The AutoRun feature or the AutoPlay feature does not

work when you insert a CD-ROM in the CD drive

Method 1: Determine which version of Easy CD Creator is installed on your computer, and then uninstall it
Note If Easy CD Creator is not installed on your computer, go to method 2.

Easy CD Creator version 5.02d and earlier versions can cause conflicts with the AutoRun or AutoPlay feature. To determine which version of Easy CD Creator is installed on your computer and uninstall it, follow these steps:

1. Determine which version of Easy CD creator is installed on the computer. To do this, follow these steps:

(a.) Start Easy CD Creator.
(b.) On the Help menu, select About Easy CD Creator to see which version is installed on the computer.

If the version installed is 5.02d or earlier, go to step 2 to uninstall it. If the version installed is later than version 5.02d, go to method 2.

1. Uninstall Easy CD Creator using the Add or Remove Programs feature. To do this, follow these steps:
. Click Start, and then click Run.
a. Type control appwiz.cpl in the Open box, and then press ENTER. The Add or Remove Programs window is displayed.
b.Select Roxio Easy CD Creator from the list of currently installed programs, and then click Remove.
c.Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to uninstall the program.

3. Test to determine whether the issue is resolved.
If this method resolves the issue, you are finished. If this method did not resolve the issue, go to method 2.

Method 2: Make sure that AutoPlay is turned on
Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ ) How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
The AutoPlay feature may not be turned on. To turn on AutoPlay, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> System >> CurrentControlSet >> Services >> CDRom

1. Double-click Autorun and see whether a zero or a one is displayed in the Value data box.
o If the value for Autorun is 1, go to step 5.
o If the value for Autorun is 0, right-click Autorun, and then click Modify. In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.

1. Locate and then click the following subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER >> Software >> Microsoft >> Windows >> CurrentVersion >> Policies >> Explorer

1. Double-click NoDriveTypeAutoRun to see its value. If the value is 0xb5, the AutoRun feature for CD-ROMs is turned off. To turn on the AutoRun feature, follow these steps:
a. Right-click NoDriveTypeAutoRun.
b. Click Modify.
c. In the Value data box, type 91.
d. Select Hexadecimal, and then click OK.
7. Exit Registry Editor.

Test to determine whether the issue is resolved. If the issue is resolved, you are finished. If the issue is not resolved, go to method 3.

Method 3: Make sure that the CD-ROM is available only to users who are logged on locally
Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ ) How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
The Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged on user only option might be turned off. To turn this option on, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
4. In the navigation pane, under Data, if the value for allocatecdroms is 0, go to step 5.
5. In the navigation pane, under Data, if the value for allocatecdroms is 1, right-click allocatecdroms, and then click Modify.

6. In the Value data box, type 0, and then click OK.
7. Exit Registry Editor.
8. Test to determine whether the issue is resolved.

If this method resolves the issue, you are finished. If this method did not resolve the issue, go to method 4.

Method 4: Make sure that the CD-ROM driver is current
If the driver for the CD drive is not current, the AutoPlay feature may not work. To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.
3. In Device Manager, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, and then right-click the CD drive that you want to update.
4. Click Update Driver to start the Hardware Update Wizard, and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install the latest driver for the CD drive.
5. Test to determine whether the issue is resolved.
If this method resolves the issue, you are finished. If this method does not resolve the issue, go to method 5.

Method 5: Make sure that the CD drive is compatible with Windows XP
Check the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List to determine whether the CD drive is compatible with Windows XP. To do this, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Default.aspx?m=x (http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Default.aspx?m=x)
If the CD drive is incompatible with Windows XP, replace the CD drive with a compatible model. If the drive is compatible and the methods in this article did not help you, go to the “Next Steps” section.

ALSO YOU CAN TRY THE LINK BELOW

Autoplay Repair Wizard :- http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c680a7b6-e8fa-45c4-a171-1b389cfacdad&displaylang=en

PowerToy :- http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

Tweak UI :- http://www.download.com/Tweak-UI/3000-2072_4-10002117.html

How to Remove the Content Advisor Password in Internet Explorer or Fix Missing Information

How to Remove Content Advisor Password in Internet Explorer
The following steps will remove any password set in the Internet Explorer Content Advisor and allow you to reset the program to its original state.
1) Click on Start and choose Run.

2) Type in RegEdit and select OK.

3) Now click on the little plus sign to the left of

H_KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> Software >> Microsoft >> Windows >> Current Version >> Policies

4) Now click on the Ratings folder.
5) In the right pane of the RegEdit window, you'll see an icon called Key. Click on it and press Delete.

6) Next, choose Registry and then Exit to exit RegEdit. You've just deleted your original Content Advisor password.

7) Restart the computer and run Internet Explorer again.

8) Choose View and then Internet Options (or Options for version 3.x). For IE 5 or greater, Click on Tools, Internet Options.9) Click on the Content tab and click on Disable. When asked for a password, don't enter anything; just click on OK. This will disable Content Advisor because there's no longer a password.
How to Fix Problems with Content Advisor Missing Information
In most cases, this problem occurs when the Ratings.pol file is damaged, follow the instructions below to fix this issue.
1) Quit Internet Explorer
2) Open My Computer, click on Tools, Folder Options
3) Click on the View tab and make sure "Show hidden files and folders" is selected, you may also want to uncheck the box next to "Hide extensions for known file types" and click Ok
4) Double click on Drive C in My Computer
5) Double click on the Windows folder and then double click on the System folder
6) Search for the file RATINGS.POL and right click on it and choose Rename. Rename it to RATINGS.OLD
7) Close out of the open Windows and then reopen Internet Explorer
8) Click on Tools, Internet Options
9) Click on the Content tab, then click on Settings
10) Type in the Supervisor password if necessary and click Ok
11) Select the Ratings options you would like and click Ok and close out of Internet Explorer
12) When you reopen Internet Explorer, everything should work.

How to determine and to recover from Winsock2 corruption in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows Vista

Method 1: Use the Netdiag tool
To use the Netdiag tool, you must install the Microsoft Windows XP Support Tools. To do so, follow these steps.Notes
•If you already have Support Tools installed, go to the second procedure in this section.

