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I am looking to have windowsXp explorer automatically changing the color of the folder icon if no files exist in the folder. I have seen tricks to change the color manually, but that is just not what I am looking for.

I have a graphics folder where I have many sub folders dividing my graphics into categories. It's all very nice and organized. However, I also have a folder that has the same subfolders dividing the same graphics. If I delete one set of graphic folders the other one also gets deleted and the same happens if I delete just one graphic. I can't figure out if I'm actually using double space - there's nothing that tells me one is a shortcut (although shortcuts don't delete originals). Oh... and one of the folders has folder upon folder upon folder before you get to the actual grahpics. How do I get rid of this? wiersma7

Hi, I'm having problems redirecting a usb printer (samsung ml 2150) with RDP client in Vista Home Edition. I've enabled printers to be redirected from the local pc, but no luck. Is there a solution to this? Thanks, JG

*Photo Gallery Problem - Saving* I have been looking for any information anyone may have on the following error message: "*-Changes to this picture can not be saved because Photo Gallery has experienced a problem" -* This happens after opening any and ALL pictures in Windows Photo Gallery, making any changes (crop, reduce red eye etc) then letting it "auto-save" (as there is no save option). It's almost as if the pictures are read only (I have checked - they're not). I've exhausted all known avenues to me....if anybody has a fix ...please let me know thanks Trevor Vista Home Premium 32bit -- trevorld

Hi I am trying to achieve something very specific using RDP. I have 2 windows XP systems. System 1 is currently in a session and System 2 RDPs into System1. This is the simple part. Can I detect from a running application on System 1 that I am about to be logged off because System 2 is requesting a connection. I need to detect it before the session is closed and moved to system 2. I tried all the WTS_SESSION_CHANGE messages and its already too late the system has already been locked or logged off. Thanks for any ideas, Marc -- ....

you are only repeating my concerns what is the solution to the situation. Do you enter the BG_ in and expect results or what? There is no substance to your question and answer dialogue. "thedriver" wrote: > CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHY IM NOT ABLE TO DOWNLOAD SP2 FOR WIN XP HOME EDITION. > IT KEEPS FAILING AND THE CODE 0X80200010 COMES UP > -- > Dave

From two Windows 2003 R2 servers, I have logs saved with the following counters: Processor/%Processor Time Physical Disk/Average Disk Queue Length Physical Disk/Avg Disk Read Queue Length Physical Disk/Avg Disk Write Queue Length Physical Disk/Disk Read Bytes/sec Physical Disk/Disk Write Bytes/sec SQL Server/Transactions Per Second If I attempt to convert the log files to csv format, it returns zero samples. SERVER 1: C:\relog LoadTest_10-06-08_ETS_000002.blg -f csv -o ets.csv Input ---------------- File(s): LoadTest_10-06-08_ETS_000002.blg (Binary) Begin: 10/7/2008 10:50:24 End: 10/7/2008 16:32:26 Samples: 2053 Output ----…

I'm struggling with setting up a VPN connection on a laptop. For some reason, it wants to default to the modem and not use the nic, even when I'm specifically setting up otherwise. The wizard seems to have a mind of its own. I've also tried it within the internet connection preferences. What should I do next?

Hi, I have been facing slow login process it gets time to show desktop i am using DELL inspiron 1520 i install modem on pc i dont think so that is the problem Can you suggest me what is problem? Regards, Ilyas.

Hi, We have problems with scheduled tasks failing on windows 2000. A reboot solves this but we cannot get to the bottom of the problem. It's Sp4 and there's no Human Interface Devices service. I've tried making jobs with the AT command, assigning runas service and bath permissions and pretty much worked through a lot of search results. It seems to be about every 7 days it fails. Can anyone shed light on this? There is nothing in event logs (app and system). Task log attached, job names aren't actually xxxxxxxxxx lol. "xxxxxxxxxx.job" (runxxxxx.bat) Started 06/10/2008 23:45:00 "xxxxxxxxx.job" (runxxxxx.bat) Finished 06/10/2008 23:49:14 Result: T…

If you are reading this article then you have probably come to the point where your computer has started to show declined performances and possibly become less functional. Unfortunately this will happen to almost every PC user who uses their computer frequently and changes software and hardware over time.There really is nothing more annoying than having a problematic computer which restricts your ability to work or play games and most of the time these problems arise as a result of registry errors. The registry is a database which stores all important information regarding software and hardware related setting in the form of keys. As time passes and your pc beco…

