Windows XP FAQ I

Internet

Are downloads taking too long to load--even with a high-speed connection? Does your ISP say "It's not our problem."? PC Pitstop's Internet Connection Center can help. This is the place to start to diagnose and hopefully fix connection problems for your home or office system. Our series of diagnostics will help you determine if you're getting optimal performance from your connection. The tools will also help diagnose whether the problem is your modem, your PC, the site you're visiting or your ISP. More information here: Internet Connection Center

PC Pitstop Download Bandwidth Test

This bandwidth test works by measuring the time it takes to download a block of random text embedded in a Web page. The JavaScript in the page reads the clock time just before and just after the block of nearly random text. The text block is generated at our server when your computer requests the page. The text block will not display on your computer, since each line is enclosed in HTML comment tags. More information here.

	Dial-up Modem bandwidth test. This measures the time it takes your computer to download a 50 KB block of text.
	ISDN bandwidth test. This measures the time it takes your computer to download a 100 KB block of text.
	DSL bandwidth test. This measures the time it takes your computer to download a 200 KB block of text.
	T1/Cable Modem bandwidth test. This measures the time it takes your computer to download a 500 KB block of text.
	T3 and satellite bandwidth test. This measures the time it takes your computer to download a 1,000 KB block of text.
	Extreme bandwidth test. This measures the time it takes your computer to download a 5,000 KB block of text. Do not try this test using a modem! (It will tie up your system for a loooonnnggg time.)

Internet Connection Firewall Troubleshooting

Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall

IE - Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer Issues, Tips, & Auto-Dialing and Auto-Disconnect Options

Internet Explorer Support Center

Tip: Clicking on a link opens in a new window and is empty: Start/Run and type in: REGSVR32 URLMON.DLL. Ok.
Then go to: IE/Tools/Internet Options/Programs/Reset Web Settings.

Tip: Re-install Internet Explorer - Go to Start/Run, and type : rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132
%windir%\inf\ie.inf. Or: Run Command - Reinstalling Internet Explorer (Line 29).

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP

If you receive this error message: Setup has detected a newer version of Internet Explorer already installed on this system. Setup cannot continue. To work around this issue and reinstall the same customized Internet Explorer 6 installation package a second time, run this edit then reinstall: Enable Reinstallation of Internet Explorer or OE (Line 114)

Once running this edit, rename the CatRoot2 folder and then run the ie.inf. Or use this run command:
Go to Start/Run, and type: rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 %windir%\inf\ie.inf

If you received this error message: The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. This software will not be installed. Contact your system administrator.

Rename the CatRoot2 folder (Windows\System32\CatRoot2) and then run (right click/install) the ie.inf (Windows\inf\ie.inf).

Tip: No Home Page - Right Click Internet Explorer Shortcut/Properties/Shortcut Tab. Place this In the target field:
"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE" �nohome

Tip: Get MailTo Hyperlinks in IE to Open OE - Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/File Types. Highlight
URL:MailTo Protocol/Advanced/Edit. Under Application used to perform action it should read:
"C:\PROGRAM FILES\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\MSIMN.EXE" /mailurl:%1

Tip: Speed up Internet Explorer - Find your IE icon and right click on it. Select properties and then click on the Shortcut
tab. In the Target line at the very end, add -nohome to get a speed boost.

Tip: Speed up Browsing in Internet Explorer - Start/Run/Regedit
         HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RemoteComputer\NameSpace
         In the right pane find: {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF} Value and delete it.

Tip: Add Internet Explorer Toolbar Buttons - 1. Go to Start/Run, 2. Type in gpedit.msc, 3. Go to user configuration -
         Windows Settings - IE Maintenance - Browser UI. Then click on browser toolbar customizations.

Tip: The option to save as jpeg/jpg is not available: Clear your Temporary Internet Files, then try again.

Go to IE/Internet Options/Delete Files. Also in Settings change the amount to 40 MB. This will help in preventing the index files from becoming overloaded.

If that doesn't help check your settings here: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg
For Content Type, it should read "image/jpeg".

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpeg
For content Type, it should read: image/jpeg

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gif
For Content Type is should read "image/gif"

If it already set to that, go to Start, Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shdocvw.dll, regsvr32 /i shdoc401.dll,regsvr32 webvw.dll and regsvr32 thumbvw.dll (for upgrades).

NOTE: If you are using AOL:

This behavior may occur when AOL's graphic compression option is turned on. When this option is on, the images are saved as the .art file type. Connect to the Internet through AOL, and then visit the following AOL Web site: www.aol.com. Click My AOL. On the Settings menu, click Preferences.

