Korean, I get "This setup requires OFFICE XP." Office 2010 is ALREADY installed in the COMPUTER.
Second, when I choose "Install files for East Asian languages" from "Supplemental languages support," I get "Please insert the Compact Disk labeled 'Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 CD' into your CD-ROM drive." My computer shows that SP3 is already installed and I don't have SP3 CD.You will NEED the XP CD to install any language packs...
Where is your CD ? ?

I consider Java -- or any other program which ASSERTS its right to take over my system, hog resources, and potentially become a vector for malignant code (xp) -- as a disease. Unfortunately, Java is a disease which occasionally is necessary and, under quarantined conditions, should be manageable.

With that intro (I'm irritated at the moment, having been fighting to disable autostart of java for quite some time and not finding any answers on this question in my web searching), let me ask the questions:

How do I disable Java's ability to autostart while keeping it on the system?

Is there any program which can act to intercept any calls on Java and ask the users PERMISSION before allowing code to access Java?

I would think these would be common questions and the NEED to keep Java chained would have been addressed long ago and be a widely known and desirable addon. However, web searches have brought up endless drivel on disabling java UPDATES but not disabling or, better yet, controlling Java access.

Thanks for any help. DLoad 2 apps...StartupCPL from Mike Lin...and WinPatrol.....both FREE...
They will provide every option needed.
WinPatrol runs silently in the BACKGROUND...takes MINIMAL resources ...but alerts you whenever any APP requests a registry change or being added to the startup group.

Hope this helps.

XP Home.

Way back in the GOOD old days some VERSIONS of XP would not permit access to Safe Mode WITHOUT an admin password. Regardless of what password was ENTERED (EVEN leaving it blank) access was denied. A Registry Edit to stop being asked for a password was posted by one of the 'Geek' sites but darned if I can find it now.

Any ideas where it is shown please?

Thank you.

All installs of P that I have done would allow a blank for the administrator password, unless I had explicitly set it to a non-blank value.

On the search box in the upper right of this page enter the words
password reset
and search and find many prior posts on this topic.

Windows XP not allowing me to log in after reaching WELCOME. Whenever i type the password, it tries to open but back to welcome again. how can i fix the problem?What is new or different SINCE the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?Go to start up listing and choose "Last known good configuration" or Visit BIOS and set the machine to the DEFAULT state.Quote from: Akod on OCTOBER 01, 2011, 12:11:48 PM

Go to start up listing and choose "Last known good configuration" or Visit BIOS and set the machine to the default state.

I'm using Sony VGN-C21GH/W for a few years.

While working on the laptop yesterday (normal email checking and Excel sheet), the laptop shut down suddenly (the power was still on) and the next time I boot up, it shows "Operating System Not FOUND".

I failed to backup all important data (the LAST backup was done few months AGO) and also the email content.

Could you advise:
1. How do I retrieve the data in this case?
2. How do I backup the email using Microsoft Outlook?
3. How do I boot up the laptop?

Thanks!GO into the BIOS and check if it is seeing the hard drive. If it isn't, remove and reinsert the hard drive and try again. If that doesn't work, we'll try some other things.

can you explained y i cant print after installing parrallel printer adapter?first i install the hardware then it is DETECTED i install the driver. it was installed but i cant print..the printer is good..i try the original ltp port on board and it printed..(i just install parallel printer adapter to pci to check if its good ..)hardware was detected and PROPERLY insatlled but it cant print if i transfer it to parallel printer adapter...is it the parallel printer port adapter gone bad? y it was detected? Even faulty hardware can still be detected. Not saying the thing you have is faulty though.

Need more info, LIKE specs on the system itself, make/model of card you've put in, etc.thnx for your comment dude..i have ASUS P7H55 mobo and MOSCHIP MCS9865 1-Port Parallel PCI is it compatible?Unlike USB, you can't just plug a LPT printer in to any port and expect it to work. So let's look into that first.

Each LPT in the computer has a number, first you need to check that the computer knows that the printer is on LPT2 (the card) and not LPT1 (the on-board port). Even if you've added the printer and it works fine on LPT1, you may need to add another instance of it on LPT2.

Here are Microsoft's instructions for installing an LPT printer:
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1. Connect the printer to the appropriate port on your computer according to the printer manufacturer's documentation, and verify that it is ready to print.

2. Although Windows automatically detects and installs most printers, you might need to provide additional information to complete the installation. Choose from the following, depending on the type of printer you have.

Install a parallel port (LPT) attached printer

If your printer attaches to your computer with a parallel port (LPT port), connect the printer to your computer, and then open Printers and Faxes Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer Wizard, and then click Next. Click Local Printer, make sure the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box is selected, and then click Next. Depending on the printer you are installing, a Found New Hardware MESSAGE or the Found New Hardware Wizard appears to notify you that the printer has been detected and that installation has begun. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the printer installation. (You do not need to continue with the following instructions.)

Alternatively, after CONNECTING your printer, you can start or restart your computer to allow to automatically detect and start the Found New Hardware Wizard.

The printer icon will be added to your Printers and Faxes folder.

3. If you could not install your printer using Plug and Play, or if the printer is attached to your computer with a serial (COM) port, then open Printers and Faxes

4. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer Wizard, and then click Next.

5. Click Local printer, and then click Next.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setting up the printer by selecting a printer port, selecting the manufacturer and model of your printer, and typing a name for your printer.

Quote from: nicks mom on May 26, 2011, 11:16:27 AM

Is there something with the HD with Fedora that would keep it from installing?

I switch out the HARD drive with one from my sons computer. It won't start windows from that HD. I don't know why it won't start windows normally...even tried safe mode.

Boot from disc, says it's checking config setup then goes black but never starts install.

First, I never heard of any such thing. Second, that would have nothing to do with the ability to boot to the optical drive.

