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What registry key or windows file determines which monitor are set as primary one in a multi monitor environment?
HDMI monitor is set as the default monitor, and another VGA monitor is used as the secondary monitor to mirror my desktop, the issue is: when the HDMI one is plugged out, xp system will set the VGA ...
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How do I remove 1,000,000 directories? — not [duplicate]
I found that in a directory more than 1,000,000 subdirectories has been created due to a bug.
I want to remove all these directories, let's say in the directory WebsiteCache. My first approach ...
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Win XP Network drivers for an HP dx7200
I recently reinstalled Windows XP SP3 from scratch on an (old) HP dx7200. So far so good.
However, I'm unable to get the integrated networking to work. I've searched the HP drivers page for this ...
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switching monitors from the cmdline in Windows XP
Windows 7 and above has this useful "displayswitch.exe" tool which can be invoked with the Win+P shortcut.
I'm trying to replicate this feature in my old Windows XP installation using Clavier+, ...
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How do I install gfortran (via cygwin and etexteditor) and enable ifort under Windows XP?
I'm a newbie in the Unix world so all this is a little confusing to me. I'm having trouble compiling some Fortran files under Cygwin on Windows XP.
Here's what I've done so far:
Installed the e ...
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Unable to load ntuser.dat for a currently non-logged user
I have a Windows XP machine with 2 accounts:
"User" - limited acc
"Admin" - has strong password
User got a virus, that blocked access. I logined as Admin and launched regedit. I tried to load ...
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Widescreen resolution on old VIA UniChrome IGP?
I hooked an old Compaq Presario running Windows XP to an Acer 20" monitor capable of 1680x1050 resolution, because I need Windows to get into work from home and I want the screen real estate. But ...
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Why is the root of my hard drive acting like a picture folder?
I was browsing around and looking at some files in application data that my application saved (specifically screenshots) and I clicked the Show the contents of this folder or whatever it was to ...
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Windows XP SP3 Keyboard stops working
Here's the strangest thing I have yet to see in 20+ yrs of computer repairs. My in-laws Windowsx XP SP3 has stopped recognizing keyboards. The keyboards work fine in the BIOS, during the boot select ...
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Cannot access https sites through any browser on Win XP?
This isnt a firewall issue, I can telnet to gmail with no problems, but all browsers (chrome, IE, firefox) return a This web page is not available. error when tring to access it through the browser. I ...
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Shortcut Keys for external monitor with XP
Last night my laptop (samsung nc20 running XP) fell off the table and the screen cracked leaving me unable to see anything.
I have arranged for a it to be repaired but want to make a back up of ...
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What is this foreign language registry key?
Does anyone recognize this?
It's under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software (and HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-....\Sodtware) on an English WinXP machine.
I don't remember ever having installed something called 'PC ...
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Microsoft Security Essentials [closed]
Does it monitor real time on websites and e-mail clients for attacks? Does it also block attacks?
If not would going with avast be a better idea or maybe AVG. I just need something free to prevent ...
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List Mapped Drives of All Users
I often have to replicate the mapping of drives of one machine to another. While I know how to easily output the data for the CURRENT user I have not found a way of doing this for others who are not ...
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Outlook Express and free antivirus
I have a business that runs Outlook Express and recently they got hit by the latest 2013 fake AV scareware. They do have some type of version of Symantec AV installed but it has failed despite always ...
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How can I identify files in my Windows file system where the modified date is X more recent than the created date?
I'm hoping this can be handled with some PowerShell tricks.
I have a directory on my work machine (Windows XP) containing tons of PDFs, some of which I've annotated and resaved. I'd like to be able ...
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How to recover a mysteriously deleted folder?
While backing up my data to DVD's Nero suddenly acted a little wierd and it showed like it had burnt and verified my current folder to DVD but it did so in less than a minute (unlike the usual 10 ...
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On dual-boot iMac, after fixing “EFI Boot” issue, will booting Windows cause the same issue again?
On my dual-boot iMac, after fixing the well-known "EFI Boot" issue, will booting Windows cause the same issue again?
I'm hesitant to try booting Windows until I hear from others.
Details:
It all ...
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RegEdit on Windows XP [closed]
HK_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\IEXPLORE.EXE in regedit will always have path of IE when it is not am default browser.
Please help.
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Restore system settings after windows\systems32\config file corrupt
I have dual boot win xp system (both OS win xp).My Windows XP showed windows\system32\config\"some file" to be missing or corrupt. Without giving a second thought I booted to my working second win xp, ...
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Windows XP - how to move Desktop and Favorites locations?
how could I move the Desktop location and the Favoriets location on Windows XP SP3?
Let's say for instance I want to move them out from "C:\Documents and Settings\User" into "C:\".
Is this possible?
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can I know if anyone access/copy data from server? [closed]
I am part of web team. I found some web data has been changed by someone.
My question: is it possible to find which user to access and copy or change data in that website?
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Remote Desktop closes with Fatal Error (Error Code: 5)
We have one PC (Windows XP SP3) that we can not log onto using a Remote Desktop session. Logging on to the PC directly (sitting in front of it using the connected keyboard and monitor) work fine.
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scheduled task shutdown on XP
I'm attempting to use a scheduled task to shut down my win XP PC. I get the error: Task Scheduler Error 0x80070005: Access is denied. I'm logged in with administrative privileges but am unsure why the ...
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Why can i access the Customize Tab for Folder Properties in XP
On my memory stick, I can't find the Customize Tab for a folder when I go into Properties. It is plugged into a laptop with Windows XP and I'm pretty sure that I can access that tab, even on XP.
