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    - CD-Writer? This just isn't my day! I was burning some jpeg files to a CD, put a CD in the drive & clicked on create CD, I got a message asking for a CD with enough room etc. or something to that effect, so instead of putting a different CD in I went ahead & clicked on re-try. Didn't think it was downloading so I clicked on cancel. Now the CD tray will not open. I re-booted & no luck. I don't know what else to do so can someone please help? I have Adaptec Easy Creator 4, HP, Windows ME. Is more info required? If so let me know, please.... Thanks, JanisD Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203277
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    - Ad-aware question What is the best way to get Build 181. I currently have Build 162. Should I uninstall 162 then download 181 or is it safe to download Build 181 on top of 162? Marty Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203261
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    - booting problems I have a dell notebook with windows ME, when turning the computer on I am getting a message: "cannot load file %1 from file %2" the message repeats itself indefinetly. I am not able to get into safe mode menu, however I can get to drive C with a bootable floppy disk. I tried system restore but it doesnt save the problem. Could someone point to a solution so I can avoid reformating the hard drive? Thanks Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203257
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    - Defragmenting Drive "C" I can't defragment. It goes to 1% and then back to 0%. No error message. Just won't work Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203249
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    - Error trying to empty recycle bin Error says Dc171 file in use. Any ideas? Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203246
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    - quick launch I found the quick launch folder--where it is suppose to be. Reverted my drive to get the quick launch space back-- bummer. Now I can't 'see' any icons in the quick launch toolbar space. (quick launch is checked) thanks Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203245
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    - slow booting up Can anyone tell me why my system takes 10 minutes to boot up, please help Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203240
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    - My explorer is eating memory... Could somebody explain to me why is my Explorer 6 slowing down after a while navigating to the point of being unusable due to lack of memory? I'm running on Windows Me on a Pentium 4 with 256 MB RAM if this can help... Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203235
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    - window me did a update and now get a error message of Explorer error in shlwapi.dll It won't let me get pass this. I would like to do a restore but can not get to the system file to restore. Is there a way around this? I tried safe mode but that does not work either. thanks john Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203230
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    - FYI Worm Alert! The following may be of interest to those concerned about the safety of their PCs. -- Mike Maltby MS-MVP mcmaltby@hotmail.com As you may already know, there's a new worm very rapidly spreading, called Mimail. Antivirus updates are being developed or released as we speak. The email will look like the one below: ========================== FROM: admin@yourdomain.com SUBJECT: your account ATTACHMENT: message.zip Hello there, I would like to inform you about important information regarding your email address. This email address will be expiring. Please read attachment for details. Best regards, Administrator ========================== The usual mitigation techniques should work -- installing updates as they're released, user education, blocking email or attachments at gateway points based on any of the characteristics listed above, configuring corporate firewalls to alert on or block outbound connections on TCP port 25 from all IP addresses that are not approved internet email servers, etc. http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_MIMAIL. A http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_MIMAIL.A&VSect=T http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.mimail.a@mm.html http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100523.htm Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203229
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    - Restart instead of Shut Down Each time I initially go to Shut Down via the Start menu, the PC restarts. The second time I go to Shut Down, the PC shuts off as expected. What gives? I'm running ME. Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203227
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    - Time And Date problem Yes I love Windows Millinium,however I have a problem with my Time. It always shows it to be AM<even when it should be Pm,When I try to fix the problem I get a messege that states((( An error occured whilee working with the control panel file ( C:\Windows\System\Timedate.cpl)Can some one tell me what to do? Thanks in advance, Dover Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203225
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    - quick launch I am unable to activate my 'Quick Launch'on the task bar.It states 'Cannot create toolbar for" '. I am able to add all other tool bars ie links, addresses, etc. thanks for any suggestions provided. Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203221
