my cd drive has stopped working! it shows up in windows explorer and device manager. however, in device manager, it says udnerneath 'this device is not working properly'. i can't load any cds in windows from the cd drive, and my cd burning software does not recognise it, so i can't burn cds. what...

This does not happen often, but when it does it always occurs when the start menu is being brought up. The message says: EXPLORER caused a general protection fault in module KRNL386.EXE at 0001:000075a8. Any suggestions are welcomed

Went through the setup wizard in IE, but now I want to change addresses. Nothing available under 'Internet Options'programs tab. No new listing under accounts for OE. Nothing found on FAQs for Microsoft ME. -- Angus01

Anyone with a suggestion on how to deal with the "Updating Hadware Information Database" box that hangs and does nothing? I also cannot install the update for Outlook Express as the machine also hangs. I've tried to upgrade to XP Home but the machine will not get past the "compatibility" section....

I have an up-to-date XP host with a recent model USB printer. Workgroup linked XP systems can see and share the printer. My ME systems cannot see the printer so they cannot share it. The ME systems can see and share folders on the XP host though. I tried the XP forum for help on the host side...

Hello... Can someone please help me with this? Hope I explain it properly.. When I open my add/remove program box...and attempt to access the Windows Setup menu.. I always get an error message that says Rundll32 has caused an error in Setupx.dll. Rundll32 will now close.

I'm looking for some recommendations for good zip/unzip software that will work with ME. Hope you have some thoughts on this fine April day. Thank you.

Prior to installing SP2 in XP Pro when I opened Instant Messenger my hotmail account also opened and I was able to see any new emails I had gotten. After SP2 only messenger opens and I have to use the URL separately to open Hotmail. Is there a way to get both to open again at the same...

I came home one day, turned on my computer, and noticed it was acting oddly. WindowsME loaded (sort of) and my desktop showed up the way it would if I had booted my computer on Safe Mode, only it didn't say anything about Safe Mode. All my icons, as well as the Start bar were missing. I could...

I have been trying to update Windows ME with no success. When I try, the updates are downloaded, I get the message displayed in the browser "the installation failed. Please try to install again" (or something like that). When I try again, I frequently get the Blue Screen of Death (stop error) and...

i thought i had remove sym from pc? like sym lliveupdae com module 1.63.12.o, 1.64.3.0 , 1.80.19.0 and sym net same #'s. i have installed etrust armor/firewall/antivirus. hoping for the best. regt'd 1yr free. please advise.

I have accumulated a large amount of cookies and temporary internet files over the years. Can I safely delete these without impacting my system (I am running Windows ME)

I have a windows 2000 Me does anyone know what I can set my refresh rate to it is on Optimal now can I set it higher. Thanks in advance Lois

Does this help g -- siljaline MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) & Security, AH-VSOP _________________________________________ Security Tools Updates http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=31

"An instance of the installer iiiis already running....." How do I clear it now? I thought by turning off it should clear but no luck? Help would be appreciated?

I am having an issue with my CD drives not showing up in Windows Explorer on my initial boot up. I have an AMD Duron 1000 running Windows ME. When I initially boot up the machine in the morning the two CD drives (actually a DVD player drive and a CD-RW drive) do not show up in Explorer). In...

I don't have WinME installed, so I'm unable to determine this by viewing the folder structure... If one "right-clicks" on an image - say on a website - and selects "Save As"... What is the default folder in the WinME OS? Thanks.

Hi, I hope someone can advise me. Windows update tells me that conexant hsfmodemwdm driver version 3.05.20.00 is available. I have msp 3880-w 56K pci modem enumerator. I tried to download the conexant once, and it appeared succesful. Afterwards I could not go onto the internet. I assume I am...

All: A few days ago I lost the use of Win-ME, as my primary OS, the other being Windows 2000. When I startup, ME goes through the normal routine up to the green screen of Windows -- but there are no programs to chose from, no system tray, no start buttons. Something must have gotten wiped out and...

windows me based machine will not start up. black screen with message "drive not ready" "insert boot diskette". I can get around this by using a driver reinstall disk, but as soon as I shut the computer off and try to restart the same message appears. anyone know how to fix this. ty