In the Preferences dialog box, click Internet Options (WWW). In the Internet Options dialog box, click to clear the Always Compress Graphics dialog box. Click to select the Never Compress Graphics dialog box. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Internet Explorer Does Not Save Graphics Files in the Proper Format
You May Be Unable to Save .jpg Files with Microsoft Paint After You Install Office 2000 SR1 or SP2

IE - Internet Explorer - To Create a Customized Throbber

Create Your Own Throbber for Internet Explorer & Outlook Express in Windows XP

IE - Internet Explorer - To restore the IE logo...

Start/Run/Regedit- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar. In the Toolbar key, if you see the BrandBitmap and SmBrandBitmap values on the right, delete them.

     Tip: Remove IE/OE Branding
    Tip: Change the IE Title Bar Text
     Tip: Delete IE Wallpaper - Start/Run/%appdata%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer

IE - Reinstall Internet Explorer

Re-install IE - Go to Start/Run, and type: rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 %windir%\inf\ie.inf

To work around this issue and reinstall the same customized Internet Explorer 6 installation package a second time, change the IsInstalled (REG_DWORD) value for the Branding component from 1 to 0 in the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components. The Branding key always begins with a greater than (>) character. Or... Go to: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/ie6/default.asp

In the download box, select your desired language and click Go. On the next page click the Internet Explorer 6 link under Download. Save the file to your hard drive and note where you saved it to:

When the download is complete, click Start, Run, Browse, and browse to the location you saved the file to. Highlight the IE6SETUP.EXE file and click Open.

In the Run dialog, move the cursor to the end of the command and press the space bar. Copy and past the following into the Run dialog at the end of the current command: /c:"ie6wzd.exe /d /s:""#E"""

The #E needs to be replaced by the full path and file name of the IE Setup file. An example command line would look like this: "C:\Temp\ie6setup.exe" /c:"ie6wzd.exe /d /s:""C:\Temp\ie6setup.exe"""

Replace C:\Temp in this example with the actual path to the ie6setup.exe file. All parameters must be in the line and all of the quote characters must be as shown.

Troubleshooting the install:

When using this article the issues that surface are covered below:
How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP

If you receive this error message: Setup has detected a newer version of Internet Explorer already installed on this system. Setup cannot continue. To work around this issue and reinstall the same customized Internet Explorer 6 installation package a second time, run this edit then reinstall: Enable Reinstallation of Internet Explorer or OE (Line 114)

Once running this edit, rename the CatRoot2 folder and then run the ie.inf. Or use this run command:
Go to Start/Run, and type: rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 %windir%\inf\ie.inf

If you received this error message: The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. This software will not be installed. Contact your system administrator.

Rename the CatRoot2 folder (Windows\System32\CatRoot2) and then run (right click/install) the ie.inf (Windows\inf\ie.inf).

Internet Explore Issues, Tips and Fixes
Unable to Install Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP
How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP

     Tip: Configure Internet Downloads - Start/Run/Regedit
              HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings. To increase the
              number of simultaneous connections that are allowed to 10, follow these steps: On the Edit menu, click Add Value,
              and then add the following registry values: "MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server"=Dword:0000000a
              "MaxConnectionsPerServer"=Dword:0000000a.

     Tip: Auto-Disconnect for Internet Explorer - Start/Run/Regedit
             HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters In the right pane,
             find Autodisconnect and change the time accordingly.

     Tip: Disable the Custom Search Page in Internet Explorer - Start/Run/Regedit
              HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main. Value Name: Use Custom Search URL,
              Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value), Value Data: (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled). Create a new DWORD
              value, or modify the existing value, called 'Use Custom Search URL' and edit the value according to the settings
              below. Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

     Tip: Disable the "Log on using dial-up connection" Check Box - Start/Run/Regedit
              HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon. Value Name:
              RasDisable, Data Type: REG_SZ (String Value), Value Data: (0 = restriction disabled, 1 = restriction enabled).
              Create a new String value, or modify the existing value, called 'RasDisable' and edit the value according to the
              settings below. Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

     Tip: Display Internet Explorer on the Desktop
              HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\
              NewStartPanel. Once there, locate {871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D} in the list on the right.
              Right click on it and select Modify. Change the value equal to 0. Reboot your computer.

Tip: Correct Internet Explorer Window Location

Tip: Clear Entries from Tools

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions. Select each subkey and look at its MenuText value in the right-hand pane. When you locate the menu item, delete the entire subkey. If you don't find the item, do the same search here: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions.

Tip: Disable The Image Bar In Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
IE/Tools/Internet Options/Advanced/Multimedia/Uncheck Enable Image Toolbar.

