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Thank you TonOfSand for your response. The problem as you point out could be, too many files. I have C-drive -14GB used up, out of 19GB for software D-drive- 32GB used up, out of 149GB for DVD E-drive - 1GB used up, out of 55GB for documents McAfee anti-virus Intel core 2 duo 2.8GHz...

Right clicking 'START' and left click on 'Explore' instantaneously displys the required page, BUT not anymore. It takes a good 9 secs now. I have cleaned the C hard drive, deleted all unwanted files, defragmentated all hard drives and run the 'system restore' to one previous date as well...

Thanks BoxCleva. When I tried to reinstall I am asked to enter the product key which I do not have because it came with computer already installed.So I wrote to Dell ( no reply so far). Then I realised I had word 2003; which I bought some time back, and I installed it. I was able to do so in...

My Dell computer came with MS works suite installed + the set of CDs. I did a clean win xp installation. To reinstal , the code is needed which was not provided. I do not have the original sleeves in which they came, for me to check. Should I approach Dell or am I destined to purchase another...

Hi TonyWarrington, After several days and several attempts the problem was finally resolved. At the end persistance paid dividends but it was unnecessary. It seems McAfee prefers only downloads from their site. Thanks anyway for your help.

Thank you BoxClava. The error essage I got was 'check REGEDIT'. I havern't a clue what it is, as a limited computer literate dummy :oops: I have openoffice 2.4 installed but it is another pain When I copy and paste the following happens in 'text document' mode: 1. It pastes on the 2nd...

My Dell computer with win98se came with 2000 works suite (7 discs) I have since upgraded to win XP. When I tried to instal these ones on the win xp I was only able to install the 1st disc but could not install the 2nd disc. I uninstalled it and tried again and this time nothing happened when I...

Thanks BoxCleva, Softus and TonyWarrington, I have been scratching my head and on balance I have decided to install the XP and went ahead with some help locally. The reasons are, I had bought this software about two yeas ago and it was lying around as I was happy with my win98 as I only did...

Thanks TonyWarrignton for your advice. Will try the web site of McAfee forum

Sorry for another problem so soon. Since upgrading to win XP , bought McFee and installed in 'administration'mode When I then tried to open McFee in 'Admin' mode, I got the following mesaage 'The version of security centre that is installed on your computer is designed for a different OS. If...

Thanks Igorian and 2 Scoops0406 You were both right. Success via administrator. Many Thanks

Many thanks Igorian Following is the ccmplete process to get to error 5 message. START>RUN. type 'service.msc' and click 'ENTER' button 'Services Local ' tag appears. scrolled down to 'printer spool'and clicked on it 'start the service' appears, on the same frame. Clicked on it. Then the...

Failed to load the above software on to my win xp computer. a message comes up saying that the print spooler service has been stopped. Following the method below, I tried to start it but got an 'error 5 message:access denied' start>run (type) msc, then enter etc Will be grateful for any...

Thanks BoxClave Sorry to hear my computer would not do much except emails and browsing the internet. What upgrading will bring it up to scratch? :(

Many thanks Igorian and BoxCleva, The specs. for my win98 computer is Processor type Pentium III Pro.speed 700MHz System memory 640Mb C:Drive 60Gb D:Drive 160Gb Graphic card 32Mb Nvidia Sound card Creative Lab

I am thinkig of upgrading my win98 computer to XP. At the same time to install a wireless router in order to use a Dell lap top- win Vista; which has wireless on/off switch/faciities, (from another room.) The win 98 computer came with a built in modem but now connected to Tiscali ISP ...

Thanks Snow drift and Master Abacus. If I connect a piece of wire to my finger and connect the other end to a metal part of the computer would it be alright to nullify static electricity?Can I could use a small brus? The specs are- Window 98SE Hard drive 15Gb Intel Pentium III RAM 640Mb...

On booting computer it freezes occassionaly, when along the entire top width of the screen a 5mm high green fence like figure appears. Unable to switch off by conventional method I switch off at the computer itself. When I reboot again the problem doesnot appear . Any idea what the problem...

Thanks gas4you and bengasman for your invaluable suggestion. I will have a go at it past the Christmas hullaballoo as the heating is purring away happily. Thanks again and wish you a Joyous Christmas and a happy new year.

My IDEAL-W system is 27 years with 2 motorised valves During winter HW and CH is on during day Nights, HW is switched off and CH set at 8 deg.C On Wed. morning (19th ) set the CH thermo back to 20 deg.C but no response.though the HW worked on switching it on Checked the CH m-valve...