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    - WindowsME virus ME/Compaq Presario/64MGRAM All of a sudden, 2 days ago, my CD door started opening and closing by itself--I think i had outlook express open, but I didn't open any attachments. Although this has stopped, my left Control key doesn't work anymore. And to copy and paste in notepad, I have to put Caps lock on! The floppy drive occasionally lights up and buzzes for no reason. I've searched everywhere for a virus definition that fits, but can't find it. Although the 'Joker' trojan seems close, I can't find any suspicious files. Mcaffee Virus Scan online finds nothing. Any ideas? Thx, bugs Tag: Security Tag: 204845
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    - DEFRAGGING won't complete Hello.. I am requesting help on my mother's behalf. I have windows xp and have only learned how to use a PC on windows xp. My mom, however has windows ME and I have encouraged her to regularly defrag and clean disk....(at least once a month). Well, when she tries to explain what her defragging program does, I'm lost, as she explains her's to work differently than mine in xp. This is her situation: She opens up the defrag program. Starts to defrag. The problem is; it only goes to 3%, then stalls. I explained to her that sometimes it can take a very long time, especially if she hasn't defragged in soooo long. So, she explains that she has started defrag in the morning and let it go, then when she returns to check on it several hours later, it is still on 3% and has failed to complete the process. She said it nevers goes beyond that point. I know mine at times has taken up to an hour before, but never stalled or failed to complete defragging. Does any one know anything about ME? and how she can utilize this program to get her PC running smoother? Thank you... Apeke Tag: Security Tag: 204841
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    - loading Two Questions: 1. Bought a microsoft wireless base station mn-500 I am connected to a the internet but software says it can't see an internet connection 2. Some programs running on millinum you can not see the title but only 0000's for example: If I run Yathzee in the name area instead of Keith being displayed it will be 0000 Tag: Security Tag: 204840
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    - Restart in MS-DOS mode + (Shift) Restart not present ? Hi, I`ve been trying to search these pages, but the Search always gives me time-out (even while searching just within 1 month). Other techforums didn`t help me too, so sorry if it`s obvious, but: 1. How can I restart Win ME in MS-DOS ? Yes, Boot Disk works, but it`s rather inconvenient&slow. Pressing either F5 or F8 right after reset doesn`t help either, it simply is not in the menu. Many times (like deleting fonts physically in DOS, since Win doesn`t allow their uninstall even in Safe mode), the DOS is needed. 2. How can I do a fast restart like in Win98 with Shift ? If I enable it in X-Teq Setup, it doesn`t change anything. I mean, whole PC restart is prettty fast, under 10 seconds with all icons loaded, but if I could restart just windows and not whole computer, it would be even better - although it has to be said, that WinME is far more stable than Win98 and is capable of running nonstop for 3 days while downloading, programming, browsing and playing games. Both of these problems are annoying me for quite a time, yet I can`t seem to find a working solution on a net on them - what i find is either - "it should work", or "forget about it - it`s Win ME." Anyone willing to help ? Thanks for your time. Tag: Security Tag: 204839
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    - problem with Symantec Integrater Recently I've been recievung a message stating that Symantec Integrater cannot access the current frame class. I've been using the Norton Anti-virus since purchasing this computer. Can anyone explain this to me in laymans terms? and reccomend a solution? Tag: Security Tag: 204832
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    - windows closed when minimized i have a problem with Windows ME recently. the windows that i opened (be it a folder or file), when minimized, will act as if it is closed (nothing on the taskbar). does anyone know why this happens and what are the solutions? thanx in advance~ Tag: Security Tag: 204828
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    - What for is the "system" process in Windows Task Manager? Hello What for is the "system" process in Windows Task Manager? -- Please, inform me of your reply: click Message menu, then 'Reply to all' in Outlook Express (this sends your reply to the newsgroups and to my email address at the same time) or inform me by sms to 79163876746 from www.mts.ru/sms or to my ICQ#135557327 or by messenger to kopnichev@hotmail.com Mr. Dmitriy Kopnichev e-mail: kopn@hotbox.ru Tag: Security Tag: 204825
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    - windows INF folder I am running Windows ME on my computer, and for some reason, in my Windows INF folder I have over 16000 empty files. These files are named OEM16137 to OEM32501 consecutively. They have been deleted twice, but are back again. There has been several virus checks made on the computer but I am assured there is NO virus. Where could all these files be coming from and how would they get back after being deleted??? ALSO, Is there an e-mail address I can contact Microsoft with? I cant seem to find one anywhere. Thanks for any help you can give, Buzz Tag: Security Tag: 204820
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    - Windows ME multiple users I have changed my internet provider and I need help in setting up the users Internet connections. What is the procedure for changing the Dialup network setting for each users. Tag: Security Tag: 204817
