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    - apple ipod i have just won an apple ipod but when trying to install the provided software it says i need windows 2000/xp to install, i have windows me, can i update my software or do i need to buy windows 2000/xp to use the ipod? Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236153
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    - Ad-aware [01R282] 10.04.2004 http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=23733 ~Silj -- siljaline MS MVP - Windows (IE/OE) ________________________ Anti-Parasite Definition Updates http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=31 (Reply to group, as return address is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236151
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    - Shut-down problems I have an intermittent, but fairly frequent, problem on my computer. When I try to shut down the screen goes blank but the hard drive keeps running. I have to press the restart button and then the computer restarts and goes through the ScanDisk procedure. I can then close down with no problems. Indicators that I am likely to experience this are that I can download emails using Microsoft Outlook, but I can't access the Internet using the browser. MSN Messenger has a red cross on it and also cannot be accessed. Thanks for any help and advice. Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236150
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    - Restore Function When attempting to restore to a previous restore point because my computer was slow and freezing frequently, the computer (can you believe it?!) froze in the middle of the restore process. Now I really have a mess. Half my programs don't work any more, my computer doesn't recognize that I even have a sound card, my CD burner won't work, the DVD player won't function at all, plus many other issues. Oh, yeah! The restore program no longer works either!!!! Any suggestions of what to do next? Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236140
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    - Millenium Mayhem Ok, I know that ME is very weak.....to put i simply. I've been having problems with ME on my HP. When we bought our computer it came with ME preinstalled. Since then, we have had nothing but problems with it....our computer is very unstable. Right now, it seems stable, but at anytime, for any given reason, it could freeze on us..a green bar displays at the top of the screen.....sometimes ctrl+alt+delete will work, other times it won't. I uninstalled all software that I added since we reinstalled ME...thinking it was a software conflict. Unfortunately, it still locks up on us and sometimes will just simply reboot itself out of nowhere. Can anyone tell me what can be done, outside of upgrading to XP to fix this problem. I would like to upgrade, but my fear is that the computer will not remain stable long enough to complete it. Anyone have similar problems with ME? Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236136
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    - error OE:0028 this is driving me crazy because I can't figure out what these error messages mean - found in VxD - what is that? Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236133
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    - computer shutting down by itself I hope this is the right group to possibly help me. If not, kindly direct me to the correct place to post my problem: A few days ago I turned on my Windows ME pc, it booted up, but while I was out of the room, it turned itself off. It would not turn back on with the Start button on the tower, but once I unplugged AND plugged the tower back in, the green light next to the plug in the back of the tower re-lit, and then I was able to turn on the pc as normal by pushing the start button. No problems for a few days. Today it did it again. I re-set the pc (unplugged/plugged back in; greeet light back on) and turned it on. I got to my desk top, all icons loaded, and I went into a program (Netscape). Before it had a chance to load, the pc blinked off. Again, I re-set the pc and turned it on. Desktop loaded. All icons loaded. I went into WordPerfect, recalled a doc, and started typing. PC clicked off. I waited a few minutes. Re-set the pc. Turned it on. It blinked off while it was still booting/loading desktop icons. Then I turned on the pc and F8'd it. Left it in that mode to see what would happen, and within two minutes, pc clicked off. Came back a few hours later. Re-set pc. Turned it on. This time, I did NOT click the button to 'Restore my Active Desktop' AND I let the ScanDisk run. My ScanDisk hasn't worked well in yrs, so I've been using a different Scan/Defrag problem other than the one that came with the pc. Anyway, I let it run. It cycled through a few times, but it DID complete the 'basic' Scan. Now the pc has been working fine for hours. I still have not restored my active desktop, but did back-up all my files in case this problem means my hd is failing? My system is a Hewlet Packard. Windows ME. Tower model Pavillion 7845. The hd is less than 25% full. The fan IS going. I checked. In the yrs I've had this pc, whenever it's frozen (very INFREQUENTLY), I've had the same problem where I couldn't get the pc to do anything until I unplugged the Tower. But until this week, it had NEVER turned itself off. I have AVG doing a daily anti-virus scan. I almost NEVER dl anything nor open ANY attachments. I doubt it's a virus. AVG is updated automatically. I use Executive Software Diskkeeper than runs a slight scan every day and a FULL scan weekly. My hd has never been over 1% fragged. Any suggestions? I'm really computer illiterate when it comes to problems like this. Do you think it's a software or hardware problem, and if hardware, what do you suggest? Also, what type of place do you suggest I call for repair? I've recently moved to KY and don't know any good places for repair as I did back in NJ. The pc is out of its 3-yr warranty. I've experienced NO other problems with this pc, and I bought it new. ANY help/suggestions would be MUCH appreciated. Thank you, Bobbett *Please* cc any replies to my email: bobbett@alltel.net -- Third star to the right and straight on 'til mid-afternoon... Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236132
