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    - unable to download I am having trouble downloading any files.The computer appears to be doing something, but nothing happens. A box with a triangle, circle and square appears in the upper left corner. I have uninstalled Norton's. This is all on Windows Millenium. I would love to hear from someone who has encountered and fixed this problem! Thanks Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228261
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    - locked-out of control panel Help!! My computer has shut me out of all of the files in control panel. Whenever I click on a file I recieve this error message "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropiate permissions to access the item." I have been running ME for about 2 yrs. and this is the first real trouble I've had. Any tip, download, incantation...anything, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228260
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    - upgrade from Windows ME to ? Windows Me came with my computer. I would like to upgrade to 2000 or XP but not sure which is more compatable or if I will loose anything during the transition or if I can even upgrade at all. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228253
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    - error IPHLPAPI.dll did not start When I reboot I often get this message error IPHLPAPI.dll did not start A fix would be most appreciated. fpcharnock@earthlink.net TIA Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228250
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    - Boot Password When my brother had the computer, he put a boot password on it, my dad disabled it, but it has a different one. What should I do? Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228239
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    - Error message when strarting ME On start up I get an error message: cannot start ifhlpapi.dll program cannot start. This error does not prevent windows from starting or functioning "normally" - I would just like to know what this file is or if I should be concerned. I get this message even after restoring windows from the original disks - Computer: HP 6745C OS: Windows ME Memory 128Meg HD: Quantum Fireball 20 Gig CDRom Drive: Mitsui CR-4804TE Modem: Lucent Winmodem 56K Network Card: HPEN1207D-TX 10/100 - Wan Miniport Sound: Crystal WDM Sound Important Software Photoshop 6A Adaptec EZ CD Creator 4.05 AOL 9.0 (Broadband) DirectX 8 Verizon Winpoet Can someone please give me some guidance to what IFHLPAPI.DLL is and what it runs? Thanks in Advance E-mail qzzqxx@aol.com Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228238
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    - "Login as an administrator" I'm trying to download some pictures from a disc camera but the manual says to make sure I sign in as an administrator.How do I do this? Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228237
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    - ERROR MESSAGE EXPLORER HAS CAUSED AN ERROR IN BMEB.DLL. EXPLORER WILL NOW CLOSE Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228236
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    - can't remove "My Documents" extra folder Please if anyone can help me to take off the extra "my document" folder, I would greatly appreciate it!!!! I can't do it no matter what I do, it keep popping back up. Thank you Jana Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228235
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    - New Board old Drive won't boot I upgraded the board and chip but I'm using my old HD and Ram. ME will not boot. I get the Win Splash screen and then the prompt choise of Normal, Loged, Safe, etc. I can't boot in safe mode either....I get "System Halted" I'm wondering since the BIOS is set to Auto for HD and shows DMA2 but the drive is a five year old Seagate....could this do it...seems inlikely but? Terry Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228234
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    - problem on registry Product: Windows ME 4.90.3000 I named my "c:\" partition of hdd "Windows". When i copy something to "c:\", rename "Windows" to "WINDOWS". I have this problem on all of hdd's partitions. please tell me, why happen this change on registry? Thank you Mahmoud Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228233
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    - VX2DLL When opening my computer (Windows ME) I am getting a message that says "Explorer has caused an error in VS2DLL." I am not able to open any of my files or use any desktop icons to get to anything. I am able to use instant messanger and that's about all. Could anyone give me some help? What do I need to do to correct this problem and what does it mean? Thanks. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228232
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    - Unknown Errors Every time my brother opens an application in windows ME this message appears; Explorer has caused an error in (unknown). Explorer will now quit. You can replace Explorer with any application name. We can't figure out why this is happening. He recently had some hardware installation problems but thought he had solved them. It was immediately after starting back up the computer that the errors started. If anyone has any advice for us it would be very much appreciated. Thanks Scott Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228229
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    - Error message When computer boots I get an error message: Error Starting Program A required .DLL file, C\INDOWS\SYSTEM\IMAGEHLP.DLL was not found What is it, where did it go, how can I get it back? Just before this happened, I uninstalled two old McAfee anti virus programs and deleted some left over files that would not uninstall. Cant find this missing file in the Trash can. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228228
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    - reformat hard drive How do I reformat my hard drive with windows ME? Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228227
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    - uninstall win me error H-E-L-P!!!!! i screwed up one of my puters and wanted to uninstall win me and just start over. i went into add/remove programs and hit uninstall win me. next thing i know i'm getting a black/gray screen w/ 'win me edition will now be completely removed from ur puter. are u sure u want to continue? (Y/N)_ and that's it. nothing happens when i hit either y or n and then enter. now i'm stuck with this. boot disks don't work, win me installion disk don't work, Maestro boot cd don't work either. H-E-L-P!!!!! Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228226
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    - Autorun error 193 Don't know what I did or someone else in my family, haha, but when I install disk I get a message that says something like autorun could not open the disk, if you removed the disc, replace it. The error message is autorun 193. When I put in a game disc in for instance, the game screen will open where it lets you install, but after I hit install, I get this error. I even tried my recovery disc and nothing at all comes up or happens. Marty Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228224
