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when I read a CD or DVD USING EXPLORER or My Computer and finish and put a differant dvd or cd it only shows me the last DVD or CD read. I am using WINDOWS XP HOME.  It does this on my DVD CD reader and my DVD CD reader recorder. ANYTHING I can do?
Thank YouRefresh the screen, press F5?

Is it POSSIBLE to intergrate update 8.0.2 in the original installer of DREAMWEAVER?

Thanks in advance,

Greetz RUBEN

Recall that it is possible to see the list of applications / programs that are activated during the start up process.

With WINDOWS XP Professsional, could not find such listings - wonder which menu shows the list of applications / programs during the start up process.

Thanks.
Start > All Programs > Startup

for your personal login;

C:\DOCUMENTS and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Startup

for the rest.Msconfig or HJT will tell you more.Or the registry. Quote

Or the registry.

I'm on Windoes XP Pro, and finally installed SP2 a few days ago, and noticed  after that when I run AdAware, Ewido, and Super Anti-Spyware they dont find ANY spyware at all, before when I ran these programs there would always be at least 4-5 of general spyware, even with my firewall, ect, Ewido in particular would always find about 10 items, now nothing, is it possible when I installed SP2 it messed with these programs and I would have to reinstall them? I did notice after installing SP2 that a few programs were messed up and had to be reinstalled, like Microsoft Office, think that might have happened here? I understand SP2 protects against Spyware better, but it seems odd to me they would find NOTHING every time I run them, any thoughts?Did you check to see if the programs were properly configured?Configured in what sense? These programs pretty much run themselves....As in are they doing a full scan, are all the folders tagged, etc..Yeah, I always run them in full scan mode, takes a LONG time but I'm kinda paranoid about spyware and stuff on my computers...If you are running scans regularly and they are not turning up anything wrong and you are worried chances are you are paranoid...
Maybe your right, I still think its strange how I went from 5-10 infections every scan to zero though...fullbug, keep in MIND that the major benefit of SP2 is better security.  To quote Top 10 Reasons to Deploy Windows XP Service Pack 2: "Windows XP SP2 is, first and foremost, about helping you stay secure."  In other words, you should EXPECT to see less frequent finding of adware/spyware when you run your adware/spyware programs.Thanx for the info, I guess I was worried over nothing.... You should be worried if you're still using INTERNET Explorer, though.  No way, I use Avant and Firefox...Good, good. How about Thunderbird?  I have never checked out Thunderbird, pretty happy with Avant though, they have a new feature when you can upload your bookmarks from any computer, thats a feature I havent seen anywhere else yet....Thunderbird is an E-mail client, though. Isn't Avant a browser?

I like EVOLUTION as well, which is a free Linux (Ubuntu) E-mail client.Yeah, Avant is a browser, I thought thats what you were talking about, are you saying using something like Yahoo E-mail can cause problems?

How can I set Windows XP SP2 to take a screenshot that includes the mouse pointer? My experience is that the pointer is excluded...Maybe one of these freeware programs will do it: http://www.nonags.com/nonags/grcapt.html.  I haven't actually used them, so I don't KNOW whether any of them will do what you want.  But, I would THINK there must be one or more that will do that.Hi there
sorry cant answer you but I have had to do loads of manuals in the PAST, if that's what it's for I just paste into word & insert an arrow from drawing tools onto image, works for me:-)

Steve

i'm new to this STUFF . i HOPE someone can help me.  i'm RUNNING windows xp.  a couple of days ago, i tried to log in and all of my programs,files, folders were GONE (my username was still there). They are still on the computer(i checked the drive under someone elses name on the computer) but nothing that i had before shows up on my screen. I can't use any of the programs (says access denied, i don't have permissions ). System Restore will not work. I don't know what has HAPPENED or what to do. Someone please advise. ThanksDon't know what has happened to cause this but taking ownership of the folders/files might help.  Note you have to use Administrator privelige to do this.

See here.

Good luckScan for viruses and spyware once you got administrator access back.

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this is all WRONG , computers DONT GOO Doot, The GO Boop!!

The Go Boop!!

I have been trying to download service pack 2 for about 3 hrs now. Someone help! Everytime it begins installation I get the message:

The file "c:\windows\system32\ftp.exe is open or in use by another application. Close all other applications and then click RETRY.

There are no other programs open when this happens. This happens online, and when I try to use the disc as well. When I checked the technical info that is to be sent to MICROSOFT it says that the FOLLOWING file will be sent with the error report:

c:\windows\temp\WAT4.tmp

Holy moly! What does that mean? I'm just a regular gal! Can't deal with this...thanks for any input.So, you've tried to download it from the INTERNET, right?  I'll mention two other options for getting it.  ONE is to Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD.  The other, ask someone to download SP2 and burn it to a CD for you.  Here's the download link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=enRemove the file WAT4.tmp, it's only a temp file.

Better still...
CLEANUP
Ccleaner
(During install, uncheck the Yahoo Toolbar option)
(After install, set Options>Advanced> 'Uncheck the 48 hour BOX')

Then run the cleaner & also scan for issues.

Have you checked your computer recently?
Online Virus Scan and Spyware Scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm

Online Malware Scan
http://www.ewido.net/en/Thanks to both of you. I do indeed have the disc and have tried to download SP2 with the disk and from the Update Website.

I don't think I have a Yahoo toolbar and I didn't see an option to install it while trying to download SP2. Also, I clean up the computer frequently. You know, I've been trying to download SP2 for at least a year now and it is ALWAYS that same message about an application using that particular file.

Any other ideas? Thanks!I will try to delete the file as you suggested. So far I can't find it. When I go to Explore and I click on the "WINDOWS" folder, it's empty. Maybe it has hidden files, but I don't know how to "unhide them." The properties in the WINDOWS folder say "READ ONLY"... thanks though. ILL try to figure that out...Ciao for now.

Hi Everyone

Remember back on 98/NT on file manager you could see who had a particular file open on a network by going into Properties and Open By, and there was also an option to close selected users or all users who had the file open.

Question is, does anyone know a way this can be done on XP, there is no file manager so i guess that way is out the window, so it's to see if anyone knows of any free programs that do this or any other way using existing windows xp features.

Many Thanks

You could try enter "my COMPUTER" and on "TOOLS" tab u'll see "map network driver" or something like that, try it...No Joy unfortunatley, i can see the server and the files on it, i'm just trying to find a way to kick people off certain filesohh... Im sorry i cant help you with that ull probbley need some server software and *censored* i dont understand so much about servers... or about anything  

Sorry man, good dayRight-click My Computer / Manage / Shared Folders / Open Files.  I believe you'll see all open files on the network, then choose (I'm going from MEMORY here  ) and DISCONNECT the user or close the file.

