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    - Cannot use system recovery - lost hard drive Please can anyone offer me some help? My computer recently crashed (froze completely whilst on the internet) and when I forced it to shut down it restarted asking me to insert a boot disk. I put in a system backup floppy disk, but it won't recognise my hard drive. Bios works, but only finds the floppy/cd drives (whose names have been swapped - the floppy is now B: and the CD is C:). When I try to use a system recovery disk, it says "There is no hard drive", then Ghost says there is an 0x0c Sharing Violation, and it won't go any further. I've tried virus scans in DOS, but they can't find anything. Please help, I've had virus problems before, but never one that wouldn't let me recover. Is this a fatal virus? I'm running windows ME on a Samsung Laptop, or I was. Thank you very much Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249247
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    - Explorer freezes up when I try to run WindowsUpdate When I try to run the Windows Update, Internet explorer freezes up, and I have to control/alt/delete to get out. It does ok with everything on the site, however freezes when I start the "scan for updates" or the "Pick updates to install" options. It runs for perhaps 20 seconds, then freezes. Thank you for your help in advance! Bill robinsonw3(remove this)@earthlink(remove this too!)./net your email will bounce back due to the spam blocker, but I will be able to access it, thanks! Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249244
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    - scanutil.dll Missing On startup I keep getting the message missing required scanutil.dll. I investigated mcafee and they said it is a Windows ME problem. Anybody have and ideas? Frustrated, Ralph Stenerson Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249237
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    - rundll32.exe I have deleted the file from my pc. Is there a site I can download it from ? Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249236
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    - Freezing on startup I have a Compaq Presario and it stated freezing on startup where it says "Updating Hardware Information Database". It sits at 0% and goes no further. I can boot in Safe Mode no problem though. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249226
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    - Notepad error : closes on it own : Registry error? Dear Sir/Madam, I am using Compaq Presario 7000 desktop pc at home. It has Windows ME with 1 GHz and P-III with 256 MB RAM. I have a problem. * The notepad closes down on its own within 5 seconds, once I open any notepad file, is there some error in registry or system file? Please tell me how can I prevent this as I cannot keep notepad file open. I know there's some error, so please dont tell that might have some virus or trojan infection. Tell me how can I make the default change in registry, so that it does not close on its own. I am sure, this is infected, but can be modified by registry values. Please guide me for the above problem. I will be really thankful to you. Thanks, Bhavik Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249220
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    - Window ME I need help I'm tryiong to update windows ME and it gets as far as the "looking for updates page 0%" and goes no further any suggesions would be appreciated thanks Kim Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249218
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    - Ad Aware SE I installed version 1.03 on a computer running Win98SE and it takes forever and a day for it to load. Once I get it running, it's OK but it sure didn't take that long to load before. The computer has 512MB RAM and an AMD Athlon 1.333 GB processor. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Alias Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249217
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    - BIOS Password My computer has a password protecting the BIOS setup. Unfortunately it has been forgotten. How can I get round this? Thanks Martin Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249214
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    - Scandisk Hangs - Among other things I'm working on rehabilitating a friend's computer. At the moment I'm in a deep hole in that I can't even get the poor thing to start up. Scan disk runs because I had to force the shut down - but it just hangs. I'll try starting in safe mode when I get home from work tonight but I thought I would drop this posting in case someone has an idea that will keep me from making things even worse than they already are. Assuming that is possible. It's a Dell machine - lower end Dimension L800r. It's been running about 4 years. AntiVirus running but probably never updated. Clearly loaded with spyware. Possibly virus infected (obviously). May be suffering from some ill advised repair attempts of their own as well as of mine - to be honest. Symptoms are extremely slow response and other types of bizarre behavior. They recently downloaded and installed a program called WinAntiVirus 2004. That was my biggest going in problem because - they reported that it pushed them over the edge on response - unfortunately I can't stop the program because the only thing that it is willing to run is the activation program - I couldn't get to the internet to do it - and I'm not sure I want to do that. I unchecked it in the msconfig startup tab - but I'm concerned that some of the little processes that are running may also be associated with it - so I hesitated from simply uninstalling it from add/remove programs. Does anyone know of this program and whether or not it is reputable. It looks shakey to me. Regardless though - can't do much now that scan disk hangs and I can't get a start. I was in the process of investigating each thing in msconfig-startup and unchecking the ones that looked safe. The last thing that I did was to uninstall a thing called Webenhancer. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated before I continue my journey. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249209
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    - outlookexpress6 I am a new user of outlook express. Please tell me how I can delete a new email without opening it. Thank you Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249208
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    - General protection fault What does it mean when I get "Explorer caused a general protection fault in module KRNL.EXE at 0001:000075a8 -- and what do I do to rectify it? Thanks. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249197
