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    - Start Button, Launch Bar, System Tray Freeze When I boot I get a couple of error messages related to "Main" and winlog. I think the "main" is an NAV file Nmain but not sure. At any rate the normal icons on the launch bar and system tray appear but will not repond to a click. Applications that are opened do not appear in the task bar and the Start button will not function. The broadband cable signal does not load even though the signal icon in the system does switch from red to blue (good connection)before the freeze. The time comes up properly on boot but then stops of course when the system tray freezes. Othedrwise everything above the bottom of the monitor works fine. I have tried to uninstall NAV as that is usually the root of all problems but it will not uninstall due to an "integrater" error. I have even tried to uninstall in safe mode. I tried to upgrade the NAV in hope of being able to uninstall it but the install hangs about half way through. At one point while ending tasks from the task manager the Start button did respond for a moment as did icons that had been clicked on in the launch bar. This was short lived and resulted in a system crash. I have re-installed ME but that had no effect. I am prepared to do a clean install as all the data has been backed-up. Is this my best bet or is there another fix? Can I do a clean install off of an ME Upgrade disk or does it have to be the OEM Dell disk that has been misplaced (this is my kid's machine). Where can I find instructions on the best way to go about a clean install? I have start-up disks from both this machine and another machine running ME. Thanks and sorry for the long rant. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224209
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    - Blue Screen Error on Startup Everytime Windows ME starts up I get the blue screen error VMM(12) + 00004C3C error : 0E : 0028 C0279C3C and then everything freezes... It happens right after the wallpaper appears and happens eveytime... Right now I'm using my brothers computer and on my computer I don't have the time enough to run any programs cuz it happens right after it starts. I also happens in the safe mode and on the step-by-step... How can I fix it without formating or reinstalling windows me, cuz I'm not playing to... Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224206
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    - Open Window Limit I am experiencing an error message after a few minutes on the internet. It states that; I have reached the open window limit and must close some windows and try again. This when there is nothing open but the active window. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224201
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    - Hibernate Message at Boot My son-in-law booted my computer in the wee hours of Xmas morning. Not being used to my computer I think he must have tapped the power button on my Dell rather than firmly pushing it in and holding it for a second. He left town before I discovered this. Anyway -- the next morning when I tried to boot my machine I get the message:" previous resume from hibernate failed. Do you want to try again (y - yes - N -no) etc. I hit the Y and it loads windows and all is well. This same message appears every morning now when I boot. I never use Hibernate -- In Display Properties Settings I have it set at System Hibernates: NEVER In my help section on hibernate it says to tap the power button to come out of hibernate. I think when he booted by just tapping the button that is when this message came up -- at least I think that is what he did. How do I get rid of this annoying message? and get past having to hit the (Y - yes) to load windows every day. Thanks, Brenda Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224192
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    - WinMe Issues and Real MS-DOS This is an interesting and quite usefull site for ME users. It lists 246 Q's and convertion to Real MS-DOS mode, a new idea. It has help for other OS's. http://www.dewassoc.com/support/index.html Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224189
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    - Windows Update Hangs When I click on the windows update, it opens the page and then the page immediately freezes(hangs). Nothing happens after this and there are no messages. Also, I have tried letting it sit for over an hour and nothing happens. I also have a problem with IE 6 when I try to upgrade from 5.5. It will download IE6 to 72% and then it hangs. Anu assistance with the following problems would be greatly appreciated. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224188
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    - windows me everytime i load my computer up whatever i select causes my computer to freeze. i used norton system works and scanned computer and it fixed 5 errors then when it was finished i exited it and when to start icon and it froze back up. Any Clues? Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224187
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    - apps.inf/misc. questions Has anyone had any problems with a "box" coming up telling you to install APPS.INF from Windows Setup into Windows.INF folder?? I've been getting this error! My big problem is that IN WINDOWS my CD drives have disappeared. And I can't get to the file on the CD! The computer recognizes the drive if I boot from a floppy setup disk. I'm stumped. It's an old machine, but I was going to try to keep it going for another year. I've bought a new LAPTOP on XP, but since this machine is 6 years old, I didn't want to change operating systems and am sticking with ME. Anyone that can help, please email me! THANKS! Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224184
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    - Error- msinet.ocx I keep getting this error message when booting up: msinet.ocx is missing or invalid. What is it and how do I fix it? Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224181
