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Remove FilterCould someone send me a fool list of Windows 2000 Prof. installation files and folders, please? Preferably with the files’ size. I’m particularly interested in folder /i386/lang/ Thanks. my e-mail: lixorer*pochta.ru
I recently bought dsl and a wireless router for my home and I've ran into a problem. My older computer runs win98 but in order for the wireless network card to be recognized i need win98SE. I have the win98SE disk that you use to install on a machine without …
When I try to access anything on this website [url]http://unforgottenrealms.net[/url] I get that error message sen in the title. I get this wrror message -----------Please try the following: Click the Refresh button, or try again later. If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that it …
I've deleted some programs off my machine. Where in the Registry will I find them so I can delete? Help appreciated. Thanks, BuddyB
Is it possible to save an entire folder during a system reboot? I have some rather large applications that would be a hassle to download if I coudlnt save them. Is it possible to drag a program file into a special place to where it would be saved if I …
I am running windows 98 with IE 6.0. After I have been online or offline for maybe one hour I get an error message that says, IEXPLORE has caused a general protection fault in module MMSYSTEM.DLL at 0004:00000dc5 in a box that says either close or ignore I have tried …
:?: Help! After reinstalled Window Messenger,find that it can not auto run itself while I login Window,but just run it by manual.Checked all the setting,msconfig and option of IM, the setting are the same with my another pc's standard setting.What is rootcause of that?pls help!!!
I just installed SP2 and immediately after that my USB ports stopped responding. Any advice welcomed.
Hello everyone! I am using PartitionMagic 8.0 to convert the current format (NTFS) of partition into FAT32. But whenever I apply the changes and restart my computer, it says something like that: [CODE] Error 100. Partition table is bad.[/CODE] Does anyone know what is the problem? Thanks in advacne! And …
:surprised i can't figure out what has happened to my notepad, wordpad and ms word. it will no longer convert the html text i get. i come in i the coded form. i can read it but it is hard. this happens with notepad and wordpad. in MS word office …
hey, i'm trying to install norton antivirus 2003 again as someone uninstalled it a while ago trying to install some other anti-virus. but it says that Norton WMI Update program still exist on this computer. and it won't let me install it. i've tried deleating the registry files that have …
[size=2]FINALLY!!!!!! 5 days ago I posted the following: [/size] [size=2][color=DarkRed]"Hi! Please bear with me. I've never done this before. About a week ago, I decided to try out "Mozilla Firefox". Soon after I downloaded it and was trying it, I tried to go to a web site to pay a …
I tried toying around with Linux. It didn't work quite right. When I reinstalled Windows XP Pro, I was stuck in 640X480 resolution. I checked device manager and there were big yellow question marks and one of them was listed as VGA video controller. 1)What does this mean? 2)How can …
I was using my pc for 1 years withou any problem, I was watching a DVD when the PC freezed up. When I reboot (winxp sp2) the windows splash screen appear then the screen come black. I know the boot up sequence continue correctly because I hear normal sounds. I …
Hi guys. I have a real problem, i'm posting this from a pc at college because i can't get on my home pc. It was working perfectely last night until about 10:00 then the problems started. I restarted my pc and was presented with a screen saying i had to …
Hi! Please bear with me. I've never done this before. About a week ago, I decided to try out "Mozilla Firefox". Soon after I downloaded it and was trying it, I tried to go to a web site to pay a bill. "The page cannot be displayed" appeared. After trying …
Hi all I am running windows xp and I have just bought a 'Disgo lite' storage stick which should work straight away on xp. The install wizard cannot install it (code 28) and in the device manager I have a yellow question mark with a yellow exclamation mark next to …
Why does Internet Explorer close when I click on some of my favorites. I have scanned with Norton Antivirus and found nothing.
I have windows XP, but I installed DOS on my computer. I think this forum could help me because people here work with DOS. I have no sound in DOS. My sound is fine in XP. My sound card is: ESS 1969 PCI AudioDrive (WDM) How do I get sound …
After i updated to XP professional service pack 2 i caannot use my D drive at all.Whether i put in a dvd or cd my computer freezes and i have to reboot. If anyone could help it would be very much appreciated. :D
FINALLY!!!!!! 5 days ago I posted the following: [SIZE=1]"Hi! Please bear with me. I've never done this before. About a week ago, I decided to try out "Mozilla Firefox". Soon after I downloaded it and was trying it, I tried to go to a web site to pay a bill. …
I spent 3 hours composing this picture and scheme, i also costumized some other windows xp details, what do you think?
Windows Xp service pack 2 I was surfing the web when all of the sudden my computer shut off for no apperent reason and when i rebot it its says somthing like there may be an error in one of your disk drives (somthing amoung those lines) and press any …
I am having a problem with my hotmail. I have already contacted them and they suggested clearing my temp files and so on, but i still cannot get my junk mail to delete or empty. I can delete my inbox mail, just not junk mail, is anyone having this problem …
hi, i've been having this problem for some time now, when i change the main sound volume using the volume control in the bottom right of my screen, the computer makes a noise. it's quite loud and anoying anyone have any idea what it could be?
