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    - ERROR: cannot find file or folder When i try to do anything to a few mp3 files on my desktop, ie. rename, delete or move, i get the following error: Cannot (rename,delete,move) file: Windows is unable to find the file. This item might have already been deleted or moved. Press F5 to refresh the view of this folder. When i refresh, nothing happens. I'd be grateful if anyone could help me with this. Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199583
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    - windows not running I am using windows me and it has stopped running for some reason. I only have access to the internet thru my instant access button on keyboard. I have no start button or toolbar at bottom of screen. The only thing that is on my screen is my screensaver. I can't even get to properties by right clicking on screensaver. This started about 2 days ago. I thought it was my monitor because the colors on monitor went haywire. But now monitor is fine but still no windows. Can someone please help me. I would re-install windows me but the disk has been lost. I would appreciate any help at all. Merry Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199581
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    - registery checker When I start my computer an error message appears saying that there is an error in the registery and that windows will fixit and resart. When it restarts the message reappears. What is going on? Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199578
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    - System Restore When I try to create a restore point, I get a message saying it can't create it, that I need to restart my computer. It doesn't matter how many times I restart, I continue to get the message. It also appears to have quit creating its own restore points. Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199576
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    - windows not restarting The Ctrl+Alt+Del function no longer restarts Windows, just crashes it; a reset is then necessary. The "Restart" option in the Start menu also fails; this simply causes a standby-like state in which the hard disks remain on. The "Wake-up" button on the keyboard is needed to start Windows from this point. A most strange problem! Advice would be appreciated. AP Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199565
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    - Re: Still a problem On the subject of which I see there's a ref file 150 05.07.2003 yet despite the date I see no mention of it in the groups here, so conclude it's *new*. There's also yet another AVG def update. Shane "Shane" <arthursixpence@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:... > At a guess I'd say Robin didn't update the reference file. Adtomi > recognition was added in May, but the Adaware download still comes with - I > believe - February's ref file. > > > Shane > > > "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message > news:e6QdHTmRDHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl... > > 'These files have to do with adtomi.com' - from the thread where I'm > > attempting to deal with it - "Temporary Internet Files Removal - 8/7/03" > > > > > > -- > > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2003, Win9x) > > > > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi > > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's > > > > "George (Bindar Dundat)" <JustMe@nothome.net> wrote in message > > news:eJUrGtkRDHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl... > > > What are the names of those two "pesky" files? > > > > > > -- > > > George (Bindar Dundat) > > > This information is provided "AS IS" > > > It may even be wrong! > > > http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spam.asp > > > "Robin" <robinsnest5@rogers.com> wrote in message > > > news:049601c34648$c05ac670$a101280a@phx.gbl... > > > | Thanks for the info. Had no idea I had so much junk > > > | onboard. However, it still didn't solve my temporary > > > | internet files problem. Those 2 pesky files are hanging > > > | in for the long haul. Any other suggestions? > > > | Thanks > > > > > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.497 / Virus Database: 296 - Release Date: 04/07/2003 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.497 / Virus Database: 296 - Release Date: 04/07/2003 Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199564
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    - Add/Remove program For some reason my windows stopped keeping track of newly installed programs! As a result, I am not able to remove/uninstall many of unneeded programs from my computer - they do not show up in the Add/Remove programs window and they do not have an uninstaller file themselves either. Does anyone out there know 1) How to make windows start keeping track of programs when they are being installed? 2) Is there any way I can retrieve uninstallation data for the programs which already have been installed? Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199554
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    - Error message: OE: 0028 : 0000000C Running Windows ME, the OS when searching the Internet the screen turns blue and displays this error message... OE:0028:0000000C. How do I resolve this conflict and what is it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks "Pink Panthor" Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199517
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    - display and freeze problems I have two problems :- The first is that anything which appears on the screen has a dark line or ghosting across the full width of the screen. This occurs on desktop and in all programs. I am running ME with XP installed in a separate partition. This happens in both. I tried the monitor, using my own leads, on a different PC and everything was OK. I have deleted and re-installed the monitor and display driver but that didn't help. The second problem, which seemed to start at the same time, is the PC freezing randomly and the only way to correct it is switching off/back on. System restore didn't cure either problem. I had installed XP to try to cure the problem, since it didn't I decided to delete this using partition magic. The computer locked up part way through and I have now lost D drive ( system restore ) completely. Before I resort to using the restore disks to start afresh I would be grateful if anyone had any ideas or advice on the problems. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003 Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199515
