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I currently get an event ID #63 in my event viewer. I may have done something wrong that I can not fix. When I power down or Hybernate when the computer reboots I have a white screen and can do nothing. I have to reboot in the safe mode to use my computer. I have tried to reload windows by formatting my hard drive with no evail. I need my computer as being in Iraq this is all I have to keep my sanity. Thanks

Hi, I have a 2k3 Server (std, sp2) with couple of 3rd part apps to track application usage (web, ftp, etc.). Within the application there is a file that has a hard coded username and password. The user who's username and password is being used within the app, has his account locked out when he changes his password. The developer does not recall where he might have placed his credentials (BAT, CFG, etc.). There are no services running using his account. I believe that this server sends the authentication request to run the file/app/process but eventually times out. I have checked the Event Viewer but I am not sure if this application or process has been…

Hi, I have a 2k3 Server (std, sp2) with couple of 3rd part apps to track application usage (web, ftp, etc.). Within the application there is a file that has a hard coded username and password. The user who's username and password is being used within the app, has his account locked out when he changes his password. The developer does not recall where he might have placed his credentials (BAT, CFG, etc.). There are no services running using his account. I believe that this server sends the authentication request to run the file/app/process but eventually times out. I have checked the Event Viewer but I am not sure if this application or process h…

I am attempting to correct the local Group Policy on a DC running Windows 2003. I am following step 2 of the following KB http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/933994 My policy is suddenly missing the entries which does not allow the network connection to come up, unfortunately group policy will not allow me to make changes while the network is down...I seem to be stuck in a loop with this one. Is there anyway I can force add the Administrators group to the correct key?

I am attempting to correct the local Group Policy on a DC running Windows 2003. I am following step 2 of the following KB http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/933994 My policy is suddenly missing the entries which does not allow the network connection to come up, unfortunately group policy will not allow me to make changes while the network is down...I seem to be stuck in a loop with this one. Is there anyway I can force add the Administrators group to the correct key?

Hi together, every Time when i start my webcam Messenger stops and closes. tried new drivers for the cam, its still running in every other video tool without problems. have installed new flash plugin as it was told here, but nothing helps. hope youre able to help its a so nice messi. thanks karach

When I copy a file (e.g. 21025891.txt) to scope path of the Catalog and run the following code immediately after that, index server did not provide me any result. However, after few minutes the same code returned me the desired results. Dim odbSearch As New System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnection, _ cmdSearch As New System.Data.OleDb.OleDbCommand, _ rdrSearch As System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader odbSearch.ConnectionString = "Provider=""MSIDXS"";Data Source=""CSCatalog"";" cmdSearch.Connection = odbSearch cmdSearch.CommandText = "select fileName,directory from scope() where filename='21025891.txt' and Contains('(""Note"") & (""financial"") & (""statement…

When I copy a file (e.g. 21025891.txt) to scope path of the Catalog and run the following code immediately after that, index server did not provide me any result. However, after few minutes the same code returned me the desired results. Dim odbSearch As New System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnection, _ cmdSearch As New System.Data.OleDb.OleDbCommand, _ rdrSearch As System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader odbSearch.ConnectionString = "Provider=""MSIDXS""Data Source=""CSCatalog""" cmdSearch.Connection = odbSearch cmdSearch.CommandText = "select fileName,directory from scope() where filename='21025891.txt' and Contains('(""Note"") & (""financ…

The Samsung TS-H552U Writemaster works okay when a pre-recorded DVD or CD is inserted. However when a blank disk i9s inserted it tries to read the disk and then reboots my PC. The error logs shows the following - Error code 1000008e, parameter1 c0000005, parameter2 806ee753, parameter3 f183a0e8, parameter4 00000000. Looking at Control Panel - System - Device Manager shows all okay. Any ideas? Jol

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The PC user is set a scomputer administrator but cannot execue any program. The message says no permission. Explorer lets me see the program on the C: drive, but it will not execute. The message is that windows cannot run. I've done a full spyware and virus check but found nothing. In Safe mode, Administrator can execute. Creating a new user with admin privileges, then reboot in normal mode, that user cannot execute any program either. What do I look for? -- Doug

The PC user is set a scomputer administrator but cannot execue any program. The message says no permission. Explorer lets me see the program on the C: drive, but it will not execute. The message is that windows cannot run. I've done a full spyware and virus check but found nothing. In Safe mode, Administrator can execute. Creating a new user with admin privileges, then reboot in normal mode, that user cannot execute any program either. What do I look for? -- Doug

regarding the use of the programs I just sent you the info on .. .. .. http://groups.google.fr/group/microsoft.public.windows.vista.security/browse_thread/thread/e34050adfbb1d97b/a5393c5468ccf766?lnk=st&q=Why+Won%27t+My+Computor+Download+Microsoft+Critical+Updates+(85

