how to WIPE out everything
hi, i've been on this for weeks now....how do you completely wipe out
everything on the c:/ drive? i wanted to start from scratch because my
computer is so slow...pls help
thanks for any help! Tag: binaries Tag: 190058
how to wipre out everyting
hi, i've been on this for weeks now....how do you completely wipe out
everything on the c:/ drive. i wanted to start from scratch because my
computer is so slow...
thanks for any help! Tag: binaries Tag: 190057
Folder off line
Hello.
I use the rows in offline for my job at this point from some years (window
2000) without large problems.
Lately it happens often that when I connect myself to the net comes to me
marked l' error " \ \ server_name \ share_name. The parameter is incorrect. "
In the technical support of microsoft I have already since it is possible to
re-initialize the database of cache. Re-initialize of cache losses of all the
modifications made in offline. It is not possible to make a " maintenance of
this cache of the data in way d not to lose the made modifications? and ONLY
possible to re-initialize the DB? why lately it happens to me often? Thanks
to all for the answers.
Luca Nazari Tag: binaries Tag: 190054
usb driver
I am trying to install software and I need to know how to tell if I have 32
or 64 bit connection and I dont know how to find out.
Thank you
m Tag: binaries Tag: 190052
windows for vectorworks
I just downloaded vectorworks but windows is not supporting it. which windows
software should I download to make it work? please help.... Tag: binaries Tag: 190040
no items in group policy
I tried to turn off CD autoplay. I opened the group police editor and
selected "computer configuration/administrative templates/system". There
was nothing there. Absolutely nothing. No single item. I played around a
little and found that there, too, was nothing in software settings.
I noticed earlier that there were only few items in
programs/accessories. For example, I had to manually added notepad and
calculator to accessories.
Is there something wrong with my XP SP2? How to fix it? Tag: binaries Tag: 190035
Dell Vostro 1400 xp pro yesterday need tips and tricks
Vostro 1400 xp pro yesterday need tips and tricks
I just got this yesterday locked it up 1st time on but it restarted
ok. Zero in control panel was a surprise I searched for a hour on
Google did anyone else have to click start on this, and get the
windows screen you must start zero?
Dial up connection will not dial the phone number, window comes up
dial on your phone then click ok it worked once but I changed so many
settings looking for the modem to dial now the modem will not connect
when I dial the phone... any tips?
wifi my girl friends compac connects to BIH I get this on my
connections too but its secure I need a key but she got in without one
far as I know, as she is in Breckenridge skiing I can't find out how
she got into a secure connection, it ask me for a key every time. Any
tips for secure... keys?
Vostro 1400 xp pro yesterday it boots up nicely, I have been using
win98se and a Pentium 3 for the last 8 years, so this is light years
down range. I did not click on Dell quick fixes just read a message
not to let Dell set your start up etc... so if we cant use Dell icon
what is the best way to check msconfig without knowing what all the
lines on the screen do, if they are junk or not?
Also Dell did not send a packing list. No serial # nothing I was
thinking I would have to take this to FedEx Kindos and put the laptop
on the copier and take a picture of the bottom numbers etc. Is there a
better way?
One question about a monitor plug in I have a old Dell monitor I
bought for $10 and it works can anyone tell me the steps to connect
this.. do I plug in the vga plug and turn the Dell Monitor on first
before I turn on the Vostro 1400? thanks
On can I leave a sd card in all the time?
DSL lic for my music tried to open Carly Simon and got the Microsoft
lic screen... Can I just copy the cd to the Vostro as I copied the
files via an external usb hd?
I bought 2 books on xp pro from Amazon. Both used for about $10 each
one with a cd. One book is 700 pages grin.
So e mail me any good xp pro links you have I'm not going to use Vista
for the next 10 years. Got a good deal on the Dell Vostro 1400 $715 on
the Outlet Store.
My next Dell will be the m6300 $1,200 almost twice as much but could
plug this into a 32 inch LCD might be ably to plug the Vostro 1400
into a 32 inch LCD too as it has the GeForce 128 meg card. Anyone try
this?
