Hi Dyanne2, When defragging, I don't think files or programs that are in use can be moved. I always defrag in safe mode as there are just bare essentials running, and I think generally you get a better defrag. The paging file, though it can't be defragged, can be turned off prior to defragging. To do this press the Windows key and the break key simultaneously to bring up the System Properties box. Click the "Advanced" tab, then click the settings button under "Performance". Click the "Advanced" tab in the "Performance Options" window, and then the "Change" button under "Virtual Memory". Then select the "No Paging File" option & click "set" then "OK". Windows will ask for a reboot before changes are made. This is when I reboot into safe mode, then I do a "Disk Cleanup" before defragging. After defragging has completed, go back to the "Virtual Memory" settings window and reset the paging file (I always select "System managed size" then reboot back to normal. Although this doesn't defrag the paging file as such, it will remove it, then replace it with an unfragmented paging file. I have found that I generally get a better defrag using the above method, though others may do it differently. Hope this helps.
Hi Rick, Canon LiDE 20 scanner drivers can be downloaded from here http://www.canon.com.au/products/scanners/scanners_low_medium_volume/canoscanlide20_support.aspx ...click "Driver Downloads" in the "Set up" box about 2/3rds down the page. This will open a page with all available LiDE 20 drivers, simply select your operating system, agree to the disclaimer on the next page, then click the download link on the following page (looks like this lide20lide30n670un676un1240uvst7031a_xpen.exe).
Hi Jack. What I would try is to turn the computer off, disconnect all drives (CD, DVD, HD's), except the harddrive with your operating system on it, & then boot the computer into windows. Then check Device Manager to make sure they're all gone, remove them if they're not. When you can only see a C drive, turn the computer back off, & as slow as it may seem, reconnect the physical drives one at a time, rebooting the computer each time to see that it is recognised by windows properly. This is likely to affect assigning of drive letters, so you might wish to connect your drives in the order you wish to see them. You probably could just reconnect all drives at once, though if your having trouble with them, I would reconnect them one at a time. Hope this helps. Please note that if the problem is being caused by a "virtual drive" created by daemon tools or the like, this may not help, though it may give an indication as to whether it's a physical drive or a virtual drive.
Not trying to undermine anyone, but if F8 doesn't bring up the option to log into safe mode, then it will be mighty difficult to get into safe mode. Do you have an XP C.D.? If so, personally I would boot to the XP C.D., then go into the recovery console. Once in the recovery console, enter fixboot (replaces boot sector), and/or enter fixmbr (replaces master boot record). Reboot. If that doesn't work, you could try a repair install of XP. Hope this helps.
Hi Smokey007, Though I haven't tried it, this might be useful http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm Scroll down the page at kellys-korner, to line number 60. In the right hand column there is a listing for "Correct IE Window Placement" as a registry entry or VB script. Hope this helps.
Hi, thought I'd add my two cents worth. I reformatted a friends computer (some Hewlett Dell Compaq thing) a few months ago and had the same problem. My friend didn't have the original motherboard disc that came with the system, & when I installed the network I had the same problem. I think from memory I had to search for some file that isn't in the intel network drivers (from Intel) but is on the Hewlett/Dell/Compaq driver disc. I can't remember which file it was, or where I got it from though Hope this helps.
Hi camsam4664. I haven't been n here for quite some time, but I'll try my best to answer. As far as I know, the fastest 400 fsb Pentium 4 is the (rare) 2.8 gHz, though if your motherboard supports a higher fsb, ie. 533 or 800 fsb, then faster processors can be used. Processor size limits are governed by what the motherboard supports, not by what processor is installed into it. Any 400 fsb socket 478 pentium 4 processor will work in any 400/533/800 fsb socket 478 motherboard. Any 533 fsb socket 478 pentium 4 processor will work in any 533/800 socket 478 motherboard. A 800 fsb socket 478 pentium 4 processor will only work in a 800 fsb socket 478 motherboard. Hope this helps.
My Medion wireless mouse (from ALDI, $20 Aust.) came with rechargable batteries, and the reciever/cradle is the charger. Batteries will go for about 2 days before requiring recharging. For $20 I think it's great.
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