- Lan security questions
-
Does implementing logon password protection offer any protection against
an online virus or Trojan attack?
Or does it only prevent local physical (or Lan) users from unauthorized access ?
What does the term "common" user account mean ?
Is this the same thing as "limited" user account ?
Sun Feb 28 10:14:26 CST 2010 |
8 |
Sun Feb 28 10:14:26 CST 2010
by RB |
- We support WinXP
-
FRom http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support/about
Top posters
This month
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20 da...@example.com
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All time
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Sun Feb 28 09:17:32 CST 2010 |
0 |
Sun Feb 28 09:17:32 CST 2010
by doctor |
- CISVC.EXE hogs CPU; is it the same as Windows Search?
-
I recently reformatted the HD and reinstalled windows XP professional SP 3.
It hasn't been right since! One thing is that CISVC.EXE hogs the CPU. I know
how to turn it off, but I don't want to interfere with Windows search, which
I rely on - are CISVC and search the same thing, or not?
If they are the same, then I can't turn CISVC off, so how do I control it?
why is it a problem now, and not before? Since reformatting I have loaded
Norton 360 antivirus, and also installed an external HD. Could these affect
things? There is a very old hotifx reported that CISVC can hog CPU when an
external HD is installed but not physically present. However this should have
been fixed well before SP3. Just to be sure I un-installed the external HD
and the problem is still the same.
Also, windows Search indexing seems to be stuck. In the last day day it has
been running continuously but indexed only about ten files, indeed the total
indexed sometimes goes DOWN, and it is not reporting "indexing completed".
Does this make sense, or is it buganostic?
All thoughts gratefully received!
Andy
Bristol
Sun Feb 28 07:20:01 CST 2010 |
2 |
Sun Feb 28 07:20:01 CST 2010
by Andy3142 |
- How do I access the files in "NetHood" folder ?
-
I started a "move" operation to a remote Computer in WinExplorer by dragging a local folder with files inside onto
a shared folder in "My Network Places". This worked successfully without problems hundred times before.
However this time the folder+files were moved into local folder
D:\Documents and Settings\C\NetHood
Why?
Yes, the remote folder is accessible. When I click on the remote folder then I can see its remote content.
And I have write access.
Lets assume that WinExplorer does not recognize the remote computer: How can I tell him in such a situation
NOT to copy the folder+files to "NetHood" but abort the operation instead?
Furthermore I cannot access my files in "Nethood" in WinExplorer. They are existing because I can see them by a "dir"
cmdline command in Cmdprompt. but when I try to find them in WinExplorer they are not visible.
When I click on
C:\Documents and settings\c\Nethood\transfer on comp23
then the real remote folder content is listed and not the previously copied stuff.
How can I force WinExplorer to show the local files?
Cindy
Sun Feb 28 01:21:50 CST 2010 |
0 |
Sun Feb 28 01:21:50 CST 2010
by cypy |
- New Tabs open Randomly
-
I am running XP Home (SP3)
In the last few days I have had new tabs open randomly under my open tab.
Can anyone tell me why this is happening and how to prevent it?
Thank you.
Sat Feb 27 18:54:01 CST 2010 |
0 |
Sat Feb 27 18:54:01 CST 2010
by Mike |
- plug and play service block xp
-
When the Plug and Play Service is started automatically at Windows
start is no longer possible to use the taskbar, due at the cursor that
becomes an hourglass, the bar is locked and the windows open are
impossible to close. Is necessary to close xp using the reset button.
If the Plug and Play service is started manually after the boot of xp
everything works fine except the startup programs that required that
service. Any idea?
Sat Feb 27 15:56:33 CST 2010 |
0 |
Sat Feb 27 15:56:33 CST 2010
by john |
- How can I control the order of boot seqence
-
I have a (sticky-note like) program that loads at startup and stays in the
system tray. It loads just fine if it loads early in the boot sequence, but
if it loads toward the end, it leaves its tab in the task bar. The only way
to get rid of this is to right click the icon in the systray, choose about
(which opens a box with the version number) and click the OK on that box. I
know this isn't really a big problem, but just annoying.
Is there any way that I can control the order of the boot sequence without
resorting to third party software? I'm running XP Pro SP2 with all SP2
updates.
TIA
Lorraine
Sat Feb 27 13:37:18 CST 2010 |
6 |
Sat Feb 27 13:37:18 CST 2010
by Lorraine |
- Lan access password
-
Running a home Lan, peer to peer WinXP Pro, (no server software)
1. I use WinXP pro sp3 on all my machines on my LAN.
2. We all boot without passwords, I think it defaulted that way at install
giving us the "owner.whatever" account names.
