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Wcv63

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 09:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for making the link one I can open Draheid! I downloaded and installed DCOM98...rebooted....alas my problem is not solved. I am still unable to open links to new pages and I still get that durn RPC stub error when attempting to use my shortcut keys.

Jed245

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 09:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Wcv63 I assume that you have full download ability right? Well if so I have a cure all webpage for ya. :o) No this isn't a link , but, you should be able to type it into the explorer bar at the top and open it in this window.

I will include a few basic steps without getting into too much detail.

www.techtv.com
on the left hand side you'll notice a link that says call for help.

Keep scolling down till you get to the bottom of the screen. There will be a bar that says "interact" and a chat option. you have to download software to chat, but, the guys in there offer TOP of the line tech support. :o)

They will likely tell you to reinstall windows with a format and start anew. Is backing up your files a problem? If so there are several internet options that will save files for you. :o)

Jed

Zachsmom

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 10:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am stil researching Wvc63..I may have to wait until I get home (swamped here at work)..I have windows 98 installed there and might be able to find the problems..if someone hasn't helped before that.

Wcv63

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 10:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks to all for your help. I'll keep you updated of any progress (or lack thereof) on my end.

Wcv63

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 10:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I fixed it!!!!!!!! Info on how:

RBS Knowledge Library
ERROR: INCOMPATIBLE VERSION OF THE RPC STUB
http://remote-backup.com/rbstech/TS100205.HTM
Article Number: 100205 09/13/02
Software: RBACKUP Version 8.3


This error is caused by a DLL that was installed on the system, such as Oleaut32.dll, Olepro32.dll, Asycfilt.dll, Stdole2.tlb, or others that are not compatible with that system. For example, version 3.50 of Oleaut32.dll is installed and used only by Windows XP and so causes this error if it is installed on a machine running any other operating system.

The only way to avoid this error is to download and run the following executable that is provided by Microsoft. http://download.microsoft.com/download/msninvestor/Patch/1.0/WIN98/EN-US/mcrepair.EXE

When you run this executable, when it prompts you whether you wish to overwrite Newer files, make sure to click YES for each file ( do not select "No" or "No to All" ).

Not only did this fix my RPC error thingy but it also cured my linking problem with new windows.

Thanks to all who inspired me to keep plugging away.

Crossfire

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 10:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Bravo!! Congrats.

I had a feeling it was a DLL. (And said so toot toot.) Hehehe :)

I'll be saving that link.

Goddessatlaw

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Dra, sweetie - I'm having that "file out of order" problem when I sign on again. Scan disk starts going through a million files. I can't figure out how to disable the unnecessary programs so I can get my defrag to work correctly. Help? Pretty please?

Draheid

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Goddessatlaw: First, disable your screen saver by going into 'Start - Control Panel - Display' then under the 'Screensaver' tab select 'None'. Also, in the same tab, you may have a button labeled 'Power' (or similar). Click on 'Power' and tell the computer 'Never' under shut down monitor/hard drive/computer then click 'Ok' until you're completely out.

Next, you might need to run Scandisk. To access, click 'Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Scandisk' and allow that to run fixing any problems on your hard drive.

Finally, run the defrag by clicking 'Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Degrament' (or similar) and allow that to run.

Hope that helps.

Maris

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have a questions what does it mean when it says the system resources are low? I have that and some programs wont run.

I have 23.6 GB of free space and my computer is a 256 RAM

Goddessatlaw

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thansk bunches, Dra - I'll do it before I sign off. You're a peach!!

Zachsmom

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
YAY!!!! Wvc!!! Like Crossfire..I thought it had to be a .dll problem!!! those can be a pain to figure out sometimes! Way TO GO!!!!

Draheid

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Maris: That usually means that the part of memory that is dedicated to system use is being used or held for use by programs. The quickest/easiest way to recover your system resources is to reboot the computer. There is nothing physically wrong, and I could probably explain it in detail, but bottom line is you need to reboot and things should be fine.

If you would like a detailed explanation, let me know. Meanwhile, I hope this helps.

Maris

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
thanks, I just couldnt figure out why I dont have enough memory to run something when my hard drive has tons of free space. didnt make much sense. I think it is the windows ME. I am too cheap to go out and replace it with XP. But I think I will have to spring the bucks.

Crossfire

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Maris: System resources in that context are usually special small blocks of memory that the computer sets aside for special purposes that are unaffected by how much memory or Harddrive space.

This makes them difficult to solve for people who are scratching their head knowing that they have plenty of everything.

Things that cause the problem to reveal itself are typically poorly written programs that 'leak' memory. They use it up, but never free it when they are done, leave less for the next program. A common solution for that, is to simply reboot.

Things you can do to try and avoid the problem are to make sure all your software is up to date, and all the patches are applied, closing unnecessary programs that might be running, often these are found in the system tray. It would be good if you could check your startup programs and see what is running, and turn off things that aren't necessary.

Zachsmom

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If it happens frequently Maris..you could allocate more memory to Windows.

Draheid

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Zachsmom: Careful, some might read that and extend it to simply opening the window and tossing the computer out it! :O

Edit to add: Excellent explanation, Crossfire. Mind if I borrow it sometime?

Zachsmom

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That..at times is a very viable option..

Zachsmom

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
also to add to crossfires explanation

get rid of temp files and internet temp files!

Crossfire

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Mind? It would be an honor to be quoted by the great Draheid someday. :)

Crossfire

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 12:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Gosh, reading back I see I butchered most of it. Feel free to address the grammar problems. :)

Twiggyish

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 02:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Maris, try this:
Run MSCONFIG
To access MSCONFIG, click on "START" then "RUN" and type "MSCONFIG" then click on "OK".

Look for the startup tab.
You can check those things you want to run. IF you have something like Real Player or ICQ or MIRC. They don't need to be there all the time. Your antivirus is important and would stay checked.

Maris

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 02:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ok Thanks

Twiggyish

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 04:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You're welcome. I am always having a problem with low resources. I have to go into config all the time and disable almost everything. (Except my Norton)

Mygetaway

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 08:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I always check this thread, and usually learn something from reading it. I did the above mentioned for Maris just to see what came up for me (because I used to have that problem) and came up with PtSnoop. I think I got this awhile back when someone posted the link to see if you were running any spy ware. Is this something I want? If not, how do I get rid of it? (I have win 98 and IE6, and McAfee)
Thanks!

Zachsmom

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 08:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
how do you connect to the internet? if cable what type of cable modem do you use?