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I USE win xp PRO. SP2.
The icon for my .HTML document files do not have the I.E default apearance (e). The files look like incomplete downloaded files. I tried to change in TOOLS/FOLDER OPTIONS/FILE TYPES but it does not change. What can I do?


Haydentools /internet options .....restore defaults?

The batch file is trying to set the errorlevel and check it to branch to the proper command line to start a new command.

ECHO OFF
FOR /F %%F in (%1) do(
ECHO %%F
Testlist /s %%F U administrator P dapassword | FINDSTR StartRT.exe
echo %ERRORLEVEL%
IF %ERRORLEVEL%==1(
ECHO "SERVICE IS RUNNING" ) ELSE (
ECHO "SERVICE IS NOT RUNNING")
)


This is RUN from the command line by typing test.bat consoles.lst where the latter has three LAN  console addressed included.

The output echoes the console address then list the ERROR listed above and then list the errorlevel that does not change.  In all trials it LISTTHE last value set.1. Your title says "Tasklist used in batch file" but the code you posted does not use Tasklist; it does mention something called Testlist though.

2. Did you mean "The RCP Server is unavailable"?

3. Check the status and startup type for the RPC and RPC locator services on the server that gets the error. Additional Services that may result in "The RPC Server is Unavailable" errors are the TCP/IP NetBIOS helper service, Distributed File System service and Remote Registry service. These services should both be set to automatic and started. The Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) should be Started and Automatic on WINDOWS 2000 and Windows 2003 DCs. It should not be started and set to Disabled in all other cases.

4. You are not seeing up to date values of errorlevel because inside a FOR or other parenthetical structure if you SET a variable or try to read a changing system variable implicitly (like errorlevel, date, time etc) you need to use delayed EXPANSION to get the value to expand properly inside that structure. 
The testlist statement is a typo.  It is in my code tasklist.  I believe I have found the reason for  the  RCP Error.  I put " " around the object of FINDSTR and the error has stopped.  However, errorlevel is not updating.

I will try to understand the delayed expansion you refer to.

Thanks for your help Quote from: Sogent on July 03, 2012, 09:26:10 AM

I will try to understand the delayed expansion you refer to.

I have 3-4 years old Lenovo 3000 y500 laptop having intel dual core processor and 1 GB ram with Intel express chipset.
i have downgraded from windows vista to windows xp sp3(1 - 1 and 1/2 years ago).
i am facing blue screen of death while gaming for 2-3 weeks and i have CHECKED the dump files using BLUE SCREEN VIEW .
it is showing 47 crashes and i am posting them below.
And i am using !Avast antivirus + Malware bytes anti malware.
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Dump File         : Mini070212-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 02/07/2012 22:06:12
Bug Check STRING  : KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code    : 0x1000008e
Parameter 1       : 0x80000004
Parameter 2       : 0x8072aae1
Parameter 3       : 0xa899e694
Parameter 4       : 0x00000000
Caused By Driver  : hal.dll
Caused By Address : hal.dll+8ae1
File Description  : Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)
Processor         : 32-bit
Crash Address     : hal.dll+8ae1
Stack Address 1   : hal.dll+5f0f
Stack Address 2   : hal.dll+6337
Stack Address 3   : hal.dll+714d
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini070212-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
Dump File Size    : 90,112
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Dump File         : Mini070112-03.dmp
Crash Time        : 01/07/2012 19:07:27
Bug Check String  : KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code    : 0x1000008e
Parameter 1       : 0x80000004
Parameter 2       : 0x8072aae1
Parameter 3       : 0xa926c774
Parameter 4       : 0x00000000
Caused By Driver  : hal.dll
Caused By Address : hal.dll+8ae1
File Description  : Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)
Processor         : 32-bit
Crash Address     : hal.dll+8ae1
Stack Address 1   : hal.dll+5f0f
Stack Address 2   : hal.dll+6337
Stack Address 3   : hal.dll+714d
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini070112-03.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
Dump File Size    : 90,112
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Dump File         : Mini070112-04.dmp
Crash Time        : 01/07/2012 19:06:45
Bug Check String  : THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER
Bug Check Code    : 0x000000ea
Parameter 1       : 0x85708020
Parameter 2       : 0x86c89118
Parameter 3       : 0x85830ed0
Parameter 4       : 0x00000001
Caused By Driver  : igxpdx32.DLL
Caused By Address : igxpdx32.DLL+eacca
File Description  : DirectDraw(R) Driver for Intel(R) Graphics Technology
Product Name      : Intel Graphics Accelerator Drivers for Windows NT(R)
Company           : Intel Corporation
File Version      : 6.14.10.4926
Processor         : 32-bit
Crash Address     : igxpdv32.DLL+a90
Stack Address 1   :
Stack Address 2   :
Stack Address 3   :
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini070112-04.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
Dump File Size    : 65,536
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Dump File         : Mini070112-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 01/07/2012 03:43:31
Bug Check String  : KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code    : 0x1000008e
Parameter 1       : 0x80000004
Parameter 2       : 0x8072aae1
Parameter 3       : 0xa8a2b774
Parameter 4       : 0x00000000
Caused By Driver  : hal.dll
Caused By Address : hal.dll+8ae1
File Description  : Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)
Processor         : 32-bit
Crash Address     : hal.dll+8ae1
Stack Address 1   : hal.dll+5f0f
Stack Address 2   : hal.dll+6337
Stack Address 3   : hal.dll+714d
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini070112-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
Dump File Size    : 90,112
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Dump File         : Mini070112-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 01/07/2012 03:42:45
Bug Check String  : THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER
Bug Check Code    : 0x000000ea
Parameter 1       : 0x86986ab8
Parameter 2       : 0x86a68988
Parameter 3       : 0x85a9f208
Parameter 4       : 0x00000001
Caused By Driver  : igxpdx32.DLL
Caused By Address : igxpdx32.DLL+eacaf
File Description  : DirectDraw(R) Driver for Intel(R) Graphics Technology
Product Name      : Intel Graphics Accelerator Drivers for Windows NT(R)
Company           : Intel Corporation
File Version      : 6.14.10.4926
Processor         : 32-bit
Crash Address     : igxpdv32.DLL+b370
Stack Address 1   :
Stack Address 2   :
Stack Address 3   :
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini070112-02.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
Dump File Size    : 65,536
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Dump File         : Mini063012-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 30/06/2012 23:17:48
Bug Check String  : KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code    : 0x1000008e
Parameter 1       : 0x80000004
Parameter 2       : 0x8072aae1
Parameter 3       : 0xa89c3708
Parameter 4       : 0x00000000
Caused By Driver  : hal.dll
Caused By Address : hal.dll+8ae1
File Description  : Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)
Processor         : 32-bit
Crash Address     : hal.dll+8ae1
Stack Address 1   : hal.dll+5f0f
Stack Address 2   : hal.dll+6337
Stack Address 3   : hal.dll+714d
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini063012-02.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
Dump File Size    : 90,112
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Dump File         : Mini063012-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 30/06/2012 23:06:27
Bug Check String  : KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code    : 0x1000008e
Parameter 1       : 0x80000004
Parameter 2       : 0x8072aae1
Parameter 3       : 0xa8b4e774
Parameter 4       : 0x00000000
Caused By Driver  : hal.dll
Caused By Address : hal.dll+8ae1
File Description  : Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)
Processor         : 32-bit
Crash Address     : hal.dll+8ae1
Stack Address 1   : hal.dll+5f0f
Stack Address 2   : hal.dll+6337
Stack Address 3   : hal.dll+714d
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini063012-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
Dump File Size    : 90,112
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Dump File         : Mini062512-04.dmp
Crash Time        : 25/06/2012 20:25:44
Bug Check String  : KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code    : 0x1000008e
Parameter 1       : 0x80000004
Parameter 2       : 0x8072aae1
Parameter 3       : 0xa8a2f708
Parameter 4       : 0x00000000
Caused By Driver  : hal.dll
Caused By Address : hal.dll+8ae1
File Description  : Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL
Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company           : Microsoft Corporation
File Version      : 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)
Processor         : 32-bit
Crash Address     : hal.dll+8ae1
Stack Address 1   : hal.dll+5f0f
Stack Address 2   : hal.dll+6337
Stack Address 3   : hal.dll+714d
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini062512-04.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
Dump File Size    : 90,112
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Dump File         : Mini062612-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 25/06/2012 20:25:03
Bug Check String  : THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER
Bug Check Code    : 0x000000ea
Parameter 1       : 0x866f5cd8
Parameter 2       : 0x860cadd0
Parameter 3       : 0x86d9e380
Parameter 4       : 0x00000001
Caused By Driver  : igxpdx32.DLL
Caused By Address : igxpdx32.DLL+e9ecc
File Description  : DirectDraw(R) Driver for Intel(R) Graphics Technology
Product Name      : Intel Graphics Accelerator Drivers for Windows NT(R)
Company           : Intel Corporation
File Version      : 6.14.10.4926
Processor         : 32-bit
Crash Address     : igxpdx32.DLL+eac98
Stack Address 1   :
Stack Address 2   :
Stack Address 3   :
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini062612-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 2
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
Dump File Size    : 65,536
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I've deleted most of your log since it was repetitive. See if ANYTHING here helps:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/T61-and-prior-T-series-ThinkPad/BSOD-on-T61-referencing-igxpdv32-dll-Intel-965-Express-chipset/td-p/217830hey allan. thanks for replying and deleting my posts..
i checked out that link and no solution is posted there.just some peoples having same problem are complaining there..
YEP, seems it's not an uncommon problem. You can check to see if you have the latest drivers

