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    - Linking 2 laptops Hi, And if this is possible, would i be able to use my laptop to scan a friends and remove using nod32 a virus called virus heat 4.4 Thanks Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902611
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    - freezing devices I've read through the posts and don't find one like my problem. Gateway pentium 4, 1 meg ram, All current Microsoft updates to XP Pro and XP Office. No software or hardware addtions, norton internet security, full scan indicated no gremlins. The computer has been running great for a year or so. Two weeks ago my USB scanner would not initialize. Shut it off and rebooted. Turned the scanner back on, no problem. Thought nothing of it until it happened again. Went through the same routine and solved the problem. Two nights ago, I went to the PC to find mouse and keyboard non funtioning. Mouse is USB, Keyboard is PS2. Red power light on optical mouse but no movement. Attempted task manager but with no keyboard, no joy. Hard restart, everything fine. This morning, USB printer failed. Restart, everything is fine. This seems like the start of something big. I was considering a clean reinstall of XP but wanted to get expert opinions first. I thought about the USB hub but the keyboard isn't on it. Computer has USB 1.0 original and USB 2.0 aftermarket however, its been running great for a year or so in this configuration. It is on a home network. As always, any help / suggestions would be appreciated. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902610
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    - Paging errors I have a user who is getting kicked out of different programs. When I check the Event Viewer, I see only two entries that might be suspect. One is as follows: Event Type: Warning Event Source: Disk Event Category: None Event ID: 51 Date: 5/13/2008 Time: 8:44:03 AM User: N/A Computer: DAN_MCHUGH Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk0\D during a paging operation. For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp. Data: 0000: 03 00 68 00 01 00 b6 00 ..h...Â¶. 0008: 00 00 00 00 33 00 04 80 ....3..Â? 0010: 2d 01 00 00 9a 00 00 c0 -...Â?..Ã? 0018: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........ 0020: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........ 0028: 92 48 00 00 00 00 00 00 Â?H...... 0030: ff ff ff ff 01 00 00 00 Ã¿Ã¿Ã¿Ã¿.... 0038: 40 00 00 30 00 00 00 00 @..0.... 0040: 00 20 0a 12 40 03 20 40 . ..@. @ 0048: 00 10 00 00 0a 00 00 00 ........ 0050: 00 00 1a 00 70 89 53 fc ....pÂ?SÃ¼ 0058: 00 00 00 00 60 f3 4b fc ....`Ã³KÃ¼ 0060: 00 00 00 00 9a 00 00 c0 ....Â?..Ã? 0068: 28 00 03 74 90 a0 00 00 (..tÂ? .. 0070: 08 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........ 0078: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........ 0080: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........ 0088: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........ There were maybe 30 or 40 of these, but with 10 at a time basically at the same time. There was also this one, not an error or warning, just an Informational Note in System Events: Event Type: Information Event Source: Application Popup Event Category: None Event ID: 26 Date: 5/13/2008 Time: 3:04:34 PM User: N/A Computer: DAN_MCHUGH Description: Application popup: RAMManager.exe - Application Error : The instruction at "0x7c910f2b" referenced memory at "0x01439380". The memory could not be "read". Click on OK to terminate the program For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp. Strangely, there was nothing corroborating in the Application Event. I did a hardware test on the memory, which came back successful. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902595
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    - System locks up After starting up xp home, system locks up. When I go into windows task manager, there are two processes both svchost.exe /system that is using 100% of my cpu usage. This started about 4 days ago. Initially it only happened when I turned on my modem for internet connection. Now after replacing the modem, it is happeneing offline. Is there any way of identifying which programs are using all the cpu memory? Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902592
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    - Do I have SP3 Installed or Not? Yesterday morning I completed the download of SP3 and installed it. All indications were that the installation was completed OK. This morning I went to Microsoft Update. After scanning my computer the program reported that I should install WindowsXP SP2. How do I tell if I have SP3 installed or not? -- ----- Lou Of all the things I have lost, I miss my mind the most. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902584
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    - network problem Hello I have`Windows`XP desktop It cannot connect to Internet I can't debug the problem 1. It is connected via router, it gets the right IP with all other parameters 2. I have 2 LAN cards in the machine both have same problem 3. It can connect to the router but not the internet 5. I just replaced router for other reason but same problem on both routers 6. Other machines on Net can connect wireless and wired Its just this one machine Yesterday I managed to get it working, not sure how, today I tried changing the IP to be fixed so I can route incoming FTP, and again it all stopped working, I suspect driver issues Any way to debug? ROni Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902580
