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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) Hi, I just upgraded to WinXP SP2 from WinME. Right-clicking on the desktop now hangs Windows for about 30 seconds, after which it seems to reset itself without actually rebooting. Any ideas? Ken Balch

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage (More info?) Ctrl+Alt+Del does not bring up the windows security screen. What can be the reason? I'm sure it's something stupid but I can't figure it out.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) When I try to send a fax I receive this message in the console: Status = Retries Exceeded Extended Status = Fatal error This happens immediately, does not even attempt to dial. If I try to restart from the fax console...

EVGA has GTX660 in either 2GB or 3GB RAM conf. and I was wondering if I should go with 3GB if I ever do a 2 monitor set-up or get a 27-inch monitor with 2560x1440 resolution down the road. Currently my monitor is 25-inch 1920x1080.

I'm looking to (finally) upgrade my old desktop to an "OK" gaming rig, Plex Media Server, and general workstation. Not looking for anything fancy, just some good CPU power for video transcoding/streaming to my Roku, some mild gaming, and a little overclocking fun. I have three main options I'm...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) Why is Messenger so %^&* unreliable ??? I feel like throwing my machine through the window. Trying to communicate with the SAME person from the same machines. Both of us have DSL Nothing changes for either of us (software...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) when i click on system information either in program files system tools or try to run msinfo32.exe instead of system info coming up i get the help and support page. already tried the fix from kelly's site. didn't...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) After loading the update, I get a Diect Access Component window everytime I turn on the desktop. The window states that direct access component has encountered a problem abd needs to be closed. When I ask for an...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) i need something to help my pc run better, any ideas guys? -- ..

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) I ran my virus scanner and sent the results to norton....they said that it was infected with a trojan. The file name was msdosx.exe......it was quarintined but it is unrepairable....recommends that i just delete it....I...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?) Hi, this sounds like something reasonably simple to do, but i haven't figured out how: on a PC with many local user accounts (workgrp, no domain), how do you set individual users to have different default browsers? Like...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) Hello I am a "newbie", so don't laugh too hard at my questions and comments. I am using a new PC (Gateway), and I got the model that has a DVD/CD trays that burn and a tray that plays back. I have a scanner/printer, and...

Hello guys, I’m a long time reader and this is my first custom build. I have made a lot of research as you will probably notice with my choices but I would like to have a confirmation. I’m a mid to high end gamer and I would like this system to be able to handle games such as Crysis and CoD4...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) ''cannot defragment because c:windows\system32\MFC42u.dll is not valid windows image'' i keep getting this message when i try to defrag???

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) When I log in to my computer Windows Media PLayer starts automatcically, I have looked in Start/All Programs/Start Up to see if it was in there but it is not. Has anyone got any suggestions as to how I can stop it from...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Can I stop the cd drive from "auto play" every time I load a cd?

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Hi, After installing firewire drivers for Epson scanner my firewire CF card reader doesn't show as a removable drive in windows explorer anymore. After connecting card reader I can see in the device manager "SBP2 Compliant...

I loaded Windows XP onto new computer and I loaded on drive F: not drive C: how can I pass on drive C.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage (More info?) My system configuration utility - startup - is set to start about 27 "startup items" - most with names/acronyms that mean nothing to me. Any safe way to not have so many "commands" executed when ever I start...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) I just switched from a cable ISP to dial-up. When I log into Messenger, I get an error message that says "you have been signed out of .NET because you are logged in from a different location." The last time I logged in, I...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) I have added a second hard drive to computer for data storrage. Now how do I secure all this data on the second drive? Please help..... -- roberto

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?) Hi Everyone, After installing Quick Time, it seems to load automatically and appear at the right side of my Task Bar. I still use Quick Time occasionally, but not everytime. It seems to slow the machine down and so I...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) After installing SP2 from the MS provided CD, why isn't there any record of it in "View Installation History"

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) When I try to fax a office document to multiple recipients in my address book using fax wizard they show up in the send to column, but when I click finish to fax the document to everyone it doesn't start faxing. When I...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?) I have a Fujitsu pc running XP Home with an Nvidia graphics card and Fujitsu screen. The display only sits in the middle two thirds of the monitor. I've loaded the latest driver which the PC recognises, but it is loading a...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) Followed the software loading and set up instructions from the MS site. 1. When trying to send a fax while in AOL, fax goes into outbox, does not send. Sign off AOL, fax in outbox will then send. 2. Try to receive...

Hi, The original posting here was rumor of December 27... I just got shipping confirmation from Onsale.com on January 6 and the chip is now here... so only a week late... not bad considering the holidays. Already have our system ready to go with Xen Linus ready to compile. Thanks to all who...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) After removing a game program (Wild Tangent)I now get a message on startup that windows can't find a program called cdaEngine0400.dll. How can I eliminate this?

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I plan to do a complete reinstall of XP home on my PC, and wish to have everything at hand when I do so. I plan to save and then restore the validation key file. I have the original restore CDs that came with my PC. If I...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?) I want to take what I saved in Movie Maker .mswmm file and save it in a mpeg of avi format. Can it be done?

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Hi People I have just installed a wintv card on windowsxp home and when I run it the picture is halfway down the screen and it is freezing my machine with the blue screen any help please TIA

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?) There is probably a very simple answer to this question but to a novice like me.....well I need help. I have taken video clips with my digital camera but in portrait form. Once downloaded I do not have the option to rotate...

hey guys i just orderded bf3 and a 6870 gpu. bf3 is currently loading and i was wondering if i could run on lowest settings at screen res at 1600x900 with hd4000 graphics? my system specs i53570k asrock z77 pro3 cosair cx500 500gb hdd 8 gigs of ram will i get 30+ fps on lowest settings...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) I just installed an 80 gig hd with Win XP as the OS. When I am intalling printer software and some other things, I'm getting the error message: "one or more install locations have insufficient space". When I installed...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) for those who don't know already, XP Service Pack 2 is coming soon... go here to turn ON Windows Automatic Updates...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.work_remotely (More info?) I have a problem in configuring my XP Pro for Callback from a remote Windows NT PC. The trouble is that I can't find where I have to configure Callback on my PC. In XP Help it says Open Network Connections Click...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) Hello When using the Windows XP Pro CD to boot, the process gets as far as the "Set-up is inspecting your configuration" stage, then the screen goes blank and nothing happens. This didn’t happen before (I format and...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Some programs that I attempt to install from my CD drive gives me a error reading from another drive message. I have four CD drives installed and if I have the installation program in G: the message reads "cannot read...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) Recently nternet Explorer sends a message saying it has enclountered a problem then closes down whatever prog I am using. I use XP Home Edition SP1. and IE 6.00...........It is driving me nuts :)))))

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?) i'm using windows xp home. i want to reformat my c:/ drive to fat 32. if i do this, do i have to reinstall windows, and every program that's installed on my computer?