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- Windows XP >> Task Manager missing menu and tabsWhen I Ctl+Alt+Del and select the Task Manager, I get the task manager
without menu and tabs. All I get is the window with running task and status;
and End Task, Switch To and New Task buttons.
How can this be corrected?
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- customize >> Autocomplete web address problemI can't seem to get rid of the drop down box suggestions. I've cleared
history and still they appear. I've cleared all forms/passwords and they
still apear. I've downloaded and ran "cleaning" programs and still they
appear.
I can disable the drop down, but it reappears from time to time after an
upgrade to IE. My son went to some sites that are for adults and I would
really like to wipe them from my history.
HELP!
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> XP & WinDoctorI have a new system with WIN XP NT File System installed.
In the past on my Old Win98 system I regualry used
Symantec's WinDoctor from their Norton's System Works...I
didn't use much else...just this and their version of
Defrag and I kept my machine running smoothly.
My question is: Is there something comparable in WIN XP
that I can use.
Also, if not, are there any known issues with with XP NTFS
and Win Doctor.
My old NSW is not compatible with WIN XP and I dont; want
to have to go out and buy another version if there is
something in WIN XP itslef I can use.
I have search MS knowledge base and bascially come up with
nothing.
Thanks
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- Windows XP >> USB stick drive recognitionI have a new laptop with XP professional that I use on my
companies network and standalone on the road.
On trying to use a usb mass storage device while
disconnectd from the system, the computer recognizes new
hardware and indicates its ready to use. Under "My
Computer", Removable Storage devices, there is no new
drive for the flash disk.
However, if I boot the system with the flash disc already
in the usb port, it will show up under a drive that is
disconnected from network under "my computer' and network
connections.
Suggestions for getting this to plug and play correctly?
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- Windows XP >> Change font size with control/mouse wheel stopped working in OE 6I have IE 7 & Outlook Express 6. I've always been able to change the font
size at will with control & rolling my mouse wheel. It still works with IE,
but for reasons beyond my comprehension, it stopped working in OE. I can
change the font size within an email account through options, & I can change
the font in an individual email through view. But the wheel was very
convenient, & it bothers me that it just stopped working. Rebooting didn't
help. Can anyone explain this or offer suggestions to fix the problem? Thank
you.
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- Windows XP Support >> SOHO File and Print SharingWhy can't my MCE PC see the file and print shares on other PCs in the
workgroup?
Home network, a single-WORKGROUP, single-subnet.
Four PCs: 1-Win 2000 Pro, 1-Win Xp Pro SP2, 1-Win Xp Home SP2 (usb ink jet
printer), and the last 1-Win Media Center Ed SP2 (usb laser printer).
All run Windows Defender, Window Security Center (Firewall), and all have
file and print sharing enabled. All file shares and all shared printers have
Everyone with Full Control...
The MCE PC cannot see any of the other PCs shares or the ink jet printer on
the Xp Home PC. The other three cannot see anything on the MCE PC, but they
share amongst one another for files and printing...
Any ideas why one of the four PCs in the WORKGROUP wouldn't play well with
the others?
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Steve Kane
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- Windows XP >> Boot / Start Up ProblemsWhen booting up to XP, the screen with the progress bar.
After that completes, my computer restarts, this happens
a few times then I'm able to startup in to windows. Any
suggestions?
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- Windows XP Support >> CANNOT OPEN INSTALL LOG FILEWhen trying to remove some programs I do not need or use, I receive a
message stating "Cannot Open INSTALL LOG.File". The KB says there is a known
problem and they will post information on it when they have a solution ~~~
anyone have suggestions?
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- Windows XP Security >> Can't type in login screenSomething happened a while back and now the keyboard doesn't work in the login screen. Clicking on a user without a password works. Trying to type a password doesn't. When using the traditional login, can't type user or password. Once logged in the keyboard works. Also tried a usb keyboard (regular one is PS2).
Any ideas?
