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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Posted:
My computer has been playing up recently, i was wondering if anyone can help me,
I have Windows ME edition
When i first start up my computer it comes up with:
EVNTSVC has caused an error in EVNTSVC will now close
and occasionally (once a week) it comes up with:
RUNDLL has caused an error in and will now close
and my computer has been freezing a lot, and restarting itself.
Any ideas will be appreciated!
Alice
My computer has been playing up recently, i was wondering if anyone can help me,
I have Windows ME edition
When i first start up my computer it comes up with:
EVNTSVC has caused an error in
and occasionally (once a week) it comes up with:
RUNDLL has caused an error in
and my computer has been freezing a lot, and restarting itself.
Any ideas will be appreciated!
Alice
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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Location: Exeter
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Location: Exeter
Posted:
I have Windows ME as well, Apparentley it has a few niggles in it, you could try a virus scan, or a defrag but I cannot remember how to do it at the mo as i am on my work computer thats a mac and my computer had had to go to be mended as it would not start up ! Maybe someone else knows how to run a defrag!
Good Luck!
I have Windows ME as well, Apparentley it has a few niggles in it, you could try a virus scan, or a defrag but I cannot remember how to do it at the mo as i am on my work computer thats a mac and my computer had had to go to be mended as it would not start up ! Maybe someone else knows how to run a defrag!
Good Luck!
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: London, Wales (UK)
Pooh-Bah
2,211 posts
Location: London, Wales (UK)
Posted:
Simple!
You got Windows ME. ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) also known as CFS.
In other words your computer has chronic fatigue syndrome.
Rub some elderberry over the screen and talk soothingly to it.
Computers have feeling too you know!
Simple!
You got Windows ME. ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) also known as CFS.
In other words your computer has chronic fatigue syndrome.
Rub some elderberry over the screen and talk soothingly to it.
Computers have feeling too you know!
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- W B Yeats
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: London, Wales (UK)
Pooh-Bah
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Location: London, Wales (UK)
Posted:
Sorry Alice! That wasn't really constructive help was it!
Sorry Alice! That wasn't really constructive help was it!
Come faeries, take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame.
- W B Yeats
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Posted:
Tambo - I tried to Defrag it, it wouldnt work as it was damaged or something.
Kat - well i could try it, but my computer complains when i go near it with anything foody
Tambo - I tried to Defrag it, it wouldnt work as it was damaged or something.
Kat - well i could try it, but my computer complains when i go near it with anything foody
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
old hand
950 posts
Location: Nottingham UK
950 posts
Location: Nottingham UK
Posted:
I understand your frustration. I got the same thing going on here. According to System Suite software my hard drive is beginning to fail ...since I only got my computer in June I am going to return it and demand a new one.
Sorry I can't be any help but here's a huge hug
I understand your frustration. I got the same thing going on here. According to System Suite software my hard drive is beginning to fail ...since I only got my computer in June I am going to return it and demand a new one.
Sorry I can't be any help but here's a huge hug
Are we nearly there yet?
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Posted:
i'd say windows ME is a pretty horrible system i have 2000 and if you have access to it, i'd suggest you get 2000. (I hear XP is stable too, but haven't tried it myself)
I had the rundll problem on my old windows 98 (somehow, windows 98 is worse than ME *shudder*) and I think I fixed it by formatting the HD and starting afresh
there are some other suggestions that I have but that includes going into the registry and checking what programs start when you boot. Maybe some program that you dont want/need that's broken is started whenever u boot and wierd stuff happens.
i'd say windows ME is a pretty horrible system i have 2000 and if you have access to it, i'd suggest you get 2000. (I hear XP is stable too, but haven't tried it myself)
I had the rundll problem on my old windows 98 (somehow, windows 98 is worse than ME *shudder*) and I think I fixed it by formatting the HD and starting afresh
there are some other suggestions that I have but that includes going into the registry and checking what programs start when you boot. Maybe some program that you dont want/need that's broken is started whenever u boot and wierd stuff happens.
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Beginner
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Location: Beyond Time, South of Melbourne, Australia
Beginner
282 posts
Location: Beyond Time, South of Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
I am sure it's not what you want to hear, but ME is a crappy OS. Ditch it as soon as you can. Either go for win98 or XP. Win 2000 is also OK, but in my experience XP is very stable, and will run everything I have tried on it.