Hey, I was running out of drive SPACE so I uninstalled lots of old applications. I didn't THINK I did anything harmful, but now when I try to run Visual Basic or various other EXE's, 2 windows pop up.

"Windows Installer"
Preparing to INSTALL...

"This MSI must be launched through setup."
Setup.

Then nothing happens.
Please help, I think I deleted something!
If I need like a dll or ocx file, or WHATEVER, and you are willing to send it to me, my AIM is "glomitri" and my email is "[email protected]"

Thank you for your help!PS, sorry I didnt notice this before, it says that MSCOMCTL.OCX is missing or invalid. (It says that after I click "OK" on the install box a few times.i emailed it to you LET me know if that worksIt sounds like you've uninstalled some files needed. I would reinstall Visual Basic and hope it reinstalls the missing files.

After a System Restore was DONE and it started to reinitialize Windows XP, a "Copy Error" prompt appears and asks you to locate files.   After locating the files, it GOES on to a System Setup mode, and then locks up, and I can go no further.   I can not even start Windows XP in Safe Mode.Calstnx......Hummmmmm, why was it necessary to use the system restore ?

let us know

DL65  It was RECOMMENDED I do a System Restore because there were a few  problems - ONE was the CD ROM was not recognizing a CDhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

hey, young comp programer on the ropes here...
comp has SurfSidekick... was ADVISED after many a search to create a 'batch' file to delete the sucker even before it started up (already tried deleting it from the start-up programs.....) and not the slightest clue as how to do it... MUCH less make it work  ~~~~:( any help available from veterans or noobs alike?hehehe... wrong forum... at 11.5PM my mind starts to shut downlike thats gonna happen.....You have a browser hijacker ........thats what surfsidekick is .........bad news
http://sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.surfsidekick.html
Have a read at the link I posted .........removal instructions are there.

Let us know how you make out .

dl65
Click "Start" > "Settings" > "CONTROL PANEL"
Click "Add/Remove Programs"
Find and select "Surf Sidekick"
Click "Change/Remove"

HTH,

Derek.

spysweeper!

I was on BT Yahoo's site and they SAID that a part of SP2 for XP CUD slow ur internet down, they said its called Event 4226 and u get to it by right click my computer click manage then Event Viewer. BT said u can change it but i dont know how? does anyone else?Can you CONTACT your computer manufacturer for INFORMATION?

