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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> Win XP Secutiry UPdate KB908531I have recently installed (4/16/06) a number of Windows Updates. After
completion I notice that there were a couple of problems:
1.) In Windows Explorer the left pane of windows explorer(directory tree)
would only display the 1st level of the directory struture. All lower levels
could be acccessed in the right pane by double clicking on the folder. When
the "+" was clicked int the left pane nothing happened and the hourglass
cursor appaered but never went away.
2.) In IE 6.029 with SP2 web sites could be accessed by selecting from the
list of favorites however, when typing the address in the address bar nothing
happened.
Another rather curious symptom was that on the computer I use at home with 5
users defined - 1 user did not see the above problems, all others did. When I
unistalled one update (KB908531) the problem went away. The other updates
installed at this same time were:
KB890830, KB911567, KB912812, KB911565, KB914454, KB911562
I installed the updates one at a time once I found the problem so I know
that KB908531 is the problem item.
Since I bought Windows thru Dell with my computer I haven't found an easy
way to report this to Microsoft for possible solution (without paying that
is). Has anyone seen/heard or have any understanding of this problem.
If I'm in the wrong discussion group I apologixe in advance. Looking forward
to hearing/reading your commenst
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don-enos
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- Windows XP Network >> Fatloss computer programI have been using this computer program for a couple weeks now and i am very pleased with the results so far. its a software fatloss program, if your looking for a diet/weightloss plan i reccomend you check this place out first: http://fatloss9.50webs.com
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- Windows XP >> Config.msiWhat does it mean when you have a folder named (config.msi) ?
Does that come from a poor install of a program ?
My neighbor asked me this question and I couldn't answer , so I thought I
would ask here.
Can this folder just be deleted and forgoten as long as everything is
working ok ?
Thanks
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Carl G
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- Windows XP Security >> How to Enable Stored User Names and Passwords in XP SP1Hi All,
I have a XP SP1 with a hardened configuration that has disabled stored user
names and passwords (from the manage users control panel app). There is no
"Add" button. Whenever I access a network resource (when I am not logged on
to the domain) I am prompted for U/P, but there is not check box to remember
password.
I assume (perhaps incorrectly) that I can enable this functionality via the
registry. Does anyone have instructions on how to do so?
Thanks,
Scott
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> The bad message!I have windows xp pro sp2 firewall turned on by default with windows
updates. And i am sure that my computer is updated. but one time after
restarting my pc, i saw the following: http://karlo.t-rh.com/xp
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- Windows XP Support >> Window Security Center has wrong firewall listedMy window security center has eTrust EZ Firewall listed as my firewall but I
uninstalled EZ Firewall and installed Norton Internet Security. Now I can
not access the internet while my Norton Internet Security is enabled. How do
I clear the firewall settings in Windows Security Center?
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TjValor
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- Windows XP Setup >> NTbackup - no progress barI upgraded Win2k to Win XP Pro and when I run my ntbackup.exe I no longer
get the Progress bar or the estimated times and files controls to show
during the backup. Do I need to change some settings? Thanks.
David
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- Windows XP Network >> Weird (port-based?) connection/web access problemI can connect to the web with MS:ie6 Ok, but not with ie7 or Firefox. Also
can't connect with Thunderbird or Skype, nor connect to Microsoft to register
new software.
Mail (outlook express) will send (SMTP, port 25), but won't receive (POP3,
port 110) unless I run telnet, port 110 TWICE (yes, once alone won't work) (I
found this by chance when trying a colleague's suggestion). then it's OK.
I connect (when I can) via a direct LAN connection to a 3com wireless ADSL
router with inbuilt firewall.
I have shut down (Zonealarm) firewall and (temporarily, to test) AV software.
I occasionally run Spybot, and have tried checking and fixing Winsock, in
case that was the cause.
Some very clever colleagues are foxed by this. I sense it must be something
to do with ports, which I don't really understand, and I worry that it might
signal some malicious intervention.
