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    - WINDOWS ME - MULTIPLE ISSUES Hi. I have a Pentium III with WIndows ME. The pc is about 2 years old and my kids use it heavily. Lately, we're getting a ton of "missing dll" errors, and the "blue screen of death". And more annoying - we cannot print from Internet Explorer (version 6). Most of the internet pages won't even load - error says page not found. There's 256mb memory - but when I check system resources it says that only 35% of that is free - and that's with no other packages open. Can anyone recommend how to even start troubleshooting? Not sure if AOL 8.0 caused any problems - but that won't even work now. I've uninstalled and reinstalled and it won't run - I had to go back to 7.0. ANY input whatsoever to get me on some sort of a path would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks! Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199601
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    - windows explorer After installing nvidea detonator drivers the folder pane on windows explorer is greyed out. How do I get it back? I tried re-installing the old driver and it did not help. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199593
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    - Cannot Access Word Cannot Access Word 2000 (Windows ME) if I click on the Word icon the system locks up. I can however access all other applications (i.e. excel) if I don't try to access Word first. Also receive a message somtimes that resources are low however there is plenty of space on the computer. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199590
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    - Attachments Since downloading updates 2 weeks ago, I can no longer open attachments. Clicking on the little paperclip shows me the name(s) of the attachments and the option to save them but absolutely nothing happens when I double click on them (this used to open them). Also, the "open attachment" option under FILE in the upper part of the screen is white and not responsive. Help!! Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199589
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    - cannot get ms dos window to open Icons are disappearing from folders and the Start button menus after being opened previously, so I want to reformat my computer, but cannot get an msdos window to come up. There also doesn't seem to be any menu option anywhere in System tools to reformat. I assume I have a virus? Can someone help me figure out how to reformat my c drive? thanks alot! Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199588
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    - ERROR: cannot find file or folder When i try to do anything to a few mp3 files on my desktop, ie. rename, delete or move, i get the following error: Cannot (rename,delete,move) file: Windows is unable to find the file. This item might have already been deleted or moved. Press F5 to refresh the view of this folder. When i refresh, nothing happens. I'd be grateful if anyone could help me with this. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199583
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    - windows not running I am using windows me and it has stopped running for some reason. I only have access to the internet thru my instant access button on keyboard. I have no start button or toolbar at bottom of screen. The only thing that is on my screen is my screensaver. I can't even get to properties by right clicking on screensaver. This started about 2 days ago. I thought it was my monitor because the colors on monitor went haywire. But now monitor is fine but still no windows. Can someone please help me. I would re-install windows me but the disk has been lost. I would appreciate any help at all. Merry Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199581
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    - registery checker When I start my computer an error message appears saying that there is an error in the registery and that windows will fixit and resart. When it restarts the message reappears. What is going on? Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199578
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    - System Restore When I try to create a restore point, I get a message saying it can't create it, that I need to restart my computer. It doesn't matter how many times I restart, I continue to get the message. It also appears to have quit creating its own restore points. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199576
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    - windows not restarting The Ctrl+Alt+Del function no longer restarts Windows, just crashes it; a reset is then necessary. The "Restart" option in the Start menu also fails; this simply causes a standby-like state in which the hard disks remain on. The "Wake-up" button on the keyboard is needed to start Windows from this point. A most strange problem! Advice would be appreciated. AP Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199565
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    - Re: Still a problem On the subject of which I see there's a ref file 150 05.07.2003 yet despite the date I see no mention of it in the groups here, so conclude it's *new*. There's also yet another AVG def update. Shane "Shane" <arthursixpence@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:... > At a guess I'd say Robin didn't update the reference file. Adtomi > recognition was added in May, but the Adaware download still comes with - I > believe - February's ref file. > > > Shane > > > "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message > news:e6QdHTmRDHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl... > > 'These files have to do with adtomi.com' - from the thread where I'm > > attempting to deal with it - "Temporary Internet Files Removal - 8/7/03" > > > > > > -- > > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2003, Win9x) > > > > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi > > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's > > > > "George (Bindar Dundat)" <JustMe@nothome.net> wrote in message > > news:eJUrGtkRDHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl... > > > What are the names of those two "pesky" files? > > > > > > -- > > > George (Bindar Dundat) > > > This information is provided "AS IS" > > > It may even be wrong! > > > http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spam.asp > > > "Robin" <robinsnest5@rogers.com> wrote in message > > > news:049601c34648$c05ac670$a101280a@phx.gbl... > > > | Thanks for the info. Had no idea I had so much junk > > > | onboard. However, it still didn't solve my temporary > > > | internet files problem. Those 2 pesky files are hanging > > > | in for the long haul. Any other suggestions? > > > | Thanks > > > > > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.497 / Virus Database: 296 - Release Date: 04/07/2003 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.497 / Virus Database: 296 - Release Date: 04/07/2003 Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199564
