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    - PC restarts it self My PC has window ME loaded. When you boot it up - it startup compltly then restarts. You cannot do anything with the PC. Is this a virus? I used my norton recover disks - no virus found. The only option I can see is to reloaded the machine from scratch. Please help Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220977
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    - slovenian layout kayboard i need to install a new layout keyboard that it isn't support by windows ME. it is the slovenian layout. it's possible? what i must download? thank you so much for your answers Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220975
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    - attachments cannot open attachments on email,says invalid syntax error Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220974
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    - Weird Problem -- Repeating C's and N's This is a strange problem. Periodically, I get a sequence of repeating C's and N's (both uppercase and lowercase). When this is happening, I cannot select any menu item because the string of C's and N's is controlling the keyboard input. The only thing that seems to stop it is to either reboot the computer or to click on the Windows start key and keep pressing the letter S (between all the C's and N's) until the letter S finally gets recognized. I don't have a virus. I don't have any spies. I don't have any programs that shouldn't be there. I would think if it were a problem with the keyboard (keys getting stuck for example) that pressing the letter S would not stop the problem. Anybody ever heard of this??? Thanks. Barb Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220973
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    - "Dangerously low in resources" I can't open my windows program. When I click on Microsoft Word, the logo comes up, freezes, and then eventually gives me an error message of "dangerously low in resources." I can't find out what this means as it pertains to Windows ME. Can anyone help me. Thanks Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220971
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    - Computer hangs My computer hangs at boot-up. It hangs at the desktop display. I can move the mouse with no problem but can't click anything on the screen. If you have any solutions, please let me know. Thanks. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220969
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    - msimg32.dll Hi i just installed msn messenger 6.1 a little while ago.. and now whern i try to load it it says...MSIMG32.DLL is damaged..i tryed to reistall...didnt work...i tryed to repair....didnt work..then i deleted the dll file and then reinstalled..but msn messenger doesnt come with said dll file...so im screwed cause i cant use msn messeger till i get that dll file again...someone please help!!! Shawn Henderson Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220968
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    - shutdown problems (Me) I have to shut my computer down manually ,but I have managed to follow microsofts knowledge base article- 273746.I have identified the reason for my problems (JAVASUP.VXD java support) but I'm not very computer literate and just dont know what to do next. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220967
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    - missing Me file when i try to use Nero burner i get this message: The Win-ASPI file '?.?' cannot be found, therefore you can currently select only image recorders. This missing file is one of the Windows 95/98/Me files. Please fix this problem and then restart Nero. how do i get this file back? Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220962
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    - P.C. shutdown freeze Every time I go to shutdown my computer it freezes up & I have to shut it off manually.I'm very new on the P.C. & it seems like when I troubleshoot using the instuctions from the "help & support" section,that the selections that the instuctions say to go to(i.e.-file so & so)aren't in my system!What's that all about?!? I'm running Windows ME,it was already in the P.C. when it was shipped to me.Does anybody have any suggestions?Thanks C.K. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220956
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    - ineb.dll I can't get into any Windows ME applications, such as: my computer, explorer, control panel, find, search---. I can get into programs loaded onto the system. When I try to get into the Windows applications a pop-up window tells me to check my content advisor, then another pop-up tells me that an ineb.dll file is missing. What is this file and how do I check the registry to find it? Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220944
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    - file types jpeg how can i save pic's as jpegs? when i hit save as my only 2 file type options are ART or bitmapimage? Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220937
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    - folder options While attempting to change the icon to my folders I accidently caused the MS-DOS Prompt window to come up every time I double click on a folder in My Documents. I was in Folder Options under Tools in File Types and under Advanced in the Folder and File Folder spot and I changed the icon. I made the mistake of thinking that if I set it as Default it would stick. Instead it started to open the Windows Explorer every time I doubleclicked. So I went back in and discovered that I had set the command Explore as Default not the icon. So I tried to give it a new command like Open and set that as default so now it opens MS-DOS Prompt. If anyone has any ideas on how do undo a default I can't delete the actions out the option is not available with folders and I have tried System Restore, unsuccessfully. I have Windows Me. Thanks, c Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220936