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    - Windows Explorer After a recent up-grading of ME I find Windows Explorer display only shows folders etc in the RHS half of the window; the LHS is empty. How do I get the LHS to display "All folders" ?? Thanks. George Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224176
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    - windows ME I keep getting this message... wkscal has caused an error in msjetoledb40.dill..... What the hell does it mean, how do i fix it, it wont let scandisk finish and its driving me nuts! any help would be welcome thanks Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224169
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    - McAfee AVERT Stinger Anyone used it, if so why in lieu of pre-installed and does it work. Appreciate some comments since I'm seeing a lot of mention of this. >TIA -- siljaline MS - MVP Windows IE/OE ______________________ (Reply to group, as return address is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224167
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    - Error Message I get this error message when booting up: MSINET.OCX is missing or invalid. How do I fix this? Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224165
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    - Unable to save Colors in paint program. When I use paint program to print text on image, it is in my chosen color. Then when i go to next step, such as starting a new text box, or click save, it turns black n white. Prints it B&W, recently did a system restore to correct a display error, was stuck in 16 color 640 x480. Any help appreciated. Az Tuna rocket7888@yahoo.com Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224160
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    - Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2 %1: %2 Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2 %1: %2 Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224158
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    - sound resorder Hi, is there anyway you can record someone playing, lets say a guitar and have more time then what the sound recorder has? I always run out of time before I am done. Thanks for any help Rhonda Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224148
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    - please help me I need help to fix a problem with the usb Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224142
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    - Desperate: Windows protection error Please help.... When I boot up in normal mode i get: An exception 0E has occurred at 0028:00000002 in VxD. This was called from 0028@C15b4303 in VxD. It may be possible to continue normally. .... Windows protection error. You need to restart your computer. System halted. I can boot in safe mode. I have been trying to solve this for a month and I am still stuck. Help please. Thank you Taron Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224140
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    - regsvr32.exe missing ON MELLENIUM EDITION I try to set up a CREATIVE JUKEBOX ZEN It wont work because during the instal it says that the file "regsvr32.exe" is missing What can I do Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224138
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    - slideshow interval. this correct group? Hello group. Am I asking the right group this question? If not please advise most suitable group. How do I change the interval time for changing pictures using the slideshow option in windowsMe? Are there any other options which can be changed for the slideshow? M. Roberts ************************************************* take the dog out to reply direct to me ************************************************* Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224137
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    - Difficulty in starting up OE Upon starting up OE I often get the message: "A timeout occurred while communicating with the server." The Inbox is not downloaded. And it is difficult to send messages. TIA Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224136
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    - upgrading to XP I am thinking of upgrading Win ME toWinXP. Is there any problems i need 2 know about or should it go smoothly.Any feedback would be very welcome Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224135
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    - restore unsuccessful I have attempted several times to restore my computer to a prior date, but after trying it says the restore was unsuccessful. There are no automatic restore points at all for the month of Dec. What do I do? Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224131
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    - lost volumn control We have windows Me we lost volumn control on task bar and when we go into settings for volumn they show no devices at all. One person said it was a problem that windows have how do we got things working again. thank you for your help Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224128
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    - taking windows millenium back to factory esttings can anybody help me i want to take windows millenium back to factory settings but i havent got a reboot disc if anybody knows how email me on truscott56@aol.com Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224126
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    - how to take windows millenium back to factory settings i want to take my computer back to factory settings but i havent got a reboot disc Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224125
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    - Slow responding task bar. My task bar is slow in responding and go blank. What can I do to straighten it out. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224122
