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    - Explorer has caused an error in <unknown> Running WinME (OEM) on a Compaq Presario. Get "Explorer has caused an error in <unknown>" as soon as desktop appears after boot. Don't know what triggered this (helping a friend debug this) but the error keeps coming up repeatedly if I close the error dialog. I tried reinstall by booting from startup disk and running setup from Windows/options/cabs but the error is still there after reinstall. I tried doing windows update but get "IE has caused an error in <unknown>". Netscape says it couldn't open a socket. However I do have a good tcp/ip connection, I can ping my Linksys router with no problem and got IP address from DHCP server. So bottom line is I'm stuck with IE 5.x which won't work and since windows update is based on IE I can't bring down IE 6. What puzzles me is that I thought the reinstall would replace broken/missing files but I still get the same desktop and errors after the reinstall. Unfortunately this system did not come with a CD so I can't wipe the HD and just reinstall. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Michael Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240675
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    - Scandisk will not complete Can someone offer any suggestions on what I may need to do to get scandisk to complete. Have tried to run from Safemode, did not complete. I have unchecked all items from Startup from within Applications/System Tools/System Information/Software Environment/Startup Program. Then Tools>System configuration Utility>Startup tab. So there should not be anything else running but after 48 hours, scandisk has not completed thanks for any help you can provide. Becky Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240673
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    - Error Message Many times/day get following error message: Error: 0E:01A7:BFF8E64B. When I try to reboot nothing happens. I must turn off computer and turn it on again. I already checked and no virus. Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240665
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    - Windows Error Message Many times/day get error message: Error: 0E:01A7:BFF8E64B. Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240663
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    - Disk cleanup During a disk cleanup, I accidently deleted some files. I found them during a search in a SAV file but do not know how to restore them. Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240661
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    - Error that prevents shutdown An error has occurred. To continue: Press enter to return to Windows, or press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your computer. If you do this you will lose any unsaved information in all open applications. File Name: VWIN32(05) + 000012D Error: OE:0028:CO2A44A8 Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240659
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    - prevent load at start up? How do I prevent programs from loading at start up? WINME -- -Jesse http://www.pixelpages.net/jesse Disclaimer: Spelling & grammar errors are made on purpose for those who are fulfilled by correcting others. Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240647
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    - Error message OE:017F:BFF8E066 I get this error message and the screen turns blue. What is the resolution to this problem? Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240645
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    - NIS-Was unable to access Internet and Outlook I have Norton IS. I have made it a habit to use LiveUpdate daily before doing anything else on the computer. Did a download at the end of last week and didn't pay attention to exactly what it was. I know it wasn't a virus definition. It may have been something called "Sym. Redirector." I've been fairly lucky with Norton until now. Whatever this was caused problems with Outlook Express and Internet Explorer. My mouse would also not move around the screen. All my other basic programs worked (Word etc.). Couldn't get to the newsgroup to ask questions (my first thought) nor to the Symantec website. I used System Restore today (which I have never had to use before) and Outlook and IE are now working. The problem now is that parts of NIS do not work. I did a virus scan just in case there were some critters lurking around. Nothing there. Before I give any more details, I have called Symantec (they don't service my version via phone anymore) and have worked my way through their articles and instructions. I have stopped for the moment before I go on with their last 2 options (the others didn't work) I wanted to see what people at the newsgroup thought or might be able to add and if anyone has had this experience. Also,maybe there is a more specific group that would be helpful I found through Sym's articles that it is not unusual to have problems with Norton after doing a SR. Great! One of the things they had me do was to use something called the "Hawking Tool". Didn't work. The next suggestion is to 1) Download the latest virus definitions using "Intelligent Updater." (It looks like I can still download via Live Update.) I don't know what to do about this because it looks like I may end up downloading the same darn thing that caused the problems in the first place. 2)Uninstall and reinstall all Symantec programs that use virus definitions. I won't be surprised if you tell me that this is what I will have to do. I've never done a Uninstall/Reinstall of a program before, but that's ok. My version is 2002 so will I have to Update everything from that time till now? Goofy question I know. Can I avoid the problem causing download? I apologize for the length of this. If there are any more questions, I can probably supply the answer. I wrote down most everything I did and what showed up on the screen when I did this today!! Thanks! Stella Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240644
