Windows Update: Now have error message
I just did a windows update, and it said to reboot my
machine. When my computer starts I get this message:
Windows could not upgrade the file 1% from %2 %1: %2
It repeats this over and over and won't allow me to get
past this page.
What can I do to get beyond this?
Thank you so much for your help!
Thornefin Tag: remote administration Tag: 203146
scan disk with each startup
Each time I startup my pc a thorough scan disk runs before
anything will load in. This takes much time and is
useless because it never finds any problems. The message
with the scan disk is "windows noticed an improper
shutdown", even though the shutdown was done correctly.
Any suggestions??? Tag: remote administration Tag: 203138
vmm(12) error
I have a WinME machine that runs fine on boot and safe
mode, but locks up after about 30min and then gives a "vmm
(12)" error. Any hints? Tag: remote administration Tag: 203131
Re-Install
I am having problems with ME - Can I re-install it and not
lose any of my programs or data? Thank you! Tag: remote administration Tag: 203127
How do I repair any security flaws on windows me?
I recently left my computer at home while I left on a
trip. When I returned home, my little brother had
downloaded countless programs and caused my computer to
crash. I just reinstalled windows me, and I would like to
make sure my computer is secure and has no security
flaws.
A friend of mine at Microsoft had done it for me before,
but now he lives across the country. Is there anyone who
can help me? Tag: remote administration Tag: 203126
WidowsME Crashing when computer is idle & previous posts. HELP
Hi
I posted general crashing problems re ME about 10 days ago. I get a whole
variety of error messages, ranging from page faults to general protection
errors.
As I wrote before, I have performed a clean install (about 6 times on my
friends computer). The installation gave no error messages and seemed fine.
I think people found it difficult to help me because of the lack of any
pattern in the error messages. After the last clean install, ME crashed even
before I had chance to install the chipset drivers & video drivers.
I have now noticed a slight pattern. Although the computer will crash at any
time, I have noticed that it crashes when left idle with just the desktop
on. A typical error message at this point is: Error OE: 0028 : 0070042B. I
have checked the memory with DocMemory and also checked that the module is
seated securely in its socket. I followed up the one suggestion that was
made in this N/G and ran the computer from the EBD and left the help files
on screen to see whether it was an overheating problem. It did not crash. It
will however crash when started in Safe Mode. Selective start-up is of no
help. All devices are working OK in device manager and no problem devices
are shown in system inf. I have the standby and power down settings, set to
never in windows and set to user defined in the BIOS.
I just cant think of anything else to try in order to get this computer
working for my friend.
The computer has an Advance 6T mainboard, VIA Apollo PLE133T Chipset
VT8601T:
OS Name Microsoft Windows
Version 4.90.3000 Build 3000
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name SPAIN
System Manufacturer LEGEND QDI
System Model VT8601
System Type X86-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Celeron(TM) CPU 1100MHz GenuineIntel ~1102
Mhz
BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
Locale United Kingdom
Time Zone GMT Daylight Time
Total Physical Memory 119.44 MB
Available Physical Memory 2.95 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.82 GB
Page File Space 1.88 GB
Any help would be appreciated. I am now at a complete loss with what to try
next
Nigel
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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.505 / Virus Database: 302 - Release Date: 30/07/2003 Tag: remote administration Tag: 203121
Registered to...
When I press Windows+Pause Break, bringing up the General
Tab on System Properties, it shows under "registered
to..." that the computer is registered in my name.
However, since buying my computer, I have changed my name
by deed poll :) Thus, I would like to change the name that
is displayed. How do I go about this?
Jason Tag: remote administration Tag: 203118
Microsoft ME - Outlook
Hello...Greetings I am still working on the ME
platform. I have buildup a considerable contact
list using the outlook. My question is .. I want
to make a cd backup of that contact list. Which
are the files that I should backup ? Thankyou
and Regards Tag: remote administration Tag: 203115
Outlook Express vs. Hotmail
Just wondering if anyone can help me - I have 2 email
accounts, 1 with Bigpond and 1 with Hotmail. ALL of my
mail goes to Hotmail, no matter which address mail is sent
to and it's driving me mad. If anyone can help out, it'd
be much appreciated :) Tag: remote administration Tag: 203110
MSN hotmail
Has anyone else had problems with hotmail? I can't delete porno emails
which appeared in my inbox. When I try to delete them they show up in trash
but do not leave my inbox. I have tried to make contact with microsoft via
bug report and phone without success. Any ideas to clean out my inbox? Tag: remote administration Tag: 203107
Another error message!
