My mouse is confused,Help
When I double left click my mouse on a program or a Icon,
I receive a drop down menu and then have to right
click "open".
My mouse use to open everything that I would double left
click.
Please help me to get this function back.
Thank you,
PJ Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247952
Everything I type stays!!
Everytime I type something into a field (like yahoo search
or to save files) it stays. So everything I type comes up
in a little box undernearth the field box. Anyway to get
rid of it? Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247950
Need to install a driver
I currently have the Windows ME operating system on my
Compaq computer. When I purchased this computer they did
not provide the ME disc for me and now I am trying to
install a 1394 - 4 port Firewire card so I can run a Zip
750 MB Firewire Drive, and I don't have the drive I need
or the ME disc to install it.
I would greatly appreciate if you could email me the
driver so I can download it onto my operating system.
Thank you,
Nadia Roberts Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247948
lexplore error message in ATOMPART.EXE.
ikeep getting error message that reads..lexplore has
caused an error in ATOMPART.EXE. does anyone have any idea
how to cure this problem Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247943
spell check
i have just switched from one service to comcast which
uses outlook express for e-mailing. i am unable to get my
spell check to work. can anyone help me?
thank you Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247937
Tired of Viruses
Ok, here is a new issue for me, but by far the most
frustrating. I have run all 3 of my virus programs, all
say I'm clean, yet when I go launch my home page (yahoo),
it loads for a second, then switches to "about:blank"
(some search page virus). What's worse, is when I go to
MSN to check my Hotmail, it will let me sign in, see that
I have 12 messages there, then quick flash to
that "about:blank". I have not been able to get my email
in days, nor will it let me get to any "Help" or "Contact
us" pages at either MSN or Yahoo. I continually edit the
information in the registry to remove any mention
of "about:blank", yet even with system restore off, it
does not save may changes. Any help offered would be very
appreciated, I am so ready to give up and just toss this
thing out the window. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247934
File Sharing Problem
I hope this is the appropriate newsgroup for this issue. =20
If not, please direct me to the correct one.
I have 2 home computers hooked-up to a wireless network=20
via a Linksys router. I use the network for Internet,=20
printer and file sharing. One computer is a desktop HP=20
with Win ME; the other is an IBM laptop with Win 98. =20
Recently, I have not able to use the file-sharing=20
feature. (The Internet and printer sharing capabilities=20
still work O.K.).
When I try to access the desktop files from the laptop, I=20
get the following when I click on the shortcut:
“The drive or network connection that the shortcut ‘HP C=20
Drive.Ink’ refers to is unavailable. Make sure that the=20
disk is properly inserted or the network is available and=20
then try again.”
When I try to access the laptop from the desktop, I get=20
the following:
“The shortcut ‘IBM Drop Box.Ink’ refers to a location =
that=20
is unavailable. The location could be on a hard drive on=20
this computer, on a network, or on a different computer on=20
your home network. Check to make sure that the disk is=20
properly inserted, or that you are connected to the=20
Internet or home network, and the try again.”
When I click on O.K., I then get the following:
C:\WINDOWS\NetHood\laptop on Ibm refers to a location that=20
is unavailable. It could be on a hard drive on this=20
computer, on a network, or on a different computer on your=20
home network. Check to make sure that the disk is=20
properly inserted, or that you are connected to the=20
Internet or home network, and then try again. If it still=20
cannot be locate, the information might have been moved to=20
a different location.
Both computers are on when I try this and it appears the=20
network is up and running, as I am able to access the=20
Internet and printer from both computers.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks, Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247932
NOD32 Error Message
Using the scanner in NOD32, I encounter the following error message in blue
letters:
"Error occured while scanning MBR sector of
the third physical disk. Error reading sector."
I have two disks, one with four partitions and one alone.
C,E,G and F are part of the partitioned disk and D is by itself. Which is
the third one and how can this error be fixed, if possible. Or can it be
ignored, since it doesn't cause any problems at all?
My Registry Mechanic doesn't detect anything wrong!
Thanks.
Harry.
---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.727 / Virus Database: 482 - Release Date: 7/26/2004 Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247908
Putting Icon on Start Bar RH side
What is the right hand side of the Start Bar called? And how does one put an
icon on the right hand side where the time, volume control etc are?
I've done it several times before but my mind has gone completely blank now.
Incidentally, I could just drag and put one on the LH side which is easy.
