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    - Oops! Fixed I put rundll32.exe in the wrong directory, better get my glasses fixed. All better now. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243598
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    - winsock2 error When i start up my computer i get a pop up message from Mc Afee saying that winsock2 is missing. How do i replace this file? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243589
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    - Java 2 SE, v1.2 & v1.3 vs Microsoft VM Java 2 SE, v1.2 & v1.3 vs. Microsoft VM: is there a difference between the two besides an obvious version date? Does the Sun product replace the MVM? I have the Java Web Start console on my desktop. There are three Java entries in IE Tools/Internet Options/Advanced; should they be checked or unchecked with this updated Java product? Or is the new Java version only for developers? If so, I'm not one and have no need for this program. Are both equally functional for surfers? Thanks for clarifying this. Bob Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243588
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    - freezing & errors My computer "freezes" at least every other day--I get error messages often on a variety of things including "system resources dangerously low" and my MS Word program often has problems. I call my PC provider and get it back on track but it always ends up with trouble again. I have heard ME causes problems and XP or 2000 is better--any advice on if that could solve the problems? Thanks Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243587
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    - Windows ME Hangs at Startup Help! I tried to start up Age of Empires and it said I needed Direct X 9. I went to Microsoft and downloaded it, at the end I got an error message on the blue screen of death. I re-boot the computer and it gets hung up on the "Microsoft ME" opening page. I tried to start in safe mode, but that doesn't work either. I don't know what to do because I even did a scanreg /restore on command prompt and that didn't work. ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT TODDCEE@AOL.COM with Subject line DIRECT X. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243585
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    - Windows ME Startup hangs Help! I tried to start up Age of Empires and it said I needed Direct X 9. I went to Microsoft and downloaded it, at the end I got an error message on the blue screen of death. I re-boot the computer and it gets hung up on the "Microsoft ME" opening page. I tried to start in safe mode, but that doesn't work either. I don't know what to do because I even did a scanreg /restore on command prompt and that didn't work. ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT TODDCEE@AOL.COM with Subject line DIRECT X. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243582
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    - System configuration Does anyone know how to do a "cleanup" in the System Configuration Utility? I know you can unclick check-marks and click 'apply', then the system reboots. However, I have this nasty Kazaa thing that keeps coming up, even after unchecking it. There is a button that says "cleanup", but does it clean up the checked boxes??? Which is the proper way? I wonder if this is what is causing my Explorer errors? Thanks, Tina Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243579
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    - Scandisk and Disk defragmenter I've tried running Scan disk and disk defragmenter and I can't get either one of them to work. All they do is run forever and never seem to finish. Any ideas on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated thanks. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243573
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    - Startup Disks How do I create a startup disk for Windows Me? The instructions online lead me to this message: Windows needs the disk labeled 'Windows Millenium Edition' to continue. Which I don't have, and I can't create one manually as I don't have a Windows 98 Startup disk - how do I get hold of one of those? Any help apprieciated, thanks. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243570
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    - ScanDisk Lock-Up Saturday afternoon I was tooling along in Windows ME doing the little things I do everyday. I had a few programs open, was online (dial-up) and creating stationery in OE when suddenly everything froze up solid. CtlAltDel wouldn't work so I flipped the switch on the surge protector, waited half a minute, then flipped it back on. I expected to have a run through ScanDisk and when it came up it had all my drives in its list--the 20 GB C, the 8 GB D, and an external drive I keep backups on--an 80 GB Maxtor that I acquired new last year. ScanDisk went through the C and D drives with only a few restarts--but when it was half-way through the G it locked up, so I had to power off again and start over. The subsequent ScanDisk attempt locked the computer up promptly, so I powered off again and unplugged the G drive from its USB port. Once more I powered up and ScanDisk behaved normally--but now I can't have G plugged in at boot-up because ScanDisk loads to check it and before it or I can do anything ME is locked up again. However, if I plug the external in after boot-up, a single-pane Explorer window opens for it and I can double-click and view what's on it; I can also access its files from my graphics program! But if I close its initial window then try use to Windows Explorer or My Computer to browse it the 'puter locks up solid with the G drive busy light on. The external drive has about 10 GB of files on it. I don't run anything from it--not even installs--nor do I link to its files when I use them in stationery, etc.--but I'd saved a couple of jpgs with normal names to it that day. I've since played with the piece of stationery that seemed to be the troublemaker, but nothing's gone wrong--and both the C and D drives are behaving in WE and My Computer. I haven't installed any new programs since May 8. What can or should I do about this? I haven't tried a Restore although I have a choice of two available from Friday, because I wasn't sure if I should have the G drive plugged in to do that. Is there any way I can get ScanDisk to finish its job?? Any help much appreciated! carol Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243558