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    - no sound i accidently deleted the sndvol32 exe....does anybody have any idea whre i can download another one or what i can do to get the sound back? Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203219
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    - Window updates// With Win Me as OS, at Windows update after scan it says that I need IE 6 service pack and Direct X 9.0b ens user runtime, however I have neither of those on my system. I still have IE 5.5 SP2, and DX 8.1 or 8 something, cant find it now. Could someone explain? Thank you. Ray. Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203208
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    - Somebody is spoofing I recently received five email rejects from AOL that seem to have originated from my system and OE at first glance. However, the versions for OE and OLE do not match my systems. The addressees are not in any address book on my system. There are (according to current virus scanners and some other email related utilities) no applications or trojans on my system that can cause such a thing. What is even more interesting is that I currently do not normally send mail via MSN, due to my cable IP's port blocking. (A very small number of messages were sent out thru the MSN hotmail selection during a recent pop3/passport outage earlier in the week. ) The cable IP mail server does not appear in the header information. It looks like someone sent stuff to AOL users, spoofed my address and the MSN mail server. Is anyone else having this sort of problem? Or, is this (I hope) an isolated incident. Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203202
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    - security update This morning I got an e-mail supposedly from microsoft telling me to download the attached security update but even to there was an attachment symbol there was no attachment, just instructions how to download it. It was supposed to be the Aug 1st cumulative patch. I went directly to the Microsoft site and it says I have all the updates available. None are Aug 1st. Should I just delete the e-mail? Helen Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203201
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    - Info-Outlook Ex. I just went into the OE files & found something that said " C:\ProgramsFiles\OutlookExpress\oemig50.exe A device attached to the system is not functioning". Does this help at all? Thanks janisD Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203183
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    - Outlook Express? Hello I am truely wanting help with Outlook. I click on the OE icon & Outlooks main screen opens but then the hour glass just hangs there. Any advice? I cannot get into my inbox, sent items or any folders for that matter that are within OE. I have to use atl, ctrl, delete to close OE... I am running windows ME & the latest version of Windows. Please? Thanks janisD Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203179
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    - passwords I want to have the startup process include a request for a password. I have the computer connected to a router for a small network. When I start the computer, it doesn' ask for a password but goes directly to the normal desktop display. I have to then log-off and back on to get the password screen to come up and which then allow access to the network. Is there a way to set it up to allow access to the network upon the initial startup? Thanks for any help! BA Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203171
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    - downloading critical updates will not completely download I have repeatedly tried to download the critical updates for Windows ME and the IE6 web browser will never get past 69% downloaded. Is there a reason for this and what can be done? Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203163
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    - downloads due to false hoax I recieved a false hoax and w/o checking (didn't know how at the time to check but do now)deleted some important info needed for Windows....I downloaded the latest update and it says beofre I can proceed I need to obtain "fix Q290700"...what is this and how do I get to it?...thanks, Debbie Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203162
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    - remote administration Is it possible to remotely change/modify settings such as "Content advisor" without supplying the user with the password? Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203156
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    - Windows Update: Now have error message I just did a windows update, and it said to reboot my machine. When my computer starts I get this message: Windows could not upgrade the file 1% from %2 %1: %2 It repeats this over and over and won't allow me to get past this page. What can I do to get beyond this? Thank you so much for your help! Thornefin Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203146
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    - Hi Hi Need to Restor window me? All my old file can you pls help? Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203139
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    - scan disk with each startup Each time I startup my pc a thorough scan disk runs before anything will load in. This takes much time and is useless because it never finds any problems. The message with the scan disk is "windows noticed an improper shutdown", even though the shutdown was done correctly. Any suggestions??? Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203138
