I download a program and try to open it. I get a message "failed to load control ' mscomm' from mscomm32.ocx. Your version of mscomm32.ocx may be outdated. I hope someone can tell me how to fix the...

In news:33E45CCB-4CDE-4A23-AB9F-3B460108084F@microsoft.com, Mase3600 had this to say: My reply is at the bottom of your sent message: First step would be to try accessing safe mode and restoring...

I'm having two problems and I think they are related to each other: Problem #1: I'm running Windows XP Pro. I can create a new user's account OK (with adminsitrator privilege), but when I tried to...

I went ahead and followed the directions you provided, but it ties up my whole computer and not only the start menu. So, I deleted OE and System Restore, and am keeping my fingers crossed that my...

The installed updates can not be saved for reuse. But you can download the updates from the Windows Update Catalog, burn to CD and reuse them all you like, #1 on this...

Before trying any of the solutions below, see if you can run a virus scan of your harddrive. Also run a spyware/malware check Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition - Download Free version and Run...

On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 14:03:02 -0800, Spencer J wrote: You're welcome! -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

There is a problem with the installation package, it cant be opened. "MAP" wrote:

CD Recording Software Will Cause Windows to Become Unstable" Error Message When You Start Windows http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315345 The following registry fix automates...

On Wed, 11 Jan 2006 11:32:03 -0800, Michael K wrote: Yes, that is a possibility. While there XP protects against mistakes that a user can do, there is plenty of malware around - viruses and...

On Tue, 10 Jan 2006 20:40:02 -0800, XML source File wrote: on this topic a bit, you'll find that the error message you're seeing appears when there is something amiss with the source code for the...

Leha wrote: I'm glad that you fixed it,and thanx for your reply, very few people give any, type of feedback at all when their problem is solved. -- Mike Pawlak

1st,if you run SP2,Direct X is already at 9.0 version.2nd go to downloads or search type:893803 Install installer v3.1 Reboot if needed,then having youre Direct X on desktop,go to...

for the past couple of days i havent been able to sign onto any websites which require a password....neither aim or windows messenger work either......does anyone know what this could be...

I had the same problem--- try this: Go to the control panel Click on Internet Options Click on the Advanced Tab Scroll to the security area Make sure there is a check mark in both the "Use SSL...

On Sun, 8 Jan 2006 15:17:02 -0800, Tom B wrote: I wish I had better news for you but there are nooks and crannies in Windows (and applications) that will ignore the large font setting. Or worse,...

On Tue, 10 Jan 2006 15:03:01 -0800, lostinthesauce wrote: Wordpad is a part of Windows. A very simple, very basic word processor. MS Word is a part of MS Office. It's possible that if your system...

On Tue, 10 Jan 2006 23:14:05 +1000, Patrick Powell wrote: the steps for the older versions. With the newer ones (XP and 2003), you need the CD to re-run setup. If you elected to save the setup...

In news:%23hrA52jFGHA.2912@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl, Jerry <NoSpamChiefZeke@MSN.com> had this to say: My reply is at the bottom of your sent message: Dunno but here's an idea that *might*...

In news:ex%23rOefFGHA.1028@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl, michael <mike1935@btinternet.com> had this to say: My reply is at the bottom of your sent message: In safe mode just restore to a time before this...