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We have enough info here, which is probably even not needed, since you solved most of your problems, already...Thanks BRONI,

Let me know if there is anything else you SEE that i need to do, otherwise i thank
you for the excellent support you've provided in walking me through all this.

You're very welcome
Is there anything else not working?other than the printer, everything else seems to be working just fine.

Once he gets back on the web i'll go and COLLECT all the necessary updates
and things like that but that may be another 30-60 days depending on him.

At least i've got him to the point where he can start clean.

Again, thanks for sticking with me, i'm a bit slow sometimes but i get there.

so unless there's something you need to see, you or your administrators on here
can CLOSE this topic, if something comes up, i'll start a new one.

thanks again. Fair enough

Hi,
my LAPTOP compaq nc4000 was working fine this morning. when i turn it on now it goes to windows, briefly shows the desktop but before i can go anywhere on the desktop it CLOSES and says it is shutting down to STOP DAMAGE to windows.
can anyone advise how to sort this out?What information should I add when submitting a question?

in cae of cd ROM when i press EJECT from the rightclick option in the explorer it directly opens how it EXACTLY happens?
(i think these are BASED on device drivers...!!!! does WINDOWS has came with installed device drivers)

Would someone please TELL me how I can set Windows Media Player as my DEFAULT music player? Whenever I attempt to download a music file the Real player opens. I would like WMP instead. Thank you.

jandalIf you're using Windows MEDIAL Player 11, then select "More Options" under the "Library" link in the player.

Select the "File Types" tab and MAKE sure EVERY box is checked.

Save your settings by clicking Apply and/or OK.

Windows Media player should now open for all those default file types.

I will and I truly appreciate the time you have given meDid search-15 items came up but how do I paste this here-I tried and it doesn't work-I AM lost, sorryIf you don't have any screen capture utility installed, get free Gadwin PrintScreen: http://www.gadwin.com/printscreen/I'm really sorry-I downloaded the program you just suggested but have no idea what to do with it now so I can post the results of the searchGadwin manual: http://computerclub.ca/gadwin.pdfplease see the attached SCREENSHOT - and thanks again!

[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]Yeah, something is wrong here, because my iexplore.exe file in C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer has 611KB, yours, 91KB.

Try this:
1.Click Start, click RUN, type %systemroot%\inf, and then press Enter.
2.Find the Ie.inf file that is located in Windows\Inf folder.
3.Right-click the Ie.inf file, and then click Install.
4.Restart the computer when the file copy process is complete.

Also, give me another screenshot, but do this:

so I can see whole width of "In Folder" columnIt SAYS:
FILES NEEDED
The file 'IEXPLORE.EXE' on Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 CD is needed

Type the path where the file is located and then click ok

Copy files from C:\WINDOWS\in\i386

(I try clicking and nothing happens)Please, proceed to second thing, I asked you to do for me....screenshot.Trouble understanding--my son helped me with first screenshot--I'll ask him to help again soonOK.
I can see correct iexplore.exe sizes here:

611KB, but I can't read a full path, because "In Folder" column in your screenshot is truncated.
Run search again, and write down full path, which starts with "C:\Windows\SoftwareDitribut...."

Then, try this again:
Quote

1. Click Start, click Run, type %systemroot%\inf, and then press Enter.
2. Find the Ie.inf file that is located in Windows\Inf folder.
3. Right-click the Ie.inf file, and then click Install.
4. Restart the computer when the file copy process is complete.

FILES NEEDED
The file 'IEXPLORE.EXE' on Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 CD is needed

Type the path where the file is located and then click ok

Copy files from C:\WINDOWS\in\i386

in linux we have a "swap" spce as a virtual memory
does windows has this feature
Yes...but it's only called a "swap" file in earler versions of Windows.

Since the advent of NT, 2000 and XP...it's now called a "page" file.Quote from: Saviour on June 07, 2008, 10:10:46 PM

Yes...but it's only called a "swap" file in earler versions of Windows.

Since the advent of NT, 2000 and XP...it's now called a "page" file.

but how can i change the page file size

I am trying to set up skype with my mic and web cam, but when I plug my cam into my usb my pc shuts down.
it ALSO does it to my scanner so I leave it unpluged. But when I plug my gamming joystick into the same usb port it works fine also my nokia n95 gauge when transfering photos by usb.Can not figure this one out drivers look all ok in the device manager and updated them,it could not find one better then the one I have anyone have same probelms, THANKS Cheers Wayne.What Operating System?

Have you tried downloading the driver from the WebCam Manufacturers website?Yes I have tried that thanks, but since I have downloaded windows SERVICE pack 3 the web cam seems to work . Thanks for your help cheers wayne.I have absolutely no CLUE why Service Pack 3 would cure this issue............Patio I do have to agree with you, but hey its working strange but good ? ? Poor Patio Not really service pack 3 has certain PROBLEMS, expect something to mite happen as a result.

Has anyone had any probelms what so EVER, after downloading the latest window XP service pack three ? ? ? ?Some people do. What's happening?I've downloaded and installed SP3 on 4 or 5 machines so far, with no resulting problems.Two of my machines have SP3 set up fine, two of my friends are ALSO GOOD with it but ONE of them had some trouble.

The subject says it all. Was given a five year old Dell, 1.5 ghz. Added a user account for myself, with administrator rights. Deleted one old account, no problem. Deleted the second old account, and the system locked up. On reboot, got message to press F1 to retry boot, or F2 for setup. Went into setup, and saw that the system doesn't see either the C drive, or either of the CD drives. Used a set of 6 XP Floppy Boot DISKS, which worked fine, but because the system could not see the hard drive, could not LOAD Recovery CONSOLE, or do anything else. Would appreciate any HELP from anyone on this matter.Try unplugging/reseating the IDE cable...
Replace it if this doesn't work... they do go bad.Thanks for the suggestion - I'll try this later today and post the results. Anyone else out there have any suggestions?For Patio: As you suggested, I removed the hard drive, detached both the POWER and the data cables, waited a couple of minutes, reattached the cables and replaced the drive in its bay. Hooked everything back up, and everything booted up as usual. All I can conclude is that there was an electrical surge which resulted in garbage in the data or power path.

