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[QUOTE=rockstarpirate;590718]Have you downloaded any new programs recently?[/QUOTE] re-read the first post

usually, caused by a dirty or scratched dvd or a dvd drive problem.so clean the disk and try again

go to control panel/users ,and`create a new account ans see what happens

[QUOTE=jblaschke;588144]I don't know--where do I find this? I'm looking under "Properties" and for description it only gives "Windows Media Player" with no version.[/QUOTE] go to HELP/ABOUT in the top bar ,this is usually were all programs show there version

[quote]Windows cannot start because the following files are missing or corrupt: WINDOWS/system32/config/system[/quote] there is a fix for this ,but in my opinion the easies fix is to reinstall windows . how to fix the missing or corrupt problem [url]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545[/url]

up above this post click on "Forums" and you will see a programing forum ,maybe a better place to ask you ?

there are so many,does it want you to download a program to fix you security problem if so what program .

try winsockfix to reset the default network settings in windows . [url]http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Network-Tweak/WinSockFix.shtml[/url]

[QUOTE=as786;585347]hi i installed and unistalled Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2 Refresh for causing errors but then when unistalled it and it started to download again through windows update. How do i stop that and i do i remove it from windows update ? thx[/QUOTE] your first mistake …

[QUOTE=randeec;588774] What the hell gives? is XP setup unable to see a partitioned drive bigger than 137gb or is there a step I'm missing?[/QUOTE] exactly ,use the disk utility from the hdd makers website,LIKE : maxtor= maxblast , seagate = seatools and so on

using the maintenence/repair numbers or what ever it called ! on the side of you dell ,go to the website and download and install the sound drivers

hello,did you install thermal past to cpu,it could be that its running hot ,so the fan stays on high ,im looking through the manual for t hat board but see nothing in the bios about control .did you install the mother board driver from the disk after you install windows …

I suggest you use the winxp cd and go into the repair conslo and run "chkdsk /r" with out the quotes . quote from the link in my post . Note: If normal (high level) hard disk formatting is required, you can use DOS FDISK command to first erase and …

check language settings in the control panel

I don't think cd-r work in 2007 Honda pilot .lol

the big thing will be the back connections ,the video mouse and keyboard and stuff some desktops are stretched out right across the back,and not grouped in the same way as a case setup.im going to be trying this next week with a older ibm.

[QUOTE=practor;588196]Hi all, Have been working on a system, XP home editon removing a virus and now the system tray or lower task bar has gone. I have removed this same virus from other systems with no probs. I think I have deleted a file in system32 ? maybe. Any ideas …

[QUOTE=coww666;588704]desktop picture wont change[/QUOTE] not much info ,so im going to tell you to scan computer for viruses and trojans and spyware ,and your going to come back and say did that all ready ,and im gonna say ok go to the spyware and other nasties section[see link ] and …

with only 248 megs of ram it wouldn't matter what you are trying to do you will get this error ,with such a small amount of ram ,and a windows default setting of virtual ram ,you are going to get this error message .anyway quick fix is adding more ram …

wrong form section for your problem try here,and good luck [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/forum2.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Craigh;562040] So maybe file ~ is my Personal Settings?? What would it be labelled with normally - perhaps if I could rename it it might just work??[/QUOTE] it not the name you need to change but the files extension you need to know ,that comes after the ~ ,like ~.exe …

[QUOTE=janda5;583340]holmes008... Thank you for your input but I think I should use my warranty before it expires in August. If I do as you suggest and make things worse (if that's possible) then my warranty will be null and void. Thanks again for making the time to share your advice. …

with the winxp cd in the drive and the drive set to first boot [in the bios] go to the recovery console and hit R for repair ,and at the prompt run "chkdsk /r " with out the quotes ,and there is a space between , /and R . mostlikely …

try booting to safe mode and lower the resolution

ccleaner is all i use

i know nothing of windows embedded,but some bsod errors are ram related you could check that

First let me say you must have one of the good EMachine if you haven't had to format it in 3 yrs . have you tried changing the setting for it in control panel/system/advanced /performance /settings and do a for best performance setup,check off the 5-6-7 ones from the top …

get your own computer and put a pad lock on it .lol not sure if there is a way to hide it completely without 3rd party software program .

because its shutting down when you try to reload im thinking heat problem first ,then maybe a CPU problem .get a can of compressed air and blow out the heat sinc and fans .

