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Is Registry Mechanic Any Good?

Jan 15, 2006

I have just learned about Registry Mechanic. Is it a good investment or is it the same as Norton WinDoctor

Professional Opinions Of Good Registry Cleaners

Apr 12, 2010

At all the other forums where I've volunteered, they treat ALL registry cleaners, reputable or not, as poison, if used by non-techies. At the very least they're considered a waste of time, as they don't really speed things up. If using CCLeaner, many techies say to use all the features except the registry cleaner part.I'd like to hear what other professionals here think. Don't even bother discussing the sleazy ones.

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I Need Error Checker.

Nov 25, 2008

I noticed a while back that my hard drive light was going on every 1-2 seconds. accompanied by drive read/write noises. I checked Task Manager and was amazed to see that the Avast security software had performed 28 million i/o functions in one day. I removed Avast but continue to hear the drive working all day long. A check of Task Manager yesterday showed a combined 750,000 i/o reads by explorer.exe and crss.exe. I googled the problem but only found people exchanging thoughts on forums for page after page, with no resolution - after much back-and-forth discussion of explorer threads, etc.I really would like a solution. I've scanned for viruses, trojans, and rootkits - and, nothing. So I'm sure it's Windows. Does anyone know of a way to make the PC go quiet when I'm not actively reading/writing data or loading/exiting programs? BTW, the same thing happens in Linux Mint (I have a dual-boot system). I checked the Dell Dimension BIOS screen but didn't see anything that I (a not very tech-savvy user) thought could be causing the continual disk i/o activity.

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I Need Error Checker.

Dec 26, 2005

running xp home After wiping out my c drive and transferring info from older computer when I boot up I get this message every time: checking file system on c the type of file system is NTFS cannot open volume for direct accsess windows has finished checking the diskIf I try running "option will check volume for errors" I end up getting this message also and does not run the check

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Languages Available In OE - Not English In Spell Checker.

Sep 18, 2007

Using WinXP and OE as the mail program.When in mail program and choose, Tools>Options>Spelling and the 3rd choice in the dialog boxlisted is languages. This is where the problem is. I don't have the choice of English to choose from, ONLY French is the single choice when thumbnail is clicked. This controls mychoices in spell checker.Does anyone know how I can get English back on here as a choice as we have no use for the French choices in using the spell checker.This PC came pre-loaded with WINxp and OE from Dell so we have no installation CD.

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Incorporate Spell Checker - Functions

Jun 14, 2005

I just noticed that I don't have a spell check on my new XP SP2 box. This is due to the fact that I don't have MS Word, Excel, or Power Point installed (according to Help). My question: Is there some other way to get a functioning spell checker without one of these programs?? I have Word Perfect (Corel), which doesn't help with OE and I doubt that the free Power Point Reader would incorporate spell checking

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Disable System File Checker.

Aug 12, 2002

I wrote this Guide on disabling System File Checker in Windows XP Professional. Sorry it's not in text form. You guys want it simple so anyone could do it, what could be simpler than looking at pictures (besides a program that will do it for you, which I've thought about...).http://www.overclockersclub.com/disablesystemfilechecker.shtmlContact: ProfessorXP@Yahoo.Com

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System File Checker Not Recognizing Disc?

Sep 3, 2005

When I run system file checker it says: "Files that are required for Windows to run properly must be copied to the DLL Cache. Insert your Windows XP Home Edition CD-ROM now."when I click More Information it says either I have inserted the wrong CD or the CD-ROM drive isn't working. I have the CD in, it just doesn't seem to be recognizing it.

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After Hard Drive Install / Run The Genuine Checker Again

May 18, 2006

I got a 120 gb seagate harddrive, followed the instructions on install and made it the boot drive. I then wiped the old 40gb clean. I got notification from MS that due to significant hardware changes I had to run the genuine checker again. ok did it. I am having problems with random programs freezing up, just about anything done with either disk drive (dvd or cd)when done the program will hang up and a restart is the only way to get out of it (nero). I tried to open system restore and it will not open say a error occurred and it needs to shut down,want to send ms a notice. I ran error check on the drive its ok, I tried to run system file checker but it wont open either.I tried to run repair on the os (xp pro) but it is oem and that option is not available, only a complete reinstall which will lose my files.

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Which Laptop Is Good?

Feb 5, 2006

Buying a new laptop never had 1 before any ideas for a cheap and cheerful 1 i have this desktop upstairs so i want a laptop downstairs while watching tele cheers x

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New Isusweb.dll - Good Or Bad Dll?

Apr 4, 2005

I was cleaning up my pc, and I noticed this new isusweb.dll. I checked on the net, and some places say it's a bug, but not everyone agrees. I think I'm attaching a screen capture.

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Good Hex Editor

Nov 22, 2008

im looking for a good hex editor, preferably one that is open source. but at lease freeware.

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CC Cleaner Is It Any Good?

Oct 8, 2009

The Guardian IT boffin has recommended this several times this year, and again today. Is it any good? I'm sure I've read on this site warnings that it is junk/virus-attracting, and that its 'free' scan only prompts you to buy corrective software.

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No Audio On Dvd - Vedio Is Good

Jul 2, 2005

I have a situation where commercial dvd's play ok on the Widows Media Player but movies I make using Pinnacle 9.0, have no Audio. The video is good.

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Looking For Good RAM For Memory Upgrade?

Jan 20, 2006

I am looking for good memory and not some cheap, crappy memory. I was looking for some advice on this.

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What Is Really Good Firewall Program?

