Shutdown problem
When I try to access the printer folder to add more
printers the computer freezes. Trying to shutdown Win Me,
I get a blue screen with the following message
An error OE has occurred at 0028:C027A0C4 in VxD VREDIR(03)
+ 000010C4. This was called from 0028:C0069164 in VxD
VREDIR9(01) + 000073D8. It may be possible to continue
normally.
* Press any key to attempt to continue.
* Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your computer.
When I press any key, the message appears again. I
restarted the machine and the problem continues to come
during shutdwon. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201485
Windows ME Critical Updates
The download was doing great. I removed the downloads that
require individual downloads and proceeded with the other
ones. I have been stuck on the last one now for 30
minutes.There is no indication that the install is going
to happen.
Any suggestions?
Thanks - Debbie Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201484
System Restore Failed
On a couple of occasions recently I have tried to use System Restore
when three or four restore points are shown to be available. The
restores have failed with the message "System restore failed to restore
your computer. Please try another Restore point" (wording may not be
exact). Choosing a different point had no effect.
I have Norton System Utilities which has a known problem in this area,
but I have checked the Norton feature which causes the problem and it
was disabled anyway (Disk Health sensor in System Doctor).
Does anyone have any ideas on this one?
TIA,
Al Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201483
no sound please help
I have lost all sound on my pc ( pavillion 7880)
i have tried everything to get it back but with no luck.
can someone please help...
thanks
lee Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201482
System Resource or Windows Protection Error
Since MSN automatically downloaded 8.5 I have been having
intermittant erors with Windows ME. I either get msg that
there are crirically low resources or a Windows protection
error. In case of resources critically low cannot
select "ignore" have to select "close". System then
displays msg that a program has caused an error
in "DIBENG.DLL" which I close out of. Sometimes system
works normal but many times Instant Messenger aborts and
system does not respond normally and must restart computer
to either regain IM or system functionality. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201480
Win ME, MSN messenger and ie6 errors
I have reformated, reinstalled Windows ME, IE6, MSN6, all necessary drivers
and updated everything necessary. It should be a smooth running PC ! The
fact is I am plagued with ie errors, crashes, freezes and unexpected
reboots. I think MSN is the problem. I deleted messenger and ran the PC for
a day with little or no problems but as soon as i reinstalled it the
problems started again.
Anyone else had the same problem? Anyone out there know of a fix or patch? I
use MSN messenger and netmeeting almost daily and the problems are really
driving me up the wall.
Thanks Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201477
Multiple user access to applications on same computer
Family PC has ME and Office Pro and 5 users. Only problem
applications like Power Point and others in Office suite
only work on administrative user's profile. How do I set
the user profiles so all users can have access to all the
applications and programs on the computer. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201462
scandisk
every time i run scandisk towards the end it prompts me
and tells me that i have a bad sector example[ cluster:
473339 is unused but bad ] so as i ignore it move on
finishes then i do disk defragmentor and it says that it
can't defrag because it can't access parts of the harddrive
what can i do to make it defrag or how can i fix the
cluster i am beginning tech Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201456
Cookie File
Installed new harddrive, using Partition Magic so I can
boot from either drive until after I get the new one set
up with everything. Problem is I managed to copy my cookie
file from the old drive to the new one by way of using one
of the partitions. Can't seem to get a copy of the
index.dat file from the old drive (cookie folder) to the
new one, neither one will let me get a copy of it.
Any help is appreciated. Please respond to my email
address: jstiles@nationwideconcepts.com
Thanks
Jim Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201455
not sure what the problem is
I have Internet Explorer 6 on my computer. It is
difficult to connect if my computer has been inactive for
a while. You have to either shut down the computer and
wait a minute or two and then try to connect or restart
the computer. Then you can keep an internet connection
for about 30 minutes sometimes more sometimes less. I
have had my phone lines tested and they are fine. I have
called my ISP for tech support and they say it's not them
with the problem maybe its me. What would be causing
this? I can only get a good fast internet connection if I
shut down or restart my computer. Then if it slows down
and bumps me off if I restart/shut down my computer and
reconnect I get a good connection. What would cause that?