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    - Restor window me? Need to restor my old file window me? last night i had to restore my PC Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203135
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    - Restor window me? Hi Need to Restor window me? All my old file can you pls help? Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203134
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    - vmm(12) error I have a WinME machine that runs fine on boot and safe mode, but locks up after about 30min and then gives a "vmm (12)" error. Any hints? Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203131
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    - Re-Install I am having problems with ME - Can I re-install it and not lose any of my programs or data? Thank you! Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203127
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    - How do I repair any security flaws on windows me? I recently left my computer at home while I left on a trip. When I returned home, my little brother had downloaded countless programs and caused my computer to crash. I just reinstalled windows me, and I would like to make sure my computer is secure and has no security flaws. A friend of mine at Microsoft had done it for me before, but now he lives across the country. Is there anyone who can help me? Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203126
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    - WidowsME Crashing when computer is idle & previous posts. HELP Hi I posted general crashing problems re ME about 10 days ago. I get a whole variety of error messages, ranging from page faults to general protection errors. As I wrote before, I have performed a clean install (about 6 times on my friends computer). The installation gave no error messages and seemed fine. I think people found it difficult to help me because of the lack of any pattern in the error messages. After the last clean install, ME crashed even before I had chance to install the chipset drivers & video drivers. I have now noticed a slight pattern. Although the computer will crash at any time, I have noticed that it crashes when left idle with just the desktop on. A typical error message at this point is: Error OE: 0028 : 0070042B. I have checked the memory with DocMemory and also checked that the module is seated securely in its socket. I followed up the one suggestion that was made in this N/G and ran the computer from the EBD and left the help files on screen to see whether it was an overheating problem. It did not crash. It will however crash when started in Safe Mode. Selective start-up is of no help. All devices are working OK in device manager and no problem devices are shown in system inf. I have the standby and power down settings, set to never in windows and set to user defined in the BIOS. I just cant think of anything else to try in order to get this computer working for my friend. The computer has an Advance 6T mainboard, VIA Apollo PLE133T Chipset VT8601T: OS Name Microsoft Windows Version 4.90.3000 Build 3000 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name SPAIN System Manufacturer LEGEND QDI System Model VT8601 System Type X86-based PC Processor Intel(R) Celeron(TM) CPU 1100MHz GenuineIntel ~1102 Mhz BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS Locale United Kingdom Time Zone GMT Daylight Time Total Physical Memory 119.44 MB Available Physical Memory 2.95 MB Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB Available Virtual Memory 1.82 GB Page File Space 1.88 GB Any help would be appreciated. I am now at a complete loss with what to try next Nigel --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.505 / Virus Database: 302 - Release Date: 30/07/2003 Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203121
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    - error msg wkgcach has caused an error in kernel32.dll Cannot close window have to restart Fred Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203119
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    - Registered to... When I press Windows+Pause Break, bringing up the General Tab on System Properties, it shows under "registered to..." that the computer is registered in my name. However, since buying my computer, I have changed my name by deed poll :) Thus, I would like to change the name that is displayed. How do I go about this? Jason Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203118
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    - Microsoft ME - Outlook Hello...Greetings I am still working on the ME platform. I have buildup a considerable contact list using the outlook. My question is .. I want to make a cd backup of that contact list. Which are the files that I should backup ? Thankyou and Regards Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203115
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    - Outlook Express vs. Hotmail Just wondering if anyone can help me - I have 2 email accounts, 1 with Bigpond and 1 with Hotmail. ALL of my mail goes to Hotmail, no matter which address mail is sent to and it's driving me mad. If anyone can help out, it'd be much appreciated :) Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203110
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    - MSN hotmail Has anyone else had problems with hotmail? I can't delete porno emails which appeared in my inbox. When I try to delete them they show up in trash but do not leave my inbox. I have tried to make contact with microsoft via bug report and phone without success. Any ideas to clean out my inbox? Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203107
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    - Another error message! Can anyone tell me what is wrong with the following, and how I fix it? "Operating system not found". Thank you! Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203103
