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    - Peogram Files Should Program Files be a ubdirectory of WINDOWS? ie. c:\WINDOWS/Program Filed/any application. I'm not sure if I accidentally moved it. Thank you Tag: start button Tag: 225348
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    - browser search engine hi, hope everyone's fine, haven't been here for awhile. quite awhile ago i made google my search engine in my ie6 browser. now i don't remember how i did it...lol...msn is one of my isp....and i use the free netzero isp also.....now when i use netzero they change my browser's search engine to one i never heard of and when i go back to msn my google is gone....how can i prevent this or change it back to google without me using sys.restore.....thanks ....bob Tag: start button Tag: 225340
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    - Ad-aware Update 01R246 [06.01.2004] http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?s=60e76144e13eccb3c376231d31d0129d&showtopic=17322 For those of you running Ad-aware, use the Online > Update feature to obtain the latest update. Like to have a copy... http://www.lavasoftusa.com Regards, -- siljaline MS - MVP Windows IE/OE ______________________ (Reply to group, as return address is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: start button Tag: 225335
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    - Clock is slow the clock is always is slow i keep fixing it but always seems to run slow and gets more and more behind Tag: start button Tag: 225334
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    - Windows Installer - Looking for Office XP disk Every now and then (see examples when below), I'm getting a Windows Installer dialog error message as follows: "The feature you are trying to use is on a CD ROM or other removable disk that is not available. Insert the Microsoft Office XP Professional disk and Click OK." There's a Browse button. As far as I know, there's never been Office XP Professional installed on my PC. It's looking for a file PRORET.MSI. Examples of when this happens are when I right click on Desktop icon or when I right click on a filename when in a File | Open dialog. Any ideas what do, other than trying to get hold of an Office XP Professional disk? Any ideas why this is happening? Tag: start button Tag: 225333
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    - stop the freezies How can I check on what is freezing up my pc. Can happen anytime without warning. On start up, working on ms word, logging on net, playing games, talking on msn. Any suggestions would help. It's verrry annoying. Thanks dakart Tag: start button Tag: 225329
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    - favorites how to remove favorites from the favorite folder Tag: start button Tag: 225328
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    - explorer errror When trying to open desktop items, the error message Explorer has caused an error in vx2.dll explorer will now close pops up what may have caused this and what can i do about it? Tag: start button Tag: 225326
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    - Control panel icons access I cannot access any icons in the control panel to make changes.When I click on an icon in the control panel, I get a window that comes up that is titled Control Panel and the text says,"Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." I think it has something to do with passwords and administrators but I don't know how to correct. Please help. Thanks. Tag: start button Tag: 225325
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    - low memory after standby my system runs extremely jumpy after it has been on a few hours or comes out of standby. I have to reboot the system to get the mouse to move smoothly.....help Tag: start button Tag: 225324
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    - address bar Using Windows ME Not super smart with computers however not the dullest knife in the drawer either. When on line and clicking on the address bar... it takes sooooo long for it to drop in order to click on a recently visited site. Is there a site I can connect to a run a 'system check' (if you will) of some sort? thanks Karrilyn Tag: start button Tag: 225323
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    - Right Click Menu I've recently noticed that I have items on my right click menu that I would like to change or delete. How do I do that? Tag: start button Tag: 225321
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    - System folder popping up at start up When I start up my computer, and the desktop appears, the SYSTEM folder will pop up. I have no idea why this is happening. Also, it happened once just randomly, not at start up. What's going on? Tag: start button Tag: 225320
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    - about kernel32 I have a error message, "Kernel 32 caused a general protection fault in module KRNL386.EXE at 0001:0000755f" What is that mean, please help me!!Thanks alot Tag: start button Tag: 225318
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    - XP for me i think Its a great dissapointment that virtualy nothing new these days is compatable with Win Me. I think were being forced to constantly move on. Looks like i,ll have to have the plastic lookin XP. Ho hum __________________________________________________________________ Tag: start button Tag: 225317
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    - Ask Maxwell/Watson How do I find "Ask Maxwell?" Is it a help for still- newbies like me. Who the heck is "Dr. Watson?" What is his mission in life? Any help appreciated..Ron Tag: start button Tag: 225316
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    - Program has caused an error by <unknown> Whenever I use any program on my computer, after a while, an error message pops up and I have to close my program out. It says whatever program I'm using had made an error and must close. It's aggravating to death and I don't know what to do about it, please help. Tag: start button Tag: 225310
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    - backing up files to disk pretty silly question but i have tried everything i can think of trying to do this. do i format the disk before i try to backup. i would like to backup my drive and also info from quicken. can somebody pls help. Tag: start button Tag: 225309
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    - password Whenever I boot up my Windows Me system it askes me for a user name and password. I normally press esc and that fixs that. However, how can i disable that window before startup? I would like my system to bootup directly to my desktop. Tag: start button Tag: 225304
