Downloading Updates and Patches
Okay. So us ME people do not need the worm patch. Good
thing, because I have been unable to download or install
the other "critical" updates and patches. The download
just hangs on the "download progress" screen. What can I
do? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205107
local administrator rights
Hi,
I am trying to download updates for ME, but I get a
message that I don't have local administrator rights on my
laptop. I connect to the internet via a PPP account
through my school, which has my computer running a network
client software. The support people at the school say that
this is not a problem. Rather, they say it has to do with
the way ME was installed.
Is there a way I can boot my laptop with local
administrator privileges? Or change any settings that
would give me such privileges?
Thanks,
Zoe Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205105
Security Patch
We use Windows ME. Are we suppose to download the security
patch and if so how do you do it? Thanks Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205098
Apacer handy steno and WinMe
Got a handy steno2.0 for storage. When I tried to addd
this device, I got a message saying the computer cannot
find a necessary file: USBNTMAP.sys. But when I searched
this file, it is in the drive C. What should I do? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205097
thunk errors
HELPPPPPPPPPPP
I don't know what has happened to my comp. Usually i can
figure error messages ou but this one has me stummped. I
keep getting a thunk connect 32 error and a wininit.exe
is missing. Can yougive me any info on these problems.I
tried to use my recovery disk but it won't work or system
restore. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Leslie Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205088
Atn: Greg Rozelle
Not W32.Blaster.Worm but you might want to have a look instead at W32.Randex.E
(http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.randex.e.html).
Now it appears that this one does include the Win 9x systems.
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP
mcmaltby@hotmail.com Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205085
Missing Help Files
I recently installed Quicken 2003 on my Windows ME PC. I tries to use the
help files and I receive an error telling me that windows help files cannot
be accessed. I then went into MS Word and it also does not display help
topics. I went to Windows help (Start/ Help) and it does not display
anything under Index. It appears as though Windows cannot get at any help
files. Does anyone have a possible solution to this?
Thanks in advance,
Mike Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205082
Blaster Virus & WinME
Yet another alert, this time from F-Prot. Notice that Microsoft
distinctly says Windows ME is NOT affected!!!!
Figgs
http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/ms03-026.asp.
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server? 2003
Not Affected Software: ************
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205079
Windows Me not working properly
I have windows Me and the past couple months my computer
has been acting funny. My internet provider will out of
no where just shut off. My computer will freeze and make
me restart it at any time. IT often give me errors when
i try to start a program, when other times it doesnt give
me those errors. Alot of programs i try to download
like..aol instant messenger will download and when i try
to install them it wont work right. Other people will
download the same thing and it will work fine. So
something has to be wrong with my computer or windows me.
I am not forsure. Can someone please give me things i can
do to fix these problems or give me links where i can
download things that will help fix it like virus
scanners. i dont have much money so if the virus scanners
cost dont bother because money is tight around here.
Please help in any way. Thank you alot. Please email any
information to Binkyj1101@wmconnect.com! Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205064
Windows me and the worm Blaster
I checked into Microsoft about downloading protection for
Windows ME but they didn't have anything posted. Is
Windows ME protected? Also I am not very computer smart,
but is windows 2000 and Windows ME the same version?
I would be very thankful for information on this. Thank
you very much in advance, Janice Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205060
Windows won't start after enabling DMA for a CDRW
Recently, I bought a TEAC CDRW. I installed it on my PC, turned it on
and Windows ME loaded normally after correctly detecting the new CDRW.
Through the device manager, I enabled the DMA setting for the CDRW and
restarted. After this, the computer wouldn't boot.
I tried safe mode which loaded normally. I used the registry editor to
disable the DMA setting but after restarting in normal mode, windows
wouldn't load again.
I unplugged the CDRW completely, and windows started normally. Through
the registry editor again, I removed every key relevant with the TEAC
CDRW. After shutting down and re-plugging the CDRW, windows wouldn't
boot once more.
I searched through the boot log and found that "esdi_506.pdr" is
causing the problem. I even tried replacing this file with the
original from the windows ME installation CDROM but nothing happened.
Any ideas to solve this problem? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205054
Message says, "Parameter Error"
Can not get rid of this message that shows up when the
system finishes the BOOT UP process: In small window with
the message, "Parameter Error" shows up on screen. How can
I eliminate this problem? Thank you Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205049
ME ERROR MSG.
GET ERROR MSG "EXPLORER HAS CAUSED AN ERROR IN BMEB.DLL
FILE" WHEN TRYING TO OPEN"MY COMPUTER", "RECYCLEBIN", &
OTHERS FROM DESKTOP. ANY FIXES? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205048
ME Startup Disk
Hello,
I accidentally killed may of the files on my operating
system and now it won't boot. I can't find my startup disk
for Windows ME. Can I dowload one from somewhere?
I have one for my laptop but it is running Windows 98 SE
and will not support the "Restore" function from the CDs
that came with the computer.
Thanks in advance.
