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I would LIKE to know if there is a way to find out exactly how much power from my power supply I am consuming. I want to upgrade my video card but I DONT want to go past my limit which is 350 watts the video card SAYS a 300 watt power supply is the minimum power requirement so finding out what I am currently using would be great to know. Quote

I would like to know if there is a way to find out exactly how much power from my power supply I am consuming

i have a ibm think centre 2.66 ghz cpu,windows xp sp3 and every TIME that get windows update my cpu runs 100%.Why is this   Here are a couple of "answers" to the QUESTION you have ASKED. One is from Microsoft itself (good LUCK with that one).
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916089
This one is more broad and may help you to understand the "why" it can occur.
http://forums.cnet.com/7723-6142_102-393158/why-is-my-cpu-running-at-100-percent-when-only-three-windows-are-open/
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the home studio says I NEED at least 300 MHz to RUN. I'm a little short and the program runs at a snails pace. 233 MHz.  So now what? can I upgrade it or have to get another mother board? suggestions thanks :-/If your system is that OLD I'd suggest a new one and not just a new motherboard.

**EDITED for spelling**dump old stuff you dont need may help..more info on system needed .. for us to help more..

Hello,
I own an ibm laptop model t20 and for some reason my keyboard is not allowing me to use the letters that share keys with the number pad.  I am able to use the numbers fine. just not the letters.  I am however able to use the letters when I log on using my password.  So it appears as if all the keys work properly...just not in WINDOWS xp.D C......By any chance did you hit the Num Lock key ?

That would do that.......


dl65  Not wonderfully familiar with laptops, but is their a Num-Lock key (or equivalent)? Does toggling it on/off help at all?

Just pray it's not a hardware fault...Simu-post! Computer-HOPE certainly is on the ball today... I did attempt to toggle the numlock button...that SADLY does not change a THING.  What's with the fact that it works in the password screen but after that does not work at all?

anyone have an idea on repair costs for laptops???For the latter question, I sure hope you have a lot of cash to throw away.

Where I work, we cannot open up a laptop to repair it -  due to how a laptop is put together, you need to have one of these space-age anti-dust and anti-static type rooms which would simply cost too much to be practical. We therefore need to send it to the manufacturer.

But to give you a rough idea, most companies charge us £120 just to pick it up. That doesn't include parts and labour. I've found that with some laptops over about 2-3 years old, it's sometimes more viable to get a new laptop than to have something as menial as having a key replaced on the keyboard.

Ouch, huh?

So, enouch about economics - you were probably close to tears at the prices, poor soul. Let's stick to software for now. Have you tried updating the drivers for the keyboard? Have a look in the device manager and you should be able to work it out.You may need to use the 'Fn' key in conjunction with NumLock to switch between the embedded numpad and the main keyboard... Many of my laptop user friends use the external numpad to force the machine to disable embedded numpad.

I never came across a need to whiteroom the entire laptop, only the hard drives... I've fixed several Thinkpads and other laptops by just downloading the service manual so I'd know where all the case screws are and popping the case, then swapping parts out as appropriate. Making two WORKING TP600s out of three dead ones is cool...maybe the shift key is stuck! you can reove the keyboard...rubber pad...check there is no dust stopping the shift key operating!! or just give it a whack on the side..of it...

Hi.... I got home, and there was an instant message waiting for me from SOMEONE that has a computer issue that they WANTED help on.... I E-Mailed that person, but the E-Mail did not go through..... If you were this person that instant MESSAGED me at: gamespotexe (Using YAHOO! Messenger) , then PLEASE reply to this message, or Instant Message me again... SORRY for this problem...

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I've read the help pages on NTLDR is Missing and various commands for the WinXP Recovery Console but have a few specific questions.

First here is what GOT me into this mess.  WinXP SP2 was running okay on SATA 200GB drive "c:" with 100GB of files.  IDE 80GB drive "d" has data only.  I moved 90GB of data from c: to an external firewire drive so that c: only has 10GB.  Defragmented c:  Installed Ghost 2003 and attempted to backup c: to an internal IDE DVD drive.  When Ghost booted to PC DOS, it hung.  Rebooting the PC continued to BRING up PC DOS and when attempting to return to Windows, it didn't WORK and nothing was even displayed on the SCREEN.  (I should have quit at this point , gone to bed, and used a Ghost Recovery/Rescue Disk in the morning!)  I DISCONNECTED the external firewire drive and IDE "d" drive.  Used XP CD to run Recovery Console, (now beyond my knowledge) I entered FIXBOOT with no parameter and rebooted.  PC DOS didn't start, which was good, but NTLDR is Missing msg was displayed.  Using Recovery Console again, I entered FIXMBR (not really sure of the parameter that I used but it wasn't \Device\HardDisk0).  At some point in Recovery Console, I noticed there was a small c: 8MB (I think) or so partition and a 10GB d: partition.  I believe the prompt in Recovery Console is D:\Windows.

I'm a little confused on why there is a c: and d: partition.  I would have only expected a c: partition and a C:\Windows prompt since the SATA c: drive was a single partition in WinXP before my troubles.

Would someone be kind enough to list the Recovery Console commands and parameters needed to restore my stupid/tired entries?  I realize the commands probably involve FIXBOOT, MAP, FIXMBR, BOOTCFG, etc but I'm not sure of all the parameters and order.

A huge thank-you in-advance for any help!

Tim

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Hi,

Can anyone suggest that, whether I can ugrade my DESKTOP Please?

It is currently with the following SPECS;

Micrsoft Windows XP HOME SP3

AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+, 120GB HDD, 2.4GB RAM, NVIDIA 6150 LE


Thanks in Advance for your advise.
Go here FIRST-> http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor FOLLOW this advice first:

Quote from: jason2074 on March 20, 2012, 06:31:31 PM

Go here first-> http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor

Within 'Windows Update' there is a driver update which I want to install, because it could stop crashes and blue screens from my PC, which is always concerning the same reason. But during the installation, after a quarter of the process under "install status" (Download status is complete at 2.4MB) the following ERROR occurs:

SAVE ERROR
During save of the file C:\WINDOWS\system32\ReinstallBackups\PCI#VEN_ an error has occured
The system cannot find the file.

So I do cancel and the error comes up: Error during copying. Should the installation continue WITHOUT copying this file?
Because it is an "Intel Corporation display software update" (graphic-card driver Dell Inc.-Video), I decided to cancel the installation not to get the driver any more in a mess and do the full installation properly.
I have tried 'sfc /scannow', because I work with Win2000, but no success.
Ok, it SOUNDS like you have a bigger problem if you get crashes and blue screens. What kind of error messages do they display? How long have they been going on? Do you have a firewall and virus scanner? etcI mainly get the following error message:

*** STOP: 0x0000001E (0xC00..., 0xB7964.., ..., ...)
KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
*** Address B7964FC9 BASE at B7960000, DateStamp 00000000 - ialmdnt5.dll

Otherwise this has also occured (happened only once a couple of months ago):
A Hardware driver has damaged the Memorypool.
*** Address 80469A48 base at 80400000, Datestamp 40d1d183 - ntoskrnl.exe


This blue screen comes up 'out of the bush' and only happens now and again (there can be a full week or more inbetween before this happens). It can happen any time, when opening an IE window or opening a file. I have 1.046MB Ram, so memory is enough available. I dont have applications that take up a lot of memory.

I did a virus scan a couple of weeks ago just after this error came up, my system is clean and I use Zonealarm. "sfc /scannow" did not find nor amend anything.

I have a gateway and it crashed have been trying to load the system restoration cd and I get to the load from disk or HARD drive have tried both and from the hard drive I get a media test FAILURE and from the disk I get Insufficient far memory and then it goes down to A/: like it needs a code but I have no CLUE...Can SOMEONE tell me what I am doing wrong or let me know how to fix? Thank you!!!Can you call Gateway Tech. Support?

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I'm having some serious problems with my laptop.  It is a Toshiba Satellite 5100.  

OK...Xp kept crashing, so I re-installed it...except I reinstalled it on another drive..OOPS..  I managed to format that drive but when the computer starts up, it still gives me that screen where you have to select which Windows you would like to use (even though the second one does not exist anymore) - i GUESS that's the minor problem.

Now, I'm trying to reinstall XP....but the installation CD does not start automatically when I reboot.  AND, I can't access BIOS to make sure that it boots from CD first.

I've TRIED to reinstall Windows from Safe Mode but that doesn't work either!   Any suggestions?

What I would really like is to format the C:/ Drive and start over but I can't get to MS-Dos without going through Windows (which doesn't let me format it because I'm using it....)

Does this make any sense??

Thanks for your help!

bios setup keys are Esc/F1 or ESC on boot........to access the bios........When I PRESS ESC (which is the key my manual says to press on startup) it brings me to a black screen that says:  F1 for setup....when I press F1 - it brings me back to the screen where I must select which copy of Windows I WANT to use (with the option of pressing F8 for different startup mode: ie. safe mode...)

Any suggestions???

Thanks
Davesab..................Yes........... ...so whats your question ?
Let us know

dl65  My question is how do I change the boot sequence so it goes to CD first??

Any ideas??

