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- Windows XP >> Search keeps searchingHow can I stop windows from searching after I've found my file?
I'll click on the stop button, then open the file, then in the background,
the search will start again by itself.
Thanks for any help.
Brian
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- Windows XP Support >> media playerWe do not like the "newest" versions, how do we use the old fashioned media
player. I believe it is still there somewhere. OS XP Prof.
thanks
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- Windows XP >> Updating BIOS in Win XP-activation security wont allowLast year I tried to install the latest BIOS update for
my ASUS A7V8X board, but XP thought I was trying to steal
XP and the activation system would not allow boot up. So
I reinstalled my old BIOS and everything worked fine. I
communicated with MSFT and they denied my problem
existed, yet it's clear that the original version of XP
would not allow certain hardware or BIOS updates, e.g. if
you replace too much hardware at once, XP assumes it's
being bootlegged. Does anybody know if MSFT has fixed
this problem in XP, or will I need to try a BIOS update
again to see if they have??????
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- Windows XP >> HELPWhen I finish working on Windows XP we generally disconnect from the
broadband internet. Unfortunately whether we log off or stay logged on as
one of our family users after a while the computer completely locks and won't
do anything, can't even CNTL-ALT-DELETE. This has nothing to do with it
automatically going to standby mode after half an hour, it seems to lock
earlier than that. Any help would be appreciated.
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- Windows XP >> Backup applicationsHello,
Is there any backup applications that backup, not only files, but registry
entries (e.g. Outlook Express' rules), etc.? It would be great to have this
as an all-in-one product which lets you select folders and files
specifically for backing up plus backing up from one drive to the other and
back the other way (almost like syncing).
Kol
e. kolngNOSPAMPLEASE@tregaskes.co.uk
w. http://www.e-lusion.co.uk/
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- Windows XP Setup >> xpi just installed xp pro but after computer restarts i get a message THAT SAYS
DRIVE A NOT READY INSERT FLOPPY THEN ENTER, HOW CAN I START XP, I DONT HAVE A
FLOPPY DRIVE, I INSTALLED XP WITH THE CD DRIVE
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- Windows XP >> How to completely delete Adobe reader file and folder from win xpHi All,
I have problems to view pdf file document with Adobe Reader although I have
successfully download adobe reader 8.1 many times. It shows it has encounter
a problem and need to close. I suspect there are some corrupted files remain
even thought I have uninstalled it. Please advice how to completely remove
Adobe Reader file and folder from Window XP, so I can download it again.
Thks.
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chwfran
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- Windows XP Security >> Cannot Access a Workgroup PC but that PC can access all the others1 of my PCs (5 on a LAN running Workgroup) can be seen (using View Workgroup
Computers in Network Tasks) but cannot access by any of the other 4 PCs.
Error returned as follows;
\\Kerrylt is not accessible. You might not have permissions to use this
network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
have access permissions. Access denied.
I have set shared permissions on hard drive and mydocuments - disabled
Norton firewall, but still no luck. From \\Kerrylt I can access all of the
other PCs to share resources. Any ideas?
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- Windows XP Network >> Cannot access some files in shared folderMy wife's computer and my computer are connected via our LAN router (and thence
to the Internet). Her computer is running XP Home and mine XP Professional. I
set up a shared folder on my computer so that she could store some files there
and free up some disk space.
She can transfer files through the LAN to the shared folder on my computer. She
also can read these files OK and copy them back to her computer.
I downloaded a couple of files from the Internet into this directory. The files
are .zip archives. I can read these files OK, but she can not access them
through the LAN. Any attempt to copy one of these files to her computer or to
open a .zip file by double-clicking results in the error message:
"Access to <file-path\file-name> is denied.
I created a small .txt file in this folder, and she was able to access the .txt
file. So her ability to access a file doesn't depend on who put it there.
On my computer, in Windows Explorer, when I select this folder and click on the
menu item Tools | Folder Options and select the View tab, the advanced setting
"Use simple file sharing" is checked. Shouldn't this setting let her access
anything in the shared folder.