•If you do not have Support Tools installed and you do not have the Windows XP Setup CD, go to Method 2.
1.Insert your Windows XP Setup CD, and then locate the Support\Tools folder.
2.Double-click the Setup.exe file.
3.Follow the steps on the screen until you reach the Select An Installation Type screen.
4.On the Select An Installation Type screen, click Complete, and then click Next.
When the installation is complete, follow these steps:
1.Click Start, click Run, type Command, and then click OK.
2.Type netdiag /test:winsock, and then press ENTER.
The Netdiag tool will return the test results for several network components, including the Winsock. For more details about the test, use /v at the end of the netdiag command: netdiag /test:winsock /v
Method 2: Use the Msinfo32 program
Note Use this method only if you do not have a Windows XP Setup CD and you do not have Support Tools installed.
1.Click Start, click Run, type Msinfo32, and then click OK.
2.Expand Components, expand Network, and then click Protocol.
3.You will have ten sections under Protocol. The section headings will include the following names if the Winsock2 key is undamaged:
•MSAFD Tcpip [TCP/IP]
•MSAFD Tcpip [UDP/IP]
•RSVP UDP Service Provider
•RSVP TCP Service Provider
•MSAFD NetBIOS [\Device\NetBT_Tcpip...
•MSAFD NetBIOS [\Device\NetBT_Tcpip...
•MSAFD NetBIOS [\Device\NetBT_Tcpip...
•MSAFD NetBIOS [\Device\NetBT_Tcpip...
•MSAFD NetBIOS [\Device\NetBT_Tcpip...
•MSAFD NetBIOS [\Device\NetBT_Tcpip...
If the names are anything different from those in this list, the Winsock2 key is corrupted, or you have a third-party add-on, such as proxy software, installed.
If you have a third-party add-on installed, the name of the add-on will replace the letters "MSAFD" in the list. If there are more than ten sections in the list, you have third-party additions installed. If there are fewer than ten sections, there is information missing.

Manual steps to recover from Winsock2 corruption

Windows XP with Service Pack 2 instructions :- To repair Winsock if you have Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed, type netsh winsock reset at the command prompt, and then press ENTER.Note Restart the computer after you run this command.
Warning Programs that access or monitor the Internet such as antivirus, firewall, or proxy clients may be negatively affected when you run the netsh winsock reset command. If you have a program that no longer functions correctly after you use this resolution, reinstall the program to restore functionality.Note If these steps do not resolve the problem, follow the steps in the next section.
Windows XP without Service Pack 2 instructions
To repair Winsock if you do not have Windows XP SP2 installed, delete the corrupted registry keys, and then reinstall the TCP/IP protocol.
Step 1: Delete the corrupted registry keys
1.Click Start, and then click Run.
2.In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3.In Registry Editor, locate the following keys, right-click each key, and then click Delete:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> System >> CurrentControlSet >> Services >> Winsock
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> System >> CurrentControlSet >> Services >> Winsock2
4.When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
Note Restart the computer after you delete the Winsock keys. Doing so causes the Windows XP operating system to create new shell entries for those two keys. If you do not restart the computer after you delete the Winsock keys, the next step does not work correctly.
Step 2: Install TCP/IP
1.Right-click the network connection, and then click Properties.
2.Click Install.
3.Click Protocol, and then click Add.
4.Click Have Disk.
5.Type C:\Windows\inf, and then click OK.
6.On the list of available protocols, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click OK.If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear, follow these steps:
a. Click Start, and then click Search.
b. In the Search Companion pane, click More advanced options.
c. Click to select the following three check boxes:
•Search system folders
•Search hidden files and folders
•Search subfolders
d. In the All or part of the file name box, type nettcpip.inf, and then click Search.
e. In the results pane, right-click Nettcpip.inf, and then click Install.
7.Restart the computer.
Manual steps to recover from Winsock2 corruption for Windows Vista users
Winsock corruption can cause connectivity problems. To resolve this issue by using Network Diagnostics in Windows Vista, follow these steps:
1.Click , and then click Network.
2.Click Network and Sharing Center.
3.In the Network and Sharing Center box, click Diagnose and Repair.
Note You may also access the Network and Sharing Center in Control Panel.If the Network and Diagnostic tool was unable to find a problem, you can manually repair or reset Winsock.
Manual steps to repair or to reset Winsock for Windows Vista users
1.Click , type cmd in the Start Search box, right-click cmd.exe, click Run as administrator, and then press Continue.
2.Type netsh winsock reset at the command prompt, and then press ENTER.Note If the command is typed incorrectly, you will receive an error message. Type the command again. When the command is completed successfully, a confirmation appears, followed by a new command prompt. Then, go to step 3.
3.Type exit, and then press ENTER.

"Error 1719. The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed" Error Message When You Add or Remove Program

1. Click Start, and then click Run.

2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.

3. Locate and click the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> SYSTEM >> CurrentControlSet >> Services >> MSIServer

4. In the right pane of the Registry Editor window, double-click ImagePath.

5. In the Edit String dialog box that appears, make sure that the string in the Value data box contains the correct path to the Msiexec.exe file. The following is the correct path, where C is the drive in which Windows is installed: C:\Windows\System32\msiexec.exe /V

6. Click Exit on the File menu to quit Registry Editor.

7. Start your computer in Safe mode, and then register the Msiexec.exe file. To do so:

1. Shut down your computer, and then restart your computer.

2. After the Power On Self Test (POST), press the F8 key.

3. On the Windows Advanced Option menu, use the ARROW keys to select Safe Mode, and then press ENTER. 4. When you are prompted to select the operating system to start, select Microsoft Windows XP edition (where edition is the edition of Windows XP that is installed), and then press ENTER.

5. Log on to the computer.

6. Click Start, and then click Run.

7. In the Open box, type the following line, and then click OK:

msiexec /regserver

8. Shut down your computer, and then restart your computer normally.

You cannot create a network connection after you restore Windows XP

1. Click Start, and then click Run.

2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.

3. Locate and then click the following key in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> SYSTEM >> CurrentControlSet >> Services >> RasMan >> PPP >> EAP >> 25

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> SYSTEM >> CurrentControlSet >> Services >> RasMan >> PPP >> EAP >> 26

4.On the Left hand side you will see a Folder 25 and 26 just right click on it and click on delete
5.Quit registry editor, and then restart your computer.
For More info click on the link below
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/329441

Uninstall / Reinstall OE and IE from the registry

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

1. While you are logged on as an administrator, click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate the appropriate registry subkey, right-click the IsInstalled (REG_DWORD) value, and then click Modify.

To reinstall only the Internet Explorer 6 browser component on Windows XP, use the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> SOFTWARE >> Microsoft >> Active Setup >> Installed Components >> {89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4383}

To reinstall only Outlook Express 6 on Windows XP, use the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> SOFTWARE >> Microsoft >> Active Setup >> Installed Components >> {44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}
4. Change the value data from 1 to 0, and then click OK (To Uninstall OE or IE) OR Change the value data from 0 to 1, and then click OK (To Reinstall OE or IE)

5. Quit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer

Enable/Disable Task Manager

Enable/Disable Task Manager

This tweak disables user access to Task manager. It must be applied on a user by user basis.
1) Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.