[glb]Flame[/glb]BT said to contact Microsoft about it but i was just wondering if anyone on here knew anything about it first, save me the trouble of ringing them  You can check out this link for more information:

http://www.bitcomet.com/news/20040908_xp2_4226.htm

I am greatly troubled with my mouse, it seems to have a mind of it's own .... when typing it moves the words AROUND both in Outlook Express and Word also when BROWSING it will open pages up automatically, when it hovers or passes over any links. I have used both Logitecch and MS mice ... I use Windows XP Pro and Office XP ... I have checked over with the latested versions of Norton and Lavasoft Adaware ... nothing shows up ... YOUR HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED...HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.... AND THE WORST OF BELLY ACHES TO ALL VIRUS WRITERS ormeshead.......How long has this sitution been going on ? Have you made any software additions or software upgrades just prior to this starting ? Have you checked in the control panel /Mouse and check to see if the mouse is configured properly ? Is this mouse IR or wireless by any chance ? Is your mouse a PS/2 or is it USB ? Did you have any viruses or TROJANS pay you a visit just prior to all this starting.  Did the problem with Outlook Express and word start at the same time as the link issue ?

let US know

dl65

I have forgotten my windows password for my Acer desktop. I have been using a laptop for several MONTHS because the WIRELESS internet will not connect to my desktop. I booted my desktop to access some DOCUMENTS but I have forgotten the password!!!https://www.google.com/search?hl=&q=forgot+administrator+password+windows+xp&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGLL_en-GBUS430US394&ie=UTF-8&aq=3&oq=forgot+admin

Dear Sir,
                  I know how to change the WAY users LOG on or off though by users account, but I don't know how to create a log in WINDOW through use the keys Ctrl + Alt+DEl please help me to know, when it is starting or idel the window will pop up and for log in we have to use the above key to show the login window in XP . Quote

For Windows XP, follow these steps:
Log on to the computer as an administrator.
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click User Accounts.
Click Change the way users log on or off.
Click to select the Use the Welcome screen CHECK box if you want to disable the CTRL+ALT+DELETE sequence.
Click Start, click Run, TYPE Control Userpasswords2, and then press ENTER.
Note You may receive the following dialog box:
You must be a member of the Administrators group on this computer to open User Accounts. You are logged on as user name, and this account is not a member of the Administrators group.
In this condition, you are required to type the user name and password when the system prompts the dialog box to type the user name and password of the administrator of the computer.
Click the Advanced tab.
In the Secure logon section, click to clear the Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete check box if you want to disable the CTRL+ALT+DELETE sequence.

after installing SERVICE pack 3 on XP , the computer GOES CRAZY ,slows down and a browser changed box wont go away, what can i do to fix this?
compaq computer running windows xp service pack 2 I restored BACK to service pack 2 after installing service pack 3 and everything ok. thanks

Hello, I have a PC desktop HP Compaq Presario, AMD Athlon(tm) 64 PROCESSOR, 37000+1.GB of RAM, Windows XP Version 2002, Service Pack 3.
A week ago the start menu under start menu on the right hand side went completely black!!  When I SWITCH it to Classic Start Menu and go to Programs the list is there; icons visible, but the description is missing.  Only way to know what the program is is I scroll my mouse over each individual icon.
In tried a system restore but that did not make a difference.
Try re-installing your video drivers,

:oHi Everybody!!!

I'm having trouble with my COMPUTER.  The Power Management keeps wanting to put it on standby, but I've already put the controls to Never on all and it stil pops up.  HELP?  One more THING, I'm still not able to GET into the bios, no f key works, either does delete.  

AngelFor the BIOS, try either: ctrl + s, or ctrl + del.hold down the F10 and be PATIENCE....to enter the bios.....eat a piece of cheesecake and have a cup of coffee...while you wait for the screen..

system info may help us to solve this riddle?

My C: drive is running out of space and looking around to CLEAR out unused/ redundant files, I see that in \WINDOWS\$hf_mig$ there are 17 copies of win32k.sys, usually in a KBnnnnnnn\SP3QFE folder although one is in a SP2QFE folder. Dates are from Aug 2009 to Jun 2012. Each is about 1.8MB, so cumulatively a lot of space.
Can I delete any of these?
There are another 16 copies of this file spread around, eg \SoftwareDistribution\Download\
Again, how MANY of these are redundant and can be REMOVED?
what os is it win2k or xpWhy 2 Topics on one diilemna ? ? ? ?

Hi,

I am trying to create a batch file that creates a telnet connection to a VMS system from a Win2k system, LOGS in to the VMS system using CREDENTIALS SUPPLIED in the batch file, then runs a command on the VMS system. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on this? ALSO, is there a WAY to encrypt the password?

Thanks,

James

Dell Dimension 411, WinXP, AOL,  - This ONLY happens when online - Cursor jumps from original place to right upper corner about every 5 – 6 seconds then when it returns to original place I have to click on mouse to set it to type again.  So I get about 4 seconds to type ANYTHING.  I am typing this in Word and will have to cut & paste to forum.
     I have run Dell DX, pcPitstop DX, reinstalled mouse and monitor drives, have done “Quick Restore” on AOL, reinstalled AOL Adapter (as the AOL tech said it might be damaged), gone thru all settings I know to check, checked for viruses (Norton Corporate) and adware (ad-Aware).  This is driving me crazy!!
     ALSO, sometimes when I click on an email or a website an ADV will cover my page and every time I try to click it off it COMES right back.  What’s happening???
Hi, you've already done what I would have suggested (reinstalled mouse and monitor drivers) so perhaps scanning with http://housecall.trendmicro.com may help.
Sorry I can't be of more help,

Derek.I use a Dell Latitude D600 laptop and have frequent drifting of the pointer when on the Internet, I saw this OCCASIONALLY on my old IBM machine but much worse on Dell, maybe it's a Dell issue ?check mouse settings.....in the control panel.....what mouse is this ??Have you scanned for viruses/worms/trojans?

[glb]Flame[/glb]

Hi I am having problems connecting 2 computers at home via crosover. It was working fine a couple of weeks ago when i had broadband connected on the host pc but i have just moved house and had to go back to dial up. The problem is the SECOND computer is always showing that the connection is unplugged. I can enable and disable the connection on the host computer but the connection FAILS when i try to enable on the second pc. Also the green lights on both network cards are not activating. I am using patch cable cat 5e to connect both pc's

Both computers are RUNNING windows xp home, and i am using a dynalink 56k modem. The network adapter is 10/100 pci realtek rtl8139.

Any HELP would be appreciated. Sorry for my lack of terminology as my Computer knowledge is lacking.