I've been downloading pics from my digital camera to my PC for YEARS using windows camera and scanner wizard which starts automatically when I PLUG it in. All of a sudden the wizard's disappeared and can't even activate it manually. I've tried system restore but EVERY date I tried came with the result "SYSTEM RESTORE INCOMPLETE".  I switched off SR then back on  but no change. Also photos I've had stored on the PC for years won't copy to a disc. I use the windows "delete browsing history" tool regularly to keep the PC running well - could this have deleted any software? I'm a beginner when it comes to these problems !! I THINK you mean downloading means transferring from camera to PC. FIRST make sure the camera or removable device is present in Windows Explorer. Then follow this link for complete detail : http://tips4pc.com/articles/digital%20camera%20tips/where_is_the_automatic_scanner_a.htm
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Also photos I've had stored on the PC for years won't copy to a disc.

my XP PRO keeps getting message that i need to change battry to power supply....help
Message not CLEAR.

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Hi everyone,
Got a laptop from a friend and i installed xp fresh but i CANT seem to find the drivers required for getting on the internet
Can anyone help with this???
Thanks!!!

--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Computer:
      Operating System                                  Microsoft Windows XP Professional
      OS Service Pack                                   Service Pack 3
      DirectX                                           4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
      Computer Name                                     
      User Name                                         Administrator

    Motherboard:
      CPU Type                                          Unknown, 1800 MHz
      Motherboard Name                                  Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv6500 Notebook PC
      Motherboard Chipset                               Unknown
      System Memory                                     960 MB
      BIOS Type                                         Phoenix (08/09/07)

    Storage:
      IDE Controller                                    Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
      IDE Controller                                    Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
      Disk Drive                                        ST9160821AS  (149 GB, IDE)
      Disk Drive                                        Kingston DataTraveler 102 USB Device  (3 GB, USB)
      Optical Drive                                     Optaazc DVD RW AD%7561A
      SMART Hard Disks Status                           OK

    Partitions:
      C: (NTFS)                                         151668 MB (146970 MB free)

    Input:
      Keyboard                                          Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
      Mouse                                             PS/2 Compatible Mouse

    Peripherals:
      Printer                                           Microsoft XPS Document Writer
      USB1 Controller                                   Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller [NoDB]
      USB1 Controller                                   Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller [NoDB]
      USB2 Controller                                   Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller [NoDB]
      USB2 Controller                                   Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller [NoDB]
      USB Device                                        USB Mass Storage Device
      Battery                                           Microsoft AC Adapter
      Battery                                           Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method BatteryDid you ever install the chipset for the specific HP motherboard? Besides not being able to get on the "internet" what other issues are you having with the computer if any?truenorthWhat specific laptop and original OS did it came with?If the version of windows you installed was not specific to HP, you need to get ALL the drivers for that PARTICULAR model.
Look here:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductList.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3369402&taskId=135truenorth: tried finding drivers all over the place and nothing really works different when they are installed. No other issues, there is no sound but that is a hardware issue i am aware of.

jason2074: HP Pavilion dv6500 and it came with Vista home pro.

Geek-9pm: thanks for the info trying them out.

Will post back if it works.A LONG time ago I made the statement that :
If a laptop had Vista on it -
You nan not install XP on it.
Of course, many  proved my wrong my citing exceptions.
There is and old adage-
The exception proves the rule.

The point was that some new laptops had never been XP machines. Thus the maker never did a XP driver set for the  model.

If if has Vista, put Vista on it. It is not so bad. You can live with it.
Geek-9pm: went to the website and found this PC.

I found that there are conflicting model numbers on it. TOP right of screen says dv6000. Hp label on back says dv6500 on one part and dv6605ca on another part of the label. tried getting drivers for dc6605ca from the website you attached, but there is only 1 security update one.

HP Wireless Assistant is installed and it says that Wireless LAN is disabled and that i need to go to Windows Device Manager to enable it.
Under network adapters all there is is "1394 Net Adapter" which from googling i have found is firewire.
Is the issue here some place possibly?
 I dont have vista so i guess the work of free linux is my NEXT bet. Unbuntu it is. Thanks everyone. Ubuntu 11 should find the wireless.
An alternative is to buy a wireless USB device. These can be used even with laptops the have built-in wireless, provided the built-in is turned off.

For just making a connection to your local wireless router, they work fine, The speed is set by the internet connection. So even a wimpy wireless dongle will do. Unless your ISP gives you 100 Mbps service. Most are below 3 Mbps or less. Even a wimpy dongle does 10 Mbps.
Geek's last post is a very easy and inexpensive solution for enabling a WiFi connection--use that method on one of my laptops all the time. truenorth Quote

Hp label on back says dv6500 on one part and dv6605ca

hi,i have a ibm think centre and windows xp sp3 original copy of microsoft and when turn on my computer my windows won't start  What happens?

How far do you get?

Does the computer restart or freeze? Do you get an error message?

Can you tell us the model number of your ibm thinkcentre?

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

List as much about your computer as possible. We cannot see your machine. We can only suggest based on the information you give us. Again, more is better. Too little is pointless.ok i have a ibm think-centre m50.not so longer,not take any error message,I have not made ​​any difference in computer,just update my computer and update my antivirus.and just so you know why it happened to me has not blocked genuine
Quote from: JJ 3000 on March 26, 2012, 04:49:52 AM

What happens?

How far do you get?

Does the computer restart or freeze?

Can you tell us the model number of your ibm thinkcentre?

List as much about your computer as possible. We cannot see your machine. We can only suggest based on the information you give us. Again, more is better.

Too little is pointless.

have any replies for this questions

where he plays the tape at all times!

%windir%/microsoft.net/framework/v2.0.50727/caspol -cg trusted_zone full trust

i want to run this command. but, MAY i know how do i set it as run silently with yes key in automatic?http://www.technibble.com/repair-tool-of-the-week-universal-silent-switch-finder/Well just LOOKING at the documentation you try USING the quiet option.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cb6t8dtz(v=vs.80).aspx

I have Windows XP INSTALLED on the C: partition of my hard drive.  When I install programs, I install most of them to the drive's other partition, D: 

I upgraded computer hardware to the point that I had to reinstall Windows XP to the c: partition.  (A repair of the current install was not enough to get XP to accept the new motherboard, chipset, etc.) 

The PROBLEM is, of course, that now XP doesn't "see" the programs/apps which currently reside in the d: partition.  I know I can reinstall each program, but was wondering if there was a faster / easier / more elegant way to (carefully) edit the registry or somehow cause the new installation of XP to find / RECOGNIZE the d:\program files directory. 

I've searched on line, and haven't really found anything.

Thanks for your TIME!You will have to reinstall them.Lie to me, JJ!   

I was afraid of that!   

Thanks!

Does ANYBODY know how to get a Ip address from a Facebook PAGE...is this EVEN posssible ??http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+get+a+Ip+address+from+a+Facebook+page&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:unofficial&client=seamonkey-a
truenorth

I recently got my hands on a Toshiba Satellite A105-S2716 laptop for free. It had enough problems that I figured I'd try reformatting it on my own. Now, I've never done this before (my first mistake), but I've seen other people do it, and I figured, "How hard can it be?". Plus I've always wanted to learn.

I don't have the original disks, so I did some research, and I learned that a total system wipe is not the only option. I tried what was recommended on Toshiba's website (http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/outFrm.jsp?ofId=AskIris&searchString=PC+Restore&x=0&y=0), to hold 0 (zero) on start up to begin the "recovery process". That didn't work, even after more than a dozen tries. After some more searching I found that a special hidden recovery image can be used to create recovery disks. So I followed the directions (https://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/bulletinDetail.jsp?soid=2753749&pf=true), and made a disk. I say "a disk" because I was only prompted to burn the "System Recovery Media", and one disk was all it took. I was concerned when I noticed that the picture in the directions showed a necessary five disks. Nevertheless, I took comfort in the fact that the directions said that "Some models include the option to create 'Application Disks'". I figured I just had an older model, no biggie. Burn, pop disk in drive and reboot.

From here, after hours of research, I BEGAN to get pretty sloppy.

I found directions for re-installing Windows (http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxphome/sp2installxpcdoldhdd/indexfullpage.htm) and followed them VERY loosely, the main reason being that what my CD did upon reboot looked almost nothing like the directions I was "following". I selected "English" for my language and was given three options:
1. Overwrite Installation
2. Uninstall Express Media Player
3. Delete All Partitions

So I went with "Overwrite installation". The following prompt said, "The installation process will overwrite the partition containing 'Express media player' and remove all data on it. Are you sure you want to proceed?". Sure! Whatever. I just wanted to be on with it already. Installation took no more than a minute. The laptop shut down, and the disk drive popped out. I popped it back in and booted back up, expecting to move on with the process... but instead I found myself looping through the same set of prompts. I glanced at the "directions" and saw something about "deleting partitions", whatever those are, and figured, "Oh! I NEED to delete all partitions!"...

So I did.

Now, I'll admit I'm in way over my head here. I've SINCE come across a Windows XP Home installation disc, but upon start up when it checks for a bootable CD in ATAPI DC-ROM, it says, "Boot CD-ROM Type: CD-ROM/Non Emulation Booting". I have no idea what that means... I have no idea what to do. Did I ruin this computer? I've read all sorts of different things on different forums and the such, and it sounds like I may need to purchase some pricey software. Other things I've read make it sound as though I may just need an older version of Windows, which I WOULD be okay with. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I t

Thank you.Is this a copied CD?

It's a burned iso, admittedly. I would have just purchased the re-install disks from Toshiba, but apparently the laptop is out of date. :/That's your problem.