Availability and Description of Internet Explorer 6
A Description of the Changes to the Security Settings of the Web Content Zones in Internet Explorer 6

Error Message: This Web Page Could Not Be Saved
Error Message: A Previous Program Installation Was Never Completed

How to Change the Internet Search Behavior of Your Browser in Windows XP
How to Manage Cookies in Internet Explorer 6
How to Troubleshoot Java Problems in Internet Explorer
How to Troubleshoot Script Errors in Internet Explorer
Unable to Install Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP
How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 6

Image Toolbar Does Not Appear Over Image in Internet Explorer
Information About the Unsafe File List in Internet Explorer 6
Pictures Are Not Displayed on Internet Web Sites
Web Page Displays an Image As a Red X or Not at All
Privacy Settings Only Affect Internet Zone
Text May Be Unreadable in Internet Explorer if High Contrast Mode Is Enabled
The Internet Search Results Are Not Displayed in the Search Bar
Unable to Open a Link in New Window in Internet Explorer
Unable to Refresh Web Page That Uses Cookies if Set to Prompt for Cookies
Description of Internet Explorer Security Zones Registry Entries

Internet History Won't Clear

Internet Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

F4 = Open URL Address/History command line menu
F5 = Reload current web page
F11 = Toggle between full screen (kiosk mode) and windowed screen + menu

ESC = Stop loading of current web page
HOME = Go to top of current web page
END = Go to bottom of current web page

Page down or SPACE = Scroll down one screen at a time
Page up or SHIFT = Scroll up one screen at a time

ALT + Left Arrow = Back to previous web page
ALT + Right Arrow = Forward to next web page

CTRL + B = Open Organize Favorites menu
CTRL + D = Open Add to Favorites menu for current web page
CTRL + H = Open History folder
CTRL + L = Open new web page
CTRL + N = Open new browser window
CTRL + O = Open new (internet) location
CTRL + P = Print current web page or highlighted text
CTRL + R = Reload current web page
CTRL + S = Save current web page to disk
CTRL + W = Close active browser window

Image and Fax Viewer - Prevent Image and Fax Viewer From Stealing Associations

Go to: Start/Run/Regedit and Delete this string:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\image\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview
@="{e84fda7c-1d6a-45f6-b725-cb260c236066}"

     Tip: To manually change the association - Right Click On image file. Choose "open with", then "choose program"
              Select your favorite image viewer program. Check the "always use selected program" box Click OK.
     Tip: Disable Image (Picture) and Fax Viewer - Click Start, Run and enter regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll

Note: Using the command REGSVR32 /U SHIMGVW.DLL will prevent you from being able to change a User's picture in User Accounts. The Change Picture button will not function. You can re-enable this feature by clicking Start, Run and entering REGSVR32 SHIMGVW.DLL, making your desired changes, then re-running the command above.

IIS

The Pro installation doesn't install IIS by default. Go to Start->Control Panels->Add/Remove Programs, and click on "Add Windows Components". IIS will be listed in there.

Increase Shutdown Time For Services to Close Properly

Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control. On the Edit menu, click Add Value. Value Name: WaitToKillServiceTimeout, Data Type: REG_SZ , String: In milli-seconds; default is 20,000. Ok/Exit/Reboot.

Indexing Service - Disable

Improve Performance By Disabling Indexing Service - The Indexing Service in Windows XP Indexes your files presumably to shorten the time needed to search your hard drive if you are looking for a specific file or part of a phrase inside a file.

By default, this service is set to manual (so it won't start), but when you do a search on your computer, there's that little question asking you if you want to make future searches faster.... so you could have enabled it (it will tell you that you are going to enable the Indexing service when you choose this). To Disable, go to:

Administrative Tools/Computer Management/Services and Applications. Double click Services and find the Indexing Service. Double click/properties/Stop. From the Status Type Box, select Disabled.

Inst32.Exe

Inst32.exe Causes an Error Message in Windows XP

Install - To Perform a Quick Upgrade

Turn on your computer. Scan for viruses. Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer's CD�ROM drive. After your computer automatically launches the CD, click Install Windows XP. If your computer doesn't automatically launch the CD, start Setup manually: Click Start and then click Run. Type the following command, replacing "d" with the letter assigned to your CD-ROM drive: d:\setup.exe Press ENTER.

When you're asked to choose the type of installation you want, select Upgrade, and then click Next. You can upgrade to Windows XP if all of the following are true:

You're already using a previous version of Windows that supports upgrading. These include: Windows 98 (including Second Edition); Windows Millennium (Me); Windows NT� 4.0 (Service Pack 6 or later); Windows 2000 Professional; or Windows XP Home Edition. (Windows 95 and earlier versions do not support upgrade to Windows XP Professional.)

