Forum: General
August 11th 08, 04:13 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,947
?? Whats the deal with Spybot Instal 160
The issue with SpyBot needing to DL files during install is normal. It can
be frustrating if you're on dial-up. Also, I think it allows uyou to choose
what language you want the installer to be...
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Forum: General
July 30th 08, 01:00 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,100
DSL update and another issue
Mart wrote:
Thanks to Mike & Shane (aka Alter Ego) for jumping in and well done to
Mewtwo for moving into the 21 century and joining the XP brigade. I hope
all is now...
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Forum: General
July 29th 08, 12:22 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,100
DSL update and another issue
Mart
Ah! .. From here, it sounds like you've got (at least) a couple of drivers
'installed' for the same modem. So yes, 'Remove' any/all modem drivers in
Dev Man in...
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Forum: General
July 28th 08, 01:57 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,100
DSL update and another issue
Mart wrote:
Under the circumstances, check Device Manager in SAFE MODE and look for
duplicate (modem?) drivers and/or yellow exclamation/question marks. If any,
'Remove'...
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Forum: General
July 28th 08, 11:52 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,100
DSL update and another issue
Just did it Mart, but it didn't create that bootlog file you said it would.
I checked msconfig again and found two disabled entries of load power
profile. I enabled the one nearest the bottom and...
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Forum: General
July 28th 08, 11:18 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,100
DSL update and another issue
Mart wrote:
Is that all it says - no error code?
Correct. I removed the modem driver and let Windows find it again, but this
morning it did it again. I'll do what...
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Forum: General
July 27th 08, 01:22 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,100
DSL update and another issue
To refresh those who helped me fix my protocol problem...,
When we tried installing the DSL modem, there were no protocols to bind the
adaptor to. Through several attempts Mike told me that I had a...
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Forum: General
July 24th 08, 11:15 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 5
Views: 950
a couple of odd occurrences
Corday wrote:
Just fishing, but check your task scheduler. I'm assuming you're bringing up
the normal help stuff and not the business management program for...
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Forum: General
July 23rd 08, 10:47 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 5
Views: 950
a couple of odd occurrences
Corday wrote:
This could be one of those unexplainable things, but try looking at your
startup items for something resembling this. Uncheck it.
Checked that under...
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Forum: General
July 22nd 08, 11:25 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 5
Views: 950
a couple of odd occurrences
Hi guys,
for some strange reason Windows Management and help center seem to pop up at
random times for no reason at all. Tried running SR, but it didn't help.
When giving the three finger solute,...
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Forum: General
July 2nd 08, 11:20 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,433
Modem & SR problems
Thanks. I guess if that doesn't work then it's a problem with Windstream.
On a similar topic, what are the causes for dial-up networking errors 650,
718, and 720. I know for a fact that error 718...
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Forum: General
June 27th 08, 11:19 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,433
Modem & SR problems
RockyTSquirrel wrote:
phone station wire is red and green or tip and ring..
by reversing the connection you change the + to - and - to +.. :o)
if the teleco line...
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Forum: General
June 24th 08, 12:36 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,433
Modem & SR problems
RockyTSquirrel wrote:
try an old trick of telecom,
reverse the leads on your teleco jack.
Ok, this will show my ignorance so forgive me. Could you explain how...
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Forum: General
June 24th 08, 12:31 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,433
Modem & SR problems
Mike M wrote:
For test purposes only try removing/disconnecting any phone extensions in
case the problem is due to one of your phones although I still feel the
problem is...
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Forum: General
June 22nd 08, 01:37 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,433
Modem & SR problems
Just finished with your suggestion Mike, but the results were the same.
Still got a 21.6 connection.
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Forum: General
June 22nd 08, 01:27 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,433
Modem & SR problems
Mike M wrote:
System Restore is unlikely to help you with your modem problems be they
with your local hardware or, as I feel more likely, with the line between
you and the...
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Forum: General
June 20th 08, 01:42 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,433
Modem & SR problems
Hi guys,
About three days ago I was able to connect at a bit rate between 49.3-50.6.
Later that same day a storm hit and afterwards I'm getting 19.2-21.6 bit
rates. Is it possible that the one...
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Forum: General
May 25th 08, 12:53 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,284
Ad-Aware SE troubles
webster72n wrote:
You might as well uninstall, because it's gone for WinME.
The Tea Timer can be controlled under ToolsResident check or uncheck.
Did you check out...
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Forum: General
May 23rd 08, 04:26 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,284
Ad-Aware SE troubles
Just updating my situation.
I've not uninstalled Ad-aware, just temporarily retired it. Now, using
SpyBot Search & Destroy in concert with Spyware Blaster and the MVP's hosts
file, I should be well...
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Forum: General
May 21st 08, 05:32 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,284
Ad-Aware SE troubles / Correction
Thanks Loom, but I've got to stay with Ad-Aware 'cause it along with Spyware
Blaster and SpyBot are the only three that JAWS will work with without too
much trouble. AVG also is fine with my screen...
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Forum: General
May 21st 08, 11:09 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,284
Ad-Aware SE troubles
MowGreen [MVP] wrote:
No issues to report with the last 2 defs updates downloaded from here -
http://www.lavasoft.com/download_and_buy/detection_database/
Which download...
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Forum: General
May 20th 08, 05:21 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,284
Ad-Aware SE troubles
Has anyone using Ad-aware SE noticed when the programs loads the last two
latest de files have been corrupt? I've not change the way I've gotten the
file nor the way I extract the file. Haven't...
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Forum: Hardware
April 30th 08, 05:14 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general,microsoft.public.windowsme.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsme.software
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,637
Can't get past splash screen
I think, and Mike can correct me on this, but if you've got a WinME boot
floppy you should be able to get to the A:\ prompt and that'll get you past
that. Further instructions will come later from...
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Forum: General
April 30th 08, 05:14 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general,microsoft.public.windowsme.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsme.software
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,528
Can't get past splash screen
I think, and Mike can correct me on this, but if you've got a WinME boot
floppy you should be able to get to the A:\ prompt and that'll get you past
that. Further instructions will come later from...
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Forum: Software & Applications
April 30th 08, 05:14 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general,microsoft.public.windowsme.hardware,microsoft.public.windowsme.software
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,493
Can't get past splash screen
I think, and Mike can correct me on this, but if you've got a WinME boot
floppy you should be able to get to the A:\ prompt and that'll get you past
that. Further instructions will come later from...
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