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- Windows XP Security >> Firewall protectionI enabled my firewalls since I have a permenant
connection to the internet. I just allow server extension
file to be accessed (usually). I went back into these
setting recently and one had been disabled and the other
had a bunch of new selections with ip addresses that look
like monitor drivers and outlook accesses. I have had
other unusual problems as well. Any thought on this?
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- Windows XP Support >> Xp user printing faultHi that's what happens:
After installed SP2 in Xp Home in a single Workstation
all users can't print using spool.
New jobs compare in the print queue few seconds then disapperar without
effect. Printing is available only sending job directly to printer
(unfortunately too slow)
*I' can't believe users can't print as usual*
I managed with permissions in spool folder and in regestry without any luck.
Please help in finding solution and understanding how spool works
This is a known problem Cari wrote many post saying it comes with norton but
i disinstalled withou resoults :
(Cari wrote:
"This is a problem we have seen with XP Home and Limited Users... and
usually
only when Norton Antivirus is installed on the PC.
the page, you'll see it set to Spool
Print documents....
Change it to Print Directly to Printer.)
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- Windows XP >> send message over networkI have an XP network at home (3 pc's) - can i send a
message that pops up on the screen of another pc?
I am aware of netsend, but that's command line isn't it?
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- Windows XP Setup >> System will not go into S3 StandbyI've done quite a bit of work researching this problem.
This is my last hope.
I have a brand new Intel 865PERL Motherboard with MCE XP
installed. The system includes an ATI 9600XT video card,
Hauppauge TV/FM. I have set the Bios to allow S3 standby
and even turn off ALL the USB devices when in standby. I
even found a application called Sleeper that forces
standby modes. It detects and can force the system into
S3 standby, but Windows Standby does not! Please help.
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- Windows XP MovieMaker >> no audioHi, im using a jvc GR-DVL 520u. and when im trying to
capture the video with audio I get all the video
perfectly, but no audio at all. Can anyone help me? im
runnign through a dazzle digical video creator 80 through
a firewire usb port.
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- Windows XP Setup >> Xp won't boot upI installed windows xp on a Time computer I had that had windows 98
on. I formatted the drive and removed all partitions. On boot up all I
get now is "searching for boot record on ide-0. ok", and then it
hangs.
I tried the hard drive in another pc and there was no problem. It
seems as if the bios is trying to look for something that is not
there, something by Time perhaps.
Any ideas?
Thanx.
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- Windows XP Hardware >> xp wont recognize scannerwhen i got a new computer with xp os in it & hooked up my
hp 4470c scanner by usb cord, a message popped up said,
usb device has malfunctioned & is not recognized by
windows. I have went through all of the downloads at hp &
microsoft sites & still no fixing of this problem. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks. Phil.
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- Windows XP >> What causes my computer to keep turning back on?I close down WinXP at night through the proper shutdown. All the lights
go off. But often during the night it switches itself back on. I have
checked all the obvious (to me) things like hibernate, BIOS settings
etc. But the computer is definitely off - not just sleeping, although
it is plugged in obviously when this happens and there is power to the
motherboard.
Anyone know of this happening and is it likely to be serious? The
motherboard (a cheap PCChips from Ebuyer) is only a few weeks old but I
really don't want to send it back unless it will get worse.
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- Windows XP >> language barHello,
Everytime I login the language bar is visible on the taskbar, I right
click/Toolbars/uncheck the Language bar.
I thought that removing once this bar would be permanent across reboots and
relogins.
Any ideas why the language bar is appearing again everytime?
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Elias
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- Windows XP >> Run-Time ErrorI am getting this error when I start/restart my computer.
Run-Time Error '35752': URL is malformed.
I have Windows XP....is there anyway I can fix this?
Thanks!
Kristen
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- Windows XP Update >> Error 8007F00DEverytime I try to intstall Security Update for Windows XP (KB828741), it
keeps telling me that the installation failed. The error code is 8007F00D
and sometimes the error code is just F00D. I tried to install it from
automatic updates and it didnt work so I tried to install it from the Windows
Update website and thats when the error code changed to F00D.
Can someone help me please?
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- Windows XP Support >> Need FileCan anyone tell me where I can get this File \windows\system32\config\system
, that is missing in my Girlfriend Computer, Thanks in Advance.