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    - Problems with Norton Speed Disk For some reason I cannot use Norton Speed Disk on my laptop. It used to work fine but now it seems to get stuck. I have a Sony VAIO notebook running Windows Me, and a hard drive of 10 Gb that is partitioned in two drives, a C drive of about 4 Gb containing the operating system and program files and a D drive of about 6 Gb containing data files. The C drive contains about 2.5 Gb of data. When I try to defragment this drive a certain sequence occurs: Speed disk is first "optimizing folders", then does some "sorting" and finally goes on to the task of "optimizing". At first all seems to go fine, but then at some point the program gets stuck by just endlessly repeating the first two phases of "optimizing folders" and "sorting". This can go on for hours, but often the program just crashes and shuts down. I've tried to defragment in safe mode but Speed Disk won't run in this mode. I've checked disk integrity and all but cannot find anything wrong. Does anyone know what may be causing this behavior and how I can correct it? Thanks, Paul -- This is my tagline; make me an offer and it's yours! Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228223
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    - Corrupted partition table ... The partition table on my hard disk is corrupted. Is there any way to recover data files from the disk without spending a lot of money? Any advise is greatly appreciated. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228222
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    - out of space on Drive C:\ I'm down to 64 MB on a 1 GB hard drive and I can only account for about 300 Mb. where is it hiding. Win ME. I have another Hard drive with 8 Partitions, I have lots of room to move the files to If I can find them. thanks for any help Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228220
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    - Not sure? I installed Windows XP last June. Forgot to save on disk for tranfer folder with photos sent by e-mail to me. Any possible chance of getting it back when I had Windows ME? Appreciate your time and help. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228217
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    - Help: Start up disk won't load I am trying to sart my ME system from a startup floppy I made when I got the system but the disk won't load. I get "I/O" error. Also screen says something like "remove disk. hit any key". Cure? thanks Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228214
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    - Memory space I need to delete some things to open up the memory on my hard drive. I recently had to re-install Windows because of a virus problem. When going through the re-install process, I was asked if I wanted to keep my old version of Windows. I answered yes and now my computer is running slower than ever. I can not figure out how to delete the original Windows or what else I can do to speed my system up. I intend to buy more RAM but in the meantime, my digital internet connection is as slow as my dial-up used to be. Can anyone suggest something that will help? Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228213
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    - Registry Change How do I remove run= Win.ini from my startup group in System Configuration Utility Startup Group ? Thanks, Clarence Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228210
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    - Error message I recently deleted a couple of users off my computer (Windows ME). It now comes up with an error message as follows: Windows encountered an error accessing the Registry. Windows will repair the registry for you & restart the computer. When you press OK the computer restarts but just comes up with same error message again. Can anyone help-has anyone come across this before. Regards Paul Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228209
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    - losing internet Can I redownload any updates so after I lose my ip, that if I need to format again I can install the updates? If not, I may format now if there is a way to download them to a separate folder and then install them that way I should be able to save them on cd or floppy. Help anyone!! Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228205
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    - Resolution and Color I recently had my pc wiped out and windows me put back onto the pc. I cannot change my resolution (pixel)setting at all and I am only running at 16 colors. The pictures on the computer are all choppy looking with dots all over. How do I fix this? Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228200
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    - Windows hanging on 1st start up Hi all - Windows has started to hang on the first startup since day before yesterday. I thought at first it was just a 'thing', but, it is doing it with every new startup. After I turn it off with the power button, it then restart it comes up and works fine. I am not getting any error messages, it just freezes up It seems to load ok, I have my active desktop displayed, but, once that happens it just seems to hang, lock up, and I have to turn it off with the power button and then restart. . It stops processing at the same place each time, before the AV and then Zone Alarm loads. I recall seeing a few other posts about a same or similar event, but, can't nail them down, or remember the solution. I would truly appreciate it if someone could point me in the direction of a KB article or Help file that will address this. I found a couple of KB articles, but, they did not address this problem. Best regards, Jan :) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.571 / Virus Database: 361 - Release Date: 1/26/2004 Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228186
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    - folder options Can I set default folder viewing options for all folders without opening each folder and setting each individually. I like the details view (not the icons) and a preview option for .jpg .gif etc. I can set the options for each individual folder but would like to know how to set this as default for future folders created. thanks HV Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228184
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    - Deleting AOL files. I have inherited my kids HP computer now that they are off to college. I have deleted the main AOL program using Add/Remove but am left with 25 or so associated AOL files. All sorts of stuff. The os is Win ME. 1. Can I delete these files from the Search program or print them off and track them down with Windows Explorer or My Computer and still end up with a properly operating Win ME ? 2. With information from this newsgroup I fixed the logon password problem and the problem with it starting in Selective startup instead of Normal startup. Thanks gang. Now when it boots up I get an Internet Explorer main window popping up without being connected to the Internet. Could not find any reference to this in the Startup section of MSCONFIG. Thoughts ? Thanks in advance. Des Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228183
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    - ME Service Packs Hi, Is there any way to download all service packs and updates for MS Windows ME, and save to a folder for future use? I have a computer that has MS Windows ME on it that is in much need of the service packs (it keeps freezing up), but, it is not connected to the internet and do not intend to connect it. How can I load all the needed updates on this computer??? Thanks. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228182
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    - kernal8377.dll error rundll I get the following message upon start up: Rundll Error loading c:\windows\system\_kernal8377.dll The system cannot find the file specified Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228178
