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hello i am samsung writer and win2000 prof OS, previously if i want to write a new disk from an existing disk i always to prefer ,copydisk option and every thing is fine. but now the problem is i am unable to write the disk if i choose copydisk option it is giving source not found error ,what may be the problem ,previously it was...

hello, i was wondering if there was a way for me to, list every file that exists on my hard drive and write it to a text file? i am a beginner to programming and was wondering if this was a possibility. thanks!

Hi Experts, Actually, If we install any application in XP we can see that in Add/Remove Program. Now I want to hide one application which is already installed but not to show in Add/Remove Program. Can I do like this. If possible plz tell me the whole process in detail.

Hi all. My work PC keeps getting stupid things disabled, I have to keep turning 'em back on in the registry. But it's getting worse as I don't know where to find everything. Can someone please point me to a good reference (preferably online rather than a book) to Windows XP registry entries? Specifically, those which are set in policies to...

i found it once before, but ive lost it again. there was a program or wizard or whatever, that allowed me to change the start-up, shut down sounds, ect. im running XP home can anyone help me? thanks

hi, Im working on a project where i need to send binary format data to serial port and output the exact data through parallel port? could anyone explain me how to do, what language should i use ? If possible please forward me the sample source code....advance thanks........

HI.... Can anyone tell me how to rename the "recycle bin" icon????

Hello All I'm trying to login to my hosting control panel and started getting this error message, "Sorry, your session key has expired, please login again" I have been troubleshooting this problem for 2 days and can't find anything on the internet, I've tried to use other browsers (Firefox, Netscape, etc.) but with no luck I get the...

In your All Programs Menu, some of your programs are in alphabetical order and others are not. This makes it very difficult to seek out a program that may be hidden in a maze of program folders and files. The solution is simple: have the computer re-sort the menu. When you install new programs, Windows XP tacks them to the end of your All...

Hello, I have a question: The OS is WinXP and user belongs to Administrators group. Why, on the Folder property, I can not see the Security tab? How can I make it here, near to share tab? I need it to give or take off folder's permissions for deferent users. Thanks in advance

I want to become an expert in windows operating systems, any suggestions on how go about pursuing this goal? thanks, JohnD

i am getting in most windows 2000 professional error is " A driver packet received from the I/O subsystem was invalid. The data is the packet. " for the above error what i have to do.. thanks techies...

The Error Message: If you have NTFS installed on your hard drive, you need to create a MS DOS boot partition for windows. Also, the icon that says HD does not even come up. The diagnostic test have said: Hard Drive NONE found. All NTFS MS DOS programs we've tried, have not worked. So, as a work around, we were wondering if the following...

hi! im running late for my college project deadline.. plz help me guys.. im using a gsm phone as gsm modem and tryn to send AT commands to it so as to send text message to a mobile number. it is assigned as COM4 port in hyperterminal and AT commands works fine in HYPERTERMINAL. when i program it on VB6.0 with MSCOMM port. it says ERROR...

Hi, this is upadesh. When we double click a folder then the contents of that folder will be displayed. In this context explorer.exe will be executed to display the result.My question is that------From where explorer.exe is getting this information i.e which folder contains which files. If it is getting this information from a FAT table what...

Do any one have the guts to solve my problem? I'm trying to record a call with the help of modem. I'm using TAPI & Mscomm ctrl as second option. If any one knows pls tell with sample code

I need to upgrade from Windows Me to Windows Xp, anyone can please tell me how can I backup everything in Outlook Express for an easy restore after reinstalling Windows?

this may sound stupid but I cant open eny javascript applications. When I click on a link nothing happens. I cant open my yahoo mail,my system restore, or any webpage link that uses javascript. Any answers ?????

I have a problem. When I doubleclick to open a file folder, it defaults to SEARCH. When I right click on the folder, SEARCH is set as the default...the option to EXPLORE is listed, but when I open the folder and click on TOOLS, FOLDER OPTIONS, FILE TYPES, then select ADVANCED for FILE FOLDER type... the EXPLORE option is not there in the EDIT...

I have always wondered, like on big work or school networks, how they are able to make a central logon system. What I mean is, how you are able to logon to any account on any computer. To make one would you need a domain and Windows Server (the OS)? Lol I was just wondering because that really bugged me.

I tried to start in safe mode and it still comes up. I rented this computer and they wiped it but put a password that they didn't tell me and I can't call them until they reopen tomorrow sometime. I am not very educated about computers, but I know a little and would appreciate any help. Thanks

I am having heaps of trouble with winfax pro,so I decided to try xpfax. It all set up great & i have found out that I am receiving faxes. When i sen a fax it dials, answers & a blank page comes out the other end. I get a fax send error at my end. I would very much like to use a computer program rather than go out & buy a fax machine,so any...

how to make an exe autorun using usb in windows. i am having an exe in my usb. when i insert usb, the exe has to be run without popping up an window. how to achieve this in windows

Hai all I will be happy if u help me regarding this. I have changed by resolution to some high color 1024 * 768.Then my icons in all the folder get overlapped. How can i get again my explorer as appear previously. But there is no change in the desktop. I had changed all possible RESOLUTIONS.But no answer. Help me please. With regards...

Anybody able to help me about making comparison between thermal printer and ink-jet printer? For DVD Thanks