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    - improper shut- down Having trouble shutting down my computer. After clicking on "shut down," I get a blue screen telling me an error has occured under the file name:vwin32(05)=0000 12d0 Error:OE: 0028:c02a44a8. What does this mean?? How can I solve this problem?? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243549
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    - errors I am always getting error messages. Have been told to upgrade to XP. Has anyone done this & had better results? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243545
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    - Error I am getting an error on my windows applications. See below. Is there any way to get rid of it without doing a total system restore? Thanks Type mistmatch: "KJ_start" Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243544
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    - windows me floating icon My icons are floating around on my screen and I can not click on them at times because they move too fast. anyone have that problem?? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243543
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    - Screen Saver When my screen saver comes on it gives an error SCREENSAVER HALTED - SCRIPT ERROR. Does anyone have information that would help me with this problem? Thanks Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243542
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    - task bar update hi there, how do i stop the pop-up window that keeps appearing to add live weather to my taskbar....i don't want update...it seems to be from ms.....thanks much....bob Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243540
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    - win me trying to start windows get message- explorer caused error in unknown. explorer will now close. when try to start in safe mode- get helpctr cause error same problem can't get windows loaded. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243539
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    - Can't use printers/USB ports and error message on startup I've just had to use the emergency rebooting disk on my Windows Me laptop as it was continually crashing. After reinstalling everything, this message comes up at every startup, if I click OK, then the whole screen goes blank and if I ignore it then all functions normally. Explorer has caused an error in ~9153535259.TMP. Explorer will now close. EXCEPT, I found that I can no longer connect printers, digital cameras or any other similar non-plug and play devices. Trying to set them up produces this message: Windows needs the disk labeled 'Windows Millenium Edition' to continue. I don't have this disk and have never had it. Any advice would be greatly apprieciated as I am going spare! Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243536
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    - krnl386.exe error I keep getting the above error (Explorer has caused an erro in krnl386.exe. Explorer will now close). This will not let me click on "mycomputer", etc. I tried reinstalling windows (without reformatting), but this did not fix it, any thoughts Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243535
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    - WIN32 I AM HAVING AN ERROR POP UP WHEN SHUTTING DOWN COMPUTER AND AOL HAS SUGGESTED THAT I RELOAD VWIN32. THE FILE NAME IS VWIN32(05)+000012D0 ERROR OE:0028:CA02A44A8. I NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO GO TO FIND THE APPROPIATE DOWNLOAD THAT I NEED. I AM HAVING TO SHUT DOWN COMPUTER MANUALLY...THANKS, Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243534
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    - Computer Reboots Continuosly I have a computer with 2 hard drive that will not boot. It's like stuck in a loop, and will keep restarting continuosly. It will not start in safe mode. So I decided to re-partition and reformat the c: drive, thinking this would solve the problem. WRONG! Still having the same problem on a clean hard drive. Anybody have any suggestions? HELP PLEASE! Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243532
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    - WildTangent2 I reinstalled WildTangent, then uninstalled it using Add/Remove Programs, then ran spybot(It didn't find anything) then restarted and it seems to be OK. Knock on wood. Jeff Thoele Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243529
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    - WildTangent I had to install Wildtangent webdriver for a game I had. I have since uninstalled the game and the Wildtangent webdriver but on startup or restart I get this error: C\PROGRAM~1\WILDTA~1\\APPS\CDA\CDAENG~1.DLL It says that it cannot find this file. The only way to fix it is to reinstall Wildtangent which I understand is spyware. All this has happened since I ran SpyBot and it uninstalled Wildtangent. How do I get rid of this error, Jeff Thoele Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243527
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    - No Windows - Noel I couldn't reply to the response you gave me on my first post. Nothing shows up on the Safe Mode other than those two files from McAfee. I'm using Microsoft ME and I've installed a 3rd party DVD using the USB connection and a D- Link Wi-Fi card (which was all working until...I tried to remove the kazaa icon in the tray). System crashed and only rebooted to the screen without any icons. I tried using the System Disk, but the DVD doesn't respond. I changed the sequence from Hard drive to CD in the bios but that didn't work either. I can use the F8 button to get to the normal, safe mode, or step by step. Here's step by step: process the sytem reistry? create a starup log file (bootlog.txt) enable SMARDRV disk cache loading and initializing IFSHLP.SYS sriver load all windows drivers vnetsup.vxd ndis.vxdjavasup.vxd vnetbios.vxd vredir.vxd dfs.vxd PELMOUSE.VXD MRTRATE.VXD C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD TURBOVBF.VXD msmouse.vxd I then get the mainscreen, ms logo sound and the McAfee logo. When I close the program, all I get is the 2 McAfee programs - that's it. Subject: Re: No Windows From: "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> Sent: 6/13/2004 1:13:17 AM Neither of those programs should be loading in Safe Mode (they belong to McAfee AntiVirus, IIRC) what shows in Safe Mode? What OS? - if There's no floppy and no CD, how do you load new programs/data? -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar2 7pmvp.asp "rickyb" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1b7db01c4511b$7f0bc0a0$a601280a@phx.gbl... > I have this Sony Vaio PCG SR17 toy computer that has > neither a CD nor floppy drive. When I boot up I get as > far as the screensaver with nothing else - no start > button, no icons, no windows. I've tried f8 using the > back door to the Safe Mode, but it still does the same > thing. When I hit Ctrl-Alt-Del to see what up, I only get > two programs loading: Vsstat and Vshwin32. Anybody have > any ideas? > Thanks > rickyb Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243525