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    - Missing MRCI.VXD I have a customized, preinstalled Windows Me OS without disk. I posted my various problems in the setup forum but did not really receive help. I have also reinstalled the OS once but have same reocurring problem. Subject is, "VMM (01) + 0000DFD5 Error : 0E : 0028 : C000EFD5" senders name : Gene A link to this is posted at the bottom of this message. I have freezing problems, VMM (01) and VMM (12) errors, like the one listed above. I have already run scandisk thorough many times! Along with scanreg fix and others. This has not solved the problem. I read in some post about a boot log analyzer. I used the analyzer and noticed these two specific failures: Dynamic load failed : [00176B7B] File not found Dynamic load failed : C:\WINDOWS\system\MRCI.VXD [00176B85] File not found I also have a 0E : 0028 : 0000005C Error along with a short list more issues. http://communities.microsoft.com/NewsGroups/previewFrame.as p? ICP=GSS3&sLCID=US&sgroupURL=microsoft.public.windowsme.setu p&sMessageID=%253C011101c356c6%2524e258ce50% 2524a501280a@phx.gbl%253E Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203096
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    - Windows ME won't shut down I can't get my Windows ME to shut down. I get all the way to the blank screen, but the system continues to chug away, and will never turn off. I can wait overnight even. If I just turn it off, when I turn it back on, it goes through the scandisk saying I had an improper shutdown. Anyone know the solution to this. Please don't say to upgrade to XP!! Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203094
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    - Start up Message When I first set up my P.C with WinMe I tried to install Boot Magic unsuccessfully. Now everytime I boot up I get the following message on a black screen... Error finding BTMagic.img Rub Boot Magic Install Press any key to activate Partition. If I press a key it boots up fine, but it's getting a little bit annoying. Can someone please advise where the computer is getting this instruction and how I can delete? Thanks Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203092
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    - ME floppy disk Cannot access information on A:drive on floppy disk that previously were accessable. Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203084
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    - MSWRD832.CNV I need to open up an attachment in Wal-mart Connect and keep getting the following message: WordPad has caused an error in MSWRD832.CNV. Can anyone help? Thanks! Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203080
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    - msnmsgr error i get a error box for msnmsgr pop up and when click on it a other box pop up for the dibeng.dll file saying a error has happen in it . how does one found out what is wrong in the file and how might one go about fixing it so the error message doesn't shut down the i/m messager boxand any thing that is in the file the only to fix it is to reboot the system from the desktop back on line Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203070
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    - WINDOWS ME FATAL ERROR WHEN I TRY TO OPEN OR INSTALL ANY PROGRAMS I GET WINDOWS FATAL ERROR "0E:016F:BFF9A0C4" CAN ANYONE HELP? THANKS! Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203063
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    - Help Ctr Error Over the past month, whenever I try to use "Help", I receive an almost completely white screen with an unfinished blue line and the message "The initialization of the Help Center failed. Please report the following error number to Microsoft support: - 2147143678". How do I report this to Microsoft without having to pay for a long distance phone call? Every so often, when I'm using the computer a box will pop up with the message: "Help Ctr has caused an error in KERNEL32.DLL. If this continues, try restarting your computer". I'm at my wit's end. Can anyone help? Thanks so much for any efforts. Pam Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203060
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    - error 29 when i try to open control panel or windows explorer or some other programs i get an error 29.also on some address bars i can't type (like yahoo).searched knowledge base..no help.thanks in advance. Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203028
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    - error message Having trouble shutting down & opening programs...keep getting msgsrv32 error. How can I fix? Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203025
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    - re: Lost Standby Re: Lost Standby. Just realized my post wasnt too clear. Here goes: When I click "Start and click on "Shut Down" the "Shut down Window" shows "Shut down and Restart but no Standby. Furthermore its not in the Safe Mode either. Can anyone help me get my Standby? pls. P.A.T. Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203021
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    - briefcase I don't seem to have a briefcase on windows ME. I tried to create one, but it doesn't give me the option of creating a briefcase. Can anyone help? Please reply to: nanska@aol.com Thanks, Nancy Tag: Windows Updates Tag: 203018

Can anyone help
I recently had to re-install Windows ME.
The problem is wWindows updates take ages. Is there a
way of downloading these updates to my hard disk instead,
Preferably at component level.

TIA

Desmond.

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