As long as you have the product key sticker on the computer, it's perfectly legal to borrow a CD to install. It has to be the same version. If you have a key for XP home edition, you have to use a home edition disk etc...

If you can't find one to borrow, you could install a free operating system, like linux.Ah, I didn't know I needed the right version. I just know it was some variant of XP.

I don't know MUCH about Linux, but if it's free, I may give it a shot. I hear good things about Ubunto too. Can I download and burn those? And will they boot? lol Yes. Go here and click on the "show me how" next to each step.

http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download

Although, you might want to try asking around to see if anyone you know has an XP install disk you could use.I'll do that. I wasted probably 12 blank disks trying to properly burn a bootable iso... Asking around sounds so much easier lol

Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it

And now that it's four in the morning, I'm going to bed. Cheers.

When selecting files or folders to delete, using Windows Explorer, I think Imust be clicking too QUICK because the next thing I Know, the prgram is copying these same files or folders, which is the last thing I want.

I've had this problem for years, I think, but, now, I would like to know if there is any way of stopping this - other than just slowing the clicking down!

TIA

John My apologies to all (on my very first posting to this forum!) - I didn't notice the ridicualous subject I had, inadvertently, typed - I was too busy making certain that my wording and spelling was correct in the body of the message!

John Quote

I think Imust be clicking too quick because the next thing I Know, the prgram is copying these same files or folders, which is the last thing I want.

deleting them, copying them, or just checking their total size

Really and truly it sounds to me like your (right click option) task pop up on there own and with your fast clicking it click on the closest option to your pointer which may be copy. 

You are dragging the selected items. dragging a selection of files any distance and dropping them into the same folder will copy them.

basically you are holding the button down too long and moving the mouse while you are clicking, so it get's interpreted as a drag operation into the same folder.

No BC_Programmer,  you, quite obviously, do NOT understand correctly - in fact you do not undersatnd at all.

It works as it it is supposed to but I want to know if it is possible to turn it off - it, really, is that simple.

How can I DISABLE Yahoo chat..
After simply googling 'How to disable Yahoo chat', google bought up 2,520,000 results. The first one was this

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/chat/chat-05.htmlThe Yahoo Mail page they use as an image  is about 6 years old and doesn't relate to what I see.
ok, here are all the results. It is quite possible that you could google this also......

http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&q=How+to+disable+Yahoo+chat&oq=How+to+disable+Yahoo+chat&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_l=hp.12...160355l160355l5l161407l1l1l0l0l0l0l0l0ll0l0.frgbld.&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=4a009d1411b72012&biw=1366&bih=653Spent more than an HOUR on Google.  You'll note all the current answers are 2-3 YRS old.  Things have changed.Last updated 2 WEEKS ago........any better?
http://help.yahoo.com/kb/index?page=content&y=PROD_MAIL_CLASSIC&locale=en_US&id=SLN3278&pir=c0BfxHZibUnMy_jBNUNDJCD_FX7H48XyXaVa0RyiLKUysL8knkm.t65xMEMRh0xaSP5rszJVMfPN3ueajriwqCxqSLy_M2AxWq.FyEcUQDtUMkoQ3JjJt6Yg0SW.dO4ZW9HAmn1H2uOySgHCntR8aCQQNUzOZQ1tes0I6fL48IrwJf53oDa3cy_YMNi4iFvvYeEmDuT1YLuAuq5EhbOe_bxopb9ctsRDKsBHTXFOs8p2mYQ.x_8O27ZIpOYkliM1NI2hDKgvwbMTCpsK0a.EMcNo807obJKaTIP6Uy3wPa4OCcL2HHEnvleXd9TihgGAZ2DfiYgY.V8XZffSzbcP_lDzt9IdN5brqd1VOdHdSEyKdrkiwwva89so3YXx5oXsuiUmOpUB4NWx83c4BHbCqU_2YzocyH3E]
[url=http://help.yahoo.com/kb/index?page=content&y=PROD_MAIL_CLASSIC&locale=en_US&id=SLN3278&pir=c0BfxHZibUnMy_jBNUNDJCD_FX7H48XyXaVa0RyiLKUysL8knkm.t65xMEMRh0xaSP5rszJVMfPN3ueajriwqCxqSLy_M2AxWq.FyEcUQDtUMkoQ3JjJt6Yg0SW.dO4ZW9HAmn1H2uOySgHCntR8aCQQNUzOZQ1tes0I6fL48IrwJf53oDa3cy_YMNi4iFvvYeEmDuT1YLuAuq5EhbOe_bxopb9ctsRDKsBHTXFOs8p2mYQ.x_8O27ZIpOYkliM1NI2hDKgvwbMTCpsK0a.EMcNo807obJKaTIP6Uy3wPa4OCcL2HHEnvleXd9TihgGAZ2DfiYgY.V8XZffSzbcP_lDzt9IdN5brqd1VOdHdSEyKdrkiwwva89so3YXx5oXsuiUmOpUB4NWx83c4BHbCqU_2YzocyH3E]http://help.yahoo.com/kb/index?page=content&y=PROD_MAIL_CLASSIC&locale=en_US&id=SLN3278&pir=c0BfxHZibUnMy_jBNUNDJCD_FX7H48XyXaVa0RyiLKUysL8knkm.t65xMEMRh0xaSP5rszJVMfPN3ueajriwqCxqSLy_M2AxWq.FyEcUQDtUMkoQ3JjJt6Yg0SW.dO4ZW9HAmn1H2uOySgHCntR8aCQQNUzOZQ1tes0I6fL48IrwJf53oDa3cy_YMNi4iFvvYeEmDuT1YLuAuq5EhbOe_bxopb9ctsRDKsBHTXFOs8p2mYQ.x_8O27ZIpOYkliM1NI2hDKgvwbMTCpsK0a.EMcNo807obJKaTIP6Uy3wPa4OCcL2HHEnvleXd9TihgGAZ2DfiYgY.V8XZffSzbcP_lDzt9IdN5brqd1VOdHdSEyKdrkiwwva89so3YXx5oXsuiUmOpUB4NWx83c4BHbCqU_2YzocyH3E[/url]You can tell by the link that  it works for Yahoo Classic Mail  ( I CLICKED it ) .   I am on Yahoo NEW MAIL and nothing applies to that. Yahoo has eliminated all the links to return to the CLASSIC version.  and will be dropping that soon.  Too bad,  its what everyone wants . . . as you might imagine,  all they did was screw it up.  It worked fine,  but thy  'fixed'  it anyway.  THANKS for your time. Quote from: Buzzy007 on March 29, 2012, 10:45:40 AM

How can I disable Yahoo chat..

I tried to start xp an came acrossed this on my screen. Windows could not start because the file \\windows\\system32\\config\\system is curppted or missing. Do a repair .....


So I put in the XP disk an hit R hit enter an still comes up with the error. I repaired it like four or five times too see the same message.  I figured whats the differnce between one system file an another? Other then its needed too start XP. I coppied the file from another machine an virtually replaced it on the currpted one. Know Im getting this stop 0x0000007B

You are not booting to the cd. And copying the REGISTRY file from one system to another has now screwed your system completely. EITHER revert to an earlier registry with system restore or format and reinstall.So I can get it too safe mode an do that then  Try this:

Boot to the XP CD and select R (Recovery Console)

At the command prompt type:

ren c:\windows\system32\config\system system.old
copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config

RebootI'll let you know here, Thursday how it worked.  At my college campus till late tonight. Quote from: Allan on March 27, 2012, 10:32:57 AM

Try this:

Boot to the XP CD and select R (Recovery Console)

At the command prompt type:

ren c:\windows\system32\config\system system.old
copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config

Reboot

Ryuk, why do you always write "too" when you mean "to"? (Just like Squall used to.) Could you maybe try to stop doing it?

Members are going to be staying away from your posts in droves

Cause, I was told that was wrong. :/

As a suggestion BEFORE you hit the "post" tab reread your post and check for spelling and if the post makes sense.

Ryuk, why do you always write "too" when you mean "to"? (Just like Squall used to.) Could you maybe try to stop doing it?

Hi ,

My PC is going crazy ... I am trying to install windows XP SP3 , and everytime I get a blue screen of death or an error , examples of their messages are :

PFN_LIST_CORRUPT
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

Also, once I got an error during installation "rundll32.exe entry point not found " .

I need to know if these errors and BSODs are due to faulty hardware , or what ? if yes , what is it , HD or RAM or what ? BTW the HD is new .

Any advice is highly appreciated . Thanks a lot .Please provide more details about your computer, Make MODEL, type.

Do you have another CD that will boot your computer? For example, one of the many Linux 'Live' CDs that run without a hard drive install.

The install CD may have been damaged. However hardware issues may do this. The RAM may be failing. Or it could be a weak POWER supply unit.

In some cases DUST or dirt inside the CD  reader prevents it from reading some parts of the CD. Blow out all the dust with low-pressure air.

How old is the PC? A bad CMOS battery can cause strange things to happen.Hi Geek-9pm,

It's an assembled PC , Intel Processor Pentium D , core 2 Duo , 4 MB cache , 4 GB RAM , Gigabyte MB , It's as old as 2006  . I had mandriva linux installed , it worked fine but also sometimes it gives a QUICK message that disappears before i finish reading it about fatal error in CD module . Well , about the dust , that reminds me ,  I did blow the dust using blower , before that , the PC would shutdown by itself frequently either during installation or even on Mandriva ... does this ring any bell ?

