- Wireless network
-
I don't know if this is the appropriate place to ask this question, but here
goes.
I have had a wireless network in my home for several years. Now a second
security enabled wireless network has appeared. It shows a signal strength
of 2 out of 5 bars. I live in a rural location with only two neighbors
within a quarter of a mile. Neither of them have computers, much less
wireless networks. Is there any way I can find information about the new
network?
Jeff
--
"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity"
Richard Feynman
Nobel Prize Physicist
Sat Mar 13 06:27:26 CST 2010 |
1 |
Sat Mar 13 06:27:26 CST 2010
by Jeff |
- Double My Documents
-
Windows XP SP3
My drive D has a folder Ersoy Documents and Asaf Documents
When I go to Start > My Document I get "Ersoy Document". This is how I set
it up.
If I go to My Computer in addition to all the drives and Shared Documents
folder I also have a folder "Ersoy's Documents". It's contents are identical
to My Documents/Ersoy Documents. I can not delete the folder. If I delete
any file from it, the file is also deteted from My Documents.
If I hover the mouse over it I see the following: "Contains files and
folders shared between the users of this computer". I do not have any
folders and drives which are shared.
Obviously, it is an image of My Documents folder but how can I get rid of
it, and what is its use?
Sat Mar 13 03:30:03 CST 2010 |
3 |
Sat Mar 13 03:30:03 CST 2010
by tatar |
- Can you please help me?
-
I was just wondering if you might be able to help me with something.
Hopefully so. I am needing some recovery CD's for my computer that somehow
got lost and I called the manufacturer of the computer and they said they no
longer make them for this computer to buy or sell to me, and they said that
Microsoft might be able to sell me some for it or at least tell me how to get
some for it, so based on that, can you please tell me where I might be able
to get some online perhaps, because I donâ??t know of anybody else out there
that would have the discs that I need to recover it. All help would be gladly
accepted and appreciated very very much in this case as I need them very very
badly. Thank you!!!
Sat Mar 13 03:25:01 CST 2010 |
20 |
Sat Mar 13 03:25:01 CST 2010
by 24ggirl |
- EVENT ID 490
-
For some reason, I am getting quite a few of:
Event Type: Error
Event Source: ESENT
Event Category: General
Event ID: 490
Date: 3/12/2010
Time: 11:03:01 PM
User: N/A
Computer: NAUJAS
Description:
svchost (1176) An attempt to open the file
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}\catdb"
for read / write access failed with system error 32 (0x00000020): "The
process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.
". The open file operation will fail with error -1032 (0xfffffbf8).
For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
any ideas as to what is causing this????
Sat Mar 13 01:48:01 CST 2010 |
1 |
Sat Mar 13 01:48:01 CST 2010
by Virgilijus |
- IE and Firefox Won't Open
-
My friend's WinXp computer, SP3, 2 GB RAM, Norton AV is in a state where
neither Firefox nor IE7 will open. However, Google Chrome works fine to get
to the internet. This all started while updating Firefox from Ver 3.5.8 to
Ver 3.6. At the restart now or later prompt-I chose later. That was it!
After that I couldn't open either Firefox or IE not matter what I tried.
So far I've uninstalled Firefox using Add/Remove then did a System Restore
in Safe mode (which restored correctly) as well as in Normal mode (which
would not do the restore). After the Safe Mode Restore I was (momentarily)
able to open IE and download Firefox Ver 3.6. I seemed to install just fine
but clicking the desktop icon did nothing. I tried disabling all of Norton's
apps (AV, antispyware, etc..,) and then re-installing Firefox to no avail.
I tried going the the actual Firefox Ver 3.6 application file in My Programs
and creating a new shortcut from the App file. None of that worked. Overall
system response time seems just fine so I don't suspect Malware or Spyware
but I'm not sure. Haven't had a chance to install and run MBAM or SAS yet
but I will.
I'm out of ideas. I tried something I've done before many times and all it
did was disable IE and Firefox.
Every time I do a restart I get a message that Firefox is trying to shut
down, leading me to believe it's running in the background or was in the
process of trying to open up. It appears to be trying to shut it down but
ends up failing so I have to force it off with an `End Task'. Task Manager
shows nothing running.
