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HeyBub
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 Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: Sound Woes |
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Darshan Maiya wrote:
| Quote: | I am running Windows XP SP 2.For the last few days sound is not being
properly played on my PC.I booted using a linux DVD and confirmed
that it was not a problem with the speakers.Now the actual problem is
that when I play something on my speakers the sound is too
distorted.This is especially when I play songs or play something that
is longer than 5-6 seconds.I have tried different players to play my
song but that didn't work.Even reinstalling XP didn't help.Can anyone
please tell me how can rectify this problem.Thanks in advance.
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It could also be a Trojan, lurking in the background, burning up CPU cycles
while it sends all your confidential information to the mother ship or
launching 200,000 spams that will seem to be coming from your computer.
Or not. |
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HeyBub
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Do I need to pay for Windows again (following crashed HD |
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Debnjoey wrote:
| Quote: | My hard drive (Dell Latitude D800 running WinXP Pro) crashed
recently. The crash was physical/mechanical in nature and so the
hard drive is ruined. I'll buy a new HD, but do I need to buy Windows
again?
When I purchased the laptop, did I purchase a license to run Windows
on that particular machine or hard drive?
If I am still entitled to run Windows without purchasing again, how
would I go about contacting Microsoft for an XP Pro installation disc?
Thanks for reading.
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Dell should have supplied you with the ability to restore your computer to
its factory condition. This could have been a special partition on the hard
drive or a CD.
If you lost whatever medium on which the OS was supplied, you're going to
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Anna
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Does Windows XP SP2 control max USB power supply? |
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| Quote: | "A Taxed Mind" <ATaxedMind@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9945BA88-DAE9-4862-9860-4D3F962D5D62@microsoft.com...
Sorry I should have added this; This is the URL to the Western
Digital page
that details this:
http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/popup_adp.php?p_fa
qid=1488&p_created=1165616390
In summary:
"If you are using a WD Passport 2.5" hard drive, please ensure that
the computer's USB ports supply at least 650 milliamps through the
USB ports. If
your USB controller or USB hub is limited to 500 milliamps of power
draw, you
may need to use a USB 2.0 Power Booster Cable or a WD Passport Power
Supply."
Is this really correct, I thought every computer was limited this
way!?
Thanks again
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"he" <who@dat.dere> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I have used about 6 different WD Passport 2.5" drives (80-160GB) - they
have all worked off of a single USB port on a couple of different desktop
machines and at least 3 different brand laptops. On one other laptop
(older), I needed an external power supply - used one from an old USB 1.1
hub.
Try it first - if it doesn't spin up reliably (that is the critical part,
as usually once they spin up the power requirement goes down), you may
need a cable to connect a second USB port to the drive (only used for
power, not data), or an external power supply.
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Taxed Mind:
Our experience with 2 1/2" USB external HDDs parallels that of "he". While
it is true that many, if not most, of these 2 1/2" external HDDs will draw
current greater than the 500 mA specified for a USB 2.0 port, we have found
that in the majority of cases the 2 1/2" USBEHDs will work reliably
connected to a single USB port even without an external power supply.
But as "he" also points out. Not always. There *will* be cases where one
would need an external PS for the device or the USB dual-head cable (so as
to connect the device to two USB ports) similar to the WD "Power Booster
Cable" you referred to in order for the device to properly function.
So if you're set about using such a device but aren't interested in the
add'l expense, and even annoyance, of purchasing either an external PS or
the dual-head cable, then I would suggest you purchase the WD Passport
device locally with the understanding from your local dealer that you will
have return privileges should the device not properly operate with your
machine without having to purchase those accessories.
Other than that, simply consider a "normal" 3 1/2" USBEHD device which
includes its own PS.
Anna |
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+Bob+
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: Remote Management w/RDC - XP Home? |
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On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:10:48 -0500, "Poprivet`"
<poprivet@devnull.spamcop.net> wrote:
| Quote: | FWIW: UltraVNC is a very capable, reliable and stable
app. I use it probably about 90% of the time to get
from machine to machine. VERY capable little program!
Of course, it bypasses most security, just in case
you may have other users around, but it also allows
passwords and can be set to off easily, or to refuse
specific machines or only work in one direction. Short
learning curve too but there is a learning curve.
Pop`
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot.
I didn't realize they'd commented RDC out of XP-Home. I suppose they
had to find some way to differentiate it  |
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HeyBub
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:35 pm Post subject: Re: reg cleaners |
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Ken Blake, MVP wrote:
| Quote: | On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:33:40 -0000, "Gerry" <gerry@nospam.com> wrote:
http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/TYVM
One of my pet peeves; The Free Dictionary is wrong. TYVM is an
abbreviation, but not an acronym.