Can anyone tell me what is wrong with the following, and
how I fix it? "Operating system not found". Thank you! Tag: remote administration Tag: 203103
Missing MRCI.VXD
I have a customized, preinstalled Windows Me OS without
disk. I posted my various problems in the setup forum but
did not really receive help. I have also reinstalled the
OS once but have same reocurring problem.
Subject is, "VMM (01) + 0000DFD5 Error : 0E : 0028 :
C000EFD5" senders name : Gene
A link to this is posted at the bottom of this message.
I have freezing problems, VMM (01) and VMM (12) errors,
like the one listed above.
I have already run scandisk thorough many times! Along
with scanreg fix and others. This has not solved the
problem. I read in some post about a boot log analyzer. I
used the analyzer and noticed these two specific failures:
Dynamic load failed : [00176B7B] File not found
Dynamic load failed : C:\WINDOWS\system\MRCI.VXD
[00176B85] File not found
I also have a 0E : 0028 : 0000005C Error
along with a short list more issues.
http://communities.microsoft.com/NewsGroups/previewFrame.as
p?
ICP=GSS3&sLCID=US&sgroupURL=microsoft.public.windowsme.setu
p&sMessageID=%253C011101c356c6%2524e258ce50%
2524a501280a@phx.gbl%253E Tag: remote administration Tag: 203096
Windows ME won't shut down
I can't get my Windows ME to shut down. I get all the way
to the blank screen, but the system continues to chug
away, and will never turn off. I can wait overnight even.
If I just turn it off, when I turn it back on, it goes
through the scandisk saying I had an improper shutdown.
Anyone know the solution to this. Please don't say to
upgrade to XP!! Tag: remote administration Tag: 203094
Start up Message
When I first set up my P.C with WinMe I tried to install Boot Magic
unsuccessfully. Now everytime I boot up I get the following message
on a black screen...
Error finding BTMagic.img
Rub Boot Magic Install
Press any key to activate Partition.
If I press a key it boots up fine, but it's getting a little bit
annoying.
Can someone please advise where the computer is getting this
instruction and how I can delete?
Thanks Tag: remote administration Tag: 203092
MSWRD832.CNV
I need to open up an attachment in Wal-mart Connect and
keep getting the following message: WordPad has caused an
error in MSWRD832.CNV. Can anyone help?
Thanks! Tag: remote administration Tag: 203080
msnmsgr error
i get a error box for msnmsgr pop up and when click on
it a other box pop up for the dibeng.dll file saying a
error has happen in it . how does one found out what is
wrong in the file and how might one go about fixing it so
the error message doesn't shut down the i/m messager
boxand any thing that is in the file the only to fix
it is to reboot the system from the desktop back on line Tag: remote administration Tag: 203070
WINDOWS ME FATAL ERROR
WHEN I TRY TO OPEN OR INSTALL ANY PROGRAMS I GET
WINDOWS FATAL ERROR "0E:016F:BFF9A0C4" CAN ANYONE HELP?
THANKS! Tag: remote administration Tag: 203063
Help Ctr Error
Over the past month, whenever I try to use "Help", I
receive an almost completely white screen with an
unfinished blue line and the message "The initialization
of the Help Center failed. Please report the following
error number to Microsoft support: - 2147143678". How do
I report this to Microsoft without having to pay for a
long distance phone call?
Every so often, when I'm using the computer a box will pop
up with the message: "Help Ctr has caused an error in
KERNEL32.DLL. If this continues, try restarting your
computer".
I'm at my wit's end. Can anyone help?
Thanks so much for any efforts.
Pam Tag: remote administration Tag: 203060
error 29
when i try to open control panel or windows explorer or
some other programs i get an error 29.also on some
address bars i can't type (like yahoo).searched knowledge
base..no help.thanks in advance. Tag: remote administration Tag: 203028
re: Lost Standby
Re: Lost Standby. Just realized my post wasnt too clear.
Here goes: When I click "Start and click on "Shut Down"
the "Shut down Window" shows "Shut down and Restart but no
Standby. Furthermore its not in the Safe Mode either.
Can anyone help me get my Standby? pls.
