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    - Activate Windows on OLD computer, already activated on NEW compute I recently purchased a new windows xp home edition computer which I am in the process of transferring data from my OLD xp home edition computer. In reviewing what is on my old computer, I noticed that the "activate Windows" option was there ( start, all programs, accessories, system tools, activate Windows), whereas my NEW computer does not show this option at all. What is going on here? Is it possible that on my 6 yr old computer windows was never activated? And somehow it is already activated on my NEW computer? This of course begs the question "what would happen If I "click" on "activate windows"?". Does it matter after 6 years? What about the new computer. How can I check to find out if it is activated? Is it possible that builder of new computer (Tigerdirect) activated Windows? Finally, shouldn't activation info be related to me , the owner of computer? I find it odd that my old computer (Home shopping network purchased in 2001, only user) appears to have windows not activated, whereas my new computer appears to already have windows activated. I appreciate guidance regarding this somewhat confusing info. Thanks in advance for all help given, THANKS!! Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860894
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    - Indexing Service Hi I am using PerfectDisc 8 to defrag my drives and have had no problems getting a complete defrag until recently. I am now regularly getting a fragmented metadata file called C:\$Extend\$UsnJrnl:$J which I understand relates to the file Indexing System. Having searched this forum and gleaned some information relating to this, I have disabled the Indexing Service, unchecked the box in C: Properties so as to disable file indexing and deleted the file (fsutil.exe usn deletejournal /D C:) - doing this seemed to get rid of the offending C:\$Extend\$UsnJrnl:$J file. However, after a re-boot, it reappears. When I run chkdsk c: /f the result shows the usual data plus an entry "CHKDSK is verifying the journal.....Usn Journal verification complete". My Laptop, set up the same as my PC, running the same OS (Windows XP Home) and most of the software on my PC, does not have this problem. Can anyone tell me why my PC has the file C:\$Extend\$UsnJrnl:$J file and not my Laptop, whether it is indeed related to the Indexing Service, why it keeps reappearing and whether I can get rid of it once and for all. -- EricG Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860879
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    - Browse Large Folder Like Vista Hi! I have a large folder with over 1,000 folder inside and I would like to know if there is a way to browse a large folder like you do in Vista. For example in Vista if I'm browsing a large folder and I hit back the selection remains on the same folder it was, if I was browsing the folder 500 of a list of 1,000 and I it back the screen returns to the same selection. This behavior does not happen in Windows XP, if I hit back the screen returns to the very first folder on the list. Any guess? Thanks! A. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860872
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    - Remote Storage Service wont start I posted an issue yesterday with Backup not starting. Now I believe the underlying problem to be the Remote Storage Service, which won't start. It was set to Automatic but started and stopped immediately. I set it to Manual (like another machine here) but it still won't start. I compared the dlls between the two machines and they appear the same. I believe there is a database (of devices?), which may be the problem. In Control Panel * Admin * Computer Management, I can't open the tree Removeable Storage under Storage. It just hangs. My next thought is to try to fix that. Any ideas? BTW, do removeable USB devices cause these problems? -- Patrick Moloney Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860870
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    - Created schedule task that deletes a pdf each day Hi, I want to create a scheduled task that deletes a pdf file each day. I am familiar with scheduled tasks for running jobs. How would I create a job that would delete the same pdf file in the same location each day? Would I create some sort of batch file and what would the code be for this? Thanks, -- Chuck W Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860869
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    - not able to reboot Our desktop Windows XP (Media Center Edition) PC started making an unusual clicking sound, as if some network traffic was attempting to access the hard drive. I tried clicking out of programs that were up at the time, but the mouse arrow had turned into a cursor bar and wasn't clickable. So I turned off the PC by holding down the power button. Upon turning the PC back on, I was led to the black screen that gives options of restarting normally, in last configuration or in various types of Safe Modes. None of these options worked. Trying to deploy each simply led to the Windows XP screen with the bar that shows the program loading, then another blue screen, then black with the flashing cursor in the upper left. That led to the black screen with the various startup options again. Any clues as to what might be going on? Thanks much for your attention. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860863
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    - startdrv.exe When I boot up one of the first windows that appears is a message telling me that there is a problem with " startdrv.exe " and I should report it to Microsoft. Somebody has told me that "startdrv" is suspicious to say the least. Can any one expand on that? What is Startdrv.exe Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860862
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    - Win Firewall For the past three days I have experienced that Win Firewall has turned itself off, one way or another, without my help. Has anyone experienced this? Any advice appreciated. TIA jim Win XP SP2 fully updated 2 GB RAM NOD32 v3 AdAware 2007 -- Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860857