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    - HTTP API Fails Anyone know a way to reinstall Windows' HTTP API, need it up and running so I can get the HTTPFilter service and others that depend on it functioning. Starting the API from command prompt: ------------------------ >sc start http [sc] StartService FAILED 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it. ------------------------ Any help here, much appreciated. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902577
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    - Need help with minidump I've got a crash dump and I can't figure out from dumpchk where the problem is. It's from a system running XP Home SP2. Here's the output from dumpchk.exe. Thanks for any help. ----- 32 bit Kernel Mini Dump Analysis DUMP_HEADER32: MajorVersion 0000000f MinorVersion 00000a28 DirectoryTableBase 00039000 PfnDataBase 80c00000 PsLoadedModuleList 8055ab20 PsActiveProcessHead 80560bd8 MachineImageType 0000014c NumberProcessors 00000001 BugCheckCode 1000007f BugCheckParameter1 00000008 BugCheckParameter2 80042000 BugCheckParameter3 00000000 BugCheckParameter4 00000000 PaeEnabled 00000000 KdDebuggerDataBlock 8054c760 MiniDumpFields 00000dff TRIAGE_DUMP32: ServicePackBuild 00000200 SizeOfDump 00010000 ValidOffset 0000fffc ContextOffset 00000320 ExceptionOffset 000007d0 MmOffset 00001068 UnloadedDriversOffset 000010a0 PrcbOffset 00001878 ProcessOffset 000024c8 ThreadOffset 00002728 CallStackOffset 00002980 SizeOfCallStack 00003fff DriverListOffset 00006c10 DriverCount 0000005d StringPoolOffset 000087b0 StringPoolSize 00000ca0 BrokenDriverOffset 00000000 TriageOptions 00000041 TopOfStack f77cb000 DebuggerDataOffset 00006980 DebuggerDataSize 00000290 DataBlocksOffset 00009450 DataBlocksCount 00000002 Windows XP Kernel Version 2600 (Service Pack 2) UP Free x86 compatible Kernel base = 0x804d7000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0x8055ab20 Debug session time: Wed May 07 21:07:59 2008 System Uptime: 0 days 0:00:22 start end module name 804d7000 806eb780 nt Checksum: 002160C9 Timestamp: Wed Aug 04 02:19:48 2004 (41108004) Unloaded modules: fa214000 fa219000 Cdaudio.SYS Timestamp: unavailable (00000000) f9ca7000 f9caa000 Sfloppy.SYS Timestamp: unavailable (00000000) Finished dump check -- Gary Roach ADB Services Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902571
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    - Is my motherboard dead ? Hi, my computer wouldnt start up, so i opened it to have a look, the took out all the drives (optical, Hdd), the ram, any sound / video cards, and then removed the fan on thr board, i took some pictures, and theres apprears to be a part of the board that burnt: http://img237.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=03288_DSC01843_122_232lo.JPG http://img212.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=03295_DSC01844_122_63lo.JPG http://img171.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=03297_DSC01846_122_1048lo.JPG There also seems to be some yellowing on some of the chips, ive circled these in red. So, does this mean my motherboards bust premanently ot can i fix it Ive got a Packard Bell iMedia 1804 Thanks in advance Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902566
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    - How to reinstall WinXP on new hard drive I have a three year old WinXP installation that is gradually going corrupt with random unexplained program crashes and lockups. Just purchased a new Western Digital 320 GB EIDE internal hard drive and plan to install it in this machine. Can I install Windows from my original XP disk on the new hard drive... then transfer data from the old drive to the new hard drive? (After I have updated Windows.) If so... what are the potential pitfalls? Is there a step-by-step guide somewhere to instruct me? jeff Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902565
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    - SP3 and Compaq XP MCE Killed normal booting Well, applied XP3 and my XP would not boot. What a pita. Turns out to be an issue with AMD processors and the quality of SP3's patching. Managed to boot into safe mode and used another system to surf to find the answer. http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=3276751&SiteID=17 Renaming intelppm.sys to intelppm.old fixed it for me. Fortunately I could get to safe mode to do this. Pass it on, SP3 does not appear to be AMD or Compaq friendly. Another poorly tested piece of Microsoft software. Microsoft ought to pull this ASAP and FIX IT. Or there will be a lot of crippled XP systems....AMD sells a lot of CPUs.... as does HP/Compaq. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902557
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    - program and files i can not find my program and files in my c drive Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902538
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    - biosinfo.inf missing or corrupt after SP3 I restarted after installing SP3 from WU and get Windows could not start .... biosinfo.inf missing or corrupt . fixmbr and chkdsk /r didn't resolve it. Dell Dimension 3000 Thanks, DRW Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902533
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    - How to freeze system time in Windows XP Hi all: For QA testing purposes we are looking for a software solution that could temporarily freeze the system time in Windows XP. Is there any way to do this? Thanks! Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902532
