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  1. oldcomptrguy

    Slow Loading Applications

    Did I miss read you cdogg? He's running 98 and the Startup Tab contains some mandatory items in order for Windows to boot. Check out the startup programs list at www.5starsupport.com/info/startup.htm Uncheck all the unnecessary applications on the Startup Tab.
  2. oldcomptrguy

    Slow Loading Applications

    It sounds like the carrier for the spyware is still installed on the comptr. Do you have any of the following known spyware carriers? Kazaa, Gator, IMESH, HotBar or other added tool bars, 180Search, Prosearching or other added search vehicles, FunWebProducts, Smileys from Smiley Central, Comet...
  3. oldcomptrguy

    Slow Loading Applications

    That is spyware. Download, update and run AdAware. http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html?legacy=cnet If that fails to clear it out go to My Computer, C Drive, Windows Folder/System32 and find WdkC.exe and right click and delete.
  4. oldcomptrguy

    PC keeps freezing for a couple of seconds and then continues

    You could have some spyware on there, feeding info over the internet connection and using up the resources. Download and run AdAware, a spyware/trojan search and removal tool. http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html?legacy=cnet Also, be sure you anti virus program is up to date and run...
  5. oldcomptrguy

    Slow Loading Applications

    Normal/SafeMode really does not matter when running those spyware removal programs. It sounds like it just needs to be cleaned a little more. Open in the Safe Mode, go to Programs, Accessories, Systems Tools, and run the Disk Cleanup, Scan Disk (Standard/Auto Fix Errors) and the Disk...
  6. oldcomptrguy

    PC beeps at random times

    You could have some hardware (CPU, video card etc) overheating.
  7. oldcomptrguy

    PC beeps at random times

    Check out these beep codes. http://www.5starsupport.com/info/beep_codes.htm
  8. oldcomptrguy

    motherboard i/o help

    I've always called it the I/O core cover. No matter what it called, the mobo should have one to match the mobo in the box. Just pop out the one thats there and pop in the one furnished with the mobo.
  9. oldcomptrguy

    BIOS

    Hey thanks micker. I set the Fail Safe Defaults, and then even reset the CMOS jumper. Its been running great all day. Restarted numerous times and it recognizes the hard drive every time.
  10. oldcomptrguy

    boot up problem

    At the site, click Task List and then P. Scroll down to pchschd. Sorry I left that off.
  11. oldcomptrguy

    boot up problem

    Here is the answer: http://www.answersthatwork.com/
  12. oldcomptrguy

    trying to install a video card

    Here's the link to download a driver: http://www.nvidia.com/object/riva_drivers Make sure the drivers for the old card have been removed. Check the Device Manager. Also, if it was an integrated video, it must be disabled in the CMOS Setup.
  13. oldcomptrguy

    BIOS

    What is BIOS Buffer Overun? I was having touble getting this comptr to recognize the hard drive. A ran a Diagnostic check and the motherboard has that problem. At least 3 out of the 4 times I ran the check on the motherboard.
  14. oldcomptrguy

    Outlook Express not responding

    How about going to Windows Update and download the OE 6? Also, just because you go on line does not mean your Email server is up and running. If this only happen occasionally, I would think that could be part of the problem. However, I would update to OE 6 and see what happens after that.
  15. oldcomptrguy

    Bad Hard Drive

    Its going into the freezer now. Thanks
  16. oldcomptrguy

    Bad Hard Drive

    I even tried that Jovix. The comptr just couldn't read it.
  17. oldcomptrguy

    Installing Notepad?

    SkipCox may have something there. Take a look at this from Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1b638f90-6899-4d08-aae5-b317e2d1adbc&DisplayLang=en
  18. oldcomptrguy

    Bad Hard Drive

    Thanks danomac, I did try three different comptrs. No luck.
  19. oldcomptrguy

    Installing Notepad?

    Notepad is nomally installed with Windows. Try and put the Windows ME CD in the drive, and when it opens choose to Browse This CD. From there choose SETUP. That should reinstall Windows and its Notepad, but not affect any of the other files or programs.
  20. oldcomptrguy

    Bad Hard Drive

    I have an 80G Maxtor hard drive, running Windows ME. It made a grinding noise and Scandisk showed numerous errors that could not be fixed. I went and got Drive Copy to copy the data to a good drive. However, I never got the chance to use Drive Copy because when I went to start it, it would...

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