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Sound
Okay, this is going to sound dumb, but i cannot get my sound to work... Troubleshooting says there's no problems, nothing is muted, and my volume bars say they're up as high as they go... Can anyone help me?...
2 08.05.2007 01:18:21
Flash Drives and Public Computers
If I use my USB flash drive to view my business files on a public computer (W2K or XP OS), are there traces of those files left behind (shortcuts or whatever)?...
8 07.05.2007 23:41:06
View Contents of a CD-Rom that Autoruns
Hello, I have a simple question that I can't remember how to solve. I have a CD Rom that launches the installer automatically every time I put it in. What's the command to be able to access the actual contents of the CD in an explorer view? Thanks! ...
4 07.05.2007 23:40:05
Outlook Data
I am using a backup system and if I need to restore I would like to know what the outlook data file looks like Specifically contact list ? Thanks ...
6 07.05.2007 23:20:45
XP errors are locking me out - can anyone help?
Hi, I'm encountering the following error messages: Process ID = 0xeb4 (3764) Thread ID = 0xeb8 (3768) Debug fails. No icons open and there are no applications appearing in the task manager. When I try to download updates (in the hope that something may help) the check machine fails with error code 0x80070424. Has anyone any ideas - or can you please point me in the right directi...
3 07.05.2007 20:35:01
FF Hook
Anybody familiar with this application and can explain what its function is and if there is any relation to Malware? Have not been able to pin it down properly with Google. TIA -- Mark Turnbull To reply remove nospam...
1 07.05.2007 17:14:57
Blue Screen Critical Error
I am running Windows XP Home SP2 w/o problems for two years. I am set to allow Microsoft to download upgrades etc automatically. A few weeks ago the following programme appeared "Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications KB905-17-4" This CANNOT be removed using Control Panel Delete etc. Since this started to operate everything has gone haywire. I get arbitrary shutdowns after a Blue S...
4 07.05.2007 15:45:40
GUI is all washed out, want Win2K / Office 2000 look and feel back
We just upgraded our computers from Win2K & Office 2000 to WinXP & Office 2007. So far, this has been a very frustrating & time-consuming experience. Of the many changes, the one I want to fix first is the contrast of the menus. Everything looks washed out. My eyes aren't as good as they once were and I can't tell where one window ends and the next begins. I am posting this to both a Win...
23 07.05.2007 15:30:18
How do I put pictures into a gmail group message
I have just joined a gmail group and I can't post a picture in the message. I belong to msn groups and yahoo groups and have never had a problem can anyone help please, Kay ...
4 07.05.2007 14:37:14
Boot Error
I have recently installed a CD writer (nero) since this I have an error on boot up "Boot from ATAPI CD-ROM : Failure, how can I resolve this, any help would be greatfully received. Vince ...
4 07.05.2007 14:22:47
Command line tool for recursive copy
Is there a Command line tool for recursive copy (incl subdirs) for Win XP?...
6 07.05.2007 12:21:55
Not able to open Web links in Word. Using IE7
Hi. I have a problem with an user. The user i not able to openn weblinks from Word2003. It seems that the following file is creating problems mshtml.dll. The debugg log says the following: <html><head><script src="res://mshtml.dll/objectembed.js"></script> <script language="javascript">var objectSource="http://****.akamaitech.net/7/***/****/***.***.***/pdf/E...
1 07.05.2007 08:20:52
How to delete Shell Extensions
Hello. I have a WinXP SP1 system. Oftentimes, when I install a new program, that program adds a shell extension (context menu handlers) to the registry. So when I right-click on a related file, these annoying items appear. Anyone know how to permanently disable/delete these items? Thanks in advance. BTW, I'm posting from Asia, so my time stamp is 12 hours ahead of yours. ...
5 07.05.2007 00:54:02
Change Drive Letter
Hello, I have 2 external drives. They were named "F" and "G". Somehow, the drive letters have changed. I tried going to the drive, right click to bring up list and use it to "RENAME" the drives. (EXAMPLE (F:) (F:) or (G:)... (G:) All that occured was it added the change to what was already there. I have tired going through the instructions for changing a drive letter (Procedure tha...
2 07.05.2007 00:52:46
check disk options
I'm getting the blue screen 'IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error when I log off each time. When I run "chkdsk", it only goes through 3 stages and the check is over in less than a minute. Is there a more comprehensive check I can run, similar to the old scandisk? For the record, I've disconnected my external hard drive and all recently loaded drivers, plus uninstalled norton antivirus softw...
4 06.05.2007 22:50:18
desktop icon grid
I'd like to change the size of the grid XP uses to align icons on the desktop .... is this possible and if so, how....
5 06.05.2007 22:28:53
language problem
i am using xp sp-2 in my laptop. it shows me indian language in regional n language option. but when i m selecting any indian language it shows askii characters instead of regional symbols for number and currency logo....
1 06.05.2007 19:03:01
Dual booting
I have Windows XP Home as my OS and i want to set up my pc so it will dual boot with Windows Server 2003, i think i need to repartition my hard drive then install the new os onto that partition but how do i actually go about doing it ?...
2 06.05.2007 15:35:47
windows xp no video
After installing from scratch and welcome screen I have no video ...
3 06.05.2007 15:34:24
Microsoft DirectX add/remove
(1) How do I remove the older version of directx ? (2) Is it necessary to remove it ? (3) When I install the newer version, does it automatically removes the older version ? I don't see any sign of directx posted on the 'Add or Remove Programs' in 'Control Panel'. I am using the latest version of IE7 on XP Pro. Any help or comments will be highly appreciated. ...
2 06.05.2007 13:12:44
New WinXP machine can't see shared Win2K disk
We just bought 2 new machines running XP pro to replace two older machines running Win2K Pro. All 4 are attached to a p2p network. The two Win2K machines have been sharing folders over this same network for 5-6 years with no problems. For some reason, the WinXP machines cannot see the shared XP folders. The folders on the machine where they reside show the hand to indicate that they are ...
3 06.05.2007 11:07:59
Disabling the logon requirement and cleaning up user accounts
I had to replace my hard-drive due to a fatal crash. The reinstallation went well and I am once again up and running. I also took this opportunity to put in a new video card, an ATI Radeon X1300 Pro. I have always preferred to be able to just turn on my machine and go. Since no one else has access to this machine, I feel perfectly fine setting my system up to go straight to my dektop on...
2 06.05.2007 05:29:01
Lost XP CD
My hard drive has failed and needs to be replaced, but I have lost the original Windows XP cd that came with the Laptop. I have the full code but how do I get the Laptop up and running again without buying a new operating system. -- Tavina1...
8 06.05.2007 02:07:12
Windows Media Player Sound problem
The sound on Windows Media Player 11.0 does not play well. All the sound files on my computer play properly when played by their own source. When any of these files are played on the Media Player, the first 20 seconds or so is scatchy and full of static. From that point on it plays fine. The visualization stalls during the 20 sec period. Any new file plays OK as long as the Media Player ...
3 05.05.2007 23:49:02
Context Menu
I am using Firefox 2.0.0.3 with Onspeed accelerator. Can you suggest an easy way to add another entry to the right click menu when I view an image. There should be an entry " show original image " which reloads it should it be blurred, but even though I have reinstalled onspeed 2/3 times it is still missing. It shows perfectly in IE. Onspeed say they are compactable with Firefox, but I am...
2 05.05.2007 23:18:33
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