I can try uninstalling Firefox 3.6 using REVO uninstaller and then try to
re-install a fresh copy of Firefox Ver 3.6. I could also install CCleaner (I
have it on a flash drive) and seeing if cleaning up Temp Internet files
works. Does anyone think Norton could be hosing something up? I hate that
*&^%((((##@@ program but I'm loath to uninstall Norton since the machine
owner bought his copy online and downloaded it so we may never be able to
get it re-installed.
Another possible factor: This machine has 2 user profiles, with Firefox
installed in both. Maybe the issues with Firefox in one profile is screwing
up the firefox application in the other profile. But I'd be the first one to
admit that I know exactly squat about User profiles and how they work.
Anyone have any ideas how to get these 2 browsers working again? If I don't
come up with any solutions I may have to call Mozilla and get some phone
support. Thanks in advance......Paul C.
Fri Mar 12 15:41:01 CST 2010 |
28 |
Fri Mar 12 15:41:01 CST 2010
by Paul |
- Lost Icons
-
We get an error message, a new user is created and all desktop item are lost.
Does anyone know what causes this? Any help is appreciated. This would be
on a windows XP networked computer.
Fri Mar 12 12:56:06 CST 2010 |
1 |
Fri Mar 12 12:56:06 CST 2010
by Sprowler |
- check for installed printer
-
Is there some sort of command line tool that will let me check for the
existence of an installed printer? I knwo I can use Prnmngr.vbs and related
tools but they give me too much information. I'm hoping there's something
simpler that will just confirm if a printer is installed or not.
Fri Mar 12 12:13:33 CST 2010 |
22 |
Fri Mar 12 12:13:33 CST 2010
by Keith |
- Backup program question
-
My critical files are on my XP computer. For many years I have used 3rd
party backup programs to backup files to an external drive. I also keep a
portable drive in our safe deposit box. With all of the 3rd party backup
utilities available on the market today, I'm concerned that if I ever had to
perform a disaster recovery I might have trouble obtaining a copy of the
software I use.
My question is - what is wrong with using the universal XP backup program?
I guess I really don't know why I opted against it in the first place. It's
readily available and appears to do a good job. My only concern would be
reconciling the latest version of a file from the full and differential
backups in the event of a file restore. I think I'd really like to use the
XP backup. Any opinions on this would be greatly appreciated.
Fri Mar 12 10:40:27 CST 2010 |
7 |
Fri Mar 12 10:40:27 CST 2010
by Bill |
- Re: xp in notebook
-
One additional point. If you disable Windows Search there is a very
good replacement application for search, Called "Everything". You
can get a copy at this location:
http://www.voidtools.com/ Version 1.2.1.371
*Very light system footprint and FAST.
"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:...
> Vista performance in my experience is hampered by Windows Search.
> In some cases just disabling that service will noticeably improve Vista's
> performance.
>
> You'd be better served moving the other direction. Not down to XP,
> but up to Windows 7. Most OEMs have a program that provides a
> free upgrade to Windows 7 if the PC was purchased from June of 2009
> until January of 2010. Based on when you purchased the notebook I'd
> check and see if you vendor has a Windows 7 upgrade program.
>
> You can downgrade Vista Professional & Ultimate to XP, but most
> notebooks ship with the Home Premium SKU that doesn't qualify.
>
> "z3r0" <reply@newsgro.up> wrote in message
> news:ep1Th%23ewKHA.3896@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>I bought a notebook and came with Vista OS. I want to install
>> XP instead since I'm unsatisfied with Vista OS performance.
>>
>> My HP came with no CD, (preinstalled OS). Is there a legal way
>> to switch (downgrade) to XP? In that case, how do I get the XP
>> installation
>> disc?
>>
>> HP don't want to provide support to do that, since they say hardwarde is
>> made
>> for vista, bla bla.
>>
>>
>
>
Fri Mar 12 08:48:32 CST 2010 |
0 |
Fri Mar 12 08:48:32 CST 2010
by R |
- How to use Paint?
-
I have Win XP SP3 and the version of the Paint that comes with it (Programs
> Accessories).
Is this the correct NG to ask questions about Paint? If not, what then?
My question....
I use ctrl-PrintScreen to capture the display. Then I run Paint and paste
the image. To copy a subset of the image, I use the box Select tool to
outline the area, then press ctrl-C and ctrl-V.
