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Forum: General XP issues or comments August 21st 07, 01:28 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 20
Views: 572
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Any reason for taskmgr.exe to request internet access?

Outlook 2003, and some others from MS Office I did not download. I asked MS
about this, and was told by the support techs, and those in CA, it was safe
to not download any update for a program not...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 21st 07, 01:23 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 9
Views: 174
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Since using XP Pro...

You are so kind... I didn't install it, Mr. Pompous. It happen with one of
MS's infamous "Updates." I normally read each one, check it off, and then
let'er rip....this one only stated MWP Security...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 21st 07, 08:42 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 1
Views: 140
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Since re-installing XP Pro fax adderss book is gone

Is there any way to find my fax address book? The MS Level I tech told me to back-up only Appl Data, Desktop, Documents and Settings, Favorites, and Local Settings. I questioned this four times, and...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 21st 07, 08:32 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 20
Views: 572
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Any reason for taskmgr.exe to request internet access?

IMHO most programs will attempt to open a port, some under the guise of
"Updating," like WMP v.11, which is majestic at hiding its update file. The
less we permit these automatic updates, and spend...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 21st 07, 08:28 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 9
Views: 174
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Since using XP Pro...

MS is determined that I download, and keep (!) WMP v. 11. I do not need a retail store on my system, and remove it weekly. I've written to his Nibs about this, w/o a response, and I've heard others...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 19th 07, 02:26 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 9
Views: 201
Posted By Laughingstar~*
WINDOWS UPDATE

It is considered rude to you all caps, in a corresponsondence, or a NG. IOW,
it means you are shouting at your readers.

"JEREMYDSUNDIN" wrote in message...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 19th 07, 02:24 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 9
Views: 201
Posted By Laughingstar~*
WINDOWS UPDATE

Ha!
"Trinny" wrote in message ...
JEREMYDSUNDIN wrote:
I BOUGHT A LAPTOP ON EBAY WHEN I GOT IT I RAN WINDOWS UPDATE IT FOUND 22
UPDATES AND...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 19th 07, 02:23 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 41
Views: 673
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Virtual Memory is too low

best to plan your message, minimize content, and edit no more than 5 times.

" db ´¯`·.. )))º` .. ." databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com
wrote in message...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 17th 07, 02:44 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 25
Views: 323
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Concerns about defrag's effect on hd

I don't get it, and don't open links randomly -- thank y ou.
"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message
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Forum: General XP issues or comments August 17th 07, 02:43 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 25
Views: 323
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Concerns about defrag's effect on hd

I wouldn't do it for the last rationale you mentioned, Ken. But I was
working with MS Support since last June, and some changes made in t he
interim made things worse. I believe what you said...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 17th 07, 02:37 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 3
Views: 245
Posted By Laughingstar~*
DCM Error

Found the problem. In the clean Install of XP Pro the video drives, and some
others were not installed. Thus, my adaptive programs would not work. HP
sent me the links to the drivers, after the ZT...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 17th 07, 02:31 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 41
Views: 673
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Virtual Memory is too low

I hate VM, and that its even accessible to the majority of users. MS Level I
tech told me I knew more than any of his consumers. Well, a little bit of
knowledge can get one in trouble......
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 17th 07, 02:30 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 41
Views: 673
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Virtual Memory is too low

db, you told me to reduce my VM, remember?

" db ´¯`·.. )))º` .. ." databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com
wrote in message ...
the initial size...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 17th 07, 02:29 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 41
Views: 673
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Virtual Memory is too low

I was advise when a small percent of HD was used (25%-30%) to decrease the
VM below the default. But, when I did that, it popped up above the default
(XP Pro SR2++++) by one digit. It never would...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 15th 07, 11:24 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 6
Views: 199
Posted By Laughingstar~*
After clean install drivers missing

XP Pro SR2 et al, was re-installed (clean install) with MS Tech help. I was
left with several important components missing. Now the video driver is
missing, too. Why does this happen? And, how does...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 15th 07, 10:07 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 3
Views: 245
Posted By Laughingstar~*
DCM Error

Thanks...its "An error has occurred in the DCM chain. Install the program
again ...." I did, twice, but it doesn't help. Its ZoomText, and when I
click on ZT Updates, the browser message is "All...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 15th 07, 08:42 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 4
Views: 155
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Upgrades, downgrades & a general mess

Exactly why the public is turning to the Macs. MS is turning out new
software and OS faster than the average user (who is supporting MS) can
learn to use it. Exhausting.

"DBme"...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 15th 07, 08:36 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 7
Views: 488
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Cannot install SP2 without making system unstartable, black screen

Hijack This link not there...well, no page is there.

"PA Bear" wrote in message
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Browse through the threads in the subforums of...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 15th 07, 08:04 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 25
Views: 323
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Concerns about defrag's effect on hd

Its gone! Most problems began or maybe appeared more pronounced/more often
after IE 7 was installed and uninstalled. All's well. Won't rock the cradle.
"Phisherman" wrote in...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 15th 07, 08:00 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 4
Views: 183
Posted By Laughingstar~*
What is YIH0L80A.EXE

Wow, Pa Bear, that's a post-full! Now I'm more nervous. ;0))
"PA Bear" wrote in message
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Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware,...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 15th 07, 04:45 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 25
Views: 323
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Concerns about defrag's effect on hd

BTW I know six people who've had to do clean installs of their XP in the
first year they had it...that doesn't count all who have mentioned it on the
microsoft.ngs.

"Uncle Grumpy"...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 15th 07, 04:43 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 25
Views: 323
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Concerns about defrag's effect on hd

Oh gosh, I have had to re-install it twice. I'm sorry everyone.

The only thing I can think of is that I use adaptive programs (for the
blind), dictate my input, and it reads everything to me. As a...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 15th 07, 04:39 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 25
Views: 323
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Concerns about defrag's effect on hd

Like a breeze from the ocean. I did install IE 7 a while back, and that's
what started the weird behaviour on my computer. I uninstalled it, and some
of the problems settled down. I also removed...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 15th 07, 04:33 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 25
Views: 323
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Concerns about defrag's effect on hd

Great news. I've talked to MS in Ca about this program, and they know it has
big bugs. I'm only afraid its no better than Ad-Aware or others that are
anon. grayware, even though they do their job,...
Forum: General XP issues or comments August 15th 07, 04:31 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 25
Views: 323
Posted By Laughingstar~*
Concerns about defrag's effect on hd

AMEN to that!
"Gerry" wrote in message
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Shenan I had a brief look at these forums earlier today. My reaction was
that the...
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