Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP

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    - Error Message I have the ME edition of windows. Quite often in the middle of anything, I get this error message: Error: 0E: 017F: BFF8E64B I have to manually shutdown the computer, then when starting up again, Windows runs through the check disk, then starts up. Any solutions. Thanks. Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206772
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    - removing duplicate files and folders In my experience with pc's I've deleted files and folders inadvertently. As a relsult I tend to save and duplicate many files and folders in "My Documents", although they may have different names. How can I search for and eliminate files and folders with the same exact data, but different names? Thanks, Dan Gordon Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206765
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    - need bootable floppy Last night I downloaded updates from microsoft and when the system rebooted it wouldn't. It stated that it couldn't start explorer.exe and I had to reinstall windows. Don't they test these things? The recovery CD from the computer maker has gotten confused. I was told I need to format the C drive first. So I need a bootable floppy so I can get to a command line prompt. Is there a location online that I can download the file to make a bootable floppy? Gary Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206759
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    - missing files I am receiving a MSIEXEC.EXE is linked to missing export MSI.DLL 222 How to I repair this? Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206758
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    - OT - JV16 Power Tools Would anyone have a copy of one of the last releases before payware? Any hoarders (Shane) ;) TIA I'm having make Kate and Edith, too, btw - Forte Agent running again but you know what gang, me thinks I like OE better. Jury's still out but... <off soap box> -- 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: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206755
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    - Opening text files I have lots of text files on one of my computers that uses Windows 3.1 I also have another computer usine Windows Me. I would like to find out if it is possible to open version 3.1 files on versin Me. I've tried all I know to do without success. Thanks. Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206750
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    - Error messages when booting Two error messages appear and will not go away. wuauboot and wuauclt cause errors in ADVPACK.DLL They are both Windows Auto Update programs, but now my computer will not function as these two error messages will not go away no matter what. Help. Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206749
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    - Rebooting I have a problem with my ME, the computer constaly reboots at startup, when I do it on it freezes. I have download the Symantec Worm Tool and run it , it tells me my computer is not infected. Please let me know what else to check or try, I have also restore the computer to it original setting to no avail. Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206743
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    - Windows ME Registry I have Windows ME OS and recenlty upgraded my Norton Anti Virus from 2000 to NAV Internet Security 2003. I'm having problems with Norton and the error messages I am getting leads me to believe it's really a registry problem with Windows ME. Below are the 2 most common error messeges I am getting: 1. Registry Editor (window) Cannot import C:\Program Files\Commom File\Symantec Shared\Common Client.dat: Error accessing the registry 2. DiRT Error (window) Product Trace Files registry value not found I don't know what to do. I always troubleshooot my computer problems myself and have always been able to manage but when it comes to the registry I am just not sure.I can seem to find a documented fix for the error messages I am getting. Thanks, Coleen Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206737
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    - Outlook Express Password cannot stop OE from requiring password when switching identities. new installation - IE 6, setup id's NOT to require passwords in ID management. Also checked ACCOUNTS to insure password rqmt was off. OE still demands password when switching id's for all id's except primary. Please advise how to eliminate the password requirement. Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206735
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    - 2nd hdd, changing drive letters, windows 2000 Hello, the server system has a primary master with 2 primary partitions C and D. If I put a second harddisk with two primary partitions in the drive letters are changed, so that I have first hdd: C,E second hdd: D,F as the second harddisk also contains two primery partitions. I can´t nor to do I want to change the partition type to extended, since the second hdd is the backup of the first hdd. How can I force windows 2000 not to change drive letter and mess up all the programms? Is there a way to reserve drive letters for harddisk partition in Windows 2000 Server. Thanks in advance. Bastian Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206724
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    - cannot open files When i try to open MY DOCUMENTS, or any other files on my desktop, it says: WINDOWS EXPLORER ERROR WMPDXM.DLL I would really like to know what this means and how i can fix it. I can't get into my files!!! Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206710
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    - need some help When i power up my computer,it makes the sounds like it's running, but nothing happens.The little busy light on the cd burner keeps flashing off and on.I have to keep turning it off and on many times before it actually starts working. Does anyone know why it's doing this.Is it directly linked to windows ME or is there something wrong with the computer itself??? Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206705
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    - un zip files How do you un zip files received. We have Windows ME and they said per windows we are suppose to be able to unzip them but after following the directions we are still not able to view the file Thanks nicole Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206702
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    - New Memory Card I have Windows ME, I have 64 MB of RAM original and I just added 128 MB of RAM (for AOL 9.0 optimized). How do I get my computer to recognize the new Memory Card? Greatly Appriciated, Michael Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206694
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    - password prompt at start up does anyone know how to disable this? also whenever i start up my computer the black screen comes up and asks me how i would like my computer to run, normal, safemode, etc. how do i get rid of this? Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206692
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    - Start up disk Does anyone know where I can obtain start up disks for Win ME? This is for a realatives computer and she did not make any emergency disks -and now...crashed! Thanks Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206691
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    - oleaut32.dll I keep on getting an error in explorer.exe, referring to file oleaut32.dll It seems to occur when I am running a large number of programs. It shuts down some of my programs when I click "ok". Anyone know what's going on? Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206687
