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- customize >> How to choose Taskbar Monitor?I'm using a Multimonitor setup, 2 monitors, SiS
650_651_M650_740 chipset, Extended Desktop. (not mirrored)
I've changed the Primary monitor to Monitor 2 in Display
Properties but the XP Taskbar remains on monitor 1. How
can I get the XP Taskbar onto the other monitor?
Thanks, Bill
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- Windows XP Security >> Need help configuring firewall settings, please!I am trying to use a software program that keeps giving me a "connection
blocked" error message. The software's tech help says the following as a
workaround:
"Firewall should allow HTTP connections for GET, PUT, and POST."
That's as far as the software's tech info goes, and I have no clue what GET,
PUT, and POST are. (I am admittedly a novice, so perhaps everyone knows what
these refer to except me?!?) Could someone possibly help me understand how
to configure the Windows firewall for this purpose?
Thanks so much for this great resource! I have learned more from y'all on
this site than I've ever learned anywhere else, and I'm really impressed with
how helpful everyone is here. Thanks!
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- Windows XP MovieMaker >> Please help asapHi i have made a movie on with pictures and music on it. It is about 30
minutes long. Now just opening the file on movie maker is so slow it takes
about 5 minutes and just moving pictures takes minutes aswel. Now i have
completed it and need to give it to someone but the programme is so slow that
it wont copy. The rest of the computer is fine its just this programme.
Please help me thanks
Kate
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- Windows XP Network >> network connectioni only have one connection and noticed local area connection and virtual private connection as well as my dial up.do i need these? can i delete them safely? also i am on the internet but my dial up says disconnected whats wrong ? thank you for your help
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- Windows XP >> creating a directoy in xpi would like to create a temporary directory. how do i go
about it? Please e-mail me the info at
jmhelm@sbcglobal.net xp is a whole new experience for me.
Thanks in advance.
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- Windows XP Update >> SP2 UpgradeHi,
I have a legit version of XP Pro. I upgraded to SP2 (I know that because it
shows in the hot fixes and I now have the Windows Firewall icon in the
Control Panel), but when I go to Systems in the Control Panel it says SP1. I
also get the automatic upgrade and it keeps trying to load SP2 but fails.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
Rich
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- Windows XP Security >> FRONTPAGEI have XP Home edition and for some reson everytime I
boot up or try to open WORD the Installer starts and
say "Window Professional is trying to install 'Front
Page'.
How can I get it to stop doing this? Please!
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- Windows XP Update >> Error Code 0x8024D00C - Unable to use Microsoft UpdateMy computer brings up this error code everytime I try to use Microsoft
Update. I am trying to install software and it tells me I need Microsoft
Windows Installer, but I can't download it because Microsoft Update won't let
me.
I have followed the instructions on the Microsoft website specific to this
error code, involving stopping Automatic Updates Properties and Background
Intelligent Transfer Service and changing the files names of wuweb.dll to
wuweb.old etc etc...but it did not help.
Does anybody have any idea what I should do??
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- Windows XP Security >> L2TP/IPSEC problem, followed test lab think its a certificateHi,
I have set up 5 fresh windows 2003 boxes and have followed
the VPN lab document as close as possible.
I am trying to get a test lab up and running and have run
into into a few major problems and I have limited time
left to demo this to my business and a vocal Unix crowd.
I am using the Microsoft article :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?
url=/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/deploy/confeat/r
motevpn.asp
with a future hope of swapping the WinXP box for a PDA
running Mobile 2003 with a wireless network being the
10.0.0.1 and 10.0.0.2.
But of course I need to get the WinXP CLIENT1 working
first.
After I got the PPTP scenario working (very fast) I ran
into a show stopper with the L2TP scenario in the above
mentioned document.
I end up with an error of: 789 and then after auto
reconnect the error goes to 792.
I followed the steps in the L2TP document and everything
seemed to work fine until of course I tried to connect to
the L2TP connection via the WinXP CLIENT1 box. The steps
I followed were:
1.) Into the DC and configured the automatic certificate
for a computer
2.) Then I did the gpudate on both the DC and VPN box. I
didn't do it on the IAS box ?
3.) I then logged the client into the intranet domain
network under the VPNUser. No problems, I could ping all
the 172.16.0.X boxes and resolve their hostname.domain and
I also checked that the certificate was loaded into
Certificates -> Personal -> Certificate and it was. A
certificate with the clienthostname.domain. I opened up
the certicate and reviewed it properties and there seemed
to be no problems.