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TYVM is both an abbreviation and an acronym.
From Webster's: ": a word (as NATO, radar, or laser) formed from the initial
letter or letters of each of the successive parts or major parts of a
compound term; also : an abbreviation (as FBI)"
All acronyms are abbreviations; but not all abbreviations are acronyms. An
acronym is a particular type of abbreviation. |
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HeyBub
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: Brother HL-2040 laser printer not working properly with |
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RW wrote:
| Quote: | I have a Brother HL-2040 (black toner only) laser printer plugged
into my XP PC. For some reason, it will not print colored text in a
document as black- it prints colored text in shades of grey. It did
not behave this way on my old '98 PC. I have looked at all the
printer settings so am I missing a setting someplace in XP that
controls how it prints colored text?
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So you want blue type on a yellow background to print as a black page?
Hmm. |
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AJR
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:54 pm Post subject: Re: Reinstalling XP warns me about newer version |
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Uninstall SP2 via control panel.
"Ludwig77" <gregjgman@gmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Because XP slows down on me after an hour of useage and Explorer
tends
to hang on shut downs, I'm wanting to reinstall XP on my system to
see
if it helps things.
I'm not opting to do a clean install where I wipe out the hard drive
and start over again because I don't want to go through the hassle of
reconfiguring my system, reinstalling applications and restoring
data.
So I'm just looking to reinstall XP over my current version.
Upon inserting the CD and initiating the install, I received this
warning:
Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer
is newer than the version on the CD.
Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is
currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot
be
recovered.
Is this because I have SP2 (I'm going to reinstall SP-2 as well)
installed on my machine?
Is it warning me that I'd lose data files or is it just referring to
behind the scenes XP files (that I want to be reinitialized to
possibly speed up my system)? |
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+Bob+
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: Remote Management w/RDC - XP Home? |
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On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:10:48 -0500, "Poprivet`"
<poprivet@devnull.spamcop.net> wrote:
| Quote: | FWIW: UltraVNC is a very capable, reliable and stable
app. I use it probably about 90% of the time to get
from machine to machine. VERY capable little program!
Of course, it bypasses most security, just in case
you may have other users around, but it also allows
passwords and can be set to off easily, or to refuse
specific machines or only work in one direction. Short
learning curve too but there is a learning curve.
Pop`
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Pop:
Any good pointers to safe security setup for UltraVNC? I'd like to be
able to remote manage another computer that will eventually be 100
miles away... I'm wondering what I should do at both the router and
firewall level to make sure the other machine (and possibly my own) is
safe.
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AJR
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: Can I make a full WinXP CD |
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The XP CD does provide another repair option other than the Recovery
Console.
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Dan;
You can install the Recovery Console using these:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310994
--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
"Daniel Schaffer" <somerset27@aol.com> wrote in message
news:%23mbaLaFRIHA.3556@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
Hi Xandros,
Many thanks for precise and prompt answer. I'll follow your suggestion.
By the way, is there any reason for me to want an XP CD other than being
able to use the Recovery Console? I don't think I'll need the ability to
reinstall the OS without destroying my installed programs and date: I
image the system regularly.
Thanks again,
Dan S
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Ken Blake, MVP
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: reg cleaners |
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On Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:35:54 -0600, "HeyBub" <heybub@gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Ken Blake, MVP wrote:
On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:33:40 -0000, "Gerry" <gerry@nospam.com> wrote:
http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/TYVM
One of my pet peeves; The Free Dictionary is wrong. TYVM is an
abbreviation, but not an acronym.
TYVM is both an abbreviation and an acronym.
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No it's not.
| Quote: | From Webster's: ": a word (as NATO, radar, or laser) formed from the initial
letter or letters of each of the successive parts or major parts of a
compound term;
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Correct.
| Quote: | also : an abbreviation (as FBI)"
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That's the sloppy usage that is unfortunately becoming all too common.
All dictionaries do not agree, and unfortunately some (fortunately
only some) are very permissive with respect to commonly heard misuse
like this.
The whole reason for the existence of the word "acronym" is to
distinguish such abbreviations from other kinds of abbreviations. Blur
that distinction, call all abbreviations acronyms, and you don't need
the word at all.
| Quote: | All acronyms are abbreviations; but not all abbreviations are acronyms. An
acronym is a particular type of abbreviation.
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Correct. It's an abbreviation that's pronounced as a word (like NATO,
radar, or laser). An abbreviation that is recited as series of letters
rather than as a word (like TYVM) is an abbreviation that is not an
acronym.
--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
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AJR
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: When XP Service Pack 3 Is Released... |
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Politically correct : RC1 vice Beta.
