| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Print screen | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to build a presentation for my work in which I need to include graphics from an ...
A: The easiest way that I have found is to download IrfanView from: ...
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| Fatal error | 11/17/2009 |
Q: have the blue screen . STOP c000021a I have tried the other ways. restore to last known good ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/156669 Did you recently ...
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| Xp disk | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Where can I get a xp restore disk / back up disk
A: If your computer is a brand name computer, you already have the restore on the hard drive. eHow ...
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| funny internet | 11/15/2009 |
Q: Hello Lorry I did what I said I was going to do I updated Malwarebytes ran another scan no spyware ...
A: This is frustrating not only for you but for me also. Sorry but I don't know what else to suggest at ...
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| windows picture and fax viewer problem | 11/15/2009 |
Q: when I open "My Pictures" I dont see thumbnails on most of the pictures, and the thumbnails I can ...
A: Asked a friend for their input, they came back with: I wonder if Alan renamed one or more of the ...
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| uninstalling programs | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I am looking to speed up my PC. I would like to uninstall programs that I do not need, but I'm not ...
A: You can remove those, no problem. If the framework is needed at a later time, you can always install ...
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| loss of tools menu | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I have 'lost' the System Tools menu via > START > All Programs > Accessories. I can get to Disc ...
A: Now that you found them in the > Documents and Settings > All Users > Start Menu > Programs > ...
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| Funny Internet | 11/12/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Tom, Some threats actually stop anti-virus and/or spyware programs from running or ...
A: Anytime you are you going to run a scan with Malwarebytes, update it first,then run the scan. Check ...
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| loss of tools menu | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I have 'lost' the System Tools menu via > START > All Programs > Accessories. I can get to Disc ...
A: The easiest way to get this back would be to use System Restore and go back to a date when it ...
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| Funny Internet | 11/11/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Tom, Some threats actually stop anti-virus and/or spyware programs from running or ...
A: I have NAV installed also but once in awhile will go to the Symantec site to run their free scan if ...
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| Funny Internet | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Hello I've noticed here lately when put a subject in a search engine yahoo for instance and get web ...
A: Some threats actually stop anti-virus and/or spyware programs from running or updating. Saying that, ...
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| getting the original back | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I ma a 65 retired goldsmith out of work. My previous computers have been stolen and I got as a ...
A: Do you have the original Windows XP CD? If yes, there should be no problem in doing a clean install ...
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| Control Panel not seen | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I am a newbie in this OS. Recently due to Virus problem I got my system formatted and XP SP2 ...
A: Are you signing on as the Administrator? I think there might still be a problem with a threat, ...
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| bsod | 11/7/2009 |
Q: i have problems with BSOD. and when i turn on the laptop it won't start. code: 0x0000007e and ...
A: When you start Windows, did you get a screen asking how you want to start Windows? If yes, try ...
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| bsod | 11/6/2009 |
Q: i have problems with BSOD. and when i turn on the laptop it won't start. code: 0x0000007e and ...
A: Microsoft explains How to troubleshoot a Stop 0x0000007E error in Windows XP at: ...
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| Connecting to internet | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I did a clean install of her Windows XP Professional (2002) on a friend's old Dell computer. I need ...
A: Had a similar problem with one of my friend's computer yesterday, he couldn't get on-line with the ...
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| Registry Firewall Message | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Lorry: I was experimenting with changing the start page for IE. Now I continually receive an anoying ...
A: Don't know of anything else to suggest at this time. I really don't think I virus would cause this ...
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| Registry Firewall Message | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Lorry: I was experimenting with changing the start page for IE. Now I continually receive an anoying ...
A: Usually this happens when spyware takes over, that is why I suggested downloading Malwarebytes. You ...
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| UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME | 11/2/2009 |
Q: When I rebooted the I had the below error message. UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME I read ...
A: It could of been what I mentioned earlier or a power surge, hard drive problems by not shutting ...
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| Disk defragment prevented by Chkdsk | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have encountered a problem I have not previously seen. I regularly defrag but this time I got a ...
