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| | Hi I am trying to help a relative sort out their PC setup, Security etc - and want to implement using NON admin accts and passwords .. Have set up the user accts and pwords etc but cannot activate fast user switching because of this "Netware Client Services " "Client … |
| | Many thanks to those who lend a hand with this problem. Specifically, my computer has both XP home and professional loaded on it (A friend of mine loaded both in case something went wrong with my computer so he could still access files and fix whatever went wrong) and while … |
| | Hi!! I am on IBM Thinkpad R52 with 1.73 MHz processor and 256 DDR2 RAM. I use Nero Ultra 7.0 for burning cds( I have a combo drive). I havnt been able to burn cds since yesterday. Whenever i try loading Nero Burning ROM, Windows error pops up (Sorry for … |
| | Hi I'm installing a new western digital WD4000YS SATA drive in a computer that did not have Sata drive, the mother board has the correct cable connection, but when I reinstall Win XP pro, I receive the following message IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL would this be related to the … |
| | would it be okay to use a graphics card from a crashed computer on a different computer? My computer recently got the blue screen of death and I had to get a used computer. The graphics card I have on this one sucks and i cant play any games because … |
| | I reformatted my hard drive. When I re installed everything, I installed the dell roxio software. Now I can not burn cd/dvds with out using using Roxio's software (drag to disc etc) and more importantly it will not finalize the disc. If I unstalled the Roxio Software my drives do … |
| | trying to sort this one out all day,can download any program,install them,but xp will not open them,this machine belongs to a mate of mine,any ideas would be greatly appreciated,thanks in advance.huggie |
| | I want to upgrade the SATA hard drive on my laptop, but when I try to install windows xp on the new hard drive from the CD drive I get hung up. I push the F6 key when prompted and then come to a point where I am asked to … |
| | Hi, i'm new here, and i recently gt sick of my old hp pc and took out my burner, another cd drive, 4 sticks of ram (ot sure what size, gotta check and see when i load it up) a sound car, and video card (32, weak, i know), as … |
| | I have folder 1 on a USB drive 1965 folders containing 17937 files I have folder 2 on C: this has 1942 folders containing 17662 files I am in windows XP How can I check if Folder 1 contains every file of folder 2? Many thanks esdel |
| | Hi Newbie here, basic skills. Turning on what has been a very stabe system for 5 years it runs for a few seconds, fans on, black screen, as soon as the two cd drive lights start to flash, fans go off for a second or two and then the whole … |
| | I noticed that once I updated my Firefox browser there no longer was a toolbar for Windows Media Radio... I did have a tool bar through Nasa, but removed it. Could that be why I had it before or is it because of the new update with Firefox browser. Anyone …  |
| | I have a Dell Dimension 3000 running XP Pro that I just upgraded from SP2 to SP3. After rebooting I get a BSOD 0000007E error. I cannot boot into Safe Mode without getting the same error. Any solutions? Thanks Jim |
| | My computer yesterday has just went through an horryfying freeze age. Its the worse freeze i have experienced in my life, i do not want to spent my parents money so if u have solution please help me <:) My computer freezes random but 100% freezes all time since yesterday. … |
| | I run Win2K Pro, SP4 + all updates I use a Microsoft Optical Wireless Desktop 700 (wireless keyboard + wireless mouse + shared USB Receiver) For some time after initial installation, keyboard & mouse both worked perfectly The keyboard has recently stopped working for no obvious reason Current situation: Mouse … |
| | Hi, sorry for making new thread but i need help with my old computer. It was everytime use only for making with Txt files etc... now i want to play music on it and it plays faster... i have ac 97 soundchip and i know i need new driver but …  |
| | I am helping my boss start up a section of his business for PC repair. We are trying to compile some CDs for repairing or reformatting of Windows based OS's and I was wondering if someone had compiled a list (or just knows) which CD's are usable for which COA's … |
| | Hi, I am working on a clients machine, original problem was file ext association. I fixed this with driver updates and also ran a registry fix just in case. The files ext now work fine...but 12 hours later the machine boots to a blank desktop (existing desktop background is there) … |
| | My operating sytem is XP Home edition version 2002 servicepack 2, 3.00 GHz 3.25 GB RAM and have automatic updates turned off and have done so since I have had my computer about 18 months ago.. Up untill a couple of months ago I used to be able to open … |
| | Please help, i got a new Dell laptop, intel core 2 Duo. I dropped the laptop while in a bag, when i try to turn it on, i cann't see the icons clearly. I have adjust the resolution and still the screen is not clear, it's a bit dark and … |
| | Hi friends, how are you all. I have COMPAQ PRESARIO CQ-40, windows vista is the OS on it but it's very bad. I want to install XP. but this problem has encountered me [ATTACH]13507[/ATTACH] but I can't solve it so please help..... ***I have done all the instructions without any … |
| | Please help. I may not be as smart as you guys but I do know some things LOL. I downloaded and installed the EA game manager and now I can't get it to open so that I can get my game that I bought. I have exhausted everything. I know … |
| | First off, thanks for the help with my media player problems. It works fine now. Whenever I log on an error window appears;" The specified module cant be found: C:\Program Files\Paretologic\UUS2\UUS.dll the lil window at bottom of screen says RUNDLL. I have found where this file belongs and the space …  |
| | my computer always retarts when it switched on and happens before the windows xp logo shows on and comes one out 40 to the desk top scren thats comtinue the boot on process  |
| | Computer starts up and goes to screen stating windows did not start successfully etc. Tried all modes on screen none work. Can't find Windows XP disk to reload. Any suggestions. |