4.) I then shutdown the CLIENT1 (XP box) and connected the
WinXP box back to the isolated Internet hub connection.
5.) Logged in again under VPNuser. This time the log on
took forever. Two Event Viewer application errors were
then generated. I quickly checked that I could ping the
VPN server (VPN1) at 10.0.0.2 and I could. It was
successful and the CLIENT1 had now taken on the 10.0.0.1
IP address.
The first of these application errors said:
Windows cannot obtain the domain controller name for your
computer network. (The specified domain either does not
exist or could not be contacted) Group Policy process is
aborted.
The second application error message (genertaed approx 1
min afterwards) said:
Automatic certificate enrollment for Local System failed
to contact the active directory. The specified domain
either does not exist or could not be contacted.
Enrollment will not be performed.
I thought both of these were fine as I wasn't connected
onto the intranet yet for the active directory links to be
performed ???
Anyway, then I setup the L2TP connection as it says in the
doco. I tried it with both mulitnode and LCP turned off
and on, rebooting and anything else etc.. etc..
The error I consistenly get is:
Connecting to 10.0.0.2
Error 789 : The L2TP connection failed bacause the
security layer encountered a processing error during
initial negotiations with the remote computer.
Then when it auto redials it gives me the next error:
Error 792:
The L2TP connection attempt failed because security
negotiation timed out.
LASTLY, I thought I would try the good ol PPTP connection
to see if it was still working and it was. The PPTP
connection was successful adn I could still access the web
site and c:\ on the iis1 box.
I have read some of the news items and found Tom's site
and book a must purchase for me (Does it use WIndows 2003
in the book ?)
Anyway, is my problem that I don't have a Root Certificate
and that I only have a Private one ?
Not sure where I get the the Root Certificate from and
where to put it ? (If this is my problem ??)
Please help me get this demo up and running, I'm so close.
Cheers
Steve
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- Windows XP >> XP Remote Desktop LicenseThere are several technologies out there, that you can use multiple users
logging into the same XP Pro box at the same time. is this legal or can it be
made legal?
--
Thanx for any help
Ray
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- Windows XP >> Dual bootI have a currently business program which only works in DOS which Win98SE
can do. Is it possible to add a second hard drive with a different OS
(win98se) and be able to choose which one to load at startup? This way I
wouldn't have to reformat my current drive to partition it, which is running
WinXP, and have to start over. Any thoughts?
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- Windows XP Network >> How many simultaneous connections to a server??I have a problem in my office network. It is comprised of XP computers.
Currently, we do not have a "central" server to act as a hub and we have a
problem with one computer being accessed too much simultaneously. The
computer has XP Home on it and only 5 people can access it at one time. I
have to set up a server operating system so that more people can access the
needed files all at the same time. I want to know how many simultaneous
connections can be made to a server operating system. Is it limitless? Or
is there a restriction?
M Ridzon
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- Windows XP Update >> Can't Download SP2 Update for XPWhen I try to re-update my xp home edition sp1 ecition with service pack 2 I
get a blank white screen returned. At the bottom of the screen on the bar it
says done. I can access other microsoft support sites ok but I cant get the
sp2 upgrade to work.
I uninstalled sp2 because I got a crash notice from Microsoft Error report
that said I needed to install SP2 even though I had already installed it. The
reason I uninstalled it was that I couldn't link to the internet from
hyperlinks that were included in emails. nothing happened when I clicked on
them.
I would appreciate any help you can offer.
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- Windows XP Setup >> limit programs on user accountI set up a user account for my son, but I want to limit the programs he can
see/use. All of the Control Panel options for user accounts are things like
changing the password or the picture. How can I limit which programs are
available to him? Also, can I give him access to the internet with a
stronger firewall or filter than when I am logged in as myself?
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- Windows XP Network >> Cannot Add Network PrinterTwo computers, both running Windows XP Pro w/ Firewall on.
Comp 1 has printer named HPLaserJet4l and works fine.
When I try to use the Add Printer wizard on Comp 2, I get as far as the
"Browse for Printer" dialogue.
There, I can see Microsoft Windows Network
CMS
(the workgourp name)
DELLJAN2005 (the name
of comp 1)
DELLJAN2005 does not show any printers to chose from, so I am stuck there.
On DELLJAN2005 in the "Printers and Faxes" dialogue, HPLaserJet4l is
showing with the hand underneath, it's shared.
File and Printer sharing is shown as an exception in Firewall.cpl
Lan Area Connection Properties shows "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
Networks" checked.