A: Did you check the two boxes "Automatically fix file system errors" and Scan for and attempt recovery ...
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| Disk defragment prevented by Chkdsk | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have encountered a problem I have not previously seen. I regularly defrag but this time I got a ...
A: Do you have Service Pack 3 installed? If not, I would suggest downloading it ASAP. Go to Windows ...
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| Windows Updates | 11/1/2009 |
Q: Windows Update Message I have Xp Pro. I keep getting a message from Microsoft that updates are ...
A: Are you getting an error, if yes, what exactly? Are you using a firewall program, if yes, make that ...
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| UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME | 11/1/2009 |
Q: When I rebooted the I had the below error message. UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME I read ...
A: The cause for this error could be any one of the following: 1.The file system is damaged and cannot ...
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| Connecting to internet | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I did a clean install of her Windows XP Professional (2002) on a friend's old Dell computer. I need ...
A: Checked with a friend of mine who came back with: I'll give you odds that the NIC isn't recognized. ...
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| Connecting to internet | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I did a clean install of her Windows XP Professional (2002) on a friend's old Dell computer. I need ...
A: Microsoft explains Use Windows XP to join a network at: ...
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| Windows XP service packs | 10/31/2009 |
Q: Do you know how find out what service pack number I have in my XP operating system. I want to ...
A: An easy way to find out is to double click My Computer, the click on View System Information on the ...
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| deleted administrator | 10/30/2009 |
Q: in users . administrator was deleted . now i am limited to access .can i get the administrator back ...
A: Try starting in Windows in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" when Windows first starts until you get a ...
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| cd burner | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have a toshiba satellite and when i try to burn a cd I can not play it in anything but my ...
A: Try downloading WinAmp from: http://www.winamp.com/ The following site explains how to burn a cd ...
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| WinXP Home cannot find drive G: | 10/29/2009 |
Q: After last reboot, cannot find my external HD. Have no idea what happened. Saw it this morning
A: The first thing to do is to make sure the connection is secure. Check out the following for ...
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| help and support center | 10/28/2009 |
Q: in the help and support center when you highlight a topic in the index and click on display it ...
A: Many times if you do the above it will fix the problem related to the Help and Support Center. The ...
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| Preserve file creation date when copied | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I'm a fellow Expert on this site, but not on computers in general. So I am writing this XP-related ...
A: Check out XXCOPY 2.96.6 at: http://download.cnet.com/XXCOPY/3000-2242_4-10648429.html RoboCopy is ...
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| xp pro partition will not delete | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I tried to reinstall the xp pro and when I got to the part about partitions there is one that shows ...
A: Is this a name brand computer like Dell or HP? If yes, are you using the Recovery/Restore CD or the ...
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| win xp pro | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I got a broken computer from my work place and repaired it for an additional computer to use at ...
A: Microsoft explains How to remove a second installation of a Windows operating system from a ...
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| Microsoft-windows | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I was at my school typing a document on microsoft word 2007. The school has windows xp just like me. ...
A: You need to have MS Word 2007 or you could of converted the document to Word 2003 before you left ...
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| Windows XP Backup | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I have a My Computer Backup on CD, which include Windows, Driver, etc. I want to restore it on my ...
A: Not sure what you mean when you say "in which computer i want to restore, this computer has no ...
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| windowsxp desktop disappears | 10/23/2009 |
Q: also won't accept new shortcuts ANSWER: Hi Clemens, Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
A: If your subscription to Norton 360 is valid, I would use that over any free AV program. You get what ...
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| windowsxp desktop disappears | 10/23/2009 |
Q: also won't accept new shortcuts
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
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| Disk Defragmenter problems | 10/22/2009 |
Q: hope you are well. I am a Windows XP Professional user and my computer is an Intel Pentium 4 (2.53 ...
A: To resolve this issue, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type C:\Windows\Inf, and ...
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| Start bar missing | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My neighbor's computer has no start or task bar on the bottom. She has her desktop icons. She ...
A: This could be happening for a number of different reasons, saying that, please check outthe ...