2) HKEY_CURRENT_USER >> Software >> Microsoft >> Windows >> CurrentVersion >> Policies >> SystemModify >>

Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: DWORD Value // Value Name: DisableTaskMgr Setting for Value Data: [0 = Enabled (Default) / 1 = Disabled]Exit Registry and Reboot

Password Is Not Saved in Outlook or Outlook Express

Password Is Not Saved in Outlook or Outlook Express

Problem:
You are repeatedly prompted to enter your password in Outlook Express or Outlook in spite of how many times you have checked the [Save Password] box. There have been a number of different solutions offered on the internet, some very similar in nature. This is a compilation of those different methods that to the best of my knowledge should work for the majority of situations. The three step process is detailed below:
Solution:
Back up the Registry and do the steps Mentioned Below
Remove User Account Information
1) Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.
2) Navigate to and select: HKEY_CURRENT_USER >> Software >> Microsoft >> Protected Storage System Provider
3) Right click Protected Storage System Provider and select Permissions
4) Click the user name for the user that is currently logged on and ensure that Read and Full Control permissions are both set to Allow.
5) Click Advanced button, select the Permissions tab.
6) Ensure that the currently logged on user is highlighted, that Full Control is listed in the Permissions column, and that This Key and Subkeys is listed in the Apply To column.
7) Ensure that Replace Permission Entries on all Child Objects with Entries Shown Here that Apply to Child Objects has a checkmark in the box.
8) Click Apply then click Yes in the Security dialogue box shown below.

9) Click OK, then click OK again to return to Registry Editor.
10) Expand the Protected Storage System Provider key by double clicking or using the plus (+) sign.
11) Right click the user sub-key folder directly below the Protected Storage System Provider key.
Example: User sub-key looks similar to: S-1-5-21-124525095-708259637-1543119021-16701
12) Click Delete and then click Yes in the Confirm Key Delete dialog box that appears.
NOTE: Each identity may have a sub-key under the Protected Storage System Provider key. Delete all of the user sub-key folders under the Protected Storage System Provider key using the same method.

13) Close Registry Editor and reboot the computer

Re-Enter Password
Depending on whether you are using Outlook or Outlook Express the exact method will vary. In all cases, accessing the Tools menu and selecting the choice related to Accounts will point you in the right direction. Select the user account and the option to change or modify its properties. There will be a box to be checked to save the password once it has been re-entered. It will be necessary to perform the password re-entry for each separate e-mail account. Reboot after each account change.

Restoring Dell Factory Image From Vista DVD (Recovery)

Boot the computer using win Vista DVD and then Try the Steps Mentioned BELOW
1). Click Command Prompt from the System Recovery Options window.
2). In the Administrator window, type the following lines, pressing after each line.
path d:\windows;d:\windows\system32
d:
CD Tools
PCRestore
3). In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.
4) In the Confirm Data Deletion window, click to select Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition, and then click Next. The message Factory image successfully restored! appears when the process is complete.
5). Click Finish to restart the system.

For Detailed Info click on the link Below
http://tinyurl.com/38hu6f

Turn Off System Tray (Notification Area) to Hide Icons

Step 1
Disable and Turn Off System Tray (Notification Area) to Hide Icons in Windows XP and Vista
1) Click on Start button.
2)In Windows XP, click Run and then type regedit and hit ENTER. In Windows Vista, type regedit into Start Search and hit ENTER.
3)Navigate to the following registry key in Registry Editor:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER >> Software >> Microsoft >> Windows >> CurrentVersion >> Policies >> Explorer
4)Right click on Explorer, and then select New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value (DWORD Value in Windows XP). Type "NoTrayItemsDisplay" as its value name.
Skip this step is NoTrayItemsDisplay registry entry is already available. Note that is NoTrayItemsDisplay, and not NoTrayItemDisplay.
Double click on NoTrayItemsDisplay, and set the value data to 1.
NOTE:- Once set, all program, system and application icons will be hidden and does not been shown. Don’t worry, the applications are still running as usual, just that the icons are hidden. The only thing left is the clock

Step 2
To clear the Past Items list, perform the following steps:
1). Delete the IconStreams and PastIconsStream values from the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER >> Software >> Microsoft >> Windows >> CurrentVersion >> Explorer >> TrayNotify
2). Open Task Manager, click the Processes tab, click Explorer.exe, and then click End Process.
3). In Task Manager, click File, click New Task, type explorer, and then click OK.

Step 3 [ VISTA ]
1) Click on Start button
2) In Windows Vista, type regedit into Start Search and hit ENTER. 3) 3)Navigate to the following registry key in Registry Editor
HKEY_CURRENT_USER >> Software >> Classes >> Local Settings >> Software >> Microsoft >> Windows >> CurrentVersion >> TrayNotify
Now you will see two entries in the list: IconStreams and PastIconsStream. Select both of them and delete them. (You may want to make a backup with the export function before you do this)
4) Now we'll need to recycle Explorer.exe by opening up task manager (You can use Ctrl+Shift+Esc), selecting explorer.exe in the list and choosing End Process
5) Now go to the File menu, choose New Task and type in explorer into the open box. Hit enter, and explorer should restart itself. Now your Customize Notification Icons dialog should show you a very clean list of items, but note that any settings you had will be reset to default.

For More Info Click on the Link Below
Disable and Turn Off System Tray (Notification Area) to Hide Icons in Windows XP and Vista
http://tinyurl.com/5fn7tr
How to Clear Past Items from the Notification Area
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q283084
Clean Up Past Notification Icons in Windows Vista
http://tinyurl.com/39xq9c

All Programs Missing

Click on Start >> Run >> regedit >> Click OK.
Then Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER >> Software >> Microsoft >> Windows >> CurrentVersion >> Policies >> ExplorerLook for "NoStartMenuMorePrograms" on the Right side if you find it Right Click on it Click Modify and make sure its set at "0" If a "NoStartMenuMorePrograms" value doesn't exist, go to the Edit menu, select New, DWORDvalue, and create the value. Set the value to 1 to disable or 0 to enable.

System Restore Tab Missing

If you have an issue were you are not able to see the system restore tab under system properties then you can do the steps mentioned Below

Step:-1

Click on Start >> Run >> regedit >> Click OK

Then Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> SOFTWARE >> Microsoft >> WindowsNT >>CurrentVersion >> SystemRestore. Look for DisableSR on the Right side if you find it Right Click on it Click Modify and make sure its set at "0"

If a "DisableSR" value doesn't exist, go to the Edit menu, select New, DWORD
value, and create the value.
Set the value to 1 to disable System Restore or 0 to enable System Restore.

Exit from Registry and restart the computer now you should get the System Restore Tab back

Step:-2

Start/Run/gpedit.msc. Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.

