Slow display search window
Hello,
It takes some seconds (about 20) to display search window.
Is anyone know what's the trouble ?
Idem for control panel.
Thanks.
| | 0 | 142 | 12/13/2009 11:38:15 AM |
chkdsk log
If I ran chkdsk /r on a harddrive and it fixed some things, what did it fix?
| | 0 | 150 | 12/13/2009 11:38:13 AM |
XP UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME after update
Hi all, hope you can help me!
I'm getting an UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME with STOP :0x000000ED(0x8A9DF900,
0x80000003, 0x0000000, 0x00000000)
This happened after an issue i noticed with au | | 0 | 183 | 12/1/2009 2:39:29 AM |
Disabing unwanted Office2007 updates in Windows update
Office 2007 was "half" pre-installed on a Laptop I own. (Asking you to
register/purchase when you attempt to use or open any file with a registered
office extension). I uninsta | | 0 | 63 | 11/30/2009 11:56:26 PM |
Logon problems
Hi,
I was having some problems with a whole host of trojans that had taken a
hold of my computer. I did have uptodate antivirus and it was effective in
finding and removing them | | 0 | 67 | 11/30/2009 11:42:43 PM |
Logon Problem at the welcome screen
Hi,
I was having some problems with a whole host of trojans that had taken a
hold of my computer. I did have uptodate antivirus and it was effective in
finding and removing them | | 0 | 69 | 11/30/2009 11:42:43 PM |
Microsoft is a bunch of crooks and imbeciles, burned my copy of xp
Microsoft is a bunch of crooks and imbeciles, burned my copy of xp.
After spending a whole Saturday afternoon re-installing Xp, because it no
longer worked, losing all previously insta | | 0 | 70 | 11/30/2009 10:56:18 PM |
Turn off auto-updates?
My computer is constantly interrupting me with automatic updates. How do I
turn this feature off? I can do itmanually.
Thanks... Bob
| | 0 | 165 | 11/30/2009 10:56:15 PM |
Restore previous folder view issue
Hello,
Having an issue with logon. The same explorer window opens for all users
automatically after logon.
Each user has the restore previous view option deselected. Even a | | 0 | 67 | 11/30/2009 10:56:06 PM |
CD/DVD RW drive not found
My CD/DVD RW cannot be found - ONLY - when my computer is connected to the
Broadband modem. When I try to boot up, the bios window comes up and says:
"Secondary drive 0 not found. St | | 0 | 72 | 11/30/2009 10:56:04 PM |
recover files from recycler on external hard drive
Hi,
I have an external hard drive that I need to recover nearly 2 gigs of files
stored in the recycler folder. None of them show up when opening the folder,
but I can see the names of | | 0 | 73 | 11/30/2009 10:56:01 PM |
redirecting to unwanted web sites
I have Windows XP with service pack 2. Am using the latest versions
of both Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer as web browsers.
In the last 10 days when I select web sites to view, | | 0 | 69 | 11/30/2009 10:55:53 PM |
add/remove visio viewer
The entry in the Add/Remove applet for Microsoft Visio Viewer will not
go away. I had it installed several months ago and have since
installed the full version of Visio which works fine but | | 0 | 87 | 11/30/2009 10:55:50 PM |
windows explorer has encountered a problem
Hi there,
I need help with error message on windows xp sp3:
Windows explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry
for the inconvenience. This is then | | 0 | 51 | 11/30/2009 10:55:45 PM |
Toggle Folder Colors
I don't think MS has this feature, but I'd like to see it built into the
software if it's not already there. I'd like to toggle the color of folders
by going into the "properties" | | 0 | 37 | 11/30/2009 10:55:44 PM |
2nd request - external monitor for laptop
I had asked this before, but when I replied, didn't hear any more. I use an
external monitor for my laptop, which is in a docking station. A little
over a week ago, I couldn't get a pic | | 0 | 35 | 11/30/2009 10:55:44 PM |
uninstallation of windows desktop search
How do I uninstall the Windows Desktop Search program? There is no
entry for it in Add/Remove programs applet. I find the program to be
utterly useless regardless of which specific folders | | 0 | 39 | 11/30/2009 10:55:41 PM |
Updates Fail
I have a series of updates to XP that fail to install. I have pasted the log
below and would appreciate any help anyone can offer. Thanks in anticipation
2009-11-30 11:07:16:1 | | 0 | 38 | 11/30/2009 10:55:38 PM |
Restore Windows TaskBar
Hi all,
I need to restore the TaskBar/TrayBar in Windows XP (Multilanguage).
