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How do I erase my hard drive & start over?  At the C:\>
PROMPT, I have typed "formatc: /s but all I get is bad command.  Do I have to UNDERLINE format?  If so how do I do that?You need to do a C:\>format /? to SEE the commands, but C:\>format c: will format the c: partition or c: drive. Do you have an installation disk to reinstall the system?Don't know what OS you are using or want to delete but it's most unusual to format C: while it is in use, like having the OS commit suicide.  More usual to use a bootdisk in A: and format C: from there or use a bootable cd then go on to reinstall the OS.Did you type it like you posted?

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It starts up then goes to xp and back to start up and then xp but xp does no load help thanksDo you have antivirus protection?

[glb]FLAME[/glb]kecaaml.......Was this SYSTEM working properly .........or have you possibly been TRYING to reload or REPAIR a damaged system ? If it was working fine ...what HAPPENED to create this problem ?

let us know

dl65

Every time I try to defrag my win 98 it freezes up....any ideas?Cathie....You might try shutting down and rebooting into safe mode and then try defragging .


dl65  disable screensavers...run aso............from majorgeeks .com....how much ram have you GOT??or rub the defrag command from the msdos prompt..in the safe mode .........>F5 key on boot...I believe you are suposed to hit the "F8" on boot, not F5. UNLESS I am wrong, I believe that was a TYPO.That's right actually.... It is F8... Good catch.... It's just a typo...

[glb]Flame[/glb]Hi,Cathie,i have found the best way to defrag is to go into"System Configuration UTILITY",in the start up menue,untick all the boxe,s exept,"System Registry,andScan Registry,then close down, restart,then defrag,when done go back into"System Configuration Utility"in "start" tick all the boxe,s you unticked earlier,then restart.I hope this will help you,best wishes,Jeffg321.

When right-clicking on a picture saved on our computer and GOING to "SEND to", it used to bring up another window where you could make the picture smaller so the EMAIL attachment wouldn't be huge--now it just goes to the outlook message as is, which means the outgoing email is the full size of the picture. All of the troubleshooting and help features have been searched to no avail; any idea on how to get this small but very IMPORTANT feature back?

Thanks

I have just formated my hard drive as I want to install windows xp. I have to reload my win 98 2nd ed as my win xp home disk is a upgrade. this is the FIRST time doing this and was wondering if there is anything I need to do or any tips that you can give me??First, I strongly recommend not upgrading to XP from 98.  I THINK you'll encounter issues later on.  If you still plan to then the install should be fine.  Install your 98 as usual then upgrade.Actually, there is no need to install Win98 first. Just install the XP disk; you will be required to prove you have an upgradable product, put in the Win98 disk at this time, and then the XP install will continue as normal.

Make sure you have GOT the drivers for your devices. You're better off getting them from the manufacturer's website rather than Microsoft. Install all your antivirus and antispy programs before you even think of getting online.

Once you get online, go to the Microsoft Update site and download all the high priority updates, use your discretion for the OPTIONAL updates. After that you should be home free, and you can install all your software.

Good luck. If you run into any PROBLEMS, get back to us. There are many people here who can help.Thanks for the info Sidewinder.  I wasn't aware that an XP upgrade was a full version.

i tried to reinstall xp from the RECOVERY disk and when it reinstalled it erased everything, WONT recognize cd rom DRIVES so cant do much of anything please help Quote

i tried to reinstall xp from the recovery disk and when it reinstalled it erased everything, wont recognize cd rom drives so cant do much of anything please help

On my laptop running WINDOWS XP Home it TAKES forever to BOOT up.  When I BRING up the task manager to see what's running there has to be a COUPLE of dozen processes going on very few of which I recognize so I am suspecting I could end a good portion of these processes without creating a major problem.  Unfortunately I don't know which processes are critical and which are not.  Anyone know where I might find such a list.  Thanks for any help.

Dan.A couple of dozen processes is not a large amount by any means, nor is it at all uncommon.

You can check each process to determine exactly what it is at....

http://www.processlibrary.com/That's what I was looking for........Thanks so much!

am sure I have a virus that I cant remove...I had earlier today a message from my son on msn, he SENT me a picture..when I received it , it was a msdos icon and when I clicked on it I got to a web page that didnt open( not sure what web addy it was anymore ) well he told me he didnt send me anything.He was on my computer and I was on my wifes when this happened...now when I boot the computer I have a program called msmbw.exe that tries to start up when it starts. I cant remove it from my computer.My wifes computer now has a program called formatsys.exe starting and we also cant remove that from her computer...my brother came on msn when I was trying to figure this out and he ASKED me what picture I was trying to send him..Something I didnt send..he didnt accept it so I guess he is OK...I think this virus changes computers through msn looking like a picture someone is sending you. I have tried norton antivirus to get rid of it and it cant find it....I have gone to the location in my windows file and cant find it. I have tried to remove it with spy sweeper and it just reappears....not sure what to do...any ideas???
 stuccoman.....What OPERATING system are you using ?