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I tried to fix a computer for 3 days with this problem ,i had to format and reload winxp . i even deleted and disabled onboard sound and installed a pci sound card with the same results .remove recent installed program install by owner ,nothing tried all suggestions in this …

[QUOTE=Brucedon;585187]Hi Guys, wonder if somone can help??[/QUOTE] you must have missed the message at the top of the page where you started this thread about where to post hijackthis logs

[QUOTE=Imranbrokeit;583682] Where will I be able to get hold of such a CD?[/QUOTE] Dell

this is a trick from ie 6 not sure if it works with ie 7 .drag the pager bigger from the corner like suggested but close it by going to ,file /exit

try going into the video setup where you set the resolution ans up the refresh rate for the blurr,not sure what moving windows problem is ,maybe go the video card makers website and getthe lates drivers if you didn't all ready

> a friend of mine was tryin to run the xp cd from the startup but that would not start, could you help please did your friend go into the BIOS to make sure that the cdrom was set as first boot device .

[QUOTE=compdoc;578160]ok you may have a virus or malware if you have no other option you might need to reset the computer back to factory defaults. restart the computer and press Ctrl and F11 at the same time when the computer starts to boot this should bring up the pc restore …

[QUOTE=Mullin;583644]sorry i revise it was 266/333mhz[/QUOTE] if the laptop is only rated for 266 then there is no advantage to buying the 333 as the laptop will only run at 266.that said if the ram is rated 333/266 ,then it will run at either speed .so it won't hut to …

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[QUOTE=wonder_laptop;583150]Guys, i installed the ThreadMentor software from cs.mtu.edu website, but i could run it . It says, "This application has failed to start because "gtk-1.3.dll" was not found. Re-installing the application may fix the problem". i re-installed it twice and im still getting the same message. what can i do …

[QUOTE=frajon;583294]cannot get into safe mode in xp,ive tried key f8 on booting but get no result only the normal windows start up[/QUOTE] so did you also just install sp2,you say just the normal windows startup ,does that mean that you can boot into winxp and everything works ok. could be …

[QUOTE=nicolisaur;583295] What am I suppose to do?[/QUOTE] Take it to a computer repair shop.![I say that because i fix computers better when i can hold them in my hands ]lol you say nothing you click on the start menu will run ,please tell me how you managed to the run …

[QUOTE=vemone;582747]I ended up buying a new drive... Thanks for the help guys... I gave up.[/QUOTE] send me the old one and i'll fix it ,and send it back to you .

chkdsk /r from the windows recovery console usually fixes device conflicts for me,you will need the winxp cd tp do this . how to use the recovery with the Windows CD-ROM in the cd-drive start your computer. At the "Welcome to Setup" screen, press 'R" to repair. athe promt usually …

[QUOTE=dennb;578176]hii im back.. with another problem. i rebooted my comp and everything.. but idk how or what to do to install an audio driver? pls help me =[ thx.[/QUOTE] first let me say ,this not a chat room so please don't use shorthand like IDK, As i don't use chat …

check inside the case for dust buildup on fans ,could be heat issue

[QUOTE=didedan;411609] The new hard drive is on Fat32, old hard drive is NTFS- could this be the reason?.[/QUOTE] yes,fat32 doesn't see ntfs!!

[QUOTE=DimaYasny;580840]c: d: e: f: ... consult 1st grafe alphabet textbook for the rest[/QUOTE] somehow i don't think thats the correct answer !

when you formated the xp partition did you use the winxp cd or win98 boot disk,or from with in win98 ,anyway did you do a full format or just a quick format ,

A live Linux cd ,if it for simple net surfing, would be more secure at such a place , Try Puppy Linux or Knoppix,with Puppy they actually have ones that you make that the disk is made in multi-secession mode also, you can actually save info back to the disk …