Comp 1 (DELLJAN) can see all shared folders on Comp2, but Comp2 cannot see
these items in COmp1
Many thanks
Mike Thomas
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RajKohli
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Windows XP Perform Maintain >> BIOS needs upgrade, but can't get to XP desktop
I've been racking my brain on this one. I have a STOP error that includes a
message about an attempt to write to read-only memory. I've looked at help
topics from the MS support site that say that my PC is likely in need of a
BIOS upgrade. The error is affecting the ACPI. I have the BIOS flash
program on the hard drive, but can't run it from safe mode. I can't get to
Windows normal boot because of the STOP error. Attempting to boot from a
floppy gives me a 'Disk I/O error".
My question: how can I boot with enough of the Windows system to flash the
BIOS?
Thanks.
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xpnovice
Windows XP474
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Ted
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14 17:08:50 CST 2006 |
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Windows XP Perform Maintain >> BIOS needs upgrade, but can't get to XP desktop
You can't flash a BIOS once Windows has started. The correct procedure is to
download the update to a diskette or a CD and then boot the computer from
the diskette/CD. To obtain complete instructions on how to flash your
computer's BIOS, contact the computer manufacturer.
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Ted Zieglar
"You can do it if you try."
"xpnovice" <EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
news:EMail@HideDomain.com...
> I've been racking my brain on this one. I have a STOP error that includes
a
> message about an attempt to write to read-only memory. I've looked at
help
> topics from the MS support site that say that my PC is likely in need of a
> BIOS upgrade. The error is affecting the ACPI. I have the BIOS flash
> program on the hard drive, but can't run it from safe mode. I can't get
to
> Windows normal boot because of the STOP error. Attempting to boot from a
> floppy gives me a 'Disk I/O error".
>
> My question: how can I boot with enough of the Windows system to flash
the
> BIOS?
>
> Thanks.
> --
> xpnovice
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xpnovice
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| Posted: Wed Feb 15 09:39:31 CST 2006 |
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Windows XP Perform Maintain >> BIOS needs upgrade, but can't get to XP desktop
Ted,
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, the Compaq BIOS flash is an exception
to the rule. Its instructions speficially state that the flash is meant to
work in the Windows environment. It will not run from a startup disk. More
importantly, I cannot boot from a startup disk. I get 'Disk I/O error' when
I do this -- probably because of the BIOS problem. This is some kind of
conundrum. Is there another way to boot to the Windows desktop, like from
the CD?
Thanks.
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xpnovice
"Ted Zieglar" wrote:
> You can't flash a BIOS once Windows has started. The correct procedure is to
> download the update to a diskette or a CD and then boot the computer from
> the diskette/CD. To obtain complete instructions on how to flash your
> computer's BIOS, contact the computer manufacturer.
>
> --
> Ted Zieglar
> "You can do it if you try."
>
> "xpnovice" <EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
> news:EMail@HideDomain.com...
> > I've been racking my brain on this one. I have a STOP error that includes
> a
> > message about an attempt to write to read-only memory. I've looked at
> help
> > topics from the MS support site that say that my PC is likely in need of a
> > BIOS upgrade. The error is affecting the ACPI. I have the BIOS flash
> > program on the hard drive, but can't run it from safe mode. I can't get
> to
> > Windows normal boot because of the STOP error. Attempting to boot from a
> > floppy gives me a 'Disk I/O error".
> >
> > My question: how can I boot with enough of the Windows system to flash
> the
> > BIOS?
> >
> > Thanks.
> > --
> > xpnovice
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xpnovice
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| Posted: Wed Feb 15 09:41:30 CST 2006 |
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Windows XP Perform Maintain >> BIOS needs upgrade, but can't get to XP desktop
Ted,
Thanks for your reply. The instructions for the flash for my model Compaq
specifically state that it is to be run from Windows. It will not run from a
startup disk. Anyway, I can't boot from a startup disk because I get 'Disk
I/O error'. Is there another way to get to the Windows desktop, like from
the setup CD?
Thanks again.
--
xpnovice
"Ted Zieglar" wrote:
> You can't flash a BIOS once Windows has started. The correct procedure is to
> download the update to a diskette or a CD and then boot the computer from
> the diskette/CD. To obtain complete instructions on how to flash your
> computer's BIOS, contact the computer manufacturer.
>
> --
> Ted Zieglar
> "You can do it if you try."
>
> "xpnovice" <EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
> news:EMail@HideDomain.com...