Thank you very much. If you need anymore info feel free
to ask. Thanks again for your help. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201453
Download Window
You know that window that when you want to download
something comes up, well i think i accidently unchecked
the box that said, Always ask before opening this type of
file, and i want this to be checked. How do i check this
again, i never know when my files are downloading unless i
now that the grey window pops up, and it never does. Help
please. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201449
Zachd[ms] Win Media Player 9 and Codecs
O.K.....I did what you said and everything listed at the site you directed
me to. It said to reinstall WMP9 over existing one. I reinstalled WMP9 and
nothing happened, It also said to open the file in "mplayer.exe" to find out
what codec is missing instead, it gave me a message stating: "MMSYSTEM006
There is no driver installed on this system". What does this mean and where
is this
driver it speaks about? Thanks! Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201448
Strange Startup Message
For the past 6 weeks or so I've notice the following
message when booting up (everytime): "Please wait while
setup updates your configuation files". Then the startup
continues and concludes to the normal desktop. And
everything thing seems to run okay after that.
Should I be getting this message on every startup? I
haven't loaded any new programs recently nor downloaded
anything to update any applications.
Does this sound normal to you? Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201441
printer
can some one help me when i try to print something off of
the internet or my email i get an error.
error has occured in the scipt on this page
line 639
char 1
erroe invalid argument
code0
i am running windows me with a lexmark z25 printer it is
new. i can print off of picture it or i can make cards .
what is wrong please help Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201439
IPHLPAPI.DLL
the IPHLPAPI.DLL file will not open, please locate the
file to determine the problem
I get the above message when the machine boots up. The
only reference I can finsd so far is related to this
happening when a program may be running. Is it a case of
shutting down some of the things in start up with
msconfig until I find the errant program.
This first occurred whilst trying a Windows Update. I
Haven`t been able to access the UPdates site since.
Any suggestions. Thanks for listening.
Clive Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201434
Msimn has caused an error in directdb.dll
I keep getting the error message listed in the subject
line whenever I start Outlook Express 6. I have not added
any new hardware or software. System is virus free. If I
reboot my system 5 or 6 times, I can eventually get my
email to download before the error message comes up.
Anyone have any ideas how to fix this? It's not in the
Knowledge Base. All I found was "msimn has caused a page
fault in direcdb.dll" which only deals with Outlook 5 beta
and importing mail. Not any help.
Thanks!
Randy Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201433
Widws ME not functioning properly
The "IPHLPAPI.DLL" file cannot start error message
appears. What is this file? It locks up when I try
instaling software with the message "Windows is installing
your new software" but does not proceed. I cannot access
downloaded files and it locks up again. Restart is not
responding so I have to manually turn off the computer and
it seems to take a very long tiome to bring up the control
panel. Please help. I am also having problems getting it
to recognize SB devices that it once did. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201432
What is MPREXE.exe ?
I just installed Norton Personal Firewall on PC with Windows ME and have
RoadRunner internet service (cable modem).
A security alert has popped up about 20 times now for MPREXE.exe trying to
access IP addresses on the internet on port 137. Each time I set a rule to
block access to that specific program and IP address. After about 20 times
of blocking access, each to a different IP address, I set a rule to block
all access to all IP addresses and all ports.
I did a reverse IP address lookup for some of the addresses and found some
in the U.S. and one in Korea (I didn't recognize any of the site names and
didn't go to any of them).
MPREXE.exe is a small (28k) program file in the c:\windows\system32 folder.
Does anyone know what it is and why it wants so much access to the internet?
Thanks in advance for your replies,
Phil Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201429
Windows Protection Errors >:- (
I am having troble not with starting up or shutting down
but right in the middle of using my computer I get these
windows protection errors. I have scanned my computer for
viruses and I have scanned the registry what am I missing??
Could it be bad memory?
Could it be a driver problem?
Any suggestions would be helpful!!!
Thanks,
Luke Weis ME user Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201422
error msg loading usb driver
trying to install USB driver from Sony digital camera.
