HP Pavilion / Windows ME Memory Issue
I have and HP Pavilion 8705 (a or i - can't tell?) w/Win
ME. I have had difficulty loading anything extra on this
PC due to low resources. I started with 128M of ram
(factory), and then subsequently added another 128M, then
ultimately another 512M - totalling 768M of RAM. I would
expect that this would be sufficient to have several apps
running at the same time. Heck, when I run just Quicken
2003 and AOL 9.0, I'm down to 35% in system resources.
I've attempted to cut down on the # of things running in
the background (using msconfig), yet I shouldn't have to
do this, or should I? Is ME (using automatic memory
settings, instead of me setting the virtual mem settings)
that much of a memory hog? Do you know if I have not
properly xn'd my memory? A jumper? It does acknowledge
the entire memory at start up, and in the system screen.
I just don't know what else to do, other than use this as
a boat anchor. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227267
Locking Up
My friends have a computer that has started locking up.
They have asked me to log onto the newsgroup to seek
answers since they can't.
The system locks up at different times but it does
consistently lock up. They are using Windows ME. Is the
problem with ME or something else?
I can give more info if needed but I just don't know
where to start.
Thanks so much for your help! Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227266
please help identify unknown file
Recently I have noticed a HUGE file in the root dir of my hard drive named
_TRK__M2.01.01.
It was created Monday, May 06, 2002, 12:37:36 PM, and then modified
Monday, May 06, 2002, 12:40:02 PM. This date is about 3 weeks after the
last time that I reformatted my hard drive and reinstalled windows. Its
file size is 553,573,600 bytes.
Any ideas? Please help if you can.
Thank you. - J.D. Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227265
IE5.5 to IE6 on a Windows ME - upgrade failure
Hi,
I'm trying to upgrade IE5.5 to IE6 on a Windows ME system. Unfortuanetly
the update process refuses to perform the update. It just says it cannot
upgrade to IE6. Is there a temp file(s) I need to remove or some registry
setting I need to tweak. Please help. Thanks.
Philo Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227264
Win ME hangs during boot
I can only get ME to boot in safe mode. When I create a
bootlog.txt file, I see that there is trouble loading the
fonts (most fonts fail to load. 'failure code is 0016'
and 'failure code is 0002' are the reasons given.) Google
searches and knowledge base searches have proven
remarkably less than helpful. My antivirus comes up
clean. scanreg /fix fixes nothing. and my restore points
are woefully old. Any ideas? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227258
Winows ME DialUP
every time I shut down or start up my windows ME machine
my modem will dial my internet provider. How can I stop
this. Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227249
Missing DLL file for web cam install
Tried to install a GE EasyCam Pro on my WinMe sys. After install of the
driver and when the sys was installing the software for the new hardware it
had found, it stopped and said that the file "iyuv_32.dll" was not found in
the Windows /Options folder. A search of the computer did not find it. I'm
assuming that it is a WinMe file; is that right? And I only have a Dell
Reinstall disk for WinMe, and the file was not there either. Any guidance
on this? Thanks. Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227248
Win ME needs to be taken out and reinstalled
I don't know much about computers. Does anyone think that
they could talk me through (step by step) cleaning out the
computer and reinstalling the ME program. Not concerned
about losing anything. Can reinstall what I need.
I have the disk and the start up disk.
Too many errors to list.
Thanks Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227241
Windows ME is s h i t
I have windows ME loaded and want to get back to windows 98 "upgrade"
How do I do it without losing my files? Win 98 says I don't have
"compiant" software (like I really still have w3.11).
M $ suks
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Windows problem
I appear to be locked out of my control panel. It is
telling me I need a password and I am not password
protected. How can I get around this? I believe it is also
preventing me from downloading my Windows upgrade. Any
suggestions?