Alan <><  Hi peeps

i have tried this as well and unfortunatley again only lets me do local files not networkedAre you logged on as Administrator?yepCheck out Sysinternals(click) they've got a lot of freeware programs and may even have what you're looking for.looks a good sight, will have a browse, thanks for DA heads up

I am having an installation issue with windows XP hom edition

I am trying to do a clean install on my laptop, I boot from the OS Cd ROM, and let the setup information load, then I accept the terms of the EULA by pressing F8,

but when the system trys to install XP about 1 or 2% into the load, I get a message that says that setup cannot read "filename"

I am using a Dell Inspiron 9300 with a 100 GB HD and a DVD RW/CDRW

I have done hardware diagnostics and both PASS.

My CD is clean and without scratches or dirt.

The filenames that have appeared so far include but are not limited to: ftdisk.sys
                                                                                                     cdaudio.sys
                                                                                                     shruti.ttf
                                                                                                     couri.ttf
                                                                                                     palab.ttf
                                                                                                     cinemst2.sys
                                                                                                     cpqdap01.sys
is there a way to boot from a usb device? I saved a copy of my boot cdrom on a partition of my western digital 500 gb MYBOOK external usb  hard drive.Verify that the FOLLOWING hardware is intact by using diagnostic software or inspecting it with the bare eye

• RAM
• HDD
• Windows XP installation CD-ROM
• DVD/CD-ROM reader/writer

Will somebody please tell me how to CHANGE THE DRIVE NAMES for Win98se?You can't unless you reformat them.Partition Magic might be able to.Asking, do you mean the letter identifying the drive or the name, i.e. label, for it?  You can change the drive name by opening My Computer, right click on the drive and select Properties, and change the "Label".Hi, Soybean,
     I want to change the name of the drive before the drive letter.  Say, for instance, I want to
CHANGE
"Removable Drive (D)"
TO
"'iPod (D)".

     Changing the "Label" name won't work!If you feel comfortable making changes to the Registry, this might be the solution: Change Drive Name and Icon.  I have not tried this; I found it in a Google search.Open the Control Panel...right click the drive....select rename.....have FUN !

patio.    8-)Thanks, fellows!
I am GOING to try out the suggestions and return with the result(s) later on.  So, keep in touch.In Windows 2000 you can change the drive names through the My Computer like you can with files.

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Asking, do you mean the letter identifying the drive or the name, i.e. label, for it?

Open the Control Panel...right click the drive....select rename.....have fun !

patio.    8-)

Well, surely he can understand the difference between the letter designated for the drive and the name or label of the drive.  

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Well, surely he can understand the difference between the letter designated for the drive and the name or label of the drive.  

That was a joke, hence the dead-looking smiles!  

In Windows 2000 you can change the drive names through the My Computer like you can with files.

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[highlight]Asking[/highlight], do you mean the letter identifying the drive or the name, i.e. label, for it?

How would he know? He is just [highlight]asking[/highlight]!

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Open the Control Panel...right click the drive....select rename.....have fun !

patio.    8-)

Drive(s) are not shown in Control Panel.

when i turned on my computer this MORNING, the checkdisk screen color suddenly changed, instead of the blue screen color, its SOMETHING like violet like now. and then when i played my fav game(warcraft), it becomes garbled after 10 min or so. i tried to uninstall my video driver(latest from nvidia.com) and then reinstall it but it still is the same.

any suggestions?

thanks.Are all the other colors correct / do you have another monitor you can try on this computer / does it do it all the time?

Alan <><  ive tried another pc on my monitor and its working fine. the problem is with my pc, and yes, it does this every time. Quote

ive tried another pc on my monitor and its working fine

i just a READ an article that someone post about the "irql_not_less_or_equal" messege, its says that this messege as a driver conflict. i just wanted to make sure, its 100% not an hardware problem??

thx in advWe can't tell that from a piece of text.

Try updating every driver on your system:

• Videocard
• chipset
• IDE driver (If you have an Nvidia chipset)
• soundcard driver
• NIC driver
• processor driver (AMD Cool 'n Quiet, for example)

and they will probbley leave the computer at store for about 2-3 weeks

but after i bring it back from the store i will probebley format and install everything from begining, is there anything i should'nt do ?

• Reinstall Windows XP and the drivers yourself (Use only the OEM drivers, if you do not know wheter or not you are using the proper drivers; ask US.) unless this voids your warranty, in which case you should let the computer store do it.
• Back up all your important system data before reinstalling Windows.

i really need help
apparently i have deleted 'SiSApCom.dll' off my computer
and now my SCREEN is very hard to read or see
things are blurred and the colour is very high
i need to sort this out soon so pls could someone help me?
yr all probably wise and older, and think i'm a stupid 15yr old waste of time
but i do really need help with this
it will be much appreciated
love,xxo
 What OS are you USING?

SodaGoogle thinks this might be just what you need: sisapcom.dllOS? xOS means Operating System.  In other words, what version of Windows do you have?I think we need to claudieee under our wing.  

claudieee, click on the link in soybean's POST, to download your missing FILE.  Save it in C:\windows\system32 - please feel free to ask if you need help doing that.

Once this is done, reboot your PC and then tell us if the problem is resolved.

Are you using a laptop or a desktop PC?

Whenever I TRY to install Macromedia flash player 8, I get this message:

("Directory not found"

Setup could not find your browsers PLUGINS directory

Click Browse and locate the plugins directory

To install this directory, click install

And for the destination, it set to: C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\F...

End of instruction page.)

So I click install - and it does a short 1 sec install and disappears into thin AIR, it does nothing more. So I go to the directory where its supposedly at - and the only file there is this: ("NPSWF32.dll 8.0.24.0 Shockwave Flash 8.0 r24")

And thats the only file it shows.

I don't want to install Adobe, but just can't understand what the issue is, because it puts the folders in my computer, but I visit a flash content site and I get a prompt TELLING me to install Adobe.

I have 2 SITES in which both have the same issues when I try to download the flash player.


Please help me,

Thanks,

Nick
Scan for viruses and Spyware.

Do you have any other problems related to your browser?Were you trying to install from here: http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash or some other way?

FILE BACKUP AND TRANSFER SOFTWARE - BEST...!!!

Hi everyone...!!!

WHICH IS THE BEST SOFTWARE (PREFERABLY FREEWARE) CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR FILE BACK UP AND TRANSFER...? (NOT SYSTEM CLONING but only data/file backup and transfer)

Scenario:

I am having one Hard Disk of say 200 GB with three PARTITIONS 20 GB; 40GB; and 140 GB Balance.

There is a huge amount of valuable data (only) of somehwhat say 70 GB on 3rd partition of 140 GB.

I want to move (transfer - not back up) this 70 GB of voluminous data from this 3rd partition to another Hard disk of 160 GB where there is already data of 30 GB.

I dont want to do CUT - PASTE...(bcz long file names are not copied and if there is a problem in copying at any stage the entire copying procedure stops in between and then its diffuclt to track in thousands of folders and files what has been copied and what not)

I cannot clone as in that case destination data of 30 GB will be lost...whereas my goal is to add 70 GB of data from partition 3 of hard disk one to already existing 30 GB data of hard disk 2...without destroying data in hard disk 2 (which would happen in cloning or image recovery)

Request:

Can i request all OF U TO PLZ SUGGEST ME Some way / idea / software / trick/ mechanism so that i can freely move large amount of data - be it transfer or copying from one partition to another partition of same hard disk or another hard disk....

