when i go to update windows xp i get a error0x8ddd004 prohibit running active x control on this page.I even look for that in the securty windores its not there it is on my dell 2650. had it fix one time 2time in a yr. i cant up date windows on my dell 4100dimension. help me someone i dont know what to do.
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do you have SP 2, installed?\n\nAlso, look here - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240797/EN-US/
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Type TRACERT address  at the DOS prompt.  I have XP here and it works fine.\n\nPS- Anybody that might run TRACERT needs to have a shortcut on the desktop to CMD.
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I hope you have yourself a recent restore point, go back to it.  I know they tell you to uninstall the drivers... blah blah blah, back in the day that would have been true.  But the magic of todays hardware and drivers puts the past in the past.  The idea behind using the ATi Catalyst Control Center is that you don't need to do that.  I went from the X800XL to the X1600Pro and here's what happened... ATi is configuring your new graphics card, please wait...\n\nEventually it notified me installation was complete and asked me to restart I did and everything was fine.  So with new hardware you don't need to uninstall and reinstall drivers, it just works.  The same is true for nVidia drivers, all you have to do is swap cards and the driver will recognize the new card.\n\nThe reason is that manufacturers now use unified drivers which not only makes development easier, it's cheaper also.  So find yourself a restore point and the old drivers should be reinstated AND should recognize the 9800Pro provided you are using the Catalyst Control Center, if not... that is what you should install, I'd use that first rather than attempting to use the drivers on the CD.\n\nYou do realize that the 9800Pro is old school and doesn't support SM 3.0 or HDR goodies, right?
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set it to ask you to conferm before allowing active x to run. then if your on a site you trust you can allow if not dont.
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ok, it sounds like the video card might just be bad.  But there are some basic touble shooting step you can take before going to dealer were you bought the card.\n\n1st Make sure you have lasest video drive and the latest version of Directx.   Once your sure of that run the directx test.  New card can past this test and still have things wrong but if it fails one of the test it can tell you what's wrong.\n\n2st If you have the old card that worked, try reinstalling that to confirm there are no other hardware issues.\n\nIf you are still having the problem it's more likely a software problem or believe it or not another piece of hardware is having an issue, like a memory going bad on the mother board, I've seen it happen before.  And it's not uncommon to have issue pop up when other hardware is upgraded.\n\n3nd Make sure everything is plugged in nice and tight.  Again it's not uncommon to loosen a connection somewhere and not even be aware of it.\n\n4rd Reinstall New card, boot to safemode (F8) will computer it turning on but not yet in windows.\n\nMake sure to removed all old video drivers (I find we don't have to do this with XP as often as with win98 but since your having a problem it's best to be sure there is no driver conflict going on.\n\n5th Once done, reboot by turning power off and then on. (don't use reboot switch or windows reboot)  Again xp is more reliable but it can still has problems time to time so a cold boot is best for this.\n\n6th. Once you are booting in, hopefully XP will detect the new card and you can install the drivers.  Once they are installed, reboot again and do a cold boot like before.\n\n7th Back in again and things looking good, go and make sure you have the lastest driver (Might also make sure you have the most current version of the video driver.)\n\nTest driver, run the directx test again.\n\n\nIf you've done all the above and made sure the onboard video it turned off on the mother board, I'd say it's a card problem and you need to talk with dealer.  At least by doing the above you can tell the dealer what you did and why you think it's the card.  especially if old video card is still working.
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This program almost certainly will not work at all on XP.  You could try, after installing, right clicking on the .exe file, the one that initiates the program, and choosing Properties, Compatibility, checking Run this Program....and choosing Windows 95.  But in my experience, this only sometimes works.\n\nIt should not however slow your computer or harm it, if it even in fact installs.  And you can always uninstall it.  My advice, if you are going to install it, is to set a Restore Point in System Restore just before you install it, so that you can easily return to your previous state if things don't work out.\n\nBut also, I would advise you to find a different program that does the stuff that you want this old program to do, even if the more modern program does more than you want.....
