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No Help and Support by rjak
Hello, I recently upgraded my computer"s motherboard, harddrive and memory and did a clean install of Win Me. I have done this several times with no problems at all. This time when I try to access system information i get an error message " the initialization of the help center failed. Please...
July 30th 05 11:31 PM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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Repair Windows ME by Al
I have an old Compaq 1200 laptop that was given to me with a 6gig drive running Windows ME. The os got corrupted ( will only get as far as the splash screen). I booted with the floppy emergency disk and ran scandisk. It found several problems including crosslinked files. After many attempts(I had...
July 29th 05 04:48 PM
by Al Go to last post
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Windows ME Login Password Reset by nightstar
Got a PC from a relative who upgraded to a new PC with XP sometime ago. The old PC that he gave me runs Windows ME and he cannot remember the login password at setup. Want to know what do I do to reset the password - do I reload the windows ME system - will this reset the login passwords? Do I...
July 29th 05 06:20 AM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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Reinstalling Windows ME by John Hill
I want to reinstall Windows ME but do not have the serial number written down. How do I obtain it from the currently installed version? Thanks, John Hill
July 28th 05 01:12 PM
by Mike Cawood, HND BIT Go to last post
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Scan Disk Problem by Gary Goodings
When I try to use Scandisk it says that there is another application controlling the Hard Drive and to wait till it stops and try again. I have waited for three days and it still has the message. Also I cannot get the PC to boot in Safe Mode. F8, delete, escape and using the control key won't start...
July 26th 05 10:09 PM
by John Hill Go to last post
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su error message by doggydave
when my hard disk went out I took the slave disk (40gb) wiped it formatted it and tried to reinstall the os from my install disk. I keep getting the set ver error message. there should not be a set version on the disk after formatting and nothing in the kb seems to apply. Is it possible for the...
July 26th 05 01:44 AM
by Mike M Go to last post
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Chinese language on Windows ME by Barry2k
Hi, Can any one please advise as to how ME on my laptop can be changed to Chinese language. Also is it easy to switch between English and Chinese for different users. Chinese does not seem to be an inbuilt choice with ME. Thanks Barry
July 25th 05 08:33 PM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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Getting error " Error: OE : 0028 : FF03B779 " when installing Win by Xavier
I just bought an Acer Asphire 3500 laptop and tried installing ME after formatting the hard drive and I get the following error message: Error: OE : 0028 : FF03B779 This error ocurrs afterME searches for hardware and plug and play devices. The laptop is bare, and no other peripherals are attached...
July 21st 05 10:56 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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Disk check at Bootup by killjoy
When ever I switch on my laptop it says that there was not a controlled shut down and attempts to check the hard drive, if I don't cancel it it seems to take for ever. How can I prevent it doing a disk check at boot up ?
July 16th 05 09:28 AM
by killjoy Go to last post
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No fixed disk or CD recognised by Simon Woods
Hi I'm trying to sort out a friends old pc. They've been running WinME on it. Recently it has stopped working. They haven't put in new hardware or changed anything. It just has stopped working. They've brought it round and when I boot up from either the hard disk or the CD nothing is recognised....
July 14th 05 07:26 AM
by Simon Woods Go to last post
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"Enter your network for Microsoft Networking" message I do not wan by Robert Judge
I reinstalled Windows ME. Now, when I start the computer, I get the message: "Enter Network Password Enter your network passowrd for Microsoft Networking User Name: Password:" How can I eliminate this message so I can just bypass it and start using the computer sooner?
July 11th 05 03:02 AM
by Gary Goodings Go to last post
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removing old password to get rid of log on screen by JPM
I found the "logon screen" post below, but I have no idea what the old password was. When I searched for .pwl files I found two .pwls both listed as "default.pwl". Is there a standard "default.pwl" for Windows ME, or is there some other way to rid myself of the annoying log on screen...
July 11th 05 02:54 AM
by Gary Goodings Go to last post
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Download windows Me by Muzukuk
I have a pc thay used windows me, but recently it was taken out by a virus and i lost my windows edition, since the pc was store bought, u dont get a windoes cd with it, even the recovery cd's that came with it are useless,,,, since i still have my ME code can i redownload it? PLEASE...
July 8th 05 08:09 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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OS Disks by goofyharleygirl
I have been having umpteen zillion problems and now can't update the OS. I Did use my restore disks, but now future updates are causing problems too - won't accept them. My OS came pre-loaded on the computer, can you obtain the OS disks for ME? Why are the computers being sold without the OS...
July 5th 05 08:32 PM
by Jerry Go to last post
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Reinstall-can't get past the legal agreement page by Stufis
Re-formatted an HP box tonite, but the default video drivers result in the radio buttons I must click (to agree to the MS licenses) behind a blue rectangle on the left of the screen (in which the Assistant resides). I cannot select the "I accept" buttons to activate the NEXT button. Tried this with...
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June 29th 05 08:22 PM
by Mart Go to last post
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Screen prob by Pompey©
Hi.. Have a Hewlett Packard Omnibook XE2.(second hand)... the desktop has a large black border round and is also stuck in 16 bit colour mode. (no option to change in settings)... does anybody Know how to fix please? Kim Windows ME Pentium 3 128mb ram
June 24th 05 06:52 AM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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AIM_XMLP.DLL "not found" by OT
At the end of the power-on boot-up I have started getting the error message: "AIM_XMLP.DLL was not found." I click "OK" and everything seems to work as normal. What is the DLL? What program does it go with? Any help appreciated. OT
June 19th 05 03:19 AM
by Mike M Go to last post
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HP pavilion by Joey
Help got a hp- that will not boot , total blank screen, nokey board or monitor . any ideas other than a book of matches ??
June 15th 05 03:18 PM
by Jack E Martinelli Go to last post
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Color control setting workaround by g8torboy
Hi, I am working on an elderly persons computer and have a question. I formated a Win 98 SE machine and did a clean install of Windows Me per the owners request. My question is this: What DOS command can I enter to change the video color setting from 16 bit to 32 bit. For some reason I can't change...
June 8th 05 06:25 AM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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How Do I ? by TheRealFastlane
I want to relocate my EBD folder to c:\windows\command\ and need to know what file/registry entry(s) (if any) need to be edited. TIA -- Keyboard not detected Press F1 to continue
June 5th 05 10:27 AM
by TheRealFastlane Go to last post
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