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    - _RESTORE folder question I saw my virus checker, Avast!, check out the c:\_RESTORE folder but I cannot see that folder in Windows Explorer. How can I see that folder so I can determine how much is in it? I have it programmed to accept 6,800 MB for restore, but I would like to know how much is really there. I am also curious as to how much each restore point takes up. Thanks... -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- Tag: safe mode Tag: 217548
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    - 2 problems 1. I am getting an error message telling me that I have a WJV error. Doesn't seem to affect my computer but have no idea how to get rid of it. 2. My desktop has been deactivated with an improper shutdown (my electricity went off). Now I cannot turn my active desktop back on. When I try my computer locks up and I have to cut the electricity to continue. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217547
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    - wininit.exe error message When I reboot, I get the message: wininit.exe: missing / unable to load. Press any key to continue. This began when I removed software for a Compaq IJ1200 printer. How can I get rid of this? It keeps me form establishing a system restore point. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217546
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    - quarantined files...what to do now? I first got the W32.Dumaru@mm virus in September, then the W32.Sobig and an IRC Trojan a few days ago. I didn't have anti virus for the first one, then installed Norton Antivirus 2003, which detected and automatically removed the Dumaru virus from three files: C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM.load.32 C:/WINDOWS/dllreg.exe C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM.vxdmgr32.exe and when my computer started up it would inform me that "windows cannot find" the last file on the list. Now, all totalled, I have seven files quarantined: windrv.exe dialler.exe dllreg.exe load32.exe patch.exe vxdmgr32.exe winmgm32.exe What should I do about this? Is there anything I CAN do? Please, any advice would be greatly appreciated.... Thanks Tag: safe mode Tag: 217538
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    - Error Message SIFP My Computer crashed the Operating Systems last weekend. I got the system running again by reloading my Windows ME and all seemed fine for a while. When I started to go the Internet and run IE, I got an error SIFP the system will shut down. After that time, I can be on the Desktop or going into a program and this message will pop up. It does not state .dll or any extension so I do not know where to start. Has anyone seen this message? Please give me any input anyone has on this. I suspect this is a Windows ME problem due to the frequency it appears. Thanks in advance for any help. Thanks Chris Brownlow Tag: safe mode Tag: 217537
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    - lxf files conversion How do I convert this file into a work file? Tag: safe mode Tag: 217534
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    - mmsystem mmsystem.dll properties info has been changed to "open with" windows media player--what is the correct "open with file?" this change has affected many other files!! Tag: safe mode Tag: 217533
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    - Viewing Hidden Files I have tried clicking on the option to show hidden files but the temporary internet hidden files are not being displayed. Have a virus 'js/spawn' and can't get to it to delete. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217532
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    - ME Error Error : OE 01bf bff8e64b when useing Windows Millennium Programs , Games , the screen turn blue ,you get error message . it tell u 2 ues any key PC locks up , Ctrl , Alt , Delete dons't work u have 2 restart. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217531
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    - TEMP FILES Unknown file: 33564D57-9980-0010-8000-00AA00389B71 Code Base: HTTP://CODECS.MICROSOFT.COM/CODECS/i386/WMV9 TYPE X CONTROL SHOULD I DELETE THIS FILE. WHAT IS IT? Tag: safe mode Tag: 217527
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    - bootup WME always freezes on bootup when it gets to Windows screen, requiring power down (only option) and reboot resulting in boot mode selection. Usually, I pick "normal" followed by successfull boot. Occasionally, it will go to safe mode on second power on. Checked bootlog.txt after going into safe mode. Only failures included vprintf.vxd and nuwave.drv, both displayed "file not found". Not sure if these are the real cause. Trying to troubleshoot by eliminating items from start up will not isolate cause, since the reboot always allows the system to start. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217526
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    - can't delete a file When I delete a file the pop up message will always ask if I owuld like to delet X# of files. There is always one file more than that is shown on recycle bin folder. The following message comes up -cannot find specified file, ivalid file path. How do I delete this file short of re- formating my drive? Tag: safe mode Tag: 217525
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    - Big Pictures For the last couple of days all the pictures I get from my scanner e-mail really BIG. They are .bmp, do I need to convert them to .jpg? How do I do that? Jeff Tag: safe mode Tag: 217521