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    - need some help, please..... What is wrong?? I double click 'display', thru control panel, and I get 1/2 second of an hour glass icon, then nothing. Can't do anything like I used to in display. I'm running a P4 1.8mhz, and Windows ME... Also, upon boot up, I get a black screen, counting down from 5 seconds, to boot to ME. I did try and install Win 2000, but it failed, and now I get this NAG at boot up. Can anyone tell me how to get rid of this NAG?? Thanks in advance, Zumy Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236131
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    - Page won't open - only a symbol When I try to open some sites all I get is a little box with a resquare, green circle, and a blue triangle. What does this mean and how can I correct it.....It is driving me nuts!!! Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236130
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    - Window media player freezes I am using the newest version of media player(9) and it works fine in any other mode except the now playing mode. The one that show the visualizations, it just freezes up, the music gets stuck and I have to manualy shut down my computer. Any one know the problem? I 've checked all computer conections I know to do. Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236128
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    - vx2.dll Out of the blue, I now get an error message whenever I attempt to start IE or explorer. The message states Explorer has caused an error in VX2.DLL. Explorer will now close. I have used a different machine to install Netscape (hence, I am here), but this is not acceptable, long term. I managed to reinstall ME - to no avail. I also get the message when I try to start Control Panel; so life is not good. Help!!! Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236119
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    - i need to know how to fix this . i keep getting an error message IPHLPAPI.DLL SAYING IF CONTINUES RESTART COMPUTER , I HAVE ABOUT 30 TIMES DOENST FIX IT , HOW DO I FIX IT ? Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236116
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    - Error message-How do I get rid of it? Once starting my computer and windows ME having loaded, i get the following error message: IA Error ..\..\ciaKern.cpp::62 Unable to locate component: Audio Device My computer seems to be working fine. I have to move this message down to the bottom of the screen so it's not in my way. Does anyone know what's wrong and how I can get rid of this message. I've looked everywhere & cannot find this error message. Thanks in advance for your help!!! Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236114
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    - Ad-aware [01R281] 09.04.2004 http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=23677 **Advanced Users** may update using this file: http://www.lavasoft.de/update/refs/reflist.zip ~Silj -- siljaline MS MVP - Windows (IE/OE) ________________________ Anti-Parasite Definition Updates http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=31 (Reply to group, as return address is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236112
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    - windows protection error First, I get a black screen that says. Microsoft Windows Millenium Startup Menu. 1. Normal 2. Logged 3. Safe Mode 4. Step by step confirmation Then after I pick any of the options it goes to a blue screen that says. Windows protection error. You must restart your computer. System halted. But, after I restart my computer the whole process starts over. It just keeps repeating itself without any results! Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236108
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    - compressed volume while trying to load win me i am trying to load win me in a formatted hard drive and keep getting the compressed volume disk cache message. i thought this was for 95 only. i am using an me boot disk as well...can anyone help...thanks Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236106
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    - Modem Problems? I keep getting disconnected after a few minutes of being on the internet. It is preceeded by a distorted sound in my PC. On top of that my computer runs in the background for quite a while after turning it on, eating up 'a lot' of MB's, as a matter of fact, nearly half of my 2 GB drive, so that I am afraid of it being full in no time. What might be causing such disturbance? And Is there a way to repair this, or do I have to format? At one time my PC warned me that my Windows OS might become unstable. Are these the signs of it? Please, help. Harry. Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236105
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    - Dual Boot Question I have Win 98 SE on one of my computers and I just got ahold of Partition Magic. I know I can put W2K on it as a dual boot but I need to know: 1. The Win98SE is in Spanish and the W2K is in English. Will that create problems? 2. Will the new OS (W2K) be able to use the programs that are installed on the Win98SE partition? Thanks! Alias Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236098
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    - error message I connect with my isp then this error comes on the screen: ERROR:COULD NOT EXECUTE MAIN: THE SYSTEM CANNOT FIND THE FILE SPECIFIED Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236097
