windows xp pro

Is there any registry edit to to stop windows live messenger from loading with hotmail?

2010-04-25T01:45:00.000-07:00

is there any registry edit to to stop windows live messenger from loading itself when visiting hotmail website?

i mean, sometimes one needs to check email from hotmail but not to chat on windows live messenger....and every time one visits hotmail website, windows live messenger automatically loads...and it's very annoying...i've heard is there a registry edit..if so what is it? i'm using windows xp pro

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You should be able to disable this through MSN messenger program itself, however you can manually disable it by Opening the Start Menu %26gt; Run %26gt; and type "msconfig" %26gt; go to the startup tab and deselect the MSN messenger.

A good registry cleaner would be CCleaner. You can also disable startup programs though CCleaner.

Does Windows Vista Home have any deployment or networking problems?

2010-04-25T01:44:00.003-07:00

We have one workstation set to be deployed among mostly Windows XP Pro computers.

Are there any known conflicts or troubles being added to an existing network?

Does Windows Vista Home have any deployment or networking problems?windows registry

If you are deploying to a network, then it should be ok to install on the network. If your network is running applications, then those applications will have to be looked at to see if they are Vista compatible (which they probably won't be). If you areusing office 2007 on that PC, you need to make sure that station saves all their files in 2003 format so they can be read on the XP machines with Office 2003.

Suggest a few weeks or more of testing before just blindly throwing it out there.

Does Windows Vista Home have any deployment or networking problems?ie 6 internet explorer

I don't think it has any problem with any deployment or networking because i am use win Vista home in a office and in home and in my office all other computer have win xp pro and nothing seem to be problem. but 1 thing for sure when you first connect internet to win vista from a network it will show that you are not connected but if you repair it from the system tray it will not come up after that.

Can u upgrade ur windows in Safe mode?

2010-04-25T01:44:00.002-07:00

I recently had a sofware problem that gives a stop error and shuts down the computer...

Ive found the only real way to fix this is repair windows... Ok so fine... Im trying to upgrade from my windows Xp pro edition from my home edition in hopes of fixing the problem BUT the installation takes about 50 minutes and i cant be on my computer for more than 10 before i get the blue screen.

So i was thinking boot up in safemode w/ networking, and update from there my computer doesnt crash in safemode...

So would this work?

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The best way would be to install your windows XP from scratch. Boot your computer with the XP CD in and when it asks to press any key to boot from cd, do so. Then follow the onscreen instructions. If your still getting blue screen errors, than your problem is not with windows but with some bit of hardware on your computer. From the sounds of it, it would most likely be a bad stick of ram.

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no this just an access program, do this restart pc, press F12 a couple of times, boot from D: drive from there is the way we do it at the pc factory this will solve this issue
Yes

Can someone please help me on windows?

2010-04-25T01:44:00.001-07:00

I REALLY NEED SOMEONE'S HELP.. MY HOUSE CAUGHT ON FIRE ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND ALL PAPERWORK IS GONE.. MY COMPUTER IS TELLING ME THAT I NEED TO ACTIVATE MY WINDOWS AND I HAVE NO KEY CODE.. IT'S WINDOWS XP PRO PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP.. MY E-MAIL IF NEEDED IS missy63ann63@gmail.com

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As you have XP Pro installed and only need the Product Key for activation, go to this site and it will tell you the Product Key.

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinde...

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thats a big pain with windows. your going to need a key code. it is saying you have no license for windows. your going to have to buy a new version of XP and use that key code. i dont think you're going to get around it. sorry
Well,

There is only one thing to do in that situation. I am a rep. from Microsoft I recommend getting it legally. Because if someone just e-mails you over the web a Key, that is Illegal and you and that person can go to Jail. But here contact the company listed below and they work with us. Since they do work with us you give then only $10.00 and they give you a legit key. I said you would maybe be e-mailing them and I told them to give it to you for $10.00! Hope everything works out. Oh and I used to own the Company so trust me I know that they will.

Cheers,

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Try to download Belarc Advisor. It creates an html web file, opens it and in the screen there should be information that will tell you what you key code is.

Windows does not shut down, why?

2010-04-25T01:44:00.000-07:00

when ever i shut down my windows (XP Pro SP2) from the start menu, my computer does not shut down, infact re-starts.

this did not use to happen before i changed my hard disk. Previously i was using a not 80 Gb hard disk, now i am using a SATA 80 Gb hard disk. whats wrong with my pc?

Windows does not shut down, why?windows themes

did you try:

control panel

power options

enable APM

Windows xpprofessional activation code?

2010-04-25T01:43:00.003-07:00

please i need windows xp pro activation code for my pc.the original i have it said it had been entred many times.thanks

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If you have an original copy, not a pirated it one, contact Microsoft. I'm sure they can help you, even issue you a new serial number if needed.

If it is a pirated copy I would just find a new serial...

Google is your friend ; )

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Activation key you shud purchase from Microsoft....
if you bought an original XP software but your activation code is denied, you have to contact your customer service where you bought that software. It shouldn't happen!!
For this you have to call Microsoft, click on activate by phone you will get toll free phone call and keep the menu open ,they are going to ask you to read the numbers for them then they will give you new numbers to type in the boxes.

Why won't Windows release my SD card?

2010-04-25T01:43:00.002-07:00

When I try to "Safely Remove Hardware" for my SD card, Windows almost always pops up with a notice that a program is using it, even though there is no program that I can find that would be using the card in the taskbar or anywhere. Why does this happen? Is there a way to avoid this problem?

OS: Windows XP Pro

Computer: Dell Inspiron 700m laptop

Card Reader: Internal card reader included with laptop

Why won't Windows release my SD card?download windows xp

So long as it is plugged in, it IS in use; simply to record the fact that it IS plugged in!

SD cards are NOT considered "hardware" in the normal sense, they are a type of memory.

Unless your are reading from or writing to the card, just pull it out, or eject it, depending on your system.

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When Windows say there is a program is using your SD card, mean you are opening a explorer windows on it or editing a file in it. If you are really sure there is no any program using the device... please do a full virus scan then...
Are you expecting it to eject like a CD?

just pull it out

How to get windows updates downloaded to removable drive?

2010-04-25T01:43:00.001-07:00

My PC Windows XP Pro SP2 is not net connected. As my

windows software is genuine how can I get the updates

downloaded from net and get it updated to my PC with the

help of removable flash drive.

How to get windows updates downloaded to removable drive?microsoft word download

You can't. The whole idea is to allow the updates to run direct on the machine and not be stored. If you have no Internet connection you don't need most of them, they are really mostly for security.

How to get windows updates downloaded to removable drive?internet explorer download internet explorer

You.... well.... can't.
all the updates are downloaded here:

"%WINDIR%\SoftwareDistribution"

To see them just copy paste the above address

in START-%26gt;RUN.All the updates are in Download folder. Well now I guess u know what to do next.

For your ease I will again describe the location:

It is Windows-%26gt;SoftwareDistribution

-%26gt;Download

Enjoy!!!

Windows Boot Screen Question >> See Below?

2010-04-25T01:43:00.000-07:00

My firend put a new boot screen on my computer and I have to reformat my pc and reinstall Windows XP Pro. I don't want to lose this cool boot screen. Can someone tell me what file it is and where it is located so that I can back it up. Thank You.

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That depends on how he put it on. To really hack it out it is several files and not that easy to just move.

There is software that changes it and you can download a whole bunch of them -- http://www.download.com/BootSkin/3000-21...

Internet and Microsoft Windows Piracy?

2010-04-25T01:42:00.003-07:00

My friend Rachael recently bought a computer from a fly by night computer shop and she believes that the operating system on it, Windows XP Pro is pirated. I checked it and it definately appears to be so.

Is there anyway she can report it to Microsoft or something and get a legitimate version of Windows for free?

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Microsoft is not going to reimburse your friend for this. It is not their responsibility that your friend made a not-so-good purchase.

Ever heard of "Buyer beware"? The first rule of purchasing is to buy from a legitimate seller, hopefully one which has been in business for a while and enjoys a good reputation for support. This is as important, if not more important, than price. Trust me.

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no no and no,if you buy an illegal copy,you will not be rewarded for reporting it to be illegal.
Only from the computer shop if they said it was legitimate. Microsoft wont do anything for you. You can report it but trying to talk to them is like trying to talk to the president.
Unfortunately the answer to that is no, you won't be able to get XP Pro for free. This happened to me a while back when I bought a laptop on ebay. I called Microsoft and they told me that I would have to contact the seller. Or buy a new key for $139.00. I did find one online for $100.00 that was legal, you may be able to find it for even less now that VISTA is out.
if u own a licensed version then u have to do re-installation with that CD.

other wise u have to buy new licensed version.. you may also make current installation legal by paying around 250 $ on the microsoft website.. this way u will not have to install the windows again and the current registry will be automatically replaced with registered one by microsoft on internet. plus u will also receive original cd of XP on mail.

Windows reinstall?

2010-04-25T01:42:00.002-07:00

After reinstalling my windows xp pro sp2 i cant get my connection to my router again, im also using it for 2 computers and 2nd one works fine, what to do :s?

router is also a 2wire

Windows reinstall?

maybe u need to reinstall ur wireless or NIC adapter driver ....

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if yourf router is "new", you will don鈥瞭 encounter problemes.

I cable is the solution

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi Driver for XP?

2010-04-25T01:42:00.001-07:00

I just installed Windows XP PRO SP2 on my MacBook, but i can't find drivers for my wireless, i know some of you say that it detects by it self, but my doesn't... do i need to update any windows update? btw, I can't find Sound driver for it too...

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You may need Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) installed in XP to access your AirPort. This page below might help you. For your sound, you'd need to go to your sound card manufacturer's site and see if they have a compatible XP driver for it.

Im planning to have a Windows certification exam, it is easy?

2010-04-25T01:42:00.000-07:00

Which one is easier to pass? Windows2000 server, Windows 2003 server or Windows XP Pro?

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ALL ARE EASY IF YOU HAVE INTEREST IN IT.

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I Donno
very easy

My pci card not detected in new windows vista ultimate?

2010-04-25T01:41:00.002-07:00

Ok, I have a quetec Softgate wireless Pci card ASW2301, when I bought it new a few weeks ago, it used to be detected and worked perfectly on windows xp pro sp2, but, when I upgraded to windows vista ultimate, nor the software, nor the card works, nor its detected, probably is but dont know what its called on the pc, HELP ME!!!!!! plz

My pci card not detected in new windows vista ultimate?ie 6

Try updating the drivers by going to the manufacturers website, but I don't think you should run Ultimate, to many resources are needed, and it could run slow.

How do I make windows support more RAM?

2010-04-25T01:41:00.001-07:00

I am building my own computer, and I have 4 GB (2 x 2G) of RAM. I only have windows xp pro x64, x32, i was wondering what i could do to make it so it recognizes all 4 gigs of RAM. I do have a dual channel mobo.

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x64 will recognize it all

x32 won't use it all, will use 3 and the 4th will be used for cache.

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You need to have a 64Bit OS to recognize all 4 GB's
if you have xp 64 install that, it make the OS address all 4 gigs

also keep in mind you can have a 64b proc, mobo and OS but if your northbridge is 32b your still not using full potential
What is it ? x64 or x32 ? You can make XP recognize 4 gb in x32 mode, it's an address limitation that can be eliminated but only at a price you, most certainly, are not willing to pay. See http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/08/30/32-b... and http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291988

Can I Have OSX On A XP?

2010-04-25T01:41:00.000-07:00

Hi, I can't buy a Macbook right now so i just want to find out if you can install Mac OSX on a Windows XP Pro.

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people are doing that! with vmware installed on both a pc and a mac, you can copy the osx disk, and load it on a generic pc.

but they both have to run vmware!

welcome to the bizzaro world!

http://www.tuaw.com/2007/01/23/welcome-t...

Can I Have OSX On A XP?microsoft office internet explorer

NOPE! You need an apple machine to run OSX. And it has to be a compatible machine.

Mac's rock. PC's suck. Sorry.
You should buy Tiger for Intel DVD. It should work.
You can have a dual boot of OSX with WinXP
Yes. Use a Mac Mini. http://www.apple.com/de/macmini/
Yes there is a way. You need to set up an emulator. There is a tutorial here

http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/wi...

It is kind of confusing
No, Because PC's suck like hell. You can have Win XP on OS X not othervise.

What is the real difference between winxp home and pro?

2010-04-25T01:40:00.003-07:00

can someone specify the exact difference between winxp pro and home and what are the advantages?

Also on service pack 2 why did they get rid of the windows xp pro or home designation when you boot?

What is the real difference between winxp home and pro?internet explorer 7

The Microsoft site will give you the benefits (marketing fluff) of one vs another instead of the true difference, but bottom line here is the difference:

For MOST (99%) of the typical home user (surf, email, productivity), there will be ZERO difference. For the 1% and business who want more networking and security OPTIONS, the pro is for them.

What do I mean networking and security options?

Networking: The ability to join a corporate domain (named) to use their resources and active directory services.

Security: The ability to have FULL control of all POLICY options instead of using Microsofts inflexible defaults that will work in MOST cases.

Regarding applications, you can freely load on either without compromise. Whats good for one is good for the other...unless the application needs the domain services from above.

EDIT: Dont know why the common welcome screen changed.

Who is a Super User in XP ?

2010-04-25T01:40:00.002-07:00

What are the previleges or rights of a Super User in Windows XP Pro ?

Who is a Super User in XP ?internet explorer 6

first of all it's 'Power User'.

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if i had a cape ... would that make me a 'super-user' ..LOL

sorry i couldn't resist

power user is a state of mind I think because lots of people are really (like... really) dumb when it comes to computers so you have to spend years learning or you "just kinnda get it"... like us power users... cheers
The Administrator(s) is/are the super-user(s). Privileges and rights are unlimited.
I had the power user pregram,but didn't get much from it so got rid of it.
It has a built in Administrator account. That is the Super User

It has permission to don ANYTHING on the system so it makes vulnerable.

So always make another normal user account and use it safely from viruses
Administrator is the super user in XP.

How can i get my windows media player working again?

2010-04-25T01:40:00.001-07:00

i recently downoaded windows XP PRO....now my windows media player will not work at all.....you click on the icon it tries to put it clicks off before it even loads up.

How can i get my windows media player working again?ies

Go to microsoft download centre and download media player 11.

How can i get my windows media player working again?windows update internet explorer

For newer versions to work you must have a legit copy installed.
Also, if you "downloaded" XP, most likely you're talking P2P...and you havent downloaded every single file that you were supposed to--the seeder left some out.

Best option, go to the MS website, and DL WMP11

My 3.5" hard drive #2 no longer shows up in WIndows. It still spins, but can't get Windows

2010-04-25T01:40:00.000-07:00

Has the disk completely failed, or is did it just have a Windows breakdown? I have bought a CoolMax 3.5" External Enclosure, which connects an internal 3.5" IDE drive to any computer by USB or firewire, but my Windows XP Pro computer still doesn't give it a drive letter.

However, the weird thing is that when I plug in the USB cable, Windows goes "Kerplunk" and says a USB 2.0 device has been connected. Also, when I right-click on My COmputer and go into Properties %26gt; Device Manager, the 3.5" drive shows up under my list of disk drives (WDC WD60 0BB-75CCB0 USB Device).

How can I force Windows to register and explore this hidden drive?

p.s. My primary drive is a WD 160GB and it is working fine (2005). The WD 60GB is 2 years older, but was working last time I checked... the workstation has been used for about 6 months by my sister since I last used it).

My 3.5" hard drive #2 no longer shows up in WIndows. It still spins, but can't get Windows to recognize it...internet explorer download

You're probably missing some drivers. Check the manufacturer's website, see if you can download them.

Help My WIndows is Messed up?

2010-04-25T01:39:00.003-07:00

i run windows xp pro after a couple of days my games corrupt!

i have no idea what to do. games like ghost recon, flight simulator, lock on, counter strike!

