Forum: General XP issues or comments
August 5th 13, 09:51 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 9
Views: 927
Removal of XP Start-up Password (SysKey)
Ken,
Thanks for you response. Yes he's been conned and paid for absolutely
nothing. Friend received email from company. This what that did...
1. Removed event log
2. Increased virtual...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
August 5th 13, 09:33 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 9
Views: 927
Removal of XP Start-up Password (SysKey)
Zaphod,
Many thanks for reply. Found many articles and tips but it's finding the
right one that is helpful.
Apparently not many people, me included, are familiar with Syskey. Looks
like it...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
August 5th 13, 07:30 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 9
Views: 927
Removal of XP Start-up Password (SysKey)
Hope someone can help on this issue.
Friend of mine called me in after he had been caught out by scammers. He
originally put the phoned down on then but they (the "manager") called back
within 20...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
December 17th 12, 05:28 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 1
Views: 350
Map detail not displaying
I'm running XP using IE.
When I go to www.police.uk/crime for my local area the map detail
(streets/roads) does not display. It will "flash" if I click in the area
but it reverts to a grey scale...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
December 5th 12, 02:00 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 3
Views: 437
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
December 2nd 12, 02:28 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 3
Views: 437
Desktop Icons not working/System freeze
Just to update.............Problem resolved. Located to a BHO from Zeon
Corporation ........
plusIEEeventhelper class
Disabled and PC rebooted and all OK
"barrowhill" ...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
December 1st 12, 02:46 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 3
Views: 437
Desktop Icons not working/System freeze
Issue with friends PC. On startup everything Ok. he can open, for example,
Word, Outlook Express etc and close down with no problems. However he's
found that on opening IE(8) doing whatever then...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
October 31st 12, 02:59 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 355
Microsoft Support Scam
Paul,
Thanks for reply though I've left it rather late in saying so. Problem now
resolved
"Paul" wrote in message
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barrowhill wrote:
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
October 31st 12, 02:48 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 508
Cannot delete ASP.NET account
Elmo,
Many thanks for your response. Been to linked article and read but no joy.
I'm still not able to delete the ASP.NET account.
"Elmo" wrote in message...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
October 31st 12, 01:21 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 508
Cannot delete ASP.NET account
Previously my XP machine I booted directly to my desktop. Now, when
starting up, it stops at an account page awaiting me to click on my account
name to continue booting to desktop. In the past,...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
January 30th 12, 03:55 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 4
Views: 199
Add Printer not available
Gents,
Thanks for yours responses
No explanation, but in my frustration switched off PC and restarted. All
now good everything back to normal (?)
"barrowhill" wrote in...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
January 30th 12, 11:41 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 4
Views: 199
Add Printer not available
For some reason I can add a printer on my XP system. Option not showing
and no wizard. Is there a simple fix (Microsoft Fixit ?) or some other
simple solution that doesn't involve running XP...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
August 29th 11, 01:53 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 355
Microsoft Support Scam
Paul,
Many thanks for prompt response. Interesting but symptoms don't match
exactly. Only issue is that no recently opened/used programs appear on
Start Menu. Can 'pin' programs no bother but...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
August 29th 11, 12:51 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 355
Microsoft Support Scam
Friend brought round his desktop after being caught out by the Microsoft
Support Scam. He felt such an idiot but fortunately no money lost. However
they had access to PC and system file corrupt. ...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
August 28th 11, 11:35 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
Microsoft Support Scam Help
To everyone who's responded..........Many thanks for such valuable
information.
I've scanned HDD for virus's etc but nothing. System Volume Information
file is inaccessible so..........
I've...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
August 27th 11, 09:18 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
Microsoft Support Scam Help
Friend has asked for help having just dropped off his emachines 3240 desktop
after falling for Microsoft support scam. He can't believe he fell for it
and feels a complete idiot.
System (XP Home)...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
August 23rd 11, 02:32 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,930
Laptop won't boot
Bill,
Thanks for info. I've downloaded battery monitor for future use.
The T5600 has 64 bit instruction set unlike T2400 which as 32 bit. so should
run Win 7 64 bit OS. I'll probably go with ...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
August 23rd 11, 12:22 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,930
Laptop won't boot
Bill.
I don't or didn't use use my laptop for gaming etc so no really work hard.
Just sits on on desk and switched on when researching something when working
when working with desktop PC. When...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
August 20th 11, 10:21 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,930
Laptop won't boot
Bill,
Specification as you have laid out is correct - HP NC6400 model. CPU chip
is socketed as can go up to T7400. However major issue is pr-ce (in UK).
T7200 (and below) are relatively...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
August 18th 11, 06:55 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,930
Laptop won't boot
To all.
Thanks for all your responses. Fault identified as CPU failure. I was
pointed to this link (hp tech support) which identified the problem ...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
August 16th 11, 05:53 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,930
Laptop won't boot
Bill,
Thanks for input.
I've tried variants of the holding power button etc but all with no joy. As
for reset button - I've looked all over but can't see. I don't think
NC-6400 equipped with...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
August 16th 11, 10:43 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,930
Laptop won't boot
Twayne,
Thanks for input,
PSU output is 18.5v /3.5A. Tested and all appears OK.
"Twayne" wrote in message
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
August 16th 11, 10:13 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,930
Laptop won't boot
Frederick,
Thanks for input. Tried your tip but no joy.
I've reset (unplugged battery) CMOS but also no joy.
"Frederick" wrote in message...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
August 15th 11, 10:23 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,930
Laptop won't boot
I have an HP Compag NC6400 laptop. using last night with no problems.
Standard shutdown. This evening powered up and nothing. No BIOS screen, no
HDD activity, nothing, just blank, black...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
May 10th 11, 04:38 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,174
PC no longer booting
SC Tom
USB KB and mouse are from my on PC. Both working fine on my machine
"SC Tom" wrote in message ...
Do you by chance have another USB keyboard...
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