Re-Enabling System Restore (WinXP Pro)
If you previously disabled system restore through the Group Policy Editor, the option
to start it again does not show in the System Properties. You can re-enable it again
by:

1. Run the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)
2. Go to Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / System / System Restore
3. Set Turn off System Restore and Turn off Configuration to Disable
4. Right click on My Computer
5. Select Manage
6. Go to Services and Applications / Services
7. Scroll down to System Restore Service
8. Set it for Automatic
9. Click on the Start button to start the service
10. Close down this window
11. Go back to the Group Policy Editor and configure both to Not configured
12. Now when you right click on My Computer, there should be a tab for System Restore
and you can configure how much space will be used.

How to do System Restore from Recovery Console

STEP :- 1

To run the Recovery Console from the Windows XP startup disks or the Windows XP CD-ROM, follow these steps:

1. Insert the Windows XP startup disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.
Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted.

2. When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.

3. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you must access from the Recovery Console.

4. When you are prompted, type the Administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.

5. At the command prompt, type the appropriate commands to diagnose and repair your Windows XP installation.

For a list of commands that are available in Recovery Console, type recovery console commands or help at the command prompt, and then press ENTER.

For information about a specific command, type help commandname at the command prompt, and then press ENTER.

6. To exit the Recovery Console and restart the computer, type exit at the command prompt, and then press ENTER.

STEP:- 2

Once you get to the recovery console follow the steps mentioned below

• Type CD\ then Enter

• Then cd system~1\_resto~1 then Enter

• Type dir then Enter

When you hit enter it will list all the restore points folders like rp1, rp2 …….. If the restore points have more than one page then u have to keep on hitting the key to view the last restore point folder. You will have to choose the second to last option folder

• Type cd rp {the second to the last restore point no. } (Note: Example: cd rp9, if rp9 is the second to the last restore point where the last restore point no. is 10)

• Then type cd snapshot

Now the command prompt will look like this c:\system~1\_resto~1\rp9\snapshot

• Type: copy _registry_machine_system c:\windows\system32\config\system

• Press enter

• Then type:
copy _registry_machine_software c:\windows\system32\config\software

Then type exit

If you get an access denied error when doing the above, then do the following at the recovery console:

Type CD\ then press Enter

Type cd windows\system32\config then press Enter

Type ren system system.bak then press Enter

Type exist press Enter

Your PC will reboot, go back into the Recovery Console and then you have access

If you still cannot get access in anyway to your installation in the recovery console then your SAM database files are corrupt. There is no way you can restore these with the recovery console. You may need to do a fresh install

Logoff Icon is Missing from Start Menu

U may come accross a problem were the log off button may be missing. again this problem happens due to Spyware Infection
Try the step Mentioned Below
Manual Steps Using Group Policy Editor
1) Click Start and then Run.
2) Type gpedit.msc in the Run dialog box.
3) Press ENTER on your keyboard.
4) In the Group Policy Editor navigate to:
User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar
5) Double-click Remove Logoff on the Start Menu.
6) Select Not Configured.
NOTE: If the Logoff icon is restricted/disabled (missing) from the Start Menu on a per User account basis then the above method will not work, you will need to use the Registry Editor to remove the Group Policy.
Manual Steps Using Windows XP Registry
1) Click Start and then Run.
2) Type regedit.exe in the Run dialog box.
3) Press ENTER on your keyboard.
4) Navigate to:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
5) Right-click NoStartMenuLogOff to select Modify.
6) Change the value to 0.
7) Navigate to:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
8) Right-click NoStartMenuLogOff to select Modify.
9) Change the value to 0.
10) Quit the Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
At Times you may not be able to find the entries mentioned above in the registry if thats the case try the Step Mentioned Below
Manual Steps Using REG ADD
1)Open a Command Window.
2) Type:
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoStartMenuLogOff /t REG_DWORD /d 0
3) Press ENTER on your keyboard.
4)Type:
REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoStartMenuLogOff /t REG_DWORD /d 0
5) Press ENTER on your keyboard.
6) Type EXIT and press ENTER on your keyboard.
For more info please Visit:- http://billjr.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!28CBD6442F406227!808.entry

Also Try the Link Mentioned Below

For Log OFF Button Missing Click on the link Below

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/xp_startmenu_logoff_nsm.vbs

For All Programs Missing

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/allprogramsdisableundo.reg

Missing Hard Drive Icon[Local Disk C:] In My Computer Panel

When you open My Computer you may find Local Disk C: Missing, but you will be able to access the Local Disk C: from Start >> Run >> C:
This Problem may happen due to Spyware Infection on your system. To get the Local Disk C: back on your My Computer Screen Download Tweak UI and install it
from http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/c/a/fca6767b-9ed9-45a6-b352-8...fb2a267
Click on Start >> All Program >> Powertoys for Windows XP >> Tweak UI >> Start Tweak UI
Click the (+) sign near the My Computer section
Select Drives
Put a checkmark near the drive-letters that you want to unhide
Click Apply, OK
For More info visit:- http://help.lockergnome.com/windows/Missing-Hard-Drive-Icon-Computer-Panel-ftopict431205.html
Thank to Srinivasarao Dangudubiyyam for Sharing the Info

Vista Troubleshooting links

Windows Vista recommended system requirements:-

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/systemrequirements.mspx

Windows Vista: Networking :-

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/networking.mspx

Troubleshoot network connection problems :-

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/33307acf-0698-41ba-b014-ea0a2eb8d0a81033.mspx

Network Map in Windows Vista does not display computers that are running Windows XP:-
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

How to troubleshoot secured (128-Bit) Web sites by using Internet Explorer in Windows XP

