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I am trying in vain to download updates from Microsoft - no matter which page I access, I get "error on page" and cannot download anything. How do I go about fixing it, as I really want to get the new update for IE

I have several problems. I am assuming, hoping that maybe they are all related. I am using an upgraded version of Windows ME, upgraded from Windows 98. I get an error message when windows first opens. It says: Error loading 2ndsrch.dll. An attempt was made to load a program with …

I recently added a extra harddrive to my win 2000 pc, after I installed it booted fine. after I formatted it now it trys to boot to that drive. I found a boot.ini file, it shows both drives in there one is 0 and the other is 1 so I …

When opening Internet Explorer I get the cannot find server page. When I then type in another url, I get a error box appear saying "Internet Explorer could not open the start page" I could have caused the problem myself by uninstalling something important. I got some spy/ad ware that …

The message i keep getting is 16 bit window subsystem error C:Windows\system32\autoexec.nt program not suitable so far ive tried to edit the registry VDD key and ive tried to install a anti virus program......

every cd i write ends up like this: [IMG]http://img26.exs.cx/img26/9446/error9.gif[/IMG] why ?!?!?

i have an asus a8v deluxe motherboard, my problem is that when i enter bios my hard disk is not shown thus i cannot format windows any help would be greatly appreciated

Ever since I downloaded the XP security patch about a month ago, my IE has been crashing consistently. It's strange- I can use IE, but I have to open up 2 IE windows and use the second one because the first consistently shuts itself down. I took my computer in …

hi, iam having problems getting rid of coolwebsearch(who is'nt) i have tried to add Cws to my restricted sites list in internrt options. i am told that this site exists elsewere (i.e. in trusted sites) when i go to trusted sites the "sites" tab is greyed out not letting me …

[font=Verdana][size=2][color=Black]Is it possible to create AN EXCLUSIVE USER ACCOUNT IN WINDOWS 2000 PRO? What I mean is:None of the other users,including the Administrator,should be able to see and access my installed applications and of course my data.How do you install applications only for the current user,when the program installer doesn't …

MS are at it again. I'm to the point that I may not even buy the next Xbox (name pending) that is how much I hate MS. Are they EVER going to stop stomping on the little man? Don't they have enough already to last them throughout several generations to …

Ok, here's the deal.... I recently bought a run of the mill Microsoft Optical mouse. Ever since I installed it, it seems to have a mind of it's own. It's a USB mouse, and at first I ran it through an adapter in the PS/2 port. Then, I changed to …

I just installed XP Pros Svc Pk2 on my machine, a beautiful thing. One problem I've encountered is that the images do not show in Outlook Express. I know this is a simple thing, but not having encountered it before I'm not sure how to correct this. Can someone lend …

im posting from mozilla firefox right now. :evil:

Hi, I am running window 98 on a slow computer. I had this same problem last year but it went away all on it's own. My problem is when I try to shut down or restart, my computer locks up completely on the "Windows 98 Shutting Down Please Wait" screen. …

any1 help? windows ME

I formatted my other computer and I popped in my Windows 98SE bootdisk, did all of that and put in my CD (all this time my keyboard worked....) and when I tried to type in my CD key, it doesn't work! Even when I press Num Lock it doesn't work. …

I've been having problems with Hotmail and MSN. First: my MSN keeps changing my screen name from 'whatever' back to 'dlbell00@hotmail.com' - when I change it back, it will go back to the e-mail addy name the next day! Then: my Hotmail won't even load up. It just gives a …

Sorry, I've lost my hard copy. I can't access system restore. When I tried to get to a back up date last week, There were none that worked. Tonight, when I went to check, I clicked on system tools and then system restore and it coughed up "My Computer" but …

I'm looking to replace Norton SystemWorks as my main PC utility package, as it seems to have gone steadily downhill in the last few years. The best two atlernatives I've been able to identify are [URL=http://www.iolo.com/sm/5pro/index.cfm]System Mechanic Pro[/URL] and [URL=http://www.v-com.com/product/SystemSuite_Home.html]SystemSuite[/URL]. I'm leaning towards Sys Mechanic because of their recent deal …

When I setup WinXP it forced me to make another account, so I did planning to delete it later. I just want one user, the administrator account and no other users. Unfortunately I cannot delete the other account I made (which is also an administrator), nor can I change it …

I guess you can't reinstall XP Home like Win 98. I know I have some corrupted files so I wanted to copy over them. I tried and now I'm prompted to Start Setup or Start XP Home. When I hit XP Home everything seems to be OK except for my …

Oh, please, somebody help me! when I turn the computer on, all I get is my background picture and an error message. My task manager is even blank! I don't have a start menu. In order to access aol I had to do it through the file button the task …

HELP ME PLZZZ! My monitor screwed up on mme, and i am having a bit of trouble trying to resize it to fit on my screen. i have zp, but i cant figure out a way to reset the monitor to how it was. plaz help me!

here are some helpful tips to keeping your pc running smoothly [B]everyday:[/B] -Check for virus/spyware definitions: viruses spread within hours so keeping your antivirus/spyware software up to date is crucial. -Backup critical data:Make sure that when you get some data that is very important you back it up in case …