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    - Virtual device not loaded My system has a new trick. When it boots it apparently does not load the virtual device. This is causing problems with a couple of programs. Can anyone give a suggestion? Thanks. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224120
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    - vx2.dll When I try to open my computer, internet explorer, or anything requiring windows, I get a message "Explorer has caused an error in vx2.dll and will now close....." How do I replace, delete, or fix this file? Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224118
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    - change slideshow interval Hello group. How do I change the interval time for changing pictures using the slideshow option in windowsMe? Are there any other options which can be changed for the slideshow? M. Roberts ************************************************* take the dog out to reply direct to me ************************************************* Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224109
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    - SYMEvent I keep getting the following message when I turn my computer on: SYMEvent(01) + 0001091E Error: 0E: 0028: C0098E72 What does it mean - it's becoming a pain? Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224104
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    - msbug adv I keep getting a pop up that must be a prank file that says: "this page contains both secure and non secure items...do you want to display the non secure items...with a yes no or more info.....whatever you click, it does nothing and keeps coming back.....then when I try to restart the computer....I get this msbug adv screen that say I cannot quit...it is so annoying. Is there a site I can go to if no one knows of this here...that lists pranks? Thanks. Jack Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224097
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    - startup stops short of displaying desktop Over X-mas I was downloading some windows updates for my mom's computer. One of the updates was for explorer. While it was downloading i left and came back to find an error message for a "rundll.dll" file and now when it boots it shows the desktop background but no icons or taskbar. There is no sytem restore to go back to, nor was there a startup disk ever made. Starting in safe mode has the same results. changing the boot order so it boots from the cd-rom drive with the ME cd in has the same results as well. I need to get this system up and running again asap. any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanx Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224096
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    - Explorer.exe I get an error loading Explorer.exe You Must Reinstall Windows. I can not get a prompt to reinstall from. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224088
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    - THe Mirar toolbar installed itself I am almost in tears because I have tired evey thing to remove this tool bar can some one please hep!! How do you remove the Mirar toolbar I got these directions but I am scared to use them Start the registry editor. This is done by clicking Start then Run. (The Run dialog will appear.) Type regedit and click OK. (The registry editor will open.) Delete 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Classes \ CLSID \ {8A0DCBDA-6E20-489C-9041-C1E8A0352E75}', if it exists. Delete 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Browser Helper Objects \ {8A0DCBDA-6E20-489C-9041-C1E8A0352E75}', if it exists. Browse to the key: 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Toolbar' In the right pane, delete the value called {179E4B4A-76C3- 4F65-BCED-C9FA1A28D2EF}, if it exists. Browse to the key: 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Toolbar \ WebBrowser' In the right pane, delete the value called {179E4B4A-76C3- 4F65-BCED-C9FA1A28D2EF}', if it exists. Delete 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Classes \ CLSID \ {179E4B4A-76C3-4F65-BCED-C9FA1A28D2EF}', if it exists. Exit the registry editor. Restart your computer. Delete %SystemDir%\NN_Bar31.dll Note: %SystemDir% is a variable. By default, this is C:\Windows\System (Windows 95/98/Me), C:\WINNT\System32 (Windows NT/2000), or C:\Windows\System32 (Windows XP). Start Microsoft Internet Explorer. In Internet Explorer, click Tools -> Internet Options. Click the Programs tab -> Reset Web Settings. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224087
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    - script errors After much searching, i've been unable to find info on the possibility of correcting a Help and Support error when opened. The pop-up states line 857, character 2, in PC Health.Usersettings.Is Admin' Is null or not an object. Code 0 URL hcp://system/homepage.htm Have had other script errors but do not know how to deal with them except when McAfee finds them and guides through a removal by sending them to their research facilities. It may be notable that two errors were a WshShell.RegRead source. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224085
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    - right click start-explore option When I right click on my start button to view my Windows Explorer, the open folder is always my 'Windows' folder, which I never use. How do I get that default to be 'My Documents'. I've read some help items and I see how to change it from going to start, programs, accessories, properties, but it doesn't work this way! thanks Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224081