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| XP error message | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have a Dell GX 280, a 2005 model that I bought second hand last year. It runs XP (professional ...
A: If it be the connector cable problem then replace the 40-wire cable with an 80-wire UDMA cable. If ...
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| Xp Blue Screen | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I was infected with Antivirus 2009 on my computer. Whenever I tried to delete it, I used Spy Bot ...
A: It is very possible for A-Squared free to have caused this problem, it is a tough call - depending ...
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| Xp Blue Screen | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I was infected with Antivirus 2009 on my computer. Whenever I tried to delete it, I used Spy Bot ...
A: At this point, I would suggest taking the PC to the local repair shop, have them backup anything of ...
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| Xp Blue Screen | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I was infected with Antivirus 2009 on my computer. Whenever I tried to delete it, I used Spy Bot ...
A: Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.41, put it onto a CD, install it onto your computer and run a ...
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| Programs shortcuts on the start menu | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Lorry. Can you tell me what is the difference between "unpin from start menu" and "remove from ...
A: Sorry I couldn't answer your question the other day, too many things happening plus not feeling up ...
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| Laptop Problem | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have a hp entertainment dv1000 when i turn it on the task bar don't work, so i cant use the ...
A: Am assuming that you have an anti-virus program installed, if yes, start Windows in Safe Mode by ...
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| Logging in with Password | 10/15/2009 |
Q: When I turn on my computer, it automatically shows all my icons, so anyone could go in and have ...
A: Go to Start, Control Panel, User Accounts, click on the account you want to change, click Create A ...
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| Windows Backup | 10/14/2009 |
Q: How i can take my windows backup and restore it? Best regard
A: Microsoft explains How to use the Backup utility to back up files and folders in Windows XP Home ...
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| Moving C drive stuff to D. | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I'm running current XP Pro on a P4 machine. The hard drive is partitioned C = 15GB (99.9%full) ; D= ...
A: Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup, make sure that the "C" drive is ...
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| backup problem | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I tried using the Backup wizard on Windows XP Professional for the first time. I clicked on backup ...
A: You mentioned that there was a recovery partition, to find it, you could do a search for it by going ...
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| backup problem | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I tried using the Backup wizard on Windows XP Professional for the first time. I clicked on backup ...
A: The best way would be to purchase a cloning software package to copy Windows XP onto the external ...
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| backing up hard drive | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have tried several programs to create a snapshot of my hard drive, but they all fail at the point ...
A: Your best best is to purchase a cloning software package. Another way would be to take it to the ...
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| backing up hard drive | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have tried several programs to create a snapshot of my hard drive, but they all fail at the point ...
A: Not knowing what you did, try the following. Microsoft explains How to use the Backup utility to ...
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| boot up process | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My question concerns Windows XP home version. When I turn my computer on, the boot up process ...
A: Check out the following sites for information: http://www.pchell.com/support/welcomescreen.shtml ...
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| Browser history | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My teen-age son keeps deleting the browser history on our office computer so we can't tell where ...
A: Check out the following site for information: ...
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| XP start problem | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I try to start windows xp but it load the windows xp logo and after that it can not go ahead. It end ...
A: Since you already spoke to a tech about this problem and cannot start Windows in Safe Mode, I would ...
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| windows xp | 10/10/2009 |
Q: my pc freezes at windows is starting up
A: The following site explains 10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot at: ...
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| Photos on Disk | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I've just returned from a holiday and I have heaps and heaps of photos that I took. To print them ...
A: The DVD/CD can be read on a DVD player and/or another computer if you finalize the DVD/CD when done. ...
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| Cant access window xp at all | 10/6/2009 |
Q: first my computer kept shuting down on its own and i had to continue turn it back on, i have windows ...
A: your windows cd can be helpful because it provides 2 options/tools in addition to installing ...
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| cd rom error | 10/6/2009 |
Q: my cd rom does not seem to read any cds, i, insert. I do not have a boot windows cd ither. I wanted ...
A: Try using a CD/DVD cleaner available from most stores that sell CDs or DVDs. Try cleaning the CD ...