Lance
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- Windows XP Security >> Delete user "Owner" ?Hi folks,
Brand new computer with XP-H preinstalled, and with initial
user by the name of "Owner".
I've set up proper user (and admin) accounts, and deleted
the user "Owner", but there's still a Owner directory in
DocumentsAndSettings.
Is it safe to delete this directory? And any Registry keys
pointing at it? (Hmm, I smell a SystemRestorePoint looming
<g>).
Thanks,
RAC
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Windows XP >> New XP Pro install is brittle?
Re-installed XP Pro 2 days ago due to complete lock-up
after massive local power failure. (no, I do not have a
UPS) System came up and worked fine for some time but
started re-booting by itself after a time. System error
reports pointed to a device driver. ATI-Rage driver was
removed (had been installed from a CD) and replaced with
the one from Windows Update. Now system fails in the same
way and error reporting says the problem is under
investigation. Looking at the machine's own error list
returns a number of differing complaints the unit never
had before and I'm wondering if they really are problems
at all. The latest is a Bad Block error on my Creative
CD5233E CD/ROM drive. There was no disk in it at the time
and I was on-line when my screen just blacked out, as
usual, and re-booted. A check of Device Manager returned
a report of Functioning correctly for the drive. This is
just the latest of many. I'm thinking there is a
corruption somewhare. At times the Task Manager reports
100% CPU usage when nothing should be happening at all.
Usually the process that's doing this is: cidaemon.exe
but I have no earthly idea what this process does? Should
I just re-format and re-install XP? By the way, this
install was on a new Western Digital 30 gig drive.
Windows XP142
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- Windows XP Hardware >> cd writer does not workHello. I have a problem with my cd writer. It is just an atapi 52x max cd writer. It came with the pc i bought early in 2003. The drive itself works fine, with it reading from cd's no problem. The problem comes when i try to burn a cd(data videocd music etc). it does not matter which software i use, roxio nero or winxp, it will just not burn
It will just come up with an error telling me that the media is invalid, or something to that effect. I have tried my blank cd's on other pcs and they burn fine, so it cannot be that. i have lowered the burn speed and still nothing.
Being as the drive still reads any cd i put in it, i would assume that it will just be a software problem, not hardware(hopefully).
Any help would be grea
Thank you in advanc
Jamie Morga
p.s. any suggestions plz mail me
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- Windows XP Network >> IE Hijacked!My Internet explorer has been hijacked such that whenever I open it I get redirected. It also hampers my ability to surf. I already have "Spyhunter" installed but it hasn't fixed the problem, any ideas how I can remove this unwelcome guest on my PC?
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- Windows XP Security >> User Profile & Restart IssuesAfter a clean format & reinstall, XP Pro "forgot" things--
-for example, docs were missing my My Documents,
Bookmarks were being lost, IE & OLE settings going back
to default, etc. I typed them back in, and since then,
it was ok. Since then, it looks ok.
I checked the Event Viewer and noticed 4 consecutive
errors with a Red X next to "userenv" and a caution error
of the same nature. Is this related to this issue?
Also, a few times when I shut down, the system would
restart. I turned off auto-restart at error and saw a
stop error. I uninstalled Easy CD Creator 5 and the
issue happened once or twice more, then it was fine. I
put CD Creator back & once again ran the XP update, and
now it's fine (after a $35 call to Roxio...)
Are either of these issues just a fluke, or is there
perhaps something causing them? I spent 6 hours fixing
my system last night and would not like to do it again.
Thanks.
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- Windows XP Security >> WINDOWS XP PASSWORDI INSTALL WINDOWS XP PRO IN MY COMPUTER AND I PUT MY LOGON PASSWORD. AT FIRS
I CAN LOGON WITH MY PASS THEN WHEN I REBOOT THE SYSTEM DONT WANT TO ACCEPT MY
PASS. I GO IN SAFE MODE AND THE ADMINISTRADOR HAVE A PASS TOO. WHAT IS GOING
ON PLEASE HELP.