What is wrong?
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- Windows XP Setup >> Start-up DelayAs windows loads something with 'Promulgate Universal'
goes wrong.
When I click any user account icon to begin I get 2 boxes
(like alert boxes) which say;
"Unhandled exception:
c0000005
At address: 100016b8"
...which I have to click the 'OK' button before my system
lets me proceed...
Then another box saying;
"PromulGate Universal has encountered a problem and
neeeds to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.If
you were working on something, the information you were
working on might be lost.
Please tell Microsoft about tjis problem. We have created
an error report that you can send us. We will treat this
report as confidential and anonymous.
To see what information this error report contains click
here...."
...then I have to click 1 of 2 buttons that read 'Send
Error Report' or 'Don't Send' to proceed with anything.
For the first few months of this I clicked 'Send Error
Report' in hopes of getting help or a reply from
Microsoft. This, in turn caused my machine to go online-
etc...many times when I intended to just work offline.
Well, as far as my reporting being treated as anonymous,
I surely believe them.....needles to say I never recieved
any reply from Microsoft and have clicked 'Don't Send'
for about 5-6 months now. I believe I've even ran
the 'restore' disks process since then without that
fixing itself. big hassle.....
Do I need to go into the 'BIOS'? If anyone can help,
please send me an 'email' about this........
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- Windows XP Network >> Creating a network between 2 computersI have a desktop and notebook that I am trying to
network. The desktop is running XP while the notebook is
running Windows 2000. Both computers are running on
different domains and I am unable to change the domains.
How can both computers see eachother?
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- Windows XP Network >> ICS and DHCP problems in Sp2Hello
I have a desktop with 3 network connections (RJ45, 1394 and WIFI) bridged
together with a manually assigned IP of 192.168.0.1
The laptop has 3 network connections bridged together with an IP of
192.168.0.3 (manual) and the network is running fine.
When I try to share the DSL connection on the desktop (modem is USB, not
RJ45) the (stupid) system tells me it must use Ip of 192.168.0.1 on the
"gateway" (which is the ALREADY MANUALLY entered adress), upon reboot the
IP is set automatically but instead of getting 192.168.0.1 I get 0.0.0.0
and of course nothing is working.
I can try to "repair" as many times as I want I get an error saying that
the system was unable to refresh my IP adress and i should contact the
network administrator.
Maybe it is a service of some sort that is not stared but all the
"obvious" ones are started so I'll be happy to get your ideas and tips on
this one (list of necessary services in case I've missed one).
I have thought that maybe if I could tell him to share the remote access
without having to go through the wizard would help, is there a registry
key telling him that yes this connection is shared but no don't run your
stupid wizard which is only messing things up, can't you share an internet
connection without having to have your IP using DHCP ? What if you HAVE to
have your "gateway" use a different IP than 192.168.0.1 ?
Thanks a lot
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- Windows XP >> Trouble accessing 'programs' from 'start'Windows XP sp2
When I left click "start" then left click 'programs' nothing opens.
If I right click programs I can see all the short cuts to the programs I
had for the past year or two.
Something happened to the shortcut from "start' to 'programs'
Anyone have any idea how to get back my path to programs.
Hope the explanation is precise enough.
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yocky
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Windows XP Support >> Desktop icon cache in XP?
I'm in need of a way to save and restore the desktop icon setup in XP
SP2 (without having to go to System Restore). There used to be a file
called "ShellIconCache" that was perferct for this purpose, but I see
it's no longer there any more (yes I've made sure I can see hidden
files). Can someone suggest a good alternative? TIA
Windows XP427
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Wesley
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Windows XP Support >> Desktop icon cache in XP?
Delete IconCache.db
IconCache.db. A hidden file located in...
%homepath%\Local Settings\Application Data
After deleting IconCache.db, it will be automatically recreated.
HOW TO: Search For Hidden Or System Files In Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302347
To display Hidden files and folders...