Thank
Greg Buell
Inventor84@att.net
Greg Buell
http://www.endwaronearth.com Tag: binaries Tag: 190034
RAM Chips and Video Card
Hi ,
Re: RAM Chips and Video Card
How do you determine when to purchase more hardware in XP Home?
The Kernel Memory shows 54256 total. The Kernel Memory Pages shows 33460
while watching Foxnews Video: http://www.foxnews.com/video2/
The CPU 2.6 Ghz runs up to 75% - 100% most times while watching Video on IE
7.x.
How do you determine when you need to add more RAM chips or a Video card?
This PRESARIO S5100NX has 512RAM with onboard Video. The taskmgr shows
Physical Memory: 515608. When watching VIDEO on IE 7.x the Available memory
gets down to 65000.
If I buy more hardware, Video Card with 256MB and more RAM; 1024 that should
help it. But my main question is by watching TaskMgr how do you know when
the Memory is used up so much you need to buy more RAM?
Regards,
Novice in New Orleans, Louisiana, Enjoy Your Gumbo
COMPAQ PRESARIO S5100NX
XP Home; Service Pak 2
2.6 Ghz; 60 GIG HD
512 Ram, Wireless DSL
Creative Labs Audigy SE Tag: binaries Tag: 190028
XP Sp3 release (change in EULA?)
A BIG CONCERN of mine revolves around my current understanding of the
DIFFERENCE between Vista's EULA and XP's EULA.
VISTA EULA says the ("owner") of the s/w may reassign to another PC
only once.
XP SP2 EULA ...this does not seem to be stated limitation.
Do you all agree with the above?
and MORE IMPORTANTLY CAN THIS CHANGE WITH THE RELEASE OF XP SP3?
(so that is aligned with the less than friendly VISTA EULA) Tag: binaries Tag: 190013
Product (CD) keys
The purpose of a product (CD) key is to ensure a piece of software is legal.
CDs are produced en masse so it would be impossible to make every one unique
to match its product (CD) key.
Would it, therefore, be possible to install, say, Windows XP Professional
from any Windows XP Professional CD (of the same 'type') if you had a valid
product (CD) key. I am thinking here of a (common) situation where a
computer (which has a Windows XP Professional product key sticker) has been
passed on without the Windows XP Professional CD. I am asking in respect of
the capability of doing so NOT the legality of doing so which is another
(complex) area.
Regards.
Bill Ridgeway Tag: binaries Tag: 190009
computer auto locks
At work my computer has been set to automatically lock after a few
minutes of inactivity. I just find it annoying to have to re-type my
pword to get back in several times a day. How do I disable the auto
lock? I was told I could do this even though my comp is part of the
network. We are running on Windows XP. Tag: binaries Tag: 190001
Underline turning bold
I have a 3 line paragraph that needs to be underlined. The last line reads
this "Agreement"). Agreement is bold italic.
When I underline the entire paragraph the third line of the paragraph (this
"Agreement").) turns the underline to bold, while in the rest of the
paragraph the underline appears not bold or normal. The funny thing is if
you add spaces to the third line of the paragraph the bold comes off the
underline. Anybody have an answer to that one? I can send an example if
need be.
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Bmctiern Tag: binaries Tag: 189998
One to sink your teeth into
As far as I can reason out this problem, it is Windows related.
I have a D-Link WBR-2310 router. Two desk-tops computers (both
Windows XP SP2) are connected to the router using a cable and D-Link
DFE-530 Ethernet cards. I also have a lap-top and a Palm TX PDA,
which connect to the router wirelessly.
The DSL modem and router are never switched off; the two desk-tops are
switched off overnight.
The desk-tops, as soon as they are switched on, and the various
start-up programs are loaded, are on-line right away (or at least,
they used to be).
Both immediately load The Weather Network's "Weather Eye" and a
mail-checking program (MailWasher Pro) - or, at least, both used to do
this.
PROBLEM: One of the desk-tops now takes several minutes to go
"on-line" from start-up.
There appears to be no problem with the modem-router combination,
since the other units either are on-line, or immediately go on-line
(in case of the PDA).
