
Windows Software

Kaiser
Hey all, Here's hoping SOMEONE out there has come across this. . . . Ever since I went to Messenger 4. 5, when I now log on, a lot of times I'm getting as far as signing in, Messenger loading my contact list and THEN throwing up an error stating that msmsgs.

Shutdown probs
BioComa
Hi Since i don't have time to see if there's a similar problem in other posts (if so i apologise) but here's the deal: My girfriends got a BX board, 192mb ram, p3 450, and it's running windows 2k, the problem is that when i install servica pack 2 whenever i want to shutdown the pc it doesn't shutdown, instead appea ...

Task manager question
JMD
Hello. Im running NT 4. 0 SP6A And just noticed that when I do a right click on the task bar to bring up task manager there seems to be parts missing from it. All it shows is the tasks that are running.

Uninstall Via 4.in.1's?
bilston
How do I get rid of them completely? I think they have something to do with this: Thanks


Filesearching VERY slow in winXP
DremNeonBlack
Why is the winXP search-function (Start-button/Search) so very much slower than previous windows? Is there somehow I can speed it up? thx

Arcserve NT on Win2K
chris7
Does anyone know whether there is a trick to run Arcserve for NT4 on a Windows 2000 machine? Currently I can view the database and jobs on the backup server in our network - but it is impossible to change or create any jobs or to run any restore actions.

win xp stickers for case
freefalle6
Does anyone know were I can get a win xp sticker for my case?, (the chrome ones that come with Gateway/Compaq/HP computers)I called Microsoft and nobody had a clue on who to talk to get one, I also called compaq, they where the ones that sent me the upgade disk and they dont have a clue on how to get a sticker.

activex problem
JMD
Hello. For some reason not known to me. . I can no longer view websites with flash intros including mine. Hello I get this warning. Microsoft internet explorer This page provides potentally unsafe information to an active x controler your current security settings prohibite rudding controlers in this maner as a res ...

Changning Default Email for Welcome Screen
shovmyfist
is there a way to set it so on the welcome (logon) screen it tells you that you have new mail on your POP mail account rather then your hotmail account?

IIS 5.0 won't install in XP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ladyboss
hello guys, I have no clue, but I go to add/remove windows components install IIS and during the install it says setup cannot find so and so file (which ends up to be each file needing to install).

Post the applications or tools u can't live without it
dalmiroy2k
I can't live without ICQ winzip/winrar dropit pro Pop-Up Stopper AG satellite Remote administrator Ad- aware DAP winamp acdsee classic e-pop I hope I ain't forgetting nothing

Linksys BEFSR41 Rourter and ICQ file transfers
Schumi
Here is my problem. I'm using the Linksys BEFSR41 Router on our home network here, but I can upload files over ICQ with no problems at all. However, I cannot receive files via ICQ. I am using ICQ 2001 v5.

Prompt to download redir from microsoft?
TLL
I have encountered a little bit of a problem which hopefully someone will help me solve. I have just run Windows Update and downloaded the critical updates pack (the one which includes IE6 from Dec 13).

Application Compatibility Toolkit
ejsmith
Can't seem to get Application Compatibility Toolkit to work for me. I select a bunch of options, and Myst and Mechwarrior 3 still recognize that I'm not using win95/98. Any tips on ACT?.

ControlCenter 3.1 ISDN
Lucifix
I am using ISDN Pro Terminal Adapter. And every time I run ControlCenter 3. 1 it says: ControlCenter was unable to detect an appropriate 3Com product on your system. . . I can't find where could be problem.

HELP! Opera browser screwed up my fonts
Ron_Jeremy
I have been running IE6 without a glitch since it was released. For something different, it tried the latest version of Opera browser. For unimportant reasons (okay, it's slow & I hated it), I uninstalled Opera.

cd burner disactivated
gerrit
We added the Windows XP Home Edition version 2002 to our Windows 98. It seems to have completely deactivated our CD burner. We can record from sites like Morpheus, but from Pre-recorded CD to Blanks is impossible.

how do i make a divx???
rgodart
I recorded an avi from tv and i would like to make it a divx so i can put it on a cd. What's the best program to do that?.

More of an Outlook 2000 question
Mike Zamarocy
I guess when I updated Office 2000, and Outlook got the security patch, I can no longer view or open certain files, IE: my Father sent me an EXE file that was virus checked to be clean, but Outlook will not let me view it or open it as it is a Type 1 security issue.