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I've noticed that when I download webpages using "File > Save Page As", that the folder it creates for the website files is somehow linked to the HTML file. If I move or delete one, the same action...
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I am not able to shut down my laptop. I use Win XP Pro SP3. One a press the shutdown logo, everything vanishes from the screen and i get a blank black screen and cousor on the screen... please help fix...
View ArticleXP Profiles issue
Hi guys. I'm trying to fix a PC for a friend. This PC was virus'd to hell and back, programs taking ages to start, or simply not starting and Xp itself not always wanting to boot. Got a repair done via...
View Articleslow as molasess
I have to wait and click and click to get Mozilla firefox, Microsoft Outlook, Instant Messenger, basically any desktop icon is time consuming to get open. Then I end up with 8 or more sessions which...
View ArticleWindows does not load
Hello, here is the issue I'm trying to tackle Some time last week, I shut down my computer by holding the power button, don't know why I didn't do a complete shutdown but that's what I did. Next day...
View ArticleWireless Network
I have a wireless network on my desktop computer,running W 7.I`m trying to connect my old computer (XP) to the network.The old computer tells me,it is connected to the network,but requires a network...
View ArticleIkernel.exe malfunction
I tried to install a printer and got this error message "The InstallShield Engine (iKernel.exe) could not be launched. No such interface supported" Tried to resolve the problem by following these...
View ArticleSolved: Strange series of symptoms- now not able to restore
Hello, I have had a series of weird things occur in the last several weeks. First I had a long list of updates from the automatic update feature of Windows. For some reason it didn't seem to download...
View Articlewindows XP loading problems
I re loaded XP on my dell 2400 desktop, but now the space on my hard drive is 26 gigs og 40 gig, did it add it to the partition that already had windows XP on it, How do I correct this, I only have 14...
View Articlemy c drive wont open :(
hi i have a computer with a 250 gb hdd and i have 2 os in the very same hdd both os are win xp and it was working fine untill few days ago now the problem is my c drive (with first win xp) wont open it...
View ArticleCannot see flash drives - darn XP, we hates it.
Every time I revisit this XP PC my fondness for WiN7 grows. This time I cannot see any flash drives. When I go into Disk Management etc you can see the usb flash drive sitting there without a letter...
View Articlecan't copy system file in recovery console
So the main pc has all of a sudden stopped booting up and we get the 'file missing or corrupt message'. This file is the 'system' file. I have tried starting the RC using a ISO burned to dvd but I got...
View ArticleM505b2
I get this message and puter will not start up : GoogleUpDate.exe-Bad Image The application or DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\curslib.dll is not a valid Windows image. It asks me to check against my...
View ArticleCan't get Window updates
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 1, 32 bit Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.40GHz, x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9...
View ArticleCustom Built XP Machine Upgrade Help
Hello everyone and thank you for taking the time to check out my post. This is my first post on techguy and I will be more than happy to assist others in the future as much as I can. For starters I am...
View ArticleGenuine ?
Hi, Just got this old computer. It is running Windows XP. Want to check if it is genuine or not. Here's the MGADiag log: Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0): -----------------------------------------...
View ArticleActing up and slowing down
Not sure if this is the correct forum but here goes. I have an older Compaq computer FS7600 running Windows XP Pro. I don't use it for much, email, internet, and a bit of Word. It has been taking a lot...
View ArticleHelp New usb Tp-link adapter Won't Work Is It My Computer?
Hi I Just Got A New TP-link adapter Installed it, I can Connect to the Network But I get Limited or No Connect. I Re installed the software and driver and same thing. My Windows Xp is 7 or more Months...
View Articlesafely remove hardware
I have a regular problem when trying to remove external systems - 'safely remove media' The 'generic volume' cannot be stopped right now. Can I just yank it or will this cause problems? All the best Mick
View ArticleWin XP and Ubuntu dualboot.
So my question is. How can I make my Windows C drive have more space right now it has 50 gb and my Linux has 100. Since I don't use Linux that often is there a away to lower the hard drive for the...
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