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    - relocate sys. folders? I recently acquired a computer with winME on it which has ALOT of folders and files scattered about b/c the previous owner deleted instead of uninstalling programs. It seems that the order of system folders are wrong and sometimes doubled up... for instance there is a: C:\windows\cookies C:\windows\temp.internet files and C:\windows\history ... which is what I am used to seeing with win98. But, then there are also all of those same folders inside C:\windows\Temp. I(almost) got brave and tried to get rid of the doubles but chickened out when a message popped up basically telling me that I better not move the folder. I tried to find some web-info re: the correct order of folders but had no luck. Hopefully,someone here can help... A) are those folders supposed to be 2x's? B) can I dump the copies without confusing the whole OS? and C) so I don't have to bother you again, do you know of a web- site where I can find that info? Thanks! Tag: start button Tag: 225303
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    - Partitioning problem I partitioned a hard drive with the full amount ( which is 40GB). After ME installed C drive only shows 1.99GB. I don't know what happened to the rest of it. Do I have to start all over by dumping and partitioning or is there another way around it to change the partition? Molly Tag: start button Tag: 225302
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    - Error message: Spool 32 has caused an error in sysfmon.dll My son swapped out a new printer and downloaded Windows ME updates. I now leep getting these error messages and my computer locks up when I get into the variuos programs. Can anyone offer any help? Thanks. Tag: start button Tag: 225300
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    - Startup Disk Windows has crashed and I can't get it to start even in safe mode. Is it possible to download a startup disk so I can get my files off my hard drive before I reinstall Windows? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Tyler Tag: start button Tag: 225290
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    - Millenium Edition-Computer does not shut down it restarts When I shut down my computer it does not shut down.It retarts and I have to hit the computer switch in order to turn it off. Tag: start button Tag: 225288
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    - WindowsME Hanging up I have a problem with WinMe hanging up after I log on. I have downloaded all sorts of info from Microsoft and have a question. As long as I have the system set to Selective System the system runs with no problem. Once I click on normal settings and reboot, the system hangs up. Is it ok to leave the system on selective settings while trying to evaluate the problem? I think I have it limited to a driver problem. Currently going through the process of elimination. Can anyone help? Advise? Would appreciate it. Tag: start button Tag: 225280
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    - Need to click mouse many times to get it to respond Hello I am having a problem with using the mouse to navigate. It seems that no matter what program I am using (Word, IE, etc,), I have to click my mouse button many times (2-4x) before it responds. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? Thank you Tag: start button Tag: 225279
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    - Remove "Temporary Internet files" automagically Hi. 1. Is there a way to clean the TIF on startup? Something like the TweakUI "Paranoia" settings will be the best solution. 2nd best will be a utility that will do it and I could run from the Startup folder. 2. The same applies to \Windows\Temp BTW, regedit is a valid option. TIA Tag: start button Tag: 225275
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    - computer keeps turning itself back on my coputer was just fixed and now it keeps turning itself back on after I shut down. I've called support 3 x's to no avail. Anyone?? Tag: start button Tag: 225274
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    - computer my computer keeps turning itself back on after I shut it down! Help Tag: start button Tag: 225273
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    - Explorer has caused an error in FTAP.DLL..... I have a clients computer running Me that whenever you try to access anything through My Computer, or the Control Panel, etc, the following message is displayed: "Explorer has caused an error in FTAP.DLL. Explorer will now close." I can find nothing in the knowledge base even close, nor anywhere else on the web about "FTAP.DLL". Anyone with any ideas would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks- CDZ Tag: start button Tag: 225270
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    - 'Folders' panel! When I click the 'Folders' button in Explorer the panel comes up blank with only the 'close' button visable!Any Ideas? Cheers,Glenn Tag: start button Tag: 225265
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    - Error Message I keep getting an error message when i turn on my computer. It states (problem with shortcut to updater.lnk) - i cannot get rid of this message and searching error messages in windows me did not help either. Tag: start button Tag: 225264
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    - WinMe Desktop Icons Is there anyway i can save the desktop icons into a .reg file and place it back on the same position. Or is there any utility which can do the same? Thanks. Tag: start button Tag: 225263
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    - control panel when i try to get into any of the files in the control panel a messege appears "windows cannot access the specific device, path, or file. you may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item" i'm the only user Tag: start button Tag: 225261
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    - corrupted drive I've been using ME since it came out. I've never had any serious problems at all until now. My C drive is an 80 GB drive on IDE1. My D and E drives are a 160 GB drive split equally. All of a sudden following a lockup I rebooted and scandisk ran and said like ten folders were corrupted on the D drive and it fixed it automatically. The folders are all garbage now... This keeps happening with anything I install now. Western Digital's utilities say the drive is fine. PLEASE HELP!!!! Tag: start button Tag: 225259
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    - Utility to copy program to new computer A correctly licensed CD is missing, and I would like to have a critical program on the new computer (Win98SE to WinME). Is there a utility that will let me do this so that WinME thinks it was correctly installed? So far all the copy programs seem to deal with CD's DVD's, or images of an entire hard drive. Thanks, Tag: start button Tag: 225258
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    - Installing WORD How do I get Word installed if it is on my active desktop, but showing uninstalled? Tag: start button Tag: 225257
