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 | On Tools -> Internet Options -> Security Is the slider set to 'Medium'? |
| | Definitely do NOT delete the thing. That will only make things worse. Please try reinstalling the program then uninstalling it again.  |
| | Tools -> Internet Options -> General Click on 'Delete Files' to clean out your Internet cache. Also ensure 'Show Pictures' is enabled as mentioned previously. That may not work, but often an excess of 'temporary internet files' will cause problems like this. You could also try a repair of Internet … |
| | Did you try using the 'Clear history' button? Also did you try using Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced and deselecting "Use inline autocomplete"? |
| | Could you provide the make and model number of your monitor please, and also the scren resolution and refresh rate you are using. Your problem certainly sounds like one which is related to the monitor itself. |
 | Did you 'upgrade' to Windows XP (over the top of a previous install) or install Windows XP fresh and clean? I've had Windows XP installations running here for over 18 months now, without a hitch. |
| | NOD32 AntiVirus should be able to clean that one - it's included in the signature file for it! |
| | Here is the Microsoft article with step by step instructions: [url="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314060&Product=winxp"]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314060&Product=winxp[/url] This one has links to step by step articles about using the Registry editor: [url="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;256986"]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;256986[/url] Enjoy! |
| | Some further hints: First thing to check is the web page itself. If you see a "Print this page" or "Printable version" link or button, click on it. That's the best option of all! Some, but not all web pages can be 'fixed' by dragging the browser window to a … |
| | If you have located the .pst file that Outlook was previously using this article includes intructions for importing the data back into Outlook: [url="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287070"]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287070[/url] Unfortunately, sometimes there is data loss when performing a 'Refresh' install of Windows XP (In-Place Upgrade). Data should really be backed up before performing the process … |
| | Check that the display card or the RAM modules have not worked a bit loose in their slots. Those are the most likely options. |
| | The best practice to follow when problems arise uninstalling a program is to reinstall and then uninstall it. The problems such as the one you mention generally only arise when files are missing or corrupted, and reinstallation should fix that. You can then uninstall again successfully. |
| | On the Advanced tab, Jimmy, under 'Browsing', ensure that "Use Inline Autocomplete" is checked ;) |
| | You also forgot to read the Forum Index page carefully. All 'Hijackthis' logs are to be posted in the 'Security' forum section!  |
| | Re: Spyware There's a whole Security section of these forums! Best place to start is there. Read the 'sticky's at top of page, the responses to questions which have been asked there, and post your own questions to get advice. Cheers. |
| | Hi boogy, Your problem could relate to just about any of a thousand and one things, and is most likely related to several of them at once. You could start by reading through some of the documents to be found from this Google search: [url="http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Windows+xp+freezes+after+restart"]http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Windows+xp+freezes+after+restart[/url] You could then work through … |
 | Re: Underlined Links Made me wonder what the hell had happened to my system, Dani :D Good ole Internet Explorer to the rescue! I turned the feature off, and now it looks all neat 'n' clean again. (I really don't like the look of those lines everywhere. Makes it messy looking in my … |
| | caperjack and crunchie. You fellas have got it covered quite a bit more comprehensively than I did when I put together the 'Sticky' at top of page about 'Helping Youself'. Would you consider adding the bits I've missed out on to that topic? It would only need a simple link … |
| | You almost certainly have a spyware/malware problem which is causing your system to be unstable. Check the 'Helping yourself' stickied topic in the 'Security' section of the forum, and if you still have unresolved issues after working through the suggestions there you should repost your topic in the 'Security' forum. |
| | Try this site: [url="http://www.sentryfirewall.com/docs.html"]http://www.sentryfirewall.com/docs.html[/url] Sentry Firewall CD is a bootable CD-ROM which you can use in an old PC to configure it for operation as a Linux-based hardware firewall/router. I've linked the 'Documents' page of the site, and you sould read the documentation before starting. The CD is downloadable as … |
| | Your Athlon 2800+ should run at 2083MHz. (It may vary a few MHz from that but it should not be more than about 5MHz difference.) In BIOS setup, it should be set to a core clock speedof 166MHz and a core clock multiplier of 12.5x. You should also have your … |
 | Sure you haven't adjusted the monitor brightness down all the way to black? Might sound silly, but I've seen sillier things happen. Do either of these systems work with a different monitor connected? A different monitor cable? Does the monitor in question work OK on a different PC? Edit: Sorry, … |
| | All you should need to do is empty the Internet cache - that's the only thing likely to be corrupted. Tools -> Internet Options -> General Then press the 'delete files' button. That'll clear out the excessive amount of files in there, which are confusing the issue and causing the … |
| | I've just recently answered that one at another forum I frequent: [url="http://forums.networknext.com/pcpp/viewtopic.php?t=22688"]http://forums.networknext.com/pcpp/viewtopic.php?t=22688[/url] [QUOTE] Hi mate. Have a chat to the TV/Electronics repairmen in your area and see if you can find one who will have a look at it for you at an affordable price. Virtually all monitors have an …  |
| | I can see your title, marceta, but could you please also explain just what your problem is? Are they changing and you don't want them to? Do you want to change them and don't know how to? Your question is a bit vague. |
 | Tip one: Read announcements and 'stickies' before you start putting questions and comments up for view. You can avoid embarassment that way. Tip two: Use the 'Search' function' after you've finished reading the announcements and stickies. Same reason! |