I am sure it's not what you want to hear, but ME is a crappy OS. Ditch it as soon as you can. Either go for win98 or XP. Win 2000 is also OK, but in my experience XP is very stable, and will run everything I have tried on it.
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still can't believe it's not butter
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
pink poi, you have a damaged application.
either it's components are corrupt/missing or the installation is invalid.
how long has this been the situation?
your choice of solution should be based on which of the following options require the least effort:
a - determining what program is at fault and fixing it.
b - reinstalling the beast.
often, b is the easiest, sadly. what specifications are your computer? perhaps it can sustain a better OS.
if you want to pursue choice a, I would like to help, but better that be done in PM than in a forum, IMO.
hope this yelps!
pink poi, you have a damaged application.
either it's components are corrupt/missing or the installation is invalid.
how long has this been the situation?
your choice of solution should be based on which of the following options require the least effort:
a - determining what program is at fault and fixing it.
b - reinstalling the beast.
often, b is the easiest, sadly. what specifications are your computer? perhaps it can sustain a better OS.
if you want to pursue choice a, I would like to help, but better that be done in PM than in a forum, IMO.
hope this yelps!
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Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
firstly change to xp...it has nevere screwed me over...and what with my tinkerings and things...it is fantastic!
secondly....if you want, i can come round and have a looksy at it and probably fix it......but only if you want me too..
firstly change to xp...it has nevere screwed me over...and what with my tinkerings and things...it is fantastic!
secondly....if you want, i can come round and have a looksy at it and probably fix it......but only if you want me too..
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Posted:
Thanks everyone for there help, i've phoned up my sister (a computer expert!) as my computer decided to play up even more to make it near unusable and she's gonna come over and change my OS to 2000 as she says XP is crap aswell.
Hopefully that would be the end to my troubles.
Much love to everyone
Thanks everyone for there help, i've phoned up my sister (a computer expert!) as my computer decided to play up even more to make it near unusable and she's gonna come over and change my OS to 2000 as she says XP is crap aswell.
Hopefully that would be the end to my troubles.
Much love to everyone
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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Location: South Wales
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Posted:
what?? slap her with a herring!
Xp is honestly the best OS i have ever seen....EVER! its never crashes...adn is seriously very user friendly
what?? slap her with a herring!
Xp is honestly the best OS i have ever seen....EVER! its never crashes...adn is seriously very user friendly
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HOP librarian
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Location: Prague, Czech. Republic
HOP librarian
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Location: Prague, Czech. Republic
Posted:
The U.C.O.F.
The best OS are UNIX based!!! Win2000 are able to be easy hacked
The U.C.O.F.
The best OS are UNIX based!!! Win2000 are able to be easy hacked
POI THEO(R)IST
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Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
indeed...but windows XP has lots of cool bells and whistles and lights and is gorgeous
tru about the hacking...but unix does have its weaknesses.
indeed...but windows XP has lots of cool bells and whistles and lights and is gorgeous
tru about the hacking...but unix does have its weaknesses.
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Location: Malden, Massachusetts United States, USA
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Location: Malden, Massachusetts United States, USA
Posted:
My computer has been playing up recently, i was wondering if anyone can help me,
I have Windows ME edition
When i first start up my computer it comes up with:
Pink Poi
EVNTSVC has caused an error in EVNTSVC will now close
and occasionally (once a week) it comes up with:
RUNDLL has caused an error in and will now close
and my computer has been freezing a lot, and restarting itself.
Any ideas will be appreciated!
::::Getting out all white geek lab coat::::
OK here is the deal. First off I would try uninstalling the last few programs that you installed. Windows ME has a problem with programs that run in high memory only. E.G. -- Real one player -
The reason that XP and 2000 don't have these issues is because they do not use "conventional and upper memory" like windows 9X and 2000.
As for unix based systems being the best. I have some problems with that statement. The reason that unix is so stable is because of it's memory managent abilities to recognize, say 256 meg ram as 256meg ram. Ever tried to find a video game that runs on a unix server?
Pink,
If this issue keeps happening I would first run a through scan disk on your computer and get rind of all non esential programs on your computer. If that dosn't work ... The next step is a little more drastic, bring it in and have it looked at.