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    - no carat in notification area There used to be a carat on the left of the notification area so I could expand or collapse it. Can I restore this in order to have more room on my task bar? Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902530
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    - How do I trace down who is using a usb stick? Hi All, I have a computer that wont give me back my USB thumb drives: unable to safely remove usb drive. How do I trace down who is accessing the drive? Many thanks, -T Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902525
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    - Critcal stop Occassionally while I am using a program (any program) I will hear the critical stop sound. Should I be concerned and if so what should I do? I know this is a bit vague. thanks El Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902512
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    - Windows Update SP3 -- blind install ? ? ? Hi, Prior to MS releasing SP3, I had all updates thru and or including SP2, for Windows XP Home Edition, with the exception of IE7, OE7, MP11 and all of the Malicious Tools - all of which I disabled and remain in the online "hidden updates" folder. I want to initiate the SP3 update, however the specific updates are all hidden so I cannot determine which updates are necessary versus which updates MS may try to install that I previously disabled to the online "hidden updates" folder. In short, I am concerned that MS will install IE7, OE7, MP11 and all of the Malicious Tools - programs that have absolutely ZERO INTEREST to me at this time. Does anyone know how to get around this "blind" install of SP3? Thanks, Pawulk Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902511
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    - How to check the path between switchers? Does anyone have any suggestions on detecting IP between switchers? My server sends packet to specific IP address based on internal logic, then the packet will transfer between many switchers. Recently, some packets are missing with unknown cause, and I would like to find it out what cause the problem. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of tools I should use to detect the problem? Thanks in advance for any suggestions Eric Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902510
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    - internet proxy configuration by command Hi, I have to setup different internet proxy for internet access on my laptop when I am at different locations. I want to use command file to change it.Proxycfg.exe is not able to change proxy address in Internet Option. Anyone has idea? Thanks Wu Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902503
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    - Update scheduling question When I try to set a time for automatic updating Windows XP, no matter what day/time I enter into the respective boxes, the time keeps returning to "every day" and "3:00 AM". How can I set the day/time I want? Thanks. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902486
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    - Unique screen resolutions for User Accounts? Using XP Home 32 bit. My wife and I share a single desktop PC. She prefers a different screen resolution than I do. Is there anyway that unique screen resolutions can be tied to different user accounts? TY Charlie Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902482
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    - Blank page IE text or audio demo files Hi I can accept some text and audio files off web sites, but not off all. I get a blank screen and a message at the lower left corner saying "Done", but no text file. And trying to download MP3 demos, I get the same blank page and "Done". I have WinXP 7, SP2, Quicktime 7, Nero 8, MS Office Word 7, Trend Micro AV, and Netsweeper. Can't find the block. Ideas? Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902480
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    - Cant download phtos from mobile phone I cant seem to download photos from my Samsung SGH-U600 to XP using the USB lead. When I put the USB lead in I get the sound like something has been connected and then straight away disconnected even though the lead is still in. There is no icon in the task task bar. The disc which came with the phone doesnt seem to help. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902473
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    - Re: .dll files I'm missing a couple of .dll files on my computer..Is this the right place to ask the question how to get them back? Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902463
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    - automatic deployment hardware profiles Hello At this point we create hardware profiles on our laptops manually. We have a profile for travel and a profile for at_the_office. i want to know if it is possible to deploy hardware profiles automaticly ? Could this be done with RIS ? Could this be done with policies ? Could this be done some other automatic way ? Thansk in advance for your answers/ suggestions Sandert Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902461
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    - add/remove programs 13/May/2008 8:00 Under the 'add/remove programs' of the control panel, most of the programs listed have indications on how often programs are used. There are programs that I know I use frequently, yet the listing reports that I use the programs infrequently -- or I used them over a month ago. Why? Is this important? If so, how would I make corrections? Barry Karas Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902448
