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Forum: Windows Software Sep 8th, 2006
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By MartyMcFly
I had a problem like this, with McAfee. It sent every single mail item into the spam / quarantine folder.

I think the Privacy program was the culprit.

Maybe your friendly AV/Spam program is a...
Forum: Windows Software Sep 8th, 2006
Replies: 2
Views: 860
Posted By MartyMcFly
Maybe post the MS Link here as well if you need help with it
Forum: Windows Software Sep 8th, 2006
Replies: 2
Views: 860
Posted By MartyMcFly
Sounds like a tricky one.

Could you check any error events, in your event viewer.

To open Event Viewer, >> Start > Run > Type "eventvwr.msc"

You will notice, that you have three logs,...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Sep 8th, 2006
Replies: 9
Views: 1,821
Posted By MartyMcFly
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...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Sep 8th, 2006
Replies: 6
Views: 7,865
Posted By MartyMcFly
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...
Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Sep 8th, 2006
Replies: 5
Views: 2,110
Posted By MartyMcFly
Try uninstalling the old driver in safe mode.

Turn on your PC, press F8 at the first Windows Splash Screen.

Select safe mode, and wait for Windows to boot.

Follow this process.

Start >...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Sep 8th, 2006
Replies: 1
Views: 802
Posted By MartyMcFly
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...
Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Sep 1st, 2006
Replies: 19
Views: 4,148
Posted By MartyMcFly
It's nice that you would destroy your tooth brush in the interests of amatuer science - Kudos!
Forum: Web Browsers Aug 18th, 2006
Replies: 2
Views: 973
Posted By MartyMcFly
Why doesn't she try the magnifier.

Start > All Programs > Accessories > Accessability > Magnifier

That way she will still be able to view the site, as normal, but use the Magnifier at the top...
Forum: Web Browsers Aug 18th, 2006
Replies: 2
Views: 3,812
Posted By MartyMcFly
The error message would be useful, but...

Under Tools > Internet Options > Advanced

Untick the check box next to "Display Notification About Every Script Error"

Tick the check box next to...
Forum: Web Browsers Aug 18th, 2006
Replies: 5
Views: 4,824
Posted By MartyMcFly
Maybe you have a corrupt cached copy of this site.

Pressing CTRL+F5 would reset the cache.
Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Aug 18th, 2006
Replies: 18
Views: 17,313
Posted By MartyMcFly
I like that a spam advert has turned into a little discussion.

I usually just get mine from movie websites. I wouldn't touch Theme XP or wallpaperview.com with a ten foot lan cable.
Forum: Windows Software Aug 18th, 2006
Replies: 1
Views: 2,855
Posted By MartyMcFly
Try this

- Goto Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Services
- Find the service - Shell Hardware Detection
- double click it to open it
- Set its setting to automatic
- click ok, you might have...
Forum: Windows Software Aug 18th, 2006
Replies: 1
Views: 2,310
Posted By MartyMcFly
Check under File Menu > Page Setup, that for both styles, the paper size is set correctly. I've seen that problem a few times.

Not much help though, you don't get any error messages?
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 18th, 2006
Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Posted By MartyMcFly
You can download new drivers from here

http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp
Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Aug 16th, 2006
Replies: 19
Views: 4,148
Posted By MartyMcFly
Maybe the brush has a generator in it, and it uses magnets to to provide rotation. Does it whurrr whilst it charges?
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 16th, 2006
Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Posted By MartyMcFly
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...
Forum: Windows Software Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 4
Views: 3,584
Posted By MartyMcFly
Should of been able to right-click and select close folder
Forum: Windows Software Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 1
Views: 2,244
Posted By MartyMcFly
You could always try;

go to > Tools > Options > Email options button

Under "When replying to a message" and "When forwarding a message"

Select Attach original message.

UN-TESTED, regards,...
Forum: Windows Software Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 1
Views: 3,052
Posted By MartyMcFly
Try Tools, options, Calender Options.

Make sure you day start time is correct, and time zones are also correct.

Might help, David
Forum: Windows Software Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 1
Views: 1,243
Posted By MartyMcFly
Delete both shortcuts.

Right-click-drag the icons from the start menu, and select create shortcut here.

rename to taste

If that doesn't work, repair the installation from the office disks.
...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 3
Views: 3,359
Posted By MartyMcFly
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,...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 1
Views: 2,932
Posted By MartyMcFly
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
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Posted By MartyMcFly
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...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 2
Views: 1,250
Posted By MartyMcFly
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
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 1
Views: 11,607
Posted By MartyMcFly
Sounds like a problem during installation.

I would suggest a CHKDSK /R from the recovery console.
...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 1
Views: 2,598
Posted By MartyMcFly
What software have you installed and unistalled recently?

BlackWidow?
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 29
Views: 48,214
Posted By MartyMcFly
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...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 15th, 2006
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By MartyMcFly
Great, happy computering.

David
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 14th, 2006
Replies: 29
Views: 48,214
Posted By MartyMcFly
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)...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 14th, 2006
Replies: 6
Views: 4,703
Posted By MartyMcFly
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.
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 14th, 2006
Replies: 2
Views: 1,308
Posted By MartyMcFly
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...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 14th, 2006
Replies: 3
Views: 4,955
Posted By MartyMcFly
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.
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 14th, 2006
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By MartyMcFly
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...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 14th, 2006
Replies: 2
Views: 2,632
Posted By MartyMcFly
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
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 14th, 2006
Replies: 2
Views: 1,184
Posted By MartyMcFly
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...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 14th, 2006
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By MartyMcFly
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...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 14th, 2006
Replies: 4
Views: 1,307
Posted By MartyMcFly
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283252/

You logging in as an administrator, do you own the PC?
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 14th, 2006
Replies: 8
Views: 2,262
Posted By MartyMcFly
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
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 14th, 2006
Replies: 29
Views: 48,214
Posted By MartyMcFly
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...
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