1. PROBLEM: Run in C
Recently, I bought an assembled PC comprising P-III 600 Mhz, a KOB 810 DSMT Motherboard, 64 MB SDRAM and a 20 GB Hard Disk. It runs Windwows 98SE along with C and C++ 3.0 IDE. Whenever I try to compile or run any of my C or C++ programs, I get the error message saying "Unable to open include file 'stdio.h'". This happens with all the include files that I use.
Click here for Solution
2. PROBLEM: Epson on MAC!
I have an Epson Stylus 600C printer which I installed on a Macintosh System, but when I close, the chooser I get the error 'cannot identify your printer correctly. Make sure your printer is on and properly connected. Then use the chooser to select the printer and port'. What should I do?Click here for Solution
3. PROBLEM : HDD Compatibility Mode!
I use a cyrix 233 MHz PC with windows 95. The windows control panel >system>performance tab shows that one or more of the hard disk is using MS-DOS compatibity Mode and that this reduces overall system performance. How can I prevent Windows from using the compatiblity Mode and improve performance of the system?Click here for Solution
4. PROBLEM : Yahoo! I have a problem!
I tried to configure my Yahoo! Mail as suggested in CHIP (October 1999). Though I can receive mail, I am not able to send it. Outlook Express returns the following message. The message could not be sent because the server rejected the sender's e-mail address. The sender's e-mail address was 'mvjrao@yahoo.com'. Subject 'Hi from Sinoo.'Account: 'Jagannath's Account.', Server: 'smtp.mail.yahoo.com', Protocol: SMTP, Server Response: '521 yahoo.com closing transmission channel. You must be pop-authenticated before you can use this smtp server, and you must use your yahoo mail address for the Sender/From field', Port:25, Secure(SSL): No, server Error: 521, Error Number: 0*800CCC78.
Click here for Solution
5.PROBLEM :- TCP/IP on Windows for Work groupsI would like to install TCP/IP on Windows 3.1 on my laptop (486 with 4 MB RAM running Windows 3.1 on DOS 6.2). Please help me in getting the right drivers.Click here for Solution
6.PROBLEM : Monitor fundas
What do the terms Interlaced and Non-Interlaced monitors mean?
Click here for Solution
7.PROBLEM : No sound in Linux
I recently installed Linux on my PC. But I have not been able to install the soundcard. I have absolutely no idea how to go about this as I have no knowledge about UNIX and its commands. Could you tell me how to do so? I have a Yamaha 32bit DX soundcard.
Click here for Solution
8.PROBLEM :Audio CDs are dumb
When I try running an Audio CD on my CD-ROM on my CD-ROM drive, I get an error message that the file programme.exe cannot be found and it is needed to run Audio CDs. I tried loading Sonique and WinAmp-didn't help. I am running Windows 95, so I tried finding the file on the Setup Disc, but I couldn't. How can I get a copy of the file 'Program.exe' so I can run Audio CDs?
Click here for Solution
9.PROBLEM : Import message in Outlook Express
I recently installed Internet Explorer 5 along with Outlook Express 5. My notebook still has IE 4. I copied all the .IDX and .MBX files to the PC and tried to import message into Outlook Express. The mail was not imported. Instead, I got an error message that no messages could be found in the folder. How can I import the mail?
Click here for Solution
10.PROBLEM :Nortan 2000 crashes
I have a Pentium 233 MHz, 32 MB RAM with Windows 98 and Norton AntiVirus 2000. When I scan the system using Norton 2000, I get the message 'NAVW32 caused an invalid page fault in module CABINET.DLL'. The scan stops and I am forced to close Nortan AntiVirus 2000.What should I do?
Click here for Solution
11.PROBLEM :Can't Install MS Office 2000
When I try install Microsoft Office 2000 on my Pentium 11 233 MHz, 96 MB system, the following error message is displayed: 'This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down. If the problem persists, contact the program vendor'. If I click Details, the following is displayed: 'MSIEXEC caused an invalid page fault in module MSIEXEC.EXE at 015f:00400288'. How do I install Office 2000? I use Windows 98 Plus! With Internet Explorer 5, upgraded from Windows95 OSR2.
Click here for Solution
12.PROBLEM :Import message into Outlook Express
I recently installed Internet Explorer 5 along with Outlook Express 5 on my PC . My notebook computer still has IE 4. I copied all the .IDX and .DBX files to the PC and tried importing the messages into Outlook Express. However, I was unable to import my mail and instead got an error message saying that no message could be found in the folder. How do I import the mail?
