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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?) I have many folders containing thousands of images that I have copied to several DVDs. Now I want to clear the archive bit on all the files so that I can start making incremental backups of just the files that change...

Hello, I have a Toshiba C855 with a max screen resolution of 1366x68. The graphic card is Intel(R) HD graphics 3000. My new LG 21,5" screen supports 1920x1080 screen resolution. What can I do to get the 190x1080 screen resolution. It seems the driver are up to date. Do I need to buy and installa...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) Hi all, I am configuring around 30 windows xp pro workstations, which will work as stand alone PCs at different rural offices. I am planning to increase its security settings to keep the operating system running as...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) Hello. I've a problem with a directory on a Windows NT 4.0 Server Sp6a. In the directory are about 46000 small files. When we opening the directory we have to wait about 5 minutes to see any file. The problem is...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) I have a Toshiba notebook running Windows XP. Within the past week, I've been infected by the Notify Dll Hijacker. Symptoms include home page being re-directed, continuous irritating pop-ups, software automatically...

Hey guys, I got a small problem with the sound on my system. I'm currently using the onboard audio of the Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP. When I have my headphones on(I use them around 90% of the time) I can hear a constant buzzing sound. I used to have them connected on the front IO ports, but when I...

When I go to turn on my computer after being off for over an hour, it will boot and beep letting me know that it POST properly. My keyboard and mouse light up and stay on. The computer is on and functioning but no display, no BIOS display nothing. I reboot it once and everything is perfect...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) I never understood why MS made it so difficult opening a command prompt window. Difficult in the sense there are so many keyboard combinations that open other features of windows quite quickly. Why no Windows Key +...

Hi everyone. Have tried searching for some info on this but nothing I've found exactly matches what I'm wondering. So any help would be greatly appreciated. I believe that only certain ICH7s support AHCI. Below are my controller details from device manager. Does this tell me whether this system...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) When I go in to the control panels and want to change a screensaver or desktop background, none of those buttons will work. What do I need to do to fix the problem?

Greetings: My current system is no longer cutting it. I last relied on the help of a friend in 2004 to build my own system, and a couple minor upgrades + nearly 10 years I'm ready to tap the community again for able assistance. I'm greatly appreciative of folks who are willing to share their...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) I hope this is the correct forum. I am having a problem with creating user accounts in Windows XP Professional (Media Center Edition) . I am using Version 5.1 (build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519 : Service Pack 2)...

NOT OVERCLOCKING. FOR GAMING AND VIDEO EDITING. The build is quite limited to my local shop because it is the only shop that does not sell overpriced parts. CPU: Intel i5-3570 (3.40 GHz) MoBo: Asus P8H77-M LE RAM: G.Skill Sniper 16gb 1600 (12800CL9D-SR2)4x4 GPU: Gainward GTX680 2gb ddr5 256bit...

I recently came into a bunch of SATA hard drives from a friend who works at an accounting firm. he gave them to me on the condition that i wipe them all and then could sell them. having used dban before and with an old desktop laying around i got started. the problem is, in my sleepless stupor...

Hello, I installed the driver from the CD that came with my MSI GPU. Later in the day, I installed the graphics drivers from the NVIDIA webpage. Did it overwrite the MSI driver or do I need to uninstall it somehow? I don't see the MSI one listed in the "remove programs" list, so I'm not sure...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) Help! I have been getting the "blue screen of death" While working, my system will freeze up. After turning off the computer it will come back on with a screen that says Page_default in non paged area Disable...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) Good afternoon Whilst trying to utilize unallocated space using Partition Magic I get an error message 501 relating to cross linked files. It refers to "FRS#8268 and then gives me 3 options, none of which works. A...

My daughter's laptop isn't working, it does not start up regardless (ie if I choose normal, safe mode, etc) and keeps showing the same message about needing to restart (which I have done a few times). I thought I might be able to connect her laptop to my PC and scan its hard drive or run a...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) I have Windows XP on my CP but the spell check in Outlook Express does not work. Can it be fixed and how?

Archived from groups: comp.sys.hp.hardware (More info?) Has anyone had any luck reinstalling a Scanjet 4070? I had to reinstall my software so it would recognize a new imaging program I had installed. Now the HP Director is all messed up. I can't scan. Please help. Thanks -- Ted H.