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    - WMS idle you've read/heard about it before. when shutting down xp pro I get the WMS idle ... end now message. but clicking yes just throws the entire wms idle ... end now message up again. click end and windows shuts down. I am not running Communicator so any pointers in that direction is a waste of time. windows opens straight to the desktop and doesn't need login/password details. 17th dec 07 I formatted and installed XP on a clean system. the problem only arose after I made the mistake of allowing xp to automatically run and install updates (fool!!!!) so I don't know whereor which update caused the problem. but it is pissing me off no end. so helpfully someone out there will have some idea of a fix. thanks. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860824
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    - Help! Windows XP won't Shutdown Hi everyone.. I just bought a new system last week and got windows xp home sp2 installed on it. At first, everything seems to be ok.. then, a few days later, after hours of usage, i found my system refuses to shutdown.. it doesn't stall,i can still do things normally.. but it won't shutdown, restart, or logoff at all.. when i pressed ctrl+alt+del combination, the task manager window didn"t pop-up.. after typing "task manager" in help and support window, i found a way to bring up the task manager window.. in the processes tab, it shows that "winlogon.exe" are using more than 50% of the cpu resource.. could this be the problem? or is it something else? it doesn't happen all the time, but this is the third time i experience this problem.. can somebody help me with these? thanx before, kind regards.. Abi. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860820
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    - Power cut - Any advise on what to do next? Hi We keep having power-cuts every month or two. Do you have any advise about what to do to my WindowsXP following a power cut? e.g. Defrag / Scandisk - Do they may any difference? Are there any other freebie disk-repair utitilities? And before you ask, no - unfortunately we cant afford a UPS Ship Shiperton Henethe Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860819
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    - Folder won't open when right-clicked and then select open/explore We are running Windows xp. The problem is that when you do the following: Start menu -> All Programs -> pick any folder -> right click on that folder and select open/explore The folder should open up. But it does not. I don't know why but it started to act that way. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860818
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    - Application cannot display on interface I encountered a problem when running an application on a Microsoft Windows XP Home edition pc. The application is written in VB 2005. When I start up the application, it is displayed in the task bar and windows task manager but the form does not appear on the interface. Other users of the same application do not have this problem. What could be the cause? Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860799
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    - yellow shield on toolbar&can`t view on desk top It says when holding pointer over it that updates are being downloaded.But weather i right or left click on it nothing happens.Very slow and i`m susspicious. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860797
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    - Indexing Service and Search If I enable "Indexing Service for faster searches" on myhard drive I get no search results. Even if I search on *.* the search returns no results after 1 second. If I turn off Indexing Service, then the search appears to work. What is wrong with my indexing service? How can i fix it? thanks for any tips. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860781
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    - Pop-up vs. virus Hi, I recently started getting frequent and familiar pop-ups along with new windows being opened to dating sites, chatrooms, and this particular search FindStuff.com page. To make a long story short, I've revamped my online security with IEsp2 and downloaded the AVG anti-spyware, anti-virus, anti-root and ran them all and I am pretty sure deleated like 4viruses, 50something spyware but the anti-root came back clean. However, I still have a problem somewhere because after I rebooted and logged back in, it wasn't long til I was at another search FindStuff page. Which is apparently not a known phlishing or whatever site and I really dont know what else to do. Maybe reboot in safe mode and re-run the scanners? If so, I'm not sure how to reboot in safe mode. Thanks for any help-oh I'm on Windows XP, thanks. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860779
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    - Windows XP I have WIndows XP installed on my laptop, i jsut noticed that anytime i try to change something in the msconfig, it tells me that i have to logoff and logon as admin, to change this.. i am the only one that uses this laptop, how can i go about fixing this? im told this only afte ri try to apply any changes. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860756
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    - Windows Vista Trial. i am looking at a new computer from tigerdirect, and i just noticed that it comes with some sort of Windows Vista Trial os, is this true?? and what does it take cost wise for me to get the full version? Its a home version thats already installed on it. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860755
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    - New to XP! Hi, Recently, I graduated to Windows XP from Windows 98 SE. While I really like 98 and have been a loyal Win98 user for many years, I must admit I am very much enjoying my new Windows eXPerience! I do, however have a few questions... First, how can I enable viewing my media files (both music and video) in the webview pane (in Windows explorer, the left portion of the the screen). I did this all the time with Windows 98 and I really liked it. It allowed me to play the music or video file without opening the Windows Media Player main window. Can this even be done with Windows XP? Secondly, I'm looking for good power toys for Windows XP SP2. I can't seem to get TweakUI for Windows XP (I think it's just for SP1). Any good suggestions? Freebees a must! Lastly, where can I get free themes and styles for Windows XP? I've seen some very nice ones which enhance the appearance of XP. But they require me to apply a patched uxtheme.dll file to my system. How safe is that? Is there a great safe and free site for adding XP themes and styles? Thanks in advance! Dan Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860753
