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Actually I restored it to IE6 (what it came with pre-installed in XP Pro SP2). Had to do this from scratch I had originally installed IE7 and then IE8 and deleted the IE7 and IE8 uninstall folders in Windows because at that time, why would I want to go back to IE6. right? IE6 doesn't support HTTPS or HTML5 which is what the internet switched to. At this point IE is dead anyway and all I need is an installed Internet Explorer for the files that other Windows apps use and share with it. However over the past 2 months I was discovering several issues with some Windows apps. Help and Support Center would not let me type text into the search box (not even a blinking cursor), I wouldn't get the Index when clicking on the Index button, and clicking on any of the Related Topics links would get me the "There is an error in this dialog" message. Also, when opening Computer Management from the Control Panel and selecting Services I would get the same message. Also, with the Indexing Service, Query the Catalog, the box that you type your search query into had no blinking cursor and the Sort By and Order By drop down boxes had only question marks in them. Also, User Accounts in the Control Panel failed to display the little question mark icons "?" And after getting IE6 back up I was getting that same error message when I would click on "About Internet Explorer" from the Help tab. It wouldn't display the information (ie. version number, cypher strength, product ID and updates). So after several weeks of trying to figure it out, and Google searches, I realized it had something to do with Internet Explorer. So I re-registered all the dll's that have to do with displaying HTML etc and voila, everything is now back to how it should be. The unusual folder behaviour was the last thing to fix. So before I used your suggestion I thought what if I just rename the Local Service folder and see what happens. So I did, from the parallel installation, and re-booted back into the system that had that problem. I was expecting Windows to either complain about it missing or even hang up but it didn't. The boot was as smooth as always. So I opened Explorer and chose Folder view and opened the Documents and Setting folder and there was a fresh new copy of the Local Service folder with everything in it. So it must be built into Windows to repair that. There was only one difference between it and the original Local Settings folder. The NTUser.dat file was 740Kb whereas the original one was 240Kb. So it would seem that it was corrupted somehow and caused that strange behaviour because it didn't create those extra folders in the wrong place after doing this. So everything is working correctly now and thanks to everyone who replied with suggestions.

Thanks. I'll try your suggestions. Still, I would like to find out what's causing this in the first place. I did look at the Profile List in the registry for S-1-5-19 and did find one difference for the LocalService\ entry. I have a 3rd drive with a fresh copy of XP Pro installed on it right from the install disk with absolutely no changes to it. I use this as my base reference point when trying to figure out any problems. The entry for LocalService (S-1-5-19) in that Profile List is a little different and when I export it and import it into this registry, it gets changed back to what it originally was. So I'm not sure if that difference is the reason why this is happening.

I've had this strange folder behaviour in XP Pro MCE for some time and I'm trying to correct it. Although it's currently Media Center Edition, it was doing this when it was only XP Pro so I hope no one minds me posting this in the XP forum. I added the MCE ability later. Anyway, here's what's happening. The system creates extra Cookies, History and Temporary Internet Files folders in C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temp. Those folders already exist under C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies and C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History and Temporary Internet Files. That's where they're supposed to be. So I'm trying to figure out why they're being duplicated in C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temp which is not where they're supposed to be. I checked the registry for any LocalService\Local Settings entries but nothing looked wrong. Yet, something is telling Explorer to create those folders there. I can delete them but they are re-created on every boot. The snapshots show 2 views of this. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