My computer has been playing up recently, i was wondering if anyone can help me,
I have Windows ME edition
When i first start up my computer it comes up with:
Pink Poi
EVNTSVC has caused an error in
and occasionally (once a week) it comes up with:
RUNDLL has caused an error in
and my computer has been freezing a lot, and restarting itself.
Any ideas will be appreciated!
::::Getting out all white geek lab coat::::
OK here is the deal. First off I would try uninstalling the last few programs that you installed. Windows ME has a problem with programs that run in high memory only. E.G. -- Real one player -
The reason that XP and 2000 don't have these issues is because they do not use "conventional and upper memory" like windows 9X and 2000.
As for unix based systems being the best. I have some problems with that statement. The reason that unix is so stable is because of it's memory managent abilities to recognize, say 256 meg ram as 256meg ram. Ever tried to find a video game that runs on a unix server?
Pink,
If this issue keeps happening I would first run a through scan disk on your computer and get rind of all non esential programs on your computer. If that dosn't work ... The next step is a little more drastic, bring it in and have it looked at.
Blessings to all,
Peter
When you find yourself in the company of a halfling and an ill-tempered Dragon, remember, you do not have to outrun the Dragon ...you just have to outrun the halfling.
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Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia
Posted:
Linux - fight the powers, M$ sux0rz...
Oh wait this isn't slashdot...
Yeah WindowsME = not so nice.
I have only heard bad stuff about XP, with information privacy matters related to the whole MS Passport being the worst. Apparently there is some bad stuff in the End-User-License-Agreement (EULA) like giving Microsoft the right to install stuff on your machine via windows update etc (they don't even have to tell you).
At home I use Win2k - that is all good and dandy, but if I want to play some of my old games I have to reboot to Win98.
Linux - fight the powers, M$ sux0rz...
Oh wait this isn't slashdot...
Yeah WindowsME = not so nice.
I have only heard bad stuff about XP, with information privacy matters related to the whole MS Passport being the worst. Apparently there is some bad stuff in the End-User-License-Agreement (EULA) like giving Microsoft the right to install stuff on your machine via windows update etc (they don't even have to tell you).
At home I use Win2k - that is all good and dandy, but if I want to play some of my old games I have to reboot to Win98.
Courage is the man who can stop after only one peanut
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old hand
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old hand
733 posts
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Posted:
Pink Poi, darling, Microsoft are currently evauating the problem for you . I'll keep you posted. They'll either phone me or contact me via e-mail, when they do, i'll get in touch and let you know what they came up with
LOL
Taking it easy
Trippy
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Last night i met some pixies and we danced around a stone.
Pink Poi, darling, Microsoft are currently evauating the problem for you . I'll keep you posted. They'll either phone me or contact me via e-mail, when they do, i'll get in touch and let you know what they came up with
LOL
Taking it easy
Trippy
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Pyromantic
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Pyromantic
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Location: Norway (Way way up North, on the left side of Swed...
Posted:
Hey!
Everybody knows that XP stands for Xtra Problems...
If I were you I would play the good old "format c:"-game, and the install Windows 2000...
He he, me myself still uses Windows 98 SE...
It is stable as a mountain..
Hey!
Everybody knows that XP stands for Xtra Problems...
If I were you I would play the good old "format c:"-game, and the install Windows 2000...
He he, me myself still uses Windows 98 SE...
It is stable as a mountain..
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-= And I bring you......fire =-
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Posted:
Thankies Trippy.
thankies everyone
you all diserve a big
Thankies Trippy.
thankies everyone
you all diserve a big
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old hand
898 posts
Location: Binstead, Isle of Wight
898 posts
Location: Binstead, Isle of Wight
Posted:
Help, please!
I'm trying to fill in a job application form directly on a website. I'm supposed to attach covering letter, cv and picture in a zip file but when I press submit I get the message: File type not allowed.
Anyone? Thanks
Help, please!
I'm trying to fill in a job application form directly on a website. I'm supposed to attach covering letter, cv and picture in a zip file but when I press submit I get the message: File type not allowed.
Anyone? Thanks
Ask a question and be a fool for a minute...don't ask and be a fool your whole life.
addict
413 posts
413 posts
Posted:
If it says "File type not allowed" this definitely meen you are attaching file with wrong extension. I you sure it accept ZIP, rather than PDF or DOC?
If it says "File type not allowed" this definitely meen you are attaching file with wrong extension. I you sure it accept ZIP, rather than PDF or DOC?