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    - eTrust EZ AntiVirus v6.2 GA Release New! Advanced Email Scanning New! Interactive Virus Detection Messages New! Scans compressed file archives before you open them and risk infecting your computer More information here: http://tinyurl.com/28973 Current versions: http://tinyurl.com/2w2cd How to upgrade: http://tinyurl.com/37ylt Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240643
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    - Dos Commands I need to remove some temp restore file from my PC as it has a virus (trojan) I am told I can only do this via dos but I don't have enough knowledge of the Dos commands - any one any ideas - Oh I'm running ME Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240635
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    - port 5000, commplex-main Internet Storm Center is showing a terrific increase in the number of hits to port 5000, tcp, from 'commplex-main.' My Visual Zone is showing a bunch. Zone Alarm is effectively blocking these attempts, however, there are certain games and apps that utilize this port which may render it open to attack. Just a word of caution........ Heirloom, old and not even sure what it is Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240632
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    - 01R304 Adaware update New Adaware update............can't believe silj isn't here......I must have missed the post elsewhere. Heirloom, old and too slow to be first Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240628
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    - OEM*.INF file generator About a month ago (through this forum) I was informed on how to eliminate downloading 'freezes' ...thousands of 0- KB oemxxx.inf files in the WINDOWS/INF folder. The solution worked great! But now and then when I do a download (especially a Microsoft Update), the problems comes back and I have to go through the same procedure of eliminating the 0-KB oem.inf files. Once the 0-KB oem.inf files start being produced, the only way I can stop the process is to shut down the computer. [After logging off of the internet during a download (because of a download 'freeze'), the 0-KB oem.inf files continue to be generated ...as seen at the MS-DOS prompt]. What can be done to prevent the generation of 0-KB oem.inf files? Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240627
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    - Windows Explorer- abnormal termination When I click on a folder in Windows Explorer, it beeps and closes (without expanding to see the folder's contents). This just started occurring after I corrected a problem with Norton SystemsWorks 2004. Any suggestions on how to get Windows Explorer fucntioning properly? Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240623
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    - Determine what programs are running? How can I display a list of programs that are running? I am using Millennium Edition operating system. I have an unknown program accessing my hard drive. This takes up memory and slows down my system. In advance, THANKS! Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240620
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    - Determine what programs are running? I am using MS Millennium Edition operating system. I have an unknown program accessing my hard disk. This takes up my valuable memory and slows down my system. How can I display a list that shows all programs running? In advance, THANKS for the HELP! Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240619
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    - Email Error I tried to send email with pictures and it is too big and has failed. When I try to click on delete it will not let me click on any of the options. It will not let me right click to delete. Please advise how I delete this email so I can continue to send others. Thank you. Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240615
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    - pda download problems Trying desperately to get new pda data onto our home computer. pda is eriksson p900. we have antivirus software (Sophos) and netnanny installed and I am not willing to remove them and shouldnt have to remove them. the computer doesnt seem able to 'see' the pda when we try to connect. any ideas would very welcome. thanks Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240607
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    - orcaware? Twice this past weekend when I shut down my comp I got a orcaware error. What is orcaware? -- -Jesse http://www.pixelpages.net/jesse Disclaimer: Spelling & grammar errors are made on purpose for those who are fulfilled by correcting others. Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240602
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    - Tanks NP in MS-MVP hi Noel The answer you gave Steve, helped me also. That was also my problem. Today 17th if May, Constitution day in Norway. Now I can go to town an celebrate. I'm problemless. Thank you Jan Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240599
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    - pchealth and system restore I vaguely remember reading one of the posts stating that system restore would not set restore points on its own unless pchealth was active. Could some one clarify this please. tia Richard -- Thanks for your time and patience, RC Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240597
