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Old 08-23-2007, 11:10 PM
GREENHORN
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OPERATING SYSTEMS??

Trying to run previous played programs. Error message occurred. Said
"WinG32.DLL in C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory. Move to C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32
directory".

That's fine and dandy, but HOW DOES ONE DO THAT???!!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:30 PM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

"GREENHORN" wrote in message
news:E6782BFC-B727-4ED3-A097-2849F5161221@microsoft.com...
> Trying to run previous played programs. Error message occurred.
> Said
> "WinG32.DLL in C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory. Move to
> C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32
> directory".
>
> That's fine and dandy, but HOW DOES ONE DO THAT???!!!!! PLEASE
> HELP!!!!



If you have never copied a file and cannot figure out to copy a file
then it is time to visit your local library to read a Windows dummies
book.

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Old 08-24-2007, 12:20 AM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??



"Vanguard" wrote:

> "GREENHORN" wrote in message
> news:E6782BFC-B727-4ED3-A097-2849F5161221@microsoft.com...
> > Trying to run previous played programs. Error message occurred.
> > Said
> > "WinG32.DLL in C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory. Move to
> > C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32
> > directory".
> >
> > That's fine and dandy, but HOW DOES ONE DO THAT???!!!!! PLEASE
> > HELP!!!!

>
>
> If you have never copied a file and cannot figure out to copy a file
> then it is time to visit your local library to read a Windows dummies
> book.
>
> HAHA.......I KNOW HOW TO COPY AND MOVE FILE THAT ONE CREATES, BUT THESE FILES ARE IN THE OPERATING SYSTEMS DIRECTORIES SET UP IN THE HARD DRIVE. HOW DOES ONE ACCESS THE DIRECTORIES ON THE HARD DRIVE TO MOVE THE APPROPRIATE FILE?

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Old 08-24-2007, 01:20 AM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

GREENHORN <GREENHORN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

HAHA.......I KNOW HOW TO COPY AND MOVE FILE THAT ONE CREATES, BUT
THESE FILES ARE IN THE OPERATING SYSTEMS DIRECTORIES SET UP IN THE
HARD DRIVE. HOW DOES ONE ACCESS THE DIRECTORIES ON THE HARD DRIVE TO
MOVE THE APPROPRIATE FILE?

Try finding a DOS for Dummies book at the library.
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Old 08-24-2007, 02:30 AM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

"GREENHORN" <GREENHORN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C9467C59-BED4-438F-A2E8-4CF2E44E5067@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "Vanguard" wrote:
>
>> "GREENHORN" wrote in message
>> news:E6782BFC-B727-4ED3-A097-2849F5161221@microsoft.com...
>> > Trying to run previous played programs. Error message occurred.
>> > Said
>> > "WinG32.DLL in C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory. Move to
>> > C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32
>> > directory".
>> >
>> > That's fine and dandy, but HOW DOES ONE DO THAT???!!!!! PLEASE
>> > HELP!!!!

>>
>>
>> If you have never copied a file and cannot figure out to copy a file
>> then it is time to visit your local library to read a Windows dummies
>> book.
>>
>> HAHA.......I KNOW HOW TO COPY AND MOVE FILE THAT ONE CREATES, BUT THESE
>> FILES ARE IN THE OPERATING SYSTEMS DIRECTORIES SET UP IN THE HARD DRIVE.
>> HOW DOES ONE ACCESS THE DIRECTORIES ON THE HARD DRIVE TO MOVE THE
>> APPROPRIATE FILE?

>


Exactly the same way as accessing any other file. You HAVE tried opening
Windows Explorer I trust?

And PLEASE take your caps lock key off.


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Old 08-24-2007, 02:50 AM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

Use Windows Explorer. It can access all drives and all folders.

"GREENHORN" <GREENHORN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C9467C59-BED4-438F-A2E8-4CF2E44E5067@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "Vanguard" wrote:
>
> > "GREENHORN" wrote in message
> > news:E6782BFC-B727-4ED3-A097-2849F5161221@microsoft.com...
> > > Trying to run previous played programs. Error message occurred.
> > > Said
> > > "WinG32.DLL in C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory. Move to
> > > C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32
> > > directory".
> > >
> > > That's fine and dandy, but HOW DOES ONE DO THAT???!!!!! PLEASE
> > > HELP!!!!

> >
> >
> > If you have never copied a file and cannot figure out to copy a file
> > then it is time to visit your local library to read a Windows dummies
> > book.
> >
> > HAHA.......I KNOW HOW TO COPY AND MOVE FILE THAT ONE CREATES, BUT THESE

FILES ARE IN THE OPERATING SYSTEMS DIRECTORIES SET UP IN THE HARD DRIVE. HOW
DOES ONE ACCESS THE DIRECTORIES ON THE HARD DRIVE TO MOVE THE APPROPRIATE FILE?


