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- Windows XP Hardware >> trying to diagnose intermittent problemwinxp sp2
p4 2.8
asus motherboard
1 gig ddr ram
nvidia geforce4 mx 440
250 gig seagate hdd
Greetings
I have had a problem with my computer since I got it nearly 2 years
ago. I think it is some sort of device driver problem but i haven't
been able to diagnose it. I just did a fresh reinstall of winxp and
that hasn't fixed it
problem is VERY slow boot process then occasional spontaneous reboots
during the boot. if i just keep rebooting then eventually is starts and
everything is fine. it usually doesn't crash and can go for a few weeks
without needing a restart
i have all the latest drivers from manufactureres website
i have a tv card but the drivers aren't loaded and i don't use it
one problem i had this morning - i put a dvd in and it went to a stop
screen with "driver_irql_not_less_or_equal" and lower down "cdfs.sys"
but when i restarted it actually started first go (though again, very
slow boot process), and here i am using it with no problems. It
occasionally freezes using moviemaker 2 but doesn't crash the machine -
just have to restart moviemaker
I can always boot to safe mode. I can do everything i need to on this
machine without it crashing - i use paint shop pro, office 2003,
opera, other apps and the list goes on
i'm keen to try and diagnose this problem - sometimes i think it must
be graphics card, other times maybe motherboard problem
if someone can help me with where to start i would appreciate it as I
want to shut down sometimes but dread the start up process
many thanks
deb
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- Windows XP Support >> computer siteHi Bill, click on the site below and enter '936235' for serial number
and 'gordon' for the name. You can check out any area that you want and
add to any computer.
Norvin
http://www-131.ibm.com/content/home/store_eppus/en_US/epplogin.html
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- Windows XP Hardware >> XP won't start with second hard driveWindows XP Home Edition
eMachines 1.0G Celeron
30Gb original boot drive
Have just installed a second (additional storage) hard
drive (Maxtor 120GB). Jumpers are properly set for
master/slave. The auto-detect BIOS seems to work fine and
properly identifies the new drive in BIOS setup. The
format/partitioning utilities that came with the drive
(boot-up from the CD)work just fine and report that the
drive is working fine. Testing, format, partitioning all
complete fine.
But XP will not start with the new drive connected. After
BIOS I get a quick logo screen then blanks out and then a
full page text message including the following:
"Were sorry....., Windows XP did not start successfully. A
recent hardware change might have caused this." THen
gives the following restart options (none of which work):
Start in Safe Mode
Start in Safe MOde with Networking
Start in Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last Know Good Configuration
Start Windows normally
None of these options will work, and it repeats the boot
and returns to this message screen over and over. I have
never had a situation where Windows would not even start
in Safe mode. If I disconnect the new drive, I get this
message screen once more, but then XP will start normally.
If the BIOS is satisfied with the new drive why will XP
not start? If the disk utilities test and format it OK,
why won't XP go along? How can I help XP accept the new
drive if I cannot even start-up to work with it?
Thanks for any help.
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- Windows XP Hardware >> how do I prevent auto installationI am using a dual boot system. I tried installing a
firewire card in windows xp pro but every time I do so my
internet ceases to function. It works ok in win 98 though.
The question is, how do I prevent xp from installing the
hardware automatically.
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- Windows XP >> .jpe to .jpgMy system is saving files as .jpe. Can someone tell me how to save them as
.jpg, please? Many thanks...Mike
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- Windows XP Update >> Pain to get updatesI have been having a problem with the updates I go to the page it scans it
just fine shows me the updates and I hit install updates after I do this it
just sits there and doesn't install at all. So I tried express well it puts a
little world next to my clock and it always says 0% and again no updates. I
have read the pros and cons updated the java script it said to on the help
page and still having these issues if anyone has a solution please e-mail me.
So frustrated here in Virginia !!! Thank You
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- Windows XP Network >> Internet Gateway is disabled after autoupdate on patches.I'm running XP pro.
had a netgear firewall router connected to the PC.
Initially, it will display the internet gateway connection
on the systray. after applying auto-update, the internet
gateway connection (in Network Connections) is always
showing status is "disabled".
I can't re-enable it, but internet connection is fine.
anyone know a fix for this?
thanks!
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- Windows XP Support >> Sharing a Printer via a USB Port?I have a new Brother 5250 Laser printer that has 3 interface ports; a
USB 2.0, parallel, and network ports. Currently I have a network with
two PCs on a hard wired Ethernet DSL?Router.
Rather than invest in a new Router with a Print Server, can I use a USB
Hub 'in reverse'? -- That is connect my 2 PCs to tthe USB Hub and have
the 'Host' be the printer???? Or should I investigate if the printer
can accept 2 different interfaces at the same time (i.e. setup one of
my PCs to attach to it via its parallel connnection, and the other via
its USB port?)
