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    - Wnds XP - Reinstall - Discover Programs? Due to a Virus, I was forced to reload Win XP. We had a problem where after the new load Windows would boot to a Bulescreen and would not load or allow access to Explorer.exe. We renamed /Windows as /WinOLD and then reloaded WinXP. Now windows does not know aout my existing applications. Is there a utility that will force XP to discover and check-in existing applications? TIA -- Another satisfied Microsoft user! Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819095
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    - Task Bar Disappears when Computer Hibernates I have been experiencing an issue where when my computer goes into hibernation the task bar disappears. I have to restart the computer to get it to reappear. The icons remain only the bar disappears. Any ideas? >> > Thanks. Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819088
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    - fatal error on startup On my desktop I am running XP home with service pack 3 and all updates. It was working fine yesterday and I have not knowingly installed any software or changed any hardware for at least a month (except windows updates). Today I got an svhost error on startup - "Instruction at 0x83fffffd referenced memory at 0x83fffffd. The memory could not be written" Shortly later it froze so I rebooted, getting the error "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL". After several unsuccessful tries to reboot I used F8 and selected latest known good configuration. It seemed to start OK then I got the svhost error again. Every time I reboot I get an error. Sometimes svhost (always the same memory addres), but also "service executable experienced an error and has to close". It seems to start OK in safe mode. Also if I leave the svhost error message window open the computer seems to work - only when I press the OK button (which I hguess shuts down the svhost service of which about 5 are running) does it hang. Can anyone tell me what the likely problems are and how to solve it? A good starting point may be to find which instance of svhost is causing the memory write error and what process opened it - any ideas there? McAfee and windows defender are not reporting any viruses or unwanted programs. Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819076
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    - Winxp Sony 2.4gh -- 1gig ram sp-2 I have a right click on desktop & computer frezzes. Open taskman & exeplore is @ 100%. I can only use right click in some folders. I ran all the virus scans I could, did restore many times. This has been ongoing for about 2 months. Cannot find any help. Ready to reinstall Winxp. Will not let me install sp3. all help appreciated. Thanks again Pestman42@aol.com pestman Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819075
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    - Microsoft Office Outlook has encountered a problem I have been dealing with this problem for a while now. EVERYTIME I use Outlook 07 it will not allow me to open a message, create a new message, or view my contacts. I constantly get the error message "Microsoft Office Outlook has encoutered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience" If you were in the middle of something, the information you were working on migth be lost. Then it has a check box to "restart Microsoft Office Outlook". I have run microsoft diagnostic tool and it was even suggest to open in safe mode but I did not know what to look for there??? Any solutions??? Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819072
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    - Can copied files work on another hard drive? I posted about my problem below (cannot get Internet or Help to work, etc.) I'm a novice, so please forgive my lack of knowledge. I have all the files on my main hard drive (C) copied onto another hard drive in my computer. I know I should have done a backup - "famous last words". It has been suggested that I swap the cables on my hard drives and in effect, make the other hard drive the main one. Could this work? The other programs (Word, Excel, Windows Explorer, etc.) still work on the computer. I would use Internet on this computer but I can't save my email files, as I have Outlook Express on that computer and this one has Windows Mail (Vista operating system). Sorry for the long post. If anyone can suggest anything, I would really appreciate the help. Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819071
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    - re- format computer and install windows Hi, I had bought a laptop with Windows XP Home pre-installed few years back. It has become very slow lately, and the advice i have been given is that i need to re-format my hard drive and re-install Windows XP. The problem is my computer did not come with Windows XP on a CD (the Windows was pre-installed). Can someone advice me, short of buying Windows again. Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819067
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    - Wondows XP Service packs 2 & 3 Had some computer issues, worm virus or something..got rid of it. Now my windows icon at the bottom keeps saying this version of windows is no longer secure. Of course then the solution is to download the service packs. I attempt to download the service packs and keep getting error messages. If I try to download SP3 which states it has the previous versions included the error message comes up that the setup has detected the version of sp installed is lower than necessary. then states I need service pack 2 at least. When I try to install SP 2 it will not complete. So I am stuck with this issue. Any help? By the way I did look for the things that were listed to uninstall due to errors, they were not on my computer. I am going nuts. cannot sign in on my aim etc. on this computer because of these issues. Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819052
