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formatted the hard drive now i noticed the computer has two hard drives and i can not restart computer in dos it says can not find file c:/win95com what does this mean and how can i fix the problem it is a dell computer.

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Hi, I have an issue where I am being asked to report on affected users when there is an issue with a server or hosted applications. E.g. If an application server hosting appA unexpectedly restarts I need to be able to report on how many users were connected at the …

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[COLOR=#555555]Hi,[/COLOR] [COLOR=#555555] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#555555]I’m running windows xp home edition currently with SP1 and when trying to update to Windows XP Sp2 via the windows update site it advised that there were various downloads I needed to install to use the update site but when trying to install these it fails …

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Hi there. I'm yet another victom of this type of malware. I had something similar a long while back, but can't remember exactly how (I think i had to resort to roguescan) Rapprt.txt [QUOTE] »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\Alec Cornelius.ALEC-82D370F1E9\Application Data »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Start Menu C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1.WIN\STARTM~1\Online Security Guide.url FOUND ! C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1.WIN\STARTM~1\Security Troubleshooting.url …

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I just installed windows 2003 server r2 for the first time. when I put in the disk for the motherboard it started and loaded the chipset and restarted then it went to install the audio and that failed and the video failed then the NIC took for ever after an …

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My company is currently running Exchange 2003 on a Windows 2003 server. We had Exchange 2000 set up so that if a read receipt was requested on an internal email it would force you to send the receipt and for external emails you could choose if you want to send …

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I have a weird issue at work. It would seem it is my pc but dont know what THere are certain websites i go onto regularly i.e. [url]www.fmttm.com[/url] Sometimes i am straight onto it and sometimes i have to sit and wait for it to load. If i try the …

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Hello all, last month I restarted my computer and it would not start up. It kept restarting and would eventually come to the "safe mode" screen. I kept it turned off till the next afternoon and started it up and it worked fine. Two days ago it did it again. …

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First problem started after opening OE, computer would freeze at Shut Down at the Saving Y Settings. Would have to manually shut down. Updated XP SP2/ OE, everything worked for '1' day, Presently, Shut Down continues to freeze, after getting online 'once' cannot reconnect, have to Shut Down manually and …

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Hi all, I am struggling with a computer that I am trying to clean. Something has shut down McAfee and Windows Defender and won't allow it to connect to the internet via dial-up. I have run Spybot and Adaware and they both show clean, but I have been unable to …

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Hi..im having a serious issue..we have three computers hooked up to a DSL modem using Linksys Router RT41-BU...my roomate has installed Vista Beta 2 on his two comps while I am still running XP Pro. Now all of the sudden the bandwidth has gone crazy he is sucking it all …

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ok--this is for those of us that are too eager to fix the registry-- loaded easy cd and my dvd drive disappeared...searched for a clue online and found that going into the registry and deleting the upperfilters string in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} would solve the problem--initially had trouble finding the key …

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Will wm2003 (not second edition) devices be supported y sync centre as ive noticed support has been cut out of WMP11. Also, does home basic have sync centre or do i need buisness/ultimate

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ok heres my problem. i start up windows it loads and then during loading i get d0ce0c16b1 error and a ok botton to continue. i click it and windows finishes loading. everything looks fine. i try to run word or get to internet even trying to run other programs all …

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I have a vb.net app. running currently with internet explorer only browsers. I constructed some texts based on the inputs from the user and need to (a) save it on the client file system (b) send the saved file to the printer attached to the client system for printing. The …

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Just got back from a weekend visit to the Microsoft campus up in Redmond, Washington where I got the chance to hear about Windows Vista and other new MS creations, like the Xbox 360 and Zune music player. There were ’softies from all different parts of the enormous company presenting …

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Any significant problems with doing an upgrade from ME to XP? Can you just put the XP disk in and do an upgrade versus a fresh install? Or will I have to reinstall all my existing software once XP is loaded? Or, should I spend the additional $ and buy …

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I have a problem with an USB device that I am trying to install on a Windows 98SE laptop. I have downloaded the drivers from driveragent.com and install them into Windows 98. The Device Manager sees the device and it says it is working properly but when I go to …

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Hiya I have had my XPS for about 2 months now with no problems what so ever. It was working perfectly yesterday and I shut it down like normal last night. Went home for lunch and turned the pc on, it now won't go past the Black Windows Screen. The …

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Hey I have just recently installed IE7 on two machines. After installing it the pc's have been running a bit slower. After uninstalling IE7 I got these problems: The computers freezes and resets and there are constant messages saying that you need to use the windows cd and repair the …

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At 1st there were also infected restore files but i was able to get rid of those by disbaling the system restore. According to AVG there are still two infected files in the virtual memory. Here is the HIjack this log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 2:24:22 PM, …

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Hello up till now i have been able to keep my computer free of viruses and trojans and all that other stuff. i have finally come up against something i cant take care of. it has disabled my modem and i can no-longer connect to any wireless networks. it really …

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Recently ended up with ISearch stuck in my Firefox. It seems to have reconfigured my settings and now whenever I change them they change back when I close it. Annoying, really. Anyway, help would be appreciated. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:31:12 AM, on 12/29/2006 Platform: Windows XP …

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Is there a way to make an alarm system for your computer? say if someone were to move the mouse, click, or hit any keys on the keyboard, you could make certain programs or files run? what i really wanted is for a sound file to play and then have …

