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 Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:17 pm Post subject: RE: Start up problems |
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"Tony" wrote:
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-----Original Message-----
Hello
I have 2 problems I hope some of you can help me with.
When doing either a cold startup, or doing a restart,
the pc starts up,
shows the windows icon, and sits there for about 1 1/2
to 2 minutes, until
the login page appears. After it finally does, I can
start up without any
problems. Any reason why this delay keeps occuring?
Also, I am trying to reformat a DVD-RW, using 3
different programs to try.
None seem to work. Any idea as to why the reformating
won't work?? It starts
out and keeps opening the drive tray.
Also, after laughter at my stupidity stops ... I am
a "newbie" ... Is there
a difference in the + (plus sign) and in the - (minus
sign) on the CD's and
the DVD's?
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Thanks for any assistance or suggestions.
Amber
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Well, first I would scan for spyware that might be
running in the background, then if that did not help a
virus scan.
Are you sure that it is an RW??? If it is, it might just
be bad.
+ & - are two differt formats, + is the more widely used
format & - is the better quality. Sort of like VHS verus
Beta.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:18 pm Post subject: Re: Start up problems |
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"NoNoBadDog!" wrote:
| Quote: | There is no difference in the quality of +R and -R DVD discs. Other than
the way the Lead-in and Lead-out and the TOC is handled, the data is stored
in equal quality on both formats.
Bobby
"Tony" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0a5e01c48b77$27f39360$a301280a@phx.gbl...
((((SNIP)))
Also, after laughter at my stupidity stops ... I am
a "newbie" ... Is there
a difference in the + (plus sign) and in the - (minus
sign) on the CD's and
the DVD's?
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Thanks for any assistance or suggestions.
Amber
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Well, first I would scan for spyware that might be
running in the background, then if that did not help a
virus scan.
Are you sure that it is an RW??? If it is, it might just
be bad.
+ & - are two differt formats, + is the more widely used
format & - is the better quality. Sort of like VHS verus
Beta.
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guzarva
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:18 pm Post subject: Re: Start up problems |
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"Ted Zieglar aka "Rocky"" wrote:
| Quote: | Who's laughing?
Your PC stalls at the Windows screen because it's waiting for some task to
finish, quite likely having to do with the setup of your hardware.
Start your computer in Safe Mode (without networking). Does it start faster?
If so, your problem likely has to do with an incompatible or damaged driver.
Find Event Viewer (Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Event
Viewer) and post the error report from your most recent regular (i.e. not in
Safe Mode) startup. That might help us narrow down the source of the
problem.
If you don't understand anything I said in the above paragraph, bring your
computer to a pro.
Windows XP does not have the software to reformat a rewriteable CD or DVD.
That comes from third party software. You'll have to ask the company who
wrote the software for help in using their product to reformat a DVD.
There are technical differences between the 'plus' and 'dash' formats of
recordable CDs and DVDs, but the real difference between the formats has
more to do with industry rivalries. (Remember Beta vs. VHS?) One format is
not significantly better than the other. Here's what you need to know: A CD
or DVD recorded in the 'plus' format only plays back on a player that can
play 'plus' formatted discs. Same thing with the 'dash' format. So for
maximum compatibility, record and playback your discs on machines that can
handle both formats.
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Ted Zieglar
"Amber" <Amber@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:825A71ED-3CFE-4EE5-90BD-7F5A4A4AC3A1@microsoft.com...
Hello
I have 2 problems I hope some of you can help me with.
When doing either a cold startup, or doing a restart, the pc starts up,
shows the windows icon, and sits there for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes,
until
the login page appears. After it finally does, I can start up without any
problems. Any reason why this delay keeps occuring?
Also, I am trying to reformat a DVD-RW, using 3 different programs to try.
None seem to work. Any idea as to why the reformating won't work?? It
starts
out and keeps opening the drive tray.
Also, after laughter at my stupidity stops ... I am a "newbie" ... Is
there
a difference in the + (plus sign) and in the - (minus sign) on the CD's
and
the DVD's?
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Thanks for any assistance or suggestions.