There is no updated driver for the D-Link DFE-530 Ethernet card
available - it is a Windows XP included driver.
I have un-installed and re-installed the driver using the Device
Manager.
I have switched ports on the router.
My machine is clean (I think). I update SpywareBlaster weekly, I
update and run SpyBot S&D and Adaware weekly, I run AVG (free edition)
daily.
Could my Ethernet card have gone defective? It seems to work great
once it kicks in (now, usually several minutes after start-up). My
download speed is very good - no changes over the last few years.
Any suggestions or help would be appreciated - I'm at the end of my
(short) rope.
If any details regarding my equipment are significant, and I haven't
mentioned them, please ask.
Thanks again!
_________________________________
Old Enough
to know I don't know a thing .... Tag: binaries Tag: 189997
backup recovery incomplete
Made full backup of harddisk with partitions C and D on an external disk .
Reformated disk to 1 partition C
Recovered almost everything, but some programs refuse to work. Like iTunes I
even tried to remove itunes fully and then redownloaded and installed again
but it refuses to do so and gives a program file fault.
I also somehow lost my calendar inputs. Any suggestions how to solve?
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alphabet Tag: binaries Tag: 189991
Does Replacing OEM Motherboard Affect Windows XP Authentication?
IBM/Lenovo wants to solve a problem I am having by replacing the
motherboard in my T60P laptop. I am not versed in how Windows XP is
linked to a specific motherboard for verification purposes, but, given
that this is an OEM Windows XP system, will I have problems with the
intrusive Windows XP Authentication process going forward (like whenever
I go for XP updates, etc.), or am I OK? Tag: binaries Tag: 189987
start processes automatic
How to edit the registry? Or a registry editor download??
Now I am trying to search google for; start processes automatic
If I can get TaskMgr to start auto as a service I can take it out of the
StartUP folder.
Thanks for all the links and help.
Gary in New Orlens, Enjoy your Gumbo Tag: binaries Tag: 189976
cant get into event viewer etc
if i try to get into EVENT VIEWER, COMPUTER MANAGEMENT, COMPONMENT SERVICES,
MICROSOFT .NET FRAMEWORK 1.1 (configuration), PERFORMANCE, SERVICES.
MICROSOFT .NET FRAMEWORK 1.1 (wizards)(...IS OK...)
A message comes up
C:/WINDOWS/system32/ .msc
the archive is either in unknown format or damaged.
Can someone help me out, and give me some advice on what i can do to make
this right again, or what it is that has caused this. i appreciate any advice
any one can give me.
also i cant open and read chm files where do i get the software to open that.
thankyou.
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judguy Tag: binaries Tag: 189972
WINDOWS XP Home Edition in Deutsche Sprache
Alles Gute und viele Spa? in jeden Zeit!
Entschuldigen Sie. Ich lebe ins Russland und wolle mein WINDOWS XP Home
Edition in Deutsche Sprache machen.
(Oder Englisch Sprache machen?)
Wie ich konnte diese Stuck verbringen?
Bitte, ALL, hilfen mir. Tag: binaries Tag: 189971
The young golfer from Wales believes "Discipline is definitely
The young golfer from Wales believes "Discipline is definitely learned
and gets better with practice."
Doctors and scientists said that breaking the four-minute mile was
impossible, that one would die in the attempt. Thus, when I got up
from the track after collapsing at the finish line, I figured I was
dead.
http://shenrilaa.googlepages.com/ Tag: binaries Tag: 189963
USB MEMORY STICK
Recently, I set up a home network, one computer with Windows 2000Pro OS, the
other XP Home. Now, my computer (XP) does not recognize my USB memory stick.
It worked fine before setting up network. How can I correct this? Tag: binaries Tag: 189961
Where is Redlasso video site storing files? Not found in temp.
For example, this video
http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=5666142c-662a-4d33-b923-3ba847b4b987
I'm not finding any files under temporary internet files or the temp
folder, which is where I normally find cached video files.
Where else could it be hiding?