ThanksAre you using a crossover cable oe straight through cable?Billy Macalachlan......Have you been to the control panel of the host .....and run the network setup wizard.....the wizard should walk you through the setup.
Have a READ here ...it should help you as well.
http://www.pcguidebook.com/homenetwork.asp

let us know

dl65

I bought a used computer from work and wanted to install WINDOWS XP Pro.  The used computer is running Windows NT and still has the old logon names and passwords.  No one at work know the old password. Any idea how I can get passed this?The best way would be to get the Administrator to log on and re-set the password.  If that isn't possible, PERHAPS this may help:

http://www.petenetlive.com/Tech/Windows/WinGen/passwordrecovery.htmhttp://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxppro/installxpcdoldhdd/index.htmIf you need to bypass the password, try taking out a stick of memory.  This usually forces the computer to go into setup.  You can also take the battery out for about 2 hours and it will erase the password.  When you go into the cmos settings LET it load the default settings.  Sometimes the motherboard will have a jumper that CLEARS the cmosNot an issue the user is trying to load winxp.....so the password is.....debunk! good post thou.....dont vanish! because i have said this!

I was wondering if anyone has heard of this PROCESS RUNNING on my computer (VoRvShYa.exe)? I am running windows XP.scan for TROJANS worms ETC........try trend HOUSECALL.

Can anyone help me
How can i replace the win xp boot screen the one with the WINDOWS logo on it an the final screen at shut down anyone got any ideas.

this is in win xp home and for win xp pro

hope you can help
thanx  before you edit the reg gui? try this>>http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Themes/Style-XP.shtmlthanks for the link merlin
but unfortunatly im being a bit thick
what utilities if any on this great site can help me
and how would i be ABLE to do this via editing the gui regthese are themes you load from movies to cars.....saves hacking the reg........no need if you use this program.....and another is desktop architect which is freeware>>.....more themes from themeworld or wincustomize.....to change the log-in SKIN ETC.....thanx merlin

I am working on a Protek P4 computer with 128 mb purchased earlier this year through Popular Club.  The computer case has the official Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Lan Plus STICKER with the 25 digit serial number.  When I attempt to install XP Service Pack 2 from the official Windows XP Service Pack 2 CD, I get the following errors: Setup Error  The system cannot find the file specified.  I click OK and get a 2nd Setup Error  installation did not complete.  I click OK and the setup routine stops.  I also attempted to install SP2 from an ADMINISTRATIVE download, with the same result.  This computer has no internet access.  Does anyone know why this is happening, and how can I resolve this problem.Well, first off, you really SHOULD have 256 MB of RAM to be running Windows XP on ANY computer... For the download problem, do you have a firewall running? If so, try temporarily DISABLING it.

[glb]Flame[/glb]if you have any anti-virus programs disable them......now load the cd......If you can get to the internet check out this site http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm

I know what you are TALKING about, some of my Dells at work was having the same issue.  Hope this helps.If run a spyware/adware SCAN before you install sp2, you should have no problems.  It worked for me.

also, I have lost all of my icons on my opening page.   The only way I can get into a progam is to use Ctrl/Alt/Dlt and go in that way.
The error: C;\Docume\Karen\Locals\temp\b567\appcompat.txt
Help.................Please start at the beginning and tell a complete story. EXACTLY what problems are you experiencing, when did they start, what happened just before the problem(s) AROSE, what does you system look like, etc?Hi  I put the computer on and I only have a blue screen.   To get to a PROGRAM, WEBSITE, I must use control/alt/delete.   I originally had google
as my home page and I now have YAHOO....  When I try to get into Windows I get a message telling me that "microsoft has encountered a problem and must shut down".  I click on the error and that is when it tells me they are sending this error to microsoft - c"\docume\Karen\Locals\Temp\b567\appcompat.txt.Here is a very nice easy to understand presentation about what is GOING on when you see your message.
http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_resolve_my_problem_with_appcompattxt.html
Now having read that article you need to think hard (Allan is leading you in that direction) and try and remember what you were doing immediately prior to this error occurring for the 1st time. The problem has arisen because of something you likely did. truenorth Quote from: Allan on July 16, 2012, 02:31:20 PM

Please start at the beginning and tell a complete story. EXACTLY what problems are you experiencing, when did they start, what happened just before the problem(s) arose, what does you system look like, etc?

Before I do any deleting in Windows, I want to make sure:

In Windows XP, if you delete files in C:\Windows\Installer, are you deleting what was installed, or just the instructions that were used to install it? 

How do you know what an installer was for if you can't find the name of the program in plain words?

How do I find out if an installer is for a game program?  Wouldn't I need that installer if I want to put the game on a different drive?

Also:

In C:WINDOWS

If you delete a file that is used to uninstall something, are you still going to be able to uninstall it later?



 
http://www.theexperienceblog.com/2009/05/16/how-to-clean-out-windowsinstaller-folder-correctly/ Quote from: BC_Programmer on July 08, 2012, 06:13:19 PM

regarding C:\Windows\Installer

Those numbers are not extremely atypical; my win7 machine has around 10GB in that folder alone. However your drive is a lot smaller so that is a sizable chunk of the disk.

The folder itself stores the installers for all programs installed using Windows Installer. The purpose is so that you can add or remove features from those programs. without the original installer file.

You can use a tool such as the Windows Installer cleanup utility to clean-up that folder. Bear in mind that this will mean you need "original media" (either the DISKS or the original setup programs) for some programs to change them using add/remove in the control panel.

I got pop-up for 12 Microsoft security updates and my computer overheats and shuts down when trying to install them.  Whatever the problem is, Fix-It didn't fix it.

Isn't there any way to compare what's installed with installers and uninstallers to make sure there isn't anything left behind that can be deleted? 

Insanity: Asking the same question over and over and expecting a different answer.

I'm done here.

When I boot up, I get this message: mprexe has caused an error in DRAW32.DLL. Mprexe will now close.

I click ok and the boot up proceeds.

I have reinstalled Me, the operating system. I have erased passwords, and run VIRUS scans by Norton, which is installed, and Trend Micro, via the Internent. But the message before boot up returns.

Any help in getting rid of this message would be appreciated. Also, The Me has gotten slower and more UNSTABLE. Is it time to switch to another system?  
Hi, I have ME as well draw32.dll doesn't seem to be on my 'puter and certainly not running at boot.

Did the virus scans find anything? Can you scan mrpexe.exe and draw32.dll at http://virusscan.jotti.dhs.org ?

If this is a nasty then it is likely to be a trojan (either opaserv or haxdoor).