P.A.T. Tag: remote administration Tag: 203021
briefcase
I don't seem to have a briefcase on windows ME. I tried
to create one, but it doesn't give me the option of
creating a briefcase. Can anyone help? Please reply to:
nanska@aol.com
Thanks,
Nancy Tag: remote administration Tag: 203018
Windows Updates
Windows Updates will not install. I have done all the
maintenance functions, machine works perfectly otherwise.
This is a recent problem that has just cropped up. What
is the fix? Tag: remote administration Tag: 203017
SWAP File partition?
Using partition magic to partition my new (added) HDD. It doesn't address
this issue. Should I assign the swp file to its own partition, and if so,
should/must it be a "logical" partition? or better off keeping it in my C:
(primary) partition. And how about swap file size... about double the size
of my memory or so? Thanks Tag: remote administration Tag: 203009
Windows Setup fails to add component
I recently reformatted the hard drive on my Dell laptop
3800. Im using WinME and cannot get any of the components
to install i.e. acessories, system tools. I want to add
the calculator primarily but nothing else loads. After
selecting the desired component and hitting APPLY or OK
windows says it needs the WinME disk to proceed to copy
files from "C:\WINDOWS\options\cabs". I insert the disk
and nothing changes. Should I reinstall or ?
Thanks Tag: remote administration Tag: 203007
Patch
My question is the same as Walter's. I have Windows ME. Do
I need the security patch? Do I need an update? Tag: remote administration Tag: 203006
windowsME freezing
I recently had problems with my windows ME and took it in
to get worked on. The man that worked on it said I was
lucky that I hadn't had problems sooner. He said some
people were getting a newer version free because this
program gave them so many problems. Could I possibly get a
newer version? How do I get it to stop freezing on me. The
computer is not talking to the printer and I can't print
anything, I have uninstalled it and reinstalled it. HELP.
I am a student and school is coming fast. Tag: remote administration Tag: 203005
wmiexe.exe
Anyone know a good reason why this should be running in the
background? And how often I'd want it to be?
TIA,
Frank Lynch
The Samuel Johnson Sound Bite Page is at:
http://www.samueljohnson.com/ Tag: remote administration Tag: 202997
Backing Up Files
I sent this yesterday but it never posted...
How do I perform a system backup onto CD? It's probably
plain and simple, but I don't know how. Thanks. Tag: remote administration Tag: 202987
ddhelp has caused an error in rvdd32.dll
everytime i try to open media player, intervideo windvd or
certain websites the above error message appears. i've re-
downloaded directx and the video devices appear to be
working correctly.
thanks in advance Tag: remote administration Tag: 202980
windows going wild
Not sure which newsgroup this should go to so I'm using
this one. Recently my windows have been reacting
strangely. For instance, when I am using Word or
FrontPage the window will start entering returns
repeatedly though I haven't clicked the mouse to do so.
The action is repeated while the screen flickers a bit.
The problem even occurs is Windows Explorer where some
action is repeated until I close the window. I have to
reboot, but sometimes that doesn't even help. I'm
guessing a possible driver problem with my video card or
mouse maybe? I'm not sure where to start. Or do I reduce
my graphics acceleration? Or is my video card getting
overheated? This seems to occur randomly. Tag: remote administration Tag: 202978
user profile help
Is there any way to save my user profile settings and then
get rid of using user profiles? I originally set up my
computer for two users, but since DH fails to log in as
himself he just uses my profile anyway. I have already
removed his profile, but want windows not to ask me for a
password anymore. I'm afraid if I select the option of
all users using the same profile it will return to the
default rather than keeping my profile settings. Tag: remote administration Tag: 202977
Unable to open folders
I've got a Gateway notebook, with 128mb of memory and an
18gb hard-drive, a little over 4gb of which is free.
Recently, I've begun having trouble opening folders; it's
not always the same folder, either. For example, just now
I've tried opening My Programs folder, and I get a bit of
disk activity, and the window opens, but nothing happens.
Within a few moments, disk activity stops, and everything
slows to a crawl. When I do a crtl-alt-del, I'm told that
My Computer/My Programs isn't responding. I end the task,
and then *everything* slows to a crawl.
I either do a re-start or complete shut-
down...occasionally, this won't work, either, and I have
to resort to turning the thing off.
I've run ScanDisk and Defrag several times, and this
*seems* to clear up the problem for a bit, but, then I'll
run into it again...just ran Defrag day before yesterday
and everything appeared fine until this morning.
I am on a home network, and *can* access these folders
from the other computer, even when I'm unable to do so
from MY computer.
