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    - hal.dll I messed up and now when I try to boot I get hal.dll needs to be re-installed. How do I do this? Will an xp version do this, and if so do I put it in the system32 directory of windows ME? I messed with boot.ini on a dual boot system and wanted to get rid of XP Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209561
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    - decktop icons I`ve created new icons on the desktop, but when I click on change the icon,I only have a choice of about 4/5. Where can I find more icons? Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209559
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    - Explorer has caused an error in kernel32.dll Whenever I am on Internet Explorer for a little while, I get an error message that reads "Explorer has caused an error in Kernel32.dll. This program will now close." Once I attempt to close Internet Explorer, the computer freezes and the only way I can exit IE is to end task in the close program box. It usually happens when I click on the Favorites option in the toolbar or when I click on the address bar, and once when I right clicked on something. This only occurs when I am online through Internet Explorer. I have searched and read several forums, but people have too many varying solutions, therefore I am unsure as to which one I should attempt. I hope someone has a solution to this most irritating problem, and thank you in advance. PS- I tried updating all of the ActiveX controls and Internet Explore itself, didn't help. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209557
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    - sound & multimedia When I click on the sound & multimedia icon on the control panel, it will not open. I have lost the sound on my machine and wanted to check the configuration. I just had a DSL line installed yesterday and the sound was working fine until then. Any thoughts as to what my problem is? Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209556
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    - Runtime Error I've been getting Runtime Errors . The first time I recieved the error was when I opened a folder that had the picture preview custimization. I set all my folders to standard view which I don't necessarily like but to fix the immediate problem it helped. But then while surfing the internet today. I got two Runtime errors, I didn't see a common issue between the two sites. Is there a fix for this? There is a critical update available for WinME but I've installed it several times and it still appears. It installed successfully every time. Its the Q329414: Security Update (MDAC 2.1) update. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209555
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    - Explorer error Exployer has caused an error in <unknown> Exployer will now close. If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209543
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    - IEDLL.EXE loader error At the end of a bootup sequence an error msg appears saying that the loader cause an error on file IEDLL.EXE and it suggests that if error persists to re boot. error accous every time at end of the boot. Any ideas on how to fix and what may have caused this will be appreciated. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209541
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    - error messages I keep getting two different errors on the same computer 1. says........"device change listener" not responding 2. says........"msgsrv32 not responding" any help would be greatly appreciated. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209538
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    - delete downloads HI: I have 41 non-critical downloads for my "ME" windows. many of which I have no use for. HOW DO I DELETE THOSE THAT I DO NOT WANT TO DOWNLOAD??? I am tired of reading the same old downloads. I religiously download the critical ones. Earl Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209536
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    - restarting When I first activate my computer, no problem. I use it then shut down. When I attempt to restart after several hours, the only way I can do it is to use the "safe mode" and reconfigure to an earlier time. Any suggestions? Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209534
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    - comctl32.dll On startup I get message that comctl32.dll can't load and am directed to fix the file. I can't get past this point without restarting several times till I get past the error message( this time it took 5 restarts to get the machine to boot up correctly). I have used the search for files section on the startup button but can't find the file. Any solutions? Thanks Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209532
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    - strange when i insert a cd into either of my cd drives the monitor turns off. When i hold enter to get it to come back on, it goes off after a while. Also when i open my computer to see what is on the cd before inserting the screen turns off and when i hold enter the screen turns on but the my computer window has closed. When i try again the same thing happens. what is this and how can i stop it? Mike Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209530
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    - The Latest News on KB 823559 and KB 822925 For all users trying to install the patch , 823559 : MS03-023: Buffer Overrun in the HTML Converter Could Allow Code Execution A fix for the installation and detection issue(s) is due to be released on 9/10. MS DOES NOT recommend manually extracting and adding the html32.cnv and msconv97.dll from the current package. For all users having post install issues with OE and IE after installing 822925 : MS03-032: August 2003 Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer A new update of this patch is scheduled for 9/17 We now resume regular broadcasting. MowGreen *-343-* Never Forgotten Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209529
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    - Error message When I boot up my computer I often get a series of messages usually starting with this one: "Msgsrv32.exe has caused an error in KRNL386.EXE" This message is then followed by several more messages listing several programs and/or files which have caused the same error. Can anyone help me correct this? Thanks mgolub Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209523
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    - Lost icons after installing download from Man U pages I had a call from a friend who has a computer running WindowsME. While she was out her son visited Man U. web site and downloaded and installed something. From what she says it sounds like it would have been a wallpaper. Now whenever she starts the PC she cannot see all her icons. From what she describes part of the screen is taken up by a picture (or part of a picture) of a Man U shirt. The "Start" button does nothing at all. When she tries to open "My documents" or "My computer", icons for which are still visible, she gets an error message which goes something like "Security settings prohibit running Active X". This is making it difficult for her to track down the problem. Sorry to be so vague but I haven't seen this myself, she's hundereds of miles away and I'm finding it difficult to get really clear descriptions from her. Also I'm not very familiar with ME as all my PCs are on Windows 2000. I'm hoping someone else out there has seen this sort of problem and can tell us how to fix it... Kath Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209522