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    - what's this qki.exe file doing? I am tuning up my father's system (HP Pavilion with 1 GHz Athlon, 128 MB RAM 40GB HD) and boy did he have some serious adware! I've been going through Registry and carefully deleting the junk that placed itself on his system, and am curious about qki.exe. It keeps perpetuating itself into the Programs/ Startup folder. I've deleted it, and still can't kill the little (49.5kb) bugger. I had a hunch it might have something to do with C:\Windows\Applog cos there is a file there, qki.lgc, which I am guessing is related in some way, and I'm interested in learning how. I renamed the lgc file, deleted qki.exe but it still came back after restarting. What's more, a search on google, cnet, et al shows nothing. Could it be something Microsoft (nothing on their site) or HP (or some other OEM) in fact provided? I've used a couple of programs to assist with the cleanup and none of them show it is as a known quantity. Besides wanting to know if it is something I should keep or kill, how/when would something re-create itself- on power down or power up? During Msconfig.exe selective startup, if I uncheck it, it adds another version of itself! Hope it's not a bug! Thanks, -- Glenn G. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249195
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    - Ad-Aware SE question I notice that the new Ad-Aware lists items called MRUs (if I recall correctly). Exactly what are these and are they safe to remove? Thanks Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249192
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    - Ad-aware Update - SE Only (SE1R4 16.08.2004) Details: http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=42122 Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249185
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    - Long Wait-Time to Connect to Internet ? We have a vacation cabin in a very rural area. We have a dialup connection, and the speed varies, but is usually around 28k. Based on some research and in talking with others in the county, it appears there is no cure for this, as our home is very far away from the telephone central office or connection point. What we cannot understand is that it takes so very long to **initially connect** to the isp. It sometimes takes 10 or up to 15 minutes to connect. Every now and then, it will connect in 1 or 2 minutes, but it is never fast. I wondered is there are some modem settings that we could check and/or if there is a webpage that might discuss this. I have done many Google searches, but ALL of them talk about the overall speed of the connection itself, which is not what I am asking about. I am trying to improve the amount of time that it takes to make the **initial** connect to the isp. Any help on this one ?? Thanks for any input or ideas !! --James-- Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249184
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    - Annoying Sound Hang Problem Everytime my computer plays a sound it hangs for a few seconds and all programs stop responding. This wouldn't be a problem except that everytime I click a link on an internet page a small "click" sound is played and it has become really annoying. Is this a known error and can it be fixed? I'm using Windows ME and have all the latest critial updates and patches installed (with the exception of Virtual Machine). My Dad has the same trouble with his machine using XP. Thanks in advance. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249183
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    - Download to a new hardrive I have installed a new hard drive and want to download the entire C drive to the D drive. Can I do it all at once ? or do I have to do it program by program? After I put the new drive in my color went bad and I can't change the default. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249175
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    - Dumb Mouse Problem!! This is a new one......I thoroughly cleaned the little devil out (cats and mouses do not get along well, grin). Now if I click on a post (2 times out of 3), it flips up a *reply to post* instead of just lying there quietly and letting me read it. Does weird things in IE as well.....but will go and check some more things out and report back. Oh....and in Windows Explorer, I was trying to check a couple of older Downloads and when I try to highlight them, it activates them as if I double clicked on them. I checked the Mouse in Control Settings and it seems to be the same. New mouse in order? The durned thing is driving me nuts!! Cheers......Heather Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249169
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    - Netstumbler question Version 4.0 of Netstumbler says it only works with Windows 2000, XP or better. The laptop I want to run it on has Windows ME. Where can I find a version of Netstumbler which will work with ME? Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249166
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    - Junk mail OT How do I keep the many junk e-mails; house loans, viagra, porn sites, .....from my e-mail. Not pop up ads but email. Thanks Terry Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249165
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    - Just need someone who is smart on this one Ok folks,, Mike M if your reading. What software program goes with ME, to just input bills, not to pay online. I just want something that is comparable to a manual analyst pad online. Want to list bills, balance, what we paid, when we paid, next bill date due. Anyone know of anything that is cheap or Free? Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249163
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    - What is "proxy desktop"? What is this and how do I get rid of it. It poppoed up a couple of days ago when II tried to shutdown. "Proxy desktop is not responding, wait. end tasck, cancle" etc. Nothing I do will get rid of it. I have to turn ther power off to shutdown. I've tried going throught close programs and closing it down. Any help appreciated. Walt -----= 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: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249161
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    - Notepad closes on its own Dear Sir/Madam, > I am using Compaq Presario 7000 desktop pc at home. > It has Windows ME with 1 GHz and P-III with 256 MB > RAM. I have a problem. * The notepad closes down on its own within 5 > seconds, once I open any notepad file, is there some > error in registry or system file? Please tell me how > can I prevent this as I cannot keep notepad file open. > > Please guide me for the above problem. I will be > really thankful to you. > Thanks, > Bhavik > > > Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249159
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    - VBouncer Hello. About four days ago SpyBot found two instances of VBouncer in my C:\WINDOWS\TEMP folder, which it was unable to remove. I told it to try again on re-boot and it was unable to remove them then as well. I tried to delete the files from the folder and I can't do that either. I have scanned with AdAware 1.3 and it doesn't even find any instances of VBouncer. Can anyone tell me how I can get rid of these? Can anyone tell me what the risk is that VBouncer represents? Thank you. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249157
