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Fail to copy files over network, even after hotfixes applied.
by Guest verukins- 0 replies
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Hi, My installation of vista 32-bit still fails without erroring (ie just doesnt copy/move the file, and no error is presented) when copying/moving files over the network. I have applied to "performance and reliability" updates and the "copying large files over the network" patches (931770, 938194, 938979) - but to no avail. Does anone have other suggestions of what may fix this?
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Vista : "Missing" files on Maxtor 3100
by Guest kdog- 0 replies
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I'm hoping someone can help. We have a relatively new computer with Vista. Old computer had XP. Additionally, we utilize Maxtor Personal Storage 3100 for an external drive. We figured this would be an easy way to transfer data files from old to new. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case - at least not yet. New computer recognizes external drive BUT it doesn't display any files or folders that were created / modified after 2005. Odd that it shows everything from 2003 - 205. Went back to the old computer and everything displays as expected. Obviously, this seriously impacts the ability to transfer data files. I've been trying everything I can think of - and s…
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email hyperlinks using Outlook 2003 does not open in Internet Expl
by Guest AngelRod- 0 replies
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I have a Dell Inspiron 1501, AMD 3500, 1.8 GHz, 446MB memory laptop running Windows Vista Home edition. Every time I get a hyperlinked email using Outlook 2003, the browser (IE7) open to a hanging blank page, and nothing happens. I have searched these Treads and the Internet for a solution to this problem. I have use various suggestions posted without any luck. I had tried: Open Windows Explorer. Go to Tools | Folder Options | File Types. However, there is no “File Types†tab in Vista. I have also tried the Control Panel, but after making the association using the default programs, it did not worked. I also tried running regsvr32 urlmon.dll …
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xp stalls
by Guest Gary07- 0 replies
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sorry but I did not explain well, the command com missing was while I was doing some investigations from the a: prompt trying to get into the c: drive. Hope this clears it up. -- Canadianguy
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xp stalls
by Guest Gary07- 0 replies
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sorry but I did not explain well, the command com missing was while I was doing some investigations from the a: prompt trying to get into the c: drive. Hope this clears it up. -- Canadianguy
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Sound Recorder - Where's the Control Panel and the Record Button?
by Guest Leonard M. Wapner- 0 replies
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I want to record a voice wav file. Using XP I've plugged in a USB Logitech Microphone. I think the new hardware has been recognized. But when I go to Start - All Prog - Accessories - Entertainment - Sound Recorder and the recorder appears, it's missing the lower portion where the control panel and record button (red) should appear. Clicking on New does not bring up the controls and the red control button. Help! L
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Sound Recorder - Where's the Control Panel and the Record Button?
by Guest Leonard M. Wapner- 0 replies
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I want to record a voice wav file. Using XP I've plugged in a USB Logitech Microphone. I think the new hardware has been recognized. But when I go to Start - All Prog - Accessories - Entertainment - Sound Recorder and the recorder appears, it's missing the lower portion where the control panel and record button (red) should appear. Clicking on New does not bring up the controls and the red control button. Help! L
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No system sounds or internet sounds. but media still works
by Guest hayatosan- 0 replies
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Hi there I am having a problem with the playback of system sounds and also sounds from the internet such as embeded music and video. The problem only started a few day ago and there was now definite cause. Music and video play normally through all other programs such as media center. I have updated all audio drivers and also uninstalled cleaned and reinstalled them. The correct audio device is set as default and all volumes are set to an acceptable level. The OS is Vista Home Premium. Thank you
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Start Menu Missing Recently Used Apps
by Guest ll- 0 replies
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Win XP Home + SP2 + updates In a limited user account, no recently used program is ever listed. (The admin account does not have this problem.) Right click Start. Click Properties. Start Menu tab. Click Customize. "Number of programs on Start menu: 9". But it never shows any, let alone 9. What do I do to make it show recently used apps? Thanks.
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Start Menu Missing Recently Used Apps
by Guest ll- 0 replies
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Win XP Home + SP2 + updates In a limited user account, no recently used program is ever listed. (The admin account does not have this problem.) Right click Start. Click Properties. Start Menu tab. Click Customize. "Number of programs on Start menu: 9". But it never shows any, let alone 9. What do I do to make it show recently used apps? Thanks.
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update error 800700c1
by Guest rph08- 0 replies
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i read through all the previous posts and tried all of the suggestions. my only problem is that my computer will not allow me to change to run as an administrator. the check box and wording is gray to where choosing it is not an option. i also cannot pull up internet options. i get a box saying "C:\Windows\system32\ADVPACK.dll is either not designed to run on windows or it contains an error.", thus i cannot delete my temp internet files and my defrag won't work. i'm thinking my computer has some serious windows issues at this time. if anyone can help me figure out how to fix at least one problem, i would be grateful! thanks!
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Media Center remote/guide won't change Cable channel
by Guest zod- 0 replies
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Hello! As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I cannot change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. Despite wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible permutation... nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB remote to change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote and STB's guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a drag, and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and the channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each other. I can change the MC guide to any channel, but it …
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SP 2 Update- Cannot connect to secure wireless router
by Guest Eric S- 0 replies
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Since installing the Service Pack 2 Update, I have been unable to connect to my wireless router when it is secure. I obviously have the WEP key, but Windows refuses to communicate with the router. When I turn disable the security, I am able to connect just fine. I still have this problem when I turn the windows firewall off. Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks.
