Yesterday, i used Advanced System Care to clean up my computer, it worked, but then later i had an error of Windows Service Pack 2, cannot remember anything really about what it said, just something that cancelling it could effect windows stability, so i closed the error window. Today when i switched the computer on, instead of the blue screen with the user accounts %26amp; user account pictures, there was a box in the middle of the screen, with my account name, and password entry box. Also it another box came saying ';Windows is logging on'; and applying settings etc, then my desktop came on, and the icons seem different, with sort of shadows around the writing, the graphics seem different, the font, but in control panel i see no changes to the settings. And when i go to move one of the windows, instead of the actual window moving, a grey box moves instead, then the window moves to where i moved the box. So i decided to restart, and got yet another box saying ';Windows is saving your settings'; %26amp; ';Windows is logging off'; and on log on same boxes appeared, nothing changed. And i cannot do a system restore because for some reason there is no restore points for this month or any previous month :S
Also installed updates but no changes were made.
Am on Windows XP Home Edition 2002. Service Pack 2.
Whats going on?
How can i solve it?Help! Windows (XP) is messed up.?
it sounds like it is starting up in safe mode. you need to go into the bios by tapping f8 repeatedly at the startup brfore windows starts. then make it to where it starts normallyHelp! Windows (XP) is messed up.?
';...it worked,...'; Really?
Check around the program/settings to see if there's an ';undo'; or ';roll back changes'; option.
Do you have any data on your PC ? I would check if the data is still there and back it up. I would then try to run a repair from Windows CD.
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Here is a link to instructions on how to do different tasks, if you look through the ';How to'; articles there is a step by step guide ';How To Run a Repair Install';.
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_x
Although after running a repair, your applications and data should be in tact, it`s always wise to back things up first.
Additionally, this is not the first time that a variety of tools broke Windows, so in gerenal if I was to use one of these tools, I would first make a backup of your data, backup registry and if possible make a backup image of your Windows installation by using either Acronis or Ghost, thus should anything go wrong again, you can then restore from this backup image even if your Windows Restore points are gone...
i don't quite get what's wrong with your pc. most probably its your visual effects. right click on my computer -%26gt; advanced system settings -%26gt; adjust as you like.
If there's any problem, you can always pop in your windows xp installation cd and repair from there. ;)
Saturday, November 20, 2010
I need some consultive help with my WIN XP Graphical Interface please!?
I was fiddling with my Windows ';graphics'; settings (I've got Intel Extreme Graphics) and have now made some inadvertent change because of which the ';fonts'; don't appear as crystal clear (on reducing their size) as they previously used to. The visibly clean interface, of my fonts - while browsing, editing a document - or doing any font-related computer activity is not the same anymore.
How do I enable the best graphics, perfect texture and high pixels detailing to the best of my computer's graphical ability?
Please help.
Miscellaneous details: I've got WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL 32-bit, Intel Celeron Processor 1.7Ghz 256 MB RAM (with Intel Extreme Graphics) and did this stupidity on the suggestion of a utility program (Advanced System Optimizer) that advised me on how I could lessen the ';excess graphical pressure'; off my computer :-P or whatever...I need some consultive help with my WIN XP Graphical Interface please!?
You said that the fonts don't appear as crystal clear as they did. Now this may depend on the type of monitor you have but can make a difference either way. If you have a LCD display it is very likely that you turned off clear type. It can also make a difference on CRT monitors but not as noticeably so. To turn it back on go to Control Panel %26gt; Display %26gt; Appearance and click on the Advanced tab then go to Effects and under ';smooth edges of screen fonts'; select ';Clear Type';. For further fine tuning the way clear typing works you can download the Clear Type Power Toy for Windows XP below.
If that doesn't work, post back and let me know.
No need to be sorry. You may have checked but could it be that your display resolution is set too low. If it's a LCD panel, you need to run it at it it's native resolution which should be maximum for it.
Maybe someone else can think of a few ideas that I may not be hitting on.I need some consultive help with my WIN XP Graphical Interface please!?