I think it all started around the time I accepted an invitation to 'upgrade'
my Skype (which I have now uninstalled), but can't say for sure.
Any suggestions, please?
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> ODBCIS there a way that I can export or backup All my ODBC
settings and configurations. I need to reinstall Win XP
Pro and I don't want to rebuild all of them.
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- Windows XP >> can't create registry keyI tried to install software and I rcvd an error that it could not
create a registry key in HKEY_USERS
I opened REGEDIT and confirmed that I can't create a key here.
I can create a key in any other HKEY_... folder.
I have an ADMIN user and my user which is also an admin account.
XP SP2 with all updates.
what do you think is wrong now??
thx
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- Windows XP Network >> P.C. not assigned I.P. address. Using Cable Modem to WiFi router.Basic setup is as follows:
Cable Modem (NTL) connects to WiFi Router. This is functioning for my
laptop which is picking up the WiFi signal, and thus happily networking
to its hearts content. However I have attached my XP Pro P.C. to the
router, and do not appear to be having any joy with a physical
connection. I have tried both a USB and ethernet cable to connect to
my router, but neither connection seems to be instigating a network
connection, visible to me as an open connection. I would have guessed
a hardware failure of my onboard LAN, but the USB too?
Any ideas or suggestions?
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Ayush
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Windows XP Support >> installing xp home edition
i currently hav xp home edition n want to delete it from my computer, then
replace it again to fix how it runs...does that make sense PLEASE! i need help
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Will
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| Posted: Tue Mar 13 09:08:34 CDT 2007 |
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Windows XP Support >> installing xp home edition
Hi
What's wrong with it at the moment?
You have a couple of choices for a reinstall:
A 'Repair' install:
"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
or a 'Clean' install:
"Clean Install Windows XP "
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
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Will Denny
MS MVP Shell/User
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"SantoS" <EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
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>i currently hav xp home edition n want to delete it from my computer, then
> replace it again to fix how it runs...does that make sense PLEASE! i need
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| Posted: Tue Mar 13 09:19:30 CDT 2007 |
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Windows XP Support >> installing xp home edition
SantoS wrote:
> i currently hav xp home edition n want to delete it from my computer,
> then replace it again to fix how it runs...does that make sense
> PLEASE! i need help
Although I think I understand what you want to do, only very rarely does it
makes sense to do that. Here's my standard post on this subject:
Just boot from the Windows XP CD (change the BIOS boot order if necessary to
accomplish this) and follow the prompts for a clean installation (delete the
existing partition by pressing "D" when prompted, then create a new one).
You can find detailed instructions here:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
or here http://windowsxp.mvps.org/XPClean.htm
or here http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm
However why do you want to reformat and reinstall? In my view, it's usually
a mistake. With a modicum of care, it should never be necessary to reinstall
Windows (XP or any other version). I've run Windows 3.0, 3.1, WFWG 3.11,
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, each for the period of
time before the next version came out, and each on two machines here. I
never reinstalled any of them, and I have never had anything more than an
occasional minor problem.
It's my belief that this mistaken notion stems from the technical support
people at many of the larger OEMs. Their solution to almost any problem they
don't quickly know the answer to is "reformat and reinstall." That's the
perfect solution for them. It gets you off the phone quickly, it almost
always works, and it doesn't require them to do any real troubleshooting (a
skill that most of them obviously don't possess in any great degree).
But it leaves you with all the work and all the problems. You have to
restore all your data backups, you have to reinstall all your programs, you
have to reinstall all the Windows and application updates,you have to locate
and install all the needed drivers for your system, you have to recustomize
Windows and all your apps to work the way you're comfortable with.
Besides all those things being time-consuming and troublesome, you may have
trouble with some of them: can you find all your application CDs? Can you
find all the needed installation codes? Do you have data backups to restore?
Do you even remember all the customizations and tweaks you may have
installed to make everything work the way you like?