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    - Uninstal Program Question I cannot perform a clean uninstal of NIS (Norton Internet Security pkg) using start/settings/control panel/ add remove programs. Nothing happened when I repeatedly tried. I'm concerned if I go into "My Computer", and take out all visible portions of this program I will leave behind file fragments and corrupt the reinstal job that lies ahead of me. Help! I'm in no man's land. Did Symantec drop the ball on this or Windows ME? Why is this happening? And what is the solution, please and thank you. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249155
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    - deleting infected files My virus detector (Freedom) detected some files that were infected but was not able to clean them and suggested I delete the files. I tried to delete the files but the message said unable to delete the file - it is in use by Windows. The file was in the Restore\temp. I am running Windows ME. Thanks in advance Bob Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249134
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    - updater error 0x80072f05 After the windows updater program was installed I get the error 0x80072f05, whenever I try to scan for updates. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249128
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    - some folders in C look like Dir0000 etc This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_000C_01C48205.9B938440 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I have crazy numbered folders in C/ I don't know the correct old names = that used to be=20 on them but I hate to tamper. Example Dir0000 and Dir0002 eleven of = them any EASY way to correct them. Ideas? or is it necessary to try and = change them? Sally P.S. keep it simple for a kinda newby ------=_NextPart_000_000C_01C48205.9B938440 Content-Type: text/html; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=3DContent-Type content=3D"text/html; = charset=3Dwindows-1252"> <META content=3D"MSHTML 6.00.2800.1458" name=3DGENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=3D#ffffff> <DIV>  I have crazy numbered folders in C/ I don't know the correct = old=20 names that used to be <BR>on them but I hate to tamper.  = Example =20 Dir0000 and Dir0002 eleven of them any EASY way to correct them.  = Ideas? or=20 is it necessary to try and change them?   Sally</DIV> <DIV> P.S.  keep it simple for a kinda = newby<BR></DIV></BODY></HTML> ------=_NextPart_000_000C_01C48205.9B938440-- Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249124
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    - Best Backup Utility Please ? About a year ago, I spent a great deal of time researching the internet and reading many reviews, to select a good, reliable , backup utility. After much effort and reading, I selected Genie Backup Program. Although it has the features that I love and has a pretty intuitive interface, I find it to be unreliable and flakey. My OS is Windows ME. The main features that I want are : 1. Can write to CD. 2. Can automate on a pre-set schedule. 3. Stable, and reliable. 4. Practical and intuitive interface. 5. Easy backup restore process and interface. 6. Easy selection of folders and items for backup. ------------------------------------------------- Compression or encryption are not needed. Also, I never need more backups that what will fit on one CD. I guess my needs boil down to reliability and intuitive interface, as well as automation if possible in the same package. When I started out looking for an acceptable product a year ago, I thought that it would be simple to find a very good product for my limited backup needs. I don't feel the same way now, after reading glowing reviews about Genie Backup Program and then using it for a year. I hope this is posted in the right groups. If better or more proper groups exist, I would appreciate direction to them. Thank you very much for any helpful input on this !!! --James-- Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249123
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    - enable cookies to get into my hotmail i can't read any e-mail at hot mail..i sign in ,and get the message that my cookies are dissabled..and i need to enable the cookies. i had put restrictions on the entering of cookies,,and can't find a way to take the degree of restrictions i have put on them Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249120
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    - error message I have Windows ME installed on my HP 6745C computer. It has a 20GB hard drive. I have only used 4.8 GB and have 14.1 free. I receive the following message after I have logged onto AOL and after I read 1 message or go to another web site: X We're Sorry Your computer is running very low on available resources to complete this request. Please close some of the other open applications or restart your computer before proceeding. The thing is................I don't have anything else open. Once this error message occur's I cannot do anything than re boot my compouter and start over. But then it appears again............it is constant and I cannot use the computer for anything other than one message or web site visit before it freezes up with this message. What can I do to rid my computer of this message and be able to use more than one application. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249118
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    - Red X How do I open the Red x in left corner? Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249116
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    - Windows Media player My WMP (the one that came with WINME) got corrupted and stopped functioning. I removed the folder WMP, downloaded WMP 9 and installed the program. However, it is not functioning either (the program opens and then freezes the computer to the point that I have to CTRL+ALT+DEL twice and restart). Is it possible to reinstall the WMP that came with WINME (I still have the CD)? If so, how? How do I uninstall WMP 9. It is not listed on the Add/remove window. -- Luiz Carlos G Monteiro lcgmont@globo.com Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249115
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    - Beeping Hi I am running Win Me with a 700 MHz Pentium III, 256 MB and 10G hard drive. Just re-installed Win Me and I am getting this bios-type beeps spaced out by 5 or 6 seconds. It beeps once each time. How to stop this? Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249114
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    - networking password? I recently had to replace my hard drive--ugghhh. What an ordeal. When I boot up, it wants my password. I press escape to bypass this but I recall that I somehow got rid of this completely when I first got my computer. Any body know how to get rid of this screen? Thanks Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249111