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
I think you should go with your first inclination
How do I enable the best graphics, perfect texture and high pixels detailing to the best of my computer's graphical ability?
Please help.
Miscellaneous details: I've got WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL 32-bit, Intel Celeron Processor 1.7Ghz 256 MB RAM (with Intel Extreme Graphics) and did this stupidity on the suggestion of a utility program (Advanced System Optimizer) that advised me on how I could lessen the ';excess graphical pressure'; off my computer :-P or whatever...I need some consultive help with my WIN XP Graphical Interface please!?
You said that the fonts don't appear as crystal clear as they did. Now this may depend on the type of monitor you have but can make a difference either way. If you have a LCD display it is very likely that you turned off clear type. It can also make a difference on CRT monitors but not as noticeably so. To turn it back on go to Control Panel %26gt; Display %26gt; Appearance and click on the Advanced tab then go to Effects and under ';smooth edges of screen fonts'; select ';Clear Type';. For further fine tuning the way clear typing works you can download the Clear Type Power Toy for Windows XP below.
If that doesn't work, post back and let me know.
No need to be sorry. You may have checked but could it be that your display resolution is set too low. If it's a LCD panel, you need to run it at it it's native resolution which should be maximum for it.
Maybe someone else can think of a few ideas that I may not be hitting on.I need some consultive help with my WIN XP Graphical Interface please!?
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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I think you should go with your first inclination
How do I stop Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 from being retarded?
Please help. I am making a PowerPoint presentation for class and the system keeps throwing in all these extra spaces between my words. I've tried changing the alignment, the font, I've tried fixing the kerning, I've even picked around with the character spacing and it will NOT go away. I'm getting pissed.
I try to type ';a phrase such as'; and I get ';a ph ra s e su c h a s';. It's getting on my nerves. When I try to backspace to delete the huge spacing between the words, it goes ahead and deletes the letter. Please help.How do I stop Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 from being retarded?
First thing to do - run diagnostics and update your software...
Round Office pulldown menu --%26gt; PowerPoint Options (at the bottom) --%26gt; Resources --%26gt; probably try diagnostics first, it might send you to updates anyhow.
2nd (and I apologize in advance if this sounds patronizing), but do you actually have the font installed on the computer? You could be working on a file created somewhere else and PowerPoint is just trying to render a replacement and it's choking. In the font pulldown, do you see a TT in front of the font you are using? If it is blank or there is a question mark - you don't have the actual font.
3rd - there have been know issues with OpenType above a certain size, though it's more the opposite - type piles up on itself, it doesn't spread out. Nevertheless, if you are using OpenType, not TrueType, that could be your problem.
4th - make sure you don't have Adobe Type Manager installed (I used to use it in the good old days, but now that you don't need it, it can cause problems).
5th - make sure you have an up-to-date, windows certified printer driver installed. Even if you aren't hooked up to a printer. I can't remember how you fake it, but you could google it and find out - this definitely messes with PowerPoint.
And some questions if the above didn't help - is this happening all the time? Is it happening with all fonts? Do you have effects applied to the text?
EDIT: I've had my PowerPoint get messed up when I've opened a file from someone in Japan or Korea. Even though it looks normal and there are no non-English characters, something weird happens. I have fixed it with the repair feature. You didn't actually say if you've run diagnostics and repair - I still think they could help. There's always a reinstall.
FYI: I have seen your problem - the type reminds me of spread out teeth in someone's mouth. I just can't remember what I figured was going on. But I fixed it. Or worked around it. Or something.How do I stop Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 from being retarded?
Have you tried creating a new PPT file and typing in it? If the problem is restricted to the described file the file itself or a graphic within it may be corrupt. I have had corrupt graphics create similar problems--even altered font sizes.
Hope this was helpful.
Michelle
Microsoft PowerPoint Certified 2000, 2003
http://www.theproofpositive.com
i ended up having to uninstall and reinstall when that happened to me.
roll back to MS PP 2003. 2007 is a POS.tv card4 rodents
I try to type ';a phrase such as'; and I get ';a ph ra s e su c h a s';. It's getting on my nerves. When I try to backspace to delete the huge spacing between the words, it goes ahead and deletes the letter. Please help.How do I stop Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 from being retarded?
