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    - noises like laughing, ho ho ho, etc I am almost certain I must have a virus on my computer. Nothing serious because I've had it for a while now and everything functions as it should be ... but when I turn the speakers on (I usually just leave them off) periodically I hear sounds, like a laugh, or HO HO HO or door slamming, etc. They change all the time. Only lasts for seconds and then a little while later you hear something again. I have scanned with Housecall from Trend Micro, Avast antivirus, F Prot, AVG 6, and maybe a couple of others I cant think of at the moment. I have Lava soft adaware, spybot installed too. Its annoying but I can live with it I guess, if nobody can figure out what I should do, or has heard of this before... thanks in advance Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237795
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    - error and shutdown I keep getting message error in Kernel 32 or something, this program will now shut dow .......it does and i lose all unsaved work. its a real bumme is this a common problem with windows millenium i wonder Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237793
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    - open/save window My open window & save to window now the displays the folders/files by date. It used to be by alphabetical order which I want. How do I change it back so when I want to save or open a folder/files it always displays folders by alphabetical order? Doug Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237789
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    - Outlook Express My mistake it's not forwarding but create mail under file that is also disappearing..Sorry about the goof. Mary Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237787
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    - error message When I try to log on to Internet Explorer I get a message box that says: MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER HAS ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO CLOSE. It also ask if i would like to send an erreo report. Any idea what causes this Thanks Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237785
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    - Outlook Express When I go to file to save something it goes blank as does edit veiw and the other things on that line and forward below file also disappears and I have to hit Ctrl, Alt and Delete to get back into checking my mail. Any ideals on what has or is happening and how to fix it. Thank you in advance..Mary Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237784
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    - help I am having 2 problems. 1.) windows me will not defrag 2.) I tried uninstalling an dreinstalling windows me, and now I can't get it to except my cable modem. It says that it can not find the disc that I have loaded. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237779
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    - USB Driver How do I check my bios to see if USBs are enabled and If they are enabled, why can't my system find a driver on any of the systems CDs? Thanks! after having much trouble with my system. I have > formatted c: and reloaded Win ME and all other pertinent > software. However, In my device manager I have yellow ? > marks on the PCI and two USB. I thought they still must > need a driver, but I can not find the drivers on any of > CDs that originally came with my system. Any ideas? > Check your BIOS that everything that should be enabled, is. Rick Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237776
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    - Shutdown Hangup On shutdown the system hangsup. I then do a Ctrl-Alt- Delete where I then get the message "RUNdll.32" not responding. So I then have to continue shutdown by turning the power off. Whats the answer please. Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237772
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    - Profile selection dropdown on welcome to windows screen is missing Win ME used to prompt with a drop down list of the profile names on boot up,now it just prompts with the last user name. I have researched it all over and no success. Any takers? Thanks in advance Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237745
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    - virus? I got a lot of .exe files in my windowMe windows directory. I run updated anti-virus scan, no virus dectected but when windows start it run all xxxxx.exe in windows directory and system hung since run out of memory. Does anyone can help? Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237744
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    - time displayed not correct after I ran recovery the time displayed in incorrect-(1) hour fast--I went to control-checked daylight savings- central America, but am unable to change it to exactly one hour earlier. Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237740
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    - Game Quit Is anyone know when I play on a game & the windows suddenly quit the game & back to desktop without any error message.... Any guess.... Thank you for any respond Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237726
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    - Losing E-Mail In and out To Microsoft Update Support Since the last Windows update, I am losing about 70 percent of my incoming mail, and part of my outgoing mail. I use Windows ME and Outlook Express. ISP is Earthlink via Time Warner (Brighthouse) cable. I have called EarthLink 4 times and worked with their techs for about 3 hours, also spent about an hour using Earthlink "Chat" support. No problems found my computer, Outlook Express settings, or with their end so far. The mail is visible with MailWasher and EarthLink Web Mail, never arrives. Jay Ingalls Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237724
