multi probelms
For the last few days our computer has been hesitating
and freezing. Rebooting would most of the time fix this
for a while. The CPU clicks much of the time and the CDRW
lights flash. Today, I noticed the CDRom did not show up
on the system. I checked the connections and when I turned
the system back on, it was there again. But it will not
recognize a CD in the drive. Upon restart, the cdrom
sometimes shows up and sometimes doesn't.The lights flash,
mouse and system stutters, and CPU clicks away. Now I get
a can't find rundll32.exe message when I rightclick My
computer.
Can anyone tell me what might be going on? Tag: Download patches Tag: 203424
Numlock light stays off
Got a compaq deskpro en and even though numlock is on in the bios it
does not turn on at all. tried several keyboards.
is there a way in winme at least to turn it on? Tag: Download patches Tag: 203420
Cannot remove an Action associated with "File Folders" filetype
I followed article KB 272623 to try to get Windows to be
able to print out a directory listing - but it didnt work.
(Step 8 was not quite the same on my Me computer). When I
clicked on the folder, it activated the .bat, but I only
got an error message and nothing printed.
However, that is not the (main) problem! After trying to
adjust the Action associated with File Folders, I now find
that when I click on any folder icon, the print .bat is
always activated. Obviously I do not want this. However,
the computer will not allow me to remove this action.
I click Start - Settings - Control Panel - Folder Options -
Filetypes, scroll down to "File Folder" and click on it,
click Advanced. This opens the "edit File Type" window.
The "Actions:" window has two enteries: "find" and "Print
Directory Listing". I would like to remove both of these,
but the computer does not offer me that option. The menu
enteries are pale.
A million thanks to anyone who can tell me how to remove
these Actions and just get the folder to open as normal
when I click on the icon.
Thanks,
Kelly Tag: Download patches Tag: 203410
Problems on Shut Down
My computer runs Windows ME and I have recently had the
problem that whenever I go to shut down my computer it
automatically restarts itself after going through its
standard shut down procedure. Anyone have any thoughts
about why this might be happening?! Thanks. Tag: Download patches Tag: 203394
ScanDisk restart error
Hi everyone,
Last night I decided to do a "thorough" Scandisk on my computer and let it
fix any errors it found. I know that this can take a very long time, so I
disabled my screensaver, started ScanDisk, shut off my monitor and happliy
went off to bed. Alas, when I awoke in the morning, I expected to see a
ScanDisk report on my screen. Instead, I saw "ScanDisk has restarted 10
times due to information being written to the hard drive. Do you wish to
disable programs and continue running Scandisk?". (or something very close
to that) I had nothing running other than Norton Firewall and Virus
protection in the background. Could this be the culprit? Thanks.
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Paul
Cleveland, Ohio Tag: Download patches Tag: 203393
Motmon
Hello Siljaline.
I tried going to start manager to remove and could not
find.
Any step by step help would be greatly appreciated.
I have a compaq pres. model 5wv294 running w/me.
Thanks!!! Tag: Download patches Tag: 203388
critical updates
hi, i did the critical updates package yesterday. it
screwed up my whole computer. Now that i finally got back
on afer trying forever, when i go to internet explorer to
play pinochle via yahoo like i used to it wont load or let
me play anymore. Also sometimes now when i shut down it
goes to windows screen takes a long time then the black
screen comes up saying unable to install certain updates,
windows may not start properly. anyone can give me info
as to how to fix this now. it ran perfect before the
critical update yesterday. Thanks Tag: Download patches Tag: 203378
Outlook Express distribution list
How to I hide the contents of a distribution list. That
is, I do not want each individual to know the others on
the list. Just want a list name, or private or something
like that. Please help Tag: Download patches Tag: 203358
Outlook Express
I had two email addresses and when I went to change the
server, the email does not come in. Always give me notice
that my password is incorrect. The administrator has
changed it, tried to fix it and nothing works. Has
something corrupted my end for this program? Does anyone
know how to fix it or what I should check?
Also, I just tried to send an email, using a group, and it
will not go out because it has "too many
recipients" ....does anyone know what this is about?
