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NO BOOT PARTITION

The computer, a Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows XP will not boot up. The partition has been changed with Partition Magic (tragic!), I need to run FIXMBR, FIXBOOT, and copy NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM to the root. In the Windows Recovery window, the drive does not show, but I...

Tags: Operating systems, computab, SATA Controller, Microsoft Windows, Serial ATA, CMOS Setup, Fixmbr

Discussion threads 2007-10-20

linux boot error

Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows and linux dual boot. Someone changed the partion with Partition Magic, now it does not boot. Error message is Grub loading Stage 1.5 ERROR 17.Please help.

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, computab, Linux

Discussion threads 2007-10-14

outlook express

How do I backup and restore the addressbook in Outlook Express so that the structure of the folders is preserved?When I do this, all the addresses are in 'Main Identities' contacts'

Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Groupware, computab

Discussion threads 2007-09-19

password

How do I get a password from Windows XP, Administrator? A password was not used in setup Home edition, but I cannot login except as a user. In Control Panel/User accounts, Administrator is not displayed. How do I change the Administrator password, so I can logon as...

Tags: computab, password

Discussion threads 2007-09-07

windows XP home security

How do I restrict a single user, but not the administrator of that computer from access to start menu? They only have shortcuts on the desktop such as MS Works, Internet Explorer. No access to My Computer, Control Panel or any other software. USB should be disabled.

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, computab, Microsoft Windows XP, security

Discussion threads 2007-08-14

MS office licence

The keyfinder program does not work for the student edition. Is it possible to unscramble the Product ID in the 'Help-About Microsoft Office Word' window?

Tags: computab, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-08-05

raid 1 implementation

I need to implemet RAID 1 on an existing Windows XP system that has no raid. Where can I get software for this, please?Software RAID - BADGet a hardware RAID controller off of newegg or the like.Not always a bad idea...Depends on what he's going to keep on there....

Tags: Storage, computab, RAID, hardware

Discussion threads 2007-06-28

SBS standard 2003

After a crash caused by a power cut, I cannot log on to the server. There is only one username and password, and that's not working in lower case as is Is there a trick to log on with any other password? The data is on a...

Tags: computab, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server

Discussion threads 2007-06-13

administrator

A computer with Windows XP I use has no Administrator account. The only user account is 'limited', it has a password. Is there any way to get into Administrator? When the computer starts, there is no option to use Administrator.Simple LogicIf you have installed the OS on...

Tags: computab, Administrator Account, domain, administrator, password, computer

Discussion threads 2007-04-23

MSN malware

Why is it that MSN users suffer from so much malware, viruses, etc. Is it because many users do not have antivirus, antispyware, etc?

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, computab, malware, MSN

Discussion threads 2007-03-29

hijack

Hi I have a stand-alone PC with a broadband connection that has been hijacked by a trojan. It is now getting messages returned from strange email addresses that I have not sent to. The PC is now a zombie spam server. How do I get rid of...

Tags: e-mail, computab, windows, security, spyware, networking, trojan, malware, spam

Discussion threads 2007-02-04

internet explorer toolbars missing

AMD Athlon 3000XP, Windows XP SP2, regularly updated. Several months ago I installed IE7 Beta, then when the full version appeared, I tried to install that, unsuccessfully. several successive attempts have also been made. I tried to uninstall then r

Tags: computab, ie7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, networking, sp2, toolbar, toolbars, windows, windows xp

Discussion threads 2006-12-29

Win2k corrupt

The error message was: Windows 2000 cannot start because the following file is missing or corrupt: winntsystem32configsystem. I have seen a solution to this for WinXP on Microsoft's site, but could not find it for Win2k, the solution is to replace

Tags: computab, Microsoft Windows 2000

Discussion threads 2006-12-05

Toshiba laptop with no internet connection

Last time this happened was last month, I formatted the hard disk. I cannot do this every time. It is a 1 year old Portege, 256MB RAM, 1300MHz, 40GB, with Rangemax wireless, LAN connector. I put in a IP address for both wireless and LAN within the...

Tags: failed internet connection, networking, software, windows, security, IP address, computab, LAN, Panda, Toshiba Corp., IP, laptop computer, wireless, Internet, window

Discussion threads 2006-11-22

internet explorer

I had IE7 Beta for a month. 3 days ago I downloaded the full version and installed it after uninstalling the beta. Now I have nothing, not even IE6, and I cannot install IE6 or IE7 because IE7 is half installed. Praise the Lord for Firefox! ...

Tags: computab, internet explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, software, windows

Discussion threads 2006-11-02

sata driver

There is a problem getting the sata driver for installing windows on many systems. Where can I get the SATA driver for AOPEN i865Gm-I please?Chip-Set DriverLooking at the available downloads from AOpen, it appears that the SATA driver is part of the Intel Chip-Set driver.Looking things up at Intel,...

Tags: computab, hard drive, hardware, SATA Driver, Serial ATA, windows

Discussion threads 2006-10-24

internet connection problem

I have an internet connection problem. What tests do I do to enable me to decide whether it is Internet Service provider, router/modem fault, TCP/IP or other windows problem I use Windows XP Home.steps to check1. Use "ipconfig" check your computer's IP.if it has correct IP and DNS...

Tags: computab, Internet, Internet Service Provider, modem, Modem/Router, networking, router

Discussion threads 2006-10-20

Windows XP install

When Windows installs, it gives no option to install on anything but the C drive if there is only one partition. I just installed windows XP on a HP T450.UK. Originally it had a 120GB IDE drive, but I fitted a 200GB SATA drive, after formatting a single...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Q&A 2006-09-20

rigister dlls

I read somewhere that dlls need to be registered. It seems to be a function of malware to disable a dll and disable internet access. I read somewhere that dlls can be registered with regsrvr.exe. Which dlls control access to the internet, and need to be registered?

Tags: DLL

Q&A 2006-09-10

ASUS SATA driver

Where can I get a SATA driver for a ASUS P4SD-LA motherboard please?Since I cannot find that specific model on the Asus web site, I assume that you have an OEM board.Start with the support site for the original system manufacture. Their drivers will be the "most" compatible.Next, identify the...

Tags: ASUS, Cha, computab, SATA Driver, Serial ATA, windows

Q&A 2006-09-07