Many thanks for that. It seems to have done the trick and I'm getting no more 'low virtual memory' messages.
Much appreciated.
Mary (Scotland)

:sad: Is there anyone who can possibly help me. I'm running Windows 2000 and some time ago I increased my memory from 64 KB RAM to 196 KB RAM. I have started to get 'virtual low memory' again but I...

Thanks for that. I am going to dismantle the tower tomorrow to get to the CD/Writer Rom and check the wiring etc. Try everything before I have to go out a buy a new one.
Mary

Hi there,
Well I went out and bought a lense cleaner but it did not work either. The disc is just not going round in the drive. Any other solutions you can offer.
Mary

Yes, I have tried different discs. I put a normal disc in and went to 'Start', Run e: but it kept telling me to put a disc in the drive when there was already one in. The blank discs I use are on a...

Hello there,
I have burned quite a lot of CDs on my 'E' Drive but suddenly it no longer works. I've tried burning a disc this afternoon and I keep getting the message 'No Medium in 'E' drive'. And...

Many thanks for your advice. I wondered why someone would want my serial no as it had nothing to do with the problem. I have decided just to work with my Microsoft 2000 Premium and forget about the...

:sad: As I have had no replies at all to my problem re upgrading to Microsoft 2003 (27th August) I am going to do a reformat and hope that will solve the problem. Can anyone tell me how I can take a...

:sad: I am trying to upgrade to Microsoft Office 2003. I am currently using Microsoft 2000 Premium. It instals so far and then I get a message ' Error 1335 - Cabinet File CS561404, CAB is corrupt...

I had already done this, but when I put it on 1280 x1024 as they say, the picture only fills half the screen. When it is on 800x600 as it was before then the lettering is huge.
Thanks

I have just installed a 19" flat monitor screen to my Windows 2000 Professional. It tells me my screen must be 1280 x 1024. If I put it to this then my Internet pages only fill half the screen. Can...

Hello there,
A friend gave my son a computer which has Windows 2000 on it. Unfortunately it must have belonged to a Network or something as it won't even let me go into Add/Remove programmes as it...

Hello there,
I managed to access the link. I've looked further into the problem and he is able to play CDs. It is the DVDs which seem to be giving a problem, just playing in patches. Any ideas?...

The link to the 'guide' is not working. Could you please let me have he URL.
Many thanks

:-| My nephew has Windows 98SE and has recently installed a 2nd Drive 'E'. It is working fine for copying data to etc but it will not play CDs. Can anyone help as I don't know enough about it to...

Many thanks, I've now changed Virtual Memory readings.
BH99MH

Hello there,
Windows 2000 Professional System
I've just increased my Memory from 64 RAM to 194 RAM. My virtual memory is reading: Initial Size 94 MB, Maximum Size 150 MB, Current Reg 19, Maximum...

Hi Chris,
Many thanks for your prompt reply. I did not want to put the full story in my original thread as I thought it would sound too complicated. The computer belongs to my brother-in-law. He was...

After reformatting I have re-installed Microsoft 2000 Premium. I was asked for my CD No which I entered when installing both discs and as far as I knew the installation went ok. I can access all...

Hi there,
I have Windows 98SE and had to reformat last week. Everything went fine except my 'E' drive will not open. I have gone in to 'My Computer' and it does not even show up there. Can anyone...

Once again, many thanks. A problem shared is a problem solved. There were no error messages when freezing, but after checking and cleaning fans and giving a good dust there has been no more freezing....

I had posted a previous thread about MSN with no results. As the problem was getting worse, I decided to reformat. This I have done with no problems and re-installed all my programmes and drivers....

My nephew has Windows 98SE together with MSN Premium 6.2. He downloaded MSN 7 which has given him problems. He is getting a message when he boots up, just before the screen freezes. The message is...

:) Hello there,
I tried a few other things and put the Scan Disk through again and then defragged again with a 100% result. Many thanks
Mary (Scotland)

I had already booted up in 'safe mode' and defragged again but it still got stuck half way through.
Mary (Scotland)

I meant to say that I had this problem once before and someone advised me to used powerdefrag but when I try to use it again it says my 'trial' has expired.
Mary

Hello there,
I have Windows 98 SE and I'm having a problem defragging. It gets to 46% and then takes 2 hours to get to 47% and then freezes and will go no further. Any help would be greatly...

Many thanks to everyone for all their advice. I've copied it all and will let you know how I get on at the weekend.
Thanks again
Mary, Scotland

My brother-in-law has Windows 2000. He has decided he wants to sell his computer and everything with it. Is there an easy way I can clean out all his documents etc prior to selling, ie a complete...

Hello again, Success!!! I'm not sure what I did as I was trying just about everything. I think it was something to do with a 'debugging script' programme I downloaded. All Javascript now operating...

Hi there, It is the Saga Radio on 105.2 FM, Glasgow. I feel if I get this one sorted then the others will automatically be sorted. Thanks for your help.

http://www.saga.co.uk/radio/home/index.asp...

Hello again,
I had previously downloaded Java Sun but just to be on the safe side I uninstalled it and downloaded it again. Still no luck! When I try to go into the Radio programme it is trying to...

Hello there, I am in desperate need of some help. I cannot seem to access anything that takes Java. A radio programme, diagram for booking airline seats, and now I can get into a btinternet e-mail...

:sad: Hello there, Can anyone help? I have not been able to get my radio programme and when checking other things I find that it is anything that is opened with JavaScript. I can only assume that my...

Thankyou but after 2 hours I'm just about tearing my hair out. I still cannot get the printer to work although everything looks alright. I even uninstalled again and reinstalled the drivers using...

I'm having a problem trying to print and I'm getting the following message:

Error while spooling to **
Unable to start the Spool Manager

I've reinstalled the drivers but with no luck. It...

Hello there,
Many thanks for your advice. I downloaded 'powerdefrag' and ran it. It went like a dream. Problem sorted!! Much appreciated.
Mary (Scotland) ;)

Hello there, I have tried to defrag in the 'safe mode' but again it stopped at 51% it stayed like this for 4 hours and then moved to 52%. After another couple of hours it went back to 51%. Can anyone...

I am having a problem defragging my computer. I have Windows 98SE. I have come out of everything and switched off the broadband modem etc. The only items left open are 'systray' and 'explorer'. I...

Hello again,
I think I am going to have to give this problem up as the new virus was Trojan Dialler. I did everything I was asked to do and that cleared but now my brother-in-law is getting his home...