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Updates problem again ... by *Laughingstar*
Every time I fire up the computer, the Updates icon is there telling me they're ready. Every time I approve them and they start downloading - this has gone...
December 11th 08 02:10 AM
by TaurArian[_3_] Go to last post
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copy/paste question by sam
On my wife's pc, running XP Pro, in Explorer, when she right-clicks a file, selects copy, then pastes that file elsewhere, it seems to create yet one...
December 11th 08 01:00 AM
by Terry R.[_2_] Go to last post
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Using 3 Screens with Laptop by Thomas M.
XP SP2 I have a Dell Precision M6300 laptop with a docking station that is connected to two LCDs. Right now, I can only use two screens at a time--either...
December 11th 08 12:54 AM
by Thomas M. Go to last post
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WinXP repair problem by ken
I have recently developed a problem with WinXP Pro SP3+ (all updates)--it has become incredibly slow, and it gives error messages that programs are not...
December 11th 08 12:20 AM
by ken Go to last post
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search results never find files, only folders by Robbie[_2_]
Hi All, I have a problem When I try to search for files on my computer it will never find any files, just folders. I have even tried searching using the...
December 11th 08 12:11 AM
by Randem Go to last post
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Remove Previous Owner by Earl Partridge
Bought a used Windows XP Laptop. I tried removing the previous owner's folder in Documents and Settings, but of course it is considered a system folder and...
December 10th 08 09:48 PM
by Ken Blake, MVP Go to last post
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IEver7 and XPsp3 : IE 7 errors and closes constantly by djs64
I have completed ALL the Microsoft Updates listed and IE7 continues to crash multiple times a day. This only started within the last month.
December 10th 08 08:12 PM
by PA Bear [MS MVP] Go to last post
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Logoff a users who has locked their PC by EightBits
In our environment we have multiple users using the same PC. We are having an issue where users are locking their computers and anyone who comes after is...
December 10th 08 07:53 PM
by Kelly Go to last post
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Disable request to activate Office 2003 Components each time program opened by Andrew
I purchased a New Laptop & uninstalled Office 2007 for Vista. I then installed my OEM Office 2003 for Business, every time I open a component of Office I am...
December 10th 08 07:52 PM
by Kelly Go to last post
1 178
can't stop external disk drive by Jane[_3_]
I just did a Norton Ghost backup to an external drive. I want to turn off the drive but when I try to "Stop" it I get a message that it's in use. I rebooted...
December 10th 08 05:55 PM
by Bob I Go to last post
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the folder you entered does not appear to be valid by Martin21
hi, I've previously had a network folder mapped to my SBS that is now denying access and can't fathom out why. I'm getting the message "the folder you...
December 10th 08 04:49 PM
by Martin21 Go to last post
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Free Registry Cleaner by kandinsky63
Hi Can anyone recommend a good free registry cleaner. Thanks
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December 10th 08 04:48 PM
by Unknown Go to last post
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XP Upgrade from 2000 by andyhutch
I want to install XP on a 2000 machine. Will I loose all of my installed programs and data?
December 10th 08 03:22 PM
by Raymond Babbitt Go to last post
3 139
Office 2003 "needs to close" by Bewildered
I have posted this question on the Office discussion group and after some discussion, I was advised that it's probably a Windows problem... After several...
December 10th 08 02:13 PM
by Bewildered Go to last post
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Outlook Express 6.0 / Windows XP SP3 by OLGNEWUSER
Outlook express 6.0 hangs when opening attachments in word. This only started about three weks ago. Any solution? Thanks. -- OLGNEWUSER
December 10th 08 01:42 PM
by Ron[_4_] Go to last post
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Coying to CD write protects files by USNRET
Recently, when coyping files with no attributes to CD/DVD using Windows XP SP3 or Nero, all files on the CD/DVD are write protected. It is impossible to...
December 10th 08 01:08 PM
by Twayne[_2_] Go to last post
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Home Network by Pilgrim1936
I have a laptop with Windows XP Home, SP 3. Recently I bought an iMac. The Mac can see my PC, but the PC cannot see the Mac. I have pinged the Mac from...
December 10th 08 12:38 PM
by Malke[_2_] Go to last post
1 184
Error messages AirGCFG.exe and WZCSLDR2.exe by Francis
I have windows xp. When I start my computer during start-up, the part where all your files are on the screen, two messages appear, each has a heading that...
December 10th 08 12:33 PM
by Malke[_2_] Go to last post
1 256
Sound Controller? by Microsoft
I had to re - install WinXP home Now I can't fine the sound controller. No sound. Any suggestin? TIA
December 10th 08 12:13 PM
by Jonathan Boyko Go to last post
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windows boot disk by Dan
I need to make a CD boot disk that will let me open windows and do a virus scan to fix a service pack 3 problem prc service issue that is keeping me out of...
December 10th 08 11:12 AM
by philo Go to last post
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