Thanks for all input. Tag: binaries Tag: 189958
Need upgrade W98SE towards XP Home
I have a notebook IBM PIII 512K W98SE French.
What version of Windows do I have to buy?
Can you indicate me, in main lines, how proceeding?
Thanks for your help.
Xavier. Tag: binaries Tag: 189952
My Pictures/My Music gone.
> If I click on Start then on My Pictures or My Music on the Start Menu, I
now get the Search dialog box instead with either the My Pictures or My Music
in the "Look in:" box.
> It did not used to do this before and I do not know how or why this is happening now.
> How do I set it back to when I click, Start > My Pictures or My Music, I get the proper page instead of the "Search"?
> Thank-you ! Tag: binaries Tag: 189947
WinXP & SATA
Hi
I had installed WinXP into a new computer I built (2 G+) and a 250 gb SATA
drive. I was inthe process of installing drivers for various programs when
the optical drive ceased to function. As far as the computer was concerned,
it did not exist! Not in Explorer, not anywhere. I changed the drive - no
change. I rebooted the computer AGAIN and the monitor quit. I changed the
monitor board and no difference. I tried the monitor on a different computer
and it worked fine. Now I have a computer with no access for the monitor. I
even changed the Hard drive to a regular one but still noting.
Any ideas how to go from here!
Thanks.
- Daryl Tag: binaries Tag: 189946
Uninstalling Windows Updates
I suspect that a Windows update has caused a problem. The various updates
are listed in "Add or Remove Programs" I was thinking of reversing all the
updates of a particular date to test my suspicion. Would it be possible to
uninstall updates (without causing more problems) and would the now missing
updates be recognised and re-installed? (I suspect the answer to be "No" to
both questions.)
Thanks.
Bill Ridgeway Tag: binaries Tag: 189930
Uninstalling updates
I suspect that a Windows update has caused a problem. The various updates
are listed in "Add or Remove Programs" I was thinking of reversing all the
updates of a particular date to test my suspicion. Would it be possible to
uninstall updates (without causing more problems) and would the now missing
updates be recognised and re-installed? (I suspect the answer to be "No" to
both questions.)
Thanks.
Bill Ridgeway Tag: binaries Tag: 189929
Restore DVD
I am about to reformat my hard drive and reinstall everything YET AGAIN.
Seems like I do it at least once a year.
Is it possible to create a Restore DVD, similar to the CD's that come with
most new computers, that has xp and my applications and service packs
preinstalled?
I'm tired of spending nearly a day just reinstalling my software. Tag: binaries Tag: 189923
Registry
I've just found a number of entries in the Registry for software which has
long since been uninstalled. Would it be safe to delete these entries?
Thanks.
Bill Ridgeway Tag: binaries Tag: 189914
windows tax mgr start auto
IS there a way to have windows tax mgr start auto with a short cut in the
startup folder?
I cannot find the exe file.
Thanks from New Orleans, enjoy your Gumbo Tag: binaries Tag: 189908
Hard Drives
I have two hard drives on my computer, C and D.
C is nearly full, and starting to get really slow. Can I safely move items
from one hard drive to the other, especially photographs which take up a ton
of space.
Can programs be safely moved as well or do they have to remain in C/Program
files Tag: binaries Tag: 189907
Add/Remove programs - problems with
I am trying to remove a program. On clicking Add/Remove in Control Panel I
am told I have the program and to click if I want to Repair or Remove so
click Remove, next window repeats that I should click Remove, I do so. And
up comes "Error 1500. Another installation is in progress" and that I must
complete that first. I am not aware that I am installing anything! but
computer says I am! How am I to find this ghostly installation so I can
finish it and then get rid of the program I don't want.
A bit verbose but at least you know what I have done and what I am trying to
do! Tag: binaries Tag: 189900
WORDPAD PAGE-NUMBERING?