At that point, I have trouble "selecting" the two different objects: the
original PrintScreen image and the subset I just pasted. By "select", I do
not mean the box Select tool. I mean outlining the object so that I can
move, resize and delete it.
How do I get into that kind of selection mode again? How do I "select" each
object individually?
Paint Help says: "To turn off the selection box, click outside the box". I
have tried clicking all over, to no avail.
Fri Mar 12 08:44:32 CST 2010 |
12 |
Fri Mar 12 08:44:32 CST 2010
by Joe |
- xp in notebook
-
I bought a notebook and came with Vista OS. I want to install
XP instead since I'm unsatisfied with Vista OS performance.
My HP came with no CD, (preinstalled OS). Is there a legal way
to switch (downgrade) to XP? In that case, how do I get the XP installation
disc?
HP don't want to provide support to do that, since they say hardwarde is
made
for vista, bla bla.
Fri Mar 12 08:23:38 CST 2010 |
5 |
Fri Mar 12 08:23:38 CST 2010
by z3r0 |
- taskbar clock
-
I recently booted my XP Pro machine and there appears to have been a
corruption somewhere as the appearance of the desktop had changed,
colours, fonts, etc.. I've got most of it back to how it was but can't
find a way to get the taskbar clock back to its original format.
It now displays:
14:19
Friday
when it used to display:
14:19
12 March 2010
Anyone advise where the taskbar clock format can be configured?
Many thanks
--
bof at bof dot me dot uk
Fri Mar 12 08:22:14 CST 2010 |
11 |
Fri Mar 12 08:22:14 CST 2010
by bof |
- How to lock Quick Launch? (Prevent changes)
-
This question relates to Win XP SP3.
Is there any way to lock the Quick Launch area of the taskbar so that it
cannot be changed except by very purposeful means?
When my mother should click on a Quick Launch icon, she has the bad habit of
continuing to hold down the mouse button, resulting in dragging the icon off
the Quick Launch area and creating a shortcut on the Desktop.
There is no way to train her. She is elderly. She is mostly computer
illiterate. The difference between click-and-release v. click-and-hold
continues to elude her.
I had always mistakenly thought that Lock Taskbar guarded against this. I
finally RTFM.
Fri Mar 12 08:19:57 CST 2010 |
2 |
Fri Mar 12 08:19:57 CST 2010
by Joe |
- Creating font groups
-
Some of my font families appear as single entries in the drop down font list
in applications, then you can select the style (Regular/Bold/Italic/Demi-bold
etc etc) from the style drop-down list. With other families, each style
appears as a separate font in the font list. This means that my font list is
becoming unmanageable - especially as some families have ten or more styles.
How do I group font families so that they appear as only one entry in the
font list?
Fri Mar 12 03:14:01 CST 2010 |
1 |
Fri Mar 12 03:14:01 CST 2010
by wagster |
Thu Mar 11 23:25:20 CST 2010 |
2 |
Thu Mar 11 23:25:20 CST 2010
by bandi |
- COA sticker OEM XP Pro
-
Hi,
A year or two ago I bought an OEM copy of XP PRO from a well-know
retailer. Upon looking in the envelope now I see no COA anywhere. I
see something called the COA barcode on the outside of the
envelope..it's an XP Pro SP3 disk. Does anyone have any idea why no
COA was included. Again I got if from where many think is the best
place to buy this sort of thing - it has to be genuine, but I'm not
undetstanding why there's no COA sticker. Any help appreciated.
Lee
Thu Mar 11 23:13:14 CST 2010 |
2 |
Thu Mar 11 23:13:14 CST 2010
by goldtech |
- Anyone experienced with loading Trend Micro Client Server Security Agent?
-
I know this is not on topic for this group, but I don't know where to go for
help. The client's network guy ( a out of town contractor ) says he can't
recall how to install the Trend Micro Client Server Security Agent. I have
two new machines being held up from service because I won't put them online
without it. He gave me instructions a while ago which was an html page on
the server, but I can't recall the address and neither can he. I did an
online search and got some info about a remote installation, but don't know
how to access that app or an administration program for Trend Micro.
Thanks for any help and God Bless,
Mark A. Sam
Thu Mar 11 22:08:29 CST 2010 |
4 |
Thu Mar 11 22:08:29 CST 2010
by Mark |
- IE 8.0 installation issue.