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try xp home edition i think more suitable for that stuff !!

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That's much too vague to be of any help... if all else fails... reboot :p

Canon MP830 - Scanning failing under one XP user, but works under others. Says, "driver not loa

2010-04-25T01:39:00.002-07:00

I have installed the latest Canon MP830 printer driver while logged into my Windows XP Pro box as the administrator. The MP830 is a multifunction device that includes scanning along with other functions.

When I press the 'scan' button on the MP830 or when I run the MP Navigator 2.2 program (which was included with the printer), I get an error message indicating that the scanner driver isn't loaded.

But if I log out and log back in as any other user, it works fine. This problem is only occuring under the main account, which is the one I use all the time.

* I have unloaded and reinstalled the driver...

* I have unloaded and reinstalled the driver while logged in as one of the other system users...

* I have checked to see if any other running apps could be interfering, but wasn't able to see any that were.

Is anyone else having this problem and if so, what was the resolution?

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check what GROUPS are missing from the main account.

for instance, if user abc is in the administrators group and users 1, 2 and 3 belong to the general group (just an example) and users 1, 2 and 3 work, but abc doesn't, add user abc to the general group so that it belong to both general and administrators

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Help with Windows keyboard?

2010-04-25T01:39:00.001-07:00

I have a Windows XP Pro, Media Center Edition, and the keyboard comes with media control. (playback, pause, stop, ejc,etc) but, recently, all of a sudden, they stopped working. I have no idea what the problem is. So, I was wondering, can anyone help me? And i once rebooted the computer and the media controls started working already, but then it stopped again like 2 days after. And I don't want to reboot my computer again. PLEASE HELP ME. And I don;t have time to be on hold with people on the phone, and no cash for technicians.

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Try checking the device manager. Look for the keyboard, is it ok? By googling "windows keyboard driver" I sure get a lot of hits. Reinstalling the driver might be worth a shot.

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hey , don't reboot your system it will only redo the information thats already there try a system restore , or extract the program from files and re-download then do a system scan with a good reputable set up such as norton or webroot , is it possible a virus or other faction has invaded your system , itsx worth checking ....karshovelhead

How can I re-Install Windows on a Dell Laptop that did not come with a disk and has corupt WINDOWS f

2010-04-25T01:39:00.000-07:00

I know that if I just do a reformat that the same corrupt files will reinstall.

I want to start fresh.

Is there a site I can go to that I can get a copy of Windows XP Pro?

How can I re-Install Windows on a Dell Laptop that did not come with a disk and has corupt WINDOWS files?microsoft

Most new Dell computers(5 yrs to present) have a Ghost Partition embedded onto the hard drive. This makes returning the computer to a "factory state" very simple. To do this:

NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in certain countries nor on certain computers.

Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your operating system. PC Restore

restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs

or files added since you received your computer鈥攊ncluding data files鈥攁re permanently deleted from the

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so on. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore.

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1 Turn on the computer.

During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen.

2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press %26lt;Ctrl%26gt;%26lt;F11%26gt;.

If you do not press %26lt;Ctrl%26gt;%26lt;F11%26gt; in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the

computer again.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step.

3 On the next screen that appears, click Restore.

4 On the next screen, click Confirm.

The restore process takes approximately 6鈥?0 minutes to complete.

5 When prompted, click Finish to reboot the computer.

NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot.

6 When prompted, click Yes.

The computer restarts. Because the computer is restored to its original operating state, the screens that

appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the

computer was turned on.

7 Click Next.

The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts.

8 After the computer restarts, click OK.

9. You will now have to run Windows Update as well as Live Update for your virus protection because these will be seriously out of date!

How can I re-Install Windows on a Dell Laptop that did not come with a disk and has corupt WINDOWS files?microsoft access internet explorer

I'd ebay an OEM copy of Windows and install off that. Should be pretty cheap.
To do a fresh install of Windows, you will need to purchase an XP installation CD either off of the web or from a local dealer. There is no "legal" download of Windows.
Your going to have to buy a copy of windows. Make sure it is a OEM copy.

You might want to try Dell and see if you can get a restore disk cheap.
All Dells come with a reinstall CD. It doesn't look like a regular XP CD, but it IS a full Windows CD. It's just not labeled as such. I know because I know that there are ways to use that disk to do a clean install of Windows on even a non-Dell system. There are websites out there that tell you how. (Not that you need that.)

The point is, the system restore cd IS your Windows cd.
If your Dell has a license sticker on it somewhere, I would find another Dell owner and get a copy of their Windows reinstall CD......you still have a valid license to run Dells OEM version of Windows and you should not have to cough up any money.

Is there a way to bypass XP Administrator Password?

2010-04-25T01:38:00.002-07:00

A friend of mine is trying to re-install Windows XP Pro...but has forgotton his Administrators Password. Is there a trick to bypassing this? Please help...=)

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http://aresforum.net/modules.php?name=Fo...

a easy step by step tut i wrote with two methods of changing lost or forgotten password's for any user. no cd required.

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You can look this up on exactly what to do but I locked my self out one time ( I also have the same computer and my keyboard got wet) and the computer people had me reboot and when it comes up to the black screen you can enter by safe mode and change your settings.

this explains it better:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305
I just had this problem today. I found two possible solutions. However, they both need you to be able to write a CD.

http://www.loginrecovery.com/index.php

This one's a little simpler than the next. After putting in the disk, it gives you a code to write down on the site. Then they decode it and give you the password. Unfortunately, if you don't pay, you have to wait two days to receive the password. I still haven't gotten mine.

This was the other one:

http://ebcd.pcministry.com/

This one didn't work for me as I couldn't get past a certain point. However, this one also has lots of other features. The password changing features are only part of it.

I suggest the first one. It's a lot more user friendly.

EDIT NOTE: this is only if you can't log into any account at all. My mistake. If you can use another one, those other answers are probably better.
one question. what type of pc is it because if it is a dell go through er manual and on her power control unit she has to unplug one harness (u need the manual because i forgot wich wire) and that disables the password

I am having problems with windows media player skipping?

2010-04-25T01:38:00.001-07:00

When my media player runs (wmp 10) it acts like a scene per scene rather than a smooth flow, I have noticed that the audio is skipping as well or is not smooth either. I am running windows Xp Pro. 1.4 mhz athlon thunderbird chip on an epox board. I have 1.4 meg of memory on board and the sound card is a sound blaster 24bit, video card is 256 meg Diamond Stealth. I had to reinstall windows recently and since I have had these troubles.

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Reinstall Media Player. Just put the new version on without removing the old.

I had the same problem when I reinstalled XP. It apparently replaced a DLL or some other file that Media Player used.

Reinstalling WMP did the job for me. I hope it will for you too.

Thanks for the complete description on your system.

I am having problems with windows media player skipping?windows defender internet explorer

I had the same problem, now I just use VLC media player it's very good
Try re installing the video and audio codecs . or try a free player called VLC.

If codecs dont help then try re-installing the video and audio drivers by first deleting them and letting windows install them again.
It sounds to me like either there's a problem with your DirectX install or a problem with the codecs you're using for playback.

It would be helpful to know if this problem occurs with all files, DVDs only, MPGs only, AVIs only, a specific file only, etc.
You've got the right equip..... did you try to un/reinstall the player or ck for m'soft updates/hotfixes??

Wow, theres a page of "known" issues at Microsoft... Here:

http://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx...
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER SKIPPING

Computer won't go past Windows loading page; just reboots over and over?

2010-04-25T01:38:00.000-07:00

The ONLY thing I did to my computer was accept the update for IE 7. Rebooted my computer and now it won't work.

The computer shows the initial black and white screen, then the mobo screen, then it gets to the Windows screen where it has the blue loading graphic running from left to right. The screen is up for the standard length of time, then it goes black (instead of the normal Windows XP Pro blue) and the computer makes a click much like it does when I ask it to restart. And that's when it does just that, restart over and over, the same way, everytime. System worked perfectly before.

System:

INTEL Pentium D930 CPU,

ASUS P5P800-VM mobo,

Kingston 1GB DDR SDRAM (KVR400AK2/1GR),

Lite-On drive and Sony DVD burner,

2 harddrives (WD + Seagate ATA100)

TT power supply (6 months old)

** Most hardware is quite new; the PS being the oldest thing in there.

I do have Spybot, AVG and Ewido running, so I'm doubting a virus or 'bot.

I can't even get "Safe mode" option.

Any idea

Computer won't go past Windows loading page; just reboots over and over?windows media player

You need to try and get into safe mode - have you pressed F8 key repeatedly during the boot sequence - this will bring the option for safe mode. If you can get this to work - go into windows in safemode and uninstall IE7 or do a system restore.

If this doesn't work then try boot from CD and doing a repair or reinstall of Windows. If this has no effect either then you're going to have to format. But try all the things listed above and you should get results.

Computer won't go past Windows loading page; just reboots over and over?windows live messenger internet explorer

First thing to try...

Hit F8 as it's booting. Select Last known Good Configuration.

Then pull the IE7 update.

Otherwise try safe mode.

Your hardware looks fine...good luck
your computer might have been affected by the latest version of spybot or the update might have automatically deleted executable files of the hard drive contact your approver
There have been many complaints about the new IE7. i remember that there was a question before as to how to go back to your previous version. if you can't find it ask a question. sotty but thee is nothing i can help you with except the fact that you aren't alone and theres someone out there who has answered this question!
Sonce you are getting the Windows Logo, the computer is seeing and reading the hard drive (good news!!). It is something in the Windows configuration that is causing the reboots.

If using the F8 does not allow you to get into either Safe Mode or Last Know Good, then you are probably looking at doing a system restore or reinstall of Windows from the Windows CD.

Because the computer is displaying the Windows Logo, all of the data ,etc. on the hard drive is probably fine. If you were to take the hard drive out, and place it into another comuter as a second hard drive, you should be able to access it and back up your data. Recommend you do that before reinstalling Windows just to be sure nothing gets lost in the process.

Once you have backed up the data, you can try a restore, a reinstall, or if necessary even format and do a clean install of Windows.

Good luck...
check once more if u can get to the booting options... may be ur timing to press F8 wasnt right..

then get ur computer bak to the restore point if u have set one

or try the last known good config..

or the safe mode..

and then pull the IE updates, better pull the IE itself. .and reinstall once again..

if that doesnt work then I guess, try repairing the Windows with the XP cd.. and if that doesnt work then a clean install of XP may be the only chance.. but before u do that jus do the backup of all ur valuable data by putting ur hdd as secondary up in ur friends PC..in case anything maybe lost during the reinstall..

Gud Luck

ps: wish I had some frm ur Config.. ;-)

What's the best way to check Windows registry for errors?

2010-04-25T01:37:00.003-07:00

Symptoms: Black screen after windows logo, does not boot up even in Safe Mode (hangs at Mup.sys listing)

Frequency: About four times in the past few weeks

Temporary Cure: Boot from CD, restore registry values in System32 directory. I do a System Restore, and everything's fine until it happens again...

Possible Causes: Corrupt Registry, Hard Drive Errors (running chkdsk now...)

so I ask you, what could cause a corrupt registry that prevents Windows XP Pro from booting up, (quite frequently)? What tools would you recommend to diagnose this?

What's the best way to check Windows registry for errors?microsoft office

You can try this tool to fix it:

http://www.fix-computer-errors.info

Good luck!

What's the best way to check Windows registry for errors?opera browser internet explorer

Hello Borgman,

Have you given any thought to a Registry Cleaner? I recently used one called RegCure (~$30), along with a disk cleanup and defragment and my PC now runs much smoother.

Here is the site I used. I found them useful for information on slow PC's and registry issues.

http://www.pc-registry-repair.com

Regards,

-Jason

I use MS XP. The "turn off computer" panel is slow (two minutes) to appear. How can I fix

2010-04-25T01:37:00.002-07:00

I use MS Windows XP Pro. My security package is TrendMicro Internet Security 2006.

I use MS XP. The "turn off computer" panel is slow (two minutes) to appear. How can I fix that?microsoft word

You probably have a bunch of programs (or spyware) running in the background. You could try downloading free spyware removers like Ad-Aware, or stop certain programs from running at startup by using msconfig ("Start"%26gt;"Run"%26gt;cmd%26gt;msconfig"). The best solution is usually just to reformat your hard drive, it will do wonders for computer performance. You should reformat about once a year, I think, just don't forget to back up your files. Oh, you should also stop using TrendMicro, much better and faster virus scanners and firewalls can be found for free, such as AVG AntiVirus, Avast Antivirus, ZoneAlarm Home Edition, and Ad-Aware.

Problem shutting off my Windows Firewall?

2010-04-25T01:37:00.001-07:00

I have Windows XP Pro on my desktop. It is a local install and the desktop is connected to my work network. I set up the network myself. There is a server a hardware firewall and ten desktops. When I try to turn off Windows Firewall on any of the desktops, the "off" button is grayed out and won't let me select it. Any idea why?

Problem shutting off my Windows Firewall?windows live

Not logged in as a user with admin privs.

How do I install windows programs in Ubuntu 7.04?

2010-04-25T01:37:00.000-07:00

I just installed Ubuntu on a dual boot Windows XP Pro machine. I have a lot of Windows programs I would like to install or run under Ubuntu. This is my first venture with Linux. Using Acronis Disk Director for dual boot purposes.

How do I install windows programs in Ubuntu 7.04?windows update

Most of the time you can't install windows programs in Ubuntu since Ubuntu is Linux based and the programs you maybe wanting to run is windows based. They aren't compatible most of the time.

If you have any ubuntu/linux questions email at support@carbonfrost.com Its free email support to all.

http://www.carbonfrost.com/

How do I install windows programs in Ubuntu 7.04?microsoft excel internet explorer

I've had some limited success using the Wine package for Windows emulation. The best bet is to find Linux equivalents for your Windows software instead.
WINE is (not) an emulator that will allow to run SOME (actually quite some) windows programs under Linux. Keep in mind though that not all windows programs are supported, and that even those that are, some will not run with all features enables.

You better check their information on www.winehq.org

WINE does a pretty good job; and you can easily install it on Ubuntu using the package manager. Give it a try.

That is the easies way to do it; but there are others. There are a few "virtualization" programs that will let you run Windows as a complete operating system from within Linux. But these are more oriented to advanced users. A couple of these programs are VMware and VirtualBox.

You're better off going to Ubuntu's forum too, you'll find a lot of information there and a lot of helpful people too.
The short answer is you can't. You can achieve nearly 100% equivalent functionality and speed. What kinds of programs? games? Office? (openoffice.org) browser? (firefox)

operating systems lie between application programs (what you called programs) and the machine. Most programs are precompiled for faster execution, rather than interpreted (read line of source code, convert to machine language on the fly and then execute) - these compiles make assumptions about the operating system. violate the assumptions, and all bets are off. Often, the programs have 'equivalent' versions for execution under Windows and Linux, but not always. So, the short answer to your question is, 'it depends'.

If I want to setup Windows Remote Desktop Access, which and how do I open ports?

2010-04-25T01:36:00.003-07:00

I dont understand the whole port opening thing, do I have to do it on both computers or just on my laptop or? what is it how does it work?

I want my remote desktop acess on windows xp pro on both computers be able to acess each other and detect each other..

What do I do open or forward ports and how? Sorry im very new to this stuff and have completely zero knowledge;)

Thanks

If I want to setup Windows Remote Desktop Access, which and how do I open ports?windows xp

3389 in concerned with RDP = Remote Desktop Protocol

Where as Port 80 is standard http (Web Traffic)

You can change the port number for RDP (but this has security implications :( ie do you want a remote desktop session open on port 80 on your home or corporate PC)

Enable Remote Desktop Connections

The first thing to do is enable Remote Desktop on the machine you want to connect to. Open System Properties either by right clicking the My Computer icon in the Start menu and choosing properties or Windows Key + Pause/Break on your keyboard. Click the Remote tab in System Properties and check the box next to Allow users to connect remotely to this computer.