Try rebooting in Safe mode and then run Norton anti virus again .......
You say spysweeper finds it ........exactly what is it called and where does it say its residing ?
I can find no referance to the names you posted .......
could you have gotten them wrong ?
If you are able to download .......go to ......
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx     and download Antispyware Beta ..... it's very good ......lets see what it finds .
let us know

dl65  thanks for the help,,,,but norton antivirus decided to help me out today.,,.,,they detected it and updated the program and it deleted all the viruses
check it out :
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.serflog.a.html

thanks again for your response
stuccoman.......good OLD Norton ...........on the job again.

Glad to hear your healthy again .

dl65

Can any one tell me how to deal with a STOP error when printing,  when we go to print the blue stop error screen COMES up and freezes the computer. Operating system Windows XP Prefessional 512 MB DDR Ram.I would start by uninstalling and reinstalling the printer drivers.  I would also make sure they are up to date.

While it CERTAINLY could be MANY other things, this is as good a starting point as any.

Thanks for your reply have DONE that but will do it again.

I'm using win98se, just want to KNOW how to ENABLE the
"Unplug/eject hardware" icon at TASKBAR?
Everytime  I want to unplug a USB hardware like mouse or pen-drive window will hang or freeze or blue screen!! CUZ I there is no "Unplug/eject hardware" icon on tray.

thank you please me.

I had a previous registry problem, which I have "seemed" to have fixed.  My laptop will now only boot to safe mode.  If I try to boot to NORMAL, nothing happens.  I am stuck with a blank screen.  I am running Windows ME on a Sony laptop.

thanks for the help

jlessDo you have ANTIVIRUS protection? Also, what happens when you try to boot in normal mode? Do you see an ERROR message, or just a blank screen?

[glb]FLAME[/glb]

I downloaded Ad-aware onto my home computer. I cleaned it and everything. Now I can't get onto the INTERNET. What happened?Are you getting any error messages?

There are some hijacking items that once removed don't fix things back like they were before.

The computer just doesn't work similar to not having a line plugged in. And yes, I checked to make sure it is smalls102k7....Thats really odd .....Ad-Aware doent remove things required for your system to run......
Which operating system are you using . Did you run any other type of scanner before installing Ad-aware ......or manually delete anything ? What actual was going on with your pc ....prior to you installing Ad-Aware ? BTW was it Ad-Aware SE ?
What type of connection do you have ?
Please LET us know

dl65  
I cleaned it and did everything in Ad-aware. That was the only scan I did that day and it stopped working once i restarted my computer.smalls102k7....Do you still have the items you cleaned still in the quarintine file ?

dl65  no everythings goneFirst check net connection that the isp has not cut you off!..............type isp addy ...after ping command in msdos/cmd PROMPT.....check firewalls...check adsl modem/56  diagnostics...do you get a 961 error..or 404 error............and what o/s does this happen to! chck the events log..or net log..maybe another program you  have has  remove something...?last soulition last good config/or system restore...how do u check those things? I know stuff about computers, but I can't speak the language.
 To solve your problem...what operating system are you using.........windows? 95/98 etc..and what net connection......broadband/adsl modem.....speedtouch..or 56k modem via dial up...more info.............straight taking no jargon stuff here mate.. tell us more...on your system............ad-aware will not damage net connections.......have you scan for viruses as suggested......in one of the posts........its possible that a virus/worm/malware/spyware has damaged the winsock file...?Dell Windows XP Verizon DSL I scanned for viruses-none. anything else?Quick-fix..........re-boot.....pc hold down the f8 key...and chose last good config... Failing that what RESPONSE does you get........if...you type ...ping www.bbc.co.uk  in the cmd prompt.........start/menu/programs/accessiories../cmd prompt

you should recieve a packet reply.......packets sent lost etc.........are you networking this pc....have you checked the router.......and server......type net in the cmd prompt....plug modem dorect into the main phone line box.......to eliminate filter problem.or extentsion lead failure.......suggestions.?my internet is working (sort of). The instant messagers and Downloaders are working, but not any of the browsers.l I'll give it the night and let you know how it turns out. Thanks for the help.The cure for your problem:

http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htmThanks for that site. I asked about 15 of my computer friends and they had no idea what was going on. I'll make sure I'll give you all the credit. Thanks to everyone else too.