Bob Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205043
Missing Icons on Desktop
When I started my computer, it came up in safe mode. I
restarted my computer and then almost all of my desktop
icons were missing and then I went under start, then
programs and all of my programs that I had on my computer
were under here but my programs were "empty". I couldn't
bring up any of my Microsoft Office Programs, like Excel,
Money, etc.
Does this have anything to do with a virus going around?
What did I do wrong? How can I get my programs and files
restored without using my restore CDs. Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205037
blaster worm
I have downloaded the blaster worm patch but when I'm
running it I get an error in the form
NTDLL.DLL:NtShutdownSystem. Does anyone know what this
means? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205023
Is rpcss the same as rpc?
My firewall show both 98se, me showing
rpcss listen on port 1025 which is called
which called remote procedure call sub system
The other is just called
which called remote procedure call
Disclaimer
My advice is as-is. It could trash your system. Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205022
Windows Me Hangs on boot up
Per the Dell support people, I was told I have the LovSan
virus, however, reading through this message board, I'm
seeing someone had the problem I'm having well before this
(posted 8/3 at 5:36 pm), but no one posted a solution.
Any thoughts? (Though I also installed a game a week
before it worked fine in the meantime.) Let me know if
any other info would be helpful. Thanks!!
DKP - text of previous post added:
My friend has Windows ME on his computer and recently he
installed a game program on it. After restarting the
computer it gets stuck on the screen which shows the
Windows ME logo. The light blue bar at the bottom of the
screen keeps scrolling to the right, so it seems the
computer is not hung. But it does not go on any further
and just stays on this screen forever.
Be booted off a floppy to a DOS prompt and
ran 'scandisk /all' and 'scanreg /restore', but it did
not help.
I've never seen this problem before and there is no error
message, so Im not sure what to do next. We are
considering reinstall the OS again, but would like to
avoid it if possible. Would appreciate it if you can
help. Thanks.
Omar
. Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205017
blaster virus
I am concerned about this virus. Do I have to do anything
to prevent the virus from getting to the ME system since
it hasn't affected it yet? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205013
Windows Up-date
While retreiving updates for Windows ME the download comes
across with no problems but during the installation phase
I get 62% installeed and then it stops. Has anyone else
had this problem and if so what did you did to rectify it.
I would appreciate any help. Thank you, Robert Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205012
Long Data Format
Hi together!
I need fot an application to run an option to switch over.
The support team answerd follow:
---
There is a setting in WinME that allows your system to use
files that are in long format (non 8.3) I do not know
where this setting is exactly- but it will be someplace in
your control panel/folder settings.
---
How can I do this?
Thanx for help,
;Manos
www.nuespotter.de Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205006
windows will not boot
I downloaded all my new upgrades form microsofts web site
and when i rebooted my think pad it wouldnt reboot. It is
stuck between 1% and 2% does any one know what i can to
save my comp other then rebooting it to its original
state Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 205001
Windows ME
Im glad to see mike post this to I thought I was the only
one who didn't know. Yes Mike I guess WINME is not
affected buy blaster worm cause I can't find where to
download it either anyone out there no.... Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204991
Changing name and company name
Hi,
Someone else installed Windows on my computer, and used
his name in the installation, and so his name appears in
such places as program installations and the author field
in MS Office documents. Does anyone know how I might
change the name and company fields for windows?
Thanks,
Matthew Low Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204990
Windows can't upgrade file %1 from %2
If anyone can tell me what the hell this means I would be
gratful. haveing problems installing programs that
require restart, media player won't play also and the
system hangs often for no apparent reason.
Thank You if you can help Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204986
Blaster Virus
I understand that Windows ME was not supposed to be
infected, but my computer lost internet service for a day
and a half, and shut down in the middle of use for no
apparent reason yesterday (Mon. 8/11). If not the worm,
then what could have caused this? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204979
Windows Explorer View
When I select windows explorer it always comes up with the
folders column (but no folders in it). I have deselected
it and selected the option to set all folders like
current, yet when I open windows explorer once more the
folders column is showing again (with no folders, it is
just a grey column).
I also no longer see my percent free disk space in the
lower status bar.
This all seems to have happened since I did a major
upgrade of the windows update site.
Any ideas? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204975
Missing file-SU WIN
Where do I get this file back?? HELP!!!!
Also I get messages saying
general protection fault verx.d..@0002.24AE
HELP!!!
Thanks! Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204971
Error message blue screen
Hi all,
Hoping somebody can help.
I had this error message 0028:c000a481 in vxd vmm01 + 00009481 called from
0028:c023f58b vmm(oc) + 0000058b.
I've searched Google and there are many different solutions. I've tested the
ram & have installed the video driver. It's a Vanta LE. Me says it's not an
approved one. Should I try the Detonator drivers? I've replaced the CPU fan
and would appreciate any input.
--
SharkFOA Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204964
ME Hangs, no messages
ME hangs regardless of what program is active - Internet
Explorer,Outlook Express, PhotoShop etc. System hangs -
image freezes,no messages, no mouse or keyboard action
allowed. Have to power-off.
