Using passwords to log in
Is there any way of setting up my computer so that if a password is not
entered into the "Welcome to Windows" prompt box, an unauthorised user cannot
get any further?
TIA
DK Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293695
spywareblaster, mozilla-firefox, winme combo
Does anyone here use SpywareBlaster 3.5.1 with the latest Firefox
(2.0.0.12)? SpywareBlaster always hangs when it loads the Mozilla/Firefox
detections. Never was a problem up until now. Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293686
WINDOWS MILLENIUM EDITION SEPARATOR PAGE
My printer always print the following in the 1st page whenever I print a new
document :
Windows Millenium Edition Separator Page
Document : Microsoft Word - Document 1
Printed By : HP Authorized Customer
Printed At : Sunday, Feb 24, 2008 etc , etc
Could any body advise what should be done to rectify this problem with my
computer ? Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293685
AdAware SE & 2007
I have a friend using AdAware SE (free edition)
I'm checking here because the new AdAware 2007 version appears to be
only for Windows XP or Vista - NOT Win98, nor WinME.
On the other hand, while the AdAware site says they are no longer
supporting AAW SE after December 2007, there are Ref files for January
and February.
I've posted a request for info in the AAW forums but no replies so far.
I'm asking here as I know there are many users here that are facing this
issue too.
Does anyone still use AAW SE?
Are web updates working on WinME?
IF not, do manual updates work?
Thanks, Fred Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293675
WinME max requirements
What is the maximum hard drive size WinME can handle without
partitioning? What's the maximum amount of memory that I can install
in WinME? Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293636
display adapter issue
I have an ATI rage fury pro/xpert 2000 pro display adaptor, at least that's
what the device manager tells me.
On occasion, during warm reboots, the machine will lose the display driver
during the reboot. It'll get past the Windows's screen and when the desktop
is supposed to start loading, the screen is black.
Rebooting again will make the system go into the startup menu after the
Windows splash screen. It doesn't matter which option you choose because
it'll go straight into safe mode. Once it loads the wallpaper the display
properties will come up and I can change to high color 16 bit. After the
prompt to restart the machine will act fine again and I can resize the
desktop and change it to true 32.
This issue has gone on for years now. It'll happen more often if I change
the hardware acceleration past 0%.
Checked ATI's site but no updated drivers.
Thanks in advance. Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293616
repost - sptbot question - please help
has anyone seen this post
will u please help me
-------------------------------
got another question if u ppl don't mind me asking
where the heck did my text go next to icons in this program on top bar &
sidebar only
all other text showing
they went into hiding
everything else working fine
i betcha with all these replies from my last headache someone out there
knows
what 2 do
thx 2 all
nellie Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293607
Time for a new operating system??
I used winme just until a little after they stopped offering support
and they admitted, at the very end, that it was a dud that cannot be
secured. I found windows2000 that I like and is supported but how
about trying Linux and give up the spyware virus magnet, especially on
a system that cannot even be secured in the first place.
Try PcLinux, get the minime version. Simply download the ISO file and
burn it to a CD with DeepBurner and
set your BIOS to boot fropm the CD drive and reboot. Use the system
from your hard drive and decide
if you like it or not. If you like it install it. Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293526
Network issue
Hi
I have a problem with an old laptop that I want to set up with my wireless
broadband connection.
The problem that I have (I think) is that I am missing 'My network Places'
and also missing the IEEE802.1x network protocol.
The wireless USB adapter is a brand new Safecom one and works fine on my
other laptop, which has the 2 missing items above, so it rules out the
adapter. The adapter finds my connection and links up fine, but I cannot
get any web pages.
Any ideas??
Many thanks
TK Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293485
scandisk
Is there a way to run scandisk @ startup before the Windows GUI is
loaded (like in Windows 95 or 98)? Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293478
Rhyme but no Reason to System Restore points deletion
'opefully there is still time for me to learn to control our WinMe
computer. I've noticed since I got to messing around with it, that
System Restore points dissappearing for no reason I was aware of. I
don't run some of the Disk Cleaning Utilities nearly as much as I used
to. I used to Defragment alot (every night) because I had seen how
disk (file) fragmentation can degrade system response time.