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    - Loss of usb connection I installed successfully an apc battery backup. The software installed successfully and the system functioned with no problem for two weeks. The unit is connected to my computer via a usb connection. Upon bootup one day the software stated that the connection is no longer available "the cable is unplugged". The cable was plugged in. I did the following: 1. Reseated the cable (nothing) 2. Checked the usb connection in Device manager (checks Ok) 3. Uninstalled and reinstalled the software (nothing) 4. Replaced the cable (nothing) 5. The apc seems to operate normally Out of ideas? Tag: safe mode Tag: 217520
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    - "upgrade" from windows ME to windows98 Hi. I was wondering if anyone would know the answer for the question: Can I "upgrade" my windows me to windows 98? I know that the question sounds weird. What I am planning to do is to reformat my hard-disk and, instead of Windows ME, install Windows 98. Is that possible? Will I have any hardware problems? I strongly believe that Windows 98 is a much better and stable operational system. That's the reason I want to change from ME to 98. Also because I already own an Windows 98 udgrade CD I bought for my other PC. Thanks for any imput. Alex Tag: safe mode Tag: 217517
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    - user.exe To anyone who can help me, I have recently been getting an error message saying that "explore has caused an error in user.exe." or something similar to that. It forces me to get of the net and when I am in the middle of something I get really frustrated. I am not sure what to do. It doesn't do it all the time, but it is still frustrating when it occurs. Please help if you can. My e-mail address is alantaylor2001@7yahoo.com Thank you in advance. Alan Taylor Tag: safe mode Tag: 217511
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    - i need help are .pfm fonts compatible with ME? if they are, then how do i install them? Tag: safe mode Tag: 217509
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    - error message I get a error messege when i start up windows me It says rundll32 has caused a error in kernal32.dll, rundll32 will now close this happens every time i start up any suggestions thanks ken Tag: safe mode Tag: 217507
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    - url on each site that i connect to on the internet a message appears found in URL. I have to click ok in order that i can log on.Any idea why? Tag: safe mode Tag: 217502
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    - no dial tone I just signed up w/a new ISP. I've tried to connect and I keep getting no dial tone. Is it my modem or ISP. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217500
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    - Automatically attempting to dial connection Somewhat recently, I keep getting prompted to connect to the internet. This usually happens when I use Windows explorer and click on a folder. Each time I click on another folder, I am prompted. It also happens when I go into the Control Panel. It appears as though when a new window is opened, it attempts to connect. I have installed spy-bot, Ad-Aware and a firewall. The only think that the firewall seems to be picking up that is trying to connect is LOADQM.EXE and QMGR.DLL (I'm assuming part of Windows Update). Windows update in the control panel is set to manually check. I do not like having control over whatever this is and am quite concerned with what it is trying to do, even if it is the update process. Any suggestions as to what it is and/or how I can disable it or find out what it is would be greatly appreciated. -Paul Tag: safe mode Tag: 217495
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    - Passwords / security Is there a way to make it necessary to use a password in order to access files? For example, after the PC starts, before you can access a file or open an application you must use a password to proceed. Thanks. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217488
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    - Waiting for a reply... I am still wating for an answer from you...about what to do to change the time and date or adjust it in my PC Sincerely, Hugo Tag: safe mode Tag: 217482
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    - I can not change or adjust the date and time... I followed must instructions but to not avail, I went the settings, contro panel IBM system restore trying to find out how to adjust the time and date on my PC. I can not find an answer for this subjec, can some one please tell me or advise me how to do the time and date US and Canada eastern zone? Sincerely, Hugo Tag: safe mode Tag: 217479
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    - infected with virus I believe I have the Swen and Sobiq virus. How do I get rid of them ? I have not opened any of the attachments that I receive via email, but I can't stop the emails. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217478
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    - windows98 to ME I created a zip disk on a windows 98 machine and now I'm trying to read it on a ME machine which won't work. Dell says it's not their problem and Microsoft says there is a solution but to try this venue unless I want to pay $35. I assume there is a software patch. Any ideas, please? Thanks Tag: safe mode Tag: 217477
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    - 128-bit high encryption pack for windows ME Where can I download the 128-bit encryption pack for Windows ME so I can access secured site using IE 61? Thanks! Jun Tag: safe mode Tag: 217476