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    - Help with Help Spot I have Windows ME. When I try to open the Help Spot program I receive the following error: The initialization of the Help Center failed. Please report the following error number to Microsoft Support - 2147143679. I inquired about this error code but the solution did not work. What can I do? Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199506
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    - If I uninstall windows ME If I uninstall windows ME how can I check to see if I saved my windows 98se version before I uninstall ME?? Please help if you can , Steve Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199502
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    - Windows always searches for floppy... ...disk at startup. This is aside from the floppy boot search in the Bios startup. This just started occuring recently. How do I get windows to stop this? Thanks Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199497
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    - Starts or jumps to Safe mode I use Windows ME and often my computer starts in safe mode and I have great trouble to get a normal bootup. When I do get a normal boot up, at times while working, the computer will throw itself into safe mode. I don't use Norton Anti-virus, and haven't setup a restore point. Can anyone help with this one? thanks Jim Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199496
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    - Suppress "Safe Mode" option at startup For security reasons, I want to be able to make it so that users can't boot into safe mode. They should not have any options as to any mode to boot into (including DOS mode) I have a mixed Windows ME and Windows 2000 Pro environment. If anyone knows how to do it in even one of these OSs, please email me. Thanks. Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199489
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    - files over 4gb does anyone know how to get win me to handle files over 4gb? Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199484
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    - Problems with Internet Explorer When I use Microsoft Internet Explorer (Version 6, SP1) I very often get the following message when I shut the IE application: Microsoft Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Sometimes this happens while I am surfing the internet and not trying to shut down IE. Any ideas on why this happens? What is wrong? Windows Me, 256MB RAM -- Paige Miller pmiller5@rochester.rr.com http://home.rochester.rr.com/djpaige/ It's nothing until I call it -- Bill Klem, NL Umpire If you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance -- Lee Ann Womack Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199476
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    - How to password protect folders locally I want to be able to password protect the 'my documents' folder so that if anyone else uses the computer, they won't have access to them. I haven't been able to find a way to do this on a local level. I know that in XP, all you have to do is create multiple users and they are limited to viewing their own "my documents" folder unless they have admin privileges. Is there a way to do this in ME? I did set up another user, and when using the "my documents" icon, I cant see anything, but if I view the "my documents" folder in explorer, then I can see the other users documents. I'd be willing to do this any way that would work. I'm not attached to having a multiple user setup because I am the main person who uses the pc. Occasionally, however, I have people do some work on the pc and I don't want them to have access to sensitive information. Any help would be great. Charisma Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199473
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    - cursor sticks/screen freezes cursor randomly sticks,especially if downloading a file.Once download complete cursor unsticks although on some ocassions continues to stick.Also screen will lock up and must be shut down manually.on a frequent basis.When rebooting Scandisk cannot be found to clean or correct.Can anybody help. I am running Windoes ME. Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199471
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    - MS DOS compatibility Good Afternoon, (I'm sorry if this is a double post - tried a couple hours ago and not showing up yet) My drive a and c are using msdos compatibility mode file system. The compatibility mode paging help screen says that a file cannot be read either in autoexec or configsys so is running in this mode. Says to remove programs recently installed or the files. How can I find the files? I already removed the most recently installed programs. That didn't help. I am running on 73% free resources. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Theresa Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199468
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    - plug and play a couple times now i have plugged in something n gotten an error or something that disrupts the plug n play from setting up the drivers my problem is that i can no long set up these devices is there a way to get the plug n play to reread the device or anything else that would help me? Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199466
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    - Still a problem Thanks for the info. Had no idea I had so much junk onboard. However, it still didn't solve my temporary internet files problem. Those 2 pesky files are hanging in for the long haul. Any other suggestions? Thanks Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199460
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    - files over 4gb could anyone tell me if it is possible to unzip files over 4gb and if so how?thanx in advance for any help offered. Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199458
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    - Start up how do I stop programs from launching automatically upon start up? Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199457
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    - WinMe-Clipboard Viewer The .clp files are associated with Clipbrd.exe, when double clicked the .clp file, it opens the Clipboard Viewer but does not list the contents of the .clp file. The Clipboard Viewer window opens blank. The saved .clp files are of URL addresses. By using the command File > Open, it lists the contents ok. Could these files be opened automatically by double clicking the .clp file, in clipboard viewer window. Thanks for any advice. Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199451
