Windows XP

can't sign files bigger than 1 GB
Hello, I have a VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2009-2 CA certificate and I'm trying to sign an executable file which is bigger than 1 GB, but I always get this error message: "The Digital Signature wizard did not complete." Is there a size limitation for signing files with signtool? If yes, how can files bigg... 16 Jun 2010 04:32

Explorer crash - Network connections
Hi all, I have three network connections set up in my computer - Local Area Connecion, one dial-up connection and one VPN connection. When I open Network connections in Control Panel, then go to the Properties of either the dial-up or the VPN connecion and click on the Advanced tab, Explorer crashes with an error... 16 Jun 2010 14:23

Defective OEM CD
I purchased a Win XP Pro OEM CD on ebay several months back. The package was sealed, and it included a COA. When I ran the setup today in a new PC I built, it stopped numerous times with a popup saying a certain .dll can not be copied (duser.dll; wind_w.chg.wmp.dll, etc). It gave me the choice to try again w... 17 Jun 2010 07:52

power options issue
After I click on Control Panel and then Power Options and set my monitor and hard drive to turn off in 15 minutes of inactivity nothing turns off. The only setting that works is turning off the monitor in 1 minute and the hard drive in three minutes. I am not sure what is causing this issue or how to rix it. ... 16 Jun 2010 15:30

powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState 0,1,0 caused hibernation
Thx, It worked for me, but partially.:confused: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe PowrProf.dll, SetSuspendState m2 or rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState 0,1,0 trigger the hibernation process as hibermation proceeds; But it does not stop their, my machine restarts (resumes from hibernation, within seconds), unl... 16 Jun 2010 11:04

.NET Framework 1.1 SP1 security update won't install on XP Home KB979906
Got the update yesterday but this update/patch repeatedly fails to install. I read the articles about it but see no reference to this problem let alone a solution. Thanks to all, J Tinsby ... 15 Jun 2010 12:03

Windows 7 - theme wall paper
Can I create a theme myself for wallpaper? I got several images (.jpg) would use it as theme (random). ... 15 Jun 2010 23:08

Followup on Laptop with several XP problems
On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:23:01 -0700, Mark Adams <MarkAdams(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: "mm" wrote: On Tue, 8 Jun 2010 23:52:07 -0300, "news.microsoft.com" <pjp_is_located_@_hotmail_dot_com> wrote: You mentioned it's an Averatec laptop. I have a 6100 works fine. Their site... 24 Jun 2010 04:14

error when reinstalling XP Pro
thHi, I have a Dell Latitude D620. That was having some issues with ethernet and wireless connections. Nothing really found as fas as malware or viruses, without updates of course. I tried to do a windows repair from the XP CD and right when it shows starting windows to choose repair or install windows I get a... 14 Jun 2010 21:51

Opened program minimizes itself to taskbar in Windows 7 64-bit
Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium Edition Problem: A program written for Windows XP when started immediately minimizes itself to the taskbar and I can't get it off the taskbar. I have used different compatability modes without success. If I choose to open in a maximized window, it opens fully... 15 Jun 2010 15:26