ALTHOUGH WORDPAD ALLOWS CREATION OF LARGE MULTI-PAGE DOCUMENTS, THE
APPLICATION SEEMS TO LACK PAGE-NUMBERING CAPABILITY WHEN YOU PRINT. IT HAS
PUZZLED ME THROUGH 98SE AND NOW IN XPHOME. AM I MISSING SOMETHING? IF NOT,
IS THERE AN OPTION OF ANYKIND SO I CAN PRINT MY MULTI-PAGE WORDPAD DOCUMENTS
FULLY NUMBERED?
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LVMAUNDER Tag: binaries Tag: 189890
RealPlayer install problem
I have tried to install an upgrade to RealPlayer V11. The install returns
an error message "You currently do not have Administrator access to the
Windows registry. Please see your system administrator to install
RealPlayer". I am the only user of this computer and have administrator
rights. Thinking this may be a RealPlayer issue I tried to re-install V10
which, by this time had been uninstalled by the upgrade. I am getting the
same message yet I originally installed this without a problem. I have run
a registry cleaner just in case something from the previous install was
lurking but to no avail.
Does anyone have any ideas what is happening and, more importantly how to
fix it?
Thanks.
Bill Ridgeway Tag: binaries Tag: 189889
PRESARIO S5100 CPU 100% Usuage
PRESARIO S5100 CPU 100% Usuage. Hardware or software issue?
What would you test or change ?
Which Utility will show what is causing the CPU Usage to lock up at 100% ??
Performance locks into 100 %
My neighbor gave me this Compaq. She said it was running slower and slower.
Which Utility will show what is causing the CPU Usage to lock up at 100% ??
The Performance shows CPS usage from 5% to 100% at most times. But 1 or
more times per day it goes up to 100%. At that time the PC has to be
rebooted.
Using the Windows Task Manager the Performance Tab shows CUP usage at 100%
at times. There is no ryme or reason to when this occurs.
The Processes Tab after sorting by size in Memory Usuage does not list
anything unusual. This PC has all Windows Home XP Serice Pak 2 updates,
Windows Live One Care for virus and spyware protection.
Tweaknow RegCleaner Professional 3.7.2 was ran 3 times with reboots. C
Cleaner ( http://www.ccleaner.com ) was run with reboots.
Which Utility will show what is causing the CPU Usage to lock up at 100% ??
What would you test or change ??
Regards from New Orleans, Louisiana
COMPAQ PRESARIO S5100
Motherboard P4G533LA ASUSTeK
Award Modular BIOS v6.0
Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.60GHz
Current Memory Type DIMM SDRAM 512
Maxtor 6Y060L0
Creative Labs Audigy SE
Monitor Envision ENVISION
Wireless DSL
Thanks from New Orleans, enjoy your Gumbo Tag: binaries Tag: 189886
Reg: policy set to users
hi
i want to grant access for one user to use some applications i.e ms
office,adobe, etc
which can't access by another user. How can i configure in windows xp
thanks
manikandan Tag: binaries Tag: 189882
Regarding regedit
Thanks you guys I really appreciate your help and suggestions. The problem
stems from a hardware incompatability and the manufacturer who has installed
a program that closes regedit and system info so I have to phone them ( At
£1:75p a minute) or email them to which they have never replied .to fix the
problem. which I think is unfair.They do it from their end and give no
instructions on how to do it from my end.
Anyway thanks you all
I shall continue to try and solve this problem.
Regards.
Rob Tag: binaries Tag: 189880
changed my computer parts
Hi! I modified most of the parts...well, almost the whole computer, then I
re-installed the same OS of windows XP on the same computer but I can no
longer validate my registration of my OS. What could have gone wrong? Any
other options besides buying a new OS. Tag: binaries Tag: 189876
New (limited) user account
I added a new (limited) user account to my XP but that account will
not access the internet. What am I missing? Tag: binaries Tag: 189869
Toolbar Size on XP Home.
Toolbar Size on XP Home.
The toolbar at the bottom is a hair to high. When I pull it down it closes.
Up is 2 times the size. When the mouse of held over the icons they are
listed behind the toolbar.
How can I set the height in the registery to make it a hair narrower ?
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Thanks from New Orleans, enjoy your Gumbo Tag: binaries Tag: 189857
Never Lose Your Backup Files.
Never Lose Your Backup Files.