Thanks
Chris
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- Windows XP Support >> XP Professional Installation ProblemI am updating from XP Home to XP Professional on a new Acer TraveMate
2308WLMi laptop.
I have encountered a 'Copy Error' that has come up which says
"Setup cannot copy the file migregdb.ex_. Ensure the disk labeled 'Windows
XP Professional Service Pack 2 CD' is in the drive selected below, or provide
the location where the file can be found."
I can see the file that it is looking for in the I386 folder but it is in
capitals rather than lowercase - is this the problem and how do I solve it?
Many thanks for any advice offered.
MANU CADDIE
New Zealand
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- Windows XP >> what are thesewhen i start up i get these--- backweb-137903.exe and veritas update
manager-- what do i do with these, i am blocking them now--do i allow
please help
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dr woo woo
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- Windows XP >> "My Documents" has no properties and cannot type in target boxI have a user whose My Documents icon will not open. You do not get an
error it just does not open. If you try to access it from Explorer it
gives an error that it cannot find the target. If you go to the
properties of "My Documents" the target path is empty and you cannot
type in this box. There are no other properties that display. There
are no policies configured and the user is a local admin. There is the
folder in the proper location and it does have a document in it and the
permissions are correct. I'm stumped. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks
in advance for any help.
Dawn
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 Posted: Sun Feb 22 21:12:37 CST 2004 |
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Windows XP Hardware >> Intermittent "Disk Boot Failure"
I'm using XP Pro on a Pentium 4 1.8GHz machine with two hard drives. At
least a couple of times a day, I'll hear two (2) beeps, and the machine will
suddenly stop responding. If I manually reboot immediately, the boot will
halt at "Searching for IDE drives," and I'll end up with a "DISK BOOT
FAILURE" message.
However, if I unplug the machine and wait a few minutes, I can reboot
normally. After a few hours, the cycle will repeat itself.
I've checked all my connections, and they appear to be sound. Could this
issue possibly be related to overheating?
Any opinions/suggestions on how to solve this problem would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Mark
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Len
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| Posted: Sun Feb 22 21:12:37 CST 2004 |
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Windows XP Hardware >> Intermittent "Disk Boot Failure"
Just a thought... check your APM settings in CMOS. The BIOS may be shutting
down the hard drives without XP's knowledge. The two beeps may be from the
MB indicating it is putting the HDs to sleep!
FWIW,
Len
"Mark Barnes" <EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
news:OXc_b.3568$EMail@HideDomain.com...
> I'm using XP Pro on a Pentium 4 1.8GHz machine with two hard drives. At
> least a couple of times a day, I'll hear two (2) beeps, and the machine
will
> suddenly stop responding. If I manually reboot immediately, the boot will
> halt at "Searching for IDE drives," and I'll end up with a "DISK BOOT
> FAILURE" message.
>
> However, if I unplug the machine and wait a few minutes, I can reboot
> normally. After a few hours, the cycle will repeat itself.
>
> I've checked all my connections, and they appear to be sound. Could this
> issue possibly be related to overheating?
>
> Any opinions/suggestions on how to solve this problem would be
appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mark
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Norm
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| Posted: Sun Feb 22 22:09:34 CST 2004 |
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Windows XP Hardware >> Intermittent "Disk Boot Failure"
I would be curious if you can see any ide devices upon immediate reboot,
like your cdrom or burner? Do you have to unplug it? Sure does sound like
it's heat related and if I had to guess I would pick the power supply but
that's just a guess. What type of motherboard is it, maybe there is a
monitoring utility available like I have with my Asus board.
"Mark Barnes" <EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
news:OXc_b.3568$EMail@HideDomain.com...
> I'm using XP Pro on a Pentium 4 1.8GHz machine with two hard drives. At
> least a couple of times a day, I'll hear two (2) beeps, and the machine
will
> suddenly stop responding. If I manually reboot immediately, the boot will
> halt at "Searching for IDE drives," and I'll end up with a "DISK BOOT
> FAILURE" message.
>
> However, if I unplug the machine and wait a few minutes, I can reboot
> normally. After a few hours, the cycle will repeat itself.
