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I had this once on XP but now I do all my updates selectively but iirc you can safely delete the updates history by deleting the file Datastore.edb from Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Datastore, this won't delete the updates just the history and you can always restore it from the recycle bin if...

:confused: If it's a work computer I would expect all of them to be the same tbh hence my question about how are they managed (or not in this case :p), is there not anyone who is responsible for this ? Allowing automatic updates on work machines is asking for trouble ;) especially if you have...

Could be - Is this a work computer ? If so how are updates managed ? You could check the restore points of the other PC against this one for a hint. Has anything else changed on this one PC (new software, anti-virus update etc.)

Yep should do (well SP3 anyway) - clicky < the full list. It should also work in compatibility mode if you don't have or want SP3.

So it's from a legit source right ? (if not I'd be suspicious) If so :confused: can they send it in it's native format as .zipp is not a traditional recognised file type. You might be able to see the file type by opening it with notepad but that is a long shot (it works with Windows native i.e...

OK I'm not going to quote everyone that would take to long but hopefully these comments will address most comments: A 32 bit O/S will support up to 4Gig of RAM (address space) by it's very nature but the reason you see a max of 3Gig (in the O/S) is because 1Gig is used by devices as a physical...

Up to 4Gigs for 32bit O/S's of course ;) There no real answer to this question as the main factor is budget, any system can be balanced towards a particular task. For most applications and games a fast processor and RAM is important but of course you don't need an uber GPU for a 2D app machine...

I can't try this (test the data updates) because I'm not at work but you can link it by using Insert > Object or you could embed it but you'd have to move the data iirc. Here is a link for you with the various options.

I'll bite :p Best for PC (in no particular order) Older games: Doom - definative fps Elite Deus Ex - still a brilliant game System Shock 2 Half-Life Llamatron - maybe just me but a simple brilliantly addictive game. GP4 Modern games: BF2 Half-Life 2 (+ episodes and portal) GTR rFactor...

Using DOS is an odd way to but what the hey: Start > run and type ftp If you know the IP address of the other computer type: open ftp [enter the other pc's IP address] then as per the link send yourfile.txt for example If you don't know the IP address the address and domain iirc in XP home...

If you've using Windows XP you already have :p Windows Movie Maker it's pretty simple but does the job though it exports to WMV format (does it have to be MPG? or more accurately MPEG :p) or Virtualdub - it's free :D (exports to AVI)

Sorry for the short notice - forgot to post this when I heard :rolleyes: but if your quick i.e. before 23:59 CST this evening you can register for a fully legal and pro version of CrossOver which allows you to run Windows software and games without a Windows licence for nowt :cool: The CEO made...

This is an odd one and thb I'm not sure exactly going on here. There is a couple of things I would do to try diagnose what's causing it: Does it happen even if you don't have your UPS connected i.e. does it work fine when you power down and backup normally - if so it could be the way the UPS...

I think you could be on the right lines as it does appear that Windows in not recognising the USB device before the software loads so why not try this: I don't think you can change a shortcut (or startup item) to have a delay but you can do it via a batch file so in notepad copy and paste the...

OK so you have a link light but no polling, have you tried all the combination of duplex settings on the switch ? If you've been through the setting on the box and can't find anything obvious I'd contact the manufacturer - do you have a link to the product ? It might help. One other thing you...

Could you post the link to the product because I've check their web site clicky and all their USB HD products are enclosures (for 3.5" or 2.5" drives) only :confused: Have you installed a HD into the closure - sorry if this sounds patronising but I image you can configure the enclosure with an...

To prove my first point about what can be done can be undone Spore was cracked within 2 days of release (4 days before it was released in the US and UK) so that no online activation was required.

You can get refill services now - clicky or even buy kits to do it yourself clicky btw do some research on these as some kit's are better than others (can't recommend one specifically that link was just an example) and welcome btw

OK OK a 'virtual' group hung, I can see group action elsewh...erm...nevermind :D I think is good to have this area - people can express their opinions about almost anything, it brings a more rounded site IMO - but the bitchiness, excessive views, personal vendettas should not get out of...

Agreed - I know I'm a 'junior' member but this has to one of the best forums (not just Access forums) I've come across hence the reason I still visit virtually every day (when I can), especially in the Apps and Windows forum where I feel I can be of some use, as many of you have help me out with...