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    - Error Message Can anyone help please...... I keep getting this - OE 0197 BFF 7B018 about 6 out 10 times when I start up my pc. Windows ME Pent 111 Thanks Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237722
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    - Having Serious Problem - PLEASE HELP!! I recently am facing a SEVERE problem with my Windows. I run Windows ME on a Compaq PC, have been for the last 2.5 years. My problem is that whenever I try to install a program, the following is said: "(Program) has caused an error in <unknown>. (Program) will now close. If you have any problems, please restart your computer" I became aware of this problem about a week ago when I tried to update my MSN messenger. And not only that, but NONE of any new programs will install. Always, there is an error in "<unknown>" . I am desperate, as I do not want to format my harddrive (have lots of important files there) and I have done everything in my power to correct it. I just simply cannot seem to correct that problem. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Help Me, as I am SEVERELY Desperate!! :( ANY HELP would be HIGHLY appreciated! P.S. When I tried to install MSN Messenger 6.1, it said that "BOOTSTRAP has caused an error in <unknown>" .. I tried lookingfor 'Bootstrap' all over my computer, but can't seem to find anything like that. Please, help! :( Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237706
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    - Computer freeze ups I am a Win ME user for many years. I keep the updates current and scandisk/defrag monthly. Lately I have been finding my computer locked up. It locked while using, or when I afk. Reset is the only way out of it. I have been scanning my drive for errors and everything says okie. I have increase ram and added cooling devices to help keep cpu cool. I have also kep side panels off to add to better ventilation. I have used ad-aware to remove many spybots. I use symantecs Internet Security & NAV (ALL current and updated). Direct x9 does nto work properly on my machine. I have had to do system restore a couple of times I installed it. I am using AMD 750mhz processor. My ram maxes at 768 w/ 133mhx speed. If there is any further information needed to help me fix this problem, please note me. Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237703
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    - AOL Hi, I posted a question concerning aol on the 16th of this month, saying that I was having problems with aol broadband. I am still unable to connect to the internet via my aol broadband modem, (the modem is a BT Voyager 100). I have contacted aol helpline numerous times with regards to this issue, and following todays conversation with them, I have now been told that there may be a problem with my windows installer, and that I should repair this. Unfortunatly, the person I was speaking to was not very clear on how I should go about doing this. What I would like to know is, how do I repair this, I am a complete novice when it comes to computers, and would really appreciate any help. Thanks, Don. Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237699
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    - Re-install Windows ME on dual-boot system I have a dual-boot system with Windows ME on drive C and Windows XP on drive D. I want to do a clean re-install of Windows ME on my C drive, without losing access to my Windows XP. How do I need to go about? Which boot files do I need to keep? Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237695
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    - taskbar icons Hello, The icons in the taskbar have become very blurred. The start button, system tray and desktop are fine but the quick launch bar and whatever comes up between it and the system tray are blurred, some barely visible. I've deleted the shelliconcache, didn't help. Tried a system restore, didn't help. Can't find an answer that helps, Mike Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237689
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    - Installed last IE update now: help, system restoreand ? will not work I just intalled the last IE update now: help and support, system restore and who knows what else will not work. please help Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237685
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    - Simple Question I am wondering where I can change my settings to open more than one page when on the internet. Every since I did the reformat & installed sbcglobal.net that when I type in a new address in the browser it opens in that page instead of a new page, or if I clickon a link etc.. Thanks, JD Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237681
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    - Highwire? I downloaded Lavasoft Ad aware & did a scan & found about 10-12 that were named Highwire. One was Alexa. It showed the risk as Low but should'nt I go ahead & get rid of them both? It say's it does run a BOT. Anyone? Thanks, JD Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237680
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    - Mouse problem Hi: I have a mouse problem with my Compaq Presario Win 98ME, I had to run the restored disk and the restore installed with no problems, I loaded Norton antivirus 2004 and MSN9, I updated Norton antivirus and ran a system scan with no problem. But when I started downloading Windows updates one at a time with a restart after each install, after about the fourth update the computer rebooted to the desktop and my mouse froze in the middle of the screen, is there a way to get the mouse to thaw without doing a system restore again. TIA John Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237677