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    - System Configuration Utility Startup Question In the System Configuration Utility Startup Tab there is a button "Cleanup" that I can not find what is does and so far I have not used it. I have a number of boxes without a check mark and some other items that are duplicated. I would guess that by pressing this button it may clean up these unused entries. Then again if I should sometime in the future need to check them again how do you add items or programs that are not listed here. So far I have only unchecked item that I am sure I do not want to startup when I start the computer. The only reason I am messing here is that I think I might have programs running in the backrroung that are giving me trouble with Defrag and Scandisk. Don Tag: Security Tag: 204812
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    - Blank Boxes DO NOT Go Away with click This is not the same problem that has been posted many times before. These blank Boxes on the task bar DO NOT go away, with either a right click or a left click. They stay there until reboot. Can anyone help? Thanks. Tag: Security Tag: 204809
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    - Reinstall How do you reinstall ME missing or damaged files without losing all other data on hard drive? Tag: Security Tag: 204807
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    - Error loading Explorer.exe I this morning experienced exactly the same problem as S. Kaiser noted. I on the other hand am a novice with computers, and have not been able to repair the problem. I tried two (articles 299296 and 306599) posible solutions offered at Microsoft's Knowledge Base, and they have not worked. Actually, after using "article - 306599" the error message changed a bit from "Cannot load Explorer.exe. You must reinstall Windows." to "Error loading Explorer.exe. You must reinstall Windows." When I tried to reinstall Windows Me another error froze me on the spot: "SUWIN, An error has ocurred in your application. If you choose Ignore, you should save your work in a new file. If you choose Close, your application will terminate." When I press "Ignore" the focus changes to the "Close" button, and when "Close" is pressed I get: "Application Error SUWIN caused a General Protection Fault in module VERX.DLL at 0002:24AE.", and now with only the close button. Once the close button is pressed the Win Me Installation stops and I end in DOS once again. I've also tried to use the rescue (floopy) disk, but once it kicks in I have no idea what to do a the command prompt. If what I read is correct. Is the rescue disk supposed to connect me to my Windows Me desktop somehow? All help will have my immense gratitude. Tag: Security Tag: 204805
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    - Wireless Network I am trying to sort out all the brand-name wireless networks. We have cable modem and are currently using a server computer connected to the cable modem and then to clients via the Intel Anypoint which works over the phone lines. Works well most of the time but the server, which seems to be a software router, seems to lose it's noodle about once a day and has to be rebooted. If (big if) I understand wireless I do not think it needs a server and acts as a firmware/hardware router/hub. At any rate here is our home network: Cable modem --> Server is Win 98. Connected to Desktop 1 and 2: both with Win ME. Laptop 1 is Win ME and laptop 2 is Win 98. Have any of you setup a wireless network with similar configuration and which brand did you use? Horror stories? Out-of-the-box success? Any help in picking a wireless setup will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Falcon -- ########################################## To reply via email remove "7" from address ########################################## 2 Kings 2:23-25 Elisha left Jericho and went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, a group of boys from the town began mocking and making fun of him. "Go away, you baldhead!" they chanted. "Go away, you baldhead!" Elisha turned around and looked at them, and he cursed them in the name of the Lord. Then two bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of them. From there Elisha went to Mount Carmel and finally returned to Samaria. (Moral of the story: Do not mess with a man of God) Tag: Security Tag: 204802
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    - popups How do I turn off internet popups using windows me??? Tag: Security Tag: 204788
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    - System / Device Manager / unauthorized-unexplained dialup connection I think it was after my last WindowsME update. Every time I click on the Device Manager tab in the System dialog window, my Dial-Up Connection pops up to go online. I have metered phone service which means that some Microsoft programmer has taken it upon his/her self to spend my money without asking or explaining theirself. I think I have associated this mysterious behavior with a program called SUCATREG. I have tried to rename it but it keeps coming back. WHAT'S GOING ON??? Tag: Security Tag: 204785
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    - Delete Icons on Desktop Downloaded icons came with long file names. When I try to delete them I get an error " Can not delete File: The Filename you specified is invalid or too long. Specify a different Filename." I also tried deleting the file in Windows Explorer and I get the same error. Any suggestions? Tag: Security Tag: 204784
