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  - Windows XP Setup >> Windows XP Upgrade with OEM Full version CD?Consider this:
    We have a user who has purchased a new system that came
    with XP Pro OEM. Their old Machine has Windows 2000 retail
    on it as well as all of their programs and DATA, they are
    missing some of the original installation media for some
    of their critical Apps, so a clean install is out of the
    question.
    
    I clone the disk from the old system onto the drive from
    the new system, and get it running (drivers etc). I pop in
    the XP Pro OEM CD, and low and behold, it will not let me
    upgrade the existing system to XP Pro.
    
    How do I get around this - The customer is licensed for
    both XP Pro and 2000, so this should be a totally
    legitamate process.
    
    Andy
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  - Windows XP Network >> Winlogin.exe not foundWhen the computer boots up a message appears that the
    Winlogin.exe is not found in C:\Windows\system32. How do
    I correct this?
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  - Windows XP >> wake on lanEvery time the phone rings the computer come on, because
    the modem is in the same phone line as the phone. I have
    an internal modem so i cant just turn it off. I have
    turned off 'wake on lan' in the bios but it still come on
    when the phone rings.
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  - Windows XP Setup >> msn and windows messengerhi,
    
    i use outlook express, but is there a way of gettin rid of windows
    messenger, and just using msn messenger??
    
    how can i just use one of them?? as the windows messenger i have now is old,
    and outdated.
    
    thanx
    
    devin
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  - Windows XP Setup >> Upgrading to windows XP stops respondingI am trying to upgrade to windows XP pro from ME. About
    halfway through the "installing devices" part, it stops
    responding we I retry it stops responding in the same
    spot. Can you please tell my why this is happening and
    what I can do.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Matt
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  - Windows XP Network >> Wireless Connection Shows Connected But Acquiring IP AddressI've been asked to look at a laptop which has got a problem with the wireless
    connection. The Windows wireless utility shows that it is connected to the
    wireless network but it is constantly acquiring an Ip address and cannot
    connect through to the Internet.
    
    I've swept the machine for malware and I've run LSPfix (which repairs
    Winsock) but the problem still remains. The problem isn't Router specific as
    I've tried it with different wireless routers.
    
    Can anyone advise?
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  - customize >> Turn off nagWhen I turn of my computer it comes up since a couple of
    weeks with a small window with the title: "End Program"
    that wants my 'OK' to end 'explorer.exe'. I don't have
    any program running at that time and don't understand
    it. How can I change a possible (?) setting to eliminate
    this nagging screen?
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  - Windows XP Hardware >> NT 4.00 workstation printer problemI have a small office network where the printer is
    attached to a computer running windows xp home edition.
    One of the computers in the group runs windows 4.OO
    workstation and I cannot print to the printer. It tells
    me that the xp computer does not have the appropriate
    driver to run the printer. I go into the nt computer to
    install the printer and it tells me that i need to
    install the driver locally since the xp computer doesn't
    have the driver. I go through the steps and it ask for
    the location of the driver with an .inf extension. The
    driver provided by okidata doesn't have that file
    extension and the computer won't accept it. I have
    searched the xp disk for this file as well as the nt
    disk. Where can I find this file to get the 4.00
    computer to print to the printer that is attached to the
    xp computer?
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  - Windows XP Security >> user delete dataDear all,
    
    My comany user often delete data on both server and workstation and ask for
    restore. How should I handle?
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  - Windows XP Security >> Registry EditingA problem with one of my Outlook Express passwords (unresponsive to correct
    passoword for one identity) pointed me to an identified problem on the MS
    website directing me to edit my registry - regedt32. Though I was signed on
    as a user with computer administrator ability, when I got to the next to last
    step in the process - selecting "replace permission entries on all child
    objects with entries shown here that apply to child objects", I received an
    error saying "Access Denied" "Unable to save permission chanes on [my key
    number]". I don't know how to get past this. Is there someplace I have to
    go to unlock the registry?
    
    p.s. any other ideas on how to get past this password block in outlook
    express?
    --
    Shinnyfrank
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  - Windows XP >> msiexec.exe has encountered a problem and needs to closeWhen I try to install or uninstall programs I get this message. I have
    updated Windows Installer to V 3.01.4000.1823. Is there anything else short
    of reinstalling windows that I can do to fix this?
    
    I am running Windows XP Home on a Compaq Laptop.
    
    Thanks
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  - Windows XP >> Technical problem: computer crash after clean installHi, I have a computer to repair, but I can't figure out what's the problem.
    The guy had WinME and installed an "internet accelerator" software (in fact
    it was probably a virus). The computer started crashing shortly after that.
    I tried installing Win98 from scratch, but it crashes right after setup
    reboot!
    
    I tested the RAM with TuffTest, and it appears to be OK. I tested the hard
    drive surface with scandisk, and it appears to be OK. Before installing, I
    deleted, recreated and formatted the partition. The Win98 setup goes without
    any problem. It reboots, shortly after, I get a blue screen. If I try to
    reboot, I get all kind of random weird errors, as if the RAM was damaged...
    