You can verify RDC is working by connecting from any other computer on your local network.

Configure Your Router

If your router still has the factory default password, change it. While it's unlikely anyone will find your router on the Internet, not changing the password is asking to have it hacked. A strong password of 10-16 characters is advised.

The next step in the procedure is to configure your router to allow inbound connections to Remote Desktop on your local computer. This requires mapping a port on your router to a port on your local computer. The process for forwarding a port varies depending on who made your router, but in general there are a similar series of steps. Linksys refers to the port forwarding page as Applications %26amp; Gaming, most other routers refer to port forwarding options as Virtual Servers. To forward a router port your need to configure the following details:

Application or Description field: RDC

Port Range Start: 3389

Port Range End: 3389

Protocol Type: Both (or TCP if a both option isn't available)

IP Address of your PC: Type ipconfig at the command line if you don't know this

Enable: check a box to enable the port forward

For security reasons, if you don't travel often, disable this router port when you return from your trip.

Change the Remote Desktop Listening Port

For added security of your RDC setup, you can change the default port Remote Desktop Connection listens on from the host computer. This prevents detection by anyone doing a routine scan for RDC. This is also convenient if you want to connect to more than one RDC computer remotely. For instance, I have 3 computers that never leave home. By default, RDC watches the same port on all computers, which means I'll either get a conflict of some kind or I won't be able to connect at all. An alternative is to redirect RDC traffic to each computer.

You can read more about the process in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 306759

To change the listening port, you need to modify the Windows Registry. Locate the appropriate Registry key using Regedit.exe:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentContr...

From the Edit menu, click Modify and then click Decimal. Choose a new port number. In general, choosing a number between 49152 and 65535 will avoid conflict with any other apps on your system, but you could theoretically use any port on the system. Once you set the port number you also need to configure your router to pass the specified port to your computer.

To access your computer remotely, instead of typing just the IP address, you need to type the IP address followed by the port number like this: 192.168.1.1:50001

Test Your Connection

The real trick is you need to leave home to test your configuration, so you don't really know it works until you are in the field. You need to know the IP address provided by your ISP to make the connection (Find your IP address). Visit a local coffee shop with WiFi to test the connection. Launch the Remote Desktop Connection client from Start %26gt; All Programs %26gt; Accessories %26gt; Communications.

Enter your home IP address and cross your fingers. If all went well, you'll see the Windows Login screen.

Hope this helps,

SuperDave71

My computer doesn't "Microsoft/Windows" Update Properly?

2010-04-25T01:36:00.002-07:00

Everytime I try it saise "The following updates could not be installed." These updates are; KB947355, KB943985, KB945432, KB947944, KB929300 and KB110806. The updates are some office and .net framework updates. Someone please help as I'm afraid that I won't be able to update at all if these ones don't work. I'm using a wireless connection with latest firmware incase that matters. Also genuine Windows XP Pro and Genuine Microsoft Office 2003, everything I have is genuine. The active X controls are updated as well as all other software on my computer.

My computer doesn't "Microsoft/Windows" Update Properly?web browser

I went thru an update problem myself before.....the only way to truly get the proper answer is...

Contact microsoft....keep track of every one of those error numbers..(important).....and use those numbers when you contact microsoft.

They will give you step by step instructions on how to overcome your update issues.....trust me....it will work...

Best of luck on that...coming from someone who knows.

My computer doesn't "Microsoft/Windows" Update Properly?windows installer internet explorer

Hello ,

Google each KB numbers and open the update individualy and download and install that way . Be sure to click the drop down window at each update and select your connection type . This drop down window will be in the "Quick Details" area . Sometimes I get the same issue as you have experienced . Also check manualy for updates at Microsoft and select to install from there . You may try holding keys ctrl alt while selecting to install the updates . May be your software is blocking them . Also , check the browsers' "Add-ons" see if Microsofts Active Xs are enabled .

Here is the link for the KB947355 update :

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

Hello, i'm having problems related to xp file encryption, after reintall i can't read them

2010-04-25T01:36:00.001-07:00

I reinstalled the Windows XP Pro, but also forgat to backup the sid key or something, any ideea how i can gain access to them !?

Hello, i'm having problems related to xp file encryption, after reintall i can't read them, any ideea ?!windows mobile

plese go this site

http://www.devhardware.com/forums/operat...

Hello, i'm having problems related to xp file encryption, after reintall i can't read them, any ideea ?!safari browser internet explorer

I have the answers it too long.

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I'm sorry to say, but unless your laptop was part of a domain network you're out of luck.

"Unfortunately, unless you have backed up the encryption keys, you will lose access to the data should the keys become lost or corrupt. Since the keys are stored in the user's profile, if the disk crashes, and no backup of the keys or profile exists, and if your machine is standalone, you most assuredly are out of luck." - http://searchwinit.techtarget.com/origin...

"Only the user who encrypts a file can recover data that has been encrypted, unless the user specifies a recovery agent before they encrypted the files. To make sure that you have the ability to decrypt files in the future, you should always export your certificate and private key and keep them in a safe place." - http://search.support.microsoft.com/kb/3...

Sorry, this doesn't really help you, but it does answer your question :(

Is there a way to make widows xp boot up faster?

2010-04-25T01:36:00.000-07:00

becasue i remember there was an option to do that, i dont know if it was MSCONFIG

but there was an option to make it load faster....

i kinda forgot where...

I have windows XP PRO

thanks!!!

Is there a way to make widows xp boot up faster?microsoft.com

Read this guide:

http://www.computermods.uni.cc/readartic...

Is there a way to make widows xp boot up faster?internet browser internet explorer

MSCONFIG

and run your anti-virus program only !

and just the necessary applications only like "sweetim" etc..

if u have them

I need need windows HELP?

2010-04-25T01:35:00.003-07:00

I have windows Xp Pro %26amp; i get a memory dump when it boots up, right b4 the welcome screen. I have no hardware issues that i know of. the error is 0x0000007e (0xc0000005,0x80536e14,0xf7b56a20,0xf7b5...

I need need windows HELP?microsoft access

Try starting the PC in Safe Mode. As the computer starts booting the OS hit the 'F8' key a few times. You should see a boot up menu. Choose the 'Safe Mode' option. If your boot and login complete, it means you probably have a driver or system service issue.

If you choose the optional hardware section when doing a Windows Update, you may have gotten a new hardware driver(s). There are many other manufacturers that employ software self updates.

If they've been enabled, you can try rolling back to a System Restore point. You access the System Recovery while in safe mode. Go to Start %26gt; Control Panel %26gt; Performance and Maintenance. Click 'System Restore'.

If it doesn't start in safe mode, you may have to boot from the CD in 'Recovery Console' mode and run a chkdsk /r to look for and repair file system damage.

My last resort would be to perform a repair installation of Windows XP. You boot from the CD. You bypass the first recovery option during the install. After that it should find your existing installation. You would choose to repair that installation.

I need need windows HELP?windows mobile 6 internet explorer

try reinstalling windows.. or a different windows xp cd..
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330182
Your windows Xp got crashed. It is called Blue screen of Death. You need to reinstall your Windows Xp installation.
open up ur PC .... remove RAM nd then again put it back ....its loose connection it happens

Can i run two versions of windows on one pc?

2010-04-25T01:35:00.002-07:00

am currently running windows vista home premium on a 232GB hard drive and 1 GB of ram. the rest of the computer has a intel pentium 4 cpu a external 74.0GB hard drive, and am not shure if i can run windows xp pro on the 74GB hard drive

Can i run two versions of windows on one pc?microsoft outlook

yes you can but cant see why you would want to

Can i run two versions of windows on one pc?windows messenger internet explorer

If the bios will allow the external drive to be the boot drive you can load XP on it. If not you will have to have an internal second drive. This will sure give you 2 operating systems on one computer.
Yes you must install them on different partitions or HDD's.
you can only run one or the other not both take your pick I stay with XP
create a new parition from the 250gb drive for xp.
You most likely will not be able to run XP off of an external drive, you will need to shrink your Vista partition and create a second one for XP. However if you simply install XP normally you will not be able to boot Vista, you will need to repair Vista's bootloader. Details can be found here: http://apcmag.com/5485/dualbooting_vista...
Yes , u can install 2 or more operating systems in the same HDD provided :

1 ) they are partitioned and each Operating system goes on each partition

2 ) File system is appropriate for each

3 ) Installed in order [ oldest version to newest ] { Win 98 - Win XP - Win Vista } { get it ? }

In your situation if u didn't install Win XP before Vista , you have to un install vista then install XP then Install Vista { tough luck } { try searching for softwares which help...don't think there are }

also check whether your computer BIOS supports it... { i think it will considering you got pretty descent specs so it may not be an old model }
get virtualpc. i have win98, 2k, xp, ubuntu, mac 68k and dsl linux on the same pc
you can dual boot
One way to do it is have 2 drives and install Vista on your master drive and XP on your slave drive.
yes ... install VMware ... this will allow you to have multiple OS on one machine without the need to partition the disk

for example i have windows XP and server 2003 on my PC using VMware.. best thing VMware is usualy free
You can certainly install as many versions of windows / other OS's but you can only run one at once. Its a bit like you can have two cars in your garage but you cant drive them both at the same time.

Boot Camp on and intel Mac hijacked by Windows XP?

2010-04-25T01:35:00.001-07:00

I had installed bootcamp on my macbook pro, as well as windows xp. Later on i wanted it off my mac so i followed the instructions on removing the partition and windows xp. Everything went on ok, however when i shut down my computer, things went from "ok" to horrible. I turned the computer back on and all of a sudden i was asked for a boot drive. I was forced to reinstall windows, only to find that OSX has been obliterated off the hard drive. The bootcamp drives loaded ok, however Mac's Leopard is gone.

How do i, or anyone else for that matter, avoid this from happening in the future?! And what the hell went wrong?!

How To Get Drivers For HP Dv6000 On XP?

2010-04-25T01:35:00.000-07:00

i bought a HP Dv6000 that had came with vista and i had changed it to windows xp pro...... and i went on the hp website 2 download all the drivers and they dont work and i really think they would never work does any1 no how to get these drivers to work for xp BEST ANSWER!!!!! i will appreciate it if you help i will give u best answer ++++++++ thanks and any1 who finds this out and could help me is a genius becuz it is nearly impossible according to other websites all drivers such as (Ethernet, Wireless Card, Network, Audio, Video Controller Base System Device) THANKS IN ADVANCE if u r a genius :-)

How To Get Drivers For HP Dv6000 On XP?windows live messenger

Depend on how you installed XP, if you just changed SATA to IDE mode from RAID, then you may never get them to work as the UAA wont install on IDE mode.

How To Get Drivers For HP Dv6000 On XP?microsoft money internet explorer

Ok this gets installed first before any other drivers http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softw...

How to control windows auto scroll speed?

2010-04-25T01:34:00.002-07:00

I have windows XP pro, and on my laptop when reading long page(s) I can click the center button and a round circle with two arrows appears to indicate that the page is in auto scroll mode, by gently moving the mouse down the page begins to smoothly scroll down, but even at the slowest level it scrolls too fast for comfortable reading. I've looked in my mouse settings but did not see any where I could adjust this rate? any ideas?

How to control windows auto scroll speed?opera browser

IDK why it does that for you. It usually has to do with how far you moved away from the spot you clicked the scroll wheel

When I shutdown windows, it just restart again and again..What's wrong w/ my PC?

2010-04-25T01:34:00.001-07:00

Its a P-III 600Mhz CPU, WIndows XP Pro SP2.

When I shutdown windows, it just restart again and again..What's wrong w/ my PC?windows movie maker

It could be many things.... start by disconnecting your Hard Drive... if it still restarts and does not let you stay in the bios try a new Power Supply... if persist its most likely your motherboard... make sure to disconnect everything else...

When I shutdown windows, it just restart again and again..What's wrong w/ my PC?microsoft project internet explorer

u have virus i think
A program not properly installed or virus!

Is it ok for me to upgrade to windows vista?

2010-04-25T01:34:00.000-07:00

i am wanting to upgrade to the new windows vista.. right now i have windows xp pro.. I have a Intel Pentium III processor, 598 HMz, 192 MB of ram, 20 gb hard drive.. and i have broadband internet, hooked up with cable... would this be ok to upgrade to the new windows vista???

Is it ok for me to upgrade to windows vista?windows media player 11

Your computer is junk!! Pentium III is so old.......Vista cant run on that...Must have at least a Pentium 4, and 1g of ram...Instead of paying $400 for Vista go buy a good computer with it on there...I do have to say I don't believe in buying computers they are junk to me the only real way to go is a custom built one!!!

Is it ok for me to upgrade to windows vista?microsoft publisher internet exploreractually no my computer isnt junk, i know how to keep it going fast.. im not retarded with computers.. my computer runs fine, and it is fast.. im happy with what i got.... Report It

yes, absolutely ......
is i got it is slow
I wouldn't.....Vista is a memory hog and you don't have much....if any...to spare.
Nope, sounds too slow.

And from what I hear I wouldn't upgrade yet.

You need at leat 512 RAM, 1 GB recomended. You also need to be over 1 GHz in speed and have a lot of free disk space.

YOu can also expect some hardware problems if they are not Vista ready.
Sure, go for it !

And when you get aggravated and frustrated with it enough it is nice to know that there are much better alternatives like Linspire Linux.

Linux would run like a champ on a system with resources like that but Vista will not even let you install with less than 512 megs of ram.

Try FreeSpire Linux and you will never go back to Windows Vista.
Definitely wait for other software company's to upgrade compatible versions. There is still a tone of bumps in the OS as well. I think some said yesterday it was released as beta, which is still a test phase, and weird if true. There are no great advantages over Xp, some visual components and a very taxing parallel to the UNIX based Mac's ability to give you control over whats coming in to your PC over the web,( a kind of improvement to Active X controls) WAIT, WAIT, WAIT.
NO......your system specs do not meet system requirements for even the most basic version of Vista. Follow this link to see what I mean.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/product...

You will need to wait until you get a new computer for Vista. This is probably a blessing in disguise since it will be 9 months before the bugs and incompatibility issues are resolved with Vista anyway.
Not in a million years. This are the absolute minimum system requirments for Vista (which will let you run it but at crap performance):

1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

512 MB of system memory

20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space

Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32 MB of graphics memory

DVD-ROM drive

Audio Output

Internet access (fees may apply)

That is the aboslute minimun. Honestly I wouldnt bother even thinking about upgrading unless u have 1 gig of RAM, Core Duo (or its AMD equivalent) and a video card made in the last three years (I.E. Nvidia Geforce 7xxx line) with at least 128mb of video memory (I recommend at least 256mb).

Oh and be warned that Vista Installation is almost 10 gigs if not more. 20 gigs is way too little to do anything worthwile with it.

I would just stick with XP for the forseeable future since you really wont NEED vista until a few years from now.
hi friend

thk u for intrest in vista

go to this link

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/product...

long live vista
no, not enough memory,hard drive space
No. don't do it. The upgrade benefits Windows. It was not created to help you but to give them some thing else to sell to you. If XP or Win2K works for you then use it.

At least wait until Vista is fixed and starts shipping with service packs installed.
No the lowest ram required is ram is 512mb.

You have to have a 800mhz CPU.Check here http://www.microsoft.com/windows/product...

Look at the bottom of the page.
Never try this. The processing power is not enough for Vista and the amount of MB in your RAM is no way near Vista requirement. If you could go upto 512 MB then you could hardly run Vista, still without Vista Aero.

How can i load linux on my xp?