WHICH IS THE BEST SOFTWARE (PREFERABLY FREEWARE) CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR FILE BACK UP AND TRANSFER...? (NOT SYSTEM CLONING but only data/file backup and transfer)

I hope I have been able to explain my situation clearly and hence would urge plz plz to put forward valuable suggestions and replies....

Thanks and Best Regards

sunando ghosh

sunando

sunandoghosh at gmail dot comI'd use Norton Ghost. It's not just for image cloning, you can also transfer partition to partition.I like Acronis but,Raptor's Norton Ghost is a great program.

Since we know how to find your E-mail address don't openly
post it. Quote

I want to move (transfer - not back up) this 70 GB of voluminous data from this 3rd partition to another Hard disk of 160 GB where there is already data of 30 GB.

I dont want to do CUT - PASTE...(bcz long file names are not copied and if there is a problem in copying at any stage the entire copying procedure stops in between and then its diffuclt to track in thousands of folders and files what has been copied and what not)

Acronis True Image for me.  

It does full and incremental backups, whole partitions, whole computers, etc. as well as cloning. What more could you want?

It does full and incremental backups, whole partitions, whole computers, etc. as well as cloning. What more could you want?

hmm... if youve got two computers I would install Cerberus FTP server on one and then Filezilla FTP Client on the other and transfer it that way.

Then your not messing with images and the like, also its a straight transfer.

A website that sells it won't have all the details ....travel here:

http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/?source=google&ad=acronis&s_scid=acronis|544035737&gclid=CLekxePGyYcCFQ9OWAod7Sw9bQ

patio.   8-)

I need to remove a program from my computer.  However, it isn't listed in Add/Remove Programs & it doesn't have an uninstall file.  How do I get it off my computer?  Thanks.  You could search for it and delete the .exe file. But first, give more info because it depends on the OS and program type.   Quote

I need to remove a program from my computer.  However, it isn't listed in Add/Remove Programs & it doesn't have an uninstall file.  How do I get it off my computer?  Thanks.  

I downloaded an updated version that is supposed to work with the new IP address, but it won't let me install it until I remove the old one.

for some reason after bootup it doesn't go to a user account login screen, it goes directly to my own accounts DESKTOP. I WANT to set it up so I can log in as Administrator or my own account. How can I get it to show both accounts for a choice of either one at bootup?
Thanks,JimIs this something that has just started or is this a new machine ....... A bit more info would assist is getting you sorted out .  Things like the operating system , are you the only user , were you PLAYING with settings ....... ??

dl65  

Go to the Control PANEL's Users and PASSWORDS section.

for some reason my host files arent in the c:\windows\system32\drivers\ect



where else could they beHow about c:\windows\system32\drivers\[highlight]etc [/highlight]  i did i just typed it WRONG i went the long way by clicking very thing
You might download hosts.zip from Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
thanks i wonder how the got lost or what notGood question.  I don't know the ANSWER off hand.  Could probably find some info but would take some time.  Let US know whether that link I posted worked for you.yes it worked


thanksok cant find it again heres a picIt's probably a hidden system file, then.how do i unhide it thenTools--&GT;Folder Options-->View.  Show hidden files and folders.ill try that when ubuntu gets done installingDidn't you recently have some malware issues ? ?

There are baddies in the wild that will gobble up a hosts file.

patio.    8-)i did all of my scans in safe mode and updated so i dont see y my poor host files are being attack
 [smiley=cry.gif] Quote

i did all of my scans in safe mode and updated so i dont see y my poor host files are being attack
 [smiley=cry.gif]

Hello,
Does ANYONE know how to find/restore e-MAILS lost during an upgrade from internet explorer 5 to internet explorer 6. My contact LIST transfered but no e mails from any folders. [smiley=smiley.gif]Do a search for "*.dbx", without the QUOTATION marks.  Find anything?
Yes, thank you.

Athough, the *.dbx files found through search only SHOWED the current O.E. folders. I found O.E. 4 folders by going through outlook express>files>import>messages.
(Thanks to Miz thru CyberTechHelp.com)

i don't know if this is the right thread i should be posting it..


i recently reformat my HDD  and tried installing it with my windows xp pro and it got as far as windows is starting setup. u know with the blue screen. but thats where setup freezes. only way i was able to reformat was using my sisters computer. . my sister can start setup just fine but MINE freezes. i don't understand what could be wrong..>_>..someone please give me some opinions.You should test the RAM and Hard Disk Drive using diagnostic software.the HDD works fine when i unplug and USE it on my sisters ...i MEAN i was able to install  windows without any problems. but TRYING it again on mine it freezes STILL at setup. this all started when i was playing a game and the computer froze. since i couldn't execute any commands i restarted. from there on i reformat >_> because windows wouldn't start. safe mode wouldn't work. if my HDD works fine on my sisters what else could be the problem..advise please. still trying to learn welcome to computer clOud99.

Are you able to try another CD-rom/CD-writer on your computer?

Are you able to try another IDE  cable on the above mentioned
optical drive? Quote

the HDD works fine when i unplug and use it on my sisters ...i mean i was able to install  windows without any problems. but trying it again on mine it freezes still at setup. this all started when i was playing a game and the computer froze. since i couldn't execute any commands i restarted. from there on i reformat >_> because windows wouldn't start. safe mode wouldn't work. if my HDD works fine on my sisters what else could be the problem..advise please. still trying to learn

I desperately need SOMEONE's help!!  I have spent ages trying to set up rules so they auto deliver emails back but it doesnt seem to be fool proof.  At the moment I have set up templates for each email i wish to send.  They are all working so that part is ok.  
The THING which is bothering me is the fact that the keywords to search for do not say "AND" it keeps saying "OR"  - i desperately need it to say AND because i wish to include the title of something i am selling AND paypal payment notification.  At the moment when someone just enquires about the title it is sending them the actual product because it says OR.

Any suggestions??

Cheers
KatieI'm not entirely sure , but if you put the 2 word's inside inverted commas it might take it as a single string for example "Beans Soy" or you could try the & symbol IE: Beans & soyI just checked the rules Wizard, if you add the words as a single entry it should treat them as a single entry.

in this case you should add the words in the combinations you expect them to come in in.I am adding them as the combination in which they come in.  For example I am doing:

Search inside title and body for:

"negative calorie diet EBOOK" or
"Notification of Instant payment received"

ok

The problem is, when someone just says

" HI, I wonder if you can tell me about the negative calorie diet ebook"

Then people get sent the item - but they have not paid for it!!  How do i get the OR bit to CHANGE to AND because its just not working?
Would i need to say  search for "negative calorie diet ebook notification of instant payment received"  ?

Katiein that case i don't think you need better rules in out look, but a better Business Model.

