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Post by Zoot on Apr 28, 2008 18:03:08 GMT
I'm not as clever as I think I am....... I've managed to balls up my own PC!  Trying to set up a home network between my two PC's, I had to make a disc - apparently - so that the PC running Windows ME could connect to my XP PC. Seemed perfectly reasonable...... but ever since I ran the disc in my old PC this afternoon I've had nothing but problems with it.  I'm getting error messages galore & I can't get on the net with it! Not sure what to do now.... Internet Explorer keeps closing because of an unknow error - how are you supposed to troubleshoot that? ....bugger. |
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Post by Master Shake on Apr 28, 2008 21:36:35 GMT
I don't mean this to sound condescending, Zoot. I'm not sure how much you know about blitzing (formatting) a Windows ME PC to get rid of a screwed up system, so, sorry if it sounds like I'm spoon-feeding you. I realize formatting is a last resort, but (in my experience) a frequent one with ME! Assuming you have no other solution: Find your Windows ME installation CD. Pray you have a Windows ME boot (floppy) disk. Put the floppy in drive A and restart the computer. When it gets to it, select "Start PC With CD ROM Support," and wait for the A prompt. A:>_ Make note what the system tells you your CD-ROM drive is. "Your CD ROM is Drive X." It might be different than it normally would be. At the A prompt, type format c: and press return. It will tell you (in big letters) Warning! All data on non-removable disc drive C will be removed. Continue? Type Y and press return. Wait, counting up to 100%. Once the A prompt reappears, insert the Windows ME CD, and type X: and press return. At the X prompt, type [/b]setup[/b] and press return. Follow the Windows ME prompts to reinstall windows ME. Of course if you know all this, sorry, (and I wasted 15 mins typing it!  ) but if you don't, it might help. Also, the most obvious troubleshooter for Windows ME is a decent sledgehammer and a tall building with an open window. Good luck getting it sorted. |
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Post by Zoot on Apr 29, 2008 11:58:46 GMT
Thanks for the advice, Shake. I have had to do that in the past..... I even had to replace the hard drive once as it was so corrupted it was beyond saving! Problem is I don't actually have the Windows ME cd - just the boot disc - so I'm having to bid for one on ebay. I'm hoping I'll be able to use the 'repair' option to insall the missing Rundll...... I really hope it doesn't get so drastic I have to format it again! That's such a pain. Failing that - tall building option it is |
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Post by The Collector on Apr 29, 2008 13:54:27 GMT
Right...Saw Dr. Who The time Warrior DVD £9 in WHS... Sold Trade pile of DVD's for £9 to Cash converters... Then made Mistake... Looked in their DVD's... Spent the £9 on Full Metal Yakuza Two pints...series 5 (2 Discs) Two pints...Series 6 (2 Discs) Hmm.. Now I need to find series 3&4 cheap!...I think we should have a picture...  |
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Post by Lieutenant Columbo on Apr 29, 2008 17:26:39 GMT
My day. Work. Home Ordered some DVDS of 'play'. Butter pie. Cake. About to have a 'big wee' and then take the doggies out!  N. |
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Post by The Collector on Apr 30, 2008 14:48:29 GMT
Mine...
Shopped
Helped out at Sunshine House
Phoned Girlfriend
On here (Listening to Madness at same time)
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Post by Stan Butler on Apr 30, 2008 15:55:48 GMT
if we're doing lists... Went Wigan Changed some £'s in to $'s Bought some new clothes Picked kids up from school Had my tea Had a big Barry White Nipped on here for a bit. Going work soon.... |
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Post by Reneekittycat on May 1, 2008 1:07:01 GMT
Enjoying the fact that our kitty sitting job is over. Paul told Cowboy's owner to come and get him because our cat Kallie was getting too upset. She didn't want to, she kept giving us excuses about losing him to the shelter, but my baby comes first and she came to get him on Sunday. Today I found out that the guy who owns the place she's staying at has given her permission to keep him until she leaves, as long as the cat stays in the basement. At least everyone is happy now and Kallie is back to herself again. I will never offer to take in someone's cat, even for one night.
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Post by DaleJr Fan on May 1, 2008 5:20:48 GMT
I did today
work
took a nap
eat 4 eat sandwichs
and watch the Chelsea vs Liverpool on the tv.
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Post by Zoot on May 1, 2008 6:23:20 GMT
Oh! who won?!
I'm not gonna be on much after lunch today as my next 48 hours will be:
Work 8-4.30 today
Eat tea & try to kip for a couple of hours
Work (counting election votes) 9pm-4am tonight
Get a little sleep
Work 8-4.30 again tomorrow
Sleeeeeeeeep!
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Post by The Collector on May 2, 2008 12:35:39 GMT
Shopped...
Mum had go on 'Puter...improving everyday...she found new way of clicking mouse (She's Arthritic...so it ain't always easy)
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Post by Zoot on May 2, 2008 12:37:59 GMT
Tired today....
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Post by The Collector on May 3, 2008 16:11:26 GMT
May get on in Am tommorow if not...It'll be at least Monday night before I visit here again...Keep it Unreal till then
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Post by Master Shake on May 3, 2008 19:16:00 GMT
Have a good rest-of-weekend, Dude. (Make sure yer box is set for me tintops though ) I went out for my (almost-)daily walk earlier, for the first time grooving along to Meat Loaf while walking thanks to my new MP3 player. Although I'm by no means a technophobe and love living in the digital age, it's a sign I'm getting older when I marvel at the fact that something so tiny can give such good sound - and can hold all the music at once I could possibly want. I was so into the music I ended up going for a much longer walk than I would have otherwise. Definitely a good thing, I think. The rest of my weekend will be taken up with TV, NASCAR racing tonight, and, well, I dunno about tomorrow yet. |
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Post by The Collector on May 4, 2008 10:32:26 GMT
Managed a Quick nip on Hope this couple of days will clear my mind, Seems no matter how much I try, My Downs are bad at the moment...Even tho' I'm slowly getting my life in order...My minds worse...Sorry rambling...See you all Tuesday My MP3 has never been used (Bought for Christmas by moriarty's Sister...Not what i wanted...She asked what I wanted...I gave ideas...She got me something I didn't want... )...It wasn't compatable with last 'puter...and let's face it, how would i ever decide what to put on it...I'm always catching up on CD's/Lp's etc... |
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