You want to replace your previous operating system with Windows XP Professional. You want to keep your existing files and personalized settings. If none�or only some�of these are true for you, perform a new installation. For more information, see New Installation. Review the license agreement and, if you agree, accept it.

Enter the Product Key from the Windows XP folder. Review the text for performing Dynamic Update. If you wish to perform Dynamic Update, select Yes, and then click Next. Windows installation starts. You must have an active Internet connection to perform Dynamic Update.

When the �Welcome to Windows� screen appears, follow the instructions to complete your upgrade. Go to �Configure Windows XP� for information on setting up user accounts and network connections.

Install - Repair the Windows XP Installation

Configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM drive. For more information about how to do this, please refer to your computer's documentation or contact your computer manufacturer.

Insert your Windows XP compact disc (CD) into your CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer. (You can also boot with a Windows 98/Me Startup disk with CD support and run WINNT.EXE in the I386 folder on the CD). When the "Press any key to boot from CD" message is displayed on your screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.

When you see the following message displayed on the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER:
To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER. At this point an option to press R to enter the Recovery Console is displayed. Do not select this option. On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen, press F8 to agree to the license agreement.

Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP (in your case, the one you wish to repair) is selected in the box, and then press the R key to repair Windows XP. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Setup.

Installing & Configuring XP

Learn what steps to take and what computer requirements are necessary when upgrading your computer to Windows XP. Why you need to activate Windows XP and the steps to take when activating your copy of Windows XP. More info here.

Installation Problems/Conflicts

Install Windows XP Professional
Install Windows XP Troubleshooter

Installation Issues and Conflicts
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_conflicts.htm

Setup Stops Responding (Hangs) During File Copy
Error Msg: Cannot find file: \Windows\System32\hal.dll
Cannot Install Windows XP from a Folder That Is Not Named i386
"NTLDR Is Missing" Error Message When You Upgrade or Install Windows XP Over Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Millennium Edition
Troubleshooting Invalid CD Key Error Message During Windows XP Setup

Installing XP

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade on a Windows XP-Based Computer
How to Move a Windows XP Installation to Different Hardware

Installing XP From DOS

If XP will not install from the CD or if you have a new drive with no operating system on it yet try these:

Install Windows XP from the hard drive with Windows 98 already installed:

Boot Windows 98, Insert the XP CD into your CD reader, Explore Windows XP through My Computer
Copy i386 folder to C:\. Go into C:\i386 folder and double click on winnt32.exe to launch the setup from the hard drive.

Install Windows XP from DOS (with no OS on a new hard drive):

Boot with a Windows 98 Start Up disk, Insert the Windows 98 CD into the CD reader, Run smartdrv.exe from the Win98 directory on the windows 98 CD (file caching). Type cd to back up to the root directory. Insert Windows XP CD into the CD reader, Copy the i386 folder to C:\. Go into C:\i386 folder on C: and type winnt.exe to launch the setup from the hard drive.

Install XP- Unattended Product Key

WINNT.SIF. Its created by the Configuration Manager which can be found in the SUPPORT\TOOLS folder in the DEPLOY.CAB. The lines you're concerned with are:

[UserData]
FullName=Your Name
ComputerName=ComputerName
ProductID=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

Installing Windows 98 to its Own Partition after Installing XP

Installing Windows 98 after Installing Windows XP

Install W2K to its Own Partition after Installing XP

Use a 98 Startup disk and run WINNT.EXE from the I386 directory. After 2K is installed, boot with the XP CD and at the Setup/Repair screen, choose Repair. In Recovery Console, use the following commands:

1) FIXBOOT, answer Yes
2) CD \
3) ATTRIB -H NTLDR
4) ATTRIB -S NTLDR
5) ATTRIB -R NTLDR
6) ATTRIB -H NTDETECT.COM
7) ATTRIB -S NTDETECT.COM
8) ATTRIB -R NTDETECT.COM
9) COPY X:\I386\NTLDR C:\
10) COPY X:\I386\NTDETECT.COM C:\

In Steps 9 and 10, X is the letter of your CD-Rom drive.

Installing Win2K after installing Windows XP.

Installation or Removal Was Not Complete Error Message

When you are installing a program that uses the InstallShield Wizard, you may receive an error message similar to one of the following:

The installation/removal of a previous program was not completed. Setup must restart your computer before proceeding with Installation. After windows has been restarted, please run setup again to complete installation.
-or-
A previous program installation was never completed. You need to restart your computer to complete that installation before running Internet Explorer Setup. Setup will now close. If you restart the computer as suggested and then try to install the program again, you receive the same error message.

