I can download with no issues on all updates but always get an error message installing and never completes installation on any updates. Don't know the reason for this happening. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Besides .tmp, which other file extensions are safe to delete? TIA.

I've just started putting pics in the 'My Pictures' folder. When I try to look at them a box comes up asking me what program do I want to use to open them. Which one do i use?

Can someone explain to me "in plain english" exactly what the system tray is? and does it have to be in my start up? What will happen if it's disabled? Thank You Beau

Well Ive downloaded ad-aware due to the sluggish behaviour of the computer. Ive been through and have done alot of tweaking, oh and by the way there has been some much needed fantastic support! There are alot of programs that I do not use and have left trails. My drive is a mess. Is there a way...

Is it true that Microsoft is planning to discontinue online advice and support for older operating systems like Windows ME in mid 2005? Rumour or true? Should I just buy a new faster cheaper computer with XP now to avoid the rush? Why does this thought make me angry?

I was trying to create a web-site & in doing so, the directions said to go to "Administrative Tools" in Control Panel. Went to Control Panel, but saw NO "Administrative Tools". Am using Windows ME--Does Windows ME offer "Administrative Tools"--if so, WHERE would they be? If not, how does one go...

My father recently installed Norton Internet Security. He then had Comcast Broadband internet run to his computer, along with the software to run it. Now everything runs slowly, and a box pops up after a reboot, that is titled "System Configuration Utility." The message in the box says, "You are...

Hi whomever, My Dad swears he done nothing unusual when he last powered off his PC, but on reboot it is showin a screen similar to SAFE MODE, but it isn't, ie big icons and poor colour selection, also the mouse has died. I was trying to get to the point where it asks what settings to boot up with,...

IS there a good free anti-virus program?

Hi - I just installed a new hard drive & all the software, etc. and when I turn the machine on, I get a popup that says "Enter Network Password" How do I get rid of this - I'm not on a network. Thanks very much. Cathy

For some reason the same three messages keep coming through on my e-mail and then the computer won't let any more e-mails come in. If I delete the three e-mails, then nothing happens, but the next time I open outlook express the same three e-mails come back in again. Please can someone help me,...

everytime I start my computer I get an error messege telling me that my computer will shut down in 59 seconds. I reformatted, replaced the harddrive and replaced the RAM and still, the same problem! Aaaaaaaargh!! Can anyone help me???

sorry, don't know which newsgroup to go to for my dilemma, so because I have WinME I am starting here... keep getting the error message with file name VMM(01) + 00012620 - OE: 0028 : C0013620 - OD: 0028 : C15077C0 it loses the internet connection, system hangs up on error message, can't boot...

I have a HP Pavilion Desktop computer running windows me and ie6 with outlook express.When I go into my documents,my pictures, I use to be able to highlight certain pictures and be able to right click on them and then click send to mail recipient,and my email client would come up with the pictures...

Ive gone through the KB articles and as well a few other postings here and am having difficulty with deleting a profile. 1. KB article indicated where to look in the registry and did not see an entry. 2. When I restart I get the "enter windows password" with a blank name and password. 3. Ive been...

Hi all I am going to buy a new computer this week. My old one has a cd rom drive and a cd burner drive. I like having two drives so I can do a direct copy from cd to cd. But on my new one I would like to get a dvd drive also. What do I need? I am so confused. A dvd burner and a cd burner? A cd...

Thanks Mike, I looked for the file "nohiber.txt", still unable to find it. Can this problem be fixed?

I am rebuilding an old computer (pentium III - 1000) for my mother - limited use, mostly email and MS Word use. I have both ME and 98 available to install for her. I know 98 was more stable but wouldn't you recommend ME since it is newer? Just wanted a few opinions.

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