Click here for Solution
13.PROBLEM :Cannot delete files
I have just upgraded from Windows 98 to Window 98 SE. Whenever I try to delete a file, Windows shows an error message that it cannot delete the file because the specified path was not found. However, I am still able to delete files through DOS. What exactly is the problem?
Click here for Solution
14.PROBLEM :Condition statement in Excel
In MS Excel 97, can I input a value in one cell, say A5, and put a condition that if this value is greater than 7500, the value in cell A10 should be 20000, other wise should be one third of the value in A5. If so, how?
Click here for Solution
15.PROBLEM :Corrupt content ratings file in IE
For a few days Internet Explorer 5 has been asking for a Content Advisor Password when I try to visit various sites like Hotmail, Yahoo and even Lunateks, among others. The behaviour is unusual because IE works if I close all instances of the browser and start all over again. No password has been set for the Content Advisor.
Click here for Solution
16.PROBLEM :Windows shutdown problems
I have a new PC with a Pentium II 400 MHz processor and 64 MB SDRAM.the OS is Windows 98 SE. When I try to shut down Windows, the message "Please wait while your computer shuts down" is displayed and the computer hangs. The next time I start the machine, Scandisk runs automatically, indicating that Windows was not shut down correctly.
Click here for Solution
17.PROBLEM :Can't preview images in Explorer
I don't know what happened, but the preview of JPG and GIF images, which was earlier displayed in Windows Explorer, has stopped appearing. I use Windows 98 with IE 5. How do I get the preview back?
Click here for Solution
18.PROBLEM :Print stint
I have printed my work to .PRN files from MS Word and some other applications on my home PC and then copied these to a different computer with a printer. Please tell me some way to print these files. Also can these files be printed without the applications used to create the document?
Click here for Solution
19.PROBLEM :ASCII fundas
It is common knowledge that one character of ASCII text occupies one byte. Also, ASCII text doesn't store any information or formatting besides the text itself. So how are uppercase and lowercase letters differentiated? How do they have the same size?
Click here for Solution
20.PROBLEM : File Archives
In Windows Explorer I noticed that the Properties of a file show four attributes-Read Only, Hidden, System and Archive. What is the archive attribute for?
Click here for Solution
21.PROBLEM : Smart Word
I use Microsoft Word 2000, and require the name of each file to be printed along with its path at the end of every document I print. This has to automatically apply to all documents I create. How can I do this?
Click here for Solution
22.PROBLEM : Nave Crashes
I use trial version of Norton AntiVirus 2000 to scan my system, but as soon as the scan reaches 99%, it stops with the error message 'NAW32.EXE caused an invalid Page Fault in module DEC2ZIP.DLL'. Hence, I can never completely scan the system. What can I do to solve the problem?
Click here for Solution
23.PROBLEM :Printer Woes
My HP Deskjet 200 printer hangs while printing and all the three lights start blinking. I have tried printing on a different PC with this printer and tried different operating systems (Windows 98 and Windows NT ), but the result was the same. I tried changing the printer cable. I also got my printer serviced, but problem persists, kindly suggest a solution.
Click here for Solution
24.PROBLEM :Installation Woes
I have a Cyrix PR 300 system with 32 MB RAM and Windows 95. When I try to install Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99, the setup runs through the entire process until the message 'Please wait while Setup updates your computer…',after which my machine hangs. I have tried installing it several times, but the results are the same. The CDs are original. I have scanned the computer for viruses, with negative results. How can I use the software?
Click here for Solution
25.PROBLEM :Blazing Video
I have heard that Detonator drivers available at nVidia's Web site are the best drivers for a Riva TNT card. However, I have not found them to be very satisfactory. My AUS CD drivers seem to work better. How can I configure the Detonator drivers to work Properly? Also please suggest a method to overclock this card.
Click here for Solution
26.PROBLEM :Web cam conflict
I have been facing a strange problem: I run Windows 98 and have only 8 GB of hard disk. Recently, I formatted my computer. It was running fine until I installed my Web camera. Now, when I restart the PC, It does not start in the Normal Mode; it always goes in the Safe Mode. If I try bringing it to the Normal Mode, it gives an error message saying "Please restart the computer". Is my hard disk about Crash.