My thanks in advance.
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MikeMN
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- Windows XP Basic >> Copy/paste the hovering text box.I have WindowsXP/Media Centre 2005
When the cursor is held over a file, a small
yellow text box appears containing the files
properties.
How can I adjust the amout and type of date which
appears in this box?
Also, can I copy/paste this data, say to the body
of a document for record purposes?
Please help.
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- Windows XP >> "Service Unavailable"Has anyone else seen "Service Unavailable" trying to access any web that
uses
https://login.live.com/ login first? Something went wrong overnight,
probably because of the MSN Money network. This is the latest message from
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/common/networkstatus.aspx:
MSN Money February Site Update
When: February 26, 2008
The MSN Money February site update includes the following:
a.. No longer downloading Pending transactions (as of Feb 20).
b.. A chance to Preview of the upcoming replacement for the Basic
Portfolio
c.. Switching to using EdgarOnline for SEC filings reports
d.. Some general performance and data quality improvements
Reference the What's new page for additional information after the site has
updated.
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- Windows XP Network >> network cable unpluggedhi
this has been annoying me for so long now..
i have an intermittent "network cable unplugged"
baloon ..
it was workin fine ..and one fine day...it happnd..
i have updated all the drivers.. changed the pci
slot..changed the cable even.., the cable is cross over
btw ..
but doesnt help..also the computer power mgmt. is cleard
in the modem properties
..the modem is realtek8139 ..10/10mb ethernet card
i am using win xp pro , p4 1.8, 768 ddr ram,
yelp!!!!!!
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> Start Up ProblemHi there,
I am running windows XP Pro SP1, and when i boot up my
windows, it loads to the windows loading screen, but the
picture is dark and it does not load the progress bar
(you know the blue one that moves under the sign windows
XP professional) Also when i run scandisk on c: (My HDD)
it is very slow! Anyone got ideas?
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- Windows XP Setup >> Print spooler failure at installationWhen I try and install an HP2300 printer on XP Home, using a digitally signed driver, the Print Spooler aborts the installation.
This happens when I use the Installation CD or Add Printer wizard, or anything else. What can be bugging the Spooler? System error messages reveal no useful codes.
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- Windows XP Hardware >> Cloning new HDI have one of those generic computers that can handle both ATA and SATA
drives. It can also handle DDR and DDR2 mem chips. A 'CLONE' so to speak.
Anyway, my boot drive now is an ATA 120 GB hd. I want to clone it to a SATA
500 GB hd. These are both Seagate drives.
Using the software that came with the SATA hd I attempted the cloning. All
seemed ok until I tried to boot to the new hd. Kept getting the message that
the operating system was missing.
It seems that all the data cloned to the new SATA hd and I went into the
BIOS to set the new hd as the boot drive and disconnected the original hd so
as not to cause any undo confusion. I think for some reason the ATA to SATA
exchange was somehow not complete or there is a compatibility issue somewhere.
Any ideas or suggestions would be great. I am trying to avoid starting from
scratch. My intent is to use the new cloned SATA hd in this computer and put
the old drive in an older computer for backup purposes etc. The older
computer cannot use the SATA drive.
Thanks in advanced for any help!
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- Windows XP >> system32I am using windows xp home.... when I start up and click
to start up personal settings it opens up then system32
window opens.... can anyone help with a solution to
prevent this
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Windows XP Hardware >> Windows RAM Disk Driver
This driver is included with windows xp
I am trying to get it to work.
There is a lot of information on the web but its all about
the sample driver for Win2k
I installed the driver with no problem
I tried adding the reg keys suggested on the web.. nothing
I guess those are the wrong ones
I restored reg to what it was..
I searched MS KB and TECHNET with tons of keywords...
nothing
please tell me if you can hepl
Windows XP417
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- Windows XP Network >> Internet Explorer Script ErrorDoes anyone know how to stop this (pop-up add)script from running, it
appears to be going to a server (server2.adsrve.com)that is down. I keep
getting a box asking if I want to continue running the script on this page?
It is getting very annoying......any help will be greatly appreciated!!
BTW....I have deleted all my history, cookies and everything else that I
could find related to "http://server2.adsrve.com........"
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- Windows XP Setup >> FaxBeen using WinFax. Lots of data, cover pages, etc.
This is no longer supported. Any suggestions on some other software that
will work?