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    - Uninstalling Windows ME on Mult. Operating System Can anyone point me to info on how to uninstall Windows ME when installed with Windows 2000 on a multiple OS System? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243523
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    - explorer I'm hoping someone can help me. Evertime I start Windows, on my Desktop when I try to open My Documents, My Computer...I get the message:"Exlorer has caused error in <unknown>. Explorer will now close. Try rebooting...." I reboot and then it works. However, sometimes it won't. Frustrated, Tina Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243522
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    - System Restore I've tried to run system restore, But I continue to get a message that tells me to restart my computer than run System Restore again. I've done this 3 times but continue to get this message. ????? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243519
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    - System Restore System Restore will not Run. I'ce clicked on my system restore Icon and get a message to please restart the computer and then run system rstore again. I've done this 3 times and I continue to get this message. ?????? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243518
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    - TMP Error Message I am getting an error message when my computer boots up. Says Explorer has caused an error in 669806868.TMP....Explorer will now close. I cannot delete the file (I actually changed it to say hidden and then deleted it, but, still have error message). If I close the message, it basically shuts down everything on my computer Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243513
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    - Changed file type I had accidently changed a file to open with a different program, which in turn changed all the related file types. Unfortunately, these files must be recognized by an internal program from the actual software program and cannot find or open them. I've tried and re-installed the program but all the files are shown again as what I changed them to. Please Help Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243511
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    - Removing Logon Message I just re-installed Me and now I have a network logon message that I am prompted for each time I restart. Any ideas how I get rid of it? Bob Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243502
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    - No Windows I have this Sony Vaio PCG SR17 toy computer that has neither a CD nor floppy drive. When I boot up I get as far as the screensaver with nothing else - no start button, no icons, no windows. I've tried f8 using the back door to the Safe Mode, but it still does the same thing. When I hit Ctrl-Alt-Del to see what up, I only get two programs loading: Vsstat and Vshwin32. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks rickyb Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243501
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    - winocx32 does anyone get this problem where it runs rampant through your computer and stuffs it up hard. any help? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243495
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    - Restarting My PC restarts itself after shutdown, can anyone help me please Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243493
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    - Nero 5.5 CD Burning Rom Operating system Windows Me. When I attempt to start nero 5.5 CD Burning Rom I get a errow message that states: "Incd currently accesses one or more recorders. Please eject these CDs and restart nero afterward." I uninstalled and reinstall nero and it do not help. Nero technical support is of no help. Than you, Henry Saxton Jr. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243485
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    - Explorer won't open After I downloaded a critical update for Windows ME a few days ago, I began getting the following error message "Explorer has caused an error in SHLWAPI.DLL. Explorer will now close." This now occurs every time I try to click on My Documents, My Computer, or access the Control Panel from the Start button. Explorer will no longer open so I can look at my files. I know it's there because it will still open up from the Explorer bar on Internet Explorer. IE works fine. Everything works fine, except for hot keys linking to Explorer to list files. I also get an error message similar to the one above but with SFG012B.DLL when I click on Start, Search for Files or Folders on my Desktop. I can access the Control Panel and Recycle Bin via the Explorer bar on Internet Explorer, but if I try clicking on the Recycle Bin icon or the Control Panel via the Start button, I get the same SHLWAPI.DLL error message. Any suggestions? This has been extremely disruptive. Rob Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243484
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    - Outlook Express & IE The stationery button and the Smiley buttons are grayed out on my tool bar. This is the same on IE. Can any one tell me what is stopping me from using those options ??? Use to be able to use them. Please e mail me at: misans@copper.net as I don't get in here each day to see if my post is answered. Would appreciate any help on this matter. Dale Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243479