I get constant lockups now after the last 2 weeks. I assume it is the driver updates. And yes it appears to be the networking updates. The only problem is that I downgraded the network driver (nforce 4 eth) to the previous version and still get the lockups. This is on Vista. "Grodmeister" wrote: > Not sure if any mouse drivers are causing similar issues. The only one > related to this lockup seems to have been determined to be the network card > drivers. > > "Leslie" wrote: > > > I recently downloaded the new mouse driver and have had several freezes > > requiring a hard boot. I didn't specifically remove old…

[Crossposted to Windows Update newsgroup.] Weird indeed. Thanks for the feedback. -- ~PA Bear Roger Gelder wrote: > This morning I returned to the August upgrades, now knowing > that KB932596 was the likely problem. > In one, then twos, then a four group, three Restore points, > re-booting as needed, and then, finally KB932596. > All has gone in smoothly, although in a different order from the > original downloads and - so far - all is peace and quiet, nothing > untoward, at all. > Weird, > roj > > "PA Bear" wrote in message > news:ufZdF4e4HHA.5724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> While 932596 i…

I have had my windows xp home edition lock up lately. While using the machine, the mouse just freezes, and none of the keys work. Ctl-alt-del doesn't work, and I can't regain control of the machine --- so I just have to hold the off switch to kill the computer. When it restarts, I get the useful message that my machine has recovered from a serious error. I've gone into the "administrative tools" folder and looked at the error log, and what has been reported is: event ID 1003, error code 100000d1 When let the event viewer show me what this error is supposed to mean, none of the listed items seem to make any sense for my condition. I did not get a blue …

I was able to get a Japanese 106 keyboard to work in an English version of WinXP. I went to Acer's website and found common support issue with keyboards not working properly. They have a registry patch available for download. The support page is as follows and it is in Japanese: http://www.acer.co.jp/support/faq/desktop/desktop061201001.html Here is a direct link to the file in the event you don't read Japanese: http://www.acer.co.jp/support/faq/desktop/key/kbd_j106.zip You must reboot after installation. Here is the contents of the registry patch: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\i8042prt\Parameters] "LayerDriver JPN"="kbd106.dll…

I was able to get a Japanese 106 keyboard to work in an English version of WinXP. I went to Acer's website and found common support issue with keyboards not working properly. They have a registry patch available for download. The support page is as follows and it is in Japanese: http://www.acer.co.jp/support/faq/desktop/desktop061201001.html Here is a direct link to the file in the event you don't read Japanese: http://www.acer.co.jp/support/faq/desktop/key/kbd_j106.zip You must reboot after installation. Here is the contents of the registry patch: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\i8042prt\Parameters] "LayerDriver JPN"="kbd106…

I love WDS, but for the life of me I cannot find what version I have...I do recall when I first DLed the program I could easily find the "About" area that told me what version I have...but no more. Any ides? Dano

Hello. I have two computers: 32-bit xp pro and 64-bit xp pro. Both are set to share with folders, files and printer. Permissions are set properly. The 64-bit xp pro can see all the folders and files very well. The 32-bit xp pro can see the 64-bit in the network as well. I can see the shared folder but everytime I click the folder to access the files, it always ask me to log-in with password. The printer is attached to the 64-bit xp pro and is shared which I can't access too from the 32-bit xp pro. Do you think this might be because it uses 64-bit drivers. Those are my two problems: Cannot access the 64-bit xp pro files without logging in (which I do not have log-o…

Hello, I have an HP Pavilion laptop with Windows XP Home installed on it. The laptop has died (display is completely blank, and external monitors show a blank screen), but the hard drive is okay. I bought a USB external enclosure for the hard drive, and I hooked it up to my PC. My BIOS permits me to boot from the drive, but the XP installation itself complains about the hardware and won't boot. I wanted to then try a repair installation, but the XP disc that came with the laptop works only on the laptop hardware. So I tried to do a repair install with an XP Professional disc, but that complains that the XP Home disk does not contain an XP compatible partit…

imjpmig consuming excessive CPU cycles has been reported at this and other communities previously > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support&tid=a0e335b4-09f7-40f9-95fb-558284e476d8&cat=en-us-ms-winxp&lang=en&cr=US&sloc=en-us&m=1&p=1 > Recommendations range from removing the non-english language support or deselecting the imjpmig.exe from running. FYI: the relevant registry entry is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run!IMJPMIG8.1 I think those two options are as extreme as recommending a decapitation or a lobotomy as solu…

The computer starts up and runs, but I can't get past the HP Logo screen. There is no inside activity. Is there any way to fix this. Also, my CD drive isn't working right.

Rev. Aug. 18, 2007 I've learned a bit more about this, and it's reflected in this revision post. [start of an Aside on How This Got Started] Learned from various sources including the thread I started here, "Can W2K Be Installed on SATA Drives?" Let me start with an explanation of "the Hard Way". I have a P5NSLI ASUS motherboard that supports both IDE and SATA controllers. The key word is "both". I wanted to install W2K on the STATA HD, a 320G WS SATA drive. I had some fun trying to get to a point where the OS install asked how I wanted to partition the drive. I was stumped by this window that came up in the install: ============================== 76294…