You need to set up some thing a Little more complicated. but also simple.

how about when you confirm some one has payed , you send them an Email with one of 100 random numbers in it, then they reply with the number in the subject title. and then you out look checks the Email title to see if it one of the 100 numbers and then sends the E-Bookmmmm good idea....

Now, i wanted to deliver my ebooks instantly by picking up the notification of instant payment email from paypal but i have many different products selling, so how would i set up the initial responder with the individual number in it specifically for each ebook?

SORRY to sound ignorant here......

KatieHow a bout a 2 part number, IE, 100-54486468 Check the first part to see what book they want and use the second part as auth-code.

Does anyone know what the "O" file attribute is? This attribute started appearing on the file servers at work recently. A little black symbol is also attached to the file's icon.

Files scheduled for offline SYNCHRONISATION, perhaps?  Where are you seeing this 'O' attribute?It shows up in the ATTRIBUTES column in Windows Explorer ALONG with A H S R if they are set.Compressed?  Encrypted?  (Can you tell I'm guessing?!)Shouldn't your network administrator be able to tell you what it is?The IS dept in my company is very very diffidult to deal with. I have a simple small application to install on an application server, no custom stuff, straight out of the box. I installed it on a stand alone PC in about 10 minutes. I am still trying to get it installed on a server three months later. They are too *censored* retentive to answer a question like this and I am not going to waste my time with them. I figure I will have better luck with the friendly people on this forum.I don't think any of us have seen it before, we'd need to be directly behind the PC to figure out what it is from.

Could you give us a name or just a file name that is related to it? Anything would be useful..

Also mention any security software and device drivers you may have installed that could have caused this.It doesn't seem to be related to any particular file type. I don't know what software or drivers are installed, this is a file server of which I have very few privileges. The servers on my company's network are very secure. I had a vendor rep come in to service our plotter one time and he made the comment: "This is the tightest network I have ever encountered." I can't even view the registry on any server (access denied). I suspect this attribute is related to new software on the file servers that will enable anyone to retreive a file or folder from backup up to three days prior without having to submit a request to retrieve from backup. The more I think about, the attribute started appearing around the same time the new backup retrieval software APPEARED. By the way, here is a screenshot of where anyone can retrieve a backup. It is PART of the Properties dialog box of a file or folder.

Perhaps you could E-mail the company behind your back-up software and ask them if it is related? It seems to me that Rob Pomeroy was pretty close. Quote

The more I think about, the attribute started appearing around the same time the new backup retrieval software appeared.

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this FOLDER is a shortcut of the one that used to have pictures in it, i didnt make the shortcut, i deleted the other folder and cleaned out rec. BIN, this folder still remains, it SAYS:

"Error Deleting File or Folder

Cannot delete bv : The DIRECTORY is not empty."

now it says:

"Error Deleting File or Folder

Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk"

the folder is in:

C:\Documents and Settings\saiwing\Desktop\bv

Holy..... unlocker deleted it. OMG thank you!!

How do I get to safe mode again, I have WindowsXP, thanks.
Holy..... unlocker deleted it. OMG thank you!!

Dummy updated to XP SP2, held F5 down by mistake instead of F8 for safe mode, and can't get desktop screen to open at all. Any body have any ideas? Older Dell Dimension 2350 (P4 700 gig processor, I think) with 256meg of ram and 30gig HD. Originally had XP SP1 home edition and I installed a newer XP SP 2 over that. Had some resolution issues and wanted to run in safe mode while testing.Not sure i understand completely.
Did the XP install finish ? ?
Have you tried to re-boot ? ?

Start the machine up with the XP CD in and see what happens.

patio.   8-)You have overwritten Windows XP SP1 with a copy of Windows XP SP 2?

Note how I say Windows XP SP2 and not just SP2..

You should really be more specific in the near future.I installed a newer version (new DISK) of Windows XP Service Pack 2 over my older version (came with the computer SEVERAL years ago) of Windows XP Service Pack 1.

To patio: yes, the installation was complete, but with resolution PROBLEMS. Yes, I tried rebooting several times with no success. I also tried starting up with the installation disk in place but with no success.

I don't fully understand the function of the F5 key but did read somewhere that holding it down can create a "frozen key" problem, but I dond't have a clue how to rectify that.A REBOOT should rectify the wrong key issue...

Have you tried re-installing your vid card drivers ? ?

patio.    8-) Quote

I installed a newer version (new disk) of Windows XP Service Pack 2 over my older version (came with the computer several years ago) of Windows XP Service Pack 1.

To patio: yes, the installation was complete, but with resolution problems. Yes, I tried rebooting several times with no success. I also tried starting up with the installation disk in place but with no success.

I don't fully understand the function of the F5 key but did read somewhere that holding it down can create a "frozen key" problem, but I dond't have a clue how to rectify that.

I'll make my problem as simple as I can:
My email programs (Outlook Express and Outlook) and any browser I use work perfectly.  What doesn't work and makes me crazy is when I click on a hyperlink in an email to go to the internet, it takes me here:
Desktop>My Computer>Local Disk>Documents and Settings>Owner.  Conversely, if I click on a link in an email to an email address , it works perfectly.
 
To get to the net, I have to copy and paste...... and as you know, that doesn’t always work, depending on how the addy is embedded.   I have scanned for viruses, spyware, etc. and also reloaded Outlook Express.  I am using Windows XP home with SP2, have 1 GB ram and a fast processor.  This is a new problem, it did work. :-?
Posting your problem more than once does not speed up the REPLY process.

Be patient, someone will be along SHORTLY...I deleted the others.

Can you do a system restore to a point before this began? Have you run all of your scans in safe mode with system restore turned off?This may have been caused by one of the Outlook Express security updates.

Personally, I'd ditch OE and use >Thunderbird< instead.   That did it; Thunderbird is now my new email program.  Although I am fairly computer literate, I hadn't thought of anything but Outlook Express and Outlook.  I had done a system restore and scanned the computer for viruses and spyware in safe mode, thank you.  Seems as though the problem is fixed.  And to think that I was READY to stick in another hard drive and another OS. ( :

Thank you all for your great suggestions.

Smiles,
Happy in KentuckyWelcome to the world of Mozilla !

You'll find TBird very customisable to your needs.

Now you can switch to FireFox as well if you haven't already.

Below is a site listing the extensions for both. Extensions are basically add-ons that allow you to customise TBird and FireFox  as much as you like.

http://www.mozilla.com/add-ons/

patio.   8-)Thunderbird even comes with a build-in spam filter. Something Outlook Express has been lacking for a whole decennia.. =Pthis isn't a reply sorry
but i don't know how to send anything on here
how do i send one of them things that you just have?
i'm new and clueless and badly need to sort this thing on my computer
pls help,
love, xxoWhat do you want to send?  :-? Quote

this isn't a reply sorry
but i don't know how to send anything on here
how do i send one of them things that you just have?
i'm new and clueless and badly need to sort this thing on my computer
pls help,
love, xxo

this isn't a reply sorry
but i don't know how to send anything on here
how do i send one of them things that you just have?

