Threads Replies Last Post 17 Pages: 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17   I'm tired--usb external hard-drive Please excuse my ignorance but I never used hard-drives besides the default that came with computer. Never added another one and all that stuff. I picked up a 'cheapie' (by virtue of sale and rebate) Maxtor 60 gb usb hard-drive. One of those SMALL things that are convenient. (few inches,etc.) I connected it to my laptop. Yet to figure it out but seems to work AOK. ok---foll... 6 10.05.2007 19:00:01 add/remove programs I would like to remove a listing in the add/remove programs utility.the program was removed manually,but left its listing in the add/remove list.Which means i can not reinstall the program.... 3 10.05.2007 12:21:02 How To?: Double-Click on file name to start player in .avi mode I have WinDVD player installed, and whenever double click on an .mpg file, it starts up and plays. I tried it on .avi file, and it will not start up. I went into FILE TYPES and set the .avi extension to OPEN WITH WINDVD. Now, when I double click on the file name, the player opens and nothing happens. Even if I click the PLAY button on the player, nothing happens. HOWEVER, if I dra... 3 10.05.2007 11:48:50 Special Folders Location I am running out of space on the drive which holds 'My Documents', I have therefore created a folder called 'My Music' on another drive with far more free space and moved all my music into it. What I want to do now is to use this new folder as 'My Music' as opposed to the old 'My Music' folder within 'My Documents', I know this is possible as I did it once before on a previous PC, can a... 4 10.05.2007 03:59:36 firewalls I have AVG -Virgin firewalls installed PLUS my Netgers routers firewall--Is this ok as i have been told to run only one firewall.I am having no problems and spam is allmost zero. -- Baz... 5 09.05.2007 19:48:56 Email not working after adding a user I decided to add my son on as a separate user to my computer so that I can restrict his internet access. After adding him and password protecting my profile, I can no longer receive or send email (his profile is not set up for email). It says that it is unable to connect to my email servers. The only way to get my email is through the webmail program on the internet). I tried deleting... 4 09.05.2007 12:54:54 transferring files hi I was wondering if there's any way to transfer the settings from another user on the same computer. for example, i have a user on my computer with all of my settings and start up menu and desktop and everything but due to something strange that my father did, i can't access taht account anymore. all the files and everything i need are still there, but i would like to transfer everythi... 2 09.05.2007 05:23:26 "Verify" Greetings! If I pull up an instance of MS-DOS, and type "Verify", the response is "Verify is off". If I then type "Verify on", the response is "Verify is on". If I pull up another instance of MS-DOS, and type "Verify", the response is "Verify is off". How can I switch "Verify On" (or off) globally, i.e. in all windows? Regards Robin Clay Robin_B DOT Clay AT virgin ... 2 09.05.2007 01:22:00 Windows Live Mail Desktop When trying to install Windows Live mail Desktop it goes through setup then comes back with "Windows Live Mail desktop was not installed." " The Windows Live Mail desktop installation was not completed. No changes were made to your computer. Please try again later." I am running Windows XP service pack2, and it does not matter if all protection is turned off. Ken ... 1 09.05.2007 00:01:48 Registry Repair, Clean Up and File Fix for Windows Every Microsoft Windows operating system has a registry. Your system registry holds a wealth of information about your computer, which is why we constantly hear from users that after using their PC for a short length of time, it no longer works the way it used to. This is due in part to invalid entries that exist in your system registry, that might exist because of software you are no longer ... 2 08.05.2007 16:35:53 Several problems. Need help!! My computer has the following problems: 1. The taskbuttons have disappeared from the taskbar, so if i have several windows open, I have to use the taskmanager to switch between them. 2. The internet connection is not working properly. It works fine for 1 to 2 hours, then i get an error message that there is no connection, and i have to restart the computer again to use the net. I conne... 