I caught SOMETHING nasty back on Feb. 11th which I believe I have finally removed.

The only THING I have left is windows explorer!

No:

system restore (the calendar is missing)
internet explorer (I had to download Firefox)
run line (I have to open tasmanager)
desktop icons (mostly) don't work
start menu "programs" are gone
many other features are gone

Any advice other than re-install?

Yes,  Re-format and re-installIs it possible to take the file "system restore" uses and burn it to a disc.  Then reinstall windows instal the BURNED "system restore" file and go back?

I have one particular program that registers itself by dialing into the company which is now bankrupt.  So I would never be able to use this cherished program unless I continue to limp along or somehow fix windows.

I ordered the SP2 pack via CD in the hopes that it nmay restore some files that were corrupted.

Is all HOPE lost?Why don't you just reinstall by RUNNING repair of your OS OjasHow do I do that?

when i put the windows 98 oem disk in to REINSTALL windows 98 on my pc it says that the disk boot is to be MODIFY(type y( or type any key to ABORT?? is this why its freezing at the WIZARD

i had pc reformatted because of mistakenly messing up password.  anyway, WORKED around that..reinstalled windows XP..now i can't get ISP connection. i THINK it's because when BIOS and password fixed they were set back to factory settings and we had to install a new modem once and i think the modem wasn't being detected. worked at that and now receive message 'new hardware found..generic  modem" and the darn mouse lets me click and moves, then freezes up and i can't open control panel to get modem set as default to get ISP connected..!!!

any ideas? all knowledgable help would be fully

APPRECIATED.. If you have re-installed the system it should re-installled modem/graphics/vid/drivers..factory settings do not stop net connections..unless you have used a different modem from them?.........is this an winxp upgrade from win98?/first. let me say thanks for responding...no it wasn't an upgrade.. i got stuck after an automatic update from windows and tried to reboot and clicked on wrong thing and lost my NTLDR files and unwittingly messed with the password in BIOS utilities and had to have the pc fixed. but, lin the process since we had installed a v.92 PCI FAX MODEM Value , i'm assuming it wasn't being detected. and the NEXT time i tried to check which modem it was trying to connect to..there was the balloon box saying 'New hardware found'..and the NAME of modem , the cursor on mouse froze and i couldn't click on anything to see what was going on with the new hardware or anything else. i couldn't even get the tower to turn off  without turning the power off at the power strip..i give up!! :-/

Restart and set the recovery options in the system CONTROL panel or the /CRASHDEBUG system START option. If this message reappears, contact your system administrator or technical support group.
After you receive this error message, you cannot restart Windows NT and USE your computer.
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Restart and set the recovery options in the system control panel or the /CRASHDEBUG system start option. If this message reappears, contact your system administrator or technical support group.
After you receive this error message, you cannot restart Windows NT and use your computer.

I get this message/system32/hal.dll as it tries to boot Windows XP Professional. I have tried to load the recovery disc and I can't get that to come up. I have tried safe mode- nothing. How do I get my computer to come back up. I was installing Norton Antivirus 05 from the internet and it froze and upon restart it GIVES me this/system32/hal.dll  Please help.You've not been very detailed so this is the best I can come up with. Can you post us the exact error message?

Anyway, it MAY be down to a trojan horse program: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email PROTECTED]

Or, if it's just missing:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htmSorry, its telling me the the following file is missing or corrupt. /system32/hal.dll. I put in the recovery disk and type chkdsk /r and it recovers up to 34% and then says some of the files are unrecoverable. I guess I'm toast.   I can't do safe mode or LAST good config. It's just hopeless.There is a website that has a bunch of free downloadable dll fills.
http://www.dll-files.com

The file you need can be found here.
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?hal

There is a instruction file that comes with it telling you what to do.

Hope this helps!
Options are this>>>>>>.http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

hold down the f8 key on boot and chose last good config....disable pc from net beforehand....or safe made USE the  sfc  command or backup restore...feature.......

Have you added any .extra hardware to system.......even plugging a usb device.....cam/scanner

Hello all

I have a PROB, When i put any cd in the drive it does not auto run. Is there a OPTION to turn this mode back on?

Thanks
R0SSWhat OS?MY computer icon.>>click it...now you NEED the device manager...and click the + sign of the cdrom drive >...now click the drive with problem...the the properties box...then click the SETTINGS tab...and see if the auto insert box is ticked.. or just maybe the drive need a good  cleaning??dust etc..check it out..hth..yeh its XP.

There is no settings tab in propertys there is a tab that says Auto Play but thats for Music files ETC.

R0SSYeh i think i know what your TALKING about in the control panel but i dont really want to play with all of that because it looks way out of my legue.