What actually is the difference between the two. I know on the LH side it is
only a shortcut while those on the RH side are memory resident. Any into
appreciated.
As I said, my mind has gone completely blank. Must be my age!
--
choro-nik
*********** Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247906
outlook express msoe error
I am getting a error msoe will not load..the system in
windows me...i am not sure where to find out what outlook
i have now.....is there an easy way to fix this without
uninstaling outlook and reinstalling another outlook? I
use RR as my internet service..... Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247902
virus issue
I ran my antivirus software AVG and it had listed 8 trojan
horse type viruses that it said could not be removed.
FileC:\_RESTORE\TEMP\A0004051.CPY Trojan horse PSW.Bispy.A
" 4052.CPY " Downloader.Bho.A
" 4053.CPY " " .Apropro.D
" 4054.CPY " " .Apropro.L
" 4055.CPY " " .Apropro.J
" 4056.CPY " " .Apropro.M
" 4057.CPY " " .Dyfica.2.W
" 4058.CPY " " .Dyfica.2.Z
I am not having any luck trying to figure out how to
remove these from my computer. Any suggestions?
I appreciate your expertise! Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247891
Cannot Defrag !
I have tried to defrag my system, I get a message saying
that there are errors on C drive. Scandisk keeps
restarting saying that there are programs still running,
however I have closed all programs.
Can anyone help ? Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247881
EEPROM checksum error
Finally found an error message. My system boots and after
a couple of seconds totally freezes. Already tried
scanreg /fix from DOS and rebooting. Any way I hadn't
seen an error message that pops up for only a couple of
seconds:
PEX-E05: EEPROM - checksum error.
My computer is an HP Vectra VL Pentium 3 with Win ME.
Any suggestions??? Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247854
power cut during defragmentation
I was defragmenting my hard drive using Speed Disk from Norton
Utilities 2002
when there was a power cut. When the electricity came back on the
computer
wouldn't boot to Windows Me, it advised me to start in Safe Mode,
and when I try to do this it thinks for a moment then goes straight to
"it is now safe for you to turn off your computer.
I used the Norton Utilities CD to run Disk Doctor without going into
Windows,
and it found a few problems, most of which I had had before (missing
shortcuts etc.)
and I pressed Y to fix these. It also found that the File Allocation
Tables
didn't match, and I pressed Y to fix them as well. It told me to
insert a
floppy disc to record the changes it was making. It proceeded to fix
the problem
but it ran out of space on the floppy disk and tried to back out of
the repair.
It then had a problem backing out as well. Sorry, but I don't remember
what it said exactly,
I was getting pretty flustered. I ran Disk Doctor again and it found
thousands
of lost chains (or something like that).
Now, when I switch the computer on I am told that I have got an
invalid system disk.
I'm sorry I am not very clear, I realize now I should have written
everything down.
I hope that someone has the time to work out what I mean. There are
some pictures on the
computer that I don't want to lose.
My computer is made by Dell, it has nearly 100GB hard drive which was
about 30% full. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247853
Problems after critical update 840315
System working fine, installed 840315 using Windows Update, no errors
logged successful completion. Immediately after try to use windows explorer
context menu (right click) and system hangs with explorer not responding.
Must reboot to recover. Also any attempt to drag and drop in explorer locks
system as does right click on desk top icons.
Ran virus scan spybotsd adaware... all clean. Reloaded registry from old
backup... no change, Safe Mode also has the same symptoms. Reloaded ME
without format but the problem persists. I don't want to do a full reload
because the problem prevents me from backing up my files. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247849
Windows Protection Error
On start up on bright blue screen-Windows Protection
Error.You need to restart your computer. Systemhalted.
1. Normal
2. Logged (bootleg......)
3. Safe Mode
4. Step by step
Windows did not finish loading on the previous attempt.
Choose Safe Mode
F5 = Safe Mode
I then click F5 and shut down in safe mode.
After about 10 seconds I restart and all is normal.
This has been happening for about the last 8 days.
Please bear in mind that I am very new to computers and
also a sen.citizen. Neverthe less any assistance would be
most welcome.
Thanks. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247848
Windows Me Start up disc
Can'e locate any start up disc we made when we first
purchased the computer. Safe mode is a blank page and
message when starting computer says needs scanreg. How
do I locate a start up disc at this point? Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247846
IEXPLORE error
Help!!!! I keep getting a message that says "Iexplore has
a caused an error in kernell32.dll" or similar. I can't
access my mail and some programs won't open. Any ideas???
