http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/ Find support for Windows XP here. en Thu, 17 May 2012 06:45:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.techsupportforum.com/forums/images/sk/misc/rss.jpg http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/ http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/no-sound-645851.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:35:25 GMT I installed windowsxp on new computer and have everything but sound. It says that I do not have a siund device. I do not have Internet Connection. Can I retrieve sound without an Internet Connection.:flowers: I installed windowsxp on new computer and have everything but sound. It says that I do not have a siund device. I do not have Internet Connection. Can I retrieve sound without an Internet Connection.:flowers: ]]> Windows XP Support Gdwnsouth http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/no-sound-645851.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/removing-programs-from-computer-645816.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:08:01 GMT My computer was given to me by a friend and there are several programs on it that I've never used and never will. Is it recommended to remove or uninstall these programs? If I do so will it help to free up memory and create more space? Also there is a program on the computer called CC cleaner. Is it cool to use it to perform sweeps, clean out cookies, and uninstall programs? Finally, how do I know which cookies to keep and which to delete, is it okay to delete all of them? ]]> Windows XP Support cjarty http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/removing-programs-from-computer-645816.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/sql-server-2005-wont-run-645797.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:46:07 GMT We have a Genetec Omnicast ip security camera recording/streaming setup running on an XP box. Has been running fine for almost 2 years but today the MS SQL Server instance that is needed for Omnicast to interface with the various databases it creates and maintains just stopped running... and will... We have a Genetec Omnicast ip security camera recording/streaming setup running on an XP box. Has been running fine for almost 2 years but today the MS SQL Server instance that is needed for Omnicast to interface with the various databases it creates and maintains just stopped running... and will not restart. Any ideas where to start troubleshooting? I may end up having to call Genetec but I'd rather not since we are past our first year and renewing a support contract is $$$. ]]> Windows XP Support Raylo http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/sql-server-2005-wont-run-645797.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/windows-xp-wont-connect-to-internet-645793.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:28:30 GMT Hello, i'm currently on my vista machine that is on the same router as my windows xp computer, for some reason my vista can connect but my xp will not, i've tried changing routers, switching cables, and nothing has helped, anyone think they can help? ]]> Windows XP Support christomax http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/windows-xp-wont-connect-to-internet-645793.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/frozen-taskbar-645743.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:10:28 GMT is there a solution to this problem? if so, how can i solve it? is there a solution to this problem? if so, how can i solve it? ]]> Windows XP Support GT NICOLL http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/frozen-taskbar-645743.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/old-user-profiles-cannot-be-deleted-645730.html Wed, 16 May 2012 11:37:58 GMT I'm trying to delete old user profiles from C but am being told they cannot be deleted as they are protected or in use.
The user folders have been renamed to .old to differentiate them from current user profiles and are therefore not in use.
I have tried taking ownership of the folder and it's sub-directories with no change in result.

OS is Windows XP, SP3

Can anyone offer a solution to how I can get rid of these folders as some are taking up in excess of 40GB!

Thanks in advance. ]]> Windows XP Support System10 http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/old-user-profiles-cannot-be-deleted-645730.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/tcp-ip-error-645723.html Wed, 16 May 2012 10:26:13 GMT Hi, I'm new (I think) to the forum or, at least, faven't been here for a long time. Apols if this is in the wrong bit.

I got hit with a TDSS virus which I've got rid of with the aid of a Kaspersky CD and checked with an AVG CD.

First problem was that I could not access the internet. Couldn't get the DHCP started and Windows Firewall/ICS had problems etc.

Also I had reports of a "dead socket".

Eventually, having read something, I copied an AFD registry entry from my work PC into my home PC registry and that started all the above services OK.

Then I got a problem with the 1394 Networks adaptor (the local adaptor works fine) but when I try the "repair option" I get a message about TCP/IP not working.

I've tried copying the TCP/IP backup sys files over the 'proper files' bt nothing seems to work. I have also downloaded some TCP/IP repair progs but they have had no effect.

I know I have internet access because I can get n the net from the Kaspersky disk + I can still WIFI access from my iTouch.

Also, in the NETWORK ADAPTORS bit I can see my internet connection but I can't connect.

I'm now at a loss on what to next (short of a format and fresh install) and reading tech data and instructions on an iTouch is v/hard on the eyes.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Tks. ]]> Windows XP Support Finless Bryan http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/tcp-ip-error-645723.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/workstations-on-network-but-not-talking-645716.html Wed, 16 May 2012 09:01:51 GMT So the problem I have is that almost all the workstations on our network are connected and working on the network.

The problem comes that when trying to ping other machines on the network it pops up as 'request timed out' even though I know they are on the network and authenticated. I have checked the firewall settings and ICMP echo request are allowed.

Also when trying to map to one of these machines it comes up as if it was not on the network.

I am at a lose and connot find anything useful on google, does anyone have any thoughts? ]]> Windows XP Support TheFours http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/workstations-on-network-but-not-talking-645716.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/deleting-original-computer-administrator-user-account-645707.html Wed, 16 May 2012 07:10:26 GMT Hello:

I created a second Computer Administrator User Account,and I've been using that almost exclusively for months.

The original User Account is no longer needed. I've copied the files/folders I needed on to a USB flash drive.


How safe is it to delete that original Computer Administrator User Account? It is taking up much disk space.


My concern is that since it was the original User Account, one can do things with it which cant be done in the User Account created later even though that too is a Computer Administrator account.

Might there be any risks at all in deleting that account?

