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While installing Windows XP SP3, you receive the following error: [quote] Windows XP Service Pack 3 installation failed. Access is denied. [/quote] Resolution: 1. Backup the Registry 2. If subinacl.exe is not installed, download and install it. Link: [url]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e8ba3e56-d8fe-4a91-93cf-ed6985e3927b&displaylang=en[/url] 3. Create a file called reset.cmd with Notepad. Copy the text …

Hello! My computer technician has asked me to update the drivers of the following components - Universal Serial Bus Controllers - Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4 IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers - Intel(R) 82801DB Ultra ATA Controller Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 …

I just built myself a new pc which has Windows XP and when I turn it on it asks me to select safe mode, safe mode with networking, ect, ect. Which ever one I select it goes black for a second then a blue screen flashes on then it goes …

Anyone know if it's possible to change the "All Programs" section of the start menu to look like XP? I don't like how it all opens in the same little area. I have searched around, but can't figure out how to change it.

I would like someone to help me write a small program for a personal project to learn programming in a different way. If anyone wants to help me out or could help me in anyway please just let me know [email]dannyfancher@gmail.com[/email] Thanks

Anyone know of a hack to get Windows Live Messenger on Server 2008?

Here's my problem: When I'm using Windows XP, I can only connect to the internet using certain programs. These programs have no problem connecting to any remote website: [LIST] [*]ping (using the command line) [*]Firefox 3.0.4 [*]Skype 3.8.0.139 [*]Gmail Notifier 1.0.25.0 [*]Zend Development Environment 5.5.0 270 (FTP) [*]Windows XP (Adding …

I managed to goof up big time. I tried loading Mcafee while Norton was running. Needless to say computer didn’t like it. I was barely able to do a restore and get back to almost working. Last problem appears to be a tough one to crack. Everything works except Microsoft …

I am receiving an error "unable to update system registry. Please use regedit." Any idea why I would get this when trying to use an new installed program? i don't know enough about the registry to try to fix it, or should I leave well enough alone?

my wmp11 vista home premium is NOT working every time i try and open media center I get an error message saying microsoft has encountered a problem and must close!!!!!!!!!!!!!what is the deal?????????????????I'v read lots of posts online but no solutions to the problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!2

Couldn't figure out where else to post this - How long should Norton Disk Doctor take? I've had it running for like 2 days (??)... it can't possibly take this long can it? It was read Drive C: 85% but then later it's showing 28%? Also Pass 3 of 8 …

I have gone on my server and changed permissions for one to access a shared drive. How come the changes won't take effect, would it have something to do with the .bat file that each person is setup with? OS is xp, on a 2003 server. I have tried doing …

Hi, we're running SBS2003 with Exchange handling mail and outlook 2003 on all clients. I have access to all client mailboxes to cover for people when they're away from the office. My Md deleted some items yesterday but then noticed that there were a lot more items in his deleted …

hello, I have problems when i start some games. I basically CAN'T play the following games i own warcraft 3 the elder scrolls 3(morrowind) + all expansions(goty edition) unreal tournament 2003 unreal tournament goty edition grand theft auto 3 tremulous runescape HD(not low detail) pirate hunter rising kingdoms age of …

I reformatted my old Maxtor Hard drive (53073U6 - 30gb) with XP following some issues. All of the important data I needed was backed up to a Seagate Barracuda 7200 (120gb). Previously both hard drives were accessible - the Maxtor jumpers set to Master, the Seagate with no jumpers set …

Hi, Here's the buzz: I've just reinstalled Win Xp Pro sp3, as it'd take longer to fix than to reinstall... Anyways, I can plug any usb stick to any Usb ports, and it's gonna work. But, I can't plug my external hard drive, which worked fine before the reinstallation. Windows …

I have two dimmed files on my Desktop for couple of years and tried everything to remove them without any success. I attached file circled two I cannot remove and on top is message I have when tried to delete. Any help, please.

If you are a hard core gamer then the tweak below is for you. Below are a list of windows services that are recommended you change to the manual setting. Routing and Remote Access Alerter Application Layer Gateway Service** (only if firewll is not used) Application Management Background Intelligent Transfer …

hi guys iam new to daniwebs so if i am going about this the wrong way you will have to excuse me. I have a problem with xp home ie as soon as I turn on my pc or do a warm reboot I have to turn on windows firewall …

Hi everyone, this is also my introductory post to this site, so my name is bill, and I am not what people call a computer Guru. I can make my way around things, but there are many far better then I. I have a problem with my Display/Monitor/Graphics Card. Not …

I deleted some folders from desktop and can not find. I am sure a common question but really need some help. I do not remember this happening but a few days ago I put 2 folders on my desk top and must have deleted them and then sent to recycle …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Delete Files when the Recycle Bin is Hidden[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]By default, the Windows XP Recycle Bin sits at the bottom right of the desktop, just above the tray notification area and system clock. If you've got …

Hi everyone...wondering if anyone has suggestions on what to do. So a week ago AVG deleted my user32.dll file which made windows just reboot eternally. Got the fix off the avg support site and ran it. Says that it fixed it. Went to reboot and now windows won't boot at …

I am trying to run Spinrite (6) to check one of my disks. This worked happily from a bootable floppy on my last machine, but despite everything I try - boot menu / bios setup I cannot get my new machine to boot from a floppy disk. So I am …

hi evry1 i hav been lately having a big problem, bcox of this i cam to knw this website also my problem started last month.. i purchased crysis warhead from steam which includes crysis wars so i logged into crysis war and created my a gamespy id was able to …

