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    - Promise Ultra2 IDE PCI Controller Does anyone know if I have a problem? The controller I plugged in sees my 5.4GB Maxtor hard disk, but does not see my brand new 60GB hard disk. I was told that my PCI slot had to be 2.1 compliant. Which I assume it *is* since it sees the smaller hard drive. But.... I Could be wrong. FWIW, I do not know if my system is 2.1 compliant. I am running Windows ME It is P200 MMX. Thanks. Pickled in Pennsylvania. Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253560
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    - error receive a WINDOWS PROTECTION ERROR at startup after installing a new video card Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253558
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    - Error I installed a new graphics card, new when i restart I receive a windows protection error. Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253557
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    - Error After installing a new video card i get a windows protection error Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253556
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    - VMM(12) Error Help Please Hi my computer keeps switching off. It will boot up and after a certain time and doing nothing in particular it just turns off. The only error I have seen is this one VMM(12) + 00001E4C Error: 06:0028:C0280E4C. I haven't installed any new software or hardware. I have opened up the tower and checked all cables and checked that the cards and memory are all seated correctly. Sometimes the computer will boot and sometimes it wont. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks Matt Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253537
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    - System memory problem -- Because of large hard drive? I have 512 megabytes of memory on my Dell 8100 using Windows ME. I can't open more than one program at a time because I'll get error messages that say I'm out of memory. Norton Utilities says I have a system memory problem. I can't see that I have any programs hogging a huge amount of system memory. Could it be because I have a 160 gigabyte hard disk that's not partitioned? Are there any simple fixes? If I went to a controller card and used it's bios for the hard drive, would that free up memory? Thanks in advance for any help. -- "Illegitimis non carborundum" ® --General Joe Stilwell Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253530
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    - Recovery How do I go about getting a recovery disc for Windows ME? I keep getting an error asking for the disc. Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253528
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    - Windows ME Uninstall I am trying to get Windows ME off of my cousins computer and I can't: I have tried to boot to a dos prompt and bios won't let me get to it. The floppy drive doesn't work to make a startup disk. When I go to Add/Remove Programs to Uninstall Windows Millenium Edition, the option to uninstall ME is not there. I'm stuck. I can't get into dos to just "format c:". Can anyone else give me some options on what to do to get rid of this OS? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253526
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    - Error Message With ME, when booted the following error message appears: "Explorer has caused an error in ~865151355.tmp if you continue have problems try restarting your computer" restarting doesn't solve the problem nor does deleting the file from safe mode. Any ideas? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253525
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    - Question for Spybot S&D and Ad-Aware users. I don=B4t have problems with spyware and that kind of stuff, but some people told me it was better to download Ad-Aware and Spybot softwares, to avoid problems in the future. I would like to know the opinion of some of you about these softwares. Did you have any problems using them? Did they affected Windows in any circunstances? I don=B4t mind doing the download of these two softwares, but I don=B4t want to have problems with my Windows Me. Thank you. Carla Portugal Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253521
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    - Korean IME 5.02 I just installed Korean global IME 5.02 (comondo.exe) on my computer Windows ME but can't find language bar on the desktop. How can I create the bar to use it ? Please help !. Charlie Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253517
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    - auto restart Hi there i have recently upgraded to DSL and now when I shut down the computer it restarts by it self. What did I do wrong??? thanks Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253516
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    - USB Causes Boot Execution to Halt On 2004-08-03 20:14:58 PST Mike Yates (myates5@nc.rr.com) wrote (in microsoft.public.windowsme.general):- > I recently upgraded my computer with a new motherboard, case, processor, > and memory. I used my existing hard drive. My USB worked without incident > for a while and then just locked up my system. Everytime I try to reboot, it > makes it to the point of asking for my Networking ID and then it halts > execution of boot up. By disabling all USB controllers in my bios I am able > to boot up and operate with no apparent issues except for no USB access. I > tried a PCI USB card, which I used in my other computer and know it works, > and it too halts boot up and locks up the system. > > Any ideas? > Hi namesake! Possibilities:- 1) A "remnant" USB hub driver on the hard disc, incompatible with the hub on the new motherboard. Have you tried deleting all USB items from the Device Manager and doing a refresh? 