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I can't install any Windows XP upgrades, including Service Pack 3, after the following sequence of events: 1. I used SpyBot to check for spyware. It found 8 objects and removed them. 2. The next time I turned on my computer, it immediately logged off my user name each time …

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Is my Windows system using 13 Gb or 3½ Gb? This is a bit of a number cruncher, so here's a summary: My C:\Windows (XP) on a partitioned HDD states it is using 13 Gb out of 20 Gb. There are three [B]big[/B] folders only on C drive, and nothing …

When I click on the start button on the desktop taskbar, I do not find the Run command. I started the 'Secondary Logon Service' and clicked 'start' on the Action menu. But it does not bring back the 'Run' Command. Please help me, by suggesting what to do to bring …

There is program error while running outlook. I can execute it but after few seconds program error message shows. Help !!!

Hi all, I whant to clear some folder, 1. [Profile]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files 2. [Profile]\Local Settings\History 3. [Profile]\Local Settings\Temp 4. [Profile]\Cookies 5. [Profile]\Recent 6. [SystemRoot]\Temp but windows is blocking those files, how can i delete those files during startup of a computer ? i have already create a Batch file …

After installing upddates for windows vista computer error occurred Error message Windows activation error. A problem occurred when windows tried to activate Error code oxc004e003 This is a valid copy of vista pruchased on a lenovo t61 tablet Any suggestions Called Lenovo and they put us through to microsoft and …

Hi. My PC got infected with trojans and other malware. I install Kaspersky AV and it disinfected all (maybe) of them. When I open My Computer to explore any of 2 local drives, a box appears asking me to choose which program I should choose to open the [I]file[/I]. Why …

Hope someone can help me out here. I am running an old PIII 400, 512 Ram, XP SP2 and it freezes right after the Welcome screen. I see the Welcome screen for approx 2 mins. and then it goes to a blue screen and just hangs there. I see the …

Ok seeing as there isn't really a sound card section in the hardware board, and considering I know Windows XP Black Edition is what caused it I'm posting here. Ok So I reformatted using the Windows XP disc that came with my computer. Immediatly after that I reformatted again using …

Yeah. I am not sure the policy on here about talking about this kind of stuff so forgive me if I am not supposed to but I am curious about something. Any someone gave me this older Compaq computer that is a Deskpro EN 733mhz, Pent III,128 meg of RAM. …

I currently run a Win98 system at my office and am connected on an intranet. Recently we have installed new Xerox Printers which do not support Win98. In an attempt to backdoor this issue with the software/drivers I was unsuccessful. I recall reading some where about a program that could …

I'm trying to install php5 but I need to copy the php.ini file to the %SYSTEMROOT% folder. The problem is that I don't see this folder in my C:/WINDOWS directory. Where is it or am I suppose to copy the file to another location? I'm using Windows XP.

My windows XP got virus infected. I have removed it. But I can't access Task Manager. When I press Alt+Ctrl+Delete it says, "Task Manager is disabled by administrator" How can I enable Task Manager?

I work for a small school and our network is has about 225 cpu's (all running xppro). I am running windows 2003 server for our main server (named Vision), and I am running window 03/64 for our backup and fileshare server (named Eagle). Our network is set up with a …

Hi. One of our users has asked me why her emails are being deleted from her inbox after she replies or forwards them. She is using Microsoft Office 2000 SBE. I have searched and never seen an option for this. I haven't been able to find anything after searching google. …

Hi, I keep geeting this error number when trying to obtain Windows updates. I have had 4 brand new PC's arrive this week (2 HP & 2 Fujitsu) all 4 have had nothing done to them except started up and attempted to connect to the Windows website. I have internet …

Hi, I have been trying to get Real VNC 4 to work with the lovely Vista. I have managed to install it and get it up and running by changing a few settings here and their. However the only way I could get it to run at start up without …

well first of all i want to tell you guys how gratefull i am to find a site wich helps people in trouble without asking for money (you dont see that very muvh lately), and now ito my problem, i am runnin a compaq presario 900, OS windows xp sp3, …

Dell Latitude D610 P4, 512mb, 30gb HD, XP Pro SP2 Please help. My daughter's laptop caught a virus which avg found. She tried to quarantine it but it kept reappearing. She then tried deleting it, then on startup, a window appeared entitled 'Isass.exe' with the message 'An invalid parameter was …

Hello good folks at Dani Web !!! I have a Dell Dimension 2350, 1 GB RAM, Service Pack 2. I have been trying for a week to install Service Pack 3 on this machine that has Windows XP Home , on it. I have tried to download and install it …

Well, the old Armada M700 hardly seems worth rescuing this time... EXCEPT IRREPLACEABLE FILES ARE ON IT. And Goddess damn it all, I forgot to back them up. So, can anyone help? Here's what's going on: Last night I shut down my computer. This morning I go to turn it …

Today is the third time in three weeks that I am having to reset the modem and set up the internet for my friend again. I have never had this problem with any other Windows OS system... (Including 95) Is this a normal thing for Windows Vista? Or is something …

My internet connection has stopped working. This is true in both my email client and in any browser that I open. It appears the browser, or other program, sends a request to connect to a specific server, and then does not get a connection to the server back. The browser …

I have been getting the "Windows needs your credentials" balloon in the systray. This is what I have already tried, Run GPEDIT.MSC. Under computer configuration, expand administrative templates>system>logon. Select the "Always wait for the network at computer startup" value. The default state is "not configured". Set this to "On". but …

hi all my desktop items have becomr highlighted after i tried to make a page availible offline now i dont seem to be able to deselect them