2010-04-25T01:33:00.003-07:00

i currently have windows xp pro, and i want ubuntu or kubuntu. i know i need to partition my hard drive and i have about 70 free gb of space so i plan to make a 40gb partition. how can i partition for free, and is there a way in which the partition can not affect or damage my hard drive. next is all i have to do load linux on my computer and if not how do i make it so at startup i can choose...linux or xp

How can i load linux on my xp?microsoft excel

Actually you do not need to partition your drive. you can install a software called vmware server http://www.vmware.com/download/server/ It is free

Once you install that you can run any version of linux you want from inside of windows. It does nothing you your hard drive at all. it runs linux in a virtual environment. Hope this helps. It is a really easy to use application. I use it and all i use now is linux in a virtual environment.

How can i load linux on my xp?microsoft updates internet explorer

i wouldn't load linux on windows XP. you have to tell in BIOS if you want to make dual boot. advance options
search google for pc linux os. burn the live cd and put it in. restart ur computer and on the desktop theres a intall linux icon (u may want too read there tut on the homepage) tada! u now can dual boot linux and xp.

Ok i have a complicated windows folder...only the smartest need to answer!?

2010-04-25T01:33:00.002-07:00

when i go to open a folder by double clicking on it in windows system it opens up the search command...If i right click on a folder the following options are displayed:

http://www.bpiagent.com/err.JPG

so i have to right click on every folder .... is there anyway to fix this? ive delt with it for a few months now...

I am running a newer Sony with Windows XP Pro

I was smart and bought 3 days before Vista came out...Yay for me...

Ok i have a complicated windows folder...only the smartest need to answer!?microsoft office 2007

Try this:

Right click START Button

Select Explore

On Menu Bar click %26lt;Tools%26gt;

Select Folder Options...

Click on %26lt;File Types%26gt; Tab

Click on the folder Icon that says %26lt;File Folder%26gt;

Click on the %26lt;Advanced%26gt; Button

Click on the %26lt;New%26gt; Button

Enter "explore" into the %26lt;Action%26gt; Text Box (no quote marks)

Enter "C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe" into the %26lt;Application used to perform action%26gt; Text Box (no quote marks)

Click %26lt;OK%26gt;

There should be a new %26lt;explore%26gt; entry in the Actions box.

Select %26lt;explore%26gt;

Click %26lt;set Default%26gt; Button

Click %26lt;OK%26gt;

Click %26lt;Close%26gt;

Try out by double clicking on a folder!!!!

Ok i have a complicated windows folder...only the smartest need to answer!?windows media internet explorer

I have never heard of this issue, but I did a little search and this is one website page that came up in my search results.

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/...

It involves editing the registry which I don't know if you are familiar with but it isn't that difficult. Just BE SURE to BACKUP the registry first!!!

Can I get 3 petitions on a MacBook Pro?

2010-04-25T01:33:00.001-07:00

I wish to run Windows XP (Pro), Mac O.S.x Tigr and Linux Kernel on a macbook with a 2.6GHz Processor, 4GB Ram and 250gb Hard Drive?

Can I get 3 petitions on a MacBook Pro?windows installer

Yes, I believe so, however, I don't think you need the extra partition since Macs should already run Linux. Open the applications folder. open the utilities folder. open disc utility. select the hard drive you want to partition, and click the partition tab.

Can anyone help with windows validation problem?

2010-04-25T01:33:00.000-07:00

does anyone know how to go about validating windows xp pro when product key is lost? what information do i need and who can i email or call?

Can anyone help with windows validation problem?safari browser

If it is a genuine XP, go to Windows Update, and it will automatically check the validity and allow you to download the updates.

Para two : The product key can be retrieved with this program

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinde...

Windows Genuine Advantage Tool , NEVER asks for the product key.

Can anyone help with windows validation problem?ds browser internet explorer

You might be able to check your registry I can't remeber if it shows up in XP though. To do that try this Start %26gt; Run %26gt; type regedit.exe %26gt; Locate the following key in the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MIcrosoft\Wi...

If not you can call Microsoft and they should replace it for $10.

~Shoe
If this is for your home PC, then check out this:

http://www.petri.co.il/quickly_retrieve_...

Or if its going to be for your work PC, then you might have to contact your IS dept or if you are the decision authority in your company you can either consider the above link or go for the following one: http://www.product-key.com/

My date and time on my pc running xp changes, i changed battery, still didn't help, anyone know

2009-11-29T17:27:00.000-08:00

Running windows xp pro, with amd 64. The battery has been replaced but didn't solve the issue. An error show up if you try to snyc it to the online times..

My date and time on my pc running xp changes, i changed battery, still didn't help, anyone know the answer?internet browser

Is the date in the Pc BIOS set correctly as it will reset if you change the battery

I cant (dont know how) to install windows from scratch?!?

2009-11-29T17:26:00.003-08:00

I recently purchased a new computer; therefore a friend told me to completely clean out my old drive of the other computer. He gave me a webroot erase boot disk. Well it completely cleaned the drive now I cant install Windows XP Pro. Im totally clueless in this aspect I changed the bios to boot from a cd but when I restart with the Windows cd in it says

Verifying DMI pool data ........

boot from cd:

a disk error occurred

press ctrl + alt+ del to restart

I have been trying to research this but with no luck. I only got as far as to figuring out that I need some sort of boot disk.

I cant (dont know how) to install windows from scratch?!?windows messenger

You have some Xp components missing on your cd, get anther Cd, do not even try to force it to install that, because later you get problems, because usually Windows Xp, is very easy to install, fist insert th Xp Cd in th CD drive, restart your computer just keep clicking on any button while you restarting (booting ) your computer, you will see the option to start from Cd, then you have choices, one of them is to install , chose it, and you are done,

since there is a missing component it will keep giving you error,

do not forget that when you copy a CD to put your folder view option to show the hidden files, if you don't do that you will "NOT" copy these files to your new desk ( which I think it is your Cd problem now)

Good luck

I cant (dont know how) to install windows from scratch?!?microsoft works internet explorer

Use Ubuntu. Ditch windows
Well you have to have the original disks. Make sure they are present.
you do need a boot disk, you have to have a boot disk in order to install the drivers for the cd-rom to work, without those drivers, the cd-rom is not going to be able to read the new cd, but since you have a computer that you can use, you can install the hard drive onto it, and use the computer your using now to install the windows on to the hard drive.
if u got like a dell the can help u u could try testing the f1... keys
ok, here is what you need

if you do have original CD of XP or even if you not LOL you will need a boot disk

But, there is easier way of corse LOL

if you do have ability to cpy that disk (xp cd), I mean software like nero or ISO you can contact me and I'll give you Boot.ini file.

after that you just add that file to other files of cd XP and all together burn on new CD, using software. It will ask you,when you choose option MAKE bootable cd, to locate and insert boot.ini file. that's where you will point out my file and burn

after that you just restart your computer with new CD and it will guide you all the way with onscrean instructions.
U are on the right track. U'll need a bootable winXP installation disk!!
Okay here are the steps,

1. Restart PC enter the bios usually pressing delete when starting up.

2. In Bios Change the #1 Boot Priority to from cdrom.

3. Exit and save changes.

4. Put in your system disk(Windows Xp Pro) then exit the installer be sure not to install.

5. Restart Again.

6. It should say when starting up to press any key to boot from disk. Press any Key

7. The Microsoft Xp installer will open up it will ask witch hard drive to store it on select the main one click options then delete, it will say are you sure you wish to erase every thing on this disk, say yes. Then If you have another hard drive select it and click delete. Do the same thing to it.

8. Then Select the main one again and say install to it. And It Will install.

9. Walah

10. O yeah and the fix to your problem, Make sure all boot places in the bios are set to cd-rom.

Hope this helps if not email me boarderdude71994@yahoo.com

Why is everything is running so slowly on XP?

2009-11-29T17:26:00.002-08:00

Everything was running fine until last week. Finally gave up and reinstalled Windows XP pro from scratch. Things improved for couple of days, but everything is FUBAR again. For example, it is taking 10 minutes to type this question!

Some interesting observations:

1. it takes 5 minutes to log in on MSN Messenger. The first attempt always fails and I have to manually log in.

2. The system process is taking up 50% or more of CPU time. I expect this behavior if I have too many apps running but I am only running 1 at a time now

3. the auto update downloads the files, but the shield disappears after the download is complete. I have to manually open 'Help and Support' to install the updates

4. Firefox disappears from the task bar when it loses focus. It reappears when it has focus.

I am pretty sure the last Microsoft update has FUBAR the permissions or there is a bug in an update. I can not find the app causing the problem. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Why is everything is running so slowly on XP?windows updates

Well, I know just the regular Windows XP needs 256 Megabytes of RAM to work properly... of course, Dell didn't tell me this when I was buying my laptop, and now it needs a RAM upgrade, so I'm mad at them... but that's less to the point.

I guess what I'm getting at is, maybe the newer version of Windows XP you're running needs more RAM to accomodate the Operating System. Try talking to a shop in the town you live in that can do a RAM job (no pun intended) on your computer, and see if that doesn't help things run more smoothly. The RAM chips aren't normally TOO expensive and the shop in my town does that kind of work for free-- you'd just have to pre-pay the RAM chip, if they have to order it, from say... Dell Computers (re-occurring theme... hooray!). I hope you find this helpful.

Why is everything is running so slowly on XP?replacement windows internet explorer

Adding RAM would be a good place to start, but there could be a problem with the software that has eben installed on teh computer.

maybe you are in the habit of checking all the emails that you receive in your inbox, whether you know the person or not, so this way you are adding viruses / trojans, or other spyware from different sources.

maybe you had virus in the data that you saved from your previous installation, so when you restored the docs, u restored viruses as well.

you visit all sorts of websites, with all sorts of spying software, ad-ware, whcih you need to get rid of.

and the possibilities are endless.

but the solutions are few,

best of them is an old english saying

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

do not click on all the links that you find on a website or in an email, even if the sender is your friend

do not open the email if you do not know the sender, and even if you do know the sender, but you see that the subject line is in-appropriate in ne regards

do not opn any email when you do not know the sender and also it has attachments, usually all email clients tell you in the list that there is an attachment in the mail. attachment from unknown people in the junk mail is 100% virus/ad-ware/spyware

do not go to the websites which are known to be problematic. incidentally msn / hotmail / microsoft website are quite problematic in as far as ad-ware is concerned. they have all sorts of ads going on in their sites alongwith cookies.

Cookies are small codes which are stored on your computer by the websites, so that the site knows that you have been there, and the site can identify you.

do not use Internet explorer

use FireFox instead, which is faster and less prone to threats, only coz not many people use it, and virus writers tend to pay more attention to Internet explorer.

anyways in both these browsers, you can set to not receive cookies from any site, and tehn you can have an exception list

in Internet Explorer you can do this by clickingon the folowing

TOOLS

INTERNET OPTIONS

PRIVACY

and then move the slider bar from medium to HIGH

by doing this what you are doing is simply not allowing any website, which is not in your safelist to store cookies on your computer.

and then to create a list of allowed sites, click on

SITES

and then type in the web address of the site eg

YAHOO.COM

and click on

ALLOW

and then list all the sites which you think you visit on a regular basis.

and also remember to delete all the browsing history, and cookies, and temporary internet files

how to delete that

click on

START

MY COMPUTER

make sure that you have set FOLDER OPTIONS to view hidden files, and show protected operating system files

DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS

click on the folder which has your user name

select all

and DELETE all files by confirming your choice to delete

then go back one level and click on folder name

LOCAL SETTINGS

and delete the contents of the folders

HISTORY

TEMP

TEMPORARY INTERNET FOLDERS

by going into each folder and manually selecting all and deleting them

you need to do this for all the users that you have defined on your computer.

and make sure to search for other TEMP folders in the computer, and delete all the contents of all TEMP folders, coz they are temporary, and shouldnt be hanging in there in-definitely.

also I assume that you have the licensed version of XP, that entitles you to receive security updates from MS website.

make sure that you are set to automatically receive and updates from Microsoft

additionally you can install the following two software from

www.download.com

AD-AWARE by LAVASOFT

and

SPYWAREBLASTER

make sure that you type in the correcdt spellings, especially when you download AD-AWARE make sure that it is the one by LAVASOFT.

AD-AWARE scans and removes all the spy-ware and ad-ware from your computer, they provide you with an update process through the program console, where you can always get the freshest list of malicious softwatre.

SPYWAREBLASTER, does not remove anything from the computer, but it simply creates a list of blocked sites, so even if you type in the web address, it will not take you to the site.

the third software which comes in handy is

FORTICLIENT v 3

this has a firewall and antivirus, and antispam, and is free to use for 3 months, a very nice tool to have, you can get FortiClient from download.com without going into the hassle of registering.

I hope this helps, it sure did help me.

no tool can do anything, until you yourself are cautious.

coz all the computer does is what you tell it to do

it does not do what you want it to do.

Can my computer support windows vista home edition?

2009-11-29T17:26:00.001-08:00

My computer is Acer Veriton 5200, running windows xp pro.. And my system is 1.7ghz, 512mb of ram (gonna add in a 1gb ram soon) video is NVIDIA TNT2 M64 32MB, and a 40gb hard disk and a 20gb hard disk...

Can my computer support windows vista home edition?microsoft money

There are no features in Vista that you need so there's no point in upgrading to Vista!

But in general It will run slow on your computer, mostly because of your graphic card.

Can my computer support windows vista home edition?windows explorer internet explorer

I don't think it would be a good idea. Yes, Vista will probably run on that system, but you will need to upgrade more than your ram to really have a fluid, enjoyable experience. My recommendation would be to wait to go Vista until you get your next system anyway.

Main weaknesses are single core processor and vid card, especially if you go Vista Home Premium. By the time you spend the money to get those upgrades, you're halfway to a new system already, assuming the Acer will even take upgrades. a lot of factory-built pc's are very picky about what you can put in them.
i dont thinke so
Do not spend on upgrading this computer because although it might run the vista, it definately be experiencing system crash from time to time. To run vista you require a better computer because it will not depend on the RAM or Video RAM upgrade. The motherboard chip sets will also matter. So why dont you dispose this old computer and buy a new branded machine to enjoy the benefits of the vista.

For better use of vista buy a computer that is atleast 3GHz processor speed, 512MB RAM.
Why don't you go to the Micro$oft site and have them check your system for compatibility for Vista ??

--%26gt; http://www.microsoft.com/windows/product...

This test will tell you if your system can run Vista

Sarge
Whats wrong with your windows xp pro?

Vista will slow down your computer i think.

There is nothing extraordinary in vista that you need to upgrade anyway.

Stick with xp.

How can i reinstall windows?

2009-11-29T17:26:00.000-08:00

I disabled my administrator account by mistake on my PC,, now I am running it with the guest account and it will not allow me to install or uninstall any thing.

I would like to format the entire PC and reinstall windows XP Pro, I have the genuine cd but I need something to start the PC on safe mode or something because when I insert the cd and restart the computer it ignores it and reboots normally, what do I need and where can I get it.

Please help

How can i reinstall windows?microsoft windows

if u created this administrator account(which has been disabled) manually then i've a quick solution...

press restart and keep pressing "F8" button.......a black screen with white text will be appeared....

start computer in safe mode

now log in to the administrator account which was created automatically at the time of installation......(generally user name is "admin" or "administrator")

and create another admin account to easily access.....

if not

then restart computer and keep pressing "del" or "F3" (it varries)until the bios screen opened.....now go to "boot" tab by key board arrow keys...now set the cd rom as highest priority......

if u specify the motherboard company then one can give u more details on bios settings...

now insert ur windows xp pro cd into cd rom and save settings of bios and exit....

is ur win xp set up running now ?....

