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    - shutdown when attempting to shut down, getting IPHLPAPI.DLL message. Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227237
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    - enter network password prompt for WindowsMe I am a computer novice. This weekend I spent countless hours reloading my entire OS. Once done, I now get a prompt every time I log on that says the following: "enter your network password for Microsoft networking" Although I can clearly just click on the "cancel" option, I would like some way of disabling this prompt so I don't have to deal w/it every time I turn on my computer. Help! Please remember I'm a real computer novice, so any explanation must include all necessary steps (in other words, don't assume anything--I've no idea what I'm doing!) thanks! Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227226
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    - mssysinf I have identified a file called 'mssysinf' which was loaded into the C: directory from an internet site without my knowledge. This has the effect of loading an icon and a program into the start menu every time I start the computer up. I cannot access the file as it says that it is being used by windows every time I try to access it. Any ideas??? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227224
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    - WinME Help when I go to Windows ME help, [not a particular program Help, which works fine]by going; START...HELP when the Help and Support window comes up the following message is displayed: "...The page cannot be displayed The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to adjust your browser settings..." etc etc like a 404 dead web page. any ideas? used to work fine. we're on a cable modem. thx Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227223
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    - Upgrading from Windows 98SE Should I upgrade my operating system to Windows Me? I've been using Win98SE (2nd edition) for about 4 years now and it has served me well on what would be considered a Pentium II class computer (AMD K6-2 500mhz CPU). I have another system which I acquired as a hand me down. The OS in it is Windows Me. This system is a Pentium III class computer (600mhz CPU). So far, both systems are stable. My only complaint is having to adjust to the different graphical interface whenever I use one or the other. How is one OS better than the other? Am I correct to assume that Windows Me will operate as well as if not better than Win98 on the older Pentium II class system? I use the older system to do basic computing (word processing, financial record keeping, digital photo editing, etc.) and the other system for web browsing. I am not yet ready to upgrade to a faster computer until the end of this year. Thanks in advance Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227221
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    - error message receiving the following message: MMTASK HAS CAUSED AN ERROR IN WDMAUD.DRV. MMTASK WILL CLOSE. IF YOU CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS TRY RESTARTING YOUR COMPUTER. WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO CONTINUE IN ME. ANY THOUGHTS? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227220
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    - WINDOWS PASSWORDS I DONT KNOW HOW I DID IT, BUT I FORGOT MY WINDOWS ME PASSWORD. HOW THE HELL DO I GET MY SYSTEM RESET SO I CAN PUT A NEW ONE IN?? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227217
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    - ERROR starting program; required .DLL file, MRTRATE.DLL was not found. this comes up each time i start my computer. i don't know why?! help! Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227216
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    - continuous restart My computer will not shut down when I click thru the Start icon even though "shut down" is properly marked. The computer restarts anyway. I have checked ctrl.alt.delete and I don't see anything running that could be a problem. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227215
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    - Can't access IE from desktop Just switched to cable service yesterday, deleted my dial up files (Earthlink). Now I cannot access IE from my desktop icons, only through "my computer"? What setting or command is missing? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227211
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    - Ad-aware [01R248] 20.10.2004 http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?s=08f1e28be507cd73aa4503e737170cee&showtopic=18143 Use the Online > Update Engine within the application to obtain the latest update. Regards, -- siljaline MS - MVP Windows IE/OE ______________________ (Reply to group, as return address is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227210
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    - Window ME upgrade I have a Dell computer with Window ME. I would like to know if Microsoft sells an upgrade that would allow me to upgrade to Windows XP without having to reformat the hard drive? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227209
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    - Explorer has caused an error in unknown I need some help. I continually get this error now. Is there anyway of repairing this without re-installing the whole system? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227208
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    - student who needs inormation... i need some information on windows me for a report....im having a bit of trouble trying to find some things....i need to know about the performance,security,maintenance,i/o storage devices,peripherals,resources,file sharing if applicable,and upgrading...i would really appreciate the help if i can get it.... Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227205
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    - windows corrupt On restart after a system crash, the display driver was corrupt, no audio will work, and the mouse isnt functional, no pointer appears on screen. I have re- installed the display driver using the keyboard but am unable to get the mouse and audio working again. i'd really appreciate any help. Thanks. Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227204
