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- Windows XP Support >> event log viewer, strange behaviori was having some problems with crashes etc. so i decided to go in the
eventvwr...
heres the problem:
1. i have the choice between the 3. application : 15MB / system : 512
KB / security: 512 KB /
2. i take the second
3. i have a big list of blank lines with the windows icon, which
appear like empty events
4. i choose another log, empty
5. i go back to application, empty again
after that i can close and reopen the eventvwr and I can go back in
the same process
any ideas?
thanks
jo
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- Windows XP Network >> Wireless Woes DetailsFrom the previous message at 3:13, here are some more=20
details from the event viewer:
Event Type: Information
Event Source: Application Popup
Event Category: None
Event ID: 26
Date: 1/22/2004
Time: 12:46:36 AM
User: N/A
Computer: CRAP
Description:
Application popup: Windows - System Error : There is an=20
IP address conflict with another system on the network=20
For more information, see Help and Support Center at=20
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Event Type: Error
Event Source: Tcpip
Event Category: None
Event ID: 4199
Date: 1/22/2004
Time: 12:46:36 AM
User: N/A
Computer: CRAP
Description:
The system detected an address conflict for IP address=20
192.168.1.148 with the system having network hardware=20
address 00:E0:98:B3:43:A0. Network operations on this=20
system may be disrupted as a result.
For more information, see Help and Support Center at=20
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 00 00 00 00 03 00 50 00 ......P.
0008: 00 00 00 00 67 10 00 c0 ....g..=C0
0010: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
0018: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
0020: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
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- Windows XP Security >> Internet Explorer OR Outlook Express Virus? or What?Hi All!
A program automatically launches a site ("w.xx.gigan.to" where 'xx' is the
letters that I can't recall) and start to download a CAB file using Internet
Explorer. I tried to close it and a message box appear "You must choose yes
to install". So I didn't click anything and I shut down the Internet
Explorer using Task Manager.
And it didn't go away because I can see the movement in network activity. So
I disable the LAN. That's when I got a dialog box asking which connection I
want to use to connect to the Internet because 'you' or a program requested
information from <<site>>. Sorry guys I was really panicked and didn't
recorded the site address. But as far as I recall it is: "w.xx.gigan.to"
where 'xx' is the letters that I can't recall. That site also as one line of
text saying "If you are happy....you are a prick" or something like that. By
looking at this, we can concluded that this is a Trojan right? Showing
something interesting (or something that you need time to figure out) in
front of you and start messing up with your computer at the back.
So I start System Restore and I restore it to a previous point and when it
start to shut Windows down, Outlook Express ask a message box "Are you sure
you want to terminate this download?". That's when I concluded that the
virus might have entered (or still entering) to my computer through Outlook
Express. But it could also be thought Internet Explorer or any thing else
for that matter. I can't say for sure. After System Restore , my computer is
ok now.
Another strange thing to note is that this incident happened after I
rebooted my computer after running a security update from Microsoft for
Download.Ject virus detection and removal, which can be accessed via:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/Download_Ject.mspx
Anybody happen to experience similar incident like mine? Or am I the only
one?
My computer has...
- Internet Explorer 6
- Outlook Express 6
- Windows XP SP1
Please, could anyone suggest what on earth is happening to my computer?
Thanks in advance!
Don
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- Windows XP Hardware >> CD-Drive Problems, (post #2)Two are listed below.
WRITTEN BY: RANDY (AUG 29 2004 4:08AM PDT)
I have a remarkably similar problem in that I just
installed an Artec 16x DVD-ROM drive with a Plexwriter
8/4/32A CD-RW already in use. My bios detects both drives
fine as does Windows XP, but the DVD-ROM only worked at
first install; and after that (even though detected) will
not read ANY disks. Windows XP reports 'no device
conflicts' and 'This device is working properly', but
that
is not true with the DVD-ROM (the CD-RW reads disks
fine).
I've tried multiple primary and secondary IDE connection
and jumper configurations with the same results; I even
went out and bought a PCI Ultra ATA IDE controller card,
put only the DVD-ROM over to it, and it WORKED!
Unfortunately, it only worked the first time (as before),
and after the next computer boot up, again can no longer
read ANY disks. Both drives reported fine by Win XP w/no
conflicts. HERE'S THE KICKER: IF I DISABLE THE CD-RW IN
WINDOWS DEVICE MANAGER, THE DVD-ROM STARTS WORKING FINE!
