A Windows XP help forum. PCbanter

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » PCbanter forum » Search Forums
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

Showing results 1 to 25 of 95
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Doc
Forum: General XP issues or comments December 17th 12, 02:02 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By Doc
BSOD when trying to do offline defrag of system files withPerfectDisk 8

On Sunday, December 16, 2012 5:01:50 PM UTC-5, Iceman wrote:

I don't know why this happens, but have you tried a defrag in Safe Mode?


Tried it, Perfectdisk won't run in Safe Mode.
Forum: General XP issues or comments December 16th 12, 06:54 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By Doc
BSOD when trying to do offline defrag of system files withPerfectDisk 8

Running XP Pro SP3. Trying to do an offline defrag of system files which I've done in the past without issue but now am either betting a BSOD or a screen saying it can't gain exclusive access to the...
Forum: General XP issues or comments October 26th 12, 03:30 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By Doc
No update of IEEE 1394 driver for XP since 2001?

Under 1394 driver, device manager says 5.1.2535.0 7/1/2001. Selecting update driver says none found.

There was never an update for this?

Also, is it no longer possible to post to multiple groups...
Forum: General XP issues or comments October 20th 12, 09:16 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By Doc
Is there a technical reason why there's no DirectX 10 & 11 for XP?

Is there a genuine technical reason or is it just Micro$oft pushing you to their next offering?
Forum: The Basics January 15th 12, 12:58 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 17
Views: 3,175
Posted By Doc
Suddenly can't safely remove external USB drives

On Jan 14, 10:35*pm, "David H. Lipman"
wrote:
From: "Doc"

Finally had success. Apparently it was the Windows Search -
...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP January 15th 12, 12:58 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 4
Views: 7,762
Posted By Doc
Suddenly can't safely remove external USB drives

On Jan 14, 10:35*pm, "David H. Lipman"
wrote:
From: "Doc"

Finally had success. Apparently it was the Windows Search -
...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP January 15th 12, 02:54 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 4
Views: 7,762
Posted By Doc
Suddenly can't safely remove external USB drives

Finally had success. Apparently it was the Windows Search -
searchindexer.exe After killing that I can remove and restart it
using USB Safely remove.
Forum: The Basics January 15th 12, 02:54 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 17
Views: 3,175
Posted By Doc
Suddenly can't safely remove external USB drives

Finally had success. Apparently it was the Windows Search -
searchindexer.exe After killing that I can remove and restart it
using USB Safely remove.
Forum: The Basics January 12th 12, 04:32 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 17
Views: 3,175
Posted By Doc
Suddenly can't safely remove external USB drives

On Jan 12, 10:27*am, Doc wrote:

I just tried it again after a reboot and it's telling me that it can't
find any processes locking the device that it might be locked by
...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP January 12th 12, 04:32 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 5
Views: 7,590
Posted By Doc
Suddenly can't safely remove external USB drives

On Jan 12, 10:27*am, Doc wrote:

I just tried it again after a reboot and it's telling me that it can't
find any processes locking the device that it might be locked by
...
Forum: The Basics January 12th 12, 04:27 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 17
Views: 3,175
Posted By Doc
Suddenly can't safely remove external USB drives

On Jan 12, 9:39*am, BillW50 wrote:

I rarely have a problem with safely remove. As it is usually like
Explorer is looking at it or something. But USB Safely Remove has a
force...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP January 12th 12, 04:27 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 5
Views: 7,590
Posted By Doc
Suddenly can't safely remove external USB drives

On Jan 12, 9:39*am, BillW50 wrote:

I rarely have a problem with safely remove. As it is usually like
Explorer is looking at it or something. But USB Safely Remove has a
force...
Forum: The Basics January 12th 12, 03:23 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 17
Views: 3,175
Posted By Doc
Suddenly can't safely remove external USB drives

On Jan 12, 8:20*am, BillW50 wrote:

I just happened to check giveawayoftheday.com this morning and just the
tool you need is being given away.

