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Hey everyone, first post around here. I'm having a problem with my desktop background. I'm not able to select any pictures from the list in the desktop options ... I have XP too ... I can only select which color my background can be. But I can't assign pictures there. …

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I recently upgraded to XP service pack 3. Now my Plug N Play will not work. When I connect the USB for my Nikon camera, it cannot find the software, likewise for the USB hub. Both of these worked before I upgraded. I have already uninstalled the USB devices, actually …

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Hey guys, i have a vostro 200 that wont start up. When u hit the switch the light just goes amber and all the fans inside are spinning. I was wondering if this is a fault with the processor or the motherboard. I was doing anything heavy when it first …

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Can anybody tell me why windows is not comming.when i start my Notebook and press f8 button for safe Mode,Normal Mode or Any option from list.after some seconds does Not Come Anyting.can anybody tell me .How should i retrieve windows.or any way to copy system files.so that i copy my …

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While booting up my computer, I got a plug and play configuration error F1 to continue, F2 to setup utility. My resolution on my computer screen is all messed up. What can I do to fix this. DELL 8200 computer Windows XP.

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Ok, I'm at my wit's end. I have to run a version of Windows, specifically something later than 98SE for the software I run and the things I need to do, but with every freakin' version of XP I've tried, I get the following problem. About 2 - 3 days …

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Hi I'm using XP PRO with sp3 and administrative Rights. When I go to start All Programs>Accessoeries>Ststem tools I get an empty folder. The same with Control Panel Administrative Tools also empty. When I did a Search I found them in Documents and Settings\Allusers\Start Menu\Programs\Aministrative Tools. Will I be able …

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Hi all. Just today I had been on the computer for some hours. I turned it off, and then on again, and got an error saying that the NTLDR is missing. I did my research and apparently I need to restore my XP Home Edition with my Windows XP CD. …

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I've just had Mario Forever v4.4 installed and bought a new USB Gamepad but can't get the gamepad to use to play the game. USB's driver's installed correctly and can see it in "Game Controller" in Control Panel. Besides, I can use the gamepad to move up and down in …

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Folks new to this community, I have read answers to the few and immidiately joined it. So here is my dilemma I'm trying to use verizon DSL PPPOE with modem 6100g and I just want to do remote desktop from home to office. I don't have any router or anything …

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While looking at pictures on my laptop, removing & plugging in flash drives, the usb ports stopped working. In device manager the ports are working until you plug a usb device in, then it states that the device is not recognized or unknown device. All controllers were uninstalled & reinstall, …

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This little driver seems to be causing alot of problems for alot of ppl. It recently started with me as well, and i've tried a number of different options to resolve this, but without success thus far. I've uninstalled the driver, booted into safe mode, run "Driver Sweeper", rebooted into …

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Hey! On my laptop(runs winxp, Acer laptop) I installed nokia pcsuite and tried to start computer again, I was forced to select which way I boot windows because it didn't shutdown correctly it said. I pressed normal then it stucks on the black screen. I tried safe also, stucks on …

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hi all, Problem:I have a software, I have to handle system abrupt shutdown while in my software execution. Description: I am executing my software in windows xp. Every time to execute it will take ~45sec. While in software execution, i will create some temp files. In the execution process machine …

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hello ived installed my vga driver correctly but still i cant play videos and games.. can someone help me... Machine name: AIRA Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: ECS System Model: P4M890T-M BIOS: Default System BIOS Processor: …

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Hi there, im a novice, im having trouble with a laptop, the hd went and so i got a Fujitsu 60gb SATA replacement but it says it cant find hd. It doesnt have a floppy drive either please help! Thanks Dan

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Hey, I've just got a Dell Vostro 1320, and I'd like to run winXP on it. The problem is, XP v32-bit won't install, it prompts a blue screen right after booting up from the CD (tried different CD's, different versions). On the other hand, XP v64-bit, which I installed succesfully, …

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Please help! I am running Windows XP and IR 8 via a wireless connection. Just recently whenever I use a search engine (any search engine), I get a message that the page cannot be displayed. this also happens when I search with Firefox. I am connected and I can type …

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I don't know why this appeared when I'm trying to disable the Network Connection and Iam now experiencing difficulties with my network. Please help! :( Thanks! Cedric

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i have a samsung dc10 netbook, and when i turn it on i get the above error, nothing i do will work, i cant start up in safe mode it just goes back to c000021a. and as its a net book i cant reinstall OS as i have no drive, …

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I am running a Windows XP SP2 OS on a Celeron 2.0 GHZ with 1 GB RAM. I want to auto power on and shut down my PC when I am not at the computer. Basically I want to schedule the starting up and shutting down of my computer. I …

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I needed to get a file off my computer before I left for six months. It is a license file that must be moved using an application. Well the computer came up with an error saying it wouldn't boot to the hard drive. I think it may have said that …

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Windows will not let me log in. It begins to say loading settings, then the desktop flashes for a split second, then it says saving your personal settings and goes back to the different users on my computer. No users can log in. I recently deleted spyware using autoruns and …

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I am currently experiencing an issue whereby I have two computers that are over five years old now, but the thing is that they just "stopped working." When I try and identify the problem as to why they are not powering up, It turns out that it has something to …

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I just reformatted my computer, and need to get rid of Microsoft Office 2003 Trial so I can install my purchased copy of Office 2007. I tried add/remove programs and Revo Uninstaller, but it's still there. What should I do? Thanks or the help

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Well to start i am computer dumb so bear with me. For a while now after using our computer for a couple days it would practically lock up. When this would happen i could go to the process menu and the qttast would be 95% plus, at this piont i …

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Hi guys, I've installed Rising Anti-virus on my computer (Win XP) and after restarting i tried to access the task manager but it says " Task Manager disabled by administrator". I've tried to repair windows and disabling the anti-virus but nothing. how can i fix this??

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Hi All, I am attempting to complete are recovery of my Sony VAIO laptop. I first attempted the C drive restore, but the recovery tool did not continue upon restart of the computer. I have recovery disks, and I attempted to use those. It seems to work, then stops and …

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Hello... I have got a VIA board with 2.5 GHz celeron processor, 256 MB RAM bought about 2 years before. When I right click on the desktop to refresh, the computer gets shut down. I installed a fresh Windows XP, but also the problem didn't get solved. I found that …

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