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    - bluetooth driver i have a new vostro 1400 which came with widcomm bluetooth stack. my blackberry phone is not compatible and i have to remove the widcomm driver and let xp take over. however, it doesnt look like xp supports bcm2045 (bluetooth hardware) on its own. does anyone know? -- iwannagolf Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860751
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    - Bitlocker like application for Win XP I know Bitlocker is only for Vista but is there any Microsoft product that is similar to Bitlocker that would work with XP. I'm aware of the third party apps such as pgp whole drive encrypt and drivecrypt, but I'm just wondering if there is a M$ product. Thank you Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860749
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    - Status Code 1073741819 when shutting down computer I have an XP professional, SP2 laptop which gives the following error: This system is shutting down please save all work in progress. System will shut down in 60 seconds (then it will start counting down) C:\windows\system32\services.exe NT authority system terminated unexpectedly with the status Code 1073741819 System will now shut down and restart. The only way we can stop this is to do a hard shut-down with the power button. I did a search for this status code and came up with people who have sasser.exe, my error has never come up with sasser.exe, but always services.exe. I am having problems with opening and running various programs. Do you have a solution? Thank you. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860747
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    - Format a hard drive to wipe it clean I have a Dell Inspiron 8600 Laptop that probably has too much garbage on the hard drive. It's getting really slow and have 100% CPU usage quite a bit of the time. How can I re-format the hard drive to wipe it clean and then reinstall XP? -- Mike Becker Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860740
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    - My Computer - Files Stored on this Computer On my admin accounts, I have all user accounts' folders displayed at the top of My Computer - a folder for each account. I want to restrict which user accounts have their folders displayed like this in those admin accounts. Also, on normal user accounts, I am only getting Shared Documents. I want that user account's docs there as well. So, two problems: Admin accounts have ALL accounts, and I only really want its own account, or the ability to remove some. The other problem in the normal user accounts, is that only Shared Docs is appearing. Any help? Cheers ss. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860739
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    - Recreating profiles and keeping settings Currently running a windows 2003 environment with windows xp SP2 clients. We had a problem with java plug-ins and the final solution was to recreate profiles. The problem lies in that: 1. Many users store many gigs of files locally in my documents folders (we do not use roaming profiles). 2. When a folder is recreated, all outlook settings(signatures, toolbars settings, exchange server) and drive mappings are lost. What would be the fastest, more efficient way to recreate a profile and keep these settings? Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860732
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    - Installation Help I have a problem because I am trying to install this game I just bought, and I cannot install it because this message keeps showing up saying: The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP, and then it says that I should install DirectX, which I already did. What should I do, how can I fix this problem? Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860731
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    - Browser very slow at Linksys site Running WinXP SP2, IE7, 1 GB RAM, Norton IS. Browesr does fine except on www.linksys.com . Once there, it seems as if any activity on my part results in excessive download of data, not necessarily new. In next room, I have a Win2K IE6 system which browses just fine at www.linksys.com . What's special about www.linksys.com? By comparison, www.dell.com and www.microsoft.com respond promptly. John Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860721
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    - File Association Icon...WRONG one All my JPEG file association types have an icon in Windows Explorer that looks like this: http://www.moonjams.com/JPG_Image.jpg I've changed it in Folder Options several times...to Photoshop CS3...but that stupid paint bucket looking thing (from I believe Windows Picture & Fax Viewer) keeps coming back. I've even tried rebuilding my Icons w/ Tweak UI. This is really starting to bother me now...I want my damn Photoshop Icon to display. What am I doing wrong? Thanks, mark4man Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860714
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    - WinXP sp2 - Framework I just installed Turbo Tax Deluxe (+ State) 2007 on my desktop (WinXP sp2) and I noticed a pop-up relating to something about "Framework." I don't know what that could have meant. Turbo Tax appears to be working okay. If I remember correctly, sometime ago (maybe 1 year...) there was, I believe, a critical update about "Framework." Therefore, if there were any updates to "Framework" (if that is necessary/possible), I think they would have shown up in the Critical Updates that I perform every month. Can anyone 'shed any light' on Framework, etc.? Thank you. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860700
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    - Windows monitor setting Hi I have a IBM laptop(with windows XP), the screen is a bit small so I connected it to a 19" monitor, but every time when I close the laptop, the laptop goes into hibernate statu How do I use the external monitor while my laptop is closed, I dont want to have two same monitors on my desk thanks!! Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860695
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    - systems restore problem I did a systems restore in regular mode, and when it was complete I had to undo the restore because after the restore the dvd and the cd did not work, so when I went to look for them at the DEVICES WITH REMOVABLE STORAGE list they both were gone, so I then undid the restore, and they reappeared, why did this happen? Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860694
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    - powered speakers in XP Is there somehow to check, in XP; whether your system requires powered speakers or not? Thanks, Steve T. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860679