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    - Help! XP has somehow corrupted my Internet Today I went to Help to try to resolve a shutdown problem I had. The second option was to uncheck "system.ini" in "msconfig". After I rebooted, my computer went nuts. I lost my Desktop settings, my Norton Systemworks will not work, I can't get Help to come up, and I can't use Internet. (I'm on another computer right now.) When I go to Control Panel, I can't bring up the "Telephony" option. If I try to start a new connection using the Wizard, I can't set up my ISP info. I have dial-up and it is "grayed out", leaving only the Broadband setting. I don't know what happened! Can anyone here help me? I called my local ISP, but the tech didn't know - thought perhaps my drivers were corrupted. I can't use System Restore because I had Norton Go Back, and Norton doesn't work either. I'm really "dead in the water" - Help! Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819050
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    - Error Message after loading XP SP3 Service Pack I try to keep my Dell Vostro Laptop computer up to date by using Auto Update. The last auto update loaded SP3. Since then I keep getting these error messages: CmSNXwye.eye - Application Error "The instruction at "0x77c2a61d" referenced memory at'0x00000004". The memory could not be "written". Click Ok to terminate the program." I don't know what this means and I don't know hpw to fix or stop it. Can anyone help please? -- Sam Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819049
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    - Recevied a fatal error on startup in XP When I tried to open XP after a simple restart, I received this message: STOP: 0xc000021a STATUS_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED {Fatal System Error} The Windows Logon Process system process terminated unexpectedly with a status of 0xaaaaaa (0xbbbbbb 0xcccccc) The system has been shutdown I am told that I need to install IE6 service pack. How can I install it if I cannot boot the system or get passed the blue screen error page? Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819043
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    - Missing Address Toolbar Just installed SP3 and now my Address Toolbar is missing in my Taskbar. When right clicking on the Taskbar then Toolbars, Address is not listed. Toolbars are not locked. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I use this feature all the time. Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819042
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    - SFC.EXE Scan Errors I am running XP MCE SP3, I recently had an error which corrupted a number of system files. I attempted to use the SFC.EXE utility to repair files; however, during scan it asks me to insert XP PE SP3 and XP PE (CD 2) as well as my XP MCE installation disk. The problem is that no matter which disk I insert another error occurs and says it is the wrong disk please insert XXX disk. I have downloaded all SP and burned them on CD too, still no joy. I have also read all support articles regarding SFC.EXE http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909059 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900910 If anyone can provide some insight I would really appreciate it. Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819038
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    - picture and fax viewer kills drive labels Oh, boy, this is a wierd one . . . I am running XP SP 2. Through Windows Explorer (or WSH, WMI, etc.), I can rename a mapped drive so that it has a more meaningful name. I've been doing this for years without any problem. Starting recently (not sure when), after renaming my mapped drives, if I open an image in Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, doing so blows away the new labels. I can see in Process Monitor that rundll32 (which is running shimgvw.dll, i.e., the picture viewer) is going through the drive mapping registry keys and deleting the _LabelFromReg key which specifies the label. Any ideas? I've checked on my coworkers' PCs and they are affected as well. Virus scans do not flag anything. Thanks, Lee Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819037
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    - Windows defender Can not install updates - get an error that the installer can not read from temporary files. Any idea what to do? -- Moshed Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819036
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    - KB951748 Security Update Kills Network Connection again I do not have Zone Alarm installed, so any response to this post pointing to those updates will be wasting everyones time..... (again). When KB951748 is installed I lose web access to the Internet, but I can still connect to the router admin page. The router can ping out via it's admin page OK. Ping does not work from the PC command line. During my testing I removed all firewalls bar the Windows one and the firewall built into the router DG834 (set to allow all). Also note I have other PC's connected to the same router with the KB951748 patch installed, these PC's have no problems connecting. So I don't suspect the router. I have XP media edition running on an AMD x64 dual core processor. The XP is a 32 bit edition. Up to now I have been running without KB951748 installed, I thought things may have moved one with more updates being released in Aug 08. But no joy. Anyone have any ideas? Again, I do not have Zone Alarm installed, so any response to this post pointing to those updates will be wasting everyones time..... (again). Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819033
