On your PC, go to Start > Run > Type "devmgmt.msc"

Expand "IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers" and write down instances under that heading.

We can then hopefully, give you a download location for a...

I would run chkdsk myself

Use the Windows Setup floppy disks or the Windows CD-ROM to start your computer. At the "Welcome to Setup" screen, press 'R" to repair.

Select recovery console, and...

Are you having problems accessing Documents and Settings on the old Hard Drive?

Try creating a tempory login account, that uses the same username, as the previous OS install had, and change the...

You can download new drivers from here

http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

Yes

and (for XP)

Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information

On system summary > Expand Components > Select Display

Should say next to Name. Let us know, and...

I would personally run a chkdsk /r from the recovery console, and if that doesn't work, a windows repair.

Information on recovery console.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058/

Regards,...

Hi Mark

Could it be a compatibility problem

See this

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823659

i know it says GPEDIT, but it relates to secpol as well

Sounds like overall display problems. If you have updated your GFX Drivers recently, it may be an idea to install them again, or if you haven't touched them, give them a refresh.

GFX Drivers can...

Hi, could you create a new power user, and log in, and see if the problem persists. That will identify whether you have a profile problem, or a Windows problem.

Dave

Sounds like a problem during installation.

I would suggest a CHKDSK /R from the recovery console.
...

What software have you installed and unistalled recently?

BlackWidow?

I'm starting to think this is a connection problem, apparently rebooting the PC would Flush the DNS anyway.

Is this connected via WiFi. If so, make sure you have WEP Security enabled. If this...

Great, happy computering.

David

I apologies, looks like I have lead you on a merry ride, I should have just searched EE to start with.

Disable the firewall in Xp (done in control panel)
then give it a try,
(ipconfig /flushdns)...

Control Panel > Folder Options

on General Tab > Restore Defaults

on View Tab > Reset all folders

Any help

BTW if anyone saw my earlier attempts, sorry, I messed up.

Nothing wrong with GFX with dual 6800 Ultras, they're pretty good cards. If anything, the Ram is the weekest link, but shouldn't cause a problem.

Doom3 was built way ahead of it's time, and...

If you use a RJ45 Cable, you can connect, and enter a new one.

You should have received one in the box with the other stuff.

Click the "Start" button, click "Run" and type the word:-
REGEDIT
and make your way to these two places:-

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell

and...

Hi,

Try creating a username identical to that of the one you used on the old PC, and setting the password exactly the same. It might not work, but worth a try.

Dave

I'm gonna be really careful when saying this, but it could be a motherboard fault, or some hardware related problem.

The two problems, bear little relation, except that they both sit on the...

Here is what I would do, not neccesarily good advice, but....

If you have XP Home - i would wipe and reinstall the OS.

If you have XP Pro (and admin rights) - then I would rebuild the file...

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283252/

You logging in as an administrator, do you own the PC?

Hi, sounds nasty

Start your PC, press F8 lots at the 1st Windows Splash Screen, choose "Last know good configuration".

or

Windows Repair

GL - Dave

Actually on the problematic PC. Yeah, on LAN or WIFI Connection, go to the properties of the TCP/IP, and add it there, under IP, Subnet, Gateway.

Of course, make sure you remember your old...

Maybe get a "Hard Drive Switch". - Google ftw

Hi

What address have you for DNS. You said you have router, is that an ADSL Router?

If so, try setting the IP to the Router IP, or loopback address 127.0.0.1

GL, David

Hi

Start > Control Panel > Keyboard

Try messing with the repeat delay or rate, or just assign new keys in pinball (Press F8).

What a funny problem, lol....

Turn on the Advanced Tool Bar (View/Toolbar/Advanced)
Then click the "Group by" button

Nice Desktop

Anyways, it looks like your screen is set to a lower res after your update. Have you tried setting a higher resolution now, or setting it to 96 DPI?

Have you seen THIS (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B315352).

How did you get on with it

Sounds like you have some problems with a driver.

From Windows, select Run and type "devmgmt.msc" to run device manager.

Go through your devices, and try and look for any problems, (maybe...

I confirmed my opinions on google, and it is not possible to convert FAT16 to FAT32 in Win XP.

Apparently you can in 95/98, if you have a copy of either of these Operating Systems in use, I'm sure...

Try going into IE, Tools menu, Internet Options, under Java check that the check box next to "Use Java V2........" is ticked. Tick if isn't and restart as requested.

Have you checked c:\documents and settings - have a look for any folders with previous usernames, and seach them for any of you missing documents. It shouldn't have been able to delete your folders...

Open IE, go "Tools" menu, and "Internet Options", go to the advanced tab, and select "Reuse Windows for launching shortcuts" to remove the tick from the check box. Apply and OK.

Should work.

Try creating a local user account with the same username and password as you had before the reinstall of windows, and accessing it logged into that account. It worked for some stuff on NT4, but may...

What are you actually trying to do. That looks like the server Screensaver to me

Hi Ellie

By the fact that you have rebuilt your machine, and the problem exists, it seems likely that you could have a hardware problem. It could be a number of things, and I would be grateful...

Ah, sry.

Yes, I agree with you, that would be correct.

I've only found a few similar instances, but they suggest that a Firmware update might solve the problem. Also possible, that a recent Firmware update may of caused problems.

If this isn't...