At any rate, that problem seems to be solved. Thanks so much for your help.Well done patio, great reply Good to hear it was an easy fix...
I keep a few extra Data cables around just in case...

And Welcome Aboard both of you ! !

recently i saw one virus effected system .in that when i double clicked on a file or a folder it is giving it's properties(corresponding);
how to overcome this problem??


thank you in advance.......That's most likely not a virus. That's what happens when you double click a folder holding the ALT key.

Quote from: #groff -Tascii -MAN yakub on June 08, 2008, 04:21:09 AM

recently i saw one virus effected system

how to overcome this problem??

I have found many sources of help for XP Recovery Disk options - but only for systems for which the user has a full REINSTALLATION disk - as opposed to UPGRADE Disks from say, ME to XP. Would appreciate any info on how to Recover, or Repair, an XP system, rather than simply rewiping the disk and reinstalling.State more clearly exactly what dilemna you are in; what CD's you have and what you want to ACCOMPLISH...if the reinstallation of the xp is for for missing FILE means you can use
Run:"scf /scannow"
& it will ask for xp cd and it will repair your existing system


xp provides another inbuilt applcation which will repair your existing system
i.e.,Run:"drwtsn32"

i know this much only i tried as my level best if your problem solved then
enjoy.........For #groff - Tascii - man yakub: Thanks so much for the info regarding the xp internal commands (about which I knew nothing). I'll check into this right away.

For patio: I'm retired, with no formal education or training in computers, but I do quite a bit of work on computers for friends and NEIGHBORS, etc. Frequently, I conclude that certain computers are so cluttered with unnecessary and possibly harmful software applications, to reformat and reinstall xp would require less time and effort, and be more likely to lead to a more stable system. This is the primary reason for my inquiry. I know little about repair/recovery of upgraded xp installations. I have a repair/recovery disk for Vista, which I consider to be a very valuable tool, and I was casting around for a similar tool for xp. Last night, I downloaded and burned Hiren's BootCD Version 9.5, which may turn out to be of use for xp recovery/repair. Perhaps some forum participants can furnish opinions regarding Hiren's BootCD.Repair Install of XP This is the method i use and have been using for some years....it's better than even Microsoft's method.
I suggest reading it through paying special attention to the warnings.
Then print out a copy for reference.

NOTE: This method will only work with original Microsoft XP CD's.
It will retain all the Data and programs installed if done properly.

If the customer only has a manuf. Recovery CD this method will not work. In this case you need to backup all important data as these Recovery CD's take the machine back to Day One status and all data and programs not originally installed are wiped out in the process.

Hope this helps...Patio: I'm sure this info will BECOME one of the most important reference sources for me. Thanks again for all your help. What would those of us who aspire to learn a little more about computers do - without capable persons such as you.No problem at all...
That RC tool for Vista is pretty handy tool...i could've sworn i had a link for a downloadable Recovery Console for XP but i can't seem to locate it.
I'll post it if it turns up or someone ELSE may pop in here...

Best of Luck.

When I switch on my LAPTOP it will always do a scan before starting windows. It says - CHECK file system on D:

The type of the file is NTFS...........

Anyone know how to solve the problem?

Thanks It SEEMS to me your computer is trying to check the integrity of your hard drive.

Have you let it complete the scan...or does it do it constantly...no matter if you let the scan complete or not?It checks everytime I switch on my computer and even when I restart.

I let it FINISH the scan everytime but it still happen.How long has it been doing this and how old is the laptop ? ?

There's a Registry tweak for this but let's get some more info before we GO mucking about in there...I'm not sure but I think it's been doing this for about two weeks or more. I didn't notice til recently.

I've got the laptop for around 6-7 months. It's Acer Aspire 4320.

I'm not good with the computers.

I have two aging XP machines, both Dells. Both were ORIGINALLY built with ME installed, and both received XP upgrade disks from Dell. I have both the ME and the XP upgrade disks. I am INTERESTED in wiping the system drives on both these machines in order to REINSTALL XP. My question is - if I reformat the disks, will it be necessary to first reinstall ME, and then reinstall the XP upgrade disk? Or is there some way to avoid having to reinstall ME?No.
At some point in the installation process XP will look for/ask about a qualifying earlier version... at this point simply insert the WinME CD and the install will proceed...This is exactly the answer I had hoped to get on this question. Do you have personal experience which confirms that reinstallation of the earlier O/S version is unnecessary, so long as the user has the reinstallation disks for both versions?

Thanks very much.Couldn't begin to count how many times i've done it...

PATIO: So you have resolved two of the three issues (and may have resolved the third) I posted yesterday. I very much appreciate your help.Quote from: patio on June 07, 2008, 08:05:20 PM

No.
At some point in the installation process XP will look for/ask about a qualifying earlier version... at this point simply insert the WinME CD and the install will proceed...

For thefonz: I'm sure Patio will likely respond to this himself - but I took his message to mean: to reinstall an upgrade to XP, first boot the XP upgrade disk. Then, at some point during the reinstall process, the user is prompted to insert the original ME disk, simply to confirm that the upgrade to XP disk is legitimate. After confirming validity of the upgrade from ME, I assume the user will be prompted by the system to remove the ME disk and reinsert the XP disk.

