or go with Linux :)
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or go with Linux :)
Doesn't work that way Extatic.
The XP license you purchased with your dell is an OEM license which means it's only good for Dell. That's it, end of story, thank you come again.
Now if you...
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Here is one for 14.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1474190&CatId=198
Sounds like your ISP will only allow you to have 1 IP address at a...
What is you end goal?
Both computers accessing the internet I assume.
Forget the shared internet and crossover cable stuff; just purchase a-in-one router/switch
Here is a link to get you...
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1590
Check out 72,74,75
As others have stated, it sounds like your WINXP disk if FUBARED.
I'd highly suggest introducing a new WINXP disc and redoing Big Booger's suggestion.
Your best option is to format.
As Piper stated, something went astray in windows and it's better to format.
Here is some general info about kernal32.dll
...
Lol :d
May want to try the DIrect X Eradicator
http://myappz.tk/
Here is a free article with some background on what your doing to the registry
http://www.theeldergeek.com/group_policy_for_windows_xp_prof.htm
If your looking for more detail you'll probably...
If it gets to this point, I've found deleting, moving, breathing on any email is a roll of the dice. If you can't delete sent items.dbx i've found the following method to works good.
Open OE and...
Sounds like a HW issue which is diffcult to troubleshoot
BIOS update if you haven't already
Try a new HD next.
After that try removing all external devices secondary IDE drives, SCSI cards,...
Graphics card or RAM
try swapping the video card 1st with another computer, if the issue countinues try the ram next.
Sounds like you have two issues:
1) CD drive is bad
2) Unable to load new camera software onto 5yr. old laptop running XP
Here are my suggestions:
1) Don’t worry about. If this is causing...
If you can get into safe mode ok then there is something in startup causing your computer to reboot.
use the msconfig tool to narrow down what's causing your computer to restart.
here is a...
yes.
:thumbup: Bootdisk.com
http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm
delete all but yours, administrator, and default user (hidden)
Try deleting/creating the account.
If that doesn't work try a new PST
Windows XP
Start>Control Panel> Add/Remove Programs> Set Program Access and Defaults> Switch from Windows Messenger to MSN Messanger
Pull the Sleep key off the keyboard :)
I'd also agree, Win 98 SE2
A spec of dust will trigger the sensor causing the drive to open/close.
It's pretty cut and dry with CD-Drives, either they work or they don't. (random issues fall under not working)
edit:...
It maybe just coincidence that the CD-RW drive started acting weird the same time you contracted a virus.
I worked for a school district and what you describe typically happens when there is...
It's a long shot but with a try
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q199340/
Can you get into vsafe mode?
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm
If not, it's time to backup/format/reinstall
If you don't have a backup of my documents, the easiest thing to do is...