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I'm using Vista, but, a lot of the employees in my department are still using XP. Sometimes a user will log in and they'll notice that they've lost their desktop icons, and, they've lost all their IE favorites. If I look into their Documents and Settings folder, I'll see a new profile created. Originally their profile was named with their username plus a dot, then the name of the domain. For example: "pb4072.intdom." That's my profile folder name. Now, sometimes, a user logs in and suddenly, they have a new profile. So, in the example I gave above, instead of "pb4072.intdom," it's just "pb4072" as the name of the profile. This is incredible, and frustratin…

I've been plagued by an "System Error: lsass.exe : Object Name Not Found" message that causes my computer (WinXP Home Edition SP2) to restart in an endless loop (3 times in 2 weeks!) and the only solution is to format the drive and reinstall. I have just done that but am paranoid the machine will recieve the error on the next restart. Heres the backstory: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support&tid=49ee0155-3c50-4d67-93aa-b737346dbedd&cat=en-us-ms-winxp&lang=en&cr=US&sloc=en-us&m=1&p=1 A user suggested this article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883268 …

I've been plagued by an "System Error: lsass.exe : Object Name Not Found" message that causes my computer (WinXP Home Edition SP2) to restart in an endless loop (3 times in 2 weeks!) and the only solution is to format the drive and reinstall. I have just done that but am paranoid the machine will recieve the error on the next restart. Heres the backstory: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support&tid=49ee0155-3c50-4d67-93aa-b737346dbedd&cat=en-us-ms-winxp&lang=en&cr=US&sloc=en-us&m=1&p=1 A user suggested this article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/88326…

I have just got a new laptop and it has windows vista on it! i have downloaded msn messenger from the website and it is the latest one! i try signing in and it comes up with the error message of 81000378 and says that my contact list is not ready, try again later. on my normal computer my msn works! i have tried everything - changing date and time, firewall settings, even doing this search for cmd and lots of other things like that! im not sure what it is! but i no msn is not having difficulties because it works on the other pc. can anyone help? ooo by the way im really new to this site but i think i got it right, so sorry if i have put it in the wrong …

Hi my uncle has Kingston flash drive works OK but i don't the reason that it is shown as wireless USB flash drive and icon has changed. I just have home network through a workgroup. Can i run more than one flash drive at the same time without being forced by this stupid XP behaviour, in their article it's explained as a genius invention that makes wi-fi connection but i do NOT have wi- fi. So how can i turn my flash drive back to normal? Thanks.

Here is a strange problem: First i've thought that it was because of Win2k's crappy drivers, then upgraded to XP SP2 Pro but the same problem, if i connect flash drive with my SD card reader (USB), the flash drive will not be recognized any longer. But if i run it alone or other USB devices like USB gamepad or 2 USB flash drive, it works OK. I also tried different ports with no help, the other USB devices or this USB devices works well with another system when connected together. I've checked system info with no conflict, only there are some IRQ sharings which haven't been problem since i plug card reader with flash drive at the same time. What should i do?…

I open some applications in XP and move the application windows as I like them and some parts of the windows are outside the screen. If the screen is locked/unlocked (password required to have access to the computer again after the screensaver has been activated) the windows with some parts outside the screen is automatically resized so all parts of these window are within the screen. In my case I have two screens and resize/locate an application over both of the screens. But every time the screen is locked/unlocked the application window will resized and fit only to one of the screens. So I have to resize it again. And as I have requirement from the company t…

I open some applications in XP and move the application windows as I like them and some parts of the windows are outside the screen. If the screen is locked/unlocked (password required to have access to the computer again after the screensaver has been activated) the windows with some parts outside the screen is automatically resized so all parts of these window are within the screen. In my case I have two screens and resize/locate an application over both of the screens. But every time the screen is locked/unlocked the application window will resized and fit only to one of the screens. So I have to resize it again. And as I have requirement from the c…

Hi We have a native 2003 domain and forest, and make extensive use of group policy to deploy printers using the built in capability of Windows Server 2003 R2. My question is, if or when we need to migrate printers from our single server setup onto a cluster or another server, what tool can I used to update the publications in group policy? Regards Chris

Hi We have a native 2003 domain and forest, and make extensive use of group policy to deploy printers using the built in capability of Windows Server 2003 R2. My question is, if or when we need to migrate printers from our single server setup onto a cluster or another server, what tool can I used to update the publications in group policy? Regards Chris

Am running a network with Vista home premium on two PC's. Is there a method to keep the Windows calendar updated between the two PC's, if so how. Thanks

hi, couldnt work out how to post new question where i wanted it so am asking the question here. just recently i started getting a generic host for win 32 has encountered a problem dialog box when i am on the internet, the box has 2 options, either debug or close. it doesnt matter which 1 i choose the internet connection closes and wont allow me to reconnect. i have to restart the computer in order to connect again. any help would be appreciated. in case you havent figured it out i am a computer spaz, so speaking slowly might help. Scott "NoBrainer" wrote: > Since the new Windows update i have to let "Generic host process for win32 > services" a…

i have the sae problem as these guys http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/browse_thread/thread/2567a4ce98fb5ffa/4537e059cde9db40?lnk=st&q=ie+icons+on+dvd&rnum=1#4537e059cde9db40 http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=202572 if i do an icon repair with tweak ui, the problem goes away but it comes back again any ideas?