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    - System Un restore I have been having some crashing problems so I attempted to use system restore. I restored to 1 week earlier but the program said nothing changed. I also tried 2 weeks earlier and 6 weeks earlier............in each case the computer said nothing was changed. I now find myself working with a system that is effectively 6 weeks old in terms of the various porgrams I added during that period. The question is..............can I march forward using the system restore program or should I simply re install all the programs that have vanished because of this fruitless exercise? Thanks Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240590
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    - Network Password I run Windows ME When I start my computer, just befor Windows will open a dialog box pops up "Enter Network Password" How can I get rid of it? I'm the only user here at home and I dont feel for this kind of control. Jan Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240589
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    - Id53 error message When I start up my computer it ends up giving me an error message which reads: Id53 has caused an error in <unknown> Id53 will now close If you continue to experience problems try restarting your computer So I reboor and get the same thing. Also I cannot open anything on the desktop. The mouse seems fine but I can't open anything up as if the computer is frozen. Id53 seems to show up in lines of website addresses but thats' the only clue I have. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you SJohnson Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240587
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    - User Account Window I went to Control Panel and "Users" and created a new user. I have deleted that user but the window still comes up when I reboot. There are no names in the window, and the only available option is to click the "Cancel" button. I am the only user of this computer now. How can I make the stupid window go away? Steve Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240586
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    - Error Message What does this mean and how do I correct? VWIN32 (05) + 000012D0 ERROR: OE: 0028: C02A44A8 THANKS Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240582
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    - ERROR CODE what do i do about this error code C02A54A8 it comes up as OE:0028 :C02A54A8 any help would be appreciated. thanks! CR Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240580
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    - trouble with Linksys wireless card in ME I gave my college kid a Linksys wpc11 version3 - 2.4GHz - 802.11b wireless card to use in her Dell 8000 laptop running WinME. She ran the drivers via the Linksys CD. Her laptop shows the card properly configured in Device Manager, and her connection icon is lit. But she is unable to connect to the Internet. She's been through tech support (in India by the accents) with Dell, who blamed Linksys. She called Linksys who then blamed the internet server. The laptop was formerly configured to connect with her college's server via an ethernet connection. That is no longer available (out of the dorms for the summer) and we are trying to get her hooked up to one or more local wireless servers. She has gone through all the trouble shooting sets, reconfigured network neighborhood, and more. Still no connection in IE, even though the card shows a green signal The card worked in my old laptop running Win98, to connect to our home network, as well as to connect to TMobile and a wireless freenet available locally. I have a new laptop running XPHome with integrated ethernet and I get the wireless signals we are trying to access on her laptop just fine. What are we missing, since so far every tech we've talked to is passing the buck Also, on my XP machine I can choose from several connections via my wireless network connection box, she hasn't been able to find anything similar in ME. It seems like you choose one connection, and if you wish to switch to a different one you need to reconfigure and reboot. Is there another way, similar to XP, to allow her to choose between several active wireless signals without all this nonsense (assuming we can get the initial connection fixed first, LOL)??? Many thanks in advance Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240579
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    - Boot.ini I was using already istalled Windows Me came with the PC. Then I tried to install Windows XP and then I freaked out of losing the documents already there on my PC to be transfered to the Windows XP. So I was selecting Windows Me (manually) at the start up. Then I thought I will remove the Widows XP. So I removed XP's command from the boot.ini Then everything messed up. So I modified the boot.ini as [Boot Loader] timeout=30 Default=C:\ [Operating Systems] C:\="Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition" So WindowsMe comes up as normal start up. But no Safe mode. Is there anyway I can have Safe mode too back? Feel really bad for touching the Boot.ini, but customer support at HP asked me to edit the boot.ini in notepad.. Anybody? Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240578
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    - Service packs and updates Does anyone know where on MS to locate self-downloadable service packs and updates? I'm going to my parents in a few days & will be restoring their system while there. I would much rather download 100mb+ of updates on my broadband than on their dial-up, but I can't find any place on the site - other than windows update - where I can simply choose downloads THanks. Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240573