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    - Windows ME I installed some new software, went ok, then asked to install directX 8.1, and then a uninstall wizard for software. Must reboot, I did, now PC starts, go to Windows ME page, run and runs but never goes to desktop. if you hit Esc, message telling you Windows could not upgrade %1, %2. Used Start disc, Help, ran scan disk, OK. But I can not get it to run in safe Mode. !! WHat next Help PZ Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209521
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    - Error Code When booting Win Me get this error code: E47250 Incorrect MPEG Data Format. The desktop background color appears but nothing else appears on screen. How do I resolve this? Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209519
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    - Explorer has caused an error in MSHTML.DLL (after load AdAware) Running Win ME on Dell Dimension system. Last night I downloaded, installed, & ran free version of AdAware which was available through AOL. When it completed, there was an error message in pop-up window which ties up the system. The error recurs when I reboot. The error window says: "Explorer has caused an error in MSHTML.DLL. Explorer will now close. If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer." When I click "close" button in the pop-up error message window, the window disappears, then reappears in about a second. I can't do anything else but repeatedly close the error window which then reappears. If I'm quick with my fingers I can Ctrl-Alt-Del before the error recurs, and from there power down. When system reboots, same error recurs, after ScanDisk completes its run. I searched Microsoft WinME support site and Lavasoft (maker of AdAware) site for help but couldn't find anything relevant. Thanks for assistance in solving this, Bill Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209513
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    - heres a good one my old computer Hp 120 gone...my new Hp 2.2 here on both outlook express systems, sometimes after I had sent mail and closed outlook express, an white icon would show up on my desktop, and when I open it, it is called - send- with a little wavey line following send, what in the world is this from? anybody? Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209508
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    - Using the Resident System Programs I have some systems in my office still on the Me OS and currently having an issue with some of the System Programs, most notably the defrag and disc checker. When we run them, they get to @ 2% and then stop running, but if I use Nortons defrag etc. they run fine. Is there areason that the resident programs would stop like this and does anyone know how I can fix it? Not an ME fan in the first place so not familiar with their issues/problems enough to troubleshoot effectively. TIA John Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209507
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    - easy question I lost my url bar in internet explorer 6.0 also running x/p..I can get a search on the left side of desktop, but cant figure out how to get my http or www url bar back on top of my home page..Thanks Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209499
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    - Just a test Have posted a question and haven't seen my post appear yet. Just seeing if this one will post. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209495
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    - WINDOWS me sOMETHING IS EATING MY hd AND MAKING THE MACHINE RUN AT SNAILS PACE. fOR SOME REASON hd USED HAS GONE FROM 8.6mb TO 10.7mb IN 3 WEEKS AND I'M UNABLE TO RUN SCANDISC AS IT KEEPS SAYINGBTHAT SOME PROGRAMME IS WRITING TO IT. I DON'T WANT TO RE-INSTALL SO WHAT ON EARTH DO I DO? pLEASE HELP ME. rEGARDS TO ALL. pAUL sAVAGE Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209494
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    - Reinstalling ME If I reinstall ME in the hope of replacing system files that have become corrupted or have gone missing, will I have to reinstall wireless network settings and application settings (PhotoShop, e-mail, etc.) too? And will I lose any text and jpg files in Mt Documents? Thank you. Phil Maggitti Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209489
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    - Task Manager How do you access the task manager in WindowsME???? Ctrl - Alt - Del works in windows 2000 but how in ME??? can someone send me an email with the answer to this? Please... and Thank you. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209488
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    - How do I reformat? Help isn't helpful and nothing seems to work. Its the only way forward... what do i do? Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209487
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    - How do I know if my usb ports are 2.0 compatible ? WinME Millenium - can anybody help me resolve the above issue ? I seem to only be getting 1.1 transfer rates, is there a definitive way of finding out ? Thanks Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209480
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    - What is 21477467259? After more investigation, I found out that I can not install Security Update 823559 for Windows Me because of error 2147467259. Can't seem to find out how to get around this error. It may be a "Run Time" error if I'm understanding this site correctly, but how come I don't get it on other installations? Anyone got any ideas? Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209473
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    - 100% cpu use when idle When Windows ME system is idle I find that System Monitor shows Kernel cpu useage to be running at 100% This is real usage since cpu temperature also goes up from 33 deg to 40 deg. A restart will bring cpu back down to 35% - 40% and temp back down to 33 deg. How can I stop this? Tasks running as just 'Explorer', 'Systray', and Norton 'ccapp'. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209472