3. We are all on the same named Workgroup
I am not so concerned about boot up login passwords (but will do if necessary)
but I do want to find a way (if possible) to setup LAN access passwords
for each node of the work group.
Can I do this ?
( I have already searched my control panel and cannot find anything on this other
than the standard User Acct passwords which did not cause network access
prompting for a password.)
Also does implementing logon password protection offer any protection against
a virus or Trojan attack, or does it only prevent local physical (or Lan) users from
unauthorized access ?
Sat Feb 27 10:34:29 CST 2010 |
3 |
Sat Feb 27 10:34:29 CST 2010
by RB |
- XP Professional 1-second idle HD accesses?
-
In new versions of XP Professional, what's hitting the HD about
once a second when the machine is idle?
And how do you disable it?
(New = downgrade version of XP Professional)
--
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On the internet, nobody knows you're a jerk.
Sat Feb 27 10:03:42 CST 2010 |
7 |
Sat Feb 27 10:03:42 CST 2010
by Ron |
- For any business tech support people
-
Any chance you could quickly answer my survey? It will take less than 60
seconds - and is about capturing the attitudes of technical support people
to the criticality of their computing assets in the business. It's for an
MBA project. Many thanks!
Beak.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P3HRGMR
Sat Feb 27 03:52:38 CST 2010 |
0 |
Sat Feb 27 03:52:38 CST 2010
by Sneaky |
- Desktop not loading up
-
hi my computer loads up to the desktop background and stops there the icons
of the desktop dont show up and i can do a restart or anything else what can
i do to solve this problem thank you. Windows xp
Sat Feb 27 03:16:01 CST 2010 |
4 |
Sat Feb 27 03:16:01 CST 2010
by Amin |
- Add/Remove in Xp Pro
-
I run XP PRO with SP3
My Add remove page is full of junk that I can't remove because I lost an
external hard drive that contained many programs I used to install on it.
When the external died it took every thing with it but my registry can't
forget those lost programs so they still show on the Add Remove page.
Probably the registry itself is also full of junk but for now I can live
with it.
I need your help in how to clean the Add/Remove page. I understand I must
go into the registry but I don't know where.
Please help.
Thanks
Fri Feb 26 11:00:05 CST 2010 |
13 |
Fri Feb 26 11:00:05 CST 2010
by ME |
- XP Repair stuck asking for SP2 CD
-
I've done several XP "Repair" procedures several years back and those experiences left me feeling confident in
performing the procedure. This time, I am feeling like I know nothing. Something new has been introduced into the
game, probably through the updates.
I need to Repair a 2005 Dell Dimension with XP-Pro that was bought used. Hard drive has been replaced and there is not
service partition on it, and I have no CD provided with the system.
I do have a gold XP Pro OEM Original CD, label says "Includes Service Pack 2 Version 2002" I installed it several
years ago when I replaced the motherboard and processor on an e-machine, so I know it is good and has a good key.
I see these files on the CD:
E:\>dir
Volume in drive E is VRMPOEM_EN
Volume Serial Number is 67AC-C9EF
Directory of E:\
08/04/2004 07:00 AM 110 AUTORUN.INF
08/04/2004 07:00 AM <DIR> DOCS
08/04/2004 07:00 AM <DIR> DOTNETFX
08/04/2004 07:00 AM <DIR> I386
08/04/2004 07:00 AM 34,301 README.HTM
08/04/2004 07:00 AM 1,314,816 SETUP.EXE
08/04/2004 07:00 AM 85,792 SETUPXP.HTM
08/04/2004 07:00 AM <DIR> SUPPORT
08/04/2004 07:00 AM <DIR> VALUEADD
08/04/2004 07:00 AM 10 WIN51
08/04/2004 07:00 AM 10 WIN51IP
08/04/2004 07:00 AM 10 WIN51IP.SP2
7 File(s) 1,435,049 bytes
5 Dir(s) 0 bytes free
Using this CD to Repair the Dell, all seems to be going well until I get a prompt to insert my Service Pack 2 CD....
and I do have one.
After I insert the CD and click OK, new popup window tells me it needs file asms. I see that folder asms is in folder i386.
To shorten the story, and the remake of SP2 CD (which does have the i386 folder), I am perplexed why I was asked for the
SP2 CD. And now, why does it not use it when I insert it?