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    - engine initialization error Yesterday I bought a new SAMSUNG CD-RW 48-24-48 burner. I put it in my computer the way the directions said to. The light on the CD burner flashes and everything so I figure I have it connected correctly. Then I put in the software that came with it and it said it was successfully installed. When I go to find the software on my computer it is not listed in my programs and there is no icon on the desktop. But when I go to My Computer, then click C:, Program Files I can find it under "Roxio" then it has two different programs listed "DirectCD" and "Easy CD Creator 5". So I click on either one and then try to use the "Easy CD Creator", "CD Copy", or the "Music Creator" programs and the error messages I receive are: In the title bar it says "Creator API" the message is "Easy CD Creator Engine initialization has failed: so I click OK then I get the message "Exception CreateIntanc of Creator!" so I click OK and get the message "Creator50 has caused an error in CREATOR.DLL Creatr50will now close. If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer. What could be causing this. I cannot get my burner to work. I went through Windows Media Player and tried to copy some tracks off of my CD just to see if it would work and it said it could not find the engine and directed me to a place on the web to download it. I downloaded the engine per its directions and then rebooted my computer like it said. I then went back to Windows Media Player and tried to copy the tracks again and it said the engine was missing and took me to the same place to download the engine again. I don't understand what is wrong. The software that came with it doesn't work and neither does Windows Media Player. Any suggestions?????? Please I need HELP!!!! Thank you very much for your time and any help you might be able to provide me. Thanks again. Tag: Security Tag: 204773
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    - Windows ME Issue Hi: I've just recently re-installed Windows ME off my system's restore cd, and now after I reboot, if I click on Windows Explorer or My Network Places, it just sits there and does nothing. The start button works, but only to select things that do not run. No other issue or indication of the cause is displayed. All Windows Updates are applied, and I am just plain stumped. Any ideas other than the obvious fact that it's Windows ME? It ran perfectly fine before I did my last refresh install. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.507 / Virus Database: 304 - Release Date: 8/4/2003 Tag: Security Tag: 204772
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    - missing spell check IE 6.0 i've been using IE/OE 6.0 and it does not include spell check. any suggestions on why, how i can get it? as usual finding help on microsoft pages is an exercise in frustration. any help is appreciated Tag: Security Tag: 204771
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    - slow internet Can anybody please help? I’m running ME and my Internet has gotten so slow. Once in awhile I have to reboot so it goes back to normal speed. I have tried deleting the temporary files and the cookies but it didn’t help.( I have DSL) Now my mouse has gotten so slow too. Does anybody know what Im supposed to do? Thanks in advanced, Anahita Tag: Security Tag: 204766
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    - Internet Explorer 6 can't repair I just had a friend reinstall Windows ME on my computer which had the same version before and all the updates are current. Everything seems to work fine except for certain things with IE 6. One problem I have is that I can't enable cookies. Everytime I go to default settings and apply it then exit the window it resets back to custom settings for cookies. Also the Explorer window is greyed out. I also can't print off the internet. I can print from Word or Excel. I tried to repair IE 6, but I get this message: Internet Explorer 6 connot be repaired due to following errors: IEPEERS.DLL MSHTMLED.DLL SHFOLDER.DLL WININET.DLL It says they are all versions 5.50.4134.100, but need to be greater than 6.0.2800.1100. Can I uninstall then reinstall IE 6? If so what are the steps for uninstalling then reinstalling IE 6. I'm not too familiar with troubleshooting computer things because I'm afraid I might make things worse than they are right now. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mike Tag: Security Tag: 204760
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    - explorer keeps having error Everytime i'm online a window pops up saying explorer error and it closes usually when a page is updated while i'm on. Tag: Security Tag: 204751
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    - service packs Almost forgot - are there any service packs or winme fixes (downloadable) etc. for winme. I've seen them for every other version of windows, winme was so perfect in it's released form that it required none such ??? Tag: Security Tag: 204748
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    - error MSIEXEC.EXE is linked to missing export MSIDLL.222 dON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO TO FIT THIS. HELP. Tag: Security Tag: 204743
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    - PROTECTION FAULT IN MODULE KRNL386.EXE i randomly get the blue screen of death when i hit any key to continue to try to shut down and reboot, my computer shuts down. the error i get: EXPLORER caused a general protection fault in module KRNL386.EXE at 0001:000075a8. please help thank you. Tag: Security Tag: 204740
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    - Windows locks up I am using WIndows ME and it locks up the computer each time it starts up. This is a new problem. WHat can I do to get the computer running again? The computer stops running as it is loading the startup programs. Many thanks for your help! Tag: Security Tag: 204738