Thank you.....Doreen Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247845
SYMSTORE.DLL
My computer recently crashed. I reinstalled the programs
using the System Recovery Disk. Now I keep getting a
message that says SYMSTORE.dll not found. How / where do I
get this file to reinstall? Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247844
MOUSE OPERATION
MY COMPUTER HAS BEEN ATTACKED BY ADWARE SPYWARE AND
WHATEVER. i HAVE BEEN USING AD AWARE AND SPYBOT SEARCH
AND DESTROY. THE COMPUTER STARTED HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS.
MY WIRELESS MOUSE STOPPED WORKING. I GOT IT TO WORK IN
SAFE MODE ONLY. ALL ICONS AND DIALOGUE BOXES ARE GIANT
AND I AM UNABLE TO RESIZE THEM. THE COLOR PALETTES IN
CONTROL CONTROL STOPPED. COMPUTER REFUSES TO REMEMBER MY
INTERNET PASSWORD.I RESTORED ITEMS THAT WERE REMOVED BY
AD AWARE AND SPYBOT. I ALSO TURNED ALL START UPS ON AGAIN. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247843
System Restore problem
I used to get the "cannot update %1 %2" message while
rebooting. I asked for help and got it using the ATTRIB -
H -S -R etc method. Then I get the "cannot create a
restore point . Restart the computer etc." The help I got
from the Microsoft site used to work. That is Method 2,
Scanreg /restore etc. Now that doesn't work either and my
System Restore sits there like a white elephant. When I
go to Registry Editor, it opens in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/System/CurrentControlSet/Services/VxD/Vx
DMon. In the right pane the following is listed:
(default) (value not set)
FirstRun "N"
LogDir "c:\_RESTORELOGS"
StaticVxD "VxDMon"
SystemFileProtection "Y"
SytemRestore "Y"
TempDir "c:\_RESTORETEMP"
VxdCfg "C:\_RESTORE\VxDMon.cfg"
VxdDat "C:\_RESTORE\VxDMon.dat"
I don't know if any of that means anything but I thought
I'd tell you anyway.
Also on My Computer/Properties/Performance/File System I
changed the System Restore disc space used to 200MB, just
like I was told to do. I'm not having any luck. Can you
help me? Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247836
missing network, system icons from Control Panel
These two controls suddenly stopped working - double click yielded
nothing. Following instructions I found in the MS knowledge base, I
renamed the netcpl.cpl and sysdm.cpl files. This caused the icons to
disappear. So far, so good. I used the system config tool to extract
these two files from the CABs on the hard disk (in SAFE mode as the
instructions again required). I then moved the files to the
\windows\system folder and rebooted in normal mode. No new icons. In a
command window I tried
control netcpl.cpl
and get nothing, same for the sysdm.cpl control. Other controls work
correctly when executed from the command line.
I checked the control.ini file and these two controls are not in the "Do
not run" section.
I've run out of ideas and have found nothing more on the net.
For what it's worth, my networking is still working, at least for now. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247821
Virus software problem
I have been having all sorts of problems but what I need
help with right now is my virus software. I ran system
restore and now Norton is gone I tried to undo my last
restore but still no Norton, I tried to re-install it and
I get the following message "The setup has detected that a
previous install or uninstall has been completed but
requires a restart. Please restart your computer then
launch the setup again" I have restarted it several times
and tried to install Norton but I keep getting the same
message. Can anyone help PLEASE. Thanks Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247817
Open Windows Limit
I recieve this error message from time to time. " Open
Windows Limit reached ". This is odd since everytime it
happens I have only 1 or 2 windows open. What is the limit
and why do I keep getting this message? Are there any
other fixes to this except Restarting, which is what I
always wind up having to do? Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247813
Monitor Problems
My Son accidentally held a magnet against the monitor screen which resulted
in an ugly schmeer appearing. I tried degaussing , but this has not helped.
Any advice out there or am I hooped?