How do I get around this?
Every time I reboot the machine, it comes back to the same place.
Carl
Fri Feb 26 06:23:01 CST 2010 |
4 |
Fri Feb 26 06:23:01 CST 2010
by LURKER |
Fri Feb 26 05:01:37 CST 2010 |
1 |
Fri Feb 26 05:01:37 CST 2010
by dwn |
- recover domain user password without the domain.
-
Hello, I have a client that has a company laptop, and he has forgotten
his password. Now the laptop was part of an old business with a domain
that no longer exists. What can I do to recover the password. I have
access to the local admin account, but not the domain admin account on
the laptop.
Domain was with a sbs 2003 machine.
Fri Feb 26 01:56:48 CST 2010 |
14 |
Fri Feb 26 01:56:48 CST 2010
by Don |
- Office 2003 on WinXP is receiving an error...
-
This operating is not presently configured to run this application.' This
nmessage keeps popping up after I install WInXP Sp2. Right after I install
office 2003, and I try to open MS word 2003, the above message appears. Can
anyone point me in the right direction?
RodneyJ
Thu Feb 25 22:04:35 CST 2010 |
1 |
Thu Feb 25 22:04:35 CST 2010
by RodneyJ |
- WinXP can no longerwrite to CD/DVD
-
This post is rather long but contains as much detail as I could muster to
help fix my problem. The WindowsHelp and Ttroubleshooter were both useless.
Thank you for your assistance.
Problem: WinXP SP3 (Windows Media player, HP Software and Norton Backup that
worked perfectly untill something broke), can no longer write to DVD/CD
Drive, (ASUS DRW-1814BLT). Inserting previously written discs, all are
readable. However, After re-installing NERO 7, full functionality returned
WITHIN Nero, but "My Computer", Windows Madia Player, Norton Backup etc.
still cannot WRITE to blank discs. Cannot even copy a .txt file to a
writable disc.
Loading a blank Memorex CD-R or Memorex DVD-R, (both worked previously from
the same stacks of blanks). In My Computer DVD/CD drive D: displays 0 bytes
available and 0 bytes used. From within My Computer, attempt to create a
new folder generates error: "Unable to create the folder 'New Folder'' File
System Error (16389).
R-click D:\ - Properties - General displays File System RAW. Used Space 0
Bytes Free Space 0 Bytes, 9same report on any disc tried). Go to "Hardware"
Tab displays; Standard CD/ROM Drives; Location: Location 0 (0). Device
Status: Device is working properly. Under Properties Radio button, same info
as noted above plus Device is "Enabled".
The Device Manager DVD/CD Properties reports the same info, but under under
the DETAILS tab, there seems to be missing configuration data in a few of
the catagories, ie..Under "Compayable Ids, The only entry is Gen CDROM.
Service = cdrom.
I have updated the ASUS driver via flash and updated the rest of the
software drivers drivers that write to the drive. I have deleted the DVD/CD
drive in Device Manager and edited the Registry DATA fields as noted below.
Below that, I have exported the Associated Registry key sub-tree that
follows..
Recommended Registry Edit from ASUS Tech Supt forum;
8:12 PM 2/12/2010
[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class
Key Name: {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
Value Data: [Delete All Value Data from UpperFilters and LowerFilters]
Note: Do not delete the Key or the Multi-String Values. Delete only the data
values.
Exit Registry and Reboot
Coppied Registry Data sub-tree for Drive D:.
Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE\CdRomASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 2/16/2010 - 5:04 PM
Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE\CdRomASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____\5&722a3fc&0&0.0.0
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 2/24/2010 - 9:08 AM
Value 0
Name: DeviceDesc
Type: REG_SZ
Data: CD-ROM Drive
Value 1
Name: LocationInformation
Type: REG_SZ
Data: 0
Value 2
Name: Capabilities
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x0
Value 3
Name: UINumber
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x0
Value 4
Name: HardwareID
Type: REG_MULTI_SZ
Data: IDE\CdRomASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____
IDE\ASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____
IDE\CdRomASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________
ASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____
GenCdRom
Value 5
Name: CompatibleIDs
Type: REG_MULTI_SZ
Data: GenCdRom
Value 6
Name: ClassGUID
Type: REG_SZ
Data: {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
Value 7
Name: Service
Type: REG_SZ
Data: cdrom
Value 8
Name: ConfigFlags
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x0
Value 9
Name: Driver
Type: REG_SZ
Data: {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0000
Value 10
Name: Class
Type: REG_SZ
Data: CDROM
Value 11
Name: Mfg
Type: REG_SZ
Data: (Standard CD-ROM drives)
Value 12
Name: UpperFilters
Type: REG_MULTI_SZ
Data: redbook
Value 13
Name: LowerFilters
Type: REG_MULTI_SZ
Data: imapi
Value 14
Name: FriendlyName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: ASUS DRW-1814BLT
Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE\CdRomASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____\5&722a3fc&0&0.0.0\Device
Parameters
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 2/16/2010 - 5:06 PM
Value 0
Name: DefaultDvdRegion
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
Value 1
Name: DefaultRequestFlags
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x8
Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE\CdRomASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____\5&722a3fc&0&0.0.0\Device
Parameters\Classpnp
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 2/16/2010 - 5:04 PM
Value 0
Name: MMCDetectionState
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x2
Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE\CdRomASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____\5&722a3fc&0&0.0.0\Device
Parameters\DigitalAudio
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 2/16/2010 - 5:06 PM
Value 0
Name: ReadSizesSupported
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0xffffffff
Value 1
Name: CDDASupported
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
Value 2
Name: CDDAAccurate
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
Value 3
Name: SettingsFromDevice
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE\CdRomASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____\5&722a3fc&0&0.0.0\Device
Parameters\Imapi
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 2/16/2010 - 5:06 PM
Value 0
Name: EnableImapi
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE\CdRomASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____\5&722a3fc&0&0.0.0\Device
Parameters\MediaChangeNotification
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 2/16/2010 - 5:04 PM
Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE\CdRomASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____\5&722a3fc&0&0.0.0\LogConf
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 2/16/2010 - 5:04 PM
Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE\CdRomASUS_DRW-1814BLT________________________1.14____\5&722a3fc&0&0.0.0\Control
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 2/24/2010 - 9:08 AM
Value 0
Name: ActiveService
Type: REG_SZ
Data: redbook
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1681 31 St
Florence, OR 97439
Ph. (541) 902-8765
FAX (541)902-8765 (Notification required)
Thu Feb 25 17:38:01 CST 2010 |
3 |
Thu Feb 25 17:38:01 CST 2010
by Daniel |
- Power Meter and volume Control in Task Bar
-
I cannot get the power meter and volume control to stay in the task bar. I
check it to appear in the task bar, it does and then when I restart they
disappear. Any suggestions?
--
SD
Thu Feb 25 12:02:02 CST 2010 |
2 |
Thu Feb 25 12:02:02 CST 2010
by dendinsd |
Thu Feb 25 11:37:02 CST 2010 |
2 |
Thu Feb 25 11:37:02 CST 2010
by dendinsd |
- Windows Installer keeps running
-
Roxio Media Manager keeps trying to install on my desktop. The installer is
looking for the CD which of course I do not have. I tried the various MS
support center solutions including disabling the installer via Services.
This did not work. I tried to roll back windows to the last known date
before I had the problem. This did not work either. I tried the next step
which was to install Installer Cleanup Utility. When trying to run the
installation I can't install msicuu2.exe because I get "Error 1500. Another
installation is in progress".
No other installation is in progress, I have re-booted n times, I have swept
for
viruses and spyware, I have followed the tips in the MS kb for manually
removing
particular keys.
I do not have a registry key at
HKEY_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\InProgress.
Where do I go from here? Can you uninstall windows installer and will that
solve the problem? HELP!!!
Thu Feb 25 10:00:01 CST 2010 |
2 |
Thu Feb 25 10:00:01 CST 2010
by bearxp |
- Word 2002 SP3 - Unexpected Problem
-
RE: Spelling/Grammar,
Up until very recently, when I did a spell check I would get the "reading
levels" as well as all counts upon completion. Now, I get nothing and I
suspect that somehow the "Normal" has been changed unknowingly.
I have tried - Detect and Repair
I have tried - Resetting the options
and nothing is working to bring that (in my case) important information
back.
The actual process of Spell/Grammar check seems to work fine however.
Would someone please guide me as to either how to fix this or where to go to
get the info to do so?
Many thanks
Denis
Thu Feb 25 06:15:44 CST 2010 |
1 |
Thu Feb 25 06:15:44 CST 2010
by DCM |
- Windows7 and new motherboard or hard drive
-
Can you use the same retail copy of Windows 7 to do a re-install if you get
a new motherboard or hard drive? I am not clear on this licience thing with
Microsoft.
