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I have XP on a machine and it has a working dial-up account. I can access the internet and update Spybot and Ad-aware but both internet explorer and firefox refuse to bring up a website. The XP firewall has been disabled and Zone Alarm is installed. I disabled Zone Alarm …

All I want to do is replace my old winXP logon screen with a new screen. I have done everything correct over and over for two hours now. The bottom line is that each time I try to copy the new logonui.exe file into the system32 folder and delete the …

I have a very weird problem, so weird that I've not been able to find even one single instance of anyone else experiencing it. You know how when you install a new program on your system, typically at the end of installation the program will automatically create a program group …

I am trying to do an Fdisk/format on my friend's laptop. There is no floppy drive available. Is there a way I can use the CD Rom to do the procedure? In the past I have always used a WIN98 Start up disk - am unsure how to proceed since …

I am trying to access a site where it tells me I need to adjust my cookie setting. I have done everything possible, including allowing all cookies, and rebooting but I still get the same error. Is there a solution or am I looking at reinstalling IE?

:rolleyes: I have Norton Antivirus, and I am properly registered. I do not have any problems going online but when the Norton Antivirus tries to update it tells me its unable to do it. Do you think I have a virus? Can you help me please? Thank you so much. …

. I am new to the site and I am having this problem where when i use internet explorer it always freezes everytime i click to open anything a link or another page. and the other problem on my other computer is that i can't click on anything on the …

Hi, I seem to have lost my recycle bin on my desktop, I can see it in windows explorer, but how do I restore it to the desktop??????? OS is windows XP home. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks. Bob.

Hi, For awhile now, I've been having a bit of trouble with memory references making errors. I get 1 error message, they never come at the same time, just when I shut them down. Like this: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Application popup: XPCOM:EventReceiver: firefox.exe - Application Error : The instruction at "0x01bb31f3" referenced …

Recently, my UPS failed and due to a power failure , my computer shut down. Later, when i switched on my PC, disk check was executed and nothing wrong was found. i am on WIN XP SP2. The problem is , that whenever i boot my computer , disk check …

I'm sorry I couldnt find the security folder. My IE6 does not work. Here is my file Thanks in advance Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:33:55 PM, on 3/11/2005 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:\Program …

im trying to format this computer so i tried setting it to boot from the cd rom first and i relized that i dont have that option in the bios. So i tired putting my xp cd in anyway and no luck same thing with the 98 boot disk

and when i try to download spyware and stuff people have told me to try it says You are not authorized to view this page You might not have permission to view this directory or page using the credentials you supplied. If you believe you should be able to view …

Hello, Well, now it's my turn to receive some troubles :-| My computer is running with: Intel P4 3E GHz 1280MB of PC3200 RAM ATi Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB WD 200 GB 7,200 RPM Intel D865PERL Motherboard The problem: Since yesterday afternoon, I've been encountering occasional freezing while simply just …

Hi all, I'm trying to understand how computers are identified by web apps and web sites. A classic example would be signing up to play poker online. The downloaded software would probably include some unique identifier for the computer which dowloaded it. I'm talking about identifiers more complex than cookies, …

"I know nothing, nothing!" :) OK, here goes: When i run Noadware on my just-acquired used PC with 98 all sorts of old illegal porn site (ad?) URLs go by. How do i get rid of these? The usual purging only disposes of recent files. Also, wheni try to post …

I recently started my computer over with Windows XP by re-installing it. However, this delted 4 of my drivers. The drivers I need to get are: USB Controller, SM Bus Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller, and Video Controller (VGA compatible). Atleast that is what drivers my computer says I need to …

I'm not sure exactly how long this has been going on but I do know that it's been a problem for at least 2 weeks now. I can't get programs that are supposed to open up new windows to work right. For example: When I go to my school's website …

My server started just started to give me the BSOD. I checked the dump file and got this Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.4.0007.2 Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Loading Dump File [f:\mini030805-02.dmp] Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available Symbol search path is: …

Hi folks, Where I can find free pdf printers other than GhostWord and pdf995 Please advise. TIA B.R. satimis

I have a Jetway motherboard with a Celeron 1.7 gig chip and onboard video card. We had problems a while ago with the display freezing up. Eventually the screen would not display during the boot process. Right now we are trying to install a new hard drive and install Windows …

Hi everybody, Alright... I am trying to get to Fortifiediron.net and every time I try I get the "operation timed out when trying to connect to..." This happened once before and I did the typical reboot and unpluged my DSl modem. Nothing worked, I statred checking all my cables and …

On boot up my comp doesn't recognise my 'D' drive. :cry: I have two Hard drives. One of which is partiotioned making the hard drive into two (C,E) The second hard drive is 'D' This has happened before and usually I just reboot the system and all is ok, but …

Hi! Does anyone know of a "Safe" (I got hit with adware after downloading something so that's what I mean by safe, a place that doesn't attach unwanted barnacles to its software) for free ware in the creative realm (paint programs, animation programs, etc.) Thanks!

