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I have a explorer.exe buffer overrun problem. I have tried various tips to combat it but to no such luck. I have tried: >system restore to earlier date; >looking for older Java programs in add/remove programs scene - to which I cant find any version - strange? > tried deleting cookies and...

To my knowledge I need to go into 'command prompt' apart from that I am not sure what to do. I dont want to put disk in and do another install because I originally had the problem with multiple operating systems installed and tried another install but the other operrating system stayed put...

What should the jumper settings be set too - the HD will be the only one in the PC?

I have managed to install Win 2000 twice on a hard drive. One of the installs is running okay but the other is not. I have tried doing a CLEAN install of o/s but the secondary o/s is still their. I think I some how need to go into the >Start menu > run and then delete the corrupt O/S (in bios...

When booting the computer up I get this message (as in title). Why is this happening? I have tried changing the hard disk and reinstalling o/s but no such luck. I have tried changing system battery and still no such luck. The reinstall of o/s Win 2000 goes so far but then stops and gives...

I seem to have a really slow computer which might be infected with virus. I am planning on doing reinstall of Windows 2000 but dont have a drivers disk. How do I locate drivers on computer and back them up to disk? Thanks

I am currently in process of trying out AVG free V8 for my laptop. I downloaded the software, no sweat. Tried to get some updates but every time I go to do so there is some cant connect with AVG and I cant even manually access AVG site at www.avg.com. I can virtually access any other site...

WIN 32 Downadup Nightmare! I am doing computer studies at college (Excel and Powerpoint) and took my removable hard drive to the college PC suite. I plugged drive into their computers and ended up getting the Win 32 Downadup virus. I was unaware at the time. At home I have 5 computers (3...

same thing only different

I was thinking about buying same laptop again which was fully operational and then doing back up of drivers and recovery disk. With those disks i could then use recovery disk to reinstall Win Xp and then the drivers. I am hoping to get it for good price (other laptop). OR should I just take...

Any input on the previous reply would be great.

Drivemax tip was excellent. Thanks everyone else for help too.

What does everyone think about me buying the same laptop again on ebay second hand and then doing a recovery disk from that laptop and backing up the drivers using Drivemax software download from Cnet (it worked for another computer I have). I could then install the recovery disk to my faulty...

thanks for info on cnet website drivermax software bigdintx - it seems like it could be really useful. I will give it a go.

why could not dell just make it easy by when you typing in gthe model number they then give you a list of drivers to install and not like a choice of 39 different drivers just for cd/dvd drive? how do I establish which one to choose from list and know which one mine is from list of drivers to...