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    - removing virus Please can anyone help me with this very big problem..i have tried 3 differant virus removal programs but it says it cannot be cleaned does anyone know how to get rid of them completly .. thank you Kathy Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860675
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    - Inconsistency on C: drive at start up. Hi, I have recently built a computer for my sons homework and installed Windows XP Pro. all updated and drivers etc. Most times when it starts I get the light blue screen and the message 'Checking file system on C:' it then says 'inconsistency on C: drive', but starts up Windows after checkng the drive. Is it a hardware or Windows problem and what should I do. Thanks. Ray... Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860672
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    - Removing spaces in filenames Is there a way to remove spaces in filenames in quantities? Is there some sort of find and replace option to accomplish this in explorer (my computer)? I have downloaded a number of images with spaces. example Starting; pict one sideways.jpg pict two sideways.jpg pict three sideways.jpg pict four sideways.jpg pict five sideways.jpg Finishing; pictonesideways.jpg picttwosideways.jpg pictthreesideways.jpg pictfoursideways.jpg pictfivesideways.jpg I have hundreds of these to do and the web hosting requires no spaces help!!! Thanks Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860669
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    - missing build-in modme drivers on xp pro under Control Panel, Phone and Modem I tried to add a modem. When click Next I got the Standard Modem Types under Manufacturer, on the right under Models I have: Communications cable between two computers Parallel cable between two computers It should list other models such as Standard 33600 bps Modem Standard 56000 bps Modem I need 33.6. How to add those models back? thanks. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860662
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    - No longer able create shortcuts in XP desktop or startmenu With MSWinXP2, prior could do a Start->Open AllUsers->File->New->/Shortcut to add new shortcuts for all users as the administrator. Now, everything is greyed out except CLOSE and the FILE option does not even appear. On the desktop, the Right-Click brings up a menu in which there is no longer the option to create shortcuts. I have been looking on the Net and all knowledge bases for over 6 hours to no avail. Best I can figure, there is some security feature "bit" that was set to prevent users in public environments from changing the Start Menu program selections. The best I can figure is it has to do with the Group Policies in the System.Adm arena. I executed gpedit.msc and was not able to find the hidden "bit" to reset. I AM able to cut and paste links (shortcuts - .lnk) amoung the AllUsers Start Menu selections, to edit them (make them for other programs the manual way), and even to manually create the links. I found a reference to a broken registry entry at the HCR\.lnk\ShellNew\Command with a value of rundll32.exe AppWiz.Cpl,NewLinkHere %1. It was there and others removing the rundll32 portion get a message of "Windows can not create a shortcut here". This tells me the entry is good; only, I am unable to execute it. The menu handler is simply not allowing me access to the menu selection to "execute" this registry entry. Mine is a single user system with my user having full Administrator privileges and even logged in as Administrator I have lost this privilege. I can see it of value like at a library where the administrator does not want the public changing the start menus. I need to back this block OUT. Another user referenced that the c:\documents and settings\{user}\desktop\desktop.ini file was missing and recreating it fixed things. I did find it missing from both my area and Administrator's, but, copying it from the default user did not cause a return of the "Create Shortcuts" privilege. Too much has transpired for me to reset the clock via a System Restore point. A friend suggested I add that upon executing a "Start->Run->regsvr32 /i shell32.dll" I got the message "DllRegisterServer and DllInstall in shell32.dll succeeded". Still no shortcut creation capabilities. Further research shows the shortcut generation is activated via an "execute(missing how) c:\windows\system32\shell32.dll -21786 (example parameter here is the link to subroutine found in the desktop.ini in each user's startmenu directory)" command. Again, it appears there is a Group Policy security bit set that tells the menu display program to not show "File->New". Great to prevent the public in say a library from changing the start menu selections; but, I need to find out how that is done and undo it as it appears that is what I in my single user XP system inadvertently set. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860661
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    - Partitions query Hi all Upon defragging I have noticed approx, ffifteen, separate, unmoveable green files. I originally started out with one. I suspect I have unknowingly created multi partitions, (I think). Is there a way to return to original 1 green file without using a third party application, and attempt a Clean/repair install instead? Also I stupidly have not backed anything up. Also if left as is, would it have any adverse affects on the machine's operation. Thanks for any help. OS. WinXP Home Edition Dell Inspiron 4000 FAT. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860658
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    - USB Not Recognized on Zire 71? When I try to Hot Sync my Zire 71 Plam Pilot I get the yellow box reading " USB Device Not Recognized one of the USB deviced attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message" When I click the message it tells me unknown device and no drivers are installed. I am using a USB cable that works on 2 other computers and allows me to hot sync. DO you have any suggestions? Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860656
