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Unable to Uninstall .NET Framework vers. 2 and 3
My "Add/Remove Programs" function in the Control Panel does not remove .NET Framework 2 and 3, for some reason. I made the mistake of installing these versions (don't ask me why, please). I can't do a restore because I will lose data that was added since the installation of the unwanted .NET Framework versions. Maybe I need to do a manual uninstall, but don't know how to go about it. I a...
1 10.07.2007 15:02:05
coa failure
After 7-8 months I got the message "that I'm a victim of software counterfeiting" (the blue star) and that my xp professional is not real. How can this be possible, I've done numerous downloads from Microsoft and it checked ok before. -- cp...
4 10.07.2007 15:13:59
Log on problem
Since morning the one XP node on SBS domain is behaving funny. When I try to log on as X or Y profile or Administrator (local), one is able to log on and the wallpaper appears. No other icon is seen. The cursor can be moved and on pressing Alt+Ctr+Del the Window Security window opens by which the Task Manager can be seen or the computer can be shut down. Kindly suggest a remedy. Thank...
4 10.07.2007 14:24:15
Menu autoplay
Since a fiew days the menu that appears when you insert a cd/dvd on the player (these where there are the utilities to use the cd: play with a software, open the cd directory, none action) disappeared. What's going on my pc? Can i fix this problem? Tanks Eleonora...
3 10.07.2007 14:22:00
Need help with remote logon
I need to log-on to server in home office from branch. How should I configured Windows XP used ine the branch? I know the user ID and password use on the server. How do I setup VPN? -- KC...
4 10.07.2007 14:10:02
no warning sounds
dear all, i dont hear any warning sounds only sounds from my music cd's, i have uninstalled the sound card and reinstalled it but still no luck, volume control does not show up on the task bar also. i think it might be the audio codecs, but dont know, please advice....
2 10.07.2007 14:02:05
Noisy Computer
Hello I want to ask you why when I turn on the computer it makes so much noise (like the fan at the stove) when I want to watch video or play music its really hard to hear. Computer Information -Intel Pentium 4 2.66GHz 2.66 GHz -504 MB Ram -bought for $399 form 123 computer warehouse -Asrock Motherboard...
29 10.07.2007 13:58:07
Problems on Shut Down
Hi all, I'm running Windows Xp Professional on my company notebook. When I'm shutting down the PC, there are severall programs, I don't know, if not responding, but there are messages coming to the desktop, like: ..NET-BroadcastEventWindow did not close; hpqimzone.exe did not close; yahooWidgetEngine did not close; Sometimes there´s an error with "dw20.exe" I've already run Windows Live ...
1 10.07.2007 13:52:01
Windows XP suddenly asking for user passwords?
This is the 3rd time this has happened in the last year. Suddenly at the Welcome Screen all the user accounts are being prompted for passwords. There are no passwords set. I have in the past reset the screensaver and power options to no password, and run the control userpasswords2 to change the password option in the Admin control panel. How and why are these settings getting changed, a...
3 10.07.2007 13:36:04
hiding-un-hiding files, showing files extentions
In w2k in Windows Explorer there are Tools-Options where I can set some folder options like hiding-un-hiding files, showing files extentions etc. How do I do this i in XP? There are not Options in Tools ...
2 10.07.2007 13:32:00
Admin Pack
Where do I find what used to be called the "Admin Pack" in Windows 2000 for XP? I'm referring to utilities that allow you to manage an Active Directory domain, DNS, etc., from a XP Professional system. In Windows 2000 Professional, those utilities were located in an installation called ADMINPAK.MSI located on the CD. I found what I thought was that toolset on the XP CD, but it turned out...
2 10.07.2007 13:21:24
Allow users to user their own usb key
Hi we are running windows xp sp2 with windows 2003 sp1 I want to allow certain users to use their own usb key even if they are non-admin I tried the GPO "Load and unload device drivers" and ive put the group "Domain Users" on it. I tested that on a pc but it ask me the username and password of an admin users Any help please Thanks JAc ...
1 10.07.2007 13:03:38
Standby & Monitor
When ever I leave my computer for a while it seems like it has gone into standby, but when I move the mouse to wake it up it has actually shut down and as soon as the screen wakes up windows xp starts up again as if it has been restarted. This has only started since i wiped my comp and reloaded xp from scratch. I have got xp back up to date with all the updates. Anyone help??...