Any suggestions?
David Tag: remote administration Tag: 202975
Problem Installing Fonts
I can not install fonts. (I have in the past been able to
install fonts!) I read on the Microsoft website ME can
hold between 1000 & 1500 fonts dependent on the size. I
had 1290 fonts. I deleted down to 390 fonts but still can
not install any new ones. I NEED NEW FONTS!!!!!!
HELP~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tag: remote administration Tag: 202972
"Rundll has caused an error in MMSYSTEM.DLL."
Can someone please assist me to fix this problem in the
system.ini file.
I have found instructions on how to fix a similar message
(same file and problem is also caused by Rundll)
however I am not sure as to the line I should be placing
the words that have to be added to the system.ini file
Many thanks Tag: remote administration Tag: 202971
System slows down
Hi
I am having a problem with my system slowing down.
Everything seems to be going ok after boot up. I start
outlook and receive my emaills via a dial-up modem. When I
log-off my system slows down. This is also shown on the
system monitor graph which goes from 20% to 85-100%. When
I shut the system down there invariable seems to have a
problem and the system hangs-up and I have to switch off
manually. My system - Toshiba satelite, windows ME,
office 2000. Can anyone help, please..? Tag: remote administration Tag: 202970
HELP!!! WIN will NOT start ANY programs!!!
This all started with a normal windows Microsoft update
that needed to be installed. (The one that comes up in
your Internet Explorer)After installing the update, my
computer seemed to be taking forever to update the files,
and when it tried to restart, NOTHING APPEARS ON THE
SCREEN OTHER THAN MY BACKGROUND!!! :( I tried to restart
in Safe Mode, but even that does not work. It is as if
everything has been lost...PLEASE anyone who can help me,
write me @ CrzyAngel263 on AIM Y! or MSN. Thank You! Tag: remote administration Tag: 202968
Error message 'Explorer has caused an error in <unknown> and will now close'
I am running Windows ME, every time I enter windoes
explorer I get the error message 'Explorer has caused an
error in <unknown> and will now close' i have tried a
number of time to resolve this error without any luck,
does anybody know how to solve this problem once and for
all, without spending more money upgrading. Tag: remote administration Tag: 202964
Explorer.exe error in Kernel.exe ??
Hi
I am using Windows ME. i connect to Internet via a dialup modem.. I
cannot able to browse any sites immediately after establsihing the
connection. IE hangs and and i get Error in Explorer.exe and kernel.exe..
so what i do is after connecting to the net i will wait for 5 sec..and then
will start browsing...during that period the Moust pointer is displaying
hourglass..this means some process is executing...i am not able to thius
pout..thjis is very annoying and i am having a lots of restarts during
browsing. Same Explorer.,exe/Kernel.exe error occurs while browsing
too..suddenly i get blue screeen and my mahine has to be rebooted.
I use IE Sp1. is tehre any way where i could find what could cause this
problem ..is there any solution for thois problem?
thanks
Karthik Tag: remote administration Tag: 202962
Can not find explorer.exe, please reinstall windows
Hi all
Can anyone assist in the above error?
I switched my pc on and got the error, i ran a scan disk
and no virus but i cant get into windows, i dnt mind
puttin xp on the machine except i dont want to lose my
files! Is there a way i can sort the problem without
taking it to PC World as its under warrenty from them!
Cheers
Cham Tag: remote administration Tag: 202961
TrojanAdClicker Virus
Our computer has recently been infected with a
TrojanAdClicker Virus which I can't seem to locate and
eliminate. Our Norton AntiVirus program cannot repair the
file or sometimes quarantine it. It keeps coming back
again and again and I don't know how to get rid of it.
I'm pretty computer illiterate, so if anyone can help and
give me instructions in "plain and simple English" it
would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you very much.
The file name is winpup32[1].exe Tag: remote administration Tag: 202954
Conventional Memory
I have found a 1980s game called "5th Fleet" when I try
to run it, it claims it needs more than 590k of
conventional memory. I have tried setting the
conventional memory to 600k in its PIF, but this gives me
a windows error message saying that there is not enough
conventional memory to run the program.
I have used the "mem" command at the DOS prompt and it
shows I have 568k of conventional memory.
I have tried running in safe mode. Tag: remote administration Tag: 202951
Is it possible to remotely change/modify settings such
as "Content advisor" without supplying the user with the
password?