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• I'm running out of room on a Pentium 3 computer, volume size 14,30 GB using Windows XP Home Edition

  original title: Windows XP Home Edition

  I'm running out of room on a Pentium 3 computer, volume size 14,30 GB using Windows XP Home Edition. This computer is no longer connected to the internet. I did a 'new' installation of the XP disk in an effort to remove unwanted files, but they remain on the computer, too much space? I have 22% free space (3,19 GB). I have the drivers for 2 printers on the computer, 1 regular printer (.38 MB) and 1 photo (63,63 MB). These are only currently installed programs, I put on the computer after the installation of "new". When I try to use the cleaning disc, the screen says I have 539ko internet temporary files and 32 KB of web client / Publisher temporary files. When I try to view these files, this screen is 'empty' or hidden? If I "check mark" these files and tell the computer I don't know I want to remove them, a screen indicates that they are being deleted (this screen only lasts a fraction of a second)?  but they are stll on the computer. Sometimes it deletes temporary internet files only to "come back" and the size can be different?  I tried to run the Disk Defragmenter (it took a lot of time). When I look at the report, I have a long list of files that it could not defragment? An example would be \ documents and settings------quest-my documents-my... I can't find these files? In addition, the computer is reminding me that I have so many days to activate windows after running the XP disk again. Thank you!

  Do a "new installation" Windows to remove unwanted files, it's a bit like swatting flies with a hammer.  And in your case, the hammer was apparently missed.  And, as you have discovered, you have now re - activate.  I hope that you still have your ID handy product.

  What are the files that are too much space and you want to delete?
  Consider to download and execute JDiskReport, a small utility in Java that will graphically show you what files take up more space on your drive.  In order to do this, however, you need to install Java, available here: http://www.java.com/en/

  Here's how to do a "clean" Windows XP installation, which includes the step of the formatting of the hard drive (otherwise said, the Windows CD not implementing in the form as part of the installation process; you don't need any other disk, diskette or other):

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/xp_pro_install_-_graphic.htm
  http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

  There are important things to think before you do another reinstall.

  Although your computer will probably work after a clean install of Windows XP, some of the features of your material are not available until you install the specific drivers for this hardware (rather than the drivers built into Windows XP).  The most likely problems are the video and audio, but since your computer is very old, it is likely that Windows XP has an enough information on your hardware it will, in fact, work OK.

  Unless the Windows XP CD you already includes Service Pack 3, if you're ever going to connect the computer to the Internet, you must install Service Pack 3 (and subsequent critical updates).  The best way to do is to connect the computer to the Internet and go - only - to http://www.update.microsoft.com , even if you're never going to connect to the Internet, Service Pack 3 may have included updates of Windows features you want to use.

• My computer volume gets quiet, even at maximum volume, without apparent reason.

  Sometimes without reason tanks of volume on my computer and I cannot understand why. I'll change the main volume up, but nothing changes, and I will increase the volume of what I'm listening (it is more than a program, it does so it is not question of the program, but I mostly listen to Netflix or talking on Skype).

  Finally, it corrects itself, but it's very, very quiet to the point where I can't hear who I'm talking about and turn on the subtitles on Netflix.
  I don't know much about computers, this could be my sound card is going bad or something?

  Hello

  1. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  2. do you get any error code or error message?

  This problem usually causes due to driver problems. I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1:

  Run the utility of game audio troubleshooting and check.

  Open the Audio playback troubleshooting utility:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-playing-audio-Troubleshooter

  Method 2:

  Try the steps in the following Microsoft Help article and check if the problem persists.

  No sound in Windows:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/no-sound-in-Windows

  Please respond with more information so that we could help you more.

• If I download Windows Service Pack 3, is this IE 7, do not want that it mess my computer up.__Have was told by Dell not to use IE 7...

  IE 7 won't

  Hi CJC62,

  Welcome to Microsoft Answers Forum.

  What version of the operating system is installed on your computer?

  Assuming that it's Windows XP, here is some information on the Internet Explorer that comes with Service Pack 3 (SP3). SP3 for XP will continue to ship with Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) and it contains a roll-up updates of security for IE6. If you still use Internet Explorer 6, then XP SP3 will be offered to you via Windows Update as a high priority update. You can safely install XP SP3 and have an updated release of IE6 with all your personal preferences, such as homepages and Favorites, still intact.

  For more details on Internet Explorer that comes with the SP3 of XP see

  IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3

  http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/IE-and-XPSP3.aspx

  See for more information on Windows XP SP3 and how do I get

  Information about Windows XP Service Pack 3

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936929

  So far, my experience with IE7 has been good. From now on, I suggest you go ahead and install it. From the link below, you will discover the features of IE7.