2) Physically faulty USB hub on MB 3) Faulty or outdated BIOS program. My main MB here often used to freeze on bootup into WinME, less often into WinXP and rarely into Linux until I upgraded (by "flashing") the BIOS for another reason. I had suspected USB but having various or no devices connected seemed to make no difference. It always booted OK on 2nd attempt, but had got far enough to offer "Safe Mode", which wasn't necessary. I thought it might be temperature, for that reason, but then had quite a few first-time boots when the room was freezing. When I'd flashed the BIOS, 3 sub-versions on, it suddenly prompted for different USB OHCI drivers in WinME, WinXP, Win2003, Mandrake Linux, SuSE Linux and Fedora Linux and now they all always go first time! (I use those multi-boots to different partitions to support various clients - oh and DOS6.22/Win3.11 too, but that knows nothing of USB!) You'd have thought MB manufacturers would flash the right program into the BIOS, wouldn't you? But then, who does get it right the first time? Have you tried installing a fresh WinXP? If you can spare about 4Gb of your disc, you could shrink your partition with Partition Magic and install a fresh XP in a second partition. It will automatically get a multi-boot so you can still run the old one, too. A second disc fitted as slave would do the same. That would prove if it was hardware/firmware or software (residual drivers) at fault. If the BIOS firmware needs upgrading, that would affect PCI USB hubs as well as the MB one because the BIOS is the central controller for any hub fitted. My own problem persisted after I fitted a PCI hub but cleared on BIOS upgrade. You need to be very sure you get the correct, genuine software, not some hacker's "clocked up" effort! Only the MB-maker's own website (Taiwan?) will do. If you've had the MB less than 12 months, push for a replacement under warrantee instead. -- Have fun, Mike -- http://fonehelp.co.uk - PC support, no fix, no fee! Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253513
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    - Help!! I recieve the following message when I try to boot my computer up: the following file is missing or corrupted: c:\WINDOWS\IFSHLP.SYS. the following file is missing or corrupted: C:\WINDOWS|SYSTEM|VMM32.VXD Type the name of the windows loader{e.g., C:\WINDOWS|SYSTEM|VMM32.VXD. What do I do? Help! Thanks! Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253508
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    - Windows ME I have trenmicro officescan, and it is picking up a virus it calls TROJ_KILFILES.FZ running at startup on a windows ME computer. I cannot seem to remove the file or get any info on it. Any ideas? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253507
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    - OC Error What is an OC error and how do I correct it? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253505
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    - How do I clean up the CAB fles in C_RESTORE I have several years on my installation of ME. The.cab files are consuming most of my hard disk. Is there a way to get rid of what APPEAR to be old .cab files? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253498
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    - TTY driver How do I "install" the TTY.DRV driver to use for an old DOS style printer in Windows ME? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253496
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    - Loading XP I have ME. While loading XP, a blocking issue is I must uninstall "Microsoft Shared Fax Client". I cannot find it in my programs anywhere, Control, Program file, search, etc. How can I find it?"? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253493
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    - Re: Xcommsvr Error Getting rid of "BitDefender" resolved the error problem with "Xcommsvr". Apparently there is an issue concerning this error message when installing and/or using BitDefender. One probably could find a solution for it, given the time. I simply did not want to be burdened with it, even though the program is quite thorough with its scanning capabilities. Just wanted to let everyone interested know. Especially David H. Lipman. Harry, old and finished with this issue. Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253491
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    - Freezing Why does my computer keep freezing, even on boot up and what can be wrong? The other thing I need help with is - to defrag I have to start in Safe Mode, which I do. I am told something is working in the back ground, how can I find out what this is and what can I do aboutit. Thanks a lot. Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253489
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    - Desktop themes How do you activate Desktop Themes in the Control Panel in Windows ME?? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253487
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    - IE5 and IE6 I have a possible silly question. I have noticed when I do a cookie flush that I have a lot of IE5 temp files flushing, but my microsoft internet explorer says I have IE6 installed..so when I did a file search I have files listed for IE5...and also I have two ie6setup files and one that says computer.net-ie6sp1 wont install everything..if that means I stil have IE5, why does it show in 'about internet explorer' I have version:6.0.2800.1106..If I installed IE6 wrong ,how do I go back and install it right? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253481
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    - Tip for TweakUI users Do not change the default location of Start Menu in My Computer tab, using TweakUI. Otherwise Keyboard Shortcuts (if created for start menu programs) will not work. Farhan Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253480