How can i reinstall windows?windows media player 10 internet explorer

You will need to set your BIOS to boot from the CD. If you put up the make of your computer, I could help you further.
Enter the BIOS(usually F1 or del at boot...just keep pressing it) and change your boot order so that the CD-rom is higher than the hard disk. Or just make the CD-rom the first boot item. Place the CD in and reboot. It should say "Press any key to boot from CD". You will then be able to format the drive and reinstall Windows.
When you start your computer press f1 or f2 and go into the setting it depends on your computer some computers use f1 some f2 some other.when you go into the setting go were it says start up and make first start up from the CD not from the hard drive then save and exit.now if you insert the installation disk in the CD drive and start computer the computer goes first to the CD drive to boot up, if there is no CD in the drive then it will go to c: drive to boot up.this way you can boot up from the CD and install windows.but wait before you do all of that go to start control panel then user account then create a new account then after you create a new account go again and chose change account and make it as administrator. you solved the problem this way without formatting.
you need a brain and it's too late to get one.

How to stop auto restart in windows?

2009-11-29T17:25:00.002-08:00

So I left my computer downloading torrents last night and guess what, it restarted itself because of a recent update. How to I disable this? Its annoying when I leave things running and this happens.

I am running windows xp pro

How to stop auto restart in windows?microsoft project

Open the Control Panel. Open Administrative Tools. Open Services. Right click on Automatic Updates in the panel, and select properties. Select Startup Type: Disabled

How to stop auto restart in windows?microsoft powerpoint internet explorer

start%26gt;settings%26gt;control panel

then switch to Classic view

click on automatic updates %26gt; select Download updates for me, but let me choose when to install them
After any update, a prompt message to restart will pop up if necessary. This is a default function in XP and you will have like 30 seconds to cancel it or it will proceed.

There is no setting in control panel to stop that. If you DISABLE the automatic update, you simply won't get any update and you will have to update manually.

There is a way though, to delay automatic restart after an automatic update. You need to follow clearly the instruction given. Go to http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archive...

Hope it work for you and DON'T mess up with your computer. STOP everything if you don't know what you're doing :)

How to Connect XBOX 360 to Windows Media Player 11?

2009-11-29T17:25:00.001-08:00

i am running windows xp pro sp2 and i have wmp11 installed. when i go to library%26gt;media sharing, my xbox 360 does not show up in the devices list. I have joined xbox live via the xbox and everything so I know my network is ok. WHY ISNT IT APPEARING IN THE DEVICES LIST SO I CAN ALLOW IT TO STREAM CONTENT TO MY CONSOLE!? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!

How to Connect XBOX 360 to Windows Media Player 11?microsoft publisher

errre connect them directly using the ethernet cables ^^

How to Connect XBOX 360 to Windows Media Player 11?microsoft live internet explorer

I had to go to microsoft website and download windows media connect.Use the second link if you still have problems after downloading meida player 11

1 year ago

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows...

How much RAM does windows vista ultimate use with no programs open?

2009-11-29T17:25:00.000-08:00

compared to windows xp pro how much ram does vista ultimate use

How much RAM does windows vista ultimate use with no programs open?microsoft updates

In my conservative estimation about a half a gig.

How much RAM does windows vista ultimate use with no programs open?windows server 2003 internet explorer

My system has 2 gigs, and it used 550 megs. Vista reserves a certain amount even if its not using it, so it looks like it's being used.
If you have a 512MB RAM, then its going to take about 40-60 percent of your memory.
bout 600mb (with all aero enabled)
This can be dependent upon how many programs you have running in the background and what options are enabled in Vista. You can generally count on about 350-500 MB of ram being used if it's available to the system. Keep in mind that Windows uses more virtual memory than system memory depending on how much RAM is available to it at the time.

I was thinking of changing my Vista to XP on my Dell Laptop, professionally done.. should I do this?

2009-11-29T17:24:00.003-08:00

Mostly for gaming, I dont like vistas performace as well as I did with my computer downstairs which is Windows XP Pro

I was thinking of changing my Vista to XP on my Dell Laptop, professionally done.. should I do this?microsoft vista

That's probably a good move from a performance standpoint, but before you do it, be POSITIVE, that the laptop manufacturer provides XP drivers for all of your hardware.

I was thinking of changing my Vista to XP on my Dell Laptop, professionally done.. should I do this?windows xp pro internet explorer

in order for vista to run smoothly, you'll need at least 2GB of memory. if not, downgrade to xp
Well, you will get about a 10% performance boost.. thats undeniable

Also, everyone on Yahoo is very Biased towards XP and tell you its the best thing you will ever do..

HOWEVER- You miss out on the ability to use DX10(which will be a very noticable thing when Nvidia launches their new series cards in the next few months)

Also, Vista has lost mainly of its original bugs causing it to run slowly... the driver issues have also been cleared up - Vista in itself is basically "future proofing" yourself

But, if you only want to game, XP for now is probably your best bet performance wise! Cant argue with that :P
I would change to XPP in a heartbeat vista is still to buggy .
No directx 10 on XP. But I don't really like vista so I definitely would change it. Just have to make sure all the drivers support XP as well.
Sadly, Yes. This is the first time that Microsoft is actually suggesting that some people go "backwards" by using the previous version of OS software. Or at least this was what I was told by a programmer friend working for the company. He and almost all his associates will not be running the Vista platform, since it is still too under-supported by most of the hardware manufacturers, causing misc. problems with your system. Dell isn't nearly as bad as some other Laptop manufacturers, like Sony. so the change will be far superior and you will be happy to have done it.
Yes , Vista is junk OS
If you pull down the drivers (XP) for your hard drive controller and network drivers first, just do it yourself. It doesn't have to be "professionally" done. All we do is the same thing you would do yourself. Shove in the XP CD, when it comes to the "Press F6 to install SCSI..etc", have your hard drive controller drivers ready and then....lots of waiting and next, next, next....

Personally, I've run both XP and Vista and I'll stick with Vista. Even with Vista Ultimate 64bit, I still don't notice much difference between the two. Having a dedicated flash drive for Speedboost helps...That, and turning off the UAC (MSConfig, Tools tab, disable UAC)

It's funny what people's opinions on an operating system are after hearing things through the rumor mill. I was part of the original beta program of Vista and currently have three systems running it quite smoothly and have many very happy Vista clients. Heck, the Vista install has been the smoothest I've ever had for an operating system and I've been in the industry since DOS 3.3 was considered a major upgrade.
for now, xp is a better operating system choice for gaming

at least until vista's service packs are released and the os has been out for awhile

I've changed my Windows task bar!?

2009-11-29T17:24:00.002-08:00

Hi probably really simple to most people but I've accidently clicked on something and now the task bar thing at the top of the screen (on windows xp pro) has changed format from the classic, address bar on the left look, to one where it's in the middle. It's driving me mad, answers very much appreciated!

I've changed my Windows task bar!?ds browser

Click on it and drag it where you want it!

I've changed my Windows task bar!?microsoft templates internet explorer

Right click the taskbar uncheck "Lock the Taskbar" and move it back to where you want it. Just recheck that box so it doesn't get moved again.
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesT...
right click on task bar, the part that doesn't have anything on it and uncheck lock task bar and then drag and drop where ever you want it.
read up on scanning your computer it made this misstake for a reason .
U can simply click on the task bar and drag it where u want it to move. Regarding the classic menu and the start menu u can right click on ur task bar then go to properties then go to start menu .Here u can select the classic or start menu.

I hope this helps

I just bought a new desk top computer and it came with Windows Vista, Please Read!!!!!!!!!?

2009-11-29T17:24:00.001-08:00

I just bought a new desk top computer and it came loaded with Windows Vista Premium. I do not like the Windows Vista. What would be the best way to replace it with Windows XP Pro?

I just bought a new desk top computer and it came with Windows Vista, Please Read!!!!!!!!!?windows media center

Buy a windows XP Pro cd.

You do know that XP is due to be discontinued on 30th June though do you.

I just bought a new desk top computer and it came with Windows Vista, Please Read!!!!!!!!!?nintendo ds browser internet explorer

Make it sure that you recieved a driver CD for your desktop. Get Windows Xp Pro and insert it into CD drive, then boot the computer from CD Drive and install Windows Xp. It'll remove Vista and if your had disk drive have restore partition, you gotta be careful not to delete that (you may need it in future if you wanna upgrade to Vista). After installing Xp install drivers and then the programs that you may need like antivirus office etc.

Good luck!
could be the program to try. but you may run into an audio problem .

the computer might not support windows xp audio some do and some dont

iam not an expert on it but i do know that some windows

vista computers dont support xp
The first thing to do is find XP drivers for every single piece of hardware in the computer and burn them to disc. This is critical. If you don't do this you may end up with a brand new paperweight. XP is 8 years old and doesn't have built in drivers for a lot of hardware, so you need to gather them yourself.

Next, purchase a copy of XP. Make sure it's the full version, not an upgrade. It will cost around $150 or so.

Once you have the new OS, insert the disc in the drive and reboot your machine. You will need to format your hard drive, which will completely destroy all data on it. This is the point of no return. If you don't have, for example, XP drivers for your hard drive controller, XP will insist that you don't have a hard drive and it cannot install. You'll have to pay someone a few hundred dollars to fix it if this happens. Keep in mind that you will also lose all applications that came installed on the PC. But once you've formatted the drive, follow the instructions on screen to install XP. It's easy, assuming you have drivers and the hardware is supported.

Were Can I Buy Microsoft office Xp professional cheap ! for my laptop?

2009-11-29T17:24:00.000-08:00

I need a site or store that sell Ms windows xp pro

thats not really expensive

Were Can I Buy Microsoft office Xp professional cheap ! for my laptop?microsoft office 2003

Newegg, Best Buy, CompUSA - almost any computer retailer. It costs what it costs. You aren't going to get it much cheaper and legally.

Were Can I Buy Microsoft office Xp professional cheap ! for my laptop?windows xp professional internet explorer

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...

Cheapest one I can find, its only $139.99.

Why not get XP home edition? Its $89.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...
microsoft will discontinue support for xp in the next year or two which is why buying xp right now is not a good idea.

Id recommend downloading the win xp pro Corp. Edition for free. Corp Editions are completely free and legal.
get a free laptop on this site instead of buying retail
HI

I have an old copy of Windows XP PRO.

Windows XP pro is $30

Windows XP Media center 2005 is $50

Email me at:

colldo256@gmail.com if you're interested.

Problems unlocking a windows 2000 account.?

2009-11-29T17:23:00.003-08:00

the login password has been forgetten by the owner at the log in screen. i am trying to help out. is there a bypass procedure for this. or how can i just install windows xp pro from dos?

Problems unlocking a windows 2000 account.?microsoft works

PVT Malone,

If you remove the C-Moss battery (the watch battery) from inside the computer and keep it out for about 5 mins it should do away with all the set passwords.

If you decide to install XP Pro you might want to F-Disk the hard drive first in order to make sure the file systems don't counter act with each other.

hope this helps.

Internet explorer freezes in conjunction with Windows Live Messenger?

2009-11-29T17:23:00.002-08:00

I'm experiencing random stalls when using ineternet explorer. They seem to occur in conjunction with Windows Live Messenger (the new style MSN), although they dont seem to occur just when signed in, but at all times, even when im not signed in.

The only cure i've found (other than waiting several minutes for a single page to load) is to:

Close concerned internet explorer page,

reopen internet explorer, and the problem appears to have been solved (until it re-occurs every half hour or so)

My question is then: Is this a common problem? and has anyone found a fix for it?

If its any help to answering:

I run Windows XP pro, on a modern packard bell, with a 2meg. NTL broadband connection. It's all virus/malware free. I'm not using the brand new version of messenger due to validation problems with downloading it.

Thanks in advance

Internet explorer freezes in conjunction with Windows Live Messenger?replacement windows

I can't think what the direct problem is.I would recommend trying Firefox browser which is faster, and more customisable than IE and free!

http://freefirefoxsoftware.blogspot.com

Ps,Try going to windows updates to see if there are any updates first to see if that helps.

Why does my Windows folder freeze up when I right click?

2009-11-29T17:23:00.001-08:00

Anytime I right click on an icon in a Windows XP Pro folder (like another folder, file or an app), my folder freezes up and must be force-quitted. The same thing happens when I left-click once and then go to the File, Edit, or View tabs. This has been going on for a while so I'm not sure what exactly happened before the problem started. Thanks in advance.

Why does my Windows folder freeze up when I right click?windows explorer

If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.

Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr

Why does my Windows folder freeze up when I right click?microsoft zune internet explorer

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My Notebook is stuck at the Windows loading screen with the blue loading bar and doesn't load a

2009-11-29T17:23:00.000-08:00

My harddrive has been reformatted, replaced, and everything reinstalled, the machine works fine for a while then when I try to download or install the new service pack, it just gets stuck at that Windows loading screen. I am running Windows XP Pro.

My Notebook is stuck at the Windows loading screen with the blue loading bar and doesn't load any after that.windows media player 10

My guess is that you have a component that is not compatible with SR2. Notebooks are tough because you usually can't just take components out. However:

First boot to safe mode, I'm pretty sure it will boot to there. Control Panel, system, hardware, device manager.

Unistall your LAN, sound, modem, wireless, everything except your video and change that to generic. Reboot. SR2 will reload all of the unistalled drivers with updated ones. You may have to load some of them if Windows doesn't have them but see if the system will boot and load some of them. If so then just load the latest and greatest that you download from the web. If this doesn't work:

Boot your Notebook and get into the BIOS, f2, del or sometimes esc works if you hit it just after your keyboard initializes.

Once in the BIOS, disable your on-board, LAN, Sound card, modem and any thing else that is not essential to the boot process. Leave your on-board video alone cause you need that.

Reboot and see if it loads. If it does then start enabling your perephrials one at a time until you hit the one that stops it. You may not be able to use it or you may have to back up to SR1 and make sure that you have up to date drivers before you load SR2.

I'm thinking though, at this point, you have an incompatible piece of hardware. If it won't boot after disabling in everthing but the video then you may have a bad onboard video and you need a new MB.

Good luck

Can I burn a copy of Windows from the files that are on my pc already, instead of using a disc???

2009-11-29T17:22:00.003-08:00

I have a copy of windows loaded on one working pc, and want to know if i can possibly copy those files from the working pc and load onto non-working pc. Problem is that my windows xp pro disc is scratched all to hell, and won't load up. I keep getting an error about files being corrupted. Thanks.

Can I burn a copy of Windows from the files that are on my pc already, instead of using a disc???microsoft powerpoint

I'm not sure how the windows files are stored on your PC. However, you can download an image of a Windows XP Pro disc and burn that to a new CD using a program like Nero or MagicISO. In order to find an image of Windows XP Pro you will most likely be successful using a torrent and download it with such a program as uTorrent.

- http://utorrent.com

- http://thepiratebay.com - Search for Windows XP Pro

Note: You can legally download the image since you own a copy of Windows XP Pro, just use your original product key.

Good luck.

Can I burn a copy of Windows from the files that are on my pc already, instead of using a disc???windows xp sp2 internet explorer

No, you have to have a bootable disk, and if by copying the files off an already working machine you don't get the setup files either. Sorry.
no ...you wont have the installers...go to the local flea and see if a hobbyist will make one for you.
Also, depending on how deep the scratches are, you can get a good CD buffer from an electronics/CD store and buffer the scratches out.
No, you can't create a windows install from the machine.

You should find a video-game store that has a CD buffer and have them buff out your CD's scratches.

Would you recommend Vista or XP in my situation? Why?

2009-11-29T17:22:00.002-08:00

I have the oppurtunity to upgrade from my OS, Windows XP Pro.

My computer is a Dell Dimension E521 has a 2GhZ AMD Anthlon 64+, 2GB DDR2 RAM, 256MB graphics card (128mb of that swiped from my ram)

So, which should i choose? I really like the looks of Vista, and i figured since Microsoft will be cutting support off in 2011 i might as well upgrade now while my computer is brand new :]

IF YOU HAVE VISTA WHAT DO YOU THINK??

thanks!

Would you recommend Vista or XP in my situation? Why?microsoft live

wait a little longer. i have a copy of ultimate myself, but i am waiting until they get rid of the bugs. there are so many programs and peripherals not compatible yet with vista that is deterring myself from upgrading. i just read that too many poeple have problems with th os. if you really want to test vista, try dual booting your system so that you can use both until you feel confident with vista.