ROSS

My computer is infected by something called   "prevadkeep.exe" Neither my Norton nor Adware can remove it.  Can someone help?.  Can I also ASK that any replies be Kept in the most basic of LANGUAGE as I am not very conversant with all the technical terms.
glenafton. Boot to Safe MODE (F8 KEY when you turn on computer and Windows starts to LOAD).  Then run Norton.Many thanks. The Prevadkeep.exe has gone.

Hi all,

I just GOT a usb disk and plugged it into the usb port on the BACK of the pc (not the ones on the front)

It comes up as a "basic" disk.

What is the difference between a basic disk and an "external" disk.

thanks!basic disk is attached to the pc via an ide cable........internal..the rest answers it self..// what your problem.........is just a query...and dont add to much to your pc..??no problem with your question..and i would have always..to hand a usb flashdisk...........[PORTABLE] and is far better the a mecanicial driven device...(hard-drive) when are you going the abyss..What is an external attached to the pc by?

I got an 80g basic for $100. Much more space and less money than a flash, don't you think?

Thanks for the help!maybe usb..........popular/or Infared? liitle used?..my  personal approach..........to this problem is (1) what is the storage for......gaming personal use>>could not really CARE -less if it go up the swanee........(2).or for serious use..it all boils down to moving on in the tech/word...or (3) to impress your pals/mate...........just tell em........and save your cash......and dont tell me this 80gig is a maxtor?.......the days of the hard-drive are numbered......its now getting on to twenty-years.........sad really .......well behind the binary times..it maybe posssilbe to have a laser/hard drive//like the cd/dvddisk...powered by the motherboard
Who knows.........get a motorbike and feel the real world...thanks for the reply...go easyYes it is a Maxtor by the way. The cost of flash USB is too high, even though more high tech and faster. It all comes down to economics... The hard drive is economical thats why its still around.

I saw solid state disk drives (memory only) with EMC years ago but way too expensive.

If it were economical why not just have memory. It would all transfer at electronic speeds not mechanical. But way too expensive.

Thanks for the info.

My problem is this:

Upon starting up Windows XP Professional, the PC Monitor will not display anything after showing the Win XP loading bar screen. It is as though the Monitor has switched off, but is still recieving a signal from the base unit, as is indicated from the LED.

It is evident that Windows is still loading up due to the PRESENCE of audio and the ABILITY to shutdown using keys, but there is no visual display. Safe Mode is operational which indicates that there is no problem with the monitor itself.

ASSUMING it was a result of a driver problem or virus (despite having Norton) the PC was reformatted YESTERDAY. Despite working perfectly for several hours, this problem has returned.

Any advice would be extremely gratefully received.
AdamHas someone turned the monitor...........display settings?/is this a laptop..chck serial cable pins...have you changed graphics card/video card...>>>>one day the terminollogy maybe altered....i await..thisNo, all of that has been covered. The monitor itself is fine, as it is working perfectly in safe mode and has been tried on another PC.

Is it possible that this is a hardware problem? I find this unlikely due to the fact that during formatting the monitor was fully operational.
Thanks for the reply
Adcheck the graphics card......ports.......for seating. Quote

...I find this unlikely due to the fact that during formatting the monitor was fully operational....

While TRYING to open a nnumber of games, I am coming across this error message

The D3D8.DLL FILE is linked to missing export DDRAW.DLL:DdEntry12.

How can I fix this? I am working off of a Toshiba SATELITE PRO 4600 with Windows 98 SE on it. If anyone could help me that would be great!what directx are you using..DirectX 7.0 (4.07.00.0716)

Well I just got home from work and started up my computer. I have no TASKBAR (thats the bar at the very bottom of your screen RIGHT?) and nothing on my desktop works. I cant even rightclick!  

Please help. [email PROTECTED]
Do you have antivirus protection and an antispyware program?

[glb]FLAME[/glb]

Restart and set the RECOVERY OPTIONS in the system control panel or the /CRASHDEBUG system start OPTION. If this message reappears, contact your system administrator or technical support group.
After you receive this error message, you cannot restart WINDOWS NT and use your computer.
Thats right!

My computer hang and restart automatically while I was doing my work. After it restart, one of my drive (PARTITION) has became "empty" - it only display the Recycle folder. Suspecting I lost all my FILES, I notice that the free space are remaining the same as before i.e. 1.78GB out of 12.40Gb, which means my files SEEMS to be still there. I check with Norton's System Information and found out that there are a lot of scandisk files (File0000.chk - File3197.chk) which the total size is the same as my files i.e. 10.62GB. It seems like my files has turned into those scandisk files. What had happened? Any solution to recover my files? Thanks for answering!It looks like this HARD Drive is corrupted. Back up everything left you can as it is likely to get worse.Checkdisk files are KEPT in the root of a drive - where exactly can I excess these files?