Delete the temporary Internet files
To delete the temporary Internet files, follow these steps: (1). Start Internet Explorer. >> (2). On the Tools menu, click Internet Options, and then click the General tab. >> (3). Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies. >> (4). Click OK when you are prompted to confirm the deletion. >> (5). Click Delete Files. >> (6). Click OK when you are prompted to confirm the deletion. >> (7). Under History, click Clear History. >> (8). Click Yes when you are prompted to delete your history of visited Web sites. (9). Click OK.
Configure security, content, and advanced settings in Internet Explorer
Step: 1.To configure security, content, and advanced settings in Internet Explorer, follow these (a). In Internet Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Internet Options, and then click the Security tab. >> (b). Click Trusted sites, and then click Default Level. >> (c). Add the SSL Secured (128-Bit) Web site to the Trusted sites zone. To do this, click Sites, type the URL of the site in the Add this Web site to the zone box, click Add, click OK, and then click Apply.
2. Clear the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) state and AutoComplete history. To do this, follow these steps:- (a). Click the Content tab. >> (b). Under Certificates, click Clear SSL State. >> (c). Click OK when you receive the message that the SSL cache was successfully cleared. >> (d). Under Personal information, click AutoComplete. >> (e). Under Clear AutoComplete history, click Clear Forms, and then click OK when you are prompted to confirm the operation. >> (f). Click Clear Passwords, click OK when you are prompted to clear all previously saved passwords, and then click OK two times.
3. Verify that Internet Explorer is configured to use SSL 2.0 and SSL 3.0. To do this, follow these steps:-(a). Click the Advanced tab. >> (b). Under Security in the Settings box, select the Use SSL 2.0 and Use SSL 3.0 check boxes (if they are not already selected), and then click OK.
Verify that the date and time settings on your computer are correct
To verify that your computer is configured with the correct date and time settings, follow these steps: -(1). Click Start, and then click Control Panel. >> (2). Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options, and then click Date and Time. >> (3). Click the Date & Time tab. >> (4). Make sure that the date and time settings are configured to use the current date and time, and then click OK.
Verify that your computer is using 128-bit encryption
To verify that your computer is using 128-bit encryption, follow these steps: -(1). Start Internet Explorer. >> (2). On the Help menu, click About Internet Explorer. >> (3). The level of encryption on your computer appears next to the words Cipher Strength. Verify that the Cipher Strength value appears as 128-bit. >> (4). Click OK.
Use System Restore to return your computer to a previous state
How to restore the operating system to a previous state in Windows XP:- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084/
Use the System File Checker (Sfc.exe) tool to scan all Windows File Protection (WFP)-protected files
To run System File Checker with the /scannow parameter, follow these steps: - (1). Click Start, and then click Run. >> (2). In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK. >> (3). At the command prompt, type sfc /scannow, and then press ENTER.
Verify that the Microsoft Cryptographic Services service is started
To verify that the Cryptographic Services service is started, or to start it if it is not already started, follow these steps: -(1). Click Start, and then click Run. >> (2). In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK. >> (3). At the command prompt, type net start cryptsvc, and then press ENTER. >> (4). Type exit to quit Command Prompt.
Re-register .dll files
To re-register these files, follow these steps: (1). Click Start, and then click Run. >> (2). In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK. 3. At the command prompt, type the following lines and press ENTER after each line:
regsvr32 softpub.dll
regsvr32 wintrust.dll
regsvr32 initpki.dll
regsvr32 dssenh.dll
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32 sccbase.dll
regsvr32 slbcsp.dll
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll
4. Click OK when you receive the message that DllRegisterServer in FileName succeeded.
5. Type exit.
Create a new user profile
1. Log on to the computer as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group. 2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
PLEASE REFER TO MSKB:- http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813444

How to cancel printing or to delete a print job that is stuck in the print queue in Windows XP

Step 1: Start Notepad
To stop the print spooler and its files, we will have you create and run a script file that will automatically stop the service. This sounds difficult, but it really isn't. Just follow these steps carefully.
a. Click Start, and then click Run.
b. In the Open box, type notepad, and then click OK. Notice that a blank Notepad document opens.
Step 2: Copy a command script to Notepad
Now we will have you copy and paste some commands to the Notepad document.
a. Carefully select (highlight) all the following text:
net stop spooler
del %systemroot%\system32\spool\printers\*.shd
del %systemroot%\system32\spool\printers\*.spl
net start spooler
b. Right-click the text that you selected, and then click Copy.
c. In Notepad, right-click in the blank document, and then click Paste.
d. Carefully select (highlight) all the following text:
C:\DeletePrintJobs.cmd
e. Right-click the text that you selected, and then click Copy.
f. In Notepad, click Save As on the File menu.
g. In the File Name box, right-click, and then click Paste.
Note Notice that this file name differs from most other file names that you might have seen. That is because this file is a command script file.
h. Click Save.
Step 3: Run the command script file
Now that you have created the command script file, you will run it. To run it, you will copy and paste the name of the command script file in the Run box.
a. Carefully select (highlight) all the following text:
C:\DeletePrintJobs.cmd
b. Right-click the text that you selected, and then click Copy.
c. Click Start, and then click Run.
d. In the Open box, right-click, and then click Paste.
e. Click OK.
f. Notice that the Command Prompt window opens to run the command script file that you created. Notice also that this window closes automatically when the command script file has finished running. If you do not see the Command Prompt window open, check that you saved the command script file by using the correct name and that you entered the correct command script file name in the Run box. Note If this method does not work the first time, or if you cannot print anything after you use this method, restart your computer, and then try again.
If this method worked, you are finished with this article. However, you may want to read the "Prevention tips" section to prevent this problem from happening again.
PLEASE REFER TO MSKB:- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946737

Improve Core System Performance

On systems with large amount of RAM this tweak can be enabled to force the core Windows system to be kept in memory and not paged to disk.
NOTE:- Plzzzzzzzzz try the steps mentioned below only if you system has min 512mb of ram or above
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> SYSTEM >> CurrentControlSet >> Control >> Session Manager >> Memory Management. No the Right side look for DisablePagingExecutive
Value Name: DisablePagingExecutive
Value Data: (0 = default, 1 = disable system paging)
Change the value to '1' enable the tweak and stop the core process from being paged, or set it to '0' for the default.
Restart Windows for the change to take effect.

Windows Vista Hardware Compatibility List

http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/

Missing wininet.dll

Missing wininet.dll is becoming an issue due to spyaxe infection. Here is how to restore it without the XP cd.

Warning: The system may lock up a few times or give error several times during this procedure. Just keep trying, it will work.

1. At the blank desktop, press CTRL+ALT+DEL.

Task manager should open

2. On the Applications tab, click the New Task button.

The Create New Task window should open.

3. Click the Browse button.

4. Browse to the i386 directory. IMPORTANT: In the File type window at

the bottom of the page, change this to All Files. Customer will have to scroll far right to find it.

5. Find the wininet.dll. Right click and choose copy.

6. Browse to the window\system32 directory. . IMPORTANT: In the File type window at the bottom of the page, change this to All Files.

7. Press CRTL+V to paste. (right-click paste is NOT an option)

8.Make sure wininet.dll appears, then click Cancel in the bottom right.

9. Close the Create New Task window.

10.Click the New Task button again. In the Create New Task window, type explorer.exe and click OK.

This should bring the desktop back.

Installing HyperTerminal

Installing HyperTerminal: - if you see the error message ‘Cannot find HYPERTERMINAL’ you will need to install HyperTerminal [win98 / me].
1. Click start > settings > control panel > Add / Remove programs.
2. In Add / Remove programs select properities and then click the windows setup tab.
3. Double click communications.
4. Check the box for HyperTerminal.
5. Click ok and then ok again to install [you may be asked for the windows installation cd for this procedure].

