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    - Error Message I keep getting an error box pop up asking me if I want to send a report to Microsoft and the little box is clicked off where it says "Restart Internet Explorer" but after the report is sent and even when I do not send a report I keep getting the same error box and IE will not open. Any ideas?? Thanks Terry Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257489
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    - Systray clock - closure Follow up to all who helped <tried to help> me with making the 'hide_clock_feature' stick after a reboot. I decided to give my 6 year old PC a Xmas present and reformatted the hard drive (200,000+ reg entries down to just under 60,000). After hours of re- loading Win98 and upgrading to WinME (wish I had a full WinME disk rather than an upgrade disk) AND downloading IE6SP1 and ALL the patches and updates from MS AND downloading all my favourite applications AND downloading ALL the latest malware definitions AND etc etc ... I now have a systray clock that STAYS HIDDEN. ps ..... the 'floating clock' still floats and my systracl clock stays hidden, wohoo. <original message follows> Is there any procedure for disabling the system tray clock ? I can right click the taskbar, select 'properties' and un-check 'show system clock'. That removes the clock, but on next bootup the clock is back. Any way to make the un-check hold for good ? -- Adware/malware/spyware free since 1996, using IE and OE. Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257458
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    - Best (Free) Mail Cleaning Program? I'd like to get opinions of what people consider the best, free, mail cleaning program and why. Win ME. Thanks Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257454
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    - DUN Not installed and a blank Windows Setup Tab 1. Am trying to install the SBC Yahoo CD but it says that DUN is not installed (which stops the install process). There is a DUN applet in Control Panel and I can get through the internet already. Any idea what is it looking for to say that DUN is NOT installed? Some registry value? 2. Also in Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs>Windows Setup tab, there are no entries in the "Components" list. It is completely blank so that it looks like nothing is installed. I suspect another registry entry is gone/corrupt. Is there a way to repair this? Thanks for all your help! Stacy Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257449
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    - Blue screen of death Hello. I have WinME and recently when I simply close the IE I get the blue screen of death and saying: "error: OE-0177:BFF8E64B". Since I can not return to windows I simply shotdown and restart. Scan disking gives the following: "This drive's boot area contains importatn information that is damaged or invalid. This can casue windows to reprot the drive's free space incrorrectly or slowly. Scan disk repairs the boot area by recording the correct values in this area." When I say repair I get the following : " A program (or windows itself) saved information to your drive after the previous error was detected. scandisk must restart so it can include this new information in the scan for errors. This error, and any other errors that were previously reported, but not corrected may be reported again." So. I get back to the windows and wait for the next time around this happens. I seem to be free of scumware, spam or what have you. At least so report the Ad-aware, Spybot, spywareblaster, CWshredder, etc. Sorry about the lengthy message. I do hope that someone might be able to shed some light on this intriguing issue. Many thanks in advance Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257445
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    - Microsoft Works I am not able to access the microsoft money folder. I have Internet Explorer 6.0 what can I do to view the folder Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257444
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    - Cumulative security update (K889293) I tried installing this on my machine, but when I restart the computer, I get this message: Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2 %1 %2 This repeats six (6) times. The screen says press any key to continue. What do you recommend? Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257439
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    - Gmail Is there anyway to import the contents of OE address book .wab file to gmail contacts. Thanks Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257436
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    - updates cd? I seem to remember there being a cd which contained all current updates to ME on the MSFT site a while back but I can't find it now is it still available?, or is my memory bad? Merry Christmas TIA Wayne Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257421
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    - Modem Installation Problems Just installed a new PCI modem and ME is not auto detecting it. I've tried: - Loading modem drivers from the Modem CD - The ME modem trouble shooting process - Uninstalling and reinstalling drivers - Device Manager, modem, properties, more info - Moving the modem into different PCI slots - checked IRQ settings etc The PC is only showing Com 1 and Com 2. Com 1 for mouse. It claims Com 2 is for modem, but can detect it there. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Regards Phil Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257415