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    - opening to notification area? Hi folks, I have an XP user who uses VNC for monitoring stations in my call center. It is configured the same as my other supervisor workstations, but when opening the VNC viewer the program's icon appears in the bottom right notification area. Every other supervisor desk opens the viewer on the desktop to use it. I need this to happen because of the security policy that all these stations sit under. Does anyone know if there is a way to change a setting that allows new programs to open to the desktop instead of the notification area requiring a click to then have it appear on the desktop? Thanks a bunch! Matt Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860653
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    - Backup Won't start, Nero issue? When I try to start XP Backup from the Programs menu it tries to start but fails with no message. I suspect the Removable Storage Service. There are Information items in the Event viewer that it is Stopped, which is strange in that these follow a message that it will be started. Also, I can't open the tree to it in ControlPanel * Admin * ComputerManagement * Storage * removeable storage. Not long ago I added a Sony DVD writer with Nero 7 software. Could that have disabled XP's Backup? -- Patrick Moloney Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860651
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    - Why doesn't video file get laid down starting at the end of the last After defragging a drive with PerfectDisk8, using the aggressive setting, I captured a lengthy DV video file. However, after analyzing the disk, the file shows to have been laid down in several chunks instead of one contiguous chunk. Why is that? Thanks for all input. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860633
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    - how do I get xp pro media with sp2 integrated? we only have the original action pack CD. We started the process of replacing our PCs with new Core 2 Duo based. I found out XP pro original action pack install CD does not install on that . Go exception about video card . we tried with the built-in for the Intel PR31 on board as well as the PCI express EVGA GF8500. no luck. I heard Sp2 integrated Cd will install on a similar core 2 duo PC. However, Microsoft Action pack people told me, XP pro is not a supported product and I can't get replacement media through them. is there any contact/department that I can get the media and use our exiting product key? or can we order a volume licence media from distributor and use our product key? of course we still keep the total number down to below the max. licensed PC. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860624
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    - Add Program to Startup Group...Systray Only Hello... How can I set up a program (in this case, Microsoft Outlook) to open automatically at startup; & have it minimized to the System Tray only? (as opposed to minimized on the Start Bar). Thanks, mark4man Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860622
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    - Network Adapter Problem My network adapter has disappeared from my computer. I recently opened my computer to see how I to add a second hard drive. When I closed it back up again and turned it back on, my internet connection was not working. I went to the network connections folder, and my local area network connection was not there (I have Comcast cable internet). I checked the device manager, but my network adapter was not listed there. Does anyone know what might have happened? My connection was working last night, Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860619
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    - Windows Explorer Crashing on Right-Click within Start Bar Hi Folks - I have just recently noticed that Windows Explorer has begun crashing out when I right-click in the Start Bar. I am getting the "Windows Explorer has experienced an error and must shut down" message. In Event Viewer, this is the message with regards to the occurence: Faulting application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.3156, faulting module mfc71u.dll, version 7.10.3077.0, fault address 0x0008dc0a. Any suggestions? Thanks, Garry Wakely Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860593
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    - Auto Send Hello, I have a file that I should be able to access every some days on another computer, how can I access it (like getting it sent to me or something) without using those remote adminsrating programs?? The whole process should be done automatically without any windows or pop ups... How could that be achieved? Thanks Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860590
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    - Booting Vista on Different PC Computers I install Vista Ultimate on one PC. It is an HP Pavilion a1700n. I remove the 40 GB IDE HD from the HP PC and put it into a Compaq EVO 510 PC. Result: Vista does not boot. I have researched the subject but still have not found a solution. The microsoft vista deployment step by step seems awfully complex. Has anyone found a simple way to solve this problem? I have also tried the reverse (from compaq to HP PC): Same result! With XP I could boot into safe mode or just boot normally and XP would detect and install the new hardware it finds. Somtimes I would need to install XP from CD on the target PC to copy the boot.ini and hall.dll files to a usb flash drive. Then I would restore the image of XP on the target PC. I would boot into recovery console and copy the files form the flash drive to the target PC (boot.ini to C:\ and hal.dll to C:\windows\system32). Most times I could then boot the target PC normally or in safe mode. However, with Vista I am stymied! Any practical solution? Chris http://drpcdr.ca Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860587
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    - RAID1 question XP-Pro OS -- am upgrading my Motherboard to one that has hardware RAID Asus P5LD2 -- so was thinking about setting up a RAID1 mirror disk situation -- to be protected in case of disk crash. From posts on this board gather XP will see as one disk and can partition as I want. Question is -- do I still need to have a regular backup system -- with a third disk -- and what are the advantages/disadvantages of doing what I am planning. Note system is used in a lab/office environment. Thanks. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860577
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    - Missing butons in toolbar My toolbar dont display butons for the runing (open) programs. like that when I minimize a program just loose it and to maximaze it I have to go to task manager (CTR+ALT+DEL) . Can someone help me to get the runing windows on toolbar? Thanks in advance. Tag: Buying new DVD/CD writer Tag: 1860572