If you were using a small, text-based calculator that looked rather DOS-like, it only accepted input through the keyboard, and you wanted to add the Square Root symbol, would you rather type SQR into the equation, or press [Ctrl]+[R] to add the Square Root symbol?  
Please vote, people. I know it is an almost pointless poll, but I am making a calculator!   I know a trick with the calculator that can make your PC stall!  

I'd like to type SQR, by the way. I think.I'd like you to redesign my keyboard so that there's a square root symbol on it.Does your calculator have a power feature? A square root is equivalent to a half power. That is 4 ^ 0.5 = 2It does use "^" for exponents, but I think Square Roots are so common, they deserve their own keyboard entry method.  

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I know a trick with the calculator that can make your PC stall!

No, not yours. Unless you build in a scientific feature with the n! function. Try it, just type in another random number and press n! and watch your processor usage go through the roof.  

It's a doddle in Prolog...

sailor's hornpipe dressed only in a pink feather boa whilst waggling my ears and reciting the entire works of Shakespeare backwards.

(although ^.5 would [highlight]probably[/highlight] do it).

dance the sailor's hornpipe dressed only in a pink feather boa whilst waggling my ears and reciting the entire works of Shakespeare backwards.

In short, I would look in the manual every time.

No, not yours. Unless you build in a scientific feature with the n! function.

And I have no idea what the function is for SQRT (although ^.5 would probably do it).

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(although ^.5 would [highlight]probably[/highlight] do it).

You question my mathematical ability!!!!!!

Hello,
Asus p5gdc mobo
Pentium 4 3.4
Ati GRAPHICS (sorry, helping a friend - not sure)

About choosing a forum... I thought this might concern both windows and DOS

The system has xp installed, just formatted. The pc has been crashing (screen just freezes - no error message OR rebooting) after about 5 minutes of playing a game. This has just happened but it wont reboot this time. It freezes at the boot screen (picture of mobo etc). The first time i had an error message saying "3RD master not detected" but it hasnt hapened since. Tried getting into BIOS but its freezing before i can.

To GIVE this some history,
Supposedly this has been happening for a while but no damage has ever been done to the hardware from it.
The crashing when running a game would lead me to believe that that its over-heating...maybe? i checked the the graphics fan is working which it is. Then checked the CPU temp which was around 70 just after crash. I should have checked the Graphics card temp but i ... didnt really know how so i left it for the time being... but i guess this is another problem considering im not even able to boot into windows, thought it might shed some light on the problem for someone who knows a lot more about this than me.

Thanks in advance for any help!Ok, i have changed from a wireless keyboard to PSP and its letting me press delete in order to enter BIOS: im not sure how to set up the third IDE Master though. The 1st and second are set to cd DRIVES though.Make sure all FANS and heatsinks are operating normally.

Test HDD and RAM using diagnostic software.

Every time that I delete the screensavers out of my sys32file they keep reappearing. Is there something in the registry that makes them echo a reinstall?  Is there a WAY to delete the (None) option as well?Sounds like some kind of viral PROBLEM.  What protection are you using?Im currently using SYMANTEC ANTIVIRUS home editionAre they "offical" Windows screensavers, or ones you have downloaded? Why do you wish to delete them? Operating system?YES they are the orig windows scrs but I only want whatever I put in to be there, so it will stop getting changed whenever I leave the house.
My kids change it as a joke, but it gets kinda old after a while. They came with Windows? You probably can't remove them, then..Give the kids their own restricted acount.

I read this many times on this forum and it got me wondering. Wondering because it happened to me. Many POSTERS have said that it's better to do a format before doing an upgrade. What happens if you don't have the original OS. Then you out of luck.Yep, you out of luck, if you wanted to use an upgrade CD instead of full version.

Otherwise, you could try the upgrade without formatting so that you don't need the CD for the older OS.Unless you know a NICE friend who'll let you borrow his CD. It happened to me. I did a clean format and when I tried to install the upgrade I was warned that I would need an original Windows product. Luckily, I found a set of Windows 3.0 disks and was able to complete the upgrade using them. I thing there is a large difference in PRICE between an upgrade and a full version.Yep.  M$ wants a fair amount of $ (like they really need it).

I always keep a copy of Windows 98 around in case I have a situation come up where a client doesn't have their original cd so I can use their upgrade software.

Alan <><  I recently upgraded Windows 98SE to Windows XP on my laptop and it WORKS quite well, I used to upgrade before but I still prefer a reformat because I don't exactly know what Windows XP upgrades or leaves behind..I believe it prompts you for a prior version of Windows...if on a formatted drive all is needed is to insert the Win98 CD at the prompt and the install continues.

patio.   8-)My point is that before advising a poster to do a clean format, they should be advised to make sure they have a full version of their OS because they're CERTAINLY going to need it.It is indeed something to keep in mind.

However, the chances of someone only having an upgrade version of Windows XP and no pre-Windows 2000 or post Windows-98 installation CD are rather slim.

I have just UPGRADED to WindowsXP Pro. and Office Pro 2003.
There are 3 issues I WANT to know about.
1.      In my system tray I have a ‘Local Area Connection’ Icon. I am not on a network and would like to know how to get rid of it.
2.      Although the screen text is larger and easier to read some of the web pages require a sideways scrolling to read. Is there a way I can get them to fit the screen. My ‘LG Studioworks ‘monitor’ allows for different ADJUSTMENTS, size, COLOUR position etc…none will allow fitting the web pages to the screen.
At Start>Programs I have a Games folder containing Internet games. At Start>Programs/Accessories I have another Games folder which contain the same games. Can I safely remove the folder at  
As far as #1 goes, you can go into Start /  Control Panel / 'Taskbar/Start Menu' and there you can look in the list and SET it to 'hide' so it wont show in the system tray....2.  Right click on the desktop; click properties; click settings; adjust the screen resolution.

3.  Yes.

no important data and not orignal owner just trying to get it up and running
for personal use any suggestions? i was think about taking it to a repair shop tomarrow what do you think?Well, with Dell B110 starting at $279.00.I would keep on trying to fix it myself.

Turning it in for repairs probably including an operating system could make a
B110 look real inviting.

http://www.dell.com/content/products/results.aspx/desktops?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&~ck=anav&a=10085~0~52741&navla=10085~0~52741Did this machine previously work correctly? If so, then what has HAPPENED?

Windows + loading + repair charge =$250+, easily.

A legal copy of Windows and you installing = $120 or so.A legal copy of Windows and you installing = $120 or so.

OEM? Yes. Retail? No.  More than 200 dollars for a retail version. In Europe, anyway.Yes that would be for an OEM of XP in the US.

It would be a different PRICE in the Netherlands.   Quote

Yes that would be for an OEM of XP in the US.