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    - Merry Christmas Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you all got what you wanted <g> for a couple of minutes here in South Wales we had some white stuff falling trouble is it was a bit of hail and it's gone again but the sky is looking like trouble <g> Have a great day everyone. Joan Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257402
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    - Updates - SpywareBlaster Yahoo!! Pure luck (or I could be a witch!!) New ones dated 12/24/04 There are now 3310 items in the database. Merry Christmas.......Heather (back to wrapping presents) Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257375
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    - Re: H's Cross Hello Heirloom: Just checking to see how your Cross is coming along. Were you able to finish it in time? I surely hope you were and wish I could actually see it, for it must be a spectacular thing to look at. Enjoy your Holidays. Harry, not feeling old at all. Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257356
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    - ps2 mouse not responding Before I do scan disk and(now having errors from the scan disk error), now my ps2 mouse does not response. However if I used the USB mouse, the pc does detect it and can response. Question is how can I make use of the ps2 mouse instead, many thanks Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257351
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    - Help! Adding more memory I want upgrade my RAM from 256 to 512 and I know there is something that needs to be changed in either the win.ini or system.ini when adding memory. I also know it has been on this board several times before, I even kept a copy of how to do it which I lost along with all my other newsgroup tips. Any help appreciated. Walt -----------== Posted via Newsfeed.Com - Uncensored Usenet News ==---------- http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----= Over 100,000 Newsgroups - Unlimited Fast Downloads - 19 Servers =----- Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257339
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    - bios password removal Hi, My computer is second hand.I needed it for school and stuff. I can not access the bios because it's password protected. I try ed http:\\www.cgsecurity.org advice to remove the password protection. But it does not work. Just wondering if there is another way to remove it? Or am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas! Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257331
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    - Me boot-up password Hi, I never set up a password while installing me. But every time I boot-up the computer.It comes up a box with my name and blank password. How can I remove this pest box ? It does not allow the computer to continue booting up. Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas! Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257329
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    - Scandisk error and now Blue screen upon restart Running ME and after doing an Anti Virus Scan (hardly any found), do a scandisk. Along the way, it give this message "Scandskw Scandskw has caused an error in DSK maint.dll Scandsskw will now close." Next another message appear " Explorer has caused an error in Shell.dll. Explorer qwill now close. " I off the power and on again but nothing appears except the Deep Blue Screen. Pls help to resolve the problem, Many thanks " Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257327
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    - Search Option in Windows ME When searching for Files or Folders in Windows ME,nothing happens! Any suggestions? Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257314
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    - how do i stop a running process? I have just now done a scan on my computer and found over 9,000 Win32.Delf.Trogan.a's. I cannot delete these to save my life. When I try to delete them it says I can't because the folder is in use. I have used several programs including ad-aware but none will remove them. Help!! Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257297
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    - Screen Flickers/Refresh Rate Isn't There For some reason my screen is flickering. I understand it has to do w/ the refresh rate. This happened a few years ago and I changed the settings, but I forgot how to do it. So I googled it and every site I found said the same thing: rightclick desktop/properties/setting tab/click Advanced/to Adapter tab...and that's where I'd be able to increase it to 75 or 85. Well, it's not there. Where is it? Thanks. Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257293
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    - Me & iPOD How do I get a driver for a Mini-iPod with a laptop using Windows Me? Is upgrading to XP really the only option? Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257292
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    - Quick Poll: What do you use Safe Mode for? I'd like to hear everyone's views on Safe Mode, namely: 1) What do you understand to be the purpose of Safe Mode? 2) Do you ever use Safe Mode, and if so, for what purposes? >--------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - - Error Messages Are Your Friends >--------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - - Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257285
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    - access ntfs files i run a me computer linked by crossover cable to an xp laptop. the laptop is currently using Fat32 file system. i would like to change it to Ntfs . Will I still be able to access documents on each computer yuors martin Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257273