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    - Add/Remove program For some reason my windows stopped keeping track of newly installed programs! As a result, I am not able to remove/uninstall many of unneeded programs from my computer - they do not show up in the Add/Remove programs window and they do not have an uninstaller file themselves either. Does anyone out there know 1) How to make windows start keeping track of programs when they are being installed? 2) Is there any way I can retrieve uninstallation data for the programs which already have been installed? Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199554
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    - Error message: OE: 0028 : 0000000C Running Windows ME, the OS when searching the Internet the screen turns blue and displays this error message... OE:0028:0000000C. How do I resolve this conflict and what is it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks "Pink Panthor" Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199517
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    - display and freeze problems I have two problems :- The first is that anything which appears on the screen has a dark line or ghosting across the full width of the screen. This occurs on desktop and in all programs. I am running ME with XP installed in a separate partition. This happens in both. I tried the monitor, using my own leads, on a different PC and everything was OK. I have deleted and re-installed the monitor and display driver but that didn't help. The second problem, which seemed to start at the same time, is the PC freezing randomly and the only way to correct it is switching off/back on. System restore didn't cure either problem. I had installed XP to try to cure the problem, since it didn't I decided to delete this using partition magic. The computer locked up part way through and I have now lost D drive ( system restore ) completely. Before I resort to using the restore disks to start afresh I would be grateful if anyone had any ideas or advice on the problems. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003 Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199515
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    - Help with Help Spot I have Windows ME. When I try to open the Help Spot program I receive the following error: The initialization of the Help Center failed. Please report the following error number to Microsoft Support - 2147143679. I inquired about this error code but the solution did not work. What can I do? Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199506
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    - If I uninstall windows ME If I uninstall windows ME how can I check to see if I saved my windows 98se version before I uninstall ME?? Please help if you can , Steve Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199502
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    - Windows always searches for floppy... ...disk at startup. This is aside from the floppy boot search in the Bios startup. This just started occuring recently. How do I get windows to stop this? Thanks Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199497
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    - Starts or jumps to Safe mode I use Windows ME and often my computer starts in safe mode and I have great trouble to get a normal bootup. When I do get a normal boot up, at times while working, the computer will throw itself into safe mode. I don't use Norton Anti-virus, and haven't setup a restore point. Can anyone help with this one? thanks Jim Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199496
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    - Suppress "Safe Mode" option at startup For security reasons, I want to be able to make it so that users can't boot into safe mode. They should not have any options as to any mode to boot into (including DOS mode) I have a mixed Windows ME and Windows 2000 Pro environment. If anyone knows how to do it in even one of these OSs, please email me. Thanks. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199489
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    - files over 4gb does anyone know how to get win me to handle files over 4gb? Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199484
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    - Problems with Internet Explorer When I use Microsoft Internet Explorer (Version 6, SP1) I very often get the following message when I shut the IE application: Microsoft Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Sometimes this happens while I am surfing the internet and not trying to shut down IE. Any ideas on why this happens? What is wrong? Windows Me, 256MB RAM -- Paige Miller pmiller5@rochester.rr.com http://home.rochester.rr.com/djpaige/ It's nothing until I call it -- Bill Klem, NL Umpire If you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance -- Lee Ann Womack Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199476
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    - How to password protect folders locally I want to be able to password protect the 'my documents' folder so that if anyone else uses the computer, they won't have access to them. I haven't been able to find a way to do this on a local level. I know that in XP, all you have to do is create multiple users and they are limited to viewing their own "my documents" folder unless they have admin privileges. Is there a way to do this in ME? I did set up another user, and when using the "my documents" icon, I cant see anything, but if I view the "my documents" folder in explorer, then I can see the other users documents. I'd be willing to do this any way that would work. I'm not attached to having a multiple user setup because I am the main person who uses the pc. Occasionally, however, I have people do some work on the pc and I don't want them to have access to sensitive information. Any help would be great. Charisma Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199473