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    - Dll errors/Explorer default page and win min Someone suggested my computer may have been hit with a "virus". I don't know. But whatever happened, except for these problems I have isolated, everything seems to be O.K. I am using Windows ME. I get two rundll error windows when boots up: C:\windows\system\msconfd.dll A dynamic link library (dll) initialization routine failed. C:\windows\system msconfd.dll A dynamic link library (dll) initializiation routine failed. I think these two errors have to do with windows linking to other programs I have on the computer, but this is just a guess and I don't know what programs they are, or how to correct this. Also, in Windows Explorer, my default home page keeps changing to http://just.finditnow.com/. The internet options screen will let me change it to, for example, Yahoo. But, when I exit explorer and reboot, it automatically defaults back to http://just.finditnow.com/. My third and final problem is when I close windows I get the pop-up screen that win min is not responding; do I want to wait, cancel, etc. What is win min and how can I correct this. All of this happened at the same time a couple of weeks ago. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224076
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    - computer freezes (hangs) on startup I am using windows ME and when I turn on the computer, it freezes (hangs) without getting to my desktop. When it freezes, nothing works including ctrl, alt, and delete. I'm also unable to turn off the system with the on/off button. I have to turn off the power on the surge protector to turn off the computer. When it comes back up, scan-disk runs and it powers up to the desktop. If anyone has a solution to this problem, please help, either through posting or directly through email. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224075
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    - Defragmenter When I try to defragment the drive, it starts and goes to about 18%, then starts over. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224074
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    - Computer hangs on startup Sometimes when I turn on my computer, it hangs without opening to my desktop. I'm using ME and when it hangs, nothing works including ctrl, alt, delete. If anyone has a solution, please post it or send via email to cecilbrown@peoplepc.com. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224073
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    - can not upgrade %1 to %2 my computer gets stuck at the windows me screen, when i hit control esc, i see that it says "updating configuration files this may take a few minutes". Then it proceeds to say "can not upgrade %1 to %2", over and over again. What Does this mean? How do I fix this? Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224072
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    - error: 0E:0177:BFF7B018 Help my pc gives me this message at startup and I can go no further. Suggestions please? Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224070
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    - Start-Up When I boot up my computer it will almost boot up al the way but then with now warning near the end of the start up (after I can see all the icon's on the computer) I get the blue screen of death with a error message that say something like 0028:C003C17E in VxD IOS(01) + 0000186E in may have started in 0028:C182A088 in VxD voltrack(04) + 00000A18 Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224069
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    - Kernell32.dll error Windows ME often shuts down (crashes) with an error message of: ANNCLST has created an error in Kernell32.dll Please help, I would like to fix this! Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224068
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    - Boot When i turn on my PC and ME starts loading it says could not upgrade the file from 1% to 2% and i cannot get to my desktop? Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224067
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    - Having trouble starting my comp When I Start my computer it freezes up on me every time so i have to reboot my computer so it will start so what should I do? Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224061
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    - Emailing a cell phone Is it possible to send an email using either Outlook 2000 or Outlook Express 6 to a cell phone. I have been told it can be done, but I would appreciate knowing how to do it...............thanks........... Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224059
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    - Missing .DLL for System Restore When I try to run System Restore (& other things like Help) I get an error message saying ATRACE.DLL is missing. I tried deleting then copying it from reinst. CD but it didn't help. Thanks. Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224056
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    - Search for Files....clearing past search inquires How do I clear the past search inquiries ie, type "p" and all mast search word begining with "p" appear. Do not want the past inquies to show? Tag: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" Tag: 224053

All of a sudden, the hot links when exploring anything
in "My Computer" don't work. Usually, I can click on an
item such as "My Documents" and the corresponding window
will open up. NOw, this functionality is somehow
disabled. Any suggestions out there?
Peter

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Re: Cannot click on links in "My Computer" by George

George
Mon Dec 29 17:15:32 CST 2003

Peter

This is caused by the latest update Q824145.
If you cannot live without your "hot links",
then uninstall the update in Control Panel
Add/Remove Programmes.

Sorry I can't offer you anything else.
Have not heard whether this bug will be fixed
in a future update!!!

George Gee

*Peter* has posted this message:

> All of a sudden, the hot links when exploring anything
> in "My Computer" don't work. Usually, I can click on an
> item such as "My Documents" and the corresponding window
> will open up. NOw, this functionality is somehow
> disabled. Any suggestions out there?
> Peter

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