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    - GMail Anybody want a GMail account? I have invitatons. Alias mpcody [at] gmail [dot] com Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257253
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    - Accessing Folders Hello. I've transfered some folders from my friend's hard disk (uses Windows XP) to my hard disk (uses Windows ME) and the folders was under some chinese name. Unfortunately, when i run Windows ME, the folders are not in chinese name, and I'm can't open, rename, move or even delete the folders that i copied. Please help me. Thanks. Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257231
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    - upgrading ME to XP Is upgrading from windows ME to XP worth it ? Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257209
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    - BHO Demon new version?? I may be a tad on the late side of this one, as well......but, there is a version 2.21 of BHO Demon, http://www.definitivesolutions.com/ , available and the best part is, it is working without conflict with my eTrust AV!! yay. BTW, Major Geeks has the new version......the link to the PCWorld download site still has the version 2.20. Heirloom, old and if I could just get Spyware Blaster to work Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257202
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    - reboot in safe mode when I try and shut down I do not have a safe mode- any other terms to look for? Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257199
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    - two windows when emailing I have a annoying problem that comes up whenever I compose a new email from my default email, which is Earthlink. It is a problem that comes up recently. Whenever I CCP someone's email address, and click on 'compose new email' on my Earthlink email server, I get two windows instead of one. How can I get rid of this annoying problem-openning two windows instead of one? Earthlink techs did not seem to know how to rid of it. Is it a Windows problem? Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257196
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    - Windows ME all downloads hang during install Using latest spyware, malware programs, etc. When microsoft downloads are attempted, program downloads a 2 MB file then takes 3 hours to install then hangs. I tried to download flash player, began download then just hangs without any messages. Am using reputable ISP on a dial-up. 10GB hard drive avail with 128MB ram. I add/remove programs, Windows ME does NOT show up in the add/remove window. How can I re-install (if necessary)or remove for upgrade if I can't see it? I tried to install something called MDAC without success. I am computer literate, just can't solve this and neither can others who are more proficient than me. Thank you Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257161
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    - Error OE:0028:6612438B when starting up Bluescreens when either trying to start scandisk, or, on the few occasions that scandisk completes, as soon as i start an application (Eg. NAV2004). I ran this virus scan yesterday, with no treats detected, and i dont belive i have re-connected since. Last thing that i DID do was to run Disk-defrag for the first ever time (had problems, will post thread in appropriate place). Now i get this error. Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257158
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    - I'm ROCKING <LOL> I'm just speeding along now, got my broadband active yesterday so everything is lighting fast now I can't believe it <g> Joan Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257151
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    - My documents Hope I'm in the right newsgroup. While cleaning out my files in "My Documents" I found a lot of .exe files. Can someone tell me why I have so many .exe files in "My Documents". Thanks, Eileen Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257145
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    - Win95 compatible game wont install on WinMe "sophies world" will not install on WinMe I get an error message saying "This program is not compatible with this version of Windows" When I click on the details tab it says "Important This version of Windows already includes the latest version of The Microsoft Network (MSN). You do not need to use the MSN CD to install MSN. Please remove the MSN CD from your CD-ROM drive. To start MSN Setup, double-click the MSN icon on your desktop. If you would like to redeem any special offers included with your MSN CD, type the REG # (from the CD package or accompanying brochure) when prompted. Thank you for choosing MSN!" I dont want to have to throw this game away. Please help it installed fine on Win95. Thanks Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257140
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    - computer on or off I have a laptop computer that I have been powering off ever since I got it. But now is reconsidering whether to leave it on whenever I get off the internet. I get tired of pulling the power chord out of the power strip. And it may not be saving my battery. Overtime I Power up the battery shows low power. So is it best to keep the laptop power up, making it easier for start ups? What are your opinions? Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257138
