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    Thank you, folks. I'll mess with this tonight. If...

    Thank you, folks. I'll mess with this tonight. If I don't post back, all went well.
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    Can't delete infected system file

    I'm trying to help a friend with a WinMe system, and I'm stumped. She received an Anna Kournikova message through her AOL e-mail. Her anti-virus program reportedly spotted the virus and quarantined...
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    You misunderstand, Medman, but thanks. I know...

    You misunderstand, Medman, but thanks. I know what type of file a ".jpg" file is: it is a jpeg image file. And yes, llama, the registry shows all the jpeg classes (.jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, etc.). That's...
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    Thanks, readrj. I thought it was simple. Now...

    Thanks, readrj. I thought it was simple.

    Now what I still need is to figure out why jpeg and gif image files aren't showing up in the "registered file type" window.
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    Don't give up on that floppy just yet. Had a...

    Don't give up on that floppy just yet. Had a similar issue with a Dell desktop at the office. Turned out it was a mechanical issue with the lever that is engaged when a floppy is inserted. You need...
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    Had a similar issue with a Dell desktop at the...

    Had a similar issue with a Dell desktop at the office. Turned out it was a mechanical issue with the lever that is engaged when a floppy is inserted. You need to take off the cover, and see how the...
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    jpeg file association

    Need help on a problem since a co-worker added Internet Explorer 4 to the system. IE4 assumed default viewer status for jpeg files, and I want to keep Photo Editor as the default viewer for various...
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    This is also a common problem when Win95 OSR2...

    This is also a common problem when Win95 OSR2 ("B") installs. The USB support is detected, but a patch available from Microsoft's site is needed to make it run properly (assuming you have a USB port...
  9. Thread: Help!

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    You need to provide a bit more information. How...

    You need to provide a bit more information. How large is the total space available on your hard drive? What version of Win95 do you have? How old is the pc?

    Answers to above may affect the advice....
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    Clearing some system resources by shutting down...

    Clearing some system resources by shutting down unneeded programs running in the background before you play is a good start. But your symptoms could be caused by a number of things, including...
  11. Thread: desktop clock

    by Saber
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    Take heed. If you change out that battery you...

    Take heed. If you change out that battery you must take advance precautions to save your CMOS settings beforehand. If your cmos/bios settings are lost, you're in big trouble.

    Also, what kind of...
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    Have you tried updating or reinstalling your DUN...

    Have you tried updating or reinstalling your DUN program? (Dial Up Networking)

    I'm not positive that's the answer, but it sounds logical. If you don't have an update to install, you might try...
  13. You need to have Direct Cable Connection...

    You need to have Direct Cable Connection installed on both computers. If that is done already, open the Network icon in Control Panel, and select the "File and Printer Sharing" button on both...
  14. You're probably OK on the registry. It won't hurt...

    You're probably OK on the registry. It won't hurt to look and see if the path is correctly displayed. If you follow the above advice and find that only the sound file name is listed, not the full...
  15. First, which browser are you using? I can help if...

    First, which browser are you using? I can help if it's Netscape, but I don't use Explorer. You have to set it up for sounds in BOTH the control panel "Sounds" icon, and in the e-mail browser program....
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    Direct Cable Connection may not be a default...

    Direct Cable Connection may not be a default option on a "typical" install, so it may not be installed on the older machine. Stick your 95 CD in the drive on the old machine and select control panel,...
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    Check your monitor's settings first before you...

    Check your monitor's settings first before you adjust the BIOS. Some of the newer monitors, like Mitsubishi units, have a power save function built in that activates a power saving shut down. You can...
  18. Thread: Cool New Site

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    The gist of the thread referenced is that cc2000...

    The gist of the thread referenced is that cc2000 may be an advertiser and the site suspect for attempting to access personal information from your machines (such as credit card transmission...
  19. Thread: Monitor garbled

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    I'm not sure, Ed, but my first thought would be...

    I'm not sure, Ed, but my first thought would be to check if the logo.sys file used on start up is corrupted. I'm assuming you're seeing DOS entries on start up fine, but only the Windows splash...
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    That won't work for Flash, Barbie. I'm sure Flash...

    That won't work for Flash, Barbie. I'm sure Flash appreciates all helpful input, but I also know that his disk is a specific collection of some old games contained on a repackaged disk marketed as...
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    You definitely put it in the wrong place. It...

    You definitely put it in the wrong place. It can't go in the Bowep folder. Unlike later versions such as vbrun300 (which is usually in Windows/System) I believe vbrun100 needs to be installed in the...
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    Can you specify which application is being run...

    Can you specify which application is being run that results in this message? That may have a bearing on the problem, or the application's configuration options may need to be modified. However, it's...
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    OK. In the event you need more driver...

    OK. In the event you need more driver information, try these 2 links below for drivers. You can either find your specific drivers, or if you see a listing at the first site for a "universal" driver,...
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    You shouldn't have a problem putting Win98 on if...

    You shouldn't have a problem putting Win98 on if you take some precautions. From your description, it sounds like your concern is how bloated the drive is. If it has data on it, it must be...
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    I'm not well versed in Publisher either, but if...

    I'm not well versed in Publisher either, but if it runs like a number of other Microsoft applications, there is something I might suggest. Just to be sure all is in order, go to control...
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