| | I think your problem is software related, rather than hardware related. I'd suggest the heart of it lies in your comment: "There might have been some other installed software because I let my family use my computer too." You are unaware what's occurred on your system, and in one way … |
| | Oh! If it sometimes goes slow and then shuts down you should really get it checked for heat problems first, mate. That's a classic sign of a processor which is getting too hot to function correctly. Even if your fans are all working fine inside your case, it could be … |
| | heh heh... This one should be in the Security section, so I'll move it there. And you should read this article: [url="http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/75E344E0612A1FAFCA256E6D003D65E1"]http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/75E344E0612A1FAFCA256E6D003D65E1[/url] which deals with the issue you've mentioned. |
| | Hi Todd, It sounds to me like your Windows installation is corrupted. That could be virus related or it could be Spyware related or any of a number of other causes. Uninstall any unecessary programs. Read the "Helping Yourself" sticky in the Security section of this forum, and work through … |
| | If Windows XP was an 'Upgrade' install over an existing Windows 98, then you might be better to try a fresh, clean install of it first. Upgrade installs are the devil, and never work fully efficiently. Windows XP on an NTFS partition is the best OS to use. That said, … |
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| | It sounds to me like you've not installed the drivers for your system components. If you've simply installed Windows, and not any further device drivers for your motherboard and your display card, do the following: Visit your motherboard's download page and download the VIA chipset driver, LAN driver and Sound … |
| | It's always best to try using Windows XP's inbuilt 'Scanner and Camera' functionality before loading camera software or drivers. In most cases, the Installation CD can stay in the box unused. Windows XP will use the 'Scanner and Camera Wizard' to download images to your system, allowing you to name … |
| | shahidhotline, that is a new, separate issue. It sounds like you have a virus issue, so I'll move your question to the security section. |
| | I'm pretty sure they're all 3 volts. Most Pentium class or later PCs should use the round, clip-in batteries. But check on the board, just to be sure it's not an older style one, soldered to the board. I've never really seen those on anything later than a 486 though. … |
 | Yes, HALO is a dog of a thing on PC, having performance problems on even highly specc'd systems. It's also a game that runs better on nVidia cards than on ATi cards, unlike most other games. With reference to the Far Cry question, I'd also like to hear your system … |
| | Amen to that. You've got a spyware/security problem for sure, and it'd be best dealt with by following the suggestions made here: [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html"]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] and then posting about any remaining problems in the 'Security' forum section. |
| | I believe you may have forgotten to install your motherboard chipset drivers. |
| | Forget about that fan just for the minute. For now, install both hard drives. Ensure that the jumper on the new one is set to 'Master' and the end cable connector is attached to it. Ensure that the jumper on the old hard drive is set to 'Slave' and the … |
| | I'll close the topic off for you. that way there won't be any more remarks posted in it, and you'll still be able to leave email notification enabled for future topics you post (or post in). Perhaps the best way to go is to indicate that the matter has been … |
| | The sasser worm is quite recent. If Norton wasn't updated regularly, the virus signature files wouldn't have identified it. Is Norton configured to automatically update on his system, and is the subscription up to date and current? If it's an old version that came 'bundled' with his system , for … |
| | It's a bit of a drudge, but you'll find quite a few specific suggestions in this discussion at NibbleGuru, where the issue has been reported by numerous people for different versions of Oracle. [url="http://www.nibbleguru.com/probs/145/7"]http://www.nibbleguru.com/probs/145/7[/url] In general, however, ensure that your Windows updates are all installed, and any updates available for … |
| | heh heh.... I have the exact same problem in front of me here that I'm trying to find a solution for on behalf of one of our magazine's readers. Should i turn up any really good solutions I'll post them here as well. Meanwhile, any more input from those more … |
| | Hi bones, 40 seconds doesn't really seem too extreme to me. It could be that you have lots of software installed, lots of software the have been installed and uninstalled, leaving a bit of mess in the registry, or any of a number of situations which relate to the way … |
| | I think this is the most trouble free power management guide i've yet seen: [url="http://www.colostate.edu/Services/acns/energy_saving/winxp.html"]http://www.colostate.edu/Services/acns/energy_saving/winxp.html[/url] However, it doesn't address your problem, so the first thing to check is if you have all Windows Updates installed, and that you haven't got a 3D screen saver operating. Work through this article, to … |
| | A check of MSI website indicates to me that the 6712 is in fact a KT4V motherboard, not a KT4AV. Could this be correct? The KT4V requires BIOS update Revision 1.8 to correctly recognise and identify an XP3000+ processor. [url="http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=362"]http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=362[/url] The BIOS update page for the KT4AV indicates that those … |
| | [QUOTE=jyotin_lad]Thanks but if I re-install Windows wont I lose all my data[/QUOTE] Not if you perform an 'In place Upgrade' [url="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp"]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp[/url] |
 | Oh goodness! A job like that should never be done without obtaining the most recent drivers for the equipment in question first! Are all the 'old computers' the same make and model? You should be able to download the necessary drivers for the systems and the internal components in question … |
| | Start over, is your best shot. Remove the existing partition(s) and create new ones using NTFS file system. Windows XP won't allow you to create FAT32 partitions any larger than 32Gb. Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management. (There's quicker ways to get … |
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