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how to edit the registry

Registry info . http://www.winguides.com/ http://www.winguides.com/article.php?id=1 http://is-it-true.org/nt/xp/registry/index.shtml http://www.longshome.com/registry_repair.htm http://www.virtualplastic.org/html/art_reg.html
- jmatt
- Post #5
- Aug 13, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Why does it say cannot ready drive or no disk present, when I'm able to format and set

http://www.lurkhere.com/~nicefiles/index.html Freeware . WIPE OUT : as the name implies, this utility will absolutely WIPE your hard drive. For those times when an industrial strength cleaner is needed to remove any pesky files Fdisk may have left behind. A readme file is included in the zip...
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- Post #3
- Aug 13, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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XP processes, whats normal?

1st step , run a virus check from 1 of these . Online Virus check ( free ) http://housecall.antivirus.com/ http://www.coledata.com/virusalert.htm http://www.cybertechhelp.com/html/misc/av.php http://www.pandasoftware.es/activescan/activescan-com.asp
- jmatt
- Post #5
- Aug 13, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Strange XP problem (No, it's not the RPC shutdown)

Go back to good restore point . http://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?id=r00220020322wrr01.htm&page=3 http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/managing/restore.asp
- jmatt
- Post #4
- Aug 13, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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win/xp sys configure

Not to sure what you mean , see if these links cover it . Start > Run , type in msconfig . ------------------------------------------------- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310747 Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)...
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- Post #3
- Aug 13, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Low Level Format Utility

http://www.hatecomputers.com/Images/ Or use google to find other sites , if this one is dead . Freeware utility called MAXLLF.EXE (MAXLLF.EXE is property of the Maxtor hard disk company) and will low level format almost any hard disk, Maxtor brand or not ! And it does a very good, error free...
- jmatt
- Post #3
- Aug 12, 2003
- Forum: Windows
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What SPAM FIGHTING software do you use?

Nice bunch of links but he was asking for anti-SPAM software not popup blockers . Opp's , daydreaming . I use Pimmy , find after trying heaps of ways , vetting my email the best . If you want to try a really good email client & Spam remover , these are very good . I can look at my mail on...
- jmatt
- Post #11
- Aug 6, 2003
- Forum: Windows
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Outlook - Address Book / Contacts

Here is my file , see if you can use anything from it . Mail Them , mass mailings . http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0-3356720-108-49151.html?tag=upd FletMail , individualises large mail outs ...
- jmatt
- Post #3
- Aug 5, 2003
- Forum: Windows
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What SPAM FIGHTING software do you use?

Use any of these Free browsers , which have a built in pop up stopper . ( don't add , About Blank , to your filter list ) Use very little resources ( No Add's ) & are as good as any other browser . Intergrates quitely into your system , do not take over . You can still run your normal browser...
- jmatt
- Post #8
- Aug 5, 2003
- Forum: Windows
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Messenger

http://www.subvers.com/technobabble/html/tweaks/access.htm http://www.subvers.com/technobabble/html/tweaks/tweaking.htm TURBO CHARGING your Windows XP Operating System Part 3 Easily Disable Messenger Go into C:Program Files > Messenger . Rename the Messenger folder to something like...
- jmatt
- Post #6
- Aug 4, 2003
- Forum: Windows
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really good dual boot instructions

http://www.littlewhitedog.com/reviews_other_00011.asp
- jmatt
- Post #2
- Aug 2, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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have to shutdown twice?

Step by step here . http://www.aumha.org/a/shutdown.htm
- jmatt
- Post #5
- Jul 31, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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more on NO cookies, see who can figure it out

Check > Internet Options > Temp internet files & make sure it has allocated space for them .
- jmatt
- Post #3
- Jul 31, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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PC time sync program ?