I am ...
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In windows xp, I can't print from notepad but can from ms word
In windows XP, (added-it looks a bit like) I can't print from notepad, but I can from ms word. Why is this, what can I do to solve it?
UPDATE- turns out I can print from notepad, if there is text in ...
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System32 to file is corrupt or missing [closed]
Windows XP-7493 cannot start because System32/corrupt or missing. It says i need the original windows utilities driver CD. Which of course I do not have. Can u help me?
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Aircrack-ng Usage on Windows (XP) — Needs clear steps
I've found that Aircrack-ng is very powerful tool for Wireless Hacking. But it is a bit complicated to use (even with its documentations). Also, when I run the GUI, it needs to add "Capture File". ...
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Where are Windows XP toolbars defined?
I'm trying to find where the Windows XP taskbars are defined. I don't think it is in the registry as I've:
created a new folder called "_ZYX_Searchable" and added a new toolbar.
searched the ...
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Author Field empty when saving a new Document in Word 2010
I use Office 2010 on a Windows XP SP3 machine.
When saving a Document, either be a new or edited one, neither the "Author", nor the "LastSavedBy" properties get written.
Since i made a new .docx the ...
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Where does Windows XP store previously used AD usernames?
When you open an application (for example Outlook), and Windows prompts you for your username and password with the User Name field already populated (and possibly has options in the drop-down) where ...
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VMware Converter FAILED: A specified parameter was not correct. info.owner
I'm trying to convert a 32-bit Windows XP system to a VMWare VM remotely from a Windows 7 Machine. When I do I get the error:
A specified parameter was not correct. info.owner
Source System ...
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How to repair Windows XP Installation HDD from another PC?
My friend gave me his HDD that has Windows XP Pro installed on it to try and fix it. I don't have the XP CD to repair it, but I do have the ISO. I suppose I could always burn it.. but that's a lot of ...
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Windows XP not detecting IDE drive
I'm trying to install another hard drive into an old Dell I use as a server machine. I unplugged the main HDD with the OS, and plugged the secondary HDD in that IDE port, because it had linux on it ...
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DisplayPort to DVI not working on Quadro FX 580
I have a PNY NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 graphics card with 1x DVI and 2x DisplayPorts. The DVI port works fine with both my Viewsonic monitors but I cannot get either of the DPs to work using the supplied ...
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Allsnap with “Persistent Magnetism” [closed]
I've been tasked with writing some code that provides behavior similar to that implemented by allsnap, but with "persistent magnetism". That is, windows will "snap to" each other whilst moving them ...
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“Windows cannot load the locally stored profile”
I have been getting the error described here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/812339, but as I am logging in with a domain account creating a new local account is not a valid solution. I would also ...
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How to setup networked user accounts with private folders for Windows XP that can be accessible by other computers on the network?
6-9 desktop computers connected wired and running Windows XP SP3
Wireless is available for Windows/Mac laptops
HP MediaSmart Server EX490/495 (only being used as a backup currently)
I am trying to ...
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Windows XP / Outlook 2003 error messages
Can anyone help with this issue? I am trying to help someone and could use some expertise.
Error Message #1:
Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2003
With CD icon
"The feature you are trying ...
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Win XP Screen saver / power management not working
I have a PC running Win XP, and even though I have the power management set to turn off the monitor after 10 minutes, and I have the windows screen saver set up, many times they never kick in. I come ...
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Error 0x6ba (RPC server is unavailable) when running sfc /scannow on Windows XP in Safe Mode
I think that my mup.sys file is corrupt. I received the following error when trying to access a network share that was located on my Windows 7 box, from my Windows XP box:
No network provider ...
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STATUS_SXS_ASSEMBLY_NOT_FOUND (0xc0150004) - Find out which DLL is unable to load?
I'm getting the 0xc0150004 error code back when a sub-process is spawned (here in a python application). I already found out that it means STATUS_SXS_ASSEMBLY_NOT_FOUND which basically means that ...
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How to make a shortcut from CMD?
How can I create a shortcut file (.lnk) to another file or executable, using command line utilities?
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Legacy software serial port commands
Multiple systems: Windows 7 64bit and Windows XP.
I am working with a piece of legacy software that connects to a barcode scanner on a serial com port and formats the results of the barcode scan. The ...
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How can I install XP on a SATA drive without having a floppy drive for the driver?
I have tried using nLite and downloading the "AMD SATA RAID/SATA AHCI Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)" from the motherboard website and it still wont ...
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Windows XPSP3 Upgrade seizes in last stage
Having downloaded XP SP3 from MS and unzipping the contents, I then proceeded to autorun the installation. All went well until the last stage which got to approx 60% complete then seized up. Any ideas ...
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How do I uninstall Total Copy?
I installed Total Copy on a machine a while back
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Total-Copy.shtml
I want to get rid of it.
When I right click dragging a folder into another ...
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Remove menu bar from IE8 or just disable copy and paste
How do I remove the menu bar from IE 8 for the student account? Or even just the Edit menu, or just eliminate the ability to copy and paste?
I'm using Windows Steady State to configure student ...
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My Windows XP always boots into chkdisk [duplicate]
My Windows XP will not boot. I keep getting this message over and over – once it checks the dics it just reloads and does the same thing again.
The type of the file system is NTFS. Volume label is ...
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Desktop bigger than screen
I am using MSI U115 11" netbook (OS: Windows XP Home, graphics card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500) and today after I switched it on, desktop was bigger than screen.
To be exact: screen ...
