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Forum: Windows 7 November 16th, 2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,703
Posted By Rockpig
Did you use the product key on the sticker on the...

Did you use the product key on the sticker on the case to reinstall Win 7?
If you did, then is it when you try to activate it online you are asked for the activation code?
If so, all you need to do...
Forum: Windows 7 November 16th, 2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,164
Posted By Rockpig
Yes you would, most malware affects system files...

Yes you would, most malware affects system files which are shared by all users.
Forum: Windows 7 November 15th, 2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,017
Posted By Rockpig
The quickest and simplest way is to remove the...

The quickest and simplest way is to remove the Hard Drive. They'll still be able to access the BIOS.
Forum: Windows 7 November 15th, 2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,164
Posted By Rockpig
If you create the other user as a standard user...

If you create the other user as a standard user and not an administrator they won't be able to access your data.
It is true that windows log on passwords can be changed or wiped.
The only way to...
Forum: Windows XP September 17th, 2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,257
Posted By Rockpig
Hi delatango, Is there anything other than pdf...

Hi delatango,
Is there anything other than pdf files and Avast affected? If not, can you uninstall and reinstall Adobe reader and Avast?
If not, try a system restore to just before this happened.
Forum: Windows XP March 27th, 2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By Rockpig
You mention you ran chkdsk on the drive. Is it...

You mention you ran chkdsk on the drive. Is it new? You mention in your first post that it is a *new* desktop.
Have you tried running the HDD manufacturer's diagnostic program on it?
You can...
Forum: Windows XP March 21st, 2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By Rockpig
How many hard drives do you have? Are they SATA?...

How many hard drives do you have? Are they SATA? If you have more than one, pull out the non OS one and reinstall.
Forum: Windows XP March 14th, 2011, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By Rockpig
From the trouble you are describing, it seems to...

From the trouble you are describing, it seems to be hardware based. After checking RAM as Murph advised, try pulling out your wireless NIC card (or USB wireless NIC) and run the PC with just...
Forum: Windows XP October 17th, 2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By Rockpig
If the laptop is old enough you would have been...

If the laptop is old enough you would have been supplied with an operating system CD. Hit F12 when you see the Dell screen on startup and then insert the CD and choose CDROM and F10 save and exit.
...
Forum: Windows XP October 17th, 2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 778
Posted By Rockpig
Swap your video card with another one compatible...

Swap your video card with another one compatible with your motherboard and see if it boots.
Forum: Windows XP October 17th, 2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By Rockpig
You say you have had many years enjoying XP. ...

You say you have had many years enjoying XP. Next PC you buy should have Windows 7 on it. Wait till your XP machine dies or you find whatever software you want to run on it is too slow or doesn't...
Forum: Windows XP October 17th, 2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,205
Posted By Rockpig
Hi Renegade, Have you tried creating a new...

Hi Renegade,

Have you tried creating a new account and seeing if it has the error on boot? It may be the quick and dirty way..

rockpig
Forum: Windows XP September 7th, 2010, 02:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By Rockpig
rstrui Did you have malware on the sytem?

rstrui

Did you have malware on the sytem?
Forum: Windows XP August 31st, 2010, 01:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 947
Posted By Rockpig
Sorry for the delay JasonV, did you try...

Sorry for the delay JasonV,
did you try entering through the admin password?
I guess I'm too little, too late :-)
Forum: Windows XP August 26th, 2010, 01:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 947
Posted By Rockpig
Try running the install disk again except choose...

Try running the install disk again except choose r for recovery instead of enter to setup windows (at the first list of options) and when you get to the recovery console command prompt, type
...
Forum: Windows XP August 24th, 2010, 01:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 846
Posted By Rockpig
Hi cod500, You may not have shared the...

Hi cod500,

You may not have shared the internet connection. See if this helps:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126
Forum: Windows XP August 24th, 2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 751
Posted By Rockpig
Hi caissurfer, You could also try this: ...

Hi caissurfer,

You could also try this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982116
Forum: Windows XP June 25th, 2010, 01:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,357
Posted By Rockpig
Since you can get into setup, try disabling...

Since you can get into setup, try disabling Network Boot (maybe in the boot menu).
It will then perhaps give you a message why it can't boot from the Hard Drive.
Forum: Windows XP June 22nd, 2010, 02:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 578
Posted By Rockpig
Go to the manufacturer of you graphics card's...

Go to the manufacturer of you graphics card's website and download and install the latest drivers for it.
See if that does the trick.
Forum: Windows XP May 29th, 2010, 05:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 993
Posted By Rockpig
You may need to go back to the old pc and remove...

You may need to go back to the old pc and remove the hard drive and add it to the new pc. This is really the only way to get your important data. All your documents and emails will be accessible if...
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