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Hi there, Help!! I am having trouble with my Toshiba Satellite 3000. I am running XP Pro on half the 30M drive and XP Home on the other half. It is in XP Pro that when I try to connect to the net with either the 56k modem or ADSL …

Hey everyone. Just noticed a little problem. The computer at my desk is running XP Pro. and my computer in my office is running XP Home. Well, to run a remote shutdown on my XP Pro. computer, I had to go into administrative tools, local security policies, and enable it …

Hi all; I have a problem with my internet , after each 5 minutes it is diconnected automatically , this happens only in Win XP , while in win98 every thing goes fine. Bye

Hi - Although not a serious problem, it is an annoying one seeing as how so many of the emails I receive these days are from friends who have added cutsey things. Is there any reason why OE won't display these .gifs and insists on making them attachments? Thanks for …

Hello, everyone - I am the system adminstrator at a small company running 13 workstations with XP Pro, and am in the midst of installing SP2 to all workstations. The installation has gone smoothly on all but 2 stations; the two in question are giving me an error about 3/4 …

Hello, I am receiving an iexplorer.exe error when I try to launch Internet Explorer. I use MS 2000 Professional and I have already checked for viruses and spyware. My system is supposedly clean from anything. My internet connection is showing as being connected. Could anyone help me with this problem? …

Can anyone tell me what to delete please Copy from HiJackThis. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 14:37:58, on 01-10-04 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) 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:\Windows\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE C:\Windows\System32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\Program Files\Fichiers communs\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe C:\Program Files\Norton …

My browser needs to access a System that is Java developed. But my IE seems not working normal. Im using Windows 2000, IE is version 6 SP1. There is a guide to set the correct settings in the browser to access the system correctly. I have set most of the …

I fdisked to clean off a virus from my daughters computer. I brought it back up but her 98 didn't have her modem driver in it. We've looked everywhere to see where she got it from the last time we rebuilt her harddrive. No luck. This is an old Gateway …

i seem to have 2 infected dlls but it hasnt affected anything, when telus security system tries to restore the file, it cannot, i tried manually deleting it and it gave me the no authorization error

Hi there, Upon booting up the pc, I repeatedly receive the blue screen of death for the above stop message. I figured it had something to do with the USB driver stack but I'm clueless as how to go about fixing it. I'm running Windows 2000/ on an AMD processor. …

Help, The weirdest thing is going on. Everytime I open internet explorer 6.0. It goes to a werid search page called "About:Blank" I try changing it to another search engine in my "Internet Options" exit and come back and then I see this d@#%! webpage again. I did a search …

i've got winXP pro ....lately i started gettin this error whenever i try to open any windows application(my computer/control panel/IE etc..): Micrsoft VisualC++ runtime library. Buffer overrun detected! Program :E:/windows/explorer.exe.... A buffer overrun has been detected which has corrupted the programs internal state.The program cannnot continue its execution safely and …

Hi. I've had this problem in Win XP as well, and I'm posting this here cuz obviously, I'm running Win 2000 Pro SP4. As the title says, I am having a problem with my internet connection. I'm on cable, and I'm not on a router eithter. It's just the cable …

This is weird, I cant access altavista engine search webpage, I can access any other webpage, I took firewall off, shut down popup blockers, lowered my security settings, enabled SSL 2.0 SSL 3.0 TLS 1.0 HTTP 1.1 is also enabled, I also downloaded all windows 2000 updates. WHATS THE PROBLEM???? …

Hi, I have a very old computer, its not even those ones that stand like towers. Its a compaq presario from way back in the day :lol: . Anyway i receive alot of pictures from my family back in scotland through email and i save on the comp, but i …

hey guys, hopefully this will be an easy one...everytime i boot my machine in the morning, or anytime during the day if i restart it, it takes almost 3 min (maybe more) to have my desktop icons finally appear. and even though my task bar and systray all load up …

Hi, First post here, I'm pretty much a novice at this. For about the past year I have been having a "~ under a windows icon" just appear on my desktop from where I know not. I have had a couple people tell me I have a virus, but when …

I'd really appreciate some help. I purchased a used sony vaio PCG-XG38 from my IT guy at work today. It included a 3COM 10Mbps LAN Card w/XJACK connector (Model3CXE589EC). My IT guy said I can hook up my laptop/notebook to my home PC via the LAN card and a router …

[font=Times New Roman][size=3]Hi,[/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3] [/size][/font] [size=3][font=Times New Roman] I have two issues with WIN98:[/font][/size] [font=Times New Roman][size=3] [/size][/font] [list] [*][font=Times New Roman][size=3]When I double click on the “Date/Time

Hi everyone! (I am using Windows 98 S.E. and internet explorer 6 SP1) Just earlier today I'm getting a problem within internet explorer that the page cannot be displayed dialogue is coming up no matter which website I try to enter (whether i type in www format or i.p.), yes …

\i am having trouble opening certain web pages with my new p4 xp. that I just bought. For instance the To: button in my yahoo mail compose box. I click on it and get a busy mouse signal then nothing . Click again and get not responding. Opening thumbnail pictures …

hi, i've been surfing around the internet for drivers, tips, help, etc for over a week now trying to get this fixed so far nothing. I have two pcs here's the specs PC#1 p.4 2.8ghz ht asus p4p800-e deluxe mobo msi geforce fx5900xt (driver atm is the latest 61.77 from …

I have been having problems with my computer and it has something to do with stopping a windows update in the middle. is there a way to uninstall Internet Explorer and then reinstall it. i have even done a clean install of windows 2000 and i still get the same …

Right now I am unable to use my Internet Explorer on my brand new computer that I just got on Friday. I was able to use IE up until yesterday. I use AOL to connect then I use IE for my websurfing. Now the problem is that whenever I click …

hey guys. Does anyone know how to sign in to MSN6 and automatically "appear offline"???