Getting "Error loading type library/DLL"
Do you know how to solve this or what is wrong?? Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201421
Windows ME Updates
When I try to install a Windows ME update, I receive this
message after the system re-boots:
Windows could not update file 1% 2%
Can anyone help me to solve this problem?
Dom Visco Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201417
Windows Explorer
Having just formatted my machine, I have discovered that
my windows explorer now opens up directly into the My
Documents folder..no more directory tree in the left pane.
Does anyone know how I can enable the directory tree back
to my windows explorer? I have been trying everything, but
to no avail and I have never seen this before on any
machine.Thank you in advance for your help. Sue Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201415
lost sound
I actually have 2 problems. I hooked up a dsl modem & my
pc would freeze up, but be fine when I disco dsl, the
local pc repairman said to make sure I had all my updates
for windows, I did all that, but now I have no sound & the
icon is missing at the bottom of the screen. How can I
get my sound back? Also, any suggestions about the dsl
modem? AOL said it was bad usb ports, but they checked
out fine. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201414
Safety Mode
In Safety Mode,in SYSTEM PROPERTIES,under performance
tab ,i see this ..Compatibility - mode paging reduces
overall System performance..DRIVER A using MS-DOS
compatibility mode File System , and the same thing on
DRIVER C ...What does that mean? Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201410
MSVBVM60.DLL error in Windows Me
I have Windows Me & I keep on gettin this error when I am
opening up a new web page or a new link. The first browser
doesnt give muck trouble but wen i try to open a second
page i get the error.."Explorer has caused an error in
MSVBVM60.DLL. Explorer will close now". It reallw buggin
me now. cant stay on for more then 5min on da net with out
the error coming up. CAN ANYONE HELP? Thanks.. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201403
MSVBVM60.DLL Error in Windows Me
I have Windows Me & I keep on gettin this error when I am
opening up a new web page or a new link. The first browser
doesnt give muck trouble but wen i try to open a second
page i get the error.."Explorer has caused an error in
MSVBVM60.DLL. Explorer will close now". It reallw buggin
me now. cant stay on for more then 5min on da net with out
the error coming up. CAN ANYONE HELP? Thanks.. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201402
Folders in left pane gone with the wind
I dont know why but, when in windows explorer the folders
in the left pane are not shown. I have folders selected
but it just shows a blank left pane. It didn,t start out
this way. I have tried every thing but reloading windows
again. This is the second time this has happened and I
dont want to reformat again. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201399
error code
I have a problem in that under problem devices in my
system information, it states I have a problem with ACPI
IRQ holder for PCI IR steering , Error code 22.
Any ideas? and if so how can I fix it? Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201390
REINSTALLING WINDOWS ME
I reinstalled Windows Me and followed the instructions.
After a few tries, it reinstalled clean. On the WINDOWS ME
CD Disk I followed instructions and recommendations. The
part where it said: Install into Windows? or Windows.000,
I reinstalled it into WINDOWS. Success finally. But now I
have two huge files WINDOWS and WINDOWS.000? The
WINDOWS.000 works fine, as far as I can See! But the
WINDOWS file is taking up over a Gig of space. Can I
safely delte the original WINDOWS File to pick up space?
And how do I delte it, if I can, without disturbing the
new WINDOWS.000? DELL was no help at all. Thanks. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201389
Modem for distinctive ring
I am running Windows ME and have WinFaxPro 10.0. WinFax
Pro does not support the distinctive ring feature for some
modems, including the Lucent Win modem that came installed
in my HP 7940.
The easiest solution is to replace the Lucent Win Modem
with one that will support distinctive ring for
WinFaxPro. Symantic gave me a list of modems that don't
work, but not a list of those that do. My question: how
can I know, before buying and installing, that
the modem will work, i.e., that WinFax Pro, in a system
running Windows ME, will support distinctive ring on the
new modem?
. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201387
not a valid Win32 application
I have suddenly been unable to open my word documents as
this eror message 'not a valid Win32 application" comes
up.
