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Forum: Windows XP Help and Support April 20th 11, 01:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,443
Posted By waresoft
You may also want to try using Chkdsk from the...

You may also want to try using Chkdsk from the Recovery Console before attempting a Repair Install. This may very well fix the problem for you, so try it first.

Running Chkdsk from the Recovery...
Forum: Windows XP Help and Support April 20th 11, 01:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,443
Posted By waresoft
If you have the original XP installation CD, a...

If you have the original XP installation CD, a repair install should fix your problem.

You will have to reinstall all service packs and updates after doing a repair install.

XP Repair install

1....
Forum: General XP issues or comments July 29th 10, 12:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 410
Posted By waresoft
I'm sorry for any confusion. I was reply to the...

I'm sorry for any confusion. I was reply to the original post by bazsl.
Forum: General XP issues or comments July 28th 10, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By waresoft
Are you saving a brand new file? If the original...

Are you saving a brand new file? If the original file was created on your PC in 97 it will retain that date. Check the modified date. It should show it was modified today if you made changes and...
Forum: General XP issues or comments July 28th 10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 410
Posted By waresoft
I forgot to mention. I have removed dozens of...

I forgot to mention. I have removed dozens of rootkit infections from computers using SuperAntispyware. McAfee was installed on all of them.
Forum: General XP issues or comments July 28th 10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 410
Posted By waresoft
Sounds like she has a rootkit. Download...

Sounds like she has a rootkit. Download SuperAntiSpyware (http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html) with another computer and copy it to a thumbdrive or CD. Then use it to remove the rootkit.
Forum: General XP issues or comments January 21st 10, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 122
Posted By waresoft
By what you wrote it sounds like you have a 32...

By what you wrote it sounds like you have a 32 bit OS running on a 64bit processor.

If you are downloading software to use on your Windows XP, then you would use 32bit.
Forum: General XP issues or comments January 20th 10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 194
Posted By waresoft
Here is a pretty good explaination of how to do...

Here is a pretty good explaination of how to do it. It's not exactly a step by step tutorial though:

http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/dualboot.htm
Forum: Windows XP Help and Support January 20th 10, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By waresoft
I just tried that, and it didn't work. It only...

I just tried that, and it didn't work. It only set the directories and files in the root of C:\ to detail view.

My method does every file and folder on the entire computer.
Forum: Windows XP Help and Support January 20th 10, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By waresoft
Yes there is. It's really easy to do...

Yes there is. It's really easy to do too.

Here's what you do. Go to any folder and set the view to details.

Don't close the window (stay in that folder).

Go to the "Tools" menu and select...
Forum: General XP issues or comments January 20th 10, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By waresoft
I believe we are starting to get off base from...

I believe we are starting to get off base from the question in this thread. If I'm correct, JimRBG is asking us that since he already upgraded to Windows 7. (Which I'm assuming means his XP...
Forum: The Basics January 20th 10, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 320
Posted By waresoft
I believe the second method suggested at this...

I believe the second method suggested at this link from Microsoft will help you in this situation:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319095
Forum: General XP issues or comments January 19th 10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By waresoft
I believe it may be too late. Here is the...

I believe it may be too late. Here is the procedure to migrate from XP to Windows 7:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7
Forum: General XP issues or comments January 19th 10, 05:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 340
Posted By waresoft
If you feel that there is stuff on your computer...

If you feel that there is stuff on your computer that you don't want anyone to find, then I would suggest using a program such as the Secure Erase Utility at the link...
Forum: General XP issues or comments January 19th 10, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 232
Posted By waresoft
It looks like I stand corrected. However in the...

It looks like I stand corrected. However in the end I still recommend not deleting the files in the dllcache folder for the reasons I stated above.
Forum: General XP issues or comments January 19th 10, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 232
Posted By waresoft
I recommend against doing so because this is your...

I recommend against doing so because this is your cache of safe system files. Unless you repopulate the cache using sfc.exe /scannow you won't have that.

Without it you are compromising your...
Forum: General XP issues or comments January 19th 10, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 232
Posted By waresoft
You can safely delete the files in the folder by...

You can safely delete the files in the folder by opening a command prompt and typing:

sfc.exe /purgecache

However, I do recommend against doing so.
Forum: Networking and the Internet with Windows XP January 18th 10, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By waresoft
You can use the following command to hide your...

You can use the following command to hide your computer and all shared network folders from the browser:

net config server /hidden:yes

If your computer is already sharing network folders then it...
Forum: Windows XP and video cards, drivers and similar January 17th 10, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
Posted By waresoft
Try STOIK video converter. It has a free and pro...

Try STOIK video converter. It has a free and pro version. I believe the free version will do what you need.

http://www.stoik.com/products/svc/
Forum: General XP issues or comments February 23rd 07, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 149
Posted By waresoft
The only way to hide your IP is to go through a...

The only way to hide your IP is to go through a proxy. I would suggest an anonymous proxy. There are free and paid services. I recommend the paid services, simply because they are usually much...
Forum: General XP issues or comments February 22nd 07, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 174
Posted By waresoft
As a Developer, have you thought about getting an...

As a Developer, have you thought about getting an MSDN Operating Systems Subscription (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/aa718660.aspx)?
Forum: General XP issues or comments February 22nd 07, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 132
Posted By waresoft
No, I doubt it. Does the printer require a...

No, I doubt it. Does the printer require a different driver to be installed when using a COM port instead of an LPT port? Maybe that is the cause.
Forum: General XP issues or comments February 21st 07, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 174
Posted By waresoft
You will be given the option to reformat your...

You will be given the option to reformat your drive when you do a clean install. Yes, reformatting and doing a clean install, you will lose everything. If you want to keep your documents and...
Forum: Customizing Windows XP February 21st 07, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 192
Posted By waresoft
Talking I can't believe I didn't think of that. I think...

I can't believe I didn't think of that. I think my brain took a vacation!
Forum: General XP issues or comments February 21st 07, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 132
Posted By waresoft
Are you sure that the serial port you are plugged...

Are you sure that the serial port you are plugged into is COM1 could it be COM3 or something else?
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