Thanx,
Karl Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227239
enter network password prompt for WindowsMe
I am a computer novice. This weekend I spent countless
hours reloading my entire OS. Once done, I now get a
prompt every time I log on that says the following:
"enter your network password for Microsoft networking"
Although I can clearly just click on the "cancel" option,
I would like some way of disabling this prompt so I don't
have to deal w/it every time I turn on my computer.
Help! Please remember I'm a real computer novice,
so any explanation must include all necessary steps (in
other words, don't assume anything--I've no idea what
I'm doing!)
thanks! Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227226
mssysinf
I have identified a file called 'mssysinf' which was
loaded into the C: directory from an internet site without
my knowledge. This has the effect of loading an icon and
a program into the start menu every time I start the
computer up.
I cannot access the file as it says that it is being used
by windows every time I try to access it.
Any ideas??? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227224
WinME Help
when I go to Windows ME help, [not a particular program
Help, which works fine]by going; START...HELP
when the Help and Support window comes up the following
message is displayed:
"...The page cannot be displayed
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The
Web site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or
you may need to adjust your browser settings..."
etc etc
like a 404 dead web page.
any ideas?
used to work fine.
we're on a cable modem.
thx Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227223
Upgrading from Windows 98SE
Should I upgrade my operating system to Windows Me? I've been using Win98SE
(2nd edition) for about 4 years now and it has served me well on what would be
considered a Pentium II class computer (AMD K6-2 500mhz CPU).
I have another system which I acquired as a hand me down. The OS in it is
Windows Me. This system is a Pentium III class computer (600mhz CPU).
So far, both systems are stable. My only complaint is having to adjust to the
different graphical interface whenever I use one or the other.
How is one OS better than the other?
Am I correct to assume that Windows Me will operate as well as if not better
than Win98 on the older Pentium II class system?
I use the older system to do basic computing (word processing, financial record
keeping, digital photo editing, etc.) and the other system for web browsing.
I am not yet ready to upgrade to a faster computer until the end of this year.
Thanks in advance Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227221
error message
receiving the following message:
MMTASK HAS CAUSED AN ERROR IN WDMAUD.DRV. MMTASK WILL
CLOSE. IF YOU CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS TRY
RESTARTING YOUR COMPUTER.
WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO CONTINUE IN ME. ANY THOUGHTS? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227220
WINDOWS PASSWORDS
I DONT KNOW HOW I DID IT, BUT I FORGOT MY WINDOWS ME
PASSWORD. HOW THE HELL DO I GET MY SYSTEM RESET SO I CAN
PUT A NEW ONE IN?? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227217
ERROR starting program;
required .DLL file, MRTRATE.DLL was not found. this comes
up each time i start my computer. i don't know why?! help! Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227216
continuous restart
My computer will not shut down when I click thru the
Start icon even though "shut down" is properly marked.
The computer restarts anyway.
I have checked ctrl.alt.delete and I don't see anything
running that could be a problem.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227215
Can't access IE from desktop
Just switched to cable service yesterday, deleted my dial
up files (Earthlink). Now I cannot access IE from my
desktop icons, only through "my computer"? What setting or
command is missing? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227211
Ad-aware [01R248] 20.10.2004
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?s=08f1e28be507cd73aa4503e737170cee&showtopic=18143
Use the Online > Update Engine within the application
to obtain the latest update.
Regards,
--
siljaline
MS - MVP Windows IE/OE
______________________
(Reply to group, as return address
is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227210
Window ME upgrade
I have a Dell computer with Window ME.
I would like to know if Microsoft sells an upgrade that
would allow me to upgrade to Windows XP without having to
reformat the hard drive? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227209
Explorer has caused an error in unknown
I need some help. I continually get this error now. Is
there anyway of repairing this without re-installing the
whole system? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227208
student who needs inormation...
i need some information on windows me for a report....im
having a bit of trouble trying to find some things....i
need to know about the
performance,security,maintenance,i/o storage
devices,peripherals,resources,file sharing if
applicable,and upgrading...i would really appreciate the
help if i can get it.... Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227205
windows corrupt
On restart after a system crash, the display driver was
corrupt, no audio will work, and the mouse isnt
functional, no pointer appears on screen. I have re-
installed the display driver using the keyboard but am
unable to get the mouse and audio working again. i'd
really appreciate any help.