Yeah. A PC built six years ago may have a lot of dust. To really make sure, you have to check under the motherboard also.

Dust in the Power supply can make if overheat and either turn off or become unstable and make you think something else is wrong.

What I mean is that when the 5 volt and 12 volt lines drop down the drives become less reliable . Also, some digital chips will flop when they should have flipped.

Dusting a PSU is a real chore, You may have to remove it from the computer case so you can open the PSU box and blow it out.

And check the CMOS battery. And try another CD drive.thanks , i will try that and let you know Reinstall the drive with a single RAM module, as one may be faulty and or try another PSU of same or equal wattage. Quote

try another PSU of same or equal wattage.

I have a windows XP computer and I have a game ive been playing on it for maybe a year and one day I tried to play it and the computer pops up a screen that says

Guru Mediation Failure!

Assertion failed and it GIVES some STRANGE listing on that
File- C:/CWS/CPP/Framework/_lfx/source/lfx_system.cpp

Abnormal Termination.
select retry for an enviormental dump

Does anyone know what this means and how to FIX it?
Thanks,
MikeNot being a game player (well at least not in the computer vernacular of the meaning) i did some research on your behalf and determined that this is a fairly common issue in relation to "games'. Here is a link that talks about it and does offer some suggestions for solution. Good luck,truenorth
http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=94430Does it look like this:

Last person to bring this up was Billl...years ago...
Hi Bill.Oh no! Sucked into the VORTEX again. Can't we put a BELL on this cat?truenorth

I'm trying to get some music out of Itunes to put on my wife's laptop, from her desktop. Most programs run OK, but if too many are open or if I go to Itunes, it freezes up. I went to task manager and it showed CPU at 100%. Even if I start with itunes only it locks up. How can I get around this? I've done the basic cleaning with CC Cleaner, defragged, etc. Do I have to go under add/remove programs and just clear some things out? The computer is getting old and is getting slow. Can't remember how full the HD is. That's why she switched to the laptop, just want to get her music over there. What is the ACTUAL method of doing the "transfer " you are attempting for these files? truenorthI was going to copy songs to a jumpdrive and transfer. But itunes freezes up right away. There is 5GB left on a 75GB hard drive, so I guess I'll have to remove some programs. Not sure which ones should go. So it would appear that all you are trying to do in the transfer is with the i-tunes window open and the flash drive window open as well you are dragging and dropping them from one open window to the other.Correct? While you certainly are very low on available HDD space that fact should be AFFECTING more than just this process. If those programs/files whatever that have filled your HDD are things that you don't want to lose then i suggest another HDD (my preference would be external-but if space is available internal). However if your having problems when you try to transfer files now then that could be a problem when you want to transfer stuff to another HDD as well. When you do the i-tunes (try) transfers to the flash drive are you doing them one song at a time or a bunch?It just occurred to me (though i have transferred songs from i-tunes to a portable Mp3 player a long time ago) is it possible that i-tunes library (APPLE) LIMITS transfers to an Apple device? Some other member that uses i-tunes more than i do may wish to input on that aspect.Can you transfer other files particularly audio or video files currently to an external device?truenorthThe main issue is the lack of Free space on that HDD...Windows by nature needs some breathing space even for copying /moving files...

Some serious housekeeping is in order...
In the meantime you can try to copy/move the INFO in smaller increments.

Hi everyone !


   This is an HP Compaq DC7100SFF Desktop with Windows XP Professional SP3.
Windows won't load. There is a BLACK screen with a white blinking cursor, just after the BIOS screen.

I tried to insert the Windows CD, and wanted to do a Repair Install instead of doing a Fresh install. But I don't have this option. I have only the option of installing an additional installation in the same partition, or deleting the partition.
If you go to the page 6 of this tutorial, you'll see the step that I'm talking about: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/instxprepair1_6.htm


So, I ran the Recovery Console with SETUP.
But I'm not familiar with the Recovery Console, and my question is: is it possible to repair the Windows Installation using the recovery console ?
How to do it?

I don't want to loose the Data or all the software installed...

Thank you for your help ! Best Repair Install Info out there...Thank you!
I take a look at it right now !
Its best to back-up all documents first by connecting the HARD drive on a working computer as a safety procedure. He kinda mentions that in the Tutorial...a few times.I would suggest to install the hard drive to another PC save all data then reinstall windows Yes, true
I already saved all the data.

By the way... I saved all documents.
But is there a way to backup softwares? and then transfer them ? (Without having them reinstalled, if I don't have the CDs anymore?)
After googling, I found some softwares that says "Transfer Data and Software to a new PC for only 9.99$, or 20$... etc" but after reading the fine print, they all mention that you can save your music, pictures, videos, documents... etc but never mention programs, or softwares.Programs will need to be re-installed...this is by design.

None of the apps i ever tested that say they can do this ever worked very well... Quote from: cwcomputerconnections on March 20, 2012, 10:23:53 PM

I would suggest to install the hard drive to another PC save all data then reinstall windows

I had to REINSTALL windows xp several times and now I've GOT about 8 folders with different names in my c/documents and settings all with basically the same files within. when I try to delete all but one I get an error that says this is a windows system FOLDER and is required for windows to run properly it cannot be deleted. NOTE: I did manage to delete a few but two are still there with the same files within.The name and location of the folders? Quote

I had to reinstall windows xp several times

My computer stops loading XP when it reaches the desktop. The icons show, but many are only the default icon. The task bar that I have hidden is now always visible, but the icons that are normally on it, are gone. The mouse cursor moves and the keyboard LIGHTS up, but they do not function. I cannot select anything. I can't get into safe mode. Several years ago, just after I bought this, the ps2 port in the back shorted out and I had to use a USB keyboard and mouse. Unfortunately, the keyboard won't turn on until after the welcome screen. The boot disk a friend made for me at that time, does nothing, and the original XP disk has disappeared. Frankly, I don't even know how to solve this. I believe I once downloaded info on how to get into safe mode without the F8 key, but of course, it is on this computer and I can't access it.
A friend has given me his old machine, an HP, to use after he won a brand new one in a raffle. It is a few years old but is much more powerful and faster then my old one. I was about to start transferring tons of old files to the new one, when this happened.
I planned to use it as a library for my 'stuff'. Do you think it sensed it was about to be relegated to a backup and got PO'd at me?
Anyway, any help will be greatly appreciated and I will respond to any questions a.s.a.p.

Wayne

Mind Computer Products
Intel Celeron 1.80GHz, 2 GB Ram
WinXP Home / SP3
Mainboard ECS P4VMM2
S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR
Vinyl AC'97 Audio
Google Chrome
Avast Antivirus,
PC Tools Firewall Plus,SUPERAntiSpyware
CCleaner, HyJackthis, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Quote

Avast Antivirus,
PC Tools Firewall Plus,SUPERAntiSpyware
CCleaner, HyJackthis, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

The Mal Ware experts say that you should not run more that one AV at a time. So, that one mean just one AV active and Malwarebytes installed but not running

Avast Antivirus,
PC Tools Firewall Plus,SUPERAntiSpyware
CCleaner, HyJackthis, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

I have an older XP Pro system that was running slowly, probably from all of the junk I put on it. So, I got the brilliant idea to start to delete things using Revo Uninstaller. Well, after some overzealous uninstalling, it will now no longer boot. I suspect I messed with some Windows files.

I was able to boot using the Hiren's disk, but I really do not know what to do after that. Which tools should I try? Is there any way to run System Restore from that disk or ANOTHER way? I do not have the original XP disks.1) Systems do not slow down because there are too many programs installed

2) Can you boot to safe mode? If not, try system restore from a command prompt:


When the system first boots start tapping the F8 key until you get to the Advanced Startup Options Screen. Then Choose "Safe Mode With Command Prompt...
When the command prompt is displayed, type the following: [systemroot]\system32\restore\rstrui.exe (the system root folder is the folder to which you installed the XP operating system files, usually c:\windows).

Press Enter

Now you can follow the instructions on the screen to use System RestoreThanks for the quick response Allan. That is what happens when an amateur, me, is the "IT guy!" I could not even boot into safe mode, but I did not try Safe mode with Command Prompt.

I will try that tomorrow when I go to the office.If you have an XP cd you can also try a repair install

Boot to the XP CD and choose the SECOND repair option, allowing XP to install on top of itself. After completion you'll need to go to Windows Update and download & install all updates (except for hardware & driver related updates, which should never be downloaded from Windows Update - only from the OEM websites). Here is a clear tutorial on how to perform a repair install: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/138-how-to-repair-windows-xp/

If I do not have an original XP Pro disk, can I either use one from another computer that is XP Home, or is there a place to download the disk I need?Yes, you may borrow one if it is the same version (Home / Pro) and Service Pack as you have installed.I have located an XP Pro sp2 disk from a different computer. I will try that as well, AFTER I copy my important files!Today I did a repair install, and it seemed to go well. However, I ran into 1 glitch. After the install and reboot, it wants the windows activation code, but will not display the window for that. It just goes back to the screen to click on the user. I can go into safe mode, but cannot activate from there.

Any ideas?You can call to activate (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929), but I've never HEARD of a repair install requiring reactivation.Thanks again Allan. I read that if I re-install IE the activation window will work. I may try that tomorrow. I will post back about my success...hopefully! Code: [Select]C:\Windows\System32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
^ Should bring up the activation window directly. Quote from: Allan on April 08, 2012, 12:54:54 PM

You can call to activate (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929), but I've never heard of a repair install requiring reactivation.