Amber
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guzarva
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:19 pm Post subject: Re: XP Professional - Back up to CD |
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"null" wrote:
| Quote: | Chris in Finland wrote:
I originally installed XP. (Full prog, not upgrade) so presumably I am the
administrator of this machine. I have down loaded SP2, but want to back up C:
before installing. I have Iomega ZIP CD 650 which runs as an "E:" drive. It
reads/writes reliably without difficulty, but if I try to use back-up, I am
presented with a choice of "3ΒΌ Floppy A:" or "E:" When I enter a name for the
back up (August2004) in the box provided and hit enter, I get
"E:\August2004.bkf" This back up name could not be used, please ensure that
this is a valid path and that you have sufficient access" What have I done
wrong? Or is the only solution to copy subdirectories individually and reset
the archive attributes manually?
See this:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315255&Product=winxp
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The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and
data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their
PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not
liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice
posted here.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:20 pm Post subject: Re: System restore problem |
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"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
| Quote: | System Restore will only restore Windows XP system files.
It will not restore a program that was uninstalled. In order
to reinstall your uninstalled program, you'll need to use the
program installation CD or media used to originally install
the program.
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
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"Donna" wrote:
| I am trying to restore my pc but it wont let me go further back than this
| month. Its on default settings btw. Anybody got any idea how to fix this??
| i accidentall uninstalled a program and i want it back!!!
| Thanx all
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: after sp2 no reboot |
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"Will Denny" wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks Thomas. There is a know problem with this setup. At the moment
there isn't a fix, but it is being looked into by several people. You've
already disabled the cache, which is being advised, but as you have found
there is a big drop inperformance. I'll pass your details on.
Have a look here for some more info:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7447
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Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups
"SV2CLJ" <SV2CLJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:14037216-037F-4FFE-9B61-DB6EE9D7E5D0@microsoft.com...
Hello Will
the machine is an Xpc from shuttle SB61G2 / VER 3 (CHIPSET 865G)
cpu is PRESCOT 3GHZ
HDD IS SATA 210 GB WD
RAM 2 X 256 MB /400 KINGSTON
"Will Denny" wrote:
Hi Thomas
Can you please post back with details of the motherboard, chipset & CPU
you
are using?
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Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
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"SV2CLJ" <SV2CLJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1644DAC1-5651-486E-A7C6-5A783E611606@microsoft.com...
Hello oms
When i put at a new installation of win xp the sp2 the machine cant
boot
at
all!
i try to boot at safe mode no success!
when i disable the cache of the cpu at bios
the machine boot but it works very slow
any idea?
Thomas
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: Lost Data while running XP System Restore Tool! |
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"Will Denny" wrote:
| Quote: | Hi
Try a search from a command prompt to see if the files are anywhere:
cd\
dir *.wps /a/s
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Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
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"Irishboy" <Irishboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B91380EC-0EF2-4E4E-A62F-00B4BC2664FF@microsoft.com...
Hi, Will,
That was my understanding, too. However, when I went to look into My
Documents folder (after doing an SR) the file I labled "WPS" was gone!
All
it contained was Works word processing documents (.wps).
"Will Denny" wrote:
Hi
SR doesn't monitor data files, so I can't see how SR would have any
effect
on your Works files.
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Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups
"Irishboy" <Irishboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DD1651C3-65B9-4978-A8E4-44A07D440A2B@microsoft.com...
Was having problems, so, like a good little XP user, I ran the System
Restore
tool...confident in the knowledge that it doesn't affect data and is
totally
"reversible." Well, much to my chagrin, I lost all of my Works word
processing documents! The file they were in just disappeared!
Calling all computer experts...any ideas? I've run the restore tool
numerous times specifying earlier dates. I've done every search that I
know
how to do! You all are my last hope before I break out the recovery
disc...
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guzarva
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:22 pm Post subject: Re: Lost Data while running XP System Restore Tool! |
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"Will Denny" wrote:
| Quote: | Hi
Do you know which program created that folder? If it has anything to do
with Norton/Symantec - I don't use their products. However you can try
accessing that folder either via Windows Explorer or a command prompt and
copy the files to another folder. Probably easier using Windows Explorer.