How can i remove password to the harddrive of a laptop while SHIFTING this hdd into another computer the drive not seen,i use A-FF HDD UNLOCK WIZARD it detects but it has got no hitachi models HARDDISK what can i do with this?Sorry.
We don't ASSIST with password defeating methods here.

Topic CLOSED.

I have a laptop with XP Pro and dont have the password to log on to windows.. now i have found password reset programs online. are these real? And if so is there a safe place i can download one..If not and i have to reinstall windows can i use any windows OS or do i have to use XP pro? Any help with this would be great thanks Though your question may be legitimate, there are OTHERS who may read this TOPIC and use the information for less SAVORY reasons. It is for these reasons we do not provide this type of information.

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do i have to use XP pro?

Hi can anyone tell me the easiest WAY to back up the hard DRIVE,I have nero 7 know how to do pretty much everything else,but I all ways over look the most important THING backing up the hard drive,and a recovery disc as I allways get involved in other good stuff like music , movies etc etc, so please what is the best way to back up my system, cheers wayne.Your best bet is to create HD image...
DriveImage XML (free): http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm
Acronis (not free): http://www.acronis.com/ Thank You for your help BRONI I will check out those two URLs cheers Wayne.

I set out to reformat a XP and it seems that all was working well. I got to the POINT where it was downloading XP files and while it was downloading files it was showing you the usual text about the XP and with all the positive implements it was downloading. Then all of a sudden it stopped and gave me an error message that it had to stop to deter any damage to the computer. If you are wanting to know about the error and what it said all I can do is recreate and PUT the xp disk and just wait for it to stop again and I guess right down every word. But I will say this though it was something about the Bios but I know you will PROBABLY need some reference to start with but let me know what you want me to do. I can not do an attachment or a screen print because all that is disabled at that point in the set up of files.

thefonzHey thefone,

I guess you mean reinstalling rather the reformatting, am I correct ? if so please provide some detail information.......that will make the solving process much easier.

Thanks.

CheersThe operating sys had nine or more infections so I was reformatting not reinstalling. Basically with the xp it is easier to reformat then a 98 but still it was experimenting but like I said I finally got to the part where I was down to the THIRTY minutes to go and the computer was downloading xp files so I thought all was fine and I would be finished soon!! Then the error came up. So what I am going to do is disconnect this computer also an XP and reconnect the older xp and just bring it up to that part where it gives me the error.

thefonzQuote from: thefonz on June 06, 2008, 10:34:20 AM

I was reformatting not reinstalling.

Bad__Pool_Caller

Is this a shiny XP CD with holograms and Microsoft printed all over it ? ?

Sorry if this is a common issue. I tryed the search function with no luck. I have tryed on more that one occasion to back up my wife's files onto my computer (they are networked). The last two times I've tryed the computer has (ramdomly it seems) picked one .jpg file it has a PROBLEM with moving that SCREWS the whole process up. The message I get is:
ERROR COPYING FILE OR FOLDER
Cannot copy (name of file) : Access is denied
Make sure the disk is not full or WRITE protected
and that the file is not currently in USE

I have plenty of room. There is no write protection or current use that I can see. Any suggestions? WELCOME to the CH forums.

You neglected to mention which operating system you are using...

One of these might help.

Please read this..

Good luck.Sorry. Windows XP.

I can send emails with ATTACHMENTS to anyone EXCEPT those with Outlook Express. They RECEIVE the email but no attachments.

If they reply saying "no attachments" and I "reply" to their reply again attaching the attachments, then the attachments are received!

When I reply to their reply the attachments go at the bottom of the email. When I am sending a new email (which is where the problem is) the emails appear within the text of the email.

I have Microsoft Outlook 2000, on Windows XPPRO.

I have SEEN this problem posted in last couple of MONTHS elsewhere - with no answers!

Any suggestions?it may be a problem with others e-mail clients... not yours. There is an option in settings to disable viewing or downloading of attachmentsRecipients receive attachments successfully from other people.

More info:
(1) The problem is not just Outlook Express, I have had it today with Lotus Notes.
(2) I have found I can "fix" the problem by using "Plaintext" rather than "RTF" - but I would prefer a proper fix so I could use RTF and make my emails look BETTER.

Okay, this MAY not be the right place for this question, and if it's not, I apologize. I have a problem that is really starting to get on my last nerves.

A few weeks ago, my computer crashed because of a "failing hard drive". Alright, so I take it in to a local computer service center, and they were able to copy everything to a new hard drive and install it into the computer.

But when I turned it on later, an error message came up that said my ATI Graphics Driver wasn't installed. Hmm, that's odd. No problem, I just went to the ATI web site and installed it again. I was back up and running in no time.

Or maybe not. Now the problem is, I can't play any PC games. It would always tell me that it can't find DirectX 9. Here we go again. So I go onto the internet and DOWNLOAD the latest version of DirectX 9 no problem. I try to play a game but it still tells me that it can't find DirectX 9. Really?

So my question(s) is, did I do something wrong? Did I forget to do something? Has this happened to anyone here? Do you GUYS have any tips? I don't really know a lot about computer hardware, as I have come to realize. Thanks in advance.could you POST your computer specs also?

have you tried uninstalling it, and installing it again?..... and did you uninstall the PREVIOUS version (if any) before you tried putting directx 9 on?

