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- Windows XP Support >> Sounds and Audio Device ProblemsOk the other day this was working fine. I haven't done anything to the
sound card/drives/windows stuff ect. well i noticed my sound icon wasnt
in my task bar so i went to go put it in their. When i go to click on it
says:
Error: WIndows cannot display the volume control on the taskbar because
the Volume Control program has not been installed. To install it, use
Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel.
I have looked in the add/remove programs and i dont know about anything
in there. Then i also went to the windows programs in the add/remove
programs and i couldn't find anything on sound devices or anything of
that sort. I have had it do this to me before but i dont remember what
i did. If anyone can point me in the right directin that would be
great.
I have a VIA AC'97 built in card . Its 6.1 sourround. I also have a SB
Live! that i use for input only becuase the mic on the onboard hasnt
really worked in a long time. But everything has been fine till the
other day
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Tweak
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- Windows XP >> Help needed with wireless accessI have a Sony Vaio laptop with Windows XP Pro SP2. We got a D-Link
DIR-655 wireless router and gigabit switch to use for wireless
connections.
When I configure the wireless settings using WPA-PSK /TKIP I can see
the SSID broadcast but I cannot connect. When I try, I see a balloon
popup in the tray that says it's validating the connection. Then I get
an error that no certificate could be found. I have NO IDEA why it's
looking for a certificate.
On another laptop (a HP) ALSO with Windows XP pro sp2, I configure the
wireless the same way (using Windows to manage the wireless
connection, just like with the Sony) and the HP connects fine.
What can I check on the Sony laptop that would help to resolve this
problem?
-JS-
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- Windows XP Support >> Curious Connectivity ProblemWinXP Home, IE6
My wife's computer was set up with two user accounts, one for each of us.
I rarely use my account. Today, I tried using it and discovered a curious
situation while accessing web sites with IE6.
If I use IE6 on her account, everything behaves normally.
But when I access the same sites from my user account, I get frequent
"failure to connect "error 12029" errors. The log from the connectivity
tool seems to show that while HTTPS sites load normally, HTTP accounts don't
connect.
Obviously both her account and mine share the identical DSL wired
connection.
Suggestions welcome.
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PT
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- Windows XP Hardware >> Two cd drives will not work on one machineHi there,
I am helping a pal to install a second cd drive to his Pentium P4 running XP
Home.
No matter what we do, we can only get one of the two cd drives to work at
one time.... we have tried various slave/master jumper settings, tried
having one of the drives on the primary IDE slaved to the HDD... And of
course tried both drives on the Secondary cable... one slave, one master....
The facts are :
1/ The drive that works (and can be seen by Windows) is always the slave
device on the secondary cable. In fact, even if only one drive is installed,
it has to be set to slave for it to be accessible. No other position in the
IDE setup will work for either/any CD drive.
2/ At bootup time, if two drives are installed a PXE message appears saying
""PXE-E61: Media Test Failure ... check the cable. And also "PXE-MOF -
existing PXE ROM". It also seems to give a sort of prompt (for a CD boot
device ?) It just says : "CD: "
If only one drive installed as slave, no messages appear.
3/ Either of the drives (the CD/R or the CD/RW) will work in the computer if
it is setup as per 1) above, as a slave on the secondary IDE.
4/ I have checked the BIOS & can confirm that none of the boot devices are
set as CD devices (in case message in 2) above relates to this).
5/ In device manager, no errors appear against the IDE or CD devices...
second drive doesn't appear though of course.
6/ During early boot process, both CD devices are auto defined correctly to
BIOS... ie. as master and slave on secondary cable.
7) One of the drives is a CD/R, the other CD/RW
Any hints ??
Thanks,
Bruce
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- Windows XP Security >> Policies on XP in NT4.0 domainI am new to XP policies and need to set up a policy on XP
workstations that are on a domain using NT4 as domain
controllers. A local policy on each XP would be OK. I
would like the policy to apply to just certain users on
the workstation and not to all users. Basically, I need
to disallow changing IE proxy for certain user groups. Is
this possible and where do I find instructions on
accomplishing this. Any recommended books, etc.