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    - Re: ME back up for my information I recently purchased XP upgrade and when I downloaded it got the last virus called the worm. When I had to redownload the XP upgrade it gave me the same problem as the first time and now am afraid to redownload without backing up my information. The only problem is I cannot find a way to back up my information unless I use a whole bunch of floppy disks. I have CD/DVD but does anyone know if I have a system in ME to back up information. Please help in need of emergency informaiton Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240570
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    - 'Documents' setting Hi. When I go to Start-Documents, well, something's changed, and now it lists TTFs, GIFs and JPGs as documents, along with DOCs of course, but it doesn't list anything I write with a .txt extension. How can I fix this? Win-ME, P4, 512 megs ram ... what else ? Thanks! -- Hugs, Erika Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240569
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    - how to fix startup config file? I've recently had a virus and it totally screwed up my netscape browser & mail. I get this message everytime I click on a netscape file: An error occurred reading the startup configuration file. Please contact your admisistrator. prefs.js, line 89: SyntaxError: illegal character. user_pref ("browser.startup.homepage", "mysearchnow.com");\nuser_pref ("browser.startup.page", 1); I don't even want this 'mysearchnow' for my homepage! Please help!!! I have approx 37 gigs of info to lose if I have to run my recovery cd! Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240564
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    - error please help me I keep getting this message VFAT(01) 0000258E error: 0E: 0028: C0041FEE can any one help me? Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240562
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    - No thumbnail preview I recently tried MGI PhotoSuite v8.1 and then uninstalled it. Now I cannot get preview thumbnails in My Pictures. MGI had a fix for this problem at: ftp://ftp.mgisoft.com/download/photo/WIN/Preview.exe But is comes up "Cannot Find Server". Roxio tech support does not respond. I am aware of http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=kb;en-us;243401 but it does not apply to ME. Does anybody have a solution? Thanks, Randal Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240553
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    - problems with scanner I have a ScanOffix Pro MAG InnoScan Version 2.0 Scanner. I haven't used it in a couple months and today I was trying to scan something and all I got were these lines. It would not scan my picture. It would show the square outline of where the picture was supposed to be and a faint outline of the person in the picture but the rest was all these lines. I tried scanning in black and white and got black and white lines. I just kept trying to scan and everytime I hit "Preview" it would come up a different pattern of lines and squares. It has never done this before. I uninstalled it then reinstalled it but it didn't help. I scanned a photo with it a couple months ago and it looked perfect. What do you think could be wrong? Is there anything I can do? Thank you in advance. Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240551
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    - Startup Where do I go to enable/disable whatLogos play on the screen when windows is starting? Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240546
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    - Anyone know how to install Windows 98 Paint into ME ?? Windows ME paint has lost the function of making the pictures small so you can work on them. You can only make them larger. On Windows 98 they had 2 different paint programs in accessories. Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240544
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    - Uninstall Could you please tell me how I would uninstall Windows ME and install Windows '95?? It keeps telling me that I cannot do it if I didn't already have Windows '95 and saved it when I installed ME. Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240536
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    - internet explorer6 download had problem with downloading explorer 6 service pack 1. it said the download was not able to complete dl 6 times and now it says it has been sucessfully installed 6 times. is there some way i can uninstall them?? help this has taken most of my memory and messed my puter up bad. i am desperate. Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240535
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    - Defrag ME I'm a newbie at this please help! I cannot get my computer to defrag. Someone said I need to start it in the safe mode. How and what do I do then? Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240534
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    - 65,000 files gone, can't enable SysRestore Hello again and thank you all for the patient help. I finally got the initial procedure finished and the legion of files are history. Now for some reason, System Restore will not enable. I've got the room on the hard disk as far as I know. I go into Troubleshooting, uncheck the Disable System Restore box, am prompted to Restart, do so, and wind up back where I started. I've tried this several times with the same results. Thank you very much again...Glenna Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240525
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    - Folders pop up after execute Hi I've tried lots of things to try and find out what causes folders to pop up in front of programs but had no luck Does anyone know what could be causing this? Or how to stop it Many thanks cod3b453 Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240520
