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Hi, I am running window 98 on a slow computer. I had this same problem last year but it went away all on it's own. My problem is when I try to shut down or restart, my computer locks up completely on the "Windows 98 Shutting Down Please Wait" screen. …

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i have a problem. Can anyone check my log file if its clean? Thanks! Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 11:29:19 PM, on 10/29/2004 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgserv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTSVCCDA.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe …

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I formatted my other computer and I popped in my Windows 98SE bootdisk, did all of that and put in my CD (all this time my keyboard worked....) and when I tried to type in my CD key, it doesn't work! Even when I press Num Lock it doesn't work. …

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I've been having problems with Hotmail and MSN. First: my MSN keeps changing my screen name from 'whatever' back to 'dlbell00@hotmail.com' - when I change it back, it will go back to the e-mail addy name the next day! Then: my Hotmail won't even load up. It just gives a …

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Sorry, I've lost my hard copy. I can't access system restore. When I tried to get to a back up date last week, There were none that worked. Tonight, when I went to check, I clicked on system tools and then system restore and it coughed up "My Computer" but …

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HP Officejet R 80 printer/fax/scanner worked just fine until I upgraded to XP SP2. Anyone have drivers for the scanner part....print works, haven't tested fax. Thanks, Carrie

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I have a PC with Windows XP Home, using a U.S. robotics and shared internet (DSL). I also have a laptop running Windows 2000 with a Belkin card. I have set it all up to connect and according to the icon in the task tray I am connected. All I …

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My company just opened a satalite office in another state. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to keep everything between the two offices a close as possible. Anyone do this across OS's? The main file server here is Linux Enterprise and the server offsite is Windows …

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I'm looking to replace Norton SystemWorks as my main PC utility package, as it seems to have gone steadily downhill in the last few years. The best two atlernatives I've been able to identify are [URL=http://www.iolo.com/sm/5pro/index.cfm]System Mechanic Pro[/URL] and [URL=http://www.v-com.com/product/SystemSuite_Home.html]SystemSuite[/URL]. I'm leaning towards Sys Mechanic because of their recent deal …

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dns is required for a cable router but i was never given a password for bt broadband wenn i signed up is there otherways of getting dns

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My son downloaded something called messenger plus, and now I have all sorts of other programs on my computer that I do not want, what should I do? Thank you for your help, Y.L.

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Location: ENglish Rm OS: XP Problem: I have this computer that has a problem... It is taking an IP address from the radio down the hall when it should be taking the IP from the server. What should I do to correct the problem?

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Im new here , My hobby is playing with computers. Im networking two computers with a crossover cable. The reason----> To transfer my game files to my Me machine from my xp machine.Ive followed online tutorials and all went well so far. I was able to get my files from …

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My company just opened a satalite office in another state. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to keep everything between the two offices a close as possible. Anyone do this across OS's? The main file server here is Linux Enterprise and the server offsite is Windows …

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When I setup WinXP it forced me to make another account, so I did planning to delete it later. I just want one user, the administrator account and no other users. Unfortunately I cannot delete the other account I made (which is also an administrator), nor can I change it …

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Hi, here's a HJT log from my good ol' mom. How I ever got her to run this while talking over the phone line is an amazing feat. :?: Thanks - pepe99pepe Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 2:26:14 PM, on 10/28/2004 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) MSIE: …

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Hello there...I'll just admit, I'm a nitwit at computers >_> But since no-one of my roomies is trying to fix the problem I'm trying and asking for help heh. (we have a few computers used by a lot of different people..anyways...on to the question) After running Spybot and spyblaster and …

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Hello holy gurus of Computer Tech!! this is my 1st post! hopefully someone can me with my problem... Immediately after windows starts up, i find that there are usually already 2-3 internet explorers opened up in the background (not visible on desktop but visible in task manager) when i try …

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Here's my situation: I have a Compaq LTE 5200 laptop which runs very well at 133 Mhz for the purposes I bought it second-hand. It has an old 28800 card-type modem which works fine. THere are two card slots, incidentally. I want to add USB capabilities to the computer, and …

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I have a really deep question, I hope this is not bad. But I want The Sims 2, and my CPU FSB is 100MHz, it says it needs a 800MHz processor, BUT my CPU Clock says 1100MHz, will it work on my PC?

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I guess you can't reinstall XP Home like Win 98. I know I have some corrupted files so I wanted to copy over them. I tried and now I'm prompted to Start Setup or Start XP Home. When I hit XP Home everything seems to be OK except for my …

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Oh, please, somebody help me! when I turn the computer on, all I get is my background picture and an error message. My task manager is even blank! I don't have a start menu. In order to access aol I had to do it through the file button the task …

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HELP ME PLZZZ! My monitor screwed up on mme, and i am having a bit of trouble trying to resize it to fit on my screen. i have zp, but i cant figure out a way to reset the monitor to how it was. plaz help me!