I normally open a document from my documents but now I
can't - any ideas what has gone wrong?
Mike Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201385
Use of Shift Keys with Internet Explorer
Aloha,
This is my 3rd post to the board trying to find some help
with this small problem I have been having with my
computer for about 2 1/2 weeks. It never happened before,
but now, when I have Internet Explorer open and am viewing
a web page, and then I open another window, such as this
window I am typing into now, an email message or just a
simple microsoft word document, as soon as I hit the shift
key, the window minimizes and I am returned to the
Internet Explorer page as my view. So for example, I
opened up the Microsoft newsgroup message board and then
clicked the "post" key to post this message. As soon as I
hit the shift key to try and capitalize a word in this
document, this window minimized and then returned back to
the newsgroup page. If I hit shift again, it does not
bring this window back on top. I have been told to try
cleaning my old keyboard and then to replace my keyboard.
I just purchased a new one today and I still have the same
problem. I was also told to simply reboot my computer to
fix the problem, but that has not helped either. Is there
such a thing as a "hot key" that I am unaware of? Any
help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time and Aloha,
Todd Constantino Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201375
help
everytime I try to download something at MS I get error
message (IE has caused an error in URL.MON.DLL)will close
now. Also pictures do not show up on web any more...did
get rid of some unused programs lately...I wonder if one
of those (if you delete one of those shared files
messages some programs may not work probably anymore)was
really telling me something.... Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201374
01R20320.07.2003
This one's for George Zip!
(Sorry, I meant 'Silj'!)
Shane
---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.502 / Virus Database: 300 - Release Date: 18/07/2003 Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201356
German for Word
My parents purchased a pc soley because they were assured
that they would be able to download a german dictionary.
Unfortunately they havn't been able to find this
anywhere...
Can anyone help me?
I realise this is probably a really blonde thing to ask,
but I'm stuck!!! Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201351
formatting a hard drive
To whom it may concern:
I have accidently ran dos command "format" on DOS prompt
on a existing hardrive, but when realized that it was the
wrong drive that I wanted to format, I aborted just about
on a 7% performed... Can I rescue the rest of the
information on this drive, pls help.... Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201338
Email to Ukraine
Email I send to the Ukraine, either in English or in
Cyrillic, does not arrive and neither does mail to me from
the Ukraine. This started happening about 2/2001. How
can I get through? Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201333
Updating configuration files at startup
Are there any ways to find out, prior to shut down, what if any
configuration files will be updated at next boot. Where to look - registry,
folders, files?
tia
Rolfie Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201324
email/addressbook
Someone sent me a cute email so I decided to send it to
the few ( 5 or 6) people in my address book. Come to find
out that about 40 people who sent this previous ending
getting it back. I checked my address book and all those
names were in my address book. How did they get in there?
I didn't put them in there. I have no idea who all those
people were. Outlook express thru Comcast is my provider
and they have no clue how to address this problem and told
me to question you people. Hope someone can explain this.
Harold Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201316
about IE6.0
Recently,I upgraded IE from 5.5 to 6.0,but it didn't work well,alway stopped
response when I browsed the web.Does the IE6.0 have conflicts to Winme?
Thanks! Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201315
unable to start driver
everytime I start the computer The following message
always appears! Unable to start driver for Hpoid 407. exe
(hpoid 407. exe). when you click the ok in the box
you hear a little bell and it comes right back.
Eventually it will go into the side bar, with the
initials rtl. Help me! Thanks Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201311
Strange page
I had this problem pre-format and now it has returned post
format...for some reason a strange icon is showing up on
my desktop and it simply bears "~" under the icon. When I
attempt to open it I am of course prompted to find an
application that can read it and even if it does open it
is all gobbly-gook. I did change the name to ~.htm and
when it opened I was surprised to see it still contained a
lot of goobly gook, but the rest was interspersed with my
entire address book! I have repeatedly sent this icon to
the recycle bin and it is like that bad penney that keeps
showing up. HELP!Several virus scans have found no
viruses. What is causing this to happena and how do I
remedy it? Thanks in advance for any help. Sue Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201302
Fixing Favorites settings
When I use the Favorites menu (the one located above the
Start) and I select a web page, Internet Explorer is
launched, but instead of taking me to the be page, the
address line has the location on my hard drive where the
web page info is kept, and instead of a webpage, there is
the written code including the URL address.