Quote from: Allan on May 26, 2011, 11:57:18 AM
First, I never heard of any such thing. Second, that would have nothing to do with the ability to boot to the optical drive.
(Patio)
I agree...

I thought this tread was dead.

try formatting the hard drive

thank for all

Hi everyone , I'm new to this - I have an online art gallery - everytime I upload new images , the ones I have already UPLOADED mix up and swap over - what's going on #? The PICTURES have done this several times and it's driving me mad - my business depends on getting it right - please help clever techie people- I only understand basic language - no computer JARGON please!Where is this art gallery (link please)? Who created it for you? What program was USED to create it?

I set up a wireless networg with Linksys G router on Windows XP, I use for laptop and now ipad but have forgotten the password...how can I remedy? Thanks all in advance
Grandchien 9225To reset your router to factory defaults, use the following procedure:

1) Power down all computers, the router, and the MODEM, and unplug them from the wall.
2) Disconnect all wires from the router.
3) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
4) Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds, then release it, then let the router reset and reboot (2-3 minutes).
5) Power down the router.
6) Connect one computer by wire to port 1 on the router (NOT to the internet port).
7) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
Power up the computer (if the computer has a wireless card, make sure it is off).
9) Try to ping the router. To do this, CLICK the "Start" button > All PROGRAMS > Accessories > Command Prompt. A BLACK DOS box will appear. Enter the following: "ping 192.168.1.1" (no quotes), and hit the Enter key. You will see 3 or 4 LINES that start either with "Reply from ... " or "Request timed out." If you see "Reply from ...", your computer has found your router.
10) Open your browser and point it to 192.168.1.1. This will take you to your router's login page. Leave the user name blank, and in the password field, enter "admin" (with no quotes).

Hi all! This is my first post here so bear with me.

I've looked through the xp FAQs and I've searched the SITE using the search window. I don't think this topic has been brought up but I can't be absolutely CERTAIN. If there's an existing thread, please point me to it.

I've been having a lot of fun recently messing around with protected system files. I like to customize the appearance of my windows themes and I'd rather not just let a third party like windowblinds take control of the whole thing.

With Resource Hacker and Replacer, I've had a fair amount of success modifying .msstyles files. I've got a nice, gold variation of Luna that I'm using and it's a work in progress.

I've run into an obstacle I can't seem to work around. In the shellstyle.dll file there's a folder 23. WITHIN that folder there's a resource, CPWEBVW.CSS.

I'm trying to change the colors of the LEFT side pane in windows explorer. I think the colors I need to change are in CPWEBVE.CSS. Problem is, I can't figure out which colors are which. I'd also like to be able to change the white background in explorer without using the desktop properties dialogue box. If you change it from there, it changes the widow background in everything else as well.

So, anyone know which of the HTML COLOR codes are the right ones to change?

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

There is no way to Peace. Peace is the way.
RichardIf Peace is the way...how could there be no way to it ? ?...Quote from: patio on September 29, 2011, 09:01:24 PM

If Peace is the way...how could there be no way to it ? ?...

I'm on IE right now, Firefox is crashing almost eveytime I open it. I suggest, you TOTALLY uninstall Firefox, following ALL of these instructions: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_Firefox
Install fresh copy.I think I MAY have found the problem with IE8, I finally got the updates to install, it took about 40 minutes. I will uninstall Firefox though.Good You probably need a good laugh. When I call up the MSN site and call text TWIST up...it doesn't say this tab has been recovered, it just opens it so far then goes back to the request page. Screw it, I've been through enough over this stuff. If it starts screwing with surfing, I'll get back with you.Guess what, this tab has been recovered is back when TRYING to play that game. This is not funny, I hope it doesn't rear it's head in other places.Bad coding from the game makers site...That's good to hear. I had had it happen on other sites though as well as my email service.I suspect the issue is caused by an incorrect setting or third party software. I have the following suggestions.

Suggestion 1: Reset Internet Explorer settings

1. Please open Internet Explorer, click “Tools”, and click “Internet Options”.

2. Switch to the “Advanced” tab.

3. Refer to “Reset Internet Explorer Settings” section, and click “Reset”.

4. Click “Close” when the resetting process is complete.

5. Close Internet Explorer and restart it.

Suggestion 2: Run IE without Add-ons

1. Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).

2. Visit website in this IE.

Suggestion 3: Try to use the compatibility mode.

Suggestion 4: Click Tools>Options>Advance>disable third party browser extension.

Suggestion 5: Try a CLEAN Boot

1. Click Start, type MSCONFIG in the Search Bar and Press Enter to start the System Configuration Utility.

2. Click the Services tab, check the Hide All Microsoft Services box and click Disable All (if it is not gray).

3. Click the Startup tab, click Disable All and click OK.

4. Restart the computer and test the issue.

Please monitor the system in the Clean Boot environment. If the problem does not occur, it indicates that the problem is related to one application or service we have disabled. You may use the MSCONFIG tool again to re-enable the disabled item one by one to narrow down the problem.

I have read many posts posts about volume control. Most reference volume control missing. My problem is different. My volume control icon is there . The problem is I can't control the volume. If I hit volume up it goes to max. If I hit volume down it goes all the way down to nothing. I can't get anything in between. This happens whether I use my mouse or the +/- buttons on my wireless key board. It seems to work for a little while if I reboot but then the problem returns. Any suggestions?Welcome!
COMPUTER Hope is the number one location for free computer help.
The forum will help EVERYONE with all computer questions.