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    - Error Message (sysdll.reg) - Also posted on security Hi, Once starting my computer and windows ME having loaded, i get the following error message: 'Cannot import sysdll.reg: Error opening file. There may be a disk or file system error'. I've run my anti virus, Adaware and Spybot to no avail (all with latest definitions installed). Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236092
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    - Need help, How to reinstall Wndows ME Please Can someone lead me to the MS section or other written information regarding reinstalling my operating system Windows ME. I really don't want to lose my other installed software. For your information, some experts say the OS must be reinstalled very often (several time a year)esp. windows 95-98 & ME. Would appreciate it if you would email your reply to skyace@sympatico.ca. Many Thanks, Lawrence Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236089
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    - Error messages in WINL.DLL Hello, Can anyone help me with this problem? After Windows ME has started loading, i get this error message: "Wjview has caused an error in WINL.DLL." Then when i close that error message another one comes up that says: "Explorer has caused an error in WINL.DLL." When i try to close that error message, it just keeps coming back up. Does anyone know what i need to do to fix this? PLease Help! stefanie Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236081
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    - Can't boot up in safe mode Hi, To solve another problem, it's been suggested that I try to boot up in 'safe mode'. When I try the Start, Restart and press CTRL, or F8 or F5 or Shift F5 I can't seem to get the computer (Dell Dimension 4100 Pentium III) to begin life in the 'safe mode'. I'm somewhat chary of trying to deal with registry editing. Any constructive advice on dealing with other approaches to entering into 'safe mode' would be gratefully received. aloha, David C. Hurd www.ukuleles.com Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236070
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    - Control Panel Problems Whenever I click on any icon in my control panel an error message reading "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access this item." pops up. I cannot delete unwanted files or change anything on my computer due to this. I tried the tech support but I cannot get my ID # for the computer because the error message pops up when I follow the steps listed. If you could help me then I'd greatly appreciate it. Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236069
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    - Recovery disc The disc that has all the programs for an HP Millenium is missing. Is it possible to get a replacement, or is each program too individual? Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236063
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    - cannot open windows I get system error it started after I tried to run Norton scan Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236062
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    - CWShredder [1.56.1] <snip> * Updated removal for CWS.Searchx, which was apparently using random CLSIDs, I didn't notice this at first. </snip> http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip Or: http://aumha.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4644 ~Silj -- siljaline MS MVP - Windows (IE/OE) ________________________ Anti-Parasite Definition Updates http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=31 (Reply to group, as return address is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236060
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    - Quick Launch Bar My Quick Launch has moved of it's own volition. How do I get some control over it's position and it's contents? Thanks Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236059
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    - DEVLDR16 error message: DEVCON32.DLL I am receiving this error message everytime I start up in Windows ME. Does anyone know how to get this error message from appearing? Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236058
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    - data1.dat was not found I get this error message when I sign on. "data1.dat was not found". Can anyone tell me anything about this? Thanks in advance, Joe Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236057
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    - other devices when i start up in safe mode and i open device manager it has other devices. i open it and it has 2 unknown devices in it. can anyone tell why that is? Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236056
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    - scheduled programmes Every windows loads,there are automatically programmes open,which i can see in Close Program box(after pressing Cntrl+Alt+Delete). I was wondering how to remove these programmes from automatically loading every time windows loads, because some of them are causing serious problems to my computer. I dont know exactly which ones are causing the serious problems, but when i "End Task" Systray, it has always become unstable. Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236055
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    - RUNDLL error loading I put a post in a couple of days ago and i still did not recive a reply to the problem i'm having.Why is the site here if no one HELPS..????? Again i'm asking CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP.!!!!! The problem is when i start my computer and all programs start loading a message pops up it says,RUNDLL error loading C:\windows\BXXS5.DLL I would like to know how to fix this.????? Thank you,brian Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236051
