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WSPrestonK
AskWoody LoungerYou might try compacting your folder(s). Under FILE, FOLDER, COMLPACT.
Hope this helps.
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WSPrestonK
AskWoody LoungerMake sure the screen saver is turned off. Then be sure other programs running in the background are off. Do this by pressing CNTRL-ALT-DEL together to get the task list and turn off all except SYSTRAY and EXPLORER.EXE
HTH
Preston -
WSPrestonK
AskWoody LoungerPhil,
Thanks for your information. I just ran regclean as you indicated and will be doing so in the future!
Thanks.
Preston
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WSPrestonK
AskWoody LoungerCaesar3,
The next time you boot up hold down the F 8 key when you see the message “Starting Windows 98 . . . ” and you will get a list of choices on how to start Windows. Select SAFE MODE from the list. Let the boot finish and you should see the words “SAFE MODE” in all four corners as long (as you encounter no further problems.) Then power down and restart normally.
HTH
Preston -
WSPrestonK
AskWoody LoungerI was able to open one (a .jpg file) up in a form in Access 2000. In design view make sure you chose the correct tool to insert an object.
Preston
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WSPrestonK
AskWoody LoungerI would suggest going into the BIOS set-up settings and making sure the USB is turned on. You might also go into CONTROL PANEL and then to SYSTEM, DEVICE MANAGER and check for any yellow circled exclamation points at the USB entry.
HTH
PRESTON -
WSPrestonK
AskWoody LoungerOpen up both Power Point and Excel side by side on the screen. Open up the spreadsheet and use “drag and drop” to select and move the sheet to Power Point. Once into PP, use the sizing handles to size the sheet to fit.
This has worked for me.Preston
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WSPrestonK
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