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    - startup failing after install I've got a new to me but used HP running Windows ME. It didnt come with a disk for ME. I've been having various problems, like Windows Update will not work. It fails with error 0x800A138F, despite trying everything on this <a href=http://www.updatexp.com/0x800A138F.html target=_blank>page</a>. I tried downloading updates manually but some of them wont install. they start to and then need the computer to reboot before they can finsh. after reboot, but before windows starts, it errors out saying that it couldnt proceed from 1% to 2%. hitting return continues loading windows normally but the update never takes. I have also been unable to upgrade directx, it fails almost immmediately after unpacking the files saying Directx couldnt load a file (doesnt specify which)and the install will shutdown. So earlier tonight I found the CAB directory on ME and decided it would be a good idea to run Setup, thinking that whatever is causing the problem might be overwritten in the process. Windows started to install itself but on reboot got stuck with the same error about not being able to move on from 1% to 2%, push any key to continue. Only this time, after pushing a key, I get the same error message over and over, it doesnt load. I'm stuck at this point. I tried F8, step-by-step confirm, safe mode, etc. but I always get stuck at the same part. Right now i'm booting off my old drive (I can get to setup) which has 98 on it, so I'm able to get to the drive that has ME on it, I just cant boot from it. Anyone up? I'd really appreciate any suggestions anyone could offer. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209470
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    - Hackers Secret Weapons - Virtual Private Networks For one, if your on a Windows Platform and you didn't disable a number of services which are enabled by default, including file and print sharing, the chances of your computer being hacked/owned are very high. Also, if you haven?t secured your browser or e-mail programs this can cause your computer to be hacked/owned. Not disabling these services and not having a firewall or anti-virus program from the beginning of your computer going on the internet, is a loss cause. Backdoors and Trojan Horses disable your anti-virus and firewalls. So checking for open ports no matter where you go or how you test your ports will not give you accurate results. GRC shields-up has on one occasion showed my computer as having port 110 open. The reason for this is because a malicious hacker was using my e-mail application at the time my computer was checked for open ports. If your on a Windows Platform (minus XP and NT), select Start, Settings, Control Panel, Folder Options, View and make sure you select and have a dot in the circle where it says Show Hidden Files and Folders. Select Start, Control Panel, Network, and if you see two AOL adapters, two TCP/IP, two dial-up adapters, one or two Virtual Private Network adapters your computer has what hackers install called a Virtual Private Network, BEWARE! If you find your system re-boots itself from time to time, this is another sign that an Administrator (hacker) has to update your hacked system. Select Start, type regedit, select Registry, Export Registry, and in the box type say 3-12-02.txt and say OK. Then open this file with a text editor or word application and you might be "shocked" to find what really is installed on your system. Check the bottom of this file, since hackers love to install a bunch of their crap here. What these hackers do is disable your anti-virus program using Trojan Horses, which makes checking for viruses or trojans useless. If running a software firewall, the hackers install another version of what your running and program it so you aren't able to see their activities. Once these factors take into play, the best bet to keep the hackers out of your system is to perform the below. My suggestion would be to keep the hard drive (sent it to the FBI, minus your personal files). Or make a copy of your entire hard drive, this way if the hackers have destroyed any system using your computer, at least you have evidence if the FBI ever come knock on your door. The Trackers would like a copy, but that's another story in itself. You might want to format the hard drive, install from CD-ROM only and obtain a free port scanner for your operating system. You can download one from zdnet.com, and before you go online, port scan your own computer to check for any open ports. Backdoors, Trojan Horses and Viruses are not the consideration you need to be concerned with when your system is hacked. Your system can also be running a Proxy Server, NNTP Server, SMTP Server, Web Server, SQL Server and a Virtual Private Network. All of these factors need to be taken into consideration. Tracker The Best Kept Secrets of Backdoors, Cracking, Firewalls, Hacking, Proxies, The Internet, Trojan Horses, Virtual Private Networks, Virus, Windows and different types of Servers can be found at: http://geocities.com/secure2003222000 Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209469
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    - Wrong default system font Hi, My Windows Me font folder became corrupt so I had to re- insatll my fonts, after re-setting everything in Control Panel -> Display -> Appearance to MS San Serif Western (Default), the only thing I cannot fix is the actual system default font. All message boxes, dialogs (login prompts, option controls, etc) are different from MS San Serif Western and i don't know how to set it to this font. I tried the Message Box setting in the Display -> Appearance control panel but that makes no difference. Can somebody point me in the right direction ? Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209468
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    - Wrong default system font ! Hi, My Windows Me font folder became corrupt so I had to re- insatll my fonts, after re-setting everything in Control Panel -> Display -> Appearance to MS San Serif Western (Default), the only thing I cannot fix is the actual system default font. All message boxes, dialogs (login prompts, option controls, etc) are different from MS San Serif Western and i don't know how to set it to this font. I tried the Message Box setting in the Display -> Appearance control panel but that makes no difference. Can somebody point me in the right direction ? Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209467
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    - Unable to install Security Update 823559 on Windows ME I have tried six times to install Security Update 823559for Microsoft Windows Me. The download from the Windows Update site is successful but the installation fails. Can anyone help? Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209466
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    - Unknown program is writing to C:\ I have a program that's been running in the background that won't allow me to complete a ScanDisk or Defragmentation. I've had this problem before and it was also eating up my HD Memory, so I reformatted. Now I have this problem again after reinstalling everything after the reformat, except now it doesn't eat my memory. This is really annoying, as I've closed every possible program with Alt+Ctrl+Del and it still does this I don'tknow what program is doing this. I did a full virus scan and found no virus'. I've had this problem for a long time and it also seem's to make a lot of my background running programs not respond at all!!! Also my RAM get's eatin up badly and then cause's errors and i'm forced to reboot when I run a lot of programs. May someone please help me? Thanks. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209450
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    - mprexe Sometimes at start up and at other random times, I get the error msg "Mprexe has caused an error in KERNEL32.DLL. Mprexe will now close." At log on, this msg will not go away until re-boot. At other times, it can be closed. Any ideas.....? Thanks, David Cook, Oxnard, CA Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209446
