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Forum: The Basics March 2nd 10, 04:34 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Replies: 0
Views: 81
Posted By Sysu
Dvd decoder

Windows XP SP3
IE 7
It is my understanding that my PC does not have a DVD decoder. I am
wondering if this is what I need to install software (e.g. PC games)on DVD
Rom discs like I am able to...
Forum: The Basics March 2nd 10, 04:34 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By Sysu
Dvd decoder

Windows XP SP3
IE 7
It is my understanding that my PC does not have a DVD decoder. I am
wondering if this is what I need to install software (e.g. PC games)on DVD
Rom discs like I am able to...
Forum: General XP issues or comments March 1st 10, 03:59 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 1
Views: 158
Posted By Sysu
User's dilemma

PC Games installed only w/Admin. privies, but want to play them as Standard
user.

Some games I install using my Admin acct. show up on my Standard user
desktop to play and some don't. Why? How...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 18th 10, 05:23 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

I forgot to mention: Whether or not it says Manual or Firmware by your
driver/device click on it anyway, it takes you to the page for both. Also,
being so proud of myself, Error: I typed 'cdrw'...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 18th 10, 05:23 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

I forgot to mention: Whether or not it says Manual or Firmware by your
driver/device click on it anyway, it takes you to the page for both. Also,
being so proud of myself, Error: I typed 'cdrw'...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 18th 10, 05:19 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By Sysu
format and reinstall?

Thanks for your response J.
I finally figured out what I was doing wrong. I was not using the arrows and
spacebar, as well as the F1 button(info) to make necessary changes.

Since my drivers loaded...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 18th 10, 05:19 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By Sysu
format and reinstall?

Thanks for your response J.
I finally figured out what I was doing wrong. I was not using the arrows and
spacebar, as well as the F1 button(info) to make necessary changes.

Since my drivers loaded...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 18th 10, 05:09 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Thanks for the sound advice T. I finally figured out what I was doing wrong.
I needed to update my Bios from A00 to A05 at Dell drivers and downloads
site. Also, I was not using the arrows and...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 18th 10, 05:09 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Thanks for the sound advice T. I finally figured out what I was doing wrong.
I needed to update my Bios from A00 to A05 at Dell drivers and downloads
site. Also, I was not using the arrows and...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 17th 10, 09:31 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Since my cdrom drive is not working, I went to Microsoft's website and
downloaded a reinstalling of Windows XP on formatted Floppy Disks (6). But
it said I would need the XP installation CD to...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 17th 10, 09:31 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Since my cdrom drive is not working, I went to Microsoft's website and
downloaded a reinstalling of Windows XP on formatted Floppy Disks (6). But
it said I would need the XP installation CD to...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 17th 10, 09:25 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Thanks for the explanation. As I said I am a novice at some of this. You hit
the nail on the head. Another informative pc person said the same thing. So,
since this PC is about 7 yrs. old, it may...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 17th 10, 09:25 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Thanks for the explanation. As I said I am a novice at some of this. You hit
the nail on the head. Another informative pc person said the same thing. So,
since this PC is about 7 yrs. old, it may...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 17th 10, 04:21 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Thanks for your response Peter. But if you read my original post, I tried
everything mentioned in the threads . Code 31 is what I am getting. Windows
cannot load the drivers. and Bios says CD-rom...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 17th 10, 04:21 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Thanks for your response Peter. But if you read my original post, I tried
everything mentioned in the threads . Code 31 is what I am getting. Windows
cannot load the drivers. and Bios says CD-rom...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 17th 10, 04:17 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Sad but true. When I click the arrows it says: Unknown and n/a and that is
all I get. I copied the info if it will aid you in helping me, it is kind of
long so bear with me. It is the Drive...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 17th 10, 04:17 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Sad but true. When I click the arrows it says: Unknown and n/a and that is
all I get. I copied the info if it will aid you in helping me, it is kind of
long so bear with me. It is the Drive...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 16th 10, 05:07 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Thanks for your response glee. I hope you read my first post. It included
everything I had tried except bios. In bios (Drive Config.), Primary and
Secondary are set at OFF. Using the arrow keys I...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 16th 10, 05:07 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Thanks for your response glee. I hope you read my first post. It included
everything I had tried except bios. In bios (Drive Config.), Primary and
Secondary are set at OFF. Using the arrow keys I...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 15th 10, 10:17 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Thanks Tom, but I already did that. They offer a audio driver and the sound
is fine, no problem there. As I said Multimedia Audio driver is under
DVD/CdRom in Device manager. When I install the...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 15th 10, 10:17 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

Thanks Tom, but I already did that. They offer a audio driver and the sound
is fine, no problem there. As I said Multimedia Audio driver is under
DVD/CdRom in Device manager. When I install the...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 15th 10, 04:28 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

I have this problem also after uninstalling game software. In Device
manager, it show DVD/CD-ROM and under that Multimedia Audio controller with
an exclamation point by both. But when I update...
Forum: New Users to Windows XP February 15th 10, 04:28 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sysu
missing two r/w cd hardware devices that were pre assigned ear

I have this problem also after uninstalling game software. In Device
manager, it show DVD/CD-ROM and under that Multimedia Audio controller with
an exclamation point by both. But when I update...
Forum: Hardware and Windows XP February 12th 10, 12:16 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Replies: 11
Views: 562
Posted By Sysu
Blue screen at "cold start" (after hours of being turned off)

Windows XP Home Edition SP3
IE 7
1024 Mb physical memory
1.00 GB Ram
System fully updated

After installing a game from a friend that did not work . I started having
all kinds of problems. After...
Forum: Hardware and Windows XP February 12th 10, 12:16 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Replies: 11
Views: 562
Posted By Sysu
Blue screen at "cold start" (after hours of being turned off)

Windows XP Home Edition SP3
IE 7
1024 Mb physical memory
1.00 GB Ram
System fully updated

After installing a game from a friend that did not work . I started having
all kinds of problems. After...
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