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here are some helpful tips to keeping your pc running smoothly [B]everyday:[/B] -Check for virus/spyware definitions: viruses spread within hours so keeping your antivirus/spyware software up to date is crucial. -Backup critical data:Make sure that when you get some data that is very important you back it up in case …

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Well, I'm new to this forum, mainly because i haven't ran into any problems so far with my mac and now that it's giving me a headache i figured this might be a way to solve my problems........ without knowing what i was really doing to myself i created a …

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I have recently purchase BT broadband internet and when i originally installed the modem and the software i had the internet working fine. However, it has suddenly started acting up - the connection is made fine and i can ping websites through the MSDOS command prompt but when i try …

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I have Windows XP and having trouble accessing some website from my computer. One is [url]www.overture.com[/url], which I can access from another computer, and comcast.net. I really need access to Overture to run my business - please help!!!! I have run spware blaster, adaware, clearned out my browser cache :sad: …

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Hello, Recently my anti virus subscription ran out. I have really got the cash to renew, so I was wondering if there was a free anti-virus (as good as norton) available, because recently i discovered quite a few worms and trojans when i did an online scan from Trendmicro. Please …

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Please tell me how to erase or remove an OS X HP Inkjet Installer from my dock because I can not.I always have to install it and can not drag or quick it.Thanks. Robert

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for soem reason my excel is hanging as soon as i click the tab to change its name. !! the rainbow disk starts rolling for ever and i then have to force quit help please thanks Axxll

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Computer Info: Dell Dimension, Windows 2000 SP4, LAN connection, IE6, Office 2000 Problem: Last week I installed Hotbar on my computer. Didn't like it so I uninstalled it. Now, I am unable to use links, buttons to access IE. The hourglass will flash for a few seconds, then stop. It …

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I have a new G5 dual 2.0 ghz with 1.5 gig ram, a ATI 64 mb card (2) 150 gig sata drives. I am also using a 23" cinema display. My problem is... 9 times out of 10 when I push the power button it doesnt boot, I mean it …

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please can anyone help me with this one!!??!!! i am using an external USB ISDN device (draytek mini vigor 128) to connect to the internet with os 10.3.3 on my PB G4 15''. once the computer has been put to sleep and a couple of mins later opened up again …

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I have Windows 98 SE operating system, and a Hard-disk (20GB) with two equail partitions... There is a short description of my problem on bottom of this post (read it first or start reading how it happened (right below)...)... ----------------------------------------- Today I used my computer as usual, I wanted to …

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i am trying to run a live audio/video broadcast from my computer, i am using a external (creative sound blaster) audio card and an external (web tv) input device, both are usb. about 1 minute in to broadcasting my cpu max's out at 100% and it don't seem right. i …

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Timer on my tool bar ... it loses time. It's 2 hours behind. I keep resetting it. :-| And it stills losing a few hours. :rolleyes: Anything I can do to stop it from losing time. Did I post this in the right place? Thank you.........

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I have the same problem; but it doesn't seem to go away when I try your sollution. This is my log at the moment: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 11:43:06, on 28/10/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe …

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I'm working on a WIndows 2000 Pro machine, that got hit with a virus/spyware this morning. I've run Spybot and AdAware, and there are still issues. I also checked active processes, and ended some. I also went into the registry and removed entries that were clearly spyware/viruses. I can't open …

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I appear to have a problem similar to many others - popup window with error message "cannot load bridge dll" or something to that effect. I downloaded HIJACKTHIS as recommended in this board and here is my log. Now what? The caution notices regarding deleting anything using HJT are duly …

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I am running IE 6.0 at home. My own personal computer. I'm the only one who uses it. I noticed last night sites in my history that I never visited. Some may have been pop-ups, but one in particular listed numerous pages visited from that site. How is this possible? …

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Everybody here, please download the Everest software. I dont have the link but Catweazle posted it around here somewhere. Tell us what Everest says about your PC, below is a sample setup on my PC, just get the report from the Everest program: --------[ EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003, 2004 …

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I am experiencing SERIOUS problems w/ Windows ME on my HP Pavilion XE748. Here’s what happens when I turn the system on… The blue screen will appear with the HP Invent logo, this goes away and the Windows ME screen appears. The screen will display and a black screen appears. …

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im running xp and i keep getting a 16 bit subsystem error when i try to install a new program. ive edited the registry and keep getting this error... what can i do to correct this...

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i got them both as iso files and burned them, then when i clicked install nothing happens but if i click browse cd it loads the other windows... Im using Windows ME and its crap and i need to upgrade, please help :o

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Hi all it's my first post , and I have a bit of a problem with getting my desktop area to change from 640 by 480 pixels to 800 by 600 pixels! It was working just fine yesterday and my wife wanted to change the settings to make the screen …

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i've had this problem for a bit now. whenever i open up IE it just will not detect an internet connection. it works on every other desktop on this computer but not mine. i've been using opera ever since it stopped working. i'm using windows XP. i have been to …

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Can anyone help me with this problem?? About every minute SpyGuard shows a warning that there has been an attemp to change my IE settings. Each time the message appears it says that my user search bar has been changed. The new address is always different. ( example: [url]http://www.gxzkelhiwizcsku.com/bSZBm89YUOrjltlyy/fZTBell_u5SxGlxnOUEtK/zxk15[/url]) In …

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I am running Exchange Server 2000 with Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 8.1. Last week my boss was complaining that when sending/receiving, it would “hang

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