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    - microsoft office I bought 2003 student and teachers edition of microsoft office. I found out it do not support ME, shoved aside yet again, there was reasoning behind buying the software tho. Well, anyway, can anyone tell me what version of Microsoft office i would need to buy? Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220930
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    - admin problems "Your admisistrator disabled the Display control panel" is the error I get when I want to change the screen saver settings, basically when I go into the display. THe thing is their is only one user set on my computer,,me their are no passwords I have enable except for the screen saver which I know...no one else uses my computer...I don't know what else to say.... I need to know if their is another way to access or reset the settings for this folder in control pannel. THis is the strangest thing ever...I guess I have to change to windows XP but i still want to know about this problem????? any help please and thank you!!!!! Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220924
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    - inf files When I download windows updates, then install, I have to cancel after a minute, because I end up with thousands of oem****.inf @ 0kb in the inf files. I do have Norton systems works and antivirus. I don't know if that may be the problem, but how do I get around this so that I can get the updates I need? Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220921
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    - boot from disk when i boot from the windows me startup disk it does not allow me to access the c: drive only a: Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220917
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    - logon i reinstalled windows me. now everytime i turn on my computer i get a windows network logon box. While all i have to do is hit cancel and the computer will continue to boot, this is annoying because you must stay with it while it boots to wait for that screen......does anyone know how to disable that logon screen so it will fully boot. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220916
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    - Windows Protection Error does anyone know how to fix my problem?...when i reboot my computer it comes up with "windows protection error"....i've tried everything thats on the microsoft support site in order to fix this problem but i've had no luck....please can someone help me it would be greatly appreciated...thanks Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220915
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    - read floppy when i insert floppy in a drive to read i am unable to run or read---?it asks for do i want to format- Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220912
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    - ERROR MESSAGE EVER SINCE GETTING THIS COMPUTER I GET 2 ERROR MESSAGES FIRST IS MSONSEXT.DLL IN EXPLOREER OR WORD AND OTHER THINGS STOPPING ME DELETING DOCUMENTS MADE BY ME AND KERNEL32.DLL HOW DO I FIX IT PLEASE Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220911
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    - OPENING JPEG----- IPE20.EXE I have been using ME for 3 years. All was well until about 4 months ago. I moved the computer from an apartment to a house. Suddenly, I could not open aa JPEG file. The message was ...... can't find IPE20.EXE. I can open JPEG using Netscape, but not WINDOWS. Can anyone tell me where I can find IPE20.exe? Either in some program, or in some download? Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220910
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    - tried to update with windows 2000 I tried to update ME since it keeps feezing so much we can't use the computer. When I tried to update with windows 2000 it installed as a 2nd operating system. Now it wont let me delete windows 2000 and I can't transfer my icons, email account and files over. How can I either delete windows 2000, or integrate windows ME into Windows 2000? I don't want 2 operating systems and I can't stand how the ME feezes up my computer. Please help! Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220909
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    - Upgrading ME Can I use the win 2000 disc to upgrade win me? I do not wish to re-format my drive for this upgrade?? Has anyone accomplished this before? Cheers Don Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220904
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    - Windows Management Instrumentation What is that application good for, and do I NEED it? It hogs so much of my CPU power, I wonder if I can't just get rid of it. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220901
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    - System Locks Up When I have a few windows open, the system totally freezes. I can't even use control-alt-delete to shut down. Nothing works at that point. I noticed that along the top of the screen I get a pattern of 1/4" vertical lines running acros the screen when this happens. Any suggestions? Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220894