Back then I never used System Restore points - was barely aware they
existed. It also seemed I never needed them.
Nowadays things have changed (Dunno why / wish I did)
System Restore points can really save your system.
In these circumstances, I am pretty sure that the Defragment utility
destroys Restore points.
Can some one please clarify this situation?
HTH
Bob from Oceanside Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293473
Hibernate & Garbage Collection & Finer Points
My oh my, the activity on this group seems to be getting thin like my
hair...
When you "hibernate" primarily for garbage collection ( the analog to
memory as scandisk is for disk), one would rather not have their
system take a nap. One just wants ME to clean up its used-memory and
unused memory linked lists and then let the user do what ever they
want. Unfortunately, as the name of the mode says, one will have to
hibernate until taking the few steps required to wake up from
hibernation. Those steps might easily take a minute or two. (On our
computer, I have to go get a finger nail clipper but that's another
story).
I know everybody (except me, apparently) has known how to put their
system into hibernation since Y2K but to allow me to be clear on how
I Quickly "collect (memory) garbage", permit me to rewrite the manual
on Hibernate:
1. Click Start then Shutdown then the Drop Down Arrow then Hibernate
then OK. At this point if one keeps a sharp eye on the Shutdown menu,
an icon resembling an Open Door appears then the screen goes black.
Hibernation has begun.
The way to Quick Garbage Collection is the same except, as soon as one
sees the Open Door icon, begin alternately pressing and releasing the
Space Bar about 5 times a second for about 4 seconds. The screen will
go black but for only several (about 4) seconds. Then one will first
see the monitor power LED light up, the system loud speakers will burp
and the monitor screen will come back to life. If one kept the System
Monitor utility program on during this process then they will see the
memory garbage has been taken out also. Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293472
MSOE.DLL
I've got to reload Outlook Express because of a problem with msoe.dll, I can
only reload it from the cd that came with the pc that was bought in June
2000. How can I get any patches or updates that were issued since 2000?
Thank you
John H Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293462
password request
Sorry to dump this old question again.
(but I couldn't find my note from before)
recently got a new cable modem and now each time i start the puter it
requests a password..
Well we don't use passwords on a single machine so I was trying to
remember how to remove the request..
Tks, guess geting to ole to remember the easy stuff.. LOL
RTS Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293456
ME RIP
Quicken, TaxCut, TurboTax, McAfee renewals are no longer supporting ME
as of later this year.
I am migrating to stay with Qucken and TaxCut.
But I wonder what the alternatives are?
Avast has a free virus scan that still runs on ME Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293443
CCleaner
The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this utility
again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of the experts
(Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the CLEANER component
and nothing else.
I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some interesting
tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this utility safer?
Dan Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293439
Microsoft Management Console 1.1
In order to run my Medical Dictionary M7 I need the "Microsoft Management
Console 1.1 Setup.
I've never heard of it before and would like to know whether it's compatible
with WinME and, if so, how can it be obtained for download and installation?
Harry. Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293431
spybot question
can't get help from the people at spybot so i was wondering if this
newsgroup could help me
sorry if i shouldn't be posting this here but i didn't know where to look or
who to ask and since my operating system is windows me i thought what the
heck
spybot works fine until the end
i check all boxes
i click fix selected problems
message reads
spybotsd has caused an error in kernall.dll
program closes
did a complete uninstall and reinstall
same problem
did a system restore
same problem
can someone please help me
thank you
nellie Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293388
CCleaner Update
A new update for CCleaner is available (don't know how recent), latest
version: 2.04.543
< http://www.ccleaner.com/update/?v=2.03.532&l=1033 >
Harry. Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293382
Network Printer
I currently have my printer connected as a network printer to a desktop
computer. However to access the network printer from two laptops, I must
leave the desktop on all day. Is there a way that we can access the network
printer with the desktop off......ie connected directly to a router?