-
Dear Sir,
I am using windows xp sp2. Recently I upgraded from IE 6.0 to IE 8.0. Since
then I am getting 'Generic Host for win32 services needs to close down' often
in the midst of browsing. I have avira antivir 9 anid zone alarm 5.0
versions. On getting this error, the internet connection just freezes and I
am unable to display the connection status from the taskbar. The connection
status windows comes and it immediately disappears. I had zone alarm and
antivir on when upgrading to IE8.0.
Even installing hotfix kb 894391 does not help resolve this issue.
I request your help in this regard. Thanks for all your posts.
Yours sincerely,
R. GANESAN.
Thu Mar 11 21:45:03 CST 2010 |
1 |
Thu Mar 11 21:45:03 CST 2010
by RGanesan |
- Winxp activation
-
3yr old laptop with xp home installed by vendor. Went and bought a XP pro
disk (legal) oem disk and installed and has been working just fine for the
last 3 years. HDD went south, bought a new HDD and reinstalled windowsxp
pro from a disk that I slipstreamed sp3 into. Install went fine, however
when trying to activate, changed the product key back to the original XP PRo
disk version that I bought. MS automated activation says the key does not
match after trying the new installation numbers. Tried activation twice no
luck. Is there ever a person that answers, all I can get is the automated
answer, or is my process wacked out.
Thu Mar 11 19:48:20 CST 2010 |
11 |
Thu Mar 11 19:48:20 CST 2010
by Meebers |
- Need help removing "Virus Protector"
-
My laptop has been taken over by some infection/virus/malware called "Virus
Protector". Upon booting a pop up appears counting and listing infections.
Have visited other forums, read directions on how to remove "Virus
Protector" scumware using Malwarebytes. Believe me, I want to follow the
directions fully but I am not able to get beyond the initial pop up screen of
Virus Protector that happens on each reboot. There is no control of my
computer available, all I can do is watch the infections pile up like mad!
I am using a Toshiba Qosmio running Windows XP
Booting into normal mode is no good.
Booting into safe mode is no good.
Booting into safe with networking mode is no good.
I did manage to boot into Safe with DOS prompt....cmd.exe screen that has
C:\Documents and Settings\DavidF>
This is hopeful, yes? What do I have to type in to get to a "restore point"?
I read somewhere that going to an earlier point in time when things where
operational would cure this trouble...or at least allow me access to my
computer to run some malware programs.
This program/virus or whatever it is seems to have taken over my computer
and sits there telling me how many infections I have while they, the
infections, compound exponentially.
Thanks in advance,
David
Thu Mar 11 19:09:02 CST 2010 |
3 |
Thu Mar 11 19:09:02 CST 2010
by whud_up_with_ya |
- Defender Setup Fails
-
Today I tried to install Defender on a PC with Windows XP SP3 fully updated.
I got a MsiInstaller error 1920 telling me to make sure I had sufficient
right to do the install. This PS is joined to a domain and the logon I was
using is a domain administrator. I found no TechNet articles that discussed
this error. Any ideas?
--
Bettie
Thu Mar 11 17:49:11 CST 2010 |
1 |
Thu Mar 11 17:49:11 CST 2010
by BGCSOCAL |
- Lost Icons
-
Does anyone know what causes Windows XP to says it's creating a new user
profile and wipes out all icons. This happens periodically to computers on
our district and we have been unable to figure out why?
Any help is appreciated.
Thu Mar 11 16:50:01 CST 2010 |
2 |
Thu Mar 11 16:50:01 CST 2010
by Sprowler |
- Missing INF File
-
PC crashed
Running Windows XP Home Edition
Have fixed the crash but have a problem that I did not have before
Trying to put a HP J3680 Office Jet Multi Function printer working but get
an error saying INF file missing
Any help would be appreciated
TIA
Thu Mar 11 14:43:41 CST 2010 |
3 |
Thu Mar 11 14:43:41 CST 2010
by JMed |
- command line - add new local printer port
-
How do I do this?
I need to set up some command line scripts to install printers for
Ghostscript. I'm tired of doing it manually on every machine. For my needs I
need a local port called "C:\Program Files\gs\output\tfile.ps" Please don't
bother me with a bunch of "why"s. It's what I need for this.