Only minimal software activated in StartUp.
Is there any way to trace what is causing the hang ?
Because of this problem I recently installed a new
harddrive and re-installed all software(OS was from MFG
recovery-CD). Problem persists.
Suggestions for correction or trouble shoot methods
greatly appreciated.
D Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204958
System crash and error messages
Frequent crashes. Have to restart or shut down and start ag
ain. error messages in Windows such as OD 0246 015F47FB
This is becoming quite a pain.
Is this an ME bug? Should I go back to 98 or 2000 Ahead to
xp
Please help Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204954
I cannot access secure sites
I get a DNS error every time I try to access ANY secure
site, whether it be email, trying to pay bills online,
trying to send emails to companies...etc. Is there anyway
I can fix this. I dont kwow what to do, and It has been
weeks since this problems started, although I have had my
computer for years. Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204952
pop ups
I have windows me and since I reinstalled it (due to a
virus attack on windows) I constantly get pop ups, some of
them just plain dirty. How do I get rid of them? I have
McAfee virus scan online but everytime I try to update I
get a message from windows telling me that I don't have
install on demand. I check and I do have it. Help! Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204949
Blaster virus on ME?
Is Microsoft sure that this Blaster virus is not effecting
Windows ME? I run ME and PC has just started locking up on
me, and I've never had that problem. Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204948
vsmon error
i have lately been getting an error that says vsmon has
created an error in kernell32. When i click ok my computer
usually goes to the blue screen and then acts up from
there until i reboot. What is this problem and how can i
stop it? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204936
error message when trying to access Help
Each time I hit the Help button (I have Windows ME) I get
the message: The initialization of the Help Center
failed. Please report the following error to Microsoft
Support: 2146869243. I have tried for over a week to
contact Microsoft by phone and e-mail but no luck....they
are busy dealing with the Critical Path Update problems, I
guess. Anyone have suggestions on how I can contact them
without waiting a couple hours in a phone call queue?
I did go into Microsoft's self-help section and found a
similar error message reference. However, a different set
of numbers was identifed as the error message and I am
concerning about following those directives for correcting
the problem. I just spent almost nine hours in getting my
computer up and running after attempting to install the
critical patch update and creating choas in doing so! I
would not advise anyone to attempt downloading that
particular update at this time! Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204935
mspqm.sys?
I ran update this morning and I got a message that the
file mspqm.sys was not found - insert disk. I inserted
the Windows ME disk and it still couldn't find the file.
Is there somewhere else I can download the file? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204930
Restoring recycle bin icon
I installed and un-installed Norton Utilities. I was
unable to get back my Recycle Bin Icon. Could this be a
corrupted registry problem, or perhaps the Icon file is
missing?
Thanks Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204926
ddhelp error message
I have recently installed a new hard drive into a system
with a clean WinME installation. No additional software
has been installed that loads at startup, save for drivers
for my old Radeon 7200 vintage 64meg agp card, onboard
creative sound, and a linksys ethernet card. At random
times during runtime, I receive an error message
like: "ddhelp has caused an error in <unknown>" etc etc.
The only repeatable crash is when I try to use Windows
Update. The website opens, but at about the point when
the screen should display "Searching for items to install"
and displaying a percentage done, the error box pops up.
Can anyone help me with this error? I suspect I need to
replace the motherboard on the machine, but could that be
causing the phantom error on a clean Windows install?
Thanks for any help. Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204925
Operating Systems for churches
My church just received several used computers and their
hard drives have been formatted. I understand that MS can
provide operating systems to church, schools, etc. for a
much reduced price. Can someone tell me how I can find out
about this? Thanks.
Earl Crecelius Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204922
ME.
I would like to know how in the world do you contact
microsoft tech's or one of their staff, not by phone, to
ask about a product that has bee damaged, would like to
know if they will send another disc in its place. Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204919
my computer is so slow
why does it take my computer so long to load up? when i
turn it on to boot up it shows to folders with files
moving back and forth and it says preparing your system!?
what the heck is going on? somebody please help me!
thanks,
josh Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204917
Windows Update Problem
System W/ME on Dell Dimension 4100
I recently had to reinstall ME operating system and
shortly thereafter was alterted that there was a critical
update ie: MS IE Service Pack 1, Windows ME.
Problem is:
Before it completes installing the update I get the error
message: "Set-up was unable to install all components.
Please close all applications and try again."
I have tried and no-go. Also tried a minimal install but
also no-go. Dell tech said not to worry as this was a
common occurance.
What now? Any ideas or is this not a problem? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204913
Language Files
Does anyone know if it is possible to convert a German-
version of Windows ME to an English version, and if so,
how to do it? Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204909
How to make text bigger on a webpage
So i go to ebay.com and im looking at the page and the
lettering and everything is soooo small and i have no idea
how it happened or how to vhange it back??? anyone know?
thanks Tag: Window that pops up. Tag: 204902