The Installation/Removal of a Previous Program Was Never Completed

IntelliPoint

IntelliPoint 4.0: "HPVLS60" or "HPFVLS06" Error Message or Printer Problem After You Install IntelliPoint 4.0 Software

Internet Connection

Troubleshooting Modem Issues, Auto-Connect/Disconnect & Dialup for Windows XP
Troubleshooting Modem Problems in Windows XP
Troubleshooting Cable Modems
Troubleshooting TCP/IP Connectivity with Windows
Troubleshooting TCP/IP Problems in Windows XP Using TRACERT
Troubleshooting Problems Communicating on the Internet
Troubleshooting Internet Service Provider Logon Problems
Troubleshooting a Connection to the Internet in Windows XP
Troubleshooting Connection Speeds in Windows XP
Troubleshooting a PPPoE Connection in Windows XP
Troubleshooting Setting Up an NNTP Server in Windows XP
Cannot Connect To Internet Or MSN With Two Network Cards

Internet Downloads

Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings. To increase the number of simultaneous connections that are allowed to 10, follow these steps: On the Edit menu, click Add Value, and then add the following registry values: "MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server"=Dword:0000000a "MaxConnectionsPerServer"=Dword:0000000a.

Internet Time

The Internet Time service in its default state does not work with the Windows XP Personal Firewall enabled on a dial-up connection. To re-enable this ability while maintaining your firewall follow these steps:

Go to My Network Places, and in the Network Tasks sidebar select View Network Connections. Right-click your dial-up account and select Properties. Click the Advanced tab and click Settings. Click Add and enter "Internet Time Service" for the description. Enter 127.0.0.1 for the IP, and enter 123 for both the External and Internal port numbers and select TCP. Click OK until the Properties box disappears.

If you are online, a dialog box will appear telling you that you need to disconnect and reconnect for the settings to take effect.
Now when you double-click the system tray Clock and select Update Now from the Internet Time tab, it should work correctly."

Internet Time - Adjust Synchronization

Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DateTime\Servers. Create a New String Value Name the new value with a number one higher than the last. Under Value Data enter the hostname. Registry/Exit.

Internet Time Server

Want to be sure your computer always displays the correct time? Synchronize your system clock with an Internet time server.

Double-click the clock in the notification area of your taskbar, and the Date and Time Properties dialog box appears (you can also access these settings from the Control Panel). Click the Internet Time tab, then select "Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server." Choose a server in the dropdown list, then click OK. From now, assuming you have a continuous Internet connection, your clock will be synchronized once a week.

Note: If your computer is a member of a domain, most likely, it is already synchronized automatically by a network time server, and the Internet Time tab will not appear in your Date and Time Properties dialog box.

IP Addresses

What is your IP Address: Click here.

Start/Run: %windir%\System32\cmd.exe /k ipconfig.exe /all or...

Better Easy IP Check - Simply copy and paste the following into notepad

@echo.
@ipconfig | find "IP Address"
@echo.
@pause

And save as IP.BAT (save to your windows dir if you want to be able to access it anywhere). or...

Lists the IP Address(es) for your computer

This VB Script will determine the IP Address(es) available on your computer and display them, along with the hostname associated with that IP Address. Download the Find IP.vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you may want to right click and use Save Target As).

Double-click the Find IP.vbs file. http://www.dougknox.com/dbknox/utility/scripts_desc/find_ip.vbs. A dialog will open listing the available IP Address(es) and the corresponding hostname.

IRQ_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

To try to work around this issue: If Easy CD Creator is still installed, uninstall it, or uninstall only the DirectCD component.

Rename the Udfreadr.sys and Cdudf.sys files that are located in the %Systemroot%\System32\Drivers folder to Udfreadr.old and Cdudf.old. File properties: Udfreadr.sys, 23-Oct-01, 5.0.2.155 Cdudf.sys, 11-Jan-01, 5.0.2.155. NOTE : These files may have already been removed by the uninstaller program for Easy CD Creator.

Go to Start/Run/Regedit and Delete the following registry keys and then Rebooot:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UdfReadr
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\cdudf

Computer Automatically Restarts After You Upgrade to Windows XP

IRQ's - Prioritizing

Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\PriorityControl. Create a new DWORD value called IRQ8PRiority and set the data to 1, reboot.

Isass.Exe

You Cannot Log On to Windows XP After Running the Out-of-Box Experience

ISP

New Service Setup (Slow Loader)