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    - Disable hardware profile on startup I am having an issue with an ME system on startup. For some reason it keeps wanting to update the hardware information database. Is there any wy that I can skip this and get straight to the OS without starting up in "SafeMode"? Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209445
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    - windows update when i try to run update i get a messege saying i have to be logged on as administrator. as far as i know, i am logged on as such. am i not logging on correctly? why is it not being recognized? duane Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209443
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    - microsoft upgrades When using the microsoft updating feature, how do you know which items to select (add/remove. I am a novice. When microsoft researches my computer and tell me there are 15 critical updates, then gives me options to choose from, I am totally confused. Is there a way your computer can be searched and automatly updates the existing programs as installed by the factory? Thank you. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209435
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    - e-mail how do i put a sortcut at the bottom of my toolbar.a sortcut to get to my e-mail. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209434
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    - WINDOWS ME WONT LOAD AT ALL HELP!!! One time I restarted my computer it loaded normally and it had the white Windows ME loading screen, but it didn't do anything. I pressed ESC and it showed an error. Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2. %1: %2 HELP! I don't know what to do. I had to completely re- format my computer just go get back on it. It was okay for a few days then I restarted today and the same thing happened again. Please help! Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209428
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    - error loading explorer.exe Ever heard of this one? I reformated and reinstalled WinMe today. After spending 2 hours loading software, drivers, and installing updates, I'm on the second to last of 13 critical updates but on this one, after rebooting I get the message "error loading explorer.exe you must re-install Windows" Sheesh, I only spent half a day getting this far. And this happened while updating their own stuff! I don't have another day off for a while, but when I do get around to re-installing windows, I'm not sure it's safe to install the updates and service packs! Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209420
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    - WindowsME/XP I wanna install windows XP but i dont want to delete windows ME from my computer, how can i use both on one computer so that i can choose at startup which windows version i would like to use..thank you very much Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209416
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    - intermittent sound About half the time after starting the computer, there is no sound. I have not found a way to get the sound working other than to reboot the computer. Sometimes it take 2 or 3 reboots before the sounds works. When it works it is just fine and continues to work untill shutdown. I don't know if the problem is the operating system (Windows ME), the computer ( a Dell L800 CXE i.e Celeron 800 MHZ) or possibly the sound card. Whatever it is , it's intermittent. Has anyone ever heard of a flaky sound problem like this? Anyone have any ideas on what causes it or what to do? Any help would be appreciated, Thanks, R.E. Knight Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209404
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    - copy,drag and paste Please send me information how to paste, copy and drag. I would also like to know how to click one time on the icons on the desktop and not double click. Thank you, Veronica Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209402
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    - System Restore I'm on vacation again and this is usually when I make a point of learning "new stuff." I have never used my System Restore in 3 yrs and don't know much about it ( I haven't learned to back anything up either I'm embarrassed to say, but that's another vacation. Hopefully I won't suffer any consequences in the meantime). I read in an earlier post to Rob (and to others previous to that), that he should download an SR update. These are my starting questions: 1) I checked my installation history on the Windows Update site and don't see anything about a SR update in 2001. Would the update have been available on that site at some time? I just want to make sure I haven't already downloaded it before I go to the link you gave Rob. 2)Once I get the update and get SR going, do I just wait til something happens (Yikes!) with my computer to use SR or should I be doing some kind of regular checks, maintenance, etc or something in the meantime? I know this is one of those really silly basic questions, but your answers are always appreciated. Stella Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209345
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    - Startup Files Found the following in my start up files. Any idea what it is? I disabled it and everything seam to work OK: c:\windows\scrsvr.exe,c:\windows\instit.bat. Initiated from WIN>INI (Run) Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209311
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    - corrupt files I have been having problems with a boot up. I cant access my outlook express for my mail account. the files that are not loading are ledll and loader.exe i can access outlook express but cant download my mail from the server. it takes forevvvvvvver....... I cant find my disk with millennium on it and was wondering how to fix. If anyone can tell me how to fix or send me the files to write over. I also bought online a copy ofspyhunter as I was tired of having the glitches on my computer. IT found many severe files attached to my computer. not sure if it has anything to do with it. runs so sloooow. help me if you can but dont email me I cant open it anyway. so im stuck between a rock and a hard place. HELP ME............. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209308
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    - data recovery problem I'm looking for a way to Scandisk (through) and then Defrag a partially corrupted drive so that the rest of my data recovery efforts (another 10G) won't be stupenously slow. I've deleted what I recovered already. When I try to launch Scandisk, I get dialog box message that Disk Utility has blocked writing to drive (necessary for those functions) and I can't even find or identify that program. Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209300
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    - Windows ME UPDate I have IE Version: 5.50.4807.2300 When I scan for Windows updates it always has IE 6 Service Pack 1 in the Critical Update list. I would like to know if I should install this or not. Will it install IE 6? Or should I have IE 6 before installing this? TIA Tag: windows explorer no left pane Tag: 209299