Thank you,
David
Thu Feb 25 04:23:22 CST 2010 |
3 |
Thu Feb 25 04:23:22 CST 2010
by titus12 |
- sorting network problems
-
I have a five desktop wired network that works well but two days today it
just not working. some of the pcs are able to get connections but others
dont, sometimes when i move the cable to a different location then it
connects and open ggoogle searches but any other page will not be opend i
want to change the hub and all the cat5 cables and use cat6 is it something
that can solve my proble please advice me thanks
Wed Feb 24 12:53:01 CST 2010 |
2 |
Wed Feb 24 12:53:01 CST 2010
by Amin |
- New HD always working?
-
Hey all. Just got a brand new 1TB hitachi HD from PCW and installed and it
seems to be OK and everything works fine on it. Apart from one thing: it is
always accessing. This happened even before anything was installed at all
and I was hoping it would go away after a driver update and turning off any
background stuff or the indexing service. It's still the same though and it
will 'work' regardless.
Does anyone have any ideas or is it a back to the shop job?
Thank all
Wed Feb 24 10:34:21 CST 2010 |
2 |
Wed Feb 24 10:34:21 CST 2010
by Ayatollah |
- Sharing External HDD over a network
-
I'm running XP SP3 on 3 networked computers. I use an external HDD for
regular backups using Synctoy. The HDD is connected to one desktop by USB;
the desktop is connected to the router by cable the other two wirelessly. I
set the HDD to share over the network, of course, but whenever I switch it
on to do a backup I have to reset the sharing. Is there some way of fixing
the sharing mode? I've tried mapping but it still reverts when switched off.
Suggestions would be welcome.
TIA
--
Rex
(Somerset UK Rex.nospamLast@dsl.pipex.com)
Wed Feb 24 02:52:07 CST 2010 |
3 |
Wed Feb 24 02:52:07 CST 2010
by Rex |
- Missing some games and accessories
-
I somehow have managed to lose some games and accessories on my computer. I
don't have the installation disc anymore. I have tried previous suggestions
posted on this site to no avail. I do seem to have spider and wordpad.
pinball has a screen that pops up then goes away. But no paint or calculator,
the things I use most often. Somebody please help me! My daughter is driving
me nuts wanting to use the paint. I have Windows XP.
Wed Feb 24 01:36:01 CST 2010 |
4 |
Wed Feb 24 01:36:01 CST 2010
by iryam5 |
- lost user profiles
-
I ran a disc defragment and when it was done all of my family's user profiles
were gone except the one I was logged onto. How do I find those profiles and
restore them. They are not in C>Documents and Settings.
Tue Feb 23 18:16:04 CST 2010 |
2 |
Tue Feb 23 18:16:04 CST 2010
by sherrobry |
- no ps/2
-
I'm trying to use the recovery console, but usb keyboard and mouse won't
work. Keyboard and mouse are loaded at start up, but stop responding after
xp from cd is loaded. I can not use ps/2 as my Gateway has no ps/2
connections.
Need recovery console to fix invalid boot.ini which is preventing computer
from booting (keeps starting over. Loads bios and then invalid boot.ini and
then starts again.)
No mouse or keyboard with Barts PE. Do have with knoppix.
Thanks
Tue Feb 23 16:47:01 CST 2010 |
6 |
Tue Feb 23 16:47:01 CST 2010
by MHSMom |
- How to open a folder shortcut in same WinExplorer?
-
Assume I create a shortcut to a folder in WInExplorer.
When I click now on this shortcut a NEW WinExplorer window is opened which displays
the content of the taregt folder.
How can I achieve that the target folder is opened in the SAME WinExplorer window?
Cindy
Tue Feb 23 09:12:32 CST 2010 |
2 |
Tue Feb 23 09:12:32 CST 2010
by cypy |
Tue Feb 23 03:07:01 CST 2010 |
2 |
Tue Feb 23 03:07:01 CST 2010
by Hans-Werner |
- disc cleanup
-
When I run disc cleanup, there is almost 2GB in the compress old files it
will not remove. Do I have a virus?
Mon Feb 22 20:26:01 CST 2010 |
5 |
Mon Feb 22 20:26:01 CST 2010
by rosco |
- excel 2002
-
Some time ago, I developed an excel 2002 workbook for someone I knew.