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- Windows XP Setup >> emulation of past windows versionI once heard that Windows XP can emulate older versions of
Windows, making this OS a gamers dream. Can this be done
and if so, how do you do it? I'm not trying to do any
gaming, but get Net Express version 3.0 to run on XP Pro.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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- Windows XP Security >> local sharing and securityHi, I have created another user with limited
administration on my fat32 XP system. I would like to
know how to make folders and subfolders private so that
only I have access i.e.: C: drive, my pictures etc..
I have tried ticking\unticking the use simple file
sharing in tools>folder options>view tab so that I enable
the "grayed out" make this folder private box. But was
not successful.
Because when I tick the "do not share this folder" on
sharing tab or web sharing tab it does not work. Meaning
I log under my sister account that I have created for her
I can still read>edit>delete anything I basicaly want on
my administartor folders which I have selected not to
share to begin with.(or is this normal?)
Can you explain to me on how to I go about not sharing
anything on my side of my account, keeping in mind that I
have already right clicked on folders that i do not wana
share. Because the "make this folder private" is grayed
out! Can you please help with this one, thanks.
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> low virtual memoryHere lately I keep getting the message that my system is
low on virtual memory. Could anybody tell me how to fix
the problem? If it matters, I have plenty of free disc
space, so its not like my hard drive is full.
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- Windows XP Hardware >> USB Mass Storage Device - This device cannot start. (Code 10)I just purchase an Iomega ext HD 160GB USB 2.0 . Apparently my Getaway PC XP
Pro SP-2 doesn't detect the new hardware. I tried installing the BIOS update -
as recommended - but still doesn't work. When i tried to add the hardware the
system finds it but at the end there is a msg that it could be added properly.
In devide manager it shows the yellow icon with exclamation sign. No letter
has been assigned and no way it shows in disk management.
Driver points to usbstor.sys . Gateway, PC is not much help, Iomega website
doesn't do much either and same scenario with Microsoft website.
I noticed, by searching the web, this problem is been around for a while. Any
idea how to correct a problem?
Thanks
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- Windows XP Security >> Roaming Profiles and laptopsIs there a way to have a roaming profile with a laptop?
once a user is disconnected, any chenged to the laptop
profile are lost when they are reconnected. Is there
something I can do to avoid this and have the machine
override the settings on the server?
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- Windows XP Hardware >> Problem Installing New USB DeviceI'm trying to install a wireless mouse. When I plug it into the USB sucket, I
get the message that "My new USB device exceeds the power limits of my HUB
port". Do I have the wrong hardware, or that can be fixed by changing some
settings?
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Thanks very much!
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- Windows XP Setup >> need to stop unwanted driver re-install from appearing on rebootI forgot to remove the driver for a BENQ LCD before removing form XP.
Worse, I plugging in a Viewsonic monitor in its place before installing the
right driver.
Despite the correct driver has been installed for the Viewsonic LCD, every
time after starting up the XP and login, the wrong unsigned driver install
will be attempted and I have to abort the install
This is pain I need help to remove. thank you
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- Windows XP >> How can I open Windows Explorer using a keyboard shorcut, WITHOUT it defaulting into Full-Screen mode?WindowsXP Pro (SP2)
Hi
How can I open Windows Explorer using a "keybard shortcut" WITHOUT
explorer defaulting straight into Full-Screen mode?
I've now spent quite a lot of time on this... and it's driving me
bl**dy NUTS.
All I want to do us be able to
- use a hot-key combination, to
- open up WindowsXP Explorer
- in my directory of choice,
- WITH the folders visible (in LH column)
- but WITHOUT it being in "Full-Screen" mode !
I have even tried opening explorer by using a short-cut to a batch file
which then contains something like
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e, c:\docs
And although this DID work for a while... Suddenly every time I use
hotkeys to open a directory they are in bl**dy FULL SCREEN mode.
So I keep having to hit F11 to get it back into "Normal" mode every
single time. :^[
Is the way you close the previous ms Explorer view relevant, here?
i.e. If you set it to the correct sort order you want... and then hold
down Control when you click the top right "X", then next time
Explorer opens is seems to keep your previous sort order...
Sorry for starting a second thread on this but I have now simplified
the definition of what the problem is... and I am getting desperate!
Any suggestions?