27.PROBLEM :Fluctuating Time
I bought P-III 450 MHz machine with 64 MB RAM, SiS 6326 display adapter, Seagate 10 MB hard disk and iOmega 100 MB Internal Zip drive in December 1999. From the very first day, the click started showing different times; if the clock is set, it runs correctly for only a few minutes. The time then changes every 5 minutes. The machine supplier was not able to set the clock. Please let me know what the problem is and how it can be solved. The calender shows the correct day and date.
Click here for Solution
28.PROBLEM :Windows shows error at startup
I have a Celeron 333 with 32 MB RAM and a 4.3 GB Seagate hard disk. I was running Windows 95. Now, when I start my PC, goes through the initial startup screens and display the Windows logo as usual, after which I get this error message. "Cannot find a device file that may needed to run Windows or a Window application. The Windows registry or System.ini file refers to this device file, but the device file no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall program or setup program. If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file. Vnetsup.vxd " If ignore the error, I can continue working normally with Windows. Why do I get this error? What can I do to prevent it? Do I have to switch back to Windows 98?
Click here for Solution
29.PROBLEM :Carriage Return
This is a code I use to display the words 'Hello' and 'Bye' on a form in Visual Basic: Private Sub Form_Load() Dim vEnter vEnter =Chr(13) 'The Return Key Rich TextBox1.Text = "Hello" & vEnter & "Bye" Label1.Caption = "Hello" & vEnter & "Bye" End Sub When I run the code, the caption of the label appears as expected, with Hello and Bye on separate lines. However, the Richtextbox displays a black block between the two words on the same line. How do I get the Richtextbox to display the words on separate lines?
Click here for Solution
30.PROBLEM :Windows NT Boot Error
I have a Pentium 11 With 128 MB RAM running Windows NT Server 4. Often, when I boot the machine, I get the POST information correctly, but then the following error message appears: "STOP: 0*0000007B Inaccessible Boot Device Setup has encountered a fatal error that prevents it from continuing. Contact your software representative for help". I tried using ERD, but that didn't help. How do I solve this problem?V
Click here for Solution
31.PROBLEM :Screen of death
I use an ASUS motherboard with Athlon XP 1700+ processor, 256 MB of DDR RAM and run Windows 98SE. The problem is that while loading Windows, after POST, the system shows a blue screen with the error: "A fatal exception of OE has occurred at 017F: BFF8AB97. The current application will be terminated". When I restart the system again, Windows show a message saying, "Windows did not shut down properly." Then the Scandisk begins, after which Windows starts in the Safe Mode.32.PROBLEM :Optimising Partition Size
I recently upgraded my PC, adding a new 8.6 GB hard disk. Using fdisk, I created four partitions of the maximum size permitted (1.99 GB each) and for the fifth partition it allocated a space of about 33 MB. This totals to 7.96 GB, which means a net loss of approximately 650 MB. Where has the remaining 650 MB vanished? What can I do to recover the maximum out of that 650 MB? How can I create partitions greater than 1.99 GB? Is it advisable to do so?
Click here for Solution
33.PROBLEM :Installing Second Hard Disk
I have a Pentium III 500 MHz with 256 MB RAM and Windows 95. I am trying to install a second hard disk on my system. The BIOS recognise it correctly, but I am unable to access the disk as Windows does not provide any drive letters. How do I use the disk?
Click here for Solution
34.PROBLEM : Changing File Listing Order
I use Windows 98. In all applications, whether the Open and Save As dialog boxes or the file listing box, the files and folders appear in descending order. How do I change this?
Click here for Solution
35.PROBLEM : Limitations in Win NT
I wanted to upgrade my Windows NT Server with a new hard disk. I purchased a 36 GB IDE hard disk and installed it correctly. However, when I tried to install Windows NT with a single NTFS partition, it would not allow me to do so. How can I install Windows NT on the new hard disk?
Click here for Solution
36.PROBLEM : Corrupted Fonts Folder
I upgraded from Windows 95 to Windows 98 a few months ago. When I open the Fonts folder in Windows Explorer, I get the folder menus, not the font menus (Install New Font). Since I could not solve the problem, I tried a clean installation of Windows. Everything was fine for a while, but then the problem started again. Please help.
Click here for Solution
37.PROBLEM : Creating Quick Launch Toolbar
In many installations of Windows, I found that there is a toolbar near the Start Menu icon consisting of Internet Explorer, Outlook Express and a few other shortcuts. The path for this is C:\Windows\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\. I created the path on my machine with shortcuts in the folder and then restarted the computer, but no toolbar was created. Why didn't this happen? Can I create that toolbar? If yes, how?