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    - downloading security updates Please help i have just spent 1 hour downloading crucical updates only for it to tell me this message oledb32.dll failed to load resource dllc:/program files/common files/system/ole db/oleb32a.dll what on earth does that mean. and also i can no longer use microsoft works please help l davis Tag: Security Tag: 204736
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    - Error Loading C:\WINDOWS\NEWDOT~3.DLL Can anyone tell me what to do about the following message at bootup? Error Loading C:\WINDOWS\NEWDOT~3.DLL Thanks, Mike Tag: Security Tag: 204726
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    - Two re-install queries. I once know how to change the icon on "My Documents" folder. I no longer recall. Can someone refresh my memory? I would also like to have Windows Explorer open to the Root Directory of the C Drive, rather than "Desktop". Can someone help here too? Thanks. John O'Boyle Tag: Security Tag: 204724
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    - inplace reinstall At boot up, I get an error message box that says "Error loading = explorer.exe. You must reinstall Windows" Used Google and tried the following: used boot disk and ran scandisk /all, then scanreg /fix, then = scanreg /restore. None helped. installed a new copy of explorer.exe and msvcrt.dll. Again no = good. Before I try an inplace reinstallation, I want to check that these steps = will be non-destructive to the existing data. It's my son's laptop with = all his schoolwork. It's a Dell Inspiron 8000 that comes with a = reinstallation disk. I would like to try this using the cab files = stored on the hard drive instead of the Dell disk. Will I be OK doing = the following? Use boot disk - navigate to C:/windows/options directory - find the = setup.exe file and execute. I'm nervous about what happens next. Which option should I choose for a = non-destructive install? I couldn't find any step-by-step idiot-proof = guide to reinstallation. Any help here will be much appreciated. Thanks, Anne Tag: Security Tag: 204711
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    - Safe Mode My machine is bypassing start-up settings and going into safe mode on boot up. System Restore doesn't solve the problem. It has been off for a week after a move. It ran fine up til that point. Any advise would be appreciated. Tag: Security Tag: 204708
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    - Corupted files Hi. My system runs on Windows ME. I downloaded a CD on my computer, soon after I started receiving Explorer error messages. I tried uninstalling from the Add Remove Programme and also from Start>Program, but in both instances a message pops up saying the log file c:\program files \ hasbro interactive\ the game of life\ del SL 1. isu is not valid or the data has been corrupted, uninstallation will not continue. Any idea how I can get it out of my computer. Thanks Earl Tag: Security Tag: 204702
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    - customise names in toolbars Is it possible - customising the names in toolbars that is? RoS --- Outgoing mail and any attachment is certified virus free Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.507 / Virus Database: 304 - Release Date: 4/08/2003 Tag: Security Tag: 204701
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    - Default user I have just set up multiple users on my PC to stop my kids from stuffing up my files/programmes when they get bored playing games and fiddle about with, for example, my tax records. Is there a way to set a default user so that the computer always starts up the same way without any input when it restarts? -- Andrew Bowie abowie@bigpond.net.au www.users.bigpond.net.au/abowie Tag: Security Tag: 204694
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    - BR0WSEUI.DLL error not able to open anything without the error 'Explorer has caused an error in BROWSEUI.DLL' coming up.Tried restarting computer makes no difference. Tag: Security Tag: 204692
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    - runtime error i using Win ME, everytime if want to open a folder, this message will pop up... A Runtime Error Has occured. Do you wish to debug? Line: 0 Error: Type mismatch:"KJ_start" What is the problem???? Help!!!!!!! Tag: Security Tag: 204691
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    - Problems with mouse??? Lately I been having problems with my mouse, It seems to stick and wont move at all and i press control alt delete and i will have to restart it because it wont move. It even gets stuck sometimes when i am trying to click on an icon, i will have to click on it like 6 times before it works. Anyone have any advice :)??? Oh yeah i have a laser mouse and i have tried cleaning it and making sure it was plugged in tight and everything is good. Tag: Security Tag: 204679
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    - Formatting Drive C Problems When I go and try to format dive C (ive done it several times, got the boot disk, at the dos prompt at start up all that) I type format C: and it tells me that format is not supported on drive C.....ive tried windows/command/format, ive tried just running the setup form both a windows me cd and a win 98 cd and neither will run because thay cant create a temporary file or something. I really need to get my hard drive formatted to clean it out, I waited too long this time and its running really slow :/ thanks for any help in advance. ~Brad Tag: Security Tag: 204677
