Hi Im currently using WIN ME as my os.. and im thinking of changin to WIN XP... wondering if someone could tell how i'd go about that and how to back up my current files.. sorry if im being a bit dumb (im new with computers) Thanks in advance.

In P.I.P. I keep getting error codes when I try to carry out functions. I have had problems trying to change colour clip art into black & white images and now I find that it won't let me print out my page.....it says "PIP caused an error in MSVCRT.DLL - PIP will now close" (I have also had...

i have system restore on my computer its winme edition i go to the properties of my computer performance tab filesystem button troubleshooting tab i check disable system restore button and it disables it

Witch is better for home network sharing dsl? Windows ME or Windows 2000 pro?

Does anyone have any idea how to get Windows Explorer (Windows ME) to save this particular setting: view / arrange icons / auto arrange Thanks. Barb

does anyone know how to retreve mail in express after formatting my HD i did not delete it should be on the server i guess. thanks dp

I downloaded the directx 9.0 update last night on a Compaq Presario with Windows ME circa 2001. This machine showed 21 different updates available. The first one was an Internet Explorer update, and the user of this PC doesn't use IE,so I started with the directx download. It indicated that it...

I want to stop my brother from installing an playing games But how ?

I'm determined not to let this computer beat me up...a DELL with Windows ME was given to us and I'm dealing with a lot of unknowns and have had to correct many problems. Now...I had a "live update" box popup while online and I closed out and the computer froze. I posted a message here and got a...

Still no luck with Windows ME re-install. This was an upgrade from 98. 1.As per last response, I was to boot to DOS, so I tried to get on in safe mode, but when I did the mouse did not work so I could not delete the ‘WMPLOC.DLL’ file. Can I do this from a regular start-up? 2.My...

Neal: I 1st posted "Must Reboot to Access Sys Restore". Per your Reply I tested Sys Restore ( which does make manual and auto CheckPoints) & found: 5 weeks ago I re-installed Win Me per Dell Warranty Support BECAUSE of the Sys Restore "Dec 1899" screen. The Must Reboot for SR occurred later....

Mike: For future victims: Fix appears to be DELETING DESKTOP SHORTCUT for AdAware (6 free in my case) and re-creating Shortcut from C:\Windows\Programs\LavaSoft... If interested, see explanation in last post on page by Tech Support Guy in following link...

I need to know how to get my laptop Windows XP to read the CD from my PC Me. The PC will read from the XP but not in reverse Thanks

When I try to install Norton SystemWorks on my Windows Me computer, I get an error message: The MSIEXEC.EXE file is linked to missing export MSI.DLL.-222. Then a second message shows up which says: C:\\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\msiexec.exe A device attached to the system is not functioning. Can anyone tell...

I can no longer scroll reliably thru any documents. Is it the mouse or the software? How do I fix it?

I installed this update this morning and now my printer will not respond. I have gone through all troubleshooting options, including deleting the port and re-installing it. THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING!! Every time I update when the window opens upon logon to the net, something stops working. I know...

I have Windows ME and have been having various problems but have found this message board very helpful. This morning, I booted up and went onto AOL to check my email and got a popup from cox high speed internet about my RealPlayer update, etc., etc., etc. and just closed out of it. I also got a...

Facts of the case: Due to much cluttering over the years, recently formatted the hard drive on an old Dell Dimension R450. Reinstalled W98 from Dell OEM disk (mainly to keep the not-otherwise-supported OEM sound card running) then installed ME. That part I finally mastered. Also connected via USB...

the run option is missing in windows ME. How do you get it back

I recently installed drivers for a usb modem to use with my Motorola cellphone. I'm able to connect to the internet with no problem (I'm using it now) but after I dissconnect and try to shut down my laptop computer it locks up and I have to cut the power to turn it off. I've tried everything I...