Dan Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293363
Harddrive diagnostic tool
I would like to run a diagnostic tool to test the condition of the harddrive
on our 6-7 year old Compaq laptop. It's been several years since I did this
test and I have forgotten how to go about it.
I understand Hitachi has taken over IBM's Travelstar line however I can't
seem to find the specific tool for our model. I believe ours is an IBM
Travelstar 10 GB, 4200 rpm. Can someone point me in the right direction.
Thanks
Dan Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293351
Make Free Pc to Phone Calls..!!
Make Free Unlimited Phone Calls
Yes its true..International and national both.
Free Calls to India too and other 50 countries.!!
Check them at-
http://freepctophonecalls.blogspot.com/ Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293337
upgrade?Nvidia AGP8x FX5200 etc.?
I am using the GE Force4 MX440 and it works for email, YouTube, and
the WinME MovieMaker program still handles our old Sony VX1000
camcorder. Occasionally I crank out small win9x swdev projects mainly
with VC++4.0 (yeah, its ancient, like me). On the shelf are DevStudio
5(win98se) and VisualStudio6(NT4). Stuff on the shelf seems to rarely
come off the shelf.
I thought I should do a little housecleaning and I discovered I also
have an unused Kaser FX5200 128 MB Nvidia graphic card. It's box says
it has some nice nview Multi-Display capabilities and "TV-out support
(NTSC/PAL) TV system". Will it support a decent flatscreen?
This homebuilt is on a Gigabyte 7VT600P-RZC mob, 400 watt MGE
psu(should I get a bigger PSU?), 1 GB DDR RAM(Should I add 1 or 2 GB
RAM?). CPU is an Athlon XP 1066 MHz.
HTH
Oceanside Bob Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293301
SUPERAntiSpyware Professional & Windows Task Manager
Hi folks!
Does anyone know what the run line commands are for SUPERAntiSpyware
Professional to use in Windows Task Manager?
C:\PROGRA~1\SUPERA~1\SUPERA~2.EXE (+ what to make it run Quick Scan,
Complete Scan and Custom Scan)
Thanks in advance!
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293296
SUPERAntiSpyware Professional & Windows Task Manager
Hi folks!
Does anyone know what the run line commands are for SUPERAntiSpyware
Professional to use in Windows Task Manager?
C:\PROGRA~1\SUPERA~1\SUPERA~2.EXE (+ what to make it run Quick Scan,
Complete Scan and Custom Scan)
Thanks in advance!
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293295
SUPERAntiSpyware Professional & Windows Task Manager
Hi folks!
Does anyone know what the run line commands are for SUPERAntiSpyware
Professional to use in Windows Task Manager?
C:\PROGRA~1\SUPERA~1\SUPERA~2.EXE (+ what to make it run Quick Scan,
Complete Scan and Custom Scan)
Thanks in advance!
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293294
WinMe Setup.exe
I try to run the setup.exe from the cd ( files were copied
from the hd to this cd)
It checks drive C: and then the message comes on is
"Insert Disk 1" and then click ok to continue or cancell
to exit setup.
Does it means this cd is no good at all?
Any help would be appreciated? Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293286
zone alarm question
I have ZA version 6.1.744.001. When I tried to update to more recent
versions I experienced all sorts of problems. This version seems to work
well, but I was wondering if there is some compelling reason to abandon
it in favor of some other firewall.
Any ideas? Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293253
annoying sounds in ME
Hi, I have an older pc running ME. One day i was just exploring this unit
and found a way to change the 'sounds' on it. I chose the 'animal' type
sounds. But I just want to go back to defaults or other sounds of my
choosing. I hate these monkey, tiger, jungle type sounds every time I click
with my mouse somewhere for a command. ANy ideas? I am used to using my xp
pc's and cant remember what I did with this one.
