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Freeze on start & recovery files
by Guest Jim- 0 replies
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My PC recently froze at the PCI device listing page and would not start. I input the recover DVD and after a few hours and a lot of updates got started. Any idea what would cause the freeze and also I now seem to have a lot of files created/duplicated by the recovery, can these be deleted and if so how. -- Jim
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POP3 problem with encrypted connection using Windows Vista
by Guest Frank- 0 replies
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I have an email acount with my employer, which I use without a problem running Outlook 2003 with Windows XP SP2 and IE7, as a POP3/SMTP account. My employer uses a certificate for the server, which is the same for the intranet site. Now on my new notebook I want to run Windows Vista with Office 2007 (i.e. Outlook 2007). I have the certificate installed, and can go to the intranet without problems. I enter exactly the same email acount settings as before, which include: - 'My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication' / 'Use same settings as my incoming mail server' - 'Server Port Numbers' specified for both incoming server (POP3) and outgoing serve…
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cannot read cyrrilian font in notify msg
by Guest MindstorM- 0 replies
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Hello, I recently installed a russian program on my PC as admin. But now I can't read the name of the prog beneath the desctop icon (it is written in some strange symbols with accents). Then if I start the prog there is a massage which should read something like "Please insert the program CD to verify your installation" but instead I get "????...". That would'nt be that much of a problem, but I get the same problems while working with it: all the buttons have either strange symbols on them or they are covered in questionmarks. Can anyone give me a tip? Every suggestion is welcome, thanks, MM -- Win xp pro sp2 Language & Location:Ger
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When ever i try to Install Xp service pack2 my pc hangs up
by Guest riya_senk- 0 replies
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I have Xp on my pc, I want to Install service pack 2, but when ever i try to install it, its hands up at the first reboot, i formated my PC tried again the same problems occurs, Below is my sys details if anyone can help me Plz... Processor 2.40 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 16 kilobyte primary memory cache 1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache System Model MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7057 PCB 1.0 Enclosure Type: Desktop Main Circuit Board Board: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7057 PCB 1.0 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 06/11/2004 Memory Modules 504 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'DIMM1' has 5…
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folders will not stay customized
by Guest Panji- 0 replies
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When we customize folders, the folders will often swap the pictures placed on them with random pictures in the "pictures" folder. Some will re-check the "Also apply this template to all sub-folders." check box after we uncheck it and close the "Properties" window. I do not know if this is happening to all folders, but it is not happening to all of the folders at the same time. Also, in "My Folders", the folders have random pictures on them even though some of them do not have "Customize" tabs or contain pictures. At least once, 5 of the folders inside of another folder took on the exaxt same random picture. I have checked the folders from the top down, restting …
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folders will not stay customized
by Guest Panji- 0 replies
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When we customize folders, the folders will often swap the pictures placed on them with random pictures in the "pictures" folder. Some will re-check the "Also apply this template to all sub-folders." check box after we uncheck it and close the "Properties" window. I do not know if this is happening to all folders, but it is not happening to all of the folders at the same time. Also, in "My Folders", the folders have random pictures on them even though some of them do not have "Customize" tabs or contain pictures. At least once, 5 of the folders inside of another folder took on the exaxt same random picture. I have checked the folders from the top …
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Date Rate tab
by Guest aaa- 0 replies
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Hi, A tech support (idiot) clown from Startech.com insists that Window XP SP2 Device Manager / Ports (COM & LPT) / PCI Serial Port Properties should have a tab for "Data Rate" and an option to "Detect Clock Frequency" but I cannot find either. I have all currently available MS updates, hotfixes, patches, etc. When I first loaded Windows XP SP2, I chose to use Classic windows over XP windows and disabled Themes to ensure it. Would this choice eliminate the Data Rate tab and its various options? If so, when I roll back to XP windows, this tab does not appear. Any thoughts? Thank you. Anna Arkin
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Date Rate tab
by Guest aaa- 0 replies
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Hi, A tech support (idiot) clown from Startech.com insists that Window XP SP2 Device Manager / Ports (COM & LPT) / PCI Serial Port Properties should have a tab for "Data Rate" and an option to "Detect Clock Frequency" but I cannot find either. I have all currently available MS updates, hotfixes, patches, etc. When I first loaded Windows XP SP2, I chose to use Classic windows over XP windows and disabled Themes to ensure it. Would this choice eliminate the Data Rate tab and its various options? If so, when I roll back to XP windows, this tab does not appear. Any thoughts? Thank you. Anna Arkin
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web server and sql server
by Guest Fred- 0 replies
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I have a web server and a sql server. what would the best protocol setup? shared memory, named pipe, tcp/ip, VIA? is connecting both of them to a 1Gbps router good enough for high performance? Fred
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web server and sql server
by Guest Fred- 0 replies
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I have a web server and a sql server. what would the best protocol setup? shared memory, named pipe, tcp/ip, VIA? is connecting both of them to a 1Gbps router good enough for high performance? Fred
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Failure to install five updates for office
by Guest Sankhayan- 0 replies
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Hi, I have reinstalled windows (Installer V 3.01.4000.1823). Windows and office on my PC were updated and Windows XP Service Pack 2 was installed. I am facing problems now: 1. Shortcuts in the Start Menu to Office documents stopped working. When I try to open (word or excel) directly from its location on C drive, it opens with the pop up "Prepapring to install...." and then appears an error pop "An error occured and this feature is no longer functioning properly. Would you like to repair this feature?" After I say yes, another pop up comes "microsoft excel can not install the necessary files due to window installer error 1635. The patch package cou…
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RE: XP or Vista on New PC?
