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    itunes ver.5 - wont run

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I had the same problem. Apple has clear instructions how to get rid of it: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302334 "bebop" wrote: > Anyone having problems with the new version of iTunes? I noticed the...
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    Backup outlook express

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) Des wrote: > I have heard that there is software that i can get that will alow me to > backup outlook express emails and address book, allowing me to format > my PC and re-install windows. Can anyone give me any info on this...
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    TIF file won't open; Windows Picture/Fax Viewer No preview..

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) The TIFF format is an extendable one and different variations of it exist. Were your TIFF files created with a faxing program, or are they multipage files? I recommend you install Irfanview. It can open many different image...
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    Is it possible to delete winnt directory and reinstall Win..

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) Ken Blake wrote: > VMI wrote: > > >>I'm having lots of problems with my laptop but I can't format it >>because I have too many things on it. Would it be possible to just >>erase the winnt directory (and any other critical...
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    help!!

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) Fuzzy Logic wrote: > "Richie Dawson" <richous@tiscali.co.uk> wrote in > news:uvc0qx9rFHA.3096@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl: > > >>Ok this is about my cpu it gets very loud and fast but i no the cause >>its 'system idol process'...
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    Internet Pics

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) Does it occur on all web sites, or only some? Some web pages contain code to disable the image toolbar.
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    Explorer.exe will not run

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) I recently had the exact same problem but i solved it in a different way. if none of the previous suggestions worked, let me know. i dont have the registry file that i needed to solve the problem with me but i could help...
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    Why cann't I install the camera driver?

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) I gave up trying to get my Canon camera to install, it was easier to just buy a memory card reader. Plus I can take the reader with me and install it on any PC instantly, which is much easier than trying to install the...
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    USB gamepads not working properly

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) According to their web site, the exisiting drivers should already be present. Maybe someone else here has a solution for you. ---------------- "Drivers-All RetroZone products are standard USB HID gamepads and need no...
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    Taskbar double-over thingy

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) You could make the taskbar taller, is that feasible?
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    USB gamepads not working properly

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) You're going to need to find the proper drivers for the gamepad. Do you know who made it? Are there any identifying numbers on it?
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    Too long to browse my computer

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) How much RAM do you have? My roommates's PC shipped with 256 MB, he thought that was more than enough for XP. Maybe it's because we kept two accounts logged in at the same time, but browsing the directory was rather...
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    jpeg picture file increase when printing

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) What printer make and model do you have? Are you printing the image at an enlarged scale? What program are you printing from? Do you know the size of the JPEG image in pixels (800x600, 1024x768)?
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    jpeg picture file increase when printing

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) The file sizes in the print queue could be different because of different print languages (PCL vs. PostScript), or the way the printer has been designed to handle print files (laser printers may rip the file themselves...
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    Safely remove hardware icon in toolbar

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) This article claims that the "Safely Remove Hardware" feature is not needed as long as the device is no longer being read or written to: http://msn.pcworld.com/msn/article/0,aid,116572,pg,1,00.asp .