I removed via System Registry (regedit.exe), but I don't know how to
restore it!!
I f | | 0 | 42 | 11/30/2009 10:55:38 PM |
ONLY 11 AND 1/2 MORE DAYS 2 GO TILL UBUNTU ALPHA 1!
JUST FYI!
| | 0 | 71 | 11/29/2009 3:31:22 AM |
WE COULD HAVE SNOW ON WINDS DAY!
JUST FYI!
| | 0 | 86 | 11/29/2009 3:31:22 AM |
Access to user files from recovery console ??
I recall there is some setting that must me bade to a default XP
installation if I am going to be able to access anything but the
system folders when running in recovery mode and it ha | | 0 | 50 | 11/28/2009 10:13:48 PM |
HAD 2 CHANGE MY E-MAIL ADDRESS, MSFT BANNED ME!
JUST FYI!
| | 0 | 80 | 11/28/2009 9:56:52 PM |
WE COULD HAVE RAIN TOMORROW!
JUST FYI!
| | 0 | 51 | 11/28/2009 9:56:52 PM |
Access Problem Installing XP Pro SP3
I have an Acer Desktop running XP Pro SP2. I
have tried to install SP3 both by download and
MS CD. The install runs into access problems
during the backup file/reg segments. I do not kn | | 0 | 64 | 11/28/2009 9:40:41 PM |
RDP challenge after changing "main" profile's password, can't acc ess any longer with RDP in XP SP2
I'm running XP Pro SP2 on all administrative desktops computers at my
school. Our main password was compromised and I used RDP to access
all the administrative computers from home and chan | | 0 | 68 | 11/28/2009 7:52:32 PM |
Slow running laptop
My daughter=92s laptop has been running very slow lately. It was a
sudden change - it was taking 2-2 1/2 minutes to hit the =93click user
name=94 screen, and a full 5 minutes to finish boot | | 0 | 70 | 11/28/2009 7:20:39 PM |
Autoplay not working
Appears the AutoPlay function on my wife's computer is not working. She
is running Windows XP Home Edition. It used to be; when she inserted a
memory stick; a dialogue box would pop up ask | | 0 | 89 | 11/28/2009 4:14:46 PM |
Mouse in KVM stopped working
Hi:
I've been using KVM, 'MiniView 4-port KVM' for about six months for four
different PCs, but mostly I've been using only 2 PCs a day although I did
hook it up with four PCs to KVM. | | 0 | 47 | 11/28/2009 4:14:45 PM |
IE shortcut lost
The shortcut to Internet explorer that was on my desktop has vanished. Also
the folder holding deleted desktop icons..IE was certainly there when I
closed down last night...
No Id | | 0 | 75 | 11/28/2009 3:58:04 PM |
Selecting a series of file but the last one becomes the first
Hi !
When I select a series of files in a dialog, eg I do multi-upload
to YouTube, the last file in the series becomes the first. How
come ? Occasionally, it's correct. It's | | 0 | 71 | 11/28/2009 3:03:50 PM |
Remote assistance doesn't work
Hi There,
Not sure if this post should have been here or under messenger but no doubt
I will be told if I've posted wrongly!
I have tried and tried and nothing seems to wor | | 0 | 74 | 11/28/2009 6:47:41 AM |
remote shutdown problem: WERR_ACCESS_DENIED
Hi All,
host: CentOS 5.4 (Linux)
guest: XP-Pro-SP3
Virtual Machine: Virtual Box 3.0.12
I am trying to shut down my Windows XP guest from my Linux machine with
the | | 0 | 57 | 11/28/2009 6:47:40 AM |
Run command for operating the CD Burning Wizard?
After copying files to here...