To get away from default , via Microsoft . Double click on time ( bottom r/h side of screen ) Click on > Internet Time . Tick > Automatically syncronise . Server , select by clicking on the button > time.nist.gov Click Apply & OK .
- jmatt
- Post #10
- Jul 31, 2003
- Forum: Windows
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Ad Blocker or Banner ad questions

http://www.mathies.com/popthis/ Pop This! is a small, effective, and intelligent anti-popup software product that can kill annoying popup windows automatically. The software is completely free, easy to install and easy to use. Pop This! was developed by Jim Mathies, an independent Windows...
- jmatt
- Post #2
- Jul 31, 2003
- Forum: Windows
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How to open links always in a maximized window?

Open IE, right click any URL and select 'Open in a New Window'. Go back to the first IE window you opened and close it. Return to the second window and manually drag it to fill the screen (do not use the maximize button). Close this second window using the close box (X) in the upper right...
- jmatt
- Post #7
- Jul 31, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Hardrive went MIA from Explorer...

Slave it to another comp ( no need to bolt it in , just cable it & leave it outside the case ) & copy your stuff onto the other HD . Now put it back in your comp ( change the jumper , back to where it was ) & fdisk , reboot & format . You lose everything . If you have enough space , partition...
- jmatt
- Post #2
- Jul 31, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Silent LED fans?

Thanks AgaBooga
- jmatt
- Post #6
- Jul 30, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Silent LED fans?

http://www.7volts.com/quieter.htm Make an air cooled computer almost inaudible with these steps.
- jmatt
- Post #3
- Jul 30, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Does anyone have problems with windows Updates such as SP1 ?

This applied about 4 - 6 weeks ago . Programs Run Slower After You Install Windows XP SP-1 The information in this article applies to: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1 http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/xp-sp1-bug.html...
- jmatt
- Post #9
- Jul 19, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Creating a bootable CD

These may help . http://www.nu2.nu/bootcd/ -------------------------------------------- http://members.ozemail.com.au/%7Erossstew/drs/sec2.html --------------------------------- http://www.easydesksoftware.com/recovery.htm -------------------------------...
- jmatt
- Post #2
- Jul 19, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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win98se and more than 512mb of ram

Here is copy I made a few months ago , of a way to do it . To use more than 512 megs of RAM on 98/ME. Open System.ini C:\WINDOWS\System.ini Scroll down until you see [vcache] and copy the following to below it: MinFileCache=131072 MaxFileCache=524288 It should look like: [vcache]...
- jmatt
- Post #12
- Jun 21, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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See if any of this helps . CAPTAIN'S QUAD OS MACHINE Dual to quad booting . http://members.aol.com/axcel216/ Also http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/?File=BootMgr.TXT It is possible to quad-boot Windows 98/95, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, and MS-DOS all on one PC with...
- jmatt
- Post #2
- Jun 20, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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NTFS vs. FAT32

FAT and NTFS performance http://www.digit-life.com/articles/ntfs/index3.html http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/russel/october01.asp http://www.thundercloud.net/information-avenue/ntfs-vs-fat32/ http://www.ntfs.com/ntfs_vs_fat.htm...
- jmatt
- Post #15
- Jun 19, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Folder icon changed

Go back to good copy of the registry . http://www.akadia.com/services/win_save_registry.html
- jmatt
- Post #4
- Jun 19, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Folder icon changed

Use the repair feature in Tweakui . Download TweakUi complete with install instructions from , http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation/downloads/PowerToys/Networking/NTTweakUI.asp By default , it installs in Windows Temp , I prefer it in UnZipped . Access Tweakui from Control Panel .
- jmatt
- Post #2
- Jun 19, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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MSDos Compatibility mode

These have been copied from previous posts & my own experiences . Overkill I know , but there are a lot of reasons . ------------------------------------------- If it's not to late , go back to a good copy of the registry ( before your problem ) Press F8 during bootup ( when , verifying...
- jmatt
- Post #3
- Jun 19, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Computer will not boot up..... HD?