Please supply additional information. Is this a Laptop, Notebook or other portable device?
Some portable devices have a mechanical volume control independent of the Windows volume control. This can ALSO happen with some media players.problem is on my desktoop. Dell Dimension E-310 running windows XP service pack 3.You did not say if you had made any changes to the system. If the system did that out of the box, you would return it to Dell.
Without the details it is guess work from here. The sound problem with Windows 7 and recent Dell models is with the drivers. You have to use the Dell drivers, not the drivers from the chip maker. But this is only a problem for individuals who decide to reformat the drive and start over. They forget that the drivers are not on the install DVD. Generic drivers are not quite right.
The above is all guess work. Maybe it is wrong. But without specific details of how and when this started, the is about the best. The guess work is based on similar post on the Dell forums. The typical solution is to download the exact drivers from Dell for that model.
Even if device manager says all is OK.

And if is just not Windows 7. The rule also works for older Dell machines with XP. Dell does their own drivers. Get the Dell drivers.

If ANYBODY else here knows more about this, please come in.
I have wiped this hard drive several times but you made me think that perhaps the last time I did not use the original Dell driver and allowed the option of "search the net for a suitable driver" and one was chosen for me that while being close was not an exact match. This was a come and go problem so it has been hard to pin down. I have uninstalled the current driver and installed the one from the original driver and utilities disk that came with the machine. Thanks for your help and I will have to wait and see if this solves the problem.Are you talking about the volume up and down on a keyboard or what? Where are you pressing it?

If it's a keyboard, what is the model of the keyboard? (look on the bottom, should be a label)

Some keyboards require software for their media and volume keys to work correctly (or at all).Problem is not with my keyboard. (Logitech model Y-RAJ56A) The result is the same whether I am trying to adjust volume with the keyboard or if click on the volume control on the TASKBAR with my mouse. I even shut down the keyboard (removed the batteries) because I thought perhaps the volume button on it was making contact when I wasn't pressing it. I just let Windows do a search for an updated driver and it installed a new one. My hopes are not high as I have done this before. Volume control is working fine at the moment. Will see how long it lasts.I'll go ahead and cross my fingers for you Can you check your Windows component services startup type on Human Interface Device Access? Start-Run-type services.msc and change to Manual. Apply and exit.

every time i turn on my computer a small window pops up in the windows environment with the message

"Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

what does this mean and how do i repair this?Welcome to CH.

What Operating System are you running?

What were you doing before the problem?

How long has it been happening?thank you for the greetings.

I can't remember when EXACTLY this happened but the last time i remember i was updating my avast antivirus, spyware terminator and comodo firewall then i noticed the window pop up. I also remember turning off my windows firewall.

I am using windows XP SP2 version.Try enabling the Firewall.

In the mean time, I will do more searching.Ok, thank you. I really appreciate it.You might want to have a read yourself.

http://www.google.com.hk/search?hl=en&q=Generic+Host+Process+for+Win32+Services+has+encountered+a+problem+and+needs+to+close.++We+are+sorry+for+the+inconvenience&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&aq=f

May be something there that's helpful.Thanks for the link.

This http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070911223838AAsy17w link solved my problem.

I did the updates and disabled the Windows Imaging Application.Congrats. Thank you chrys_03.
I just did your idea, and I will keep you posted if it worked for. As far as the Updates are CONCERN, my machine has all the recent updates. as a matter of fact, I EVEN tried the above mentioned updated, and it let me know that I have them already, and no need to do it.
Thank you again
Quote from: shloime on August 12, 2011, 05:50:02 AM

Thank you chrys_03. I just did your idea, and I will keep you posted if it worked for.

What is the best way to determine if it's time to buy a new computer? Dell Dimension 4700, Windows XP, just really slow. I've done what I can to remove junk/unused software; seems to have adequate memory. To be more specific, is it WORTH $100-$200 to have someone with experience tell me if I need a new computer? Or just spend the money on the new computer? Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

Start shopping & you'll see computers have never been cheaper. You can even get a tower (only) at BestBuy for $300-400 including OS.No. If you are willing to tinker and do some work.
You can buy a working 4700 less keyboard mouse and monitor for under $100 on eBay. With legit Windows XP OEM INSTALLED. No warranty, except it will work the first time your turn it on. You can trade parts between the two and find out what is wrong.

But for $300 you can buy a new PC that will outperform the 4700. You choice. OR, If the PSU is OK, get a new motherboard that can use the old ram chips.

The speed problem may be just the hard drive. Or, a badly fragmented file system. Or spyware.

IMHO, if you have the money, now is the time to buy. It is a buyers market out there. Consider building your computer: The computer in my specs was built for a total of $297 (never topped $313.) (Including replacing the DVD Burner and the Motherboard.) Original cost was somewhere around $186. The cost of a stock Lenovo computer (forgot the model but saw it at the local computer store yesterday) with the single-core AMD Sempron 2100+, the ATI Radeon HD 5450, 160 GB hard drive, AMD 760G chipset, is $500.


This computer would be acceptable for normal office use-the Pentium 4 was discontinued in 2008. It is single-core. You would not be able to upgrade to any of the new Intel Socket 1155 processors e.g. i3, i5, i7, and I think even the new Pentium, all support socket 1155.) The old core 2 DUOS run laps around this processor too. The SIMPLY horrible onboard Intel graphics will not work for anything other than, well, flash games at high resolutions. If you are looking to play, even, say, some of the latest games at, low resolutions, low details and with acceptable FPS, you need an upgrade.Quote

I've done what I can to remove junk/unused software; seems to have adequate memory.

Some of us need to read the link he gave.
He is in Pakistan. It is a 1mbps DSL with voice over internet. How the system is secured may not be that same as USED in western countries.

There are vulnerabilities in Windows that could allow others to SEE into the hard drive through a internet connection. A firewall may help. Or may not.

The best he can do maybe to turn off the computer when it is not in use.