C:\...\Application Data\Microsoft\CD Burning
....is there a way to write files in that folder to a recordable CD
through the (Start -- Run) dialog without | | 0 | 45 | 11/28/2009 5:05:05 AM |
Run DLL error message-windows7
Hi,every time i turn on my comp,i have this error message-Run DLL
there was a problem starting-C:\Windows\system32\sshnas.dll
The specifield module could not be found.
please help?
| | 0 | 122 | 11/28/2009 4:45:06 AM |
Change boot drive letter
I have recently reinstalled my xp again and now i have 2 partitions
IBM_SERVICE which will not hide like it is suposed to but i do not mind and
my local disk(Labled Hard Drive) but my Hard | | 0 | 65 | 11/28/2009 2:09:44 AM |
Win 7 upgrade?
I am buying a netbook, some come with XP others with Win 7 Starter.
Whichever I buy, I will be upgrading to the Home Win 7 version. Financially
it would be better to go from XP to Win 7. | | 0 | 68 | 11/28/2009 1:21:02 AM |
Is DXTRANS.DLL safe?
When opening or changing web pages, Spyware Terminator blocks C:
\Windows\System32\dxtrans.dll. Is this a safe file? Should I remove
the block?
Running XP Pro, SP2; IE 6.0.29.
< | | 0 | 70 | 11/28/2009 12:13:27 AM |
Is it safe to delete the following files?
During the installation of a printer it was necessary to do
a System Restore several times.
This seems to have produced many files, printed in blue, on
the C:\System Volume Info | | 0 | 66 | 11/27/2009 11:29:27 PM |
Press F1
Hi,
My computer keep asking me to press F1 because it can't find the floppy disk
controller when I don't even have a floppy drive. This happens once every
few days even when i c | | 0 | 45 | 11/27/2009 11:29:25 PM |
Poor internet access
About 1.5 weeks ago my WinXP PC started acting poorly for internet access.
The basic router plus cable access workes great for my wife's MacBook and my
iPhone so no problem there. I am a | | 0 | 50 | 11/27/2009 11:29:24 PM |
NTFS or FAT32 ?
Looking for some input.
I just bought a 1TB Mybook which comes formatted as Fat32.
True, Fat32 is readable by non NT OS, but aside from that - your thoughts on
FAT32 vs NTFS cluster si | | 0 | 42 | 11/27/2009 11:29:23 PM |
Lost Start and Exit sounds
One PC has recently lost its Windows Start and Exit sounds.
Every other sound-associated event works fine.
Went to Sound Devices and re-allocated all sounds.
Created new sound scheme.
< | | 0 | 43 | 11/27/2009 11:29:20 PM |
Powering Down Data Drive
A computer has two drives, C: and D:. Is it possible with XP SP3 to cause the
data drive (D:) to power down independently of Drive C: when it has not been
accessed in a while? I thought I | | 0 | 42 | 11/27/2009 11:29:17 PM |
6 in 1 combo driver-need a driver
I have a USB-HUB 6 in 1 combo card reader with 3 USBs that I need to attached
to my laptop that only has one USB (work laptop, not my choice). When
connected it says "USB not recogni | | 0 | 43 | 11/27/2009 11:29:16 PM |
XP "warm" boot
Prior to XP SP-1. XP could execute a warm boot (i.e.rebooting Windows only
and not the BIOS boot) by holding down the shift key while hitting the
restart button. I Googled "warm boot | | 0 | 45 | 11/27/2009 11:29:16 PM |
WINDOWS XP - HOME EDITION
Recently something has happened to my laptop... When I turn it on I get a pop
up message that says "lsass.exe - system error .... an invalid parameter was
passed to a service or funct | | 0 | 50 | 11/27/2009 11:29:13 PM |
Clean Install XP for Used PC/XP
Hi:
Recently, I purchased a slightly used PC with SP3, because I like XP over
Windows 7.
An issue I encountered is that some of programs is not like an XP that I
have on ot | | 0 | 61 | 11/27/2009 11:29:10 PM |
Change Windows 7 Startup Sound?
Has anyone found a foolproof way to change the Windows 7 startup sound
(imageres.dll)? I've tried a few methods and none of them let me
complete the processs, even in Safe Mode.
| | 0 | 59 | 11/27/2009 11:29:06 PM |
Getting size of page file?
Where in Windows can I see (and set?) the size of the page file?
There are lots of idea how to calculate it, optimal sizes etc, but
actually setting it?
