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    - Operation cancelled error About a month ago, I had left my house to go away with family. My computer was fine at the time, no viruses or spyware (a hint of lag.), and I had done nothing to it prior. When I come back 3-4 days later, I could not get into certain programs like Security Center or Add or Remove Programs because the same message says " This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administer." I have tried everything I could to solve this, but nothing works (Note: I did absolutely nothing on administration like passwords and the such). Is there a way to fix this issue? Tag: Password Tag: 227413
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    - WINDOWS WON'T START... I thought I would bring this to someone's attention before I did something stupid--again. :( I'm going to talk with my I.T. supervisor at my school later Monday afternoon. It started Saturday night... I downloaded a file and scanned it first after it downloaded it with my anti-virus software. It was in a .rar folder, so when I saw that there were no errors, I opened the .rar folder and clicked on the file itself and scanned it again. Nothing. No errors, viruses, or malware. So I thought, at least. I opened it and everything seemed fine. Then my FireFox started to receive errors as did my internet explorer and my anti-virus program. I can't open FireFox anymore, nor can I open my anti virus software so I can properly scan my system. Also, my system (CPU) runs at %100 all the time, according to my task manager. So when I click on something, it takes forever for it to open up. Maybe this was stupid of me, but I decided it would be best to start the computer in safe mode in an attempt to use the anti-virus software. Now, only the prompt comes up saying that an error has occurred. It gave me options to start windows normally or to start in safe mode--but no dice. I won't let me do either now. Or anything else--after 30 seconds, it restarts, and it does it over again. :/ What in blazes happen? Is there anything I can do? Now, I can do an non-destructive system recovery, but I'm afraid another "error" will occur and then I'm really screwed. All my pictures, word files and videos will go up and smoke--it's happened before. I didn't have a chance to back-up everything properly either. Which was idiotic and I deeply regret it. Should I proceed with the non-destructive system recovery? If it's successful, I will still have all my files. Stuck & Worried, Pikey Tag: Password Tag: 227412
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    - Trouble Playing You Tube Use AOL with dial-up XP PC I attempt to play you tube but it cycles 2-3 seconds and stops, then starts for another 2-3 seconds. Improves after clean cookies, disk cleanup, and defragmented. Directions state required Bradband to play. No option? Robert Tag: Password Tag: 227406
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    - save as - slow response XP Media Centre edition. Running two hard discs In Ms applications such as word, Excel when using 'Save As' the combo' Save in' is slow to respond. This is an inconvenience. Lately my Corel Draw (v 9 ) has developed more than an inconvenience. Save as causes total freeze up if the combo 'Save in' is used [if the directory is left the same it saves fine]. Tried reinstalling Corel - worked fine but has now gone back to freezing up if 'Save In' is clicked. -- Jim Bunton Tag: Password Tag: 227389
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    - Installing programs I can't install any programs. I download them, and they disappear. (I bet they are with all the socks.) I have no idea where to even start to resolve this problem. Any suggestions? Tag: Password Tag: 227388
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    - Downloading video clips Hello.. First of all I am not sure what category I am supposed to be on here for this..so I apologize if I am way off base. :) I am trying to download video clips from Oprah.com of Tolle Eckhart.. While trying to watch on the site..the clips kept freezing. vey annoying. So two of my friends said they downloaded the clips and played in Itunes and did not have the freezing up. They both said it took just a few minutes to download. so.. Well what the heck is going on with my computer? I tried to download just regularly and it said 2-3 hours!! I have high speed. Then I tried to download thru Itunes and it said 5 hours!! what might be the reason why I am not getting the quick download.? I would love to know if anybody knows why this is. Thanks so much, Lee Tag: Password Tag: 227384
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    - Too Much Memory??? I recently upgraded a Dell Dimension from 512MB ram to 1280MB. We have an older program, (around 2001) Stromberg Time in a Box v2.5, that will not start. I get a message The Computer is Un-Authorized to run this Program. I'm not on support and don't want to pay for it. Sales told me this is too much memory for this program. We tried "Compatibility Mode" for Windows 98 and Windows 95 and would not work. Is there any way I can tell this program to only recognize 512MB memory? Tag: Password Tag: 227378
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    - Windows takes over five minutes to get to the login screen If I wait about five minutes...it will > actually allow ne to login. I am running all kinds of PC Pitstop optimize, > disk cleanup, C disk, Tools> check disk etc... I also deleted alot of > unnecessary start-up files she had going. Ran all the anit-virus, Spybot > etc... I am going to do the disk check now and hopefully the reboot process > will speed up. I'll send a message about what the list ends with (I wish > there was a way to copy and paste it...but I'll do my best and get back with > you. Thanks for all. > Duane > In safe mode I get a long list of errors or whatever they are called!! Here is an example: > > > multi(0)disk(0)rddisck(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS\System32\drivers > > \compbatt.sys > > > > > > BATTC.sys > > > intelide.sys > > > PCIIDEX.sys > > > MountMngr.sys and the list goes on. > > > > > Here is where I am at. After doing a â??disk checkâ?? repair automatically etc.. I go this message on start-up: A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. A process or thread crucial to system operation has unexpectedly exited or been terminated. If this is the first time you have seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps: Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any windows updates you may need. If problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use safe mode to remove orâ?¦that is as far as I go before it restarted. It seems to restartâ?¦but only after it hangs for about five minutes on the blue progress bar (before I get into the login screen). I was hoping to get the error message at the bottom, but it restarted automatically on me. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks. Duane Tag: Password Tag: 227376