I can't find a hardware NG so hope it's OK here. I want to replace a duff
DVD/CD writer in an old computer.

Will any DVD writer currently for sale work?

According to Belarc advisor, this is what is there at the moment.

CREATIVE DVD-ROM DVD1241E [CD-ROM drive

Re: Buying new DVD/CD writer by Bob

Bob
Tue Jan 08 10:18:33 PST 2008

No, you would need some DVD writing software at a minimum as Windows
doesn't do DVD writing. And yes there is a Windows XP hardware group.
(link below)

news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware

Trevor wrote:
> I can't find a hardware NG so hope it's OK here. I want to replace a duff
> DVD/CD writer in an old computer.
>
> Will any DVD writer currently for sale work?
>
> According to Belarc advisor, this is what is there at the moment.
>
> CREATIVE DVD-ROM DVD1241E [CD-ROM drive
>
>

RE: Buying new DVD/CD writer by sgopus

sgopus
Tue Jan 08 15:15:01 PST 2008

You will also need specific software to burn DVD's as xp doesn't support DVD
burning natively

"Trevor" wrote:

> I can't find a hardware NG so hope it's OK here. I want to replace a duff
> DVD/CD writer in an old computer.
>
> Will any DVD writer currently for sale work?
>
> According to Belarc advisor, this is what is there at the moment.
>
> CREATIVE DVD-ROM DVD1241E [CD-ROM drive
>
>
>

Re: Buying new DVD/CD writer by NoConsequence

NoConsequence
Tue Jan 08 17:25:50 PST 2008

On Tue, 8 Jan 2008 17:15:23 -0000, "Trevor"
<trevor@nospam.woldsweather.plus.net> wrote:

>I can't find a hardware NG so hope it's OK here. I want to replace a duff
>DVD/CD writer in an old computer.
>
>Will any DVD writer currently for sale work?
>
>According to Belarc advisor, this is what is there at the moment.
>
>CREATIVE DVD-ROM DVD1241E [CD-ROM drive
>

You are right - you shouldn't ask this here. There are plenty of pure
hardware groups where you SHOULD ask this.

Ask elsewhere

Re: Buying new DVD/CD writer by Plato

Plato
Fri Jan 11 23:40:02 PST 2008

Trevor wrote:
>
> I can't find a hardware NG so hope it's OK here. I want to replace a duff
> DVD/CD writer in an old computer.
>
> Will any DVD writer currently for sale work?

Yes. Depending on what you want to do tho, you may need some extra
software.

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