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    - cursor sticks/screen freezes cursor randomly sticks,especially if downloading a file.Once download complete cursor unsticks although on some ocassions continues to stick.Also screen will lock up and must be shut down manually.on a frequent basis.When rebooting Scandisk cannot be found to clean or correct.Can anybody help. I am running Windoes ME. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199471
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    - MS DOS compatibility Good Afternoon, (I'm sorry if this is a double post - tried a couple hours ago and not showing up yet) My drive a and c are using msdos compatibility mode file system. The compatibility mode paging help screen says that a file cannot be read either in autoexec or configsys so is running in this mode. Says to remove programs recently installed or the files. How can I find the files? I already removed the most recently installed programs. That didn't help. I am running on 73% free resources. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Theresa Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199468
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    - plug and play a couple times now i have plugged in something n gotten an error or something that disrupts the plug n play from setting up the drivers my problem is that i can no long set up these devices is there a way to get the plug n play to reread the device or anything else that would help me? Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199466
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    - Still a problem Thanks for the info. Had no idea I had so much junk onboard. However, it still didn't solve my temporary internet files problem. Those 2 pesky files are hanging in for the long haul. Any other suggestions? Thanks Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199460
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    - files over 4gb could anyone tell me if it is possible to unzip files over 4gb and if so how?thanx in advance for any help offered. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199458
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    - Start up how do I stop programs from launching automatically upon start up? Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199457
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    - WinMe-Clipboard Viewer The .clp files are associated with Clipbrd.exe, when double clicked the .clp file, it opens the Clipboard Viewer but does not list the contents of the .clp file. The Clipboard Viewer window opens blank. The saved .clp files are of URL addresses. By using the command File > Open, it lists the contents ok. Could these files be opened automatically by double clicking the .clp file, in clipboard viewer window. Thanks for any advice. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199451
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    - ms dos compatibility mode Good Morning, My system is running in this mode. When I go into safe mode, my computer properties, it tells me drive a and c ar using that file system. The help tells me to look under the capatibility mode paging reduces overall performance help. This help tells me the system cannot understand a file name in athe autoexec or the configsys? Tell sme to remove that file or remove the program. I removed the recently added programs but has made no difference. I don't know how to find the file causing the problem. Would someone be able to help me please? Thank you, Theresa Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199449
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    - CD I have files copied to a CD-RW. I have changed data on this info and copied over on the CD many times before. Suddenly I am getting a dialog box that tells me the disc is "write-protected" and the data won't copy until I remove it. What does this mean and how can I fix it? Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199445
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    - wuaboot error I am getting an error saying "wuaboot caused am unknown error". I am using Windows ME I believe this has something to do with the automatic update feature but do not know for sure and anything I have tried thus far has failed to fix the error message. Microsoft's web site has no imformation that I can find on the subject. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Ed Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199441
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    - Soundblaster on same IRQ as modem-problems I bought a new modem and soundblaster PCI. When I loaded them, the computer put both of them on the same IRQ. Creative told me that the soundblaster needed its own IRQ. I have no sound and my modem keeps freezing up. How do I allocate the IRQs? Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199435
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    - .vbs script file problem I have a bunch of .vbs script files from Billsway and Doug Knox which I use on occasion and I have just discovered that almost all of them don't work anymore. When I try to run one now I get one of two error messages: Script: C:\Windows\Desktop\Shutdown Timer.vbs Line: 7 Char: 1 Error: ActiveX component cannot create object "WScriptShell" Code: 800A01AD Source: Microsoft VBScript runtime error or Script: C:\Windows\Desktop\DUN MENU.VBS Line: 13 Char: 10 Error: Could not create object named "WScript.Shell" Code: 80040154 Source: WScript CreateObject The one file I have used most often (random password generator from Billsway) works fine, but the others do not. I have downloaded fresh copies and the results are the same. Updated NAV and Ad-aware scans show nothing. All the other programs on my computer are running fine, including those which require Visual Basic Runtime files. No other apparent problems. I occasionally write little .vbs scripts for reminders and these work fine as well. I have done some searching in the KB and haven't really found anything that pertains specifically to my problem and what I have found is pretty much beyond me. I have discovered that the error "80040154" apparently refers to "class not registered" and I have found that a newer version of WindowsScriptingHost 5.6 (published 06/09/03) is available at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=0A8A18F6-249C-4A72- BFCF-FC6AF26DC390&displaylang=en I was thinking of reinstalling the version of WindowsScriptingHost 5.6 that I have installed now (downloaded and installed 08/02) or installing the newer version. Before I tried anything though, I thought I'd see if anyone had any suggestions or comments as I don't really have a clue. Thanks. Winme IE 5.5 (all available updates applied) WindowsScriptingHost 5.6 (downloaded and installed 08/02) Visual Basic Runtime 6.0sp5 Windows Installer 2.0 MDAC 2.5 Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199432