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I have been running a 64 bit version of XP for several months now.\n\nIt runs fine. The only issue is software developers are just now starting to take advantage of the 64 bit architecture. As they continue to write 64 bit applications it's benefits will multiply greatly.\n\nNot many people today have ever used MS-DOS. Some of the old timers may remember typing commands into DOS but the majority of computer users today were raised on Windows.
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Go to: Control Panel -> Performance & Maintenance -> System -> Hardware -> Device Manager\n\nAnd check if every device is working correctly. If not, usually it will show different icon on top of it. Then you would need to find the newest or appropriate driver that XP could accept. Usually the website of the original manufacture of your device should have host the driver.
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Do you mean you want to activate Active X Controls?  If so, go to Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level.\n\nHere you can tweak your settings.  Find the menu called Active X controls and plugins; I choose Enable or Prompt.
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Sorry you don't like it. Here is something I just now found. No guarantees. :) Open your add/remove window in controls and check the box at the top that says "show updates". The go down the list until you get to Windows XP - Software Updates. There should be a line for WMP 11. Actually two lines. At least that is what I have. Try uninstalling now. Like I said no promises. I'm happy with version 11 so I'll stay with it.
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Normally the only updates you really need are "Critical Updates". So update manually and only choose Critical Updates to download.\n\nLook for "AutoPatcher". It is a collection of all patches for XP, 2000, or 2003. And gives you the option to do install or not whatever you like.\n\nI have two Win XPs installed on my PC. One with full patches and an antivirus installed, which obviously is slow, and I use for normal works including web browsing. Another one without any of these junks, which is so fast, and I use for my serious off-line tasks (it is a MiniXP installation).
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I had a copy of Windows XP that had a key number that wouldn't be accepted, so I had to phone Microsoft to get a new number.\n\nI don't know if this is possible with Microsoft Office, but if it is, it shouldn't cost you anything. The call should be toll free too.\n\nI'm not sure if this will work, but look in tools/manage add ons to see if there is an active x control that is creating the product key message.\n\nIf you have a copy of Windows XP that you want to update from Microsoft's site, sometimes you get a message saying the product key isn't valid, so you can't download security updates. This is due to an activex control that can be disabled. It is perfectly legal btw to disable this activex control, whether or not your product key is valid.
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Ok this is one of two things.\n\nFirstly, you may have to run the program using 'Program Compatibility Wizard' (Start, All Programs, Accessories). This has an 80-90% success rate.\n\nSecondly, the error message you are getting is quite common on XP after certain Spyware or Virus processes are removed from your PC. It is easy to correct see http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767 for details of how to repair. \n\nIf you don't have virus and spyware protection, get some NOW.
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Are you using a valid microsoft XP key?\n\n\nSearch for this error in www.microsoft.com.\n\nError code 0x80004005\nThis problem may occur if a file that the Windows Product Activation (WPA) requires is damaged or missing. This behavior occurs if one or both of the following conditions are true: • A third-party backup utility or an antivirus program interferes with the installation of Windows XP. \n• A file that WPA requires is manually modified.
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If you are getting illegal operation errors, I'm assuming you have Windows 98SE, as this is a common occurance with IE and 98.\n\nIf you actually have XP, then I suggest doing an online virus check at one of the sites I've listed below.  Both are great virus and spyware programs as I have both, one on my home PC and the other on my Notebook.\nSecondly, make sure you have all your microsoft updates too.  These are very important. \n- I hope this works.  Good luck.
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your getting lost in the details---just boot from xp and follow to the upgrade-- they are assuming everyone is as dumb as me.... sorry-lol
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that is not right  i dont have active x . installed on system it is  off \ngo to  start control panel  add-remove .add remove windows components  hit un-check windows messengr  hit on next . then  re-check  windows messenger . then hit next . then  go back to microsoft website & redownload  windows live messenge& set up