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    - ms dos compatibility mode Good Morning, My system is running in this mode. When I go into safe mode, my computer properties, it tells me drive a and c ar using that file system. The help tells me to look under the capatibility mode paging reduces overall performance help. This help tells me the system cannot understand a file name in athe autoexec or the configsys? Tell sme to remove that file or remove the program. I removed the recently added programs but has made no difference. I don't know how to find the file causing the problem. Would someone be able to help me please? Thank you, Theresa Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199449
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    - CD I have files copied to a CD-RW. I have changed data on this info and copied over on the CD many times before. Suddenly I am getting a dialog box that tells me the disc is "write-protected" and the data won't copy until I remove it. What does this mean and how can I fix it? Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199445
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    - wuaboot error I am getting an error saying "wuaboot caused am unknown error". I am using Windows ME I believe this has something to do with the automatic update feature but do not know for sure and anything I have tried thus far has failed to fix the error message. Microsoft's web site has no imformation that I can find on the subject. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Ed Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199441
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    - Soundblaster on same IRQ as modem-problems I bought a new modem and soundblaster PCI. When I loaded them, the computer put both of them on the same IRQ. Creative told me that the soundblaster needed its own IRQ. I have no sound and my modem keeps freezing up. How do I allocate the IRQs? Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199435
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    - .vbs script file problem I have a bunch of .vbs script files from Billsway and Doug Knox which I use on occasion and I have just discovered that almost all of them don't work anymore. When I try to run one now I get one of two error messages: Script: C:\Windows\Desktop\Shutdown Timer.vbs Line: 7 Char: 1 Error: ActiveX component cannot create object "WScriptShell" Code: 800A01AD Source: Microsoft VBScript runtime error or Script: C:\Windows\Desktop\DUN MENU.VBS Line: 13 Char: 10 Error: Could not create object named "WScript.Shell" Code: 80040154 Source: WScript CreateObject The one file I have used most often (random password generator from Billsway) works fine, but the others do not. I have downloaded fresh copies and the results are the same. Updated NAV and Ad-aware scans show nothing. All the other programs on my computer are running fine, including those which require Visual Basic Runtime files. No other apparent problems. I occasionally write little .vbs scripts for reminders and these work fine as well. I have done some searching in the KB and haven't really found anything that pertains specifically to my problem and what I have found is pretty much beyond me. I have discovered that the error "80040154" apparently refers to "class not registered" and I have found that a newer version of WindowsScriptingHost 5.6 (published 06/09/03) is available at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=0A8A18F6-249C-4A72- BFCF-FC6AF26DC390&displaylang=en I was thinking of reinstalling the version of WindowsScriptingHost 5.6 that I have installed now (downloaded and installed 08/02) or installing the newer version. Before I tried anything though, I thought I'd see if anyone had any suggestions or comments as I don't really have a clue. Thanks. Winme IE 5.5 (all available updates applied) WindowsScriptingHost 5.6 (downloaded and installed 08/02) Visual Basic Runtime 6.0sp5 Windows Installer 2.0 MDAC 2.5 Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199432
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    - Windows ME Display and locked options I have an ME system, that looks like when it starts up it is in safe mode but it isn't. I don't have access r/click desktop properties, and when in control panel can't access Monitor or Video or system/device manager. When I reboot I always have to push the delete for it to continue booting any suggestions? Thanks Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199426
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    - no wininit.ini file trying to fix the can't upgrade %1 %2 found that i didn't have the wininit.ini file. what is my next step? thanks. Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199414
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    - can't even start in safe mode please help, crashed computer and won't even start in safe mode and really want to keep whats on pc already Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199409
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    - BIOS In order to view contents of the BIOS in Windows95, I press the DEL key when the machine is booting up and it shows the index for pages any one of which may then be selected.What should I do for WindowsME? Thanks. A.M. Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199397
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    - OT - Doxdesk URL Down? Can anyone get http://www.doxdesk.com or http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/ from where you sit? Thanks for the trouble. Me thinks the site is down for maintenance... -- 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: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199390
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    - DISABLE LOGON PROMPT At the begiining of a windows session I am prompted for a password. I don't enter one and simply hit cancel when I encounter this dialogue box. Windows then continues booting up. My question is, how do I get rid of this annoying prompt????? Please help if you can.... Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199383
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    - my shift keys don't work my shift keys don't work and i cannot use the alternative symbold above the numbers.nobody i have come acroos has been able to tell me how to fix this problem.please help. Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199380
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    - dw.exe error Just installed a DSL line. When I leave PC on it freezes up, and when I reboot I get dw has caused an error, dw.exe will close now. Does anyone have help on this. Thanks, Donna Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199376
