Everytime I logon, the system tries to install Sonic Update Manager in XP. How do I turn it off..?
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Hi. there.\n\nStart>>Run type msconfig press enter\n\nOn Startup tab uncheck those entries which have something like sonic or in sonic directory.\n\nYou can also check for any services which may be running in background on services tab.\n\nTo disable a particular service START>>RUN type services.msc then press enter. \n\nBrowse and right click on the service you want to stop then go to properties then choose mannual from drop down list and then click the stop button below that drop down list. \n\nHope this helps.\n\nCheers\n\n:)
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Did you set it up to automatically do the update and install it? You need to go to Control Panel, systems, then your security center to tell it to manually ask you if you want the update.\n\nI have a fix for the genuine problem, just contact me if you want to know how to get rid of it.
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ok\nthere wrong\ndo this\ngo to start then control panel\nok then go to system then hardware\nthen go to devise manager\nok now look for yer sound card or  whatever is not working\nright click it and select properties \nthen go to driver\nnow hit update driver\ncheck "install from a specific locaton"\nnow stear it to the folder you unzipped all the driver crap in\nshould work now\nif not choose roll back driver or try windows update\nthey got auto install drivers
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download the updated version of windows installer, it does that if you do the sp2 update and not the installer
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Start>Control panel> security center> automatic updates> click at bottom where it says automatic updates then click turn off automatic updates.\n\nI recently did this because of microsofts bundling of tattle tale sofware into automatic updates
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do a system restore before you got the message\nthen do not download the windows genuine notification with your windows updates( unchecked it in your updates)\n\nthere are a lot of great things you can get by having a genuine copy of xp. See if you can get a legitimate license for it through your school or university. It will be free or at a large discount.\n\nMicrosoft's is still providing the critical updates to non legit copy's of xp and the will keep doing so.\n\nMicrosoft turning off xp is still only conjecture based on the fact when they were asked they had no comment at one point and because of how often the genuine advantage program phoned home\n\nalso if someone sold you a bad copy of xp you can turn them in and get a free copy \n\nif it came with the os and you know you did not get a pirated copy contact Microsoft and there is a good chance they will fix your problem for you. ( they are nicer that people think - on the phone that is )\n\nfrom Microsoft\n\nComplimentary offer: Microsoft will make a complimentary copy of Windows XP available to customers who have been sold counterfeit Windows. Customers will be required to submit a proof of purchase, the counterfeit CD, and a counterfeit report with details of their purchase. Only high-quality counterfeit Windows will qualify for the complimentary offer.\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en#Question5Label
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Under W2K/XP, right click my computer -> manage -> device driver, locate "SOUND, VIDE0 AND GAME CONTROLLERS", find your audio controller (Realtek AC97), right click -> Uninstall, Accept changes, reboot. The OS should automatically ask for drivers the next time you boot. When it does select "search for suitable update" next among the options select Microsoft Windows Update. This is the best way to repair a broken/missing/corrupt driver, permanently.
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You need to slow down your burn speed, or try shutting down any programs running in the background.  I had this problem, but now i use Sonic Audio i like it better.  But yea try what i said.
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Hi, this can occur if you have not designated an admin password during install.\n\nyou can do this by going to start>settings>control panel>users and passwords\nset up that "users have to enter a password" This will allow you to do just that..\n\nWhen you are done, uncheck "users must enter password"  this way windows will continue to log you on as usual...\n\nhope that helps.
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go to my computer (right click) > properties > hardware > device manager > sound, video and game controllers\n\nsee if anything is marked with yellow ! or red X .( Note down the name of the entity. ) If yes, double click on it and in the window that opens up try to disable and then enable and see if it helps. If after this the problem repeats itself frequently, you might be having obsolete drivers. Search for the name of the entity you had noted on the internet. Most probably you should be able to download the updated version of the driver free.
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Don't do it.  If you clear the secure socket layer in XP you won't be able to use secure sites properly.
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Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sounds > Sound Scheme: In the drop down window you have options of Windows Default or No Sounds, or you can go to Program Events: and change/uncheck the box for specific sounds, or get creative and change them to any sound scheme you care for.\nThe one that is annoying you is the "Windows XP Menu Command.wav"
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Make sure your account has "admin privelages". This is needed to install/uninstall any software using XP. Also, make sure your PC meets the minimum spec (it probably does because it's not power-hungry at all).\n\nTo log-in as an admin temporarily, startup in safe mode (change by pressing F4 at the boot), then select administrator at the welcome screen. Browse for the downloaded file and install it.
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Check the security center( the windows one ) in Control Panel.   The Service Pack 2 is not perfect, there are some listed hotfixes and patches that go with that. You'll have better luck if you get them first. There's no roadmap through all this so calm down. The flash players sometimes end up as a temporary folder,depending on your settings there.  The box that seems closed might only need a setting changed.  10-4?  You are trying to install the security updates,not the XP operating system( that's the whole tamale- more work than most users do without tech support. Hence the conflicting answers-be really specific. Going for 10-45.
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Go to device manager UN install sound driver turn off computer turn it on the computer will install a new driver.
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For Windows XP SP2:\n\nAt control panel, go to Windows Firewall, and click on the "Off (not recommended) option. I do hope the reason you're turning this off is that you have a 3rd party firewall either hardware or software. :o
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i have windows xp pro. the same thing used to happen to me too. finally i got that disgusted and i turned off automatic updates. i wonder howmany times do microsoft update these OSs. better turnoff them since you dont gain nothing much from it