Occasionally there are problems that are so difficult to solve that Windows
should be reinstalled cleanly. But they are few and far between;
reinstallation should not be a substitute for troubleshooting; it should be
a last resort, to be done only after all other attempts at troubleshooting
by a qualified person have failed.
If you have problems, post them here; it's likely that someone can help you
and a reinstallation won't be required
One more point: if the problems you are having are the result of something
you've done wrong (and they probably are), and you reinstall Windows without
finding out what you did wrong, you will very likely repeat the actions that
led to the problems and quickly find yourself in the same position.
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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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- Windows XP >> task manager wont openall of a sudden one day, the task manager stops working, ctrl alt delete, and
trying to open it through the start bar think doesnt open it ever,, and
because it is extremely hard and stupid to try and reach microsoft for actual
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can fix this??????
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Many thanks in advance.
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- Windows XP Support >> reformat and slave driveI just received the nice news that my registry is corrupt and that Windows
can't start. After some research, I see that with the OEM copy I have, I
have no other choice than to reformat.
My question..the drive itself is fine, it's Windows that has a problem. Can
I install a new hard drive, install Windows on that, then install the
original drive as a slave so that I can retrieve my files. I know, should
have backed up more often.
Will that work, and are there any special procedures other than setting the
jumper to slave and restarting Windows so that it will recognize the new
drive?
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- Windows XP Update >> Win32:Access denied errorHi,
This is related to updates which i downloaded on my online Windows 2003
based servers.As download installation completed,my servers went off giving
the following errors:
1, win32:Access is denied.
2, You do not have the rights.
I was not even able to the access my diskmanagement and backup utilities.
Finally i removed the same updates (October-2005),and my problem was
solved-Thank God
Kindly help how i will update my server.
Ajay
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I have a lot of stationery and want to add my stationery file in the SEND TO bo
so that I can easily send it from a floppy into stationery. Thanf\s
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- Windows XP Hardware >> Sudden loss of soundHi...my system has been functioning great for 3 years now, I have a Compaq
Presario 5310us system with 40 Gif HD and 256 RAM, I have XP Home Edition
and over a month ago updated to SP2 with no problems.
About a week ago ( I can't remember what I was doing when it happened) my
speakers made weird screaming , popping and squelching sounds. I muted the
speakers. I don't know when the sound went out. My husband swears he heard
game sounds when I was playing Red Faction a few days ago. I went to play
today and no sound. I haven't really noticed the sound being gone until
today ( I tune the system sounds out I guess).
I have checked Devices, drivers, and everything says enabled and working. I
disconnected the speakers and tested them with other audio equipment and
they work fine. I don't know where else to look. Nothing has changed, there
are no new programs, I run virus checks and spyware checks every few days. I
don't know why the sound has just stopped working.
Any suggestions?
( I did delete Yahoo downloaded chat software last week, it's the only thing
I can think of even remotely connected to sound changes)
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Glenda P
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- Windows XP Hardware >> unwanted popup adI performed a wide range of microsoft updates; one result
has been receiving a continuous popup ad which offers to
sell me a software to stop popup ads--I have a dsl
connection, and the ad comes through whether I am using
an internet connector or not. How do I stop this
annoying practice--writing an e-mail to their tech did no
good whatsoever.
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- Windows XP Support >> HELP: winxp broke my mp3 player... woes :SI got a generic USB flash MP3 player (I think). It looks like one of those
generic players pictures on:
http://www.somewareonthe.net/images/m3dia_players.gif
. It doesn't even have a brand name on it. It's was my girlfriends player
but she gave it to me.
It was working perfectly until I decided to format it using Windows XP
format (right-click on drive and format it). The USB MP3 player device still
gets detected and picked up by Windows and I can move files onto it. However
when I try to use it to play songs, it says 0 out of 0 songs found.
I think I messed it up. Do you know what I can do? Maybe it doesn't like
FAT32 and I should format it using FAT?