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Folder Options | View tab
Check:
? Display the contents of system folders
? Show hidden files and folders
UNCheck:
? Hide protected operating system files
Apply | OK
[[Hidden files and folders will appear dimmed to indicate they are not
typical items.]]
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
In news:%EMail@HideDomain.com,
Hula Baloo <EMail@HideDomain.com> hunted and pecked:
> I'm in need of a way to save and restore the desktop icon setup in XP
> SP2 (without having to go to System Restore). There used to be a file
> called "ShellIconCache" that was perferct for this purpose, but I see
> it's no longer there any more (yes I've made sure I can see hidden
> files). Can someone suggest a good alternative? TIA
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Windows XP Support >> Desktop icon cache in XP?
Wesley,
Thanks for the quick response.
I found a file named "ImageCache7.db" but none named "IconCache*.*".
The file ImageCache7.db has a 0 byte length. I tried copying it, but
ended up with ANOTHER 0 length file. What now?
Wesley Vogel wrote:
> Delete IconCache.db
>
> IconCache.db. A hidden file located in...
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> %homepath%\Local Settings\Application Data
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> After deleting IconCache.db, it will be automatically recreated.
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> HOW TO: Search For Hidden Or System Files In Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302347
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> To display Hidden files and folders...
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> Start | Settings | Control Panel | Folder Options | View tab
> Check:
> ? Display the contents of system folders
> ? Show hidden files and folders
> UNCheck:
> ? Hide protected operating system files
> Apply | OK
>
> [[Hidden files and folders will appear dimmed to indicate they are not
> typical items.]]
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Hula
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| Posted: Sun Jun 12 12:11:45 CDT 2005 |
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Windows XP Support >> Desktop icon cache in XP?
Wesley,
Thanks for the quick response.
I found a file named "ImageCache7.db" (created 02/05/2005) but none
named "IconCache*.*". The file ImageCache7.db has a 0 byte length. I
tried copying it, but ended up with ANOTHER 0 length file. I DO have
the two Folder Options settings you mentioned. What now?
Wesley Vogel wrote:
> Delete IconCache.db
>
> IconCache.db. A hidden file located in...
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> %homepath%\Local Settings\Application Data
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> After deleting IconCache.db, it will be automatically recreated.
>
> HOW TO: Search For Hidden Or System Files In Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302347
>
> To display Hidden files and folders...
>
> Start | Settings | Control Panel | Folder Options | View tab
> Check:
> ? Display the contents of system folders
> ? Show hidden files and folders
> UNCheck:
> ? Hide protected operating system files
> Apply | OK
>
> [[Hidden files and folders will appear dimmed to indicate they are not
> typical items.]]
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Wesley
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Windows XP Support >> Desktop icon cache in XP?
I have no idea what ImageCache7.db is.
What folder is ImageCache7.db in?
Do a Search for ImageCache7.db | Right click ImageCache7.db |
Select Open Containing Folder | Highlight the Path in the Address bar |
Select Copy | Paste into message
Sounds like something from a 3rd party program.
Reboot and then do a search for IconCache.db.
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
In news:EMail@HideDomain.com,
Hula Baloo <EMail@HideDomain.com> hunted and pecked:
> Wesley,
> Thanks for the quick response.
> I found a file named "ImageCache7.db" (created 02/05/2005) but none
> named "IconCache*.*". The file ImageCache7.db has a 0 byte length. I
> tried copying it, but ended up with ANOTHER 0 length file. I DO have
> the two Folder Options settings you mentioned. What now?
>
>
> Wesley Vogel wrote:
>
>> Delete IconCache.db
>>
>> IconCache.db. A hidden file located in...
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>> %homepath%\Local Settings\Application Data
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>> After deleting IconCache.db, it will be automatically recreated.
>>
>> HOW TO: Search For Hidden Or System Files In Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302347
>>
>> To display Hidden files and folders...