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    - freezing My computer keeps on freezing up and I can't find anything wrong with it. It isn't associated with any programs in particular, and it has been getting worse over time (used to do it once a week and now it's multiple times per day). I dont' think I'm running anything troublesome (looked in msconfig). I tried the quick scan from the http://www.simmtester.com site's program and everything passed. I don't know what else to do. Can someone help me? Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206685
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    - updates I am trying to repair a dell computer with me and i need to install the updates. When i go to the normal windows update program, it acts like it installs and when i reboot; it says I have not install the updates and i need to install them again. What is the problem. Somebody help me. Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206680
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    - Error Message on updates I get the following error message: Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2 %1: %2 After looking through the microsoft Knowledge base, it advised me to rename the winint.ini file, but I dont have that exact file. However I do find other wininit files like .err .sav .tmp .log .bak all in the windows directory. Can anybody help? Thanks Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206678
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    - windows management instrumentation tester HELP! Every time our computer boots up, our icon screen comes up, then the screen goes blank and when it comes up again after 10 seconds, a window called windows management instrumentation tester comes up. we have to exit out of this window every time to be able to proceed. I have no clue why this started or how to stop it. Anybody know whats up? Please help and thanks in advance Steve Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206675
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    - user password I changed my user password before going on vacation and cannot remeber what the password is. Can the password be bypassed in CMOS? Thanks Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206674
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    - cleaning I am unable to scandisk or defrag. What do I do? I seem to get stalled alot. Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206673
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    - Windows Me Updates Windows Me can automatically check for new updates. How do I perform this option so that my computer automatically updates Windows Me for me? How can I choose to use the automatic update feature? Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206670
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    - I cant change my desktop theme! I know where to go in the control panel under Desktop Themes......but that folder isnt there anymore. How do I get it back? Thanks Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206658
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    - trying to restore deleted programs a coworker accidentally deleted the volume controls, paint, calculator, and other miscellaneous accessories from my computer. is there a way to restore these components to my computer??? Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206648
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    - C D Install Recently my system started to run install on any CD that I have in the drive when I start the system. I have attempted to correct the problem but have not been successful. How can I correct the problem? Norm Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206645
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    - Is A0012688.EXE a virus file in ME? I had a problem with the Blaster worm on my XP partition and got it removed by the procedure given by Computer Associates and immunized the system with the MS patch. After removing the virus, when I made a routine check with Norton, after downloading the latest definitions, it still detected a file named A0012668.EXE with w32 Blaster worm in the XP partition. The file is now incubated. But the question now I have is: 1) What is this file Norton detects? Should I merely delete the file? Do I also have to make the check in the Registry for any modifications done by the virus in the registry? Do I have to do all this after disabling System Restore, at least temporarily, and also in Safe Mode? Could any experienced user advise on the correct course of action? P. Jayant Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206641
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    - lock-ups I am having trouble with my system since I did a format a few weeks ago. My system keeps freezing for no apparent reason, and when I boot up my floppy drive keeps trying to read for several seconds. The only thing I have installed differently is a firewall from Computer Associates (I use the E-Trust antivirus and figured that the firewall would be a compatible companion, but even with the firewall disabled I get these sporatic lock-ups that require a reboot. Any thoughts as to the lock up problem, and the floppy reading issues? Thanks in advance for any help. Sue Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206627
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    - Windows Update - Wot the Heck??? This is the message I get instead of the Windows Update page.......odd!! Heather ----------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for your interest in Windows Update Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you get the most out of your computer. The latest version of Windows Update is available on computers that are running Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 (except Windows 2000 Datacenter Server), Windows XP, and the Windows Server 2003 family. Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206625
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    - Windows - word processor - error Can't open word processor or word pad, etc. without an error:WKSWP caused HPFWIN20.DLL I tried reinstalling Microsoft Word and got an error doing that - error 1406. I tried restoring. To no avail. I tried crying. But still won't start. Help! Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206607
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    - turns on by it self Just about since I purchased this computer, every few days it turns on by itself. Most people I have spoken to (professionals) including the dealer I purchased it from neither heard of this nor knew what to do. I have tried pulling the plug to no avail. Other than this I have had no problems except recently the computer blocks ccompletely. I do find it very difficult to shut off the computer. When I close down it says your computer can now be turned off and this is what I find difficult (pushing the on/off button. I regularly run NORTON Anti Virus , both live updates and complete scan as well as Microsoft. Thanks in advance Jim Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206604
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    - Virus scan times out after 4 - 8 seconds I am unable to run my virus scan; as soon as I execute a scan it times out and exits from the task and returns to the windows screen. I have tried 3 different virus software packages and a firewall and the same thing happens. Anyone got any ideas? Cheers Ian Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206603
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    - Upgrade message After downloading an upgrade or installing something which requires system shutdown. Get the following message; "Windows could not upgrade the file%1 from%2" (It will repet this several times) then: "Windows conld not upgrade one or more system files before starting." "Windows may not start or run properly" "Press any key to continue" After pressing a key it upgrades files it opens Windows and seems to run OK. Whats going on? Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206601