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    - Windows ME Display and locked options I have an ME system, that looks like when it starts up it is in safe mode but it isn't. I don't have access r/click desktop properties, and when in control panel can't access Monitor or Video or system/device manager. When I reboot I always have to push the delete for it to continue booting any suggestions? Thanks Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199426
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    - no wininit.ini file trying to fix the can't upgrade %1 %2 found that i didn't have the wininit.ini file. what is my next step? thanks. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199414
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    - can't even start in safe mode please help, crashed computer and won't even start in safe mode and really want to keep whats on pc already Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199409
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    - BIOS In order to view contents of the BIOS in Windows95, I press the DEL key when the machine is booting up and it shows the index for pages any one of which may then be selected.What should I do for WindowsME? Thanks. A.M. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199397
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    - OT - Doxdesk URL Down? Can anyone get http://www.doxdesk.com or http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/ from where you sit? Thanks for the trouble. Me thinks the site is down for maintenance... -- siljaline "Arguing with anonymous strangers on the Internet is a sucker's game because they almost always turn out to be -- or to be indistinguishable from -- self-righteous sixteen-year-olds possessing infinite amounts of free time." - Neil Stephenson, _Cryptonomicon_ Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199390
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    - DISABLE LOGON PROMPT At the begiining of a windows session I am prompted for a password. I don't enter one and simply hit cancel when I encounter this dialogue box. Windows then continues booting up. My question is, how do I get rid of this annoying prompt????? Please help if you can.... Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199383
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    - my shift keys don't work my shift keys don't work and i cannot use the alternative symbold above the numbers.nobody i have come acroos has been able to tell me how to fix this problem.please help. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199380
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    - dw.exe error Just installed a DSL line. When I leave PC on it freezes up, and when I reboot I get dw has caused an error, dw.exe will close now. Does anyone have help on this. Thanks, Donna Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199376
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    - password protection winME I would like to password protect my Dell computer running windows ME edition. During windows startup the password window opens & can be bypassed by clicking "cancel". Once "cancel is clicked, windows starts up as normal. I would like to restrict access totally by using just one password. Can anyone tell me if this can be done? Or do I need some third party software to accomplish this. Please email me. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199365
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    - uninstalling me I just installed windows me last week . I now want to uninstall it, but it tells me to be sure I saved my old edition of 98se . How can I tell if I saved the old version of 98se before I uninstall m.e. ? I tried searching for old remenants of 98 and got nothing. Is there something that would tell me that I backed saved it? thanks , steve Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199364
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    - MinSP=5 (Stacks) I received an error that said MinSP was set to 5 in System.ini and more was needed. No such entry in the file, but STACKS=9,256 was set. Anyone know what is going on? Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199357
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    - Administrator Privileges How do I set myself up as an administrator with privileges so that I can install some software which requires these. I am using Windows ME? Thanks, Dan Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199355
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    - Security downloads I downloaded 14 secutiry updates from MS in less than 2 minutes, but 2 days later my computer still hasen't finnished installing. I haven't received any prompts from MS. I need to know what to do next. Advice is appreciated Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199347
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    - Getting Administrative Privileges on my home PC I need to get administrative privileges on my home PC (Windows ME edition)in order to install some software from a PC. Can anyone tell me how to do this? Thanks in advance, Dan Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199346
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    - Shutting down PC After using the computer for about an hour, all programs are closed and I click on the shutdown button the screen goes dark (not completely black) as though it is ready to shutdown. After a few seconds it does go black and shortly thereafter it starts to reboot. The only way I can shut down is to hit the off button as it is ready to start the reboot. This has been happening for quite a few days, would certainly appreciate some help in correcting this problem. Thanks Alex Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199345
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    - re: Temporary Internet files removal Noel: In your reply to Robin re Temporary Int. Files removal on July 8/03 at 4.18am you suggested using AdAware: Lavasofusa which I cut and paste..what a surprise!. Guess you meant Lavasoftusa. Regards. P.A.T Tag: Startups cause error in MSWSOCK.DLL Tag: 199343

I'm having a problem at startup with multiple error
messages all of which are causing an error in mswsock.dll,
Its preventing me from getting online and seems to cause
frequent crashes, would appreciate any advice anyone could
give me.

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