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no program listed when cd or dvd inserted
I just got a new computer with windows xp 64bit and when I insert a blank cd or dvd the regular box comes up asking what program I want to use except there are no programs on the list. It is the same thing when I enter in a music cd or regular dvd. I have nero installed on my new computer as well as on my old one, the only difference is the old computer has windows xp pro instead of the ...
6 05.07.2007 04:56:54
bought a used computer
I bought a used computer - it's a Dell Dimension 3000 Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 version 5.1.2600. I've installed all critical high priority updates successfully. I installed the Adobe flash player 9 and it shows it's an installed program in the add/remove programs list but i can't access it and when I go to test players page it says I need latest flash player installed and ...
9 07.07.2007 17:48:06
Password
Greetings ! When I boot up my computer, it insists on asking for a password. I just click on ENTER and away it goes. How can I prevent this screen from appearing in the first place ? -- Regards Robin...
5 07.07.2007 17:38:05
infested dll cell
I have an infected dll cell in system32 sub directory. the name is xnvaogd.dll the system will not let me get rid of the virus or quarentine it I have norton as my security provider pastone-- thanks...
9 07.07.2007 04:32:03
Offline files - removing obsolete synch item
I use off-line files. In the Synchronizing dialog box is an item that no longer exists - how do I remove this? ...
11 07.07.2007 01:03:42
Hyperterminal issues
Hi! So I simply can't seem to detect my serial port on the hyperterminal, although after using another device, I sensed some communication from my serial device to my pc. In both cases however, I could not see any output on the screens. And I have double-checked to make sure my connections are all ok. Does anyone please know what could be wrong? Thanks, Laure ...
1 06.07.2007 21:01:55
Installing Windows XP service package 2.....
I have tried to install this on an HP Media Centre PC without success. First I downloaded all of the drivers from the HP site as recommended. I have the SP 2 pack on CD. When i install; half way through the process I recieve a dialogie box " access denied" I have full administrator privileges on my home computer. What am i doing wrong? -- Filfar is in Sydney Australia for now...
3 06.07.2007 11:54:01
Continued notice: "Finalizing Installation"
How do I disable the notice that runs across the screen continuously (above the network section) stating "Finalizing Installation". I started to install something weeks ago (I can't remember what) then decided against it. Now can't get that notice removed. What do I do? -- Christine ...
2 06.07.2007 10:14:01
Selection in Windows Explorer
Greetings ! Just now and again, if I try to select a file in Windows Explorer by clicking on the filename, ALL the files above that one become highlit as well ! If I then press ENTER, or double click, Explorer then naturally tries to open ALL the highlit files. Re-booting solves the problem - but (a) why does it happen ? and (b) how can I cure it without re-booting ? Regards ...
7 06.07.2007 10:14:00
Automatic Updates
I bought a computer with the Windows XP Service Pack 2 some time ago. Just recently, I was forced to reformat my hard drive and reboot using my system disks. The system works fine, except for one small glitch: My Automatic update keeps trying to install Security Update KB923789. Every time it tries, however, it fails. I went to the appropriate download site and attempted to re-download ...
2 06.07.2007 09:00:46
Office Express & Broadband
Greetings ! I have recently got broadband, and all seems to be working fine at last (though slow!) However, there is juust one niggle, with Outlook Express: When I fetch & send mail at the start of the day, everything works fine, mail is fetched and sent through all the addresses we use. However, if I then write a reply, through one of my old addresses, and try to send it (even an ...
4 06.07.2007 07:08:15
How to disable Middle Mouse click/scroll
I have a (relatively) new XP pro laptop (dell) and I want to disable the mouse middle-click "Scroll" icon that appears in Word, Excel, IE, etc. My Mouse properties doesn't have any reference to such feature (that I've found). The only reference to Middle button is the Alps Touchpad's button definition where clicking Both buttons is equivalent to "Middle Button Click". I'm using an old Logi...
2 06.07.2007 02:36:02
Corrupted Installshield.