Ok...so I try to run WIndows SOUND Recorder and when i play back the file you can hear what I RECORDED off the soundcard "audio from a dvd", but there is way too much static...whats the problem?  anyone?

more INFO:  this began when I bought a recording software to record streaming audio that just basically records the sound from your sound card...it was doing the same as the windows sound recorder...all this static.  I thought it was problem with software, but when i went to windows sound recorder and it did the same i realize that maybe its internal...

thanks

mh88Can you hear other music files, etc., without the static?

[glb]Flame[/glb]yes, all other sounds are fine...its just when I am recording from the sound card...  I have Realtek AC97 sound...

any ideas?  I did have this problem before with an old computer and was able to fix it, but I don't REMEMBER what I did to do that...

any ideas?Try updating your sound card drivers by going to your sound card manufacturer's WEBSITE...

[glb]Flame[/glb]already did that...latest driver for sound card...

any other ideas?


mh88please help...Have you contacted your computer manufacturer? Also, is it a possibility that you "cracked" your speakers?

[glb]Flame[/glb]

I need help with a .bat FILE.

I am makiing a .bat file to pushout the new firefox update on our network I have made the file but the only problem now is that the users will have to answer questions so I dont need that.  I need to know how to make the file answer the questions as it runs the executables so that all th users have to do is double click the icon.

here is what I have

REM-> This Program will uninstall the current verion of Firefox, then installs a newer version

"Firefox will now be Uninstalled"
rem
c:\"Program Files"\"Mozilla Firefox"\uninstall\UninstallFirefox.exe /s
rem
"Firefox has been SUCCESSFULLY Unintstalled"
rem
net use U: \\Ctserver1\users
U:
cd updates
"Please wait while the new version of Firefox is Installed on your computer"
rem
"Firefox SETUP 1.0.1.exe"
rem
rem
"Firefox Installation SUCCESSFUL - Now installing FLASH Player Add-IN"
rem
flashplayer7installer.exe
rem
rem
"installation successful!"
C:
rem
net use U: /delete


any help would be very appreciated

[glb]Can anyone remind me how I can alter my W2k Pro OS to shut down like it used to? It now advises me it's ok to shut down but used to just get on with it and shut down without this APPEARING?

Will be most grateful if you can help?

Angela X   [/glb]Check your power settings... ( where you change your SCREENSAVER, click on power)

[glb]Flame[/glb] Quote

Check your power settings... ( where you change your screensaver, click on power)

[glb]Flame[/glb]

hello! I'm running win 98 SE and a while ago my programs dissapeared from the start menu on my desktop, i have been able to find some of them but not all of them, i know that they are still on the pc as i can get into microsoft works etc through saved documents in my documents! Can any one tell me why this happened and what i can do to rectify this, if anything?
Also, the games from the accessories folder went to! Have i a little goblin running AROUND my pc at nightime?Sure, that Goblin & his mates might be on the night shift.  Have you run any maintenance progs like AdAware, SpyBot S&D, full AV scan to find out if the Goblins are active???firstly, thank you for taking your time to REPLY! I have GOT trend pc cillian anti virus on my pc, which also scans for spyware and adware, as well as yahoo spyware and adware stopper and 2 pop up blockers! I also have a PERSONAL firewall, when i put the anti virus onto my computer i had a worm that had REPLICATED over a thousand times in files and had dropped several other 'things' in it's process! I cant remember the name of the worm, but if it will help i can go through the scan logs! I was thinking that maybe it was the worm that was messing up the pc, as it wouldnt shut down before i did the virus cleaning and now it does! lol, thank you!

"The text in the C:\Doc and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\desktop.ini has been changed" What is this about? upon boot-up, there is a NOTEPAD STATEMENT: "Localized Resource [email protected]%SystemRoot%\System32\Shell32.dll,-21787" Any ideas anyone?

Do you have antivirus and ANTISPYWARE software installed?

[glb]FLAME[/glb]

I am trying to use a USB to Serial Converter on a Compaq Presario 1200 laptop, the computer slows incredibly when this device is plugged in - any ideas?questions: does this happen when the laptop is plugged into to mains adapter?what OPERATING system and what RAM is used..etc.....The operating system is Windows Me, there is 64MB RAM, which is the same as a very OLD computer that runs the system directly off its serial port.i WOULD suggest more ram..........try running laptop on mains adapter...power..is the key........what usb device are you trying to use.....and what cpu..p2/3??