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    - Clean Install of ME I want to do a clean install of ME over '98. I tried reformatting the C: Drive as per Article ID 221829, and then Article ID 66706, but when I try format c: /s I get a message saying that Windows doesn't support this type of formatting any more and I need to make a startup disk, which I obviously have otherwise I wouldn't be here. Can you tell me in plain English how to do a clean install of ME from a CD onto a hard disk starting from scratch. Thanks. -- Thanks - Ted Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257124
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    - Explorer cannot communicate with modem Hi Everyone, A snag that has me baffled. My modem will dial-up and connect to my internet provider; no problem there. The problem is: whenever I try to activate anything to the internet I receive this message, "Explorer has caused an error in <unknown>. Explorer will now close." "If this problem continues reboot." I close the message and explorer does close. I know I downloaded something which caused this problem, but I do not know what or what to delete. I am about to delete - format- reinstall Win Me. Any better ideas out there? -- Sincerely & thanks, Dick Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257123
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    - VWIN32(05) Error I continue to recieve the following error message everytime I need to reboot: VWIN32(05) 000012DO ERROR:OE:0028:C02A44 A8 This appears in a blue screen and I need to - cont./alt./del. - to restart. Please help me to resolve this issue. Thank you in advance Bobby Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257117
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    - msgsrv32 (not responding) When I start ME in normal mode, the machine hangs and in the Close Program dialog box is "msgsrv32 (not responding)". I have disabled all the start up items in msconfig so only Explorer is running but I still get this error. The error never happens in Safe Mode. Any advice on what to try next would be greatly appreciated. Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257115
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    - For What It Is Worth I've had a continuing problem with my HP Pavilion system in that it would halt and/or go into Restart on its own especially after being on web sites or games that had a lot of graphics. Everything I read said this was indicative of a heat problem, power problem, or video card problem. I ruled out heat and power so I ordered a new video card. While waiting for it to arrive I learned enough cruising these MS NGs to check the memory status in the BIOS. I found that one of the two 64M chips was not working. Replaced the defective chip with a 128M chip and my system is running fast and I haven't had anymore random halts/restarts. I cancelled the order for the video card and lived somewhat happily ever after. Job remarks, "Knowledge is sometimes better than book learnin'." Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257107
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    - Hibernate and Stand By Hi. Does Anyone AT ALL know why the Hibernate and Stand by functions have simply stopped working? I recently had to reformat my hard drive (first time ever) and all was well for a while until one day I couldn't use those functions. I also just installed, hoping in vain, clearly that the problem will be fixed, a Registry Repair tool (AOS), but running the software didn't solve the issue (also clearly, registry and the power save functions are not related). So again, can please anyone tell me whyhave they stopped working and how to fix it? It's not a big issue, I can live without those (before the reformat, both had worked just fine, never a problem with them), but I'm afraid they are a sign of something bigger brewing under the surface just waiting for an opportunity to strike... Please only post if you know how to deal with this issue or where to find the remedy. Thanks. Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257098
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    - Hp pavilion 6835 will not start My computer will not start up. It stops on the blue screen that says HP invent. I have tried to start it up in safe mode but still locks up on blue screen. Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257085
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    - compatibility issue Background: I have a piece of software that is supposed to unlock a GSM phone from the phone company it was originally used with. The original company is in the UK; I am in the US, so third party unlocking software is needed to get the phone free to link to a new network. This was not a free phone and is useful because it is a tri-band unit usable in most countries. Problem: The program, called client.exe will not open properly. It reports Error Imported 0x02F2 API not found I reported the problem to the vendor, who responded oddly: "The software is compatible, although it is better to use a Win XP computer. We have had some customers experiencing trouble opening the file, usually the problem is solved when trying it on a different computer. If you still can't open the file with another computer, please email us." Can anyone clarify what the problem is? Running around trying random computers does not seem to be a reasonable solution. Is this software really not ME compatible? I can eventually get access to an XP machine but I would really like to know what the compatibility issue is and whether the vendor should be chastised for his advertised claims of "Windows compatible." Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257083