NOTE* THis never bothered me before, but i unmuted my pc to listen to music
and remembered that I still have these annoying sounds. THanks in advance Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293250
Runtime to Terminate
I tried to install a freeware utility called BurnAwareFree
version. Install process was ok.
When I clicked the icon to run the program.
The answer is bit funny. I never had it like this before.
"Program C:\Windows\msiexec.exe.
This application has requested the Runtime to
terminate it in an unusual way".
and it closes down.
Any help would be appreciated? Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293247
SUPERAntiSpyware?
Notwithstanding the prolonged scanning time for a complete scan (24.31 min.
on my pc) and longer download time for updates, this program in overall
performance is worthy of replacing Ad-Aware SE Personal for WinME, IMHO.
I would appreciate other views or concurrence, for that matter.
Harry. Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293246
Speed Up Your Computer By Cleaning Your Registry
What is the registry?
The registry is a database that stores information necessary to
configure the system for your computers users, applications, and
hardware devices.
Why does it need to be cleaned (repaired)?
Every time you install software on your computer, change a system
setting, delete a program, all the changes are kept in the registry.
Over time, your registry grows, however, it also can end up fragmented
and full of unwanted registry items.
These unwanted items occur by removing attributes of programs or
deleting programs you no longer want without using the Add or Remove
Programs function.
Some programs do not always come with proper uninstall programs, so
you are only able to delete a portion of the program.
Or possibly you have moved a file, and now the program that used this
file is unable to find it or it's an orphan file left over from an
unsuccessful attempt to delete a program completely.
In short, over time you end up with numerous misplaced files and
objects which your computer can not process, this can slow your
computer considerably, make start-up take forever and sometimes cause
errors that will "crash" your computer....
Registry Repair: http://groups.google.com/group/regrepairsbv Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293241
Computer shuts down automatically.
I don't understand this and I have no idea what is causing my computer to
shut down while its in the process of loading Windows.
to show more detail this how it goes: after the computer's bios runs it's
test it then goes in to access the hard drive to load Windows but the usual
loading Windows ME screen does not appear but now a black screen showing
information about two driver's is displayed and at the bottom of the second
one is a blinking cursor that blinks for a few seconds then the computer
automatically shuts down.
what could this possibly mean? please help.
--
Ushnell Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293240
Windows Media Player-No Audio
Windows Media Player for Windows Me
I suddenly lost audio through Windows Media Player. It will not play my
audio CDs. This is what I have done.
I tried installing my Sound Blaster Live driver. It processed through until
it stopped and sent this message: â??File Driver6.CAB on Windows Me edition is
needed.â?? At this point I did not know what to do next and aborted the driver
installation.
I then went to the Dell troubleshooting diagnostics for audio and it told me
to search for the following files:
midi=mmsystem.dll
wave=mmsystem.dll
I did a search and the files were not listed. The Dell diagnostics told me
to contact my manufacturer if the files were missing.
So, can someone assist me what to do next?
Thanks,
Jerry Reeder Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293230
Reinstalling Windows Me
It sounded like it was too easy!!
Successfully reinstalled Windows Me this morning, subsequently taking
several hours downloading all the updates. In the process of downloading
required utilities, I ran into a memory problem which made no sense. However
I have subsequently found out that previous partitions appear to have
remained, although they are not recognized in MY COMPUTER.
Background: This is a 10 GB Compaq Laptop which is shipped with the O/S on
the C: drive and the Recovery System on D:. A couple of years ago, I had
created a new partition to house all of my data files., OE Message store,
tmp and temp.
Currently, MY COMPUTER shows C: at 4.86 GB and D: at 2.72 GB, however
SYSTEMS INFORMATION shows the following; 3 Partitions Size 9.37 GB
Partition Disk#0 (Partition #0) Size 4.88 GB
Partition Disk#0 (Partition #1) Size 2.73 GB
Partition Disk #0 (Partition #2) Size 1.75 GB
BootIt NG shows the following;
MBR Entry 0 Partition 4997nMB FAT-32
Data Partition 1796 MB FAT-32
MBR Entry 1 Partition 2793 MB Extended
System_S Volume 2793 MB FAT-32
I had thought I understood that the Compaq Recovery Discs would reformat my
computer and restore to a Factory level. Obviously not so. I'm ready to
start over but this time I need a little more guidance as to how to do it
properly. Was I supposed to format C: and D: separately before starting? D0
I use the startup disk for this or should I use BootIt NG to format and wipe
everything clean?