As the title says,is it ok to run regedit and find these files that ad-aware,and my avg antivirus have found,and delete each one,or will i affect the running of my pc,many thanks. ;) P.S i have never had pop ups before,until i got the pc going again,and have now started …

Hello All, I am here to find out how do I get sounds back on the PC. I recently installed Windows again and started fresh I guess but I haven't got a clue what to do to get sounds going on. I do not have the motherboard's programs CD if …

My computer keeps shutting off and restarting by itself. When it restarts it says, "You system has recovered from a serious error" Then it gives me some code that looks like this BCCode : 7f BCP1 : 00000000 BCP2 : 00000000 BCP3 : 00000000 BCP4 : 00000000 OSVer : 5_1_2600 …

Hello - I am a new user I have a dual boot Windows XP system running two hard drives - one for Linux and another for Windows XP. I would like to wipe my Linux operating system and claim the other hard drive for Windows XP. I would like to …

what do i do?config sys error on line one.dll error trying to open up camera,digital.help please

I've got a Win98 PC here (i do computer repair in this area) and for some reason it will not detect a PCI modem i'm attempting to install - nor any PCI modem for that matter (I've tryed different ones) It does however detect a network card, so the PCI …

Everyone says ie6 is such a huge security risk. Funny I have used it and maxthon (my ie 2) with out any problems. I have yet to find the magic web site that puts stuff on my computer without me knowing. I have surfed all the nasty and worst of …

Hi, I have a compaq presario laptop with ME. It's been working fine until the other day. I booted it up, but the screen resolution is like safe mode. It is pixely. I have right clicked on desktop,gone to properties, gone to settings, changed the colour quality to 256, 16 …

Modem error 630. Modem not recognized. Modem diagnotics Com port 3. Device Manager has no port3 only 1 and 2. This modem has worked before. It is in windows me. Have tried removing modem, restart computer but the system still auto installs it to com port 3. Hope someone can …

Hi all,i recently have got my xp pro back installed after the problems i had with it not booting,but now i cannot install my AOL setup disc to connect to the net.It keeps getting to 71% and stops,then its saying that i have exited setup, "click retry to setup" but …

I'm brand new to this site and can't figure out how to use it. I hope you can help. For instance, where do I find the forums? I have a question about saving a WORD document I created in WORD 2000 and which I want to put on a floppy …

So I recently wiped my drive and did a fresh Windows XP install. In the process of installing all my software, drivers, updates, etc, my computer froze in the middle of installing of Service Pack 2. It froze with the backing up registry step listed, so I'm pretty sure its …

Firstly - thanks for advice on cleaning out Lycos sidebar & Adware! Next problem... Since installing SP2 I cannot download anything. This is now getting worrying because of course Symantec is continually reminding me about updating virus definitions but this never works. Also, cannot download Microsoft Windows updates. When I …

Hey, I am running Microsoft windows XP professional edition. I have a few files when you scroll over them or try to do anything to them, the computer flashes a blue screen, this screen has writing on it and it looks like it could explain what is happening, but it …

Hi everyone. I have windows xp pro. I have it set to not have fast user switching. Whenever I hit "LOGOFF" in the start menu it asks me "are you sure you want to log off." WELL THATS THE REASON WHY I PUSHED IT IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!! How do …

I have no idea how you get this. My friends are using Microsoft Mary for Ventrilo and I'd rather have that voice instead of Microsoft Sam. Does anyone know how to get the program to have Microsoft Mary? It would be really helpful. I've been looking everywhere. Thanks.

Hi, I initially had a windupdate issue that has since resolved. However, now, though I can get online, I cannot access usually more than the first page of a website, if I am even that lucky. Ex. I can get to Google, my homepage, and I can search, but if …

I have a feeling that this problem is very easily fixeable, but I don't know how to... My internet connection is awry. So, I went, right clicked on the icon, and it said "repair" on a button in bold letters. I clicked it, and then it said "[B]Cannot be completed …

Is there anyway of setting outlook express to log out of the identity when you x out of it so it will prompt you to pick an identity when starting the program. I know you can do it by selecting file and then clicking exit and log off, but I …

I seem to have this "16 bit Windows Subsystem" warning. It is telling me "The system file is not suitable for running MS Dos and microsoft applications. The file displayed as the trouble file is c:\windows\system32\autoexec.NT This is a new computer running XP. I am not running NT. The latest …

IE plays movies in it how do I stop it from doing this. I am running win 2000 with IE 6 it plays mpeg,avi and mov files off the net in the browser instead of opening up media player. how can I change this?

I'm aware of the security concerns however I whenever I shutdown Internet Explorer my history and previous searches is cleared as well as the passwords I use (ie, Yahoo Email). I want these things to stay available even after I shutdown my computer. Any suggestions would be extremely appreciated and …

i have a problem that when i click on a link within an e mail my cursor changes to a hand and outlook express freezes up, I cant do anything unless i use alt ctrl delete and end program.

My computer has 3 different administrator users. Whenever I try to add a new [U]limited [/U] user, windows does not allow it, stating: "Windows cannot log you on because your profile cannot be loaded. Check that you are connected to the network, or that your network is functioning correctly. If …

Hi everybody I have a problem with 3cmlink. I work under windows 98, when i'm on the net, suddenly my screen is freezed, I make "ctrl+alt+del" to see if there is any "not responding", i always see, 2 times 3cmlink, if i close one of them, i can work but …

When i print pages from the internet and etc. it always cuts half the page off, how do i resolve this issue?