Recent content by Rayp

Makaveli you`re a gentleman. Thanks Jax for support.

Thanks to all who responded to my call for assistance, you are all very highly thought of here for your input. I have now accepted that WinMe is not the most popular OS and I must go for (at least) Win XP. Makaveli I appreciate your offer of help thro` the process of `format and re-installation...

Hi All, I still use Windows Me until 2007 when I purchase a new computer, however, I have a question that I can find no help on via Microsoft. Here it is: In order to repair/replace files missing or corrupted in Windows Me ...one is "We cannot locate 1394bus.sys" when trying to instal...

Thanks Inaris your advice was taken and all is 100%. I purchased Publisher 2002 version which has proven backward compatible so I can now read all my old Publisher documents. Cant thank you enough. Kind regards. Rayp

Thanks Inaris, I am in the process of bidding for Publisher 2002 also a 2003 version. I appreciate your help and suggestions to solve my problem. I will advise again later. Rayp

Hi, I have had my system updated but retained Windows Me for the time being and installed another version of "Publisher". The computer is operating extremely well with only one fault which is.....The version of "Publisher" installed is 95 vintage and I cannot access my documents. The caption...

Hi Awais, I have the same problem, my computer DVD Rom unit will happily play European DVD`s but will not play an American DVD. I run Windows Me with Duron 950, 256 Ram, 40Gb HD and CD/RW plus a DVD reader? Model GH1-G40 from Ultima Electronics Taiwan. I anyone knows the answer please advise...

Thanks for reply Rawan also Grego, but where do I obtain such wonderful software to enable alterations to Regioning ? I have no idea why manufacturers should regionalise, surely it would help their sales if equipment etc., were generalised ? Basically I want to play American Bluegrass music...

Hi all, I am in the process of choosing a DVD/RW drive but read in some articles that DVD`s are regionalised. Region 1 to Region 4. I can read European DVD`s OK but an American DVD I cannot. Question:- Is it possible to instal a DVD/RW in my computer that will write DVD`s that can be read in all...

Thanks Warez I will check the CD to see if it offers a repair facility. I will also check if I can find the ".exe" files applicable. I hate being old. BCNU

I do appreciate your kind offer, hoever if I do load it I fear the loss of all my programmes most of which I have no discs for. Can I reload without losing programmes ??

I have an original Microsoft OEM Windows Me CD unused but it is not the one used on the computer by the shop. I also have loaded in the computer by the shop, the version first installed and I have tried reloading with that one but to no avail.

No. This is exactly what happens. I click on the restore point date chosen and start the process. Within 4 seconds the screen goes black and stays that way forever. I have no control over the computer from this point, the mouse is dead but the computer light (green) shows it is still on. My...

Thanks Warez that I am in the process of arranging however I need to fix this before I flog it with its Windows Me intact.

My computer is running a 950 Duron 256 Ram 40Gb HD with Windows Me OS. Can anyone advise me how to solve this problem ? Windows System Restore will accept me making a `restore point` but will not restore to any point on the calendar displayed even though the dates are in bold. My alternative...