Thanks. Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227204
riched32.dll
I just bought a new digital camera..i can't load the
disk..I am trying to find riched32.dll ..can anyone help
me??? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227202
error on Local Disk
When I click on MY COMPUTER on the desktop and then right click on LOCAL
DISK, I get the following error message:
ERROR LOADING RESOURCES: One of the library files needed to run this
application cannot be found, C:\PROGRAM
FILES\IOMEGA\COMMON\IOMCOPYDISKSHELLEXT.ENU.ILSR
When I click on this error message box I get this second error message:
EXPLORER HAS CAUSED AN ERROR IN KERNEL132.DLL, EXPLORER WILL NOW CLOSE
And indeed, Explorer closes. Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227201
how to wipe the hard drive?!
it may be simple but i have not been able to wipe the hard
drive and the currently installed WIN me and reinstall it
all again.
can anybody offer me any help?
also im a bit unsure if i need a flopy boot disc (as well
as the CD) or just the CD installation disc. as i know
this is how it was with WIN 98.
help!!!! Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227199
Warning Message From Dan Gookin
This was brought to my attention this morning, but by this evening
it's become apparent that this latest virus threat is making too much
progress to be ignored.
The virus is known as w32.Beagle. It arrives on your computer as an
EXE file attachment. As you well know from reading my books and the
newsletter, EXE files are NOT to be opened. Yet many folks (who don't
read my stuff) do so, and the infection spreads.
* If the subject line of the message is "Hi!" and there is an EXE
file attachment, DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT. Delete the message
instantly.
* If you're using anti-virus software, it should catch this sucker;
most anti-virus programs are geared to warn you about EXE file
attachments anyway. Even so, do consider updating your anti-virus
software with the latest virus definitions to be safe.
* A firewall will NOT stop this virus from infecting your computer.
* Macintosh and Linux computers are not affected.
* Vital links confirming that this is not a hoax and that I'm not
wasting your time:
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_857408.html
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.beagle.a@mm.html
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=581&ncid=581&e=1&u=/nm/20040119/tc_nm/tech_internet_virus_dc
Best,
DAN
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reloading WinME
Can I reload WinME without formating? I am having
problems with the Windows Media Player 9.0 and did not
have my system restore turned on so I cannot go back to
earlier time. Can I just install it over my current
WinME? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227195
Window Help menu freezes
Whenever I try to open the windows help menu the screen
opens and freezes. Closing the window opens an alert box
telling me that the program is busy.
I'm running Win ME and other help menus run fine. I
encountered this problem after NAV removed a virus and my
printer quit working, attempting to troubleshoot the
printer highlighted the dead help menu.
I've since reinstalled the printer and thats working, but
what gives with the help menu. Is there a way to
reinstall just that? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227189
Many errors
I sent this in before, but will try again. Comctl 32.DLL
file cannot start, was my first error.I received an answer
and they asked if I had downloaded the IE6 file from
Window Update.Yes I had done that on Dec. 15, 2003.Ever
since I have had this problem.Now today, I get a Spool 32
has caused an error in Krnl386.exe and als, Explorer has
caused error in GDI.EXE. Explorer will now close. Then
later a MSg or something error.I ended up pulling the
plug.I cannot run System Restorer or I lose my Norton
Virus Protection. I have an old virus version, just
updated each year and Norton no longer will put it back
on, once I take it off. HELP! and Thank you Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227184
Scan Disk problem
I've always run Scan Disk on a regular basis on the home computer, which
runs Windows ME. The last several times I've tried to run Scan Dick, the
program hasn't worked. I don't get an error message, but I've let Scan Disk
run as long as four hours with no results. Before running Scan Disk, I
closed all other programs.