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    - Weird icon changes in File Manager/Windows Explorer Help... It's bizarre - when I first go into File Manager/Windows Explorer the icons are normal. Within a few clicks I have Photoshop Icons on Word documents, QuickBooks icons on PowerPoint, etc. Anybody got a clue? Later. Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236043
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    - Random lockups My computer randomly freezes when trying to start programs. Could this be a hardware problem? when the computer freezes explorer stops responding and when trying to end task it I get a blue screen saying the system is busy. Could this be a hard drive error? it seems my computer takes longer to shut down all of a sudden. could a "dirty" reinstallation of Windows ME fix this? I've scanned with Norton 2003 Pro, Adaware 6, Spybot, CWShredder, and stinger, all upgrades installed and have found no sign of viruses or spyware. I have to restart like 10 times a day and its extremely annoying. Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236037
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    - Microsoft Word and Documents My kids did something to my computer, now I cant open any Word Documents, or any pictures that I have in Documents. When I click the picture or document, it just sits there, then if I press CTR, ALT, DEL to quit the program, it always says whatever Im trying to open is not responding? Any ideas as to the problem? I think I may have uninstalled something trying to clean the computer up from what the kids downloaded (i.e. games and such)..HELP!!! Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236034
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    - ME I have Windows XP and am trying to upgrade to XP. Help! Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236032
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    - MSTASK/SCANDSKW errors Good afternoon. I ran the cwshredder program yesterday which cleaned up a few registry entries. Now I am getting two error messages: SCANDSKW caused a General Protection Fault in module KRNL386.exe at 0002:00002c2c. The second one I get after the scandskw message is MSTASK caused an Invalid Page Fault in modeule KERNEL32.DLL at 01b7:bff6bb07 Any ideas Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236026
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    - Hitting Delete key to delete file brings up DUN screen When I hit the delete key, or choose the delete icon to delete a file, my default dial-up networking connection screen comes up. When I close it, it reopens a second time. When I close it again, I get the "are you sure you want to delete this file" type message and am then allowed to delete the file. Any ideas? Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236017
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    - scan disk doesn't work Scan disk won't complete, it just keeps starting over and over. What can I do? Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236009
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    - reg cleaners Are they worth it. Do they really make a difference? If so, can you recommend any? Thanks. Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236007
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    - URGENT - big problem Ok, this is going to take a while to explain, but basically my dad deleted windows. Using MS-DOS he ran the 'del *.*' command (or something similar) accidentaly in the C:\WINDOWS directory. Obviously not everything was deleted as some file are protected I think. After a while the computer began to hang and eventually it crashed. OK. When we tried booting up normally, we got a message saying something like 'Cannot find SYSTEM.INI. Bott with Emergengy Boot Disk and type SCANREG /RESTORE'. In safe mode we would get a message about a file called 'IFSHLP.SYS' missing. Next I created a boot disk (downloaded from the internet through my 98SE) for WinME, and used this to do the 'SCANREG /RESTORE' This did not affect the way safe mode failed but when the computer booted up normally we would get a message not only complaining about IFSHLP.SYS but also DISPLAY.SYS. Using the boot disk again I copied the IFSHLP.SYS from my Win98SE to the ME as a guess. This worked! The computer would now boot up in safe mode and in normal mode (but in normal mode it would still complain about DISPLAY.SYS). I did try copying DISPLAY.SYS from the 98, but the ME didnt like this. (something about an old version of ms- dos i think) But there are more problems, some big, some small. Our sound no longer works, the mouse drivers don't work, important stuff like RUNDLL32.EXE is missing (and to my sister's dispair their is no minesweeper). There are many files like RUNDLL32.EXE that I would think of as important, but obviously not protected. There is no way I can copy all of these files (from the 98) and hope that they work. We do not have a Windows ME CD apparently to reinstall windows, all we have is a 'Recovery Disk' (floppy disk) (this works as a boot disk, wipes hard drive clean and reinstalls windows to factory settings from a hidden partion on the HD) The good thing is our wireless network is working so we can back thing up to our other PC, but as I wasnt the one who set up the network I dont think I can repeat it when we reset the pc using the recovery disk. One thing I did think of, but I'm not so sure about is System Restore. Just before my dad messed up i installed WMP9Series which said it was creating a system restore point. I'm not quite sure how it works but i don't think it will recover the lost files. What I did think was that maybe because it recovers the settings of your PC (im not sure about this) maybe I can backup the system restore point, do a Recovery, reinstall software, and then use the System Restore to reconfigure the network. As I said I'm not sure how that works, so anyone who can help with a way of reinstalling WinME without a CD and without wiping HD clean using a recovery is appreciated. Or anyways to backup my network settings before wiping hardrive clean and then recovering these settings (I have a CD/RW drive if it is big to back up). Also maybe you know how to just re-extract the stuff from the CAB files in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS but this might not fix everything (esp. cos the only way I can get my sound drivers is from the recovery disk). Or maybe you know something else that will help. Any help is greatly appreciated. Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236004