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    - Restore facility no longer working My computer is working well except it will not restore to any point on calender. The Reload disc incorporating factory settings and XP boot up will not function either. Can anyone help? Thanking you in anticipation experts! Tag: Password Tag: 227374
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    - My explorer does not work properly Sometimes when I open the explorer, my screen is frozen. How can you help me to solve this problem ? -- LouMo Tag: Password Tag: 227367
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    - XP Performance Use " Guided Help Performance " in Guided Help Section and watch the software set up the computer for max. Performance. Takes couple of minutes and my SHUTDOWN problem has atleast solved !!! Tag: Password Tag: 227365
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    - Too many Adminstrative Folders...how do I delete After undating to Service Pak 2, I noticed that I have several Adminstrative folders in my Documents and Settings folder. Adminstartor (2/16/05) Adminstartor, valued-B8142DE8 (2/19/05) Adminstartor, valued-B8142DE8.00 (2/21/05) Folders contained in these files are 2005 and older. There are no current files to be found. I also, have an All Users folder and a User Folder that contain similar folders and current files. Can I delete the Adminstrator Folders? If so how? Tag: Password Tag: 227363
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    - Windows Installer Problem I get this messsage when trying to install: Windows Installer Installation Wrapper The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in Safe Mode, or if the Windows Installer is not currently installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance. The Long Story: It started when I was installing an applicaiion and got an error saying a file could not be found. I would get this error when booting up the computer and everything ran slow. I tried installing a cleanup uility but it could not install because windows installer was busy installing something else. This was the case installing anything. I ran services.msc and shut off windows installer. This elimintaed the error message at boot up but I still could not install anything. THis is when I started getting the message at the top of this posting. I tried turning Install to manual and to automatic using services.msc but nothing seems to work. I have used disc cleanup and defragmenter to no avail. I can't install updates or any programs. HELP PLEASE Tag: Password Tag: 227361
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    - Action of F2 key has changed In Windows Explorer, when I click on a child folder and press the F2 key it no longer highlights the name. In Excel if I press F2 it delets the contents of the active cell. How do I correct this? Tag: Password Tag: 227360
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    - Slow performance immediately after XP boot I've just very recently started having a problem with my Dell desktop with XP home edition. The system boots up fine and launches into windows quickly. However, after I enter my user profile, certain things I can't seem to do for at least 10 minutes. At first I thought it was just internet connection related because one of the first things I always do is launch IE. IE will sit for sometimes over 10 minutes doing nothing until finally the home page will appear (or any other website for that matter). However I soon realized it was more than IE... If I try to get into System Properties immediately after launch and several other system related activities such as add remove programs, the system does nothing for over 10 minutes. After this delay period everything seems to work fine. I've tried running Virus Scan - both Avast (did a bootscan) and AVG (and originally had PC - cillin running. I've tried removing everything out of startup (meaning Run in MSConfig/Registry). I've tried removing all mapped drives and shared folders. Defragged, removed temp files, cleanup disk. Two things I can think of that I did around the time this started - one was I attempted to setup a home network. The second was I installed Avast antivirus. I've since tried removing Avast to no avail, and tried changing my home network as there seems to be no way to delete/remove a home network. I'm not really sure I believe any of these are related. Please help - thanks in advance Tag: Password Tag: 227355
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    - Troble Shooting How do I solve Error 0x80004002? Tag: Password Tag: 227349
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    - Good free tool to measure Network performance Looking for a free tool to measuer the load on my nic- its on an XP box thanks Cr Tag: Password Tag: 227347
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    - how can i solve this problem i cannt install an yapplication beacuese error 1500 Tag: Password Tag: 227343