G Glaser Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227183
Is there a way to stop memory leakage in Windows ME?
I pirchased windows ME after purchasing my new computer
with the Windows XP operating system which kept freezing
up programs and I continually received fatal error
messages.
So I insytalled Windows ME and everything was working
fine, for a while, but now I keep getting "close proogram
dialog boxes and low system resources dialog boxes.
I have 256 MB of RAM and only a very few programs loaded,
I have almost no saved files which would require a lot of
memory usage.
I ran a program that detects memory leaks. Low and behold
the program kept coming back that Windows ME has allowed
large amounts of memory leakage.
How can I stop this leakage once and for all. I can not
afford to go out and purchase a new operating system at
this time.
HELP!!! Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227179
Upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition
I am trying to upgrade to XP Home Edition, but when the
setup checks for issues with the ME installation, I get a
blocking issue saying that I must remove Microsoft Shared
Fax Client. This item is not listed under the Add/Remove
Programs Applet - because this computer has had other
problems, but my question is this: How do I re-install
this Microsoft Shared Fax Client (what is it to begin
with?), so that I can uninstall this program so that XP
Home Edition will install.
Thanks.... Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227177
re: Kernell32.dll error
I keep getting an error message eveytime I reboot. The
message is Hpobnz08 has caused error in Kernel32.dll. Can
anyone tell me what I must do to fix this? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227176
Windows Me / IE / System Restore problem
I have a win ME PC 733 Mhhz 20 G HD, 256K RAM.
I cannot open any browser.
>
> Used to run smoothly.I have cable connection. I called the cable
> company and they say the connection is fine.They say it is an Windows/ IE
> problem.
>
> I cannot open IE or Netscape Browser.When I try to open IE, it goes to a window asking me to sign up for MSN Internet access.
I tried AOL ..same problem, The
> browser won't open. Basically I have no browser that will work.
>
> When uninstalling IE it said...did not completely successfully
> uninstall.
>
> An error window opens up:
> Explorer has caused an error in(unknown)
> Explorer will now close.
>
>> How can I get IE back.
> I tried repairing IE twice.
> Also tried reinstalling it.
>
> I believe I have a boot disk for win 95 and 98 on my pc.
>
> >
> I do not want to lose my files and emails on my PC so I prefer not to
> reinstall windows Me.
> I did a scandisk too.
I ran spybot..
When I try opening Outlook Express, I get a blank page. All my emails
have disappeared. It goes to MSN Internet Access.
I tried "system restore". I tried to create a new restore date...last
few days.But it will not allow me to do so.
It says
System Restore is not able to create a Restore point.
Pls. restart your computer and then try again.
I did restart but I get the same message as above.
> Can any one help me PLEASE
>
> I am NOT Technical so please explain the steps in a little detail.
>
> Thanks in advance. Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227175
DDE Server Window Not Responding
"DDE Server Window Not Responding" has been the error
message during the opening of an html file, which seems to
never open.
Also, not sure if related but seems the cursor is acting
erratically.
What does this mean?
Thanks!
Regards,
Curtis Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227170
0E:0028:DC4CB90D Blue Screen Error
Any fixes? This error message appears when web browsing as
well as while doing other tasks.
Any help appreciated! Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227169
Is ME any better now with all updates?
I had so many problems with ME that I ditched it and went
to 98 but I am now having mega problems after having 98
for about 8 months? Any ideas?? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227168
error message
I keep getting a pop-up message saying: Winnet has caused
an err in WINNET.EXE. Winnet will now close. What is this
and how do I stop it? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227165
Bootup Problem solved
I have had problems with startup. The screen would freeze up right
before the desktop icons came up. This would happen about every other
time, but sometimes 3 or 4 times in a row.
The culprit, Norton Internet Security 2003! Uninstalled it and it booted
10 times in a row. Also installed Norton Intertet security 2004 and
haven't had any problems, so far.
