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Thinkpad shutting down in games by Mitchell Freeman
Sorry for the cross-post...I'm not even sure where exactly to start with this particular issue. I have an IBM Thinkpad R32. No, not the ultimate gaming...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Bruce Markowitz Go to last post
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Windows XP Dual Boot Linux Uninstall - MBR Issues by Patrick Finnegan
Windows XP Dual Boot Linux Un-install - MBR Issues I have installed Suse and RedHat linux in a dual boot configuration with Windows XP. There seems to be no...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Rich Barry Go to last post
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Windows not loading correctly by Roger Downs
When I now boot my computer, a window's installer box appears and states---"Error 1706"-----installation package requires file MMC81.*msi, which it states is...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Rich Barry Go to last post
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Using updates by [email protected]
I have automatically downloaded many (28) HOTFIXES. What are they and what do I need to do with them if anything?I understand how to set for automatic...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers Go to last post
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At Startup System32 older Displayed by Ron Eaves
Lately whenever I start my computer the C:\Windows\System32 folder is displayed. This occurs dispite my closing all programs and going the the normal shutdown...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Chris Lanier Go to last post
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reformat hard drive by
-----Original Message----- How can I reformat my C: hard drive and reinstall my windows xp home addition? The drive is an older 27 gig and has had tons of...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Jim Macklin Go to last post
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deleting old system restore points by nigel morse
Hi All I have lots of old restore points and I was wondering how to delete them all in a safe manner. The computer is (famous last words?) quite stable, so I...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Jim Macklin Go to last post
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Lost password for login by rmcco
I've lost my administrator password for login for XP, any ideas on how to resolve this problem? Please respond Rmcco
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers Go to last post
1 139
Emptying System Volume Information folders? How? by MAG
Hi Folks- I'm new to XP. Maybe someone can guide me through this. My backup strategy involves using Drive Image to create image backups of my various...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
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Wim XP shuts down unexpectedly by Jim
A friend of mine has a Win XP Pro PC. The machine can shut down unexpectedly, giving this message: "Remote Procedure Call. Servive terminated unexpectedly" We...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Bruce Chambers Go to last post
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IE/OE not on add/remove programs list by Mark
I used to be able to run a repair on IE/OE through the control panel/add-remove function however MS IE/OE is no longer listed on that display. A system...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Doug Knox MS-MVP Go to last post
1 199
VB5 and XP by Dave
When I run my application and try to load a file I get a message "Run time error 32765" and ".. common dialog function failed to initialize etc. This...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Doug Knox MS-MVP Go to last post
1 248
System Monitor just stares back. by BK
Running XP Home on stand alone DEll box under administrator log-on. System monitor used to work at one time, but now displays no activity even if I delete and...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by BK Go to last post
2 194
VB5and XP by Bill Henry
I am running an application written with VB%. WHen I try to open a file I get a "run time error 32765" and "... common dialog function failed to initialize" ...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Bill Henry Go to last post
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Tape backup by Nestor Cabrera
You need to use special software to be able to backup data to tape. Luckily, Windows XP already comes equipped with a very capable backup solution. See...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Nestor Cabrera Go to last post
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computer hangs wont reboot by mcf
i'm using xp home ed and several times now the computer just hung up (no movement) and doesnt respond to contol- alt-del. the on/off key wont go off neither...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Chris Lanier Go to last post
1 227
need more disk space by Anil
Hi I upgraded from Windows 98 to Windows XP. I have 3.66 GB of total disk space. After upgrading, I keep getting low disk space alerts and have only 250 MB...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Unknown Go to last post
2 160
Start Up Box by JERRY BOHLEY
How do I get rid of the start up box with my name and that corny guitar that appears with start up? Don't mind clicking on my name, but if I could...
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Ramesh [MS-MVP] Go to last post
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Quicken 2004 premier by rjk
I have been unable to launch my Quicken premier 2004 the last week. All the alarm message says is to contact Microsoft. How do I proceed?
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Chris Lanier Go to last post
1 152
"Unread Mail Messages" by Jeff
On the logon screen it says "31 unread mail messages" under my username. Does anyone know how to get rid of this?
December 6th 03 08:04 AM
by Ken Blake Go to last post
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