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    - DVD-RW shows up as CD Drive in Windows Explorer (WinXp) Hey Gang, Long time reader, first time poster.... I normally would consider myself relatively computer saavy, however, I've got a problem that I haven't been able to fix... even after a complete and destructive WinXp Re-install. I have 2 DVD Burners, one an external DVD burner and the other is a brand new Sony DRU-190A that are both showing up as CD Drives in Windows Explorer. However, with Nero, they show up as DVD Burners/Drives. I am running Win Xp Media Center 2005 with a new, clean install. I need to fix this because I use the Media Center software to record shows during the week for work and from what I've been able to read, only Media Center can burn the recorded shows off of media center. Is there some way of getting these 2 drives to recognize correctly? I've already uninstalled the drives from the Device Manager and they still didn't come back correctly. Thanks all... Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902441
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    - Roxio Creator 10.1 Caution Hi, After going back to technical support again, someone finally told me that "Roxio Creator DE 10.1" doesn't include a status bar!!!!!!! I was told, "Creator Classic includes a status bar". Note: "DE" stands for Dell Edition. WARNING: Apparently Roxio Creator 10.1 does NOT include a status bar, unless Roxio removed it from the DE version !!!!! Brad >On Tue, 06 May 2008 11:48:00 GMT, Brad wrote: >Hi, > > I have "burned" some data CD's on my Dell Windows XP home edition laptop >(bought a couple months ago) using Roxio Creator software, but I could not >find out how to "see" how much free space is left on the blank CD after I >select each folder to add for the burn. Note: This is a one session project >and I wanted to fill up the CD and have it "finalized". > > I have used Nero on my other computer's CD burner, which shows a scale >as you add files/folders so you can see how much "space" you have left. > > I searched Roxio's "Help", but didn't find anything regarding this issue. > > Does anyone know a technique besides manually adding up the size of the >folder's contents? > > Thanks in advance, Brad > > Before you type your password, credit card number, etc., > be sure there is no active keystroke logger (spyware) in your PC. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902438
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    - wireless networking I recently upgraded my old 802.11b Intel wireless gateway router to a new Linksys WRT 54GS router and wireless adapters. My P4 desktop, which for years worked well with the Intel wireless gateway adapter and router, does not work. In fact, I have two XP computers in the same room with the same wireless adapter; one works (an older P3 that previously was not wireless), one doesn't. The P4 wireless PCI card is functioning and accesses the network, but will not access the internet. It appears that the computer cannot access the modem's IP address as the IP address and subnet mask keep coming up zeros. I am certain there is a problem in the XP wireless configuration, possibly triggered by the previous wireless system; since the other computer in the same room with the same OS and PCI card works fine. The Linksys tech support was no help. Please help before I have to reinstall my whole OS!! Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902436
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    - no audio My laptop has no audio, except for a beeping sound it emits when I start up the OS. I read on another forum and it said to delete the WMM.... driver and reboot. I deleted on the "Sounds and Audio Devices">Hardward in Control Panel, coz when I highlighted "Device Status" it says "not working properly". Then I rebooted. Nothing happened, still no audio. Where can I download tis file ? It's probably a windows xp audio driver coz i hv got no specific audio card in my quite basic laptop. I can't remember the whole name already. cheers Andrew Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902424
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    - Is GDiVX1.9.9.2.exe a virus? Does anyone have any suggestions on whether GDiVX1.9.9.2.exe is a virus or not? I receive following messages when I scan through Symantec online Anti-Virus C:\WINDOWS\system32\r_server.exe is infected with Remacc.Radmin C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\ä¸?æ??æ??ä»¶å¤¾\GDiVX1.9.9.2.exe is infected with Adware.NDotNet C:\backup\Radmin\r_server.exe is infected with Remacc.Radmin Does anyone have any suggestions whether those files are virus or not? Thanks in advance for any suggestions Eric Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902421
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    - compmgmt.msc Hi, When I rightclick on MyComputer, Manage, I cannot open it. I get that I don't have compmgmt.msc and have no access... I've searched my hdd and CD-ROM for that file, can't find it. Where can I download it ? cheers Andrew Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902415
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    - Creative mass printing solution sought ;-) Hi, 100 students are allowed to use their notebook computers during an exam (but with no wired or wireless network to avoid intercommunications). However they need to printout their work before they leave the room. We have a few USB laser printers on roller tables, but how to roll out the printer drivers etc...? Creative suggestions welcome ;-) Jake Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902413
