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    Ctrl+Alt+Del

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) If I press Ctrl+Alt+Del which gives me Windows Task Manager in there in Applications at the moment I have 3 things running and CPU usage is fluctuating between 0% and 5%. Processes are 33. Are Processes those items that are...
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    "Rundll" error on startup of xp

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) when i switch on my windows an error message pops up "rundll" the message says "could not find c:\windows\downloaded program files\bridge.DLL. i have tried everything including buting pc bug doctor and pcdoc.
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    faxing problems

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) I have two faxing questions: 1) How can I eliminate the fax header (date, time, my number, fax number being sent to and # of pgs) when no cover page used. Because of this header, the single page will print out on 2...
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    Migration to other computer

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Hi: Now I need replace my computer with an registred license of windows xp pro, I have configured access to my network application and I have data in my hard disk. I think only move my hard disk from my old computer to...
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    Cannot select microphone

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Acer laptop with Relatek AC'97 sound chip. I cannot select the microphone as the device to record from. The stereo mixer is selected and I cannot unselect it. I am running XP Pro. Anyone any ideas?
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    CD/DVD comby burner

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage (More info?) I get the following message on the device manager CD icon. needless to say uninstalling, plug and play etc has not worked (the CD works on boot-up). Any ideas will be gratefully received before I carry out a...
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    computer freezing

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) I have recently purchased a laptop with Windoes XP and when turning off computer the page with saving settings freezes. What do I do?
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    VPN Connects OK; Cannot map drives

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.work_remotely (More info?) When I use VPN to connect to my corporate network, it connects OK. Internet Explorer can access the corporate intranet. But I cannot map any network drives. I am using Windows XP Home Edition. On my old Windows 98...
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    monitor problem with xp

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) After upgrading to xp, my monitor is no longer compatible. It is a HP FX70 flat panel. The drivers won't work with xp and the subsitite xp recognizes is almost impossible to read. I find no upgrade on drivers from...
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    Dual accounts and Task Manager

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage (More info?) My set-up on XP Pro has two user accounts, both of whom have full administrative rights. Can I speed the boot up/start up process by defaulting to one user account in some way?. Or will I have to reinstall XP...
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    Information needed on Repository Folder Contents

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) Can any one explain the contents in "C:\Windows\System32\WBEM\Repository\FS" folder? There are four files as follows: #1. INDEX.BTR #2. INDEX.MAP #3. OBJECTS.DATA #4. OBJECTS.MAP What do these files contain? The...
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    Opening files transfered from old computer

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) I have a new Dell computer with Windows XP. My old computer had Windows 95. Ihave transfered some spread sheets from my old computer to my new computer by cable connection. The spread sheets were setup using windows...
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    Windows XP on a p100

    hi, i read the all-x86-cpu review and i saw the p100 with windows xp. i thought that it would be nice to put that on my p133, boot up the 'ol comp and see it booting longh..i mean windows xp. that would make friends jealous. :) so how would i do it? should i install it with a faster computer and...
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    Wacky Folder Defaults!...

    I changed my default folder ICON but also somehow changed my folder default action when I double click on it. Instead of opening the folder when I double click on it, it launches the "search" command. When I right click on the folder, the first option is now "search" instead of the default...
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    No Autorun in WinXP

    I'm using Windows XP Pro now and i had a problem in cd autorun.I've already check the properties and it is on by default.Help me,please!Thank you. RedYang
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    uh... wtf?

    <b>Software Update Incomplete</b> [The Windows Update software did not update successfully. Below are some suggestions to help you proceed: You may have clicked No when prompted to accept the Trust Certificate. To allow the Windows Update site software to install, click Yes when presented with...
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    Win xp Mem min

    judging from your experience how much mem is you minimum for xp 256 or 512 ?? " overclocking = better value "
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    Windows XP Upgrade

    Hi people. Due to the 686B southbridge-SBLive! _incurable_ bug I got, I decided to move on to Windows XP. I will have it by tomorrow, so I'd like to know how it works, what kind of drivers I will have to download (win2k ones? most drivers aren't out for WinXP yet... what to do?), how can I be...
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    I can't see my files!!!