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    - SP3 and the Beethov9.wma file I have a Dell laptop which I keep curent with automatic updates. I recently posted here a problem I was having installing SP3 with a copy error coming up when it tried to load the Beethov9.wma file. If you try to skip file it comes up again later and the installation aborts. Lucky that it was able to use the restore point to back up to SP2. Response to my posting gave me several Microsoft KB's on SP3. None of which worked. Later I goggled on Beethov9.wma and got a number of postings about the same problem. One said he fixed the problem by changing ownership of C:/documents&Settings/allusers/documents folder. I checked this folder and was told I did not have access rights. I have full admin priviledges (only user). Tried to erase was told it was windows file and necessary for windows. Then per poster's instructions I booted in safe mode under Adminstrator and changds security access on the folder to Administrator and myself with full control. When I rebooted in normal mode to try update again I checked this folder and it was gone. SP3 installation worked perfectly. So if you are having problems check it out. email response not expected but to respond remove .uk at end TIA Hank Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819024
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    - Still have virus? Task Manager CPU Usage 100% ...RAM need to free Okay I had a virus but after running Webroot Spysweeper, Avast anti-virus, XoftSpySE, Uniblue Registry clean and Booster 2 and Speed-up 3... I seem to be clean.... But my CPU usage (windows Task Manager) keeps spiking and my Internet Explorer 7 has one window pane that states that I am not conneced to the Internet notice (and is corrupted). Do I just need to free up RAM? I am running on startup Quickbooks Update Agnet.lnk, Wireless PCI Card Configuration Utility.lnk (WMP11CFG.exe, nwiz.exe/install, NvCplDaemon (Rundll32.exe" C;|WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll, NvStartup, Avast )/.../ashDip.exe SunJavaUPdateSched, QuickTime Task, ISUSPM.exe (C:\Program Files\INstall Shiel\UpdateService\ISUSPM.exe-scheduler), Spysweeper (....SpysweeperUI.exe/startintray), Adobe Reader Spede Launch.lnk, ctfmon.exe (C:Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe) I think I can free up Ram (but don't know how - yet) and I have Uniblue System Tweaker but don't know (yet) how to use. System: XP Por Version 2002, Service Pack 2, Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4CPU 2.00 Ghz, Two slots 1.99 Ghz,768Mb of RAM So can you help? Please do not suggest SP3. I have roamed around and the consensus is that it is a disaster and (not on Microsoft site) causing a lot of hatred towards Redmond.... Customers feeling betrayed and angry at an upgrade that is less stable and causes a host of problems.... So I will wait on SP3 until the bugs are worked out. Funny you'd think - make it functional and then release but that's another way and not a question..... So if anyone can suggest what do re spiking and RAM. I basically use this computer for access online to Quickbooks so I could get rid of alot of old software but both hardrives less than 35% full..... Thanks, in advance, for any advice. Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819021
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    - System Restore Will Not Work I cannot restore my computer to any earlier time. Please tell me what to do. Thanks, mavic517 -- Thanks, Mavic517 Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819010
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    - a windows xp start up problem hi, i am getting the following message when i start up windows xp professional: "please select the operating system to start." after about a couple of seconds this message disappears and my computer starts up. my question is what can i do to eliminate this message from appearing every time i start my computer? thanks dave Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819008
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    - tried everything to get Icon Image back - no luck!! The favorites favicon.ico has changed to the default Internet Explorer "E" icon. I copyied the favicon.ico from the web site, into a new folder "My Icons" and then tried to change by browsing to the folder -- no luck!? anyone know how to clean up this problem? All my favorite icons are the same blue Internet E. thx Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 819001
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    - Stop message when starting computer Bluescreen with the text: Serious problem bla..bla.. Stop:0x0000007E(0x0000005,0x8052b974,0xF79F76F8,0xF79F73f4) What does it mean more than that it is impossible to start (boot) Windows?? Virus or hardware troubble..... Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818996
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    - Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0006_01C90433.3EC60DA0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable When I run Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer it does not detect my = valid Windows XP Pro Operating System. I have no problems using Windows = Update. Does anyone know why the Analyzer does not detect the OS? What = is it checking? ------=_NextPart_000_0006_01C90433.3EC60DA0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=3DContent-Type content=3D"text/html; = charset=3Diso-8859-1"> <META content=3D"MSHTML 6.00.6000.16705" name=3DGENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=3D#ffffff> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>When I run Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer it = does not=20 detect my valid Windows XP Pro Operating System. I have no problems = using=20 Windows Update. Does anyone know why the Analyzer does not detect = the  OS?=20 What is it checking?</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML> ------=_NextPart_000_0006_01C90433.3EC60DA0-- Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818984
