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  1. herrslime

    Symantec AntiVirus Tries to reinstall itself

    I have uninstalled the expired corporate edition of Syamntec AntiVirus from a clients machine that he bought used. This machine was full of trojans & virus etc and had lots of problems which I have cleaned up. My last one is to get the Symantec AntiVirus to stop trying to reinstall itself...
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    XP sees Vista, Vista doesn't see XP or Novell 3.12 Server

    I can search for the Vista machine (Home Premium) and it shows up fine and I can get access to the public folders. On the Vista machine, in the Network and Sharing Center I can see my Vista computer and my Linksys Internet router (BEFSR41)but I do not see my Linksys hub where all my computers...
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    Windows XP USB problem

    Windows XP does not autodetect or even acknowledge that anything is in any of the USB ports. But according to the settings in the BIOS and the System Device Manager, everything is turned on and working correctly. USB power is on because I can plug a USB light in and it works. A USB device...
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    Browser won't connect after Norton Security Suite Uninstall

    Dell laptop came with Norton (Symantec) Security Suite installed. Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox worked fine. Suite subscription expired after the year I originally paid for and I choose not to renew. I uninstalled ALL Norton components from the laptop. Did not have it turn the Windows...
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    Browser quits after several minutes

    This just started happening on a Dell Inspiron 9300. Have checked for virus, adware etc and come up negative. Happens when connecting via wireless or with a cable direct to network. Happens with IE 7 and with Firefox. Have reinstalled current drivers for built in wireless I establish a...
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    Outlook Express; PDF becomes dat file

    Just upgraded client to Windows XP SP2. Prior to upgrade this problem did not exist. Client gets regular (weekly) pdf files from a customer of his as an attachment with names like 12345.pdf. Prior to upgrade they opened normally with OE. If sent directly to his secretary now they still arrive...
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    XP Pro stops after Login

    Windows XP Pro SP2, 512MB 1.8MHZ, 40G HD. Norton AV and firewall current etc. User claims he did not open any attachments or download anything. Problem; After login, machine runs for another 5 - 8 seconds, then stops. No desktop, just a blank screen with the mouse. Does not appear frozen...
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    Quick Launch Toolbar

    I use the quick launch toolbar for about 15 regularly used programs. I manually arrange the icons on the bar in order of usage. Every time I restart my computer, the toolbar rearranges itself. Is there any way to save the positions so it doesn't rearrange itself anymore? Thanks
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    IE favorites organizer

    The IE favories organizer is the worst. It is in need of a majory overhaul, hopefully in IE7. In the meantime, what do you use to manage your favorites? I have several thousand to work with and it would be great to have a decent interface. Thanks
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    MS Outlook 2002 sent mail

    MS Outlook 2002 SP3, Windows XP Until yesterday all sent mail had a copy placed in the sent mail folder. Today it does not go there or anywhere else. Went to Tools|Options|Prefernces|Email Options| and the 'Save copies of messages to sent items folder' is checked. Did a virus and spyware...
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    msconfig regedit problem

    Xp home computer that had a lot of spyware infestation. Spyware appears to be gone but neither msconfig nor regedit will run except in safe mode. I was able to run in safe mode and unchecked all the bad stuff but it wont let me in otherwise. Thanks for any suggestions.
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    Windows shutdown won't shutdown Outlook

    Windows XP, Outlook 2002 SP3 When I shutdown or restart Windows I have to manually close Outlook or the shutdown stops. Anything I can do to get Outlook to shutdown automatically? Thanks
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    Windows XP hot keys

    I am trying to setup some hot keys under Windows XP Pro. I have been trying to set one up for INternet Explorer. Specifically I would like to use WinKey+I. If I right click and properties on the main IE desktop icon it does not have any options to set a hot key. If I right click on the IE...
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    New Hard Dive install - XP Pro

    I am adding a hard drive to a computer that currently has XP Pro which was previously upgraded fromWindows 98SE. The C: drive is FAT32. I have connected a second hard drive to the system as a slave to the first drive. There are 2 CD's on the secondary. The new drive shows up in CMOS and in...
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    Outlook rules problem

    Just upgraded a PC from Windows 98SE to Windows XP Pro. After the upgrade I performed all the XP and Office XP Pro updates. Outlook version 2002 SP3. After the upgrade NONE of my rules work. The rules are setup to move incoming mail to a target folder, based on the sender, account or group...
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    Regular reformatting of hard drive & reinstall Windows

    Many people seem to think that reformatting their hard drive on a regular basis and reinstalling Windows is required to maintain their computer. I have seen where people do this every 2 or 3 months. Personally I think that reformatting and reinstalling Windows is the very last resort to...
  17. herrslime

    Network connections - XP Home

    Windows XP Home This laptop cannot connect to the internet. If I use an AOL dialup it works fine and can access web sites thru AOL. But if I connect thru a DSL router and an ethernet connection it does not work. Internet settings are correct. However when I go into the network connections...
  18. herrslime

    Access help to develop form

    First off I have virtually no experience in Access so type slowly so I can understand. :) I am responsible for developing calendars for all the sports teams and clubs at our school. There are about 24 teams. Some teams consist of up to 3 parts; Varsity, JV, Freshman. Each team generates it's...
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    Remove 2000Pro - Dual Boot

    A user decided to upgrade his laptop from 2000Pro to XP Home all by himself. Instead of applying it as an upgrade he installed it as a dual boot. That was about a year ago. Now he informs me he has done this and wants the 2000Pro boot removed so he has more room. He doesn't want anything...
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    RAM question

    I am trying to upgrad e the RAM on an old Sony Vaio PCV90. This machine takes RAM in pairs and has 2 banks. Maximum allowed RAM is 128MB using 4 - 32M. According to Sony I cannot use gold plated SIMMs. I can find the memory but they are gold connectors. Spec says Parity SIMMs supported. The...

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