The following runs great if the port already exists.
rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /if /f "C:\Program
Files\gs\gs8.64\lib\ghostpdf.inf" /r "c:\Program Files\gs\output\tfile.ps"
/m "Ghostscript PDF" /b "Ghostscript PS"
But if not, then it generates an error. I need to know how to add a new
local port. Can anyone help?
I also need to know how to set the new printer so it prints directly to the
printer. There's a radio button for this in the new printer wizard but no
switch for it that I can see in rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry
Thanks,
Keith
Thu Mar 11 12:56:54 CST 2010 |
10 |
Thu Mar 11 12:56:54 CST 2010
by Keith |
- XP Only Re Boots
-
Using XP Pro SP3 the pc only re boots. Even safe mode and last known. I never
get to the log in. The drive looks good when booting to a floppy.
Tried repair from the install CDs but it did nothing.
Looking for ideas. thanks
Thu Mar 11 12:29:01 CST 2010 |
2 |
Thu Mar 11 12:29:01 CST 2010
by Terry |
- Missing System Tray Icons (Always Show) ..?
-
Speaker(Volume Control), and other Icons Disappear ..!
XP Home,SP3, all updates.
Even Though, **** Hide inactive icons **** is NOT Checked ..!
I have even done Customize, in Taskbar and StartMenu properties, to
ensure the missing sysTray Programs,
are set to Always Show..! Even Setting to "Hide when Inactive"..
apply, resetting to "Always show" does not
get them back.. I can even see the programs running in Task Manager,
so know they are active.
Is there a Registry Setting or Executable to Re-Initialise the
SystemTray ..? or to can remove then reapply the settings.
Thanx in Advance
Andrew
Thu Mar 11 12:19:44 CST 2010 |
8 |
Thu Mar 11 12:19:44 CST 2010
by Andrew |
- CD KEY.
-
We have a machine that experienced a sever hard disk crash, which we
replaced.
Our CD is damaged, so we have rebuilt it using a friends CD.
Got everything installed (drivers, applications etc) and the system is now
ready for activation.
We used our key to try to active it. It doesn't work. We don't want to use
his key as that would limit his re-activation.
Besides we are of the type that don't believe in piracy, hacking or other
related garbage. We are intent on using a valid activation key.
We only have two days left before it becomes inaccessible - which would be
another rebuild, but that's the way it is.
We have verified the key (that is on the box with our cd) and it is correct.
The same key is also on our invoice, so we know it is correct.
We have gone to several vendors for assistance, but of course they
suggest4ed that we move up to Vista or Windows 7 as this is our only option!
We can't afford to upgrade to a new system that supports Windows 7 (or
Vista), so we have to keep this for awhile. And actually, we like the way
our system was before the hard disk crash.
Why won't our key work with his CD (it's a Generic copy, not OEM).
Thanks.
Thu Mar 11 11:28:12 CST 2010 |
15 |
Thu Mar 11 11:28:12 CST 2010
by Dorothy |
- Canon IR 7105 Print Preferences on XP Pro
-
Hello All,
We have three Canon IR 7105 Copiers on a network (copier1, copier2, and
copier3), no server. SBS 2003 Premium which the computers sync to is at a
remote location but the computers here print directly to the copiers onsite.
While users can see all three copiers, the issue is that users do not see
all print preferences on all three. Some users see all print preferences for
copier1 only, some see all print preferences for copier2 only, while some
users only see all print preferences for copier3 only. The print options some
users do not see is the staple option. Users are able to use the staple
feature on at least one of the copiers but not all. The copier vendor has
confirmed that the copiers are well configured and not the problem. Logically
they are not eh problem because then users should not selectively see any of
the copiers at all if they are the problem.
Does anyone have an idea what the issue could be here or what can be
adjusted for users to see all option for all copiers.
Thanx.
Thu Mar 11 10:20:11 CST 2010 |
8 |
Thu Mar 11 10:20:11 CST 2010
by techieg |
- IE7 on XP Not Functioning
-
I just updated my XP with every update under the sun. I also removed norton
with a removal tool. I updated to IE7 and cannot get anything at all to load.
It opens, the diagnostic tool says there is no connection issue, but it won't
work. I did disable add ons and did a reset and they didn't help. What next?