---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.726 / Virus Database: 481 - Release Date: 22/07/2004 Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247812
Administrative Help
Would anyone tell me how to configure my Win ME computer
to allow me to copy my files to CD. I can copy to floppy
but not to CD. It says I need Admin. authority. This is my
home computer. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247810
Yahoo Messenger vs Spybot
Running Spybot 1.3 and upgraded to Yahoo Messenger 6,0,0,1710. Then Spybot
was dying with parameter error. Uninstalled YM then ok. Found ok if I did
a minimal install of the new YM. Anyone else experiencing the same? I'm on
Win ME. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247803
MS Installer error
when installing MS Installer the following error message
is received: The MSIEXEC.exe file is linked to missing
export MSI.DLL:222
How do I correct this error and complete installation of
Microsoft Installer? Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247802
Camera installing
When I plug my digital camera into the PC (Windows ME) it
says it needs the ME disc, but although PC has this loaded
it never came with this disc, how can I get round this
please ???? Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247789
Streets & Trips 2001
I need to use my computer to change ink cartridges in my
Lexmark Printer. Whenever I try I get the following
message, "Streets & Trips 2001, an un-named file has bad
format". As a result I am unable to change my ink
cartridge. It has been suggested that I should remove and
reinstall that CD. Is it okay to just remove that program
and then reinstall the program alone or must I remove and
reinstall ALL of the Microsoft Works CD's? I have never
done this and am very nervous about trying it. Thanks to
anyone who can help me. Liz Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247785
ordering favorites
How do I get my favorites list into alphabetical order? Please reply to the
newsgroup. Thanks,
Sam K. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247776
keep getting atl.dll error messages
hello. I am here just hoping that someone has an answer to
possibly help me. For a couple of weeks now (seems much
longer) I have been trying to figure out why I am getting
the following error message: "cannot run unicode version
ALT.DLL on windows 98,please install the correct version."
I am really confused about this. I have no idea why I am
getting this message or how to correct the problem. Does
anyone know what I should/can do? I contacted HP about it
and they told me to do a system restore,but the error pops
up and then freezes up my system. I tried contacting
microsoft and they said for me to contact HP,so it is like
a vicious circle that I am trapped in. I appreciate any
help/info anyone can offer me. Thank you. Barb Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247769
Shutdown
Thank you for the information.
I found the problem using the first step of the
Troubleshoot Windows ME Shutdown Problems.
I ran msconfig and changed the selective start up. I
found that when KodakCCS was included I am unable to shut
down windows me properly.
May I please ask what KodakCCS is used for and what
problems will I have not starting KodakCCS? If I can get
rid of it what is the best way?
Thank you
Rick
>-----Original Message-----
>Try these:
>
>Windows Shutdown Troubleshooter
>http://aumha.org/win4/a/shutdown.htm
>
>Windows Shutdown Troubleshooter -Millenium
>http://aumha.org/win4/a/shtdwnme.htm
>
>"How to Troubleshoot Windows Me Shutdown Problems"
>http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=273746
>
>....Alan
>
>--
>Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
>http://dts-l.org/index.html
>
>In microsoft.public.windowsme.general, "Rick"
><anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>I have a problem that when I issue a shutdown it is not
>>powering off the PC. The monitor goes black but the
light
>>on the monitor is staying green and the PC will not
power
>>down. The only way to get it down is to manuall power
it
>>off.
>>
>>Any Ideas?
>>
>>Thank You
>>RIck
>
>.
>
. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247768
Microsoft Millenium Edition - Runtime Error 424 Object Required
I am getting an error message "Runtime Error 424 Object
Required" This error appears when I attempt to log on the
internet or in some cases when the computer is going
through it's logon process. This error causes my machine
to lockup and I am unable to use it. It is an endless
cycle. Please help Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247753
Renaming .dll files
I'm trying to solve my Internet Explorer 6 installation
difficulties, and one of the procedures requires renaming
certain .dll files. I follow the instructions by starting
the computer in safe mode and when I try to rename a file,
for example "actxprxy.dll", the computer tells me the file
cannot be renamed because it is being used by windows. I
can't find a solution to this problem in the article (#
303399, btw) and since I apparently need to rename the
files and can't, I'm at a loss, any ideas? Thank you in
advance for any assistance. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247749
Add/Remove Programs Tool (2)
Look - I've had two answers to this query BUT the
respondants have NOT READ THE POST. The operative word
here is that NO as in NONE as in NADA programs are showing
up in the tool.
This does NOT mean that SOME of them don't show up... NONE
of them show up. So trying to do a fix because all of the
programs names are longer than the allowed string isn't
going to produce a solution, thank you.