USB Safely Remove...
Forum: The Basics January 12th 12, 01:59 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 17
Views: 3,175
Posted By Doc
Suddenly can't safely remove external USB drives

On Jan 12, 2:05*am, Paul wrote:
Doc wrote:
Hasn't been a problem until now. The system won't let go of a couple
of USB external drives. Click the icon. hit Stop and I...
Forum: The Basics January 12th 12, 07:31 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 17
Views: 3,175
Posted By Doc
Suddenly can't safely remove external USB drives

Hasn't been a problem until now. The system won't let go of a couple
of USB external drives. Click the icon. hit Stop and I get a "can be
stopped try later" message.

Tried using Unlocker, still...
Forum: The Basics January 11th 12, 10:24 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 3
Views: 1,695
Posted By Doc
Questions about Windows Search 4 search options/locations andhow to search files

On Jan 11, 4:20*pm, Doc wrote:
I've added all my drives to the locations tab to the far left. However
when I go to the Search Options icon at the far right, only the C:
...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP January 11th 12, 10:22 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 7
Views: 7,753
Posted By Doc
What setting to move a file/folder and delete at the same time -without having to cut/paste?

On Jan 5, 6:58*pm, "Tim Meddick" wrote:
Either [right-click-and-drag] the object from one folder to another to get
a short menu on releasing the mouse button, that asks if...
Forum: The Basics January 11th 12, 10:20 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 3
Views: 1,695
Posted By Doc
Questions about Windows Search 4 search options/locations and howto search files

I've added all my drives to the locations tab to the far left. However
when I go to the Search Options icon at the far right, only the C:
drive appears.

Another thing I've found is that it often...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP January 5th 12, 11:49 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 7
Views: 7,753
Posted By Doc
What setting to move a file/folder and delete at the same time -without having to cut/paste?

I want to be able to drag a file or folder from one folder or drive to
another and have it disappear from the source at the same time - i.e.
without having to do cut/paste. Where do I set...
Forum: General XP issues or comments September 19th 11, 04:52 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Replies: 2
Views: 151
Posted By Doc
When installing a number of apps, does it make any difference ifyou wait reboot?

On Sep 18, 11:46*pm, Doc wrote:
Running XP Pro, SP3. Just did a clean reinstall and reinstalling a
number of apps.


If it makes a difference, some of the installed items...
Forum: General XP issues or comments September 19th 11, 04:46 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Replies: 2
Views: 151
Posted By Doc
When installing a number of apps, does it make any difference if youwait reboot?

Running XP Pro, SP3. Just did a clean reinstall and reinstalling a
number of apps.

I notice some ask you to reboot, some don't. Does it make any
difference if you wait to reboot after installing all...
Forum: General XP issues or comments September 16th 11, 01:12 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support,microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By Doc
Mystery PCI device needs to be installed after roll back to SP3XP Pro

Appreciate your input. Here's part of the setupapi.log file that seems
to have references to a driver not loading if it gives any clues.

[SetupAPI Log]
OS Version = 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2
Platform...
Forum: General XP issues or comments September 15th 11, 04:06 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support,microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By Doc
Mystery PCI device needs to be installed after roll back to SP3XP Pro

Don't see anything that I understand where you indicated. Device
manager says "No drivers required or installed for this device". This
is what comes up under device instance ID on the Device...
Forum: General XP issues or comments September 15th 11, 05:34 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support,microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By Doc
Mystery PCI device needs to be installed after roll back to SP3 XP Pro

After rolling back to SP2 with XP Pro I'm getting a message on boot
that a PCI device needs to be reinstalled.I see a yellow X in device
manager but it's not clear to me what device it is. I only...
Forum: The Basics March 20th 11, 05:32 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment,microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 1
Views: 1,389
Posted By Doc
Why is SATA drive showing up on IDE channel in BIOS?

I see a WD Caviar drive is showing up under and IDE Channel in BIOS.
I'm not intimately familiar with the BIOS conventions, wondering why
this is. Using a Gigabyte mobo.
Showing results 1 to 25 of 95

 





All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:24 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 PCbanter.
The comments are property of their posters.