I do not want to go to IE8 and IE6 has no tabs, which I love. Help!
Thu Mar 11 08:51:02 CST 2010 |
11 |
Thu Mar 11 08:51:02 CST 2010
by AndreaL |
- folders view
-
how do I set 'my computer' & my documents' to always open in folders view?
I'm using XP
Thu Mar 11 08:50:01 CST 2010 |
2 |
Thu Mar 11 08:50:01 CST 2010
by JJARC |
- remove log on screen
-
good day
I did a update of my xp box and now get a login screen
how do I bypass this a go directly to my desktop
thanks
Thu Mar 11 08:08:21 CST 2010 |
2 |
Thu Mar 11 08:08:21 CST 2010
by Smiles |
- Startup button and Desktop disappeared after installing MS update
-
Hi All,
I have been googling and trying everything I can, but I cannot get them back.
Today after installing update, that is it. Startup and desktop have gone.
All I can do is that CTR+ALT+DEL to open Task manager.
I cannot see either explorer.exe or iexplorer.exe.
I have noticed that a lot of services that even are set to Automatic cannot
start, I cannot restart manually either.
I have tried safe mode with different user account, it does the same thing.
Wins XP SP3.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Vdz
Thu Mar 11 05:30:01 CST 2010 |
3 |
Thu Mar 11 05:30:01 CST 2010
by vdz |
Wed Mar 10 16:16:42 CST 2010 |
1 |
Wed Mar 10 16:16:42 CST 2010
by trev-b |
- Problem joining domain
-
Hello,
I am trying to set up a new laptop and can't join the network domain. This
is Win7 downgraded to WinXP Pro. I don't know if that is significant, but
thought I'd mention it.
Going through the Network Identification wizard, I am asked for the
Username, Password, and Domain Name. It defaults to Administrator, do I
plug in the Network Administrator Password and Network Domain. The next
message box says that Windows can't find a user account for the domain. On
the same message box it asks for a computer name and domain. The new
computer name is there so I type the domain name and next. Then a
Authentication box comes up, so I enter my username, password, and the
domain. Then I get a message that I could not join the domain because of
multiple connections to a server or shared resource by same user. I logged
off on my machine and tried again but failed.
I called our network guy who said I was doing it the way he would and
couldn't understand the problem. If he were here, I'm sure he'd figure it
out, but it is unusual and I need to get this machine up.
Thanks for you help and God Bless,
Mark A. Sam
Wed Mar 10 16:16:21 CST 2010 |
3 |
Wed Mar 10 16:16:21 CST 2010
by Mark |
- Password fields should not be interrupted by (messaging) pop-ups...
-
Hello,
I like to share a short story with you how I once told somebody my password
by accident:
I was trying to login to hotmail/my account and at the same time msn
messenger/windows live, game/chat rooms and what not were active...
As I was about to type in my password, a (messaging) pop-up occured, I can't
remember exactly... but it was probably a windows live messenger message
pop-up...
I was probably looking at my keyboard trying to type in my password... or
because I coudn't see what I was typing... I typed in my password into msn
messenger/windows live/message and quickly pressed enter... (I was also very
busy that day, with chatting and helping people out... it was kinda
hectic...)
So in all that hectic I made a mistake... but mostly because of the pop-up
which "stole the focus from what I was trying to do/accomplish (which was
trying to login securely)".
The moral of the story and the tip for the future how this could have been
prevented by the operating system/software:
"Password fields should not be allowed to be "interrupted"".
Anyway... as soon as I realized what happened... I immediatly logged in to
my account, and changed my password before anybody could figure out what the
hell I was babling about ;) :)
It kinda sux... because now I am stuck with a password that I didn't really
want :)
So that's why I am kinda telling this story... and it could also some day
have some nasty consequences for other people... (<-if it isn't fixed...)
for example: people who can't change the password (so fast or not at all)
once it gets revealed...
Bye,
Skybuck.
Wed Mar 10 15:46:10 CST 2010 |
0 |
Wed Mar 10 15:46:10 CST 2010
by Skybuck |
- TWAIN error (TWCC_BUMMER)
-
Hello,
I'm having a strange problem that has come up on a Windows XP Home
with SP2. It has a TWAIN scanner connected to USB. It comes up with
a TWAIN error (General failure. Source immediately unloaded.) This
error happens when the twain scanning applet is called from another
program. If I run the program at the command line it functions
perfectly. Nothing that I know of has been changed on the computer. I
tried System Restore to go back a few days, but that didn't fix the
problem. It seems to be a Windows issue with the way external
programs are run and the resources available to them.
