I posted this question over in "general," but then it occurred to me it's probably really a hardware question, so I've posted it here as well. Any ideas on why my DVD drive (functionally my CD drive) isn't visible in Safe Mode? It appears in the BIOS setup screens, and is properly identified...

windows me. when i put a floppy in the drive i still get a message to put a floppy in there. and sometimes the screen locks when i try to access the floppy drive. thanks

I have gone thru MSN troubleshooting for script errors and there isn't anything helpful there. If you can help me I would so appreciate it. I can't use the help file that is on my start menu or any other help files that require me clicking on the "related topics" because I always get a "script...

I have a Dell Dimension 4100 running Windows ME. The processor is a Pentium III and I have 128 meg of RAM (which meets the minimum system requirements). I have installed the software, and the wireless card per the Linksys instructions. The card does not show up in device manager. The linksys...

I have a Gateway PC (Over 3 years old), pre-loaded with ME. For the past 3 years have had AOL as my ISP. Have decided to go to DSL provider SBC and need help. The software that SBC sent said I needed an Ethernet PCI card. Went to the store, bought one and hubby installed it. Ran the...

ever since I have the windows me my speakers dont work can someone help me

I am getting registry problems on my Windows ME machine and would like to restore a registry from a couple of days ago. Problem being, my start up disk is missing. Is it possible to get one downloaded from a web-sight from a different computer??

I am in search of a Windows ME Start Up Disk and/or a recovery disk. Sony is no longer licensed to sell them.

I think Terrance would be the one to ask, regarding that; if you're trying to imply that people should keep throwing possible solutions at him when he hasn't responded to solutions already sent.... why ? Rick ---- Because he might have got lost, forgot how to post. It's a problem that almost...

my laptop doesnt have the Device Manager in its control panel! whats wrong?? or where can i find it?

My problems a-- (1)I'm having 2 HardDisks & 2 CDdrives in my system.. My HDD's RPM may not be same, i'm not very sure..But how does it affect system boot time if RPM of both drives are dissimilar?? Because if the RAMs doesn't match(in case u r having 2 RAMs in the system), then the system will...

If windows folder is causeing the problem when starting it goes to safe mode in ME, how do I check it out and fix the problem. I read this might be the problem from another person asking about what causes it to start in safe mode.

hello, i have an outlook express error stating could not load msoe file....i use rr as internet provider...is there any easy way to fix this w/o uninstalling and reinstalling? I am not sure where to look for outlook software #....Thanks

I have recently been given a wireless mouse which is for windows 2000 or windows XP. Is there a way to enable this for use on Windows Me. When I try to install the software, I get message---"not the proper operating system for this product".

I tried to delete the viruses using Norton anti virus, which infected my PC, but I couldn't delete them. In order to get rid of the viruses, I tried to reformat the hard drive but I got a message, "The Windows is running. You can't reformat your hard disk" Is there a way you can show me how to...

I tried to install a Netgear FA311 10/100 ethernet card and followed the manufacturer's written instructions. The New Hardware Found meaasge, expected upon startup never appeared. I called Netgear and they concluded the card was defective. So I breplaced it and trhe same happened. Then I tries a...

can anyone help. goes on and on 2days with nothing. 0%

When I run controls (under my computer) this error message comes up: C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM/MAIN.CPL.

I tried to find driver downloads for windows me. I have another computer that the hard drive was reformatted. I installed windows me. I can not get a connection . The ethernet PCI card came with a disk, which I know is good, it was used on this computer before reformating. Anyway, it shows, a...

I connected my printer (HP LaserJet 4P) to my laptop docking station and everytime I try and print a document either from the Internet or even from Word, I get the following printer message: User Intervention Required - Use Printer Offline. I am able to print a test page so it's not the...