If you install MS Live ONe Care and connedt an external USB drive of 75 GIG
or more you can backup automaticly and never lose your DATA files again. Tag: binaries Tag: 189855
Optimize Your Computer and XP for New Users.
I see from this site that there are many issues relating to Windows XP.
In spite of it all, I have heard that Windows Vista is much more of a
nightmare. lol
If you are new to computing as well as Windows XP, there are a few
things that you could do to make your time on the computer more
PLEASANT AND SAFE[/B]!
'OPTIMIZING YOUR COMPUTER' (HTTP://WWW.EASYOPTMYPC.OPTMYPC.COM) FROM
THE START AS WELL AS LEARNING SOME
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND STICKING TO A SCHEDULE AS FAR AS THE
MAINTENANCE GOES, WILL DO JUST THAT! IT WILL NOT ONLY KEEP YOUR
COMPUTER *RUNNING AT PEAK EFFICIENCY*, BUT WILL ALSO *SAFEGUARD* YOUR
COMPUTER FROM COLLECTING NASTIES LIKE *ADWARE, SPYWARE, VIRUSES,
WORMS, TROJANS AND MORE!
Personally I recommend for the average user who is on the
computer a couple hours a day, to a schedule like the following:
Weekly
Virus Scan
Biweekly(every 2 weeks)
Clean your Registers
Defrag your hard drive
Monthly
Delete any programs, data, music, movies or what have you,
that you [b]KNOW* you are not going to use.
Doing JUST THIS will help, but there are a ton of other optimization
steps you could take that will help you even more! Some of these
steps actually make the above NEEDED less often, but I would
STILL do them as frequent as mentioned.
Wishing you all happy, safe and quick computing.
Kelvin
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Kelvin Nikkel Tag: binaries Tag: 189851
TPnala Wallpaper
I found this inside my XP system, and did a search on Google, and
cannot quite understand if it's bad or good? Can anyone tell me if
it's safe to leave in there and just what it does?
If not, how do I get rid of it?
Thanks for any help.
Jim Tag: binaries Tag: 189847
com ports missing
Hi, I have just discoverd that my com ports in device manager have gone ( 1
to 10, but now have bluetooth 11 to 21 ).
How do I create new com ports 1 to 10 again
Thanks
John Tag: binaries Tag: 189845
Regedit problem
Hi Rob here a newbe,
Can anyone please, tell me how I can make regedit stay open as it is only
open for less than a second.I need to delete some entries.
Thank in advance. Tag: binaries Tag: 189838
My documents - Assigning network drive letter
I have a client who uses Sanyo MemoScriber V4 (ICR1000) in which the
software has lost links to the downloaded .WAV files (which remain on the
hard disk).
Sanyo tell me that there is a known problem with Windows using drives
assigned with letters in the lower part of the alphabet. Apparently there
is a Microsoft KB article (which I haven't been able to locate).
Sanyo also tell me that to re-instate the link I need to re-assign My
Documents to the local hard disk - not the network. I should appreciate it
if someone could tell me how to do this.
Many thanks.
Bill Ridgeway Tag: binaries Tag: 189837
DVD burner software
Which DVD burner software are you using that will burn 2 DVD's in 2 DVD
hardware burners at the same time?
Win XP on a HP. I need to buy 2 DVD burners with their software.
512 K Memory, 60 GIG HD.
Thanks from New Orleans Tag: binaries Tag: 189834
Adding XP Home computer to wireless network
I have installed the wireless router on my XP Pro computer.
When I check the XP Home computer it says that the network is available with
excellent signal strength.
But, when I connect to the network I still can't access the internet.
Help on the WEB says that I need to enable TCP/IP for my wireless connection.
The WEB help displays dialog boxes with a check box to enable TCP/IP, but
not how to get to them.
When I do find a dialog box with matching title, there is no check box to
enable TCP/IP.
It seems that WEB help assumes you have XP Pro.
Can anybody give me a step-by-step procedure to enable TCP/IP on a wireless
connection on an XP Home computer ? Tag: binaries Tag: 189828