I tried to uninstall and reinstall the scanner driver, but that didn't
seem to help.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Mike
Wed Mar 10 14:41:58 CST 2010 |
1 |
Wed Mar 10 14:41:58 CST 2010
by eljainc |
- SOLUTION: copy/move selected shortcut targets to a destination you
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Hi All,
I was searching all over in relation to this question. I would have
added some links to older relevant threads that I found, but there is
a 60 day limit.
Although the below tags link to a member-site (popular), this is
really not meant to come across as advertising.. I had been looking
for some time into this similar issue, and information on the net
seems not only spotty and incomplete, but the solution is very
elusive... and it shouldn't be.
What's really tough to find is way to select objects at random, say by
control-clicking any files and shortcuts in a folder, and then
selectively copy or move the files and shortcut targets (not the
shortcuts themselves) ...whenever and wherever you wish to do this,
say, via a context-menu you set up.
Most scripts require coding the paths and such ahead of time and
launching the script, or gathering a selection of paths into a batch,
etc...
...but I wanted more freedom, and I wanted it in the context menu.
***This is doable.
The following links demonstrate some alternatives using simple windows
scripting methods.
The first link discusses the technical issues (the challenges and what
you really can and cannot do) in detail, as well as providing a very
simple approach to how this can be handled. I am not posting that all
here because due to its detail its a bit lengthy (yes, I wrote it).
I post all this here in the spirit of seeding the best answers I could
find in places where seekers -like myself- may find them ...places I
arrived at before in search of answers ;^)
Cheers,
TwoHawks
An article/tutorial with an example, for those wishing to learn and
understand
http://www.experts-exchange.com/articles/Programming/Languages/Visual_Basic/VB_Script/Script-to-copy-or-move-collection-of-selected-files-plus-shortcut-target-files-referenced-by-lnk.html
see this for folder recursion etc
vbs to work on folder contains shortcuts to copy the source to another
folder.
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Programming/Languages/Visual_Basic/VB_Script/Q_22498609.html
see this too
Batch File To Copy Pictures
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Programming/Languages/Scripting/Shell/Batch/Q_24556493.html
powershell possibility
http://www.vistax64.com/powershell/171506-passing-arguments-bat-powershell-script.html
Wed Mar 10 14:06:22 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 14:06:22 CST 2010
by twohawks |
- Cannot organize Favorites; error message
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When I click on 'organize favorites' below 'add to favorites', I get this
error message:
Windows Internet Explorer
Script Error
Error:Automation Server can't create object
Page:favorites.htm?folder=
Call Stack:
- box with OK -
While this is displayed, the term 'loading' is on the otherwise blank page
(under the headers), just scrolling... it never goes anywhere. Can't navigate
away from the page; must completely close the browser page.
My hard drive is almost full & I'd really like to be able to clean out a lot
of dead links on my list. This has been an issue for several months.
Thank you for any anticipated help.
Wed Mar 10 13:43:01 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 13:43:01 CST 2010
by doxideb |
- Folder & File Name Fonts
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I don't know if this is anything important, but I thought I would ask.
About two weeks ago the font color of the file and folder names changed from
black to blue. This did not happen on all files and folders, it seems to be
random, but it happened to more than a few. Is this something I need to
worry about? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
WOLLAM
Wed Mar 10 13:27:02 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 13:27:02 CST 2010
by WOLLAM |
- C++ Newsgroup
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I know this is a strange question but I'm looking for a newsgroup that is
for C++ (Programming). I would like to find one that will work in the
Windows Live Mail environment.
Thanks
Wed Mar 10 11:47:45 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 11:47:45 CST 2010
by JCO |
Wed Mar 10 11:01:02 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 11:01:02 CST 2010
by ridergroov |
- Windows XP Virus
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We've encountered a virus on one of our windows xp professional machines. It
locks the computer up at random intervals. We've cleaned the computer using
multiple different anti-viruses which fixes the problem for a time, however
the virus always comes back within a day. We've used anti-rootkits and found
nothing as well.