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    - Windows Media Player vs Real player I have both Window Media player and Real Player, do I need to have both or can I get rid of one? If so, which one? Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249110
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    - WinME Favorites Folder!! Can anyone tell me why my favorites are grayed out on the Internet Explorer tool/menu bar? I've used this OS for 4 years and I have never encountered this issue!! I have them listed as always in my WINDOWS DIR. But for the life of me I can't get them to view,HELP please... Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249105
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    - problems with my recycle bin i installed norton antivirus 2004 profesional (trial version), i found that the program made my computer 'hangs' so i wanted to uninstall it, but i can't find the uninstall button ,then i right click the file and delete it .strange thing happened afer that. my recycle bin name has been changed, it changed to 'Norton protected recycle bin', when i click into it, a program called UnErase Wizard appears. what should i do ?? i wanna have the original recycle bin !! Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249099
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    - back-up can anyone tell me how to back up all files etc ? Have not got disc. regards papillon. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249097
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    - Ad-aware SE Personal Edition [v1.03] For those of you having download & mirror issues. This one works, get it while its hot <g> http://www.download.com/Ad-aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022-10308605.html?tag=lst-0-1 Older versions should be uninstalled via the usual Add/Remove Programs method. New build *has latest Ref File included* - no need to update. Ad-aware does not ship configured, you must twiddle with it to your liking. Issues should be reported to Lavasoft: <http://www.lavasoftsupport.com> Silj -- siljaline MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) AH-VSOP ________________________________ Security Tools Updates http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=31 (Reply to group, as return address is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249092
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    - C:\OLDREST\TEMP When I run mcafee it hits a hidden system file called c:\oldrest\temp. This file is almost 4 gigs and contains over 65,000 files with the file extension of .cpy, the earliest file creation date is 1997,which is older than my PC bought new in 2000 and the last entry is 2003. Mcafee spends the better part of an hour checking this file. My question is does anyone know what this is and what its for, can I delete it or shoould I just have mcafee exclude it? Thanks Eric Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249075
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    - ws2_32.dll I keep getting the error message.....NDetect has detected and error with ws2_32.dll....This is also happening once i try to launch internet explorer....I have Norton System Works 2003 but it has been on there for a long time...I do not know of anything new that was added....Please help! Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249064
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    - RAM frequency mismatch Hello, I dont really know how much these questions are applied to this newsgroup section, but i really need it answered... Can anyone please answer/help me: 1.What are the full form/name of: ESCD(auto)- PGA(370)- DIMM- IDE- ATA2(IDE specification)- ATAPI- 2.What is an EEPROM burner, what does it do?? 3.I'm having a 3yrs old PC with 64mb of system RAM(SD).Now I want to increase the RAM,so I bought another 128mb of RAM (SD) which I want to add to the previous one so that my total system memory becomes 64+128=192mb. But I'm afraid if the frequencies(66MHz or 100MHz) of both the RAMs dont match, what will be the result??? In such a case, how does one understand that the RAMs frequencies are not mathcing??? How to detect the frequencies of the individual RAMs??? Please suggest.. Thanks in advance.. Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249062
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    - Troubles galore I'm trying to help a friend fix some problems on her system that runs ME. #1. It boots in selective startup even after you go into "MSCONFIG" and try to change it, also all items are checked in the startup menu. #2. The system will connect via dial up or DSL but the IE will not work. I've run Spybot & Hijackthis and can't find any system hijacking pprograms. Any suggestions? Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249056
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    - rebooting my system keeps rebooting every 15 minutes while im on the internet Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249051
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    - dat file icon changed - how to change back All the DAT files have a Nero Multimedia icon against them. How do I change the icon back? Listing all the options under 'open with' does not give me the original DAT icon. In fact it warns me not to change it! Using Tweak UI, icons restore, does not cure the problem. It seems to have happened after I installed Nero 6 and did some critical updates from MS. AVG, XoftSpy, NoAdware, Spybot and CWShredder do not find anything. Any help would be appreciated. Leo Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249049
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    - RUNDLL Error Recently, I deleted some keys in the Windows Registry to remove all obnoxious Adware files on my Windows ME operating system. Shortly after, I started constantly receiving a RUNDLL window popping up with the message "Error loading winup.dll The system cannot find the file specified. I had made a back up copy of the Windows Registry before deleting the Adware keys. I tried reverting back to that back-up to solve the RUNDLL error messages, but to no avail. Can anyone help me before I cave in and have to pay Microsoft their $35 for help on this? Thanks! Joe Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249044
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    - 'ME" hangs when trying to shut down I have Windows ME. When I try to shut down it just hangs. When I hit cntl/alt/del it says that CCAP is not responding. I have to manually shut off the computer then reboot. It then will check the hard disk for errors and run ok. How can I get my computer to shut down normally? Thanks, Anna Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249042
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    - wallpaper How do I permantely delete wallpaper? Tag: How to start from CD when system won't work Tag: 249040

