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  1. eponymous

    Reinstall XP SP upgrade no longer available

    glenn9999 and gmnannti - thanks for resolving this. In the old days it was possible to leave a star; which I would have done in response to your two useful responses. Many thanks, Eponymous
  2. eponymous

    Reinstall XP SP upgrade no longer available

    Glen 9999, Thank you so much for your help. SP2 installed without any problems. When I try and run sp3 I get the following error message: <<Windowsxp-kb936929-sp3x86enu is not a valid Win32 application>>> This suggests either a corrupt file or possibly a 64bit version and wonder if you might...
  3. eponymous

    Reinstall XP SP upgrade no longer available

    Have had to reinstall xp pro version 2002 5.1.2600 Build 2600 On visiting update sp3 no longer available. I also understand I may first need to install sp1a / sp2? Also minimum specs for security software is sp3 I would very much appreciate advice on how to update to sp3 ... together with...
  4. eponymous

    How and where to enable JIT Debugging?

    Strongm - thanks! 1) skype mp3 recorder fails to initialise and load. 2) instead their is a Microsoft.Net prompt that highlights the error 3) the prompt has 2 options: a) details of error + action b) continue (ignore Microsoft.Net prompt and manually load skype mp3 recorder a) Details of...
  5. eponymous

    How and where to enable JIT Debugging?

    XP Professional Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600 I received the following instruction after an unhandled exception after loading skype mp3 recorder ************** JIT Debugging ************** To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this application or computer...
  6. eponymous

    How to enable JIT Debugging?

    jebson - thanks! wrt: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/k8kf6y2a(v=vs.80).aspx Unfortunately, to act on the instructions, I first need to know which program has the tools menu that they are referring to? ... and where and how to open it? many thanks, eponymous
  7. eponymous

    How to enable JIT Debugging?

    XP Professional Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600 I received the following instruction after an unhandled exception after loading skype mp3 recorder ************** JIT Debugging ************** To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this application or computer...
  8. eponymous

    Configuration system failed to initialise

    Linney - Thanks again. The *.* wild card search in C:\Documents and Settings\Denis Roberts\Local Settings\Application Data for date parameters revealed that C:\Documents and Settings\Denis Roberts\Local Settings\Application...
  9. eponymous

    Configuration system failed to initialise

    Linney, Thank you so much for your helpful information, which has helped resolve a key part of the problem; and ideally would now like to resolve the root cause: 1) Resolution : how to correctly configure machine.config for jitDebugging. Microsoft's instructions on how and where to do this...
  10. eponymous

    Configuration system failed to initialise

    Board: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-6701 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 09/11/2002 2.40 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 8 kilobyte primary memory cache 512 kilobyte secondary memory cache Not hyper-threaded Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (build 2600)...
  11. eponymous

    Crash: Help with Error

    Turkbear, Thanks again, still end up as far as attempting to delete registry entry and get "unable to delete all specified values. Here is a copy of the binary values listed in %OWC_USBEHCD.DeviceDesc% 0000 25 4F 00 57 00 43 00 %.O.W.C. 0008 5F 55 00 55 00 53 00 ..U.S.B. 0010 45 48 00 43 00 44...
  12. eponymous

    Crash: Help with Error

    Turkbear, Thanks for this - you definitely on the right track as from sigverfic.sys discovered 2 problem files including ghosts: ousbechci.sys and ousb2hub.sys However, after deleting all and emptying recycle bin still unable to delete registry entry as "Unable to delete all specified...
  13. eponymous

    Crash: Help with Error

    Freestone, Goombawaho, and Linney - Many thanks! 1) I should have mentioned ... irrespective of whether or not "Automatically restart in System failure System" is checked ... or whether or not Normal or Safe mode ... I never get BSOD 2) Have done spyware / malaware scans - zero 3) Attached...
  14. eponymous

    Crash: Help with Error

    Freestone, Thank you for your help. Please note: 1) Error sent did not come from BSOD but was copied from events log. Source: Service Control Manager Event ID : 7000 The %OWC_USBEHCD.DeviceDesc% service failed to start due to the following error: The service cannot be started, either...
  15. eponymous

    Crash: Help with Error

    Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. 8ID533 Computer keeps crashing and then automatically rebooting. Below is the the most recent error message after computer crashes and reboots. If anyone can advise on how to fix the problem on the basis...
  16. eponymous

    asus 4pte - configure for usb keyboard and mouse

    BigBadBen - Brilliant - Very many thanks, Eponymous
  17. eponymous

    asus 4pte - configure for usb keyboard and mouse

    motherboard : asus 4pte xp pro sp3 unable to boot with usb keyboard and mouse alone due to "no keyboard". Will only boot with original wired keyboard and mouse. Does anyone know how to configure for usb keyboard and mouse, alone, please? Many thanks, Eponymous
  18. eponymous

    xp hangs / sometimes automatically reboots

    Linney and Wolluf, Thank you for your kind help. Following ChkDsk, I decided to go to Msconfig and disable all but my security software at startup. Fingers crossed this appears to have done the trick! Thanks again, Denis
  19. eponymous

    xp hangs / sometimes automatically reboots

    Vacunita, Many thanks for your help shall await events and report back. Best wishes, Eponymous In the meantime here are some details of warnings and errors from the events log ... just in case they are revealing [nothing reported in IE & Security] APPLICATIONS WinMgt Warning A provider...
  20. eponymous

    xp hangs / sometimes automatically reboots

    XP very unstable - seems to hang increasingly frequently ... often in IE (Version 8.0.6001.18702) and sometimes appears to automatically reboot (possibly when both Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 & IE are open at the same time??) Difficult to say. Restore points don't resolve ... Any help with...

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