I have ares the file sharing PROGRAM and MSN messenger, but i can't USE them because every time i pull up the WINDOW, it automatically EXITS the program. The same thing happens when i open the Help program in the TOOLBAR of most windows.The Huns......Scan you system for Viruses or trojans.....
I believe they are the scource of your problems .


dl65

hi,
i have a laptop and only two of the ten keys type anything.... the keys arent locked, and IM stuck
please helpDo you have ANTIVIRUS protection? Also, have you installed any new hardware/software directly BEFORE this issue occurred?

[GLB]Flame[/glb]How is this laptop??is it second-hand...it maybe a DAMAGED..mobo..or keyboard pad...more data..needed..do you have any install disks.../has someone MESSED around with it?

How do you in Windows XP Professional get it to logon strasight to the welcome screen without clicking a user.  Been to useraccounts and un click the bottom section, but still requires to click on user name to log on?Do you have more than one user account setup?

[glb]FLAME[/glb]NoDownload the TWEAKUI Powertoy:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

This little PROGRAM will LET you CHANGE the XP interface.

Good luck.

The server at my COLLEGE requires me to log in to the network through a client called "Smart ENFORCER", its asks only for a username and password.  my lease obtained from this LOGIN procedure expires after about 11 hours, i'm not sure exactly how long.  I was wondering if there is a way to create a batch file that will run when I am asked to log back in, and will enter my information for me.  By the way, smart enforcer is running in background until my lease expires.Is there not a REMEMBER my password check BOX?

[glb]Flame[/glb]

I am attempting to connect a computer to the Internet after it had been formatted. However, I need help doing so.

It concerns a V.90 56000BPS Voice/Fax/Modem (Internal) of either Rockwell or Motorola (I am not sure, I could not find a name on the PCI expansion card)

I am not quite certain if the original CD is still present. The 'diskette' that seems to have the drivers that the (incredibly) small installation GUIDE refers to seems to be the CD.

The CD is called Computer Assocaties CTR21) and it comes with software, drivers and a manual.

I believe I managed to install proper drivers, but I know nothing about MODEMS and do not know how to connect to the Internet.

I have been given software from Wanadoo (Dutch) and it WORKED before the computer was formatted (Barely, actually). However, once I attempt to install the software I get an error that says

Code: [Select]OLEAUT32.dll version to old for this application. Please update your Windows OS with DCOM95 V1.3 or higher

This error occurs when I attempt to install PC Wizard 2005 as well.

The OS is Windows 98 (First Edition)

If I missed anything, please let me know.

Thanks in advance.
hey. Ok i think your problem is this  "DCOM95 V1.3"
If you cheak out this webpage it may help.  From what i gather "DCOM95" is a Windows 95 thing.

If that web adress does not help i think the only thing you can do is reformatting the HDD agian.


http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/dcom95/dcom1_3.asp

But i wouldent yet. Wait till one of the clever guys like FLAME or DL65 answer this.

I doubt if i helped much

[glb]R0SS[/glb]

Thank you, I have downloaded DCOM Win98 1.3. But I can not tell you if it will work or not until tommorow.

I could also use instructions on how to install a modem and identify the proper drivers. I do not know what the name of this modem is.

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V.90 56000BPS Voice/Fax/Modem (Internal) of either Rockwell or Motorola

Hi, my operating system is Windows XP.  OK the other day I found a virus on my computer.  It was located in C:\Documents and Settings\Name\Application Data\Sun ......,  Well when I went to look at the Application Data, it wasn't there.  

Can someone tell me out to find it or how to get the ICON back so that I can enter it.
Ok I figured it out, it was HIDDEN.

One other question, should I keep it hidden or does it matter???

I got this message on a black screen when I start my Windows 98 machine:

“INTERNAL STACK flow caused session to be HALTED. Change the STACK setting in your CONFIG.SYS file, and then try again.”

The machine sounding like it was grinding rust.

Turning the PC off and on had no effect; the screen remained frozen. Ctl+ALT+Del had no effect. I unplugged the PC.

Turned it on. PC went into safe MODE.

Restarted it, seems to be working fine in regular mode, EXCEPT still sounds like it is grinding rust.

What is going on and how can I fix it? This grinding rust noise bothers me.

Hi,

I want to format the C: drive to erase all information on it because I'm selling the computer.  How do I do a QUICK format rather than a complete format so I don't take the risk of losing my CD-ROM drive, which I need for the re-installation of Window Me?