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How do I remove preinstalled programs on my computer. ESPECIALLY AOHELL! I am no computer novice so give through instructions please. Thanks! Hijackthis Log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:46:42 PM, on 1/6/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe …

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This is the most bizarre network issue I ever came across. I have been fighting with this for several days now and could not figure out whats wrong with my PC. Hopefully, someone here can help me with this. I have IE7 installed and even though I have the network …

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Ok my dell (november 2005. just out of warranty grrrr) has started making clicky scratchy grindy noises from the HDD , no bad sectors yet but windows goes dead slow whenever it accesses the HDD and the noise is really loud. I have backed up. Should i just get a …

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What cannot start is not a threat... I just want to know your opinion about this: [LIST] [*]Set "security" only for read in registers (HKCU\software..\RUN, RUNONCE) and (HKLM\software..\RUN, RUNONCE). [*]Block the use of windows explorer for internet browse(use firefox, opera...) [*]Turn off file share and printer share in net config(where …

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Hi..I have had this W32.Rontokbro.gen@MM something virus since ages, and even though I do a viruscan regularly, it keeps coming back. Please help. This is my HJT log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:13:28 PM, on 1/4/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 …

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This is mostly my own fault, but solving the problem has got me beat so far. I subscribed to a list from laughternetwork.com called freefunnyjokes. Recently their site said "to continue getting our newsletter goto [URL]http://freefunnyjokes.info/update.php[/URL] ". Going to this site said "To continue Click here" - a link to …

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I tried to install the sims on my XP computer and for some reason Installshield wont run the setup, what is wrong?

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i just ran into this problem on a computer. i started windows xp started up fine then try to start any program and it wont start. it thinks about starting an then stops i can run the windows games with np. but andy oter program like ms word or mozilla …

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thank you all first. i am wondering if i can join a domain use Windows xp media center 2005. or i have to reinstall it with xp pro edition. thank you very much.

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Hi......both my CD drives dont work. I have a cd rom drive (D) and a cd rw drive (E). Neither of them read any type of disc, whether it be data, music, photos etc and i have tried these disc in another pc and they work fine. I am using …

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Hiya, For a while now I've been trying to secure win2k through a reference from [url=http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/prodtech/win2000/win2khg/default.mspx]this website[/url]. However I use 2 users, one for use on the internet and the other is for administrative purposes and I am currently applying all the security "hardening" through the admin. However some things …

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For the past few days I have been unable to run any shortcuts on the desktop or start menu, I can load up things like 'My Computer' and others like that, but any installed programs I have to load it up from the programs file. Here's my HiJackThis log, if …

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I have an MS Access app that prints to a Fuji DocuPrint 203A printer at two locations. ie. 1 notebook PC and two identical printers. The problem I have is that each individual printer requires its own driver so I need to set the appropriate printer as the default. It …

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hi I found two Adware-Url.gen how do i get rid of these.. the scanner that found them does not remove them unles you pay money. They were in a game. thanks greenhouse.

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I followed instructions from another thread. This is what I have. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:27:50 PM, on 1/5/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE D:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_10\bin\jusched.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe …

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I have a few questions before I decide to fomat my hd. My current situation is that my computer is extremely slow on start up/shut down as well as loading applications. Is it possible that it is slow due to the fact that my primary drive is about 90% full? …

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I run windows xp and I am looking to increase performence. I have already replaced the shell "explorer.exe" with "cmd.exe" and am looking to further increase my system's efficency. What system processes can I terminate and what system processes can I assign low memory priority?

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My Safe to Remove Hardware Icon in the Notification Area of the Task Bar is no longer there. I've been told that most of the time there will not be a problem removing hardware without using it, but sometimes it will corrupt data if the hardware device is not stopped …

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I hope someone has a fix for my problem. I have a NVIDEA FX 5200 and have two monitors attached. The card is working but my computer is running on defalt and won't let me use any of the controls.I have done all I can think of. I took the …

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My search engines have been giving me redirected results Please take a look at my HJT log Thank You Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread65399.html#"]Scan[/URL] saved at 1:14:39 AM, on 12/20/2006 [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread65399.html#"]Platform[/URL]: Windows [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread65368.html#"]XP SP2[/URL] (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe …

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Hi I bought a presario x1000 (intel centrino) equped with win xp. From the git go I have had a serious problem with the way it handles typing. When i am typing anything in any word processor, suddenly the cursor jumps to a different location (other than the point where …

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My brother is going back to school in a little while and I'm just doing a bit of cleaning on his machine. I'd appreciate it if someone would look through his HJT log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 6:19:16 PM, on 1/5/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) …

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I have a Presario 2500. It's the nosiest fan in all creation. It likes to overheat and shuttdown very quickly. Crappy battery life. The soloution I fond after much searchg was bios update. I did it. It worked almost immediately. The fan was noticbly cooler and I think it has …

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I have a win 2000 client running in a 2003 environment and it just up and randomly has decided that it is going to loose connection to EVERYTHING, however, It is at a different location and i can remote into it so it's obviously physically connected, my dhcp server provides …

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[COLOR=red]after dealing with a critical system error in my computer, there are some minor problems that still occur[/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000]for instance if i press the caps lock, there would be a sign indicating that the caps lock is on or off[/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000]also my jump drive is not working at all [/COLOR] …

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Just started using this Dell 2300 with XP & SP2 for the first time in about a year and have run into a strange problem. I can't seem to be able detach, save or view e-mail attachments. Also, can't download any update files from web sites. The system appears to …

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