    What could be the problem???
    
    Thanks!
    
    Etienne
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  - Windows XP Support >> windows file protection error after downloading updateshi
    I would appreciate it if anyone could help me resolve this. I downloaded
    several updates and during the updates I received this Windows File
    Protection message. It states that necessary files have been replaced &
    that original files need to be restored. It says that the location from
    which the files should be copied
    C:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386/controls.man is not available. It says to
    insert XP KB900725 Source Files. I haven't had any success locating a fix
    on MS website.
    I have not rebooted since the download. I would appreciate any help on
    fixing this if anyone has a solution. THANK YOU
    
    Scott
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  - Windows XP >> Ron BadourI haven't seen Ron's name in these groups for quite a while.
    Many a time he helped me through difficulties when I was a "newbie."
    Has he "retired"?
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  - Windows XP Perform Maintain >> lost registry file - cannot restore system - help!I, stupidly deleted the wrong registry file and cannot
    seem to remedy this situation. Configsys.exe shows up
    blank, missing file... same with registry window. I
    tried to use system restore to before I did this deletion
    but it will not restore - what now? Any suggestions
    before I have to re-install my entire operating system?
    I was in the registry to get rid of internet installed ad
    files.(as per step by step instructions from Norton web
    site) Every time I open Internet Explorer I have to wait
    about 5 minutes until the pop-ups finish before I can do
    anything on line. If I try to continue before all the
    pop-ups finish I encounter an error and IE has to shut
    down. This is what I tried to fix in the first place!
    What gives?

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bigfella

Posted: Sun Apr 02 14:10:35 CDT 2006

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Windows XP >> Shift + Left Click on Mouse to select no longer working I used to be able to press the Shift key while holding down the left mouse
button to select more than one file at once. Now when I press the shift key,
it just locks my cursor. Does anyone know how to fix this? ANy help would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Windows XP261

Detlev

Posted: Sun Apr 02 14:10:35 CDT 2006

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Windows XP >> Shift + Left Click on Mouse to select no longer working "Laurel" <EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote:

> I used to be able to press the Shift key while holding down the left
> mouse button to select more than one file at once. Now when I press the
> shift key, it just locks my cursor. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Try another keyboard and/or scan your system for malware.

--
d-d

BigMack1

Posted: Mon Apr 03 01:22:03 CDT 2006

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Windows XP >> Shift + Left Click on Mouse to select no longer working An addendum to Detlev's post:

1) Borrow (**don't buy!***) a keyboard from somebody (in case the problem
isn't the keyboard...)

2)Unplug the old keyboard

3)Plug in the new keyboard

4)Restart computer after you plug in the new one so Windows will recognize
ir during boot.

5)Test it out...

6)Report back here.

Good luck,
Mack

"Laurel" wrote:

> I used to be able to press the Shift key while holding down the left mouse
> button to select more than one file at once. Now when I press the shift key,
> it just locks my cursor. Does anyone know how to fix this? ANy help would be
> greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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 - Windows XP Network >> want to GET RID of firewallHey guys, my problem is that I want to get rid of whatever is causing my
 computer to act like it's firewalled.
 
 I'm currently studying in Japan and have ADSL in the dorms. It seemed to be
 firewalled, but no one else I asked really knew much about it, so I just kind
 of accepted it and moved on. But recently one of my friends in Tokyo has
 gotten a new internet connection, which her computer works perfectly on and
 gets amazing speed. But when I connect, it still seems I am firewalled. Using
 PC Flank's scanner (pcflank.com) all my ports are stealthed while hers are
 closed.
 
 I am not concerned with security, and just want to get rid of whatever is
 causing this. I am using XP Professional and do not have SP2. I have XP's
 built in firewall turned off on all my network connections. I have had Norton
 Systemworks 2005 installed, but have uninstalled it.. not sure if there could
 be lingering settings from that. I have gone into the registry but don't know
 what to look for...
 
 Anyways I have done all I can think of. Even gone through and checked every
 setting I can find and matched it with the working computer. It's very
 frustrating... PLEASE help!
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 - Windows XP Hardware >> mouse pad problemsi use a mouse pad and more and more frequently the cursor flies off to either
 the top right hand corner or bottom left hand corner of the screen. I then
 am unable to control it using the pad and it can move haphazardly accross the
 top of the screen. I can sometimes control it using the navigating "stick"
 which seems to stabilise the mouse.
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 - Windows XP Setup >> Windows x64 UpgradeI qualify for the upgrade and would like to order it in the good faith that
 appropriate 64-bit drivers will eventually be available for my hardware, but
 I do not want to commit myself to the upgrade in case they do not. If I
 order the upgrade and decide not to use it, will I be allowed to continue to
 use my current Windows XP Pro license or will its validity be negated once I
 order the upgrade? If the original license remains valid until I activate
 the Windows x64 license, I would be very happy to order the upgrade.
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 - Windows XP Perform Maintain >> RPC Problem caused File Protection problemok for several days i recieved an RPC message from
 windows and shut down and rebooted as i was told to do. i
 did not think anything of this as i was using resouce
 hungry software at the time.
 
 last night after i rebooted i was promted with a message
 saying that Windows File protection needed the Win XP CD
 to replace some system files. But windows does not access
 the CD to remove anything from it. I have tried rebooting
 with the CD in the drive and also placing the disc in the
 drive when the promtp aprears.
 