Also it the ADD/REMOVE button doesn't highlight either -
which means I can't ADD any programs with the tool. NOW...
if you have a solution, I would surely like to know how to
fix this little bugger. Thanks tom Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247744
folder name change
2x now computer wouldn't boot up. Just before windows
loads, screen says: can not write to hard drive, then it
lists various files as being missing or corrupted. I used a
start up disk to get to my hard drive and saw that the
windows file was named wineows. After renaming this file
back to windows, everything loads fine. What would cause
this to happen? My virus protection has been updated every
week. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247742
Can't get into the DOS mode at startup
If I hold CTRL while booting, I get a choice of four startup modes.
Starting in MS-DOS is not one of them; unfortunately it's the one I
really need.
I made the mistake of deleting vmm32.vxd, so I can't start. I see the
following message:
The following file is missing or corrupted: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VMM32.VXD
Type the name of the Windows loader (e.g., C:WINDOWS\SYSTME\VMM32.VXD}
This is followed by the c: prompt.
Before deleting vmm32.vxd, I made a copy of it, so it's somewhere in the
laptop. Stupidly, I didn't record its path. Unless I type the exact path
to the file, the above message merely repeats. Even though I see the c:
prompt, it doesn't respond to the DIR command or any other DOS command.
It's looking just for the path the vmm32.vxd. So I want to boot into the
DOS mode so I can use the dir command to find vmm32.vxd.
I've looked for someplace I can d/l vmm32.vxd for ME; can't find one.
Any leads?
Thanks for your help.
Ray Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247741
Direct X
I have Windows Me on PC and I have Direct X 7.1(?)
Is it save to download Direct X 9.0?=20
I=B4m having some problems watching videos on my pc - I hear=20
the sound, but I can=B4t see the pictures.
Carla C.
Portugal Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247740
Why must I always hit the refresh to load page
Please help 7 out of ten times I must hit refresh for page
to load. I have cleared all files and defrag. Thank you
for any hints. Lois Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247734
SpyBot Update 28/07/04
Updated detections 360 Kb.
~Beta detections 19 Kb.
SpyBot must be configured to detect and update Beta detections.
Silj
--
siljaline
MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) AH-VSOP
________________________________
Security Tools Updates
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=31
(Reply to group, as return address
is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247732
DVD disappears in Safe Mode
Any ideas on why my DVD drive (functionally my CD drive) isn't visible in
Safe Mode?
It appears in the BIOS setup screens, and is properly identified there.
I'm trying to apply a firmware update to the drive, but the utility hangs
under normal Windows, and won't run at all in DOS (boot floppy) mode. I
figured I'd just run it under Safe Mode to eliminate all the overhead and
possible conflicts. No good, since the drive isn't there in Safe Mode.
- Bill Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247717
Accesibility-Mousekeys
I have been having problems with the mousekeys features
lately. When I turn on the computer the mousekey feature
loads up (as indicated by the mouse icon on the taskbar),
but there is no response when I use the keypad. I have to
reset the settings for mousekeys manually everytime this
happens. I have it set to be active when Numlock is off. I
even tried the opposite, but it is worse. Does anybody
have the same problem on WinMe? Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247716
Wind ME Updates
I have tried numerous times to install the following
critical updates. They download and attempt to install.
After hours, they have not installed and the computer
locks up.
(1) Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express 6 SP1
(KB823353)
(2) Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6
Service Pack 1 (KB832894)
(3) Critical Update for ADODB.stream (KB870669)
Any solutions? Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247715
Need config file
I'm new to windows ME, and am pulling my hair out. I have a dos program
that checks a port on a pos system port. The program requires a file
'gossip.sys' to be loaded from the config.sys file upon startup. Even
though I put the device line into the config file and save it, and make it
read only, whenever I reboot the system, the config file is empty. Why is
my config.sys empty or more important, how can I work around this?
All help is appreciated.
Alan Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247712
vwin32(5) shutdown error
When I shutdown windows me I get the following error:
VWIN32(05) 000012D0 0028:c02A44A8
Has anyone else ran across this before. Is there a way to
determine what this problem is & how to eliminate. I have
already tried to reload windows ME, I tried doing updates
via Microsoft. When I try to upgrade IE 6 with service pak
1 everything seem to work until it wants to restart the
computer, then the error comes up & the update doesn't
seem to work.
Any help at all would be appreciated. Tag: for WinME users Tag: 247709