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Hello, Same as Roda but, I am having problem with my IIS on Windows 2000 Advanced Server. I've been trying to create a virtual directory from a shared folder [B]on another Drive (NTFS) than the root Drive[/B]. After the directory was created, I see the red ERROR icon on the …

Does anyone know how to delete the automatic links to previous search requests on IE 6 search bar. Whenever I create a new search, the search bar will automatically bring up previous searches (alphabetically) i.e. if I type in the word automotive, as the first letter A is typed, the …

Hello I have Windows 98 on my laptop computer, and still do, but it started to messing up, and I am in need of installing it again. What do you suggest? And what is the best way to go about doing it? I dont have a reconfiguation disk. Your help …

:?: what would prevent my task scheduler service, like MAINTANCE WIZARD-SANDISK-DEFRAGMENTATION-DISK CLEANUP,to stop before these tasks are complete,is there a program running somewhere tha t i can't or don't see,not real computer savvy, can someone assist me.

Can't seem to defrag hard drive under Win XP - SP2. Some error message abt the MS mgmt console comes up instead. Was fine before SP2 installation. Have plenty of free space so that's not the problem. Any ideas? Kurt :rolleyes:

I recently bought a second-hand computer. The specs (that I'm aware of) are: AMD Athlon 1600+ XP 256 Mb SDRAM 20 GB HDD Nvidia 440 OS XP Home Version 2002 (including SP1, (SP2 has recently been installed from CD)) When it was delivered it appeared to be functioning perfectly. A …

I'm using internet explorer, and fighting spyware and all the other little nasties out there. I noticed in the security forum that some folks have started using Firefox, and problem solved. I've been a bit scared to change something I'm used to, but now at work we are switching to …

i had problems installing linux and the boot loader would not show up so i ran the xpcd and had to install xp over the linux boot loader. So i still have linux on my pc and dont have a way to get it off (i.e partition manager) and i …

I am on my son's computer because mine has serious problems... I am running Windows ME and IE 6.......... I keep getting the cannot display page error....... My 56k dial up connects fine but it seems to stop recieving shortly after I connect, it seems to be sending fine...... Usually …

I use ie 6 and windows xp home. i have the sutocomplete checked but it won't save any of my paswords....can anyone help me to resolve this.... chandy :cry:

Hi all, When clicking 'start' I have an otion titled 'My Recent Documents' which list all the recent files I've just looked at. I'm using XP. I don't particularly wish the recent files to be available to be displayed. How do I get rid of this annoying option being listed …

Hi There, I've seen this problem here at work on two PC's and OS's for over a year and only just figured out what was causing it a couple days ago. Basically, when I use IE with the Google toolbar activated I can only navigate to one or two pages …

I am looking at buying a computer,but I have no idea what all the stuff means,so I was hopeing some off you could tell me if it is good or not IBM 6794-DE2-JJMF34_10 NET VISTA-P4 2.0GHz/256KB 512 MB,40 GB,1.44, 16X DVD,10/100,nVIDE 650$ CANADIAN Any suggestions or comments would be really …

my IE keeps shutting down on me when ever I try to play a game at my favorite site. this has only been happening for the last month or so!. I have reslicked the harddrive a few days ago so I know there are no virus or spy wear.. But …

Hello I have a problem that has been comming up with my computer. My computer gives me a blue screen in windows xp sometimes that tells me that if i have installed new hardware/drivers that there may be a conflict with IRQ's or something and that i should re-install the …

recently, when doing a web search, the links aren't working....mostly from advertisers...i can move the cursor over them, and the "little hand" shows, but when I click on them, nothing happens....I'm running Windows XP and have installed service pack 2.....any ideas??

I'm an Avid gamer, and recently I was hoping to see what turning off my Vsync would do for my framerate. I'm currently running a 2.6 ghz p4, 512 RAM and a Radeon 9600xt. Whenever I go into the display properties under the settings tab and attempt to hit the …

Iam On Win Xp-sp2. I Had Created Partions On My Pen Drive . I Partioned It Into Public And Private Domain With The Help Of A Software Supplied With Pen Drive. Private Domain Is Invisible Unless The User Logs In With A Password Whereas The Public Domain Is Always Available. …

I am trying to install JAVA JRE so I can run a program. But when I try downloading it it says Installer cannot proceed with the current proxy settings. I change the LAN settings as they promted me to but it asks for the address and port number which I …

To anyone that can help me: I opened internet explorer and recieved the standard "cannot dispaly this page" error. I have a compaq presario and i'm running windows XP and am on a LAN line. Internet explorer won't let me go to any websites at all and if it wasn't …

Hello, I am new to this form so I hope I am in the correct form for asking this question. I has signed up to do surveys for Microsoft and as a reward for completing a survey they sent me copy Windows XP Pro which I was going to put …

I followed some instructions and defraggled my HD, but now it does'nt work and makes weird grinding noises at startup. I mean it doesn't work at all!1!1!1!1!1!1 HELP ME!!!!! Here's a link to the guide i followed [url]http://www.datadocktorn.nu/us_frag1.php[/url]

Ok, I noticed this several months ago, I THINK it may have started around the time I installed DC++, its a P2P sharing program. I have since then uninstalled it. The problem is that, I have cable. And before I had great speeds, ranging from 120kbs to 300kbs even up …

Hi, After cleaning up the spyware on my PC. I had 2 critical internet options tabs missing - Security and Advanced. As such, I am unable to go to sites which requires secured connections. Can someone help me on this. I am using Windows XP Professional which will not allow …

[SIZE=2] Internet explorer script error 1386 char1: object required how do i get rid of it,interfeares with printer. :cry:

I want to ask you pros about a performance issue. Ever since I decided to get norton antivirus, my system has been alot slower. I had to format a while back, since it was a while since I had done that. I decided to install norton antivirus 2004 after I …

I want to make a CD boot disk but my boot sequence in bios needs to show this. I could use some step by step instructions. I think I start with f8 - GO INTO BIOS and i guess there is a check off where I click boot look for …

I dont see any end to these new versions of OS. :evil: I think MS should concentrate on making same OS more & more stable and robust than releasing entirely new & more resource demanding OS everytime. What you guys think?