Thanks for you help. Tag: Download patches Tag: 203352
explorer error messages
when I Delete any file i get an error message "explorer has caused an error
& will close" has any-one got any ideas what is causing this. I'm Running
Windows ME Tag: Download patches Tag: 203343
Help
can anyone tell me why when i delete a file in windows ME i get an error
message, explorer has caused a ?? & will shut down?? Tag: Download patches Tag: 203339
additional info to previous posting Windows could not update ....
I was able to get to the screen where you can select safe
mode but when I selected it, it did absolutley nothing it
just froze there how do we get past this point ???
My mother has a Compaq computer.
Thank you once again
Tracy Tag: Download patches Tag: 203338
Startup error
Do you have a defination error list of the numbers that
come up for an error when starting WindowsMe My error
number that comes up is (0E:0028:00000005 COULD YOU HELP?
THANK YOU Tag: Download patches Tag: 203335
freeze
I am experiencing a new problem with my computer and
wonder if anyone can help. After the system has been up
and running a while, the cursor starts hesitating and
freezing. This will happen anywhere-IE, mail, desktop. I
can here clicking activity in the CPU and the CD-Rom
lights blink.
Turning off the power and restarting will cure it for a
while, but it always comes back.
Any ideas? Tag: Download patches Tag: 203332
off line mail
When I compose mail in Word and use send to,I don't find
it in sent mail. How can I find if it has been sent? Helen Tag: Download patches Tag: 203331
Virtual Device driver
After several days of safe mode starts I finally found my USB bus extender
to be causing the problem. In trouble shooting this problem I found a
virtual Device driver called TICKLE.VXD. Does anyone know who this is
installed by. Properties say applic. unknown. It starts in SYSTEM.INI under
386E nh. I am running WIN ME SP1. IE6.0 no SP.
I've search for this on Google and MS with no results.
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upscope Tag: Download patches Tag: 203324
unwanted connections
I purchased an etower from Best Buy about 3 years ago
with Windows ME.Iv'e had many small problems which I have
been able to work out over the years but there is one that
really bothers me and Best Buy claims that they can't fix
this problem because it "never happens to them" when I
take it in for service.
The problem I have is that the computer dials up on its
own.Sometimes it is 5 minutes after I log off and
sometimes several hours.It has become more and more
frequent recently.
I realize that he problem is most likely caused by a
software program but how do I find out which one.Or is
there something else I could look at?
Thanks
John Tag: Download patches Tag: 203322
Missing Files
When I run WinDoctor from Norton Utilities I get the
following message:
Problem: One or more programs on your computer reference
files that are inaccessible or cannot be found. This may
cause the program to run improperly or not at all.
Question: How do I find out what files are missing?
Norton cannot automatically repair the problem. Tag: Download patches Tag: 203320
Rundll32 Error Message
When starting my computer, (Windows ME), I get error
messages:
1st message: Rundll32 has caused an error in (unknown).
Rundll32 will now close. If you continue to experience
problems, try restarting your computer. (Close)
2nd message: Rundll 32 has caused an error in 2NDSRCH.DLL,
(then same as above) (Close)
3rd message: (X) Error loading 2NDSRCH.DLL. A dynamic link
library (DLL) initialization failed. (I then press OK & it
all goes away & my computer works anyway).
I think the problem started when my daughter downloaded
something from somewhere, (I've fixed that problem).
Can anyone tell me how to fix? Thanks. Tag: Download patches Tag: 203318
Startup
I unchecked the LOAD STARTUP GROUP ITEMS in the Selective
Startup . Now it stay Gray. How can I go back to the
normal?
When I try to check Normal Startup it go back to Selective?
Any help
thank you Tag: Download patches Tag: 203310
dial-up
Each time I turn on my computer my dial-up connection to
internet pops up,about six times I cancel out.Is their
anyway I can cut this off until I want to get on the
internet.I can't use my computer until I cancel this out
first. Thanks for the help Mark Tag: Download patches Tag: 203309
Icons on Desktop
The Icons on my desktop suddenly appeared with an "open
folder" icon overlayed on them. The icons for Internet
Explorer, My Computer, etc. are fine. It just seems to be
the ones that are for short cuts to .exe programs. Is this
a virus? How can I get rid of them. Tag: Download patches Tag: 203307
network adapter not working properly
After installing microsoft updates last nite i can no
longer get into my email or online etc. At startup window
pops up that says "network adapter ESS ES2846 home phone
networking adapter not working properly check windows
troubleshooter in windows help". I have a cable modem
installed and all was fine until the update.