He needs to get information from his local provider. No way can we here guess as to what they use over there.Which in part was why i INITIALLY looked at mechanical means (remove cable/remove wireless router --if present)truenorth

any body tellme the REASON y my computer is always hang and blackening..is it the hardisk or virus?can anybody teach me how to fix it? thnx in advance...^_^Does your computer hang at the POST screen or does it hang after booting into Windows?NO..it doesn't..there's a time that it will blacken and hangs up after an hour or half day of sing it..Try cleaning your desktop FIRST internally. On the RAM modules, clean the gold contacts and BLOW out dust from slots MAKING usre they are PROPERLY inserted. Or use one RAM to check on the difference. If you have a Video card installed, clean the contacts as well or alternately use the onboard video for testing.

Hi I am using aspire one notebook windows hp home --- I have not been using computer long---SO--I accidently erased my msmxl 4.0 sp2 well I recovered that (FINALLY well tried to install it and got MSXMLMSI was missing found that installed it (I THINK) NOW GETTING NETWORK RESOURCE NOT AVAILABLE ---heeeeelp pls also is this the reason I HAVE no sound it says no mixer found -----------THANK YOU !!!!You should update your notebook sound drivers FIRST from the Asus website.


Do you mean that the driver installer REQUIRES MSXML 4.0? Quote

NOW GETTING NETWORK RESOURCE NOT AVAILABLE

I don't know if this is the correct forum for this request. If not please direct me to the correct forum.

When I check the Properties of my C: drive (the only partition) it indicates that my disk is full (40Gb).
When I add up the Properties of the 1st level folders I can account for less than 16Gb.

Is there a way to remedy this situation.

Thanks.1) Assuming no malware, System Restore is probably using a GREAT deal of space. You can disable system restore (All restore points will be deleted immediately) or USE Disk Cleanup to delete all but the most recent restore point.

2) Check your TEMP folder

3) Download and run treesize to see where the space is being used (http://www.jam-software.com/freeware/)Quote from: Allan on September 27, 2011, 06:50:25 AM

... System Restore is probably using a great deal of space. You can disable system restore (All restore points will be deleted immediately) or use Disk Cleanup to delete all but the most recent restore point.
...

Does the OP have a backup?

:-*will LET you KNOW if I GET the ANSWER

I changed to wilblue isp and they have gmail.
I want to GO back to OE and I don't have the ICON.
Where do I find it?
jacobixxx8Start/All Programs...right clik it and select Create Shortcut.
Then drag it to the Desktop...That doesn't work for me.
Even with the wizard it can't locate oe icon
Jacobixxx8Try from Windows Explorer...
Same method...That does the same as the other r click.there has to be anorther way.I think I deleted all them when I got gmail.Should have kept 1.Maybe if I LOG on to oe email and fill in the INSTALL items i'll get an icon?
jacobixxx8 Have you tried to add and remove windows components?"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"....drag the Icon to the Desktop...Thanks I went to add & remove and the to search and got my icon jacobixxx8

To log onto many sites I MUST type in my (long) email address, or COPY and paste it. Is there some way I can program my computer (HP Compaq Presario) to type it for me, by stroking just ONE or 2 keys?
Thanks for your time.
Barry
(1bgsmith)
PS: OS is Windows XP
PSS can I make it work without downloading a 3rd PARTY app?Most current browsers offer the option to remember login info and enter it for you. There are also any NUMBER of 3rd party apps that will enter login and pw info (I use RoboForm).

I had installed windows xp sp2 in my friends pc. Earlier it had windows xp unlimited. It has 120 mb ram 1. 70 GHZ Intel celeron processor. Samsung syncmaster 551s MONITOR. Since the new installation the screen resolution is not correct. There is too much pixelzation on the screen. I tried everything but it doesnt work. The cpu is of pcs and monitor is of samsung. The colour quality is set to lowest and i cant change it the pointer doesnt move. Please help what can i do to set it RIGHT?. It is currently set to lowest. There is no sound for songs and videos.Hi there,
Looks like that some drivers aren't enabled for the computer's hardware. IF you are not experienced with installing drivers and If your friend's computers has still an active internet connection, I would recommend to download a little program called Drivermax (http://drivermax.com/). You will have to create an account for free, then Drivermax can detect your Computer's hardware and will download and install the right drivers for you.

Cheers!DO NOT use any 3rd party driver apps. To install drivers just go to the website of the various hardware manufacturers, download the current driver, and install it.

Look in device manager - are there any yellow or red symbols?

When you say you installed SP2, does that mean you did a new install or just upgraded to sp2? And why not sp3?I had a windows xp disc with sp 2 integrated into it.the cpu is of pcs SYSTEM and monitor is of samsung where can i find the drivers for them?Go to the website of the computer manufacturer or the motherboard manufacturer for the chipset driver. Go to the websites of the manufacturers of the video card, sound card, ethernet card, etc for their drivers.How to findout which motherboard is installed and about the video card and driver manufacturers. Please tell how to find out about all this as it is an old systemDLoad and run Speccy....or System Information for Windows....both Free.

Are you sure about that RAM amount ? ?
If so i would surely add some more...Everest Home is a FREE program that will give you all you need to know about what components are installed in your PC.

http://majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

I've found the other 2 more accurate when it comes to ID'ng MBoard info...The Everest program is 6 years old & is no longer supported. It has been replaced with Aida64 which is not free. However, it may work fine on an older motherboard.It is an MSI motherboard. MANUFACTURED by msi and the vendor is intel. Where to search msi or intel website? This information was given by speccy. MSI site...Ok. I will search MSI website.Now the problem is solved. Thanks guys.Kewl...