When I use the Favorites on an IE page, however, (which is
exactly the same to look at), it launches the webpage just
fine.
I assume it is just a setting that needs to be adjusted
that tells the computer to insert the URL and not the the
location on the hard drive, but I have no idea how to do
that.
Also, a related issue (I think) is that many web pages
have links in their menus... For example, MusicMatch (a
music software program) has was to link to its webpage in
the menu... for upgrades and such. But when I click those
links, instead of launching a webpage, I get a blank IE
page with nothing in the address page. The cause of this
problem would seem to be related to the problem above.
I use a Cable modem to access the web. I use IE6.
Can someone out there help me... Please!
Thanks Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201298
Schizophrenic Problem
Hello,Installed a theme called Grand Canyon which caused a error in
DLL.Host. Rebooted and used GoBack,the unit works with one exception a
yellow exclamation appeared in Device Manager for USB Security
Device.This seems to be a password protection for Flash Drives (pen
type) and Secure Digital cards.Both items I use.Tried to install
driver received "Driver Not Found",have backup copies of all drivers
redirected installer to the backup.Started to install using backup and
received a Error Loading JupitCo.dll"Can not find specified
file".Installation continued and upon rebooting no files were
installed.Is there a way to bypass the"can not find error screen"?If
not can I drag and drop the files in the appropriate folders?Not sure
but thought that .inf file(1) into the Inf folder,.sys(1) into the
system32 folder and .exe(2)and.dll(1) into the System folder.
Before trying like to find out if this possible.
Thank you.
Take Care.
beamish. Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201296
.HELP! .I'.M GOING CRAZY!!!
okay. do you see those periods before the ."h", the ."i."
and the ."m." in my subject heading? this is what happens
everytime i press the "shift" button in order to
capitalize or shift up. this problem just started a couple
days ago. i've tried restarting my computer and i've also
explored my command settings... is this some strange new
punctuation virus.? how do i fix all these periods.????
it's driving me .NUTS! Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201293
system freeze
Hi,I recently installed Windows Me, at the initial setup
it ran fine.I installed a couple of hardware
devices,soundblaster live 5.1,printer,scanner, I also
installed kodak easyshare, which seemed to be a problem
then uninstalled it.The system freezes if I shut it down
and leave it for a while it'll run fine again. The cpu
temp runs around 68 degrees celius, and system temp around
58 degrees.
On the systen information report it shows problem
devices which are as follows
-usb device usb/vid_055f&pid_0001_inst_ 28
-via tech 3038 pci to usb universal host controller
pci/ven
1106&dev_3104&subsys_31041106&rev_82/bus_00&dev_10&func_03
10
_pci multi media audio device
pci/ven_1106&dev_3059&subsy_41611106&rev_50/bus_00&dev_11&f
unc_05 28
amd duron 1600+
kv7mm mobo
516 mb ddr
ata set at 100/ata
could someone please help?
or should I g with xp or win. 2000
thanks Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201292
error in dirapi.dll
When trying to run a CD, I get an error message; ME
caused an error in dirapi.dll and will now close. Try
restarting your computer.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Paul Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201278
CANNOT REINSTALL INTERNET EXPLORER WINDOWS ME
HAVE LOST EXPLORER 6 FROM DESK TOP.WHEN I TRY TO
REINSTALL,I GET MESSAGES SUCH AS.CANNOT CONTINUE BECAUSE
FILES ARE MISSING,I HAVE ALSO HAVE RECEIVED ERROR MESSAGES
MFC42.DLL AND CRS32.DLL.PLS HELP Tag: windows open on startup Tag: 201275
I run Windows ME, whenever I start windows, a series of
windows open (1 for each drive/partition) this is annoying
and I cannot get rid of it can anyone help.