> > I've been racking my brain on this one. I have a STOP error that includes
> a
> > message about an attempt to write to read-only memory. I've looked at
> help
> > topics from the MS support site that say that my PC is likely in need of a
> > BIOS upgrade. The error is affecting the ACPI. I have the BIOS flash
> > program on the hard drive, but can't run it from safe mode. I can't get
> to
> > Windows normal boot because of the STOP error. Attempting to boot from a
> > floppy gives me a 'Disk I/O error".
> >
> > My question: how can I boot with enough of the Windows system to flash
> the
> > BIOS?
> >
> > Thanks.
> > --
> > xpnovice
>
>
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that pops up occasionally and got some suggestions about
Spy Bot.
I downloaded it, and was amazed what was on my
computer...THANKS!!!
However, the problem remains...search-aid, STILL appears
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- Windows XP Setup >> ACPI ProblemsI just built a new computer based on an Athlon 64 3000+ processor, ABIT AN8
Ultra motherboard and Windows XP Pro operating system. All the other
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- customize >> System Beep Instead of the correct sound in control panelHello All,
I have a very annoying problem with the sounds on my
windows xp pro pc.
Everytime a receive an email or add/remove my pocket pc
from its dock, the system speaker BEEPS very loud.
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in control panel and all of the events are set to play a
nice .wav. Even when I press the preview button
in 'sounds and audio devices' the correct sound plays.
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- Windows XP Support >> mouserecently replaced faulty standard wired 2 button & wheel mouse with wired
optical sony mouse. On start mouse usually freezes until unplugged and
replugged then all ok sometimes refreezes aftercomputer being in sleep. Does
driver need updating if so how please
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- Windows XP Hardware >> Replacing SCSI drive (boot) with EIDE driveI currently have a 9.1 GB SCSI HDD that works as my
boot drive. I would like to replace it with a 160 GB EIDE
HDD (on a controller card).
Western Digital drives now come with a utility to transfer all settings
from the old boot drive, to the new drive. I have already successfully transfered
all of the contents of the old to the new, but the computer refuses to boot from
it.
Steps taken so far.
1. Installed new 160Gb drive on controller card as master, temp drive letter assignement of I: (have 8 devices already attached, 2 SCSI HDD, 3 EIDE HDD,
1 SCSI CD-ROM, and 2 EIDE DVD-R's) Had to remove the extra SCSI drive for the power connector.
2. Partitioned, and formatted new drive using Western Digital drive software, and transfered all data from old boot drive to new.
3. Shut down system, removed boot drive SCSI ID 0. Re-attached old SCSI D: drive
4. Booted system and entered BIOS, changed boot options from SCSI to EIDE
saved/exited, rebooted.
System makes it through POST ok, see's all drives including new one at full capacity
(used LBA during format), but when it comes time to load Windows XP home, says system not found.
I have tried various combinations of settings in BIOS boot options to no avail.
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. Also tried DiskCopy v 4, no go at this station.
Thanks again
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- Windows XP Support >> Internet Explorer does not workHi,
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I have a Dell Inspiron notebook (Windows XP pro), I use firefox to
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Iâ??ve run McAfee CLAV to clean out the malware, defrag to defrag the badly
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check for and fix any file errors.
Then to isolate whether the constant rebooting (once every 1 to 15 minutes)
was to do with Windows or hardware, I ran the SeaTools Caldera DOS diagnostic
utility put out by Seagate. The utility ran happily for half an hour or more
with no rebooting, and it found no hardware errors, including no errors on
the surface of the drive. However it reported critical file system errors.
Questions:
1. Can anyone who has used SeaTools, confirm that the utility is accurate?
2. Should I believe SeaTools, which reports critical errors, or chkdsk,
which either missed the errors or failed to fix them?
3. If SeaTools is not lying, how do I fix the errors, without reformatting
and losing 30GB of data?
Thanks in advance.
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name:services
then the services control panel opens and a big red x
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Windows Network. All the other PC's on the network use
Windows 2000 as there OS.
It looks like the only option is to create a new Windows
XP network. I rant the Add new Network Wizard, and it
appears that what happens is that I am creating the Host
PC on the network, and after that I will need to then run
a Network setup on the other PC's.
After I finish the setup on the XP PC, is it safe for me
to run the network setup on the PC's already on a
network. Also, I think I read somewhere in your help text
that I cannot run the XP network setup on a Windows 2000
PC.
I am confused and uncertain as to what to do next. What
do I do next????
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lpotts01@snet.net
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