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Windows XP logon failure - domain unavailable
Recently I have not been able to log into my PC. When ever I try to enter a password for any user name INCLUDING administrator and even in safe mode, I receive an error window which states "Windows cannot log in at this time. The domain XXXX is unavailable". My...
Tags: INTERNET, PRODUCTIVITY, ozop102@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, domain, PC, computer, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2007-11-24
XP Home networking; Machine can't see itself!!
I have two windows XP home PCs and at some point not sure when, one of them stopped being able to network/share with the other.After extensive testing, I've discovered that the machine can't even browse itself.\192.168.1.55 (PC's IP)\Machine2 (PC's name)I get the generic "unable to connect to specified network" crap.I've...
Tags: Desktops, NETWORKING, whousthat@..., network, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Discussion threads 2007-11-23
Trouble Recovering Hard Drive from Regen Backup in XP Home
I Need your help big timeHad a crash My Full Backup was done on an external using OnSpec Regen™ Backup - came with Kaser Storage Vault External Hard Drive I've reinstalled Windows XP Home Edition using the Fujitsu Recovery Disk and downloaded SP2 I've tried to do the full restore,...
Tags: Backups, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, hard drive, shad@..., Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, backup, disk, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-11-23
VISTA - XP HOME NETWORKING PRINTER PROBLEMS
I run window XP Home on my Desktop which acts as my network server. I have 3 HP printers on a wireless network. I have one laptop running XP PRO and I have purchased a new laptop running VISTA. The XPS DELL Laptop with Vista can see all 3 printers...
Tags: Printers, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), ronmoorman@..., Microsoft Windows XP, printer, Microsoft Windows Vista, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Discussion threads 2007-11-14
Windows XP Home Auto-Rebooting FREQUENTLY!
I've been having a problem with my Windows XP Home SP2 rebooting itself. Quite often after starting up my computer, I am only able to reach the password login screen before it reboots. And this will happen continually for as long as 30 minutes at times before it will actually...
Tags: BIOS, 1ladydi5150@..., System Properties, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-11-09
Stand Alone Windows XP Home Logon Message
I did a windows XP home reapir on a PC, when I tried to login this is the message I got. The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be contacted. Please try again or consult system administrator.What do you mean...............by "repair". Did you do a Windows repair...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, hasanini2004@..., domain, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-11-03
WIndows XP HOME - Sharing TAB
I couldnt make the share as the check box was grey out..anyone can help me?enable file sharingHi! Try enabling Simple File Sharing first (How? Read Below)- Open My Computer from the Start Menu or Windows XP Desktop. A new My Computer window will appear.- Open the Tools menu and choose...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Construction, rzwoo@..., computer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Discussion threads 2007-10-31
XP in Toshiba laptop
The XP Home is corrupted but Toshiba's recovery disk does not allow for repair only reformat. Previously I was able to get into safe mode and then stupidly ran debugger. The debugger mode will no longer let me access files in safe mode. How can I get...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, laptop computer, koipoi1057@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Toshiba Corp., Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Discussion threads 2007-10-30
Moving HD with operating system
I have a question that will hopefully take care of 2 problems. A friend has a hard drive from a n emachines that he wants put in a new system we're building for him. The problem is that the motherboard is toast in the emachines, so we are going from...
Tags: danin3d, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP, permission, CD
Discussion threads 2007-10-23
Install XP Pro OEM Over XP Home... Yes, you can
Yes, you can. I just did.An older computer with XP Home OEM on it (long story - the vendor charged for XP Pro, claimed it was XP Pro, and the buyer didn't know any better and didn't find out until a coiuple of years later, when he tried to use...
Tags: longtex, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP, OEM, Retail Install, CD, Setupp.ini
Discussion threads 2007-10-19
Install XP Pro Over XP Home... "Essence of the PC"???
Actually, I haven't done this yet... I bought a Win XP Pro SP2 package from a suggested vendor, waited a week for overnight shipping UPS sent it the wrong way over the weekend, then had internal receiver deliver to wrong office, where they said "Huh..." and set it aside. Once...
Tags: PC, longtex, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Robert Heinlein, United Parcel Service of America Inc., TANSTAAFL, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-10-18
Help! cannot repair or install windows XP home Edition
Recently my Compaq Laptop got crashed. I tried to recover the operation system Windows XP home Edition many times. First I tried to repair the OS with the OEM OS CDROM, but the computer shuts down by itself when I try to copy any of the 5 files (system, software,...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, space_zhong@..., operating system, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, computer, hard drive, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-10-14
Setting Up Home Network
Hi All , I am a total novice to this networking world and need few suggestions in setting up a home network. I have a desktop, 3 laptops and 2 printers that I need to connect in a network and then also connect...
Tags: Modems, Routers & switches, Desktops, Notebooks, Printers, NETWORKING, NandKishore.Sagi@..., Microsoft Windows XP Professional, desktop, laptop computer, router, network, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP, modem, wireless, wireless router
Discussion threads 2007-10-09
Mastering Windows XP Home service pack 2...
Hi Tech Republic , I have recently changed my o/s to Windows XP Home edition with sp2... Now I am currently trying to download from the internet various security options for my p/c... I am having trouble downloading , large to middle sized downloads due to the fact that I...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, excalibarforce@..., Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, service pack, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-10-06
Internet only Wi-Fi access point on XP Home network, How to ?
Hi allA friend has 4 x XP Home ie NOT XP Pro PC's on a Wi-Fi LAN, all working fine.He wants to add another Wi-Fi access point to his router, to give access to the public in his wine bar to the Internet, but NOT to his own LAN.Easy with...
Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, LANs, NETWORKING, Microsoft Windows XP, john@..., home network, Internet, network, router, VLAN, router #1, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Discussion threads 2007-10-03
Issue printing from xp home to printer on xp pro
Hi,We have here a xp pro domain with 1 or 2 xp home pcs.On one of the xp pro machines there is a printer attatched to it via the lpt port, the printer is shared and a handful of pcs print to it no problem. I have an xp home...
Tags: Printers, printing, bryn@..., Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, printer, pro machine
Discussion threads 2007-09-27
Xp Home windowssystem32configsystem
This after noon i restated my xp home dell descktop and then it camup with windowssystem32configsystem. and it said to try reparing it with the cd that windows was installed with so i tryed that and then as soon as i did something in that it just cam up with...
Tags: mwheal@..., Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-09-26
Installed XP Pro alongside XP Home and lost ethernet controller
I just installed XP Pro on two identical XP Home machines. These EMachines (T325?)were purchased approx. 3 years ago with XP Home. Due to network considerations, these are being upgraded.When Pro installation completed there were no ethernet controllers installed and I cannot connect them to the domain based...
Tags: NETWORKING, cwatson@..., Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, ethernet controller, Microsoft Windows XP, Ethernet
Discussion threads 2007-09-21
Windows xp Home task scheduler GUI won't start
I have checked the service is running but I cannot get to the GUI to manage the scheduled tasks.I have done an "In place upgrade" or as some call it a "Repair install" and the problem persists.When I click on the link in both the control panel and in system...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, pjmueller@..., GUI, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Discussion threads 2007-09-14
XP Home: want to set up 2 wireless laptops and 2 wired pcs: share 1 printer
Howdy!I have a small office set up where I have 2 wireless laptops. a wired laptop, a wired PC and 1 printer. To test, I ran the wizard on both of the wired users. I try and click on the other system when I see it in the workgroup and...
Tags: Printers, Notebooks, das90805@..., Microsoft Windows XP, laptop computer, wireless laptop, printer, wireless, PC, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Discussion threads 2007-09-13


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