| | Hi i got my old PC now i went to the computer repair they cleaned my HDD but before they cleaned them the motherboard and monitor screen showed up and then i installed the XP home premium to the HDD whit my new computer and if i wanted to like … |
| | how can i remove admin password from guest or limited account i forgot my admin password... |
| | HI again. I'm sorry if this is going to be long, but I thought nit best to tell all up front so you get the whole picture/scenario. Original Config On my home PC I have 2 hard drives C: XP (SP3) & D: also XP (SP3) so I could boot … |
| | Hi all, Of late - since maybe about 2 weeks back - my laptop just refuses to enter standby and hibernation. I have set my PC's Power Options to send it to one of these power saving modes depending on how long the machine has been sitting idle. PC config: … |
| | Hi i'm running windows xp and after a while i keep getting a blue screen. the latest info i got when rebooting, in the windows has recovered from a serious error was; BCCode : 4e BCP1 : 00000007 BCP2 : 0000BEF2 BCP3 : 00062F20 BCP4 : 00000000 OSVer : 5_1_2600 …  |
| | My sisters computer has serious issues. First of all, she has this crap AntiVirus Plus that keeps on popping up and I cannot find out how to remove it. Second, everytime I try booting up into Safe Mode I get the blue screen and a brief mention about BIOS/caching/shadowing and … |
| | Hello all, recently i was prompted to remove the file idechndr.sys from the sytem 32 folder. before doing this i followed the instructions and checked the box to restart in safeboot of course removing the file created problems. after restarting i got the "we're sorry windows did not start properly" … |
| | Hi all, Im having a few problems with my laptop. Ive resently reinstall windows XP media centre after it was having problems. When the laptop is powered off for more than an hour then the laptop will crash on the windows xp loading screen. When i reboot the machine i … |
 | Hey guys I have no clue as to why my computer keeps defaulting my memory to 2 GB every time I reboot my computer. I have 4 GB installed and it runs at 3.25 GB on win XP on the first run. I found out that if I boot my … |
 | Hi, there is a workstation(win xp pro) in the domain, when i go to my network places i cant see other computers. and i cant map network drive... please help, thanking you in advance... |
| | Hi Guys Quick prob.. I have a PC imported from China, and the whole language platform is in their language. What Tool can I use or what can i do to change the language back to English PS I don't have the OS disk PC spec.. WinXP SP2 Tx guys |
| | <blush> while attempting to set up first ever "network" between desktop and laptop, I renamed desktop computer and changed "domain name' to something else, thinking i would remember them better...didn't touch passwords. Desktop (p3 512 mb Dell) runs xp pro, and used to be my son's work computer, so was … |
| | Hey everyone, first post around here. I'm having a problem with my desktop background. I'm not able to select any pictures from the list in the desktop options ... I have XP too ... I can only select which color my background can be. But I can't assign pictures there. … |
| | I recently upgraded to XP service pack 3. Now my Plug N Play will not work. When I connect the USB for my Nikon camera, it cannot find the software, likewise for the USB hub. Both of these worked before I upgraded. I have already uninstalled the USB devices, actually … |
| | Hey guys, i have a vostro 200 that wont start up. When u hit the switch the light just goes amber and all the fans inside are spinning. I was wondering if this is a fault with the processor or the motherboard. I was doing anything heavy when it first … |
| | Can anybody tell me why windows is not comming.when i start my Notebook and press f8 button for safe Mode,Normal Mode or Any option from list.after some seconds does Not Come Anyting.can anybody tell me .How should i retrieve windows.or any way to copy system files.so that i copy my … |
| | While booting up my computer, I got a plug and play configuration error F1 to continue, F2 to setup utility. My resolution on my computer screen is all messed up. What can I do to fix this. DELL 8200 computer Windows XP. |
| | Ok, I'm at my wit's end. I have to run a version of Windows, specifically something later than 98SE for the software I run and the things I need to do, but with every freakin' version of XP I've tried, I get the following problem. About 2 - 3 days … |
| | Hi I'm using XP PRO with sp3 and administrative Rights. When I go to start All Programs>Accessoeries>Ststem tools I get an empty folder. The same with Control Panel Administrative Tools also empty. When I did a Search I found them in Documents and Settings\Allusers\Start Menu\Programs\Aministrative Tools. Will I be able … |
 | Hi all. Just today I had been on the computer for some hours. I turned it off, and then on again, and got an error saying that the NTLDR is missing. I did my research and apparently I need to restore my XP Home Edition with my Windows XP CD. … |
 | I've just had Mario Forever v4.4 installed and bought a new USB Gamepad but can't get the gamepad to use to play the game. USB's driver's installed correctly and can see it in "Game Controller" in Control Panel. Besides, I can use the gamepad to move up and down in … |
| | Folks new to this community, I have read answers to the few and immidiately joined it. So here is my dilemma I'm trying to use verizon DSL PPPOE with modem 6100g and I just want to do remote desktop from home to office. I don't have any router or anything … |
| | While looking at pictures on my laptop, removing & plugging in flash drives, the usb ports stopped working. In device manager the ports are working until you plug a usb device in, then it states that the device is not recognized or unknown device. All controllers were uninstalled & reinstall, …  |
| | This little driver seems to be causing alot of problems for alot of ppl. It recently started with me as well, and i've tried a number of different options to resolve this, but without success thus far. I've uninstalled the driver, booted into safe mode, run "Driver Sweeper", rebooted into … |
| | Hey! On my laptop(runs winxp, Acer laptop) I installed nokia pcsuite and tried to start computer again, I was forced to select which way I boot windows because it didn't shutdown correctly it said. I pressed normal then it stucks on the black screen. I tried safe also, stucks on … |
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