I've originally did a complete format of the C: drive using the DOS INSTRUCTION 'format C:' - this seemed to erase my CD-ROM drive.  I think this because when I opened in DOS, using the Windows Me boot disk, I can't move from the C: prompt to the D: prompt - it indicates 'INVALID DRIVE'.  To change to the CD-ROM drive, at the C: prompt, I tried typing both; 'cd D:' and just 'D:' but DOS indicates that this is an invalid drive.  I've tried doing the same thing, looking for an E: drive.  I have to get to my CD-ROM drive so that I can run the 'setup.exe' file to install Windows Me.  Maybe I deleted the CD-ROM drive when I did a complete format of the C: drive?

I got out of the problem by using the Windows XP rescue disk that I got with my new computer.  Now I have to delete Windows XP and load Windows Me in its' place on my OLD computer.   Now I have to delete Windows XP and load Windows Me in its' place on my old computer, because Windows XP is not
REGISTERED for use on my old computer.  
itineran..... do you have a floppy disk drive on the pc in question ?

Let us know

DonDownload a bootdisk from Bootdisk.com and boot from it.  This will install a driver for your cdrom drive letter R:.  Run format from the A: prompt then put your cdrom disk in the slot and enter R:\SETUP to install your OS>

Good luck

Aw shucks - why didn't I think to ask if you have a floppy drive - real sloppy of me!!!

Hi,

I want to format the C: drive to erase all information on it because I'm selling the computer.  How do I do a quick format rather than a complete format so I

don't take the risk of losing my CD-ROM drive, which I need for the re-installation of Window Me?

I've originally did a complete format of the C: drive using the DOS instruction 'format C:' - this seemed to erase my CD-ROM drive.  I think this because

when I opened in DOS, using the Windows Me boot DISK, I can't move from the C: prompt to the D: prompt - it indicates 'INVALID DRIVE'.  To change to

the CD-ROM drive, at the C: prompt, I tried typing both; 'cd D:' and just 'D:' but DOS indicates that this is an invalid drive.  I've tried doing the same THING,

looking for an E: drive.  I have to get to my CD-ROM drive so that I can RUN the 'setup.exe' file to install Windows Me.  Maybe I deleted the CD-ROM drive

when I did a complete format of the C: drive?

I got out of the problem by using the Windows XP rescue disk that I got with my new computer.  Now I have to delete Windows XP and load Windows Me

in its' place on my old computer.   Now I have to delete Windows XP and load Windows Me in its' place on my old computer, because Windows XP is not

registered for USE on my old computer.

Help me, please i’m in a pickle!
I’ve got a problem with my pc and I don’t know enough about them to cure it.
I installed a 90 day free Mcafee trial. Once the 90 days were up I tried to uninstall it but it wouldn’t let me. I looked on the Mcafee website and it had instructions on how to manually remove it. I restarted the pc in safe mode and followed the instructions on which files to delete and then restarted it which seemed straight forward.
I then tried to go back online, but it wouldn’t connect. I thought that it may be because I had just installed a Sygate firewall program and it wasn’t allowing me to connect to the internet. I tried to uninstall the program using add/remove program but it said that it couldn’t uninstall because windows installer components where missing of that it was in safe mode (which it wasn’t). I assumed, maybe, that I had accidentally deleted something from the windows installer when deleting the Mcafee files.
I then tried to re-install windows xp in the hope that it would replace the missing files. It finished preparing to install and then restarted the computer. However, when re-booting an ERROR saying unable to install windows when in safe mode appeared, with only an ‘ok’ box to click. If you click ‘ok’ then it restarts and continues to install windows xp, but the same dialog box appears when it reaches the same point. I can’t seem stop windows xp installing and break the cycle. I’ve tried booting up from the resource cd but it continues to install windows. I COULD restart in DOS mode but I wouldn’t know what to do if I did. If I could, I would like to stop installing Windows and break the cycle. Can anybody please help by telling me how to do this.
You can't restart in DOS mode as there is no DOS in XP.  Have you taken the CD out of the drive after installing?  When you re-installed XP did you format first?No, I didn't. I only hoped that it would replace the lost files. I have taken out the cd but it doesn't make any difference.

I want to stop the re-installation of Window XP. Do you know how I could do this? I think the main problem is that the Pc thought that it was still in safe mode, not that files where missing. So, as to not lose anything off my c: drive i'd rather stop the re-installation and TRY a recovery (or something?) to an earlier date. Please help.It seems to me that this happened to me once on a Dell here in the office.  I had to call SUPPORT and they had some Hex value I could enter and clear the install.  Is yours by any chance a Dell?Yes, it is a Dell. Can you help me further or should i call Dell support? THANKYOU for helping me out.http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How%20to%20Repair%20Windows%20XP%20by%20Installing%20Over%20top%20of%20Existing%20Setup:Hi everyone,
I’d like to thank you all for the help you’ve given me. I’ve managed to sort the software out and everything is fine now. I decided to cut my losses and format the hard drive as I didn’t have too much personal data to loose.