I think my instance of Installshield may be corrupted. Is it possible to reinstall Installshield? If so, how is this done? I use WinXP/2 in a laptop. Peter. ...
4 05.07.2007 21:48:00
Favorite Folder Question...
Windows XP Pro - my bookmark folders opened one at a time and when I opened one, it automatically closed the open one so that only one folder was open at a time. All of a sudden this is not working - can someone please tell me what setting to change? ...
2 05.07.2007 19:04:02
e-mail links
I get e-mails with links to web sites in them the problem is when I click on the link I get the message "the path xxxxxx does exist or is not a directory. any ideas how I fix this -- Jack Allen...
6 05.07.2007 16:16:03
RE STRANGE DISCONNECTION FROM INTERNET
Yesterday i was searching in google using different words for advertising & the searches were fine. Today i typed in the word Advertising and clicked the search button and without warning my connection to the internet was terminated. I can type advert, advertisement and do a search and i remain connected but if i place advertising in the search box i am continously disconnected. I tried the ...
2 05.07.2007 15:54:01
Disk Checker Utility Problem
Never ran disk checker before but read that it was good to do this every few weeks so decided to try it. noticed advisory that it took several hours so when I quit work I started the thing up, I selected my drive C: checked “Check file System” and “Check & Repair Disk Errors,” rebooted, left the computer running & went home. Came back next morning, computer was still running, ...
9 05.07.2007 15:32:52
Copyin method
HI i'm planning to develop a software for copy protecion. i have to know how the Ctrl+C function or the image making function was done. if any one have any idea or reference please send me the details. Sheron ...
2 05.07.2007 14:44:01
game wont play
not sure if I'm in the right place, let me know. ? When trying to play a game I get a message [ OT5.exe needs to close] info on this is [ Appname ot5.exe Appver 0.0.0.0 Modname binkw32.dll Modver 1.0.22.0 off set 0001e1fd I do not know what any of this means and I would like to know how to fix this so I can play the game. Game is The Oregon Trail 5th edition , for ...
4 05.07.2007 14:32:08
A missing font
I am getting an error saying that MS Serif bold is missing. It seems that this font is a part of Win XP. If so, please tell me how to extract this font from WinXP Pro disk. TIA. Raymond ...
3 04.07.2007 14:26:01
Dell musicmatch and now - Yahoo music Jukebox
Like or not....I went ahead and transferred my Dell Musicmatch (which I know how to use and is no problem for me) to the New!!! Yahoo!!! music jukebox. I just hate change...something new to learn again. I see that we are supposed to make this transfer by August 31. My question... will I still be able to use what I already have on Dell Musicmatch. I would think so as it is on my hardrive ...
7 04.07.2007 00:36:41
Making a Copy
Hello I have two cd roms one will only read cd's the other one will read and write cd's. So I am trying to find out how exactly does it work? I want to make a copy of my cd which has my pictures on it, Copy Drive E to DriveF?? -- In Need of direction and guidance...
6 03.07.2007 17:38:23
need help with resolution
I just reinstalled windows XP and now it has set my resolution to 16 (medium) it does not give me any other options. The windows are too big, i cannot see everything in the window. i need to make them smaller, but again after reinstalling it will not give me the option to change my resolution...
3 03.07.2007 13:41:29
system recovery
I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro with Windows Vista Business.My computer came with recovery discs and I want to know if there is any limit to how many times I can do a system recovery.Could you please send me an email at bdsmith247@gmail.com , thanks. ...
2 03.07.2007 13:09:04
swapping XP files with Mac
I have a Seagate external hard drive. I backed up my PC on the external drive. The drive came factory set for FAT32 format. I was able to copy some files from the E drive to the Mac. On later attempts the E drive said it needed to be re-formatted. This same message came up on both the PC and MAC. I suspect the Mac corrupted the E drive. I reformatted the external drive but obviou...
3 03.07.2007 02:55:29
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