when selecting 'explore' option for folders the left hand
pane appears grey with only the 'close' button visible.
Have recently used update downloads inc' IE6.
Advice anyone please.
thanks

Re: windows explorer no left pane by Mike

Mike
Fri Sep 05 16:05:57 CDT 2003

This particular problem is often the result of a damaged IE6 install, yes I
do realise you are talking about Windows Explorer rather than Internet
Explorer but the two are linked. May I suggest that you try repairing IE6.
Do this using Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs and highlight Microsoft
Internet Explorer 6, click Add/Remove and then on the next screen select
"Repair Internet Explorer" and then OK.

If you don't have an entry for Microsoft Internet Explorer but rather it reads
something like Internet Explorer Q?????? don't worry. This is because you
have installed a cumulative update for Internet Explorer. You will need to
uninstall the update, then go back into Add/Remove Programs, look again for
Microsoft Internet Explorer, repair it and then reinstall the latest
cumulative update.

If this doesn't work or you have no entry for Internet Explorer in Add/Remove
Programs please post back and someone will hopefully post further details on
how to repair Explorer.
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP
mcmaltby@hotmail.com

Carl-R <ca.r@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

> when selecting 'explore' option for folders the left hand
> pane appears grey with only the 'close' button visible.
> Have recently used update downloads inc' IE6.
> Advice anyone please.
> thanks

Re: windows explorer no left pane by BT

BT
Fri Sep 05 21:30:17 CDT 2003

Try repairing Internet Explorer. It could help and could fail but worth a try. Go to Add/Remove as if you were going to uninstall
and there should be a repair option.
"Carl-R" <ca.r@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message news:321101c373f0$58abdf70$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> when selecting 'explore' option for folders the left hand
> pane appears grey with only the 'close' button visible.
> Have recently used update downloads inc' IE6.
> Advice anyone please.
> thanks