I used the Dell PC Restore will restores your computer software back to how it was when you first received it. It saves you having to re-install the operating system, hardware drivers, and Dell software that were all pre-installed. It only took 10 minutes to reset the operating system and might be worth knowing. It only works on Dell computers bought after 15th July 2004.

If you’re interested:

1. Power the computer on.

2. When the Dell screen appears press and hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard, press the F11 key, then release them both at the same time.

The Dell PC Restore by Symantec window appears.

NOTE: Only press the keys one time, if you press them more than once you will receive a keyboard error and will have to start the process over.  

3. Click the Restore button.
A caution message appears advising that all data will be lost.

4. Click the Confirm button.
The progress window appears.
When the restore is complete the message The system recovery process was successful. appears.

5. Click the Finish button.
The computer will restart.
Your software is now back to the way it was when you first received your computer.

Merlin_2, the link you gave may have work, but I did it before I saw your message. I’ll remember that for the next time I mess my system up!

It makes you appreciate sites like this when Dell software support wants to charge £21 just to say hello.

Thanks again.

When I try running some of my old programs I get a message that says 16 bit subsystem at the top of the box and c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. the SYSTEM file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsft Windows applications. Chose "close" to Terminate the Application. when I did a search on this file I found it a folder called repair and in I386 with the exention of .NT_
Do I need to get a new one or how do I fix this file and also where should it reside? Thankshttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

[GLB]Flame[/glb]I tried what you suggested but I kept getting the message "cannot expand" I did a search on the cd and the folder I386 does not exist and I could not find autoexec.nt on ANYWHERE else on the cdMy problem has been solved   thanksHow did you solved the problem?I happened to find a copy of the orginal autoexec.nt file in a folder c:/windows/repair the exention was different but I looked at it using the edit command at the DOS prompt and it LOOK like there was nothing wrong with it. So I moved it to c:\windows\system32 and it worked.Opps forgot to mention I changed the extention to .nt before I moved it.

Hi everyone,please can anyone help me ,i have tried just about all the web SITES for a solution but i have had no luck/when i click on the help program for a solution  it just goes"blank,i am running windows98 se,i have run my spyware and virus program,s and it is all clear .Ihave spent the best PART of a WEEK looking for a solution please help, Jeff.                                            First off, I would check out the c:\windows\help directory. You should have a list of .chm files. These are the help files you need. If they are missing or CORRUPT you can use the system file checker to replace them. You will need your Win98 CD for this. Check out the article at:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/185836/EN-US/

Hope this helps.

I stupidly deleted the "test" segment of my computer, thinking I was getting rid of something useless. WRONG! Very important part I learned. Not only did I erase all my pictures, stored in "my documents/test", I have also lost my complete address book and all my favorites, etc, etc, etc. Is there any way to recover this? I did a system restore and though it changed it back somewhat, it did not bring all that stuff back. Anybody have any ideas?!!!!You MAY try O&O Unerase. But I don't guarantee that you will revive your files
Did you also empty Recycle Bin?  If yes...then, Good Luck!Well, I wouldn't really CALL Windows components "useless"... They all have some reason for being there....

[glb]Flame[/glb]what's an O&O unerase? What operating system are you USING??>http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/UK/welcome.htmI am using Windows XP.
Nell

Hi,

I recently bought a secondhand laptop from a friend and am CURRENTLY running windows Xp. When typing in a program such as Microsoft Word the cursor moves throughout the page -  meaning I am constantly typing letters/words into areas that I have already finished. It quite often deletes previously typed information and SOMETIMES jumps into other opened windows/programs, which is very frustrating.

I also have the same problem when typing in other programs and using the internet to type into cells, URL's or search terms.

I am new to XP (ALWAYS used Windows 98) so if anyone can enlighten me on why this keeps occuring it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

ChrisSounds like you are inadvertantly moving the mouse by brushing against the touchpad.  At least that is where I would start, assuming it has a touchpad.  You may also want to test disabling the touchpad and using a regular mouse to see if the problem goes away.

You are IN LUCK! I had this problem, and know howto fix it! What is happening, is that ONE of your drivers for your touchpad are missing or corrupted... What I want you to do is this... Look for the recovery CDs that your computer manufacturer supplied you with, and tell me the names or lables on each of them... I will then tell you with CD to use...

[glb]Flame[/glb]control panel ..........mouse/pointer settings??Thankyou for the replies.

Unfortunately I do not have any recovery cd's and my friend is not sure where they are. If you know of any other WAY around it I am open to suggestions.

Thanks.Contact your computer manufacturer for new recovery CDs, or for the driver(s)...

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