Dell 530s
windows XP sp2
Internet explorer 7

My computer is very new, less than a month old and when I go to Windows Update, the newest update is SP3. It downloaded fine, but when I try to install it, 2 or 3 seconds and it says that the installation has "failed"
My PC came with XP sp2 and I had already installed sp3, but I downloaded a photo editing software and as best as anyone could tell, it corrupted something to the point where windows would not even begin to startup, couldn't even start in safe mode. It ended up that we used the XP disc that came with the computer and reloaded windows. Everything seemed ok except the failed updates.UPDATE:
about 10:30 last NIGHT while USING my computer, the power in the house flashed off, no storm or anything, just seemed like a normal flash and everything in the house reset. when my computer (always plugged into a STANDARD surge protector strip) started rebooting, it went the DELL BIOS version screen and stopped with a cursor in the top left corner- nothing else. I went in thru the boot MENU and was able to boot manually. not sure if all problems are related but driving me nuts!!

Hi,
TODAY I accidentally spilled water on my keyboard.
I cleaned up the spill, REMOVED the battery and the AC ADAPTER, but my screen stopped working. Does anyone have any advice?Umm, let's be perfectly clear on a key point here. Is this a laptop or notebook computer? Sorry, it is a Dell Inspiron LaptopChances are... you're gonna need a new laptop.Place it on a clean DRY SURFACE and put a small box fan blowing on it for as many hours as you can.
Remove the battery before doing this.

Good Luck.I am not as smart as many of these folks, but my daughter spilled soda on two of our Dell laptops at two different times. (don't ask) One keyboard had impaired keystrokes, the other was a total bust. The hair dryer fan solution didn't get it back to normal.
Called Dell and for $20.00 each, they sent two new keyboard pads which were easy to install. Voila, no new laptop needed (alas, we bought another before we found this out). My friend spilled water on his laptop last year and I told him to turn it off, take out the battery and just leave it for a few hours.

The next day, he tried and he told me the keys worked but then he said they were failing one at a time until he gave it to the computer store.

I was trying to repair my Windows XP USING the XP CD but unfortunately after all the software were copied, on reboot I got a blue screen error. I tried again using the CD the errors below is what I have been battling with. I cannot boot to SAVE mode.
Thanks



Setup cannot Copy the FILE: Driver.cab

To retry, press enter.

If you are installing from a CD, make sure the Windows XP Cd is in the CD-ROM drive

To skip this file, press ESC

Caution: if you skip this file, setup may not complete and windows XP may not WORK properly

To quit setup, press F3Repair Install of XP

I STRONGLY suggest reading through it first paying special attention to the Warnings...
Then print out a copy for reference.

If done properly all your data and programs will be intact...if done improperly you may lose everything.

I want to resize some images but can't figure out how to use PIXRESIZER. Can you help me with that in terms that are SIMPLE enough for me to understand? I could write a BOOK on " Could you Help me?" My last book didn't sell very good, oh yea there wasn't ONE.
Thankyou so MUCH
Dr Ellingsworth Here are is a video which should help: Tutorial

Hi I have a comcast scientfic America modem and I am trying to connect to the internet through a usb cable. I am running windows 2000 pro. This is really all I know about the computer. I do not know about the drivers or anything. I tried to connect using the comcast install cd but it would say connection none.
I guess my first QUESTION is do I NEED to install drivers. Which ones? Should I burn them to a cd and then install? I also tried the windows install wizard but it did not work either. Do I need to buy an ethernet card? I will be CONNECTING the computer alone, with no other computers. ThanksQuote

I am trying to connect to the internet through a usb cable

Quote

I am trying to connect to the internet through a usb cable

You need a LAN cable. They aren't expensive. It plugs into the router and into your computer.

let us know how u go with that

The PROBLEM is that I have MS Outlook on my computer. I would like to either have it moved to my other computer or somehow be able to view it in webmail.

The computer I have it on now is WINDOWS XP Home Edition.
The other, WIndows XP Media Center Edition.

I you need any more information, just ask.


Thank you If you have Microsoft Office Installed on ONE computer...and have the software for it...you should be able to install it on the other computer...and then perform an export/import.

Or...you can configure Microsoft Outlook to save a copy of your email on your mail server. This way you can view the email locally and through your webmail application, as well.

Just remember...if you delete the email from the mail server (via webmail)...that particular email will be gone for good.

Now...if you want to export any email from Outlook, you can do so...and then import it into the email client you're using on the other computer. It just depends on whether or not the email client on the new computer can import these files from Outlook. If not...then you're out of luck.

The best way...would be to just have any additional email coming in...saved on the server.Quote from: Saviour on June 08, 2008, 12:02:56 PM

If you have Microsoft Office Installed on one computer...and have the software for it...you should be able to install it on the other computer...and then perform an export/import.

Sanman, is transferring your MS Office software from one computer to another a feasible option for you?

Moving your email to another computer

Quote from: Saviour on June 09, 2008, 06:04:59 AM

Moving your email to another computer

That's one way of doing it, but my preference would be to just export to a .pst file, copy that file over to the other computer, then import it into Outlook on that computer.

From Microsoft: File types you can import or export

I am new to this site, I am no guru, but I need assistance with the following:
I recently purchased a Majicjac phone connector, when trying to install, I was advised that My OS was not compatible, I contacted the Majicjac Company and they advised I had to use MS XP in order to WORK. I have two computers at home; one has Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and the other Windows XP Home. I am not sure how to change OS, or if this is the right way to go. I was advised by the Majicjac company that I would be UPGRADING OS -- Is that TRUE? I am not sure if I can use the disc provided when I purchased the XP to my other computer (is that illegal?) Do I have to backup all my files before performing update? Will I loose any files if I do not backup?
My computer info is as follows:


My IP address is:
68.190.42.209

My hostname is:
68-190-42-209.dhcp.athn.ga.charter.com
My ISP is:
Charter - ATHN GA

My connection is:Cable

My operating system is:
Windows 2000

My PLATFORM is:
Win32

My browser is:
Internet Explorer 6.0

My JavaScript is:Disabled

Cookies are:
Enabled

My screen resolution is:
2048 x 768 / 16-bit color
.NET versions:1.1.4322
Welcome to the forum...