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    - Windows Installer error while installing HP psc 2175 all-in-one pr Error opening installation log file. Verify that the specified log file location exists and that you can write to it. msiexec.exe =i aiosw.msi transforms=1033s.mst -l* "C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\hpomsi_log_s01.txt" I'm able to use the printer for printing, but not for scanning. HP says that I need to backup everything and re-install Windows ME. Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257080
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    - winme support disk It is my understanding the WinMe support disk is no longer available. Since I periodically format and reinstall WinME what files would I need to copy, on my existing system, should I want to just throw in my own reinstallation disk. I would like to eliminate going back to MS for updates and patches each time I reinstall. I have a cd burner so I'm guessing I need to make an "image" disk but I'm unsure which directories and/or files I need to copy. Thanks for help. Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257073
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    - Seasons Greetings Hi everyone, I would like to wish all my friends and aquaintenances here the very best wishes for the festive season and hope everyone has a great time. Joan Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257071
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    - "Windows Running in Audit Mode" : Finding by Symantec Automated Assistant Hello: I ran the Automated Assistant at the Symantec Support site and I was told that: [b]"Windows is running in "Audit Mode". This happens when the PC manufacturer does not turn off this setting before your PC leaves the factory. When "Audit Mode" is turned on, it prevents your Symantec product from finishing its setup. "[/b] From there, I was referred to the Symantec Knowledge Base Article: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2004092812391039?Open&src=con_asa_us It does mention two regisrty keys which are suggestive of "Audit Mode". I have only one of those keys: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion ---> Audit Mode followed by 00 00 00 00 The symantec KB article in turn refers to a Microsoft KB article: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=282190 which only treats of Windows XP. I use Windows ME. Both Symantec products seem properly installed on my PC and the NAV 2004 appears to be updating and scanning with few problems. No viruses are infecting the PC. This is confirmed by an online TrendMicro scan. An online Security Check via Symantec shows the firewall working properly and indicates that a current AV program with updated virus definitions is installed. Since I've successfully installed several Smantec products over the past few years, I am somewhat baffled by this notice that the manufacturer of the PC had failed to turn off a setting prior to its leaving the factory. When I looked into the Microsoft article referred to at that Symantec article, it only addressed an issue in Windows XP. My OS is windows ME. Further complicating matters is another notice from that Automated Assistant that my NAV 2004 program files are not up to date. It recommends running Live Update to remedy this. However, when I run Live Update, I'm told that all the relevant symantec files are up to date. Can it be that the Symantec Automated Assistant is simply misleading and doesnt quite work with Windows ME, or is there likely to be some major problem in my NAV 2004? Thanks in advance: -Eli ---------------------------- Windows ME Norton AntiVirus 2004 Nortton Personal firewall 2003 Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257062
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    - CWShredder This may be 'old hat', but, CWShredder is up to version 2.12. Heirloom, old and the cross is looking good Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257055
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    - direct connection to laptop I can not get the Win/ME desk host to connect to the Win95 laptop guest . I am using Laplink cable at the LPT1 port. Clients,protocol and microsot network is the same on both machines. The resource settings for the ports are different. Does that matter? It worked before, then something changed. On the desk at systems/ports it does not say any thing about the cable. Under modems it did know the cable was there but not right now. I can still connect the Win95 laptop to a Win98 laptop. so the problem must be with the ME desk. Tag: Freeze up on start up Tag: 257053

I run Windows ME and upon startup windows does not load. Screen freezes at
different points on startup. At Windows ME screen, at DOS promt before
loading ME, or at the beginning of Desk Top screen. I have to unplug PC to
turn it off and then restart it. Windows finally will load after about 3-4
attempts of starting.

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Re: Freeze up on start up by Richard

Richard
Sun Dec 26 18:40:43 CST 2004

I would be looking into hardware problems as your cause - bad memory modules
(RAM) in the system, a bad power supply, dirty or failed cooling fans, etc.

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"Bill" <Bill@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:03BA9040-E0DE-4041-A86B-46ADC3EBA999@microsoft.com...
>I run Windows ME and upon startup windows does not load. Screen freezes at
> different points on startup. At Windows ME screen, at DOS promt before
> loading ME, or at the beginning of Desk Top screen. I have to unplug PC to
> turn it off and then restart it. Windows finally will load after about 3-4
> attempts of starting.

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