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    - DVD Playback I've just added a DVD player to a rebuilt Windows ME machine. The drivers came with the drive unit, so I'm assuming it is setup OK... I can use the drive as a CD without any problems, but I'm cant seem to get DVDs going. On my XP Pro machine, I can view DVDs in windows media player, but not on the ME machine. Buried in the options are file associations; my XP machine has an option for DVDs, but the ME machine doesnt... What do I need to do to play DVDs on this unit? Thanks CJM Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228175
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    - Trying to format HD with ME Help! I am trying to format my HD and used to boot into DOS and do so, which can't be done with ME ( or at least the F8 feature doesnt work give the option anymore). My ME is an upgrade Version for Win 98. PLEASE, if anyone can help, I would appreciate it. My HD is in dire need of a format and reload of an OS! ;) Thanks in advance Mark Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228174
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    - Too many of my programs are running I have like 20 programs running when I push ctrl+alt+delete. These are some of the programs that come up. Does anybody know how and which ones are safe to delete? Thanks :wupdater :airsvcu :sccenter :wcescomm :apropos :devgulp :aircfg :hidserv :iexplore :bttnserv :joan5uej :wkcalrem :msmsgs :rundl32 :nkvmon :ptsnoop :cpqeadm :starter :e_s10ic1 :ocrawr32 :ocrawar Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228173
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    - windows update problem My OS is win ME. I have downloaded the following 2 updates several times. (DirectX 9.0b End-User Runtime AND Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (KB824145) ). Yet when I scan for updates, it still says that I need these 2 updates. What can I do? Thanks for any help. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228172
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    - visual studio Is it possible to install visual studio on a Windows ME operating system? Can I also install IIS on that operating system, or so how? Thanks Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228170
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    - Start Menu Help Dear One And All, When I click "Help" from the start menu I am lately getting the notice that "windows cannot find "helpctr.exe" " despite the fact that it is right where it is supposed to be. This is not a problem when "Help" is accessed through "Accessories>System Restore>Help" nor when accessed while in "Safe Mode". Anyone any idea why this would be and what one can do to restore the proper linkage to "Start>Help"? Sincerely, Mr. David Oltmann Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228167
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    - Debug pop ups I am constantly getting these pop ups asking me if I want to Debug. If I say yes a screen comes up and I don't know how to do it. If I say no it continues to pop up. How do you get rid of Debug messages. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228166
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    - Error Message Received Was working with Excel ME and received the following message: "The shortcut gateway.net 5.0 tray icon.ink refers to a location that is unavailable. The location could be on the hard drive on this computer, on a network, or on a different computer on your home network. Check to make sure your disk is properly installed or that you are connected to the Internet or home network and try again." Please advise how to proceed. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228165
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    - Servers Are there problems with the servers or is it my connection, having problems with trying to send some posts, it tells me it can't connect to the server or a post won't download OE couldn't retrieve message. Then when I try again it works <g> thought the servers might be going out of synch again. Joan Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228164
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    - removing program I am having trouble with my encarta..tried to uninstall and reinstall.....now it won't run because says files are missing.....when I try to uninstall it .......it does not show up on my add/remove list.....how can I uninstall it?? I know there is a huge encarta file .....I can see it when I search for it and encarta is listed under my programs but it won't run and I can't remove it. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228163
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    - removing programs I need to delete encarta reference library from computer but it does not come up on add/remove list.....when I search for the encarta file there is a huge file so I know something is on there but program will not run...says that is has missing files.....so how do I get rid of it so i can try to install again? Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228161
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    - DELETE _RESTORE How can I DELETE _RESTORE folder, it is up to 9 gigs and is full of addware according to my McAfee virus program, which can't delete them either? Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228160
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    - System won't boot-mouse won't work Win Me sys on pionex comp. screen stuck on active desk recovery,and mouse won't work to click on restore tab. Please advise. Charlie Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228159
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    - Run Time Error On starting my notebook i get an error message stating "Run-time error 424 Object required" within 5 minutes. Then everything gets Frozen and i have to restart and Shut it down. Any solutions ?? Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228152
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    - Folder Keeps Popping Open on Bootup After installing a new scanner/software, a folder holding the software keeps popping open everytime the computer is booted up. Any ideas? Couldn't find anything in the program (Visioneer) to correct. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228149
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    - Folder Keeps Popping up on Bootup After installing a new Visioneer scanner/software the folder "Visioneer" keeps popping up, and open every time the computer is booted up. Any insights on correcting this? Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228148
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    - Phishing - One Way Malicious Hackers Trap Innocent Victims http://www.wordspy.com/words/phishing.asp Computer users might want to check out this Website and learn one simple way malicious hackers try to trap you into obtaining your private information. Also, you can go to www.yahoo.com or www.google.com and type in the word "phishing" and you eyes will be open to one way that hackers want to obtain your private information. You want to learn about Computers, the Internet and Hacking then visit my website at: http://geocities.com/hacking_internet_secrets. Tracker Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228147
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    - HELP Recently I always had a explorer error " user32.dll has cause an error ,if problem still exist restart the computer ".After I restart and scandisk for error ,the computer ( Window ME ) has discover some lost fragment file (.chk) and only able to recover in .chk file format .This happened twice and I have 20MB of .chk files .Actually ,this happens when my CD Rom start to fail to load any CD suddenly .I thought the CD Rom is dirty or the driver corrupted and I tried to clean it with CD cleaner and reinstall the driver but couldn't fix it .Then the "user32.dll" error came .Now everything seems normal except the CD Rom would load and the problem of how to convert the .chk files back to itself .Anybody please help me and I wish you a million thank you. Tag: Permanent delete Tag: 228144