First thing to do - run diagnostics and update your software...
Round Office pulldown menu --%26gt; PowerPoint Options (at the bottom) --%26gt; Resources --%26gt; probably try diagnostics first, it might send you to updates anyhow.
2nd (and I apologize in advance if this sounds patronizing), but do you actually have the font installed on the computer? You could be working on a file created somewhere else and PowerPoint is just trying to render a replacement and it's choking. In the font pulldown, do you see a TT in front of the font you are using? If it is blank or there is a question mark - you don't have the actual font.
3rd - there have been know issues with OpenType above a certain size, though it's more the opposite - type piles up on itself, it doesn't spread out. Nevertheless, if you are using OpenType, not TrueType, that could be your problem.
4th - make sure you don't have Adobe Type Manager installed (I used to use it in the good old days, but now that you don't need it, it can cause problems).
5th - make sure you have an up-to-date, windows certified printer driver installed. Even if you aren't hooked up to a printer. I can't remember how you fake it, but you could google it and find out - this definitely messes with PowerPoint.
And some questions if the above didn't help - is this happening all the time? Is it happening with all fonts? Do you have effects applied to the text?
EDIT: I've had my PowerPoint get messed up when I've opened a file from someone in Japan or Korea. Even though it looks normal and there are no non-English characters, something weird happens. I have fixed it with the repair feature. You didn't actually say if you've run diagnostics and repair - I still think they could help. There's always a reinstall.
FYI: I have seen your problem - the type reminds me of spread out teeth in someone's mouth. I just can't remember what I figured was going on. But I fixed it. Or worked around it. Or something.How do I stop Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 from being retarded?
Have you tried creating a new PPT file and typing in it? If the problem is restricted to the described file the file itself or a graphic within it may be corrupt. I have had corrupt graphics create similar problems--even altered font sizes.
Hope this was helpful.
Michelle
Microsoft PowerPoint Certified 2000, 2003
http://www.theproofpositive.com
i ended up having to uninstall and reinstall when that happened to me.
roll back to MS PP 2003. 2007 is a POS.
Where to put the codes in visual basic?
i'm new to visual basic and so i was watching tutorials on youtube i see that when they are going to put the codes into something (example button 1) they double click the button one icon and put the code after the words (private sub) that are already in there but when i try to do the same i get this (#pragma once
namespace hyy {
using namespace System;
using namespace System::ComponentModel;
using namespace System::Collections;
using namespace System::Windows::Forms;
using namespace System::Data;
using namespace System::Drawing;
/// %26lt;summary%26gt;
/// Summary for Form1
///
/// WARNING: If you change the name of this class, you will need to change the
/// 'Resource File Name' property for the managed resource compiler tool
/// associated with all .resx files this class depends on. Otherwise,
/// the designers will not be able to interact properly with localized
/// resources associated with this form.
/// %26lt;/summary%26gt;
public ref class Form1 : public System::Windows::Forms::Form
{
public:
Form1(void)
{
InitializeComponent();
//
//TODO: Add the constructor code here
//
}
protected:
/// %26lt;summary%26gt;
/// Clean up any resources being used.
/// %26lt;/summary%26gt;
~Form1()
{
if (components)
{
delete components;
}
}
private: System::Windows::Forms::Button^ button1;
protected:
private:
/// %26lt;summary%26gt;
/// Required designer variable.
/// %26lt;/summary%26gt;
System::ComponentModel::Container ^components;
#pragma region Windows Form Designer generated code
/// %26lt;summary%26gt;
/// Required method for Designer support - do not modify
/// the contents of this method with the code editor.