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    - Best Registry Cleaner? My computer has been in constant use for over 3 years. I know that the registry **has** to be bloated. I have read that some registry cleaners end up deleted needed entries, and you end up with unwanted problems. At the same time, I have read that the current crop of registry cleaners are better at doing their intended job of routing out duplicated and outdated entries. Yet, I don't know which one is really considered as being the "best." I know that I should first back up the registry before running the utility, and also to create a fresh restore point just prior to the sweep. Main Question-- which of the registry cleaners do YOU think is best ?? Thanks for any further input and ideas !! --James-- Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237673
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    - Popping Sounds When I boot up WinMe the computer starts and continues making a popping noise. Is there a patch of fix for this problem? Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237672
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    - Computer Lock up - Freezes CPU freezes up when I walk away - when I browse internet and when I play my awesome online game EQ. Okie, I thought I knew how to fix this, after maxing my ram, I installed 2 cpu fans. Temporary help there. It's happening again, please help me. I have to cold boot all the time ;( Hugs and Latte in advance for your assistance. Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237669
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    - Trouble with desktop icons The desktop icons My Computer and My Documents won't open when I double click them. I recently upgraded to XP Home, same problem. The task manager shows CPU usage of 100% when I double click these icons, also control panel and find files and folders does the same thing. My computer is a HP, with 128 megs of ram, I'm posting to this group because the problem started with Windows ME. Any help appreciated. Thanks.. Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237666
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    - Upgrade to XP Pro Thinking about upgrading from ME to XP Pro. Has anyone had any issues or tips for performing this upgrade? Computer has been running fine and don't need any unnecessary problems or issues. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.661 / Virus Database: 424 - Release Date: 4/19/2004 Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237660
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    - start up error when i start my computer i get an error pop up right before my desktop loads and it says Explorer has caused an error in COMCTL32.DLL. and tells me to restart if the problem occurs again. i click ok and then my computer freezes and i can not do anything after that.. i restart and the same problem happens, i cant even start in safe mode. Can somebody please help me out if you know the problem and e-mail the solution to me, thanks alot. cky_ck@hotmail.com Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237653
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    - Loading USB Drivers after having much trouble with my system. I have formatted c: and reloaded Win ME and all other pertinent software. However, In my device manager I have yellow ? marks on the PCI and two USB. I thought they still must need a driver, but I can not find the drivers on any of CDs that originally came with my system. Any ideas? Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237640
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    - Start Up Error Rinning ME - Message on start-up:dll file not found LTDIS10N.DLL What is this for and how do I fix it? Thanks. Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237638
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    - rdfmjbfy.exe When trying to run an MS-Dos program (Condor DBMS) on ME, get error message "Can't find rdfmjbfy.exe file". Yet on Windows 98 and Windows XP, Condor DBMS runs just fine. Please help. Where do I get this exe file? Microsoft's web site didn't have any info about it. Thanks! Verne Carey Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237635
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    - virus attacks thru e-mail harvesting FYI: a couple of weeks ago, while responding to a note here, I put one of my e-mail addresses into the 'Sender's E-mail' line in the 'Post a New Message' screen. Now I am averaging about a dozen e-mails with virus attachments per day. I have shut down that e-mail address, which fortunately was a backup specifically for risky sites. Now I just need a new one. Thanks, MS Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237627
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    - removing persistent virus damage test posted to help group microsoft.public.windowsme.general: I have a pc with damage from viruses. I have Norton Antivirus with current definitions, but it does not detect the viruses sdware.ncase and adware.bookedspace. I printed the instructions from Symantec, and manually removed these viruses, but they keep recurring. My Windows version is ME, and my IE version is 6.0.2800.1106. When I first restart the system, I get an error "rundll has caused an error in mmsystem.dll. rundll will now close. if you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer." Also, I cannot print to a network printer from any programs or to print a test page. When I try to go to start/setting/printers, and select the printer, I get the same error I did on startup ["rundll has caused an error in mmsystem.dll. rundll will now close. if you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer."] if I try a second time, then I get the properties box, where I can click to print a test page, and then I get an error, "Windows was unable to print the test page. Would you like to begin troubleshooting now?" Troubleshooter is unable to resolve the problem. Also, in IE, I keep getting an unwated search bar poping up. I can turn it off by going to view, and toolbars, but there is no name for it. I just click to uncheck the blank space, and this searchbar goes away. Also, my default home page keeps resetting to http://www.i-lookup.com, no matter how many times I reset it. Also, I tried to add this page to tools/internet options/security/restricted sites, but It will not allow it, saying it is already on another zone, which it is not, visibly. Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237625
