DJW Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Ok not going into why but I need an XP platform to run a certain program for me. My sister gave me her old dell inspiron mini 10 with Windows XP Home SP3 on it and it run fine. Yes I know Microsoft does not support XP any longer I have 2 Questions: Why am I able to get on some web pages and not others? I can log onto e-bay, juno, rvnetwork, msn home page, bing etc however I cannot log onto Microsoft, Club Lexus web pages. I get a cannot connect message when I try. When I diagnose the connection problem the message says. Windows cannot connect to the internet using HTTP, HTTPS, or FTP This is probably caused by firewall settings on this computer. Check the firewall settings for the HTTP (port 80) HTTPS (port 443) and FTP (port 21). I have done that and added all three of those ports as well as checked the HTTP and HTTPS and FTP boxes in the advanced settings. So why will internet Explorer allow me to get on some web pages but not others. 2nd Question: The Mini 10 Windows XP came with the Home addition SP3. I have a copy of a Dell issued installation/reinstallation cd with key with Microsoft Windows Professional SP3. Now this cd does not have any drivers on it. So if I go to upgrade the Home addition to the Professional addition is this going to wipe all the drivers that are the Mini 10 now off and then go look for replacements. Because if so some of those drivers may no longer be available given the XP is longer supported and I don't want to screw up the mini 10 Inspiron so that it will not work for the 1 program I need it for. The Internet Explorer Browser is Version 5.1. I went to upgrade to Internet Explorer 8 for XP which is the last version for XP but again it will not allow me to long on to that web page to do the download? Dennis USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted January 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Another question I looked at my system information and under file versions I noticed that I have 2 files missing: iecont.dll iecontic.dll It shows that they are missing and Not Available. Dennis USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Dennis, Sorry bud but I've slept about ten years since XP. I'd look into running that copy of XP Pro in a virtual machine so you have faster hardware. In answer to the Dell reinstall and drivers - yes, it will essentially wipe the drive then do a fresh install requiring re-installation of the drivers. Back in the day I would get free or minimal cost images of the entire factory install software. Dell was a pain with those driver disks. I found the driver disks did not work at all most of the time. I preferred images. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDuke Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Try another browser turn off the firewall dual boot the two XPs on the mini 10 dual boot the XP pro on your current OS did you try tuning the program in compatibility mode on your current OS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted January 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Duke I did try to download firefox but it would not let me onto the page? I have also turned off the firewall and tried that but again nothing. I am sure what the "tuning the program in compatibility mode on your current OS" is? RV I copied all the drivers to a thumb drive will I be able to reinstall from that? The mini will be going from XP Home to XP Pro will the drivers be the same for the Pro as they were for the Home addition? Dennis USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisguld Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 I found this on Microsoft's support page, it might help: Can't log in to secure websites with IE on Windows XP Fulltime RV Travelers since 2003. Now touring the country in 37 ft Gulfstream Endura. With my husband, Jim, we are Geeks on Tour. We present seminars at RV rallies and computer clubs all over the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted January 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Thanks chrisguld. I went through each step one by one and none made a difference. Dernnis USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDuke Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 In Win 10 (and also Win 7 I believe) right click on the exe file, click properties and then comparability. This of course means you need to install the program on Win 7 or 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Dennis, I meant to say above that you can likely run it on a Windows 10 virtual machine since you have the disk and a legal key. I don't do virtual machines so someone else would have to help you there. Why not just buy an XP machine in good operating condition from Craigslist? THey aren't worth mor ethan 20 bucks or 50 at most. I tried to take a good running XP machine and load a recent version or Linux Mint on it and it was sooooooooooooo slow that I wished I had made an image so I could return it to its original XP install. IT was snappy with XP3. BUt my gawd, I forgot how heavy they were! I salvaged the RAM and junked it after destroying the drive. I've since trashed the RAM too at the recycler. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 what file folder is the nvrd32.sys file found in using Windows XPPro. I have the driver file that I downloaded and unzipped but I cannot figure out which folder to drop it into? Dennis USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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