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WHATS MISSING ?? HELP PLEASE

illusio (Competent) posted this on Saturday, 22nd March 2003, 22:09

I would appreciate any help I can get..
the problem... I have a problem with my P.C ( I am a complete novice )
I recently moved house and since setting up the computer its gone wrong.
I cant access my email- what I mean is the computer wont allow me to view any pop up windows, or follow any links within a site, or view pictures by clicking on links like ` read more` or follow link xyz !
What I get is a blank box on my screen with the microsoft banner across the top !
I have downloaded every type of flash programme going but this doesnt help.
I hope someone can help as Im at a loss now
Thanx

RE: WHATS MISSING ?? HELP PLEASE

Eggster (Competent) posted this on Sunday, 23rd March 2003, 09:09

format your pc and start again and it will run like new

RE: WHATS MISSING ?? HELP PLEASE

illusio (Competent) posted this on Wednesday, 9th April 2003, 08:58

thanks but how would i do that ?? Im a complete novice and i dont want to wipe out my computer ! what about files ive got stored i dont want to lose them ?

RE: WHATS MISSING ?? HELP PLEASE

Mike G (Elite) posted this on Wednesday, 9th April 2003, 12:36

Re-installing Windows is a last-ditch solution that is guaranteed to work, but it needn`t be that drastic. Have a look at this page for possible solutions to the `blank window` problem:

http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#blank_windows

If you are a complete novice, you might want to get someone more knowledgeable to help you with some of those suggestions, especially the bit about file associations.

"what about files ive got stored i dont want to lose them ?"

You really should get into the habit of backing up important files onto CD, so you don`t lose them. It really is worth it for the piece of mind - after all, if your hard drive crashes, you could lose everything.

Mike

RE: WHATS MISSING ?? HELP PLEASE

hairyhaggler (Elite) posted this on Monday, 14th April 2003, 16:51

B4 you formatt your drive.Ask yourself are you running a pop up killer???.this might be stopping your windows coming up.
just a thought...

RE: WHATS MISSING ?? HELP PLEASE

illusio (Competent) posted this on Monday, 14th April 2003, 21:21

thanks all. problem sorted it was a missing file association ??!! ??
found out by following the link provided. cheers

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