All my drivers are up to date. It appears there is some
sort of conflict between the drives, but it is beyond me
to figure out how to get both them to work at the same
time. I've tried all possible separations on the IDE
cables (and the PCI card), but that only results in one
or
the other device stopping working. Please, can someone
help me get both drives working at the same time?
WRITTEN BY: TONY (AUG 28 2004 3:50PM PDT)
>-----Original Message-----
>I accidentally posted in General, but anyways, my HP CD
>Writer won't work, won't even read any kind of a cd.
>However, it does show in My Computer, Windows Explorer,
>and Device Manager (as working properly). When I put in
>the driver CD (in another CD Drive) the driver says that
>the Hp CD Writer that I have is not IDE compatable, but
>at boot up, when PC detects IDE hware, it detects the CD
>Writer. And another thing, That second drive is a DVD
>drive. Works fine, but where can I get a compatable DVD
>decoder. Like power dvd or something. It is a toshiba I
>think. Thanks in advance for suggestions.
>
>Tony
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- Windows XP >> desktop backgroundI have XP pro on both my computer & my laptop. On the laptop, there is no
colour under the text yet on my computer, no matter what I do, I can't make
it "clear". It just ruins my Christmas wallpaper ha ha. Is there a setting
for this or just a computer thing? :-) Thanks for any help
....seaweed
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- Windows XP >> Stop error 0x0000007BI have a client with a Dell 8400 Windows XP computer. Recently, on boot, he
received:
STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF789E524, 0xC0000034, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)
I have since tried everything, including replacing the hard drive,
motherboard, video card, memory, CD drives, SATA cables and removing all
other PCI cards. With a clean install of Windows XP, the installation works
fine until the first reboot, then the message reappears. I am completely
stumped as to how this message can continue to appear with virtually every
piece except the CPU changed. Does anybody have any ideas?
Aaron Stamboulieh
-MCSE
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- Windows XP >> emailsI have two emails in my in box both with power point
attatchments however I am unable to open either of these
and being a novice am unsure how to rectify this problem.
I use outlook express
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- Windows XP >> Here is a better Idea on all the check MS doesBetter Idea on all the check ms does.
Instead of Activation, Wga.
Here is the solution.
Do a CIN(Computer/software Identification Number) check.
we call the cops before purchasing a car and they check it using a
vin.
This way, the dealers, consumers. distributors and vendors can check
to make sure they have a valid operating system.
Instead of checking with the police. We would check the Id number at
a Microsoft website or by calling a toll-free number before purchasing
the operating or computer system.
Greg Rozelle
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- Windows XP Support >> system restoreI have been having problem with toolbar settings and internet settings
changing back to previous setting next day when starting up computer. Scans
show no problem. System restore is not working at all (tried several
different restore points).
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- Windows XP >> XP file explorer abortsIf a directory has a picture type file, or when i go
to "file Types" folder option, explorer just aborts and
tries to send message to Microsoft that does not tell me
anything about why it aborted. Help!
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- Windows XP >> Packet Driver for D865PERL LANHi,
I'm trying to run a program called Clarkson Telnet under windows xp in
console mode. This program requires a packet driver. I visited Intel's site
and still not sure which one to download. Please give your opinions
Thanks in advance
Jack
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> Runner Error upon bootingWhen initially booting, I get a rectangular box, with Runner Error, on a blue background. Inside the next bos is the message, "Invalid BACKWEB application id "137903"". I must either click on the "X" by Runner Error, or on the OK box at the bottom. What cures this? What initially caused it? Had this since about 3 weeks after purchase.
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- Windows XP >> removing cached registryHi all. When i login to my pc, it says my cached credentials has expired. My
pc is joined to domain. How can i remove the cached credentials? Moreover
after a while i could not login to my domain account. It says my username or
password is wrong. I then login locally and disjoin from domain before
joining back to domain. However i could not join the domain. It says invalid
username or password. But i am sure i used the correct domain administrator
account and password. Has this something to do with cached credentials issue?
If so, will removing cached credentials solve the issue? How can i remove
cached credential without setting the gpo on my DC so that other users can
continue to use cached credentials. Thks in advance.
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Jim
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 Posted: Fri Sep 22 19:00:21 CDT 2006 |
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Windows XP Update >> Upgrading to Service Pack 2 Issues
My hard drive crashed and had to install a new one on a Dell laptop.
Reinstalled XP and all associated updates.