Search google for mrpexe +draw32.dll and all the RESULTS are trojan RELATED. Perhaps downloading the trial version of TDS 3 from http://diamondcs.com.au will help.

Derek.you system has become slower for many reason....first of the bunch norton anti-virus.....which hogs your hard drive SPACE.....or ok here is was you could do.....disable system restore scan for trojans.....try singer.....dump themes 31 mbs do you need them all dump the screensavers?? just something to make you think of??
if you upgrading has some people have done....a trojan/spyware etc will make the system whatever it is unstable..

I just recently reformatted my friends HD in her Compaq Presario C300 laptop and re-installed Windows XP PRO.  So FAR so GOOD, but when I try to update windows through the 'Windows Update' link, I'm having a problem.  The windows update page opens fine, and I click the 'express' option and it starts checking my version, etc.  Then the following error message pops up:  ""The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view."  (Error number: 0x8024400A). 

This happens whether I select express or custom, and from what I've found, it may have SOMETHING to do with ActiveX(?) but I haven't been able to figure it out yet.  Any suggestions?Good afternoon

And yes IE's activex will cause an issue getting updates. Were you prompted to allow the activex so MS can put it in so you can do the MS updates?

I Know my self (as a last resort) in vista / W7 have renamed the software distribution in order to fix windows update issue. This is where MS keeps the updates that are / were done. I don't delete it just rename it. This way if it doesn't fix the update issue it can re-named back to the org name.

I hope this helps to answer your question.

Please let us know and good luck.    What Win XP Pro service pack? See this link if it pertains to your case.

Hi guys,

   Advance thanks for helping me on the below issue.

 I have XP (Intel(R) Atom(TM)) with 1.60 GHz RAM

When I click on file MENU by alt key or mouse, it showed me that there are some duplicates entries.

For Example: Magic ISO

When I select a file and clicked in file menu it shows me Magic ISO one time. But again I drag the file menu by mouse click or using alt key there is an ADDITIONAL "Magic ISO". Again I pressed Alt key and drag the options. But it showed me that another one Magic ISO entry. Could It be a virus?

I have attached three images for the above example.

Solutions and suggestions are HIGHLY welcomed.

Udhaya_K

[year+ old attachment deleted by admin]This is because MagicISO's CONTEXT Menu Extension handler isn't properly checking that it hasn't already added it's SUBMENU when it is invoked. Quote from: BC_Programmer on July 21, 2012, 02:02:38 PM

This is because MagicISO's Context Menu Extension handler isn't properly checking that it hasn't already added it's submenu when it is invoked.

I replied to an e-mail from someone I do not know (no attachments) via my work e-mail address....  Immediately unpon sending, the subject windows messages popped up.  Also, a TON of windows opened on my task bar.  I had to reboot, then immediatly ran quick scan followed by full scan via Symantec anti virus.  56 minutes and no risks so far, but Lotus NOTES e-mail took 20 minutes to perform CONSISTANCY check, and something "didn't look right" but perhpas that is my paranoia (I hope).  I couldn't find anything when I searched in the help.  Has anoyone SEEN this before? 

Thanks,

Michelle



[year+ old attachment deleted by admin]at the bottom of this edit box there is a line that says:
Additional Options...
You click k on that to choose a  GIF or JPG  file.


[year+ old attachment deleted by admin]Thanks Geek After Dark!Good evening bigmicheworldwide

The c-motech is a real company they produce usb devices, thumb drives, wireless etc. This item can be disabled form MSCONFIG but myself I would only disable it "c-motech" if the device is no longer in use. SAV didn't pick anything up because it really is not a virus / bug.

Hopefully this helps you

Mike  Thanks Mike!  That is very helpful, and I think I have seen that error before (maybe an old Sprint air CARD?)....I ended up running SPYBOT to find lots of spyware and other threats.  Cleaning up thinngs, and hope to be at full speed again soon!

Thanks again!
Michelle

I know I can apply it but forgot. Trying to get the desktop icon panels to be transparent  without sacrificing video performanceDo you mean the icons themselves, or the background behind the text?

[glb]Flame[/glb]No, just the text area of the icon. I know I have been able to make a settings change but ,of course, forgot.
control panel / system / advanced / performance tab / settings button and put a checkmark in>>the  use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop
Thanks Merlin2  (and  Flame also) for the help. I did TRY what you SUGGESTED , Merlin , but I lost a little of my "CRISP" display. I'm using a crt type monitor and that setting does adversly affect it. I went back and selected "best performance" setting . That brought  back my good display quality but I'm sure it is slowing me down a TAD. Running a 800 mhz box  but have seperate pci video and 512 mb of ram. Got to get all I can out of this ho-hummer. Sorry I did not get back to you sonner on my reply but with the hollidays and all. Thanks again for  the help. Hope I can help one of you in FUTURE.

Hello everyone:

I'm wondering if anyone can HELP me with a problem a NUMBER of people have had with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center.  For the first 4-6 weeks it would DOWNLOAD the media guide (basically TV guide) and then fails to connect to the internet.  It will tell me to check my internet connection, try later, etc., but nothing works.  

Also, does anyone know how to record Video On Demand (VOD) from the internet?  I paid for a subscription to a website, and would like to burn copies of their educational programs to DVDs.  Any suggestions?  

THANKS a million!

Scottcontact the people who sold you this!!

OK, If anyone can guide me on this one my son will be FOREVER grateful. (I just BOUGHT) For CHRISTMAS he got a new motherboard, processor and graphics card.... now XP won't boot up with the new parts installed....
... so I'm trying to do a "repair" as you are told "press R for repair" of the EXISTING xp files. Well, then it asks for you to identify which windows on the drive C. No problem. Then it asks for and Administrative password!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the...

I've typed in everything I can think of, just tells me I'm wrong and to reboot.

Why won't windows run?

When it tries to boot up it states "NTLDR missing"


Whatcha think? NTLDR is Missing
OK... I'll try if you will.
I figured that, what am I to do since windows won't boot up?Insert the Windows XP bootable CD into the computer.
When prompted to press any key to boot from the CD, press any key.

Once in the Windows XP setup menu press the "R" key to repair Windows.

Log into your Windows installation by pressing the "1" key and pressing enter.

You will then be prompted for your administrator password, enter that password.