  What's new in Internet Explorer 7

  http://msdn.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487 (vs.85) .aspx

  Nice day.

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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• Have picture but no dsound during playback of dvd videos.have checked the computer volume levels in system tray - everything ok

  Help!

  Picture but no sound when playing dvd videos - have checked volume levels-all seem ok any ideas?

  Hi silverfox16,

  (1) is this problem limited to DVD videos?

  (2) you get an error message?

  (3) what is the file format of the video?

  (4) who application\player you use to play the video?

  Method 1:  Run the troubleshooter of reading, then check

  Tips for solving common audio problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/tips-for-fixing-common-sound-problems

  Method 2: Download and install codecs, see the link below
  How can I find a codec?

  You can see the article below for file types that Windows Media Player supports

  Information about the media file types supported by Windows Media Player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

• Announcement of subscription for trojan - sms.j2me.redbrowser.a is messing up computer, how can I stop it?

  How to rid a your Ad for < trojan-sms.j2me.redbrowswer.a=""> who's constantly bugging me to register for money?

  Hello the coves of hermits.

  1. when exactly you get invites him to register?

  2. this prompt seems to you like a pop up?

  3. What is the security software installed on your computer?

  This problem can be caused if there is a Virus infection on your computer. I suggest that you run an on-line analysis of Windows Onecare on your computer and check if you have the same problem.

  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

  Thank you
  Irfan H, Engineer Support Microsoft Answers. Visit ourMicrosoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Laptop computer volume buttons not working not

  Today when I was using my Lenovo E531 Notebook, I pressed the volume button and it didn't work, I kept pressing it but it did nothing

  Anyone know why this happen, is there something I can download to fix this

  Hi Christy

  Thanks for choosing Microsoft Community

  Basically this kind of problem happens due to no updated BIOS and Lenovo power management

  Here you go and select the product and download both and install, I hope that the problem will be resolved

• Whenever I start my computer, volume icon does not appear on the Notification area, I need to log out and then log in to get the volume icon.

  His comes at the start of my place of windows. Whenever I need to close and open a session to get the volume icon on the Notification area. I can see icon volume to customize the Notification area icons & select the "Show icon & notifications" and then after that I can't get the volume icon.

  Pritesh salvation,

  Please visit http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19085-system-icons-enable-disable.html.  If this does not work, look at the related tutorials here (and the references in the intro) for more information.

  Some alternatives might be: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/293-notification-area-icons-hide-show-system-icons-notifications.html or http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/292-system-icons-turn-off.html.

  Good luck!

  Kosh

• Where can I download a version of Acrobat 9 pro for the new computer volume license

  I have a laptop retired and got a new. I have a valid license for Acrobat 9 Pro. It appears in the list of my licenses on the Adobe Web site.

  The installation rejected the license number, so I contacted support. They said that I tried to install a retail version with a volume license, and they sent me to licenses.adobe.com to get a download of volume license. Only Acrobat 9 pro does not appear on the list of downloads available in my account.

  There is an inconsistency here. The list of my licenses on adobe.com says I have a valid license. Tech support says that's a volume license, but it does not appear on my site of volume license. Said technical support so that they can not help me because this product is not supported.

  I'm about to get gypped out of my ability to use what I bought and 'forced' in an upgrade. Is it possible for me to get a download and continue to use it?

  Thank you

  Mike

  If AA 9 was part of CS, then you will get it by downloading CS, not directly in Acrobat. As we have stated, normally volume licenses are managed by the contact of the company that keeps track of the number of users and others, including the distribution of the software. In fact, many companies that work with the same volume license requires that all help requests go through this contact. The use of a contact to deal with these details makes it viable for a software company offer volume discount which is often considerable. The forums offer the opportunity to get aid, but not the software itself. Have you tried to contact your IT people about software?

• No volume control icon

  original title: no control volume-a mystery

  Suddenly, I have no volume control.  When I use the control panal its SNA Manager click "control of colum icon or I get a mess install no volume control.  I have sound I have the latest Realtek. Whence ' volume contro disappear?

  Bill K

  Hello

  Before performing a reinstallation of Windows XP, I suggest you perform an upgrade on the spot is also known as a repair installation. This repair any Windows damaged with fresh copies files and leave you the settings and personal files only.

  How to perform an upgrade on the spot (reinstallation) of Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/978788

  Important: make sure to save all your date before performing the repair facility.

  Note: After the upgrade on site, your personal data and installed programs will not be deleted, but you may need to run Windows Update to install all the updates that are available for your system to update these files system to the current version.