How do you delete a file so that it can't be recovered,
even with unerase/recovery software.

TIA

Re: Permanent delete by Burt

Burt
Wed Jan 28 01:06:30 CST 2004

Karl,
You just about can't... If somebody wanted to spend the time
and money, they can recover about anything on your hard drive.
The only SURE cure is to burn the hard drive in a real HOT
fire... There are some programs out there that will SHRED
your deleted files, but I have heard that it is not foolproof..
I will paste one URL in here for you to have a look at..
http://simplythebest.net/shareware/utilities/security/file_shredders.html
I hope this helps..
--
Burt
The Old Alaskan
MVP's listed on TECKPAGE
http://www.cvinternet.net/~smokydog
http://www.cvinternet.net/~smokydog/teckpage.htm

"Karl" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:59e001c3e556$ecf39380$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> How do you delete a file so that it can't be recovered,
> even with unerase/recovery software.
>
> TIA

Re: Permanent delete by SaltPeter

SaltPeter
Wed Jan 28 01:03:29 CST 2004

"Karl" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:59e001c3e556$ecf39380$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> How do you delete a file so that it can't be recovered,
> even with unerase/recovery software.
>
> TIA

By using data eraser products:
http://www.ontrack.com/dataeraser/
http://www.stellarinfo.com/file-eraser.htm