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    - Critical update mystery Folks, EVERY time I visit the Windows Update site it tells me that my computer needs Windows Media Player Script Commands (KB828026) installed. I have installed this same update countless times as confirmed by the records on the site, but for some reason Microsoft still thinks it isn't there. What gives? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253479
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    - sluggish computer I seem to have too many programs running at all times. This makes my computer slow and sometimes freeze. I have plenty of memory, but if I hit 'ctrl, alt, and delete', it shows about 15 programs that are running. I know how to turn them off, but how do I keep them from starting? Thanks Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253472
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    - Cannot run Windows programs from DOS prompt All, I have Windows ME on my laptop (OEM) and older desktop (upgraded from win95 OSR2). On my desktop system, I can run "console" programs (the LAME MP3 encoder, etc.) and Windows GUI programs by typing the program name at the DOS prompt and hitting ENTER. On my laptop, however, the only programs I can run that way are DOS programs; when I type the names of Windows GUI programs or console programs at the DOS prompt and hit ENTER, absolutely nothing happens -- I remain at the DOS prompt. Does anyone know what factors control this behavior, and how I can eliminate the problem? Thanks, Ed Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253471
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    - Error message for Creative Web Cam NX Pro Error message is requesting me to insert disk 'Windows Millennum Edition' it's looking for file 'kstvtune.ax' in order to complete installation. When I bought the computer there was no such disk. Only recovery disks none marked as stated above. How do I fix this problem ? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253465
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    - Good AntiVirus Program ? I've had it with Norton AntiVirus and my WindowsMe. It is one conflict or issue after another with no real solutions provided. Does anyone have a recommendation for a maker or program that is truly compatible with WinME? And does it provide protection against viruses and scripting similar to Norton? Thanks Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253462
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    - What does Restore actually restore? Can someone pls advise exactly what system restore restores? I assume the old registry, but am uncertain as to program folders, files etc. 1. Is the registry that is restored, the exact previous one (ie: it no longer contain ANY of the additions or deletions of the one being replaced - that is contrasting to using the registry export/import which I was told will add back entries but will not delete any new additions that were made). 2. Sometimes I see program files taken away, some times they are still there. 3. Does it replace the complete system config files? Pls advise Thanks Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253461
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    - Menus open slowly after boot up Running WindowsMe and IE6Sp2. I recently did some old program file removal, ran scan disk (no errors) and defraged my hard drive. Now after initial boot up (everything loads OK), I noticed that upon clicking the Start button it takes 2-5 seconds to display the start menu, and upon opening the Windows Explorer, it takes 2-5 seconds to display all the folders. After one or two rounds of this, everything opens as quickly as it normally use to and is fine until shut down and a new boot up . Any ideas as to what is causing this and how to repair? Thanks in advance. Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253460
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    - Disabling Hibernate How do I disable hibernate in Windows ME ? Thanks, Brenda Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253459
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    - Error in user.exe Anytime I try to view any web site I get this message; "iexplore has caused an error in USER.EXE restart your system if you continue to have problems. Nothing I try works so I can't do anything on the web. Please help. Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253458
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    - Office 2003 Will the Office 2003 software run on ME or will I need to upgrade to XP? thanks Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253455
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    - C:\_RESTORE Can anyone tell me how to access C:\_RESTORE I have virus and spy ware in this file and cannot access nor can my programs to remove the infected files. I am using Windows ME with a Compaq AMD 899 mhz Thank you Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253452
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    - Invalid setting in MS-DOS.SYS When I restart my computer from standby mode, I get an error message saying "Invalid setting in MS-DOS.SYS ..." (I haven't been able to catch the remainder of that message as it flashes off the screen so rapidly). Also when I shutdown the computer completly and restart, it goes straight to the menu with a list of option of how to start Windows ME (Normal, Safe Mode , Step-by-step Confirmation etc.) How do I fix this? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253449
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    - windows me is it possible to put windows xp on to the system windows me if so how and should you remove windows me first Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253439