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    - Deleting Partitions My laptop came pre-partitioned (2) and now C is full. How do I combine the drives easily without losing information or having to reload my programs? Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 236003
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    - mail "not registered properly"??? Bless you for your answer to my .dll problem! I fixed that. Now my next problem, I use Outlook and it won't send/recive mail. It keeps saying "Internet Mail is not registered properly. Please reinstall and try again... Error Number: 0x80040154." It used to work fine and started this problem when I got infected with adware. Now the adware is totally gone but my Outlook still won't send/receive. I tried Outlook Express, but it says "msoe.dll could not be loaded". Help! TIA, Elizabeth Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 235999
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    - New Spywareblaster Version 3.1 Alias Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 235996
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    - Thanks! Over the past week or so, I have seen postings complaining about the "advice" given through this forum. I, for one, have posted a few times over the past year and your advice has been extremely helpful. I also periodically scan the postings and have picked-up a lot of valuable information. I used to be a computer user who "knew enough to be dangerous." Through this forum, I now know a lot more and have become less dangerous! Thanks for all your FREE (emphasis added) advice. It is truly appreciated. I do have one question. The main desktop P/C my wife and I use runs ME. I do have a laptop I use occasionally that runs Windows 98. Is there a specific newsgroup for Windows 98 users? Thanks, Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 235992
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    - need good XP info site - MVP's only please Before I order my new computer, I wish to research some sites which would help me to decide how I want the store tech to initially setup the new system. (Some system features listed below) Can any MVP's recommend sites with easy to understand, accurate, up-to-date information on the subject, that can help address my concerns in the following areas? On-board memory - ideal size? - maximum? Recommendations for partition sizes for 120 to 160 GB hard drive? Suggestions for setting up XP supervisor controls (never used a NT based system before) Recommendations on use of XP with older programs such as MS Office Pro 97, Corel WordPerfect Suite 8, Corel Draw 8. How to configure computer to access programs on second computer via wireless link. New computer will be P4 - 2.6+Ghz with WinXP home and a hard drive of 120 to 160 GB. Suggested RAM - 512Mb. New computer will use dialup modem and will soon use ExpressVu's satellite internet service (one way high speed service that still requires a phone line for uplink but uses satellite for downlinks). Tech suggests using wireless link (802.11g) to allow old computer to access internet through new computer, and to allow both to share files (and programs?). Old computer is P2 - 350Mhz with Win ME, and cabling it to new computer is impractical. Thanks in advance for all assistance. -- Gil. If you get the facts first, You may not need to reconstruct your hard drive later! Please reply to the group. ----- Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 235991
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    - Spyware Blaster 3.1 Released!!! :-) http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4627 Regards, ~Silj -- siljaline MS MVP - Windows (IE/OE) ________________________ (Reply to group, as return address is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 235987
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    - .dll opens with??? Help! I messed up and now all my .dll files are set to open with Adobe. What are they supposed to open with, and how do I correct it? I assume they need to open with MSDos, but how do I do that? I don't see it listed on that "open with" list. TIA, Elizabeth Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 235984
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    - control panel IN MY CONTROL PANEL IS AN ICON CALLED WILD TANGENT, I GAVE IT UNCHECKED, BUT I CANNOT DELETE IT, WHEN I ROGHT CLICK THERE IS NO DELETE, IS THERE ANUWAY TO DELETE THIS.IT IS NOT IN PROGRAMS...TAHNK YOU Tag: 3.5 drive Tag: 235977

After working on the computer for an hour or so, without
requesting it will begin trying to look in my 3.5 A drive.
To stop this running, I put an empty disk in. Please, how
can I stop this happening?

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Re: 3.5 drive by war17

war17
Sat Apr 10 10:44:44 CDT 2004

Something is trying to access you floppy disk file. Look for any shortcut
that points to A drive.

You may have a PIF file that is access the drive.
http://www.createwindow.com/wininfo/floppybug.htm

--
Warren
For additional help, post in
http://groups.msn.com/HelpforInternetExplorerorWindowsME/homepage

"kate" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:17fa901c41ef0$e63a6ef0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> After working on the computer for an hour or so, without
> requesting it will begin trying to look in my 3.5 A drive.
> To stop this running, I put an empty disk in. Please, how
> can I stop this happening?

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