Code: [Select]C:\Windows\System32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
^ Should bring up the activation window directly.

Hello

I have a Canon PowerShot A40 (compatible with XP but not Win 7) and have downloaded the latest drivers from the Canon site, but I cannot see any connection to the camera from the PC (there is no icon under My COMPUTER, and nothing in the Scanners and Cameras folder in the Control Panel.

The cable connecting the camera and PC is brand new (never before used), and the camera is switched on (I can see photos in the viewfinder).

What could be wrong, please?

Thank you.

Forgive a silly question, but after downloading the driver did you install it (your post isn't clear on that point)?

Is it a usb connection? When you connect the camera to the computer do you hear a "recognition" sound and / or see a balloon acknowledging that a device has been connected?Hello Allan

Yes, the driver has been installed: I tried to install it again, but the system ADVISED me that it had already been installed.

Yes, it is a USB cable and I can hear a sound after connecting the cable to the PC tower and then turning the camera itself on (no balloon on screen, though).

Thanks for your your assistance.

High1

Did you also install the Canon software ? ?

Does it show up in Disk Management as a Mass Storage Device ? ?Hello Allan

No, I haven't installed the Canon software again (I will need to look for the disk).

I have checked Disk Management (please see attached|) and can see nothing there.

High1

[year+ old attachment deleted by admin]Actually it was patio who asked about the Canon SW and I agree you should MAKE sure it's installed.I will install it a little later and post back - thanks again

My brother in law gave me his computer to fix. It is a Dell dimension 4600 with XP home. When it comes on the screen says press F! to try to reboot or F2 to enter SETUP. I changed the boot order to CD and floppy. Neither one will boot up. I put a new battery in it. after it wouldn't boot to neither a cd or floppy I pulled the hard drive out. I hooked it to my computer. I can access all of the files. Does anybody have any suggestions?If it won't boot to an external drive it's for one of three reasons:

1) That drive is not at the top of the bios boot order or

2) The medium to which you are trying to boot is either bad, not bootable, or not an original OS disc or

3) The drive itself is bad


One other long shot can be a bad mobo battery.I changed the battery. I changed the boot order to the cd and tried it. It wouldn't boot to it. I have a good bootable XP cd. I changed the boot order to the floppy also. It wouldn't boot to it either.The above are the only reasons I know of why a system will not boot to removable media. Quote from: Allan on April 05, 2012, 10:44:38 AM

The above are the only reasons I know of why a system will not boot to removable media.

The 10 Worst PCs of All Time
Remember these clunkers? Many of them were so bad they're hard to forget.

By Dan Tynan, PCWorld    Mar 19, 2007 8:00 am
#10. Dell Dimension 4600 (2003)

Consumers who purchased this machine entered a new dimension all right, the altered dimension of Dell *censored*. The Dimension 4600 was only a middling machine when new, but after about a year--or shortly after the standard warranty expired--power supplies in some machines began to fail. Worse, Dell's customer support misdiagnosed some of these problems as motherboard failures.

Dell's support forums filled up with complaints from similarly powerless users, but the COMPANY refused to admit to defects with the power supply. (Dell politely declined to comment for this article.) The Dimension 4600's problems were yet one more reason why the "Dude, You've GOT a Dell" tagline became a joke--though not a particularly amusing one for some customers.

Used to show on the task bar in LOWER right hand corner near the clock. Don't know when it disappeared but it isn't there now. I right clicked on the task bar to make SURE it was always displayed. Then I went into CONTROL Panel/Sounds and Audio to make sure it is checked to show in task bar. What else can I do to FIND it? Thanks.Rebooted and got a message saying I needed a Flash update which I did. Afterwards, the volume icon was there. Don't know if it was the reboot or Flash update but it is now back. Thanks.

hey i dont know when this started to happen but i used to be able to go on to standby and then resume back normally. But now, whenever i go on Standby and i resume and get the KERNAL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR stop MESSAGE: 0x0000007a (e163a3e4,c000000e, bf8e9313, 0697f860) right after i click a button to resume from Standby. how can i fix this so that i can resume from standby normally? any help would be appreciated.http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prmd_stp_fvlq.aspi ran the chkdsk and now whenever i resume from standby, i get this message on the same blue screen "A process or thread to system operation has expectedly exited or been terminated."What happens if you ........HIT the f8 key on re-boot..and chose that good config..option?>>>have you changed keyboard/mouse/ or updated to sp2!is this a laptop /desktop///and what are the power settings#~K, i have updated to Service Pack 2 recently but this was happening b4 when i had Service Pack 1. Good config doesnt do any good. I haven't changed keyboard or mouse, but i have used other mouse and keyboard when i had my system at my friends house. i'm running on a desktop and power settings.... Power scheme is Home/Office Desk.... Settings for Home/Office power scheme all 3 is Never..... UPS says uninterruptible power supply..... UPS service is currently stopped.... anything else needed to be known? Please help. want to get rid of this problem.so... wut do i do?  aw this sucks.....http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=331506Its not that. After running the chkdsk thingy, i get different error MESSAGES after i resume from standby such as KERNEL_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR and some other stop message 0x000000F4. and then sometimes its just a blank black screen and never resumes. wuts wrong???wut if i reformat? does that make this stupid thing go away? Quote

wut if i reformat? does that make this stupid thing go away?

Hey, stuck in a boot loop on load up.  When the windows iconis loading the computer restarts itself.  Ive put in the xp cd to try and boot.  It asked me do you wish to run NRESTORE, when i type yes, it says:

Searsh failed.  Exiting.....

[DR-DOS] A:\>

This is where computing is beyond me, any help would be MUCH appreciated!!

Cheers

JayIt looks like you have a disk in the floppy drive. It might be a disc in the CAROM drive. Either case, take out the disks before you boot the computer. It is TRYING to start from a floppy or maybe the CD disc.Take all the CDs or floppys out of the computer and restart. Tap the F8 key repeatedly as the computer is first starting. This will bring up the advanced boot options screen. At that screen choose Safe Mode. Let us know if you can get into safe mode. If you can't, go back to the advanced boot options screen and choose Disable AUTOMATIC Restarts On System Failure. This should stop it from restarting and generate an error message. Post the ENTIRE message here, including the gibberish.

It would also be helpful to give us some more information about your computer. What the brand and model is, which version of windows and service packs you have, whether or not you've made any changes to the computer right before this started like installing a new program or updating or made any changes to the computer's hardware.

I have very limited PC know-how (never reloaded windows,  or flashed BIOS, or edited registry,  or anything like that.  no engine or transmission overhauls, just routine change oil kind of stuff) - scared enough to not be sure what to do.....Here's what i was able to get out of machine one of the few times recently that Windows did work/start up....

Machine:
Dell Dimension DV051
Dual Processors Pentium 4 3GHZ
2 GB RAM
2 ea. 160GB Internal Sony Hard Drives
Floppy Driver (that doesn't work, i think)
Phillips DVD RW
Sony DVD-ROM


Software:
Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002, Service Pack 3
BIOS:  Dell - 7 Phoenix ROM

Misc:
Norton AV
ZoneAlarm Firewall


This part i'm not entirely sure about, going from memory...

Array RAID1(Mirror)

Problem: started getting system resources using 99% of memory about 3 or 4 months ago about 5 minutes into powerup (svchost.exe if i remembe correctly).  i could terminate process, but 5 minutes later it would start again.  process viewer didn't help me to find problem (suspected virus/trojan, but  Norton scans, Ad-Aware scans, all came up empty).  finally used a Norton tool from website for getting read of bad/hard problems, which scanned the bootup process, and FOUND something, which was subsequently remedied by tool.  seemed to fix things for a while (about a month), but then, started getting random blue screens for no apparent reason (not sure if blue screens related to CPU usage or not), each blue screen usually with a different reason (nothing obvious, usually hexadecimal gibberish).

Now at point where PC will only start windows properly about 1 every 50 boot attempts, and then might only work for 5 minutes, or could work for 5 hours, before crashing.  i tried using system re-installation disk that came w/machine from Dell (never opened it before), but i can't get it to work or boot into the windows options for repair, installation, etc.  only thing that happens is splash screen for DELL, then tries to load Windows, but i get error:  Windows cant find the following file....(can't quite remember what it says, something like can't find system32, or config.sys, or something like that), with the Press R at restart, etc.  I've tried system re-install disk in both drives multiple times, but i can't get it to start (it does have boot files, on it right??).  anyways, just a big circle - restart, splash screen, windows can't load, try repair/restart, etc.

my question:  why won't Dell windows re-install disk work or start?  if i get into the array set up configuratioo utility (which i've managed on a couple of occassions), should i revert the RAID setup back to normal hard disk setup (which will erase everything on disk, i suspect), will that help?  i did get most of my files out of PC (family pics, taxes, etc.) and backed up to an external terabyte drive, so i can do a complete re-install of windows if i WANT (if i can get to that point), although i've never manually loaded drivers, or modems, or any of that stuff, so i'm real scared i'm going to break machine worse than what it might be (i suspect it might still be an easy fix, so i don't want to totally screw things up and erase everything if i don't have too...)

posting this at work, because, obviously, can't do it from home PC.

thanks in advance for any/all help advice....
Here  is a post about three years ago on the Dell site. Sounds like you. The post was never answered. Was that you?

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/p/19304398/19589173.aspx

Have you ever had the thing working good with just ONE SATA drive, not in a RAID configuration?