If the company states the device will not work on the computer running Windows 2000 Pro...then, you can either choose to upgrade that computer to XP...or install the software on the other computer already running XP.


You cannot use the XP disc from your other PC. You have to purchase another licensed copy...

The choice is yours to make.Quote from: latindancer1966 on June 09, 2008, 10:59:33 AM

I recently purchased a Majicjac phone connector

My 17 year old daughter sent a research paper to her sister's laptop from an MS word file as a yahoo attachment, opened it and started working on it. She swears she SAVED it. When she tried to send it back to her computer to print, she couldn't find the file. She found the 4 new files she created on the laptop to send (table of contents, etc.) but the ORIGINAL one is nowhere to be found in the recent doc. Of course it is the 25 pager. I have looked in recent documents 20 x and don't see the document name, opened the others to see if it got saved in those by mistake. not there.
any help is appreciated. it is due today, naturally.Quote

My 17 year old daughter sent a research paper to her sister's laptop from an MS word file as a yahoo attachment, opened it and started working on it.

She swears she saved it. When she tried to send it back to her computer to print, she couldn't find the file.

My 17 year old daughter sent a research paper to her sister's laptop from an MS word file as a yahoo attachment, opened it and started working on it.
So she sent it in an email.

She swears she saved it. When she tried to send it back to her computer to print, she couldn't find the file.
Do you mean she sent it by email again?

If Carbon Dudeoxide's idea doesn't work you can try to seach the whole machine using the file name. You may come up with a few temp copies but in most cases you will find the whole file.

I bought a new hard drive because my other ONE died. I installed XP on it with the reinstall disc. It seems as though it's working fine, but now my computer doesn't have sound and cannot connect to wireless. I'm sure there are other things not working, too. Any suggestions as to how to fix this? Thanks!what kind of computer laptop or desktop also on some devices you have to INSTALL drivers for them.It's a Dell Inspiron laptop. Where would I find these drivers? i would go to the dell website and then download the correct drivers for your model laptop. Try this: Click Start then Run and type in Devmgmt.msc

This will take you to Device MANAGER. You will see all of your devices listed here. If you see a yellow"?" or red "!" then you need a driver for that device.
go: to http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen
and enter your model or service tag (your service tag should be on the sticker on the bottom or side of your computer) and look for the drivers you need. If you download and Run the files it should fix your problem

Also, when you bought your computer, it should have came with a bunch of disks. Look through all of the CDs that came with it. The original drivers disk should be in there. It might say something like: DRIVERS AND UTILITIES. It is easier to install the drivers from this disk.

P.S. After you fix all of your drivers the next thing you should do is go to microsft update and download and install all of the updates for your machine.I installed the drivers/utilities from the disc - managed to get my sound back. I still can't get my WiFi to work, though. It keeps giving me a message that says, "Net adapter not available in system," or something like that. And finally, my computer will no longer hibernate or go into STANDBY, even though I enabled hibernate. Any more suggestions would be appreciated!

I'll do to the Dell site now and see what I can find there. At Dell's site enter your service tag # that's on the machine and they will list all your drivers.
Whenever an OS is installed all drivers are wiped out and need to be re-installed.
Start with the MBoard drivers...these should always go first.All fixed now. Thanks guys!

Seeing that I didnt know at the time what was wrong with my gaming pc. I ENDED up using the activation of my copy of xp, know it says that it can no longer activate even thought I changed the master drive so I could have it activated. I also tried calling but they hung up on me.You have been here long enough to know our Policy on activation ISSUES...
If MS can't help neither can we.I seriously bought it, I know you cant but ANYTHING you can suggest like where to get a cheaper copy or something.1-866-PCSAFETY (1-866-727-2338)

Download the MGADiag.exe and SAVE this to your Desktop.

Go to the Diagnostic Site: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/diag/ and follow the instructions there. Then run the original MGADiag.exe.

If you have valid, LICENSED software, then you need to go to the Windows Genuine Forum, register and post the log. http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/default.aspx?ForumGroupID=125&SiteID=25

In the event you are a victim of piracy, help is available from this site: http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/
Quote from: squall_01 on June 09, 2008, 02:02:40 PM

I also tried calling but they hung up on me.

Alright guys, i have a little problem that causes a HUGE effect.

Well. there was alot of crap in my laptop so i decided to reboot it.
(first time in my life )
After rebooting it. I found that after i downloded vista, the screen looked kinda blury or "out of focus" So i looked it up in the manual...it told me to go on:
Control Panel -----> Appearance and Personalisation ----> Display settings --->Reselution

Well i tryed every single dumb "setting" and the screen is still blury.
Before i rebooted my laptop. It was fine. i could see perfectly. Also i noticed when i click my computer, i can only see the hard drive. before i could see the hard drive and some back up thingy.

I am geussing that i didnt reboot it properly?

This is the the cd's i got:

1) I already saved all files on a flash drive (just incase)

I have 3 cd's:

"Application" (for resinstalling Dell mediaDirect on dell xps computers)
"DELL Drivers and Utilities" (for resinstalling DELL XPS m1330 computer software)
"Operating system" (reinstalation DVD Wnidows Vista home permium 32 Bit)

ok, so far your with me? right!! i hope

Erm.....if you can solve the resulotion thing..id be happy
Or....If you told me how to reboot properly... ..that wud make my day!!!

Starting to get worried =( i need to get it fixed fast..please help out

thanks...oh yh...keep instructions (if given SIMPLE and easy as im only 15 years old thanks. "waiting desperatly for an answer"

Your post is KIND of jumbly.

