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Where is Enable/Disable Autorun CD switch located?
XP(MCE). I can't seem to locate the toggle switch. It is enabled and I've been told it should be disabled for security reasons. Thanks ...
3 12.07.2007 17:14:05
Where is the link to download Windows XP Home Edition ??
My HD crashed My Windows XP Home Edition KEY is on the side of the outside of the Computer case. I have lost my O/S CD I need the URL / link to download XP HOME to my USB from my office at work, then bring it home to reformat/install a fresh copy of XP HOME. Can anyone help me please? Thanks Phyberlink ...
23 12.07.2007 16:30:19
Add a file to the DEP Exception List
Hello, Is there a way to add an executable file name (example: MyFile.exe) in the exception list of the DEP (Data Execution Prevention ), using a Scrip / Batch file / Registry / WMI / API or whatever (no gui). Thanks. ...
1 12.07.2007 15:28:35
VOB Files & Hadwaer Acceleration
Folks: For much of this month I have been using the latest version of RealPlayer to play VOB files on DVD. At first the video would be unstable (flickering) but the sound was clear & sharp. So I played around with the Hardware Acceleration settings until both video & audio were sharp & clear. Recently all this high quality has stopped. BOTH video & sound are now SLOW. Tweaking the H...
1 12.07.2007 13:29:28
Multiple pages of print, print on one piece of paper...HELP!
My situation is, if I print a document that's more then one page, all the print goes on one piece of paper. Like as if the printer isn't getting the page breaks. I first notices this one my HP LJ 1300 that is connected locally by USB. I found that is also happens on an HP LJ 4200n printer that I connect to via its IP address. We just bought an HP LJ 5550dnt that I found I can pr...
11 12.07.2007 12:44:47
question about audio drivers
earlier to day i was cleaning off some old programs through the add/remove program thing in the control panel. I thought i was just uninstalling some old programs that i never use anymore...after finishing up i realized i no longer had any audio. i found that i some how completely uninstalled my multimedia audio driver and it wont reinstall... does anyone know how to fix this?...
2 12.07.2007 12:24:02
How do I hide the windows log on window after locking my computer
Earlier in the Windows 2000 Professional after locking my computer, to hide the log on window I use to use the Ctrl + Alt + Del + Esc key combination which hides the log on window and my desktop was not blocked by that window. Now I am using Win XP Pro and I am unable to use the same key combination to hide that window and my desktop is eaten by the BIG LOGON WINDOW. Please suggest if th...
1 12.07.2007 07:26:02
Remote desktop connection- I need help pls.
Iam using windows XP professional v5.1. Iam trying to enable the remote desktop connection. Iam able to communicate from another PC on the local LAN. That means my set up is o.k. But Iam not able to communicate from remote location say from my home to office. I tried the notes on http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/RemoteDesktopSetupandTroubleshooting.html .. As per the notes I ...
5 12.07.2007 07:18:34
removing windows xp
I recently installed a "borrowed" copy of XP. I am now stuck on the activation screen and can not activate. I need to uninstall it. I am going to have to do it from DOS I think. I don't know what command to type in to do it. I do not want to have to format as I don't have the drivers to put back in. Any Suggestions on how I can do this?...
10 12.07.2007 05:38:38
Some Fonts Corrupted in Windows/Fonts file maybe ?
Hello, I am having trouble fixing a font problem which I know for certain affects "Century" font, There may be others too that are affected. Most fonts are OK in all types and modes. I am running Windows XP SP2 with Microsoft Office 2003. When I am in Word and PowerPoint all fonts look OK on the screen and in print preview, also looks OK However, When I go to to print in Centur...
2 12.07.2007 00:23:04
Windows Installer dialog box pops up
After downloading IE7, I get the Windows Installer dialog box popping up each time I click on IE7, "My Computer" and "My Documents" for about a minute or two. Some of the help says to reinstall the offending application. When I stick in my Windows XP CD it says that the current OS is newer than whats on the CD, since I'm currently running Windows xp service Pack 2. I went through the "Wi...
