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Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me with this problem. Over last couple of days, when I start up computer, it gets to the windows screen, and the blue bar thing just goes round and round, and it never gets into windows. I eventually get it to start up, if …

hi i dont know if here is the true palce to ask this question , but i have a strange problem , i work as a web developer in a news agency some of our users report when they click on a link to a specified news , completely different …

Hello, everybody! I am a newbie, so my question will probably sound silly to you. I have one task that I don’t know how to carry out – I need to check one web page from time to time (preferably every 20 minutes) and record (=copy) its HTML code every …

Hey guys, does anyone know of a way to make a Windows XP box require a password to log off by any means. We are trying to lock down a computer and make it so you can't log off. Unfortunately we have a few sharp guys at work and they …

Hello, I have a problem in my PC, as I try to see my hidden files, through folder option setting it dose not works. I try the below said also Click Start => Run type in Regedit press OK. Click: * HKey_Local_Machine * Software * Microsoft * Windows * CurrentVersion …

I would just like to know.. Refurbished units that .. possibly say have an Intel Quad Core processor, 3GB ram, 300+GB hard drive and costs around 500+.. Would it be better than buying a DELL system unit that has an Intel Core 2 Duo processor about 2.0ghz, 3GB ram, 320GB …

I have been experiencing the strangest network problem with my Windows XP Pro computer. I can get an IP address and ping my router/websites, but i cannot browse webpages. There are two webpages that I can browse however, that I know of. It seems I can also check email through …

Here is a copy of a portion of an email i sent to HP (to save me typing it out) 1 ) Program freeze ups. Where I have to close a program to get another to run. With 2 gigs of ram I shouldn't have to do this. Not multiple …

When closing Firefox, the firefox.exe process keeps running and cannot be terminated (have tried task manager). When attempt is made to restart firefox, get msg that "firefox is still running and must be closed to start a new session". The only way to restart firefox is to do a reboot. …

Intel 82801JB ICH10 - High Definition Audio Controller Is the name of my Audio Controller but it doesn't seem to be installed correctly, in the dxdiag there is no sound devices because the speakers I use go through the Audio Controller, can anyone help me find the drivers for this …

Hello, I would just like to know if I decide to overclock my processor or ram, etc, how would I know where to see the current temperatures of what is being overclocked? And also, what are the temperatures that should be kept in order for them not to overheat? Thanks. …

"Program files folder" pops up after loading desktop etc, how do you stop this in windows 2000 pro ? Tia C.

Hi, I have a problem with my home computer.I created 2 accounts, 1 as Administrator and the other, a friend.When I created a new account, somehow the Administrator account, which require a password, disappeared from the screen.I have many important documents on the Administrator account desktop and now I am …

I have a program that runs on DOS. The language of the program is Arabic. When I run the program from command prompt on WinXP, the program runs well, but there is a problem: the problem is that the Arabic characters are displayed as a strange characters. Is there any …

hi guys, i'm looking for software to make picture animations or animated cartoons or something fascinating like that... any idea?

Hello, I have HP Pavillion Media Center PC m7640n. In October, my computer crashed, it wouldn't boot up at all. After trying complete system restore with built in restore program (which by the way didn't work). I then had to by the restore discs from HP (they used to come …

Ok friend just cam over to my house, but his drivers for his DVD drive are corrupted, so it does not read anything. Tech support suggests to insert the recovery disks, but the drive can't read it. Help?

Guys if i browse for around half an hour in my internet explorer my internet explorer gets hanged and i see a message internet explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close.and again i have to restart my internet explorer.can somebody tell me whats the problem

in Assasin's Creed at The kingdom i see those wierd yellow stripes all over my screen but i can go in jerusalem and it runs just fine only at the kingdom i have that bug/glitch please help me getting the solution

hi, I used to download with 150 kb/s , but when ı reinstalled my Windows XP , the max speed ı could reach is 30 kb/s for like a month. What may be the reason of this and any suggestions to solve this issue?

hi Halfway through formatting & reinstalling win xp had a powercut,when the power came back on i turned the computer back on with the win xp disc still in but ive now got nothin,the lights r on but no 1 home,the tower has powered up but the monitor comes on …

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 …

When i read stuff like this,it makes me even more happy to have Win98se :) (I have always loved 98) [url]http://www.msfree.com/cached/www.hevanet.com/peace/microsoft.htm[/url] WOW -- They really could FORCE PEOPLE TO UPGRADE TO VISTA THAT ARE RUNNING XP IF THEY WANTED TO!! (Make sure to read the "Hidden connections" section) This is …

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 …