 I downloaded all approprate windows updates last night
 and still the message apears.
 
 I am running Norton 24/7 and also the inbuilt Firewall
 
 no new software has been installed.
 
 Does anyone know what could be causeing this message to
 apear?
 
 Regards
 
 David Evans
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 - Windows XP >> correcting Outlook Express Errors under XPSymptoms - Outlook Express gives error logging into server
 - you know the email server is working and no firewalls are
 active - yet still won't connect to server no login error
 messages just - "cannot connect to server"
 
 Create a new xp profile - it will make the profile - create
 the email account under the new profile in outlook express
 - it will work then go back to the original profile and
 then retry outlook express - it now works. you can now go
 and delete the second profile -
 
 this step seems to scan and repair the files used for
 outlook express and worked when sfc /scannow didn't repair
 the files can someone explain why.
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 - Windows XP Update >> How To Fix Windows Update [BITS/AU]This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
 
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 - Windows XP Security >> Spybot - D&D - Updates???The last update (other than skins) I have seen is 4 Mar 04. Are there any
 updates planned?
 
 --
 
 Norm
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 - Windows XP Setup >> Registry setting to Auto-Arrange Desktop Icons in XPHi All,
 
 I am currently working on an unattended installation of Windows XP, and was
 wondering if anyone knows how to automaticcally set the desktop items to
 auto-arrange without having to write an AutoIT or ScriptIT script to enable
 the option.
 
 I know that this could be done under the registry change shown below for
 Windows 2000 Pro, however this does not work for Windows XP
 
 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\DeskVi
 ew]
 "Settings"=hex:01,00,00,00,21,02,00,00,
 
 Any info, no matter how small it seems, would be appreciated!
 
 --
 Regards,
 Michael Patten
 
 DipIT, MCSE, CLS
 
 Accenture Internal Technology Services
 ________________________________
 PH: +61 2 9005 5368
 E-Mail : Michael.Patten@NOSPAM.Accenture.com
 (Please remove "NOSPAM.")
 
 Remember - There are 2 types of users;
 Those that have lost data, and those who are about to.
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 - Windows XP Perform Maintain >> Volume Controlaccidentally removed some audio device using Add or
 Remove Programs in Control Panel. When I try to play some
 audio, I get a message saying there are no audio mixer
 devices available. "To install mixer devices," it
 says, "go to Control Panel, click Printers and Other
 Hardware, and then click Add Hardware." I tried this and
 it says all the audio devices from the list it gives are
 working properly, and nothing comes up when I search for
 hardware.
 
 How can I fix this?
 .
- 10
 - Windows XP Setup >> Copying mp3 music files from cd to "My Music".
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 - Windows XP Perform Maintain >> How do you totally remove a program from WinXP Pro?I used Norton's Clean Sweep to remove a program from my computer. I went to the file folder and removed the remaining files and folders, then I went to REGEDIT, and went to Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall, and deleted the key for the program I wanted to uninstall. I have rebooted, gone to the control panel/add_delete programs, and it still shows in the list of programs, but it does not have an option to remove it. It just says, "Used ocassionally"
 
 When I try to install a new version of the software that I am trying to delete, I get the message that a previous version of this software must be removed before I can install the new version. How do I remove this program from my computer completely?
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 - Windows XP Network >> Tunnel Adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-InterfaceWhen I do an Ipcofig /all I see this adapter listed. I
 don't remember seeing this adapter before. What is
 a "Tunnel Adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface"? And
 how did it get installed on my PC.
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 - Windows XP Perform Maintain >> browser shutdownsI've been having a lot of browser shutdowns both IE and
 Netscape and I don't know why. I've also noticed that my
 system time is off. If the battery that's supposed to
 keep that current is losing power can it also cause these
 shutdowns? Thanks.
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 - Windows XP >> Files not deletingI am running WinXP Pro. I have several files over 600Mb that refuse to be
 deleted. I cannot locate any instances or programs running that would
 disallow the files from being deleted. My virus defs are current, my OS
 updates as well. Any help on getting rid of them?
 
 Thanks in advance.
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 - Windows XP Update >> HELP! no internet connectionI keep getting a box that says I have no internet connection. Would I like to
 work offline or connect. I have DSL. How do I make this go away?