3 11.07.2007 18:46:30
Windows Explorer
Is there a way to reinstal Windows explorer? Its becoming quite unstable and closes itself down when I try to move files around directories. Thanks for any advice ALex ...
3 11.07.2007 17:44:33
Updates
What guarantees that Updates are really from Microsoft? ...
5 11.07.2007 16:44:27
Out of date Graphics Controller ???
My computer currently has an Intel82865G Graphics Controller Card. I recently installed Black and White, a PC game, along with a couple of patches and a few hours into the game my character froze. After reading through various sites for this game, some suggested answers were that my graphics card should be updated but after checking mine discovered that the card is now old and there are...
3 11.07.2007 15:46:04
BIOS clock resets to 2002
I'm not sure if this is the right group to post this message. If there is a better option please tell me. I work at a company that has 100's of pc's and we have s strange problem happening sometimes on random pc's. Sometimes the CMOS clock gets reset to 2002 out of the blue. At first, we thought its the battery but we noticed that after we changed the time back to the correct one it stayed...
7 11.07.2007 15:23:18
Help! endless boot- check disk loop
I am trying to install XP home upgrade over windows ME. The install seemed to go ok but when I turned it off and tried to restart it went into an endless boot-check disk cycle. It boots, goes through the bios set-up,gets to the XP screen then goes to check disk. During the check it says it is removing "trailing folder entrys" then reboots again. I let it run about 4 hours thinking that i...
8 11.07.2007 12:17:41
TEST
Try if workgroup works ...
1 11.07.2007 10:45:20
RSH Connection losts remote user account information
I have two diffrent LAN's (LAN1 and LAN2) which are connected over Internet using VPN connection. I have Windows XP Professinal with Ataman on LAN1 where computers tries connect from LAN2. When RSH authentication is successful LAN1 Ataman workstation sends Reflection X window to LAN2 ReflectionX client. Everything is working inside LAN1 where Ataman workstation is located. Clients on...
1 11.07.2007 09:48:15
Windows explorer
When I double click a folder in the right pane the search window opens. I want the folder to open. How can I open the folder by double clicking? What is wrong or incorectly set? Thanks -- AFA...
6 11.07.2007 06:14:34
DCOM Error.
Ive been having this problem for a while. I'll be doing what ever and my computer will do a hardshut down like the power just went out. I finnally decide to check my error log and this is what I get. DCOM got error "The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it. " attempting to start the service usnjsvc with argument...
6 11.07.2007 04:26:01
ASR with No Floppy
How do I create an ASR floppy without a floppy drive? I have a dvd/cd rw but no floppy. I use the backup utility from XP to an external USB 500GB drive. Thanks Jerry...
13 11.07.2007 00:56:45
Printer from XP to Vista
I have 2002 PC HomeXP. Will buy new PC Vista end of year. But I need a new HP all-in-one C-7180 printer right now (present old one has u/s scanner). Question is : if I install the new printer now with XP PC could this cause any future annoyances (bugs) to it when I reinstall it with the new Vista PC later? Thanks for inputs. ...
6 10.07.2007 23:22:23
User account password
Hi My daughter, whilst bored decided to password her screen. Trouble is the password is so long she can't fit it all in the password box. It keeps asking "have you forgotten your password" Can someone please help, as she's killing my pc Many thanks Mike...
4 10.07.2007 20:55:16
Add/Remove Programs
Like some other people, I have problems with the add/remove programs list. Recently, when looking at my list, there are many many programs listed that have no "change" or "remove" buttons. The program size is also not shown. I have no idea if these are files that I need or that I should delete. When clicking on them, it always says files are rarely used. Is there a way for a dummy l...
7 10.07.2007 16:17:31
Safely Remove Hardware Icon
Hello, How do I get the Safely Remove Hardware icon back in the system tray? I recently updated to XP SP2. Thanks in advance. John ...
5 10.07.2007 16:15:05
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