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    - Cannot see partitions more than 128Gb in Windows Professional XP S I've a legal copy of Windows XP with Service Pack 3. I recently bought a 320Gb Maxtor PATA HDD. My BIOS recognizes 320Gb, so Linux and Plan 9 Operating Systems, but for some extrange reason, Windows XP SP3, only 128Gb. I created EnableBigLba Key (It didn`t exist), DWORD, Value 1 in: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\atapi\Parameters Rebooted the machine, but had no effect. When I open Administrative tools->Equipment Management->Disk Management I see always a 128Gb Disk instead the real, 320 Gb. The same with Partition Magic and other partitioning tools. My XP is in Spanish. First I installed XP, then upgraded to SP1, later upgraded to SP2 and finally upgraded to SP3. I upgraded toSP3 because with SP2 I had the same problem eith the HDD, and I thougt taht it would be solved upgrading patches. What can I do to see complete 320Gb HDD? Thanks in advance. Adolfo Ranero Serrano Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818983
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    - Managing mouse behavior This is probably a stupid question with an obvious answer. I will not object to answers which begin with "Listen, moron." I have an HP Pavilion dv6110us laptop with a Synaptics touchpad V 6.3. The computer runs XP Media Center Edition, Version 5.1. The default behavior of the "mouse" pointer seems to be to select and open if I hover over a dialog box or link for more than a little while. How do I disable this? I don't want the computer to go off and do stuff just because I have the cursor pointed at something. Further, I have the pointer set to go to the default position when a dialog box is opened and I certainly don't want all dialog boxes to go off and do the default. What's the point of a dialog box in that case? While I could obviously choose not to send the pointer to the default response, that seems unnecessarily global as a solution. I did handle this behavior on W 98 years ago but I don't seem to be able to find it on this XP Media Center Edition installation. My preference would be for the link/icon,shortcut/filename in Windows Explorer to be: 1. Highlight if the pointer hovers over it or passes over it 2. Select programs, files and shortcuts with a single click, open with a double click 3. Open web links with a single click This was noted with Service Pack 2. I have just let Windows Update put SP3 on the computer. While I have not checked, I don't think that will change the bahavior. I also have a Dell Dimension 7300 desktop running XP Pro, SP2, on which the pointer behaves the way I want it to. However, I think it came with those defaults and I do not remember actually making those choices myself. I would appreciate any advice. - Shankar Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818974
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    - Application Error in three of four users I have a Windows Media Center machine with three users (plus the "Administrator") The "Administrator" user, reached only by Ctrl-Alt-Del at the login screen, seems to work fine. When we login to any of the users, we get the "Application Error - The instruction referenced at location could not be "read"" Obviously not verbatim, but this does not occur in the Administrator account. A virus was removed, which I believe the remnants result in the App Error. I can get into the registry through the Administrator, but cannot with the users. I believe there is a reference in the registry that, when removed, will clear up this error. The errors seem to occur as programs are loaded at startup. I can certainly provide more info as requested, I hope this is a good starting point. Thanks in advance for any insight, Dan Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818962
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    - 64bit Version of Vista......What are some reasons why I would want to install this? Hello, I'm trying to figure out why I might want to install the 64 bit version of Vista. What would it give me? Ok, I'd be able to access more than 4gig of RAM (which my motherboard doesn't support). Is it more solid and stable? Would it be faster than the 32bit version? And where would I get the 64bit version? Is it on the same DVD as my 32bit version of Vista? Could someone convince me why I should care about a 64bit operating system? Thanks, Jeff Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818960
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    - RUNDLL Error Loading: ... ACCESS DENIED Under Win XP Pro SP3 Spyware and virus associated with it was recently removed from System and now every time someone logs in to any profile other than the Administrator the following errors will pop: Loading: c/winnt/system32/ojncembx.dll Access Denied (OK Button only) Loading: c/winnt/system32/mhpfbmxu.dll Access Denied (OK Button only) However if logged as the administrator there are not error pops and the processes described above are running in the background under explorer. Please Advice Thanks Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818952
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    - Error message"This program is not responding" I have Windows XP Pro, and recently, each time I use my computer, I get an error message "This program is not responding" Frustrating. Any help will be highly appreciated, -- nanacopa Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818946
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    - Discoloration of my monitor's screen?!? We had a severe thunderstorm pass overhead today! There was a lightning bolt that struck very close to my house. The T.V. and the computer' screens were both affected, the screens went to a multi-colored tye-dyed color. There was no power outage and they are both on surge protectors; but I can't get my computer screen to reset. I hope it (the lightning) didn't screw up my screen. If there is anyone out there who knows how to fix the problem please let me know? Thanks! Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818941