Carrie Fisher Declares ‘Star Wars’ Superior to ‘Star Trek’ As a Trekkie enthusiast, I must say I find this to be a disturbance in the Force.. Oops, wrong cliche! :D

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) I recently upgraded to XP from 98 SE. I have an HP psc 2175x. I reinstalled from the CD from HP after doing the XP upgrade. Every time I reboot my computer, I get a message to insert my printer CD and even though I hit...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) Hi. After a long time, I tried to send a Fax with Windows XP, and surprise: The button for adding jpg-Files for example, dissapeared, so I can send just 1 File now. The next problem is, that I can sent more then 1 page...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I installed SP2 and have all updates turned off, including the error reporting service. I noticed that heavy traffic was still going through my modem. I used active ports program to find that I was connecting a the remote...

I am having problemt with SMCWBR14-G router. I can not reset the router and can not access it with the defult password. It started with a power failure. After that I have reseted the router several times but it is not coming to default setup or the setup I had configured before.

Will my PSU be able to run a Radeon 7750? I have the stock 350w PSU and I've been looking to upgrade my Graphics Card, without upgrading my PSU. Specs: i7 - 3770k 3.4 ghz 8gb DDR3 Ram Geforce GT 630 Stock 350w PSU

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) My computer was giving me a message saying that I have no sound device installed but I fixed that by downloading another Multimedia Audio Controller (that was the problem). But, ever since then, my computer's...

Article by Devin Connors LucasArts recently layed off around 100 employees and now is embroiled in rumors that it will cease internal development following Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and an upcoming Indiana Jones title. http://www.tomsgames.com/us/2008/06/11/lucasarts_development/

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I run WinXP Professional/AMD Athlon 1.2GB CPU/1GB DDR-Dimm I use a Kensington Expert Mouse (#64215). I had already loaded MouseWorks 6.03, and was having troubles with the mouse skipping and not working smoothly. I...

Archived from groups: comp.dcom.voice-over-ip (More info?) All, I'm writing this message in search of a few good developers interested in testing a .NET SDK for VOIP/SoftPhone applications. Works Out Software, Inc. (http://www.worksoutsoft.com) has just released a public beta of the...

Hi, My question is: Is there some way to play a game on a school computer without installing it? I wanted to run Project 64 and play a few classics(Ocarina of Time, :sol: DK64 :sol: , BK, BK2...etc) while I wait around at school. I have a Cruzer 8 gig flash drive if that will help...

I have to help the owner of my company add Wi-Fi to his new house. The house is over 7000 Sq. Feet. 3 levels plus basement. All Rooms are wired with Cat 5, and comcast will be located in basement. What do I need to do to add AP's in the house to get Wi-Fi to reach those hard to reach areas? I...

Hello all, I am planning to upgrade my pc's terrible integrated graphics with a mid-range GPU. After a lot of research (weeks) I decided to choose the EVGA GTX 650 Superclocked 1GB Edition which currently I can get for $99.99 as shown in the pic: My question is: What Power Supply do I need to...

Hi there, Does anyone know if that power supply is capable of running a single 780 ti? Cheers

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I'm going to be building a new system as my 4 year old system is showing signs of old age. Can I use my old OEM XP install disk to install XP on my soon to be built new system? The old machine will be junked, the...

My build is the Asus m5A78L-M usb 3, AMD Fx 4300, raidmax rx-630SS. These thee componantes are compatble with each other, I have all the wires plugged in the correct spots, checked twiced from the manuals even. All the fans an LEDs work correctly. The only thing that doesnt work is the fact...

Hello I Am Trying To Set Up A Network In A Hotel I Am Using 6 Engenious EAP 300 Wap A zyxel POE Switch And A Netgear AC1600 Router I Have Set Each AP To Dhcp And The Router Is Set To Dhcp I Have Isolation On Each WAP Turned On Will This System Work Or Not I Have No Idea How To Setup Different...

Hello..., I just bought crysis a few weeks ago and I'm so impress with its graphics performance, but last night when I tried to play and load the game that I already save, the game is returning to windows all the sudden, I tried to reloaded and still the game return to windows instead of...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) I cant run an .exe file from the cdrom. The exe extension appears as a checkbox. I have changed disks and still the same thing occurs. I can however run an exe off the cdrom in dos. Anyone have any ideas ?

I have a Linksys SRW2024 switch which has the loudest fan ever! I've used it for years and it works without error. The unit has NEVER heated up one bit. It is in SOHO use so not all of the ports are used. Only about 10 total. Is it safe to crack it open, analyze what that fan running at 10...