It would be a different price in the Netherlands.  

ok yes it orignaly worked just fine but do u think if i get a copy of windowsxp(my friend has a copy) do you think reinstalling it will fix it???

would it still be illegal even if i do have a legal key code?

ok i found out something i reinstalled windows and it worked then i restarted it to see if it would work and it did the same thing im thinking a bad hard drive???what do u think? get a new drive?

ok yes i reformated the drive still same thing so i guessing that one if not more of the hardware is fried i dunno this is makeing me mad but thanks for the help guys

pretty much everytime i GO to do something that may take the slightest amount of effort for the computer, it will come up with a blue screen. this may include watching a movie, dvd, running a few programs or even installing programs (not good...)
the error code it comes up with is:

STOP: 0X000000C4 (0X00000033 0X00000002 0XED6D0090 0X00000000)

CLEDX.SYS  - ADDRESS ED6D0090 BASE AT ED6C9000, DATESTAMP 427FA729

im not sure of the type of RAM i have, but i know there is 504MB of it. i have a AMD Athlon XP 1600+ 1.40GHz processor (i dont know if it makes any difference) and i have windows XP Home EDITION 2002 service pack 2 installed (again, i dont know if it makes a difference)
i hope this is enough to go off. but i really hope some one can help me and tell me what the problem might be.
regards,
LUKE Quote

504MB

504MB

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504MB

That is not the total amount of RAM, the remaining RAM is most likely shared with the videocard.

I turned on my computer and received a message toside.sys not file. setup failed. I also receive an error about a missing hal.dll file, please reinstall. How to I boot to windows? I don't have a XP cd, because Compaq/HP didn't give one with the system.  I was told by a tech to go to a repair shop and pay to have my data put on cd. I called a few places and it's pretty expensive.

Please help.The first error you listed makes no sense whatsoever.

There is a procedure for fixing the hal.dll file.
Travel to the link below, read the instructions very carefully (i'd print them out for future use ), and have your WinXP CD handy...

Good Luck.

patio.   8-)I think you forgot the link, Patio.   I think...  that Compaq & HP have a partition that has the files to reinstall without cd's.  In fact I know it because I just did it to a clients computer last week.

When the system boots check the screen and look for something that might point you to System Recovery, like using the F12, F10, F2.

It will either be a destructive or non-destructive restore.  I think that whe I did the restore last week it DID NOT remove everything, just reinstalled the operating system and left all the other files/folders along.

Alan <><   Quote

I think you forgot the link, Patio.  

Sorry, I don't have another windows xp computer. I can't use a diskette, because my computer doesn't have a floppy drive. It only has places for memory card readers, flash drives, etc.  

Well first here is some info you might need   This is what I have:

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq Presario 06
System Model: DA238A-ABA 6450NX NA910
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 2.53GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 324MB used, 925MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode


First is there a difference between taskbar & toolbar? The one Im talking about today is at the bottom of my computer screen.

I run McAfee virus scans, Spybot Search & Destroy and Spysweeper once a week. And I have had no virus's or problems. My Temp. Internet files are emptied about every other day. And cookies maybe a couple times a month.

For about three weeks now Ive been having this problem. While online and surfing I open site pages and they open fine (well maybe slower than usual LOL) and in the taskbar it also shows the page Im on. That I know it is supposed to happen. When I do more than one page I minimize.

So Im online and I start closing pages. Xing them out/closed. BUT A LOT of the time after I have closed the page it stays in the taskbar. I click on it and nothing happens, it doesnt open again. Because Ive already closed it. So I have to RIGHT click my mouse to close it. BUT that doesnt work either. So I have to open my Task Manager and FINALLY close it that way. And then an error report is sent, something about the failing to close. I forget.

I have no idea what to do about this. Can anyone help me? Please?

Thanks

John
Are all your SCANNERS up to date?

The taskbar is the bar on the right of the Windows start button.  
Do you have any toolbars (Such as Google search, Yahoo search, etc) installed in Internet Explorer?

Why are you using Internet Explorer? Switch to Firefox and get tabbed browsing..

Try using Crap Cleaner(Click) to clean the registry and RESET your Internet Explorer advanced settings to their default status. Quote

Are all your scanners up to date?

The taskbar is the bar on the right of the Windows start button.  
Do you have any toolbars (Such as Google search, Yahoo search, etc) installed in Internet Explorer?

Why are you using Internet Explorer? Switch to Firefox and get tabbed browsing..

Try using Crap Cleaner(Click) to clean the registry and reset your Internet Explorer advanced settings to their default status.

Hi Raptor, ok when you say scanners do you mean my drivers? How do I check that?
 
Yes I have a Google toolbar and a Yahoo toolbar. I forgot to mention I use Ccleaner almost daily.
 
How do I reset my IE settings to default?
 
And I was planning on trying Firefox. Wink Thanks.  Grin

  

lol what word GETS replaced by "crappity smack"? or did he actually TYPE that in?I'm sure theres alot of people with YELLOW post-notes on their monitor that say

"masterlegolas3"Hmmmm.... I think I used to work for this GUY, or at least his attitude.I got the answer to his Problem???  

Its called "Anger Managment" Quote

lol what word gets replaced by "crappity smack"? or did he actually type that in?

Once again, I am completely baffled by a WINDOWS error message:



It can't find an error... so it gives me an error to tell me... AUGH! *brain EXPLODES* Since errors are an important feature in Windows, not having any presents a serious problem to your system.What were you doing when this message appeared?  It does not say no error FOUND; it says "No such error found".  So, it seems to be referring to a certain type of error that was not found.  Again, what did you do that caused this message to appear?

The message obviously seems contradictory, SAYING "No such error found", but then saying "Error code: flashNotInstalled".  That doesn't even look like a windows error box, are you sure?

HP Pavilion,Windows XP home upgraded to professional248MB Ram40GB Hard drive 2.6 GHz thingy(I read the post) anyway THING is
when I open Word, I get a Windows Installer dialogue box saying - The feature you are trying to use is on a CD-Rom or other removable disk that is not available.Insert Norton Antivirus 2006 disk & click ok(previously I had problems with Norton and uninstalled it (eventualy)even tho' it didn't run out untill Jan07,and previous to that Norton would kick in to do a virus check on Word before I opened it) to cut a long story shortish, I click on cancel and I get a Preparing to install dialogue box for about 2 /3 secs. Then I get the Windows Installer dialogue box again saying.....what it said before, so I press cancel again and again I get Preparing to Install etc. etc.
This goes on 3/4/5 or even 6 times before eventually Word opens, now this is a pain at the best of times but as I often open Word and Word docs. a number of times this is doing my head in, I think( don't really know ) that Word is asking the non existent Norton Antivirus to check word before opening, Question is ( if I'm right, and I wouldn't bet on that ) How do I tell Word not to ask for an Antivirus check before opening ( and if I'm wrong , what else do I do )
alioggNorton is a real PITA to get rid of.  Try this:

http://www.mrtech.com/news/messages/4767.html

Alan <><  I have exactly the same problem with Word except the culpret is Office 2000. I started to reinstall Office and couldn't find my cd case with the # on it so I terminated the install.  When I try to open Word I go through 5 or 6 clicks and messages like "Windows Installer - BEGINNING to install".  Anyway I would like to know how to stop it. Quote

I have exactly the same problem with Word except the culpret is Office 2000. I started to reinstall Office and couldn't find my cd case with the # on it so I terminated the install.  When I try to open Word I go through 5 or 6 clicks and messages like "Windows Installer - beginning to install".  Anyway I would like to know how to stop it.