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Re: can't choose yahoo for my default mail for windows
by Guest Suezzz3- 0 replies
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Yahoo is not a choice in my internet properties/programs/e-mail. "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > Yahoo! provides a plugin for this purpose. See: > > How can I make Yahoo! Mail my default email application > http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/mail/ext/ext-09.html > > -- > Ramesh, Microsoft MVP > Windows XP Shell/User > http://windowsxp.mvps.org > > > "viejo" <viejo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7AAECE8B-4DB7-4B8F-B5D0-FC530EFB9EB3@microsoft.com... > I go into internet options under "programs" to change which program windows > automatically uses for email. Outlook Hotmail and AOL are my only options…
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Automatic update settings
by Guest Mike- 0 replies
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I have automatic updates turned on and set to install the updates early in the morning. Automatic updates checks for updates every hour and this tends to slow down my computer. I would like to change this so that automatic update checks for updates once a day which is really all that is needed since I only install the updates once a day.
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RE: 8000FFFF error on updates
by Guest Mohit Kapoor- 0 replies
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Some steps you can try and I am sure it will resolve the issue. 1.From admin command prompt type net stop wuauserv and net stop cryptsvc and then delete the softwaredistribution and catroot2 folder under c:\windows and c:\windows\system32 respectively. 2.Look for these files under c:\windows\winsxs Pending.xml and Pending.grl Take the ownership of these files and delete them. Along with this also check if you have these values undre registry • PendingXmldentifier • NextQueueEntryIndex • AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving in the location HKLM/Components If present delete them as well. Restart the computer and try updating again. If issue …
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RE: Windows update is not working
by Guest Mohit Kapoor- 0 replies
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Some steps you can try and I am sure it will resolve the issue. 1.From admin command prompt type net stop wuauserv and net stop cryptsvc and then delete the softwaredistribution and catroot2 folder under c:\windows and c:\windows\system32 respectively. 2.Look for these files under c:\windows\winsxs Pending.xml and Pending.grl Take the ownership of these files and delete them. Along with this also check if you have these values undre registry • PendingXmldentifier • NextQueueEntryIndex • AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving in the location HKLM/Components If present delete them as well. Restart the computer and try updating again. If issue …
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Wi-Fi and Vista Starter Edition
by Guest Brianluisi- 0 replies
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I have Windows Vista Starter Edition and trying to configure a Internet Connection thrue Wi-Fi USB adapter (with vista driver), the only way that I can get access to INternet is configure the Wi-Fi as open If I try to configure the encription with WEP or WAP or someting else, I can not make it. Using my laptop with Windows XP Pro I can configure the Wi-Fi with WEP or WAP encryption without problem. The Question is, Is this an issue with Vista Starter Edition? or a General issue with Vista? Does any one else had or have this issue? Thanks and Regards
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Explore is VERY Slow
by Guest Tom- 0 replies
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I am running on an Acer Aspire 5000 with AMD Turion 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 60GB HDD formatted as NTFS and XP Pro. When I run Explore, it opens fine. But when I then try to expand the "C" drive to see more detail (folders, etc.), it takes about 30 seconds before it expands ( the hour glass displays during this time). Once it expands, I can collapse and expand it instantly. If I close Explore, however, and re-open it. The same problem occurs. Tom
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Explore is VERY Slow
by Guest Tom- 0 replies
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I am running on an Acer Aspire 5000 with AMD Turion 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 60GB HDD formatted as NTFS and XP Pro. When I run Explore, it opens fine. But when I then try to expand the "C" drive to see more detail (folders, etc.), it takes about 30 seconds before it expands ( the hour glass displays during this time). Once it expands, I can collapse and expand it instantly. If I close Explore, however, and re-open it. The same problem occurs. Tom
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COM+ Rollup hotfix of XP
by Guest kimiraikkonen- 0 replies
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Hi, You know crappy old versions of COM+ rollup packages of XP creates weird "event viewer" application error logs, especially for start-up programs. What's the latest and most stable rollup COM+ hotfix of XP PRO SP2? Is it downloadable? Thanks.
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COM+ Rollup hotfix of XP
by Guest kimiraikkonen- 0 replies
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Hi, You know crappy old versions of COM+ rollup packages of XP creates weird "event viewer" application error logs, especially for start-up programs. What's the latest and most stable rollup COM+ hotfix of XP PRO SP2? Is it downloadable? Thanks.
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Updates?
by Guest Richard- 0 replies
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In my "Review your history updates" I have about 50 that failed. How can I get them deleted and re-installed?
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non-Unicode software problem
by Guest Kenny Yeung- 0 replies
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My friend's machine was made by Sony The computer allows us to use iether Traditional Chinese or English, so we picked chinese (did I mention he's a Chinese) :P The problem starts here... After finish the installation with crapware Vista's "Windows Update" is in English... which I don't understand why... But the mayjor problem is... even we set the language option to load non uni-code program using simplified Chinese, the system can only load Traditional Chinese... (which lead to word gaps in the program) Windows Vista cannot load Simplified Chinese code for those buggy program which refuse code with Uni-code... What should I do?
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AP - At the center of a black hole there lies a point called a singularity where the laws of physics no longer make sense. In a similar way, according to futurists gathered Saturday for a weekend conference, information technology is hurtling toward a point where machines will become smarter than their makers. If that happens, it will alter what it means to be human in ways almost impossible to conceive, they say. Link To Original Article
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