    On an XP Pro machine i've got 2 60 GB hard disk with 4 partitions...Trying to format the machine I wanted to move my MP3's to my laptop using a USB2USB Laplink Cable because networking on XP was off (for some reason)...So I had to Move a SINGLE FOLDER with about 17 GB of MP3's (the folder...
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    DISKPART disaster

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.general,microsoft.public.win2000.file_system,microsoft.public.win2000.cmdprompt.admin,microsoft.public.win2000.hardware,microsoft.public.win2000.setup (More info?) i did something incredibly stupid, using the DISKPART command to CLEAN a drive, i...
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    How to stop inetinfo exe

    hi
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    slow and choppy

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) Any advice on how to improve my proformance. I upgraded from ME to XP and ever since and even before it is slow and choppy. When ever I switch windows they load uneven and in pieces. I probably haven't explained that well...
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    Creating Shares on DC's Without Server Operators Membership

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.group_policy (More info?) Greetings, all! My company has a need to allow some of the non-administrative IT staff to be able to create shares on domain controllers. Without making these staff members Server Operators, how can I allow them to...
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    mmc for users

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.active_directory (More info?) Dear All I need to creat MMC in the client side so the users administrators will be able to manage the users and the computers with this snap,am wondering how to creat this mmc with out installing the admintration...
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    transfers / updates between root and child domain

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.dns (More info?) Hi there.. I have an Active Directory Integrated DNS setup... DC01 is the root server, hosting DNS for AD domain company.com - with forward and reverse zones I have another machine - REMOTE01, hosting DNS for AD domain...
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    w32time 2003 time server

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.active_directory (More info?) Can someone tell me if the PDC (Single 2003 domain) which hols all the FMSO roles has to be configured as the main time server. Currently I have one of the other domain controllers acting as the time server, this goes...
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    question about windows 2000 resoruce kit -- xcacls.exe

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.general (More info?) hi all, i have found the documents about xcacls.exe, it only shows the example of "this folder and subfolders" and "files" only. but, in my case, i just want to setup the permission of folder is "this folder only" and...
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    can you restore a deleted NT4 domain user account

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsnt.domain (More info?) Hello we've accidentally deleted a users domain account is there anyway of restoring just this one account as creating new account will mean a new SID, which will cause access problems really need the old account back with...
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    Like to see a section on personal alternative transportation ebikes

    Yes, I'd like to see Toms Hardware have a new section on their forum about alternative forms of personal transportation like electric powered bikes,scooters etc.I have read that the average American (U.S.) commutes 15 miles per day and am looking at alternative forms of personal...
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    How to change the screen when window is loading

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.general (More info?) I want to change the screen/wallpaper when window is loading, NOT the wallpaper on desktop, but I cant find how to reset or change it Thanks a lot
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    Windows 2000 won't search files in folders

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.general (More info?) Greetings readers, I have the following issue, Win2k SP4 stopped "search for files or folders" stopped searching inside folders, even though the "search subfolders" option is enabled (in fact I can't really disabled it since...
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    Problem downloading service pack

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsnt.misc (More info?) I really need some help on how to install service pack 6 without having to connect to the internet. As everytime I begin the installation and connect to the internet, I get a server error and unable to complete the download...
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    Critical Updats

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.general (More info?) How can I find the date when windows updates were installed on a system?
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    Event ID 2022

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.setup (More info?) Hi all, does anyone know where I could download the hotfix for the W2k problem, described in article 830901? Thanks, Stefan
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    TEC vs H20...cooling debate

    Which is better for the CPU: Thermal-Electric cooling or Water cooling? For a case, I have the Cooler Master HAF 932, and I'm confused by the features of the chassis... Am I allowed to keep the 230mm fan on top of the case and install a "radiator" as well? (What exactly is a radiator, and is it...
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    Windows 2k Install problem

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.setup (More info?) Hi, I have a Gateway Essential 800c that I am trying to install Win 2k on. It has a 800Mhz Celeron on a Microstar MS-6312 custom Intel 810 chipset motherboard. The PC originally shipped with Win ME on it. I have a legit Win...
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    how do I make a removable hd look like a removabl?

    Hi, how do you make a removable hardrive show up as a removable media instead of a drive in xp? Like a cd drive or a dvd drive? It will be an ata 100 and doesn't need to be hot swapable. asus p4 533 c p4 2.53 4x512 1066 rambus 40 gb system maxtor (ata 133) 240 gb ( with 8 mb buffer) raid...
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    Kerberos' role in a 'std. setup' without bells & whistles

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.security (More info?) Hi there... I haven't quite figured out just yet, what my DC uses Kerberos for, so can anyone here clue me in, what it is used for[1]? I've figured out it's about issueing tickets in some security context, and that my DC...
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    Win2k Format

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.general,microsoft.public.win2000.security (More info?) Hi All I am selling my old PC which has win2k pro on it. I would like to format the hard drive as new owner would prefer to install another operating system, plus I don't want the new owner...
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    Defrag doesn't defrag completely

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.file_system (More info?) Hi, I'm technically oriented, but cannot understand why W2K defrag doesn't work in this situation.... I have a 80GB USB drive with 45GB free space. This is a backup drive, so it's only written to a few times a day. It...