Ok so my computer and the way it gets internet is wierd. When i turn my computer and i have logged in the first thing i have to do to use the internet is sign in to my yahoo account(if i dont do this the internet doesnt work). After that the internet works fine and everythings great. So whats my problem? WELL my dad put yahoo parental controls on my computer(by the way im 18 now so dont judge me). They were really really annoying so i found the folder where the program was stored and -CUT- all the files out. Restarted my computer and BOOM i no longer have to sign in to the yahoo account and no more parental controls. However all videos on all websites lag now, like as they buffer the picture freezes but the sound keeps going. And all vidoes keep this up until its completly bufferd. This never happend b4 but now waching youtube and anything else is a pain. Also this happened directly after i removed all the programs from the folder so i SERIOUSLY doubt its some kind of coincidence.

ps: i recently tried to play runescape to relive the old days and the same thing happens, the picture freezes while the sound keeps going and i palyed runescape on this computer for years without that problemwhat browser are you using? try this:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 for internet explorer. WARNING: All DATA WILL BE DELETED.i did it and i think it helped a LITTLE bit but the problem is still thereDo the videos lag on other browsers (firefox, chrome, etc.)?
What version of IE are you using and on what operating system?


http://www.piriform.com/CCLEANER
try using this to clean up the orphaned registry elements of your computer as well as other temporary files that may reside on your computer.Quote

Also this happened directly after i removed all the programs from the folder so i seriously doubt its some kind of coincidence.

Yes, that's an alternative way to reset the BIOS through the BIOS itself. I was WANTING to GO the hardware way because I didn't want a corrupt BIOS restoring itself, but seeing as EVERYTHING worked out OKAY, that's GOOD.

Hey I hope someone can help me with my problem with add or REMOVE PROGRAMS not populating. I was having a problem with google redirecting me when I clicked on a link and it would take me to some other site, and not what I was wanting. I ran some intispy ware and and now when I tried to go to control panel and open add or remove programs it just stays blank and says please wait. So I wait and NOTHING happens just stays blank and no errors.............so any help on this......thanks ......two-dogs A google redirection could mostly mean you are infected.
READ the Guidelines in posting the needed logs here Guidelines for MALWARE Removal
Create a new topic here and Post the logs

Hi!

I used TuneUp 2011 to modify BOOT screen of WinXP...

Only one THING I can't modify: progress bar... TuneUp can modify only POSITION and colors...

I want to USE own progress bar with own size... ResourceHacker can help, but how?

Many thanks for every help, reply or COMMENTS...

Miro

Hi friends,
According to you which is best Windows XP or the Windows 7.Windows 7 is new but my friends are using and say that its processing is slow.is it true?Can i use both windows in my computer?Windows 7 supports IE 9, which in my own experience is a great improvement over IE 8-its page loading speeds are noticeably faster. It also has a "compatibility mode" feature to support older websites which may not be displayed properly. It supports the latest games more effectively by supporting DirectX 10 and 11, which are 3D engines used to render graphics more effectively. Manufacturers are also gearing most of their newer hardware at Windows 7 and are even starting to drop support for Windows XP, which was developed in 2000. I do not see any incentive to use Windows XP unless you are on an older system which does not support/will not run effectively Windows 7.


"Processing is slow." I'm afraid you may have to elaborate on that-if you have an older computer, i.e. (Athlon X2 5200+, 1 GB DDR2 RAM, nVidia 9400 GT, 80 GB 5400 RPM HDD), you will definitely see a performance decrease, like I did with my Sony Vaio W netbook. What are the specifications of your friends' computers? What are the specifications of your computer?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/system-requirementsI like Windows XP more than Windows 7.even though windows xp dont have any graphics like 7,Windows XP is very simple and efficient.but unfortunately Microsoft does not provide any more updates for windows XP. It is better to use windows xp in less memmory machine. and also It is possible to use both windows xp and 7 at the same time by using a software called VIRTUALBOX.You can find more information about virtualbox in its wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_box and here also http://www.virtualbox.org/

Windows XP:

1.Released a decade ago. It got the EXACT same reception as Windows Vista. I'm not even exaggerating. But that's not relevant. The important thing is that it was released a decade ago. Think about it. If you are running Windows XP, you are running software whose code was by and large written at the time the NSYNC & the backstreet boys were popular. People like to say "well, it's well-tested"! Which is true. But so was the Space shuttle Columbia. And, to be frank, it's NOT well-tested. It was well-tested on a variety of hardware throughout the years, but a lot of people are installing it on new machines with gobs of RAM and enough video processing power to launch a sheep CLEAR past the horizon (which I will get to) and a lot of other people who claim that MS is in on some gigantic conspiracy to keep people from using XP, and install those utterly ridiculous DirectX 10 on XP and other aftermarket crap. A working software ecosystem is the sum of it's parts, and the fact remains that running XP with gobs of RAM and dual graphics cards and "deluxe" sound systems and other stuff simply isn't the scenario that was tested for the last 10 years of running on manufactured PCs. And additionally, the claim is redundant, because Windows Vista and 7 are Windows XP- they are merely a newer version of it. They didn't rewrite the entire OS. the vast majority of the codebase is almost certainly unchanged. And what was changed is what was well-tested. So basically, Windows Vista/7 is the "well-tested" part of XP, combined with well-tested new additions. I fail to see the logic in sticking with a 10 year old operating system if the hardware can support the newer version. It's inspired only be sheer pig-headedness and ignorance.

2.Uses standard 2-D graphics mode for the desktop.

This is important. Using Windows Aero on a newer machine, and the desktop will be faster- since newer Graphics cards a typically refined to deliver good 3-D performance, but their 2-D operations can be somewhat lacking. More to the point, but I paid for my 9800GT to use it. If I was using XP, I'd only really be using it if I was playing a game. Otherwise, I'd just be in the standard 2-D graphics mode, which isn't exactly full-utilization of my hardware, is it? Why should a person with a 9800GT or a 250GTX be looking at the same desktop as somebody who ran a ATI Rage Pro 10 years ago? What are they getting for the higher price point aside from a bunch of promising NUMBERS on a box if they run XP? Nothing, unless they constantly run games. In which case they would be getting better performance with Win Vista/7 assuming their system is capable, thus defeating the purpose.

3.Generally uses less memory,depending on ones choice of running software.

Which is good and bad. It's good for older PCs that have less memory, but it's bad for PCs that have more.