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Old 08-24-2007, 04:40 AM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

I should imagine that many people turn to this forum having spent many a
frustrating hour; trying to find the correct information to enable them to
resolve problems with their computers.
Like me, they may have thought that this would be a 'user/novice
friendly environment.
It is ignorant and facetious comments such as yours, that make the
'computing experience' even more miserable.
So sad for you - that you have nothing better to do than belittle
others who are seeking to increase their technical knowledge.

"Vanguard" wrote:

> "GREENHORN" wrote in message
> news:E6782BFC-B727-4ED3-A097-2849F5161221@microsoft.com...
> > Trying to run previous played programs. Error message occurred.
> > Said
> > "WinG32.DLL in C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory. Move to
> > C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32
> > directory".
> >
> > That's fine and dandy, but HOW DOES ONE DO THAT???!!!!! PLEASE
> > HELP!!!!

>
>
> If you have never copied a file and cannot figure out to copy a file
> then it is time to visit your local library to read a Windows dummies
> book.
>
>

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Old 08-24-2007, 04:40 AM
TIGGER
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

I should imagine that many people turn to this forum having spent many a
frustrating hour; trying to find the correct information to enable them to
resolve problems with their computers.
Like me, they may have thought that this would be a 'user/novice
friendly environment.
It is ignorant and facetious comments such as yours, that make the
'computing experience' even more miserable.
So sad for you - that you have nothing better to do than belittle
others who are seeking to increase their technical knowledge.


"Uncle Grumpy" wrote:

> GREENHORN <GREENHORN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> HAHA.......I KNOW HOW TO COPY AND MOVE FILE THAT ONE CREATES, BUT
> THESE FILES ARE IN THE OPERATING SYSTEMS DIRECTORIES SET UP IN THE
> HARD DRIVE. HOW DOES ONE ACCESS THE DIRECTORIES ON THE HARD DRIVE TO
> MOVE THE APPROPRIATE FILE?
>
> Try finding a DOS for Dummies book at the library.
>

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Old 08-24-2007, 04:40 AM
TIGGER
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??


I should imagine that many people turn to this forum having spent many a
frustrating hour; trying to find the correct information to enable them to
resolve problems with their computers.
Like me, they may have thought that this would be a 'user/novice
friendly environment.
It is ignorant and facetious comments such as yours, that make the
'computing experience' even more miserable.
So sad for you - that you have nothing better to do than belittle
others who are seeking to increase their technical knowledge.

"Gordon" wrote:

> "GREENHORN" <GREENHORN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C9467C59-BED4-438F-A2E8-4CF2E44E5067@microsoft.com...
> >
> >
> > "Vanguard" wrote:
> >
> >> "GREENHORN" wrote in message
> >> news:E6782BFC-B727-4ED3-A097-2849F5161221@microsoft.com...
> >> > Trying to run previous played programs. Error message occurred.
> >> > Said
> >> > "WinG32.DLL in C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory. Move to
> >> > C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32
> >> > directory".
> >> >
> >> > That's fine and dandy, but HOW DOES ONE DO THAT???!!!!! PLEASE
> >> > HELP!!!!
> >>
> >>
> >> If you have never copied a file and cannot figure out to copy a file
> >> then it is time to visit your local library to read a Windows dummies
> >> book.
> >>
> >> HAHA.......I KNOW HOW TO COPY AND MOVE FILE THAT ONE CREATES, BUT THESE
> >> FILES ARE IN THE OPERATING SYSTEMS DIRECTORIES SET UP IN THE HARD DRIVE.
> >> HOW DOES ONE ACCESS THE DIRECTORIES ON THE HARD DRIVE TO MOVE THE
> >> APPROPRIATE FILE?

> >

>
> Exactly the same way as accessing any other file. You HAVE tried opening
> Windows Explorer I trust?
>
> And PLEASE take your caps lock key off.
>
>
>

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Old 08-24-2007, 04:50 AM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

"TIGGER" <TIGGER@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C1EB3596-7DFE-4D9E-9096-4C21EFB7A3A3@microsoft.com...
>
> I should imagine that many people turn to this forum having spent many a
> frustrating hour; trying to find the correct information to enable them to
> resolve problems with their computers.
> Like me, they may have thought that this would be a 'user/novice
> friendly environment.
> It is ignorant and facetious comments such as yours, that make the
> 'computing experience' even more miserable.


And the instruction to open Windows Explorer is useless and facetious HOW?

And the request to cease SHOUTING at us is useless and facetious HOW?

I see you are using the USELESS web access.......now THAT is really
useless....