When I try to update to service pack 2 it hangs on "checking product key."
Has happened at least 4 times now. I'm ready to give up and just run what I
have.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
Windows XP968
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NewScience
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22 19:00:21 CDT 2006 |
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Windows XP Update >> Upgrading to Service Pack 2 Issues
Have you tried, install Windows XP, upgrade to SP2, and then do updates?
"Mark Semm" <Mark EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
news:EMail@HideDomain.com...
> My hard drive crashed and had to install a new one on a Dell laptop.
>
> Reinstalled XP and all associated updates.
>
> When I try to update to service pack 2 it hangs on "checking product key."
> Has happened at least 4 times now. I'm ready to give up and just run what
> I
> have.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks in advance.
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MarkSemm
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22 20:07:01 CDT 2006 |
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Windows XP Update >> Upgrading to Service Pack 2 Issues
Thanks for the advice.
Actually read through some earlier posts and was able to resolve the issues.
Next time I'll research more before posting!!
"NewScience" wrote:
> Have you tried, install Windows XP, upgrade to SP2, and then do updates?
>
> "Mark Semm" <Mark EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
> news:EMail@HideDomain.com...
> > My hard drive crashed and had to install a new one on a Dell laptop.
> >
> > Reinstalled XP and all associated updates.
> >
> > When I try to update to service pack 2 it hangs on "checking product key."
> > Has happened at least 4 times now. I'm ready to give up and just run what
> > I
> > have.
> >
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
>
>
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thecreator
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22 20:36:22 CDT 2006 |
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Windows XP Update >> Upgrading to Service Pack 2 Issues
Hi Mark,
Procedure to Reinstall Windows XP!
If you want to save any files, make a backup of those files off the Hard
Drive and proceed.
0. - Turn off the printer.
1. - Go into Computer Bios and Set Defaults and Exit, if you know how.
Make sure the Boot Order is set to Boot to CD-Rom Drive First.
2. - Insert Windows XP CD into CD-Rom Drive.
3. - Reboot the computer.
Note: If Windows XP is installed, working okay, you will need to Press a key
to boot from the Windows XP CD.
If you are using an Upgrade CD, and the computer boots directly from the CD,
you will need to furnish a qualifying previous version of a Windows
operating system's Installation CD, in order to install Windows XP from an
Upgrade CD.
4. - Welcome to Setup.
5. - Reinstall XP - Press Enter
6. - F8 - I Agree
7. - Esc: Don't Repair
8. - Select Partition to Install Windows XP on.
Use UP and DOWN ARROW Keys to Highlight Partition.
9. - Press Enter.
10. - Press C to Continue.
11. - Highlight the Action You Want To Take.
Type of Format you want to perform.
12. - I selected Format The Partition using the Fat File System.
13. - Then Press Enter to Continue
14. - Warning Message
15. - Press F
16. - To Continue To Format Partition with the FAT32 File System.
17. - Press Enter.
18. - Now it formats.
19. - After Formatting It Checks The Drive.
20. - Then Copies files to partition.
21. - Now it Reboots to Windows XP. Don't press a key to boot to CD.
22. - And now it installs Windows XP.
23. - You need to be here now.
24. - Starts at 39 Minutes to Complete.
25. - At 33 minutes, you need to set Time and Time Zone.
26. - And Enter The Product Key.
27. - At 29 minutes, you need to pick the Network.
28. - Now wait for Reboot and you are done.
Note: - If you have the original Windows XP CD, not Service Pack 2 CD, you
will need to have already downloaded to Your Briefcase Folder,
WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU from this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en
You must install Windows XP Service Pack 2 before you can use Windows
Update. Also you must install the tool to validate your copy of Windows
after upgrading to Windows XP Service Pack 2, before you can begin to
reinstall all the Windows XP Patches.
Backup the downloaded Windows XP Service Pack 2 to another partition.
After Windows XP is reinstalled, do not apply any Hotfixes or connect to the
Internet before installed Service Pack 2.
--
thecreator
"Mark Semm" <Mark EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
news:EMail@HideDomain.com...
> My hard drive crashed and had to install a new one on a Dell laptop.
>
> Reinstalled XP and all associated updates.
>
> When I try to update to service pack 2 it hangs on "checking product key."
> Has happened at least 4 times now. I'm ready to give up and just run what
> I
> have.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks in advance.