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    - Win 95/98/ME - Information, tips, and techniques In the spirit of exchanging information, tips, and techniques regarding Microsoft products: Windows 4 Support Center - http://aumha.org/win4/ Supporting Windows Desktop Systems: Windows 95, 98 & Millennium and Leading Applications Software (See also the Windows 5 Support Center http://aumha.org/win5/ supporting Windows 2000 & XP.) Many newsgroup participants have found this site useful in resolving a variety of Windows issues. Among other things, it contains my most common newsgroup answers. Support & Discussion Forums: http://forum.aumha.org/ Parasites, Viruses & Other Security Issues: http://aumha.org/secure.htm Registry patches: http://aumha.org/regfiles.htm My favorite freeware: http://aumha.org/freeware.htm What's Hot? (the most-visited pages on the site) http://aumha.org/hot.htm A large collection of MSKB articles addressing common Windows error messages: http://aumha.org/win4/kberrmsg.htm Popular Windows support articles and FAQs include: Computer Health: http://aumha.org/a/health.htm The Parasite Fight! (Protect against scumware) http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm Troubleshooting Windows - Zero in on the Problem!: http://aumha.org/a/tshoot.htm Windows Shutdown & Restart Troubleshooting: http://aumha.org/win4/a/shutdown.htm Win 98/ME Memory Management: http://aumha.org/a/memmgmt.htm System Resources FAQ: http://aumha.org/win4/a/resource.htm Control Startup Program Loading: http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm Windows PowerToys FAQ http://aumha.org/win4/a/powertoy.htm Ad-free. Spyware-free. In fact, it's all free. (Cookies are served only on the forums.) -- Jim Eshelman MS-MVP, Windows Windows Support Center: http://aumha.org Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240517
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    - Box With Red X When I am surfing the web, some sites show a box with a big red X. Are these images or icons. Is there something wrong with one of my programs or the website? Do I need to redownload a program? I am using WindowsME and all updates are up to date. Hope someone can help! Thanks!!! =0) Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240507
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    - Having Trouble Displaying JPEG Images I am having trouble displaying JPEG Images. What program do I use to open JPEG Images? I've tried everything. When I open an image folder and select to view images as thumbnails, all but the JPEG files show thumbnail images. When I click to open the file, I get the message "no preview available. Am I doing something wrong? Can someone help??? Thanks!!! =0) Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240505
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    - reinstalling ME with upgrade?? can i wipe me and then forrmat hard drive then reinstall ME i only have a me upgrade disc, if u'll can help that would be gr8 + my id key for me which get's me to microsoft surport does'nt work it's all legal so why thnx peep's AnDiE xx Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240496
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    - Opening more than one window I just cannot find where to change settings for opening more than one window at a time. Whenever I switch to another site etc. it always opens in the current window instead of just opening another one. I can change this right? It has been this way since I changed over to a high speed internet service... Thanks, JD Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240492
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    - "The NDIS.VXD device loader....... ....for this drive could not load the driver" is the persistent message when trying to install a Realtek wireless card in my Toshiba laptop running ME. Windows quickly finds the driver, but fails to install it no matter my many trials. I have been to KB and Google and have found possible solutions, but no results. The device appears in Device Manager, but it is yellow flagged. Removes and re-installs don't do a thing. Always same results, which consists of 'update driver' and then same results as it fails to find a newer driver. I have downloaded a new driver, but it is the same date as the one in Windows. I installed an Ethernet card three weeks ago in the same PCMCIA slot and it installed immediately, so the slot is OK. I also tried to install this card on another Toshiba laptop running 98SE and had the same problem. Any suggestions out there? TIA Dick Tag: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly Tag: 240484

I just got rid of an error message ( winupd.dll file
failed to load)by following Mike instructions, now my scan
disk and defragmenter will only start and stops quickly
thereafter.

Randy

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Re: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly by Heather

Heather
Mon May 17 22:36:36 CDT 2004

Randy......did you try it in Safe Mode?? Mike is probably asleep as he is
over the pond.

Heather

"Randy" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:e61801c43c86$0adbaeb0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> I just got rid of an error message ( winupd.dll file
> failed to load)by following Mike instructions, now my scan
> disk and defragmenter will only start and stops quickly
> thereafter.
>
> Randy

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Re: scan disk and defragment start but stop quickly by Rick

Rick
Mon May 17 22:43:25 CDT 2004

Randy wrote:

> I just got rid of an error message ( winupd.dll file
> failed to load)by following Mike instructions, now my scan
> disk and defragmenter will only start and stops quickly
> thereafter.

"stops quickly" as in ??? Hangs? Quits? Error Messages?

Rick

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