Now, the people using it are converting from XP to Win7, and they tell
me the .xls doesn't work. Specifically, it has a commandbutton that
runs some VBA code, which (button) doesn't respond (at all) when they
click on it. They can enter values in cells, etc.
I'm going to go there and look things over. But, meantime, if there's
an "Oh, yeah, all you've gotta do is ...", please feel free to share.
Thanks,
George
Mon Feb 22 16:05:39 CST 2010 |
2 |
Mon Feb 22 16:05:39 CST 2010
by George |
- Reinstall XP Home, keeping desktop layout?
-
I have one machine with XP Home SP3 that is acting strangely --
sometimes reads FAT(32) media, sometimes won't; sometimes takes for ever
to boot; sometimes takes many attempts before it will shut down; etc. I
think it's time to reinstall; I'll try a repair install first (I have an
SP2 CD), but if that doesn't work I'll start over.
All I have on C: is the OS itself and apps that refused to install to
D:, which is my Apps drive. All my downloaded stuff is on E:, backups on X:.
If I create an "archive" using Files and Settings Transfer, can I select
what gets copied back? I assume that transferring all the old registry
settings would not be smart. Can I save the Desktop layout?
Perce
Mon Feb 22 15:10:08 CST 2010 |
6 |
Mon Feb 22 15:10:08 CST 2010
by Percival |
- Hyperterm
-
I need to use hyperterm at 7e1 and it keeps reverting to 8n1
as soon as it dials. Why?
Apparently coretel fine transfer needs 7e1. It only works with a
different dialup software from DOS.
- = -
Vasos Panagiotopoulos, Columbia'81+, Reagan, Mozart, Pindus, BioStrategist
http://www.panix.com/~vjp2/vasos.htm http://www.facebook.com/vasjpan2
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Mon Feb 22 14:10:33 CST 2010 |
0 |
Mon Feb 22 14:10:33 CST 2010
by vjp2 |
Mon Feb 22 11:55:43 CST 2010 |
6 |
Mon Feb 22 11:55:43 CST 2010
by cypy |
- Windows XP and New Computer Questions
-
I wanted to ask a couple questions and ask for your opinions here. My
computer is 7 years old. The processor is slow and the memory has been
upgraded to the limit. I'm considering purchasing a new computer. I'm using
Windows XP Home Edition on this computer. I have heard that it's hard or
impossible to upgrade XP to the new Windows 7. Is that correct? Also, I
have some older programs I use frequently that I'm afraid won't work on
Windows 7. So I'm looking into buying a computer (used if I have to) that
has Windows XP.
This is probably a dumb question. Is there a way to move all my present
computer's information to a new (or newer) one? My hard drive is an IDE,
which I've been told is a different type than the newer hard drives, so I
probably couldn't just swap out the hard drive. Is there software that can
move programs and not just data? If I were to sign up for an online backup
service, could I download their backup to a new computer?
I appreciate any replies very much before I proceed. Thank you so much.
Mon Feb 22 11:26:01 CST 2010 |
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Mon Feb 22 11:26:01 CST 2010
by MtnLadyinBlackHills1986 |
- XP repeatedly installing updates
-
Hi
I have a problem with Windows XP Home Edition.
Every time I shut down it installs updates.
I am pretty sure it is installing the same updates over and over.
I have noticed that whenever I shut down there is an updates icon attached
to the red
Turn-off button.
In the Liveupdates box, available from control panel, I have unticked
automatic and
chosen the 'inform me when updates are available' but it doesn't. It still
downloads them regardless.
I would be grateful for any help or advice.
--
Many Thanks
Tony Roake
E-mail tony.roake@roakemail.co.uk
Mon Feb 22 04:55:00 CST 2010 |
5 |
Mon Feb 22 04:55:00 CST 2010
by Tony |
- Cannot save Passwords problem
-
Hello.
Having problems with saved passwords.
Outlook 2003 and IE8 wouldn't save passwords.
I have tried the following without success:
kb en us 290684
Reverting to IE7
I loaded Google Chrome and it wont save either.
Any further ideas? Would creating a new user be an option?
Thanks
Mon Feb 22 00:13:01 CST 2010 |
0 |
Mon Feb 22 00:13:01 CST 2010
by ALT255 |
- Win.XP -Win.7 dual boot
-
I installed 7, now trying to install xp as a dual boot. I need to install
SATA drivers via F6 during the XP install through Floopy Drive A. The
problem is - I have no floppy drive. Do I have to go buy and install one? Is
there a way around this?
