My icons on desktop have suddenly refused to be moved, and they've = changed their identities in my taskbar. Solitaire icon is now appearing = in front of the DVD Shrink program, Yahoo has the winZip icon, and so = forth. The icons aren't representing what they are supposed to be, = although...

I am using selective startup for trouble shooting, and every time I boot the computer I get that popup that informs me of such. I always click "do not show me this again", but every single time I reboot it shows up again. Is there anyway to get it to stop? -- -Jesse

I ran the Belarc advisor and says two ME updates namely UPD323255 and UPD811630 have failed to install. Upon clicking on the detail it takes me to Microsoft page with the update and for Win ME it refers me to Win update and upon running it does not find any update. What is happening and how do I...

I installed windows me on my laptop. I need to uninstall windows me and reinstall '98. I don't have the option through the control panel add/remove programs. I remember having done this on my pc some months ago, but can't remember how! I can't get the c: prompt to format the HDD. I've got...

http://msmvps.com/siljaline/archive/2005/07/30/59961.aspx Silj -- siljaline MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) & Security, AH-VSOP _________________________________________ Security Tools Updates

A Strange error msg: 0E:016F:BFF62170 and it would start. The next time it started in SAFE mode. What does it mean?

Sometimes when I boot up, the desktop fails to display any of the icons; the background come up ok, but no icons. The mouse still moves ok too. A ctr-alt-del would reveal that not all the processes are loaded yet (maybe at the most, just two). Sometimes, when the same thing happens, the...

Hi, I am getting strange messages while in the boot process. While booting and after the memory check page the strange messages start appearing as follows: In the top left it says "Realtek RTL81399(A/B/C)/ RTL8130 Boot Agent" Press shift-F10 to configure. Next at the verifying DMI pool data page...

I reinstalled Win ME and am having a problem. My computer turns on by itself at 2:00 am. I have done on line scans for viruses, malware, etc. I went thru every program and changed everything that says automatic update, even my AV. It is still turning on. Had a tech in 2 days laterto...

I have a friend send this email asking for help. This is all the info I have. Any suggestions? ---------- I'm trying to reformat my computer. For some reason I can't get past the A:\ prompt. I did move many of files and folders onto my secondary hard drive for safe keeping and I have the disks...

My computer is running real slow and I was goning to run recovery but I cant get it to run, I did it one time but pushing the * 12, but then I could'nt get it so boot up, so I had to take it in to get it fixed and that was $70.00,so can someone help me with this?? I'm running windows me. Thank...

Why does this update (Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express 6 Service Pack 1 (KB837009)) keep re-installing on my Windows/ME system? Anyone else have this problem? When I go to the Windows Update webpage and look at installation history, there are 15 instances of this update being applied...

I plug a USB flash drive in a USB port and the NB detects the hardware but just hang there and failed to install the driver automatically. Can someone advise me the possible solution. Thanks, Ray

I just realized that the automatic downloading program for Windows Updating was not implemented. Checking if I had the 891711.exe issued on Jan 11/05 and updated April 12/05 (V.2) is not downloaded. Furthermore the update for 891781 on Feb 8/05 and updated Feb 15/05 (v.1.1) is also missing. On...

hi! i was infected with vb-Redlof.A virus. I am sure you guys will find out what its all about. my problem is that even after removing the virus properly, I am UNABLE to find/view the 'Folder Options' tab in the 'Tools' menu. Even when I try to 'Customise' the folder, I get an error message saying...

I'v noticed in the Frequency/Voltage section of the Bios there are settings in which I can set various cpu speeds. For instance: 100/33mhz 103/34mhz 112/37mhz etc, etc. What do these settings do, and what do I need to know to check which setting is best and safest for my system?

Hi all, there's been an annoying problem that has been nagging me for ages. I'm using Windows Millenium Edition and everytime I plug anything new into the computer via USB or other methods it brings up the Updating Drivers box however it freezes after about a couple of seconds with the bar either...

I have had my pc for 4 years, ive restored it back to its shop bought state many times. However this last time has thrown up a big memory problem, when the 3rd disc is finished and the first audit comes up installing software, i have a low memory warning coming up. How can I fix this, how has...

I have a notebook computer available to public users to use. After use, I would like to restore to the original state I installed and configured for continuously correct operation. Is there any software to perform this job effectively? Thanks, Ray

G'day. I am unable to open folders from within a window, ('My Documents' for instance), by left clicking. Left clicking only brings up the 'Open with' window. Instead I have to right click on the folder I wish to open, and select Open from the subsequent menu. Two 'Open's' appear in the...