It also seems to only lock the computer up if it is connected with the
ethernet cable.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Wed Mar 10 09:05:01 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 09:05:01 CST 2010
by Eric |
- Order of partitions in XP setup menu
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The last time I reinstalled XP, Windows gave me the choice of
partitions to install into. Because I had previously divided my two
partitions (one for Windows and programs, the other for documents)
equally, I wasn't entirely sure which to install to, and cancelled out
of the installation. No big problem, since I double-checked, then
started the reintall again.
Next time this happens, I'm wondering--is there an order in which the
two partitions will appear? Does the one on the top refer to the
partition with the earliest letter (as in, partition C will always
appear right before partition D)? Or is it based on size? Or is it
based on...
Wed Mar 10 06:18:57 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 06:18:57 CST 2010
by PRR |
- New Virus Vector
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"The United States Computer Emergency Response Team (US-CERT) has warned
that the software included in the Energizer DUO USB battery charger contains
a backdoor that allows unauthorized remote system access."
http://gizmodo.com/5489413/energizer-battery-charger-comes-with-a-software-backdoor
Technical stuff
http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/trojan-found-usb-battery-charger-software
This may do to Energizer what the root-kit business did to Sony, i.e., not
much.
Wed Mar 10 06:08:48 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 06:08:48 CST 2010
by HeyBub |
- repair windows xp from a secondary instance of windows?
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Ok I hope that I am explaining this correctly:
I had an issue with windows xp, and I wanted to repair it, but for
some reason my disc (dont ask why) didnt give me a choice of repairing
the windows installation..so I just installed another copy (now c:
\windows.1 lets say) I dont want to go through the hassle of fixing
everything, reinstalling my shortcuts, etc....I just want to be able
to repair my ORIGINAL windows installation c:\windows. Is there a
way, from the windows.1 installation, to repair the c:\windows
installation? like doing the sfc /scanow but to scan the original
windows installation?
Wed Mar 10 06:12:34 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 06:12:34 CST 2010
by Ratedr |
- Accessing This Group without a NewsReader..?
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Hi,
My friend has finally got on the net using one of those usb-wireless modems.
The company he uses doesnt have a server, so he cant even use Outlook
Express. (I tried setting it up for him supplying the same details that
I use;(not My actual details) he is not too computer literate.)
What can he do to get access to this and other groups on the microsoft
server? Is there a browser way-in? (he has FireFox)
Xp home, SP2, fully patched.
Thanks
Wed Mar 10 05:39:41 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 05:39:41 CST 2010
by achoo |
- Lost all my contacts by virus....
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I found out this morning that my PC sent out about 50 e-mails from my
contacts list with a spam message. My virus checker hasn't found
anything (AVG). I did a system restore and went back a few days.
Problem now is that my wireless connection doesn't work now and I'm
doing this mail using a cable connection to the router. I can find
most of my contacts again but should I be worried that my PC has been
'taken over'? Could this virus? have taken all my IP address info? I
have tried all the usual things to restore my wireless connection -
like 'repair' but to no avail. Any ideas how I can get it back please?
Wed Mar 10 05:00:08 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 05:00:08 CST 2010
by Pete |
- File sharing
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Hi all,
My WinXP file server is no more functioning the file sharing. The
WinXP does not join any domain.
The sharing right and access right both set to everyone except "full
control"
The other PC can browse the path \\ip-address but no folder or printer
shown.
That WinXP has been infected before but now fixed.
However, the file sharing still not work.
Any advise about the issue?
Wed Mar 10 02:39:34 CST 2010 |
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Wed Mar 10 02:39:34 CST 2010
by DaveHenson |
- Can't add or open additional desktop backgrounds
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If I browse to an I would like to use for a desktop image it will not
display in the Display Properties dialog box nor will it display on the
desktop.
I have even tried by coping pictures into the C:\WINDOWS\Web\Wallpaper,
which I have done before, for use as a desktop background.
Prior to reloading this particular machine I was able to use any image I
wanted to.
Can anyone give tips on what might be wrong.
The reload was with an original XP SP3 disk.
Perplexed!!
Tue Mar 09 22:27:00 CST 2010 |
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Tue Mar 09 22:27:00 CST 2010
by Docster |