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- Windows XP Support >> i am getting this on my start upa disk read error occured and will not go no more i have xp pro. in my
computer and i went and downloaded sp2 on my computer then it told me to
restart it and when i did it go though and checks my computer info at start
up but then it gos to a disk read error occured please press alt ctr delete
to reseat but it dosent it just go backto the same page againand again is
some one that can help me get my old desk top up again or is my computer done
for
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toxictatts
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- Windows XP Network >> creating a new connectionI recently loaded xp pro over my existing xp due to sasser
virus. All loaded fine, but can't make a new connection
via broadband requiring username and password. Accessed
knowledge base, deleted card, deleted telephony folder,
reinstalled xp, no errors, option for username is dimmed,
can not access. Installed intell accelerator for paging
size problem, no help. DO NOT WANT TO REFORMAT HARD DRIVE!
Please advise!
Thank you,
Bob
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- Windows XP Hardware >> Drive size limitation in XP?I remember seeing an article that had a patch for hard
drives over 120 (or thereabouts) GB. I can't find that
article after multiple searches. I'd like to know if
anyone is familiar with the article as I'd like to have
it on-hand prior to installing a secondary hard drive
(200GB).
Also, if I turn on windows update, will it automatically
downloads these types of patches?
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- Windows XP Setup >> Why is any internet security I install killing my computer?I had a McAfee firewall and virus protection, when it expired I decided to
try a firewall and virus protection that my cable company for free. Upon
suggestions from my ISP I uninstalled all of my spy sweepers, virus scanners
and all of my McAfee Security. After installing the package that I downloaded
from my ISP my computer ran incredibly slow and froze up on me every time. I
uninstalled and added another 512 MB of RAM like my ISP recommend. Still
after the improvement to my computer the install from my cable company still
acted the same and froze my computer.
I gave up on the cable company and bought a Norton Internet Security 2006.
Once I installed NIS I ran into the same issues of slow starting and freezing
up again.
I have run the virus scan before installing NIS and removed any malware and
viruses that were there. I have also run a removal tool for McAfee, and
removed everything resembling a firewall, virus scanner, spy sweeper or
removal tool. I have deleted all of the programs from the 'add remove
programs' the program files on my C drive (one McAfee file I can't completely
delete) along with anything in my registries and anything that comes up when
I do a search for McAfee and Spy sweeper.
I have tapped out all of the tech support from Norton and my cable company,
and have tried everything I can think of.
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- Windows XP Setup >> error 3e6hi have been trying to install win xp pro over win
millennium but i get an error message " error 3e6h " can
some one tell me what this means
ben
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- Windows XP Setup >> ISP codeIt is my understanding that when you connect to your ISP that your computor
puts out a binary code to tell the ISP who you are and where you want to go.
Is it possible to change the output code on your machine? Thanks James
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jwmtx
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- Windows XP >> Transfer XP Pro To New ComputerI'm still confused about transferring XP Pro to a different machine. Here's
my summary: Couple of years ago I purchased a laptop online with XP Pro
installed. Did not come with install CD, did not have hidden restore
partition or copy of i386 file. It would not pass WGA due to blocked VLK. I
purchased a new (never registered) retail full install disk containing XP Pro
w/SP2. I did a repair install, entered the new 5x5 Product Key, and activated
same. As far as I can determine, I am 100% legal. Machine passes all WGA
scans for Windows Updates, I was able to install Windows Defender, etc.
If I purchase a newer used laptop that has a larger HDD, more memory, faster
CPU, etc, CAN I TRANSFER MY XP PRO TO THE NEWER MACHINE? If yes, will I use
the same Product Key or does MS issue a new Product Key to avoid the "one
key, one machine" conflict? Is there any other MS website to go to for more
info about what steps to take to legally transfer the OS to a different
machine? (I've already checked the WGA FAQs and didn't see anything about how
to transfer - just a reiteration of one license, one machine.)
Thanks for any assistance.
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- Windows XP Network >> does my IE ignore the hosts file?i know that after you enter a domain name into the address bar of your
ie, you computer first will check your hosts to see if there is any DNS
entry to match that domain name. if yes, the computer will use the
corresponding ip to see a request to the server. so i think if i put a
wrong entry into the hosts, see, the ip of A corresponds the DNS of B.
i just wonder after that if i enter the DNS of B, my IE will bring me
to site A, NOT B. but i can't success. what's wrong? can anyone help
me? thank in advance.
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- Windows XP >> shut down twiceHello
Every time I shut windows xp down, I have to do it
twice. I start the normal way, "start", "Shutdown",
then "shutdown" in the new window. I usually get a
snipet of the audio goodbye, then nothing happens. Then,
I repeat the routine, and it shuts down. Has anyone else
had this annoyance?
Al Watkins
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- Windows XP Update >> Rundll32.exe file missingi need to know how to get the rundll32.exe file so that my computer will
work, i dont have the windows disc to get it from so i need an alternative.
thanks
operating system is windows 98
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- Windows XP >> Cartridge questionAssuming there is still ink in the printer cartridge and the cartridge "head"
is clean, why would a cartridge stop functioning properly?
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