  If your installation DVD disc is prior to Sp1, and you have the SP1 is installed on your computer, you will need to uninstall SP1 to finish the upgrade on the spot and then reinstall the necessary windows updates. This applies if you have SP2 also.

• Install XP after computer system reinstalled with Vista

  I had a virus on my computer and it took the team tech at my school to get rid of it. They have reinstalled my whole system but it has Vista on it instead of XP. I put in the cd to reinstall XP but it will not let me click on the option 'Install '. Help!

  Can you take the XP disc to the same people who have messed your computer and ask them to do things?

• Very low volume for mp3 youtube or windows media player.

  I have windows vista I have the volume turn completely. But it is very low that if I use the speakers that are built into the computer the volume is fine. But if I plug a speaker on the back of the computer volume is very low.

  Hi Robert,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Community and forums thanks for posting the question.

  I see that the volume is very low during playback of Youtube or Windows Media Player. We will analyze and identify the cause of the problem.

  1. What is the brand and model of the computer?

  2 is this problem limited to Youtube video and Windows Media Player?
  3. do you have the codecs installed on the computer?

  4. are you aware of changes to the computer before the show?

  Because the built-in speakers work correctly, the external speakers may be corrupted.

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to connect the speakers to another computer and check if the speakers are working properly or not.

  Method 2:

  Run the Fixit described in the article:

  Diagnose and solve the problems of Windows audio playback automatically  
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/AudioPlayback/?WA=wsignin1.0

  Method 3:

  Although most speakers have a volume control, you can control the overall level of sound using Windows.

  Adjust the speaker volume

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/adjust-the-speaker-volume

  See also article.

  Tips for solving common audio problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/tips-for-fixing-common-sound-problems

  Hope this information helps. Get back to us if you have more queries about Windows.

• ZoneAlarm + Firewall free Messing Up my Windows Firewall

  I got a pop up notice to update my ZoneAlarm anti-virus and it came with a free firewall.

  After that I updated, it has totally messed up computer. My Windows Firewall is off and my computer disconnect. I have to manually push the stop button.

  I tried several times to uninstall ZA, but it does not work.

  I tried following the instruction to go to the Panel configuration/programs/program & control functions, click the ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall and then click on uninstall.

  An error box will appear not saying: 'no configuration found valid installation.

  Do I have a virus hiding behind the name of ZoneAlarm?

  Can you help me with directions to uninstall and restore my Windows Firewall? I have a Windows Vista system

  You will have to perhaps to reinstall ZAP and Zone alarms uninstall tool allows you to completely remove.

  Just in case

  Please download the free version of Malwarebytes.
  Update immediately.
  Do a full scan of the system
  Let us know the results at the end.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products

• pilot transfer from one computer to another {different computers}

  My husband is away all or part of its pilots, he can't even get on the internet so we told me on my computer, go to the manufacture website and download the drivers first my husbands computer is a hp pavilion dv 6810 and mine is an acer aspire I need is the steps on how to first download the drivers, then the second copy them to my husbands computer.  not have the same computers and download the drivers on my usual computer mess my computer?  I need steps steps please someone HELP!

  Hello

  Download you and SAVE the drivers to a directory on your HP computer and then copy them to a flash drive and transfer so to his

  then install them on his machine

  do not install them on your

  and there are 2 models for this serial number of HP you gave here

  find the right drivers for operating system and the computer model at the link below

  http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/support-drivers.html

• Volume control turns itself higher

  I'm new to Vista.  Here's the problem: suddenly pops up a blue window with a counter of volume and the speaker and the computer volume caps.  If I open the volume control and move the slider to a lower level of the volume, the volume goes up.  Finally, the window disappears, but don't know where it comes from or how to eliminate it.  Nothing happens if I left-click or right-click on the blue window.  I'm not using a mouse, I use the touchpad.  It undergoes by contacting the touchpad?  Is this a virus?  I can't find all the controls for this and has never seen anything like this in XP.  It's incredibly boring, but I also understand that it may be something I do by mistake or due to a setting that may have to be modified.

  Brian-

  Thanks for your help.  I was following your instructions and try to isolate the problem.  So here's what happened.  My daughter has been using a Dell laptop, just like mine.  She had to lower its volume, while she hits an icon located above the keyboard and the blue window opens! It turns out that this is a feature on the Dell laptops.  There is a problem with it, but it's problem of Dell to resolve, not Microsoft.  The thing that amazes me, I called Dell for support and had to go through reset my computer to factory settings and tell him of this window was caused by a virus.  Thanks for the help, you helped me to understand, it's a matter of Dell.