Now here is a weird side note....My Win 7 device manager says I DO have
a floppy drive and its working properly, also "my Computer" shows I have one
also. Whats up with that??
Thanks, Pat
Sun Feb 21 18:50:52 CST 2010 |
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Sun Feb 21 18:50:52 CST 2010
by Pat |
- Device Location
-
I'm running XPHome, SP3, on an IDE machine, cable select.
I've got (I opened the case to be sure, and Windows Explorer reports all
four drive letters/size/type correctly as):
Primary IDE
1) hard drive C, master (end of cable)
2) hard drive D, slave
Secondary IDE
3) DVD-ROM E, master (end of cable)
4) DVD-RW F, slave
In Device Manager, the Primary IDE Channel, Advanced Settings tab shows:
Device 0 (running UDMA 5)
Device 1 (running UDMA 5)
and the Secondary IDE Channel shows:
Device 0 (running UDMA 2)
Device 1 (running UDMA 4)
Here's what I don't understand. Also in Device Manager, if I look at the
properties of each Disk Drive and each DVD/CD-ROM Drive, I see:
1) C is listed as location 0 (0)
2) D is listed as location 1 (1)
3) E is listed as location 0 (0)
4) F is listed as location 1 (1)
What does 0 (0), or 1 (1) designate? Is it simply where the device is
located on the bus (master/slave), without regard to primary or secondary
IDE Channel? If so, why repeat the location, i.e. 1 (1)?
Thanks.
Sun Feb 21 17:58:14 CST 2010 |
6 |
Sun Feb 21 17:58:14 CST 2010
by Boris |
- Unable to get the volume Icon onto the Taskbar
-
Hi all
I am unable to get the volume Icon onto the Taskbar.
The box in "Sounds and Audio DevicesProperties" "Volume" "Device Volume"
"Place volume icon in taskbar" is ticked
When Rebooted all that is on the Right Hand side is th Time nothing else
All the other icons on the Left Hand side are there
Did loose mmdriver,inf at one stage but it has been reinstalled
Any help please
Mike from Africa
South Africa
Sun Feb 21 12:13:48 CST 2010 |
1 |
Sun Feb 21 12:13:48 CST 2010
by Mike |
- How can I speed up loading user settings on login?
-
My Win XP SP3 PC is showing signs of its age and is slowing down. I have
improved things to some extent using msconfig to sort out start-up
programmes and processes etc, and have tweaked things further with Process
Explorer.
However things are still extremely slow once the user has logged on, it's a
family PC with 4 accounts. How can I tell what is going on after I have
logged into my account? There's lots of chatter from the drive, but it
takes and age before I see my desktop in full and am able to do anything.
TIA.
Chris.
Sun Feb 21 01:51:32 CST 2010 |
11 |
Sun Feb 21 01:51:32 CST 2010
by Chris |
- Can't delete "virus" program from Temp Folders
-
Hi!
I have 3 remaining "virus" programs in temp folders:
* c:\windows|temp
* c:\Doc & Sett\name\local settings\Temp
When delete or move to desktop, get error:
"Cannnot move........being used by another program..."
Tried Safe Mode, but "virus" programs not there......
Any way I can delete or move to trash?
MUCH THANKS!
Gene:)
Sat Feb 20 22:29:01 CST 2010 |
5 |
Sat Feb 20 22:29:01 CST 2010
by GeneMoirao |
- Sharing between XP & Win7: workgroups vs. homegroups?
-
Okay basic question here, are what were known as "workgroups" in XP and
earlier, now known as "homegroups" in Vista and later?
Why do you need to set passwords when creating a homegroup, when there
was none needed with workgroups? If you want to connect to an XP machine
with workgroups, do you need to disable or enable homegroups? Will a
password-enabled homegroup work with a non-passworded workgroup?
Yousuf Khan
Sat Feb 20 17:55:27 CST 2010 |
24 |
Sat Feb 20 17:55:27 CST 2010
by Yousuf |
- Error launching programs in Program Files or shortcuts
-
So my computer didn't shut down properly one night and I got an error
message. When I rebooted my computer all seemed fine except when I tried to
launch a program via a shortcut or use the shortcut icons under the "Start"
button, I'd get a weird result. Instead of launching the program I would get
a new folder saying "Open with....." with a bunch of other programs to
launch it like Photoshop, Word, etc. instead of recognizing the programs own
launcher. I can browse the folders and finally find the right .exe file but
some programs are still not running properly even when I select it through
this "Open with....." method. Something is obviously corrupted but the
computer still works. I'd rather not reinstall everything unless I have to.