WBR
Sonnich
| | 0 | 58 | 11/27/2009 11:29:05 PM |
spam email-not spam
Some emails I receive are classified as spam, but they are not spam,
sometimes it is from a friend. When I try to open the email, I can not read
it, it seems to be all in codes. How can I | | 0 | 49 | 11/27/2009 11:29:04 PM |
Windows live mail
I updated my PC to Windows 7 with Windows Live Mail. Some of my emails in my
Inbox shows up for about 5 secs. and then they disappear completely. They are
not in any other folders: junk, d | | 0 | 45 | 11/27/2009 11:29:04 PM |
Windows XP Home Will NOT Save Settings!!!
I'm working on a Windows XP Home netbook that has the strangest problem - it will not
save any settings on any user account, whether it's an Administrator or a LUA. Sadly,
while I can Goog | | 0 | 35 | 11/27/2009 11:29:02 PM |
copy user profiles to new computer
Hello Group,
Windows XP Pro SP3
New computer build.
I want to copy 4 user profiles from the old computer to the new one.
I used the "files and settings transfer w | | 0 | 38 | 11/27/2009 11:28:59 PM |
Control+left click to select often copies
When I hit ctrl and left click to select a non-continuous group of
documents to move/copy, I often find that Windows copies them without
giving me the option to move or copy--and they copy t | | 0 | 74 | 11/27/2009 4:07:59 PM |
Text Recognition software
Can someone recommend Text Recognition software (OCR (Optical Charactor
Recognition) that can be used with HP LaserJet 3055 Printer/Scanner/Fax
machine? So need to scan a picture of words | | 0 | 82 | 11/27/2009 12:51:07 PM |
Need Help-Downloaded updates
I downloaded updates to my desk top pc for Winows XP pro. After downloading
all my pc does is boot and re-boot over. I tried ASR (Automated System
Recovery) and it began to format the | | 0 | 78 | 11/27/2009 10:53:55 AM |
Changing the width of private characters
Hello!
I've created a few private characters with the Private
Character Editor (eudcedit.exe).
Now the problem is that all characters, even if they are
only a few pixel | | 0 | 51 | 11/27/2009 10:53:54 AM |
I'd like larger icons...
The desktop icons on my netbook are very small. Can I increase their size?
TIA, Paul
| | 0 | 55 | 11/27/2009 3:33:01 AM |
Virus - antivirus system pro
While running active antivirus programs and have windows updates current,
this virus has infected by system BADLY. Cannot even enter through
safe-mode, or format/reinstall windows again. | | 0 | 54 | 11/26/2009 10:48:09 PM |
Using a VISTA printer.
This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
------=_NextPart_000_0006_01CA6E8B.E3DB25A0
Content-Type: text/plain;
charset="iso-8859-1"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: | | 0 | 64 | 11/26/2009 6:36:55 PM |
Files that cannot be defragged
Yesterday (Wednesday 25 Nov 09) as part of regular maintenance, I defraged my
computer and received an unusual inclusion in the end report "Files that
cannot be defragmented." Be | | 0 | 81 | 11/26/2009 6:22:33 PM |
Moving folder
Hi, someone has created a folder containing photos directly under OS&Data,
with a shortcut on the desktop.
If I move the folder into My docs, will the shortcut still work. (I gue | | 0 | 53 | 11/26/2009 5:24:15 PM |
How To Stop Pop Ups?
Hi,
I am having problems with my PC running XP SP3. It has started getting
pop ups alot of the time for various things from casinos to Wiliam Hill
bookmakers. I have turned on t | | 0 | 75 | 11/26/2009 4:54:33 PM |
Laptop question
sorry if question is not too close associated with winXP, but does anyone
know where to purchase sturdy cardboard box specially designed to send
laptops by mail? For more safe, I want pla | | 0 | 53 | 11/26/2009 2:41:44 PM |
DirectX on Win/XP
I have Win XP Pro/SP3 on my pc.
I have installed a game that requires DirectX. The installation
program for the game installed the latest version of DirectX along
with the game. | | 0 | 59 | 11/26/2009 2:12:08 PM |
Downside of not having SP2 or 3
A friend's computer is running W XP SP1. Is it really necessary to get
SP2 or 3?