by Guest Mick Murphy- 0 replies
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Dual boot! "unknown" wrote: >
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RE: XP or Vista on New PC?
by Guest Mick Murphy- 0 replies
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Dual boot! "unknown" wrote: >
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RE: XP or Vista on New PC?
by Guest Mick Murphy- 0 replies
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Logical Disk Manager Problems - 2 computers - 10 min favor please
by Guest lynnevan@gmail.com- 0 replies
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I'm running WinXPProSP2. I like to ask a favor of someone who has a working "Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management. My Disk Management won't open. I get an error "Disk Management Console failed to connect to the remote computer because Disk Management remoting serivce is not in the Windows Firewall exception list. Add .....dmremote.exe...to Firewall exception list and try again." This from a "Local System" services 'dmserver' and 'dmadmin'. Seems I read somewhere in this forum that it isn't even possible w/ XP. And if it is possible, it should be listed like "editing remote registry" in services which XP theoreti…
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Receive fax by Windows SharePoint Service 3.0
by Guest joeau- 0 replies
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I install Windows SharePoint Service 3.0 on server 2003. How can I enable the fax service on server 2003 ? And then transfer the received fax into the document (or picture) library on Windows SharePoint Service 3.0 ? Thanks. Joe.
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Receive fax by Windows SharePoint Service 3.0
by Guest joeau- 0 replies
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I install Windows SharePoint Service 3.0 on server 2003. How can I enable the fax service on server 2003 ? And then transfer the received fax into the document (or picture) library on Windows SharePoint Service 3.0 ? Thanks. Joe.
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Re: XP or Vista on New PC?
by Guest Plato- 0 replies
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Talal Itani wrote: > > I am putting together a PC. I will use the PC for business and engineering, Personally, I'd put XP 2 on the PC. -- http://www.bootdisk.com/
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Re: XP or Vista on New PC?
by Guest Plato- 0 replies
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Talal Itani wrote: > > I am putting together a PC. I will use the PC for business and engineering, Personally, I'd put XP 2 on the PC. -- http://www.bootdisk.com/
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Blocking threats from USB storage device
by Guest zhengshareware- 0 replies
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USB storage devices have gained popularity nowadays. However, they are always host to viruses, Trojans, hacker toolkits, worms and other kinds of malicious programs. For example, when you plug your USB disk into a computer that is infected by viruses, these viruses will enter into your USB disk by creating a file named AUTORUN.INF and malicious programs on the disk. After that, when you use the USB disk in another computer, the one will be at risk. Threats from USB storage devices to computers have been a huge security risk for businesses and individuals. So, how should we protect against threats from USB storage devices? Well, here are some suggestions. 1. Disa…
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Vista doesn't play well with others...
by Guest Jeanne C. B.- 0 replies
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thanx dean-dean & Charlie for all yer patience and help..some of these things I had already done (uninstall-re installs) and it just seems a never ending hassle. I keep tryin 2 hang in there till all the bugs get worked out then Windows will put out a new ops sys & the merry-go-round of starch n iron same/new kinks from new system software starts all over again. WYLDFM 98/NOLA <http://www.wyldfm.com/cc-common/streaming_new/index.html> hasn't given me any problems b4 but past month have been off n on--they don't have dead air space online streaming, they fill blank spots with public service announcements, streaming-broadcast sponsoroship ann…
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Re: Find very quick method in detecting once the usb key is plugged
by Guest zhengshareware- 0 replies
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The software removable storage guard is able to solve your problem. It protects you against all the threats via USB memory disk that try to attack your computer. Download link: http://www.download.com/Removable-Storage-Guard/3000-2239_4-10708709.html?tag=lst-0-2 http://www.tucows.com/software_detail.html?id=513961
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Mouse loses settings
by Guest Chips- 0 replies
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I have Win XP Pro, and a MS wireless laser mouse 6000. I previously had a MS trackball, and they both have the same problem. I set certain buttons to have certain functions in particular programs (Autocad and Quickbooks). The one I use the most is setting a button to perform "Enter". After the computer has been on awhile, doing various things, the enter function quits working. If I reboot, it will then work fine for awhile. This is irritating. Anyone know how to make this more reliable? GC
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MS Fax Console error
by Guest TOM- 0 replies
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Hi Folks! Microsoft Fax Console 5.1. which comes with XPSP2 seems not to be able to send faxes through an external fax modem attached to my computer. It reports "device error" without further commentary. However, other fax programs, e.g. Ventafax or Faxmatic, are working just fine under the same constellation. I do not know what causes MS Fax Console to report that error. It might have something to do with TAPI interface compatibility. My modem is quite old and needs to be addressed without TAPI directly at the COM-Port. The other fax programs are able to detect that automatically or there is a respective switch in the options section. MS Fax Co…