1 10.07.2007 12:50:03
Share custom paper sizes over network?
We have a client in the field of civil engineering and they have demands for custom paper sizes for when they print/plot their documents. When we create custom paper sizes on a PC, they are only available on that PC. Is it possible to create custom paper sizes and have them available to all users on the network without having to visit each PC and create them manually? ...
5 10.07.2007 12:44:35
Cannon MP600 - Scanner problems
I bought this all in one the other day and the printer works without problems. Having problems with the scanner though. When I turn it on I get Cannot install this hardware An error occurred during the installation of the device The required section was not found in the INF. I've tried using different ports & cables and re-installing One weird thing I've now found out is that when I g...
4 10.07.2007 12:36:34
Accessing shared folders with Verizon FIOS
I am about to pull my hair out and need some help! For 3 months now, I've had Verizon FIOS internet service and love it. However, I'm having a problem with accessing shared folders. My main PC is XP Pro SP2. I also have a work laptop that is the same build. The home PC is named "paulpc" and is part of workgroup "@home". On my work laptop, I login to the local admin account. I had thi...
4 10.07.2007 12:21:13
newb - XP install disk says there are no hard drives
Hi, Background: I am a newb. I have a pretty good Dell machine (3 GHz, 1 GB RAM) that I just don't use much, and I had used a Ubuntu live disk to make a dual-boot. Now, I am selling it to a friend and I was going to try to format it. Well, I decided to try to boot from the XP CD and after getting to the 3-way: install, recovery console, exit, I went ahead and tried recover but it say...
3 10.07.2007 11:51:54
Hibernate Not Working
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0054_01C7C274.00553ED0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable In My Computer Hibernate Not Working, But In My Friends Computer Working With Hibernate. We Install Same Window That Is Window XP SP2 ------=_NextPart_000_0054_01C7C274.00553ED0 Content-Type: text/html; c...
4 10.07.2007 11:40:51
No dial tone using Network (Dial-up) Connection
There is no dial tone (or dialing) when I attempt to go online with a Network (Dial-Up) Connection. (A 633 error message appears.) I have been through the Modem Troubleshooter, but everything seems to be in order. The modem is enabled. Under Modem - Properties, Device Status says,"This device is working properly" The modem will dial and send faxes just fine. (I tested this again right be...
3 10.07.2007 11:26:31
changing temp file location
is there any way of changing the location of the temp file in C:\documents and settings\(me)\local settings? Am trying to burn a dvd through Nero and receive the message "not enough space for temporary files in the specified folder.(gives location of folder) .there are 468 MB abailable but the recording process will need 3479 MB". . thanks in advanced to anyone who can help. . . ...
8 10.07.2007 11:12:15
Desktop appearance change and newly empty files.
I am using Windows XP SP2. > I was trying to change a word document into a pdf. It was taking a long > time and nothing seemed to be happening. After several starts and stops I > managed to change the file. However, a window briefly appeared (1-2 seconds) > that I was unable to read. After this lightning fast window disappeared all > of the icons on my desktop were fram...
9 10.07.2007 11:06:50
Deploy MSU packages for Windows defender through SMS
Hi I have a question, Can we deploy .msu package for Windows defender through SMS in Windows Vista operating system based PC's? Please let me know if that is possible or not. If that is possible let me know the procedure how we can do that. Regards, Vamsi...
1 10.07.2007 10:38:05
Cannnot install the DotnetFramework 2
Hi I cannot install the DotNetFrameWork 2 at my computer. the installation log file is about 2Mbytes so that I cannot put it here. Does any one has same problem and fixed it ? -- Gordon...
2 10.07.2007 10:19:30
Can VPN but not access any machines
Hi all, I'm having a problem where I can connect to a client's VPN 100% of the time, but can only RDP into or ping their local machines maybe 30% of the time (it seems to have periods where it's working and then periods where it's not working). I'm not after so much a solution, because I realise that this is nowhere near enough information for someone to even begin to try to figure out wha...
3 10.07.2007 08:23:52
How to enable VPN
I want to connect to a remote server throughh the Interent. The server has DSL connection and so do I. I konw the user ID and password use on the server and I want to encrypt information. What do I need o do? -- KC...
2 10.07.2007 08:03:01
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