Maybe this can help someone else! Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227164
Missing file: mscoree.dll
My Utilities has decided that I'm lacking 'mscoree.dll',
does anyone know where I can find it and is it easy to do
ones first file download?
I have the path for installation - I assume this helps! Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227160
Help needed with "Explorer and unknown error" problem
Every time I try to shut down my WinME machine, I get a error window that
says: Explorer has experienced and unknown error.....if it continues,
restart your computer.
The machine then goes to a black screen and does not turn off..
If I restart the machine instead, and do not open any programs and just try
to shut down, it gets the same error message and will not shut down.
Help Please if you can!
Darwin Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227159
VX2.dll
I keep getting a popup window saying "Explorer cause an
error in VX2.DLL" when I try to open internet explorer or
my computer or setting under start menu.
As a result, I cannot open the above mentioned program.
It only start happening last night. I have been running ME
on this computer for almost 3 years.
Can anyone tell me how can I fix this problem. Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227158
Can't access I.E.
My son's CPU will not let him access I.E. He has no idea
what he may have done.
When clicking on the I.E. icon a message comes up saying:
("You are restricted from running the Internet Connection
Wizard. Contact your Network Administrator for more
information.")
Heres a run down on the computer:
Gateway GP7-500 P111
Windows ME
190MB Dram
Networked by WUSB11 v2.6 / BEFW11S4 v4
No firewall
Norton anti-virus
Everything works great, except I.E. I can access internet
with Netscape Browser. I have 2 other CPUs on same router
with no problem.
Have tried un-installing and installing I.E., shutting down
Norton, closing down network link.
What's up with it? Any help would be appreciated. Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227157
columns
I'm sure a silly question, but...In the columns listed in
files and folders, there is one named 'Accessed'. There is
a time behind the accessed date and they all say 12:00
am. No matter what time the file or folder was accessed.
How can I fix it or can I, so the time will show also.??? Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227151
Card reader assigned to drive D
During the installation of my graphics tablet software,
various *.dll files were identified as missing and I was
prompted to insert the Windows ME disc into the drive.
Doing so did not resolve the prompted of the missing files.
To get around this, I copied the missing dll files from my
notebook to the desktop. Now, whenever I insert a media
card reader into the USB port, it is assigned drive D and
my virtual D, E, and F drives are reassigned to E, F, and
G.
It makes no difference with brand of card reader I use,
the D drive is assigned to the card reader. The 9 in 1
reader that I now am using used to be assigned the last 4
unused letters before since it has 4 slots for the
different types of media. Now its assigned D and the next
unused letter.
Any suggestions on how to resolve this conflict? Device
manager doesn't show the card reader as a device that can
have its drive assignment changed. Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227150
Is this a hardware problem?
I have a spare computer (previously my son's) that
appears to have gone onto standby or hibernation - when I
switch on the power all I get is the power button
flashing - I can't hear the fan or anything starting up -
any ideas? What happened was:
I switched it on the alter the settings so that I could
remove the extra graphics card as I wished to sell this
separately since the machine has an onboard graphics
chip. I switched it on and it all loaded, albeit slowly
I couldn't find a ps2 mouse so I used a usb mouse with an
adaptor on but this didn't connect properly so didn't
work when loading windows me so I had to use the
keyboard, when the password box came up I pressed the
enter/return key to cancel this however nothing seemed to
happen so I pressed escape this resulted in the machine
appearing to switch to standby.
Is this a hardware problem or have I inadvertantly put it
into standby or hibernation? (I never use these options
as I can't remember how to turn them off). Any help
would be appreciated.
Wendy Evans
. Tag: Safe mode question Tag: 227148
"Brett Mauren" <bmauren@aol.com> wrote in message
news:104801c3dfc4$40d4fc70$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> Can someone tell me how to reboot out of safe mode in W/ME?
>
> Thank you very much in advance!