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    - Shut down error message When shutting down Windows there is a box that says ccSvsHst not responding. How do I fix this? Windows XP Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818933
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    - Error Message: ClassFactory cannot supply requested class I am unable to remove an application using Add/Remove because of above error message. Have removed using another program, but is still in All Programs List but cannot be launched or accessed. Have tried Installer Cleanup, and deleting Registry entries. No good. There are 2 mentions in MS Knowledge base, but all greek to me and do not seem to have anything to do with this problem. Would be very grateful for any help. Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818931
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    - can anyone help I bought a computer eight months ago, from a proper computer shop. 2 weeks after I bought it it started to freeze and then crash, I could get it back to working order again, but then it would get worse and I would not be able to get it started again, I took it back to the dealer and he ran tests and programmes though it, over the course of time after 8 visits back to him, he took the whole computer back to default, still as always I had the same problem, after 6 or 7 seven days it would start to freeze and then crash and after 10 ten days I could never get it going again, the last time I took it back, he SAID he put a new motherboard in it!!! When I got it back sure enough it started to freeze and crash after 6 or 7 days, He will not give me my money back although he is fully aware that it has'nt work trouble free for longer than 6 or 7 days. can anyone throw any light on this problem, is it a windows xp problem or is it a hard drive problem, it clearly is'nt a virus problem because what I am lead to believe is that all software has been check and anything iffy has been taken off, is this man taking me for an idiot I am clearly not, or is the idiot by not knowing what he is doing, please help me get to the bottom of this problem, before I go mad or do something worse to the guy who sold it to me. -- lyn Phillip Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818924
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    - Links gone astray Hi All, Small query, recently had to replace motherboard and sebsequently reinstalled XP Media centre edition, done all the updates, last night was sp3 and today I noticed the links from the start menu for Help & Support, Search and Run no longer work, everything else is okay like Control panel, program access and printers which is directly above them, just the bottom 3 not working, and idea's how to re-link them? Cheers Tobias Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818920
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    - 3 GB switch Hi all, Just a quick question. I have XP home with SP3 and I'm trying to apply the /3GB switch. I entered the correct lines in the boot.ini file using the system/advance/start up recovery settings/edit. I then saved the file and rebooted. After it re-booted I was told to look under the systems general tab and make sure it said "physical address extension". But it does not. I've rechecked the boot file and its typed exactly like I was instructed to type. Does anyone know what I did wrong? Does Home edition allow the /3GB switch? Thanks for the help Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818919
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    - How Do I Use Fonts I Installed? I installed new fonts to my Windows XP Pro Fonts folder. Only some of them show up in the drop-down list of my Office programs. It's usually when I'm working in Publisher that I need them. How can I access them and put them to use? Or did I just get greedy and installed too many? Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818910
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    - Internet Explorer 7 - Problem Loading Videos I just recently purchased a new laptop that came with Windows Vista installed. The OS on my old computer was Windows XP and, if I recall correctly, had Internet Explorer Upgraded to 7.0 along with the latest version of Firefox. Both Browsers were able to load and play videos off of yourtube and google/video just fine. Now, with Windows Vista I'm unable to view any type of video while browsing. I thought it might have to do with Adobe Flash Player, but the website redirects me to the following link everytime I attempt to download the program. So, I'm assuming I need to somehow adjust my browser from 64bit to 32? I've tried searching through my browsers settings but just have no idea what to look for. I'm really lost will all of this. Any help that points me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. -Pooh -- PoohBear ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PoohBear's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/members/poohbear.htm View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/windows-xp-support/1024638.htm http://forums.techarena.in Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818902
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    - how to create local group from command line I think I can create a user with the net user command what about a local group with specified domain ID/groups? net group <aLclGrpname> /add net group <aLclGrpname> <domain\usrID> /add what is the /domain switch for? if omit that /domain, would <groupname> apply to the group being local? Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818892