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    - Memory Optimization Problem in Windows XP Hi: I am using a free memory optimization software for Windows XP called FReeRam. I have an advanced option which disables executive paging. The Virtual Memory set up is system managed. I have 1GB of RAM memory in my laptop. I have always the same problem that apparently Windows XP has a lot of memory leaking problems because the memory optimizer program is automatically invoked especially when I open several tabs in Windows IE 7 or invoke openoffice. My questions are the following: 1) Does Windows XP has normally a lot of memory leaking? 2) Is sufficient 1GB of RAM to have executive paging disabled? 3) Should I increase the RAM to 1.5 or 2GB and Does XP uses optimally memory above 1GB? 4) Is it recommended to have the VM disabled to increase performance? 5) What is the best Registry set up for memory optimization in Windows XP? Any recommendations? Cheers The Absent Minded Windows XP user With Memory Problems :-) Tag: Password Tag: 227325
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    - Security Warning It may be coincidental, but about the time I downloaded an upgraded Spybot program, I began to get a Security Warning that oftens reads something like this: "The current Web page is trying to open a site on the Internet. Do you want to allow this? Current site: ad.yieldmanager.com Internet site: C:\Windows\system32\shdoclc.dll Warning: allowing this can expose your computer to security risks. If you don't trust the current Web page, choose no." Here is my hijack this log, if it helps. Any suggestions are welcome. Bob =================================================== Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 4:52:06 PM, on 3/17/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Boot mode: Normal 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\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\PCMService.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\PDesk\PDesk.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LComMgr\Communications_Helper.exe C:\Program Files\DellSupport\DSAgnt.exe C:\Program Files\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtcmd.exe C:\Program Files\DPS\EzBackup\EzBackupStartupMonitor.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Google Updater\GoogleUpdater.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\msoffice.exe C:\Program Files\DPS\EzBackup\EzBackup.exe C:\Program Files\APC\APC PowerChute Personal Edition\apcsystray.exe C:\Program Files\APC\APC PowerChute Personal Edition\mainserv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVCOMSER\LVComSer.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\mgabg.exe C:\Program Files\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\ups.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVCOMSER\LVComSer.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe C:\Program Files\DPS\EzBackup\DPS_OneButton.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\outlook.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\MAPI\1033\nt\MAPISP32.EXE C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\Program Files\Quote.com\QCharts 5.1\QCharts.exe C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\WINWORD.EXE C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dell4me.com/mywaybiz R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://cm.my.yahoo.com/?.src=fp R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.dell4me.com/mywaybiz R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.hackerwatch.org/library/app/feedback/?Md5=3DC9256DA25BDFF582D7D46C59AD7112 O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll O2 - BHO: DriveLetterAccess - {5CA3D70E-1895-11CF-8E15-001234567890} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswshx.dll O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\2.1.615.5858\swg.dll O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - (no file) O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCMService] "C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\PCMService.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dla] C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Matrox Powerdesk] C:\WINDOWS\system32\PDesk\PDesk.exe /Autolaunch O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechCommunicationsManager] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LComMgr\Communications_Helper.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dscactivate] "C:\Program Files\Dell Support Center\gs_agent\custom\dsca.exe" O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DellSupport] "C:\Program Files\DellSupport\DSAgnt.exe" /startup O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DellSupportCenter] "C:\Program Files\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtcmd.exe" /P DellSupportCenter O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [FlashPlayerUpdate] C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil9d.exe O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE') O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE') O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'SYSTEM') O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'Default user') O4 - Startup: Check for ContinuumClient Updates.lnk = C:\Program Files\Quote.com\ContinuumClient\WiseUpdt.exe O4 - Startup: Check for QCharts Updates.lnk = C:\Program Files\Quote.com\QCharts 5.1\WiseUpdt.exe O4 - Global Startup: APC UPS Status.lnk = ? O4 - Global Startup: EzBackup Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\DPS\EzBackup\EzBackupStartupMonitor.exe O4 - Global Startup: Google Updater.lnk = C:\Program Files\Google\Google Updater\GoogleUpdater.exe O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll O9 - Extra button: MUSICMATCH MX Web Player - {d81ca86b-ef63-42af-bee3-4502d9a03c2d} - http://wwws.musicmatch.com/mmz/openWebRadio.html (file missing) O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe O16 - DPF: {05D96F71-87C6-11D3-9BE4-00902742D6E0} (QuickPlace Class) - http://leg3.state.va.us/qp2.cab O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204 O16 - DPF: {3BA3B159-7533-4F96-A2CE-EE5894BBD3D5} (Scanner.SysScanner) - http://i.dell.com/images/global/js/scanner/SYSSCANNER.cab O16 - DPF: {49232000-16E4-426C-A231-62846947304B} (SysData Class) - http://ipgweb.cce.hp.com/rdqnbk/downloads/sysinfo.cab O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1124031960359 O16 - DPF: {A90A5822-F108-45AD-8482-9BC8B12DD539} (Crucial cpcScan) - http://www.crucial.com/controls/cpcScanner.cab O16 - DPF: {C4847596-972C-11D0-9567-00A0C9273C2A} (Crystal Report Viewer Control) - http://www.sbe.state.va.us/viewer/activeXViewer/activexviewer.cab O16 - DPF: {E06E2E99-0AA1-11D4-ABA6-0060082AA75C} (GpcContainer Class) - https://optionsxpressevents.webex.com/client/T25L/webex/ieatgpc.cab O16 - DPF: {E7DBFB6C-113A-47CF-B278-F5C6AF4DE1BD} - http://download.abacast.com/download/files/abasetup162.cab O16 - DPF: {F5D98C43-DB16-11CF-8ECA-0000C0FD59C7} (ActiveCGM Control) - http://207.190.197.68/webmap/Acgm.cab O16 - DPF: {FFFFFFFF-CAFE-BABE-BABE-00AA0055595A} - http://www.networksolutionsemailpopwizard.com/TrueSwitchEC.exe O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL O23 - Service: Ad-Aware 2007 Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe O23 - Service: APC UPS Service - American Power Conversion Corporation - C:\Program Files\APC\APC PowerChute Personal Edition\mainserv.exe O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - GRISOFT s.r.o. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe O23 - Service: DSBrokerService - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\DellSupport\brkrsvc.exe O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe O23 - Service: LVCOMSer - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVCOMSER\LVComSer.exe O23 - Service: Process Monitor (LVPrcSrv) - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe O23 - Service: LVSrvLauncher - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\SrvLnch\SrvLnch.exe O23 - Service: MGABGEXE - Matrox Graphics Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\mgabg.exe O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\PROSetWired\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe O23 - Service: SupportSoft Sprocket Service (dellsupportcenter) (sprtsvc_dellsupportcenter) - SupportSoft, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtsvc.exe -- End of file - 10363 bytes Tag: Password Tag: 227319
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    - Internet Explorer When internet explorer ver. 7 is opened I get windows poping up from different web sites. How do I block these ? N.B. I am currently using eTrustAntivirus. Tag: Password Tag: 227307
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    - error in internet and Windows explorer hi, actually I have problem is like when I try to open my drives C. d.e. f etc.... it asks me option to open with. last time when i had this problem , i scanned with kaspersky and it got solved, i thought it was virus problem but this time i have tried all symantec, mcafee, avg, but no virus has been detected. whenever i try to open with internet explorer, it tell me that apllication not found. I am not able to know what is problem. even i cant operate the options in folder options like show hidden folders. what can do now? what is problem with explorer?? can i recover it?? i am using windows xp professional. thank you gauri ranadive +91 9741311001 gauri_2984@yahoo.co.in Tag: Password Tag: 227306
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    - Windows Error Hi l was wondering if anyone would happen to know what would cause windows to keep restarting all the time, l am getting a windows error message saying that hardware that l have recently installed isnt working properly, however l havent installed anything new so lm a little lost as to what and why this is happening or is it just windows being its usual unreliable self? if anyone has any ideas why this might be happening or solutionson they could suggest ld really appreciate it. Tag: Password Tag: 227303
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    - Speed of voice playback I recently had no sound on my XP, uninstalled the driver and ten rebooted. Windows recognised new hardware, loaded new (and different) driver and sound was restored to me! Pretty good, and I'm a non techo in his mid seventies. Current problem is that I now have Windows Media 11 but when I play sound clips(speech & Video) from the internet the voices are high pitched ie play slightly too fast although still intelligible. Can any of you stars out there give the old guy some advice, pointers?? Thanks -- Peter Bell Tag: Password Tag: 227301
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    - user defined keyboard shortcut Is there a way for me to define a new keyboard shortcut under winXP? There's times when I go through so many key/moustrokes to a certain website etc. that I sorely miss it. For example: Google has this excellent new translate tool in therr Labs beta (http://translate.google.com/translate_dict?q=&hl=en&langpair=en%7Cde) . I frequently need it when I'm, say, typing a paper in word or an email in Thunderbird. Its a pain to have to go thorugh: Open Firefox->Google Bookmarks-->Search for the translate tool -> Go to it and add my phrase. If I could do a (say) Ctrl+Alt+GG and get there from anywhere , it'd be awesome! Any ideas or similar hacks for this issue? -- Rahul Tag: Password Tag: 227293
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    - Help with error message..missing file I am trying to do a full recovery on my pc. I run Windows Xp. It loads to the full recovery and then before it gets to the menu(for full destruction) it comes up with a blue screen that says can't load file \system root\system32\config\security because its corrupt , absent, or not writable. Windows starts up fine and goes to desktop fine it just won't allow me to run recovery. I looked in system folders and that file is there so I don't know how to fix it so I can do a full recovery . and help would be appreciated. Thank you Tag: Password Tag: 227286
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    - Event Viewer Errors?????? I've got XP PRO telling me in Event Viewer that there is a bad block on my drive D disk. However when I use Check Disk to check the entire drive, it tells me that there are NO problems with the drive. Why would XP be telling me about a bad area on the disk when there is none? What else could it mean? Most importantly, why is XP trying to write to my drive in the first place when I don't have it set up to? Thanks for any and all replies/suggestions/comments. Tag: Password Tag: 227284