Thanks,
AJ
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- Windows XP >> shadows on screenA couple of minutes after I log on, I get these shadows
or ghosts on my screen like when you have a TV with no
cable and you get bad reception. When I pull up the
monitor's control panel, that screen is fine so I guess
it's a Windows problem. ANy thoughts?
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- Windows XP Support >> Lost software in KatrinaHi,
My sister lost her software in Katrina. She registered and activated it. She
is disabled and does not have the income to replace the disks. I was
wondering if you can tell me who I can talk to about getting windowsxp,
office, money and there is another one she used for making greeting cards
but I do not know the exact name. Can some one direct me?
Thank You,
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Deb
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- Windows XP Basic >> error messageHi, when i try to install ALCOHOL 120 i get
"The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation".
What can i do to fix this?
Thanks
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- Windows XP Support >> STOP:0x0000007E after installing RAM upgradeAny help appreciated please! I've searched but cannot find a specific answer.
I replaced the RAM with 2 new (good, tested) 512MB PC133 SD RAM modules on
my generic PC, DFI AM75-TC mobo, AMD AthlonXP 2600+ CPU running XP Pro SP2
which was running perfectly, until I upgraded the RAM from 256MB to 1GB.
After RAM replacement, I received Blue Screen STOP error on boot up
STOP:0x0000007E (0xC0000005, 0xF67FA52E, 0xF7966C60, 0xF796695C)
Attempting to start in safe mode results in machine hanging at
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition91)\WINDOWS\System32\Drivers\Mup.sys
Thanks
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- Windows XP >> Internet Explorer Script ErrorI use a dial up connection. When different sites are
loading I get this pop up window stating there is an
error running script on a certain line and shows some
other info about the error and asks do you want to
continue to run scripts on this page - yes or no. What
can I do to stop this pop up.
Thanks,
Terry
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- Windows XP Basic >> Start Button movedRunning Win XP Home. My Start button has moved to the top right.
I have unlocked the Task Bar but when I try to drag the Start button, when I
click on it, my list of programs comes up. Thanks
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Roger
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- Windows XP >> Who is using my MODEMI would like to know what programs are using my modem. Does win xp have a
way to log
this activity or is there any free software available for this use.
Thanks
Tom
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- Windows XP >> Files and Settings Transfer WizardI have fitted a Serial ATA drive with a new copy of XP installed onto it
into my PC.
Prior to this I used the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard on my old drive
to backup my data etc.
After getting the new SATA drive working I used Files and Settings Transfer
Wizard again to finish off the install.
All of the files transferred but the settings did not. After the Wizard
ended I still only had my original log in on the new drive, the other users
had not been created.
Anyone seen this and know where I went wrong ?
Thanks
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- Windows XP Support >> Delete filesI have done a scan disk. When it asks me if I wanrt to delete the files I say
yes. It goes throught the motions but nothing gets deleted. Help
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- Windows XP >> Windows cannot find System32.exe on start upHello,
This is not a huge problem but I was wondering if anyone
can tell me how to fix it before I try it myself...
When my computer starts up I get a message that says:
Windows cannot find 'C:\Windows\system32\system32.exe'
Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again. To
search for the file click the start button and click
search.
I just close the popup and everything SEEMS fine.
Any Ideas? Thanks a bunch!
Heidi
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Windows XP Update >> 80070017
I attempt to run the update, but download never starts, fails, and gives this
failure code: 80070017. can anyone help???
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- Windows XP >> Black screen on start upI formated my C: drive, and then did a clean installation
of windows xp. The installation went fine, but there is
still a small problem. I have not installed any programs
in windows yet, so I am kind of stumped. Not everytime,
but probably every 2 - 3 times that I restart my
computer, it will freeze on a black screen with only the
mouse present after the windows logo screen. I cannot
press ctrl alt del to restart the computer, instead I
must hit the power button and shut it down. Does anyone
have any advice?
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- Windows XP Setup >> Thank YouI want to thank everyone who answered my questions. It solved problems that
have been perplexing since I got my new computer in mid June. And a special
thanks to Galen.
I wanted to add a few tidbits of info that I have learned about my XP
system. You experts probably know what I am about to say, but if the Dell
support people did not, maybe it will help someone.
