I've encountered the "NTVDM.EXE has encountered a problem and needs to close" error on a Windows XP SP3 2005 vintage Compaq Presario laptop when trying to run a legacy program in full screen mode. The programs that run in a command prompt window work fine, and the programs that require full screen work fine in safe mode. I've followed the diagnostic procedures recommended by Microsoft and Microsoft forums, ran the hotfix plus other standard diagnostics, and checked for updates. What could be causing this issue and how can it be resolved without reinstalling Windows or SP2 & SP3?

March 10th, 2023

I have a Gateway SX2380-UR308 with SN: DT9DEAA00123608E859200. My DVD player is not shown on 'My Computer' with the hard drive and other drives. When I go to Device Manager, it shows a yellow caution on the DVD drive or any USB DVD external DVD drive. How can I fix this issue?

November 22nd, 2023

I keep getting an object error on my MSN homepage. The issue seems to be with Internet Explorer, as it works fine with Firefox. How can I resolve this issue with Internet Explorer, and what steps should I take to reset or disable add-ons if necessary?

September 1st, 2023

Is it possible to fix a Gateway computer model 2X6971 touch screen that won't turn on properly (starts for two seconds and then turns off) using only written instructions?

March 15th, 2023

When I launched Ubuntu and logged in, nothing was on the desktop, just the background screen. I used the Windows XP installer for Ubuntu. It boots up, asks for a password, then goes blank. What should I do?

January 9th, 2023