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    - Abnormally High CPU Usage with No Running Applications There is some unknown program running on my laptop that uses 80% and higher CPU power even with no applications running. The "performance" graph in the Task Manager shows this along with random "spikes" to 100%. The cursor pointer will "freeze" for 6 seconds during these spikes and streaming music via Rhapsody will stutter for 6 seconds. I've enlisted Microsoft Software Support help for $239 which has run spyware and virus cleaning programs along with defragmentation, disk check, clean up, removing start-up and unneeded programs yet the problem persists. Tag: Password Tag: 227282
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    - XPSP2 Windows Explorer Gives Error Message Every Time A Program Cl In Windows Explorer (XP SP2), every time an application is closed or exited, I do regular updates with Update Manager. I recieve an error message as follows: Win Explorer Has encountered a problem and needs2/25/2008 11:12 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x021b16d3. 2/25/2008 11:30 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x021616d3. 2/25/2008 6:06 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address ComSpec %SystemRoot%\system32\cmd.exe <SYSTEM> FP_NO_HOST_CHECK NO <SYSTEM> NUMBER_OF_PROCESSORS 1 <SYSTEM> OS Windows_NT <SYSTEM> PATHEXT .COM;.EXE;.BAT;.CMD;.VBS;.VBE;.JS;.JSE;.WSF;.WSH <SYSTEM> PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE x86 <SYSTEM> PROCESSOR_IDENTIFIER x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 1, AuthenticAMD <SYSTEM> PROCESSOR_LEVEL 6 <SYSTEM> PROCESSOR_REVISION 0801 <SYSTEM Path %SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;c:\Python22;C:\Program Files\PC-Doctor\services;C:\Program Files\Sonic\MyDVD; <SYSTEM> TEMP %SystemRoot%\TEMP <SYSTEM> TEMP %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM TEMP %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp NT AUTHORITY\LOCAL SERVICE TEMP %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE TEMP %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp YOUR-N3TY7ATHD5\Owner TMP %SystemRoot%\TEMP <SYSTEM> TMP %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM TMP %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp NT AUTHORITY\LOCAL SERVICE TMP %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE TMP %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp YOUR-N3TY7ATHD5\Owner windir %SystemRoot% <SYSTEM> 0x00fb16d3. 2/26/2008 12:06 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01e216d3. 2/26/2008 12:32 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x00e916d3. 2/26/2008 12:38 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01e616d3. 2/26/2008 1:31 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01aa16d3. 2/26/2008 1:32 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01e116d3. 2/26/2008 6:24 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x013b16d3. 2/26/2008 7:59 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x025116d3. 2/26/2008 7:59 PM Application Error Fault bucket 582806044. 2/26/2008 9:37 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01dc16d3. 2/26/2008 9:38 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01ee16d3. 2/27/2008 4:57 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x023416d3. 3/10/2008 10:08 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01ba16d3. 3/10/2008 8:29 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x00e816d3. 3/10/2008 8:38 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x012516d3. 3/10/2008 8:55 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x012416d3. 3/10/2008 9:25 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x019416d3. 3/12/2008 12:37 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x00e716d3. 3/12/2008 12:45 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01eb16d3. 3/12/2008 8:56 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x016416d3. 3/12/2008 8:59 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01d316d3. 3/12/2008 8:59 AM Application Error Fault bucket 581597197. 3/12/2008 9:03 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01d916d3. 3/12/2008 9:03 AM Application Error Fault bucket 581518952. 3/12/2008 9:39 AM Application Hang Hanging application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16608, hang module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000. 3/14/2008 5:05 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x016416d3. 3/14/2008 5:30 PM Application Error Fault bucket 582699945. 3/14/2008 5:31 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x011d16d3. 3/14/2008 9:31 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x027416d3. 3/14/2008 9:44 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01d816d3. 3/15/2008 12:50 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x018516d3. 3/15/2008 12:56 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01e716d3. 3/15/2008 1:24 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x012616d3. 3/15/2008 3:50 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x00e316d3. 3/15/2008 3:56 PM Application Error Faulting application ipe40.exe, version 4.0.0.0, faulting module bar.dll, version 1.0.0.1, fault address 0x00026f37. 3/15/2008 3:57 PM Application Hang Hanging application Ipe40.exe, version 4.0.0.0, hang module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000. 3/15/2008 3:58 PM Application Hang Fault bucket 02860446. 3/15/2008 3:59 PM Application Error Fault bucket 02358119. 3/15/2008 7:16 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x019d16d3. 3/15/2008 7:46 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01a416d3. 3/15/2008 7:49 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01f016d3. 3/15/2008 7:53 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01d816d3. 3/15/2008 9:07 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x00f616d3. 3/15/2008 9:07 PM Application Error Fault bucket 585689982. 3/2/2008 3:15 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module , version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x00000000. 