Thanks Tag: Download patches Tag: 203306
bootup hangs on "updating configuration files"
I have just installed a critical update from Microsoft (something about=20
Active X 9.0, I think) and now my computer will not boot Win ME. I=20
have left it for over 6 hours with a message on the screeen: "Please =
wait=20
while setup updated your configuration files. This may take a few=20
minutes..."
I do not use Norton as presumed from another user with the same=20
problem so I am not sure if I should follow the fix information about=20
empty .inf files.
Daryl Tag: Download patches Tag: 203299
My computers hangs always
I am using windows ME and my computer recently hangs very
often,it hangs almost everytime when i switch on my
computer. what can be done to solve this problems?I did
the disc defragmenter but nothing seems to be help,what
can i do? sometimes when i suft a website half-way a box
will pop up sayin explorer had caused an error in
<unknown>,what makes this problems? Can anyone help me??
Thanks~ Tag: Download patches Tag: 203293
Win ME Boggs And Lags.......
Ok I Notice That Windows ME Memory Management Is Really
Crappy... If I Run 1 Explorer 1 Visual Basic 6.0, ANd Try
To Check My E-Mail, ERROR, OUT OF MEMORY, What The Heck?
I Seams Like Windows Me Is Messing Up Bad.... If I Try To
Empty The Recy. Bin, Takes Like 15sec To Do So. How Do I
Fix This? This Is A FRESH Install Of Windows ME 7/26/03 Is
The Install Date...... E-mail Me If You Have Some Ideas!
catacomb2k@cfl.rr.com
Note:
ALL The Updates Have Been Downloaded And Installed!
I Have 512MB RAM "Yes RAM"
1.1Ghz AMD Athlon "Thunderbird"
Ati Redeaon 9000 64MB DDR
Basic Onboard Sound Card.
And A Network Card.
Drive C:\ 12Gig Wetern Digital Cav. 5,400 RPM's
Drive D:\ 30Gig IBM Smart Drive 5,400 RPM's
Drive E:\ 60Gig Maxtor Bad A$$ Drive 7,200 RPM's Tag: Download patches Tag: 203292
Open or Save As
In certain programs when I got to File open or file save as I get a _______
instead of where it should say Open or Save As?
Anyone have any ideas why it is doing this? Tag: Download patches Tag: 203291
Windows Updates
Can anyone help
I recently had to re-install Windows ME.
The problem is wWindows updates take ages. Is there a
way of downloading these updates to my hard disk instead,
Preferably at component level.
TIA
Desmond. Tag: Download patches Tag: 203282
CD-Writer?
This just isn't my day! I was burning some jpeg files to a
CD, put a CD in the drive & clicked on create CD, I got a
message asking for a CD with enough room etc. or something
to that effect, so instead of putting a different CD in I
went ahead & clicked on re-try. Didn't think it was
downloading so I clicked on cancel. Now the CD tray will
not open. I re-booted & no luck. I don't know what else to
do so can someone please help?
I have Adaptec Easy Creator 4, HP, Windows ME. Is more
info required? If so let me know, please....
Thanks, JanisD Tag: Download patches Tag: 203277
Ad-aware question
What is the best way to get Build 181. I currently have Build 162. Should
I uninstall 162 then download 181 or is it safe to download Build 181 on top
of 162?
Marty Tag: Download patches Tag: 203261
booting problems
I have a dell notebook with windows ME, when turning the
computer on I am getting a message:
"cannot load file %1 from file %2"
the message repeats itself indefinetly. I am not able to
get into safe mode menu, however I can get to drive C
with a bootable floppy disk. I tried system restore but
it doesnt save the problem. Could someone point to a
solution so I can avoid reformating the hard drive?
Thanks Tag: Download patches Tag: 203257
quick launch
I found the quick launch folder--where it is suppose to
be. Reverted my drive to get the quick launch space back--
bummer. Now I can't 'see' any icons in the quick launch
toolbar space. (quick launch is checked)
thanks Tag: Download patches Tag: 203245
My explorer is eating memory...
Could somebody explain to me why is my Explorer 6 slowing
down after a while navigating to the point of being
unusable due to lack of memory?
