Aaarrrgghhh! (If that's how you spell it.)

Looks like you should re-install Opera, TP.

If that doesn't cure it, Uninstall then Install afresh.

Sorry, slightly lame advice again, but it really looks like the installation is corrupt.

MM

OK, MM,

I'll download a new installation file.

Could be the file itself is faulty.

What is the bore is finding where it dumped the last bookmarks. Not in Opera from what I remember last time.

TP

MM,

That solved it. In my defence I have to say I did a re-install a while ago. But this time I used a fresh download file.

Anyway it looks fine - and it kept the bookmarks.

Now to get my Updata NASDAQ feed tidied up.....But what else are Mondays for?


TP

TP,

Great, I'm glad that sorted it out. You're on your own with your Updata NASDAQ feed :)

MM

The Updata problem is about six NASDAQ .eod files that have bad sectors. I have renamed the folder and started again with a new download of files. These duff files refused to delete.

Chkdsk says the old files have problems. I am leaving the /f til our techie comes in as the system now works at its normal speed and if it ain't broke........ let someone else break it (!).

TP

If you cannot delete them then you might be able to rename them.

H.

Re-naming the folder has quarantined them for the mo. I guess I should move it from within the Updata folder in case I need to do a re-install.

What is the Win2000 equiv of chkdsk? I thought I ought to run it on the whole disk. Chkdsk I ran from the cmd box on that little folder I'd called BAD.

However, whatever I do I'll back up the whole disk in case it is developing bad sectors.

TP

Dell to recall notebook batteries - "Under rare conditions, it is possible for these batteries to overheat, which could cause a risk of fire," the statement said

Go to http://www.dellbatteryprogram.com and determine if your Lithium battery is subject to the recall.

"Run" had disappeared from my start up programmes any ideas how to get it back?

Iain

Looks like you have some sort of a virus or some Malware/Spyware. :-(

Try hitting the Windows key + R

This should then bring up the Run command box so that you can enter a command.

Speaking of the 'Windows' key. Is it possible to disable it (or any key for that matter)?
I like to have a go at war-gaming (Black Hawk Down) and sometimes in the heat of battle (ladies - it's a man's thing!) I inadvertantly hit the Windows key, and the whole thing screws up, taking me back to desktop and dropping me out of the game.
Frustrated soldier.

Bolshi

I don't know whether it can be done on your computer, but why not put some putty under the key?

Ooooh? The best solutions are the easiest?

Perhaps I should learn to 'stay cool under pressure' :-)

Connecting 240 volts to the windows key might work as an aversion therapy.

My missus says I should get the 240 volts but not on my finger! :-0

My IBM ThinkPad doesn't have a Windows key: I have to press CTRL+ESC to get the same effect. I feel deprived [not].

Optimist. I suddenly realised. ----- If I put putty under the key the beggar will be more depressed than I am all the time !

Or should that be de-pressed?

You learn something every day. I also have an old Thinkpad and some old keyboards without windows keys, but I didn't know about about CTRL+ESC .

My old keyboard is carved out of stone and in Hebrew.

Thanks. Sorted