I have recently purchase BT broadband internet and when i originally installed the modem and the software i had the internet working fine. However, it has suddenly started acting up - the connection is made fine and i can ping websites through the MSDOS command prompt but when i try …

Computer Info: Dell Dimension, Windows 2000 SP4, LAN connection, IE6, Office 2000 Problem: Last week I installed Hotbar on my computer. Didn't like it so I uninstalled it. Now, I am unable to use links, buttons to access IE. The hourglass will flash for a few seconds, then stop. It …

I have Windows 98 SE operating system, and a Hard-disk (20GB) with two equail partitions... There is a short description of my problem on bottom of this post (read it first or start reading how it happened (right below)...)... ----------------------------------------- Today I used my computer as usual, I wanted to …

i am trying to run a live audio/video broadcast from my computer, i am using a external (creative sound blaster) audio card and an external (web tv) input device, both are usb. about 1 minute in to broadcasting my cpu max's out at 100% and it don't seem right. i …

Timer on my tool bar ... it loses time. It's 2 hours behind. I keep resetting it. :-| And it stills losing a few hours. :rolleyes: Anything I can do to stop it from losing time. Did I post this in the right place? Thank you.........

I am running IE 6.0 at home. My own personal computer. I'm the only one who uses it. I noticed last night sites in my history that I never visited. Some may have been pop-ups, but one in particular listed numerous pages visited from that site. How is this possible? …

Everybody here, please download the Everest software. I dont have the link but Catweazle posted it around here somewhere. Tell us what Everest says about your PC, below is a sample setup on my PC, just get the report from the Everest program: --------[ EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003, 2004 …

I am experiencing SERIOUS problems w/ Windows ME on my HP Pavilion XE748. Here’s what happens when I turn the system on… The blue screen will appear with the HP Invent logo, this goes away and the Windows ME screen appears. The screen will display and a black screen appears. …

im running xp and i keep getting a 16 bit subsystem error when i try to install a new program. ive edited the registry and keep getting this error... what can i do to correct this...

i got them both as iso files and burned them, then when i clicked install nothing happens but if i click browse cd it loads the other windows... Im using Windows ME and its crap and i need to upgrade, please help :o

Hi all it's my first post , and I have a bit of a problem with getting my desktop area to change from 640 by 480 pixels to 800 by 600 pixels! It was working just fine yesterday and my wife wanted to change the settings to make the screen …

i've had this problem for a bit now. whenever i open up IE it just will not detect an internet connection. it works on every other desktop on this computer but not mine. i've been using opera ever since it stopped working. i'm using windows XP. i have been to …

Alrighty then.. Another computer that I need to put Office XP on will not let me. It gives me [B]ERROR 2355: Setup cannot access a file cabinet. Check your connection to the network, or CD-ROM drive. For other potential solutions to this problem, see C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\1033\SETUP.HLP.[/B] Also, when I …

I am using the latest Internet Explorer (6) on Windows XP. About couple days ago, I was using Internet Explorer with a breeze, but now any website or url sites i type it won't apperar. It takes me straight to the Cannot find Server screen. And at the bottom it …

Hi i am 13 years old and i help my school with software but we just got new computers. the thing is when i try to download screen savers and programs they wont work it says the disk dont have enough space it has 32gb left the screen saver is …

My friend as a new dell with nice spec, 160 GB hd, 3000+ Athlon etc, recently his desktop has sorta been "dissapearing", (programs still running, but cant access anything on desktop), a restart cures the problem, but theres go to be a better way. ill be happy to add more …

Everytime I play an mpg my computer freezes up.???????? HELP! -thanks

I removed and then installed ms office in a windows 95 machine and from then I can't locate the send/receive tab.Where could the problem be?

Hi, my window XP is running out of space in my old hard drive (9GB Maxter), I want to migrate the OS to the new drive (WD 80GB). I used the WD tools to copy the drive. It took two hours but everything went fine. Then I reboot to the …

Hiya, Can anyone help please? My laptop is a Pentium iii 500 mhz - I know this because it's what flashes up on the screen when I boot up. When I right click on My Computer, then properties, it's saying it's a GenuineIntel x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 1 …

My PC is a Celeron 1.70 GHz with 112 MB RAM, running Windows XP Home Edition (version 2002) / Service Pack 1. My question: [B]Should I install the new Service Pack 2 (SP2) ?[/B] :rolleyes: What if I don´t and keep getting notices from Microsoft about Windows updates ? :rolleyes: …

Hey everybody I have a problem with my video card. Everytime I start certian games it says a 3d accelerator could not be found. Everything worked fine before I installed Windows 2000 Proffesional (I used to have Windows 98). I have a NVidia Riva TNT 4 Video card. I tried …

Hi, I'm hoping someone will be able to help me with removing W2k from my PC. Currently I am running both W2k and XP on a dual boot. Each OS are on a seperate partition (W2k drive C: & XP drive D:) so removing one from the other shouldn't be …

:?: I am experiencing a problem when I go to the internet (does not happen unless I am on the internet). At random times and for no apparent reason, my system will shut off and then retart. I have Windows XP SP2 / cable modem. I have Norton Professional / …

Any one know why the computer is drasticlly slowed down after installing SP2 on a dell computer? I have 2.6gig and a 1.8 gig. The 2.6 got SP2 first, and the 1.8 would boot faster. Now they boot at about the same speed.