I'm running on Windows Me on a Pentium 4 with 256 MB RAM
if this can help... Tag: Download patches Tag: 203235
window me
did a update and now get a error message of Explorer
error in shlwapi.dll It won't let me get pass this. I
would like to do a restore but can not get to the system
file to restore. Is there a way around this? I tried
safe mode but that does not work either.
thanks
john Tag: Download patches Tag: 203230
FYI Worm Alert!
The following may be of interest to those concerned about the safety of their
PCs.
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP
mcmaltby@hotmail.com
As you may already know, there's a new worm very rapidly spreading, called
Mimail. Antivirus updates are being developed or released as we speak. The
email will look like the one below:
==========================
FROM: admin@yourdomain.com
SUBJECT: your account
ATTACHMENT: message.zip
Hello there, I would like to inform you about important information
regarding your email address.
This email address will be expiring. Please read attachment for details.
Best regards, Administrator
==========================
The usual mitigation techniques should work -- installing updates as they're
released, user education, blocking email or attachments at gateway points
based on any of the characteristics listed above, configuring corporate
firewalls to alert on or block outbound connections on TCP port 25 from all
IP addresses that are not approved internet email servers, etc.
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_MIMAIL.
A
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_MIMAIL.A&VSect=T
http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.mimail.a@mm.html
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100523.htm Tag: Download patches Tag: 203229
Restart instead of Shut Down
Each time I initially go to Shut Down via the Start menu,
the PC restarts. The second time I go to Shut Down, the
PC shuts off as expected. What gives? I'm running ME. Tag: Download patches Tag: 203227
Time And Date problem
Yes I love Windows Millinium,however I have a problem with
my Time. It always shows it to be AM<even when it should
be Pm,When I try to fix the problem I get a messege that
states((( An error occured whilee working with the control
panel file ( C:\Windows\System\Timedate.cpl)Can some one
tell me what to do?
Thanks in advance,
Dover Tag: Download patches Tag: 203225
quick launch
I am unable to activate my 'Quick Launch'on the task
bar.It states 'Cannot create toolbar for" '. I am able to
add all other tool bars ie links, addresses, etc. thanks
for any suggestions provided. Tag: Download patches Tag: 203221
no sound
i accidently deleted the sndvol32 exe....does anybody
have any idea whre i can download another one or what i
can do to get the sound back? Tag: Download patches Tag: 203219
Window updates//
With Win Me as OS, at Windows update after scan it says
that I need IE 6 service pack and Direct X 9.0b ens user
runtime, however I have neither of those on my system. I
still have IE 5.5 SP2, and DX 8.1 or 8 something, cant
find it now. Could someone explain? Thank you. Ray. Tag: Download patches Tag: 203208
Somebody is spoofing
I recently received five email rejects from AOL that seem to have originated
from my system and OE at first glance.
However, the versions for OE and OLE do not match my systems. The addressees
are not in any address book on my system. There are (according to current
virus scanners and some other email related utilities) no applications or
trojans on my system that can cause such a thing.
What is even more interesting is that I currently do not normally send mail
via MSN, due to my cable IP's port blocking.
(A very small number of messages were sent out thru the MSN hotmail
selection during a recent pop3/passport outage earlier in the week. )
The cable IP mail server does not appear in the header information.
It looks like someone sent stuff to AOL users, spoofed my address and the
MSN mail server.
Is anyone else having this sort of problem? Or, is this (I hope) an isolated
incident. Tag: Download patches Tag: 203202
security update
This morning I got an e-mail supposedly from microsoft
telling me to download the attached security update but
even to there was an attachment symbol there was no
attachment, just instructions how to download it. It was
supposed to be the Aug 1st cumulative patch. I went
directly to the Microsoft site and it says I have all the
updates available. None are Aug 1st. Should I just delete
the e-mail? Helen Tag: Download patches Tag: 203201
When I go to the Microsoft download page to download
security patches, there is no operating system category for
Windows ME. How do I download a security patch?
Which " Microsoft download page " are you referring to ?
Windows Updates ? Microsoft Download Center ? They both have
patches/updates for Windows ME.
MowGreen
*-343-*
Never Forgotten
Cornelius Carr wrote:
> When I go to the Microsoft download page to download
> security patches, there is no operating system category for
> Windows ME. How do I download a security patch?