"After rebooting it. I found that after i downloded vista." What do you mean? According to your software it originally came with Vista, right? What was on it before?

Have you tried a clean install of Vista (you said you saved your stuff to a flash drive)?

BTW - profanity isn't APPRECIATED...even if you did spell it wrong. Just a reminder

Alan <>< Some terminology...

Re-booting is simply restarting a machine
Re-installing is when you are replacing your operating system as it sounds like you have done.
When you do this it reverts the machine back to Day One status and all your data and PROGRAMS are gone.

If this is what you've done then to correct the resolution ISSUE is you need to use the Driver CD and re-install all the drivers...motherboard/chipset drivers should go first....

Hello, I would APPRECIATE your help, just about 10min ago I reset my entire computer because it was running slow, well its alot faster now and everything, but the only problem I have now is for AIM, for pages like this http://gamebattles.com/ps3/call-of-duty-4/team/soo-deadly I can no LONGER click the AIM symbol to talk with people>>
When I click it, it opens a new page instead of bringing up that person in my AIM window. Help?well, this was useless, inactive forums, thanks for ALLLL the help guys Sorry...I don't use AIM.

You said you reset your computer...do you mean you reinstalled the operating system?

Here's another dumb question...did you reinstall AIM, as well?QUOTE from: Tyler1112 on June 09, 2008, 08:24:42 PM

well, this was useless, inactive forums, thanks for ALLLL the help guys

Quote from: dino_cuyag on June 10, 2008, 08:16:56 AM

... tell me the cure guys, i really need to fix my COMPUTER because i have a lots of documents to be processed as a teacher.,.

I am working on a computer for a friend. The computer is a Compaq Presario 5300NX. They thought the mother board was bad so they put in a new motherboard and used their existing processor, RAM, etc. When the computer is turned on, it shows the splash screen, then RIGHT before it should begin to show the desktop, it flashes a blue screen for a split second and then restarts the computer. The computer will not go into safe mode, when that option is selected after pressing F8 during boot, it begins to try to load, but never loads the desktop, right before it should, it restarts. I have ran chkdsk /r , fixboot, fixmbr, and repaired Windows XP. After the repair, It loaded to the point of being able to pick which user to log in to windows. I picked one and it loaded the wallpaper and froze. Then i booted into safe mode successfully, but it was extremely slow (took almost 10 minutes). Then it was back to the way it was when they BROUGHT me their computer. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

ChrisUnfortunately that is a normal condition when you change the motherboard in on Windows XP You need to do a windows repair. The system is trying to run the new hardware with the old drivers. Insert your windows xp DISC, boot from it, hit enter at the first prompt, then the installer should see you installation, hit R to repair the windows XP installation.
Here is some more help from MS:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspxI have already done that.And ? ?It was done before my inital post, and it didn't change ANYTHING.Have you re-INSTALLED the motherboard drivers ? ?
They will be on the Driver CD that shipped with the machine...I installed them in safe mode. I now have the computer to where it will boot into Windows, it just takes a very long time to do anything. It takes abou 5 minutes to load the desktop and icons after selecting a user. Once that finally loads, it is still extremely slow. I looked in the system properties and there is no hardware with a yellow exclamation mark or anything next to them.

This is relatively minor I suppose. I'm running Windows XP. With ONE slip of the mouse, my quick LAUNCH disappeared. I managed to get the quick launch back, but now the taskbar that spans the length of the screen no longer shows the buttons representing the running programs. The part of the taskbar to the far right of the screen is there and working. But, for example, I have Internet Explorer up and running but there isn't a button on the main taskbar (to the IMMEDIATE right of the start menu and quick launch). Please let me know if you NEED clarification, it seems that this is much harder to EXPLAIN than I thought it would be. Below is a screen shot in case it helps...

Thanks

[Saving space - attachment deleted by admin]you could try locking it... right click on it and select lock the taskbarTry 'messing around' and adjusting these (before locking the task bar as Pat suggested).

@jlyam_2: You may want to have a look here->http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6121_102-0.html?forumID=45&threadID=281508&messageID=2689730

Good luck!It's all back to normal and working! Thanks!Quote from: jlyam_2 on June 10, 2008, 11:12:30 AM

It's all back to normal and working! Thanks!

i have recived an old laptop from my uncle. It broke on him so he bought another. But the problem is that it's broken and i can fix it but it has an administrative password that my uncle has seemingly forgoten. Anyhow i just wanted to know if there's a way to just re-install the whole thing or a way for me to get around the password so i am able to fix it.

Let me explain it a bit more. When i start it up it GOES to the compaq screen with the press f10 for SETUP. It goes BLACK for about 2 minutes before desplaying an error. When ever i TRY to enter setup i need a password. So i need a way around the password or a way to just reinstall the entire OS. basicly start the computer a new.Sorry but you will not find any help in bypassing passwords here.Travel to an Authorised Service Center for the laptop manuf.
Bring your wallet and proof of ownership.

Topic Closed.

i have windows xp... none of my desktop ICONS open.
Ive tried last good configuration known but it only fixed the problem
the first time i done it.
Ive ALSO tried to go to system restore but that wont open too along with everything else
thats in start up. Can anyone help?What happens in Safe MODE?