Hyperterminal test for verifying hardware function

Hyperterminal test for verifying hardware functionality of dial up modem
1. Close all application that may be trying to use the modem, such as connection software, fax software or bookkeeping sortware.
2. Click START > RUN > hypertrm & click ok
3. The new connection –hyperterminal windows appears. Press ESC or cancel key to close the new connection windows
4. Type ATE1 & press enter. The application responds OK [you may not see these letter as you type them. This normal. The ATE1 command turns on the visible text so you can see whatever you type.]
5. Type AT&F pres enter. The application responds OK.[this loads the modem default settings]
6. Type ATZ & press enter. The application responds OK. [This resets modems to the default settings.]
7. Type ATDT. Immediately follow ATDT with the access number your ISP gave you. Press enter the application dials your ISP access number.[the modem should dial out & connect to your ISP {you hear the screeching tones as it connects}. Typically hyperterminal will then respond with a message stating connected.
8. To disconnect the modem, close hyperterminal. If you are prompted to save the session, click no. [If the modem successfully connects, then the modem itself is working properly & you need to contact your ISP for configuration assistance.

Backup & Restore Windows Mail Messages

Backup Windows Mail Messages

1. Click on Start , type Windows Mail, and then press the key.
Windows Mail launches.
2. Click on File, select Export, and click on Messages…
The Windows Mail Export window appears.
3. Select Microsoft Windows Mail and click on the Next button.
4. Click on the Browse button.
The Select the location to which you want to export the e-mail messages window appears.
5. Select the location of the folder that you wish to export messages to and click the Select Folder button.
6. Click the Next button
The Select Folders screen appears.
7. Select the message folder that you would like to export and click the Next button.
Windows Mail now exports the messages, this may take several minutes depending on how many messages are present.
8. Click the Finish button.
The mail messages have now been exported.

Restore Window Mail Messages

1. Click on Start , type Windows Mail, and then press the key.
Windows Mail launches.
2. Click on File, select Import, and click on Messages…
The Windows Mail Import window appears.
3. Select Microsoft Windows Mail 7 and click on the Next button.
4. Click on the Browse button.
The Select the location of the e-mail messages that you want to import window appears.
5. Select the folder containing the exported message and click the Select Folder button
6. Click the Next button
The Select Folders screen appears.
7. Select the message folders you would like to import and click the Next button.
Windows Mail now imports the messages, this may take several minutes depending on how many messages are being imported.
8. Click the Finish button.
The mail messages have now been imported.

Backup & Restore Windows Mail Account

Backup a Windows Mail Account

1. Click on Start , type Windows Mail, and then press the key.
Windows Mail launches.
2. Click on Tools and select Accounts…
The Internet Accounts window appears.
3. Select the account you wish to export and click on the Export… button.
The Export Internet Account window appears
4. Select the location of the file that you wish to export and click Save
5. Click on the Close button to close the Internet Accounts window.
The account settings have now been exported.

Restore a Windows Mail Account

1. Click on Start , type Windows Mail, and then press the key.
Windows Mail launches.
2. Click on Tools and select Accounts…
The Internet Accounts window appears.
3. Click on the Import… button
The Import Internet Account window appears
4. Select the location of the file that you wish to import and click Open
5. Click on the Close button to close the Internet Accounts window
The account settings have now been imported.

Message Could Not Be Displayed Error in Windows Mail IN VISTA

Problem: Cannot open, move, or delete certain messages in Windows Mail [ When trying to open a message in Windows Mail, the error message Message could not be displayed is shown. If you try to delete or move the message, a dialog box appears stating An unknown error has occurred. ]

Solution: Delete the Windows Mail store folder

1. Restart the computer in safe mode.
2. Click on Start , type appdata, and then press then Enter.
The C:\Users\\appdata folder appears where is the account name assigned to the user currently logged into the system.
3. Double-click to open the Local, and then the Microsoft folder.
4. Delete the Windows Mail folder.
5. Clear the Recycle Bin.

Restart the computer in normal mode and reconfigure the windows Mail and that should do the Trick

"MAPI32.DLL is corrupt" in Outlook 2003 in Vista

I am not sure how many of you have come across the issue when u click on Outlook 2003 in Windows Vista you get the following error Message

"Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook. MAPI32.DLL is corrupt or the wrong version."

no matter what u do like uninstall and reinstall it back again u still get the same error message.To resolve this issue follow the simple step mentioned below it has worked for me i hope it works for everyone

You will have to locate the Following File [ MSMAPI32.DLL ] and how do you do that very simple

Click on Computer >> Then local disk C: >> Program Files >> Common Files >> System >> MSMAPI >> 1033 { Hear you will find the [ MSMAPI32.DLL ] }

Rename the file to something like MSMAPI32.XXX or MSMAPI32.OLD

Now restart Outlook. Hopefully you get the same result I got

Enhanced Browsing Security

http://technet.microsoft.com/hi-in/library/bb457150(en-us).aspx#ELAA

Security videos tutorials from Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/videos/default.mspx

Some of the Windows Xp shortcut keys

Add/Remove Programs --------------------------- appwiz.cpl

Automatic Updates Configuration ------------- wuaucpl.cpl

Display Properties ------------------------------- desk.cpl

Firewall Settings --------------------------------- firewall.cpl

Internet Options --------------------------------- inetcpl.cpl

Network Connections ---------------------------- ncpa.cpl

Power Options ------------------------------------ powercfg.cpl

Security Center ----------------------------------- wscui.cpl

Sound and Audio ----------------------------------- mmsys.cpl

System Properties ---------------------------------- sysdm.cpl

User Accounts -------------------------------------- nusrmgr.cpl

Other Windows programs

Component Services --------------------- comexp.msc

Computer Management ----------------- compmgmt.msc

Device Manager --------------------------- devmgmt.msc

Disk Defragmentation ------------------- dfrg.msc

Disk Managment ------------------------ diskmgmt.msc

Event Viewer ---------------------------- eventvwr.msc

Group Policies -------------------------- gpedit.msc

Local Security Settings ---------------- secpol.msc

Local Users and Groups ---------------- lusrmgr.msc

Performance Monitor ---------------- perfmon.msc

Services ------------------------------- services.msc

Shared Folders ----------------------- fsmgmt.msc

Applications

Command Prompt ---------------- cmd / command (98-ME)

Hyperterminal ---------------- hypertrm

MS Excel ----------------- excel

MS PowerPoint ------------------- powerpnt

MS Word ---------------------- winword

Notepad ----------------------- notepad

Sound Recorder ------------------- sndrec32

Volume Controls -------------------- sndvol32

Windows Tour -------------------- tourstart

KeyBoard Shortcuts

Device Manager --------------------- Windows Key + Break

Minimise All Windows ------------- Windows Key + D

Right Click -------------------------- Key beside Left Ctrl Key

Run Box ------------------------- Windows Key + R

Search Window -------------------- Windows Key + F

START Menu ---------------------- Ctrl + Esc / Windows Key

Windows Explorer ------------------ Windows Key + E

Commonly used Symantec tools

Hi All;

Check out the link mentioned below for Commonly used Symantec tools

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005103109480139

OR

www.symantec.com/autotools

DUNS ERROR 781, 792, 797, 798, 799, 800

DUNS ERROR 781

781 - The encryption attempt failed because no valid certificate was found.