4 08.05.2007 12:37:29 add remove 'squatters' i have windows XP with sp2. i have programs listed in add and remove programs which have been uninstalled, however, they still remain listed in add and remove programs, how do i remove them from the list? kind regards... 2 08.05.2007 07:22:46 Setup unable to copy file: I am trying to install XP Home SP2 on a "fresh" computer with no luck. I have had numerous problems with this proccess. I repeatedly am getting messages during initial setup that setup cannot copy files. First message told me that the disk may be damaged and to seek a possible replacement. It is an OEM version bought from a supplier and I was told (I could be wrong) that I shouldn't have... 13 08.05.2007 05:54:04 Program menu on start menu how do i permanently display all items on program menu without having to expand it everytime?... 2 08.05.2007 00:31:01 Failed to Create empty document? My computer (OS: WinXP Pro SP2) runs excellent until last Friday before I left my office. My computer ran just fine this morning (Monday) but when I tried to download a file using IE7, I am getting following error: Failed to create empty document. When I clicked Flashget icon, I am getting the same error. Please advise me how to fix this problem. Thanks. Roman ... 3 07.05.2007 21:51:10 Keyboard and mouse not working in password protected XP Pro Suddenly my wireless keyboard and mouse stopped working. I replaced them with hard-wired mouse and keyboard and they do not work. The hard-wired items are in good working order being from another computer. My XP Pro system boots up to the sog-on screen where I must enter my password. But without a mouse and keyboard I can not enter! Can anyone help please. ... 1 07.05.2007 21:31:00 ? im new so dont laugh... but how long does it take to get a response in here ?--or does it just kinna vary? please get back thanks a heap i dont even know what this MEANS!... 5 07.05.2007 14:14:02 My Wiindow's 2000 Kodak Imaging on my XP I just upgraded my legal 2KPro to a legal XP Pro and was devastated to find that the XP image viewer is not only fuzzy but cannot read and edit annotations on my hundreds of image files..! How can I install my (licensed) Kodak Imaging program from my Win2000 on my new XP---I have the 2KPro CD's but don't know how to install without an installer..... Thanks for the help! Janet... 13 07.05.2007 08:48:01 help! i have a question about yahoo actually... i hope i do not offend thee. My operating system is obviously microsoft. windows xp as a matter of fact. k.. here is my question. even though i have yahoo messaging installed when i try to find it in my control panel it wount come up..but all of my other programs do-- i need i it to respond to ads on craigs list ( noooo not those kind of .... 4 07.05.2007 04:16:02 Re-connecting to "DEFAULT" network. >I am having trouble trying to re-connect onto the wireless "DEFAULT" network on my laptop. >I accidentally clicked onto the "LINKSYS" network and now the "DEFAULT" connection has disappeared off my available wireless connections list. >How do I get the "DEFAULT" connection back onto the list? >I tried refreshing the list but no luck. >Lost..again! >SLICK1... 4 06.05.2007 19:03:01 pictures please i emtied recycle bin with all my pictures now i cant find the what do i do ty.... 4 05.05.2007 22:09:22 cannot get into my hotmail. i can get on the main page but when I put my password in, page comes up cannot be displayed. I can get access to my hotmail on any other computer but not mine. Have I accidently deleted something or have I got a virus? Please help -- leilou... 2 05.05.2007 14:18:01 Changing text colour of Desktop icons I was asked by a friend recently how to change the color of the text used in an icon on the desktop but wasn't able to give him an answer. Is this possible, and if so can someone explain to me how to go about it? TIA ... 4 05.05.2007 13:49:01 Volume icon in task bar I have checked the box, place volume control in task bar, in sounds and audio devices, and in taskbar and start menu properties, always show volume control. Every time I restart computer the volume control is never in the task bar, what else should I be doing?... 4 05.05.2007 13:37:00 Error, D:\MSSETUP.EX I've installed a new HHD. After installing old "My Doc's" I cant run setup of MS Works 3.0. from USB drive( or from copied version of files on HDD). In 3.0 Setup (Works 3.0)installation Maintinance program after clicking reinstall I get Setup message.."could not open the file named D:\MSSETUP.EX." I've changed the new drive name to D: no success. The docs were saved to a USB drive(and work... 4 05.05.2007 03:04:10 17 Pages: 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17