I am running ME and the system did not fully load before
things shut down. My emergency boot disk won't read and I
was hoping I could put the ME disk in the CD and start
from there. How do I tell my computer to boot from the CD?

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Re: How to start from CD when system won't work by Mike

Mike
Mon Aug 16 13:53:39 CDT 2004

Theresa,

I'm not quite sure what you are hoping to achieve by booting from your Win
Me CD. If your bootdisk is dubious you can download the image of an OEM
Win Me bootdisk from www.bootdisk.com to your desktop (any desktop) and
then run the downloaded image to transfer a copy to a floppy which you can
then use with your Win Me PC.

Booting from a CD.
First it is necessary to set (or check) the boot order in the motherboard
bios to boot from your CD drive before attempting to boot from your hard
disk. Do this by rebooting your PC and immediately after starting and
before you see the POST (Power On Self Test screen) click the required key
to enter the bios. The specific key sequence is dependent upon the BIOS
vendor and/or PC manufacturer. Some common combinations include ....
F1
F2
Del
or less often,
Ctrl + Alt + Esc
Ctrl + Alt + Ins

Secondly, Microsoft Win Me CDs are not bootable although some of those
produced by OEM's are bootable.
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP
mcmaltby@hotmail.com

Threasa <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> I am running ME and the system did not fully load before
> things shut down. My emergency boot disk won't read and I
> was hoping I could put the ME disk in the CD and start
> from there. How do I tell my computer to boot from the CD?

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