Try from a run linesfc /scannowand see if that clears things up.
Simplest approach that will give you some protection from outside baddies but easy access within your network would be - log on to each PC...
Dave - very brief and very simplified intro to 'Ports'. - these are not physical ports like Com and LPT would be. They are a piece that can...
OK. When you say "working" does that mean both internet and local network access? When you speak of a Netgear switch, is that only a...
Two things I'd look at to see how they were set on the 'working' PCs vs on the 'problem' PC. Windows Explorer => Tools => folder options =>...
This is sounding worse and worse. Some things to try from the Recovery Console and a command prompt so some typing involved. With the system...
Glad to hear it fixed you up and I absolutely agree that they don't make it easy.
First off, consider that XP-Pro is primarily designed to run on a Domain. Lots of home users have the OS version but the original thought was...
Is any of this USB or is it all wired or wireless ethernet?
Messenger Plus! installs as OPTIONAL, adware called C2Media which is also known as LOP.com. According to the Messenger Plus! folks, you can opt...
If you didn't have any luck, take a look at the instructions Here. Unfortunately, doing start => run => winnt32 /ox from the 2K CD won't work...
Dang Jake - that was a quick bump. :D I normally only get on the forums in the evenings and I think that is also the case with some others....
ICS is bizarre and counter-intuitive for folks who have been doing 'regular' networking for any length of time. But it usually does work and...
That probably explains what is happening with the log file. The cleanest way to do it would be for your friend to attach the log file to the...
I've lost track given the length of the thread Phyllis but if you run XP-home, you will need to start in safe mode and log on as Administrator to...
What is the exact wording of the entire error message you get with the 81000370?
Have you got the BIOS set to boot from CD as it's first option? If so and still no joy, you can create a set of install floppies from the 2K...
"But MS shouldn't have rushed it to market with all the holes in the start. To them, profit comes before stability and security. " Errr iq454 -...
When you get the classic BSOD (blue screen of death) the PC has been stopped so no sound or any other activity.
Try clicking on start, on run, keying insfc /scannowand clicking OK. You will need your XP CD and if you did a service pack after the original XP...
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