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Hi, We're experiencing symptom 3, Message 2 in the knowledge base article with some of our servers and were wondering if there's a fix that's going to be released. While the text of the KB advises its going to be in the next service pack, the fix wasn't credited as being in 3.5 SP1 as per http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951847. Can someone from MS please advise if it is included, but not credited otherwise we'll have to work with MS support to get the hotfix talked about in the original KB article. Cheers, Kieran

[X-post to microsoft.public.windows.vista.security newsgroup. This has nothing to do with Windows Update.] NAV (even if your subscription is current) will neither detect or remove such hijackware. Allow the MSRT to delete the file. Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal...n:_Introduction http://mvps.org/win…

[X-post to microsoft.public.windows.vista.security newsgroup. This has nothing to do with Windows Update.] NAV (even if your subscription is current) will neither detect or remove such hijackware. Allow the MSRT to delete the file. Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction ht…

I'm using the 64-bit version of Vista Ultimate. Just recently, when viewing folders in the Extra Large Icon view, my PDF documents no longer display a thumbnail of the document. I tried reinstalling Acrobat but the problem still persists. Anyone else experiencing this same problem? Thanks!

When opening .PDF files from a website, we receive the following error on a Windows Vista Ultimate computer: IEuser.exe - Bad Image c:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpOav.dll is either not designated to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the origional installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support. User is logged in as administrator Windows Defender is disabled This error occures every time we try to open a .PDF file from a website. Any suggestions? Many thanks!

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Hi, My system has a gamming virus problem... I ran a fullsystem scan with MRT: At the end of the MRT log, it says that, ************************************************** Found possible virus: PWS:Win32/Corripio.gen!C in file://D:\DWN\????email???????? .zip->ªAªúñ]¡nemail¿¦¦L¦ß¬¦¬F¬F¦¦ºA .cmd->(ZipSfx)->16.sfx.exe->(ZipSfx)->16.exe->(PECompact2 v2.50+)->[RSRCEmb] Results Summary: ---------------- Found PWS:Win32/Corripio.gen!C (detected generically) Return code: 6 Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Finished On Wed Oct 08 05:45:03 2008 *************************************************** This file is in my D drive,…

I am trying to setup iSCSI initiator on a Windows 2000 Server (SP4). I was able to setup the Targets, and persistant targets. When I try to Bind all in the Bound Volumes/Devices tab all I get is the following: \\?\storage#volume#1&30a . . . . . . . . . When I set up the initiator on a windows 2003 server I am able to see and bind the virtual drive on the target server. Any ideas? Thanks, Michael

Let's say I have this folder group on my desktop: Top Folder ---->Second Level and in Second Level, I have File.txt, so it's Top Folder ----->First Folder ----------->File.txt Now, I also have another folder on my desktop ----->First Folder ----------->File.txt I wanted to move the second set into Top, overwriting anything there. So I dragged the 2nd First Folder, and dropped it on Top. I get the message asking whether I want to replace files etc., and I answer "Yes, replace everything." It moves File.txt and overwrites the first copy. But it leaves the second "First Folder" now empty, on the desktop. Shouldn't it have…

Will Windows 7 get a new name for its release? ZDNet - 12 minutes ago Windows XP is going to be popular for a long, long time, whereas Windows 2000 has almost vanished. Windows Vista was version 6.0, with a new major version ... More...

I may have read one too many threads today, but I have not found a solution to: When I run WindowsExplorer (.exe), the My Documents folder is always displayed 'opened' (with all of the subfolders displayed). "Tools/folder options/apply to all folders" seems to apply only to the "view" that is selected, not whether the folder is open or closed! Am I missing something here? (should I re-read a thread or two?) "RobRW" wrote: > Thankyou Ed. That worked. Set the default just as you said and then > customised the individual folders. Settings are now remembered. Seems so > simple once its done. Why can't microsoft provide this info or make it an …

Know what to do when Check Disks malfunctions in Vista TechRepublic, KY - 49 minutes ago In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, I’ll show you what to do when Check Disks malfunctions in Vista. This blog post is also available in the PDF ... More...