Click here for Solution
38.PROBLEM : Embedding pictures in mail
I use Outlook Express as my client. When I send graphics files as attachments to my friends who have Web-based e-mail accounts, the attached files are not displayed as part of the message. The files have to be downloaded to be viewed. Is there some way I can send picture files from Outlook Express so that they are displayed as part of the message, just as in Outlook Express?
Click here for Solution
39.PROBLEM : PS/2 Keyboard problems
I have an AT keyboard and an Intel SE440BX motherboard, which supports only PS/2 keyboards. I use a converter to connect my keyboard to the motherboard. Every time I boot my PC, the BIOS prompts me to press the F1key because of some keyboard error. If the keyboard is not connected to the motherboard, it boots without problems. How can I solve the problem?
Click here for Solution
40.PROBLEM :Dealing with virus warnings
I have a Pentium III 450 MHz with Intel 810e motherboard, 64 MB SDRAM and 2.2 GB Segate HDD. I recently installed Quick Heal Virus Protection from the May CHIP CD. Every time it runs, it displays the following error: Integrity Check Failed (minor) C:\Windows\shell~1 Updated Checksum It then continues to scan other files. What could be wrong?
Click here for Solution
41.PROBLEM :Converting to FAT32
I want to install Winlinux on my hard disk, but, due to space constraints, I have been unable to do so. I have heard that converting the file system to FAT32 could solve my problem. However, I am worried about my MP3 collection, which I don't want to lose during the conversion process. How do I convert the partition without losing my data?
Click here for Solution
42.PROBLEM : Changing CD-ROM drive letters
My CD-ROM drive is assigned the drive letter E. How can I change this to D.
Click here for Solution
43.PROBLEM :Accessing CD-ROM drive in DOS
I have a P-II 350 MHz with 64 MB RAM running Windows 95. I can access the CD-ROM drive from Windows, but I cannot access it from DOS. The error I get is 'Invalid Drive Specification' when I try to switch to the drive. This makes it really difficult if I have to install Window from the CD. Kindly tell me what I am suppose to do to be able to access the drive from DOS.
Click here for Solution
44.PROBLEM :Distributing VB applications
Whenever I try to run a Visual Basic application on someone else's computers, I get messages such as 'MSVBM.dll missing'. I want to know what DLLs are used by applications created by me.
Click here for Solution
45.PROBLEM :Currency settings in Excel
In Microsoft Excel, when I format a cell with the Currency type, I don't find the symbol Rs for rupees. Can you suggest a solution?
Click here for Solution
46.PROBLEM :Fussy Keyboard
I have a Cyrix 333 MHz PC with 32 MB RAM running Windows 98. There is peculiar problem with the Keyboard. Within Windows it generates wrong characters in packages like Word, Excel, PageMaker and other software. If I use it on another PC, it works perfectly. It works perfectly in DOS too. How can I resolve this problem?
Click here for Solution
47.PROBLEM :Clearing up Startup items
How do I prevent the Task Scheduler from loading at startup? My Windows Explorer opens at startup even if there is no shortcut in startup folder.
Click here for Solution
48.PROBLEM :Compiling Programs
I have the source code for a program in text format. I want to convert it to an executable program. How can I do this?
Click here for Solution
49.PROBLEM : Upgrade Issues
I have a 2.1 GB hard disk with 32MB EDO RAM. My system has become very slow and I feel it is time to upgrade the PC. Can I buy a bigger hard disk to boost the performance and speed of my computer, since RAM prices are pretty high? I have heard that a bigger hard disk with lots of free space does afford speedy performance. Is this true?
Click here for Solution
50.PROBLEM : Lost Attachment
I use Outlook Express as my mail client. I have received a message from my friend, with an attachment of 1.5 MB. The problem is that the attachment is not displayed along with the message. Instead, only a few lines of text are displayed. The properties of the mail shows the size as 1.5 MB. What could be wrong? Also, where does Outlook Express store downloaded messages and in what file format?
Click here for Solution
51.PROBLEM : No Audio from CDs
I have a pentium III 550 MHz with 64 MB RAM and Windows 98. My CD-ROM drive does not play audio CDs. The CD player software displays that the song is playing, but no sound can be heard. I have checked all the volume controls. When I check the properties of an Audio file (.CDA) on the CD on it shows the size of the file as 44 bytes only. What could be the problem?
Click here for Solution
52.PROBLEM :Networking with Novell
I have a Windows network with Windows 9x clients connecting to a Windows NT 4.0 Server. A novell server is also present on the same network. All clients have NetBEUI, TCP/IP and IPX/SPX installed with 10/100 Ethernet adapters. The data transfer speeds among clients as well as among clients and the Windows NT Server is pretty good, but the same between the Windows NT Server and the Novell server is not realised. I have tried changing the Network cards on either machines, but that did not help. The same Ethernet cables on other machines give appreciable performance cables on other machines give appreciable performance. What could be wrong? Is there anything that can be done to increase the speeds?
Click here for Solution
53.PROBLEM :Quick Transfer
I have disks of 4 GB each, having partitions of 2 GB each, with Windows 95. I also have a CD Writer and a CD-ROM drive. I have purchased a new 20 GB hard disk. I want to transfer all the data of the two hard disks into this 20 GB hard disk and load Windows 98 on it. Please suggest a quick solution.
Click here for Solution
54.PROBLEM :MIDI Sound
I have a Celeron 466 PC running Windows 98. I cannot hear any sounds when I play. MID or .RMI files. All media files play, but no sound can be heard. All other sound files play fine. Please help me.
Click here for Solution
55.PROBLEM :Driver Memory Error
I have a pentium III 450 with Windows 98. Every time I start Windows, it displays a 'driver memory error' message. I don't know what this means, but it has not seemed to cause any problems yet. Windows and all other applications run smoothly. Do give some information on this.
Click here for Solution
56.PROBLEM :Recent Files Location
My computer has developed a funny complication. Normally, for any file opened a shortcut is created in the Documents folder in the Start Menu. However, for some time now, the shortcuts are being created on the desktop, leaving the Documents folder empty. These unwanted icons continue to clutter the desktop. I use Windows 98. Kindly help me out of this error.
Click here for Solution
57.PROBLEM :Vanishing Drives
I have Windows 98 installed on a Celeron 533 with 32MB RAM, and a 4.3 GB FAT32 hard disk. If I boot from another hard disk (secondary) having a FAT16 file system, I am unable to view the FAT32 drive. Why is this so?
Click here for Solution
58.PROBLEM :Unable to Download
I have an AMD 450 MHz PC running Windows 2000. When I try downloading any file by clicking a link in my browser, a page with meaningless symbols is displayed and I am not able to download anything.
Click here for Solution
59.PROBLEM :Erratic Floppy Drive
I have a Pentium III 550 MHz PC with a 13 GB hard disk running Windows 98. About a month after I purchased this computer, I found that my floppy disk drive was giving me trouble. It started showing Removable Dosl omstead pf 3.5" FDD. I'm unable to use the drive. However, sometimes if does show up as a 3.5" drive. Please advise me what to do.
Click here for Solution
60.PROBLEM :Problem Opening Files
I have a Pentium III 450 MHz system with Windows 98. Whenever I try to open any .doc file, Windows displays an error message which says 'Unable to open 'C:\My'. However, I can open these files from within any application. What might be the problem?
Click here for Solution
61.PROBLEM :Getting Hotmail Messages in Outlook 2000
I recently installed MS Office 2000 and switched to Outlook 2000 for my mail. I used to use Outlook Express earlier. Unlike before, I cannot add Hotmail to Outlook to receive mail from my Hotmail account. How can I do this in Outlook?
Click here for Solution
62.PROBLEM :Slow burnerI recently bought a 32X CD-Writer. My system is built on a Pentium III 667 Mhz with 192 MB RAM. I have dual installation of Windows 98 and Windows XP. When I write a CD, I get a data write speed of 2 MB to 2.5 MB per second, whereas a 32X write speed should give me a transfer rate of 4800 KBps. I have tried using 32x and 40x CDR media disk.
Click here for Solution
63.PROBLEM :Organization Chart doesn't work
When I insert an Organization Chart into a Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 slide, I receive the error message, "There isn't enough memory available to read MS Org Chart." I cannot use the Organization Chart at all. Is there any way to solve this?
Click here for Solution
64.PROBLEM :IE AutoComplete
I use Internet Explorer 5.0. How can I prevent my browser from showing drop-down menus when I enter names at various sites. For example, when I logon to Net@ddress and click in the login name field, a drop-down displays the names of the people who have used my PC to check their e-mail accounts. How can I get rid of this?