Help
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- Windows XP Network >> possible to bind user account to domain or workgroup?Hello,
I use my laptop on my home network and at work. At home I
use a wireless NIC and connect to a workgroup. At work I
use my integrated ethernet NIC and connect to a domain.
I'd like to be able to choose at the login screen which
domain or workgroup I want to login to. What I have to do
right now is login to the local computer, switch from
workgroup to domain, and reboot just to login where I
want to login.
At the login screen you can switch between domains IF you
are on a domain. That would work fine if my home
workgroup could be listed there as well.
Any hel would be great. Thanks.
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- Windows XP Network >> Out of room on my D: driveMy laptop is partitioned in two drives, C: (6.53 gig
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20.6 gigs).
Odd thing is, if I actually add up the contents of the
folders on D:, their total is just under 4 gigs. I only
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have very little in the way of files on this machine. I
have had to do about 15 system rollbacks (restores?) in
the past 24 hours and I'm wondering if (and where) XP has
dumped all the extra files (and can I delete them???)...
Any clues how I can lighten things to 4 Gigs again, I'd
hate to have to reformat...
thanks.
Kendal
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issue. but then i realized that other usb devices were not working either.
strange thing is my mouse and keyboard are usb. i tried swaping ports. mouse
and keyboard work anywhere. but my ipod and my western digital external hard
drive don't work anywhere.
i have windows xp sp2 with all current updates. i've tried disabling ports
,deleting drivers and rebooting amungst many other suggestions. now i should
mention that i have a second pc with xp home and all current updates and
these devices work fine. on my main pc i get a usb error that reads : USB
DEVICE NOT REGCOGNIZED
one of the usb devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and
windows does not recognize it. under device manager both devices just
show up as unknown device. now this morning a idea hit me and i
thought i was on to somthing. i hooked up my ipod and my external drive to
my second pc. went to device manager and looked at what driver windows used
for those two devices.
both of them used USBSTOR.SYS . so i figured i could just manually pic
that driver. wrong! on my main computer when i try and pic the driver i go
as far as
C:\windows\system32\drivers\..thats it the only thing that shows up is two
folders
entittled disdn & etc. so i tried to just manually type in the driver i
wanted alone with its directory, just as it was written on my other computer
and that didn't work either. and to top it off i found a thumb drive and it
works fine! so i went into device manager and checked out what driver windows
used for the thumb drive. guess what the little piece of s*@# was using
USBSTOR.SYS so i am stumped. if you mangaed to read this far and have any
suggestions.. it would be greatly appreciated
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- Windows XP Security >> Removing accountI have found a great deal of information on adding
accounts but little on what happens when a account is
removed. What happens to the files of the removed
account? Are they still on the hard drive? Are they
available after the account is removed?
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have tried to defrag but defrag will not remove all the red lines that
indicate fragmented areas and go to blue like defrag usually does. It will
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and can I fix this. The computer is working fine, but sometimes hangs up a
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- Windows XP Hardware >> ANNOYING BOX (STILL)Thanks for your reply but "msinfo32.exe" does not appear
in the list, also "system information" does not appear
in "start up"!
>-----Original Message-----
>Yes.
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> Go to "start," click "run," type "msconfig" and press
enter. This will
>open up the configuration window for how the system
starts.
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> Click the "startup" tab. You will see a list of
programs. Look for
>"msinfo32.exe." If you see it, uncheck the box next to
it, and press "ok. "
>You may need to restart your computer. Also make sure
that any duplicate
>entires of "msinfo32.exe" are unchecked.
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> If this does not work, click "start,"
click "programs," and look under
>the folder, "startup." If you see "System Information"
within this folder,
>right-click it (on the start menu) and click "delete."
Shortcuts to files
>contained in this folder are opened at the start of the
system.
>
>Shane Steinmetz
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>"Mark" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
>news:1d1ec01c422bf$8dc607c0$a101280a@phx.gbl...
>> When I start up my computer a box appears
>> called "Microsoft system information" which I can close
>> down, but can I disable this box from appearing in the
>> first place?
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