>>
>> Start | Settings | Control Panel | Folder Options | View tab
>> Check:
>> ? Display the contents of system folders
>> ? Show hidden files and folders
>> UNCheck:
>> ? Hide protected operating system files
>> Apply | OK
>>
>> [[Hidden files and folders will appear dimmed to indicate they are not
>> typical items.]]
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Hula
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Windows XP Support >> Desktop icon cache in XP?
Wesley,
I've checked 3 XP Home systems (2 up and running & 1 not running).
None has a file named "IconCache*.*". The other file "ImageCache7.db"
properties says "unknown application". Now I know not to worry about
IT, but I sure would like to know where the icon cache is. :-(
Wesley Vogel wrote:
> I have no idea what ImageCache7.db is.
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> What folder is ImageCache7.db in?
>
> Do a Search for ImageCache7.db | Right click ImageCache7.db |
> Select Open Containing Folder | Highlight the Path in the Address bar |
> Select Copy | Paste into message
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> Sounds like something from a 3rd party program.
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> Reboot and then do a search for IconCache.db.
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Wesley
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Windows XP Support >> Desktop icon cache in XP?
Paste the following in Start | Run | Click OK | If you get a Caution popup,
just click on Cancel.
%homepath%\Local Settings\Application Data\IconCache.db
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
In news:EMail@HideDomain.com,
Hula Baloo <EMail@HideDomain.com> hunted and pecked:
> Wesley,
> I've checked 3 XP Home systems (2 up and running & 1 not running).
> None has a file named "IconCache*.*". The other file "ImageCache7.db"
> properties says "unknown application". Now I know not to worry about
> IT, but I sure would like to know where the icon cache is. :-(
>
> Wesley Vogel wrote:
>
>> I have no idea what ImageCache7.db is.
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>> What folder is ImageCache7.db in?
>>
>> Do a Search for ImageCache7.db | Right click ImageCache7.db |
>> Select Open Containing Folder | Highlight the Path in the Address bar |
>> Select Copy | Paste into message
>>
>> Sounds like something from a 3rd party program.
>>
>> Reboot and then do a search for IconCache.db.
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- Windows XP Support >> constant logoutsHi All,
I am in desperate need of your help! Recently I installed a new antivirus
software on my computer (avast) and after that I ran windows update. When
both were finished I rebootet my computer and after that I cannot log in any
more. Or to be more exact, I can log in but is logged out again after a few
seconds without any chance to do anything, after the first loggout, it takes
less then 1 second from login to logout. I can shut down the computer but if
I wait a minut or two before shutting it down, I get the question if I want
to installt the updates ( 4 of them) I choose to do this but the same thing
repeats itself next time a shutdown. Seems like something went worng in the
update process...
I've tried every possible kind of startup (safe mode(s)) but it is the same
thing there. I've also tried a repair install but it did no good. I cannot
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(actually, it is my friends computer, pre installed from factory).
What can I do? I would really like to avoid a reinstall since that would put
me in front of his computer for weeks reinstalling all his software...
Thanks for yours help
Best Regards,
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I am getting the infamous "the action cannot be completed because the other
program is busy... etc." message. Is there a fix for this???
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"Wherever you go, there you are."
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- Windows XP Hardware >> USB PortsI cannot connect my HP Scanner or HP Printer because I get a message that my
computer does not recognize the USB ports. I am running Windows XP. My
machine is clean and up to date and my device manager indicates that all
ports are working. Any suggestions?
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ShirleyS
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- Windows XP Hardware >> XP helpHi all,
I wonder if any of you can help, I have XP but want to re-
install it without losing anything at all....I know how to
do it on 98 on cabs and set up and have done it before,
but not on XP, I just wondered if it's done different on
XP or the same procedure
Thankyou
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- Windows XP >> Very weird screw up with naming files.Hello, my name is Mike and I have a problem with some
files on my computer.
In my computer I have some files that are songs that will
not do anything. When I try to play them, they just
say "File not found... Please verify the correct filename
was given."
