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Disc Check
I used to run a program built into XP that was called Disc Check or Check
Disk.
It was accessed by typing a name into the box accessed by clicking on
Start|Run.
I can't remember the name to be typed in..
Does anyone Know it?
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12.06.2007 13:48:29 |
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Windows Explorer does NOT find devices (but are working USB device
I have 2 USB "Storage Vaults" (external hard drives) which I have used for
several months with no problem (Windows XP-Pro). 5 days ago, they suddenly
stopped appearing as visible drives using Windows Explorer. They
both,however, DO show up in Control panel/Systems . . and both are indicated
to be "working properly." But, Windows Explorer does NOT FIND THEM, so I have
no way to browse the...
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12.06.2007 11:59:59 |
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Window explorer opening multiple instance of Excel
When I open several files at once thru Windows Explorer, each file is opened
in a separate instance of Excel. I want all files in one instance of Excel;
i.e. all files should be visible from the Window pane of Excel. I have a
macro that opens each file separately (ActivateNext) and then closes each
file. This seems to be dependent on which work station around the office.
Some open one...
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12.06.2007 04:45:29 |
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Windows Toolbar Anchored at top of Desktop?
I can't rearrange the order of the items in the toolbar! I anchored "My
Computer" to the top of the desktop, and there are multiple items that
overflow the two lines that I have auto hidden. A small double arrow appears
at the end, and if I click it, I can see the overflow items. One of those
items is the one I use most often, "My Documents." Many other items in "My
Computer" I hardly ev...
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12.06.2007 02:36:00 |
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Boot-up peculiarity
My XP system has developed a new quirk during boot-up.
Everything acts normally up to the point where all the
icons appear as underdeveloped and then fill in with
their identities. The next step, always, and I'm used
to it, is that Norton Protection Center goes through its
checking and announced all is well in the toolbar.
Now the screen goes blank, black, for maybe 5 or 6 seconds,
and co...
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12.06.2007 00:32:44 |
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copying read-only files
A while ago I made backup files to a CD Rom. Now I need to copy a file
back to my computer (HKNTDLL.dll) but it won't let me. I get the
"Access Denied" message. Even DOS based copy commands don't work. Is
there a way?
Thanks....
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12.06.2007 00:05:16 |
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Windows media player 11
My computer came with media player 11 installed and I'm trying to roll back
to media player 9, as in my opinion it worked better for me and how I want
to see who' who when I'm playing albums. Every time I try to roll it back
I'm told you have a more recent version of media player on your computer and
setup will now close. Does anyone know how I go about rolling back?
Brendon in Scotland...
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11.06.2007 22:13:20 |
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Open with...
Two PCs, both running XP
Question 1
When a memory stick is put into a USB port in one computer a helpful dialog
box appears asking what I should like to do.
Unsatisfactoraly the default selection is 'Print the pictures' - I should
prefer the default to be 'Open folder to view files'.
Can you tell me how to change the default selection?
Question 2
When a memory stick is put into a USB...
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11.06.2007 20:09:33 |
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XP wont shutdown
Hello. I just re-formatted and re-installed Win XP Pro in an effort to solve
this problem but it persists. I had only two drives connected - the C HD and
the CD-ROM Drive. After installing XP I immediately tried to shutdown
windows but it automatically rebooted by itself. There is nothing on the PC
except what XP put there during the installation process. What could
possibly be causing it to ...
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11.06.2007 19:12:58 |
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control panel lost
When clicking the Start button Control Panel does not show up. Any way to
recover?
Mo
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11.06.2007 17:40:28 |
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creating a cd / DVD
While trying to copy pictures to a CD, I am getting the message 'Windows
encountered a problem when trying to copy this folder. What do you want
windows to do?' and the choices are "retry, skip, or cancel. I have tried
different blank CD's, tried copying to another folder, then copying, tried
one pic at a time-- no success either way.
Any thoughts?
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11.06.2007 17:36:09 |
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BOLD, Italic & Underlining ...
Hi,
when I want to either Bold, Italic, Underline, change font size or location
of text or a word, I highlight the chosen text and then click bold for
example.
The problems is that not only the word/text I have highlighted becomes bold
- the whole document does... and all the text.
So I then have to use the back button to "undo".
Now, my work requires me to edit text frequently an...