http://howto.lycos.com/lycos/step/1,,139+24365+9973,00.html http://www.directron.com/hdts.html
- jmatt
- Post #2
- Apr 21, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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GHOST and bootable CD's

http://www.nu2.nu/bootcd/ -------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/ct/english/99/11/206/ ---------------------------------------------- http://members.ozemail.com.au/%7Erossstew/drs/sec2.html ---------------------------------...
- jmatt
- Post #3
- Apr 15, 2003
- Forum: Windows
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Windows XP SP1 and SP2

Programs Run Slower After You Install Windows XP SP-1 The information in this article applies to: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1 http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/xp-sp1-bug.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;815411...
- jmatt
- Post #7
- Apr 15, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How can I clear CMOS on a laptop with no CMOS battery and a dumbed-down BIOS setup program?

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000235.htm Under the keyboard or bottom of laptop - If you are working on a computer laptop the location of the dipswitch (almost never a jumper) can be under the keyboard or on the bottom of the laptop in a compartment such as the memory compartment. Other...
- jmatt
- Post #13
- Apr 15, 2003
- Forum: Laptops
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How can I clear CMOS on a laptop with no CMOS battery and a dumbed-down BIOS setup program?

Opp's , the sysc part I meant to put , try > Boot with the startup floppy and get to the A:\> prompt . Once there type fdisk /mbr & press Enter .
- jmatt
- Post #9
- Apr 15, 2003
- Forum: Laptops
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How can I clear CMOS on a laptop with no CMOS battery and a dumbed-down BIOS setup program?

Try this . Start up with your Boot disc or Startup disk in ( without cd rom support ) At the A: prompt , type > sys c: & press ENTER. Take out the boot disk & restart your computer. ----------------------------------- Or , this . To reinitialize W-9x hardware drivers and leaving your...
- jmatt
- Post #5
- Apr 15, 2003
- Forum: Laptops
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How can I clear CMOS on a laptop with no CMOS battery and a dumbed-down BIOS setup program?

A jumper can be moved on the motherboard . On boot up , hit the pause button . Down the bottom of the screen is a long list of numbers . This contains the code needed to identify your motherboard . Press the space bar to move off pause . Tracking motherboard & bios maker etc ...
- jmatt
- Post #2
- Apr 15, 2003
- Forum: Laptops
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How do I keep scandisk from running when Windows XP boots?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q273017
- jmatt
- Post #6
- Apr 8, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Service Pack 1 for XP won't install on my system!

http://www.iebeta.net/files/Q815411_WXP_SP2_x86_ENU.exe Fixes speed problems in XPsp1 ( boot & program loading ) Story here . http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/xp-sp1-bug.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;815411
- jmatt
- Post #8
- Apr 8, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Anti-Spam software - cheez i get like 400 spam emails every day

http://email.about.com/library/weekly/aa031300c.htm If you want to combine telling neither your true name nor your "true" email address with still being able to receive replies, you can create a new, "anonymous" email account. There are two ways to accomplish this: a simple one and a...
- jmatt
- Post #14
- Apr 8, 2003
- Forum: Windows
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FAT32 or NTFS

FAT and NTFS performance http://www.digit-life.com/articles/ntfs/index3.html http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/russel/october01.asp http://www.thundercloud.net/information-avenue/ntfs-vs-fat32/ http://www.ntfs.com/ntfs_vs_fat.htm...
- jmatt
- Post #11
- Apr 7, 2003
- Forum: Windows
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Help! Refresh rate problems with monitor!

Try it on another comp & find out if it works .
- jmatt
- Post #2
- Apr 7, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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How to stop Windows XP guzzling memory?

http://www.iebeta.net/files/Q815411_WXP_SP2_x86_ENU.exe Fixes speed problems in XPsp1 ( boot & program loading ) Story here . http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/xp-sp1-bug.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;815411
- jmatt
- Post #5
- Apr 5, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems

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