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    - _restore file Hopefully someone in this forum can help me with this problem. I recently got an anti-virus program. It found 26 viruses on my computer and eliminated 3 of them. The other 23 are in the file \_restore on my computer. It cannot eliminate these files because as you all know, they are 'system' files which cannot be deleted. The only way I can see to delete these files is to delete the entire file. Is there a way to do this? I've tried everything I can think of but to no avail. Can anyone help me here? Thanks a lot for reading this and I hope someone can help me. Respectfully, Lynn Tomlinson Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237622
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    - Is It Safe? Is it safe to delete Windows Update Files, files ending with extension- .bkf --- This Message and All Attachments Scanned and Certified Virus Free- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.662 / Virus Database: 425 - Release Date: 4/20/2004 Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237618
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    - Hardware resources changes Yesterday, defrag seemed to be starting automatically. WHenever I noticed it, I cancelled it. I did a restart before I went to bed & didn't bother logging on. This morning, whne I logged on (which, btw, I'd love to turn off as we no longer have a home network!), I got the pop-up message that the new hardware that has been detected/system settings will change but I need to reboot. ?????? I have NOT installed any new hardware. My virus protetction is up and running all day along with firewall. I just scanned the c:\windows file & came up with no infections. I checked the System Information report and !!!!!! Lots of changes to device memory addresses happened yesterday. Why is this? Is it harmful? If it is, how to I put them back? Examples: 4/20/2004 10:59:01 AM CHANGED System board extension for ACPI BIOS Property "StartingAddress" changed from "1048576" to "0". Device Memory Address 4/20/2004 10:59:01 AM CHANGED Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE 1394) PCI Host Controller Property "StartingAddress" changed from "3565158400" to "3556769792". Device Memory Address 4/20/2004 10:59:01 AM CHANGED NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 Property "StartingAddress" changed from "3607101440" to "3590324224". Device Memory Address 4/20/2004 10:59:01 AM CHANGED Intel(r) 82815 Processor to AGP Controller - 1131 Property "StartingAddress" changed from "3622830080" to "3590324224". Device Memory Address 4/20/2004 10:59:01 AM CHANGED NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 Property "StartingAddress" changed from "3623878656" to "3607101440". Device Memory Address 4/20/2004 10:59:01 AM CHANGED System board extension for ACPI BIOS Property "StartingAddress" changed from "4290248704" to "1048576". Device Memory Address 4/20/2004 10:59:01 AM CHANGED System board extension for ACPI BIOS Property "StartingAddress" changed from "4294443008" to "4290248704". Device Memory Address 4/20/2004 10:59:01 AM CHANGED NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 Property "StartingAddress" changed from "655360" to "3623878656". Device Memory Address 4/20/2004 10:59:01 AM CHANGED NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 Property "StartingAddress" changed from "720896" to "655360". Device Memory Address 4/20/2004 10:59:01 AM CHANGED NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 Property "StartingAddress" changed from "786432" to "720896". Device Memory Address 4/20/2004 10:59:01 AM CHANGED System board extension for ACPI BIOS Property "StartingAddress" changed from "983040" to "4294443008". Device Memory Address Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237616
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    - me help & support help & support not working + restore point 30 dec 1899 Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237608
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    - .tmp files NOT in Windows\TEMP Folder....OK to Delete? When I do a search for files on my PC by entering .tmp or .TMP , the search brings up over 3,600 files with the extension .tmp or .TMP. Most of these are in C:\\Windows. Othere are in C:\\Windows\System They are not in C:Windows\TEMP folder, however. So I'm wondering how safe it is to delete ALL of these? Many of them have long odd filenames such as : fffe73e9_{A3D4287C-53F7-4745-A98A-3C3C6D2317A3}.tmp Aside form the practical question about deleting all these, I'm also curious as to what they are. Thanks in advance: -Eli Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237605
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    - no icons in "My Documents" I am having problems with my computer after picking up malware of some sort. I have run my AV scan and CWShredder and Ad-Aware to try to clean up my system. I am looking for suggestions on how to deal with the following: When I look in the folders "My Documents" and "My Computer", the window shows none of the contents of the folder. It tells me how many objects are there but no icons are visible. The items are not deleted because I can open them in other ways. What has happened to cause this? Can I fix it? Also, when I try to start Internet Explorer, I get an error message saying "Windows cannot find ieexplore.exe. Where can I find a copy of this file so that I can replace it? Thanks for any help. Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237604