I'm on my way out for the evening and will be busy tomorrow afternoon but
will be ready to tackle this thereafter.
Thanks Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293222
AdAware SE Personal Build
I just read the tail end of the recent thread regarding AdAware SE and would
appreciate if someone wouldn't mind taking a few minutes more and clarifying
this for me.
My version of AdAware is SE1R210.27.12.2007. Any time I check for updates
I'm told that I am up to date. A visit to the Lavasoft website explains that
support for this version expired December 31, 2007 but that I should replace
it with AdAware 2007. The problem is that 2007 requires Windows 2000 or
better.
Mike has explained to Heather that Lavasoft has fixed the problem with the
dated definitions and that she can download new definitions for AdAware SE
from the Lavasoft site. I do indeed see where the DOWNLOAD button is on the
webpage that Mike referenced but Lavasoft is still saying that they no
longer support AdAware SE.
So the question is, did Lavasoft simply fix the issues related to dated
definitions or is AdAware SE now back with full support. Given that this
'puter operates with Windows Me, it would appear to me that either SE
remains supported otherwise I must uninstall it because I won't be able to
run AdAware 2007.
Am I right or did I miss something?
Dan Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293206
power-down stuck in "re-boot"...
hello, trying to offer some long distance help to a friend who's running ME
on a P3-450.
He may have inadvertently caused this problem from a windows tweak, but his
computer now does not do an auto shut-down from the "start" menu, as it did
before, but simply re-boots.
Is there is a windows tweak that could affect this, or is it more likely a
BIOS problem?
thanks for any suggestions...
Paul Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293151
dll error message missing file
Hi when i turn on my pc when it goes in to my desktop i am getting a error
messagec:\windows\llfcdadll im just wondering if anybody can help me on
finding the missing file it is saying that the file is missing so if somebody
could help that would be great thanks lapointe420 Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293143
Right Click Menu Disappeared
Experimenting with Ad-Aware, my right-click function for the desktop went
'out of order'.
I can do without, but would like to restore it, if possible. The question is
'how'?
My post in the IE browser ng hasn't found any takers yet.
Harry. Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293139
msvcrt.dll missing
I uninstalled some programs that I do not use anymore (not related to
microsoft) and when I restarted the computer it says MSVCRT.DLL was not
found. I did not receive a ME disk and not sure how to resotore this dll
file so i can start Windows ME. Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293117
Religious Nutcase on the loose!
I see that we have a religious nut on the loose. Posting under the name
of others to proselytize and foist their religious beliefs onto others.
I hope Microsoft clears the crap off the servers and bans them from
posting here forever.
John Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293050
Ad-Aware SE Personal 1.06R1 updates
Greetings,
Any one else notice a lag in the weekly updates of AdAware since Christmas?
My last update was 12/27/2007..
Tks,
RTS Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293048
System Restore has a CreateRestore option?
I ask (again) because, IMHO, it doesn't make good sense for it not to
and Andy Rathbone, in his books Windows Me for Dummies, describes
System Restore as having a CreateRestore point as well as an option to
select a prior creation.
Our WinME computer, working pretty well for eight years now, has no
such option or I sure as he!! can't find it....
Another peculiarity was, at first I could not get the Movie Maker to
work with our Sony VX1000 camcorder. I got some support from MS which
fixed that.
And I found one of the Sony Blue Ray RW DVDs worked well with winME
although Sony said it shouldn't. I think a lot of us have seen that
kind of good news several times.
Can someone tell me if my SystemRestore is "off" or is it just me? Tag: New Ad-Aware definitions Tag: 293025