hi guys, what are the uses of hosts file in windows? normally, i just use it to trick users to block some sites on their workstation.. but is there any other use aside from blocking sites? any input...

hi,as Caperjack commented give more info so guys around here will have a clear picture of your problem.. anyway you can check out this site from MS.. it might help ......

hi, have you tried removing the memory that you added? and check whether it helps or not... remove the memory that you added so it goes back to the same settings as before then when you power up your...

do as Bob suggested, check also your device manager..for any errors in your driver..if you got an extra video cable..the cable that connects from your pc to monitor try to replace it check if it will...

any error shown on the screen?

what you mean by sending files to another computer? how about folder sharing it's not applicable to you?

check out this link it might help...
http://www.trap17.com/index.php/enable-Show-Hidden-Folders-Windows-Xp-Disabled-Due-Virus_t65679.html

you can use windows cipher.exe at command line or use cacls.exe at command line also to restrict users to access particular folders..

goto start->Right click on "My Computer" then choose "Show on Desktop"

this one is from the link i give you... :)


BootVistries to optimize the XP boot process as much as possible, but let users know that it can't work miracles. If a machine loads antivirus,...

wow..caperjack..simply cool..i try to post on my own dialect...let's say if you can translate..just kidding :)

do as suggested above or try also to download bootvis tool from Microsoft... check out this link on how bootvis can improve your boot...

do as suggested by Bob..check for any loose connection..check also whether your processor and heatsink and fan are seated properly..and if possible add some thermal paste to your heatsink..

or...

try re-installing the driver for your touch pad..it says the error "synaptic driver" so i guess your touch pad is using a synaptic driver.. go to your manufacturer's website and find the driver for...

have you tried to open the attached drive on another pc? same problem?

check out this link from MS on how to install QoS Packet Scheduler in XP..
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb870370.aspx :)

have you tried the fix drive?

have you tried to scan your system for any virus? try to download malware bytes...and see how it goes..

try downloading malware bytes and scan your system..how about using another browser like firefox or opera..same thing happens?

any anti virus on the pc? sometimes antivirus keep messing up with file sharing security... have you define any policies on the domain?

how about a file server or an ftp server for the students?...

try downloading fixdrive it might help ..check out this link .... http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/FixDrive.shtml

but try to download malware bytes also to check for any malware...

what OS are you using? is the audio driver updated?

try creating a hot key for your screen saver..so you can activate it any time.. check out this site.. http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Screen-Saver-Key-Combo

if you have the OS installer, then maybe you can try to do a repair installation...

you should backup your registry before trying to do anything...try suggestion above do a system restore..
check out this site from MS it might help.. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308029

Good...

you mean you cannot send data using the "send menu" option? but how about if you copy and paste using windows explorer, unable to paste data also to that particular drive?

have you tried to scan for any virus or malware on those pc's? or check out this site to turn off DEP...
...

what anti virus scans you have used? try downloading malware bytes and scan your system... :)

any errors shown on the screen while installing the OS?

try this ... go to Run then type Regedit press enter.. navigate to this registry keys..
User Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer]
System Key:...

you want to format your pc? if you have the xp or any windows installer...boot to cd..delete the partition and create a new one then install a new OS..
check out this site...

tried scanning for any virus? try downloading malware bytes...

try downloading the latest driver for xp, for your audio device...check if it will help...
http://www.soundblaster.com/downloads/

try downloading malware bytes..and scan your system.. check if it will help...

do you have any anti virus software? try to scan your system with malwarebytes...
or try this:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
download--> exe file association fix and double on the...

do as suggested by Chaky.. delete all partitions..but be sure to back up your data.. by the way, how did you partition your hdd?
check out this one from MS site...

agree with romeyng, try removing your memory module and clean the pins of your memory module before putting it back to your mobo.. make sure that power is unplug when removing and placing back your...

check out this link... it might help
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/helpsvc.htm

hi nliotech, Welcome to Daniweb!!
try this:
1. Click the Start button
, type Gpedit.msc in the Start run box, and then press ENTER.
2. Under Computer Configuration, expand...

check out this link.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307938