Need A Little Help [B]Senario:[/B] In the near future I will have to transfer data from my computer to & from A computer infected by lots & lots of viruses. I do not have rights to modify, install or uninstall any software in the infected system. All I can do …

Hi i got an executable file which uses an .ini file, while they both are in the same directory all works fine. The problem is that i must separate them and make a batch file that will call the executable and also will direct the executable where to find its …

Hi I recently noticed this folder on my destop "%SystemDrive%" I was wondering if it is safe to remove. I don't know where it came from it just suddenly appeared. I would really like to get rid of it if possible. Any ideas greatly appreciated Dave

I saw a few posts similar to this in this forum.I tried most of the solutions given there but still couldn't solve my problem. I'm running XP Professional on my laptop and desktop.Both are connected to internet using the same connection through lan.The problem is that I can't access some …

Hey good folks at Dani Web ! I have a Dell Dimension 2350, Windows XP, SP2, AVG Anti virus, Zone Alarm, and SpywareBlaster. This morning I got up and went in to get on my desk top, that I leave on most of the time. AVG had updated while I …

hi, i have problem today whereby one of my users has logged onto his computer today but outlook, and his printers where missing inlcuding his favourites in ie7. we are currently using active directory administer the users but he is not part of a roaming profile. Im fresh out of …

hey guys, Ok, this isnt too serious a problem because its been present for a LOOOONG time now. I run windows XP so i have that windows security centre thing that tells me the state of my firewall and virusscan programs (on or off basically). One day, i went to …

Hi everyone: As always I'm very thankful for the help I can get here. Months ago I had problems with my windows and my computer failed. I had to buy a new one, this one has Norton for 60 days. I only have 3 days left. I bought a couple …

Please bear with me, I am just a beginner! Some background - while I was out my partner installed a new monitor and changed the wallpaper. While doing so a message popped up (I assume from the firewall) about a program trying to connect, but he clicked 'deny'. The next …

Windows will not start after installing nVidia 15.17 drivers I am running a q6600 on an EVGA 122-CK-NF68 mobo with OCZ SLI pc2 8500 ram running WINDOWS XP PRO 32-BIT. Powered by an Antec SLI True Power Trio. Everything was fine until I installed the 15.17 nvidia nforce drivers. I …

A customer brings me a computer telling me that it had a virus and a family member cleaned it for them and now the computer won't boot. When I turned the computer on it said Ntldr missing ok simple enough, I tried to copy Ntldr from the recovery console but …

[URL="http://weblog.infoworld.com/save-xp/"]Help keep XP on the market[/URL] You might Decide later on that you really don't like Vista and want to go back to XP I haven't really made my final decision, if I agree with Vista or not Their are pros and cons about vista Pros [LIST] [*]Major Kernel Overhaul …

Hi! I have XP sp3 installed twice on my PC from the same CD. I recently reinstalled on disc 1 owing to strange explorer behaviour which has now returned. It has never affected the installation on disc 2. The PC boots happily, startup objects load and run and applications can …

hi 2 u all im new2 this so plz be nice lol........... anyway i have no sound i go in to divce mang and i see a yellow ? on Multimedia Audio Controller and when i tryed 2 reinstall it it comes up with cant cuz windows cant find folders …

I operate Windows XP Home Edition. My Recyle Bin Icon is on the desktop and the folder is in My Computer. But I cannot access it. Whenever I try to send a file to the Bin I get this message. "Cannot delete ---. The dir or file cannot be created." …

I removed some programs from my computer and I think I accidently removed the program for the sound, when my computer starts a bubble in the task bar says new hardware found, then a window opens that say s the install wizard will install the hardware, when it trys it …

Hey all, new user here. Can't believe I didn't registered here before because it's where I always end up when searching for answers to my questions! (re: java etc). Anyway, my question is.. I am dual booting Vista and Ubuntu. When I turn on my pc it gives me a …

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HI guys, I have a linux debian machine and windows vista machine. Now the debian machine is called chris-pc and vista is called chris-laptop. I have shared a drive on chris-pc using nfs and the drive is visable to other linux machines. But when i try and mount the drive …

Well, my user name pretty much tells the story of why I'm here. I bought Vista Ultimate 64 Signature Series the day it was released. Since then, I've had to install it from scratch THREE times since the first install! All because it develops problems that MS spends WEEKS trying …

PC would not start up yesterday. Worked on it till it finally booted but some features would not work (wireless network, external hard drive, etc.). Trying to access things like My Network Places or device manager results in a blank window. Attempting to start services in management console results in …

Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2 AMD Sempron 1.40GHz 448 MB of RAM ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Computer freezes, monitor displays white screen with columns of horizontal lines (colors of last display) and one square of vertical lines. This happens 5-15 minutes after the desktop is displayed as I open folders, browse internet, …

Hi all, first of apologies if ive stuck this in the wrong forum . . . ive had a Compaq Presario Laptop now for about 4ish yrs, recently had problems with it . . . . . so wanted to do a complete wipe of eveything. only trouble is ive …

Hey I've got a user on Lotus Notes v6.5.5 They can send emails with attachements. However, when they try to forward an email with attachements it is stripping out the attachments. Same thing when they replay to an email with attachments. I've verified that it isn't usererror. Any ideas?