Copy the below two files to the root DIRECTORY of the primary hard disk. In the below example we are copying these files from the CD-ROM drive letter "E". This letter may be different on your computer.

copy e:\i386\ntldr c:\
copy ntdetect.com c:\


Once both of these files have been successfully copied, remove the CD from the computer and reboot.

OK, If anyone can guide me on this one my son will be forever grateful. (I just bought) For Christmas he got a new motherboard, processor and graphics CARD.... now XP won't boot up with the new PARTS installed....
... so I'm trying to do a "repair" as you are told "press R for repair" of the EXISTING xp files. Well, then it asks for you to identify which windows on the drive C. No problem. Then it asks for and ADMINISTRATIVE password!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the...

I've TYPED in everything I can think of, just tells me I'm wrong and to reboot.

Why won't windows run?

When it tries to boot up it states "NTLDR missing"


Whatcha think?Are you sure that an administrative password has been set?  Just try pressing enter without typing anything.Is this XP Home? There's a work around on it to bypass administrator password. Quote

Is this XP Home? There's a work around on it to bypass administrator password.

I'm running an HP pavilion with XP media center edition.  Zone alarm security suite, spyware blaster...my daughter thought the computer froze (it has been slow lately--I think ZA might be bogging it) and did a hard SHUTDOWN.  Now with every reboot, chkdsk runs on C.  When it gets to stage 3, it always lists an unspecified error, then finishes booting. 

Microsoft said tocheck system tools for scheduled tasks, but neither chkdsk not autochk were there.  They then said to regedit HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\currentcontrolset\control\session manager\bootExecute, modify to autocheck autochk *.  I did that.  No difference.

I then found a posting on this site (as well as a COUPLE of others) that said to run cmd, chkntfs /d return, chkntfs /c C; return, chkntfs /x C: return, reboot, then run cmd chkdsk /f /r C: yes to next reboot.  I did that; however, it did not seem to do the 5 stages.  When it got to stage 3, again, it said unspecified error, never seemed to do stage 4 or 5, then finished booting.  Other than being slow, everything seems to work fine.  However, I'd like to resolve this issue if I could.

I am NOT super computer saavy, however, I do follow directions well.  I don't have the XP disc nor a recovery disk, but I do know that this computer is SET up with D as recovery.  Can you explain how to use it to fix this error?  (I also know how to use F8 if that's needed).   Thank you for any help you can give...What OS are you running?XP Media Center Edition 2005Boot to the recovery console and run: chkdsk /rNot good.  Booted to recovery console OK, SELECTED C and ran chkdsk /r.  It said "checkdisk is checking the volume, then chkdsk is performing additional checking or recovery--it listed this sentence 3 times.  Got to 50% complete, then said "The volume appears to contain 1 or more unrecoverable problems."  It then listed the data on disk space.  For grunts and giggles I ran chkdsk /r again, but got the same results.  So I'm guessing this is not a good sign...can you tell me the possible/probably reasons, and my OPTIONS?  Thanks...Chkdsk /r runs 5 tests, so you should see the same messages 5 times (not the error message)

The fact that it is reporting unrecoverable errors indicates a problem with the hd. You can do the following to confirm:

Hard Drive Diagnostics:

Run hard drive diagnostics: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287
Make sure, you select tool, which is appropriate for the brand of your hard drive.
Depending on the program, it'll create bootable floppy, or bootable CD.
If downloaded file is of .iso type, use ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/ to burn .iso file to a CD (select "Write image file to disc" option), to make the CD bootable.
For Toshiba hard drives, see here: http://sdd.toshiba.com/main.aspx?Path=ServicesSupport/FujitsuDrivesUSandCanada/SoftwareUtilities#diagnostic

Note : If you do not know how to set your computer to boot from CD follow the steps HERE

What would cause the add/remove program list to be COMPLETELY BLANK?  (running WINDOWS ME) I can't see anything listed there, and can't FIND what would cause that.  First noticed it when i went in to look at a problem with digital camera.

Thanks!Strange... try scanning for VIRUSES. A system restore might help?

just came into work and my compaq r3000 with windows xp pro---hasnt been touched in 3 DAYS ----i turn it on and i get this------a problem is preventing windows from accurately checking the licence for this computer, ERROR code 0x80040017----i click OK and it logs me off----it was working fine when i LEFT-------Please if anybody can help it would be greatly appreciated-------merry christmas ----john g [email protected]answered in previous POST!thank you

Hello

I am attempting to assist my sister who has an XP tower run Malwarebytes, but when she runs the programme after x amount of HOURS (she has a huge amount of files on her hard drive, so the programme has a lot of work to do), XP shuts down and she is unable to see the RESULTS of her Malwarebytes 'full system scan'.

I am guessing that XP shuts down after a certain amount of time, but I am unable to advise her how to alter that time so that the computer doesn't actually ever turn itself off.

What advise should I give her, please?

Thank you.What other Protection apps do you have ? ?

MBAM although very GOOD at what it does is not an Anti-Virus app...She has Avast and I have set Windows UPDATES to automatic. And she has her Windows firewall on. Run avast 1st...reboot ans re-run MBAM...

If either results in the same shutdown visit our Malware section of the Forum and have the experts have a looksee...I will do that today, Patio, thanks for your reply.Anytime...run the Update for it 1st...and bring us good NEWS.

Ma COMPUTER has stopped playing dvd's when i put my dvd in it says drive busy then after a few MINS it says no disk in drive

Anyone know the problembuy a drive cleaner??clean the dvd disk and TRY it again and if it fails....eject the disk and then tun it a quarter of a turn now play it?

how to retrieve data/programs which vanishes after restoring the system back to some date?Re-INSTALL the programmethat i know, but if i have no cd/source of a particular SOFTWARE how to install from your hard disc?Which software?freeware>>>http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/UK/welcome.htmi think the pcinspector file recovery will HELP. thanx any way

I am running Windows XP w/ SP-2 and installed my Mustek 1200UB (USB) Scanner. This hardware works fine in my admin account but the User and the Power User account do not recognize that the scanner is plugged in.  What could be the problem? I have been looking on the internet for 2 days trying to find reference to a problem like this but have been unable to find a resolution.  Make that Windows XP Pro w/ sp-2  When you installed the software for the scanner, did it give you the option of which accounts to install the software on? It probably only installed on yours, which is why only your account can access it. What happens if you put the software CD in ONE of the other accounts and try to install it?