Would you recommend Vista or XP in my situation? Why?microsoft internet explorer internet explorer

Oh boy, you have the machine I used to have and I hate E521 so much. I had so many issues, one being the front cover making a buzzing noise and all - anyway, Vista isn't that much of a benefit and it often annoys me but it is pretty good. You have a good processor so the Vista will run perfectly fine on it.
You can run Vista on that machien with very few hiccups.

If your video card supports DirectX 10, there isn't a single reason not to switch to Vista. But if its DX9, then Id say stick with XP Pro and wait to buy a DX10 card later on then switch to Vista.
I've had Vista for about 3 or so months and it runs fine. If you have the oppertunity to upgrade, go for it!
All the people i speak to say leave Vista alone to many bugs at present. Service pack 1 will not be released till end of year. XP pro is more stable i have found. My rule of thumb is when some thing new comes out don't touch it for 12 to 18 months after its release date. You can always update to Vista at a later date.

How to Configure Windows to Automatically Shut Down?

2009-11-29T17:22:00.001-08:00

I cannot convince the people at my mom's office to turn off the computers at night (were trying to conserve energy). Is there anyway to make Windows Xp Pro. shut down automatically, I tried going to scheduled tasks and figuring out a way to turn off at a certain time but I cant get it to work. Also my mom does not want them to turn off after a certain amount of time (i.e. after 30 mins of non-use it turns off), she just wants them to completely shut down at a certain time like 11pm.

How to Configure Windows to Automatically Shut Down?windows server 2003

Use a scheduled task to run shutdown.exe, which should be in the system32 folder. Run shutdown.exe /? from a command prompt to see a list of switches.

How to Configure Windows to Automatically Shut Down?windows xp service internet explorer

http://www.download.com/Shutdown-Machine...

This program is very useful, I use it all the time when downloading a big file off the internet at night and want to leave my computer on at night.

How do you re-enstall windows?

2009-11-29T17:22:00.000-08:00

i have windows xp pro

How do you re-enstall windows?microsoft exchange

there shoudl be a disk that came with your computer you just stick that in your computer and reboot and go through the prompts

How do you re-enstall windows?windows vista ultimate internet explorer

did you lose the manual because i am sure it says somewhere..
Try here for a great easy to use tutorial.

http://www.bootdisk.com
If it's provided as a restore software CD by manufacturers;if not if you have purchased from Microsoft Box version-go to control panel and click add remove program and click window xp - click remove.
if you have the installation program just reinstall it but i recommend that you not reinstall it because serious problems might occur but i advise you to consult with a technician.
I found Lifehacker's tutorial on how to reinstall Windows XP to be the most comprehensive and comprehensible. You can find the article at:

"Geek to Live: How to format your hard drive and install Windows XP from scratch" -- written by Gina Trapani (http://www.lifehacker.com/software/top/g...

Hey, Windows XP users: The blue screen of death got you down? Missing dll errors making you frown? Frequent software crashes leave you yearning for that fresh, new PC you unpacked with glee three years ago? If you've scrubbed for spyware and viruses, defragged, chkdsked and done the requisite rain dance but things are STILL wonky on your computer, it may be time for extreme action.

Today we're going to go over how to format your hard drive and reinstall Windows XP from scratch to get back that shiny new operating system feeling untainted by years of wear, tear and added and removed programs.

Note for the tremulous: I cannot tell a lie; reinstalling an operating system is NOT a trivial task. There are several junctures where lots of things can go wrong that can affect the way your PC functions FOREVER. Further, this isn't a task one can complete in just a few hours. There are lots of ways to fix PC problems before reinstalling Windows, a fresh install should be an absolute last resort. It took me three years - one which involved installing and uninstalling programs almost daily - to get to the point of reinstalling Windows. You have been warned.

Still with me? Good.

What you'll need:

1. A Windows XP machine in dire need of a fresh start

(Without any crucial, un-backedup data on it)

2. A Windows XP installation CD with a valid Product Key

(Preferably the disc that shipped with the computer originally, in which case the Product Key won't be obviously listed)

3. The CDs and serial numbers of all the software you need to install on your fresh "new" machine

4. Hardware driver discs that shipped with the PC and any components you added on

(Optional, but VERY strongly recommended)

5. Another 'net-connected computer of any OS persuasion with a CD burner, thumb drive, or other removable disk

(Optional, but strongly recommended, for looking up stuff and downloading drivers in case of emergency)

6. One full day to get your PC fully functioning again.

Got all that? Good.

Let's get started. ...[more].
These people are full of it. If you have the original CD, just pop it in and reinstall. It will keep all your old settings and programs. If you're using a borrowed CD, just make sure it's the same version and service pack you have and use your original key code that should be on your computer somewhere.

How do I enable the "lock screen" feature in XP.?

2009-11-29T17:21:00.002-08:00

My Windows XP pro system does nto have the lock screen feature. How do I enable it so i can lock my screen from the start menu or from a ctrl+alt+del?

How do I enable the "lock screen" feature in XP.?microsoft templates

You can press the windows key + L

If you want it to automatically lock after a certain amoutn of time you'll need to use a third party program or script to do that. Next best thing you could do is password protect a screen saver.

How do I enable the "lock screen" feature in XP.?windows firewall internet explorer

Try the Window Key + L at the same time.
There are several ways to lock your Windows XP computer, but all of them use the same command line. The method you choose is a matter of personal preference.

via the keyboard

The easiest way to lock Windows XP is by simply pressing the Windows logo key and the letter L (for Lock) on a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Window key. Doing so will pop up the Unlock Computer Password box.

via a Shortcut.

If you don't have a keyboard with a Window key or simply don't like the keyboard method, then here's how you can make a desktop shortcut to lock your computer.

Right click an empty area of your desktop, choose New/Shortcut and enter this line as the command line:

rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation

Click Next. Name the shortcut whatever you prefer and click Finish. That's it.

If you'd like to change the icon, just right click the shortcut and go to Properties/Shortcut/Change Icon.

via the command line

The above command line can also be used at a DOS prompt to lock your computer. One simple way you can do it would be by clicking Start/Run, typing CMD and then entering the command and pressing Enter.

via a bat file

This is similar to a Windows shortcut method. But it's a DOS version. If you've never created a bat (batch) file, but would like to try this method, simply open a new text file (such as with Notepad) and type the following commands:

@echo off

rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation

cls

Save the file with a .bat extension, such as Lock.bat, and you're done. Double click to make the file run.

Those are the basic methods to lock XP, but there are some other relating factors of which you should be aware.

Password

It should go without saying that if you don't use a password to log on to your computer, then anyone can access your computer and unlock it. If you want to use the lock feature, then set a password by going to User Accounts in the Control Panel and then click Create Password.

Fast User Switching

Fast User Switching allows multiple login sessions at the same time. Whether you have this feature enabled or disabled will make a big difference in how your locked computer can be accessed and on the behavior of your shortcuts when executed.

If enabled, executing any of the above locking methods will bring up the Welcome screen and other users will be able to log on to the computer, as is the norm for Fast User Switching. So, you really don't get much security at all this way, if your intention is to lock your machine. With Fast User Switching, only your profile is locked, not the ability for other users to log into your system. Any other user can just log on to your computer and use it.

If Fast User Switching is disabled, you will have to enter a password to unlock the computer. Double clicking your shortcut will bring up the Unlock Computer password dialog box. This is the same lock method that Windows NT and 2000 uses.

If you're not sure whether or not you have Fast User Switching enabled or disabled, go to User Accounts in the Control Panel and click the Change the way users log on or off tab. There you will see your status for Fast User Switching.

Welcome Screen

Whether the Welcome screen is enabled or disabled also has an effect on the way your computer can be locked.

If the Welcome screen is enabled, you can also lock your computer in Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Delete) by clicking the Lock Computer option in the Shutdown menu list. This option will only appear if the Welcome screen is enabled鈥攚ithout Fast User Switching being enabled.

Note! In order to use Fast User Switching, the Welcome screen must be enabled. You cannot select Fast User Switching if the Welcome screen option is unchecked.

If the Welcome screen is disabled, you can lock the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and then clicking the Lock Computer tab in the Windows Security dialog box that comes up.
The windows key + L shortcut works really nicely.
You can only lock the screen if you have a password set on your user account. Otherwise your best bet is to set a password protected screen saver. However, that will always require the wait to get there.
you can press windows Key + L to lock screen.. also in control pannel %26gt; user accounts %26gt; check the option change the way user log on/off

How can i determine what version of windows was used o installation?

2009-11-29T17:21:00.001-08:00

I have windows xp pro installed but dont have the disks and am trying to find out what type of disks were used(retail, oem, ect...)

any ways to tell?

How can i determine what version of windows was used o installation?nintendo ds browser

Right-click My Computer, properties. Hope this helps...

How can i determine what version of windows was used o installation?windows 98 internet explorer

Did you buy the PC with XP already installed? If so then you'd probably have OEM - the easiest thing to do is look on the bottom of the PC and see if there is a label that reads "Windows XP Professional OEM" anywhere, with some numbers on it. If you have that label, that's your certificate of authenticity, which means it was pre-installed with an OEM version.

If you don't have that, then you probably had a retail version which had a box and disks.

Hope this helps!

How do I print out a directory from Windows Explorer?

2009-11-29T17:21:00.000-08:00

I am running Windows XP Pro and am using the included utility, Windows Explorer, to look up the contents of any given folder. I need to print out a list of all the files in a given folder, e.g. all files in "My Documents." Is there a way to do this?

Thanks.

How do I print out a directory from Windows Explorer?windows xp professional

To make a Print Directory option from a right-click in Explorer:

In Explorer, choose View / Options / File Types

Highlight Folder (not File Folder)

Click on the Edit button

Click on the New button

In the Action box, type %26amp;Print Dir

In the Application use to perform action box type C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND.COM /C DIR %1 /S /A /O:N %26gt; PRN

You can use other switches for COMMAND.COM (COMMAND.COM /?) or DIR (DIR /? | MORE) to customize to your preference.

How do I print out a directory from Windows Explorer?windows xp home internet explorerUnfortunately after right clicking, and choosing view there is no option called option. Report It

How can I lock my PC when I am away on Win XP Home?

2009-11-29T17:20:00.003-08:00

On Windows XP Pro users can lock their PC so any unauthorised person cannot access what they are doing.

Can this be done in XP Home Edition?

How can I lock my PC when I am away on Win XP Home?windows mail

create user account with a password

control panel - user accounts

How can I lock my PC when I am away on Win XP Home?microsoft maps internet explorer

Yes.

In the control panel, you need to set your user account up with a password. This will require you to type it to login. Once this is done, you can lock your computer anytime by hitting the Windows Key + L
Yup. Just press CTRL+ALT+DEL and choose "Lock Computer" from the options that come up in the window.

But BEFORE you try this, make SURE you have accounts and passwords properly set up on the computer. Good luck!
1) Win + L (see above replies)

2) Password protect your screen saver: Right click on desktop %26gt; Properties %26gt; Screen Saver %26gt; check the only checkbox in the page.

How can I restore my Windows Genuine Advantage validation?

2009-11-29T17:20:00.002-08:00

I am planning to clean install my Windows XP Pro due to a deteriorating performance and I remembered of my WGA and how will I return its validity after clean installing of my OS

How can I restore my Windows Genuine Advantage validation?microsoft zune

Easy, once you reinstall windows, you put in your product key that is on a sticker on the computer or if you bought the CD seperate look at the case and when it comes time put the key in and you'll be just fine.

How can I restore my Windows Genuine Advantage validation?windows nt internet explorer

Just enter the key you got with XP Pro, IF MS has a problem with it, they have a validation telephone number. It works fine.

Is it recommended to install Windows Vista on a home PC? What will I gain?

2009-11-29T17:20:00.001-08:00

I want to know if it is recommendable to change from Windows XP pro to Vista and what requirements do I need for it?

Is it recommended to install Windows Vista on a home PC? What will I gain?microsoft net

I dont think you鈥瞝l gain a thing. All Windows suck, and Vista is just a pretty version of XP.

If you really want a better OS, go and get a Mac. In fact Vista is just a failed copy of Mac OS X.

If you still want tu upgrade to Vista, download this app.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/ge...

Its a program that tells you what you need to upgrade before installing Vista

Hope it helps. I鈥瞝l apreciate the 10 points

Is it recommended to install Windows Vista on a home PC? What will I gain?microsoft flight simulator internet explorer

Windows Vista (from what I've heard and seen) is mostly all eye candy (not a whole lot to gain) and without decent hard ware it will be VERY slow on your computer (yes, even the internet explorer part of it). If your computer doesn't have at least 1 GB of RAM and a decent processor (dual core would be best), then I would not recommend doing this.
You can get answers from www.microsoft.com/vista. From Microsft's perspecitve it's recommended. From an IT perspective it's recommended that you wait to see how the industry accepts it. Normally 6 months.
There are four main things. One is that Vista will be more hacker resistant. Supposedly it will be faster to load than Windows XP. Third is that it's going to come with direct X 10 allowing computer programmers to create more realistic images (direct X might come out for Windows XP). Fourth I think that Vista will work with 64 bit processing. Vista should run on the latest computers.
This may help to answer your questions, just click on it and go through it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Vis...
This may depend on what type of PC you have. If you have an older, slower PC, you may not get the gains from Vista that others will get. One of the major drivers for home users will be the new transparent interface (it just looks cool), but if you are not running a fast enough system, you won't be able to use the transparent interface anyway, so no cool stuff for you. The other benefits were outlined below. I agree with the admin's recommendation to wait a few months to see how the industry reacts before deciding to go forward or not. If a lot of software is built which makes use of the ability to use the 64bit architecture, then maybe then it makes sense to upgrade your PC and your OS. In that case, you could save the cash of spending money on two OSs (the installed one and the upgrade) by buying the PC with Vista pre-installed. I have a feeling that most users who upgrade older PCs won't be so happy with the upgrade. Another benefit was that IE7 would be pre-installed, but you can get IE7 now by downloading it from Micro$oft.

I cant connect Xbox 360 to my Windows PC, xbox does not sense windows PC.?

2009-11-29T17:20:00.000-08:00

Im trying to connect my windows XP Pro to my Xbox 360. I downloaded the Zune software, and my computer senses the Xbox 360, and is willing to share the files with it, but the Xbox fails to connect to the PC. The Xbox's internet is fully working, connected to xbox live, and the PC's internet is working as well. My house uses a wireless network, in which my comp is connected to by a wireless adapter, and my xbox is connected by a Netgear wireless gaming adapter, that connects to the Xbox via the ethernet cable. How do I fix this problem, and get the xbox to connect to my PC?

I cant connect Xbox 360 to my Windows PC, xbox does not sense windows PC.?windows xp sp2

Call customer support here

Assistance by phone seven days a week:

1-877-GET-ZUNE (438-9863)

TTY (hearing impaired) 1-800-801-1189

Hours of operation (daily):

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. EST

6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. PST

Hope that helps...

I cant connect Xbox 360 to my Windows PC, xbox does not sense windows PC.?microsoft sql server internet explorer

Not sure man, that sounds strange.

Try calling 1-800-4-MY-XBOX, its a support number for the Xbox and Xbox 360. Good luck, hope it works.
I recommend using windows media center instead. I never tried Zune, but here is a link to help you out.
go to the xbox360.com web site it gives step by step instructions on how to connect everything properly.....I had a hard time getting mine to work.....it took me about 5 or 6 days total and honestly still not sure what i had changed to make it work right

Is "Spector" compatible with windows vista?

2009-11-29T17:19:00.003-08:00

I had the Spector software installed on my old computer which was running windows xp pro. I recently bought a new laptop which came with vista installed on it. Will it work on my new computer as well?