Hi there...I have determined that I know NOTHING!!!! I have an old HP Pavilion (6635) PC, and everytime I start it up, it loads six or seven programs automatically (like Yahoo, AIM, and some other crap that I don't want loaded automatically). I saw on one site a thing about …
We recently changed web site hosts. They now also host our email. When we send to some address's it comes back as, for example: "From: [email]postmaster@dennisdillon.com[/email] [mailto:postmaster@dennisdillon.com] Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 10:17 AM To: [email]cwood@dennisdillon.com[/email] Subject: Undeliverable Mail Unknown user: [email]cmwood@excite.com[/email]" This is a known good address that worked …
[FONT=Comic Sans MS]undefined[/FONT][COLOR=DarkRed]undefined[/COLOR] I have StyleXP but use to get skins on [url]www.themexp.org[/url]. This last few months I cannot load the website? :rolleyes: :mad: I don't know if this has something to do with SP2 I downloaded but all I see is words like the names of the wallpaer or …
Hi- I just set-up and installed a usb ethernet adapter on my Laptop (windows 98 se). It is one of four computers connected to the Netgear router. I can access the files on the laptop from my other PCs but I cannot connect to the internet from the laptop- I …
I am having several problems with IE 6.0.2800.1106.xpsp2.030422-1633 128-bit. On a few commercial websites I get no response at all when I click on certain links on their webpages. It is not a script error because I have Disalbe Script Debugging turned off and Display a Notification about Every Script …
Hi Any1 Help? I recently had to do a full system restore on my pc as i got a virus on my pc from the internet! it really messed my pc up. I have a basic pc running on win98se. The system restore should have restored it to original condition …
My daughter just called and is trying to log into her laptop. It's telling her that her password has expired and told her to set a new one. She did that, and it won't accept either new or old password so she can't get into her computer. The username she …
Dear experts, I am having some trouble finding my printer in Windows XP Pro. I was having some trouble with spyware but I think that it is now fixed. Not sure though. I try the device manager and looking to see what hardware is listed, and it says that the …
I have just reinstalled W98 SE ... got it working in basic mode ... hence i am here... but I have no sound and the display is minimal colours. The hardware profiles say there are conflicts and the drivers are not installed (unfortunately, I did not make a note of …
Ok, so here's my problem. From one of the workstations on our LAN it's not possible to print anymore to any of the network printers shared on the DC. The DC runs 2000 Server and the workstation runs XP Pro. The main printer is a sharp ar-275 but also the …
i have visual studio 6 installed on my computer. I am going to install visual studio .net enterprise edition 2003 do i need to keep my old installation before installing the new one. or can i get rid of it and still install 2k3
I stumbled upon this program called SphereXP which is basically a 3D desktop replacement for Windows XP. [url="http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/"]http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/[/url] If you take a look at the screenshots they look pretty awesome => [url="http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/sphereshots.htm"]http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/sphereshots.htm[/url] Now I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with this program? When the windows are …
i have had a computer given to me whith nothing exept a monitor and keyboard. it is asking for a boot floppy but i dont know what windows it is how do i tell :confused:
Ok as some of you might know 321 Studios went bankrupt, but I still have DVd X Copy Platinum. now does anyone know how it will work if I need to reinstall DVD X copy? because they ask you to activate the password online and since they went out of …
My Norton Antivirus detected a virus and a window popped up with an alert saying that it has been found and automatically deleted. I have tried clickin OK and the X, but the window is still there. When I restart my computer, it is still there! How can I get …
Hi. I have just recently been experiencing an annoying delay on internet explorer when I click on links and sometimes when I hit enter for a google search. For instance..once i click on a link, the IE logo starts spinning, then after about 5-15 seconds i finally get a click …
i am having a hard time installing windows 98se after reformating. I need help. i an getting help from this website [url="http://www.probz.com/win98/"]http://www.probz.com/win98/[/url]
A new MSN Messenger 7 build available from Microsoft, this version has a lot of bugfixes and Winks is back in business. View the screenshot below and download it from our local fileserver. And dont forget this is beta and not official released. Use at your own RISK More Info …
I am designing a form using Outlook 2000. i was wondering if there is anyway to add a calendar as a drop-down list when someone clicks on the date just like how they have it. If it is possible, can I have a little guidelines on how to go about …
Pleasssseeee helpppppp..... :-| Alright, I got this notebook Presario 700 for a while now. Two months ago, it ran just fine; i didn't have any problem with it. However, one time I was playing Gunbound (it's like MU online), then the notebook crashed. Since then, i could not log in …
Internet Explorer has a popup for the acces to net password. I am new to this and did not set password but Internet Explorer persistes in asking me to enter one, the popup blocks the fonction ane the page stops, cancel and ticking it of only makes it return again …
Installed new hard drive running xp, and keep getting "ntldr" message? Hard drive is 80 GB Maxtor 7200rpm t/m ultra ata/133 8mb cache. Old one crashed, Can anyone help i tried microsofts solution but will not work? What am i doing wrong? I followed instruction and ran cd provided.
I am having a problem defragging my computer. I have Windows 98SE. I have come out of everything and switched off the broadband modem etc. The only items left open are 'systray' and 'explorer'. I have attempted to do it 3 times over the last week but it will defrag …
i was installing a wireless pci adapter card to my computer and it couldnt detect it so i called tech support and they said that i might have to upgrade my bios bc i have an older motherboard, i found out all the info on my motherboard but i want …
Hi Can anyone help me please? My Volume controls have dissapeared, when accessing them via programs>>>Accessories>>>Entertainment>>>Volume Control... It comes up with the message NO ACTIVE MIXER DEVICES. It then asks me to add new hardware, which i do, then asks me to install software, which i have none. Please can …
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