[font=Times New Roman][size=3]I’ve recently been using a photo editing software package. When manipulating an image I get an error message, “Windows Virtual Memory Size Too Low

Im running windows XP SP1. Dell Inspiron9100 Laptop. Problem persists after running updated adaware and spybot s&d. The problem is that whenever I open IE, a grey toolbar appears at the top, and a wide blue bar appears at the bottom of the page. I have not done anything different …

Windows XP 5.1 SP1 IE 6.0 SP1 and a bunch of Qs. Seen this posted before without a resolution, surely some super techie out there has some additional thoughts. IE Option - Reuse Windows for Launching Shortcuts is unchecked... Open in New Window replaces existing window File New Window replaces …

:cry: S.O.S CAN ANY 1 HELP ME PLEASE I HAVE A HP PAVILION XG833 WITH 98 AND ME ON IT I CANT GET IN TO WINDOWS I REFORMATED AND EVRY THING IT TELLS ME MY IOSUB.SYS. IS CORRUPTED I COULD REALLY USE SOME HELP WITH THIS ;)

IE5 gets stuck trying to go to new web page. I am using Windows 2000 Pro . I think it started when I was adding a service pack or upgrade and aborted it before it finished. When i tried to upgrade to IE6, I got the message "A previous installation …

I am a newbie so I know nothing! I have a HP pavilion with a 40GB Ultra DMA hard drive. It came with Windows XP pre-installed so I have no discs and the warranty is up. Unfortunately it began shutting down and restarting itself. I tried to go back and …

Hi everyone, Im having some problems with startup on windows xp pro, whenever i start the comp i have my documents and my computer popping up and its doing my head in also i have uninstalled windows messenger but i still see the "Messenger" Button under Tools in internet explorer …

Hi, Anyone know of a way to determine the memory speed in a machine running WINXP? (i.e. PC2700 333 Mhz or PC3200 400 Mhz). Thanks. Glenn.

on boot i get a screen asking me for a password to start microsoft network. if i click cancel the boot continuse normally. how can i make it not ask to start microsoft network? tia frank :?:

I am running ME and my computer has run up the CPU usage to 100% nearly all the time only dropping occasionally to 60%. This occurs without having ANY programs open. I've run Spybot, Adaware, Pest Patrol, defrag, scan disk etc. One note: Adaware shows from 700 to 1000 processes …

I have 98 right now i want to know is there a way to install XP on top of it? and when it boots up i can choose what os i want to use, any help? I have one hard drive.

ok i want ACDSee on my computer. i used up the trial period on my ACDSee Classic v. 2.44 and i think i know the registration code (reg code) but i don't know how to enter it. but i know i found the reg code for ACDSee 2.0 and 2.21 …

Image copier is an useful image tool for programmers, artists and normal users, such as company managers, office staffs. the software contains over 5,600 images (32x32 and 16x16 pixels). Each image is in six different styles, so the software equals to contain over 33,000 images totally. Images can be copied …

Welcome to the Windows Software Forum! So we can better help you, we need a bit of information. When posting your question here in the Windows Software Forum, please include these items: [list] [*]What version of Windows you're running (NT,2000, XP, 98, 95, ME) [*]If known, what version of the …

ok i have two .dll file problems...one is the startup message whish reads that it cannot find file "C:\WINDOWS\System\bridge.dll" and secondly i also bought a brand new camera and i can use it but my camera also has a MP3 player on it and it doesn't allow me to install …

what are the steps to uninstall linux and reinstall windows. can you please explain? I want my computer back. :sad:

Hi ! I am getting this error 2 times a week . monitoring paged pool and handles etc.. only showed that services.exe and cqmghost taking anourmous amout of handles error starting when handles amount around 5 000 000 - 6 000 000 Windows 2000 sp4 , SQl 2000 sp3 Also …

Help. I was forced to reinstall Win 98 on my 4 yr old Dell desktop after it crashed when I tried loading a new CD-rom game for my kids. I recovered from the shock of it all after finding my "recovery" cd. I was delighted that none of my files …

i have an xp and at one time had only 3% of my hard drive free SO i took off many programs and freed up my hard drive to 24%. But when i go to defrag it barley does anything but when i run the analyzer it says defrag is …

i had to recently try and clean install XP, and ive gone thru setup about a million times, and it partitions, wipes, etc, and the reboots. next, it restarts the computer, and for a moment, says "setup is starting windows" but wait! then i get taken back to SETUP and …

I turned my windows pc into a linux box and now i want to put windows back on it. I deleted the partitions with partition majic and formatted with fat32 but when I tried installing the windows OS nothing happened but a grub file showed up in what appeared to …

Hi ,guys and gals .first off I hate Hotmail ,but my wife uses it faithfully ,problem is she gets email from friends with a lot of little images in them that don't show up,cant see them justthe little red X or nothing at all ,just reference from sender that they …

For some reason, regardless of how many times I try to optimize my hard drive (whether through the traditional scan disk defragmenter provided by Windows or speed disk optimizer provided by Norton Antivirus) I can’t get my disk space fragmentation level PAST 78% It was like this since I got …

Is it okay if I delete an application (without unistalling it) and then can i remove it from the registry??? :eek: