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can anyone tell me why windows updates would be scanning my hd for 13 minutes + (before i disconnected)
Automatic updates come up fine but when going to Start>Microsoft Updates or Tools>Windows Updates in IE it sucessfully gets to the Microsoft updates page with the Express or Custom option only. Once you press either of those buttons it quickly loads a page saying; "Windows Update has encountered an error …
I haven't used my PowerPoint in forever, but when I tried to modify an old presentation today I could not use the mouse to drag objects. Then I tried clicking on the file menu and found I couldn't unless I right-clicked somewhere on the screen first. Any time I click …
i did try and edit the registry but it says my administrator restricted me from doing that .. hell .. im the administrator!!! plus it restarts when i try & open the registry editor help:!:
hi guys, we have the top sky package so we can supposedly get sky via broadband as well, i have the setup files on my laptop, when i first tried to install it said windows media player was to old (had mp11 beta 2?) it recomended mp10, so got that, …
Okay, ive been getting this error for quite a long time and i need to know how to fix it. Right now my computer is still up and running. Is there a program that might help prevent the error from occuring again? Help pls
i can't get on net its driving me crazy typing on this old computer when i have a £1800 computer in the other room which i cant hook up to the net even with my ethernet modem that does not need drivers.can anyone help?:mad:
I just installed bellsouth dsl on my computer, and now, I have this error message that comes up whenever I start my computer. [B]Error loading C:\Progra~1\bar\1.bin\MSWBAR.dll[/B] Will someone please help me with this? I have software that is suppose to catch spyware, adware, etc. on my computer but this one …
sorry, although love computers am very novice to them and tear my hair out when they go wrong. my IE never shows the first page, my google desk top always fails after three times after reloading and my mobile/cell phone is not recognised, was wondering if anyone in the know …
I lost all of my icons on my desktop because I accidently hit the hide icons button on the arrange icons by tab and now I can not right click again on my desktop or do anything in my desktop. If anyone knows anything please help me out thanks!!!
Wasn't sure where to post this at, so I stuck it here. Anyone know how to prevent AIM from taking focus when a new message pops up? It's quite annoying when you're typing in one window, then suddenly typing in a new window. Or having a full screen application minimized …
Hi, I have an installer project which installs my application and it's dependencies, which used to run fine on XP. This project has some Custom Actions that registers a service. I can register the service manually using elevated command line. But the custom action hangs. I have created a sample …
When I try to start my other computer up, it first comes up with message saying "Error loading powerprof.dll (break) One of the library files needed to run this application cannot be found." Then, after the computer runs ScanDisk, another message comes up that says "Error loading Explorer.exe. (break) You …
I have windows ME, everytime i go to install a new program i get the same error message corresponding to the program for example, " AoL Setup has caused an error <unknown> if you continue experiecing problems please restart your computer." I scanned for viruses, i have none, i defraged …
Hello from Texas, I am new to your community but look forward to participating. >>>Question:How do I delete a .dll from c:\ ? I was having error messages with my KERNEL32.DLL (it is not .exe), so I thought, OK, I will just go to DLL DOWNLOAD and get a fresh …
hi ok ive spent the last three days of my hols trying to fix my computer, and its actually working now but i had to reboot the whole thing. but the thing is everytime i turn on my computer it still asks for the reboot cd ( it used to …
I am trying to get my computer to run fast again like when purchased new, the computer starts up and takes forever! Its like 2 yrs old but its a 2g of ram and 160gb harddrive. I tried using the restoration disk and reloading all programs. I thought this wiped …
:mad: Okay, MY system was working fine up until about 4 days ago. I shut her down before heading to work just for a random shut down. And when I got home and powered it up I got a blue screen on boot up and then it took me to …
when installing windows 98 on my newly built pc I get to the searching of plug-ins and it then hangs, this has happened multiple times so please could anyone give me some suggestions:confused: I have a XFX geforce 6600gt and soundcard already plugged in is this likely to be causing …
when we boot the system in safe mode what are the files shown before booting the system?? ( a list of files is shown) i have some files in my startup list & when we boot using safe mode will those files be executed?? will drivers be loaded when v …
This problem has been going on for a few days now. The list of actions is always the same, it goes as follows: Start up> connect to internet> after about 20 mins get an error saying generic host process enoutered a problem and needs to close> network connections stops responding, …
When I enter a partition and right click a folder or try to delete a folder, the explorer.exe process hangs for a few seconds, then drwtsn32.exe crashes and I can't do anything untill I Ctrl+Alt+Del and shut drwtsn32.exe off. Why is it happening? I just reinstalled Windows a week ago.
Hey Guys, I missed Microsoft's Beta window although I do have a friend that has a copy. Does anyone know if there is a limit on the number of times a Beta version can be installed? Thanks, AJZ
:) hi to all, im enocuntering big problem on my sound card device, there is no sound coming out from my speaker when i will listen WMP there is error occur..the error is "[COLOR=red] [/COLOR][B][COLOR=red]Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The Player might not support the file type or …
Hi, I have read all the related topics and have tried downloading CC cleaner and have bought Registery Toolkit and still have problems getting through on sites. I get as far as the home page and when asked for my log in details I get the page cannot be displayed. …
hi. i downloaded the free version of bearshareand when i went to remove it something poped up and said "could not open INSTALL.LOG file" what do i do, because i want to get rid of the program but i cant. i already tried downloading it and removing but it didnt …
I have osx 10.4.6 Tiger installed on my system. When using Internet Explorer I am repeatedly getting a "Script Error Message." It is so frequent that it is taking all enjoyment out of using the computer. Can someone tell me what to do (step by step) in simple easy to …
Hi, If someone could help me that would be great. When I turn my computer on it start the normal loading and then the screen turns black and says: Windows could not start because of an error in the software. Please report this problem as: load needed DLLs for kernel. …
For the past few days whenever I click on my FILE, EDIT, VIEW, FAVORITES, TOOLS, HELP drop-down menus, all I'm getting is a faint outline of the box around the sub-headings. I have to run my cursor over the box in order to get the sub-headings to appear. What would …
I am trying to access my task manager, but whenever i click on it, it shows up but then it disappears. Does anybody know how to fix this. Thanks
Hi guys, this you will love! I just had to format and wipe everything off my desktop after a problem with it 3-4 days ago, and got back running again. I turned it on earlier and it was black screen, reset and then it ran nearly to desktop, then printed …
Hi Just come back from work and my son has managed to get a virus on our home PC. It pops up every so often as a dialer but after a few failed attempts to dial out it disappears. The error message it comes up with at this point seems …
So, we decide to have a LaN party. Everyting is going good. Until one more guy shows up. Well we all have to move pc's to make room. After getting one of my buddies pc's back hooked up, it freezes. It freezes during window's loading screen, with the blue horizontal …
Well here we go. I turned on my computer and the following happened: 1. Microsofts loading screen came up. 2. It then showed the background screen for login. 3. After a few seconds and then minutes no login user icons showed up. 4. I hit all manor of keystroke and …
When I Login In Windows Live Messenger And Try To Connect Directly To My Mail Using The Envelope Icon In The Messenger I Get Error 58 And I Have To Close The Error And Go Around The Windows Live Today And Access The In Box Icon And Go To My …
About two weeks ago, I had to reinstall Window XP Home Edition because of some spyware. Before reinstallation, I was using Service pack 1 with no problems or error. Tho I forgot if i had installed SP2 from some windows updates or not. anyway, After Reinstallation, I installed the drivers …
When I click the All programs menu in the start menu, nothing comes up. The programs are not displayed. And the right click on start menu is also not functioning. I tried to fix it by reducing the memory usage, uninstalling some of the programs, disk cleanup with antivirus and …
can someone please help me
when I try to run media player I get an error message. There is an internal problem with media player?? Worked yesterday...ran adaware and spybot still not working. XPpro.
I just got The Sims 2. I ordered it from Circuit City. But when I try to install It, It just stops at 23%. I don't understand why. Can someone help me? I have all the system requirements. I know It can run on my computer but It just won't …
I have a client who belongs to a listserv - almost every time she gets an email from this listserv the email is full of gibberish with a bunch of wierd characters and completely unreadable. example: [B][quote][/B] [B]From: [/B]"[i]<email snipped>[/i]" [B]Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 12:49 PM[/B] [B]Subject: Your AJFCA …
Hey guys, we have a computer that won't stay turned off for more than 5-10 minutes. I'm going to try disabling the WOL, but just figured I would check for other suggestions. Thanks!
After many many attempts I cannot get the calendar part of system restore to revert to a date 3-4 days ago. Can anyone please tell me how to do this. I have read all the instructions in many many site but cannot get computer to choose another date. Am I …
hi, when i try to install windows vista beta 2 64bit on a 80 gig harddrive, i get a message about a missing CD/DVD driver, i cannot by pass that, could someone please help me? here's the cpu and mobo that i'm using, please help :'( AMD Athlon 64 3800+ …
This is a problem for me that has been going on for an extended time. My computer will just up and go black and restart itself, and the blue screen comes up that it was not shut down properly and c/drive needs checked for consistency. I run XP PRO. anyhow …
what are links to free registry fix problems. What are the best spyware removers.
cannot get into windows at all keeps logging me out...HELP
hello, i'm having trouble viewing some php forums...IE just loads a blank page. i have no idea what the problem is, but the sites that doAlsn't work with IE DO work with firefox. Also, i've noticed another problem. I play online poker using ultimatebet.com software. they usually have ads and …
Well, I had a problem where my background had changed to a blank screen. I couldn't scroll down on the list of backgrounds in the Display tab, and I couldn't do anything except change the color. I was browsing this forum and found someone giving advice to another person with …
I have a problem with my SBC Yahoo DSL browser. When I am using the browser and click under "file" and click "open a new window" a small narrow window opens on the right side of my screen, running from top to bottom of the screen, but only open about …
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