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    - Office 2003 Word and Outlook "shut down" error Help! I downloaded an Adobe update and since that point I'm having problem with Word and Outlook. It doesn't matter which of them I'm using they will "shut down" and throw out what I'm doing. This is the error message I get "Microsoft Office Word encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." The do offer a "recover" but this is happening 40-50 times a day! HELP! FYI ... it seems when I'm in the programs I cannot slow down or stop typing or the error will happen ~ I can't stop to look for information, print, etc without it occuring. Any advice you might have on how to fix this would be MUCH appreciated! Thank you. Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818890
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    - Windows Live meeting Won't Quit I recently used Windows Live Meting for a one-time use. Now, it keeps popping up, and shows up in my taskbar on the right. I right click and close it, but after a wakeup from standby it's back. I went into its Tools | Otions | General and unchecked the appropriate boxes. Any reason for this Dracula-like behavior? Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818884
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    - outlook express how do I stop outlook express from showing at start up of computer. I am getting message - outlook express can compact to save space on your computer. I do not use outlook express. I have winXP/WSP3 Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818880
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    - XP Home Packard Bell laptop, total hard drive failure, no Windows XP Home CD but valid licence key on back of pc, what can I do? Dear Group, A friend has asked me to fix his laptop, the hard drive has failed completely. I've tried it in other pc's and none even recognise that it's connected in the BIOS. Purchased a replacement hard drive, installed it, and now I'm stuck. It had Windows XP Home, still has the licence key sticker on reverse. He doesn't have the CD because he thinks he was supposed to burn a disc but "never got round to it". What can I do? I've sent Packardbell Support an email asking what they recommend, so far just an automated reply saying they will get back to me. My brother has a fujitsu siemens XP Home cd, I am going to try using that to install, but I'm guessing their will be an error or something since it's not Packard Bell, is that the case or will this work? Do I need to find someone near me with a Packard Bell XP Home cd? Can I download this version of Windows XP Home from the internet and install using the valid key on reverse of laptop? If it prechecked the valid key then I don't see why not, but I doubt this is available. I look forward to the replies, thanks. Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818875
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    - Losing Icon Images What is happening: I change the image to what I want. However, another image appears when I accept it. I change to another and different image and it accepts the image When I click on the Icon, open the URL and then close it, it reverts back to the Internet E image with a White background? Re-booting does not change it back, when I have the Internet E image?? any help thx Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818873
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    - MS Calculator is interferring with text writing Something very odd has recently occured when I attempt to write text in email, newsnet and other venues - when certain keyboard letters (p,e, etc) are struck up pops Calculator - additionally when an apostrophe is struck, words jump a line and letters are transposed. I have tried to delete the calculator.exe in Start>Accessories but it returns and the problem continues. Any suggestions or fixes would be appreciated. Mary Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818865
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    - Application to prevent idle logout I am running XP in a University environment. When I leave the office (to work in a lab) the machine logs out after about half an hour. This is annoying because it takes 5 minutes to log back in. Is there some way I can prevent the log out? It doesn't log me out if I move the mouse or do something else to show the machine is still in use. Is there some application I can do to automate this? Peter Tag: Desktop display became darker Tag: 818854
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Desktop display became much darker.

Windows XP2, MS Office Pro 2003,

Today my computer monitor, ViewSonic Professional PF 790, flickered,

and now my screen is much darker.

Even this dialogue box has an off-while color.

Please advise me how to change the brightness of my screen.

Thank You for your willingness to help me.
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Ray10X10

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Re: Desktop display became darker by JS

JS
Sat Aug 23 16:37:57 PDT 2008

Check the user's guide.
There should be a brightness adjustment,
you may also check to see if there is a Degauss option.
The above assumes you monitor is not failing, as a sudden change is not
normal.

PF790 User's Guide:
http://www.viewsonic.com/support/userguides.cfm?event=getUserGuides&serialNumber=pf790

JS

"Ray10X10" <vacantlot.com> wrote in message
news:1E9BD694-7D67-424E-AC8E-1BDEE7AFD173@microsoft.com...
> Desktop display became much darker.
>
> Windows XP2, MS Office Pro 2003,
>
> Today my computer monitor, ViewSonic Professional PF 790, flickered,
>
> and now my screen is much darker.
>
> Even this dialogue box has an off-while color.
>
> Please advise me how to change the brightness of my screen.
>
> Thank You for your willingness to help me.
> --
> Ray10X10

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