Look, I have 8GB of RAM. I paid for it. And My Operating System better bloody well USE that memory. If I was to install XP, even the 64-bit edition (which would be the only way to get it to use more than the licensing limit of ~3.5GB, and would moot the comparison since XP x64 is really just Server 2003 with a new hairstyle), my RAM would just sit there, idle. Sure, I'd have 8GB of RAM, could start photoshop, Firefox, Visual Studio, and still ahve 4GB left over, but that isn't a good thing. Free RAM is wasted RAM. Thus, superfetch (and a few OSS alternatives available on Linux distros, I forget the specific name but they seem to work well). People who install XP in a 8/16GB machine with a super awesomeo hex-core system and have 5TB HARD drives aren't interested in "performance"; they are the same type of idiots who would stick a body kit on a Camry to make it look more like a corvette and consider it a performance upgrade. Their interested in perceptions of performance. Sure, running Windows XP on that super awesome new system gives a perception of performance, but so would running Windows 3.1 on a system from 2001. So why aren't people yelling about how much better Windows 3.1 was, why is it Windows XP? I honestly don't know. my best guess is people sticking with XP (on new systems particularly) are, well, for lack of a better term, mouth-breathing idiots.

Now to be clear, Windows XP is a fine system- for using on systems well-suited to it. For example, an older machine. They were designed for XP, after all. Just as Windows 98 or 95 are good for machines designed for each of those. But to install XP on an NEW system is no different than installing one of those even older Operating Systems on a newer system. you trade a perception of speed for real performance. Then you have people who are so devoted to the idea that XP makes things faster and is all-around better that they fabricate benchmarks and make stuff up. There was one forum member here that has been curiously absent since I proved that the DX10 on XP thing was a utter load of nonsense, despite his insistence that he ran Crysis on Ultra high settings in Windows XP and it worked fine (which was quite clearly a lie), and that the entire thing was a giant conspiracy by Microsoft for the sole purpose of doing something as clearly evil as trying to sell their newer Operating System.

A sidebar, because I do this- I've never understood the XP diehards, really. They constantly complain about how Microsoft is abandoning them and how it's totally unfair. You paid them for XP (ironically, a lot of the people who complain about MS not caring about XP users are themselves using a pirated copy or they got it with their system and thus didn't really pay for it and got it free with said system). But that makes no sense. That would be like owning a car for 40 years, and when the manufacturer says "well, we aren't making some of the parts for that system anymore" the owners of the car complain that they are being abandoned in such a way as to complain that they didn't somehow get their money's worth.


4.Has the most ridiculous default theme for any desktop operating system ever conceived by humanity.

This isn't really relevant but it's worth mentioning. Particularly since that was the common complaint of the day when it was Windows 98 that was the "Superior" system (when XP was released). The more things change, the more they stay the same, SEEMS to ring true even in the otherwise constantly changing world of computers and their software.
Good Post BCP

Hi everybody


I have problem at times when I down number/data from the internet which is in the excel FORM each number is in each box i however when I download it into EXCELL it will come out like this and not in the excell boxes
36.42
36.31
35.33
Am I doing something wrong? what can be done to correct this?



Thank YOUHOW did you download it?
One does not drop and drag from a website. (Few exceptions?)
A Excel spreadsheet has many properties that are not embedded in a web page. If the author will let download it, you click on a link for the download, save it, then open it in Excel.

To my knowledge there is no drop and drag for embedded objects from a website. But I don't KNOW EVERYTHING. Maybe there is.
Try this software by clicking here -> Excel Viewer

I've seen this topic posted several times, but in checking the messages and responses none seem to apply or resolve my situation, so I'm posting this for some fresh help.

I have a Dell Latitude D800 laptop (2003 era) with 250GB (IDE) drive (replaced about 6 months ago) running Win XP-Pro, SP-3. One day I shut it down, then the next day it wouldn’t boot up. No new hardware or software installed for ages (perhaps other than Win & McAfee updates). The POST screen displays momentarily, but then it goes black with an unmovable blinking cursor in the upper left hand corner. I’ve disconnected and unplugged all cables and peripherals to no avail. Attempts to boot into safe mode with F8 key are fruitless, as is Cntrl-Alt-Del key. I can boot from CD via F12, enter BIOS set-up via F2, or run Dell diagnostics. I’ve booted from into Windows Recovery mode via the OP Disk CD and done repair, and also invoked “bootcfg/rebuild” command, all to no avail – black screen/cursor still returns. I can see no obvious command in the BIOS that if changed might solve the problem. One odd thing however, is that the hard disk capacity in the BIOS reads 137GB, yet the capacity is 250GB. If I had to guess, it would almost seem like this is closer to what might’ve been available free space on the disk, as though the BIOS can’t see a large portion of the disk (yet when BOOTING into recovery mode the operating system appears to be recognized on the C drive !?). I cannot figure how to troubleshoot this, however. I’m obviously trying to preserve and save my programs and data already on the disk.

I ran extensive diagnostic tests, and all hardware passed all tests, including the hard drive tests. One exception was an error message indicating a failure of the “NIC EEProm Test”, device Broadcom 5705M, Error code “3B00:0781” – all greek to me, but seems to indicate a hardware failure in the networking circuit, seemingly built into the motherboard. So I spring for a new motherboard and replace it, but when I boot up it indicates “Invalid Configuration information” & “Time-of-day not set”, and wants to run a set-up utility (also no Dell service tag number – not sure if that has any bearing). The “press F1 to continue” route yields nothing, but the “press F2 to run set-up utility takes me back into the BIOS screens. I reset the clock with the proper time, then re-boot – arrrggh !! - black screen with cursor again. Same behaviors and actions as before. I reboot into Dell diagnostics again and run extensive tests again, this time no errors, not even the NIC EEProm test error (limited success ?). I’m thinking maybe the CMOS/NVRAM data might be corrupt. I check the CMOS battery (weird Dell configuration, but 8 yrs. old now), it’s rated at 7.2V and checks out at 8.1V – seems okay. Perhaps erroneous or corrupt information is acquired from the hard disk during boot-up and transferred into the CMOS data corrupting its addresses and stalling the boot-up. I’m lost – unclear how to proceed from here. Have I been attacked by a virus ? How do I troubleshoot and resolve this ? In checking some forums the problem seems somewhat common, but others seem to have resolved it from Vista or Win-7 operating systems which probably have more robust recovery options. Again, trying to save my data if at all possible. Can anyone help ?
Quote from: TechDabbler on September 22, 2011, 02:34:46 AM

