Technology Questions - Windows XP

XP invalid key error with confirmed valid key code.

Diane Simmons — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:40:17 GMT

Had to install new motherboard. Tried to reinstall windows xp pro., but
original cd key gave an invalid error. Called tech support and received new
key code to use. Still receiving invalid key code error. Called tech
support - told new key code is valid and this has to be a hardware problem.
Home built pc, cannot go to manufacturer for support. Please offer
assistance.

Creating a user account on XP

EJM — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:30:25 GMT

Block downloads and disable the registry per his user account - HKCU.

Select the changes you want done from here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and create one reg file for
his account.

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"EJM" wrote in message
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> System Win XP PRO, P4 2.8 GHz, 1.24 GB RAM.
> Problem: Age of Empires II won't run with Limited account.
>
> I have not find a solution for this problem: an exception is thrown about
> empres2.exe and it mentions a Visual Studio debugger not installed. I
> don't
> want to give the user, in this case my young son, an admin account. So
> I've
> decided to so create a user account from scratch. I want to create a user
> account that has all the rights as the admin, less the ability to
> download,
> files, install programs, change registry and other crucial tasks.
>
> Is this possible? Can I downgrade an admin account or upgrade a limited
> account? By the way I did give the limited account full NTSF permission on
> the entire games folder where the AOE resides - but to no use.
> Incidentally
> this is the same error (less the exe file, that I get when I tried to
> install
> SQL 2005. What gives???
>
> Thanks for your replies,
>
> EJM
>
>

Windows XP Word

Bill Schwegler — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:00:17 GMT

Bill

microsoft.public.word.application.errors

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Bill Schwegler wrote:
> "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
>
>>
>> "Bill Schwegler" Schwegler@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> message news:EF10F1F3-556F-4E29-BD7D-5B9CB819BFA8@microsoft.com...
>>> Word just crashed again and cost me two hours work even though I
>>> have autosave on and set to save every five minutes????? What's
>>> going on????
>>
>> I would post the question in an MS Word newsgroup.
>>
>>
>> Which One?

Virus blocking fix on XP....

Dennis — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:50:12 GMT

Dennis,

In this case you wouldn't want to do a repair install. You would want to do
a clean format/install.

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All the Best and Happy Holidays,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

"Dennis" wrote in message
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> Thanks a bunch. I appreciate some suggestions to try. Even if
> Windows has to be reinstalled, I think it would be better to get
> the virus(es) off the machine first so the new installation is
> safe. He admits he's been lax on anti-virus updates and scans
> and backups. So that everyone knows, all this happened the day
> Limewire was installed to download one song needed as part of a
> Christmas gift. I believe he has learned his lessons...
> I will let you know the outcome...
>
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx
>>
>> 2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be):
>> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm
>>
>> 3. Run additional checks for hijackware, including posting your
>> hijackthis log to an appropriate forum.
>>
>> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>>
>> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
>> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use
>> (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix
>> anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
>> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>> http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
>> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for
>> review by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>>
>> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
>> this
>> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
>> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Dennis wrote:
>>> Trying to salvage my nephew's business pc. His daughter used it when
>>> hers went down and got it loaded with viruses. One is Spyware Guard
>>> among several I believe. A new user named "minada" was added. I can
>>> not run scan disc or regedit or delete some files. I can not install
>>> a fix, I get a message "The system Administrator has set policies to
>>> prevent this installation". I get this message even in Safe Mode. I
>>> tried renaming the file and it still won't allow it. The user I'm
>>> logged in under has administrative permission. I was able to delete
>>> the new user added.
>>>
>>> I got it so it will boot up using Hard Drive Regenerator. It fixed a
>>> bad segment on the hard drive which must have contained the boot info.
>>>
>>> McAfee has been scanning since Thursday evening and it still scanning
>>> C:\documents and settings and has quarantined 6,331 files so far.
>>>
>>> It is a Dell Dimension 8400 pc with XP Professional Service pack 3.
>>

Community message not available

franktee — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:40:15 GMT

Web-based access to MS newsgroups has been FUBAR since the morning of 23
Dec-08.

This problem has NOT affected NNTP-based access to these newsgroups.

Accessing the MS newsgroups in Outlook Express Newsreader
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...roupsetup.mspx

Setting up Outlook Express to access Microsoft newsgroups
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/ou...snewreader.htm

Click on the following link to open WinXP General newsgroup in your default
newsreader (e.g., Outlook Express):
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...dowsxp.general
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

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> Why does this message appear when trying to view posted messages?