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stupid computer question - opiated - 07-24-2006
it's really petty and dumb, but when i click on my start menu, i don't see my User pic beside my user name anymore, and i also don't get the menu when i start up my computer which shows my user name/pic..when i go to change things around about changing the way i log on it says i need to uninstall client services for netware or somethin like that, but i don't even know what that is!!! i just want my pic back!
- ron - 07-24-2006
try doing a system restore to a date that you remember didn't have the issue you are having
Ron
- DWilliams7926 - 07-24-2006
whose that in your avatar Ron?
- farmerdan - 07-24-2006
as ron responded in another thread he Wrote:the donnas it is
- kleh - 07-24-2006
if you're using windows xp try this :
go to ctrl panel under 'user accounts' icon, click on yer username/admin account under "pick an account to change" you should see the option to switch/select the photo appear on the left
as for the way the start button opens, right click directly on start and go to properties should see classic start menu highlighted, un-select and select 'start menu'
et voila
- opiated - 07-25-2006
kleh Wrote:if you're using windows xp try this :
go to ctrl panel under 'user accounts' icon, click on yer username/admin account under "pick an account to change" you should see the option to switch/select the photo appear on the left
as for the way the start button opens, right click directly on start and go to properties should see classic start menu highlighted, un-select and select 'start menu'
et voila
tried all that, and it used to work for me..i can switch the pic but it's not shown once i switch it!! i just get that friggin' error message
- scottitude - 07-25-2006
Sounds like you need to run a virus and ad-ware scan. You may need to repair your registry as well.
- chris - 07-25-2006
scottitude Wrote:Sounds like you need to run a virus and ad-ware scan. You may need to repair your registry as well.Is it time for my "Get A Mac" line yet?
- chancellor - 07-25-2006
On my msn list right now I have 3 people trying to get rid of their macs so i'm not sure if thats a good thing
- chris - 07-25-2006
chancellor Wrote:On my msn list right now I have 3 people trying to get rid of their macs so i'm not sure if thats a good thingWhy do they want to get rid of them? And what are they selling?
- tigerthelion - 07-25-2006
chris Wrote:scottitude Wrote:Sounds like you need to run a virus and ad-ware scan. You may need to repair your registry as well.Is it time for my "Get A Mac" line yet?
You're really loving these new commercials with the guy from the show "Ed" and the movie "Waiting" aren't ya?
- chris - 07-25-2006
tigerthelion Wrote:You're really loving these new commercials with the guy from the show "Ed" and the movie "Waiting" aren't ya?They're pretty good commercials... :thumb:
- opiated - 07-25-2006
scottitude Wrote:Sounds like you need to run a virus and ad-ware scan. You may need to repair your registry as well.
did the scans..how do i repair my registry??? apparently ( i googled this problem) lots of people have had this and it's somethin to do with a novell product that gets in your computer somehow
- lilbones - 07-25-2006
The only good thing about "Waiting" was the use of the New Pornos' "Electric Version".
OFF TOPIC!
- scottitude - 07-25-2006
opiated Wrote:scottitude Wrote:Sounds like you need to run a virus and ad-ware scan. You may need to repair your registry as well.
did the scans..how do i repair my registry??? apparently ( i googled this problem) lots of people have had this and it's somethin to do with a novell product that gets in your computer somehow
Unfortunately, most effective registry editors/cleaners will cost you between $20 - $30. They'll usually offer a free "scan now" option right from their website but they often only show you what needs to be fixed or fix the first few that it finds and informs you that you can fix the rest with a purchased version.
If you're unable to or not interested in purchasing software, I suggest doing a little more research on sites that address the problem and look for the registry entry that needs to be edited or deleted. Typically, someone will post the errant entry and the "fix" and you can manually edit the registry.
In Windows, you can access the registry for manual editing by clicking the START button, select RUN, and type REGEDIT in the command line. This will open the registry in an Explorer type mode and you can locate and edit the necessary entry.
I'm at work and can't recall which editor I bought but I think I paid $30 and it's been well worth the investment. In addition to resolving critical registry issues, most of the programs will also clean up shortcuts, favorites, and other nuisance issues that can slow down your system.