One odd thing however, is that the hard disk capacity in the BIOS reads 137GB, yet the capacity is 250GB. If I had to guess, it would almost seem like this is closer to what might’ve been available free space on the disk, as though the BIOS can’t see a large portion of the disk (yet when booting into recovery mode the operating system appears to be recognized on the C drive !?). I cannot figure how to troubleshoot this, however. I’m obviously trying to preserve and save my programs and data already on the disk.

The “EEPROM corrupt” as being firmware has merit, but I replaced the motherboard, so any firmware corruption must be coming from corrupt files on the hard disk and being written into the EEPROM. Anyway, my quest continues…

so I’d transfer files via USB from an external hard drive enclosure (where the old drive is now mounted) into the new (Win XP Pro) drive to be installed in the Dell D-800 and newly formatted (and perhaps partitioned).

Ok I just got the BLUE Screen of Death on a different computer. The information it gives me is STOP: 0x0000007E, also kdcom.dll

What do I do?

Thank you for your timeDownload BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded file and double CLICK on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is done, GO to EDIT - SELECT All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next reply

Windows XP is in Chinese. How can I change to English language, won't allow me to upgrade.
THANK you.
RobertYou can't. You have to buy English version and install it.Quote from: Louis Robert on MAY 30, 2010, 10:22:01 AM

Windows XP is in Chinese. How can I change to English language, won't allow me to upgrade.
Thank you.
Robert

go into your control panel, then open Regional and Language Options (its a globe)
go into the advance tab, then change the language inside the dropdown list from German to English. the install CD might be required.

go into your control panel, then open Regional and Language Options (its a globe)
go into the advance tab, then change the language inside the dropdown list from German to English. the install CD might be required.

good luck

He said CHINESE not German ... READ

And YES i know this is an old topic but i had to point this out...

go into your control panel, then open Regional and Language Options (its a globe)
go into the advance tab, then change the language inside the dropdown list from German to English. the install CD might be required.

good luck

My computer began loading slowly and then I was unable to log in the the internet. I found out that my DCHP had been stopped and my IP was READING at 0.0.0.0, so I started it in administrative control: services. That was when I found that many other services had been stopped. Each time I start my computer the items revert BACK to stopped. So I tracked the event log and saw that the first message for an item not starting was "the pipe state is invalid". Each of the following errors LISTS the same reason for not starting. What does this mean and how do I fix it? Any bluescreen messages previously prior to the invalid error?A suggested answer from Microsoft is to try a system restore to a point prior to when this started.

This seems to be a common issue with Vista, as most of the results I've found were issues from Vista USERS. I haven't been able to find an occurrence of this with XP. I'm assuming you're using XP since you posted this in the XP forums.I did find this, does any of it sound FAMILIAR?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823830

I have been noticing lately, that when a web page loads onto the screen, the right-side scroll bar is usually missing on the web page. I always have to HIT the "FULL Screen" button to get the scroll bar to come up. Is there anyway to remedy this? I have already went to Internet options and made sure the "use smooth scrolling" box is checked. I even checked the VIEW button, but there is nothing there to change the settings.What is the browser involved? What is your operating system? Not knowing the answer to those questions it becomes a guess. If it is Firefox as a browser TRY selecting "defaults' . If it is IE try running in "no add ons " mode. truenorthI find that some of my customers have their screen RESOLUTION set really low, so that they can read the names under the Desktop icons easier. Setting the font to 10 point usually makes things a lot easier to read, without having to use a real low screen res.

So I'm just curious, 'what is your screen resolution now?'
Most web pages are being designed for the newer monitors with pretty high resolution and won't display properly on a screen set to 800x600, for instance.

I really hate having to use the L-R scrollbar to see an entire web page.

So I got a bsod today can anyone help me figure out what it was caused by? It was caused when i PLUGGED my ipod into my computer.

It may be helpful if you post the entire BSOD message including the gibberish...==================================================
Dump File : Mini092211-01.dmp
Crash Time : 9/22/2011 6:20:37 PM
Bug Check String : FAT_FILE_SYSTEM
Bug Check Code : 0x00000023
Parameter 1 : 0x000e0100
Parameter 2 : 0x99834774
Parameter 3 : 0x99834470
Parameter 4 : 0x80569475
Caused By Driver : Fastfat.SYS
Caused By Address : Fastfat.SYS+a50
File DESCRIPTION : Fast FAT File System Driver
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Processor : 32-bit
Crash Address : ntkrnlpa.exe+22f0d
Stack Address 1 : Fastfat.SYS+a50
Stack Address 2 : Fastfat.SYS+6188
Stack Address 3 : ntkrnlpa.exe+18199
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini092211-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 2600
Dump File Size : 65,536
==================================================


1) Boot to the Recovery Console and run CHKDSK /r

2) Open device manager. Any yellow or red symbols?