>
> I've checked all my connections, and they appear to be sound. Could this
> issue possibly be related to overheating?
>
> Any opinions/suggestions on how to solve this problem would be
appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mark
>
>
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- Windows XP >> cleanmgr doesn't do anythingWhenever I run windows disk cleanup it starts up and then says that it is
working and very well appears to be working, but never does anything.
I've tried stopping other programs first and there's plenty of memory or at
least I've never had a problem before.
When I look at task manager the program is responding and it says that
"cleanmgr.exe" is running 96% of the CPU and varying +/- 3 points.
I've let it go overnight but it never finishes.
If anyone could help me out w/ hints or suggestions it would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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- Windows XP Security >> ASP user account?Did a asp.net user account come with the SP2 download. If not how do you
suppose it got on my computer and what can I do about the thing. I do not
like that it is there. Thanks
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> "Save As" hangsanyone know why when I use "Save As" it hangs between
each folder. Approx. 20 sec per choice / folder. I need
to save everythingto the desktop then "cut" into proper
location. Unless I have an hr. to waste
Thanks
pk
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- Windows XP >> Installing WinXP onto a second physical drive on the same PCI have two physical hard drives on my PC both are partitioned. I wanted to
make another installation of WinXP into a partition on the other drive. That
partition shows up in Windows Explorer. However when I run Win XP
installation disk from the existiong Windows installation, and it comes to
selecting a partition to install in, none of the partitions on the second
drive is shown.
How do I get round this?
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- Windows XP Network >> IPSec Components locked in XP Home Edition?Hi all,
I'm having problems connecting to Sonicwall VPNs using Sonicwall's VPN
Client from a XP HOME ED PC. Btw, I have NO problems from my XP Pro PC.
I have the latest VPN client software (ver 3.1.556 and even tried the beta 4
which I rolled back from) so that is not the issue. Both PCs are at the
same location where the XP Pro is successful and the XP Home is not.
I called Sonicwall and after 1+ hour they said that I should contact MS to
find out how to unlock IPSec Components that are locked in XP Home Edition.
Please help!
Thanks,
Mike
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- Windows XP Security >> How to find application that opened portHi I am analyzing my network activity and I have found a port that opened up
for UDP connection. I am trying to figure out what has opened up this port
and I cannot.
I installed FPort and it did not list the port being mapped to an
application running on my machine.
Anyway, I am wondering what I should do at this point? are there any other
tools that may help find the culprit program?
I appreciate any info. thank you.
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- Windows XP Network >> LAN connection - one way communicationRecently we got a Laptop with Win XP Prof. and this is
configured to connect to our office Network.
We have a problem, this laptop can access other PCs on LAN
but other PC's are not able to access, it gives an error
message "There are currently on Logon Servers available to
service the Login request."
But whereas on the same network other PCs with same
configuration and same OS can talk to each other.
Please help me.
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- Windows XP Security >> Files Having No Owner, Access DeniedI have several files stuck (i.e. "Access denied") on my
machine after restoring to an older state.
Apparently the MS Knowledge Base article # 810881 is
describing the issue correctly, but its solution does not
work for me, because I have No "Use Simple File Sharing"
field in the Folder Options and "No Security Tab" under
right-clicking on file -> Properties either.
CACLS, from command-window, does not work on these files,
while it is working on other system files.
?= What other way could I assign or change the owner for
files having no owner?
?= Or how can I delete them without adding owner?
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- Windows XP >> wireless printingI have a "lexmark x75 all in one" on a wired/wireless home network, XP pro on
all computers. The printer is connected by USB to a dell desktop and it
prints fine on the dell, I have it shared as a network printer. I have a
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actually print they just get stuck in the que. When I delete the docs they
say deleting but never actually delete, and this hangs the printer and the
Dell so I
can't print from the dell. When I reboot the dell, the document that I
deleted from the notebook prints. I have 1 gig on mem on the dell. Anyone
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xp. Any ideas?
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