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    - Windows ME v Windows XP Automatically Windows XP boots first in a dual boot. How can I make Windows ME be the default choice in startup? Thanks for any help. Matthew Newton Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253437
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    - Restoration of Registry Files Does the restoration of a" rbxxx.cab" file "UNDO" the defragmentation done just after that backup file? Thanks Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253416
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    - Xcommsvr Error "Xcommsvr has caused an error in <unknown> Xcommsvr will now close. If you continue .......". What might be causing this error message? I received it immediately after installing the free edition of the "BitDefender", a supposedly very effective anti virus program. Is there a way to eliminate this message? Harry, old and must find out. Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253411
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    - I CRASHED AND BURNED!! I get a message that says I must reinstall Windows. I don't have the original disk (cd) or floppies. I have a floppy install of '95. I ran a "Maxtor" Western Digital copy and format floppy that I have from another harddrive and it tells me that the boot directory has too many entries. I can get the harddrive as master to boot to the desktop picture (wallpaper) but not to the web picture. the large white dialogue box comes up and says I have to reinstall windows. Is there anything I can do now!!!!!!!!!!1 My email is thmstv@yahoo.com. I was using an AOL service when the thing started experiencing trouble. Also ME is on a Compaq Presario system. All the drivers were ok and it all worked allright. I was getting several blue bacdground dialogue error windows prior to this. They said error in BFFE----. If you think there is any site or download that can diagnose or correct the boot directory please email me at thmstv@yahoo.com I Appreciate it. Thanks, Thomas Stevens Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253408
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    - lost audio Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253406
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    - Need to determine my current windows password i just want to shut down windows to run defrag. but i cannot because i can't remember my password. Can't the computer e-mail it to me, or can i just eliminate the need for a password altogether. I JUST WANT TO BE ABLE TO SHUT DOWN WINDOWS !!!!! Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253405
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    - Determine current Windows password I can't close down windows because it asks me for my windows password in order to shut down , and i can't remember what it is -Isn't there some way to have the computer e-amil it to me , or just to eliminate the password thing alltogeter, or to just determine what my password is ??? I JUST WANT TO BE ABLE TO SHUT DOWN WINDOWS IN ORDER TO RUN THE DEFRAG> PROGRAM !!!!! Can someone help me ????? Thanks Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253404
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    - USB Memory Stick Can someone send me the ME file USBNTMAP.SYS I have an old laptop that will see the stick but keeps looking for the above file. I only have the original SONY recovery files for this laptop and cannot find it on any ot he images. thanks Paul Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253395
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    - Windows ME Error When I try to boot Windows ME normally, I get a blue screen and everything freezes up. It also gives this information.....Error:OC:01FE:00007028. Please help. Thank you Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253391
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    - RESTORE McAfee scan says that FS378.cab is an wanted program located in --RESTORE.... I can not remove or find the program. Canyou provide any help? Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253387
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    - Wupdater (Not Responding) Does anyone know what this message means, and any way to stop it coming up everytime in the task box? It is fine when you first boot up, but as soon as you open a program, it will be in the task box as not responding. Please help if possible? Regards, kevin Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253385
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    - Need help desperately After start-up, there is an error message: "Explorer: Explorer has caused an error in IOFRARED.DLL. Explorer will now close. If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer." If click "Close", the computer will turn to a blank (light blue) screen. There is no IOFRARED.DLL file in any folders on C: drive. The computer is running Windows Mellennium Edition. Can somebody give advise on how to fix this problem? Thanks. Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253377
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    - System dangerously low on resources Sorry folks... unsure what is happening. Running MS win ME on a Dell laptop.... This has just started to happen and freezes my system. Any thougths on the problem and possible solutions... Iam not that savvy ,but able to use notepad to modify some files. Hope to hear from helpers. A frustrated Canadian... Scotty Tag: MS KB - what's happened? Tag: 253376

Just when you think you you've mastered it <g>

I suppose we'll get used to it - just not sure if it will refine as search
quite as easily.

The jury's out here.

Mart

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Re: MS KB - what's happened? by siljaline

siljaline
Mon Oct 11 20:41:40 CDT 2004

"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.com> wrote:
> Just when you think you you've mastered it <g>
<snip>
They go and change it on you... Aarghh <g>

Silj
<snip>

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