Click here for Solution
65.PROBLEM :Windows Registry Error
I have a Pentium II 400 MHz with 64 MB RAM running Windows 95. Over the last few days, whenever I start Windows, the following error message is displayed: "Windows has encountered an error accessing the system registry. You should restore the registry now and restart the computer. If you ignore this error and shut down your system, you may lose data. Restoring the registry replaces the faulty registry with a known good backup copy. However, this backup copy may not contain all the information recently added to your system." If I click the 'Restore From Backup And Restart' button, I receive the error message again. This happens even if I boot to Safe Mode. Is there any way to solve this problem, other than reinstalling Windows?
Click here for Solution
66.PROBLEM :Office 2000 installation
I have purchased a new PC and installed Windows 2000 Professional and MS Office 2000 on it. However, now when I try to run MS Office installation on it. I get a message that says that 'Installation ended prematurely because of an error' and Setup exits. I am unable to change my installation of MS Office. Please help.
Click here for Solution
67.PROBLEM :Windows NT Display Drivers
I installed Windows NT Server 4.0 on a Pentium II 333 MHz system with 96 MB RAM as a standalone server and converted the file system to NTFS. The installation was successful. After setup was complete, I tried installing drivers for my display adapter (Nvidia RIVA TNT2). I got a message that the drivers were installed correctly and that I world have to reboot for the changes to take effect. Upon restarting, Windows NT showed me the Display Properties dialog box with an error message that he current display settings were invalid. I changed the screen resolution to 1024*768 and the colour depth to 65536 colours and clicked on Test. The moment I did this, Windows showed me a blue screen and started dumping memory, then rebooted by itself. I tried this with various resolutions and colour depths, but got the same results.
Click here for Solution
68.PROBLEM :Connect Correct
We have recently purchased a VSNL dial-up connection for our office to connect to the Internet. However, the telephone lines in our office are connected via an EPABX system. The system requires us to dial 9 before dialling any number. I have unsuccessfully tried using the 'Operator assisted dial' feature in Windows. Please guide me on how to connect to the Internet without having to install additional phone lines.
Click here for Solution
69.PROBLEM :Outlook Express Misbehaves
I installed Internet Explorer 4.0 on Windows 95 OSR2. However, I can no longer use Outlook Express. Every time I try to start Outlook Express, I get an Illegal Operation error. On clicking Details it shows that 'MSIMN caused an invalid page fault in module MSIMNUI.DLL' at some address. I tried uninstalling Outlook Express and reinstalling it. I even tried the same with Internet Explorer. However, now I am forced to use Eudora. Please tell me how I can use Outlook Express.
Click here for Solution
70.PROBLEM :Confused Outlook
I have been using MS Outlook 2000 quite comfortably for some time now. However, since recently, it has been sending messages to incorrect addresses. While typing the address, it displays the recipient correctly, but when I send the message, it goes to a different address from my address book. How can I correct this?
Click here for Solution
71.PROBLEM :Blinking CD-ROM
I have a Celeron 333 system with 64 MB RAM with Windows98 installed. The problem is that the light on the CD-ROM drive blinks every few seconds, even if it is not in use. I checked for any background applications and viruses. Why is my drive being accessed every few seconds?
Click here for Solution
72.PROBLEM :Cannot Connect from SE
I have a D-Link 56K modem installed on my Pentium II 350 MHz system. It was running well until recently. I used to have Windows 98, but since I installed the Second Edition, I cannot connect to the Internet. When I try to connect to any ISP (I have VSNL and Mantra Online accounts), I get the error message: Error 629: You have been disconnected from the Computer you dialled. Double-click the connection to try again. I tried removing and reinstalling the drivers for the modem. However, I still unable to connect. Could you please help me?
Click here for Solution
73.PROBLEM :Windows NT Boot Loader
My system was set up to dual boot Windows 95 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (Service Pack 6a). I had to reinstall Windows 95 due to some problems. Ever since then, the system directly boots to Windows 95. I no longer get the dual boot option. How can I restore this?
Click here for Solution
74.PROBLEM :Games on Windows 98
I have Windows 98 installed on my PC. It started crashing recently, so I decided to reinstall it. It seems to be working well now, but every time I try to Play Age of Empires, the game launches and immediately quits by itself. I tried reinstalling the game, but that was of no help.
Click here for Solution
75.PROBLEM :Surfing with IE
I have recently obtained an Internet connection and use Internet Explorer 5(which I installed from the CHIP CD) to surf. Very often, only a part of the Web page is displayed in the browser and the rest of the page is blank. Where is the problem?