You said you have full backup of important stuff. If so, try a normal install with just one drive in a normal configuration. That will help identify issues that not part of the RAID setup. Or did you already try that?*censored*, that sounds EXACTLY like my predicament, to even include the bought refurbished/scratched part,  it sounds like he has the exact same machine.  but no, that wasn't me or my post. how EERIE.  i didn't have any problems until just the past few months.  too bad it never had a follow up or answer.

anyways, i'can't get the system disk that came with my machine to start or initiate.  i think i'm going to re-configure the RAID set up to a normal setup, and then hopefully i can get the windows operating system disk to start, so i can reload windows.  i probably would reload windows right now, but no matter what drive i put the disk in or what boot order i use, i can't get the disk to boot into the windows install or repair options.  i'm hoping the reverting the RAID back to normal will at least allow the windows disk to start.

does the above course of action sound prudent?  am i in danger when i erase the drives (by virtue of changing the RAID configuration back to normal) of not having the system start at all?  just wondering....Depending on  a number of factors,
the standard Windows XP CD will not start unless it finds:
A. A PATA drive marked as a basic MS DOS type.
B. Said drive must have either free space or be FAT32 or NTFS.

That is documented somewhere.  It is inherited from NT.  If all drives are full of an unknown  format, it can not start the install. This is to prevent the Install from corrupting a drive setup up for Unix, BSD or something else. There has to be 8 MB free. And the NBR must be understood by XP.

Once you have a PATA drive Windows likes, you can do an install. Even if the install is to another drive.

As I recall, this is the way RAID drives have to be brought up in Windows XP. Just find any OLD PATA drive you have and plug it in. You can use a tool like GPAPRT to boot from a CD and erase the drive, set it as MSDOS, and format it to FAT32 or NTFS.

Not to suggest the GPART is a safe tool, but it can be used to alter the disc flags and delete the partitioon(s). Or boot a Linux Live CD that has GPART or some other generic fdisk tool.

This is from my memory. The KB article is hard to find. Just do it, ask why later.not that anybody was/is probably worried about this, but the conclusion to my original post/problem is that i had memory start to go bad (I had 2G of memory, for which one of the strips/cards began acting up).  this was diagnosed by computer help/geek guy i found on craigslist.  he replaced memory, and got me up and running again.  that was about a month ago.

sorry for the delay in reporting this.  i don't think this topic was still open, but just in case it was, i just wanted to say thank you to any and all help i received.

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Dump File         : Mini010712-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 1/7/2012 10:32:26 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code    : 0x000000d1
Parameter 1       : ffffd000`01031095
Parameter 2       : 00000000`0000000c
Parameter 3       : 00000000`00000008
Parameter 4       : ffffd000`01031095
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+2e890
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+2e890
Stack Address 1   :
Stack Address 2   :
Stack Address 3   :
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : E:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini010712-02.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 3790
Dump File Size    : 155,648
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Dump File         : Mini010712-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 1/7/2012 1:29:51 AM
Bug Check String  : UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000007f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000008
Parameter 2       : 00000000`80050031
Parameter 3       : 00000000`000006f8
Parameter 4       : fffff800`010210a7
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+2e890
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+2e890
Stack Address 1   :
Stack Address 2   :
Stack Address 3   :
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : E:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini010712-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 3790
Dump File Size    : 155,648
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Dump File         : Mini010512-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 1/5/2012 4:06:10 PM
Bug Check String  : KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000001e
Parameter 1       : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2       : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 3       : 00000000`00000008
Parameter 4       : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver  : Cdfs.SYS
Caused By Address : Cdfs.SYS+12419bf0
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+2e890
Stack Address 1   :
Stack Address 2   :
Stack Address 3   :
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : E:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini010512-02.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 3790
Dump File Size    : 155,648
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Dump File         : Mini010512-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 1/5/2012 1:53:40 PM
Bug Check String  : PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Bug Check Code    : 0x00000050
Parameter 1       : fffffadf`23449008
Parameter 2       : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 3       : fffff800`01039f25
Parameter 4       : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+2e890
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+2e890
Stack Address 1   :
Stack Address 2   :
Stack Address 3   :
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : E:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini010512-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 3790
Dump File Size    : 155,648
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Dump File         : Mini010112-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 1/1/2012 3:43:35 AM
Bug Check String  : PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Bug Check Code    : 0x00000050
Parameter 1       : ffffba80`02ee5a94
Parameter 2       : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 3       : fffff800`0127e2cf
Parameter 4       : 00000000`00000007
Caused By Driver  : wdmaud.sys
Caused By Address : wdmaud.sys+107cfdd0
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+2e890
Stack Address 1   :
Stack Address 2   :
Stack Address 3   :
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : E:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini010112-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 3790
Dump File Size    : 155,648
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Are those dumps THREE months old?
Are you running Windows XP 64 bit?

After reading you dump, my guess is you have a BAD memory stick. Each dump is a little different, suggesting that some information is wrong because of a memory glitch.

See if it will run with one stick of RAM, if your SYSTEM can do that.
If it runs good an one of the RAM sticks, get a download of the Miucrosot memory test  ISO and put it on a CD-R  with a ISO burner.  Replace all sticks, boot from the memory test CD.
Windows Memory Diagnostic
Same question - have you had any bsod's recently?Mini041212-02.dmp   4/12/2012 5:27:35 AM   IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL   0x0000000a   fffff800`014151d1   00000000`00000002   00000000`00000000   fffff800`0104f236                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini041212-02.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini041212-01.dmp   4/12/2012 4:53:15 AM   IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL   0x0000000a   00000000`00000158   00000000`0000000c   00000000`00000000   fffff800`010278b3                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini041212-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini041012-01.dmp   4/10/2012 9:04:17 AM   DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL   0x000000d1   ffff9000`01031095   00000000`0000000c   00000000`00000008   ffff9000`01031095                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini041012-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040912-02.dmp   4/9/2012 4:37:41 PM   NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM   0x00000024   00000000`0019033d   fffffadf`29447530   fffffadf`29446f40   fffffadf`288170a8                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040912-02.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040912-01.dmp   4/9/2012 12:32:54 PM   PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA   0x00000050   fffffaa0`0591aba0   00000000`00000000   fffff97f`fd0f7d11   00000000`00000005                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040912-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040812-01.dmp   4/8/2012 8:42:57 PM   SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION   0x0000003b   00000000`c0000005   fffff97f`fd13b15a   fffffadf`11aaa010   00000000`00000000                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040812-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040712-05.dmp   4/7/2012 10:12:11 PM   DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL   0x000000c5   00000000`00000008   00000000`00000002   00000000`00000001   fffff800`011a9b28                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040712-05.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040712-04.dmp   4/7/2012 9:43:11 PM   IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL   0x0000000a   00000008`000001c4   00000000`00000002   00000000`00000000   fffff800`01072d56                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040712-04.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040712-03.dmp   4/7/2012 5:52:51 PM   PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA   0x00000050   ffff9280`061d9d28   00000000`00000001   fffffadf`286ce9ed   00000000`00000007                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040712-03.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040712-02.dmp   4/7/2012 4:20:20 PM   IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL   0x0000000a   00000000`00000000   00000000`0000000c   00000000`00000001   fffff800`01027602                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040712-02.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040712-01.dmp   4/7/2012 3:09:32 PM   DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL   0x000000c5   fffff800`00010068   00000000`00000002   00000000`00000000   fffff800`011a9b1e                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040712-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040612-03.dmp   4/6/2012 11:50:46 PM   SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION   0x0000003b   00000000`c0000005   fffff800`0102e341   fffffadf`1d7943f0   00000000`00000000                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040612-03.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040612-02.dmp   4/6/2012 7:25:56 AM   PFN_LIST_CORRUPT   0x0000004e   00000000`00000002   00000000`00097e2a   00000000`0025ffff   00000000`00000002                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040612-02.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040612-01.dmp   4/6/2012 3:55:07 AM   PFN_LIST_CORRUPT   0x0000004e   00000000`00000002   00000000`001dcd88   00000000`0025ffff   00000000`00000002                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040612-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040512-04.dmp   4/5/2012 7:17:15 PM   DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL   0x000000c5   00000000`00000008   00000000`00000002   00000000`00000001   fffff800`011a9b28                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040512-04.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040512-03.dmp   4/5/2012 6:59:04 PM   DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL   0x000000d1   ffffb800`01027682   00000000`0000000c   00000000`00000008   ffffb800`01027682                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040512-03.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040512-02.dmp   4/5/2012 4:52:08 PM   DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL   0x000000d1   ffffd800`01031095   00000000`0000000c   00000000`00000008   ffffd800`01031095                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040512-02.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040512-01.dmp   4/5/2012 12:20:16 PM      0x00000109   a3a03a37`c46275b9   00000000`00000000   5f45e813`e0eb4f99   00000000`00000101                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040512-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040412-02.dmp   4/4/2012 3:57:50 PM   DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL   0x000000c5   00000000`00000008   00000000`00000002   00000000`00000001   fffff800`011a9b28                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040412-02.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040412-01.dmp   4/4/2012 9:53:44 AM   PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA   0x00000050   fffff700`02e31180   00000000`00000000   fffff800`0103e71e   00000000`00000002                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040412-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040312-04.dmp   4/3/2012 4:14:54 PM      0x002e067f   ffffffff`c0000005   fffff800`01255a84   fffffadf`2924ea60   fffffadf`2924e470                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040312-04.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040312-03.dmp   4/3/2012 4:07:28 AM   DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL   0x000000c5   fffff800`00ca0058   00000000`00000002   00000000`00000000   fffff800`011a9b1e                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040312-03.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040312-02.dmp   4/3/2012 12:52:35 AM   SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION   0x0000003b   00000000`c0000005   fffff97f`fd100f41   fffffadf`1dfe9b30   00000000`00000000                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040312-02.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040312-01.dmp   4/3/2012 12:31:30 AM   IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL   0x0000000a   ffffbadf`37e699f8   00000000`00000002   00000000`00000000   fffff800`010801c4                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040312-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040212-02.dmp   4/2/2012 3:37:13 PM   PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA   0x00000050   fffff810`011b0af0   00000000`00000000   fffff800`011a98de   00000000`00000005                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040212-02.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040212-01.dmp   4/2/2012 1:08:13 AM   PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA   0x00000050   ffffffff`ffffff8b   00000000`00000001   fffff800`01029c04   00000000`00000000                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040212-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040112-03.dmp   4/1/2012 2:27:25 PM   MULTIPLE_IRP_COMPLETE_REQUESTS   0x00000044   fffffadf`34f7ac70   00000000`00000d76   00000000`00000000   00000000`00000000                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040112-03.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040112-02.dmp   4/1/2012 12:56:44 PM   DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL   0x000000d1   00000000`00000001   00000000`0000000c   00000000`00000008   00000000`00000001                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040112-02.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini040112-01.dmp   4/1/2012 1:02:43 AM      0x002e067f   ffffffff`c0000005   fffff800`01255a84   fffffadf`2926aa60   fffffadf`2926a470                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini040112-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini033112-02.dmp   3/31/2012 10:02:36 PM   DRIVER_UNMAPPING_INVALID_VIEW   0x000000d7   fffff97f`f7350000   00000000`00000001   00000000`00000000   00000000`00000000                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini033112-02.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini033112-01.dmp   3/31/2012 4:14:32 AM   IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL   0x0000000a   00000000`00000008   00000000`0000000c   00000000`00000001   fffff800`01027619                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini033112-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
Mini033012-01.dmp   3/30/2012 3:41:47 PM   UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP   0x0000007f   00000000`00000008   00000000`80050031   00000000`000006f8   fffffadf`2879b0ba                     x64                  C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini033012-01.dmp   2   15   3790   131,072   
So that would be a "yes".

