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jon_s
08-31-2003, 11:38 AM
I have just formatted my HD and installed XP Pro...

1)At the moment, I cannot move any folders around my desktop, I click to move them, but they don't follow! It worked a couple of hours ago, and I have not changed any settings. Is there a 'lock' on the desktop??

2)My internet connection is a bit odd. There seems to be a time out function working while using Explorer. I can look at sites fir around 5-10mins, then the connection dies on me. It is back up in another 5 mins, pattern keep repeating. Funny thing is, I have had a 600mb d/l going for an hour or so, and that seems fine! (This time out thing was happening before I started the d/l)

3)Sometime I click and double click a link, but explorer does not send me there! This is not all the time, but certain links are more problematic than others!


Any help much appreciated.

p.s my computer is running a lot faster now that I have sorted it out after the virus!

Nemisis8u
08-31-2003, 12:51 PM
The First one is easy but im not sure about the other two. WHat you have to do is right click on the desktop. Then go to "Arrange Icons By" From there move down and uncheck "Auto Arrange"

Wide
08-31-2003, 01:06 PM
your 2nd problem hass occured in my other computer 2 years ago.. I couldnt find any problems so I have formatted the drive.. But u had it already..
for the 3rd one upgrade the default explorer (it must be 5.5) maybe it can solve the problem..

If u have Service Pack.. Install them immediately..

jon_s
08-31-2003, 03:30 PM
Hummm another problem............I can copy something (highlight, right click and copy) but I can not past? WTF! lol

Nemisis8u
08-31-2003, 05:35 PM
Hummm another problem............I can copy something (highlight, right click and copy) but I can not past? WTF! lol

What are you trying to copy? And where are you pasting it to?