Is "Spector" compatible with windows vista?microsoft internet explorer

it depends which kind of windows vista your getting. windows vista home basic will run on most computers with an ok processor and 512mb of ram. if you want windows vista home premium then you will want 1gb of ram and a good processor. also make sure you have a dvd rom drive because thats the way the cds are. if you want to check out everything on your computer go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/product...

and on the right there download upgrade advisor and check if your computer will work with it.

How much space does windows take up?

2009-11-29T17:19:00.002-08:00

i want to install windows xp pro and a c++ compiler on a usb 2 stick with 2 gigs of memory . will it bee enough space?

How much space does windows take up?windows xp service

Maybe but not easily....

How much space does windows take up?microsoft xp internet explorer

You're serious?

XP take a minimum of 3-4 gigs.
Unlikely you could do this even if there were enough space as it would be the same as trying to install it on a external hard drive.
I recommend finding a bigger flashdrive. Biggest flashdrive I know of is about 5-10 GB. I'd get one of those if you're serious about this.
You have no chance of doing that,,,, where you going to put the virtual memory needed by windows?

windows xp plus service pack 2 = 2.5 + virtual memory= 10% of the disk drive 3,0 gig minimum

I want 5 users to connect remotely to a windows 2003 server standard to use an application on the se

2009-11-29T17:19:00.001-08:00

I want them to have this done independently! They should have their own sessions. Help! The clients access the server using windows XP Pro and one of them is Windows 2000

I want 5 users to connect remotely to a windows 2003 server standard to use an application on the server?windows vista ultimate

If you're talking about true remote connections, all with their own sessions, you only have one choice with 2003. You have to use terminal services, and purchase a license for each terminal service device. So, you'll have to light up terminal services, and pay Microsoft for the privilege....

I want 5 users to connect remotely to a windows 2003 server standard to use an application on the server?default browser internet explorer

You will have to create user accounts on the users local machines and then on the server share out the program. You will have to give the users access on the server so make sure that you set that up under the program properties. Depending on the application you might only have one person at a time to be able to use the app. also, on the user machines you will have to join them to the domain that you create off the server. www.microsoft.com has a couple good explanations. terminal services is fine and all, but why use that when you can run kerberos off the server and have better connection times.

here is a couple docs for you:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/itsolut...

http://support.microsoft.com/default.asp...
If you are going to have 5 concurrent users the only way is with Terminal Services, and you have to buy the CAL's before you can put it into application mode.

SO...what is the latest with Windows Vista?

2009-11-29T17:19:00.000-08:00

I am still using Windows XP Pro SP2, BTW.

SO...what is the latest with Windows Vista?microsoft net framework

Vista is pretty slick but it takes up SO much space and its slow no matter what kind of compy you have. Just wait it out. Windows XP SP3 will be coming out early 2008.

SO...what is the latest with Windows Vista?windows xp themes internet explorer

I don't recomend Vista it sucks is missing some patches and still I used to have XP now Vista I don't found the great thing Yet
XP sp2 is still fine for most people. But if you want DirectX 10 games and have the latest hardware to run them, then you need Vista as xp is stuck with DirectX 9.

What is the best P2P Program to use in Windows 98?

2009-11-29T17:18:00.003-08:00

On our main computer, we have windows XP pro, that we use Morpheus on, works great, but on the other computer I tried both Morpheus and Kazaa both install, but dont connect.....so I was wondering if anybody knows if there are any ones that work on Windows 98.......thanks in advance :)

What is the best P2P Program to use in Windows 98?windows firewall

i have win 98 and i use limewire and have over 5000 songs and about 100 videos try it u wont b disapointed @limewire.com. P.S.dont go for the "pro" basic is just fine. Any questions email me or im at bez.mike@yahoo.com

What is the best P2P Program to use in Windows 98?microsoft frontpage internet explorer

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Can you transfer a copy of windows to another had drive?

2009-11-29T17:18:00.002-08:00

I have a copy of Windows XP Pro on one hard drive (80 GB IDE) and I would like to transfer it to another hard drive that is faster (500 GB SATA). Is it just as simple as moving all the files (including hidden system files) to this other hard drive? I know how to change primary boot device so I can get it to search that disc first to boot (using GParted LiveCD).

Can you transfer a copy of windows to another had drive?windows 98

No, you can't just copy over BUT.... you can clone onto a larger drive... Olde ~Worlde way is to use Norton Ghost but there's lost of software out there to do it! This is only "easy" if it's only the drive you are changing as the XP boot may fail due to hardware changes - BTW, we clone drives all the time at a corporate level (using hardware copiers) to get round the long winded setup process.

Can you transfer a copy of windows to another had drive?microsoft support internet explorer

To do this you must "image" your old drive onto your new drive. To do this you will need an imaging program such as Norton Ghost.

You can not simply copy the data from one drive to another if either of these drives is under Windows control, ie, if it's running. the OS.

An imaging program runs the drives outside of Windows and can simply transfer all data from one drive to another.
You will most likely run into problems with this method for a bunch of reasons. The drivers for the Hard Drive would be different, and System Files won;t get copied over if the disk is "busy". What you can do is either borrow a Win XP disk from someone and use your license key. This is legal since you are only using the Operating System Once. You can also call your Computer Manufacturer and request the CDs that came with the computer - Dell for example, will send them to you for free and it already has the Operating System and all the Drivers. You could even call Microsoft for the CD - they are actually very helpful in situations like this.

So the short answer is - you are ALWAYS better off doing a fresh install of Windows Operating System. In fact, its a smart idea to do on computers every few years anyway - a lot of garbage ends up on the computer after a while which effects everything. Hope this helps.

-Matt
Dear friend use the 'Acronics true image' to transfer all your files and settings to your new hard disk . It's a good software. It makes a image of your previous hard drive and copy it as it is to new drive.without any hassels you can transfer all files and settings even hidden and each and every thing on new drive.

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Can I burn MP3'S from windows media?

2009-11-29T17:18:00.001-08:00

How do I do it, I have windows xp pro?

Can I burn MP3'S from windows media?windows xp home

You can burn data discs, and regular audio cds.

Can I burn MP3'S from windows media?microsoft visual studio internet explorer

Install Windows Media 11. There is a "Burn" tab on the top navigation bar.

How can I backup my data without going into Windows?

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I have a virus on my computer, and I need to backup my data so I can wipe the harddrive and reinstall the OS. I'm using Windows XP Pro. Is there something I can do like boot the computer, but instead of going to Windows, I go to a command line?

How can I backup my data without going into Windows?www.microsoft.com

hmm, you can press f8 key while windows is getting started, you'll get the list of options, where you need to choose to boot cmomand prompt of something like this,

Computer messed up...How to get files off and put onto another without using WIndows???

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my pc messed up, and i repaired it with windows xp pro disc (no product key) and i can't get into windows. Is there a way to get the pictures and info off the hard drive and put onto another hard drive, such as taking the hard drive out and putting into a working windows based system (like have 2 hard drives) and then take the info off that one and burn it????will this work, or is there another way? I have tried many keys to make windows work on 1st pc, none work. I don't want to lose everything. Precious memories on the computer. Thanks.

Computer messed up...How to get files off and put onto another without using WIndows???microsoft maps

You can remove the hard drive and stick it in another PC and copy the files off. Make sure you set the pin in the back to 'slave' if necessary and check the BIOS of the machine your putting the drive into to make sure that slot is enabled.

Computer messed up...How to get files off and put onto another without using WIndows???windows registry internet explorer

yeah this is a kinda tricky situation but here goes you will need two hard drives for this lets call the hard drive that has the data on it HD1 and the other one HD2 first take HD1 out of your computer completely and then place HD2 in their(on HD2 you will need to either have windows intstalled on it already or get it installed) now boot up your computer once everthing is up, shut down your computer and completely unhook your power to it

(so you dont get eletricuted) and then open up the computer and put HD1 as a driver that is the SLAVE driver to HD2 (intead of having just HD1 hooked up, now its going to be a secondary hard drive, well pretty much) after everything is hooked up then plug in your computer and boot it up, once its done booting go into My Comptuer and double click on the drive that is HD1 or just right click on it and hit copy, then go to HD2 and right click it and just hit paste(mind you that this can take anywhere between a couple minutes and a couple hours depending on much is on that HD1. well if that dont solve your problems(despite it being quiet confusing) then just take your computer to the nearest CompUSA or Office Depot and they will fix it for a fee of course) hope all goes well

PC which has been running with Windows 98. There is a spread?

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sheet on Excel on the harddrive. Will the change of the operating system disturb the valuable data which is presently

on the harddrive? Will the Windows XP Pro OS and the existing spreadsheet work together? Thank you.

PC which has been running with Windows 98. There is a spread?windows nt

yes

time for vista ;)

PC which has been running with Windows 98. There is a spread?windows 95 internet explorer

what does this have to do with Acuras ???
It's not so much a matter of the operating system as what program the spreadsheet needs to be usable. If it was created in Excel 97 and you're upgrading to XP Pro with Office 2003, Office, XP, or Office 2000, then there shouldn't be any problems at all. Better yet if you're using the same program in Windows 98 and Windows XP, then there should be no difference at all.

Now, if you install Windows XP as an upgrade, I don't think it will format your drive or cause you to lose any data. But if you format the drive when you install XP, then you'll lose everything. Best to back up any files you want to keep before you do the upgrade (I find emailing small files to yourself works really well).
dude, hate to break it to you but that has nothing to do with an acura
Are you making the change to XP Pro in an Acura? Otherwise go to the right section.
Uhh i nver heard of an OS called Acura. I only heard that Acura is a car manufacturer made by honda. =)

I have a dell pc i have 128mb ram running xp pentium 3 some web pages will not load up quick whats t

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i have dsl its fast so whats the problem i am running windows xp pro and i have a pentium 3 866mhz proccesser with 128 mb ram

I have a dell pc i have 128mb ram running xp pentium 3 some web pages will not load up quick whats the problemmicrosoft flight simulator

Some web-sites use Java and Flash, which takes a long time to load. My computer, Athlon 4900+ processor, 2 GB's of RAM and a T3 internet connection even has some problems with loading a page. :)

I have a dell pc i have 128mb ram running xp pentium 3 some web pages will not load up quick whats the problemwindows 2000 internet explorer

Your running the computer on the minimum amount of ram. Upgrade the ram.
are you using a dial up system with modem???
If it is only some pages that the problem is occuring with, it could very well be the pages itself. They might be requiring java/flash which you may not have or which might be taking time to load. In general you can increase the speed of internet by clearing the browser cache (For IE) :

Tools -%26gt; Internet Options -%26gt; Delete cookies, delete files and clear history.
Well there can only be one thing. Not enough real memory.

For a processor running XP 256mg should be the minimum.

As long as you run programs that fit the 128 you would have no problem but there are some web sites that have a lot going on and take more memory.

Most computers have the capability to upgrade memory.

If you do this try to see if your computer will handle 512mg.

You should have no more problems then.
you need to add more MBs.
Some webpages...? try refreshing them...

Can i run a 32 bit copy of windows on the AMD athlon 64 x2 5000+?

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i am getting a new pc which has no OS installed. it has the AMD athlon 64 x2 5000+, 2gb RAM (may upgrade to 3gb), 8600gt 512mb.

will i beable to run a 32 bit copy of windows xp pro on this and it to not have any performance loss.

thanks in advance

Can i run a 32 bit copy of windows on the AMD athlon 64 x2 5000+?microsoft sql server

Yes it will be fine, all 64 bit CPUs are backwardly compatible with 32bit Operating Systems

Can i run a 32 bit copy of windows on the AMD athlon 64 x2 5000+?windows themes internet explorer

There will be a bit of a performance loss, but not much. I run XP Pro x86 (32bit) on my Athlon 6000 and have no problems.
Nubebot is right. 32 bit XP will run just fine with no performance loss at all.
that's what i have and what i'm running. the processor is not that good at multitasking, so beware if you do alot of that.
Yes, I have been running XP on computers since the old Athlon + days (single core)....I have built many computers since that time all the way up to the Athlon Dual Core 6400 which I am now using with no problems. So anything built since the year 2000 will probably run Windows XP Professional or Home.
You won't experiece any problems in fact it will be a tad loss on performance but theyre still aren't that many 64 bit applications yet anyway. Go 32 bit.

I need specs for a Windows Terminal Server for Quickbooks E7?

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A company I used to work for asked me to upgrade their network and I'd like to get some input from someone who has a similar setup or has installed one.

Since upgrading to Quickbooks Enterprise 7.0, their company file has doubled in size (now 1.5GB), and everything is running a lot slower than it didd with version 5. We had to upgrade to 7 because they had reached the limit in item numbers, which is supposed to be eliminated in version 7.

So now we've decided to get a new server and use terminal services on all the clients. We currently have about 9 clients running Windows XP Pro, which we plan to retire and go to thin clients eventually to make the network easier to manage.

The new server will host the quickbooks company file (duh) and the clients will connect to it using terminal services. With ten clients, I imagine it takes a lot of RAM to do this.

Any help in the brand of computers, specs getting all of this to work would be greatly appreciated.

I need specs for a Windows Terminal Server for Quickbooks E7?microsoft downloads

Just upgrade the RAM in the exisiting server to 4GB. Upgrade all the client systems to 2 GB RAM.

You haven't said anything about your disk array, but make sure you're using striped mirror sets and not RAID-5!

My pc takes long time to lunch an MS office xp aplications(word) because it is starts scan it how i

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my pc is PIII 600 M and i use windows xp pro 2003 and office xp and the scan is Norton antivirus

My pc takes long time to lunch an MS office xp aplications(word) because it is starts scan it how i stop this?microsoft xp

Go to click Norton icon next to the clock and click link right of antivirus title, change the setting from scan application at start by unchecking the box next to it.

It is a risky move, speed trading off security, so before trying it try the following first, defragment drive and Click my computer and right click on c drive, properties, general tab, disk cleanup button, check all those boxes with amounts on the right then ok.

My pc takes long time to lunch an MS office xp aplications(word) because it is starts scan it how i stop this?download windows xp internet explorer

Well try to turn off nortons scan of .doc files option.

Or try to reinstall office if that does not work.

I've heard that the Windows Recycle Bin does not permanently remove files. How do I find and de

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Windows XP Pro

I've heard that the Windows Recycle Bin does not permanently remove files. How do I find and delete them?default browser

You have to perform a "secure delete" to remove information permanently. This is the only real way to erase information off of magnetic media. This works by encrypting the data and deleting it many times over until its nothing more than unreadable code. Shredding is another technique but not nearly as effective. Also. The US Dept of Defense endorse "secure delete" as the only way to permanently remove data. Check out this link. A third party deletion software will cost you about $25 but make sure its endorsed with the US DoD santization procedures. I installed Evidence Eraser on many computers at a patent company. Its the industry leader Here is a link

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I've heard that the Windows Recycle Bin does not permanently remove files. How do I find and delete them?microsoft word download internet explorer

This is not a computer hardware question. Ask in the software section.
Says who?.
Try searching for the files and deleting by yourself.Either go to control panel or left click on start.
Actually, it's possible and very easy to recover.When you delete a file "Permanently", the hard drive only erase the index to the file, making the file "corrupted". There is a free recovery utility called Undelete Plus, and it can find some of the deleted files. But i cannot guarantee that the file will be perfect, because the deleted file have a different condition depending on how long it has been on the hard drive, how it was deleted and etc. If you wish to delete your files unrecoverable, wipe the empty disk space. Don't ask me how, because no one has done it successfully without corrupting other files, but i do know how to recover files :D
click start and go to my control panel--click on add or remove-----look for the name of the file there and click remove-----

that clears it off the computer-----not in recycle
right click recycle bin

select properties

select not to have files deleted to be sent to R.B.

also recover 13% of hard drive R.B. is using by sliding to 0%

also stop delete confirmation notice from displaying on same page
When you delete a file in windows, it goes to the recycle bin, unless you have that turned off. When you empty the recycle bin the following occurs:

The OS goes to the file allocation table or the NTFS file table and removes the entry for the file. The first letter of the file name is removed from the file. The file is not overwritten until the space is required for a new file. This frees the drive space to be written to and marks the space as availabe. It does not prevent that file from being recovered if you have the correct tools to perform the recovery with.