Your errors are multiple and VARIED. This could be anything from a bad piece of hardware (motherboard, ram) to malware.  Since you've chosen not to converse with us it's difficult to know exactly where the problem lies.

1) What is new or different since the last time everything worked PROPERLY (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?

2) Please run full scans with both your anti virus app and with MalwareBytes

3) To check the ram, download memtest (http://memtest.org/). Burn it to a cd using a dedicated .iso burning utility (http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm), make sure the cd drive is at the top of the boot order in bios, then boot to the newly created cd and run the utility.Like allen said the errors are varied. It could also be corruptions in the filesystem. You could try booting from windows CD and go into recovery console and do a chkdsk /r

Hi evrybody!!

I have a strange problem, everytime i open explorer in my xp, and browse the folders regardless what folder i CHOOSE , the computer shows the contents under c:, when i update the screen(by pressing f5) it goes back to normal, i change folder, same ***, it shows c:'s contents until i press f5, i would be appretiative for any solutions!!!!

D9    Hard to know what the problem could be.
It might be helpful to try another file MANAGER and see if it acts the same way. The are some free ones you could to download.
Here is a Video.
Free alternatives to Windows Explorer (video)
Well, i could of course try another shell,,,,but i'm that kinda guy who wants my stuff to work....and if they're not working normally i get a bit frustrated, so thank you for your reply, but it was more a solution to my problem i was looking for here.

Thanx anyways.

Regards

D9 I intended the post as a diagnostic aid. The idea is you do somersetting else to help eliminate possibilities. If another manager works, then the WE is damaged. If not, the files system MAY be damaged.

Please look this over. It may cover your problem
Repair or Fix Windows Explorer.

EDIT: If sou follow the thread all the way, the moderator eventually recommends doing a 'in-place upgrade', which amounts to a repair of the OS just to fix the Windows Explorer   problem.

There are web sites that claim to have a fix, for a price.  Your risk. Backup your stuff.
I found a solution, if this problem occurs for someone else here is the answer(at least for me).

Running win-XP Pro sp3, do the following.

Go to documents and settings\''your user name''\local settings\application data, look for the files
iconcache.db, DCBC2A71-70D8-4DAN-EHR8-E0D61DEA3FDF.index, and 2232(zerobyte-file), and delete them.
Then do a disk repair from PROPERTIES at c:\. Choose automatically fix system file errors, and run it!
Restart!
This helped for me, i tried to just do the diskrepair at first but nothing changed, but after deleting those files it worked, if you're not comfortable with deleting them just rename them, but i don't think they are that important for your system, since windows doesn't recreate them after reboot.

Thanx to ''Tolle'' OVERC, for the solution!!



REGARDS

D9  Thank you very much. That is cool!
Wish Microsoft would have documented that. The Windows Explorer problem has been around a long time and the is the first I ever heard of fixing  it it hat way!

i have a Toshiba tecra 8000 all the users have been deleted so i can not login in i have no restore disks can any one HELP me ? :S

    That is a rather old laptop.
Perhaps the best you can do is go to a shop and have them copy any IMPORTANT data you have on the laptop. After that, they might be able to restore the machine, but it may not be worth the effort and money.
It is not possible to delete the admin account so there should still be the hidden admin account to log in to.

Quote

Press Ctrl-Alt-Del twice to display the Log on to Windows dialog box if you haven't got it already. Type "Administrator" (without the quotation marks) in the user name box and enter the password you created for the Administrator account during SETUP. After you log on as administrator you can create other accounts. If it doesn't work when you type Administrator try typing the nickname you used during setup.

Computer Management/Local Users and Groups/Users
When I click Properties for any selected User, I get the following:
The following error occurred while attempting to read the properties for the user:  The Work Station has not been started.

What is the Work Station?  There is no Work Station LISTED in SERVICES.
How do I get the Work Station?  I can not find any reference to the Work Station.

My OS is WINDOWS XP Pro SP3
Computer: AMD Athlon 64 Processor,  3700+
         2.4 GHz,  2.0 GB RAM
I would appreciate any help you can GIVE me, Thank you in advance, H. BrownEvery XP SYSTEM I've used has a workstation service. Did you goto start -> run -> services.msc -> press enter. Highlight the first item in the list then press W that should point you near the workstation service. Make sure it's started and automatic.

While trying to BACK up my computer the process stopped before it was finished. I got a whole list of warnings:

Unable to open "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD DX\Customizations\Dell\Media\Dark-Blue\CaptionBar\btn_help_s.png" - skipped.
Reason: The system cannot find the file specified.

Unable to open "C:\_SharedHardlinkData_\50981864.20000.7c52" - skipped.
Reason: The system cannot find the file specified.

Error: Could not access portions of directory System State\COM+ Class Registration Database.
You may not have PERMISSION to open the file, or the directory may be missing or damaged.
Please contact the owner or administrator.

Error: Could not access portions of directory System State\Registry.
You may not have permission to open the file, or the directory may be missing or damaged.
Please contact the owner or administrator.

Does anyone know how to correct this in beginners terms, lol... Any help will be appreciated... Thanks!Perhaps there are errors in the file system. Run a check on the drive.

Open up My Computer, select the C: drive and right click and go down to proprieties. Next select the tools tab. Check the disk. Note: you will be told to RESTART the computer.



The error messages you got indicate file system errors which can be fixed with check disk.

Thank you! I did that so now I'll try and do ANOTHER backup and see what happens.

Is it possible to disable MUICache in windows. The reason I ask is because whenever I download a lot of programs into my temporary directory, it always puts them into the MUICache. After the temp files are cleaned, they still remain in the MUICache until CCleaner ends up having to clean them. Is there a way to just stop these temp files from going to the MUICache?Why do you think you need to do anything about them? It is normal Windows behaviour. Each time that you start using a new application, Windows automatically extracts the application name from the version resource of the exe file, and stores it for using it later, in the Registry key known as the 'MuiCache'. It's just a list of application names.

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Why do you think you need to do anything about them?

It is normal Windows behaviour. Each time that you start using a new application, Windows automatically extracts the application name from the version resource of the exe file, and stores it for using it later, in the Registry key known as the 'MuiCache'. It's just a list of application names.

No reason other than always having reg errors in CCleaner because of it.

If you are OCD about your PC then i'd stop using registry cleaners..............as Salmon says.

I couldn't put it better... plus if you are a "programmer", then as such you should know better.

Anyhow, the expression "OCD" carries the implication of pathologically unecessary, excessive and counterproductive "checking" and pointless overdoing of needless precautions.* It's something to be overcome and tamed, not something to be proud of or use as an explanation.

I don't actually have OCD, I was just using it to describe how I don't like the fact that there are errors even if it doesn't really effect anything.

but the files in the MUICache stay even after the exe is removed from temp, thus making a bunch of invalid file entries in the registry.  I know that may not bother some, but it does for me because I know that, that list will grow forever for no reason. And being a programmer, it makes me angry when I see design flaws that allow for an infinite buildup of information over time like that (not that it would do any harm, just use more space).