3/2/2008 4:42 AM Application Error Faulting application livebilliards.exe, version 1.4.2.4, faulting module ntdll.dll, version 5.1.2600.2180, fault address 0x00011e5a. 3/2/2008 7:19 PM Application Error Faulting application livebilliards.exe, version 1.4.2.4, faulting module ntdll.dll, version 5.1.2600.2180, fault address 0x00011e5a. 3/2/2008 7:51 PM Application Error Faulting application livebilliards.exe, version 1.4.2.4, faulting module ntdll.dll, version 5.1.2600.2180, fault address 0x00011e5a. 3/3/2008 10:09 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01e016d3. 3/3/2008 11:05 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x013c16d3. 3/3/2008 11:34 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01be16d3. 3/3/2008 5:39 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x020f16d3. 3/3/2008 6:00 PM Application Hang Hanging application PPSCANMG.EXE, version 6.1.0.0, hang module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000. 3/3/2008 6:01 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x017316d3. 3/3/2008 6:09 AM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x015016d3. 3/3/2008 6:15 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x017616d3. 3/4/2008 3:11 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x025216d3. 3/7/2008 4:09 PM Application Error Faulting application jumper.exe, version 1.0.0.1, faulting module jumper.exe, version 1.0.0.1, fault address 0x0001cbcc. 3/8/2008 7:35 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x011716d3. 3/9/2008 1:30 AM Application Error Faulting application livebilliards.exe, version 1.4.2.4, faulting module ntdll.dll, version 5.1.2600.2180, fault address 0x00011d69. 3/9/2008 4:42 PM Application Error Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x01cf16d3. 3/9/2008 4:42 PM Application Error Fault bucket 582450999. to close. I have copied the following info from my system information. actxprxy.dll 6.0.2900.2180 100 KB 8/4/2004 2:56:41 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation advpack.dll 7.0.6000.16608 122 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:45 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation asctrls.ocx 6.0.2900.2180 112 KB 8/4/2004 1:01:54 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation browselc.dll 6.0.2900.2180 62 KB 8/4/2004 2:55:59 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation browseui.dll 6.0.2900.3231 1,000 KB 10/11/2007 1:13:44 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation cdfview.dll 6.0.2900.3231 148 KB 10/11/2007 1:13:44 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation comctl32.dll 5.82.2900.2982 603 KB 8/25/2006 10:45:58 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation dxtrans.dll 7.0.6000.16608 210 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:45 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation dxtmsft.dll 7.0.6000.16608 339 KB 12/19/2007 6:01:06 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation iecont.dll <File Missing> Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available iecontlc.dll <File Missing> Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available iedkcs32.dll 17.0.6000.16608 376 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:45 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation iepeers.dll 7.0.5730.13 187 KB 8/13/2007 7:54:10 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation iesetup.dll 7.0.5730.13 54 KB 8/13/2007 7:39:12 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation ieuinit.inf Not Available 55 KB 8/13/2007 7:06:32 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Not Available iexplore.exe 7.0.6000.16608 611 KB 12/6/2007 6:01:25 AM C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation imgutil.dll 7.0.5730.13 36 KB 8/13/2007 7:36:06 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation inetcpl.cpl 7.0.6000.16608 1,789 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:47 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation inetcplc.dll 6.0.2600.0 108 KB 8/29/2002 7:00:00 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation inseng.dll 7.0.5730.13 91 KB 8/13/2007 7:39:02 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation mlang.dll 6.0.2900.2180 573 KB 8/4/2004 2:56:42 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation msencode.dll 2000.7.25.0 92 KB 8/29/2002 7:00:00 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Not Available mshta.exe 7.0.5730.13 45 KB 8/13/2007 7:32:30 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation mshtml.dll 7.0.6000.16608 3,508 KB 12/8/2007 12:21:48 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation mshtml.tlb 7.0.5730.13 1,351 KB 8/13/2007 6:50:08 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation mshtmled.dll 7.0.6000.16608 467 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:47 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation mshtmler.dll 7.0.5730.13 47 KB 8/13/2007 7:01:12 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation msident.dll 6.0.2900.2180 51 KB 8/4/2004 2:56:43 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation msidntld.dll 6.0.2600.0 15 KB 8/29/2002 7:00:00 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation msieftp.dll 6.0.2900.2180 243 KB 8/4/2004 2:56:43 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation msrating.dll 7.0.6000.16608 189 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:48 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation mstime.dll 7.0.6000.16608 656 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:48 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation occache.dll 7.0.6000.16608 101 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:48 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation proctexe.ocx 6.3.2900.2180 80 KB 8/4/2004 1:00:25 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Intel Corporation sendmail.dll 6.0.2900.2180 54 KB 8/4/2004 2:56:44 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation shdoclc.dll 6.0.2900.2180 537 KB 8/4/2004 2:56:27 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation shdocvw.dll 6.0.2900.3231 1,460 KB 10/11/2007 1:13:45 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation shfolder.dll 6.0.2900.2180 25 KB 8/4/2004 2:56:45 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation shlwapi.dll 6.0.2900.3231 463 KB 10/11/2007 1:13:45 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation tdc.ocx 7.0.5730.13 65 KB 8/13/2007 7:32:16 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation url.dll 7.0.6000.16608 104 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:48 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation urlmon.dll 7.0.6000.16608 1,133 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:48 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation webcheck.dll 7.0.6000.16608 228 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:48 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation wininet.dll 7.0.6000.16608 806 KB 12/6/2007 9:21:48 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32 Microsoft Corporation Tag: Password Tag: 227278