May 20, 2005

what is a really good firewall program that i can download ?

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Is Media A Good Replacement?

Jun 21, 2008

I need XP Professional to install and run a particular application. I have been told that XP Media is XP Pro under the hood and a good substitute. XP Media is ten dollars less that XP Pro. Which should I choose? What is added to XP Media that I might not want? Lastly, since I am buying the upgrade version. I am guessing the version of Windows 98 SE that I have will work.

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Disable The Messenger For Good?

Oct 4, 2005

I've disabled it in the control panel, in the start up programs but it keeps coming up every now and then, I've noticed when I use outlook express for example.how can I disable MSN for good?

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Installing SP3 RC2 Is A Good Idea?

Feb 22, 2008

Using XP Home, SP2, auto update. Stand alone machine.

What is the consensus now? Is installing XP SP3 RC2 a good idea

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Can Anyone Recommend A Good Pop Up Blocker?

Aug 22, 2005

A very minor nuisance I know, but my pop up blocker requires me to hold control every time I want to open a new window. Is there an effective, free pop up blocker that doesn't require this effort (I sit at a funny angle to the right of my keyboard with my feet up!)I currently use Pop Up Stopper which is otherwise very, very good.

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Lookin For A Good Antivirus

Apr 9, 2006

i'd jst like to know if eTrust EZ Antivirus (and also its Anti-Spyware and Anti-Spam) is a good option or not for regular use. And also is it a safer bet over Norton? have used it for barely 12 hours, so have no clue as to what its like.I know that Norton majorly slows down the PC and like tht but so far thats what im the most comfortable with. Ive used McAfee twice, for 2 months or so each time. It has let me down both the times, so looking for options apart from Norton. THough heavy on the system, i think its th best.Also, could someone help me with my graphics driver (+ virus) problem? posted the problem yesterday, emtronics has done his best to help me out but not much has really improved.. so if anyone else could also chip in and help me out.

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Does Win SP2 Have A Good Firewall Protection?

Apr 18, 2006

Before getting Win XP, I used Zone Alarm..it served me well.I used to test how good ZA was by using the tests found at www.grc.com. My PC always passed.I just tested my computer with grc's 'leak test' and it FAILED! My PC was penetrated.Does this mean that the firewall provided by Win XP is not doing it's job? If so, should I go back to ZA and disable XP's firewall? (2) I also just heard that Windows Media Player is also a good vehicle for spyware to infiltrate my PC. How can I stop this short of uninstalling the program?

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Good Prog Required

Apr 10, 2006

Ok this worm has infected my procinit.exe file in the windows flder norton can't delete it or fix it anyone know of a good prog. to fix this file or a way of getting rid of it?

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Good Place To Buy Memory For Laptops

Jan 2, 2008

i have a laptop , a HP pavilion dv5000 & its a couple years old now. its time for a memory upgrade . i dont know much about laptop memory and or where to find it . we have a couple shops here in Sthlm ,Sweden where i generally buy all the desktop pc parts . BUt i cannot seem to find any laptop memory parts on thier sites

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Laptop Won't Turn On / Battery Is Good

Apr 19, 2010

I have a compaq Presario V2000. The battery is good, the power from power cord is good. it does come on once in a while if I am lucky. But most of the time When I press on the power button nothing happens just the power light goes on then off. any suggestion where to start?

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Good Browsers Besides Internent Explorer

Jan 31, 2006

I keep geeting this message saying explorer has incurred a problem and needs to shut dow. This is a a brand new pc and we even tried a full restore and still does this.

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Cannot Make Good Ms-dos Startup Disk

Sep 13, 2005

I can't make a good MS-DOS startup disk (for BIOS flashing) from XP SP2.I select the "Make an MS-DOS startup disk" from the Format dialog.Sometimes it gives up without a warning (i.e. the progress bar resets itself and the "Start" button goes active again). Sometimes it completes with a success message. However the disks never boot. I get the following messages from the BIOS (abbreviated a bit!): Looking for boot record on floppy... OK I've tried with a least 7 different floppy disks, all with the same result. Does anyone have any idea what I can do to get it to work? I've also tried to make a MS-DOS boot disk on a Windows 2000 machine by downloading some freeware, but this does not work. I think the floppy drive is OK because I can boot from a Linux floppy disk (memtest86).

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Where Can Find Some Good Desktop Themes?

Aug 30, 2006

where i can find some good desktop themes for windows xp? Im picky seeing how there are only 3 colors (green,silver, and blue) that windows lets you choose. I've tried googling but i could only find ones where you had to pay.. So does anybody know any good FREE ones?

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Starting Completely With Last Known Good Configuration

Oct 17, 2009

have a hp dv6000z with a new hard drive in it. decided to run the hard drive diagnostics through the bios. after doing so windows would hang at the loading the background screen.did a restart and pressed F8 and selected last known good configuration. computer started up fine. restarted it and let it boot normally and hung at the same place it did before.did this several times and will only start completely when selecting last known good configuration. decided to go a system restore to two days ago when computer was starting up fine and it hung at the same screen. again did last known good configuration and it started up fine.obviously dont want to have to press F8 and select last known good configuration every time I start machine.

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How To New System Install Good Ide 64 Bit / 32 Bit Edition?

Jun 3, 2007

I have just bought an entire new system, mostly high end and is running E6600 and 8800gtx. Just wondering if I should use the normal 32bit edition of XP, or the 64bit. whats the difference, and is it a good idea for me to use 64bit?

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