Since entries that represent missing files will eventually be purged, you gain nothing.

It also seems to top out at 500, at which point older entries seem to be purged.

How did you figure that out? Where does the 500 come from?

The idea of MUICache is to prevent disk hits as much as possible

The purpose of this thread is obvious from the title and the contents. Have you any contribution to make?

No Contribution by me.  Carry on Mate.

I'm looking at a Seagate 3TB internal hard drive to add to my sons pc, XP PRO Core 2 Duo, specs attached.  I've seen that there is problems with the large size drives not being recognized as the full capacity.  What do I need to do, in dummy talk, to make this WORK?  All input is appreciated.

Jim

[year+ old attachment deleted by admin]That is a very good question.
A 3 TB is at the cutting edge of current technology.
Here are some RECENT stories about this:
Everything You Need to Know About 3TB Hard Drives

This is similar, but about WD internal drives.
WD Caviar Green 3TB Hard Drive Installation DEMO

Note that 2.91 TB is the hairy edge of the cliff.
So watch the video.  Please.
And no,  I don' work for either Sea-gate or WD.

Personally, I think I would go for 2 TB instead. But it is your choice.                                           


Chart Courtesy of Western Digital.After checking around here in the Philippines, the tech at the local computer store found this Asus motherboard which will read the 3TB internal hard drive.  I guess the motherboard must be UEFI which allows for the GDP filling system when booting.  I guess GIGABYTE has a number of UEFI compliant motherboards also.  Anyway, this is what I've found out so far so maybe someone else will have more input on this.  I'll have to check around for the BEST motherboard too, not just this one.

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8H61M_LE/

why can't i install windows xp on my asus p8z68 mpro mobo?

i already CHANGE AHCI to ide... still error 0x0000007b   Very early on in the setup there will be a bottom SCREEN message "PRESS F6 to install additional drivers"....
Do so...then INSERT your MBoard driver CD...it will find the driver and setup should continue.

Is this XP legit ? ?

I am running Windows XP

There is an icon on the start page that has a magnifying glass and the word "Search" on itl

When I used to click on this icon, I got a search window that offered several different search options and there was a little dog wagging his tail while the search was in progrress.

Now, all I get when I click on the icon is the dog and  a blank dark blue background, with no way for me to begin a search.

Can someone PLEASE HELP me?

Thanks,
George ZissisGeorge Zissis.......When did this start ? Have you had any viruses or spyware attachs recently ? Have you made any changes to any of your settings ?
You say you are using Xp .........have you installed all of the available updates ?
let us know

dl65  I first noticed this ttwo days ago when I went to the search function, which I rarely do.
I may have inadvertently made some changtes.  I am having problems with Internet Explorer, so I have fooled around with changes to that program.
I always install microsoft updates immediately upon notification.
Hope this helps you.Do you think I should go to the microsoft website and see f I can load currentl updates?do you have any p2p programs like bearshare??and you state you have had problems with ie6>>TRY an online scan>>http://housecall.trendmicro.com/What is the name of that animated search bar with the doggy wagging it's tail? Do you need that tool?

I would erase those kind of animated tools because usually there is spyware within and second it messes up your programs (Bonzi Buddy for e.g.)

Can you uninstall that program from your Add/Remove programs list in the control panel?Burton, thanks for your help.  The problem is not with a search bar, rather it  is the search tool which is a part of Microsoft Windows.  The search icon is found on the Start Menu.  This replaces the "Find" function of previous windows releases.   Do you know what I'm trying to DESCRIBE here? Quote

What is the name of that animated search bar with the doggy wagging it's tail? Do you need that tool?

I would erase those kind of animated tools because usually there is spyware within and second it messes up your programs (Bonzi Buddy for e.g.)

Can you uninstall that program from your Add/Remove programs list in the control panel?

I downloaded PC Mighty Max to help with an AcroPDF.dll problem I've been having for a while.  After running that, Windows will no longer boot up. It took PC Mighty Max almost 20 hours to run through system scan.  It said I had problems with my directory.  After completing system scan, all text is no symbols and unreadable shapes and lines.  Not sure if PC Mighty Max is responsible but this all occurred after running the system scan.  It looks like Egyption hieroglyphics now.  I can boot up in Safe Mode but can't read any of the text to go to system restore to an earlier time.  Boot up with last good settings doesn't WORK either.  I can put in the boot disk (DVD) and select command prompt.  It gives me an A: prompt but I can't get out of the A:  I try to secect C: (my hard drive) but it says C: is an invalid directory.  All I can get is A: and B: in DOS.  After a PERIOD of inactivity, screen saver will come on and work.  Only readable text are Windows logo and Icon images.  Text below Icons is a jumbled mess of symbols, partial letters, triangles and lines.  I can get to the page where you can select Owner or Administrator but I only recognize the page; I can't read any of the text.  My computer isn't acting right and I'm not sure even if I could navigate to the restore to earlier time that it WOULD work.  I don't want to have to reload/overwrite everything with the boot disk but I may have no other options.  I'm getting nowhere.  I've searched through all posts and found nothing similar to this problem.  Please helphave you fixed the SYMBOL problem?  if so, what did you do? I have the same problem.
He hasn't been back for 4 1/2 YEARS...

OS to the other I have to close down then reboot,wait til screen fills with usual 'blurb'qickly press F12 key choose one of 2 identical nos.press 'enter' and the desired OS opens. Can anyone suggest a quicker method to change from one OS to the other,please?Use EasyBCD and to follow instructions by scrolling to steps 7, 8 of this link.Running the Topic title into the post is confusing at best...
EasyBCD may suit your needs but unless you state how exactly these two OS's we won't know if it's a workable fix or not...

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qickly press F12 key choose one of 2 identical nos.press 'enter' and the desired OS opens.

He has two drives, each with an OS.

Doesn't matter if it's 2 physical HDD's or not...it's the installation procedure i asked about.
Because whether you may know it or not it makes a difference.

I did a computer dianostic.for the hard drive (SATA on a Dell Inspiron 530s with XP) the other day and found a  error code --- 0f00:0244 and 0f00:1A44  MSG:disc_-block 4290500b----looked up the definition of the codes and it said my hard drive was bad . is this correct?I WOULD be interested to know the source(s) of this information "-looked up the definition of the codes and it said my hard drive was bad .". Be cause my research on the first 2 you mention point to likely ISSUES with corrupted operating SYSTEM files which are attributable to quite a variety of POTENTIAL causes (none of which were HDD failure present or imminent. The last of your 3 references could NOT be found at all.truenorthIt's the address of the physical bad sector...if you ran chkdsk it will now be marked as bad and unused...Just to add to patio's post - you'll want to RUN chkdsk /r

On my Windows XP SP3 computer I have a C drive which has 2GB free, and a D drive which has 80GB free

Is there a free program out there which will let me move some programs from C to D, obviously so they still work ok?

many thanksEasier to move some of the "D" to the "C", with Easus Partition Master Home Edition.
http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htmMoving installed programs may not be very clean (depending upon the program itself)
All standalone programs, or even programs that only write to one folder when installing shouldn't be a CONCERN too much (ie There still may be shortcuts and registry entries to be concerned about)

But programs such as an Antivirus, or OFFICE, or even many games, install to multiple folders!
In this case (although there are 'move programs' that try to do this) your best option is to uninstall these large space consuming programs, and then just cleanly re-install them to your D Drive.
Think of it this way, if your 'C' Drive fails one day, you may need to do this anyway (re-install programs)

Another option (and probably preferred under the CIRCUMSTANCES!) is to get a larger capacity 'C' drive itself.
This obviously depends upon if C & D are partitions or 2 physical drives? In either case, you may want to think about purchasing a larger drive. 2 Gig left, means you actually prefer the C drive anyway, plus many programs don't have the modify option of installing to another drive anyway.

Computer Commando got it right. Just use Easeus to move free space from d: to c:

I suggest you use disc imaging software to create an image of your hd before manipulating partitions. The best free disc imaging software is probably Macrium Reflect Quote from: KerryE on November 28, 2011, 03:53:39 AM

On my Windows XP SP3 computer I have a C drive which has 2GB free, and a D drive which has 80GB free

I am using a Compaq Presario V2000 (It's  a 2005)
I reformatted using the Operating System CD, and reinstalled Windows. I load the Windows logo and then goes to a black screen and nothing.
I loaded the Operating Systems CD again: On Welcome to Setup I press ENTER to set up Windows XP. I press F8 to agree to License Agreement. At the bottom of screen it says "searching for previous versions of Microsoft Windows" and does nothing else, it just freezes there.
If I go onto Safe mode with Command Prompt it loads up to "multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows\system32\drivers\mup.sys" and then after a while it says SOMETHING like beginning dump of physical memory but I can't read all of it because it automatically restarts. I would be so grateful if someone could HELP me. It may take me a while to check this because I have no way to access the internet at home and will have to go to sister's house to do it. God, when the system first crashed I thought "wonderful, I'll have to reformat and reinstall windows", how I wish it had been that easy! I'm not a complete novice, I have some experience with COMPUTERS, but this has stumped me! Help PLEASE! Please help me! What exactly does it say on this XP CD ? ?Looks like the system is having a BSOD, but it's rebooting so you can't read the info. Download a boot CD such as Bart PE or something (Linux would work too). Use it to mount your system partition, then goto C:\WINDOWS\MiniDump and post the contents of the file here.