that sounds like a shell crash. can u reproduce in safe mode? if not, check the 'stuff' u've got loaded. something in startup or 'extras' is...
check all 'wake on' settings in bios and turn em off
hahaha ... glad u resolved it. #2 is tuff on an 18 month old ... karma will get ya tho ;)
i u want to change the user folder name as well, u should use the file & settings backup wiz in system tools. u can run that, choose 'old...
refurbished? ;)
all monitors have adjustment mechanisms. u can just use those ;)
i've always been fond of drive image. symantec bought em but i think they still make it. it does it's imaging in win directly.
is there a bootlog.txt file anywhere? read it. it's either in root or \windows for the most part. may wanna also run disk diags from the maker....
have to ask - is this a VALID copy of xp on the machine in question? have u installed the 'genuine validation' activex control and run it's...
if u'r on a domain, u must use the classic logon. it's the only way it works. if u'r not on a domain, then it's not the issue. rclik...
did u try any of the proper fixes before u threw the hacks at it? ;) eg - users control panel and 'change the way users logon' option. display...
test = create a new user account. log on to it. set SS to 2 mins and test it. if it works, there's something in u'r profile that's the cause....
keyword = upgrade i'd backup data and clean install it. then restore u'r data.
i think u'r only option here is clean install if u wanna go from MCE to pro
shot in the dark. delete the device from the USB chain and reboot. win should reinstall any drivers. i'd also check u'r updates - custom mode...
1st thing i'd do is check for modem updates from the maker if the state of the connection is set to lan, the never dial part doesn't matter as...
how are u connected? cable/dsl/modem do u have aol or any similar service? have u scanned the system for hijacks/bad_guys?
most utils i've seen depend on the HW involved. eg - what make/model modem and what software came w/ it? some DO support voice/answer but it...
what have u got that's bluetooth? eg - where did this widcomm stuff come from? i'd start by checking their support site. and i'd uninstall...
in bios, there are 'boot order' options. IF hard disk is 'first', it'll never boot to any cd ;) ... read u'r system docs or look at the boot...
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