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Slow Shutdown Corrected
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 0 Comments

For months I tried almost every tip suggested to correct the slow shut down of my Windows XP, SP2 computer. I think I may have solved my problem and it may help others that have AOL as their online...

Microsoft Update not working
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 4 Comments

I recently removed SR 2 from my computer to try to fix a problem and now I have a bigger problem. Microsoft Updates no longer works. I have tried all the fixes suggested on the web site to make it...

Network problems
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 1 Comments

I am working on a Dell Latitude D600 Laptop with Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 2, and I am on a college network. My issue is with the connectivity of the network. Within the activity window...

Volume Shadow Copy in NTBackup Causing Failures
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Running XP Pro (in NTFS drives), Shadow Copy keeps causing failures in NTBackup - if Shadow Copy is disabled, NTBackup works fine. I've scanned the MS groups and found many problems with Shadow Copy,...

comp shuts itself down.
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 1 Comments

my computer has started putting itself into stand by mode without warning. it does it when i am using it and when i am not. it is the main computer and i have a laptop connected via rj45 cable....

system file checker prob.
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 1 Comments

i have windows xp home sp2 i am trying to run sfc but it keeps asking me to insert the correct cd it says it wishes to install dll.s i am useing the correct cd i have downloaded all current updates

Programs wont uninstall
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 3 Comments

Ive been having problem with uninstalling some programs. The 2 programs I cant uninstall are: E2give Plug-in Internet Optimizer Ever since I went to some site these 2 programs installed and now...

RE: Win XP keeps restarting
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 0 Comments

"michalis" wrote: try to repair the window xp by reinstall and fallow until is ask you do you want to full install or repair just use repair option hope it help

Error when trying to install updates.
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 1 Comments

When I go to install the windows updates from the updates page I get the screen that says the files needed are no longer there. So I choose the option to reinstall them but after I get the same...

pc slow for no reason...
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 4 Comments

I've a pc recently bought. WinXP, 2.9ghz pentium4, 512 memory, 120gb HD (divided into 2). I've just scanned for virus (virus database updated), 99% defragged, no adwares detected (ad remover...

Grr
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 5 Comments

Im currently running on windowsXP SP2 with 512 RAM and a 2.8ghz processor. Ive recently encountered a problem where the computer starts running and loading programs etc very, very slowly. This occurs...

slow local performance when signing on to a specific domain
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 0 Comments

I have several computers at a site that when people from a specific domain logon, they have a lag time up to a few seconds to even see into the local hard drive or My Documents. This is not an issue...

Ink
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Sorry guys. The spam stuff was not my intent. I do oppoligies and won't happen again. I have never been on newsgroups before and not sure how to work them. I hope you guys can forgive a bad...

Can't initialize scanner
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 0 Comments

XP Office Document Scanning and Paperport will not initialize scanner using my administrator account. All was well until Installed new HP Photosmart 3310 Multifunction. Curiously, all works well if...

Memory allocation tab for old Dos/PC games
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Hey this is my first post, and i was just wondering if there were any "optimum" settings for using the MEMORY TAB on the properties of old windows games. Im trying to play Theme hospital on Windows...

Ink
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Man I have found this site that has the cheapest ink for any printer. You can compare prices and then review the companies on service and quality. <http://www.imagraphix.com> Let me know what you...

Windows Lock Out?
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 2 Comments

I came home from work this morning to find that my PC had basically frozen up on me. So after I restarted it, I only got the splash screen and nothing else. I did a cold boot and still only the...

Why is System Idle Process hogging CPU? How can I stop this?
Posted on March 20th, 2006 | 6 Comments

In task manager, System Idle Process's CPU usage is always around the 90's. When I run a full scandisk, it usually fixes the problem. However, it's not long before it starts doing it again. I run a...

How to find out the Registry size ?
Posted on March 19th, 2006 | 32 Comments

I'm about to try one of those Registry cleaners that are supposed to eliminate obsolete entries in the Registry (which, I'm told, is one of the causes of sluggishness). I just thought, out of...

XP Double icons in control panel
Posted on March 19th, 2006 | 1 Comments

In control Panel and Programmes evry icon has doubled. I had a network repair done recently and the shop man said this could be a sign of a windows problem Any advice on what could be done to...