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Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups
"Irishboy" <Irishboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3D71B825-60BF-41B4-BB5D-68225F671ED5@microsoft.com...
Will! You are an absolute genius! I cut and pasted the command in the
DOS
prompt and VOILA! The files are there! How do I retrieve them and put
them
in a format that will allow me to save them onto a cd? I'm no DOS user.
The
files are listed under Directory of
C:/RECYCLER/S-1-5-21-29488350-2808096582-1862505825-1006/Dc21/WPS
Again! Thanks for the help!
"Will Denny" wrote:
Hi
Try a search from a command prompt to see if the files are anywhere:
cd\
dir *.wps /a/s
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Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
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"Irishboy" <Irishboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B91380EC-0EF2-4E4E-A62F-00B4BC2664FF@microsoft.com...
Hi, Will,
That was my understanding, too. However, when I went to look into My
Documents folder (after doing an SR) the file I labled "WPS" was gone!
All
it contained was Works word processing documents (.wps).
"Will Denny" wrote:
Hi
SR doesn't monitor data files, so I can't see how SR would have any
effect
on your Works files.
--
Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups
"Irishboy" <Irishboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DD1651C3-65B9-4978-A8E4-44A07D440A2B@microsoft.com...
Was having problems, so, like a good little XP user, I ran the
System
Restore
tool...confident in the knowledge that it doesn't affect data and is
totally
"reversible." Well, much to my chagrin, I lost all of my Works word
processing documents! The file they were in just disappeared!
Calling all computer experts...any ideas? I've run the restore tool
numerous times specifying earlier dates. I've done every search
that I
know
how to do! You all are my last hope before I break out the
recovery
disc...
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guzarva
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:23 pm Post subject: RE: Full Memory |
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"Andrew E." wrote:
| Quote: | I take it you use disk-cleanup utility on a regular basis,film & video
consume
alot of space,however the hd shouldnt be full.Try this,open my music,search
for a video track or title by selecting search in video-music catagories.When
the track appears,then select,search for all of this type,see if alot of
unwanted
has been saved,then delete them,do this for both music and video.After,go to
run,type:%Temp% In the new window,go to edit,select all,delete all.From
time to time,open C: drive,see whats on the drive,delete if unwanted.
"bexy43" wrote:
Hi,
I download a lot of Film and Music files, once they are downloaded i burn
them off and delete them. However, i checked my hard drive space and it is
FULL! no matter what i delete it always says its full. Is the information
stored somewhere else as well? I'm not a novice around pc's but this has
stumped me a bit!
I have a 80Gb hard drive so there should be loads of room.
Please help me
Becky : ) |
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guzarva
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:23 pm Post subject: RE: Outlook Express 6 Crashes |
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"larry" wrote:
| Quote: | You should not open any e-mail your not familar with.
Thats how many viruses are spread. I'm not saying this is
necessary a virus but I wouldn't take the chance unless I
have virus protection.
But try this ;
Here's how to get rid of that annoying error:
1. Open Outlook Express
2. Open "Tools" Menu
3. Select "Options"
4. Click on "Security" tab
5. Choose the first button "Internet zone {Less secure,
but more functional}" NOTE: More functional, indeed. I
have virus software that scans my incoming messages, so
choosing this option is no problem for me.
6. Click "Apply"
7. Click "OK"
8. Exit Outlook Express
9. Try sending and opening a page from Yahoo in Outlook
Express now
I hope this works for you!
-----Original Message-----
I received and e-mail from Yahoo!News with the subject
stating " Yahoo !
News - Kerry tries to counter impact of criticism" -- I
cannot open nor
delete the message. When I try I received the following
message and Outlook
Express crashes"
Microsoft Visual C ++ Runtime Library
Runtime error
Program: c:\program files\outlook express\msimn.exe
R6025
- pure virtual function call
Please advise?