This error may occur with Windows 2000 or XP client attempting to connect to a virtual private network (VPN) using Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) and IP Security Protocol (IPSec).

If you are not attempting to connect with VPN, L2TP or IPSec, check your Connectoid's Security tab - and set it according to your ISP's instructions (most ISPs use 'Typical - allow unsecured password).

If you are attempting to connect with VPN, L2TP or IPSec:

· There may be a problem with the remote computer:

The certificate on the VPN server is not valid or missing - the administrator of the remote computer must correct the problem.

The IPSec Policy Agent service on the remote computer may be stopped, or stopped and re-started without stopping and re-starting the Routing and Remote Access service on the server. The administrator of the remote computer must correct the problem.

For more information - see MS KB 247231

782 - Network Address Translation (NAT) is currently installed as a routing protocol, and must be removed before enabling Internet Connection Sharing.

783 Internet Connection Sharing cannot be enabled. The LAN connection selected as the private network is either not present, or is disconnected from the network. Please ensure that the LAN adapter is connected before enabling Internet Connection Sharing.

784 You cannot dial using this connection at logon time, because it is configured to use a user name different than the one on the smart card. If you want to use it at logon time, you must configure it to use the user name on the smart card.

785 You cannot dial using this connection at logon time, because it is not configured to use a smart card. If you want to use it at logon time, you must edit the properties of this connection so that it uses a smart card.

786 The L2TP connection attempt failed because there is no valid machine certificate on your computer for security authentication.

787 The L2TP connection attempt failed because the security layer could not authenticate the remote computer.

788 The L2TP connection attempt failed because the security layer could not negotiate compatible parameters with the remote computer.

789 The L2TP connection attempt failed because the security layer encountered a processing error during initial negotiations with the remote computer.

790 The L2TP connection attempt failed because certificate validation on the remote computer failed.

791 The L2TP connection attempt failed because security policy for the connection was not found.

DUNS ERROR 792

792 - The L2TP Connection Attempt failed because security negotiation timed out.

Windows 2000 & XP: This error can occur if you have a preshared key configured on the client, but the key is not configured on the RRAS (Routing and Remote Access Service) server. This error can occur even if valid certificates are configured on both the client and server. This can be resolved by removing the preshared key from the client so that a security negotiation process using certificates can occur.

See MS KB Q299307

793 - The L2TP connection attempt failed because an error occurred while negotiating security.

794 - The Framed Protocol RADIUS attribute for this user is not PPP.

795 The Tunnel Type RADIUS attribute for this user is not correct.

796 - The Service Type RADIUS attribute for this user is neither Framed nor Callback
Framed.

DUNS ERROR 797

797 - The modem could not be found.

This error occurs only in Windows 2000 and XP. The error can occur if the modem is no longer visible to the system, and may be a problem related to the modem driver, or system conflicts that cause the modem to work only some of the time.

In some cases, rebooting the machine may "solve" the problem.

If the modem is an external and is not powered on when the system is booted this error may occur: shut-down, power on the modem & re-boot the system.

If the error persists, check to see if there is an updated driver for your modem.

DUNS ERROR 798

798 - A certificate could not be found that can be used with this Extensible Authentication Protocol.

This error may occur if your dial-up networking security settings require a certificate that cannot be located.

Most ISPs do not require EAP (extensible authentication protocol) for access: check your Connectoid's Security Tab settings - normally, 'Typical' is selected, and EAP is not used.

For this error to occur, the security tab settings are set to 'Advanced (Custom Settings), which enables the 'Settings...' button, which produces a windows with 'Logon Security' settings which include EAP. Change the security settings if the server you are connecting to does not require EAP.

If the server does require EAP, contact the system administrator or see the 'Certificates' help section of Windows' Help for Network Connections.

DUNS ERROR 799

799 - Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) cannot be enabled due to an IP address conflict on the network. ICS requires the host be configured to use 192.168.0.1. Please ensure that no other client on the network is configured to use 192.168.0.1.

If you are not using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing), edit the Advanced tab of your connectoid and un-check the 'Allow other computers to connect through this computer's Internet connection' checkbox.

If you are using ICS, the IP address of your machine's LAN connection, and/or other machines on the network are incorrect. As the error message indicates, your machine must be assigned IP 192.168.0.1, and no other machine or device on the LAN can use that address. Your machine's IP address is controlled by Properties associated with your Local Area Connection in the 'LAN or high-speed Internet' section of Windows' Network Connections. (Start->Connect To -> Show All Connections)

This error applies to Windows 2000 & XP.

DUNS ERROR 800

800 - Unable to establish the VPN connection. The VPN server may be un-reachable, or security parameters may not be configured properly for this connection.

This error may occur if a Virtual Private Network connection is specified, but fails to authenticate. See this Microsoft how-to article on using Virtual Private Networks for Secure Internet Data Transfer.

Some of the reasons this error occurs include:

· The PPTP or L2TP server is not reachable. A firewall could be blocking traffic; the server name specified in your connection could be incorrect.

· Your connection configuration might prevent IPSec from establishing a secure channel with the server. A network component such as Network Address Translation (NAT) or a firewall might be blocking IPSec traffic.

· Verify whether you have a current machine certificate or that the pre-shared key is correct. Check the security settings in the properties for your network connection.

· There are no free VPN ports on the server (over-subscribed - maximum number of users already connected).

This error applies to Windows 2000 & XP.

801 This connection is configured to validate the identity of the access server, but Windows cannot verify the digital certificate sent by the server.

900 The router is not running.

901 The interface is already connected.

902 The specified protocol identifier is not known to the router.

903 The Demand-dial Interface Manager is not running.

904 An interface with this name is already registered with the router.

905 An interface with this name is not registered with the router.

906 The interface is not connected.

907 The specified protocol is stopping.

908 The interface is connected and hence cannot be deleted.

909 The interface credentials have not been set.

910 This interface is already in the process of connecting.

911 An update of routing information on this interface is already in progress.

912 The interface configuration in invalid. There is already another interface that is connected to the same interface on the remote router.