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Linc
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25 20:40:13 CDT 2006 |
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Windows XP Update >> Upgrading to Service Pack 2 Issues
Hey can you tell me how you fixed it or what you read to determine it?
Can you email me so I can get the answer?
Thanks
Linc
EMail@HideDomain.com
Mark Semm wrote:
> Thanks for the advice.
>
> Actually read through some earlier posts and was able to resolve the issues.
>
> Next time I'll research more before posting!!
>
> "NewScience" wrote:
>
> > Have you tried, install Windows XP, upgrade to SP2, and then do updates?
> >
> > "Mark Semm" <Mark EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
> > news:EMail@HideDomain.com...
> > > My hard drive crashed and had to install a new one on a Dell laptop.
> > >
> > > Reinstalled XP and all associated updates.
> > >
> > > When I try to update to service pack 2 it hangs on "checking product key."
> > > Has happened at least 4 times now. I'm ready to give up and just run what
> > > I
> > > have.
> > >
> > > Any thoughts?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
> >
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Torgeir
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| Posted: Tue Sep 26 09:45:26 CDT 2006 |
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Windows XP Update >> Upgrading to Service Pack 2 Issues
Hi,
I guess he found one of postings I have posted on this issue previously:
I just had this issue one some computers at work (hanging at the SP2
installation at "Checking product key" phase), and did some googling
for this. At a web forum I found the solution. A guy named Matt had
this problem and phoned Microsoft. After a second hour session on the
phone, the Microsoft tech found the reason, it had to do with OEM inf
files not being recognized by the SP2 installation. Below is the
resolution email that was sent to Matt. This procedure also solved the
problem on the computers where I work.
<quote>
Hi Matt,
There are 3 steps which we have to do to get the SP2 installed.
Steps are:
1) Please go into the CMD prompt (Start/Run --> cmd.exe )
2) Then type cd /d %windir%\inf and make sure we are in that
directory.
3) Then type ren oem*.inf oem*.old, it will go back to the prompt
after giving you some error (Do not worry about it)
4) Then type ren oem*.pnf oem*.old1, it will go back to the prompt
after giving you some error (Do not worry about it)
5) Then goto start - run - type "%windir%\inf" and you will see
the files in the folder.
6) Then find the file by name INFCACHE.1 and take a backup of it
to desktop (by copying it to desktop) and delete the INFCACHE.1
from c:\windows\inf.
7) Close all windows and reboot the computer to safe mode and
start the installation of SP2 and it should go fine.
Please let me know the result of the above steps.
Thanks & Regards,
Dilep R****
Research Engineer - OSR II
Microsoft Platforms and Desktop Support
Windows XP Team
Microsoft Corporation
* Email: ******@mssupport.microsoft.com
( Voice Mail: 425-635-**** ext. *****
¹ Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 2:00pm PST
</quote>
Linc wrote:
> Hey can you tell me how you fixed it or what you read to determine it?
>
> Can you email me so I can get the answer?
>
> Thanks
>
> Linc
> EMail@HideDomain.com
>
>
>
> Mark Semm wrote:
>
>>Thanks for the advice.
>>
>>Actually read through some earlier posts and was able to resolve the issues.
>>
>>Next time I'll research more before posting!!
>>
>>"NewScience" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Have you tried, install Windows XP, upgrade to SP2, and then do updates?
>>>
>>>"Mark Semm" <Mark EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
>>>news:EMail@HideDomain.com...
>>>
>>>>My hard drive crashed and had to install a new one on a Dell laptop.
>>>>
>>>>Reinstalled XP and all associated updates.
>>>>
>>>>When I try to update to service pack 2 it hangs on "checking product key."
>>>>Has happened at least 4 times now. I'm ready to give up and just run what
>>>>I
>>>>have.
>>>>
>>>>Any thoughts?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Software Distribution, Porsgrunn Norway
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PCTrainWreck
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| Posted: Wed Feb 14 22:14:05 CST 2007 |
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Windows XP Update >> Upgrading to Service Pack 2 Issues
Works GREAT 02/14/07
"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I guess he found one of postings I have posted on this issue previously:
>
> I just had this issue one some computers at work (hanging at the SP2
> installation at "Checking product key" phase), and did some googling
> for this. At a web forum I found the solution. A guy named Matt had
> this problem and phoned Microsoft. After a second hour session on the
> phone, the Microsoft tech found the reason, it had to do with OEM inf
> files not being recognized by the SP2 installation. Below is the
> resolution email that was sent to Matt. This procedure also solved the
> problem on the computers where I work.