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G.P. Davison, Sr
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guzarva
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:24 pm Post subject: RE: Link on Start menu pointing to WRONG file |
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"Masterhawk" wrote:
| Quote: | I am the adminstrator and owner of my home/office PC and on my Start up items
"MY MUSIC"points to another users file
[C:\Documents and Settings\White Buffalo\My Documents]
when it should direct it to [[[C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents]]]
I have tried to remove it and place my music files there etc and have not
been able to change where the link directs it to.
Please Help me I am out of ideas. |
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guzarva
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:24 pm Post subject: Re: Link on Start menu pointing to WRONG file |
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"Carrie Garth" wrote:
| Quote: | | "Masterhawk" <Masterhawk@discussions.microsoft.com
| Message
news:38BA8521-6805-42D7-87C7-E429BA613185@microsoft.com.
| I am the adminstrator and owner of my home/office PC and on my
| Start up items "MY MUSIC"points to another users file
| [C:\Documents and Settings\White Buffalo\My Documents]
| when it should direct it to [[[C:\Documents and
| Settings\Owner\My Documents]]]
| I have tried to remove it and place my music files there etc
| and have not been able to change where the link directs it to.
| Please Help me I am out of ideas.
Sounds like the registry key for your Shell Folders and/or User
Shell Folders is FOBAR.
Instead of trying to "remove it", try moving the incorrectly
located folder(s) to the correct location(s). Note that the
Operating System will automatically update the registry key for
the Shell Folders and/or User Shell Folders so that it points to
the new (correct) location.
For more information about moving special folders such as My
Music see the following:
Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows
Windows XP Release Candidate Tips 'n' Tricks
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_tips_rc1.asp
Begin Copy and Paste
Change the location of the My Music or My Pictures folders
Contributed by Larry Samuels
In Windows 2000, Microsoft added the ability to right-click
the My Documents folder and choose a new location for that
folder in the shell. With Windows XP, Microsoft has elevated
the My Music and My Pictures folders to the same "special
shell folder" status of My Documents, but they never added
a similar (and simple) method for changing those folder's
locations. However, it is actually pretty easy to change the
location of these folders, using the following method.
Open a My Computer window and navigate to the location
where you'd like My Music (or My Pictures) to reside.
Then, open the My Documents folder in a different window.
Drag the My Music (or My Pictures) folder to the other
window, and Windows XP will update all of the references
to that folder to the new location, including the Start menu.
End Copy and Paste
Note: You can quickly open your personal My Music folder by
clicking Start, clicking Run, typing the following command and
clicking OK:
Shell:My Music
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject: RE: Moniter problems |
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"Lorraine" wrote:
| Quote: | we upgraded our computer and now the screen is out of focus, not extremely
bad but very fuzzy, tried changing the settings but no luck, please help.
Lorraine |
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guzarva
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject: Re: Moniter problems |
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"Ted Zieglar aka "Rocky"" wrote:
| Quote: | If the new monitor is an LCD, make sure that you are using the monitor's
native resolution. Using any other resolution will adversely affect the
image. For example: The native resolution for a 15" LCD is typically 1024 X
768 pixels.
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Ted Zieglar
formerly "Rocket J. Squirrel"
"Lorraine" <Lorraine@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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we upgraded our computer and now the screen is out of focus, not extremely
bad but very fuzzy, tried changing the settings but no luck, please help.
Lorraine
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:26 pm Post subject: Re: Can anybody help?? |
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"Phillips" wrote:
| Quote: | Depends what quality your PSU is, if it's getting hot, cooling etc. Poor
quality PSU's do not deliver constant voltage or amperage. Check the reviews
of you PSU on Google. Also, you might have not enough power. Here's a crude
PSU calculator: http://www.adecy.com/psu/ - google fore more. Moreover, you
can use a Motherboard Monitor to check for voltage - real time and history.
Michael
"arsh" <Sidharta_9@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:5135A5B5-8FD7-4B40-A90B-04633074A084@microsoft.com...
Recently I replaced power supplier (my old one was 125w,new 300/400w) and
since then my programs are freezing. Strange thing is that this happens
excacly after one hour. I did defrag.,virus scaning,checked softwares and
hardwares and everything seemes to be fine. If anybody have any suggestion
please reply.Thanks!
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