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    - Re: problems saving files Mike Thanks for answering. Would that be the temporary internet files in Windows under content IE5? I'm not sure by what you mean by temporary internet folders. Marc Tag: Security Tag: 204675
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    - problem saving files I have a problem that has arisen lately and I just can't figure out what is wrong. Lately when saving a pic, instead of saving it as a jpeg my computer is choosing to save it as a bitmap and it always has the title as "untitled". It never did this before and it always used to give me the choice of how I wanted to save it now it doesn't. If lets say the picture is "Cat", "JPEG", it wants to save it as "Untitled", "Bitmap". Any answers? Tag: Security Tag: 204672
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    - tryin to UNINSTALL if possible i have a file in my computer that has to do wit AOL. The file is "157.35a client version" I have no clue what this is or have ne clue how to get it out of my computer. If i dont need could some PLESE give me directions on how to UNINSTALL it& if i do need it then let me know. The only thing that i have that has to do with AOL is my instant messanger which I would like to keep.My main goal is to get rid of this file if i DON'T need it. Thanx Jill from Ohio Tag: Security Tag: 204667
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    - Quickcam not working after ADSL broadband installed. After the ADSL Broadband was installed on my notebook using Windows ME I was no longer able to transmit or receive a picture on my Quickcam. Has anybody else had compatability problems with Broadband, ME and Quickcam? I have reinstalled the ADSL, and the Quickcam, but to no avail. Tag: Security Tag: 204666
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    - Java Corrupted or Misinstalled I went to the Windows Update and downloaded all the available updates (short of the various languages). When I went back, after shutting down and starting over I went to AOL's POGO.COM. I keep getting the msg " The following error has occured: Java Corrupted or Misinstalled. It goes on to say that some of the symptoms include a large number of "exception errors", applets not showing up (or showing up as a blank or gray frame), and other crash problems. Can anyone tell me what I can do to remedy this problem? Thanks. (please email me at home jandphaag2@aol.com Tag: Security Tag: 204660
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    - error messages and smart issue What is a line 4 error oscode 80004005 mean? also what is smart issue Tag: Security Tag: 204657
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    - thumbnails I an't view any of my jpg file thumbnails. I can view bmp files. I used to be able to view all graphic files w/ thumbnails but all of a sudden the jpg files stopped showing on thumbnails. What can I do? Tag: Security Tag: 204656
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    - Outlook Express Security Feature I am getting an error message stating "OE Removed Access To The Following Unsafe Attachments In Your Mail". I recently performed some sort of an upgrade to Outlook Express, when prompted to do so by the system. I have had this message ever since when receiving attachments in my e- mails. I found a post that said that this has to do with OEs new security feature and to fix the problem I would go to Windows Explorer and use the Folder Options feature to find the file type I am having a problem with and uncheck the "Confirm Open After Download" check box. The problem is that I do not have Microsoft Excel on my PC. I have used Microsoft Works Spreadsheet to view Excel files received from others (it works pretty well except for a few distortments). I cannot find .xls files as an option on the File Types tab of the File Options window. I have tried to add a new file type by clicking the New button, but it will not take. What can I do to resolve this problem???? I would greatly appreciate some help. Tag: Security Tag: 204654
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    - windows explorer Download all updates and patches for Me and explorer now has no DOS tree on the left side of the page, just grey and blank? Any ideas? Tag: Security Tag: 204649
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    - outlook express I upgraded to version 6 and now I cannot receive any e- mails in my outlook express. an error message Ox800CCC0D appears. Tag: Security Tag: 204646
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    - Problem uninstalling ME According to Microsoft: "In Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Uninstall Windows Millennium Edition." "Uninstall Windows Millenium Edition" doesn't even appear on this tab? How do I go about uninstalling ME if this option isn't there? Tag: Security Tag: 204617

I have an HP computer that came with Mcfee Active shield.
That has expired. Will the Micro soft security updates
protect my computer or do I need to renew with Mcfee?

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Re: Security by Monty

Monty
Tue Aug 12 12:55:38 CDT 2003

"G. Main" <mainhasmail@inlandnet.com> had the fingers to type in message
news:020801c360ea$6b72df50$a101280a@phx.gbl:

> I have an HP computer that came with Mcfee Active shield.
> That has expired. Will the Micro soft security updates
> protect my computer or do I need to renew with Mcfee?
>

No, the Microsoft updates will not protect you. You could renew with McAfee,
but why waste the money? Instead, try the free AVG virus scanner at
http://www.grisoft.com. I've got it and it works pretty darn well for free!
Better yet, it doesn't cause many of the system instability problems that
some people have with McAfee.

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