Thanks in advance:

-eliuri

Windows XP Professional Edition: SP3
- with all security updates installed ]]> Windows XP Support eliuri http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/deleting-original-computer-administrator-user-account-645707.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/programs-stop-loading-suspected-issues-msmpeng-exe-or-zonealarm-645693.html Wed, 16 May 2012 03:40:43 GMT Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong forum. I've been having some serious problems lately. (In case it gets moved, my OS is Windows XP home.) The problem is some programs, programs that I've used every day for over a month with no problems, will start to load, and then stop loading. A look at my task manager shows that the memory usage and CPU usage don't budge at all, sometimes stopping as early as about 70kb.

I ran a scan with AVG and Malwarebytes, both scans turned up clean. Another look at my task manager shows one process, MsMpEng.exe, is sometimes using up large amounts of memory and CPU. This isn't consistent, however.

Another suspect program is the Zonealarm firewall, since my problems seem to have started after installing the latest version. Has anyone else had problems with this one?

As an example, one of the programs that started giving me trouble is Pidgin messenger. When I open it, it opens up a blank window, and then memory and CPU usage stops, and I have to "end task" it. I tried uninstalling, re-downloading, and then re-installing the program, opened it, same result.

Any ideas? ]]> Windows XP Support MystBunny http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/programs-stop-loading-suspected-issues-msmpeng-exe-or-zonealarm-645693.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/problem-with-video-card-drivers-645690.html Wed, 16 May 2012 03:31:07 GMT Hi there! First i want to just say i dont know my way around a computer very well. But ive spent about 5 hours trying to fix this and im going to give you a list of all the issues ive run into so far so here i go... The problem all started when i down graded from windows 7 to XP There seems... Hi there!

First i want to just say i dont know my way around a computer very well. But ive spent about 5 hours trying to fix this and im going to give you a list of all the issues ive run into so far so here i go...
The problem all started when i down graded from windows 7 to XP
There seems to be something wrong with my video card drivers. I cannot play any of the games i downloaded they crash every time i try and load them up.
I'm running XP on my Compaq Presario (SR2172NX). It originally came with vista. I downgraded because this computer is pretty obsolete but its what Ive got but anyways. First things first i keep trying to update the software to service pack three it give me an error and im stuck at service pack two. I dont know why...the errors not specific about anything it just says failed to update. Second i cannot find my video card anywhere Ive look all over for i cant find it in the specifications or anything. looked in the video setup MY card is called VGASave everything about it is unknown it says. Other than that I can give some error reports from Minecraft.
(ill post it at the bottom)
I used to have Catalyst control centre someone installed for me...
I did not instal the drivers for my com by myself. I did not downgrade to xp by myself. I had someone do it for me and before i go to them with more of my computer problems i want to ask you guys. Im sure there will be many questions and i will answer them swiftly. Thanks for reading i hope you can help!

(Minecraft error report i get on start up of program)
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Bad video card drivers!
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Minecraft was unable to start because it failed to find an accelerated OpenGL mode.
This can usually be fixed by updating the video card drivers.



--- BEGIN ERROR REPORT 7fe0271 --------
Generated 5/15/12 10:24 PM

Minecraft: Minecraft 1.2.5
OS: Windows XP (x86) version 5.1
Java: 1.6.0_31, Sun Microsystems Inc.
VM: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (mixed mode), Sun Microsystems Inc.
LWJGL: 2.4.2
[failed to get system properties (java.lang.NullPointerException)]

org.lwjgl.LWJGLException: Pixel format not accelerated
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.nChoosePixelFormat(Native Method)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.choosePixelFormat(WindowsPeerInfo.java:52)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsDisplay.createWindow(WindowsDisplay.java:185)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.createWindow(Display.java:311)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:856)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:784)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:765)
at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.a(SourceFile:236)
at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.run(SourceFile:657)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
--- END ERROR REPORT d296cef3 ---------- ]]> Windows XP Support WormyFlipper http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/problem-with-video-card-drivers-645690.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/outlook-express-645671.html Wed, 16 May 2012 01:19:00 GMT Hi Guys

I've been using webmail for many months now but want to go back to using Outlook Express. When I've tried going back to Outlook Express before though, it downloaded all the old emails that I'd already read on webmail. Is there a way to start using Outlook Express again but only download new emails?

Many thanks. ]]> Windows XP Support Blue Mermaid http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/outlook-express-645671.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/security-645662.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:16:37 GMT how do I find out what type of security software, and firewall that is installed on my computer, that was given to me by a friend. I know I have norton antivirus, but not the whole program, apparently you need to pay for it. I've also downloaded a free versionof malware bytes scan detector thingamajig that I do use from time to time. Also how much security do I actually need? ]]> Windows XP Support cjarty http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/security-645662.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/urgent-help-645656.html Tue, 15 May 2012 23:24:24 GMT Hi i have this window xp desktop when i put my dvd in it said dvd decorder which im not sure what im missing please help Hi i have this window xp desktop when i put my dvd in it said dvd decorder which im not sure what im missing please help ]]> Windows XP Support tokyobadboy http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/urgent-help-645656.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/strange-display-issues-645641.html Tue, 15 May 2012 21:57:07 GMT I've been having the following intermittent issues lately. When I open my computer, the drive icons will partially display and the screen will turn black or sometimes white. Icons on the desktop and task bar disappear until the mouse is moved over them. Some icons are missing in the Start Menu. All icons are missing in Control Panel. Sometimes context menus are blacked out until the mouse is moved over the entries. Sometimes the side bar in My Computer is missing. I ran a virus scan and nothing was detected and I haven't had any viruses detected recently. I haven't run any tweak programs. I'm assuming that parts of the registry are corrupt. Any suggestions would be appreciated. ]]> Windows XP Support CarvinAbuser http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/strange-display-issues-645641.html