This is what I think may have something to do with it:
Whenever you try to rename a file and you are typing too
long of a filename, it will not let you go past a certain
length of characters. But a few files on my computer
must have allowed OVER the character limit accidentally,
and now I can't do anything with these files! I can't
rename them, open them, play them, OR even delete them
when I right-click on them or use the keyboard!
The only choices that come up are: Play/Open/Queue-It-
Up/Add to Playlist.../Copy to CD or Device/Open With...
and Send To.
I can't scan them, cut or copy, create shortcut, delete,
rename, or even go to properties.
I'm hoping someone has come across this problem before,
and knows what to do to get these files renamed or even
deleted.
I have Windows XP Professional if this info helps.
Thank you very much for your time,
Mike Sorge
E-Mail me at msorge@hotmail.com
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- Windows XP Support >> remove entries from 'add/remove programs'How do I remove entries from 'add/remove programs' list in the control
panel? Where is the 'list' stored?
When I click on the program in the list the error message says "cannot find
'uninstall' file" so cannot proceed.
That file was removed by another program so it is NOT there to find.
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> Administrate ToolsThe abover has gotten lost. When I click on "Administrate Tools" I get a
blank screen with no information.
Any help appreciated.
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Regards,
Werner
quincey.nyc@nospam.verizon.net
Remove "Nospam" when e-mailing
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> Erasing/cleaning my hard driveAfter having troubles that I couldn't resolve, I resigned to reinstalling my
OS (Windows XP) figuring to start over with my PC. I thought that by
reinstalling Windows XP, I'd be erasing (or reformatting) my hard drive.
Instead, I've got the OS reinstalled with files from before still on the hard
drive.
I have all the data and software I need backed up and want to start with a
'clean slate'. How do I go about erasing the hard drive and starting fresh?
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- Windows XP >> XP battery icon remains after hibernate/resume on ACHi there - I have some battery icon confusion and I was wondering if
anyone has seen this:
Operated my Dell XPS m1710 on battery power then when the battery was
almost empty (battery icon visible in system tray, about 10% left) I
hibernated the system....
Came back later, plugged in the AC cord and resumed from hibernate....
battery icon was still showing. In fact the battery icon only went
away after a restart to be replaced with the AC icon.
Seems a bit odd - is this a known quirk of XP, was a tad confusing!?
cheers :-)
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- Windows XP >> Loss of Standy By/Hibernate FunctionMy Windows XP Pro system no longer gives me the option of
going to Stand-By instead of Shutdown. Efforts to change
settings using the power control options in Control
Panel/System yield the following: Power Policy Manager
unable to set policy. Indicates two revision levels are
incompatable."
This problem persist whether on not power management is
enabled in BIOS.
Any suggestions?
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- Windows XP >> Problems Opening office documentsHi,
I have a windows 2000 (SBS) server and 26 stations (mix -
from windows 9x to XP). The problem that I'm encountering
with all the XP boxes is in opening office files,
primarily excel. I've tried office 97, 2000, and XP but
problem still exists. When opening excel files, most of
the time (but not all) I get the following message:
"file name" cannot be accessed. the file may be read-
only, or may be trying to access read-only location or
the server the document is stored on may not be
responding. retry or cancel".
This does not happen with the same file, it could be one
file today and the next a different file, yet I can open
the first file at a different file. The following are
what I've tried and or verified.
1. file is not read-only
2. can be opened (consistently) from non XP station
3. When copied to location station it seems to work fine
4. Changed ports on the switch
5. Replaced NIC
6. Replaced patch cable
7. Relocated station to different office
8. Enabled Opportunistic Locking locally and on server
9. ???
Please help! What else can try?
ska
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- Windows XP Update >> tyring to up date windows( help)i am trying to up date windows but when i go to the site i get a messege on
screen saying this; yourcurrent security setting prohibit running Active x
controls on this page as a result the page may not display correctly. i have
been getting that message a few times on different programs also. can i fix
this problem and how?
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