913 A Remote Access Client attempted to connect over a port that was reserved for Routers only.

914 A Demand Dial Router attempted to connect over a port that was reserved for Remote Access Clients only.

915 The client interface with this name already exists and is currently connected.

916 The interface is in a disabled state.

917 The authentication protocol was rejected by the remote peer.

918 There are no authentication protocols available for use.

919 The remote computer refused to be authenticated using the configured authentication protocol. The line has been disconnected.

920 The remote account does not have Remote Access permission.

921 The remote account has expired.

922 The remote account is disabled.

923 The remote account is not permitted to logon at this time of day.

924 Access was denied to the remote peer because username and/or password is invalid on the domain.

925 There are no routing enabled ports available for use by this demand dial interface.

926 The port has been disconnected due to inactivity.

927 The interface is not reachable at this time.

928 The Demand Dial service is in a paused state.

929 The interface has been disconnected by the administrator.

930 The authentication server did not respond to authentication requests in a timely fashion.

931 The maximum number of ports allowed for use in the multilinked connection has been reached.

932 The connection time limit for the user has been reached.

933 The maximum limit on the number of LAN interfaces supported has been reached.

934 The maximum limit on the number of Demand Dial interfaces supported has been reached.

935 The maximum limit on the number of Remote Access clients supported has been reached.

936 The port has been disconnected due to the BAP policy.

937 Because another connection of your type is in use, the incoming connection cannot accept your connection request.

938 No RADIUS servers were located on the network.

939 An invalid response was received from the RADIUS authentication server. Make sure that the case sensitive secret password for the RADIUS server is set correctly.

940 You do not have permission to connect at this time.

941 You do not have permission to connect using the current device type.

942 You do not have permission to connect using the selected authentication protocol.

943 BAP is required for this user.

944 The interface is not allowed to connect at this time.

945 The saved router configuration is incompatible with the current router.

946 RemoteAccess has detected older format user accounts that will not be migrated automatically. To migrate these manually, run XXXX.

948 The transport is already installed with the router.

949 Received invalid signature length in packet from RADIUS server.

950 Received invalid signature in packet from RADIUS server.

951 Did not receive signature along with EAPMessage from RADIUS server.

952 Received packet with invalid length or Id from RADIUS server.

953 Received packet with attribute with invalid length from RADIUS server.

954 Received invalid packet from RADIUS server.

955 Authenticator does not match in packet from RADIUS server.

DUNS ERROR 756, 764, 769, 775, 777, 780

DUNS ERROR 756

756 - This connection is already being dialed.

This error indicates more than one simultaneous request to make a dial-up networking connection has been made.

This can occur if you have one or more programs set up to automatically make a connection to the Internet. Check the settings for your e-mail, browser and other applications that access the Internet, disabling automatic connection as appropriate.

757 - Remote access services could not be started automatically. Additional information is provided in the event log.

758 - Internet connection sharing is already enabled on the connection.

760 - An error occurred while routing capabilities were being enabled.

761 - An error occurred while Internet connection sharing was being enabled for the connection.

763 - Internet connection sharing cannot be enabled. There are two or more LAN connections in addition to the connection to be shared.

DUNS ERROR 764

764 - No smart card reader is installed.

This error can occur if the Security settings of your Connectoid are incorrect: in the security tab, make sure that the option to use a Smart Card is NOT enabled. With most connections, the security setting should be "typical" and allow an unsecured password.

765 - Internet connection sharing cannot be enabled. A LAN connection is already configured with the IP address required for automatic IP addressing.

766 - The system could not find any certificate.

767 - Internet connection sharing cannot be enabled. The LAN connection selected on the private network has more than one IP address configured. Reconfigure the LAN connection with a single IP address before enabling Internet connection sharing.

768 - The connection attempt failed because of failure to encrypt data.

DUNS ERROR 769

769 - The specified destination is not reachable.

This error should only occur if you are trying to connect to the Internet or remote server via a PPPoE (Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet) link. A PPPoE connection is often used with DSL service, but is almost never used for a dial-up connection to the Internet.

Check your network connections (connectoids) - if you show all connections (Start-> Connect to -> Show all connections) make sure that your dial-up connectoids are listed in the 'dial-up' section. If you are trying to establish a VPN (virtual private network) dial-up connection, it's necessary to specify a normal dial-up connectoid in the 'First dial' section of the VPN connectoid.

This error may also occur if you are attempting to establish a PPPoE connection via a network card that is not enabled (or properly installed). See MS KB Q316395.

770 - The remote machine rejected the connection attempt.

771 - The connection attempt failed because the network is busy.

772 - The remote computer's network hardware is incompatible with the type of call requested.

773 - The connection attempt failed because the destination number has changed.

774 - The connection attempt failed because of a temporary failure. Try connecting again.

DUNS ERROR 775

775 - The call was blocked by the remote computer.

This error cannot occur with Windows 95/98 or NT - only with Windows Me, 2K or XP.

Make sure you are dialing the correct phone number.

Make sure that your login information (user name / password) is correct. See: Connectoids.

Make sure you have an account that has not been restricted with the ISP you are calling.

Try dialing and do a test login using Hyperterminal.

776 - The call could not be connected because the destination has invoked the Do Not Disturb feature.
DUNS ERROR 777

777 - The connection attempt failed because the modem (or other connecting device) on the remote computer is out of order.

This error cannot occur with Windows 95/98 or NT - only with Windows Me or 2K.

This error can occur if you have installed your modem with an incorrect driver. Identify your modem chipset, PCI ID, manufacturer, and make sure you are using the correct driver.

If you get this error, the modem or DUNS may not be installed or set-up properly. See if you can talk to your modem with Hyperterminal setup as described here - if you can, inspect/re-install DUNs; if you cannot, the modem needs to be re-installed. In some cases, a simple cold-boot (shut down - power off - re-start) may solve the problem.

This error may also occur if the number you are dialing is blacklisted.

Many PCI modems include an entry in Windows' ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS (from Control Panel or System): it is important to remove any installed modems using this remove function to properly update the registry. In some cases where the modem has been installed more than once with different driver versions without proper removal, the registry may be corrupted: if this is the case, only manual editing, restore from backup, or re-installation of Windows may cure the trouble.

Also note: In many cases, PCI modems will not operate in all of your PCI slots - see this page.
Also see: Forum56 Post regarding HP-supplied modem and error 777.

778 - It was not possible to verify the identity of the server.

779 - To dial out using this connection, you must use a smart card.

DUNS ERROR 780

780 - An attempted function is not valid for this connection.

Check your Connectoid - make sure it is set properly. It should be set to dial out using a modem on your machine and not via a network.

If you are attempting to access the Internet through a local area network, the network setup may be incorrect.