I don't know if this is a windows related problem or not (I am new to windows after 20 years or so with Macs...). I am playing "Baldur's Gate" on a PC w/WinMe (essentially handed down from my daughter) and have found that it slows down to the point not working after about a half hour. Is this...

When I do an Outlook backup, I first go to File/Import Export/Export to personal folder file (.pst). Then Select the Folder to Export From, I click Personal Folders and then Include sub folders. Then I click Next and click "Replace Duplicates with Items Exported". A window then pops up with this...

First off, thanks for all the advice. I was hopeful that we got this nailed, especially when AdAware detected some possible browser hijack attemps. However after cleaning my system the problem has not gone away. What would be my next step?

Two days ago I ran disc defrag, then shut down the computer ... the next morning it started in safe mode only, most program files won't open. And when I click on 'my computer' the D and E drives don't appear, so I can't run my system restore discs. Can't get online with it, either. Last week I...

My Windows ME came loaded with MS Works Suite 2001. I want to install MS Office 2000 Premium SR-1. Is there any compatiblity problems? Thanks for your time. Ray

Help!! I tried some of the recommendations, but I still cannot connect to my hard drive to retrieve my files. Please see below. I've updated my Adaware, tried CWshredder, used the Stinger program, and restarted my computer many times. Is this definitly a virus? Any other suggestions? ...

When I try to open the "My Computer", "My Network Places", or "Recycle Bin" icons on the desktop, I get "Explorer has caused an error unknown" and "Explorer has caused an error in KERNEL32.DLL" messages. The program icons open OK. I did a Restore, and "fixed" the problem, but it returned on the...

I often get this error: Mmtask: Mmtask has caused an error in MMSYSTEM.Dll. Mmtask will now close". What is this error all about and how do I fix it. Thanks.

i have a serious problem. I can only start my system in safe mode. then when I do a restart, desktop comes up, but system locks up, no control. Then again, have to reboot in safe mode with same result each time.Have check for viruses in safe mode, and found a signature in temp directory of...

Can only start in safe mode, but need to run system restoration CD's to get my computer working again. I understand that CD-ROM drivers aren't loaded in safe mode. Is there any way to get a CD to run? System restore does not work.

My Windows ME freezes up at least three times a day. No error message appears. When that happens, I have to turn off my CPU manually,wait 20 or so seconds and restart the CPU. When the CPU activates, I have to wait until the disk screening process is complete. If it has found an error that caused...

Whenever I shut off my computer lately it hasn't been shutting down. I'll come back to turn it on and it has a black screen and takes for ever to turn off manually and restart. Anyone have any ideals what is causing this.

I put a disk in the drive. I open my file, go to file, go to save as, go to the A drive and this message appears: You do not have access to the folder A:\. See your administator for access to this folder. What is going on? Why can't I save to a disk? Help

I have recently had to reformat my HP computer with Windows ME and it now seems to take anywhere from two to five minutes just to get to the log-in screen. I get to stare at a "processing files" screen until it's done. How can I speed up my computer ops system?

I have lost all e-mail prior to 6/1. What happened?

I get this message set8172 in a .tmp when trying to uninstall a game. I try to use the add/remove program to delete the realproducer 10 preview and an installation support file could not be installed. Any ideas of how to clean the computer with files that are not used?

When I try to access my help program in any microsoft program I recieve an error message blocking me from accessing help. The number is 2147143679.

I have a dialogue box that reads "actulice" and then asks you to click "ok". It also says that this cannot quit when I go to shut down my computer. What is it and how do I get rid of it?

For some reason now I am unable to use my Smiley button and stationery buttons on both outlook and IE. The buttons are there, but in the fade mode which will not let you use them. Can you tell me what program is doing this ? How do I get these buttons to work again on my toolbar ????? Just e...

Hi, Tried doing a search for this, maybe I overlooked it but I'm running ME and was wondering if Office XP can be installed. I know I can just purchase a copy of Office 2003 but I have a copy here since we used XP on my girlfriend's laptop a while ago. Thanks!