Somewhere on the computer is the access code to re-install and activate XP from Microsoft, if it was still available. But it's not. Do you really want to buy XP again? Or pay for newer software on an 11 y/o PC? Recommend you put that money into upgrade. New or used.
Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset.
Select the Delete personal settings check
box if you would like to remove browsing history, search providers,
Accelerators, home pages, and InPrivate Filtering data.
In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings
dialog box, click Reset.
When Internet Explorer finishes restoring the settings, click
Close, and then click OK.
Close Internet Explorer.
Your changes will take effect the next time you open Internet
Explorer.
Notes
If you close all visible windows, but still get an error message
when trying to reset, you might have programs running that are not visible.
Restart Windows, open Internet Explorer, and
try resetting again.
To back up your home page or home page set before resetting
Internet Explorer defaults, see Back up your
home page or home page tabs.
If any of the categories fail to reset, it is because Internet
Explorer could not access a file or registry setting. This can be caused by
insufficient security privileges, files or settings being used by another
program, or low memory or high CPU usage. You can either continue to use
Internet Explorer without restoring these settings, or restart your computer and
try to reset again.
If you are using Internet Explorer on a server and have turned off
Enhanced Security Configuration or hardening (stronger security settings for use
on servers), reset will go to client-level security. You must reinstall
hardening if you want the increased security level. For more information on
Enhanced Security Configuration, see Enhanced Security
Configuration for Internet Explorer online.
To re-enable add-ons, see Internet
Explorer add-ons: frequently asked questions.
There are about three things that might have happened. They're all mentioned at the following link:
https://neosmart.net/wiki/hal-dll-missing-corrupt/
Any Windows CD of the exact same Windows version can be used if you decide to try that route. You're really just looking to repair Boot.ini or hal.dll
plug a device into it and see, eg a flash memory stick. If it doesn't work try different usb socket
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ps there be a number of reasons why your usb port doesn't seem to be working If it doesn't. Some are software related
Several ways of doing this. As far a software goes install Glary utilities. your can have it installed for you for FREE by going to www.ninite.com
then checking Glary and then clicking on Get Installer. Once it downloads the installer just click on it and it will install Glary Utilities on your computer. Not only does it clean, it defrags your hard and defrags your REGISTRY.
I had the same problem didn't have a restore disk but you should have one that came with the system I restore mind with out the disk --( just type this in) how to restore pc are laptop to factory setting page will open follow instruction and once done you will be good to go let me no how you came out good luck
CMOS settings could be set at fault so go check bios settings by tapping f8 or del or F2 .choose either cd or hd 0 as first start up or reset to default then press f10 to save and restart.if it still causes problems it could be boot sector of hard drive or a loose cable .its down to some detective work.if it's not a hardware issue I.e. Corrupt bad sectored drive , faulty cables ...then it has to be software issues.
Sometimes if you leave memory card in a slot or you may have left a disc in one of your drives.this can sometimes be the cause
if none of the above then something is corrupting startup which means boot sector root kit problems
The following lines in your USB controller discriptions, means that you have
ISB 2.0:
"Intel(R) 8280 1DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD"
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Basically its already usb 2.0 and you don't need to upgrade it anymore
Hope I was able to help you thanks
It could be a defective or dirty video card. But in the some cases, where built-in graphics is used (no video card, built-in to motherboard) it is the memory (RAM) that is causing the problem.
Try removing your video card (if you have any) or memory from the board.
Video card removal instructions: http://bit.ly/1m0jwb3
Memory removal instructions: http://bit.ly/1s5svYr
Clean the pins (gold contacts) with a rubber pencil eraser. Install the memory or the video card back to the board & power-on. If this doesn't work, replace the defective unit.
You may also try cleaning the internals of the computer using a non-static brush & a can of compressed air.
Yes, there is. You can find information about it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR_SDRAM
If you want real help, know your motherboard's brand & model so we could check what type of RAM it supports. If you can't find out, download and install speccy or aida64. It could give detailed report about the specs of your pc.
Hope this helps.
Nvidia have 3d campatible ones, also if you cant use your screen saver that most likely means you cant use windows aero, so you might just need the graphics driver.
when the computer boots up use either F2 , F4 , F6, or F8 sometimes you need to press both F4 and F6 together and once in the boot menu enable the options under boot menu and restart the pc
Windows operating systems support a variety of boot options on the Windows Advanced Options Menu that allow you boot your computer based on your need.
They support boot options such as Safe Mode, which is generally best for troubleshooting and virus removals; or the Safe Mode with Networking, which allows to use an Internet connection while troubleshooting system problems.
Within seconds, you can access the boot menu and select the option that works well for the task you want to accomplish.
Shut down all currently running programs and restart your computer.
Press "F8" repeatedly before the Windows icon shows up on your screen.
This will bring you to the "Windows Advance Options Menu."
Scroll down and select the boot option you want.
Press "Enter."You can select from "Safe Mode" "Safe Mode with Networking" or your regular booting option.
Choose the boot option based on your need.
For troubleshooting, it is advisable to select "Safe Mode" because only a certain amount of drivers and resources run allowing you to resolve issues
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> Settings > Content filtering.
Click to open Internet Explorer.