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    - riched32.dll I just bought a new digital camera..i can't load the disk..I am trying to find riched32.dll ..can anyone help me??? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227202
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    - error on Local Disk When I click on MY COMPUTER on the desktop and then right click on LOCAL DISK, I get the following error message: ERROR LOADING RESOURCES: One of the library files needed to run this application cannot be found, C:\PROGRAM FILES\IOMEGA\COMMON\IOMCOPYDISKSHELLEXT.ENU.ILSR When I click on this error message box I get this second error message: EXPLORER HAS CAUSED AN ERROR IN KERNEL132.DLL, EXPLORER WILL NOW CLOSE And indeed, Explorer closes. Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227201
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    - how to wipe the hard drive?! it may be simple but i have not been able to wipe the hard drive and the currently installed WIN me and reinstall it all again. can anybody offer me any help? also im a bit unsure if i need a flopy boot disc (as well as the CD) or just the CD installation disc. as i know this is how it was with WIN 98. help!!!! Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227199
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    - Warning Message From Dan Gookin This was brought to my attention this morning, but by this evening it's become apparent that this latest virus threat is making too much progress to be ignored. The virus is known as w32.Beagle. It arrives on your computer as an EXE file attachment. As you well know from reading my books and the newsletter, EXE files are NOT to be opened. Yet many folks (who don't read my stuff) do so, and the infection spreads. * If the subject line of the message is "Hi!" and there is an EXE file attachment, DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT. Delete the message instantly. * If you're using anti-virus software, it should catch this sucker; most anti-virus programs are geared to warn you about EXE file attachments anyway. Even so, do consider updating your anti-virus software with the latest virus definitions to be safe. * A firewall will NOT stop this virus from infecting your computer. * Macintosh and Linux computers are not affected. * Vital links confirming that this is not a hoax and that I'm not wasting your time: http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_857408.html http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.beagle.a@mm.html http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=581&ncid=581&e=1&u=/nm/20040119/tc_nm/tech_internet_virus_dc Best, DAN -- --- Weekly Wambooli Salad #*******************************************************************# If you like this newsletter, please tell your friends! #*******************************************************************# For more information, visit this newsletter's InfoPage: http://www.wambooli.com/newsletter/weekly/info/ Copyright (C)2004 by Quantum Particle Bottling Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. #*******************************************************************# Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227198
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    - reloading WinME Can I reload WinME without formating? I am having problems with the Windows Media Player 9.0 and did not have my system restore turned on so I cannot go back to earlier time. Can I just install it over my current WinME? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227195
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    - Window Help menu freezes Whenever I try to open the windows help menu the screen opens and freezes. Closing the window opens an alert box telling me that the program is busy. I'm running Win ME and other help menus run fine. I encountered this problem after NAV removed a virus and my printer quit working, attempting to troubleshoot the printer highlighted the dead help menu. I've since reinstalled the printer and thats working, but what gives with the help menu. Is there a way to reinstall just that? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227189
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    - Many errors I sent this in before, but will try again. Comctl 32.DLL file cannot start, was my first error.I received an answer and they asked if I had downloaded the IE6 file from Window Update.Yes I had done that on Dec. 15, 2003.Ever since I have had this problem.Now today, I get a Spool 32 has caused an error in Krnl386.exe and als, Explorer has caused error in GDI.EXE. Explorer will now close. Then later a MSg or something error.I ended up pulling the plug.I cannot run System Restorer or I lose my Norton Virus Protection. I have an old virus version, just updated each year and Norton no longer will put it back on, once I take it off. HELP! and Thank you Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227184
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    - Scan Disk problem I've always run Scan Disk on a regular basis on the home computer, which runs Windows ME. The last several times I've tried to run Scan Dick, the program hasn't worked. I don't get an error message, but I've let Scan Disk run as long as four hours with no results. Before running Scan Disk, I closed all other programs. G Glaser Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227183
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    - Is there a way to stop memory leakage in Windows ME? I pirchased windows ME after purchasing my new computer with the Windows XP operating system which kept freezing up programs and I continually received fatal error messages. So I insytalled Windows ME and everything was working fine, for a while, but now I keep getting "close proogram dialog boxes and low system resources dialog boxes. I have 256 MB of RAM and only a very few programs loaded, I have almost no saved files which would require a lot of memory usage. I ran a program that detects memory leaks. Low and behold the program kept coming back that Windows ME has allowed large amounts of memory leakage. How can I stop this leakage once and for all. I can not afford to go out and purchase a new operating system at this time. HELP!!! Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227179
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    - Upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition I am trying to upgrade to XP Home Edition, but when the setup checks for issues with the ME installation, I get a blocking issue saying that I must remove Microsoft Shared Fax Client. This item is not listed under the Add/Remove Programs Applet - because this computer has had other problems, but my question is this: How do I re-install this Microsoft Shared Fax Client (what is it to begin with?), so that I can uninstall this program so that XP Home Edition will install. Thanks.... Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227177