Click here for Solution
76.PROBLEM :Voice Error
Whenever I open IBM ViaVoice 98, It gives me the following error, 'VOICE PAD caused an invalid page fault in module MFC42.DLL'. How to get rid of this message ?
Click here for Solution
77.PROBLEM :Modem in linux
How do I go about configuring a modem in Linux Red Had 7.0 ?
Click here for Solution
78.PROBLEM :Me doesn't install
Whenever I try to install Windows Me on my Windows 98SE, setup runs well till ten per cent of its is complete but then it shows the following message, 'Setup cannot copy the files to your system. error-Suo325'
Click here for Solution
79.PROBLEM :Of native and swap partitions
I recently upgrade my system to 20 GB HDD. I have five disk partition that contain 3.99, 3.65, 3.65, 3.65 and 3.64 GB, respectively. I would like to install Red Hat Linux 6.2 in the last partition of 3.64 GB. But when I run th Linux setup and allocate swap the native partitions, It says,'Boot Partition too big' and does not allocate the native partiton, although it does allocate the swap partion. What should I do?
Click here for Solution
80.PROBLEM :Printer problem with Win Me
I am using Windows Me. The problem is that when I connect my printer on the USB port, Windows does not detect it. If I use the Add New Hardware Wizard, It still does not detect it. Please tell me what to do.
Click here for Solution
81.PROBLEM :From .pdf to .doc
To convert .pdf format files to Word document files, I use the Copy & Paste method. The problem is that the formatting get lost. This is especially troublesome when tables are involved. Is there any way in which ths conversion can take place without the formatting getting lost.
Click here for Solution
82.PROBLEM :Defrag will not read
I have a Pentium 90 Mhz PC. I have experiencing trouble with the Disk Defragmenter in Windows 95. After checking the drive for errors, a message comes up that says, 'Windows could not access part of this drive, ID No. DEFRAG006'. It also suggests using Scandiskm Which I did with the Through option enabled, Scandisk could not find any errors on the disk. What could be the problem.
Click here for Solution
83.PROBLEM :Unwanted affection with Funlove virus
I work on a network and of late, many of the aplications on my system do not work. My system has also become slow and crashes often. I scanned my system with an antivirus software, and found that the system is infected with the Funlove virus. How do I get rid of it ?
Click here for Solution
84.PROBLEM :BIOS Updates
I have a computer with a P-III 800 Mhz processor and an ASUS CUV4X motherboard, with Windows 98SE installed. I get an error message sometimes that says,'
BIOS Data Update Not Correct Cpuid 000000586' Please tell me what it means and how to fix it.
Click here for Solution
85.PROBLEM :No icon, no access!
I download and installed TweakUI from dowload.com. It was working nicely till I removed its icon from the Control Panel. Now, since there is no TweakUI icon in Control Panel, I cann't run it, nor can I do or Undo my changes, as I just don't have access to it. Uninstalling and reinstalling did not work.
Click here for Solution
86.PROBLEM :Unsent mail
I am unable to send any message through Outlook Express. My default mail handler is cal2.vsnl.net.in. I receive the following error message,
'The message could note be sent because one of the receipents was rejected by the server. Subject', Account:'cal2.vsnl.net.in',Server:'cal2.vsnl.net.in', Protocol: SMTP, Server respons:'550 <my_email_address>... Relaying denied', Port 25, Secure(SSL):No, Server Error:550, Error Number: 0x800CCC79'.
Click here for Solution
87.PROBLEM :Wipeouts
Windows Me has an excellent facility called System Restore. However, when I opt to restore my system to any previous date, the computer wipes out any programs or application that might have been installed after the restore date. Is there any way to disable this wiping out of applications installed after the 'restore date'?
Click here for Solution
88.PROBLEM :Modem queries
I have a 28.8 kbps internal modem. When I double-click on 'modem' in the system tray to see its data transfer rate, it gives the number of bits or bytes received and sent. My questions are as follows:
- When I am browsing any site without sending any data to it, the modem lights still blink, indicating some bytes are being sent. Please telll me what this information about?
- Though the maximum speed of the modem is 28.8 kbps, sometimes the data transfer rate is large such as reaches 11500 bps(that is 11.5kbps) and sometimes as low as 2 kbps. How is this possbile?
