Another update: the problem only occurs when the disc image is on the Windows desktop. This is getting weirder and weirder!

Dear awesome IT blokes/blokettes,

Today a rather curious problem has started occurring on my Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 x64 system; when I right-click on any disc image (be it .ISO, .NRG, etc)...

A small update: if I end the "explorer.exe" task via the Task Manager, then restart it manually, the files can be deleted thereafter. This is a lot better than rebooting into Safe Mode each time,...

I just started using this operating system, and I've found that certain files (seemingly only exe files) cannot be deleted from the Desktop. I get the following error:

"The action can't be...

Here are a few apps that may help - all free:

SpyBot: Search & Destroy (http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022-10122137.html?part=dl-spybot&subj=dl)
Spyware Terminator...

It worked :)

Cheers.

I don't use System Restore :) Would a "Repair Install" do the trick?

EDIT: I'm using Windows XP Pro SP2, with all of the latest updates.

Usually, when in Windows Explorer, if you click TOOLS > FOLDER OPTIONS... you are presented with the following window:
...

I'll remember this advice guys, thanks for taking the time to reply. Fortunately I'm not having any problems as of late :D

Cheers!

I reinstalled Windows yesterday, and that solved the problem. At least now we know it was a problem with the OS rather than the router (the router's configuration hasn't changed).

Thanks for your...

Hehehe no worries ;)

The Windows Firewall is disabled - I never use it. I booted into Safe Mode (with Network support; it wouldn't let me access the ipconfig function with a minimal "Safe Mode"...

I pinged my ISP's DNS address (I'm not sure if I did it right - I went into CMD, then typed "ping 158.152.1.58") It sent 4 packets, received 4 packets, and lost none. I'm assuming that means...

Hello Marty ;)

Yes, it is an ADSL router. I have set up a static IP address for the purposes of port forwarding, although my actual WAN IP is dynamic.

Now, when you say that I should set the...

Sorry man, I haven't been able to fix it.

If anyone else on the forum would like to pitch in, Shane and I would be very grateful! :)

When I attempt to repair my internet connection by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting "Repair" I get the following error when the process reaches the DNS flush stage:

"Windows could not...

From what I gather, you are infected with the following:

Zlob-FX trojan (Indicated by the {4da4616d-7e6e-4fd9-a2d5-b6c535733e22} string)

MySearchBar (Indicated by the...

I've read 6 different articles regarding the size of the page file on Windows XP, and all have given me vastly different opinions on the matter. I was hoping that one of DaniWeb's fine experts could...

Although I'm having trouble with my DVD-ROM, I'm pretty sure that the bug is with Windows itself rather than the drive. The problem is that when I remove a CD/DVD from the drive Windows reports that...

Hey SoupyC! Welcome to the board hehe

Fortunately I did manage to solve this problem, but it was by accident lol. I bought a router so that I could ditch the Windows-based networking setup, and...

I also have a lot of MP3s (all legal, of course :P) and I found a nice little program which lets you alter the tags of multiple MP3s at the same time. It's free, and can be found here:

MP3 Tag...

I use Windows XP SP1, and my system runs into problems when I am disconnected from the net. The connection tray freezes every single time, and the tray icon of the two computer screens which flash...

I'm not 100% sure what the problem is, so forgive me if this is the wrong place to post :)

I use Windows XP Pro, and I burnt a DVD-R with about 2 or 3 sessions. I used Nero to burn it, and Nero...

That's a strange problem, considering that you enabled all cookies. Perhaps adding each required cookie manually will do it. Try this:

Open your Internet Explorer options, and navigate to the...

Do you mean that when you type gpedit.msc into the Run box that it doesn't work? If so, are you sure you are using XP Professional? I don't think it works in the Home Edition. You also need to be...

Ahhh I see! Sorry, I misunderstood haha...

Well, I just looked through my options in Anti-Virus 2005 and can't seem to find anything that might relate to your problem. Have you run LiveUpdate...

You can set program permissions manually, which should prevent Norton from promting you each time. Here's how to do it:

Open Norton Internet Security 2005. In the centre of the screen,...

I was having problems with older games not working and I started this thread:

http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread13236.html

I hope it helps you...I'm not even sure if it's addressing...

Hello Tiffany :)

Here's a lil' tip which might solve the multiple emails problem:

Open Outlook Express, click Tools and then Options.... Click on the Read tab. Uncheck the option labelled as...

LOL I never even knew about that compatibility thingy! I actually found settings in there that let me play games that I wouldn't even have previously bothered trying! Thanks a lot caperjack.

I...

I recently got myself a few old games that I wanted to play but they don't seem to like XP. I get errors about DOS and such, and I know that XP doesn't support DOS, but is there some sort of...

Thanks for the reply ;) I've been cleaning my registry in the same manner for years and never had a problem like this before, but I wouldn't say that qualifies me as an "advanced, knowledgable" user...

Don't worry about replying to this any time soon, I just re-installed the bleedin' thing. An eventual reply would be good though, incase someone else comes along with a similar problem who has more...

All of my shortcuts do not work, and all of my programs will not launch even when I double-click the exe file. Windows always asks what program I want to open the files with. When my computer boots...

I think you can just use one of those boot discs that you can make via Windows 98 and ME. If you don't have one you can probably download one then put it on a floppy. Just keep it in your drive,...

Thanks very much for those programs, they sound right up my street ;) I was tempted by Symantec Ghost but I don't feel like splashing out if I can get a free program which apparently does the same...

Yeah, now that you mention it the only programs that I ever came across that could be slipstreamed were Microsoft programs. For instance, you can slipstream Office service packs into the Office...

Ahhhhhh! I see! Thank you!! I never thought of that (and this is NOT sarcasm, incase you think I'm being nasty to you or something lol). I actually never knew what those Ghost programs were...

OK, maybe my post wasn't as clear as it could have been, so I'll start again! hehehehe ;)

The following link provides steps for creating a new XP installation disc which already has SP1a...

Unfortunately, I too am having trouble with receiving Hotmail on Outlook Express. I don't know why, however, I think I know why you are getting two of every email. In your options there should be...

Yeah, its really annoying that Windows Update requires those services. Here's what to do:

Click Start > Run... then type services.msc into the box, and click OK. The services window should now...