Rob Graham
| | 0 | 56 | 11/26/2009 2:12:08 PM |
app for winxp and iPhone sms
When you come across dilemma that your iPhone rejects receiving new SMS
but all the SMS are so important that you don't want to delete them,can
it be solved? I found a soft that can he | | 0 | 71 | 11/26/2009 11:34:54 AM |
Two app. versions in one program ?
After an application upgrade I notice that when a file of appropriate type
is right clicked, the 'Open With' list includes both the new and the old
versions of the app. If the new version | | 0 | 52 | 11/26/2009 11:34:53 AM |
Setting for shutting down when I hit the power button
I have Windows XP installed on my box at home, and, before I installed it on
a brand new HDD, I was able to just hit the power button and the OS would
shut down and power off automatically | | 0 | 74 | 11/26/2009 11:18:57 AM |
What is the Outlook 2007 "PST" file called and how do I find it?
In prior versions of Outlook, I could always find the Outlook user
data by scanning for PST file type. I've got a machine in which an
eval version was used and now expired. I w | | 0 | 48 | 11/26/2009 8:54:53 AM |
Using Power Button to Shut Down
I recently bought a new hard drive for my pc and installed XP fresh on that
drive. I had problems with ACPI in the setup and eventually figured out how
to get around these issues, but in t | | 0 | 79 | 11/26/2009 7:03:51 AM |
Will my External Hard Drive work on Windows 7?
Hi all,
Just picked up a Western Digital EHD for my current XP system.
However, we may be upgrading soon to a 64-bit WIndows 7 system.
The box (it was made before W7 | | 0 | 48 | 11/26/2009 5:43:58 AM |
Resize Windows
Normally when I use the mouse to resize a window in XP, I can see the window as I am resizing it. Since my
last install, when I resize a window, all I see during the resize is the outline of the | | 0 | 72 | 11/26/2009 3:35:54 AM |
Resize Windows
Normally when you use the mouse to resize a window it is visible as you resize it. Since my latest re-
install of XP, as I resize a window all I can see is the outline of the window. How can I sw | | 0 | 56 | 11/26/2009 3:35:53 AM |
Serscan.sys
I am installing my Brother wireless printer (MFC-495CW) and I encountered the
following "Files Needed" pop up window. "The file 'serscan.sys' on Windows XP
Home Edition CD-R | | 0 | 124 | 11/26/2009 2:48:43 AM |
Automatic update settings grayed out
Hello,
I am running XP Pro SP2. I installed office 2007 and now in system settings
, automatic updates tab all the options are greyed out and cannot select any
options. I reboot | | 0 | 56 | 11/26/2009 12:54:18 AM |
My Windows XP makes no sound
I use to have good sound on my XP Windows computer.
I recently formated the system disk and re installed windows.
At first I had no sound but as I kept installing windows updates I eventall | | 0 | 53 | 11/26/2009 12:22:38 AM |
Completing an OEM Install of XP--How to Do a Bit More??
I just successfully install of the XP OEM, full version. No icons
appeared on my desktop. I figured out how to put on My Computer. Don't
know for Network Places. The others I'll deal with | | 0 | 70 | 11/25/2009 11:18:40 PM |
Screen of O.E. is not Full/Regular size
Hi:
Recently, I bought a slightly used PC with XP3 as 'back-up' PC, since I like
XP over Windows 7.
When I clicked to open Outlook Express 6, there is a space at left side of
| | 0 | 79 | 11/25/2009 11:02:34 PM |
IE8 incompatibility with my website
Hi
I'm not sure if I'm on the correct board for this, but I couldn't work out
which it should be. So here goes anyway ...
I run a website at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/roger.pa | | 0 | 52 | 11/25/2009 10:11:12 PM |
Windows 7 Minimum Requirements
Does anyone know what are the minimum requirements for a new pc with Windows
7. Looks like I'd want Works,Quicken for software and an antivirus,
| | 0 | 63 | 11/25/2009 8:16:56 PM |
Changing picture file sizes
XP Pro SP3. OE6
I know that if I right-click on a JPEG and choose SEND, I have the option
( with Outlook Express 6) to " Make pictures smaller ? "
Does anyone know what | | 0 | 55 | 11/25/2009 6:09:01 PM |
What is your favorite free program for unzipping compressed files?
What is your favorite free program for unzipping compressed files?
