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Hi guys. I have a real problem, i'm posting this from a pc at college because i can't get on my home pc. It was working perfectely last night until about 10:00 then the problems started. I restarted my pc and was presented with a screen saying i had to …

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Is there a way to login to Windows programatically giving a user name and a password (using any language)? I need to log in as a user, then before displaying the desktop, I need to display a list of options from which the user can chose. Depeding on the selection, …

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Dear All As a new member, I have no idea if I am going about this the right way, but here goes... I have upgraded my PC and installed Windows XP onto a new HD. The first boot failed, and the error message referred to a problem with the nVIDIA …

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Hi all I am running windows xp and I have just bought a 'Disgo lite' storage stick which should work straight away on xp. The install wizard cannot install it (code 28) and in the device manager I have a yellow question mark with a yellow exclamation mark next to …

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After i updated to XP professional service pack 2 i caannot use my D drive at all.Whether i put in a dvd or cd my computer freezes and i have to reboot. If anyone could help it would be very much appreciated. :D

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When trying to install Where in the U.S.A is Carmen Sandiego I am getting the error message- The program requires SVGA, set to a minimum of 640x480 resolution and 256 colors. The setting on my screen resolution is set at 800x600 pixels and color quality is set at 32 bits. …

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FINALLY!!!!!! 5 days ago I posted the following: [SIZE=1]"Hi! Please bear with me. I've never done this before. About a week ago, I decided to try out "Mozilla Firefox". Soon after I downloaded it and was trying it, I tried to go to a web site to pay a bill. …

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I spent 3 hours composing this picture and scheme, i also costumized some other windows xp details, what do you think?

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Windows Xp service pack 2 I was surfing the web when all of the sudden my computer shut off for no apperent reason and when i rebot it its says somthing like there may be an error in one of your disk drives (somthing amoung those lines) and press any …

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hi, i've been having this problem for some time now, when i change the main sound volume using the volume control in the bottom right of my screen, the computer makes a noise. it's quite loud and anoying anyone have any idea what it could be?

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My daughter just called and is trying to log into her laptop. It's telling her that her password has expired and told her to set a new one. She did that, and it won't accept either new or old password so she can't get into her computer. The username she …

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Ok, this is my first real experiance with XP and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to put program shortcuts (Outlook, IE, etc) on the taskbar! I drag and drop them, but they don't show up. It's getting frustrating having to go to the start menu …

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Dear experts, I am having some trouble finding my printer in Windows XP Pro. I was having some trouble with spyware but I think that it is now fixed. Not sure though. I try the device manager and looking to see what hardware is listed, and it says that the …

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Ok, so here's my problem. From one of the workstations on our LAN it's not possible to print anymore to any of the network printers shared on the DC. The DC runs 2000 Server and the workstation runs XP Pro. The main printer is a sharp ar-275 but also the …

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caperjack helped me for a while but we couldnt fix this yet. Ok the problem is, my CD drive keeps going out (code 19) something about the regestry, I cant install anti-virus, my cookies are messed up, I cant do a defragment. Oh and I cant reinstall windows (no disks …

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I stumbled upon this program called SphereXP which is basically a 3D desktop replacement for Windows XP. [url="http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/"]http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/[/url] If you take a look at the screenshots they look pretty awesome => [url="http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/sphereshots.htm"]http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/sphereshots.htm[/url] Now I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with this program? When the windows are …

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I try installing the audigy 2 zs platinum, all goes well till 95%, at 95% a window pops up but quickly disapears behind the program there are only two links to access with mouse called creative(the main installation), and installSheild Wizard(the actual installation of the program). There is no link …

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Simple question, but its foxing me - when I startup I get the autoruns disabled page - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Autoruns Disabled - suddenly appearing. How do I get rid of it please?

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Ok hi guys. Gosh...... on top of other problems w/ my computer...... the last i need is stupid mouse trouble..... here we go. For some random reason, when I'm using the computer, my mouse will just sorta shut off. I have an optical mosue that came with my computer and …

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Hi. I have just recently been experiencing an annoying delay on internet explorer when I click on links and sometimes when I hit enter for a google search. For instance..once i click on a link, the IE logo starts spinning, then after about 5-15 seconds i finally get a click …

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Pleasssseeee helpppppp..... :-| Alright, I got this notebook Presario 700 for a while now. Two months ago, it ran just fine; i didn't have any problem with it. However, one time I was playing Gunbound (it's like MU online), then the notebook crashed. Since then, i could not log in …

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Installed new hard drive running xp, and keep getting "ntldr" message? Hard drive is 80 GB Maxtor 7200rpm t/m ultra ata/133 8mb cache. Old one crashed, Can anyone help i tried microsofts solution but will not work? What am i doing wrong? I followed instruction and ran cd provided.

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i was installing a wireless pci adapter card to my computer and it couldnt detect it so i called tech support and they said that i might have to upgrade my bios bc i have an older motherboard, i found out all the info on my motherboard but i want …

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Hi Can anyone help me please? My Volume controls have dissapeared, when accessing them via programs>>>Accessories>>>Entertainment>>>Volume Control... It comes up with the message NO ACTIVE MIXER DEVICES. It then asks me to add new hardware, which i do, then asks me to install software, which i have none. Please can …

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I have a 1-Gighz Athlon Processor with 256Mb of SDRAM and a 58GB main HD and a 9.5GB secondary HD. Both are LBA, the main at 5 and the 2nd at 4. The main is set at "Master" and the 2nd is set as "slave". I loaded Win98SE on the …

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I have a notebook with a bad CD reader. I have a second notebook with a good CD Reader. I swapped the Hard Drives and installed 98 just to have a basic OS on the first notebook. There are no drivers (98se) for the notebook ie: no network, modem or …

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Hey guys i really need some help with my computer the other day my dad rushed me to log off my computer while i was downloading and as he kept asking me i turned my computer off by using the power button, then the next day as i went to …

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I am developing a custom appointment form in Outlook 2003 calander. When adding catagories the only option for "Start" and "End" come up as a fill in combo box instead of the calander drop down that is in the standard appointment form. I found out there are 3rd party companies …

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I got something on my windows XP machine a while back and I can't get it off. When I boot up, a box comes up and says "file not found - lsass.exe". If I click on OK, it reboots. If I allow it to boot and then click on the …

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I just build my own pc i was wondering is there a way i can incrase the speed on it like if theres any tips or Tweaks i can use ill post my Specs -Windows Xp Pro With SP2 -A-Top XBlade Black Case Ultimate Gaming Machine With 450W PSU - …

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