/// %26lt;/summary%26gt;
void InitializeComponent(void)
{
this-%26gt;button1 = (gcnew System::Windows::Forms::Button());
this-%26gt;SuspendLayout();
//
// button1
//
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;Location = System::Drawing::Point(66, 103);
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;Name = L';button1';;
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;Size = System::Drawing::Size(75, 23);
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;TabIndex = 0;
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;Text = L';button1';;
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;UseVisualStyleBackCo?= true;
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;Click += gcnew System::EventHandler(this, %26amp;Form1::button1_Click);
//
// Form1
//
this-%26gt;AutoScaleDimensions = System::Drawing::SizeF(6, 13);
this-%26gt;AutoScaleMode = System::Windows::Forms::AutoScaleMode::F?br>
this-%26gt;ClientSize = System::Drawing::Size(284, 264);
this-%26gt;Controls-%26gt;Add(this-%26gt;button1);
this-%26gt;Name = L';Form1';;
this-%26gt;Text = L';Form1';;
this-%26gt;ResumeLayout(false);
}
#pragma endregion
private: System::Void button1_Click(System::Object^ sender, System::EventArgs^ e) {
}
};
}
i do not know where the codes goes or how to fix this please help.Where to put the codes in visual basic?
Your code isn't VB.
I think that's Visual C++...
namespace hyy {
using namespace System;
using namespace System::ComponentModel;
using namespace System::Collections;
using namespace System::Windows::Forms;
using namespace System::Data;
using namespace System::Drawing;
/// %26lt;summary%26gt;
/// Summary for Form1
///
/// WARNING: If you change the name of this class, you will need to change the
/// 'Resource File Name' property for the managed resource compiler tool
/// associated with all .resx files this class depends on. Otherwise,
/// the designers will not be able to interact properly with localized
/// resources associated with this form.
/// %26lt;/summary%26gt;
public ref class Form1 : public System::Windows::Forms::Form
{
public:
Form1(void)
{
InitializeComponent();
//
//TODO: Add the constructor code here
//
}
protected:
/// %26lt;summary%26gt;
/// Clean up any resources being used.
/// %26lt;/summary%26gt;
~Form1()
{
if (components)
{
delete components;
}
}
private: System::Windows::Forms::Button^ button1;
protected:
private:
/// %26lt;summary%26gt;
/// Required designer variable.
/// %26lt;/summary%26gt;
System::ComponentModel::Container ^components;
#pragma region Windows Form Designer generated code
/// %26lt;summary%26gt;
/// Required method for Designer support - do not modify
/// the contents of this method with the code editor.
/// %26lt;/summary%26gt;
void InitializeComponent(void)
{
this-%26gt;button1 = (gcnew System::Windows::Forms::Button());
this-%26gt;SuspendLayout();
//
// button1
//
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;Location = System::Drawing::Point(66, 103);
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;Name = L';button1';;
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;Size = System::Drawing::Size(75, 23);
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;TabIndex = 0;
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;Text = L';button1';;
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;UseVisualStyleBackCo?= true;
this-%26gt;button1-%26gt;Click += gcnew System::EventHandler(this, %26amp;Form1::button1_Click);
//
// Form1
//
this-%26gt;AutoScaleDimensions = System::Drawing::SizeF(6, 13);
this-%26gt;AutoScaleMode = System::Windows::Forms::AutoScaleMode::F?br>
this-%26gt;ClientSize = System::Drawing::Size(284, 264);
this-%26gt;Controls-%26gt;Add(this-%26gt;button1);
this-%26gt;Name = L';Form1';;
this-%26gt;Text = L';Form1';;
this-%26gt;ResumeLayout(false);
}
#pragma endregion
private: System::Void button1_Click(System::Object^ sender, System::EventArgs^ e) {
}
};
}
i do not know where the codes goes or how to fix this please help.Where to put the codes in visual basic?
Your code isn't VB.
I think that's Visual C++...
Problems with Japanese language in MAC?
Hello,
I recently added the feature that allows me to change from Japanese to English on my MAC, the system is 10.4. Its very handy, however I have encountered a few problems, if you are able to answer them that would be amazing!
After adding the Japanese feature, most of my programs when opened type in Japanese. Ex. when I open the internet, or word, instead of typing in English, it automatically types in Japanese. In word, I've tried changing the preferences so that the font isn't a japanese one, but it wont allow me to do that, it automatically goes back to this Japanese font which makes it type in Hiragana.