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    - password protection winME I would like to password protect my Dell computer running windows ME edition. During windows startup the password window opens & can be bypassed by clicking "cancel". Once "cancel is clicked, windows starts up as normal. I would like to restrict access totally by using just one password. Can anyone tell me if this can be done? Or do I need some third party software to accomplish this. Please email me. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199365
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    - uninstalling me I just installed windows me last week . I now want to uninstall it, but it tells me to be sure I saved my old edition of 98se . How can I tell if I saved the old version of 98se before I uninstall m.e. ? I tried searching for old remenants of 98 and got nothing. Is there something that would tell me that I backed saved it? thanks , steve Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199364
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    - MinSP=5 (Stacks) I received an error that said MinSP was set to 5 in System.ini and more was needed. No such entry in the file, but STACKS=9,256 was set. Anyone know what is going on? Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199357
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    - Administrator Privileges How do I set myself up as an administrator with privileges so that I can install some software which requires these. I am using Windows ME? Thanks, Dan Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199355
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    - Security downloads I downloaded 14 secutiry updates from MS in less than 2 minutes, but 2 days later my computer still hasen't finnished installing. I haven't received any prompts from MS. I need to know what to do next. Advice is appreciated Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199347
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    - Getting Administrative Privileges on my home PC I need to get administrative privileges on my home PC (Windows ME edition)in order to install some software from a PC. Can anyone tell me how to do this? Thanks in advance, Dan Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199346
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    - Shutting down PC After using the computer for about an hour, all programs are closed and I click on the shutdown button the screen goes dark (not completely black) as though it is ready to shutdown. After a few seconds it does go black and shortly thereafter it starts to reboot. The only way I can shut down is to hit the off button as it is ready to start the reboot. This has been happening for quite a few days, would certainly appreciate some help in correcting this problem. Thanks Alex Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199345
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    - re: Temporary Internet files removal Noel: In your reply to Robin re Temporary Int. Files removal on July 8/03 at 4.18am you suggested using AdAware: Lavasofusa which I cut and paste..what a surprise!. Guess you meant Lavasoftusa. Regards. P.A.T Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199343
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    - thanks Ron Martell, Randwulf57, Monty, & Dave Bowman Thanks for your help on the resources problem with Me. I studied all your suggestions, then downloaded and installed StartMan, then used it to check each one of my Startup entries. I disabled at least a dozen of them. Now, when I boot up, my resources show about 65%, 65%, and 85%, or maybe even higher. And everything else seems to be working fine.... Hayford Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199326
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    - Me Upgrades When I click on Windows upgrade I get this message. "Windows update was disabled by your system administrator". How do I correct this? I am fairly computer literate. Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199324
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    - download when I downloaded windows media player 9.0 on my computer with w98se, it listed the program in the add/delete folder too. when I also downloaded it on my second computer with WMe it did not list it in the add/delete folder, why not ? how would I get it deleted to try a download again to see if it doesn't it the next time ? Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199320
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    - ATTN: MOW GREEN Mow, Thank you for your reply. I was not able to find the sound files, however, I did choose to redo the media player anyway. Here is my problem now, if you don't mind. It is not on my Add/remove list. Also, when I go to Windows Media site to download it now says "package is not compatible with the version of Windows you are running. Does this make sense? I have ME, and had this exact version (9) installed when everything went haywire. I am at a loss. Can you help me, or would you rather I post this to the public? Thanks again, Heather Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199310
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    - Art Life * Terminator III * Life Art Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 1:41 am Post subject: Life Art *Terminator III* Art Life ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ohhhh this oughta remind a few of you.. and introduce some of you... www.mahlers.com/womp.htm and if you haven't done so already I suggest: TERMINATOR III Thank you Arnold Schwarzenneger for allowing yourself the vision to creat art life life art. I did not see the movie until today starting at 12:30 p. m. est. The machine unleashes a computer virus upon mankind sending mankind into a global inferno and back into the new dark ages. Microsoft.... When did Bill Gates step aside, or did he? Figure head. US Government. Your government. Militaries. Just how much is really dependent on Microsoft? T3 has a credit to C2 Productions. WKMahler Tag: cannot get ms dos window to open Tag: 199308

Icons are disappearing from folders and the Start button
menus after being opened previously, so I want to reformat
my computer, but cannot get an msdos window to come up.
There also doesn't seem to be any menu option anywhere in
System tools to reformat. I assume I have a virus? Can
someone help me figure out how to reformat my c drive?
thanks alot!

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