I've had this problem for a long time. The Help and Support Center does not let me enter any text into the search box in the upper left hand corner of the window. It doesn't even have a blinking cursor in the search box. Also, when I press the Index button on the task bar, the Index pane comes up on the left side but there is nothing there except for a placeholder in the upper left corner of the pane. The "Home" window, which is the first window you see when you first start the Help and Support Center does show the items "Pick a Help Topic", "Ask for Assistance", "Pick a Task" and "Did You Know" with their associated items under them except that "Did You Know" shows nothing under it. All the links under them work. I might be wrong but I seem to remember there was a security update for the Help and Support Center due to MS finding a security vulnerability in it that would let a hacker take control of your computer. Is this true, and if so, can it be undone or is this problem something else going on? This is in my XP Pro SP3 MCE version and I have the same problem in my XP Pro SP3 (non MCE) version on my other drive except that on that drive the problem is even worse as nothing is displayed in the Help and Support Center window other than the title and the task bar buttons and the Search box which has the same problem. My system is a parallel installation with both drives having XP Pro SP3 with the exception that one is MCE and the other is not. Here is what the Help Center log says: 2025/10/18 16:51:36 ############################################################ 2025/10/18 16:51:36 2025/10/18 16:51:36 Script error: 2025/10/18 16:51:36 2025/10/18 16:51:36 Message : Unspecified error. 2025/10/18 16:51:36 Url : hcp://system/panels/NavBar.htm 2025/10/18 16:51:36 Line : 708 2025/10/18 16:51:36 Character: 2 2025/10/18 16:51:36 Code : 0 2025/10/18 16:51:36 2025/10/18 16:52:09 ############################################################ 2025/10/18 16:52:09 2025/10/18 16:52:09 Script error: 2025/10/18 16:52:09 2025/10/18 16:52:09 Message : Unspecified error. 2025/10/18 16:52:09 Url : hcp://system/panels/NavBar.htm 2025/10/18 16:52:09 Line : 708 2025/10/18 16:52:09 Character: 2 2025/10/18 16:52:09 Code : 0 2025/10/18 16:52:09 2025/10/18 16:55:38 ############################################################ 2025/10/18 16:55:38 2025/10/18 16:55:38 Script error: 2025/10/18 16:55:38 2025/10/18 16:55:38 Message : Unspecified error. 2025/10/18 16:55:38 Url : hcp://system/panels/NavBar.htm 2025/10/18 16:55:38 Line : 708 2025/10/18 16:55:38 Character: 2 2025/10/18 16:55:38 Code : 0 2025/10/18 16:55:38 2025/10/18 17:13:45 ############################################################ 2025/10/18 17:13:45 2025/10/18 17:13:45 Script error: 2025/10/18 17:13:45 2025/10/18 17:13:45 Message : Unspecified error. 2025/10/18 17:13:45 Url : hcp://system/panels/NavBar.htm 2025/10/18 17:13:45 Line : 708 2025/10/18 17:13:45 Character: 2 2025/10/18 17:13:45 Code : 0 2025/10/18 17:13:45 2025/10/18 17:30:27 ############################################################ 2025/10/18 17:30:27 2025/10/18 17:30:27 Script error: 2025/10/18 17:30:27 2025/10/18 17:30:27 Message : Unspecified error. 2025/10/18 17:30:27 Url : hcp://system/panels/NavBar.htm 2025/10/18 17:30:27 Line : 708 2025/10/18 17:30:27 Character: 2 2025/10/18 17:30:27 Code : 0 2025/10/18 17:30:27 2025/10/18 17:32:08 ############################################################ 2025/10/18 17:32:08 2025/10/18 17:32:08 Script error: 2025/10/18 17:32:08 2025/10/18 17:32:08 Message : Unspecified error. 2025/10/18 17:32:08 Url : hcp://system/panels/NavBar.htm 2025/10/18 17:32:08 Line : 708 2025/10/18 17:32:08 Character: 2 2025/10/18 17:32:08 Code : 0 2025/10/18 17:32:08 2025/10/18 17:49:53 ############################################################ 2025/10/18 17:49:53 2025/10/18 17:49:53 Script error: 2025/10/18 17:49:53 2025/10/18 17:49:53 Message : Unspecified error. 2025/10/18 17:49:53 Url : hcp://system/panels/NavBar.htm 2025/10/18 17:49:53 Line : 708 2025/10/18 17:49:53 Character: 2 2025/10/18 17:49:53 Code : 0 2025/10/18 17:49:53 2025/10/18 17:50:16 ############################################################ 2025/10/18 17:50:16 2025/10/18 17:50:16 Script error: 2025/10/18 17:50:16 2025/10/18 17:50:16 Message : Unspecified error. 2025/10/18 17:50:16 Url : hcp://system/panels/NavBar.htm 2025/10/18 17:50:16 Line : 708 2025/10/18 17:50:16 Character: 2 2025/10/18 17:50:16 Code : 0 2025/10/18 17:50:16 2025/10/18 18:01:34 ############################################################ 2025/10/18 18:01:34 2025/10/18 18:01:34 Script error: 2025/10/18 18:01:34 2025/10/18 18:01:34 Message : Unspecified error. 2025/10/18 18:01:34 Url : hcp://system/panels/NavBar.htm 2025/10/18 18:01:34 Line : 708 2025/10/18 18:01:34 Character: 2 2025/10/18 18:01:34 Code : 0 2025/10/18 18:01:34 2025/10/18 18:30:45 ############################################################ 2025/10/18 18:30:45 2025/10/18 18:30:45 Script error: 2025/10/18 18:30:45 2025/10/18 18:30:45 Message : Unspecified error. 2025/10/18 18:30:45 Url : hcp://system/panels/NavBar.htm 2025/10/18 18:30:45 Line : 708 2025/10/18 18:30:45 Character: 2 2025/10/18 18:30:45 Code : 0 2025/10/18 18:30:45

