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Whenever I am running certain programs, I get this message as they start up: <program> - No Disk There is no disk in the drive. Please insert a disk into drive /Device/Harddisk5/DR10 I have no idea what this means, or why it keeps popping up; for example, running Spybot S&D …

After updating the virus definitions (7/21/04 update) IE is running slow if Norton auto protect is left on. I'm using NAV 2003. Anyone else having problems. Symantec is not much help. If auto protect is disabled IE runs fine.

Can anybody help, I need to know how to completly re start my computer. I know i will lose all data on it but it mainly used for music and I can always burn my collection back on their. I have tried safe mode and all that but nothing happens, …

i have a hp pavilion tx1000 laptop and my wifi (WLAN) is not working under device manager my broadband wireless is geting a message saying "wireless broadband networking adapter cant start. (Code 10)" i uninstalled it and reinstalled it and it still give me the same message. help me

Hi, I used to watch online tv before but now, picture is blur (blue, yellow, pink ...) coloured. I was ok before, i don't know what happened? Any idea? I hope this is right place to ask! Thanks

Earlier I was using adobe premiere when my computer froze. When it came about after a few minutes it has since not been working properly. Its not as if its particularly slow - programs still fire up just as fast, web pages still load as fast etc. Its almost as …

When i try to startup Windows it says there is either a software or hardware problem and it gives me two choices; 1: Try system recovery. 2: Normal startup. When i choose normal startup it goes to the loading screen right before where u ussually put in your loggin info. …

Hi there, I have recently been asked to solve a problem that i have not come across before and was looking for any advice possible. I have read through other related messages on your forum and i have not found this problem but have picked up some useful ideas. When …

I have problem of could not access any major antivirus websites..i doubt that some spyware got into my computer ..even if i downloaded some anti spyware EXE s , i could not install them..it says NOT A VALID WIN32 APPLICATION.. finally i could install HijackThis and posting log below.. Pleaase …

Hi, After a adware and virus infection I cannot longer surf on the internet, when I plug the cable it says renewing IP address and then Limited or no connectivity but if I plug a different computer internet works fine. I connected the 2 computers thru a cable and the …

HI there I am wondering of anyone can give me a hand with a network I want to setup in my home. I have two laptops that I want to network wirelessly while sharing one DSL internet connection. Here is my setup: I have one laptop, a Toshiba Satellite 3000, …

Hi there, I've just set up a new wireless network in my new house with a BT Total Broadband homehub. The network is up and running and I have 2 laptops connected and able to access the internet. My desktop, however, is connected to the network but is unable to …

In xp whenever we log in our yahoo messenger we find our profiles in c drive in program yahoo profile. How about in vista how do you find these yahoo profiles who logged in with the computer?

hi im ram i have problem with my system. it doznt show folder options in the tools and i cannot open the drive with double click. i have all ready tried deleting the hidden ms.dll or autorun file still the problem is back when ever i start computer it comes …

I know I know... I'm a dummmmmy.. My display has changed so that it looks like it started in help menu (big and fuzzy) and I can't remember for the life of me how to get it back to sharp and crisp. Thanks in advance for helping a moron...haha

I rebooted my laptop using the disc that came with it. I was getting the BSoD, so I figured I would just reboot it and start over. I'm supposed to have about 220gb of memory, but i says that I only have 38gb free space. There are none of the …

Hi All, I am new here so please bear with me. I have recently purchased a complete HP workstation with a SATA 500Gig HD containing windows Vista. My intentions was to put my original SATA 160gig HD from my old computer into this and run this HD as the main …

i have a computer with window xp and i forgot my password for the user name and there is a password for adminstrator i tryed going to safe mode since i have a password on my administrator i cant logon any way at all and there is no any other …

hello, im having problems with my screen card i think. web pages are flickering by frames in every web page when scrolling or watching movies.. also same flickering in all programs when scrolling or moving objects/boxes.. i recently had to re install win xp after a complete breakdown.. so all …

i just brought half life 2 episode pack but my d drive wont load it. then the lcd light stats flashing if i try to enter d drive throught my computer it comes up not responding what can i do to make it work i dont know computer stuff

Hi, I have been looking for the answer for a week on the net. Maybe I'm not stating my problem correctly. Here goes, I purchased Vista home 5/07(XP pro came with my computer, HP media PC m717on). Vista crashed on me with the last service pack update(I had it on …

Hey everyone kruser here (newbie) just joined today asus MB a7n8x=e deluxe, windows xp I'm trying to rebuild an old system, mostley used parts but all working last time they were used. All new memory, new AGP graphics card(ati raedon 1650) everything else is used. Athlon xp 3000+ cpu, 3g …

I am trying to upgrade my media player to edition 11. but it stops in the middle and says, i need to visit microsoft and update my windows in Roll up 2. i visited the website but i keep getting lost. i don't even know what roll up 2 is?? …

I have a problem with my computer. I saw a guy on expert-exchange talk about it, but I couldn't see the responses because I am not a member. He described it best, so I will paste his description here: On Win XP Pro SP2 PC, when most any program or …

Earlier this evening I was trying to install Defender on a friends computer. She didn't have XP2 installed so I tried to install it. It completely installed but when I tried to restart the computer there was so much ad-ware popping up that it froze the computer. I tried to …