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    - SFC demands XP Pro CD2 with XP Home installation The system is Home Media with SP2, and SFC demands XP Pro CD2. I have followed directions from MS Knowledge Base article 897128 (several times) to copy the I386 file, edit the Ims.inf and Fp40ext.inf files (change Professional to Home), and change the registry to point to the I386 file. Still demands XP Pro CD2. Any suggestions would be very appreciated! Charles Tag: Password Tag: 227272
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    - Power Point I have a new computer with XP and for some reason I cannot open Power Point attachments with Outlook Express. I have power point Viewer 2003 and the only way to view a .pps file is to save it to my documents file. Then select view with power Point Viewer. I have checked the box always open with this program. Tag: Password Tag: 227269
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    - Time Does anybody have the same problem I do. I can no longer sync my system clock with time.nist.gov. It keeps saying 'an error occurred while trying to synchronizing time.nist.gov' Any fix to this other than manually resetting the clock with my cell phone clock? Thanks for the help Tag: Password Tag: 227265
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    - Java 6.5 will not install Have tried several ways to install the new Java 6.5...keep getting "Error applying Transforms" then it asks that I fix my "Transform Path". HUH? HELP! Tag: Password Tag: 227263
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    - defragmenter is not working "greyed out" I have windows xp home edition. I have been trying to defrag my hard disk now for a few months but the box keeps coming up "greyed out" showing the bars etc with no instructions visable and the buttons won't respond. I have tried various ways to cure this problem including "disk cleanup" and starting in safe mode etc, but without success. I am reluctant to reinstall windows xp in case it will lose important work / files /software on my computer. Is there another way to make my defragmenter system work? Any help and advice would be much appreciated. -- plato Tag: Password Tag: 227260
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    - RAM SHORTAGE After installing Trend Micro Internet Security, I am running very short on space on my C drive. So far, after starting to do all the security updates, I have only 7% left on this drive. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am self taught senior and have no idea how to figure this out. Thanks to any and all who can help me. Sandi Tag: Password Tag: 227258
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    - Missing Folder Options Submenu The Folder Options Submenu is missing from my Tools menu. Even I can't find it in the Appearance and Themes of the Control Panel Tag: Password Tag: 227257
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    - Defragmenter won't run: "Access is Denied" Whenever I try to run the disk defragmenter, I get an error that says Access is Denied. There is only one user on the computer; I'm the administrator. How can I be denied from using that utility when I have full authorization to do everything on the computer? Windows XP SP2 Tag: Password Tag: 227248
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    - HDD thrashing with very long file coping times HI all, whenever i try to copy a file onto my hard drive, the HDD shows intense activity and the copy times go up exponentially.this happens when doin copy-paste operation from one folder, on the same drive to another, copying from a usb drive and copying from the lan network(the transfer speed from the network is around 1.5 Mpbs, there is no issue with the network itself but jsut my terminal.) also when windows is booting there is again intense HDD activity and it takes around 5 minutes to boot up to the login screen.The same occurs when i login to windows with my account. i have tried scanning my notebook for viruses(symantic enppoint portection with updated definitions), turned off system restore,turned off indexing service and automatic disk defrag.ive also tried to shut down all the extra startup programs but the problem remains.Any ideas as to what could be wrong? Tag: Password Tag: 227247
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    - workstation disaster recovery - disk imaging? Hello, I've been running small networks for enough years to recognize that I spend too much time wiping hard drives clean and reinstalling their OS. Maybe it's only every three or four years, but it's an hours long process, what with all the updates & patches. Now I'm exploring ways to improve this process. I'm considering disk imaging software (like Acronis True Image and Norton Ghost), and wondering about XP's System Restore. Is XP's System Restore reliable, and can I make a restore point after the initial, clean install, and keep that restore point? Is that as effective as wiping the hard drive clean, and copying a ghosted image of that initial clean install? If I use disk imaging software, do I need to take a complete copy of the drive, or can I just somehow copy pertinent drivers and operating system files? I'm wondering about the space implications, and where this info is stored. I gather that many new PCs come with a hidden partition which contains some mysterious recovery utility? But what use is that, if, after a few years, the hard drive dies? If the hard drive dies, then I suppose an image of that drive would be useless, unless it's replaced by the exact same model number? In a network of 25 workstations, which would be more sensible: Get enough external harddrive space and disk imaging software, make & store images of all the workstations, then if something gets corrupted/infected/otherwise bogged down I can just restore the good image? Would it be better to use server storage space for this? Or am I okay relying on XP's System Restore? So many questions... Thanks in advance for any thoughts you might share!! Matthew Tag: Password Tag: 227238