I know it's been almost 2 months since the last reply but I wanted to mention what the problem with the lag was. It was a RealTek file/process/service called RTLDHCP.exe. When I disabled it in Administrative Tools/Services the lag and the problem disappeared. Don't know what it's purpose is but disabling it has had no effect on the Wi-Fi or my system.

My parallel installation on the other drive in the system has XP Pro SP3 (but not MCE) does not duplicate those folders in "/Documents and Settings/Local Service/Local Settings/Temp". They're only in the place they're supposed to be.

I've been meaning to ask about this for awhile. Every time I boot into XP Pro MCE SP3 the system creates additional Cookies, History and Temporary Internet Files folders in "/Documents and Settings/Local Service/Local Settings/Temp". They're also in the normal place (where they're supposed to be) "/Documents and Settings/(my name)/Cookies", "/Documents and Settings/Local Settings/History" and "/Documents and Settings/Local Settings/Temporary Internet Files". Any ideas why it's creating these additional 3 folders in "/Documents and Settings/Local Service/Local Settings/Temp"?

One more thing I'd like to mention is that during the install, when you are presented with the choices you can make as to how it will install, there is one check box that says "Do Not Modify Registry". It's probably not a good idea to check this box as Supermium fools websites into thinking you are running Windows 10 or 11 with Chrome.. Don't know how performance might be affected if you do check that box. Also, what I can see from the files it installs, runniing Supermium "ungoogled" or in Classic v60 are modes that are switched using script shortcuts. You will see them in the directory as Supermium (ungoogled,) and Supermium (classic). There might be different entry points in the executable that accomplishes this.

My Pentium D runs @ 3Ghz and that might explain why performance on my computer is better. I'm happy with it.

It's good performance after the first run. First run sets up a bunch of stuff on your computer (files/folders) and that slows it down a little bit. After that it's alright. And yes, YouTube works like you'd expect. There is a performance setting in settings. If you have ever used Chrome it's pretty much the same layout and should be familiar to you.

I think NOTHEARTOPLAYGAMES has answered your portable question. The version I downloaded is the 132 etc, etc version. I just picked the 32 bit version for XP but didn't notice if there was a portable version. . I suggest you try it. The first time I installed it I chose the "ungoogled" version. Problem was that eliminates Google as being one of the search engines you can make as the default. Since I regularly use Google for searching, I uninstalled it and re-installed it without checking the "ungoogled" mode. There is no "ungoogled" version of Supermium. It is a choice you make during the install.

Probably not the first to post about Supermium but it's great. Tried K-Meleon but it didn't work right for many websites. Tried MyPal but never could get it to run. Always blew up on start with the message MyPal has caused an error in kernel32.dll......MyPal will now close. Still have and was using Firefox 45.9 and it did pretty well with the exception that on some websites, such as this one, clicking on a button wouldn't work and many websites I had to make a security exception for Firefox to load the page. But Supermium is letting me go anywhere I usually go with no problems. Everything is displayed correctly and every button works. I'm very impressed and hope the developers (I know its a modified version of Chromium) keep it up to date for any future changes to the way browsers work. My system is an HP Pavilion Media Center with dual-core Pentium D processors running XP Pro SP3 on the one drive and XP Pro Media Center Edition on the other. Very handy to have parallel installations. Anyway hats off to those who work on Supermium. Great job!

There is one thing that came to mind about MyPal 68 and that was it's SSE2. But after checking the specs, the Intel Pentium D Dual Core, which is in my system, is not only SSE2 but also SSE1, SSE3 and MMX compatible so that's not it. ????

Thanks for that info. So there is a reason why there is such a lag before Windows is fully functional. I'll try your suggestion.