God Bless You All

Followed link, downloaded Norton removal, ran it, restarted and it's great
Many many thanks
I love this place

I connected to the Internet through the MetroFi-Free wireless network (Cupertino, CA), and, according to the Windows timestamp, dllhost.exe was created on my computer just a few minutes later, or maybe even instantly. I found it in the list of processes in the Windows Task Manager after noticing some programs started closing 1-3 seconds after I opened them (including the NTVDM DOS emulator).

These programs were placed on my PC (Windows 2000) without my knowledge of them:

(The "Modified" dates are the same as the "Created Dates")



(If you cannot see the full image above with the file sizes and times, it is here:
http://www.geocities.com/tzmne/restricted/badprogs.gif)


I found http://www.pchell.com/virus/welchia.shtml, which correctly identified the dllhost.exe I have. I was able to stop dllhost.exe as mentioned in Step 2, but I cannot do Step 3. Everytime I open REGEDIT, it closes almost instantly. I THINK this is because of dllhost.exe.
So, I think I will have to do more than simply delete these NEW programs. How can I continue without being able to run REGEDIT?
Thank You. I believe if you do find a way to turn those services off you will no longer have access to the internet...they are being used for your connection.

patio.   8-)I have to delete them. They cause the DOS emulator to crash every 1-3 seconds, and that is one of the main things I do on my computer. I was just trying MetroFi-Free for a day, but not that I am home, I do not need or want anything to do with it. Obviously my current WIFI connection does not need these things (which were defined as worms) because they were just created yesturday. I just want my laptop to be fully functioning again! Are you certain they cause your emulator to crash?

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  Recommendation for dllhost.exe:
Should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly.

I don't have any spyware/virus removers. I could try that, but can I fix this without getting any other programs?

I would try the following in no particular order. They are free dloads.
 
Stinger
Ewido
aswclnr

If you're using Internet Explorer...

Yes you should turn off system restore prior to this.

ewido might help too

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ewido might help too

Was already listed...

patio.   8-)

how do I build a formula that will allow me to input sales in a single cell but hav e a formula figure a commission from that single cell based on a variety of tiers?

A sales person closes 18,000 in sales and he gets paid
-  20% on the first 5,000 of the 18,000
-  25% on the >5,000 -10,000
-  30% on the >10,000-15,000
-  35% on the >15,000-20,000

how can I buld a formula based on these things from one cell?

thx Quote

how can I build a formula based on these things from one cell?

I know there's a CMD command to print out the directory structure of ONE directory.

Is there a way to print out (at least to a TXT file) the directory tree of an entire HD? Running XP SP2, but I have a SLAX LINUX disc as well.With Linux, the command in most shells is ls -lr for a recursive listing of any folder/subfolders.  In XP, the command is tree /f.Thanks. And - to show that I didn't learn nuthin' today - if I type "tree ?" it tells me that if I do the "tree" command without the /f it gives me only directories and subdirectories, and not files as well.

ThanksSpot on.  I really don't think you want every file on your hard DRIVE listed. I have... let's see... 80,000+ files and counting... Now, Dilbert, you're an expert, so you MUST envisage a redirect of the huge file list to a file for further processing;  no need to patronise the enquirer!

so here goes!

i recently crashed my comp (vaio)
can't fine any of my windows CD.
i have no way of rebooting my computer because i have a corupt boot file, krnl.exe i beleive it was.
i decided that i will have to FORMAT the whole drivee and start from scratch.

is there a way i can format C: drive  without being able to get into my computer. might be a dumb ? but its worth a trry.The Windows CD you can't seem to find will do that...does this machine have a floppy drive ? ?nope!!!???

i wish then i could have made a boot disk.

also yea i looked friggin everywhere for that windows disk and i can't seem to locate it.

but oh well. what can i do now.If you did manage to format the computer, without a Windows disk, then what?i was planning on buying a LEGAL copy of home
Get the legal copy of Home BUT without a previous version of Windows, you will either need a full version (over $200) or an OEM version (over $100).that is correct sir.

but i could not find other option/road that i can take to recover my sytem without a windows disk.

i am fully aware how much itll cost me. Will you BIOS allow you to boot from a USB external floppy drive?

http://floppydisk.com/usb.htmcheck you screen the beginning of the boot process.  you should see some key command to do a restore (like F2, F10, F12).

I believe Sony PUTS their recovery software on a hidden partition.

Alan <&GT;<  i dunno!!!!

if your asking if there is an option for a floppy then no there isn't.
it will only LET me choose either my dvd drive or my cd drive and HDD of course.

will my bios recognize it if i just plug it in, hmmmmmmm

if thats the case maybe i should get that external drive............ :-/ Quote

check you screen the beginning of the boot process.  you should see some key command to do a restore (like F2, F10, F12).

I believe Sony puts their recovery software on a hidden partition.

Alan <><  

When originally entering my name as Administrator on my home computer, a new Dell , I misspelled my name and now a zillion files appear to have repeated this error.  Instead of "RONALD Hamowy" my name READS "Ronald Hamowyh."  I am prevented from changing the folder name titled "Documents and Settlings," which appears to be the folder CONTAINING most of these misspellings (most of which are cookies).  Is there any way to change this.  I should LIKE to correct this problem since it is driving me crazy.  Or will I have to legally change my name?  This has been bothering me for weeks but no one, including the technicians at Dell, appear to be able to help with this.  Surely there must be some way of changing the name of the Administrator without trashing the computer?   Would it help if I were to change each of the file entries in the "Documents and Settings" file that contain the misspelling?  Help!Simply changing the account name will not do?Create a second adminstrative account.  Use that to change the filenames.  You will also need to trawl through the registry, changing mis-spellings; the usual disclaimers apply.  Even then, you will not catch absolutely everything...

So I just got this brand new computer just a few days ago, right? So I managed to GET it all set up (albeit I have to sit on the floor) and I go to download a video that I like and yay! It works! So I started a few more downloads and then left so it could do it's thing and when I came back a few minutes later, they were all not downloading. They all looked as though they were, only the numbers weren't changing. So I cancelled them all and tried again. Same thing. They all got to various percentages then stopped. So I tried downloading only one thing and it did the same.

Small, short downloads work though. I downloaded firefox, vlc media player and some other small thing and they all finished fine. If you need the specs, tell me what you need because I'm no good at figuring out what can be helpful.

Can anyone help me? This is really really annoying! (I wanted to get MapleStory up and running SOON. )Need...more...info (gasp)  

You don't say if you're using a dial-up or high-speed connection / what your connection speed is / how big are the successful downloads are & the unsuccessful ones.