To trully remove the file from your drive entirely:

1. Open a Command Shell, DOS window, whatever you want to call it.

You can do this by clicking on start then click on run then type in command.com and press enter.

2. Type in cipher /w:C:\directory\where\thefile\was

3. Then press "enter" and let it do it's thing.

You can do this for entire drives too but it will take several hours on a 250G drive.

What does this do?

It wipes all of the free space in the directory by first writing 0s then writing 1s, then writing a random Hex number over all the blocks of free space in the selected directory. This will totally and permanently remove any and all traces of the deleted file(s) in the selected directory.

How many times can a Windows OS disc be used?

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and on how many computers?

thanks - typically windows xp pro im wondering about

How many times can a Windows OS disc be used?windows xp themes

1 computer unless you have a volume liscence. And you can install windows on the same computer as many times as you want because microsoft uses the serial number plus hash codes from your hardware which gives your computer a unique fingerprint.

How many times can a Windows OS disc be used?download windows media player internet explorer

Legally, a Windows disk can only be used for one computer. I imagine you can buy a license for another one.

As for how many times SHOULD a Windows OS disk be used, the answer is none.

I connected an Apple studio monitor to my win-xp pc and the picture is clear but everything is green

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my pc is compaq running windows xp pro, I am also using a Nvidia Gforce 5500 graphics card the monitor is an Apple studio display 17" monitor (16" viewable) when the pc is hooked up to a regular monitor my picture and color are perfect but when it is hooked up to the Apple monitor the picture is good but everything is different shades of green and green only

I connected an Apple studio monitor to my win-xp pc and the picture is clear but everything is green...WHY????microsoft frontpage

tried aletering the contrast and saturation and all those other nifty osd options yet ?

and is it vga or dvi ?

Is there any program which can backup programs excluding Windows OS?

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I want to reformat my Hard Drive and reinstall Windows XP Pro

as its corrupt and then reinstall my programs.

Is there any program which can backup programs excluding Windows OS?microsoft support

It may be too late for this time, but will suggest you get Acronis True Image for the future. Install Acronis, take image backup of your system on a pre-defined regular basis. Any time you run into trouble, you can revert back to pre-error status without the hassle of having to re-install MS Windows and other programs.

You can backup your DATA files, but you surely will need to re-install all other programs after re-formatting your hard disk. Good luck.

Is there any program which can backup programs excluding Windows OS?windows live mail internet explorer

There probably is, however i think it would be better to back it up to another harddrive.
norton internet security offer a back up service
No, you can save all your files created by the programs you have, but once you format you need to reinstall everything from scratch starting with the m/board drivers
yes here is a link to my free computer help and advice website.

you will find links to some of the best backup software we have reviewed

http://www.freecomputeradvice.org/data-b...

I have created a free computer help and advice website.

http://www.freecomputeradvice.org

This site is TOTALY FREE.

and if you cannot find the answer to your computer problem there is a contact us section where you can email us your computer problem.

please keep this address for future..
Acronis True Image is what you should be looking for.

it's lots of features including backup of applications.

How do you erase programs from the Windows startup?

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I use Windows XP pro, and my computer slows down every time i start it because of so many programs that load at the start up. How do I take them off from the startup?

How do you erase programs from the Windows startup?microsoft visual studio

Go to the start button

Then to Run

Then type in msconfig

Go to startup, and simply click off the programs you don't want to start. BE careful not to unclick any programs that are needed for the OS to operate.

How do you erase programs from the Windows startup?ie internet explorer

Go to Start %26gt; Run %26gt; and type MSCONFIG and Enter - go to Start Up Tab and delete them in there. Apply and OK and you're done!

PS The programs in there are usually all "deletable" (deletes the start up not the programs themselves) without problems - the ones needed to run Windows are not listed so you can disable the lot without causing any ill effects.
Run "msconfig"
Go to start-run(on the bottom right side)-type in msconfig-go to the start up tab, and uncheck what you want to not run on start up.

Everyone seems to get these answered all at once.
start - run - type msconfig,where the process comes up to go start up and deselect everything,restart ur pc and u good to go
Heed the advice of 2nd answer
go to start %26gt; all programs %26gt; Startup and then delete any files in there

Plz help i recently HAD to reinstall windows on a gateway computer?

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i have no audio/sound how do i get it ive tried alot of things my chipset 915 family express intel, .i installed windows xp pro ,step by step plz, no i dont have a drivers cd, it also gives an error msg for volume control that says i have no mixer installed

Plz help i recently HAD to reinstall windows on a gateway computer?microsoft windows xp

Above advice is all good. In addition, go to "driveragent.com" where an online scan will match you with ALL the drivers you need.

Plz help i recently HAD to reinstall windows on a gateway computer?ie 7 internet explorer

Go to Gateways site and download your drivers for every thing, and you will be back in business.
You need to load the mother board drivers. They should be on a disk that came with the machine. If you don't have the disk, go th Gateway's web site. Under Support, do a search for you computer model and download the drivers.

You will also need to load the drivers for any add-on cards that you might have installed.

Help! I got a virus a few weeks ago and when I try to reinstall Windows my computer just reboots ove

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It is an HP Pavilion a1355c. My brother got a virus on my computer about 2 weeks ago, and it erased my hard drive. when I try and install ANY version of Windows (Windows XP Pro and Windows Vista Ultimate), it installs just fine, but when the computer starts after installation, it just keeps restarting. I installed Kubuntu Linux and I don't get the infinite reboots. Please help! I need to fix this computer ASAP! and also, I need to know if this is a hardware or a software failure. Thanks!

Help! I got a virus a few weeks ago and when I try to reinstall Windows my computer just reboots over and overwindows registry

I have bad news for you, there is only one way to fix that. You need to get a disc, that has an Operating system, examples,

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Something like that, it will wipe out quite a bit of information, and your computer will work for a while.

What you do as soon as you have your computer running is download windows live onecare.

It is free for 90 day so download it asap!

onecare.live.com

Help! I got a virus a few weeks ago and when I try to reinstall Windows my computer just reboots over and overie 6 internet explorer

yes, you need either the recovery disk or windows disk to format your drive, (wipe it ) then reinstall your system. but dont recommend any microsoft products for viruses or spyware to be installed. best to spend a few bucks and take it to a local tech.

Who to make a work group using Windows Vista?

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I bought new laptop and i want o make a network between it and my desktop. my desk top operats on Windows XP pro. so any boudy know how to link them.

ps.

i am using wirless network for the Laptop. and i am also using wirless router with 4 LAN ports which i used one of them formy desktop

Who to make a work group using Windows Vista?windows 95

make both computers into the same workgroup and they should be able to see eachother. If still not able to then you'll need to turn off UAC in your Vista machine. Jus search help in the vista for USC and it will tell you how to turn it off.

Also make sure you boght a version of vista that supports workgroups. I dont think some of the lower ones do.

Does anyone know of a FREE dvd codec pack that will work with MP 11 on XP?

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Windows Media Player 11 will not play dvds. Says missing or corrupted dvd codec pack. Worked fine this morning, watched "TICKER", good movie. Running Windows XP Pro with SP2. Any help out here?? At my witts end on this one.

Many thanks in advance, Mel and Mary (M%26amp;M)

Does anyone know of a FREE dvd codec pack that will work with MP 11 on XP?windows 2000

K-Lite-Codec-Pack.

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Li...

Is there an External USB 2.0 HDD Enclosure for 2.5" HDDs that will let U install Win XP onto an

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Does anyone know of a good 2.5" HDD Enclosure that is bootable with Windows XP Pro w/ SP2? I'm interested in buying an external enclosure for my 2.5" HDD, but I want to get one that will let me install Windows XP onto it, and be able to boot off of it as well. Does anyone out there have, or know of, one like this?

Is there an External USB 2.0 HDD Enclosure for 2.5" HDDs that will let U install Win XP onto and boot from it?windows themes

Microsoft says it can't be done but have a look at this reference, he was able to install windows and run it off his usb drive. I don't think the hard disk enclosure has anything to do with it though. It applies to any external hard drive or USB flash drive.

http://www.ngine.de/index.jsp?pageid=417...

Is there an External USB 2.0 HDD Enclosure for 2.5" HDDs that will let U install Win XP onto and boot from it?internet explorer 7 internet explorer

You can boot from a USB device as well as install Windows XP and be able to boot from it.

However, it's actually a question if your motherboard supports booting to a USB device in the first place. If your motherboard support booting from a USB device, then it will work, if the motherboard doesn't , then you can't.

Ok i have repaired a laptop and i have to re-install windows is it illegal to use the same key for i

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a friend gave it to me.

the OS is windows xp Pro.

i can borrow the windows disk from a friend.

Ok i have repaired a laptop and i have to re-install windows is it illegal to use the same key for it?microsoft word 2003

the same key can be used multiple times, so long as it is used on only 1 computer at once. It is illegal if the same key is used to activate 2 computers at the same time.

Ok i have repaired a laptop and i have to re-install windows is it illegal to use the same key for it?internet explorer 6 internet explorer

hmmm

was this the same key programmed into the repaired laptop before it broke?
Use the same key that was previously on it and you will be fine.
I think it's protocol to use a key, then get to internet to activate, but I'm not sure. If you have difficulty, they give you a number to call and explain, and MS is reasonable about listening to your reason for re-install and giving you a code %26lt;/run-on sentence%26gt;
no
Your key is licensed to your laptop, so you are supposed to use it whenever you install on that system.

Borrowing a disc is fine as long as it it the same Windows XP (Home or Pro, retail or OEM, upgrade or full).

If you changed enough hardware in repairing your laptop you might have to activate over the phone. No big deal.

How to set up a website using a static IP address, linksys router, and windows server 2000?

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I can connect to a data polling computer through the router using Windows XP's remote desktop connection. I can connect to the router remotely. I can poll the datalogger remotely. I can create .asp files locally. I can connect locally to the server using Frontpage 2003. I have setup the router to direct port 80 to the server. I've been trying to do all that is suggested in various net searches. If someone can recommend a book, I will appreciate it. The linksys router has four ports. One port is used by the polling computer ruunning Windows XP Pro. The second is used by the datalogger. The third port is used by a Dell server.

How to set up a website using a static IP address, linksys router, and windows server 2000?download windows xp

you will need to login to the linksys and setup the web server as

a host in the DMZ and allow inbound port 80 traffic to it.

ANY TIME you allow inbound access to a system, you take the risk it CAN be compromised.

If you want ppl to find it by name, and not just by IP addr, you will need to setup dynamic DNS.

How to set up a website using a static IP address, linksys router, and windows server 2000?ies internet explorer

I'm not completely clear on your question, but I'll take a guess here.

Your router has a WAN port. This connects to the internet. The other ports on the router are LAN ports. This means that the Router has the public IP of the server.

First question: do you have a static Internet IP (one that never changes?) If not, people will have a hard time finding your server, because that process is typically done with DNS servers, that map a domain name to one or more servers in your domain. There are some dynamic IP services that willl deal with your not having a static internet IP, but these are far from ideal.

Assuming that is the case, the computers on your LAN are on a non-routable IP network, typically 192.168.0. So the first thing you need to make sure of is what network that is. Then you need to make sure that any servers you have use static IP's on the 192.168.0 network. The router (default gateway) will probably be 192.168.0.1. So your www server could be 192.168.0.2.

You do not want to have the router allocate IP's via DHCP in theis scenario, although if you want that, you need to go into the router and tell it to give out IP's starting at a range above the range of your static IP machines (192.168.50+) for example.

Now that you know you have your www server at 192.168.0.2, you should be able to open a browser on another machine on the lan and get a webpage from it using http://192.168.0.2 as the address. If that works, you're ready for the final step. If that doesn't work, you need to figure out why the IIS server isn't publishing. Make sure that you don't have a firewall blocking port 80 outbound, and check IIS in general.

If it's working on the local LAN, the last piece of the puzzle is to set IP Port forwarding for Port 80 to 192.168.0.2.

This will tell the router to send all traffic that is sent to it on Port 80 (the www well known port) and forward that to your www server.

When that works people outside who know your *real* IP will be able to connect to your server. As I mentioned, setting up DNS is also part of the equation, if you ever plan to have people use www.yourdomain.com

Keep in mind that testing this from your NAT firewall is difficult. You need a machine outside your network that you can use to try to connect back in. Testing on your local lan will typically not work because the NAT router will not let you connect out and back to itself. People that set these things up have servers they can use to test. If you don't you may need a friend to test for you.

Is it right to upgrade to windows vista beta version right now?

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i've a 2.99Ghz pc with 1 GB ram and a 128 mb video card and windows xp pro.

Is it right to upgrade to windows vista beta version right now?microsoft word download

Two rules for new operating systems:

1. Never, ever, ever use a "beta" version. Beta versions still contain all kinds of things that don't work now and will never work later, but Microsoft can't be bothered fixing them because they want to find out if anyone notices first.

2. Never, ever use the first version. First versions still contain bugs that may or may not get fixed.

Stick to an operating system version that has been in use for at least two years -- at least you'll know in advance what the problems are, instead of finding them yourself.

Is it right to upgrade to windows vista beta version right now?internet explorer download internet explorer

What do you want it for? Remember it's only a beta and it will still have (more) bugs than the final version.

Plus, some of your apps will not work, so think it through, I wouldn't.
it's never right to install a copy of vista you downloaded off the internet - it's called theft and software piracy.

in technical details, i would never advise 'upgrades' of operating systems, it's normally better to have all your drivers backed up, all your documents, then wipe the hard drive and do a clean install.

beta versions, and also brand new operating systems should NEVER be used as your main operating system, even when vista comes out legally it will be buggy and somewhat unstable in alot of respects. vista has only been testied on a tiny percentage of machines - when the world starts using it they'll have alot of work to do to fix it as the bug reports and security holes roll in.

@dustin m - if he was a legal user of it, with a legal key, he would know a little more about vista than he does.
no-too many bugs and program conflicts.it is not worth it
Vista is not out yet, at least not until next spring.
I wouldn't advise "upgrading" to Windows Visa yet. You will find out that many of your programs are not Visa compatible. Most importantly you are likely to find out that your anti-virus software will no longer work. Better hold off on Windows Visa if you want a working computer.
yes
no i dont think it is, if you want to know for sure ask the experts at the link below
never never try to use beta version. its not for the people who asks questions
To the person who posted the "it's piracy to download Vista" question, Microsoft actually released a "public beta" of Vista, although they kept it on the down-low (so to speak) to not overload their servers, since it was distributed as 2 DVD's (one x86 and one x64 ISO).

And in my opinion, you shouldn't upgrade on any "main use" computer unless you have a VERY easy way to restore (I'm thinking an image of your computer), as it will be very frustrating. Playing with beta operating systems can be fun though.
Am using Vista RC1 as I right this and have to say that I honestly can't remember the last time I booted in XP - almost everything now works well under Vista (and I use an awful lot of graphics software). And yes it sounds as if your hardware specs are compatible.

Having said that though, would be a better idea to partition your drive and dual boot - will provide you with the peace of mind knowing that XP is still there as a back-up in case an important piece of software CANNOT be installed under Vista just yet.

Overall though, have been massively impressed with Vista - and this comes from someone who was considering abandoning Windows for Suse at the beginning of the year!
Well, you should not upgrade to windows vista beta version, because of the bugs, wait until the final release, beta version is for testers to indentify bugs and other complications. I suggest you should waith untill the final release.
Go to www.microsoft.com and windows to Vista. Download evaluation of your computer for Vists readiness. I personally would wait until more bugs are worked out. Do not think you are getting the beta free. When it is released, you will have to pay.