>
>
> <quote>
> Hi Matt,
>
> There are 3 steps which we have to do to get the SP2 installed.
>
>
> Steps are:
>
>
> 1) Please go into the CMD prompt (Start/Run --> cmd.exe )
>
> 2) Then type cd /d %windir%\inf and make sure we are in that
> directory.
>
> 3) Then type ren oem*.inf oem*.old, it will go back to the prompt
> after giving you some error (Do not worry about it)
>
> 4) Then type ren oem*.pnf oem*.old1, it will go back to the prompt
> after giving you some error (Do not worry about it)
>
> 5) Then goto start - run - type "%windir%\inf" and you will see
> the files in the folder.
>
> 6) Then find the file by name INFCACHE.1 and take a backup of it
> to desktop (by copying it to desktop) and delete the INFCACHE.1
> from c:\windows\inf.
>
> 7) Close all windows and reboot the computer to safe mode and
> start the installation of SP2 and it should go fine.
>
>
> Please let me know the result of the above steps.
>
> Thanks & Regards,
>
> Dilep R****
>
> Research Engineer - OSR II
>
> Microsoft Platforms and Desktop Support
>
> Windows XP Team
>
> Microsoft Corporation
>
> * Email: ******@mssupport.microsoft.com
>
> ( Voice Mail: 425-635-**** ext. *****
>
> ¹ Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 2:00pm PST
>
> </quote>
>
>
> Linc wrote:
> > Hey can you tell me how you fixed it or what you read to determine it?
> >
> > Can you email me so I can get the answer?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Linc
> > EMail@HideDomain.com
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark Semm wrote:
> >
> >>Thanks for the advice.
> >>
> >>Actually read through some earlier posts and was able to resolve the issues.
> >>
> >>Next time I'll research more before posting!!
> >>
> >>"NewScience" wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>Have you tried, install Windows XP, upgrade to SP2, and then do updates?
> >>>
> >>>"Mark Semm" <Mark EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
> >>>news:EMail@HideDomain.com...
> >>>
> >>>>My hard drive crashed and had to install a new one on a Dell laptop.
> >>>>
> >>>>Reinstalled XP and all associated updates.
> >>>>
> >>>>When I try to update to service pack 2 it hangs on "checking product key."
> >>>>Has happened at least 4 times now. I'm ready to give up and just run what
> >>>>I
> >>>>have.
> >>>>
> >>>>Any thoughts?
> >>>>
> >>>>Thanks in advance.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Software Distribution, Porsgrunn Norway
>
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Adam
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07 07:13:00 CDT 2007 |
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Windows XP Update >> Upgrading to Service Pack 2 Issues
These steps fixed the problem for me but aren't these oem*.inf and oem*.pnf
files needed? After SP2 is installed is it worth renaming them back to their
original names?
Thanks
Adam
"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I guess he found one of postings I have posted on this issue previously:
>
> I just had this issue one some computers at work (hanging at the SP2
> installation at "Checking product key" phase), and did some googling
> for this. At a web forum I found the solution. A guy named Matt had
> this problem and phoned Microsoft. After a second hour session on the
> phone, the Microsoft tech found the reason, it had to do with OEM inf
> files not being recognized by the SP2 installation. Below is the
> resolution email that was sent to Matt. This procedure also solved the
> problem on the computers where I work.
>
>
> <quote>
> Hi Matt,
>
> There are 3 steps which we have to do to get the SP2 installed.
>
>
> Steps are:
>
>
> 1) Please go into the CMD prompt (Start/Run --> cmd.exe )
>
> 2) Then type cd /d %windir%\inf and make sure we are in that
> directory.
>
> 3) Then type ren oem*.inf oem*.old, it will go back to the prompt
> after giving you some error (Do not worry about it)
>
> 4) Then type ren oem*.pnf oem*.old1, it will go back to the prompt
> after giving you some error (Do not worry about it)
>
> 5) Then goto start - run - type "%windir%\inf" and you will see
> the files in the folder.
>
> 6) Then find the file by name INFCACHE.1 and take a backup of it
> to desktop (by copying it to desktop) and delete the INFCACHE.1
> from c:\windows\inf.
>
> 7) Close all windows and reboot the computer to safe mode and
> start the installation of SP2 and it should go fine.
>
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Can anyone help? Please?