Alan <><  SEE, I said I didn't know what info to give. xD None of the info you just requested was on my mental list of info I ended up not giving. xD

So anyways, yeah. I have the AOL with Broadband (and beyond that I don't know the connection speed). The sucessful downloads are generally under 8 Mb (but I did have a 2.3Mb one stop on me. x.x But I think it may have been my fault...Man, I hope not. xD) The unsuccessful one's are usually up in the 100 Mb range. I believe I had a 60 Mb one stop along with a 163 Mb one.

Any better? Need any other info? x.x;Help please? =DOn some large downloads I have the same problem(s).  It can be the time of day / how many others (using AOL) on using the Internet at that time / other users in the house on the Internet when you are / the site you're trying to download from...etc.

Try downloading at another time (early in the morning or late at night) and see if that makes a difference.

Does anyone else you know use AOL w/Broadband?  If so, try downloading with their computer and see if you have the same issue.

BTW - AOL has a boatload of subscribers so that might also be part of the problem...that and the size of your downloads.

Alan <><  

Well the thing is, this is the same thing I've been using for 2 years now. I just unhooked the dsl box thingy from the old computer and put it on the new computer. I wonder, could it have anything to do with the fact that I'm using the Ethernet cable instead of the USB cable like I used to?

Besides, I don't use the AOL BROWSER for anything beside e-mail and IM. I use firefox for everything and I've never had a problem like this. And I was trying to download them around 11 PM (which is when I normally start downloading because it seems like everything goes faster then)

This is the only computer with internet currently. (The other one just sits there being on with all it's lights flashing at me. D; )
I thought it might be the size of the download, but like I said, I had a 2.3 Mb download stop too. It seems to do it a lot when I start clicking on stuff, so I tried not clicking stuff and it still did it, it just lasted a teensy bit longer.

Gah. This is frusterating. Bittorent works though. Yay....I want direct downloads back, though. >>;Still trying to solve this. =DOkay, I'm not sure why, but it seems to work fine now. o_O

All I did was finally move the computer off the floor and onto the desk and when I turned it back on, Norton finally ran all of its setup-ish stuff and now downloads work so...Yeah. o_OBit Torrent relies on seeders and other clients to share data, if your client does not see them, it can not download. Quote

Bit Torrent relies on seeders and other clients to share data, if your client does not see them, it can not download.

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Bit Torrent relies on seeders and other clients to share data, if your client does not see them, it can not download.

Where did that come from?

Have you been a bad, bad, boy!?  




lawl, if thats his problem he just shoulda put header as "help with illegal downloading". =p

Most people dont even know how to open ports and the likes for torrents. A good client though for people who just want to share videos and photos with friends (yea right) is bitcomet. It automatically sets up the ports and stuff.

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Bit Torrent relies on seeders and other clients to share data, if your client does not see them, it can not download.

Where did that come from?

Have you been a bad, bad, boy!?  

I have WINDOWS XP HOME w/SP2 and i want to make it lighter by cleaning out the extra junk files, preloaded software (Online SERVICES, AOL, etc..).LOG, temp, and  other useless files like Prairewind.bmp (it's one of the things i'll never use). Is there a easy way to do this or a MICROSOFT program that--oh forget that. Any thoughts or ADVISE would be great. thanksThe EASIEST way to get rid of unnecessary programs is to use Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel.

Getting rid of that other stuff is going to be a bit harder.  I don't know of any programs that will make it "easy" :-(

Alan <>< :-)Use Crap Cleaner (Click)This is a good question, I have Windows XP Pro, and have never been able to get rid of certain programs that come with it, like 'Netmeeting'....Yeah I am in the same boat as you guys.  I have always wanted to get rid of stuff like the windows games and windows media player and pretty much yeah all the junk that comes with XP...Some of those things, such as unused desktop backgrounds, and those Windows games, just TAKE up disk space, and don't actually slow your computer down. Unless you're running low on disk space, be careful before you start deleting things.Although you can render your machine useless there are a few programs out there ...

NLite is one of them.

patio.   8-)What do you mean render your machine useless?   does windows really need the programs I listed in my post to run correctly? or are you reffering to other files?When you start pruning files from an OS there is no telling what you might wind up with.
I see no problem using Add/Remove to get rid of unwanted  programs but i wouldn't just indiscriminately be removing things i considered bloat.

patio.   8-)

I'm having trouble, Unable to SAVE FILES from  browser  into har disc, foe exp:  I tried to Install Skype but the message appear:"an errorr  has occured while TRYING to  create file in the destination directory":access is denied.
I have check thet hard  disc is not full & files not in USE. any suggestion?Do you have administrator privileges?

Try CHOOSING a different folder to install Skype to.Where did this copy of Skype come from ? ?
Does it include a setup file ? ?

patio.   8-)

I am using Windows XP Professional on a stand alone pc.

During the day I ctr alt del to lock the computer to run some REPORTS. With the windows SCHEDULER I schedule  "shutdown.exe -s -t 0"  to shut down the pc at 5pm.

When using ctr alt del to lock the pc the shutdown.exe does not work. When the pc is not lock, the shutdown.exe works. The only program that is open before the shutdown.exe is another scheduler to run the reports.

During the day, NEED to ctr alt del for security reasons.

Looks like I need a script to ctr alt del to unlock the pc so that the shutdown.exe can work.

Have look into the msdn library and could FIND any appropriate scirpt.

Need some pointers on where the scripts are or there are other ways of shutting down the pc or someone has such a script.

Thanks in advance.
Download the free shutdown.exe from www.beyondlogic.org It is the only shutdown utility that can shutdown or re-boot a PC that has been locked.  :exclamation

Beyond LOGIC Shutdown Utility for NT/2000/XP

Over the PAST few days I've noticed my computer slowing down in its usual processes.  I finally checked the Task Manager on this and found that my AIM was listed at over 100,000 in Memory Usage.  I figured this was just because it had been on for a while, so I exited and shut the computer down for a while.  But now, everytime I have AIM running, it's just EATING up all sorts of Memory.  I've run all the normal Ad-Aware, CCleaner, Ewido type programs.  Any IDEA why this would be happening?  I'm using an AMD ATHLON Xp 2400+ with 2 GHZ and 512 MB RAM.  Have you tried uninstalling Aim and reinstalling it?

Why are you not using an anti-virus solution?

Is there a free (the operative word here is "free" ) password program I can USE to protect a partition on a hard drive?

I build a loaner pc and have created a partiton that I used ACRONIS to make a complete backup of the hard drive.  I want to keep prying-eyes that are tempted to see what's there out!!

I also have Ubuntu on another partiton but they can't get to that one.

Any suggestions?

XP Pro SP2 / 1G ram / 160G SATA hdd / AVG / Ewido / Spywareblaster / Adaware

Alan <><  Need... More... Info... (gasp  )


...Nah, no CLUE.  xDYou could just try using the Windows passwordamajiggy to protect the folders, but I'm not SURE about an image file. But at least then if they access the image file, it will be all blocked inside.Acronis itself will allow you to password protect an image...

It comes up EARLY on right after it asks for a description of the image you are creating...

patio.