Hi all, I'm using an HP G6000 notebook which I've had for a year, trying to connect through a D-link ADSL router and a Linksys wireless G broadband router. I've had the computer for a year and generally it works fine. The problem is I've moved house and the ADSL …

My pc came used with windows already installed on it. Once I got the internet though I realized it was an invalid copy. I wasnt given the intalation disc when I bought it, but I now have a valid copy of windows xp that was given to me by a …

I am trying to install a 500GB HD in my Dell. BIOS recognizes it as 500GB but when I start loading Windows in the partition screen it sees it as 131GB. After Windows loads it still sees it as 131GB. I did format the drive. Dell doesn't list the BIOS …

well i was on the site about a week ago and had my computer fixed. well now my computer is showing like 10 viruses. i haven't done anything drastic in the past week that would have caused any of these viruses. i'm very confused and i need some help. here …

Hi, hope someone can let me know what to do here... So, I just bought a new laptop for school and need it for architecture/modeling. I ended up with a vaio with an nvidia geforce go 7400 video card and (of course) loaded with vista home premium. The most important …

Goto start/settings and press CTRL while clicking 'taskbar & start menu' and you will see the new tab (I didnt know that was there till today!!!!) I dont have anything in that section though..

Two of my machines were recently attacked by a virus, which required me to format the machines. After formating i reloaded Windows XP, but the machines no longer have any sound, and i have devices with yellow question marks, PCI Simple Communication Controller, Video Controller (VGA Compatible), PCI Device, Ethernet …

OK...I'm having a problem...I'm using Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 I have Avira Anti-virus, free version...Spybot S&D...CCleaner...Ad-Aware SE...and recently got Kaspersky Internet Security 8...free trial...than I downloaded AVG Anti-virus and installed it..after that I started getting problems...when I opened MY COMPUTER...CONTROL PANEL...or anything that uses WINDOWS EXPLORER...it works fine after …

I’m running Vista. I can only logon to my PC with one User Profile (Administrator). I have set up another Administrator account and also turned on the Guest account. However, when I try to logon with either of these, I get the following on-screen message: The User Profile service failed …

Screenshot of problem: [url]http://www.equinefocus.co.uk/worderror.jpg[/url] I create a table without problem, but when I come to type in it, the cell fills with a navy highlight, and I am unable to see the text I am writing, until clicking outside of the cell. I do not have this problem at work, …

When I turn this Laptop on it lights up and you can hear various noises inside coming from the area where the hard drive is situated along with the fan trying but does not actually start, and the CD rom spinning aswell. After these noises the unit switches off and …

Hey all, me atul..a newbie here in daniweb..:) I've got a problem in ma xp:( ..32 bit system.. I recently ran ccleaner 2.0 in ma system..ever since that, whenever i open "my computer" and then later close it, a box telling"windows explorer has encountered an error and need to close" …

Currently I'm running ObjectDock Plus 1.9 on Windows Vista (SP1) and it works perfectly fine for the most part, except when I launch some (only a handful do this) programs from the dock they turn off Aero as if the app is incompatible with the Aero color scheme - when …

I can't install this. any help?...thanks

just installed win server in administrative role but on installing service pack2 or any service pack it gives a message stating "U DONT HAVE NECESSARY PERMISSIONS TO INSTALL UPDATES.CONTACT YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRTATOR" but i am the system administrator... even after giving full rights to c: pls help...

G'day all - I've had a quick search, but didn't see anything. Besides which who would want to do this anyway? :icon_rolleyes: Anyhow... Is there a way to keep My Documents and Settings on E:, my data drive? The only reason I want to do this is my paranoia :scared: …

I have just recently got this virus. I don't know how. It is using up my processor alot and giving me pop-ups and voices when im not on the internet saying stuff like, "You have just won a free ipod, click here to get it." Anyways, it's really annoying and …

Windows XP Home SP3 Dell Dimension 2400 As I am outgrowing my original 80 gig drive, I decided to get a copy of Norton Ghost and a new 500 gig drive. I know that using Ghost's "Copy My Drive" feature should allow me to make an exact image of my …

not sure if this is the right area, ive made topics before on here but dont remember where i put them... Okay so i have a netgear mr814 wireless router, i can plug into it and it will work fine but when its not plugged in i dont even get …

Guys my windows xp is slowed down can somebody please tell me how to recover my computer

My computer connects to the internet but won't open any web pages. Any ideas!!!

For many years I have been using Borland Turbo C++ (version 3) to run a vital (to me) application. It has worked quite happily on 98SE and all my variants of XP Home (SP1, SP2 and SP3). The last time it worked was 18 September, and now I find that …

I am using xp pro sp2. I wanted to install a vista theme. I installed some of the themes and every thing went fine. But after rebooting nothing was visible on the desktop. Nothing would appear by right clicking. I use task manager and type in command to do my …

My tablet accidentally hit my keyboard, and I have no idea what keys it hit, but one of those grey right-click pop-up menus appeared for a second before the screen went black and then came back up, only flipped on it's side. What do I have to do to reverse …

My electricity went off today and when it came back on and I rebooted, my Inbox was empty. My Deleted Items and other folders were unaffected, but I had lost everythingin my Inbox. How can I get these messages back? Bert