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Desktop Icons by Algi
How do I remove unused desktop Icons when using Windows ME
March 5th 05 08:17 PM
by Sean Go to last post
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screen area by Stewart
I recently bought a 19" tft monitor and am very pleased with it but am puzzled at a problem I am having with the screen settings. It is a digital monitor and can take a setting of screen area 1920 x 1080 but if I set it at this then the desktop becomes a bit like a panorama scene and the task bar,...
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May 30th 06 09:17 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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keyboard by gareth
the " and @ on my keyboard have switched, and the pound sign has been replaced by # and the # has changed to \. what's going on can you help?
September 30th 04 11:12 AM
by Mike M Go to last post
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HP Pavilion 8250 stuck in 16 colors by Kirk Sabre
Hey, all I'm helping my friends get their computer set up, but have encountered a display problem that I really don't know how to get around. They have an HP Pavilion 8250, 266 Celeron Processor, 48 MB RAM, and what I believe in onboard video/audio. I know, it's a POS, but for what they use it...
August 30th 06 08:12 AM
by charles Go to last post
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Can't change monitor to more than 16 colors by Toyma via WindowsKB.com
I hope anyone can help me. I recently upgraded an old Compaq Presario 5423 with a MV520 monitor from Win98 to ME, as it needed a re-formatting, and everyhtinh looked fine except for the monitor. I can't change the settings to more than 16 colors and the pictures look horrible. I already removed the...
September 8th 05 10:21 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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folder contents not displaying HELP by
My IE has been generating mshtml errors I have downloaded all upgrade & service packs blahblah nothin worked so I removed it & reinstalled well now when i open things like recycle bin IE control panel....the window opens but the contents do not display the only thing that works now is my netscape.I...
July 3rd 04 04:19 PM
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Here is the smoking gun by Peter
Not only are you an idiot, YOU LOST THE ELECTION!!!!!!!! So get used to it and stop you bitching.. " wrote: The memo that has "IMPEACH HIM" written all over it. The top-level government memo marked "SECRET AND STRICTLY PERSONAL", dated eight months before Bush sent...
May 27th 05 03:13 AM
by Richard G. Harper Go to last post
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Missing Icons by Troy
The other day I was on my computer and it froze. So I did the only thing that I could do and powered it off. When I turned it back on my wallpaper appeared but all my icons were gone. Even in SAFE mode the icons do not appear. This computer was given to me and had Windows ME on it when I got...
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June 28th 04 10:13 PM
by Rick T Go to last post
10 2,812
After new installation of Millennium by Swordlord
Hi. I re-formatted my computer's hard-drive and I re-installed Windows Millennium. But after re-installation I get an extremely crappy display with only 16 colors and 640x480 resolution. I think I need new drivers or something, but I have no idea what I need or where to get it from. I know that,...
March 21st 06 10:56 PM
by Mart Go to last post
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[OT] INTERESTING L I N K by Ron Badour
Bit testy today, eh Noel, a bad chemical reaction perhaps BG -- Regards Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98 Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
January 5th 06 09:44 PM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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Centered Logo by MT Head
Minor irritant. On startup Dell logo and any text open small and centered instead of full screen. Began out of the blue. Can't find fix.
February 12th 05 11:01 AM
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32 bit resolution option missing in display properties dialogue box. by Mike M
John, The various colour depths available are a function of the video card and its drivers. Have you downloaded and installed the latest Win Me compatible drivers from the manufacturer's web site? If yes and you still aren't offered 32-bit colour then either the card or the drivers don't support...
September 16th 05 04:45 AM
by John Mullan Go to last post
3 2,757
Add Remove programs by Beau
I've removed all kinds of stuff from my add remove programs in my control panel. But most of those programs still appear in the add remove list. How do I delete the names of those uninstalled programs from the add remove list?
August 9th 04 05:43 PM
by Beau Go to last post
0 2,671
Desktop themes Icon missing in Control Panel by Mom
Does anyone know how to replace the desktop themes icon/link on the control panel? My themes.cpl file is gone.
August 18th 04 11:54 AM
by Mike M Go to last post
1 2,630
No Icons or taskbar by LP
My 2 year old was on my computer the other day and now I have only my desktop background picture with no Icons or taskbar. Even when i hit the windows key on the keyboard nothing happens or when I right-click the mouse nothing happens. Help!!!
November 2nd 07 05:14 PM
by LP Go to last post
2 2,616
Windows ME going to the bone yard by geminifly
Looks like I am being forced to upgrade from ME to something else (can't file my own taxes this year). I would like to send faxes from home and play games without getting messages about my graphics card needing a new driver. This computer was donated by the local college (Katrina survivor), had...
January 17th 07 01:52 AM
by Mart Go to last post
2 2,577
Need to reinstall the Display software by Darren.
I have worked out that the drivers and software that control the Display (in Control Panel) need to be reloaded. I have not been able to find a way where I can reload this part of the operating system.
April 7th 05 07:42 PM
by Mart Go to last post
3 2,571
Display problems with win ME by Rose
I recently reformatted my hard drive because of numerous error messages and display problems. After I reformatted, the display is only 16 colors. I have tried updating the drivers from the manufacturer but when I install them the computer restarts, and won't boot. I have to then go into safe...
June 21st 04 05:53 PM
by Rick T Go to last post
9 2,515
Display by
My display is messed up -- a series of dots make the images -- I've gone to Windows Update per onscreen instructions to update the display file, but Update says that I don't need any. My daughter may have tried to download Microsoft Money Express (I think that's what it's called) because...
May 31st 04 08:31 AM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
1 2,495
Quick Launch Error & Start-Up Menu Problems by Shani S.
Hi, For some reason I can no longer use my toolbar QUICK LAUNCH. Every time I click on the toolbar view Quick Launch I get an ERROR MESSAGE: "Cannot Create Toolbar." My "Quick Launch" folder is still listed in "C:\Windows\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\" so I don't know what's...
June 5th 04 07:59 PM
by Mart Go to last post
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