Can you try System Restore in Safe Mode?i just done safe mode and it seems like the problems fixed!
Thankyou...Did you do System Restore in Safe Mode or are you staying in Safe Mode? dont know much about computers but i just done safe mode and it restarted by itself,
why what does it mean? or what should i do now?went to restart then f8.. safe mode, thats itDo the icons work in normal mode or just safe mode?dont know. all i done was just what i told u before. How do i do normal mode
and what if i stay in safe mode? Whats the difference?In Safe Mode, Windows only loads default Windows Drivers, Startup items, services and Settings. Safe Mode usually has black wallpaper, classic Windows THEME and a higher resolution (zoomed in).
To get back to normal mode, just restart the computer normally.oh ok, i guess im in normal mode then cause my wallpaper is STILL as it is
and everything else looks the same.
Thankyou very much for your help Interesting....spontaneous fix. Nice.

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Thankyou very much for your help

Back in April i downloaded some files of rapidshare in total there was 8 of them, i had MANAGED to download 7.

Now i want to down the remaining part but the trouble is that i do not know the download link, my browsing history has been long deleted as well as the cookies.
I have tried searching google for the files but i cannot seem to FIND them.

Is there a way where i can get the deleted history or is it possible from the existing files i have to find out the location they CAME from.

thanks for any help given.
I am running win xp and i use firefox to browse.In short, no. I'm afraid you cannot 'undelete' your browser's private data. If index.dat files were not deleted, yes.I just ran a search for the index.dat files i got a list back with about 40 index.dat files some of them date from 2006 all the way to 2008
what exactly am i looking for.
thanks.There appears to be lots of info here.
http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=rapidshare&src=IE-SearchBoxGet Index.dat Suite: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/indexdatsuite.html
It'll let you read index.dat files. All web sites, you ever visited will be there. START with the newest index.dat files.

hey all,

I've got a laptop that I'm trying to install XP on.

The laptop has a broken CD drive and floppy drive and I don't have a external CD drive .

I've tried booting from the 'removable media' option in my BIOS but with no success. (with xp recovery CD copied to a USB key with hidden files/folders included)

I'd like to try and make a 'to DOS' bootable USB key (if I can) so I can see if I have another option.

any ideas how???

Cheers in advance Why not remove the laptop drive and use an adapter

that allows you to hook it up to a desktop machine.

Copy the i386 folder to another partition then replace the drive and run setup from there ? ?arh, ok.

so I remove the hdd.
slave it in to another machine
format it
create two partions
copy the i386 folder to one of them

and the bit I don't get;

run the install.

How can I get to a DOS prompt on startup to start winnt.exe ??

cheers for the reply.Sorry...i mis-read your Post.
I didn't see the floppy was not WORKING also.

What OS was originally on this machine ?
Is there a reason you can't replace the floppy/CD drive ?i can't replace it cos my company is cheap.

I will if nothing else will do, but I'd rather get it done today then wait gods know how long trying to get hold of a drive.

turns out, the drive is only not reading cd's, so I'm currently MOVING the data to a bootable dvd.

fingers crossed....right,

I've burnt the recovery cd to a dvd and made it bootble.

I've managed to boot to it and it's given me a command prompt at the A: drive.

A quick 'dir' shows that the A: has THING that you'd expect to see on a bootable floppy. I'm guessing that the recovery dvd has created a virtual floppy drive and loaded a dos bootable floppy disk.

There is LIGHT at the end of the tunnel.

what the *censored* do I do now???!!??

If I try to format the only drive C: it tells me 'Invaild drive, or format not supported' (format C:)

If I try to start winnt.exe it tells me it can't create a swap file.

Any ideas???

Cheers again!How exactly did you create the boot DVD ? ?
Whose Recovery CD is this and what ver. of XP ?it's samsung's own recovery cd, I copied all the data from it and made abootable dvd with nero 8.

not to worry, I found a brower.exe hidden in one of the folders on the dvd. it won't run from dos so i boot back to XP and it started a auto recovery suite.

NICE!!

cheers for your help guys.

i have a question,

i run win32 XP pro SP2 with 4 gig ram
i do know that windows xp only have a maximum memory usage of about 3.5 gig
if i disable my swap do i have possibility to get more memory out of of my ram?

and is swap needed if i run with 4 gig ram?The areas of RAM that are not used by XP over 3__G are reserved RAM addresses and wouldn't get used anyways even if you turned off your PAGEFILE...swap is always needed. XP can act really weird WITHOUT any swap FILE, no matter how much RAM you have.Here is some good reading....


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555223

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/WindowsGeneralWeb/RAMVirtualMemoryPageFileEtc.htm

trying to boost the computer I have TURNED off stuff through the msconfig inclue services. then the computer start, showing the desktop walpaper with no icons, and then log off. as much as I try to log in windows either through administartor or through my regular user, it is immidiately log off.

any help? I am desperate!!!Can you try it in Safe ModeI forgot to mention it happened ALSO when I try safe modeWhat Operating System is this?

Can you try 'last known good configuration'?I did try that as well, actually tried every thing which is on the safe mode menu... UNFORTUNATELY nothing workedWhat Operating System

Do you have the Windows Disc handy? I think you're going to need it...so far I failed to open the CDROM reader. but if I do succeed, then what should I do?It is XPPut the Windows XP CD into the drive, restart the computer and boot from the CD.
Then I would perform a repair install.Can you open Task Manager by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL at the same time?unfortunately not. when I try the task manager it brings the screen which enable user selection for the windows, and then immidiately log off after showing for a second the desk top walpaperHave you tried a System Restore back to a point before you did this ? ?

You may be looking at a repair install.

MSConfig is NOT the place to turn services on/off. It should only be used for testing purposes...

i dont know if this is normal but it blows my mind, i have 3 COMPUTERS with ONE that CONNECTS to the internet through broadband, and then the other two that get the internet through a wireless connection from that computer. The broadband modem on the MASTER computer is connected and all lit up but the main computer is not showing connection to the internet while the other two computers who get their connection from the main computer work fine, this is weird, can someone help me please?What happens, if you connect computer in question straight to the modem?
Windows VERSION?

i want to copy some file to microSD memory
but not allow me to do it
all files and folders are "read only" and "attrib" command not useful here

they are locked
nothing break they law
help please
What Operating System is this?