For some reason my stupid computer won't let me uninstall SP2. It goes through almost all of the steps and then on the last step it says that "the system cannot find the file specified" "Windows Service Pack 2 wasn't uninstalled." Also I can't uninstall Norton anti-virus and i dont …

I was wondering what affects SP2 have on Norton anti-virus if you download Norton first? As far as I can tell many people have been having problems with Norton and SP2. Such as logging onto secure sites, which is one of the problems that I have. There is one more …

I am using Windows 2000 Professional OS,I have forgotten the Password Of Administrator I am working in restricted User. How can i get that Password. If this is Secrect. Pls mail to [email]bk_raavi@Yahoo.co.in[/email] Thanking U

Hello, Thanks to all who helped with reinstallation of my software. The original problem is corrected and the computer works great except- now when my computer starts up it asks which operating system I want to use and offers me two choices. Both are Windows XP Home. If I choose …

Every time I boot or restart my my pc, my "windows systen folder" opens. I can close it manually with no problem it's just a nusiance to me at this time. I am running windows xp home with sp2

Please help; I have installed wanadoo on xp home but made an error when installing the sagem modem and now it does not acknowledge that there is a modem installed so I have then tried to delete the files manually so I can reinstall but it wont let me delete …

I click on the explorer icon and I get an hour glass and than it does not appear. I am using XP :sad:

Hello all, I have XP Home SP2. Just recently I decided to attempt to fix an issue that I have been having with my CPU. I have a 2.4 P4 and it has only been running at 1.8. I changed the CPU/DRAM speeds to 133/133 to get it to run …

I'm running IE6 in Windows XP Home Edition on my laptop. When I boot up, IE opens once with my home page. I've checked out the start up file, but it isn't requested to open at start up. When the computer is left untouched for 30 mins, IE opens again …

I installed Firefox 0.9.3 in a Dell running XP/SP2 with dial-up internet access set to dial automatically. Internet Explorer accesses the internet without a problem as does Outlook Express. When I start Firefox, it dials and gets as far authorizing, then I get the "access is denied, invalid username or …

I Have Norton Internet Security 2004 With Me. I Came To Know That One Should Not Have Both Firewalls Working At The Same Time . Iam On Win Xp-sp2 . Which Firewall Should I Go For Or Should I Use Both.

I have what seems to be a problem with Windows, however it could possibly be the motherboard itself. The reason I post it here is because Windows will not work but Linux will... so at the moment it seems to be a Windows problem... I recently purchased a Syntax SV266AD …

Good evening/ morning. . . . Am having problems displaying my Internet Explorer 6 History. My history is set to 21 days and has been fine upto now. Been on the net 4 months. The other day started to not log any sited that I have visited By Date, Site, …

Hello everybody, please assist me with the following problem: I am a regular reader of the New York Times on the Web. This page refreshs itself every ten minutes. Whenever that happens, Internet Explorer interrupts my word processer and brings itself back "on top" of my computer screen. I like …

I am running a windows xp machine running sp2. One day after running spybot search and destroy it said it couldn't remove some things and that i should restart the computer and let spybot start before anything else so it can remove the file because it was obviously in use …

Hi, Unfortunately I have not been able to work as I normally would this week, because ever since last Sunday both my internet Explorer and Netscape has been running VERY SLOW - or on and off. Sending and receiving email has also been unstable. At first I contacted my internet …

i recently reinstalled my display drivers, because for some reason mt display properties got messed up. anyways, ever since i reinstalled the drivers, the display seems to be darker than it used to be even though i set the brightness and contrast to 100. i dont know what to do …

[size=2]:sad: Somebody can give me a hint??? I've just bought a webcam with a microphone on it and I use MSN messenger to chat with a friend. I can see the person's face and I have to write in order to communicate. How can I talk to the person like …

Should I upgrade my Windows XP with SP2? What are the pros and cons of doing that?

Peace unto all, My father has managed this computer to have two accounts: 1. Admin 2. Family (restricted) Now one thing I notice is that the USB port only works on admin account! But when it comes to the restricted family account (where we can't install stuff, etc), the USB …

Hi 6 months ago, i encrypted all my documents and other data using windows encryption(windows XP pro). I have 2 partions C and D (each 20 GB). Windows is installed on C where as all my professional data is on D. MY Windows got corrupt so my computer guy formatted …

[QUOTE=funkdat]i had the same problem, ensuing in a big headache one day I couldnt figure out why i couldnt get anyone outside my LAN to access IIS 5 then i used port 81 and it worked.... i wouldnt be surprised if optonline blocked the web port[/QUOTE] Like the rest of …