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    - How can I set my proxy setting for XP? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to set my proxy setting for XP? Thanks in advance for any suggestions Eric Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902405
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    - Text to speech (TTS) in Outlook and Word Hi, I am looking for a text to speech (TTS) tool that will allow me to use Word 2007 and Outlook 2007 to proofread text. In my ideal world, I would like to see a toolbar in my Word 2007 document that highlights each word as it is being read. Once I notice a typo, I stop the program, correct the typo and then click the start from cursor button. NextUp's TextAloud has great voices but it does not seem to integrate well with the two products mentioned. For example, in Outlook the TextAloud toolbar is not in the window in which you type the email but in the window in which you read mail. Once I notice a mistake, I stop the reader, open the edit window correct the typo, save the draft and then recommence the reader until another typo. With Word, I open the document (doc extension) in TextAloud's interface and made the corrections as desribed above. My only problem is how do I reflect the changes back into the original document Word 2007. The solution to print a copy of the unproofed text, scribble down the corrections and then reenter the text manually is an environment unfriendly, paper wasting and inefficient solution. I would really appreciate to learn how others may use this technology effectively or of any products that can do what I am suggesting. Thank you Al Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902392
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    - XP Pro Upgrade and SP3 I've been using XP Pro for quite several years, but I've never really owned a copy, so I bought the Professional Upgrade Retail cause I plan on rebuilding my computer soon, and don't want to deal with issues arising from an invalid license. My question is, I want to slipstream SP3 onto my XP install disc. Is the process for this the same for the Upgrade edition as it is for the regular, or is there something special that I need to do? Also, I've been reading some conflicting info about SP3. Is it officially out yet? Or is it still RC2? Thanks, Korbit Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902388
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    - User specific sound settings? Is it possible to setup different sound settings for different user accounts? eg. mute for user A but full volume for user B? Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902387
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    - Pinging 1394 cable system from Network bridge I need to make network bridge with 1394 and LAN adapter PC-B Traffic flows between A to B on Ethernet and traffic between B to C goes on 1394 interface (Firewire) PC-A contain Ethernet card only. PC-B contains both Ethernet card & 1394 interface card. PC-C contains 1394 interface card only. I am able to ping either PC-A to B (Ethernet card) I am able to ping either PC-B to C (1394 interface) I am unable to ping either from B to C (1394 interface) or vice versa after making the network bridge. Do I need to make any changes in Network Bridge after creating it. I have already installed 1394 drivers in PC-C, because 1394 net adapter is not enabled in Device manager. Network Bridge display under the Network adapters as â??MAC miniportâ?? in device manager. 1394 and Ethernet adapter also displaying in device manager under the Network adapters OS: Windows XP with SP2. Firewall: Off mode. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902386
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    - ntdll.dll error following SP3 installation on Intel MB computer causing to reboot After installing SP3 to one of my Intel MB computers in the network, it is going into a continuous reboot. As suggested in one of the following article http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx I could find the following error: Stop: c0000221 unknown HARD ERROR \systemRoot\system32\ntdll.dll I shall be grateful if someone can guide me how to rectify this error. Thanking you in advance, Rajiv Khandelwal Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902384
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    - Seattle ISP I have DSL though http://www.avvanta.com/. There's no cable jack in this room which is the only room I can use. I've checked www.speedtest.net and it looks like I'm getting hosed, royally. on my download speed. 255 down/210 up Same test with www.speakeasy.net. 278 down/216 up What download speed should I be able to get from a DSL ISP in Seattle? I don't think cable is an option because I have no outlets in this room. What DSL/ISP would you pick in Seattle? Just for home stuff and a lot of Internet surfing. My whois record: > http://whois.domaintools.com/216.9.11.89 OrgName: Isomedia, Inc. > OrgID: ISOM > Address: 2457 152nd Ave NE > City: Redmond > StateProv: WA > PostalCode: 98052 > Country: US I've never heard of Isomedia. What gives?? Thanks Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902375
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    - error message setupapi.dll missing entry:s windowsxp programs will not open in control panel, add/remove, security, etc. no virus or spyware detected from scans. yahoo email will not open from start menu. this error message is received about setupapi.dll. i also, don't the location of these missing entries. i am new at this. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902373