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    - Connecting USB Smart Card reader crashes WinMe I get a blue screen "Problem with system file" message, referring to VxD dynamic link call NTMAPHLP(02) + 00000002 to "004F", service 1. (The USB Smart Card reader I'm trying to use connects fine to another machine sitting beside the one that crashes, so I know it's not the USB Smart Card reader that's at fault.) Is there a simple way to add whatever's missing so I don't blue screen? The only WinMe reinstall disk I have is the OEM disk that came with my Dell Dimension 4100. Thanks, Ken Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220891
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    - 81696 Security Update Trashes Windows Me - HELP!!! After installing this security update, my Windows Me notebook has been rendered unusable! Apparently, all ActiveX controls have been disabled and I can't do ANYTHING on the computer except browse the web. I can't access the Start Menu, Control Panel, System Restore, Internet Security Settings - NOTHING! God I hate Microsoft! Is there any way to fix this, or is it time to throw the notebook in the garbage can and buy a MAC like I should have done years ago??? Reformatting/reinstalling Windows is NOT an acceptable option. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220883
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    - No Sound I took my computer into the shop as my video card drivers were corrupted. They fixed the problem, but now I have no sound :( I called the tech and he said I would need to re- install Windows ME, but I can`t do that as it is an OEM which means I only have a Recovery CD and diskette. I really don`t want to have to reformat my computer to the way it was the day I bought it. Is there someone where I can download the files so that I don`t have to reformat? Thanks Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220881
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    - Updates won't install I have a computer running Windows ME. Updates from the Windows Update sight and general installs like Macromedia's new flash player won't install after I download them. The computer just freezes up. Is there a setting that is holding things up somewhere? I don't know where to turn. ANy help would be appreciated. Thank you Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220872
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    - Explorer 6 My computer won't let me update to Internet Explorer 6. It will mget up to 90% complete and then I get a message saying set up can't continue. And it asks if I want to resume, or start over. Please Help. Thanks. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220871
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    - sypware affecting my internet explorer home page Help. When I log onto Internet Explorer, I keep getting this http://default-homepage-network.com/index6.html and then an add for downloading spywiper comes up and a couple not so nice pop ups and my cd rom opens up automatically. and notebook opens up. With messages like if your cd rom drive opened up your being attacked by spyware, and it notebook opens up with a message in it, your being attacked by spyware. I did download Ad Aware 6.0 and Sybot as reccommended by Comcast, but they do not capture the sypware. Do I have a virus. I change the default homepage on tool, options, and type in my comcast.net. but when I log off my computer and log back on, that default home page is in the address bar again and the same pop ups come back up. Can you help. Kelly Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220870
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    - Attaching 6.0 document Having problems attaching a 'readable' document to email. I use Word 6.0 and save the document and then attach to email but email receiver can't read it, why? Any suggestions on how to fix this? Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220859
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    - change name Hi, can anyone tell me how to change the registered owners name in windows me? I gave my previous computer to my mom, and would like to change it from my name, to her's Thank You Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220856
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    - restarting computer if i restart my computer or shut it down improperly then when everything reloads a box comes up that says "localization string file not found!" does anyone know what that means and if i need to do anything about it? Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220853
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    - Hardware update database When I start my ME drive it starts OK but it hits the Update hardware database functions and never complete the process. Then you can not get passed it. The only way into the system is in safe mode. Has anyone got an thoughts on how to get past this. I am trying to upgrade to WINXP but I can not get there. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220848
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    - failed updates i have been trying to do some critical updates but once i go through the motions i get a message no updates intalled. I also have been getting a message that my javascript and cookies need to be enabled and the message that there is a download for this but once again i am unable to do so. Any help would be appreciated.. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220840
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    - HELP>server has caused an error in unknown ! Every time computer is restarted a message pops up saying (server has caused an error in unknown) and computer has to be restarted many times. how can we get rid of this message and what is the cause of it? thanks Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220828
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    - offline updates? My other computer (which runs ME) is not connected to the internet...so how can i get updates? I know that i'm not really at risk for security bugs..but I'd feel better with the patches. Thanks in advance. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220824
