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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
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Display driver update by Chris
I have NVIDIA display driver. I have downloaded the latest driver for it but in the instructions says remove the old drivers before installing the new one. Do I need to do that? Wouldn't I run into trouble if I remove the old one? Appreciate a response!
July 9th 08 10:46 PM
by Mart Go to last post
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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
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Thumbnail Problem by Gil
REGSVR32 THUMBVW.DLL This works! This just saved me hours of work. I am working a project with 4000 photos and other images saved on my computer. This should be listed on the Knowledge Base Article for this issue with Windows ME. Thanks a bunch!
October 4th 04 08:42 AM
by Mike M Go to last post
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Transparent Windows by Sean
Has anyone encountered a product similar to these features here for Win ME. http://www.chime.tv/products/glass2k.shtml Thanks
March 12th 05 02:32 AM
by Rick T Go to last post
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Display problems.. by Kat
I upgraded from Win.98 to Win.ME and now the only color display I have is 16 bit (slider won't even work). Has anyone had this problem? and if so, how do I fix it? Thank you in advance for any info. Take care :)
August 22nd 04 09:47 PM
by Mart Go to last post
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Can't boot to Window ME by Mary Ellen
Bought a used Compaq with Windows ME. Trying to boot with my monitor, I get the message "If you can read this message, Windows has successfully initialized this display adapter. To use this adapter as part of your Windows desktop, open the Display option in the control panel and adjust the settings...
June 7th 04 02:51 AM
by Rick T Go to last post
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Background Wallpaper During Startup by B Kosanda
I have a situation that is annoying me, but is not critical. During startup, a background wallpaper is displayed that is out of my control. When the computer finishes booting up, the background wallpaper that I selected is properly displayed. How can I control the background wallpaper that is...
July 8th 04 08:36 AM
by Mart Go to last post
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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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Autologon by Siu
I would like to enable Autologon in a computer running Windows Me. How could I modify the registry?
March 25th 05 06:07 PM
by Sean Go to last post
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Thumbnail Probelm by rschneed
When I right click in a folder and select View, then thumbnail, only a few of the images turn into thumbnails, the rest become a box that looks like it will eventually become a thumbnail but nothing happens. Right clicking in the folder and trying refresh also does not help. Any ideas? Rob
October 20th 05 08:11 AM
by Mike M Go to last post
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background jpg & active desktop by Sean
Is there a solution I can use to enable a jpg as a background with Active Desktop? Thanks
March 29th 08 07:25 AM
by edleday Go to last post
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Video Problem by Jerry
Video Problems – Problem 1: I have been having some OE:0028 type error problems. The error problems are not the reason for this post. Now, when I try to restart my PC after an error message, there are times when a screen of blue dots appears. After rebooting or restarting again, I can get back...
May 13th 06 12:25 AM
by Jerry 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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Expanded screen by John
Following a 'crash' and using recovery disc (lost all progs!) I managed to get things going again. Two problems - 1. Graphics are very poor and 2. The screen view size is too large - How do I adjust the size viewed to fit my screen? Would be grateful for any advice.
October 11th 04 07:51 PM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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Trouble with font display in Windows ME Help by Larry and Alice
We have a Compaq computer with Windows ME. For months now anywhere there's a capitol 'W' part of the upper left hand corner of the w has been missing, the font in use being Times New Roman. We haven't had this problem in Word Docs, but we have in many other places such as with titles to docs or...
August 31st 04 06:42 PM
by Mart Go to last post
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thumbnails not appearing by HC
After re-installing all softwares, the thumbnails of pictures in jpg format are not appearing in the Windows Explorer. I just get a box around the icon. However, thumbnails of pictures in bmp format are ok. Thank you in advance. HC
August 15th 04 06:30 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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easy search - HELP!!! by
how do i get rid of this trojan (easy search.biz)! it keeps coming back! thanks.
June 23rd 04 12:27 AM
by Mike M Go to last post
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cannot change display settings by trailblazer
Whenever I try to change display settings (WindowsME), I get the following message: Runtime Error! Program: C:\\windows\rundll32.exe abnormal program termination I am unable to change the monitor display. Also, when I click on the monitor background (not on a shortcut), the display goes blank...
March 6th 07 12:31 AM
by jdr Go to last post
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screensaver by MMAIRE
I am using Windows ME. I have seen screensavers that have text rolling across the screen on other computers. Is this something I can do on my system, or is it something I have to download from somewhere. And if so, where do I get it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to e-mail...
June 13th 04 08:03 AM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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