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    - re: Kernell32.dll error I keep getting an error message eveytime I reboot. The message is Hpobnz08 has caused error in Kernel32.dll. Can anyone tell me what I must do to fix this? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227176
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    - Windows Me / IE / System Restore problem I have a win ME PC 733 Mhhz 20 G HD, 256K RAM. I cannot open any browser. > > Used to run smoothly.I have cable connection. I called the cable > company and they say the connection is fine.They say it is an Windows/ IE > problem. > > I cannot open IE or Netscape Browser.When I try to open IE, it goes to a window asking me to sign up for MSN Internet access. I tried AOL ..same problem, The > browser won't open. Basically I have no browser that will work. > > When uninstalling IE it said...did not completely successfully > uninstall. > > An error window opens up: > Explorer has caused an error in(unknown) > Explorer will now close. > >> How can I get IE back. > I tried repairing IE twice. > Also tried reinstalling it. > > I believe I have a boot disk for win 95 and 98 on my pc. > > > > I do not want to lose my files and emails on my PC so I prefer not to > reinstall windows Me. > I did a scandisk too. I ran spybot.. When I try opening Outlook Express, I get a blank page. All my emails have disappeared. It goes to MSN Internet Access. I tried "system restore". I tried to create a new restore date...last few days.But it will not allow me to do so. It says System Restore is not able to create a Restore point. Pls. restart your computer and then try again. I did restart but I get the same message as above. > Can any one help me PLEASE > > I am NOT Technical so please explain the steps in a little detail. > > Thanks in advance. Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227175
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    - DDE Server Window Not Responding "DDE Server Window Not Responding" has been the error message during the opening of an html file, which seems to never open. Also, not sure if related but seems the cursor is acting erratically. What does this mean? Thanks! Regards, Curtis Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227170
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    - 0E:0028:DC4CB90D Blue Screen Error Any fixes? This error message appears when web browsing as well as while doing other tasks. Any help appreciated! Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227169
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    - Is ME any better now with all updates? I had so many problems with ME that I ditched it and went to 98 but I am now having mega problems after having 98 for about 8 months? Any ideas?? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227168
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    - error message I keep getting a pop-up message saying: Winnet has caused an err in WINNET.EXE. Winnet will now close. What is this and how do I stop it? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227165
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    - Bootup Problem solved I have had problems with startup. The screen would freeze up right before the desktop icons came up. This would happen about every other time, but sometimes 3 or 4 times in a row. The culprit, Norton Internet Security 2003! Uninstalled it and it booted 10 times in a row. Also installed Norton Intertet security 2004 and haven't had any problems, so far. Maybe this can help someone else! Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227164
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    - Missing file: mscoree.dll My Utilities has decided that I'm lacking 'mscoree.dll', does anyone know where I can find it and is it easy to do ones first file download? I have the path for installation - I assume this helps! Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227160
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    - Help needed with "Explorer and unknown error" problem Every time I try to shut down my WinME machine, I get a error window that says: Explorer has experienced and unknown error.....if it continues, restart your computer. The machine then goes to a black screen and does not turn off.. If I restart the machine instead, and do not open any programs and just try to shut down, it gets the same error message and will not shut down. Help Please if you can! Darwin Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227159
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    - VX2.dll I keep getting a popup window saying "Explorer cause an error in VX2.DLL" when I try to open internet explorer or my computer or setting under start menu. As a result, I cannot open the above mentioned program. It only start happening last night. I have been running ME on this computer for almost 3 years. Can anyone tell me how can I fix this problem. Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227158
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    - Can't access I.E. My son's CPU will not let him access I.E. He has no idea what he may have done. When clicking on the I.E. icon a message comes up saying: ("You are restricted from running the Internet Connection Wizard. Contact your Network Administrator for more information.") Heres a run down on the computer: Gateway GP7-500 P111 Windows ME 190MB Dram Networked by WUSB11 v2.6 / BEFW11S4 v4 No firewall Norton anti-virus Everything works great, except I.E. I can access internet with Netscape Browser. I have 2 other CPUs on same router with no problem. Have tried un-installing and installing I.E., shutting down Norton, closing down network link. What's up with it? Any help would be appreciated. Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227157
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    - columns I'm sure a silly question, but...In the columns listed in files and folders, there is one named 'Accessed'. There is a time behind the accessed date and they all say 12:00 am. No matter what time the file or folder was accessed. How can I fix it or can I, so the time will show also.??? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227151
