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    IE 6.0 error: "document.all.info.style" is null or not an object

    I believe this has to do with Javascript, but I can't fix it. Was in web site, and I was clicking a link within. I have gone into this site on another computer with IE6 without any problem. Any suggestions? Regards, Vidman
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    windows update will not scan

    I have windows xp home, recently did a recovery, my windows update will not scan to recommend putting back sp2, etc. Made sure my auto update was checked. Had to start loading my updates manually for ms website. Any suggestions? Regards, Vidman
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    outlook express 6.0 looking for password

    I had to "restore" my computer, and was re-doing my oe6 and set a password in accounts to "remember password", yet, when I launch oe, it still asks for the pw. When I go in there, the window for the password is empty. I found the fix recommended by MS, and went into "protective storage system...
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    External usb HD not listed but working anyway??

    I have a 250g Simpletech external usb 2.0 hd that I back up my files with. Yesterday, I was looking for it in "my computer" or Windows Explorer,which I have noted before and it was not listed. In device manager it it listed, and when I give the commands to backup, I hear it spin up and it does...
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    how to overwrite xp with win 98 SE

    I got an old PIII 450 mhz with 250 mgs of ram at a yard sale and it was loaded with Win XP Pro. I tried to overwrite it with the win 98SE disk, and it asked me to reboot in ms dos mode..How is that done, and then I just type D:\>setup.exe? I am sure there will be a few who are saying why go...
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    Dell Optiplex GXI how old is it?

    Just got the above computer at a yard sale with a BX Pentium II 347mhz processor,192 mgs Ram,3D Rage Agp 2x,XP Pro,1.3g hd (this must be an oldie, because of the size of the hd, and I am sure it was not using XPPro!! Fantastic box with pot open hinged access, and a vertical slide in board that...
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    How fast is fast

    I am going to upgrade my memory to speed up my photo progam. Currently, because of the large volume of photos stored, it is taking at least 30 sec to fully render. I have a 1 ghz amd processor, 256 mgs ram, xp home, a lean startup menu(4 items)I defrag, and disk cleanup regularly, and have 2 hd...
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    Memory Questions

    I am upgrading my memory from 512 to 1 or 2 gb,pc 2100 DDR yet when I search pricing, it varies widely as to and words like "oem" " Non-ECC, Non-Registered, Unbuffered" leave me confused?? Also, if I got pc 2700,insead of 2100 because it was a better price, any downside? Finally where have you...
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    Hard drive "recessitation"

    I have an old hard drive I am trying to recover the data off it, and it is clicking, clicking, and not recognized in my computer(used to be as a slave) I heard that sometimes you put the hd in the freezer for awhile, and it may recover it. Is that crazy?? If not can someone tell me how long do I...
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    Epson Dura Brite Printers recommendations

    I believe I just put an old friend down for the last time, for a permanently clogged head, An Epson c84. I love the print quality,durability and waterproofness of the prints and the surprising low cost of the printer, and speed. I, am however, very disappointed that it clogged permanently after...
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    Recovery Outlook Express 6, Emails, address book,program

    I did a dumb thing, and a smart thing..I loaded outlook from office 97, in order to get spell ck in OE6, only to find out that Outlook took over Outlook express when I clicked email.So, I uninstalled outlook and shared files, only to find I no longer have Outlook Express at all!!Dumb! However, I...
  12. vidman3117

    error while importing .csv address book

    I exported from OE6 my address book in win xp home. Now, when trying to import I get an error. What am I doing wrong? Regards, Millard
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    External usb 2.0 hd recommendations

    I need a reliable external hd to "ghost" my hard drive and slave drive(internal), can't find any reviews, other than the few reviews you get from the buyer's site. Anyone have some recommendations? I have windows xp home, want a drive around 160-200 gb. I have noticed some of the drives have a...
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    Transferring address book from IE6 to IE5

    I thought this would be a simple process by copying the .wab files, or "address book" but it would not take either by "importing address book" or copying in Explorer to outlook express address book. Can anyone help, other than upgrading to IE6 on my other machine which BTW has win 98SE...
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    NTDLR FILE MISSING CANNOT GET TO REPAIR DISK

    I have been trying to "repair" my c drive with my win xp disk, as it will not boot and does not recognize that drive, only the slave "d" drive and states ntdlr file is missing. I have tried to set up in my bios to startup with the cd rom drive, but it will not boot. I made a floppy dos boot...
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    backup utility automation, specs

    (As I am a newby to this, I hope this request is not too elementary) I am planning to get a large usb 2.0 external drive to back up everything on my 2 drives (C&D)docs, photos(uncompressed), favorites, emails, addresses, folders in a scheduled manner. The backup software should be able to backup...
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    Outlook Express 6 without passwords

    I have win xp home, and have 4 email identities, and each one requires a password, which make it time consuming. How do I make it so that I can dial up to my email without a password, and switch identities without also a password. appreciate any input. vidman
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    slave drive clicking unreadable, msmouse.vxd missing

    I have a amd 450 dual processor with 128 mgs of ram, 2 hard drives c,d. The d drive would not scandisk, and my windows os starting acting up. I thought my os was on my C drive, so I disconnected the D drive to see if it would work, would not boot. Reconnected, and reinstall win 98se on top of...

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