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Windows Software 5498

Random Pauses in WINDOWS XP

JBoDEAN

Running build 2600. I have noticed on a few occasions, WIN XP will like lock, then 10-20 sec later, i can move the mouse (for 2 secounds), then it locks again, then 10-20 sec later can move the mouse (for 2 secounds).

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Last reply by JBoDEAN, 2001-09-20 16:23

Windows Software 5498

XP gonna flop?

Pythagoras

Do users really wanna buy a new OS when it seems that 2k is running along fine, and even ATI finally has decent drivers for it? Are there any new technical (non GUI) innovations worth speaking of? Will the OS flop like ME? Is MS screwed? Is MS targetting to broad of an audience?

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Last reply by Son_Gohan, 2001-09-20 12:40

Windows Software 5498

How Windows 2000 uses dual Processors?

shassouneh

Greetings everyone, I heard (or read) somewhere that Windows NT automatically utilizes BOTH processors in a dual-processor machines, by splitting the load between both processors in some way. Is this true? If so, does this mean that some program may be put (by windows 2000) to run on the second processor? Please re ...

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Last reply by shassouneh, 2001-09-20 10:30

Windows Software 5498

No Security Tab for files

ThC 129

When i right click on a file there isnt a security tab like there was in win2k. Anyone know how to get this to come up or where to change the permissions users have on files?.

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Last reply by ThC 129, 2001-09-20 09:14

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Witch version of Zone Alarm Pro works with XP?

superman322

I donloaded the pro version 2. 6. 84 Is that the newest? Does it work w. XP? I know there is 2. 6. 231, is that the newest one? Its a bit confusing. Thanx.

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Last reply by EM, 2001-09-20 07:13

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Who to hibernate in XP?

jjaaskel

I installed Win XP (build 2600) and I'm just wondering who can I use hibernate? If I take shutdown there is only these choises: standby, restart and shutdown - NO hibernate (even I have enabled it in power options)

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Last reply by Xiven, 2001-09-20 01:17

Windows Software 5498

Educational Discounts on Antivirus?

Brian Frank

I'm on the technology committee for my former K-12 school, and we're having some problems as far as getting a solid antivirus. They have a filtering service that has a firewall, and proxies have been setup, but that still isn't good enough obviously.

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Last reply by Brian Frank, 2001-09-19 22:21

Windows Software 5498

Removing "Evaluation Copy"

jwl812

Anyone know how to remove the annoying evaluation copy from the bottom right of XP RC2. I know its an evaluation copy, I paid for it. .

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Last reply by jwl812, 2001-09-19 16:40

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how do I check to see if I have a trial version or the full

INFERNO2000

Simple question. want to know if I have the timebombed for full version. (it's an RTM copy that I understood to be full, but I ahve my doubts).

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Last reply by INFERNO2000, 2001-09-19 16:21

Windows Software 5498

XP no boot, bad file, SYSTEMd?

raventai

i run a triboot of NT/2K/XP and yesterday i found a tip for installing the recovery console as a boot option from the 2000 install disk thought all went well now have a choice at the nt boot loader ok cool today i went to boot into XP and get this error at the windows is starting screan (black with white bar that p ...

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Last reply by bobbinbrisco, 2001-09-19 10:13

Windows Software 5498

what happened to the smart menus

appzattak

I loved that feature in win2k, where it only showed the proggies you use the most, so does xp not have that feature in it???

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Last reply by squall19, 2001-09-19 05:51

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Getting crushed by Nimda

Atreyu

I'm protected. . . but it's frustrating to look at my logs. Check them out for yourself: ***THERE USED TO BE A LINK HERE, BUT I HAVE TAKEN IT OUT BECAUSE OF THE HIGH VOLUME I EXPERIENCED*** (Sorry!) Just select how many you would like to have returned and click Search.

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Last reply by Atreyu, 2001-09-19 04:21

Windows Software 5498

Where is SYSOC???

INFERNO2000

I just installed XP. . . but don't see the sysoc. inf I'm used to from 2k where is it?.

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Last reply by INFERNO2000, 2001-09-19 00:01

Windows Software 5498

How to remove MSN Messenger (read here)

Palos

For those of you being bothered by it. . . Start > Run > RunDll32 advpack. dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%INFmsmsgs. inf,BLC. Remove -or- Edit Windows. inf sysoc. inf: find the line msmsgs=msgrocm.

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Last reply by miku, 2001-09-18 21:41

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Tick Sound????

Seducer

hi guys, can i eliminate tick sound coming out from my sound card when playing music? (WINAMP/WMP/etc. ) my box GIGABYTE mobo dual pro III 667 512MB 40 GB SB Live 52x CDROM 10/100 3Com Leadtek 2000TV Card XP 2600/WIN98 LG 8x4x32 is there any components that may conflict to my sound? in win98 dont have problem at all.

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Last reply by Seducer, 2001-09-18 17:47

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Really weird problem in XP 2600!!!

Squid

I'm now running Windows XP Pro Corporate, after running RC1 for a month or so. I have a very strange problem though: for some reason, when Windows starts, most of my system tray icons are missing. this includes system icons such as volume control and LAN connection, and third party programs such as Getright and Ana ...

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Last reply by AndyFair, 2001-09-18 13:12

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Burnt cd's have corrupt files !!

Defcon

I'm using cdrwin, NTI Cd maker and Nero (lates versions of all) to burn on XP 2600. The box is - TB 1Ghz, Plextro 16x IDE burner, Pioneer 16x DVD, 256MB Ram. All burns seem to be ok, however on some cd's I get bad/corrupted files when I try to read them - there is no indication of this during the burn.

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Last reply by Palos, 2001-09-18 11:52

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windows update

bobbinbrisco

if i download the updates from microsoft's homepage , is it possible to use the files i have just downloaded on other computers? if so, how can i do that? the only reason is that i don't want to redownload all these megabytes of files for individual computers.

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Last reply by bobbinbrisco, 2001-09-18 09:36

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Windows wont take focus when selected in the taskbar!!

Pythagoras

Can anyone help me, I click a window in the taskbar and it just flashes! It doesnt take the focus, and instead I have to minimize what is in the focus and find that stupid window. Whats goin on!?!?.

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Last reply by Pythagoras, 2001-09-18 05:27

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IE 6.0 Sucks???

emthompson

How many people out there think that IE 6 is the most worthless browser microsoft has put out? I think that it is the slowest thing that I have ever used. I hate it!!! I have DSL and pages open up like in using dial-up.

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Last reply by ofelas, 2001-09-18 01:43