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Old 08-24-2007, 05:40 AM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

GREENHORN <GREENHORN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> HAHA.......I KNOW HOW TO COPY AND MOVE FILE THAT ONE CREATES, BUT
> THESE FILES ARE IN THE OPERATING SYSTEMS DIRECTORIES SET UP IN THE
> HARD DRIVE. HOW DOES ONE ACCESS THE DIRECTORIES ON THE HARD
> DRIVE TO MOVE THE APPROPRIATE FILE?


You access files in the systems directories the same way you access
any other files. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the desired
place, or open a command console (DOS box) and navigate to the desired
place that way. There's no special procedure for system files.

--
Tim Slattery
MS MVP(DTS)
Slattery_T@bls.gov
http://members.cox.net/slatteryt
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Old 08-24-2007, 05:50 AM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

"Tim Slattery" <Slattery_T@bls.gov> wrote in message
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> GREENHORN <GREENHORN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>> HAHA.......I KNOW HOW TO COPY AND MOVE FILE THAT ONE CREATES, BUT
>> THESE FILES ARE IN THE OPERATING SYSTEMS DIRECTORIES SET UP IN THE
>> HARD DRIVE. HOW DOES ONE ACCESS THE DIRECTORIES ON THE HARD
>> DRIVE TO MOVE THE APPROPRIATE FILE?

>
> You access files in the systems directories the same way you access
> any other files.


Watch it - some dork called Tigger will declare that your response is
useless and facetious.....


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Old 08-24-2007, 06:50 AM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

GREENHORN wrote:
> Trying to run previous played programs. Error message occurred. Said
> "WinG32.DLL in C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory. Move to C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32
> directory".
>
> That's fine and dandy, but HOW DOES ONE DO THAT???!!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!


1. Make sure you can see all hidden files and folders (View tab in
Folder Options). In XP, there are four checkboxes to deal with:

a. Check "Display the contents of system folders".
b. Check "Show hidden files and folders".
c. Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types".
d. Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and click "OK" to the
dialog box.

2. Now that you can see everything, go to My Computer and double-click
on your C:\ drive. Navigate to:
C:\Windows\System. Once there, leave that window open.

3. Go to My Computer again and double-click on your C:\ drive. Navigate to:
C:\Windows\System32. Once there, leave that window open.

You will now have two windows open. To make things even easier, if you
do not have the addressbar showing, go to View>Toolbars and put a check
next to the addressbar. This will help you see where you are in the file
system.

4. In the System folder window, locate WinG32.DLL. Right-click it and,
still holding down the right mouse button, drag it over to the System32
folder. Let go of the right mouse button and you'll get a context menu.
Choose "Copy" - *not* "Move". Now you will have the WinG32.DLL file
where it belongs. You can then go back to the System folder and delete
the WinG32.DLL file if desired.


Malke
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Old 08-24-2007, 11:50 AM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

Thank you to the ones who offered actual advice. Sorry I was "shouting". I
didn't know cap locks means shouting since this is the first time using a
"chat" area. (Not everyone can race out to the library at 11pm to get books
for dummies.....greenhorns, like me.)

"Malke" wrote:

> GREENHORN wrote:
> > Trying to run previous played programs. Error message occurred. Said
> > "WinG32.DLL in C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory. Move to C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32
> > directory".
> >
> > That's fine and dandy, but HOW DOES ONE DO THAT???!!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!

>
> 1. Make sure you can see all hidden files and folders (View tab in
> Folder Options). In XP, there are four checkboxes to deal with:
>
> a. Check "Display the contents of system folders".
> b. Check "Show hidden files and folders".
> c. Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types".
> d. Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and click "OK" to the
> dialog box.
>
> 2. Now that you can see everything, go to My Computer and double-click
> on your C:\ drive. Navigate to:
> C:\Windows\System. Once there, leave that window open.
>
> 3. Go to My Computer again and double-click on your C:\ drive. Navigate to:
> C:\Windows\System32. Once there, leave that window open.
>
> You will now have two windows open. To make things even easier, if you
> do not have the addressbar showing, go to View>Toolbars and put a check
> next to the addressbar. This will help you see where you are in the file
> system.
>
> 4. In the System folder window, locate WinG32.DLL. Right-click it and,
> still holding down the right mouse button, drag it over to the System32
> folder. Let go of the right mouse button and you'll get a context menu.
> Choose "Copy" - *not* "Move". Now you will have the WinG32.DLL file
> where it belongs. You can then go back to the System folder and delete
> the WinG32.DLL file if desired.
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

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Old 08-24-2007, 01:00 PM
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Re: OPERATING SYSTEMS??

"GREENHORN" <GREENHORN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Thank you to the ones who offered actual advice. Sorry I was "shouting".
> I
> didn't know cap locks means shouting since this is the first time using a
> "chat" area.


This is not a "chat" area, what you are actually doing is accessing a global
Usenet Newsgroup with a horrible web interface.


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