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    - Card reader assigned to drive D During the installation of my graphics tablet software, various *.dll files were identified as missing and I was prompted to insert the Windows ME disc into the drive. Doing so did not resolve the prompted of the missing files. To get around this, I copied the missing dll files from my notebook to the desktop. Now, whenever I insert a media card reader into the USB port, it is assigned drive D and my virtual D, E, and F drives are reassigned to E, F, and G. It makes no difference with brand of card reader I use, the D drive is assigned to the card reader. The 9 in 1 reader that I now am using used to be assigned the last 4 unused letters before since it has 4 slots for the different types of media. Now its assigned D and the next unused letter. Any suggestions on how to resolve this conflict? Device manager doesn't show the card reader as a device that can have its drive assignment changed. Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227150
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    - Is this a hardware problem? I have a spare computer (previously my son's) that appears to have gone onto standby or hibernation - when I switch on the power all I get is the power button flashing - I can't hear the fan or anything starting up - any ideas? What happened was: I switched it on the alter the settings so that I could remove the extra graphics card as I wished to sell this separately since the machine has an onboard graphics chip. I switched it on and it all loaded, albeit slowly I couldn't find a ps2 mouse so I used a usb mouse with an adaptor on but this didn't connect properly so didn't work when loading windows me so I had to use the keyboard, when the password box came up I pressed the enter/return key to cancel this however nothing seemed to happen so I pressed escape this resulted in the machine appearing to switch to standby. Is this a hardware problem or have I inadvertantly put it into standby or hibernation? (I never use these options as I can't remember how to turn them off). Any help would be appreciated. Wendy Evans . Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227148
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    - Screen Savers I download screen savers, but I cannot install them. What is wrong? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227141
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    - What's Mr. Bill gonna do for us poor ME user's ? A few years ago I puchashed an HP Pavilion with factory installed ME on it. It frequently has problems and seldom runs smoothly. I have used 95,98 & XP without nearly the headaches! I've had a couple of computer "buffs" tell me; "get rid of ME, its junk". I've had IT people I work with say; ME is bad, dump it and load XP. I've even had my ISP tell me; "Trash ME, its garbage, microsoft should have never released it". So my question is; If everyone knows ME is "junk" why doesn't microsoft offer some form of compensation for their "Lemon"? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227136
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    - Windows ME upgraded from 98 Help!!! Am unable to use 'start'and can only get 16 colours Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227135
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    - sound device Two day ago I was listen to winamp. Now I get a error no sound device. I did recovery and restarted but the same error came back. Error: no sound device/mmsystem002. Realplay won't play either. Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227134
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    - Low memory When I attempt to open Word I get the message " memory resources are dangerously low" and the damn thing locks up. I can't perform a disk defrag because it says that programs are running in the background, but there's nothing running. Please help before I take a hammer to this thing. I'm running a Dell Dimension 4100 with ME as the ( operating system) if you wanna call it that. Thanks for any help. Sam Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227133
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    - Windows ME will not shut down Am having a problem getting ME to shut down correctly. This just started happening unexpectantly and the only way the computer will shup down is if I hold the power betton down for 2 or 3 seconds. I don't get any error messages when I do this manually. Thanks for the tip(s) Kim Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227130
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    - TASK BAR not working After using Internet Explorer, my start up task bar quits working. When I scroll the mouse over it to launch a task, it appears as if it is hung up still trying to open. Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227128
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    - jpeg thumbnails do not appear in Thumbnail View All of a sudden thumbnails for jpeg images are not replacing the icons in Thumbnail View. No problems with gif, bmp, psd files generating thumbnails. Any help is appreciated. Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227127
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    - Explorer problem Date 01/19/2004 Time 21:02 EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module <unknown> at c1b9:1000b5f0. Registers: EAX=821b4b94 CS=0197 EIP=1000b5f0 EFLGS=00010246 EBX=821b4b34 SS=019f ESP=0332ff9c EBP=0332ffcc ECX=c1b52040 DS=019f ESI=00000008 FS=379f EDX=821b4b94 ES=019f EDI=821a090c GS=0000 Bytes at CS:EIP: Stack dump: bff79391 00000000 821a090c 00000008 821b4b34 00000007 0332ffa4 0332fdcc ffffffff bffb1b20 bff69050 00000000 0332ffec bff76e3a 1000b5f0 00000000 Can anybody understand this goblygook and tell me how to resolve the issue? Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227126
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    - DW15 error I misspoke. The error msg is DW15 has caused error in...." (not dw12). Anyone know what dw15 is? Thanks Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227123
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    - DW12 Error msg Recently I have expierence following error msg. "DW12 has caused an error in ...." What is DW12? Thank you very much. Tag: Windows problem Tag: 227122

I appear to be locked out of my control panel. It is
telling me I need a password and I am not password
protected. How can I get around this? I believe it is also
preventing me from downloading my Windows upgrade. Any
suggestions?

Thanx,
Karl

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