[glb]Flame[/glb]That was the first thing I tried. I uninstalled the hardware completly switched to the power user account and reinstalled . It still would not see the scanner on the system but when I switched back to the admin account the scanner was sitting there READY to use???  Try making it available in the All USERS/startupWell, for some reason its only installing on administrator accounts... Just make the Power User account an administrator...

[glb]Flame[/glb]is this scanner ICS shared! Turning the Power user account into an admin account somewhat defeats the purpose of why this account was created. I created the account for another user whom I do not intend to have admin rights.
In response to the the question by merlin_2, this is a local scanner directly connected to the system so I am unsure how Internet Connection Sharing could be causing the scanner to WORK only on the admin account.
 To 2K dummy... I am not sure I am understanding the statement. How do you mean make it available in the All Users/ Startup? Looking in the All Users profile directory I see the Mustek scanner listed but don't know if this is what you are saying to do.click my network places icon......splash screen will pop up just  follow  the  on screen instructions.

I shut my computer down while a few programs where still running due to it freezing. I now try to start my computer and it goes right the screen with the options to either;

Start computer on Safe mode
Start computer Safe Mdode COMMAND Prompt only
Start using last succesful configuration
Start Windows normally

No matter which I choose my computer goes to starting up Windows...Then fails and trys again...Right before the computer turns off to restart I see a blue screen for a very breif moment. It is an endless CYCLE....Is anyone familar with the problem? I can't get past this blue screen.

I am not that computer literate, but I think it might be a virus. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.

ThanksTry last good config again. No joy?

What percisely does the error MESSAGE SAY?

Try, at the command prompt, typing

scanreg /restore

and choosing a time when your computer worked. I didn't note your Operating system? That information would be helpful. maybe I missed it?It's very possible that you DID get a virus... However, I NEED to know.... Did you have virus protection?

[glb]Flame[/glb]http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

I’m having an odd problem I haven’t seen before.

My computer was working fine all day yesterday.  I turned it on last night to do some work and noticed that the mouse arrow was not on the screen.  If I move the mouse around I can highlight different icons.  I chose to shutdown the regular way but could not get to the final “shutdown” prompt.  I finally did a hard shut down (which I have to do a few times in the past without a problem). 

The computer wound startup, give me the black screen saying that I shut it down improperly, and I tell it to startup normal anyway.  This time, the windows XP screen comes up I get a quick blue screen that I cannot read, and the computer reboots.  I cannot boot up in any safe mode and cannot startup using the Windows XP disk.  I cannot even get to the point of reinstalling windows.  I was able to turn off the command that restarted the computer upon system fail and saw what was on the blue screen.  It read:


A problem has been detected and windows has been shutdown to prevent damage to your computer. 

If this is the first time you’ve seen this stop error screen, restart your computer.  If this screen appears again, follow these steps:

Disable or uninstall any anti-virus, disk defragmentation or backup utilities.  Check your hard drive configuration, and check for any updated drivers.  Run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption, and then restart your computer. 

Technical information: 

*** STOP:  0x00000024 (0x00190203, 0x87388EF0, 0xC0000102, 0x00000000)


I cannot seem to get into any screen to uninstall anything.  The one thing I noticed is that upon turning on after a hard shut down, it does a memory check before checking the drives.  When it reboots after the blue screen, it does not conduct a memory test.  My wife put in the diagnostics CD for the hard drive and conducted a disk scan.  It ran to 99% and hung there all night.

Any ideas?

I built this computer about five years ago.  My operating system is XP.  I have 1gig of RAM.  My master is about also about five years old and my slave is three years old.

Thanks in advance.
From MSFN:
Quote

A problem occurred within NTFS.SYS, the driver file that allows the system to read and write to NTFS file system drives. There may be a physical problem with the disk, or an Interrupt Request Packet (IRP) may be corrupted. Other common CAUSES include heavy hard drive fragmentation, heavy file I/O, problems with some types of drive-mirroring software, or some antivirus software. I suggest running ChkDsk or ScanDisk as a first step; then disable all file system filters such as virus scanners, firewall software, or backup utilities. Check the file properties of NTFS.SYS to ensure it matches the current OS or SP version. Update all disk, tape backup, CD-ROM, or removable device drivers to the most current versions.

I had a similar problem when Stopzilla updated. I found that there was a driver problem and SZ technical support sent a Ren which I did and it worked fine. Perhaps you had a software update and a file was corrupted. Had I known this, it could have saved me and my hard drive hours of problems....just a thought.

Have a minor problem with our sons pc.........he has FOULED something up and I may have to format and reinstall win XP pro .......but before I did I wondered about pulling the hd Drive from his pc and putting it into one of my pcs as a slave.........and then possibly be able to fix WHATEVER he fouled up.
My question is .....if I do that ...will my pc boot up ok , given it has win XP Home on it and the hd drive from his pc ( which wont fully boot ) has XP Pro on it . I ask because I DONT know if it will or not .

please let me know what you think ....

dl65  It will boot ok.

Don't forget to set the correct jumper settings.  Once you have fixed his problem you can test it by changing your BIOS settings to boot from the slave.i would run a hardrive check using the makers diagnostic disk... > or if you have a copy of norton system works or can borrow a copy....> run win doctor >or try a REPAIR>http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm   and leave it where it is???if it will not fully boot......it may do the same on your pc..? footnote you could ALSO be transfering a trojan/virus to your pc?Thanks for the resposes guys.......I slaved his drive to one of my machines..... was able to get into it ok ......he must have deleted ..........part of his O/S .......I pulled off anything important ......did a format and a clean install.
All is now back to normal........

Have a very MERRY CHTRISTMAS

Cheers

dl65

hi i got a problem ppl play and stuff things up now i have a pc that has to programs to run both XP but neither of them have enough space to run things i cant figure out how to delete them and start again...Any Ideasdo you wish to re-install >http://www.windowsreinstall.com/

try the add/remove programs and ditch the programs you dont need anymore......try DISK clean up......or disk keeper lite and defrag system.......also to gain more space click the windows setup tab and ditch the programs that you dont USE like internet games.....etc.....downlod the six disk xp boot disk and read the information on microsoft about dos commands to repair. You should be able to MAKE REPAIRS or just plain reformat.  got to boot.com.