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    - Starting Windows Me in Safe Mode I cannot get my Dell PC to start in SAFE MODE. I am running Windows Me, and it calls for the user to hold the "control" key while booting up. This does nothing on my PC, it just boots up normally. How do I fix this? I need to get into SAFE MODE. Thanks, Clint Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220823
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    - LoadLibrary failed this message comes up every time i try to get in to any program ex. Kazaa lite this is a fresh install and i dont know what is causing this and if there is a way to fix it could you help me Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220817
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    - WinME inaccurately reporting C: space Hi everyone! I'm new to microsoft.public.windowsme.general, so please bear with me... anyway, problem. Currently, my C: drive is (I'm pretty sure) inaccurately displaying the amount of space remaining. On seven occasions in the past week and a half or so, I've deleted up to 1.2GB of stuff off of it. At no time in this past week and a half has it shown more than 500MB being free, and usually it says something between 30MB and 200MB. This happened once before on this drive, I believe, and once before on another drive... can't quite remember. It's happened at least once before, though, and that time it solved itself. Has anyone had this issue, and can anyone shed some light on it? This drive is a Seagate Barracuda ATAII, about 30GB total space, with three partitions consisting of a FAT32 partition (27.0GB), an ext2 (linux filesystem) partition (1GB), and a linux swap partition (500MB). Any light that can be shed will be much appreciated! Sincerely, T. Gold Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220816
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    - loadLibrary Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220815
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    - Kernel32.dll Whenever I press alt+tab I get the error message kernel32.dll as caused an error with kernel32.dll.... What's causing this, and how can I fix it? Thanks .. Gil Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220812
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    - Shut down problem - Windows ME ME is not shutting down and I end up with a screen of Black and orange vertical lines - my only option then is to hit the "reset" button which of course restarts the computer. Can anyone help or point in the right direction. Thanks in anticipation Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220809
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    - Unable to post/reply to newsgroups via Outlook Express Hello all, I am able to post/reply from the Microsoft website, but not from Outlook Express 6.0. I used to use Outlook Express but haven't for a long time. Now that I need to use it, it won't allow me to do so. Here is what happens: I will see a newsgroup message I would like to post or reply from within Outlook Express 6.0. I will type out my post or reply and when i hit the send button I get this message: "The message could not be sent. No sender was specified. Please check your news account configuration." As far as I can tell everything seems to be as it should. Like I said, I used to use OE in the past, I'm not a total newbie but now I am having probs. The only thing that has changed from before compared to now is that I am using dial up thru AOL instead of the MSN DSL I used to have. Please instruct me on what to do. Having to use newsgroups thru the Microsoft website is not what I prefer to do. I rather access my newsgroups via Outlook Express again please. Thank you, Mandy Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220808
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    - Windows explorer error I was trying to open Windows explorer by right clicking on My Computer then selecting explore. It opened to Windows explorer the gave me this error message: Explorer has caused an error in <unknown>. Explorere will now close. If you continue experiencing problems try restarting your computer. I rebooted more than once with no results. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220807
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    - Unable to update I tried to update a security patch to IE and was unable to do it. When I restarted the computer, when windows was booting I got a repeated linbe saying something with 1% and 2%. The line repeated four or five times and the windes booted OK, but the update was not installed. Please help. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220799
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    - winmgmt I keep getting an error message about winmgmt causing an unknow error. This occurs at shutdown. Any suggestions as to what I can do to prevent the problem. I am running Windows ME. Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220796
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    - Windows Me Desktop not rebooting Windows Me will not boot up. I hear my startup sound, see my background, and see the mouse icon in motion and stop. My Start menu, and bottom toolbar do not come up. I hit control+alt+delete and there is no option for explore. I was told to reboot then hit f8 for safe mode. If I do that what can I do to see what the problem is, and fix it. Thanxs all Tag: PC doesn't start Tag: 220791

Hello,
I could start PC,Win ME OS
PC hangs at the begining an dI have black screen only.
Tried to restart in safe mode with out any success.
Do you have any ideas what do I need to do?
very appreciated for future help.

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