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Some Critical MS Windows Update patches fail to install by Steve
Problem with MS Windows Auto Update patches: I use MS Windows Update very regularly and there are two Critical Updates that download and seem to install but fail when the systems reboots.... I have tried to install them many times over the last few months. I have also tried the update after...
May 13th 04 05:11 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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system restore by Sean
The new AOL (surprise surprise) ran roughshod over our ME operating sytem and I want to restore the system to an earlier point. Unfortunately, halfway through the restore the computer reboots and has a message that the system could not restore to that point when it finishes rebooting. Is there...
June 3rd 04 04:32 AM
by Sean Go to last post
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Problems Installing Direct X 9.0b by Doug
Hi! I have problems installing Direct X 9.0b. When I install it (from Windows Update), it seems to me that is it never really installed! I have a game called Project Entropia. That game needs Direct X 9.0b to run. Each time I've installed Direct X and restarted my computer, it still tells me that...
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May 31st 04 09:44 PM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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usb still not working by mark
hey i tried booting onto safe mode and i deleted the usb.when i restarted and it went to reinstall i was missing a file.what should i do?
May 8th 04 08:36 AM
by Rick T Go to last post
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Mouse slow, My Documents thumbnails slow by camtpam
First off some background info: I was hijacked by CoolWebSearch, I do believe it is all gone, CWShredder shows clean, HijackThis shows clean now, Ad-aware, shows clean now, and so does Spybot, except for the DSO exploit problem they are having, and my TrendMicro Internet Security shows clean. Now...
July 3rd 04 08:55 AM
by camtpam Go to last post
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Script Error with ME by Sree
Hi, My system (ME)is popping up an error window with the following message whenever I try to explore a folder or desktop item: Internet Explorer Script Error An error has occured in the script on this page Line: 1
May 7th 04 07:29 AM
by Sree Go to last post
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norton anti virus 2004 by [email protected]
I have downloaded and activated Norton 2004 anti virus, but it will not open to the main page so i can scan or schedule a scan. i installed it as a walk through with Symantec/Norton on line support but they told me that is as far as they go. I never had this trouble with 2002, she walked me...
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July 21st 04 03:19 AM
by Yankee Go to last post
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avast/trend micro anti virus by Donna
Has anybody tried the free AVAST anti virus scanner? I've been using it for a while and have had no complaints. I was using GRISOFT AVG 6 but they had a couple of releases that were messing up my computer (screen would turn black and I've have to reboot when the virus scan was running). Before...
May 13th 04 01:02 AM
by Donna Go to last post
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AV and firewall software compatibility with Me by Jane
Hi, Read posts regarding problems with Norton AV software and Win Me. Have friend who has very basic computer skills. I need to install AV and firewall apps (or combination app) for him that will almost "run by themselves". Update prompts, etc. I am going to automate as much as possible. Friend's...
July 12th 04 01:09 AM
by Mart Go to last post
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System Restore no restore points? by steve
I am having problems with System Restore. When I try to create a restore point I get a message " System Restore is unable to create a restore point. Please restart the computer and then run System Restore again." I have done this but makes no difference, I tried clearing all old restore points...
September 2nd 04 02:26 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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My Network Places icon by Bill B
Hi- my friend can't remove this icon from his desktop on Windows ME. Is there a simple way to do it please? I have suggested various ways that work in XP, but they won't seem to work in ME.
January 20th 06 02:23 PM
by Bill B Go to last post
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Windows Error 0E : 018F : BFF8E64B (caused by MS Word????) by Debbie
Whenever I try to do anything at all in MS Word, my computer freezes up. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del gets me to a Windows Error box with the subject error listed. I have to manually press the power on/off button to do get the computer to reboot. I have uninstalled and reinstalled MS Word but to no...
July 12th 04 06:21 AM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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Where is Kernel32.dll in ME CD? by greg jahn
I was told by a debugger that my kernel32.dll is damaged so need to reload it. I know how to extract from cab files but I could NOT find kernel32.dll anywhere in my ME CD! So, where is it? All I need to do is to boot off of diskette and copy that file over.
July 5th 04 05:30 PM
by Ron Martell Go to last post
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Windows Explorer default view problem (left view pane greyed out) by David Perrin
I just completed a fresh install of Windows ME along with all applicable Windows updates. On completion of the install I noticed a problem with the default view within Explorer. When I open explorer the left view pane is greyed out and the right view pane shows the contents of the Start Menu. ...
July 27th 04 09:52 AM
by Mike M Go to last post
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"Reboot to Access Restore" Fix Does Not Work by Craig S
Win Me Up-to-Date: Per Q274092 I Do Not Find "wininit.ini" to rename so Did scanreg /fix per next instructions. After first scanreg /fix On 8-24 I manually created Sys Restore Point and observed system created another hour later but I then got "Must Reboot to access Restore" today (8-26)....
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September 3rd 04 02:29 PM
by Craig S Go to last post
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Msiexec caused an error in unknown by Tony1966
I've tried to find an EXACT replication of this issue on Microsoft database but rather than attempt a near miss repair - particularly as I'm no whizzkid - I thought I'd consult the experts. I recently reinstalled ME, loaded up all related software and performed a Windows update. I then...
July 6th 07 02:53 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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MSPaint won't Start by Niki
Anytime I try to start MSPaint on my HP Pavilion running WINDOWS ME, I get the message "Mspaint has caused an error in MFC42.DLL. Mspaint will now close. If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer." I have tried restarting the computer. I have tried to do an application...
May 7th 04 04:49 AM
by Mike M Go to last post
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quicktime picture viewer by coyote
Hello, Any tips on why quicktime picture viewer would impose itself on all my stored images that were previously opened with imageexpert 2000? How would i get image expert back as the default viewer for all my pictures? Coyote
September 7th 04 02:41 AM
by Heather Go to last post
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Free music - games - movies - software!!! by yodaddy
HTML HEAD META NAME="GENERATOR" Content="Microsoft DHTML Editing Control" TITLE/TITLE /HEAD BODY PGet free music, games, movies and software!!! 100% legal!/P PAll you have to do is go to this site and sign-up: A href="http://www.wooligan.net"http://www.wooligan.net/A/P
January 17th 06 08:46 PM
by yodaddy Go to last post
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Cannot Install Norton SystemWorks on Windows Me by i. mann
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...
September 10th 04 08:04 AM
by cheukee Go to last post
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