I am using Windows XP. I COULD not open HELP & SUPPORT PROGRAM in my computer. Please help.Click: "start, run."   Type: "sfc /scannow"i tried this but it prompted me to put xp cd. after inserting the disc it said that i had inserted worng cd. also yesterday there was a virus alert for VBS/REDLOF.A . may be this is the cause?Possibly.... Usually viruses attack other, more important pieces of software, such as your settings, etc... It's possible however...

[glb]Flame[/glb]Some options for you to consider

Have you used a registry cleaner recently, if so does it have an undo option?
Can you do a system restore?
Have you a backup of your system state data?
Can you re-install xp?

Before doing any of the above, carry out a virus scan with up to date definitions.ya i used SUPERUTILITIES program to clean the registry. i will try system restore and let u KNOW. thanxhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htmi don't want to re install xp or restore to previous date. is there any other way?
I would look at your superutilities programme and see if it has deleted any of the relevant keys from your registryoh, i unistalled the SUPERUTILITIES as it was a trial version. thanxhow to retrieve the data or the registry?also help in WORDS not workingTry reinstalling XP. It should install over the TOP and not destroy your current data.finally i used system restore to SOLVE this problem. thanx all of u guys. can anyone tell me how to retrieve the programs/software which i have lost after restoring the system?

DCHP server unavailable , Pls help.


Win98 OS and intranet, i had release and renew IP , restart my pc ,STILL doesnt work. where else i can check? Now the err msg "DCHP server unavailable" disappear but still couldnt CONNECT to network DRIVE, prompt"Permanent connection not available" ??Huh?

Like to help you but you have to be more specific with your question.

KIf this is a LAN then restart your server.  If you can't connect to your NET provider then contact them for help.If you have tried config Dr. it may not be your computer could be on the signal END. It would help to know what OS your using.Win98 OS and intranet, i had release and renew IP , restart my pc ,still doesnt work. where else i can check? Now the err msg "DCHP server unavailable" disappear but still couldnt connect to network drive, prompt"Permanent connection not available" ??http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q229882/

Usually when I open Firefox the Google searchbox pops up.  Now, suddenly, instead of the Google searchbox I get the Firefox searchbox. 
   I use Windows  XP                   

How to rectify this plse?

Thank you.

GUZEPPI (74 year old civil service pensioner)Good evening,

Sometimes when Firefox updates, a different homepage might load. Usually, it will only show this new homepage once and will retain your original page.

To change your FireFox homepage:
Open FireFox.
After the FireFox window opens, click in the upper left-hand corner on the button that says "FireFox" (it is usually orange).
Click on "Options" (just click the text that says "Options". There is a little arrow that indicates there are other things you could choose, but you just want options).
Under the General tab, you can set your homepage in the Homepage field.
Type the address with the www (e.g. www.google.com)


Let us know if that works/helps!
-JZHe was asking about Search...not the homepage.

Since we want to now focus on good advice here at CH you should have caught that...

Right clik the icon on the search bar and it should show a drop down list of choices... Quote from: patio on July 14, 2012, 10:53:30 PM

He was asking about Search...not the homepage.

Since we want to now focus on good advice here at CH you should have caught that...

Right clik the icon on the search bar and it should show a drop down list of choices...

What I want to do is:  I want to re-install the Google Searchbox so that when I open Firefox I will get on the monitor not the Firefox  large icon  in the middle of the screen with a searchbox under it but the large Google icon with a Google searchbox right under it.

I hope I have not caused ST any innconvenience thro my error and I thank him again most heartily

Hi
My screen seems distorted in some resolutions like 800x600 or 960x600. But it seems FINE in 1024x768.
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s480x480/552697_500220880003484_2098950245_n.jpg This is what I mean by distorted. The sides of the screen cannot be seen)

I don't know if this is a SOFTWARE or hardware problem but I tried changing the hardware acceleration and nothing changed.
My graphic driver is GeForce4 MX 4000.Did this just start or has it always been this way? Do you have the current driver for your video card? Open Device Manager - are there any yellow or red symbols?No yellow or red symbols in device manager. This problem has started some time ago but I didn't care much till now. I just tried updating the driver and "the wizard could not find a better match for your hardware than the software you currently have installed".You don't use the wizard for device drivers. Go to the Nvidia website, find the current driver for your card, download it and install it. I tried the NVidia website. This is what I got: "Your PC currently has the latest driver installed for your GPU. No driver update is necessary at this time."Okay. What kind of display is it?I don't get it. What do you mean what kind of display?lcd or crt?crtAre there physical controls on the monitor? If so, you'll need to use them to "center" the image on the screen and then there is probably a "save settings" button so that when you return to that resolution the monitor will remember the settings.You mean the menu that opens with the buttons on the monitor? I tried reducing the horizontal SIZE of the screen with that but it still is distorted, it looks thinner on the sides. (http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s480x480/529494_500296473329258_1602039101_n.jpg)There should be other buttons, knobs, dials or menu settings that adjust the skew and all aspects of the picture. Play around with the menu, you'll get it. Remember to save the settings. You may need to do the same thing for each resolution you use.I tried all the menu options. There was a "Shape" submenu and I tried tweaking everything there but it didn't fix the distortion. I tried the "Position" submenu and tried to move the screen to the left. The right part started stretching out but the left part kept disappearing on the left.

I don't know if this is important but here is something else I noticed. When in a distorted resolution, if I press the Print Screen button and then paste the image in Paint while in a normal resolution(1024x768), the image is fine.

And ALSO when my computer is turning on, and there are all those white letters in black background in the beginning, the view is distorted at that time too.Download the latest video driver from Nvidia, uninstall your current driver, and install the one you downloaded.I used automatic driver detection on the NVidia webpage and when it said the driver is up to date, I clicked download anyway. I uninstalled my current driver, restarted, installed the downloaded driver, restarted again but it's still the same.

Who can tell me how to repair my computer's FONTS?
My computer can SHOW various nations LANGUAGE before, but it had been destroyed. Who I tell me how I can do?

Thanks!can you explain various nations......keyboard or roman /arabic.........what are you trying to do!!Tks!
Example, I can READ the Chinese file in the Micro-office before, but now I can't since I installed a translate soft, NJ-star.
I think the soft may be destroyed my computer's FONT data.

Could you help me? 

I also can't install many softs. During installing, it bounce out the error massage, " Can not change to destination folder. "