Is WinZip better than the free ones?
Thanks
| | 0 | 57 | 11/25/2009 5:23:19 PM |
Can't access appdata
Just did a fresh new install of Windows 7 ( again! ). Trying to get into
the folder where my mail folders are so I can copy and paste. Need to
get to "Users" "My name" | | 0 | 69 | 11/25/2009 5:23:18 PM |
Installing Windows XP with Service Packs
I have a volume license copy of XP which I need to install on 15 machines.
Unfortunately it is an old disk so I need to install SP2, then SP3 afterwards
which takes a long time (on 1 machi | | 0 | 53 | 11/25/2009 4:33:34 PM |
Can't Restart XP Home Edition, Blank Screen - I need Help
Thank you All in advance for your responds.
My laptop froze and I had to restart it using the on/off button. During the
reboot, I saw the windows logo showing on my screen whil | | 0 | 60 | 11/25/2009 4:33:33 PM |
How can I find out which apps are using .NET and which not?
I appear to have three versions of .NET (2, 3, 3.5) with their
associated special packs.
How can I find out which apps are using .NET. (Please, no 'cut-one-out'
method, I do not w | | 0 | 50 | 11/25/2009 3:36:47 PM |
Task Manager and unsecapp.exe
When running Task Manager I recently found unsecapp.exe running.
I am using XP Pro and have never has Vista on my machine, can I stop
this program?
It has used 26840K of mem | | 0 | 53 | 11/25/2009 3:36:45 PM |
Default Printer Font
This message was posted in another newsgroup, but the traffic there is very low,
so I repeat it here in hopes of obtaining a timely response.
_____
For years, I used Window | | 0 | 55 | 11/25/2009 3:36:44 PM |
Can't Logon
After a trojan was cleaned on my PC running XP Home I can no longer get back
into the operating system. I can't get past the logon screen using either
Administrator or User, nothing happen | | 0 | 44 | 11/25/2009 11:05:07 AM |
system working slow
hi,
When i start working on the system, it is working fine and normal,,,
but after 3 or 4 hours, system starts processing slow . when i restart
the pc,
after restarting, | | 0 | 70 | 11/25/2009 10:45:01 AM |
Brillertek Corporation FaceAether Pro
Webpage can pass with face.
FaceAether Pro will arrive in this December.
| | 0 | 118 | 11/25/2009 7:19:59 AM |
Mismatched Memory -- could this be my problem?
Could mismatched memory modules be the reason why my computer freezes
up with some programs? The SIW utility tells me that my two memory
modules don't seem to be matched. One is DDR and the | | 0 | 33 | 11/25/2009 5:48:13 AM |
XP Home Edt. Does Not Reload - Blank Screen
Thank you All in advance for your responds.
My laptop was working fine and then it froze. I couldnt restart it on my
desktop since it was frozen so I turned it off from the on/off bu | | 0 | 46 | 11/25/2009 4:46:31 AM |
setup a schedule task in WIndows XP
Dear all,
I want to write a batch file to set up a scheduled task in Windows XP:
1. copy a file c:\info.db to d:\ every 10 minutes
2. rename the copied file to a series by a | | 0 | 66 | 11/25/2009 3:53:58 AM |
CD Jewel Case Artwork
XP Home,Explorer 6,Service Pack 3
Hello!!
I am wishing to know if its free or not as to where I can get software for
printing jewel jase artwork..I am referring to complete artwo | | 0 | 57 | 11/25/2009 2:07:18 AM |
Resize Windows
Normally when I use the mouse to resize a window in XP, I can see the
window as I am resizing it. Since my last install, when I resize a
window, all I see during the resize is the outline of | | 0 | 57 | 11/25/2009 12:14:04 AM |
XPS writer
I have been trying to use the XPS writer but it always fails and says
unknown printer error. I have uninstlled and reinstalled Net Framework 3
and 3.5. I have also tried to install the X | | 0 | 45 | 11/25/2009 12:14:03 AM |
3D Windows XP screensaver bizarre behavior
I recently downloaded the spiffy "3D Windows XP" screensaver, which is
available on microsoft.com in the PowerTools for XP area. (Note, this is not
the "Windows XP" sc | | 0 | 56 | 11/24/2009 9:59:42 PM |