Any ideas on what to fix?
Sat Feb 20 16:46:01 CST 2010 |
4 |
Sat Feb 20 16:46:01 CST 2010
by Brill |
- E-mail attachments
-
I have Windows XP Media Center Edition
Internet Explorer 8
McAfee with MSN (note McAfee scans e-mail messages and attachments
I cannot attach a folder to an e-mail using either MSN or AOL mail. I can
only attach individual files.I know that in the past I was able to attach
folders. I may have been using an earlier version of IE.
I get a message above the e-mail (in yellow yellow bar)- Viruses or unsafe
files were detected in one or more attached files. The following
attachments were removed or cleared then it gives the name of the document
and says lnk (removed) and
I get messages on my desktop from MSN - Access to the following potentially
unsafe attachments has been blocked then it gives the mame of the folder
then . Lnk (removed).
I'm not sure what is going on here. Do I have to turn of the McAfee e-mail
scan. I never had to do this before.
Sat Feb 20 14:59:06 CST 2010 |
10 |
Sat Feb 20 14:59:06 CST 2010
by Joni |
- net
-
I am running XPHome, SP3, with all important security updates. I'm also
running IE6 and FFox 3.5.7.
The following has just appeared in my Automatic Updates window:
"Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family
Update for .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5 (KB951847) x86"
If I go to Add/Remove programs, I see I have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
When I go to the Microsoft KB to see what this update fixes, I really don't
understand it. It also shows that this update has two known issues, both
of which have fixes.
I use my pc for general use, i.e. email, Word, Excel, browsing, OExpress 6,
and some photo/video applications. Do I really need to install this
update?
Thanks.
Sat Feb 20 13:16:50 CST 2010 |
4 |
Sat Feb 20 13:16:50 CST 2010
by Boris |
- System Restore and registry saving
-
Hello
After some bad computer troubles lately I was advised to daily use the tool
called "System restore"
So I made sure to set a new point of System restore each evening before I
shut the machine for the day, and I could see those points highlighted on
the system restore page.
BUT, when I tried today to restore the machine to a selected point, after
much screen flashes and other acrobatics it comes back and tell me that the
system can NOT restore the machine to the selected point. So much for this
lovely tool.
Then I was told that "Registry save" and restore later is a better choice
but I need some info about doing it.
I know how to get to the registry page.
Without touching anything I browsed the registry for some two hours and saw
how immense is this marvel, and I also noticed that a given program can be
found in almost all the keys and in dozens of folders, sometimes under
cover-up of a different name. (Probably the maker of this program doesn't
want you to delete it).
However, on the registry main page,
1) If I highlight the tag "My computer" at the top and order it to save,
does it mean it will save the registry of the entire computer?
And:
2) Later if I want to restore it to that date, is it enough to click the
relevant icon and the entire registry goes back to that date?
Is there any thing you can add to help or warn me about my actions?
Thank you
Drora
Sat Feb 20 11:04:33 CST 2010 |
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Sat Feb 20 11:04:33 CST 2010
by Drora |
- PC Dead, XP HD to new box - BUT USB Keyboard??
-
My XP PC died. I bought a new PC, Exchanged HD's, but XP will not
complete boot up, It gets to recognizing there is new hardware and asks:
"New hardware found, do you want to Install??" And " Do you want broadband
or Dial-up?"
The Old XP PC had PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 mouse. New has USB Keyboard & mouse.
I would suspect that is at least the 'new hardware' found. I can't answer
the question as the new PC does not pass the input from USB input to the old
XP system.
IS THERE, a way to use the new PC's Windows 7 64bit home system to "Fix"
the XP system?? I.E. I have all the recovery files, but if I run the
recovery DISCs, It will kill my exitin Registry.
>>> Is there a way to place the USB drivers AND have the XP system 'find' them as it is coming up (rather than ask me)? & if you know which drivers?
I have access to all the XP files, but - Windows 7 doesl not run many of my
older softweare products, or allow me to install drivers for my hardware!!
- I will need to dual boot to XP when I want those items. All I need is
to have XP accept the USB Keyboard & mouse to have it work.
Thanks
Fri Feb 19 21:51:01 CST 2010 |
2 |
Fri Feb 19 21:51:01 CST 2010
by Bob |