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    - RUNDLL error message I get on my computer and get "RUNDLL error in MMSYSTEM.dll" message and then my color is all dotted. What the heck do I do to remedy this? Do I have a virus or just need to update and how the heck to I do that?...HELP please......I'm computer illiterate but cna follow directions! lol.ANYONE? thanks TERRY Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206600
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    - Dial-up to ISP initiates at boot-up Somehow my computer started dialing up automatically upon boot-up. This is a nuisance since it is undesired. Can anyone tell me how to shut this feature off, or to find out what program is giving the command and disable it? Thanks, Ken Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206599
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    - Virus problem I was infected with the w32\sobiq.f@mm virus. My virus software deleted the infected file: C:\windows\winppr32.exe. Is this a critical file; I was able to re-boot with no problems and did not see any messages. Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206583
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    - Security Update (MSXML 4.0) According to the WU installation history, I have installed the 'Security Update, February 13, 2002 (MSXML 4.0) at least 6 times since April. Any ideas as to why this shows up as a Critical Update to be installed every time ? Thanks in advance for help. Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206582
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    - Cannot open email As I'm now using AVG, I uninstalled NAV. In the uninstall process there was a warning that my email is no longer protected and that I would have to reconfigure it. True enough I can see all the incoming emails in Inbox, but click as hard as I like and they just will not open. Someone please guide me in simple terms what do I have to reconfigure. TIA Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206580
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    - error message I am getting the error message saying wintsk32 has caused a error in WINTSK32.EXE wintsk32 will close now, if you experience the problem try restarting the system. but its the same even after restarting the system. the macafee virus is not loading and i am unable to scan disk and i couldn't shutdown the system properly bcoz of this error. why is it so and how can i trouble shoot the problem. Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206576
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    - Deleting Items Searched I was wondering, how do you delete items that you searched for on your computer...for instance I searched for cookies once and it still keeps coming up Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206572
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    - System freeze and rebooting For the past month, our Windows Me has begun to freeze in the middle of just about any application. The problem is getting progressively worse as it was a once a day issue in the beginning and now happens every 5 minutes. It then takes 3-6 startups to get up and running. Sometimes it stars in safe mode. Also, it just recently began rebooting on it's own. Any help??? I do not think the blaster worm infects Windows Me, correct? Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206566
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    - getting rid of user everytome i went to shutdown my computer there wasa thiing that said logg off gateway user. i got a gateway. i went into user under the control panel and typed in a name to get rid of that stupid gateway user. however i deleted this new name because it wanted a password to log on rather than instntly loading windows like it did before i added the user name. after deleting the user everytime i log on it still pops up with that user name and password box before the windows starts up. is there anyway i can delete that so everything automatically loads without reinstalling windows and losing everything? any help would be great. thanks Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206563
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    - Changing name of User Profile Can anyone advise on how to change the name of a User Profile in Windows ME? When a user profile is set up via the Control Panel what rights are asigned to that user by default? Is there an Administrator account that can change the rights given to a profile (as there is in NT4.0?) Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206557
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    - scandisk problem No matter how I shut down, scandisk starts but nothing is highlighted except has detected not shut down properly. It just hangs there anddoes nothing until I "ctrl-alt-del" then window comes up that "scandisk hp pavillion (C:) not responding. I restored my entire system back to day 1 yesterday and downloaded some windows ME updates (but not all) and now I cant find the right oinfo on the help pages. I also need "user friendly" directions. I hate to bother anyone but would appreciate any help or suggestions. Thank you & God Bless, Beth Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206554
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    - HELP pleaseee some 1 MFC42U.DLL?????? Ok so i am trying to open this brew app loader and i get this pop up saying "The application or dll cannot be loaded on windows 95 or on windows 3.1 it takes advantage of unicode features only available on windows NT" so i click ok then this comes up "Error starting program The MFC42U.DLL file cannot start, Check the file to determine the problem". Ok so im clueless on this situation... can anyone help me???? Do i have windowsNT?? How do i figure out if i do??? someone helpppp :) thanks Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206551
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    - Help Cannot check profiles in chatrooms Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206548
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    - Initialization of Help Center Failed Err # 2147143677 I have never been able to open the help center. The error message comes up every time. Does anyone know of a fix. I tried a fix for the same problem but with a different error number - it didn't work. Thanks Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206546
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    - ACPI IRQ Holder fault When I run McAfee Performance Optimizer I get the following error. The ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ Steering has a prolem. I searched the Microsoft General Knowledge database 272291 and got some useful information but no direction on how to correct this problem. Can anyone out there provide me some insight to correcting this issue? Tag: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP Tag: 206544

Can I load over top of a pc loaded with Windows ME with
Windows XP without losing anything.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Re: Upgrade Pc loaded with ME to windows XP by Mike

Mike
Wed Aug 20 13:41:22 CDT 2003

In a word "Yes" provided that you choose to upgrade to XP rather than to clean
install XP from the options offered.
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Mike Maltby
mcmaltby@hotmail.com

Doreen <dh@alpenapower.com> wrote:

> Can I load over top of a pc loaded with Windows ME with
> Windows XP without losing anything.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.

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