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    - pdf attachments having a problem opening and decifering pdf attachments in e-mail messages. either they are non-existant when opened or hieroglyphics......please help! Tag: safe mode Tag: 217474
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    - kernel32 error and msvbvm60.dll these errors will pop up frequently. not sure how to correct the problem. kernel32.dll and msvbvm60.dll and of course i lose whatever im doing. help appreciated. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217472
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    - No System Checkpoints My computer has stopped creating system checkpoints for system restore, hasn't created a checkpoint for ten days. I can create a restore point manually with no problem. Does anyone know what might be causing this? My system restore disc space is set at maximum. Thanks, Jimmy Tag: safe mode Tag: 217464
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    - Any way I can download WinME updates separately? I have recently upgraded a Win98 computer to WinME. That machine does not have an Internet connection and I really don't expect to use it that way. Mostly it will just be used for games, graphics editing, digital printing etc. Therefore I do not need the latest virus definitions or security patches. But I would like to get all the WinME updates that pertain to performance and stability. This should be just a one-time thing, as I don't imagine Microsoft is continuing to produce new performance updates for this ageing OS. My question is, Is there any way I can download any such existing ME updates via the WinXP computer I do use for the Internet (which has a DSL connection so should make short work of it)? Or must I set up the WinME machine for doing those updates online (which frankly would be something of a nuisance)? Neil Tag: safe mode Tag: 217450
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    - mprexe has caused an error in XAAF190.tmp I have tryed many times fixing this problem but to no avail. Does anyone know why this does this. Please let me know, thanks. Doug Tag: safe mode Tag: 217443
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    - Wuauboot error I'm suing Dell computer with Win ME and Office XP. Recently I started getting the following error message periodically throughout the day. what does it mean and how can I stop it? "Wuauboot has caused an error in <unknown> Wuauboot will now close." Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Denise Tag: safe mode Tag: 217437
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    - rundll32 error at startup When I start up my computer, I get an error that says " Rundll32 has caused an error in KERNEL32.DLL. Rundll32 will now close. If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer. " My mouse doesn't work now, it doesn't show up on the screen at all. And my graphics are really poor compared to what I had before this all started. Can someone please tell me what to dao to get my computer back to normal? Thank you, Sam Tag: safe mode Tag: 217433
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    - downloaded critical patch . . I downloaded Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack and at 76% of install, it crashes. Evertime I reboot and try again, same thing. I had turned off AVG and Zone Alarm before downloading. I received instructions to go to `ie6setup.exe` to install but it did not work. Should I uninstall ?? but how ?? Thank you. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217432
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    - event /activity logs I am running Windows Millenium on a single desktop PC and I want to determine when my applications have been used. Is there and way to determine when a paticuliar application on my PC has been used (date)? For example, MS Word was last used on 10/31/03 0r Excel on 10/29/03. I have heard that there are functions called event logs that maybe able to help. Please let me know if this is possible and if so, how to use this feature. Thanks. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217431
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    - Infected Files in C:\_restore\archive Recently scanned my computer and found two worms, Worm Hybrid.B and Hawawi.F which have infected 15 files within C:\_restore\archive .The files are in a compressed winzip file, FS102.CAB FS157.CAB and more. Two have infected Layers 3 and 2 and the others have infected .cpy files. How to I get rid of these worms. They have not yet infected my explorer.exe or SMPT. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217429
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    - Unsaving password Having allowed Windows to save a password, how do I unsave it? I've changed my mind! Thanks. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217427
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    - problems When I start up the computer, an Enter Network Password window always comes up that asks for a user name and password. Does anyone know how to stop this window from coming up every time I start up the computer? Also, after I click OK on the Enter Network Password window, another window comes up that is titled System Configuration Utility and says "You are using the selective startup for troubleshooting your system" and I have to click OK. Does anyone know how to get out of the seletive startup so that this window does not always appear? Tag: safe mode Tag: 217425