Ship
Shiperton Henethe
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- Windows XP >> JAVA programs ... How many do I need?I was just looking in my Add-Remove Programs and found listed:
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 10 size 120.00MB
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 11 size 120.00MB
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6 size 119.00MB
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 9 size 120.00MB
Java(TM) 6 Update 2 Size 111.00MB
Java(TM) 6 Update 3 Size 111.00MB
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 1 size 134.00MB
Seems like I shouldn't need all of these. Which ones can I safely Remove?
Using XP Home SE2
thanks in advance, Jim
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- Windows XP Security >> ** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING - answers to frequently asked questions 2003.11.13Before you post a question to a Microsoft.public.*.security newsgroup, note
that your question may already be answered below:
Answers to Top Frequently Asked Questions:
http://securityadmin.info
My question is not mentioned below. How do I get an answer immediately,
with no waiting?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#moreinfo
See also: http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
See also: http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
See also: http://www.google.com
I want to post a problem or question to the newsgroup. What info do I need
to post in order to get a correct answer quickly?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#netiquette
I just heard about a new Microsoft security patch update. Where can I get
the patch?
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com OR
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp
I just installed a Microsoft security patch update, and now my computer is
having problems.
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#patchbroke
I received an email from Microsoft / Microsoft Support / Microsoft Internet
Security Center claiming to be a security patch [or comprehensive Internet
Explorer update]. Is this a virus?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#microsoftemail
ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
I received a virus email from a Microsoft email address. Who do I report
this to?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#microsoftemail
I have the RPC Blaster worm "virus," what do I do?
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
My computer is giving RPC Remote Procedure Call messages.
There is a TFTP message or file on my computer.
My computer keeps locking up, and/or rebooting, or telling me that it will
reboot in 1 minute.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
Where can I download the Blaster worm / RPC DCOM patch?
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com OR
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp
I'm having a problem caused by the JDBGMGR.EXE Teddy Bear "virus" hoax, or I
want to replace this file.
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#jdbgmgr
I forgot my Windows logon password and can't log in. How do I reset it?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#password
I have a problem or a question with a virus or with antivirus.
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#virus
NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
Why is Outlook Express blocking my attachments as "unsafe"?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#attachments
How do I stop getting pop-up messages? Or adware? Or spyware?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#pop-ups
How do I block people from viewing adult or objectionable content on a
computer?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#contentfilter
How do I block spam emails?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#spam
There is a Content Advisor password blocking me from certain web sites.
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#contentadvisor
How do I delete an FTP folder that a hacker put on my computer and I cannot
delete?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#ftpfolder
Have I been hacked? What do I do if I've been hacked?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#hacked
How do I re-secure a computer that has been hacked?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#re-secure
How do I test or improve the security on my computer to avoid being hacked?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#harden
How do I investigate a suspicious IP address that may be trying to hack me?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#trace
How do I report a hacker?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#reporthacker
How do I use a port scanner or vulnerability scanner to test my security?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#portscanner
How do I encrypt my files and/or hard drive?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#encryption
How do I get a firewall? IDS?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#firewall
I want to use the IPSec filtering or IP filtering feature of Windows to
block certain ports and have a problem or question.
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#ipsec
I have a problem or question with the XP ICF firewall.
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#icf
I have a problem or question with the IIS URLScan tool.
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#urlscan
How do I change the banner on my computer or server to hide what software
version I'm using?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#banner
How do I enable Windows Auditing to tell who logged into Windows or who
accessed a file?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#auditing
How do I inspect and disable programs that start up when Windows starts?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#startup
How do I use RUNAS or let someone use RUNAS to run commands as administrator
without having to type the password?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#runas
How do I let non-administrator users run Defrag or change their IP address?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#runas
My question is not mentioned above. How do I get an answer immediately,
with no waiting?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#moreinfo
See also: http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
See also: http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
See also: http://www.google.com
I want to post a problem or question to the newsgroup. What info do I need
to post in order to get a correct answer quickly?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#netiquette
Note that this is NOT a full list of all the questions answered in the FAQ.
Chances are, your question has probably already been answered. The complete
FAQ is at:
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#contents
I hope this is helpful. Feedback, suggestions and criticism regarding the
FAQ are welcome and may be emailed to me.
kind regards,
Karl Levinson, CISSP, MCSE, MVP
email: levinson_k@despammed.com
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