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    - Blue Screen Error OE 167 :BFF822AE or OE 16F :BFF822AE Cannot get my computer to start, in regular or safemode. Keep getting the above errors. Did startup disk, Scanreg /fix and Scanreg /restore previous backup. Even tried using WinMe CD same error. Was running Regmon, before it caused an error in kernel32.dll. This error would keep popping up so I rebooted. I found this log of that error in faultlog.txt: Date 04/18/2004 Time 21:50 REGMON caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL at 016f:bff78807. Registers: EAX=c001a894 CS=016f EIP=bff78807 EFLGS=00010216 EBX=0068ffec SS=0177 ESP=0058ff3c EBP=005900b4 ECX=00000000 DS=0177 ESI=00000000 FS=3c77 EDX=bff6682d ES=0177 EDI=bff69060 GS=0000 Bytes at CS:EIP: 53 56 57 8b 75 10 8b 38 33 db 85 f6 75 2d 8d b5 Stack dump: Seeing that it involved kernel32 I extracted another copy and replace the original kern in Windows\system. Didn't help. Tried starting computer using selected startup. Any way i tried it didn't work. After it loaded mouse.vxd it spun awhile and Blue screens. This is a mature setup, not hooked up to the net for several years. Looking for a few more suggestions. : ) TIA Jeff B Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237594
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    - problems since upgrading to outlook express 6.0 I recently upgraded to outlook express 6.0. and the new version of microsoft internet explorer. Since then, when I close this program I get an eror message "Msimn has caused an error in Kernel32.DLL. Msimn will now close" The error message box does not close when I click the close button. Despite this, I can still use other programs and re-open outlook express 6.0 Additionally, I have not been able to open text file e- mail attachments since upgrading to OE 6.0. I CAN open and view e-mail photo attachments. I went to the Microsoft page and downloaded the available patches and updates for Outlook Express 6.0, but this has not helped. Does anyone have any idea what is causing this? Thanks! Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237591
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    - Attn Mike M or others Ok Mike, It seemed as though my computer problems started around a month or so ago after I deleted some Java system files. The problem seemed to get much worse over the past week or so. My biggest problem at this point is that my computer continually freezes up while I am online. It usually happens when I am trying to move to a new location. I get many error "boxes". 1. "WJ view "system could not find file" This pops up every time I start my computer. 2. "DW caused an error in DW.EXE. DW will now close" Also every time I start up. 3. "/explore error in USER.EXE." I ran updated virus check and my computer looks clean?? Noel recommended I download adaware. I did that and quarintened many files, but without change after restarting computer. What do you guys recommend I do??? Thanks for all your help Shan Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237586
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    - Ad-aware [01R298] 20.04.2004 http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=24777 -- siljaline MS MVP - Windows (IE/OE) ________________________ Anti-Parasite Definition Updates http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=31 (Reply to group, as return address is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237575
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    - "Send To" menu I would like to add a destination to the "Send To" menu. If anyone can give me some guidance on how to do this, I would appreciate it. Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237574
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    - wallpaper I know how to use picture as wallpaper, But when I start my pc,reboot or shutdown for a few seconds a blank screen appears before my wallpaper. Is there a way for me to make this screen any pic I desire? thanks. I use Windows ME. my email is returner@sbcglobal.net Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237568
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    - Deleted some system files OOPs ! Hello, I mistakingly deleted some system files a few months ago. Since then my computer has not been right. Go figure! My recyling bin is empty. I have ME as my operating sytem. Short of reformating the whole hard drive, what are my options to fix the problem. I have been getting ".exe" errors. I tried putting in the ME reinstallation disc but not sure anything happened? I would appreciate any suggestions you more savvy computer folks might have. Thanks Shan Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237566
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    - iphlpapi & AOL 9.0 Error message at startup: "The IPHLPAPI.DLL file won't start. Check file for errors." I seen a fix for this before, but can't find it. The problem seems to be with whatever AOL 9.0 does to change the file. Anyone know? Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237564
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    - freednshost.info I've picked up a redirect virus that sends me to freednshost.info, gives me TOS violation notices, and puts icons on my screen. I've tried cs-shredder, ad=bot and antispyware, to no avail. Can anyone help? Tag: Desktop icons not working??!! Tag: 237560

Hello

Some of the desktop icons are not working, eg right click on My
Computer and Open - nothing happens ...

Also, Start/Programs/Windows Explorer - nothing happens!

Any ideas please? I have done virus check and run Sbybot and Ad-aware
...

Cheers

Geoff

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