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    - RESTORE Temp files Mcafee Virus Scan has identified 69 files in C:\_RESTORE\TEMP\ that are hazardous, but I can not clean them. When I try, I am told that the disk is write- protected and can not be cleaned. I do not feel comfortable disabling my system restore feature, as Mcafee tech support suggested. What should I do? Tag: safe mode Tag: 217424
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    - computer dialing on its own My computer dials the internet on it's own at any time. It does not open Internet Exployer or Outlook Express, it just dials and makes a connection with my Internet provider. Spybot says I have no spyware. Help. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217422
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    - Microsoft Word I have Microsoft ME, and word 2000 SR1. Every time I try to start word, it freezes on me. This started last week. I have plenty of memory, I have also cleaned out the system, I have removed and reinstalled word. I can use any other software without any problem. I'm beginning to think that the problem is not with word, but with an operating system component (i.e. Microsoft internet explorer 5.5). Any ideas? Thanks Tag: safe mode Tag: 217421
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    - Cmdinst has caused an error in USER.EXE Hi, I am trying to install an ADSL 500 modem from BINATONE (USB 1.1). I get through part of the installation with the install program and I am prompted: "the DSL installer is searching for installed hardware. If your modem is not yet plugged into your computer, plug it in now" I plug the modem in and then get the following error message: "Cmdinst Cmdinst has caused an error in USER.EXE. Cmdinst will now close. If you continue to experience problems, try to restart your computer." The only option after that is to press OK. I then get the message: "The DSL Modem Setup Wizard is now installing the drivers needed by Windows to operate the modem" The computer then continues to install the drivers. This goes on for about 3-4 minutes, which seems excessively long... I then get: "Error There is a problem installing the drivers for your modem. The operating system could not install the driver properly. Please call technical support for assistance" Only option is to press finish. The files are then uninstalled before I am prompted to restart my PC. I also try to plug the modem in before installing any drivers...I then get the same error message. I am running Windows ME. I have no previous ADSL modems or drivers installed. I have tried to install the modem 3 times now and always get the same errors. I have also contacted Binatone who sent me updated drivers. No luck! Please help! Gunnar Tag: safe mode Tag: 217419
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    - error message On shut-down I get the message OE:0028:D15F7376.Can anybody point me in the right direction to solving this problem. I think it might be a printer linked thing,but I am not certain. Thanks in advance rhodel Tag: safe mode Tag: 217417
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    - Boots up in 'safe mode' System froze after trying to open Hauppage TV program. I closed the system down but it now always boots up in safe mode. System restore does not correct fault. Can someone please help? Tag: safe mode Tag: 217416
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    - Error Message OE 0028 (Please Help! I'm at my wits end) When I am booting up my computer (Windows ME) it runs through setup, pauses for a few seconds, and then gives me the following error message: VMM (12) + 00004C3C Error: 0028 : C0283C3C All it will allow me to do is restart, at which point I get the same message! Occasionally, and less and less frequently, it will start just fine and not give me this message. Any ideas as to what may be causing it or how to fix???? Thanks SOOOO much!!! Tag: safe mode Tag: 217413
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    - Ad-Aware There's a new Ad-aware file out. 01R229 03.11.2003 Where's Silj <vbg> Joan Tag: safe mode Tag: 217410
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    - IPHLPAPI.DLL Unable to load this file. And Microsoft Word stops or freezes when I try to start it. Tag: safe mode Tag: 217408
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    - blue screen on shutdown Please help, everytime I go to shut down my computer it says an error has occured press enter to return to windows or press ctl + alt + del to restart your computer. If you do this you will lose any unsaved information in all applications Error OD:0327:0000 9d3e Help, Im totally hopeless at this sort of thing Tag: safe mode Tag: 217407
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    - VWIN32 (05) + 000012D0 Error: OE:0028: C02A44A8 I get this message when shutting down my computer. I've tried most fixes, but nothing has worked so far. I don't even know what this is related to so I really can't figure out how to fix. Thanks Tag: safe mode Tag: 217405

A windows ME machine is going into safe mode. Would
appreciate any KB articles or web pages addresses that
talk about how to get back to regular operation.

Thanks.

Kent Betts

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Re: safe mode by Jim

Jim
Tue Nov 04 02:41:31 CST 2003

"kentbetts@BLAHBLAHtechisp.com" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
in message news:07c701c3a290$555cc7c0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> A windows ME machine is going into safe mode. Would
> appreciate any KB articles or web pages addresses that
> talk about how to get back to regular operation.

OK, here goes:

Computer Always Starts in Safe Mode
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306615

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