Click here for Solution
89.PROBLEM :Driving Slow
My computer, with Windows 95 installed, has become very slow. When I run my computer in safe mode and open the system icon in the Control Panel, In the Performance Tab, I see the following errors:
- "Compatibility mode paging reduces overall system performance. Windows was unable to identify a real-mode driver or memory resident program loaded in your Config.sys or Autoexec.bat.
You will see another message that lists the name of the driver or program causing the problem. Because Windows could not Identify the driver or program, it has switched to MS-DOS compatibility mode to ensure the program will run.
However, this slows down overall performance.
- "Drive X: using MS-DOS compatibility mode file system. This problem often occurs on more that one driver. Usually it is caused by a driver in Config.sys that Windows doesn't recognise, and is related to the problem 'Comaptibility mode paging reduces overall system performance'.
If you also see that problem, see help for that problem first. If you only see this message on one drive, that drive is uing an MS-DOS compatibility(real-mode) driver, which may slow down access to that drive.
Contact your hardware manufacturer to see if an updated driver is available for your drive. If not, the drive may work more slowly than is optimal, but can still use it".
Click here for Solution
90.PROBLEM :Traunt files
I have P-II 333 Mhz, 48X CD-ROM system. When I try to play VCDs through Windows Media Player 7, It displays an error message, 'A device attached to the system is not functionaing'. When I try to enter into MS-DOS prompt from Windows 98, I get a similar error message and another which say, 'The object that MS-DOS prompt refers has been unaccessbile or removed'. What may be the error? how can I overcome it?
Click here for Solution
91.PROBLEM :Added option
When I right-click on Start, I can see the option Open, Explore, and Find in the Context menu. Can I add more options to this context menu, Which can open applilcation.
Click here for Solution
92.PROBLEM :Clear URLs
When you click on the drop-down button in Internet Explorer' Address bar, you can see a list of all the URLs that you have visited. Is is possible to selectively clear URLs from this drop down list? I do not want to get rid of all the URLs by doing a Clear History.
Click here for Solution
93.PROBLEM :The X Drivers
I have a P-III, on an Intel 810 chipset. It tried installing Linux Red Hat6.2, but am not unable to configure my monitor, because of which I am not able to run my X, both KDE and Gnome. Please solve my problem.
Click here for Solution
94.PROBLEM : What's my Computer's Temperature
I need to know a few things, what is the normal and maximum temperature for a hard disk? Is there any software utility to measure the temperature of the processor? How do I increase the sample/refresh rate of PS/2 based optical mouse. 95.PROBLEM : Internet Sharing
My problem is that I have five computers which are interconnected in a LAN. The operating system on all computers is Windows 98. Out of the five computer, one is connected to the Internet. I wish to extend the same connection to all other computers. How can I do this ? 96.PROBLEM : Can I rollback my OSI have a Compaq Presario Pentium III 933 Mhz with 128 MB RAM, running Windows Me that came pre-installed. I want to upgrade to Windows XP but my vendor raises a doubt that after I upgrade, I may not be able to roll back to Windows Me, even through the Compaq Recovery CD. I need Windows Me in case I cannot upgrade my printer drivers to be compatible with XP
97.PROBLEM : Landscape printingI have a Pentium III with 256 MB RAM and 40 GB Hard Disk with Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 2. I have an HP Deskjet 670 Printer installed. While printing any document in landscape orientation and draft mode, the printer prints from the right edge of the paper, irrespective of the right margin set. However, this does not happen with portrait orientation, or with normal and best modes.
98.PROBLEM : Capturing moviesI have a Pentium 4 1.5 GHz machine with a 20 GB HDD, 256 MB RAM with 32 MB video card, a TV Tuner card and a 12x CD-Writer. I captured a movie using the TV tuner card and the size of the file was 30 MB for a 10-second clip! If I want to capture a two-hour movie, it would occupy around 20 GB of space. Without extra hardware, can I convert the movie directly to an encoded format ?
99.PROBLEM : Outlook passwordWhenever I start Outlook, it opens my account by default. How can I protect Outlook with a password so that every time it is launched, it ask for authentication.
100.PROBLEM : Slow Hard diskI have a Pentium 4 1.6 GHz system with 128 MB RDRAM. I have dual-booting operating system, Windows 98SE and Windows XP. When I copy data from one drive to another while in Windows 98, it takes a lot of time as compared to the same copy operation while in XP. For example, if I copy a movie of size 1.5 GB, it takes 25 minutes in 98 and 4-5 minutes in XP. The second problem is that when I play games in 98 SE, the images jerk and sometimes the system hangs, but while in XP they work properly. Please suggest .