Internet Hate Machine
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Location: They seek him here, they seek him there...
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Location: They seek him here, they seek him there...
Posted:
The filetype is the .whatever at the end of the filename. Just google the .whatever bit and see what reader/software you need and bamf, you're well on your way to employment (fingers crossed for ya) x
The filetype is the .whatever at the end of the filename. Just google the .whatever bit and see what reader/software you need and bamf, you're well on your way to employment (fingers crossed for ya) x
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Insert Champagne Here
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Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
Posted:
I got all excited thinking that Alice posted...but then I saw it was just a necro
I got all excited thinking that Alice posted...but then I saw it was just a necro
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
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Stargazer
6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
Originally Posted By: FiretrampHelp, please!
I'm trying to fill in a job application form directly on a website. I'm supposed to attach covering letter, cv and picture in a zip file but when I press submit I get the message: File type not allowed.
Anyone? Thanks
there are situations where it's "mandatory" to do a search... and others where it isn't
No worries 
still looking for that thin red line myself 
To answer your question: usually zip files are prohibited for mailing. It's strange that they do request you doing so (especially since they don't allow).
Try to as .doc or better as .pdf (create from .doc/x via pdf printer, 150dpi) or as .jpg (not over 250kB).
Good luck
Originally Posted By: FiretrampHelp, please!
I'm trying to fill in a job application form directly on a website. I'm supposed to attach covering letter, cv and picture in a zip file but when I press submit I get the message: File type not allowed.
Anyone? Thanks
there are situations where it's "mandatory" to do a search... and others where it isn't
No worries still looking for that thin red line myself To answer your question: usually zip files are prohibited for mailing. It's strange that they do request you doing so (especially since they don't allow).
Try to as .doc or better as .pdf (create from .doc/x via pdf printer, 150dpi) or as .jpg (not over 250kB).
Good luck
the best smiles are the ones you lead to
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Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
Save it as a .jpg?
What?
Why on earth would anyone send a picture of thier CV??
Firetramp - if the picture is of you, add it in the CV itself. Other than that, you'll have to make the covering letter and the CV just one document and send that over to them instead. The website iwll probably only accept .doc to be honest.
Good luck with the application
Save it as a .jpg?
What?
Why on earth would anyone send a picture of thier CV??
Firetramp - if the picture is of you, add it in the CV itself. Other than that, you'll have to make the covering letter and the CV just one document and send that over to them instead. The website iwll probably only accept .doc to be honest.
Good luck with the application
Stargazer
6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
converting a textfile to jpg is last on the list - and only an option when all other types fail. a jpg can be opened with software available on the net for free. doc and docx files not...
just tried to give a comprehensive advice
converting a textfile to jpg is last on the list - and only an option when all other types fail. a jpg can be opened with software available on the net for free. doc and docx files not...
just tried to give a comprehensive advice
the best smiles are the ones you lead to
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Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
No Tom.
Sit back down with your South Bolivian friends, chop up some carrots, a few potatoes and a turnip, go wild and have a party.
You know it's what you want.
Treat yourself.
No Tom.
Sit back down with your South Bolivian friends, chop up some carrots, a few potatoes and a turnip, go wild and have a party.
You know it's what you want.
Treat yourself.
Stargazer
6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
sooouth boooliviaaaa ...
suggesting a travel destination?
sooouth boooliviaaaa ...
suggesting a travel destination? the best smiles are the ones you lead to
SILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
Never been there yet?
Never been there yet?
old hand
898 posts
Location: Binstead, Isle of Wight
898 posts
Location: Binstead, Isle of Wight
Posted:
Ok, I'll try the suggestions. I've tried to just send the CV first, which is a .doc, and it said "File too large"! Aaaargh...
Ok, I'll try the suggestions. I've tried to just send the CV first, which is a .doc, and it said "File too large"! Aaaargh...
Ask a question and be a fool for a minute...don't ask and be a fool your whole life.
old hand
898 posts
Location: Binstead, Isle of Wight
898 posts
Location: Binstead, Isle of Wight
Posted:
Sorry I'm not Pink but what's a "necro"?! I'm not sure I like being called that!
Sorry I'm not Pink but what's a "necro"?! I'm not sure I like being called that!
Ask a question and be a fool for a minute...don't ask and be a fool your whole life.
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