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    - Siboco.B virus The above virus Trojan Horse Downloader.Siboco.B Has managed to appear on my computer I have tries to remove this but unable to do so using AVG it will not even let me put it in the vault. It dos'ent seem to be causing any problems. any help appreceited Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243478
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    - Creating a new file When I go to create a new file in Explorer, the file drop- down menu doesn't give me the "New" option anymore. Neither does right clicking in the window. Any reason why that option would dissapear? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243476
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    - Copies of a File Hi! If i make a copy of a file ("foo" as example) in a new directory the file is called foo(1). on all other versions of windows this isn't so. is there a way to change the behavior of winme in this case? hope for an answer. regrads, chris. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243475
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    - Ad-aware reference file 01R318 13.06.2004..... ...is now available. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243467
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    - minimized windows gone when i minimize a window from the desktop it disappears instead of sitting on the taskbar..... any ideas????? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243460
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    - Getting to DOS I am unable to use windows on my computer, and I need to get to DOS. Does anybody know how to do this? If you do, can you please tell me? I am a college student in desperate need to have the use of my computer and I would like to get it up and running soon. Thank you. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243454
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    - Error Message Hi; When I start up Windows M E, Sometimes a ERROR message pops up stating "Msimn Has caused an Error in Kernel32.dll Msim will now close...ok This happens often.. could someone please help me??? Thank You Paul Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243449
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    - WinMe EBD???? I've got Me and can't get to the desktop. Where do I get the emergency boot disk? Can my system recovery disk help? Looks to me like it overwrites stuff or I may lose original files?? Thanks for any help. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243445
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    - Windows update problem I recently had a run in with coolweb and have finally managed to remove the little bugger. I am now having a problem running windows update. This is the message I receive when I try to update, any ideas on how to rectify this situation would be most appreciated: To install items from Windows Update, you must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure. Note If you are running a Windows 2000 (except DataCenter), Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 operating system, you can run the local administrator account on your computer without having to log off and then log on again. To run as the local administrator in Windows XP or Windows Server 2003: Click Start, and then click All Programs (or right-click Windows Update if it is available). Right-click Windows Update. Click Run as on the menu that appears. Do one of the following: Enter the password for the administrator. Enter the user name, domain name, and password of a different user account that has administrative permissions on this computer. To run as the local administrator in Windows 2000: Click Start, right-click Windows Update, and then click Run As on the menu that appears. Do one of the following: Enter the password for the administrator. Enter the user name, domain name, and password of a different user account that has administrative permissions on this computer. If the option to run as the local administrator is not available: Click Start, right-click Windows Update, and then click Properties. Click the Shortcut tab, and then select the Run as different user check box. Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243442
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    - where has all the memory gone? With 256mb of ram and no programs running, my available ram goes down and down and down untill I only have 10 - 15 mb of ram available to me within about half an hour of booting up or less. It also did this on the one other computer when I set ME up on it. What's up with this memory leak, and how do I plug it? zigzag Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243441
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    - Problem with explorer.exe When windows starts to open, a message pops up saying there is a problem with explorer.exe. must reinstall windows. I can do nothing further. I can't get my start menu, or any of the icons on my desktop. I found a soltuion, the problem is that I need a command prompt. Then everyone tells me that to get a command prompt, I need to get into DOS, and that to get into DOS, I need to reboot with my bootdisk in the floppy drive. However, I cannot get to my start menu to reboot, and I am getting frustrated. Can anyone help? How do you get to DOS without being able to get into windows? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243439
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    - Can't open desk folders with Left Click When I try to open a desktop folder by left clicking on it I get the following message: Explorer caused an error in WMP DXM.DLL. i click on OK and it takes me back to the desktop but now some of my taskbar icons have disappeared. I can open the folders by right clicking on them and then selecting "Explorer" but obviously something has gone wrong with my system. Help Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243437
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    - Booting Order How do you change the Booting Order to FD, CD, HD? Tag: Finding a new drive letter Tag: 243435

I need to find a new drive letter so my computer will
recognize my digital camera. I was told this by Olympus,
but they wouldn't tell me how to do it. Can anyone
help??????? Thanks, Gus

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