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Just boot from the CD, delete the existing partition, install on it.. it should re-format disk and install automatically. If you don't have the XP CD, then you have a problem... I suggest you get a copy since you'll be needing it.

If I was to purchase a pc and got the same problem, i'd probably just reformat the whole thing and start with a fresh install of my own choice of OS. that's only if it was me...

[QUOTE=Simonsl8er]Hi, I've tried the re-boot in safe mode but this hasn't helped! Still no ideas!!! S[/QUOTE] Try rebooting to MS-DOS and delete it from there...

Being a technical support for Toshiba Notebooks, one problem with downgrading a notebook from vista to xp is where to get the drivers or even if there are any for the devices on your notebook. Just check on the manufacturer's website and see if there are any available drivers for …

are you using a notebook or a desktop? If it's a desktop, try plugging in the keyboard to another computer and try it again to see if it's the keyboard that's screwed up. If it's a notebook, try plugging in an external keyboard and try it again. You should be …

you might wanna try and disable any anti-virus if you have any installed just for troubleshooting sake. Try to open a safe website such [url]www.google.com[/url] to see if it works. I think I remember something about windows liveone care blocking internet connections. Another thing that you might also wanna try …

You might wanna try to reset the IE settings. To do this, just go to Internet Options on control panel and under the Advanced tab, it will be the button that says Reset. This will remove all of the addons that you've installed to IE.

I don't suppose there should be any problems making your computer dual-boot. I haven't tried it myself with Vista but have tried it with other Operating Systems. You just need to make sure that the Boot Loader is properly set up. In this case, you can probably use the windows …

Some things to do when trying to extend your monitor or just simply clone your desktop onto an external TV using an S-Video cable. [LIST=1] [*]Make sure that the cable you're using is not defective. (you'll hate yourself for trying so hard to make it work and find out that …

Laser's correct... you'll need to have a TV Tuner card or any USB TV tuners to be able to watch TV on your computer. I have one at home myself and I only use it to transfer videos from my camcorder to my computer and then burn it onto a …

Good news to each and everyone that are actually having problems, have had problems or simply just needs help with Windows Vista Service Pack 1. Microsoft is offering Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 1 (SP1). This support for SP1 …

If I'm to have the similar problem, i'd rather cut the old wires from the busted fan ang put them on the new one... but yes, as catweazle have said, there are tons of replacements around. I'm sure you can even find used ones, it's just a matter of how …

I have a desktop and a laptop, I use the desktop to connect to my ISP via dial-up. both computers are connected via a crossover cable since I only have to connect 2 PC's together. Both computers can see each other on the network, and both can share files and …

I'm having that sort of problem in my home network too, maybe somebody here can help... Specs: P4 1.7G SMC ADSL Barricade Router - SMC7401BRA Win2k SP4 The problem: I have the computer connected to DSL Router via USB, then I have Internet Connection Sharing enabled. All 4 PCs in …

it does sound like it's an lcd problem since you said it was working fine when connected to an external monitor.

Lemme be the first to welcome you, Welcome Aboard Daniweb... I hope your change of attitude and occupation is for the better, I won't ask about the cereal brand change. I'd also wish you good luck on your interest to learn programming. All of us here at Daniweb hopes for …

I listen to almost anything, from classical to heavy, and even underground death metal (used to)... but lately, i'm into 80's pop... new wave and stuff...

I'm planning on using iKobo too... well, really because where I'm from is not covered by Paypal...

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[QUOTE=bluedos82]Can someone tell me about Hijack This. I hear you guys talking about it all the time.[/QUOTE] well, HijackThis is basically the task manager plus more... it shows running processes and registry entries giving you a better grip on what's happening on your computer... or I think it is...

ei cyberoptik, i could use one... i need to store some files somewhere easily accessible.. that is, if there are anymore left...

Dear all, I've been an active poster and a moderator of Daniweb. I have been AWOL for quite some time now and is very for being so. I have decided that I need this site to continually improve my techie knowledge more than the site needs me as a moderator. …

I don't have any formal certifications, well, most of what i know are what i've read. and if there are things that i don't know, i ask people who knows...

That is definitely a dead motherboard. I think i've experienced that once or twice...

It could be your ISP, sometimes you'll never know when they're down... always happens to me...

I tried re-installing over an existing win98 before and all it did was carry over the same problems that it had before. You can also try checking out the [url="forum64.html"][b]Viruses, Spyware & other Nasties[/b][/url] forums. You might be nursing some nasties in your windows...

Here's my 2 cent take on WinME: I've installed/used windows ME for quite a time and made comparisons with other windows versions. It's more like a windows 98 with the XP feel. It seemed to me that it was a dry run of the XP environment using win98's technology, plus …

right now I use VNC, and as they have said, it supports multi-platform... and it's very simple and easy to use. I've been using VNC for over 3 months now and I havn't complained since. I'll give radmin a try one of these days... :)

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well, it can also be a compliment in a way.. just depends on how you take it though...

- You may be having lots of stuff that loads on startup, check what you have loaded whenever you start up. If you find applications that are not really necessary, get rid of them. - Check your free disk space on the system partition - Check your windows for Trojans/Adwares/Spywares

I suggest you post a HJT log in the [url="forum64.html"][b]Viruses, Spyware & other Nasties[/b][/url] forum. You might've left some more virus/trojan behind.

[QUOTE=Quan Chi2]Stupid program.. Just crack it, I don't recommend it.[/QUOTE] Quan Chi2, Daniweb forums does not encourage/allow software piracy. Please refrain from giving such comments.

How do you you adjust the hue/brightness? do you use the video card utility or WMP's? Does it happen to all video formats and players? what WMP version do you have?

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How many applications do you have running?

just reboot off the XP CD, it should do all the dirty work for you (installing & formatting and all...) Prolly just a faulty installation...

i believe that formatting is the best solution in solving OS problems, it's not the only solution though. But I only take reformatting into consideratoin when everything else fails. just my 2c.

welcome! feel free to ask questions and share any knowledge you have that can be of use to those in need... enjoy you're stay here at daniweb!

... a ressurected thread.... yet, an informative one...

From the Control Panel, double click on add/remove programs, click on the 'Windows Setup' tab and tick the check box games from the components to be installed/uninstalled and click ok.

here's mine... but it's not feb anymore... :)

what kind of mail server do you have? Imap? POP3??

when is it showing anyway? it's not yet hear ... hopefully by next week... saw vol. 1 on an advanced screening more than a month ago... it was awesome, good thing uma chopped off a part of lucy liu's head.. not the whole head.. :)

thanks for the site.. i'll give it a try...

[QUOTE=caperjack]...they atleast try to trick me into saying yes to an activeX[/QUOTE] That's the point... Since it's very much agreed that common sense is never common, not everybody reads what pops-up their browsers and not everybody is as computer literate as most of us. Using IE6 is fine, if we're …

[QUOTE=jwenting]And they may even cut you off completely for violation of contract by blocking their metering software from reporting its findings.[/QUOTE] well, this depends on the contract agreement... but i'm pretty sure that all data that comes in and out of your internet connection is properly monitored. From where I …

If you happen to have all the installation CDs for the applications you have I'd suggest a fresh install of the system. This is so because upgrades usually carry their previous problems to the new upgraded OS.

I've encountered that problem before, the only thing is, I know where the keys are supposed to be. It's the keyboard most of the times... the @ sign is shift-2 and the # is shift-3 and so on... but like what catweazl said, try changing your keyboard language settings..

might be having a seizure... :mrgreen: