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    IEXPLORE.EXE fails to load properly

    The problems went away after I uninstalled the Yahoo Tool Bar and associated 'extras' from the control panel --> add/remove programs. Thanks for your suggestions...
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    IEXPLORE.EXE fails to load properly

    That did it... Without -extoff, I get IEXPLORE.EXE in Task Manager with 17+MB With -extoff, I get IEXPLORE.EXE in Task Manager with 27+MB, and IE opens with http://xtoff/ (Is this expected ?) Any how, what is causing this and what should I do next ? Thanks a lot !
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    IEXPLORE.EXE fails to load properly

    No.. nothing in the event log
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    IEXPLORE.EXE fails to load properly

    Some times, it loads well --> shows 30MB+ memory usage in Task manager. Many times, it shows memory usage of 17MB+ and fails to load the user interface... Any one experienced this ? Malwarebytes and Spybot show no culprits.. Thanks
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    Wireless not working

    Two stage "turning on".. First: H/W i.e.. turn on device (radio) Second: S/W enable ... in Network Connections
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    Lost winxp pro cd, how to reinstall windows on a laptop?

    On any existing (and functioning) systems, you can run a small application and extract the product CD keys: Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder 2.0.1 http://www.magicaljellybean.com After you extract them, these keys can be used with any XP-PRO-SP2 that you can download from Internet and burn a...
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    Network Connections Empty

    While repair installing windows, I was getting errors like "cannot copy staxmem.dll"..and a bunch of similar "cannot copy..." errors. My License and product keys were genuine, and the source files existed on the CD and were not corrupt. (I tested by copying manually on a different working PC)...
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    Network Connections Empty

    The security database is corrupted. Followed the instructions (reproduced below)from: "http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-1586822.php" (Above URL looks funny..but the hyperlink is good..) Now I am back to working.. !! Run esentutl /g to check the integrity of the security database at...
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    Network Connections Empty

    Thanks..but I had already tried that Method 2...did not work.. I am not doing any SP3 stuff .. Question: Why does it let me in in "Safe Mode" and "Safe Mode with Command Prompt"..but not in "Safe Mode with Networking"... Is there some clue in this behavior ?
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    Network Connections Empty

    Linney and BadBigBen, I am sorry to say that I have landed into similar trouble, again, on the same laptop, with a different outcome.. -- A repair-install is hanging at the very end.. -- I can log into the machine in SafeMode..no problem -- In regular mode, I get the Windows Activation...
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    Win XP suddenly crashes

    Could be a malware sending out spam mail by the zillion --> the resultig open connections could be eating up your memory..? (even if the network is disconnected, your PC will still attempt to create the connection...) Type "netstat" at the command prompt and see if there is activity you cannot...
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    Cannot run .msc files

    Yep...opening with mmc.exe did it... Thanks linney...
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    Cannot run .msc files

    Can any one help.. If I do Start-->Administrative Tools-->Services, I get this error dialog saying: "Windows cannot open this file: 'services.msc'" However, if I go Start-->My Computer--> Manage and click on services, that opens up alright.. Many other ".msc" files will not open...
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    Network Connections Empty

    Dec 28, 2008 "SUCCESS" Following Missing Keys Added to Registry "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services" (exported from another XP-SP2 laptop) -- dhcp -- DNSCache -- lanmanserver -- lanwanworkstation -- netman -- nla -- rasman -- ShellHWDetection Reboot Result: -- I got the icon in Tray back...
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    Network Connections Empty

    I had svchost making zillion SMPT connections. Eventually I got rid of it by running MalwareBytes AntiMalware program. That resulted in this state: -- Network Connections Folder is empty. -- Network Connections Service is missing altogether in "Services". (not listed) -- "Workstation" Service...
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