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11.06.2007 16:39:25 |
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Can't expand the task bar (but the usual answer doesn't work)
I just installed WinXP Home Edition for someone, and applied all the
non-optional updates from the Microsoft site. But I can't expand the
task bar, at the bottom of the page, upwards. Yes, I've unlocked it.
If I move it to, say, the right side, I can expand it all I want
horizontally. But this expansion isn't preserved if I move the bar
back to the bottom except for a very minor amount. A...
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11.06.2007 16:22:34 |
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I need some help with an error I get when installing programs.
Hi.
I seem to be getting an error when I try to download certain programs. Some
programs I don't have a problem installing, and when attempting to download
others...I get this.
(Copy & Paste)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/stsangel1018/problem.jpg
I'm not sure what the difference between the programs I can download and the
one's I cannot. Also, how do I fix the problem? I've s...
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11.06.2007 15:28:46 |
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Windows XP Home Edition
A few days my computer crashed. I have been able to restore it. However:
1. I cannot find or restore the recyle bin
2. My search dialogue box opens, but cannot search for files etc. A dialogue
box opens wjth Search companion "unexpected error. Action could not be
completed".
3. My Program list does not expand from "Start"
Regards
Rick...
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11.06.2007 15:22:49 |
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Adverse impact of changing administrator or user account
In working on a laptop computer with Windows XP Professional the
administrator account was changed to a new administrator. It appears that in
doing that all of the data files, email and email address book were deleted.
My question: Would changing an administrator account or deleting a user
account also delete all of the data files, etc. created by that administrator
or user? If so, i...
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11.06.2007 00:47:00 |
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Anyone know a way to add 'Printer Setup' as a Rt-click option?
I know I can go to ControlPanel>Folder Options>Files Types and highlight a
file type. In the Advanced section are right-click options, and a
'New...'button to add, but I have no idea where to point the 'Application
used...' or the syntax I need. Also, there's a check box in that dialog for
DDE. What is it, anybody know? Should I use that? If I could find one
example of 'Print...
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10.06.2007 23:50:00 |
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Administrator Password
I have just installed XP, no problem set up 3 users with a password for the
administrator but not for the other users. No problem booting up, just
selected user ~ no password requested , all OK ~ everything working.
Then I installed SP2, now when I boot up it goes to a login screen which
shows one of the users and asks for a password, which I don't have !!!!!!!
I have tried a blank pa...
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10.06.2007 23:17:17 |
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Copying To Second Hard Drive
I have many gigs of music and have the songs backed up on a second
hard drive. Since I haven't backed up for several months, is there any
method in XP Pro to ship ONLY the songs not already on tne second
drive ?? Thanks for all responses.
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10.06.2007 16:01:02 |
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Changeing Drive
My hard drive is now too small for my XP and I would like to transfer it to
a new drive.
Is there anyway to do this without having to reinstal from scratch on the
new drive ?
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10.06.2007 15:59:20 |
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Activation Windows XP Home SP2
Internet Explorer 7 Final Version
Windows XP Home SP2
CD-ROM r-w
After updating Internet Explorer 7 FINAL Version from Beta 2 and 3, with the
help of Microsoft, I activated the Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2.
As I had a problem with the Emails links (I am unable to access any pages
after clicking), I decided to use:
Start/Run
sfc /scannow with the Operating System CD inserted in D dr...
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10.06.2007 14:40:49 |
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Problems
I had to do a reinstallation and lost several features on my web pages.
The help file for sizing the window says: "Click a heading or press the TAB
key to highlight a heading ......."
What heading are they talking about?
The Favorites list used to dissappear after making a selection. Now it
doesn't.
How do I correct this?
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10.06.2007 12:21:53 |
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How to get rid off Automatic Update remainder systray icon?
Hello,
I have turned off automatic updates after I had very bad
experience with them (my Windows froze and I had to reinstall it again -- it
happens twice already).
But still there is the automatic update systray icon, telling me that
automatic updates are turned off.
How can I get rid-off that icon?
Jack
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10.06.2007 12:12:52 |
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difficulty deleting files
I've tried to delete a few files from my computer with no luck. I've tried
to rt clk and send to recycle bin and McAfee Shredder, but still nothing.
Does anyone have any other ideas?...
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10.06.2007 03:39:13 |
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Administrator log-in
Apparently I am not logged on to my laptop as the administrator(I can't alter
the programs starting when I boot up). How can I check this?...
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10.06.2007 03:29:08 |