Are you trying to Copy or Move the files?

Can you copy the files on another computer?

Is there an error message when you try to copy them?If you are using an adapter check the read/write switch

I find the switch gets moved sometimes when I slide an SD CARD or adapter into a camera or card reader.
Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on June 03, 2008, 11:55:28 PM

What Operating System is this?

Are you trying to Copy or Move the files?

Can you copy the files on another computer?

Is there an error message when you try to copy them?

If you are using an adapter check the read/write switch

try different card reader.

Quote from: Dias de verano on June 04, 2008, 03:31:38 AM

try different card reader.

Or is it a built in card reader?

to trying to download windows me when i get to the part that states startup i press number 4 which states miminal boot then it has a A:\> and i dont know what to enter i tried several THINGS like setup, start and i keep getting bad command or file error please help.I don't know if it's just me but I don't really understand your question....are you trying to d/load windows me or are you trying to boot up into windows me?I think traydog is trying to boot to Windows ME.
More information is needed however, in a clearer format, or no one will be able to help.Downloading is when you grab files off the Web...
Installing is when you are putting an OS/Program on a machine...

I believe also he means the latter.im sorry im trying to INSTALL windows me . when the screen gets to the 1-4 questions i enter number 4 which is miminal boot. once i put that in i get ( A:\> ) i have tried putting in several commands such as setup, start up and i keep getting a RESPOND as bad command . please help meAre you booting from Windows ME CD?
im using a floppy disc because the cd is not workingYou can't install ME from a floppy. It won't fit.
the me box comes with a cd and a floppy disc which im trying to use todaySo you have the CD in the CD DRIVE and the floppy in the floppy drive and you boot up off the floippy and you get a menu with 4 options.

What are they?
yes i enter number 4 which is miminal boot and then i get ( A:\> ) and i dont know what is the correct command to enterIf your CD drive is "D", at A prompt, type in:
D:
Hit Enter.
At D prompt, type in:
dir
Hit Enter.
If you see "setup.exe" file, type in:
setup
Hit Enter.how can i tell if i have d driveJust try to type D at A prompt. If it doesn't go, try E, and so on.Iasked before, but you did not answer. What are options 1, 2, and 3?

Hey everyone. I have a Dell xps 400 with windows media center 2005 edition. I also have an xbox 360. I have had them connected before using the media center extender. After about 3 weeks of not using it, I went to USE it again. It didn't work. The computer didn't DETECT the 360. I used the correct security code, reinstalling the extender, the whole 9 yards. I think it might have to do with the update ROLLUP 2. I try to update to this but it always encounters an error and restarts the computer. I don't know what to do and I'm at my WHIT's end trying to FIGURE this out. Assistance would be very helpful. thanks in advance.Do you receive any type of error code when trying to install this rollup from Windows Update? Or does it just come back telling you that the update failed to install?It just tells me it failed and it is going to restart the computer.

My computer was having problems so I set it to turn on in safe mode using msconfig in attempt to fix it. Soon after that it went into a reboot-no.option.work cycle. I had had this PROBLEM before so like before I threw in the 6 Windows boot disks and reloaded Windows XP Home from the CD.

My problem is - since I am in msconfig safe mode Windows can't load because it can't can't load in safe mode and I can't change the boot option because I can't get into Windows.

As a last ditch approach I could scrub the drive and start from scratch but then I lose all pictures (may lose them anyway) and my movie downloads and partial downloads and bookmarks.

Any suggestion for a fix in this situation?

Sandy in FL

Hello!

Try doing chkdsk /r from the windows recovery console.

Goodluck and keep us posted! I RAN the 6 boot floppies again and this time I picked R for Recovery. I did a bootcfg / list and then a bootcfg / change (or something like that) and changed safe mode to a SIMPLE fastdetect. Now Windows is completing its load. I wonder what I'll have left to work with once it gets loaded. I'm glad I have mre than one computer. THANKS for your concern.

Sandy

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I set it to turn on in safe mode using msconfig

I understand that, if I wanted to reinstall XP from the original XP disk (issued before Svc Pack 1), and if my current installation included Service Pack 1, I should either UNINSTALL Svc Pack 1, or slipstream my original disk to include Svc Pack 1.
That seems to make sense to me - in order to prevent the reinstall being blocked by the message that a newer version of XP is on the disk.

But what if the current installation includes Svc Packs 1 - 2 & 3, and the original install disk didn't include any Svc Pack?
Would the choice then be to either uninstall all 3 svc packs, or slipstream the original disk to include all 3 svc packs?

I suppose my question relates to whether svc packs are cumulative; i.e., can svc pack 2 be installed without svc pack 1 being installed? Can svc pack 3 be installed without either of the FIRST 2 svc packs?My advice, if you were to reinstall, would be to slipstream SP2 and SP3. SP1 is not necessary for SP2, but SP1 or 2 is necessary for SP3.
Alternatively install XP with no service packs and then install SP2, then SP3.
I've never had any issues with INSTALLATIONS being blocked because I have a newer version installed, although I always install by booting from the disk.Just use your original disk to reinstall and then go to microsoft update to get the service packs.Thanks to the two previous posters. I DECIDED not to bother with slipstreaming, and just did a clean install of XP. I immediately checked in with Windows Update, which bypassed SP1, and went straight to SP2 to download. No problems thus far - I'll probably get SP3 tomorrow. I think I agree with JJ 3000 - it's probably just as easy to go get the UPDATES as it would be to slipstream (at least on clean installs).