Its really annoying having to open my programs and then change the language back to english. I dont want to remove it because I need it for my classes.
How can I make English the automatic language for all of my programs?Problems with Japanese language in MAC?
In ';System Preferences'; click ';International'; -%26gt; ';Language'; and then drag English so is is higher in the list than 日本語 (Nihongo)
I also use Japanese sometimes and that is how I keep my computer in English except when I really want Japanese. I also recommend that you click ';Input Menu'; and at the bottom check the ';Show input method in menu bar';.
Gambatte kudasai
がんばってください
I recently added the feature that allows me to change from Japanese to English on my MAC, the system is 10.4. Its very handy, however I have encountered a few problems, if you are able to answer them that would be amazing!
After adding the Japanese feature, most of my programs when opened type in Japanese. Ex. when I open the internet, or word, instead of typing in English, it automatically types in Japanese. In word, I've tried changing the preferences so that the font isn't a japanese one, but it wont allow me to do that, it automatically goes back to this Japanese font which makes it type in Hiragana.
Its really annoying having to open my programs and then change the language back to english. I dont want to remove it because I need it for my classes.
How can I make English the automatic language for all of my programs?Problems with Japanese language in MAC?
In ';System Preferences'; click ';International'; -%26gt; ';Language'; and then drag English so is is higher in the list than 日本語 (Nihongo)
I also use Japanese sometimes and that is how I keep my computer in English except when I really want Japanese. I also recommend that you click ';Input Menu'; and at the bottom check the ';Show input method in menu bar';.
Gambatte kudasai
がんばってください
Are you good with XP's Registry? i would like any help on how to costomize....?
i was wondering if there was any registry hacks where i could use to:
1)move the systems clock position, so it can come off of the taskbar
2)completely remove the taskbar
3)change the colorof a font
or basically ANYTHING that allows me to costomize my XP's look in any way!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!Are you good with XP's Registry? i would like any help on how to costomize....?
Basically you have a lot of tutorials on the net on how to do it, but I would really NOT recommend you to play with your registry.
1)move the systems clock position, so it can come off of the taskbar
2)completely remove the taskbar
3)change the colorof a font
or basically ANYTHING that allows me to costomize my XP's look in any way!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!Are you good with XP's Registry? i would like any help on how to costomize....?
Basically you have a lot of tutorials on the net on how to do it, but I would really NOT recommend you to play with your registry.
Linux Ubuntu 8.04, why is some text much larger than other text? How do I fix this?
Hello All,
I'm trying out Linux for the first time. For some reason, drop down boxes and some type is larger than other type. I'm not sure why. It makes it very difficult. Text that is too large includes: the text I type in when logging in, drop down menus on the internet, and misc text on the internet. Some pages look fine. I did find under system%26gt;appearance%26gt;fonts that all fonts are Sans 10 pt font. I even tried changing everything to Serif. The text is so large that my screen isn't able to display everything Thanks for any help!Linux Ubuntu 8.04, why is some text much larger than other text? How do I fix this?
This is the only link I could find directly linked to this issue with Ubuntu 8.04 http://community.activestate.com/forum-t
Hope you get it resolved.
LUg.
Edit :
Here is a link off the above link
http://community.activestate.com/faq/cus
LUg.
I'm trying out Linux for the first time. For some reason, drop down boxes and some type is larger than other type. I'm not sure why. It makes it very difficult. Text that is too large includes: the text I type in when logging in, drop down menus on the internet, and misc text on the internet. Some pages look fine. I did find under system%26gt;appearance%26gt;fonts that all fonts are Sans 10 pt font. I even tried changing everything to Serif. The text is so large that my screen isn't able to display everything Thanks for any help!Linux Ubuntu 8.04, why is some text much larger than other text? How do I fix this?
This is the only link I could find directly linked to this issue with Ubuntu 8.04 http://community.activestate.com/forum-t
Hope you get it resolved.
LUg.
Edit :
Here is a link off the above link
http://community.activestate.com/faq/cus
LUg.
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