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    - Cookies folder acting like any other folder My C:\Windows\Cookies folder has lost its magic and is acting like any other folder. Before you ask, I've looked, and yes, the System attribute is properly set on it. What should I do to fix it? ty P.S. C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files is working correctly. Tag: start button Tag: 225256
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    - MSVFW32.DLL problems I cannot get my children's Digital Blue digital movie maker software that I installed on my computer to boot. I keep get an error message that DMM has caused an error in MSVFW32.DLL and will now close. I have tried replacing the MSVFW32.DLL file with a new version from the C:\WINDOWS\Options\Cabs file, but I continue to get the MSVFW32.DLL is in use by Windows and cannot be replaced or renamed message. I have tried to shut down all programs that I am aware of that are running and tried to perform the change in Safe Mode. I still get the MSVFW32.DLL is in use by Windows message. The Digital Blue people have no answers at this time. Any ideas? Tag: start button Tag: 225255
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    - Invalid system disk I tried to restart my computer last friday, and now after it tries to load ez-bios it displays "Invalid system disk" After trying to restart the the pc with the ME disk in there still no help. Also if I do hit control while loads, it asks me to boot using the C: or A: drive but it still gives the invalid system disk line, regardless of the one I choose. I was deleting temp files immediately prior to this happening. Anyone out there have an answer? Thanks, Kevin Tag: start button Tag: 225254
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    - In SEARCH "open containing folder" does not work. When I Search for a file and then right click on it then left click on the "open containing folder" option in the submenu, it does not open the folder. Tried this with many files that are on my computer and it still does not work. TIA Bob W. Tag: start button Tag: 225253
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    - Hibernate problem When the PC goes into hibernate, and I bring it back up, the desktop icons will no longer function. If I go to start/run and type in the application name, it will execute the program. What would cause this? Tag: start button Tag: 225252
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    - hot synching multiple hand held palm We have two Palm hand held units. One of them can be hot synched and downloaded to Outlook, but the other one is not responding the same way. We know it is hot synching, but we do not know where the files are downloaded to. Can anyone help us with this situation Tag: start button Tag: 225246
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    - explorer this is a wird one ok.the blue bar at the bottom of the page will load a web pages head first then the text,then the graphic,s,loading the page 3 times.i get no errors.but it,s not working right any ideas.thanks Tag: start button Tag: 225245
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    - Delay in Using Windows ME Explorer&My Computer When using Explorer or My Computer there is a 30-45 sec. delay in gaining access to the Drives or Directories. The OS seems to be in a waiting mode - HourGlass Displayed during this delay. This happens everytime I attempt to open Explorer or My Computer. I am running Windows ME using an asus motherboard - IDE raid config as a boot up drive, an additional IDE drive (non-raid) config as a slave, a DVD Burner and CDR burner, (two units) and a 6 in 1 digital card reader. Any suggestions to correct this problem would be helpful. Thanks - Randy Tag: start button Tag: 225238
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    - CD ROM I can't seem to find an answer for this one...and please, not too technical or I'm lost. When putting a CD in, the computer locks up, with the exception of the cursor. It doesn't matter what type, whether audio or otherwise. At times when I try to "trick" it into running the disc, and initiating the start of a game, I'll get the "Insert the disc now" message, although it's already in. Any ideas?? Thanks! Tag: start button Tag: 225236
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    - Trouble with control panel All the entries in my add/remove icon gone! What can I do if anything? Have no idea what happened. Thanks for any responses... Tag: start button Tag: 225231
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    - opening files When I'm on the internet and I want to down load something , it will ask if I want to open it or save it. When I click open it doesn't ask with what program , it just uses cd creater which of course wont open it. What do I do? Thanks Tag: start button Tag: 225230
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    - Defrag starts running on its own Hi all - I have been having a problem with the defrag starting to run all of a sudden, seemingly on its own. The scandisk does not run first, only the defrag starts up. It does not happen at any particular time of the day, or day of the week, as if it is a scheduled activity. But, usually when it starts to run, the machine has been idle for a while. I have gone into another room for about 15-20 minutes, and when I come back, the defrag program is running..? I do not have it set to run on any particular schedule, or..at least not intentionally. I run the scandisk manually at least every couple of days, and the defrag every month or so, depending on my computer activities. I have updated and run my SpyBot, Adaware, AV's, HijackThis and Stinger. Perhaps a bit of overkill, but, I seem to be hunting a ghost, so I called on all the GhostBusters I could think of. ;-) I'd truly appreciate any suggestions, information or input, in hopes it might shed some light on what may be causing this odd behavior. Then perhaps I might have an idea where else to start troubleshooting to find what/where is causing the defrag to autorun. Best regards, Jan :) Tag: start button Tag: 225225
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    - Errors??? When i turn on my computer before it loads, i get this black screen and it says at the topleft hand corner, WININIT.EXE : Missing/Unable to load. Press any key to continue... After i do so it loads as usual then i get this other message a circle with a red X, Windows cannot find '/P'. You may have typed the name incorrectly in the Run dialog, or another program cannot find a System file, click the strat button, and then click search. I have tried to use System Restore but it wont work, it tells me that System restore was Unable to restore to an earlier time and that nothing has changed. Can anybody help with all this errors... Tag: start button Tag: 225224

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