1. No old software can be added to an XP computer unless it says it is
compatible with XP. I had added several including a webcam. They all had
to be removed. I was never warned about that.
2. I was getting the blue screen with white warnings, very often.
Occasionally my OE would freeze. No Dell experts had a solution.
One happened to mention that Netscape was not supported by Dell or MSN. I
removed Netscape, which I preferred over OE, and I have not had a problem
since. That was a month ago.
3. Lastly, the Dell support icon would not open. I talked to Dell support
and he had me remove the old support and reinstall, it still would not work.
He was supposed to call me back in one week and we were to remove everything
(I also tried system restore),( and it also said there was a file missing)
and go back to the original configuration when the computer was new. He
never called. BUT, I got an update message for a 3.0 support. I had no
idea what I had. But I updated, installed and it has been working ever
since.
I hope it helps someone.
Wull
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- Windows XP Network >> Search on a network returns no results if server is too slow (simple file sharing)I have two computers, both XP home SP2.
Computer A has simple file sharing enabled.
I am using Computer B, to map map a shared drive from computer A.
During times of high resource usage on computer A, if I use windows
search from Computer B, and look for files on the share of Computer A,
it appears to succeed and says no files were found. No error message
is reported. cmd prompt dir of the same share will still show files,
however.
Once computer A's resource usage gets lower, windows searches from
computer B work again.
Is this a known issue? Are there any workarounds? Windows search is
far more functional than dir (and allows copy of search results), so
I'd prefer not to have to drop to a dir-based search.
-MVL
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- Windows XP Network >> Searching info sources; IMDB searchHi all,
Got a bit of a problem here. The problem is a software
that holds a record of all my DVD's and extensive
information about every movie like actors, director, plot
etc.
ok.
Now my problem us that I am supposed to be able to perform
what they call a "Search Info Sources" that is that I am
supposed to be able to search(from the software on IMDB
and more alike) any title and then automatically retrieave
all the information plus pics.
This is not possible in my machine and I was wondering if
any of you might have some suggestions:
Technical specs;
WIndows XP Service pack 1 + more(updated today on windows
update)
Connected to the internet through a cable modem
Static Ip address
not using a Firewall
Please send me mail if you have any thoughts ;)
Regards,
einarelo@hotmail.com
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- Windows XP Security >> multiplayer.dllHow can I restore this file? FS9 won't close down as this
fil is corrupt. Tech Support (Microsoft) were not sure
which *.CAB file it ws in when using the "Expand" option
on MSConfig.
How can I restore this file so that FS9 works again!?!?!
Thanks for your help
Mike
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- Windows XP Network >> Valid absolute Path NameHi;
I am trying to set up a "guest" account so people can access a specific
drive from the net. But when I try to set-up a default file for there
account properties I recieve a error message which says create a "Valid
absolute Path name" I am using \\computername\Drive:\file name. Any help
wopuld be greatly appreciated.
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Thank you for you help
Mark M
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- Windows XP Support >> Windows XP Locks up When Right Clicking a FileWhenever I right click a file in Windows XP, I get the hourglass icon and
nothing happens for several minutes. If I wait long enough, sometimes the
system resets, sometimes I get this "Dr. Watson has encountered a problem and
needs to close" message.
Any ideas on how to fix?
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- Windows XP Setup >> gm.dls cache fileI'm trying to get around Windows File Protection (which I only learned about
in an earlier post here). I want to replace the gm.dls sound file supplied
by Microsoft with one of my own. I had done this, and used it successfully
for a while, but suddenly WFP stops me from making any changes and has
reverted to the original file.
One way suggested was to change the cached version of this file, which is
not protected. But I can't find it. It's not in any of the .cab files in
windows\driver cache\I386 (where one source suggests) and I can't find a
folder called dllcache (which another source suggested).
Does anyone know where to find it?
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- Windows XP Security >> AVG vs AVASTI've used the free version of AVG for years. Nowadays AVAST seems to have
become the favorite AV. Is it worth switching to AVAST or is the protection
essentially equivalent to that afforded by AVG?
Can they be used together?
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Jeff Stevens
Email address deliberately false to avoid spam
jeff@stevens.com
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- Windows XP >> I'm thrilled with XP HOME, but......Hi,
I had a 3com/US Robotics Modem for 12 months and could never install
it on WIN 98. I just gave up trying! When I got XP, I knew I would
need new drivers before I even thought of installing. But I did
install just the same.
