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XP Pro fails to activate (MSG 32777)
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 6 Comments

I'll try not to be rude, but you didn't actually read my post, did you? It fails with the message that it cannot reach the authentication server. Not the "Failed to Activate Windows, please call ......

Old Profiles
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 4 Comments

As far as I know you cannot delete user accounts with uphclean. To delete multiple in one operation use the Delprof utility. John bilseville wrote:

Flickering application modal window
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 0 Comments

Some time ago application modal windows started flickering (about 10 times a second) if I accidentally tried to steal focus from them. It is just the title bar and frame that flicker; the content...

two pc,s same screen
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 1 Comments

westieben wrote: You can probably use Remote Desktop from one PC to the other. I do this all the time, but mainly because my desktop PC and my Laptop PC's are in different rooms. -- Steve...

USB Ports Problem
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 1 Comments

On Thu, 29 May 2008 19:46:01 -0700, nana52 <nana52@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: You might have to uninstall the printer and then reinstall .

WMIDiag Errors
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 1 Comments

Just an update... I managed to solve the WMI Namespace Security warnings. But the DCOM Security warnings remain. Reason is, I cannot find the "Microsoft WBEM UnSecured Apartment" in the DCOM...

File Association - XML
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 4 Comments

Are you able to open XML file by clicking on XML hyperlink in the *internet* using your browser? Test URL: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/xmltest.htm -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP The...

Two Windows shown in boot messages
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 2 Comments

Start..run..msconfig..and on the boot.ini tab click the 'Check all Boot paths' button. "Conquistaman" <Conquistaman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in...

System restore, loading to blank screen
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 2 Comments

Boot up on the WinXP CD and select the Repair option? (as just one idea) bojimbo26one@aol.com wrote:

Processes (usually running explorer.exe) consuming 100% CPU time
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 4 Comments

I've looked at Process Explorer when the problem has been occurring, and if I'm remembering correctly, the line that actually showed explorer.exe as the running image was the one running away. But I...

Share outlook calendar
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 1 Comments

I would give her my password, and let her log on as my user ID via the Remote Desktop, and then she could open the Outlook calendar for additions. There are several other ways Share my Calendar -...

Notepad ignores line feeds in XML if file size > 64k
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 4 Comments

"VanguardLH" <V@nguard.LH> wrote in message news:uoKdnUG4f9nzvabVnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com... and install (unzip) into a folder. Make a shortcut to the file called "runemacs" and customize your...

System Restore not working [JSF]
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 24 Comments

On Thu, 29 May 2008 23:10:16 +0100, "Gerry" <gerry@nospam.com> wrote: I'm with you entirely. Rather than use the "correct" term, I prefer to just not use either term.

XP takes foreever to log out
Posted on May 30th, 2008 | 3 Comments

Roger <Monkey@Zoo.fsnet.co.uk> wrote: Thanks guys, i'll use your info to check out a few things...! Larry

cannot open excel files from windows explorer
Posted on May 29th, 2008 | 4 Comments

In article <XjE%j.2749$jI5.2658@flpi148.ffdc.sbc.com>, pcbutts1 @leythosthestalker.com says... directly to Microsoft Usenet servers, someone that has posted links to pornographic materials on HIS...

Issue with Screen on XP 2003
Posted on May 29th, 2008 | 1 Comments

Test the screen saver by using another one. If that stops it, replace the screen saver. if it's one that comes with XP you can run the command : SFC /SCANNOW to replace system files. -- click the...

Downloading stops for no reason ...
Posted on May 29th, 2008 | 14 Comments

This may or may not work so if you want take a chance. Download a free utility called CC cleaner from http//www.cccleaner.com install it and run the cleaner. This cleans up unnescary files on...

System Restore Keeping Only One Restore Point
Posted on May 29th, 2008 | 79 Comments

On Thu, 29 May 2008 18:50:36 +0100, "Gerry" <gerry@nospam.com> wrote: I use the ERUNT system , disabled system restore .

Computer problem
Posted on May 29th, 2008 | 5 Comments

I seem to be having the same problem. My computer boots up then shuts off periodically, either two minutes to an hour. Im thinking it could be this "Blaster" virus, but my computer doesnt give me a...

Winsock problems and now no Explorer or icons
Posted on May 29th, 2008 | 6 Comments

How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341 How to Perform a Windows XP Repair...