3) Run full system SCANS with BOTH your anti virus app AND with MalwareBytes

I'M NOT ABLE TO LOG ON MY COMPUTER. WHEN I TURN IT ON, I GET A BLUE SCREN WITH THE WINDOW XP LOGO ON THE RIGHT UPPER CORNER AND THIS MESSAGE -
CHECKING FILE SYSTEM ON C:
THE TYPE OF THE FILE SYSTEM IS NTFS.
THE VOLUME IS DIRTY. CHKDSK IS VERIFYING FILES...
AND IT CONTINUES TO THE NEXT LINE TO CHECK THE INDEXES THEN IT STOPS. NO ACTION PAST THE INDEXES. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. ANY SUGGESTIONS? THANK YOU.Please turn off the CAPS key.

That message may indicate a problem with:
A. The hard drive.
B. The power supply.
C. The main board (MOTHERBOARD)

How old is the computer?
What brand and model?
Is it a laptop? Did you drop it?
Have you recently made any changes to it?

Boot to the recovery console and run chkdsk /rMy computer is a Dell 8300 series that is (I'm embarrassed to say) 10 years to the day. I know the thing is too old, but I'm on a fixed income and can't purchase one at his moment. I"d appreciate any suggestions. Thank you all.Find the service tag on the MACHINE., If you don 't know it. Thee may be sure suggestions on the Dell site sabot maintenance and troubleshooting that model.

Does the compute have Windows 2000 on it?
A OEM Dell 2000 CD is under $10 on Amazon. This can be used to repair the system.

Or is it Windows XP? If so, it would be almost ten years to the day. It was August 24, 201 when XP was released.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_XP

IMHO, there is little reason to not use Windows 2000 on such an old computer. But, a few new programs require XP or better.Hello,

I have windows xp and do not access to windows 2000. I'm at the point of trashing the whole thing. But I thank you for the suggestions. Peace out.If your PC has a sticker on it that say sit was licensed for XP,m you can use a Dell CD install disk, even the sp3 version.

Legitimate Dell XP CD is available from Dell and some resellers. About $25 dollars. You already have the license, you are buying the media and shipping and handling costs.

Check Dell.com and use hour service tag number.

TV shows, cartoons and movies on the internet?

I purchased a netbook not long ago and it has no disk drive. Would love to pop it open and be able to play cartoons for my 5 year old while we are in the car.

I am not techno-savey so if there are free sites, please let me know how to download them.

Thanks!!


Samsung NC-10 + XP + wi-fi + bluetooth
www.veoh.com/
www.hulu.com/


www.abc.go.com
www.cbs.com
www.nbc.com
www.fox.com

espn 360
here are some sights were you can watch tv i'm not sure were you can dowload tv shows and cartoons at

i have a laptop with a cd rom that can plug into it i'm not sure how much they cost

nickjr.com has some videos you can watch but i'm not sure you can download them
We've been down this road before it seems...i THINK that would be illegal Quote from: patio on September 05, 2009, 10:11:14 AM

We've been down this road before it seems...

Hi, It's me again. I downloaded and ran Superantispyware. However, it kept popping up it's little window wanting to UPDATE. I updated but each day it comes up again. It's annoying so I went and removed it on the "Add/remove" function under my control panel. However, it is still popping up! How do I kill this thing?
Thx, Micromos
Superantispyware updates everyday. It's prompting you so you have the latest definitions. It is a "feature".Preferences -- uncheck "Start SAS when Windows starts"Quote from: micromos on AUGUST 18, 2011, 03:27:49 PM

It's annoying so I went and removed it on the "Add/remove" function under my control panel. However, it is still popping up!

I downloaded and ran Superantispyware. However, it kept popping up it's little window wanting to update

What version of SAS are you installing? The latest is on 5 already. Depending on your interval of opening/scanning or using SAS, it will update to the latest core definition. That is normal.

Why did you want to remove it ? ?...it's a decent tool to have...

computer does not detect any COMPACT DISCS of any kind.Is this a recent PROBLEM or has the cd-drive never worked? Have you tried updating the drivers for your cd-drive? It sounds like you MAY need to INVEST in a new one. Do you have another cd-drive you could try connecting to the computer to see if it works and it is not some kind of problem with your computer?Optical drives do not use 3rd party drivers - there's nothing to update,

Please explain EXACTLY what is going on, when it started, and what led up to it.

my computer cannot detect a COMPACT disc in the hard DRIVE how can I fix this problem ?What have you tried so far?

Did you MAKE any changes to the computer right before this started?

Is it just one CD or any CD?

Does the CD drive show up in My Computer?You ALREADY have a thread on this topic - please do not START more than one thread per topic. I'm locking this one.

Hi There

I recently allowed a lot of Windows Updates to install at once, after which I keep getting a blue screen with the error: INVALID_PROCESS_DETACH_ATTEMPT

Also, each time I boot a window to install "Windows Genuine Advantage Tool" appears before anything loads. I've clicked cancel each time.

A system restore to before the updates won't work.

Any help diagnosing and fixing this problem is much appreciated!

It was said that there cannot be enough info about your system included with your post so I've run an Everest report which tells about my system in great detail - but would like to PM it to a volunteer as I'm not sure its WISE to reveal this much on the net...

Any help would be much appreciated! Please let me know if I may PM you my system data and if you have any further questions regarding my issue

Thanks!!



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Also, each time I boot a window to install "Windows Genuine Advantage Tool" appears before anything loads

Hi everybody I need some help with a REGISTRY problem that I caused. I was deleting some programs with revo uninstall and instead of deleting the sub directives that were highlighted I deleted some of the main components in the registry and now my add or remove programs does not populate. I understand that I can get the files off a windows cd but don't have a clue how to go about it, and was hoping someone could walk me through it. I backed up my operating system with acronis but after doing the restore I still have the problem. It SEEMS if you mess with the registry you are screwed and your backup comes out the same way ......so could I get some help on this, and if there is a discussion on this in the forums somewhere just point me to it.........thanks......two-dogs I think you have made another post EARLIER about google redirections which I've responded... Is this the same machine and what OS are you running?
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add or remove programs does not populate