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    - unable to ping by NetBIOS name I have two computers, both using NetBIOS. Let's say that their NetBIOS names are computerA (10.0.0.1) and computerB (10.0.0.2). I can ping computerB (with the NetBIOS name) from computerA without a problem, but when I try to ping computerA from computerB, it doesn't work. Yet ping 10.0.0.1 does. Any ideas as to why? computerA (10.0.0.1) is using DHCP, whereas computerB isn't, but I don't think that'd make a difference. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902365
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    - Dell Restore O/S I have used the built-in Restore partition to restore the operating system on a Dell laptop to the way it came from the factory. Everything went fine until the setup (time zone, internet connection, users) and then after I put in the one user name I want on the login, it got stalled. It would not allow me to move past that one page. The machine is not hung up. I can click on the BACK button but when I g arrive et back to this same page, it will not move forward with the NEXT button. Any help appreciated. TIA, Tom Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902356
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    - remote printers inaccessible after xp sp3 from windows update - id Installed SP3 from windows update. Applications cannot print. Opened "Printers and Faxes". Dialog tries to connect to remote printers, then shows status as "unable to connect". Request properties for a printer and you are notified that the printer spooler is not running. But that service is on automatic and is already started. (Stopping and restarting it make no difference.) Pretty vanilla Dell system. Windows Live Onecare and Windows Home Server. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902339
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    - Holy BLOAT! I was wondering why my new Vista system would only hold eight restore points. I recently used up that space very quickly when I installed a bunch of my old programs that I used in XP. Turns out that my Vista restore points are about TWO GIGS EACH, compared to 200mb each in my old XP system. By default, Vista appears to allocate a maximum size of 15% of the drive's total space for restore points. Or it might be a fixed number, I'm not sure. On my system disk, it's currently a tad over 16 gigs. That much space would've stored 80 restore points in XP! To change that space allocation requires some command line hoop jumping, rather than just moving a slider in the GUI. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902329
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    - LAN Check Every time I start my computer it goes through a "LAN Check" be for it boots up. why is it doing that? I have to push Esc to bypass the LAN Check. Thanks Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902325
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    - Enlarge and Print I am wanting to enlarge (and print) a portion of a road map on my copy machine, but the HP model I have wonâ??t allow me to go bigger than 100%. Is there any other way with XP to enlarge and print. I have Microsoft Office 2007. Thanks in advance for anticipated help. Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902315
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    - What means Error Code: 0x8007F0F4 when trying to install SP3? Dear friends: What means Error Code: 0x8007F0F4 when trying to install SP3? My computer is with all the previous updates installed, full of free disk space, any hint? Thanks Juan I. Cahis Santiago de Chile (South America) Note: Please forgive me for my bad English, I am trying to improve it! Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902313
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    - File Download stuck after SP2 install Every time I have attempted to download a music file or any larger sized file since installing SP2, my download stops receiving data and the file manager just sits there stuck at usually 20% or so downloaded. Is there something in SP2 that limits the size of files downloaded or some adjustment that I need to make? This has been going on for months now. I have scanned for viruses and spyware and everything comes back clean. PLEASE HELP!!! I am going bonkers with this? Tag: Windows Live Messenger Tag: 1902311

I have a problem opening Windows live Messenger, and I did a troubleshoot and
in the test results all came up okay except for Key Ports , which had a
triangle and exclamation mark in it. . What does this mean and how does
one correct it? I reinstalled WLM but still get the same error.
I am using OS Windows XP Pro.
Thanks for any help on this.
Moe

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Re: Windows Live Messenger by PA

PA
Tue May 13 18:41:54 PDT 2008

You can post your query to this Windows Live Messenger-specific newsgroup:
microsoft.public.windows.live.messenger

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windows.live.messenger

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windows.live.messenger
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moe103 wrote:
> I have a problem opening Windows live Messenger, and I did a troubleshoot
> and in the test results all came up okay except for Key Ports , which had
> a
> triangle and exclamation mark in it. . What does this mean and how does
> one correct it? I reinstalled WLM but still get the same error.
> I am using OS Windows XP Pro.
> Thanks for any help on this.
> Moe

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