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It appears to be permanently set to C:\....\My Videos, and I want to save
all my projects on my E drive, and in a folder called Projects. I have to
navigate to that folder every time I create / save a project. (I find "My
Videos" too general a name and I like to split my work into separate folders
i.e. Captured Video, Projects, Saved Movies).
I know how to change the default for temp files but that is not the issue.
My query concerns only Project files.
Thanks
CW
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- Windows XP Hardware >> PC shutting downI moved and my PC was working great until the move and now as soon as I
turn it on within 5 minutes it shuts itself off. I have a Dell
Dimension 2350 running Windows XP with service pack 2 if this helps and
I also run PcCillin for virus control. Any suggestions ? I can't keep it
on long enough to do much with it. Thanks for any help. Hugs, Mary B.
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Mary B
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- Windows XP >> Dialog boxes went crazy after I updated my computer!After I updated my MS programs, recently, the text in some of my dialog boxes
appears Asian or just little boxes and other dialog boxes are part in English
and part Asian or boxes. I checked the language settings and I have no Asian
languages installed on my computer. It is difficult because I don't know
what the dialog boxes say unless I have memorized them! Can anyone help?
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May grace and Peace be multiplied to you!
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- Windows XP Support >> Fast User SwitchingI'm lost in trying to figure out why the Fast User Switching (FUS) box
keeps getting "unchecked". (Fast User Switching is located via Control
Panel / User Accounts / Change The Way Users Log On Or Off).
Bottom line is that I am unable to switch users without getting logged
off myself. I also tried to check the FUS box is SAFE MODE, but it
didn't save my changes.
Is it a registry problem or am I missing something. FYI - I have
already disabled Offline Files.
Tks!
P.S. Sorry if my message appears twice...I'm a new registered user and
just getting myself acquainted with this forum.
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DrB323
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- Windows XP Network >> "Use simple file sharing" setting will not stay changed!Hi Everyone,
As the subject states, I am clearing the Use simple file sharing setting
(no check mark). Once I restart the PC, the check mark is back!
Also, connected with this issue, the Forceguest setting under
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa]
changes back to it's default setting of 00000001 after a reboot (I want it
to stay at 00000000).
I require this setting off as it is affecting my Dell IT Manager, but it
will not keep it's setting!!!
Any ideas/help would be greatly appreciated!
Chris
Info:
Windows XP SP2
Novell Client 4.91 SP2 English
TCP/IP protocol only
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> MegaFLOPS and hyper-threadingI have a P4 2.8 w/HT, 1G Ram. Sony VAIO. (PassMark Performance Test)
I am a day trader and work from home. My software - MetaStock runs some
serious calculations and my computer runs it so slowly - so I have been
trying to get the most I can. I just finished formatting and starting clean.
I have run a test that shows a main score average around 330 and a MegaFLOPS
score of 220. I figured this was good but checked on friends and family's
computers and their MegaFLOPS scores were in the 500s and 600s.
Just for fun - I disabled HT in my BIOS. My main score moved up a little to
349 but my MegaFLOPS went balistic and hit 630 - about 400 points.
1) Which score is more important for normal users? ...overall or MegaFLOPS?
2) I run a ton of programs at the same time - mail, music, MetaStock,
internet,etc., should I have HT on or off ?
3) Is it normal that HT would bring down my MegaFLOPS score?
4) Can I improve this?
Thank you so much !!!!!
Steven
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- Windows XP >> Can't Delete "Microsoft Websites" from FavoritesI'm using Windows XP Prof, SP2 at work. I use Favorites menu in Windows
Explorer and "Microsoft Websites" is one of the entries. I didn't add it to
Favorites and every time I delete it, it comes back the next time I open
Windows Explorer. It also shows up in IE7 links. How can I make
"Microsoft Websites" disappear permanently from my Favorites list in Windows
Explorer?
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- Windows XP Security >> windows xp network loginIs there anyway to get a machine with only winxp to boot if
the password isn't working(password typed correctly!) You
do not know the admin password because the manufactor of
the computer was the one to install the OS and did not tell
the passwrd, and the stupid people you work for did not
redo the machine
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- Windows XP Support >> Service Pack 2 Corrupts Desktop IconsAfter installing SP2 all my desktop icons become corrupt. Double click them
and computer completely locks up, remove sp 2....goes back to working fine.
Anyone else? any fixes?
Also will Windows moviemaker 2.1 work without the SP 2 patch?
Thank You very much in advance
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