Windows XP

can't load windvd software!
hello, I put a legit winDVD4 startup disk in my emachine computer. While trying to run the setup wizard an error pops up stating "this is not a qualified compaq solution". Im running windows XP (home) and need this installed so I could watch DVD's on the computer. Any way to install this? thanks ... 12 Mar 2005 15:42

Windows Installer/TrayApp
When I boot up I get Windows Installer trying to install TrayApp.msi. It asks for the file on cd or on computer. I have the file on computer but it gives error when press ok. Error 1706. No valid source could be found for product "trayapp". The windows installer can't continue. I can't reboot, remove, or ins... 14 Mar 2005 06:24

tvDebug.log
What's a tvDZebug.log?.....and can I delete items in it? Or the whole folder? Mine is up to 40meg. Thanks for any advice. bobg ... 2 Mar 2005 21:25

Python
I am cleaning out unused software from my add/delete control panel and came across Python 2.2.1 in my list. What is this and is it safe to uninstall? ... 1 Mar 2005 08:01

Product Key
We are attempting to re-install XP home and are install never finishes but keeps looping back to the beginning of the process. We suspect there is a problem with the installation CD itself. Question is: Can we use a different installation CD and enter my good product key when we get the that screen? The insta... 1 Mar 2005 02:05

Missing Compatibility Tab in XP
I cannot get the compatibility tab on any program - it just does not appear when clicking properties. In addition the Compatibility Tab wizard does not load correctly and doesn't run. I am running XP Home Edition with SP2 installed. All the programs are loaded on my hard disk. Any help would be appreciated. Neil... 26 Feb 2005 09:46

How do I get new windows to open full-screen?
When connected to DSL, I want for new windows to open full screen automatically. This used to work fine until I accidentally hit 'cascade windows.' Now any new windows open small. I've tried the 'uncascade windows' (from right click on an open spae in the task bar) but this only does the uncascade for th... 26 Feb 2005 13:53

Handle is invalid error
I too have received this message: Security Account manager initially failed because of the following error: The handle is invalid: Error status Oxc0000008. Please check OK to shutdown the system and reboot into Safe Mode, check the event log for more detailed info. TRied a repair but that failed, read the a... 23 Feb 2005 11:43

strange entries in the wbemess.log
Hi I was scanning the logs on my machine, and fond this log. I have no clue what it is, how to kill it, is it necessary? Al I know is that its adding entries every couple of minutes. I am also getting error in other logs-see below: ======== wbemess.log (Mon Feb 21 00:06:06 2005.24293672) : Unable to register... 23 Feb 2005 05:09

xrnsnmp.dll when try to run Works
In Windows XP when I open Microsoft Works I get this error "This application has failed to start because xrxsnmp.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem" I have tried to reinstall Works with no luck. As anyone see this issue, please help. ... 22 Feb 2005 09:36