In contradiction to one of the other messages I would like my system to dual boot. But is there any way of changing which operating system comes up first? Thank you for any help, Matthew

Hi, sorry if this question is in the wrong section. About two days ago I have found I am unable to create any new folders. When I right click to create one there is no "New" set of options. The only method I have found to create folders is to copy and paste an existing folder, then rename it. I...

I need to know if there is anywhere to find a fix for bios flashing. The set-up is locked, and I cant even change the boot sequence.( not even ), in safe-mode.I cant seem to get around the issue of a female in the household, haveing partial ownership. And she dont want the chasis opened. If she...

Please help! When I start up my computer, before windows boots, I get an error message (blue screen) that says VxD dynamic link call VRDIR(01) + 00006FDB "0487" service 4 It then says do you want to keep running windows be advised that your computer may become unstable. Then I pick yes, and...

I have recently ran into a problem installing winME. When I reach the end of setup, when the control panel and system is being configured, I receive Vxd, Kernel, and sometimes page fault errors. Setup then stops. I have an AMD Duron 1.83GHZ CPU, 40G western digital HD. Is there anyone who can...

I get windows has started in selective start mode and I cant change it. Please help

When using the Windows Setup tab in Remove/Add Programs to add a new component (Hyperterminal), all the components are shown as 0.0 Mb, even those which are already installed, and the space used by installed components is also shown as 0.0Mb! Checking the Hyperterminal box under Communications and...

I have a 98 compaq. It has been updated to a 2000 ME. I had the microsoft (powerpoint,word,excel,and access put on to my computer. In programs they are listed. But I can not open to use them. What is the problem. Please help

I want to uninstall windows me and return to win 98 but i dont have the uninstall file thing. SO i cant go to add/remove programs and i cant use the startup disk to uninstall (i tried) Please help

Hi, I bought a laptop that came pre-installed with windows XP, however I own a full copy of Windows ME on cd, and wanted to use it instead. Does Windows ME support: Firewire 400 PC Cards (PCMCIA) Wireless networking (a pcmcia card of the 11b standard) DVD-RAM drives (the kind that can burn...

After restarting with a Startup Disk in the floppy A drive, I select=20 "Minimal Reboot" - I then get the A:\ prompt. I need to get to the C=20 drive and enter "C:" When I enter "C:" at the A:| prompt I get = "invalid=20 drive specification" error. I've tried entering "C\:" and can't get to...

Two error message,s DLL File,WINSPOOL.DVR! PLUS Library file not found,POWRPROF.dll,cannot get into programs please help me

I have attempted to re-install ME from the reinstallation CD supplied by Dell. I did not do a re-format of the hard drive (kinda scared of that) but will if necessary. It can't get much worse. Upon re-start and arriving at some semblance of a desktop, explorer reports and error in "Unknown" and...

Hello, I followed advice given earlier to fix my system, but now I get this problem. When i boot up windows ME, the desktop is very 'large' and 'rough edges'. The computer IS NOT in safe mode, although the graphics resemble that they are. When I go to properies then settings I try to change them...

I'm trying to update my old version 5 of Internet Explorer. I went to the microsoft site to download Version 6 update and half way through the install it comes up "Setup was unable to install all of the components. Close all applications and run setup again". When I run setup again it doesn't...

I get one of the following two messages whenever I start up my computer. Either message will appear on start up but never both messages during the same boot up. 1.ERROR STARTING PROGRAM: The C:\WINDOWS\IEDLL.EXE file appears to be corrupt. Reinstall the file and then try again. 2.ledll - ledll has...

I am unable to connect to AOL from my computer. AOL tech support helped me diagnose the problem but couldn't help fix it. When I go under Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs - Windows Setup tab - Communications - Dial-up Networking the space required for this is 0.0 MB....

I can't setup any program to my PC.Have error message during setup a program,erorr message as a below. _________________________________________________ UNHANDLED EXCEPTION Error Number:0x80070725 Description:Incompatible version of the RPC stub. Setup will...

can anyone tell me why I cannot get my punctuation keys to work properly? When I want to type an e mail address the 'at' key will only produce an apostrophe or speech marks instead

I have recently had problems with a PC, it totally froze up and would not work. As a result I used the recovery disks and reloaded windows me. At first it would boot up fine, but now when it is switched on scandisk starts to run and will not complete. I have to select cancel within the scandisk...