While installing the software for a Logitech webcam on my wife's computer ( a Sony Vaio with Windows 2000 Professional) a blue screen flashed on and then reverted to a black screen with "Sony" on it which then went to "Operating System not found." Re booting the computer makes no …

I can see the network printer (it's on an XP machine), even to its attributes but when I try to sign it in, I get a box that says Access Denied. I'm guessing it's a driver problem (i.e., where would the Vista machine get its driver from a printer that …

I have several questions on antivirus and antispyware software: I am trying to settle on a set of antivirus and antispyware products to use. The problem is that I get interactions. 1. Is windows Defender any good? Does it handle spyware as well as viruses? 2. Is there any way …

hi i am using win XP SP2,working in LAN & using Administrator account. i want to disable other user from changing my ip from local area connection so that none other can change my ip or can view ip. please tell me any configuration. i am not going to use …

I have a Vista desktop wired to a Linksys WRT54G router. I have a XP SP2 laptop connected to it wirelessly and a Linksys Media center wirelessly on my home stereo. Everythng worked great for about a month or two and suddenly the wireless stopped. The Media center gets 0% …

I'm currently running Win Vista and Outlook 2003 with the latest service packs. I have a 36 Mb .ost file with rich text emails in it. The thing is when I hit either reply or forward buttons I get "Out of memory or systems resources. try closing some windows or …

hi there. I'm wanting to make an installer for a file, and I need to know how to add the file to the start menu/all programs. is it possable to do this with a .reg file?

Hello everyone, this is my first post here. And when i am at work, i first thought VNC would have been able to connect to computers outside of a lan but i have noticed it has not worked. So what i would like to do is be able to connect …

Help: I am new to Daniweb and for sometime now all the programs on my computer have changed color to a light pink or flesh color. My Outlook is white and it appears that I have a virus. Does anyone know what this is or can help me with this. …

I'm having a problem installing windows XP 64 edition on my computer. i get it to boot screen where you press any key to boot from cd and i hit any key, and then it starts up but and goes for a little bit and then the cd stops reading …

I have a very strange problem that is preventing me from accessing a few files/folders. This problem has occurred twice, and was caused both times by using the auto shutdown feature of a bit torrent client. Also, it wasn't the same client that was used each time. Upon completion of …

Hi everyone: There are certain sites I go to and at the end you have to enter a code in words given or numbers and I can't see the image. I have Windows Vista. It doesn't happen in all sites but some of them for example Trafficera, InetGiant. What can …

This score can be found on the performance and reliability monitor in vista, and clicking on reliability. The score ranges from 1 to 10. What is yours, and if possible, use snipping tool to prove your score.

hi This is ram from india and need aa help my system has a problem in opening drive (partition drive) it is not opening directly when i double click the drive it showing openwith menu asking me to choose the program to open i don't know how to troubleshoot this …

Hi all, I hope someone can help. I've been all over the net trying to find a fix for this. At random times (usually in the evening to early morning) both my processors (Dell Inspiron E1505 core 2 duo) will max out at 100% usage (noticed with a sidebar gadget). …

I have a problem that I am currently experiencing, Emails remain stuck in outbox after sending them. My server (OS) is Windows 2000 Server (version 4.0) and it uses Microsoft Outlook. This is happening to every client on my domain and its not one user who is having this problem. …

Hi guys, This site comes to me highly Recommmended by my sister who claims to have had some pretty nasty virus's fixed here free of charge, with the support of you all. I on the other hand have paid for Regcure, Pareto and McAfee and still have ad pop ups …

I am forgeting, what does this path means: [B]multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect[/B] does partition(1) means the primary partition or the other partition? does fastdetect here means that the windows boots skipping the basic devices eg. mouse and keyboard? Any help would be appreciated.

I want to run freebsd, and mac tiger on virtual machines with windows xp but I don't even know how to start setting up a virtual machine. I would appreciate any help!

My computer is running Windows XP Home SP2 and has three accounts. My account uses a password. My wife’s account does not. With increasing frequency, my wife’s account asks for a password and, of course, there is none. When this happens, I try switching back to my account and Windows …

Ok. Whenever I try to play a new game on Star Wars Republic Commando, it finishes loading and crashes. All it shows me is "SWRepublicCommando.exe has stopped working" Yes I have the wonderful thing called Vista and can't get out of it. I am also using a no-cd crack cause …

Help anyone. My internet connection just recently started going very slowly at only about 30kbps and it should be going at at least 2500kbps. I scanned for viruses and spyware using norton, ESET Nod 32, ad-aware, and some other problems but nothing comes up. i will copy and paste my …

Ok i'm currently running windows XP 64-bit eddition and i'm basicly fed up with it's non-compatibility with programs i want to run on it. I was woundering if i slicked my hardrive could i install just regular Windows XP 32-bit version? I'm using a AMD Athlon 64 processor, if that …

I have been using Vista for about 3 months and like it. But everyone I speak to hates Vista and have had problems with it. I havent had any hassles , maybe I have just been lucky. Just wondering if there is anyone who likes Vista, or am I the …

Hi everyone, I have a computer that is running windows 2000 and upon loading i get 2 error messages. they are as follows: Error loading C:\Docume~1\Dwilli~1\locals~1\TEMP\__c00A361C.dat Error loading C:\Docume~1\Dwilli~1\locals~1\TEMP\__c001ecb5.dat This started to happen after AVG did a virus scan yesterday and found a virus. It says it took care of …