Been trying to get MyPal going but I keep getting a MyPal can't continue error in kernel32. This in on XP SP3. It does create the folders "mypal" in both My Documents and Settings\Application Data and in Local Settings\Application Data under my account but then blows up. What's wrong?

@N It's the RealTek installation disc that comes with the adapter. @B Maybe that's it. Using Windows to install the driver get's me the "Available Wireless Networks" screen but when I click on my network and click the connect button nothing happens, it doesn't connect. But I did notice the button on the bottom of that window for Wireless Zero Configuration but didn't know what that meant so I didn't click it. Is that what I'm supposed to do? . When I use the RealTek install disc everything works but I get that long lag before Windows is fully functional. Maybe I just have to live with that?

Anybody else have the problem of installing a usb wi-fi adapter in XP? After the install, with the RealTek software, the BIOS screen locks up on boot and restart. I have to remove it from the usb port to get past that. And when windows starts up there is about a 2 minute delay before Windows is functional. I'm running XP SP3. Have tried letting Windows install it without the RealTek software and it does install it but something is missing as I cannot connect to the server. Have tried 3 different usb wi-fi adapters but the results are the same. Anyone know what's going on?

Thanks. I downloaded 2 of the above but have a feeling they are ones I've already tried. But we'll see.

Every time I try to install .net Framework 1.1 I get the following error message. Are there some prerequesites that are neccessary that I don't have installed? This is on XP Pro SP3. Error 1935.An error occurred during the installation of assembly 'Microsoft.Vsa.Vb.CodeDOMProcessor,Version="7.0.5000.0",PublicKeyToken="b03f5f7f11d50a3a",Culture="neutral",FileVersion="7.10.3052.4"'. Please refer to Help and Support for more information. HRESULT: 0x8002802F. assembly interface: , function: CreateAssemblyNameObject, component: {7D4B5591-4C80-42BB-B0E5-F2C0CEE02C1A} === Logging stopped: 6/18/2025 16:25:31 ===

Does anyone know where I can get this download as an offline install? All I'm finding are IEXpress setups which I've tried and they don't work because they want to go to MS website to complete and that webpage doesn't exist anymore. Would like to install it on ME and XP and XP Media Center. Thanks.

Just simply turned the computer on and the 2 drives connected to a RAID controller card started clicking. Turned the computer off immediately. Know that sound isn't good. They are both WD300BB-75DEA0. The one I don't care about. The other I do. It's got 10 years of programming on it. A complete auto dealership management system. Found another place that may have a solution. They have equipment that can retrieve information off of even a severely damaged drive. I have to contact them for details.

Thanks. Don't know if you know who Gillware is but they are a data recovery service that has a burnishing machine. The problem they said that prevented them from attempting recovery was that the platten had pieces of the magnetic coating chipped off. So even if they burnished it, it would still have places that would have little (nano) craters. That's why I was asking where the hard drive parks the head. If its at the hub, then it would probably sweep across the disk to the outer edge and would probably catch on one of those craters and make things worse. One idea I had would be to spray coat the whole disk with something that could then be burnished off leaving the craters filled even with the original magnetic coating. Similar to what car paint specialists do to repair chips in your cars paint.

Anybody ever swap plattens between drives with any success? I have a hard drive that went bad but need to get something off it. Have already tried 2 recovery places, including Gillware, but they said the damage to the platten is too bad. There are pieces of the magnetic coating missing. I would like to try one more thing before I give up on it. I would like to transfer the platten to a good drive of the same model and move the bad drives board over to the good drive too. What I'm trying to retrieve is right at the beginning of the data area which is at the outer edge of the platten. I do have software that will position the head to wherever you want it. I will have to look at the platten first to be sure the damage is not at the beginning of the data area. If it is then there's no point going any further. Also, when a non operating system hard drive powers up. where does the head land? I ask this because if it sweeps back and forth over the platten it's going to hit one of those chips and crash anyway. I know this is a long shot but it's that important. Thanks.

How often does this happen? For me, 2 times in the past 20 years.

Sorry I missed your reply. I guess you saw what I saw too. I could cut the arms with a diagonal (while protecting the platen to get it out safely) but what could I do about putting it in the donor drive. It has to be the same model drive and it would be the same situation. However, even though we don't see it, there has to be a way to remove them. They were put in at the factory and must be able to be removed(somehow). I'll bet that's why it came back to me 2 days later. They couldn't figure out how to remove them either.