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    - Windows Installer Installation I have been trying to install a copy of Dreamweaver 8, but when I do the following message is displayed:- Windows Installer Installation Wrapper The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in Safe Mode, or if the Windows Installer is not currently installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance. I am not running in Safe Mode and as far as I am aware Windows Installer is installed, as I have not previously had any trouble installing programs, I would appreciate help and advice very much. -- sherbrooke Tag: Password Tag: 227233
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    - Not valid Windows image When trying to connect to broadband receive message stdialup.exe-bad image, this is enlarged in window to 'The application or dll C:\WINDOWS\system32|TAPI32dll is not a valid Windows image. Please check this against your installation diskette. Have tried system restore but this is also not allowed to complete a restore. Also other exe files not allowed 'bad image' message received each time. Do not have a usable disk to check files , how do I repair this, am broke silver surfer. Tag: Password Tag: 227230
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    - help with freeze up? i have a suite of programs i have been trying to open. they/it freezes up when started and i have to shut windows down manually and reboot. when i uninstall the program and reinstall it, i can open it repeatedly without problem. if i reboot and try to open it it refuses to open and freezes the desktop again and i have to uninstall it and start over. someone suggested changing the compatibility of the program and i changed it to windows 98 and tried to start it and it worked without a new install, but then when i rebooted my computer and tried to open it, it went back to freezing the desktop. something must be happening to the program during windows shutdown and start up? ive had this group of programs for a few years and they have worked great up until recently. my computer is pretty empty so theres plenty of room. i have windows xp home sp2 fully updated, windows defender, spybot, spysweeper and others, + zone alarm + avg anti-virus. ive done registry cleanings. i wanted to do a restore back to before i had these problems but restore will not work. i deleted ie7 awhile back i dont know if thats the cause for restore not working? im trying to avoid a destructive restore but i need my programs. (which have worked fine with windows xp until recently.) any suggestions as to what may be causing this problem and how i can fix it? Tag: Password Tag: 227226
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    - "open each folder in same window" not working In explorer, I am positive I have open each foler in the same window" checked (have pressed apply, gone back and stick selected) and double clicking always opens the file in a seperate window. Any ideas here? Tag: Password Tag: 227222
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    - I/O device error My drive will play audio and data cd's, but when i place a dvd movie says 'unable to perform function due to an I/O device error", anyone has a solution to this problem, I have a toshiba qosmio! Tag: Password Tag: 227221
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    - Update keeps installing...not sure where to start "Security update for xml core services 4.0" keeps updating on my computer. But my Windows Live OneCare is warning me that I need to install Windows updates (again). I'm not sure where I should start to try and fix the problem. I already downloaded the malicious software tool and nothing was found. Any suggestions out there?????? Thank you in advance. Tag: Password Tag: 227218
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    - Folders in "Windows Temp" I keep getting a "Cookies" "History" Temporary Internet Files" folders in my Windows /Temp folder upon restart. I can't delete them it says "being used by another program or file". I went to "Processexplor" (procexp) and it is being used but the same processes as the ones in the Documents and Settings/User/Local Settings/. I killed the "svchost" associated with it and was able to delete them. Why are these folders returning to my Windows/Temp folder every time I restart? Tag: Password Tag: 227210
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    - Denied access Hello, I have been experimenting with items from the article: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/northrup_restoreperf.mspx When I try to disable startup items with the System configuration utility I receive an access denied alert even though I am logged in as an admin. How does one log in as an admin user if one is already logged in as the admin user? Thanks for any assistance Tag: Password Tag: 227202
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Is it Possible to protect a folder by the use of a Password.
Thanks in advance.
Pete

Re: Password by Leonard

Leonard
Mon Mar 24 09:37:52 PDT 2008

XP Professional: Use the built-in Encrypting File System.

XP Home (and XP Professional): Purchase third-party encryption software.

In general: Always become /extremely/ familiar with the operating
instructions before you use any encryption system.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

pete wrote:
> Is it Possible to protect a folder by the use of a Password.
> Thanks in advance.
> Pete

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