. But LO!...I didn't even need new drivers. I installed it, started
up with the floppy in place and sha zaaaam...my modem was working. I
actually believe that XP did not read the floppy...I saw no dialog
boxes for the user's input! That's why I'm thrilled with XP.
BUT !!!! I am alone in the world and I NEVER expect to have any other
'USERS' Aren't I wasting hard drive and memory resouces with all theat
USER junk ?? Can someone tell me how I can rid my XP of anything to do
with other users???
Also....I downloaded the latest WIN XP updates, but halfway through,
my monitor had stopped getting any signal from the PC, (blank) but the
HDD was still grinding away, I presume still downloading. I checked to
be sure I had no screen savers working....no-the monitor just stopped
getting the signal! I waited until the hard drive stopped working and
I signed off-line. But is there a way I can tell IF THE DOWNLOAD WAS
SUCCESSFUL??? Where can I look?
Thanks for a great group, a great OP SYS!!! And thanks to Dell for a
great PC
Mike
Picture Rocks, AZ
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> Windows Update Settings For SUS in Windows XPI am deploying a SUS server at my workplace and on the
client side there are only 2 settings in the group policy
editor for configuring Windows updates on Windows XP
workstations and there are more on Windows 2000? Windows
2000 seams to have more control over the Windows update
settings using the group policy editor without having to
edit the registry like in Windows XP. Anyone have any
ideas why this is like this or if Microsoft is going to
include all the necessary options in the group policy
editor to configure this stuff any time soon?
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- Windows XP Support >> Coded symbols box appears after WindXP default loading screenWe have 3 computers on our home network. 2 computers (XpPro & XpHome) have
developed the following problem on Windows loadup. The computers boot, we
see the default WINDOWS XP loading screen, followed by a blank screen with a
rectangular box. This box has symbols in it menu bar and another coded
symbol in the upper left of the box in the subject area, followed by an OK
button at the bottom. If we click the X to close the program nothing
happens, if we click the OK button, windows proceeds to the Welcome screen
then loads to the desktop.
What is this box, how do we get of rid of it, and why did it happen on the 2
computers?
Any help and info would help, as this is very aggravating at each boot up.
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Thanks for your time and effort
Diane
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- Windows XP >> The computer reboot automatically.Hi,
I have AMD 1.8Ghz, I just installed the WinXP Pro on my computer and the installation was ok.
I installed the Norton Anti Virus 2004 Pro and update the Virus difinition.
I was running the Windows Update and update all the critical updates except the SP1 for WinXP.
From then, I can't use my computer. After I turn it on I saw the logo of WinXP Pro and then the computer
reboot automatically and it will be until I turn off the computer.
I tried to run it in Safe Mode and without changed - The computer rebooot.
Only If I run the computer in Debugging Mode the computer runs ok.
As Debugging Mode I tried change some services but without any help - I will get the same result.
What can it be ?
With thanks.
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- Windows XP Support >> Ctrl+Alt+Del is...DEADWell... it opens what its supposed to, but its...corrupted?! theres no "bar"
on the top, that would allow me to close it or minimize it etc. and I cant
change tabs..cause there are no buttons to do it. so its just basicaly a grey
frame in witch is a white box that shows running processes, and the 3 buttons
in the lower right corner to close them and so on.... Only way to close it is
using Alt+F4
I suspect that a recent virus I had ..well..I had a bunch of them... I
beleve they are gone now, but I also beleve they are damaged windows......
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- Windows XP >> Problems with fax cover pagesI'm new here, so I hope this is right place to ask.
I use WinXP, SP2. I am a book reviewer and editor, and I have a need to
send faxes regularly. The fax capability in WinXP has worked just fine, up
until yesterday.
For some reason beyond my understanding, all of my personal cover pages have
disappeared! I've done everything to try to find them -- searching for
.cov, for the name of the cover page, etc., but nothing.
I know I haven't erased them -- I use them all the time. Does anyone have
any idea what's happened? Naturally, I looked in the recycle bin and
they're not there, either.
Thanks for any help you can give.
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