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Incorrect.
SP-3 for Windows XP is NOT released and it is not expected until early
next year.
What is available is the Beta of SP-3.
Beta is an incomplete product still undergoing testing.
It is not suitable for most and should only be installed by those
understanding the risks of installing Beta products.
Never install Beta unless you are prepared for data loss and the need to
perform Clean Installation of windows to resolve any and all issues.
However remote, that is the nature of Beta.
This applies to Beta anything from any source, not just Microsoft.
--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
"Andrew E." <eckrichco@msn.com> wrote in message
news:3A37BB48-763C-4AE5-A899-D2EE466F42DE@microsoft.com...
The while is already here,xp SP3 has & is available,go to
downloads,type:
Windows XP in search,by date,scroll to the download...You can do a "clean
xp
install" by formating the hd,then install xp from youre dell cds,but SP3
wont
be able to install till xp OS is up & running...
"Daddy" wrote:
When XP Service Pack 3 is released...which I know won't happen for a
while...will I be able to use it to do a clean install?
My copy of XP is now almost 6 years old, and it's held up very well even
though I've committed my share of mistakes. I'm thinking what the heck,
lets have a fresh start with a clean install. I'm well-prepared for it.
My copy of XP came with my Dell computer, and I still have all the CDs
that came with the computer (including the XP install CD.)
Daddy
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John Barnett MVP
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject: Re: Do I need to pay for Windows again (following crashed HD |
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As the copy you previously had on your machine was an OEM from Dell you
should contact Dell. OEM copies are supported by the PC Manufacturer not
Microsoft. When you purchased your machine you should also have been given
recovery disks, if you haven't then there should be a recovery partition on
your hard drive. The Dell manual should have given instructions on how you
could have made a recovery disk. Obviously, as you are asking this question
it appears you neither have recovery disks and/or you never created a
recovery disk from any hidden partition on the hard drive, so you will need
to contact Dell to see if they can provide you with the disks; they may
charge for this.
Once you are back up and running may I suggest that you purchase a third
party imaging application such as Acronis True Image and then image the hard
drive to a set of DVDs. This is by far the simplest and safest way of
protecting your operating system and data.
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John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows - Shell/User
Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..
"Debnjoey" <Debnjoey@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | My hard drive (Dell Latitude D800 running WinXP Pro) crashed recently.
The
crash was physical/mechanical in nature and so the hard drive is ruined.
I'll buy a new HD, but do I need to buy Windows again?
When I purchased the laptop, did I purchase a license to run Windows on
that
particular machine or hard drive?
If I am still entitled to run Windows without purchasing again, how would
I
go about contacting Microsoft for an XP Pro installation disc?
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DL
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:24 pm Post subject: Re: Gaming in Extended Desktop |
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Depends; If you are using an ATI or Nvidea dual monitor eg, to impliment
extended desktop its an option within their driver utility
"KlausK" <dinga@noone.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I have an ATI HD3870 video card in an XP SP2 system and sometimes use the
extended desktop. When I launch games, they always appear on the primary
monitor. Is there a way to make them appear on the secondary monitor?
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Daave
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| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: Which Registry Cleaner? |
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clintonG wrote:
| Quote: | And how would you suggest getting rid of all the litter that is left
behind when uninstalling software that drags the machine down to a
crawl? I went into msconfig this morning for example and there's
still all kinds of sh!t on my machine.
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Chances are that most, if not all, of that stuff in msconfig has nothing
whatsoever to do with components left over from uninstalling software.
If you're interested in researching what these entries are to see which
ones are worth disabling, see:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/
and
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm
You also need to take out the trash (clear temp files) and defrag the
hard drive if you haven't done so already. There are a few different
ways to clear away temp files from within Windows (Disk Cleanup, for
instance). I personally like Ccleaner, which has a very user-friendly
interface:
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Just use the main feature of cleaning temp files. Don't use the Issues
feature (not necessary and it's possible it might mess things up!).
The most important thing is to make sure you're free of malware. *That*
is what more than often slows things down.
Here is a good overall resource concerning speeding up slow computers:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm |
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Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:55 am Post subject: Re: Which Registry Cleaner? |
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"clintonG" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Windows Rot is killing me. XP Pro SP2 needs a good house cleaning after
these years of install and uninstalls. I have never used this type of
utility though. Any recommendations? I'm also running Vista now too if
anybody has any comments in that context. The "reviews" on the web appear
to be old from 2003-2004 so what's up?
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None. They won't speed up Windows.
If you're that anxious, back up your data and then do a format and
reinstall.
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Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
www.fjsmjs.com
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