i have the sae problem as these guys http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/browse_thread/thread/2567a4ce98fb5ffa/4537e059cde9db40?lnk=st&q=ie+icons+on+dvd&rnum=1#4537e059cde9db40 http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=202572 if i do an icon repair with tweak ui, the problem goes away but it comes back again any ideas?

i have the sae problem as these guys http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/browse_thread/thread/2567a4ce98fb5ffa/4537e059cde9db40?lnk=st&q=ie+icons+on+dvd&rnum=1#4537e059cde9db40 http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=202572 if i do an icon repair with tweak ui, the problem goes away but it comes back again any ideas?

I was getting the message: The Windows Installer Service Could not be Accessed. This can occur if you are in safe mode of if the windows installer is not properly installed. I went to the following KB article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315346 I found 2 msiexec.exe file one in windows system32 and one in SP2. I followed step 2 and went to regedit and changed the location to be the SP2 location (the previous location looked like (((Value/// My Doc's))) Then I brought up safe mode hitting F8 and proceeded with step 3. but when I tried to run misexec /regserver. It said it could not be found. I tried restarting the computer again but when I hit F…

I was getting the message: The Windows Installer Service Could not be Accessed. This can occur if you are in safe mode of if the windows installer is not properly installed. I went to the following KB article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315346 I found 2 msiexec.exe file one in windows system32 and one in SP2. I followed step 2 and went to regedit and changed the location to be the SP2 location (the previous location looked like (((Value/// My Doc's))) Then I brought up safe mode hitting F8 and proceeded with step 3. but when I tried to run misexec /regserver. It said it could not be found. I tried restarting the computer again but when I hit F…

Here you go: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-spywarestrike.html It looks like Spyware itself. Good antispyware program: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-products/us/frt/0?prd=asf Malicious Removal Tool (does not remove spyware): http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx Hope I can help you. John. -- A story of success always has a beginning. "spyware strike" wrote: > How can I get rid of SpywareStrike 2.5, it has infiltrated my computer and > will not go away. I have tried to remove per Norton's instructions - does > not work. The spyware obviously directs itself to re-install. Anyone out > there e…

All, I was messing around with an old document scanner (really old, like 1999 old) and needed to download some windows 98 dll files and throw them in my XP system directory. That's the only significant change I made to my system. Long story short, my audio device disappeared completely from the sounds and audio devices properties dialog. The device shows up on my machine. It isn't a hardware issue, I've tried switch to onboard sound and moving my PCI sound card to a different slot. It isn't a driver issue. You'll just have to take my word for it, I won't bore myself and you with the details of my troubleshooting methods. Dxdiag gives me: Error: Pr…

I'm trying to use the command 'msg' to put up a window and I want to split up my message into two lines. Is there a way? Basically I'm trying to find a way to generate a linefeed or CR/LF sequence... msg * /time:0 /w %LINE1% %LINE2%

I'm trying to use the command 'msg' to put up a window and I want to split up my message into two lines. Is there a way? Basically I'm trying to find a way to generate a linefeed or CR/LF sequence... msg * /time:0 /w %LINE1% %LINE2%

8/23/07 - 9:15 PM EST I came home this evening at 6:00 PM to find my 6 mo old HP Vista laptop with a message on a Vista boot splash screen that says to the effect, "Please do not shut down or re-boot this computer. Installing Part 1 of Vista Update." It is now 9:17 PM, EDT and the same message is there. I'm running Norton 360. with automatic Live Update and daily scans Webroot Spy-Sweeper v5.5.7 with daily sweeps, Ad-Aware 2007 with daily runs and Spy-Bot with Tea Time installed with daily runs. Anyone else seen this recently? -- Thank you for advice & ideas!

I want to put together a demo of the top 10 Windows admin tasks, but using PowerShell (if it supports that task). Anyone know of an online reference that might point me in the right direction, or even just post your own "top 10 list" here. Marco -- ---------------- PowerGadgets MVP http://www.powergadgets.com/mvp Blog: http://marcoshaw.blogspot.com

I want to put together a demo of the top 10 Windows admin tasks, but using PowerShell (if it supports that task). Anyone know of an online reference that might point me in the right direction, or even just post your own "top 10 list" here. Marco -- ---------------- PowerGadgets MVP http://www.powergadgets.com/mvp Blog: http://marcoshaw.blogspot.com

I use a wireless aircard. I configured the devise to open the browser with MSN.com. No problemo. But if I close the browser then reopen it with the desktop IE icon, it opens with google, even after changing the address in internet options. Can the registry be edited to eliminate the google address and how and where do I accomplish the task? -- RoscoeT