Forum: Windows XP
February 16th, 2007, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 675
Stack Overflow
Recently I began getting a Stack Overflow at:0 message everytime I enter my homepage -- www.refdesk.com.
I do not seem to have any operating problems but am puzzled as to what this indicates. The...
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Forum: Internet / Browsers
January 19th, 2007, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 666
Check on connection speed
Does someone have a good recommendation for checking on connection speed. I have tried the one offered by CNET.com and maybe that is good but I thought I should have another one to compare with. I...
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Forum: Windows XP
November 18th, 2006, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 977
On you laptop keyboard, look for key with...
On you laptop keyboard, look for key with 'numlock' on it -- or something similar. I had similar problem with my Compaq laptop recently as gimpy may recall. I finally spotted that key which on mine...
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Forum: Windows XP
November 16th, 2006, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 753
Format not working
As explained in earlier post, I am attempting to format my old laptop and reinstall XP prior to resale. I have partitioned C: and D: on the laptop. I cannot get the format C: command to work. ...
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Forum: Windows XP
November 16th, 2006, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 492
gimpy -- Thx for reply. I had previously tried...
gimpy -- Thx for reply. I had previously tried all kinds of Function (including Fn) key combos to no avail but after your post went back & tried again. This time, I discovered that NumLock was...
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Forum: Windows XP
November 15th, 2006, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 492
Compaq laptop keyboard
I am preparing my Compaq laptop for sale and am trying to figure out how the keyboard works as to double-duty keys -- i.e., keys that provide symbols, numbers, etc. if in certain mode. When I used...
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Forum: Windows XP
November 15th, 2006, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 753
Preparing laptop for sale
I have read the current post on 'cleaning up' a computer and realize that my post is somewhat related. I do intend to format and then reinstall XP with my original CD. However, 5 yrs ago when I...
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Forum: Malware Removal
January 21st, 2006, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 574
Free ScreenSavers
I have just passed on an online offer for some beautiful screensavers since I figured there is some sort of catch such as embedded spyware. Am I right on this?
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Forum: The Anything Else Board
January 5th, 2006, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 684
Faxing with dsl
Is there a problem using the Windows XP Communications/Fax application with a dsl connection? If so, is there some simple way around it? (I have tried it and received an error message indicating no...
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Forum: Hardware
December 8th, 2005, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 826
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Forum: Hardware
December 8th, 2005, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 826
Power Cords Interchangeable?
I have two power cords before me that look essentially alike -- each with female end and male plug. (Both 3-prong grounded) One of these is supposed to be power cord for a Compaq computer tower. ...
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Forum: The Anything Else Board
December 4th, 2005, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,140
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Forum: The Anything Else Board
December 4th, 2005, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,140
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Forum: The Anything Else Board
November 24th, 2005, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 828
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Forum: The Anything Else Board
November 24th, 2005, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 828
Program List Printout
What is the easiest way to get a listing of all program files presently on my computer.? I am preparing to switch to a new computer and thot it would be helpful to get this list, preferably with file...
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Forum: Windows XP
December 18th, 2004, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
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Forum: Windows XP
December 18th, 2004, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
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Forum: Windows XP
December 16th, 2004, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Unnecessary System Files
I recall a long time ago seeing various lists of unnecessary Windows files that could be deleted with no ill effects. I am using different means of conserving space on my 3.7GB C: drive. I...
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Forum: Malware Removal
December 7th, 2004, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 912
JSC -
Thx much for your help. I have done...
JSC -
Thx much for your help. I have done all that you suggested except the safe mode removal. Since I am inexperienced in Safe Mode, I googled for a tutorial site. Found one which gave for...
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Forum: Malware Removal
December 6th, 2004, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 912
Another try -- HT log included
My prior post (Bug Doctor -Good?) got lost in the shuffle after I posted it first to XP forum and then had it moved to this forum. So -- I have gone back to square one and re-run SpyBot and then...
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