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| backup problem | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I tried using the Backup wizard on Windows XP Professional for the first time. I clicked on backup ...
A: After using Windows XP Backup Utility: Here’s how to burn a backup to a CD: 1. Create a backup and ...
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| Can't delete folder | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a folder that I need to delete that is stopping any registry scan or Nortons Windows scan. ...
A: Sorry to hear that you couldn't delete the folder in Safe Mode, usually you can. Check out Your ...
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| Can't delete folder | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a folder that I need to delete that is stopping any registry scan or Nortons Windows scan. ...
A: First thing that I would try is start Windows in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" when Windows first ...
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| Home Page Default Address Modification | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Lorry: I was able to create a new default Home Page Address in IE, but each time I sign on to IE it ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926449 You could use Disk ...
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| Home Page Default Address Modification | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Lorry: I was able to create a new default Home Page Address in IE, but each time I sign on to IE it ...
A: Okay, sounds like there's some spyware on board. Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.41 from: ...
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| How to transfer files if you cannot login to computer | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Not sure if this is the most suitable category, sorry if this isn't. My computer is a victim of the ...
A: I would suggest downloading the W32.Sasser Removal Tool from: ...
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| Basic XP Question | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Lorry: I have 2 very basic XP questions. When I bring up XP I would like to display a specifc ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to the site you want, then go to Tools, Internet Options, click ...
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| Windows Registry Backup | 9/27/2009 |
Q: How can i take Windows Registry Backup. Best regard
A: 1. Click Start, click Run, type %SystemRoot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe, and then click OK. 2. ...
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| monitor | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My son installed a driver in my Toshiba 105 yesterday and it worked fine, today I opened it up and ...
A: Can you start Windows in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key until you get a window with various ways ...
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| windows xp virus | 9/21/2009 |
Q: my computer wont let me into programs except for internet explorer and itunes. whenever i try to ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
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| Unable to view the hidden files | 9/19/2009 |
Q: i am unable to view the hidden files ..there is no option in the tools as folder options like before ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
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| Slow computer | 9/15/2009 |
Q: My desktop with XP home edition has gotten really slow, especially internet speed (Firefox). My ...
A: Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup, make sure that the "C" drive is ...
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| default e-mail is wrong | 9/15/2009 |
Q: We want Outlook as our default e-mail. I went into IE and made Outlook our default e-mail but when I ...
A: The following steps will set Outlook as your default mail program. 1. On the Tools menu in ...
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| NY Times Rogue anti virus software | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Lorry: I sent you a prior note regarding this subject, but it occurred to me that one solution to ...
A: Try what I suggested in the earlier answer. If you can use Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Windows-XP DVD Burnning error | 9/11/2009 |
Q: WIndows-XP Home Edition - Recently, I cannot burn DVDs using Nero 7 Ultra. "Registry settings used ...
A: The first thing to do is to go to Windows Update and download the available updates. Verify that you ...
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| error | 9/6/2009 |
Q: when i connect internet(broad band) to my PC iam getting the error "Generic host process for win32 ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download SP3 and any other available updates. Check out the following ...
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| random shutdowns | 9/6/2009 |
Q: My PC will randomly shut down, especially when running anti-virus programs. It even did it to me in ...
A: If you can, try using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp ...
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| Install/Uninstall | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My installation CD won't open because the computer says the "UninstallShield is in use please close ...
A: Go to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, under the Startup tab uncheck uninst.exe, reboot. If that ...
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| My Pictures in XP | 9/3/2009 |
Q: When I look at the photos in My Pictures in XP they have a little green circle in them with a white ...
A: Okay, let's check for viruses. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Move Monitor | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have WinXP home; IE6; Panasonic NONflat monitor. When I am on my Outlook Express email frames (or ...
A: Try changing the screen resolution by right clicking an empty spot on the Desktop, choose ...
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| disk boot failure | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have a "disk boot failure insert disk and press enter" problem. When I insert the system recovery ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| Windows XP Home | 9/1/2009 |
Q: It seems that I've got some sort of malware on my desktop where as soon as I log into any profile, ...
A: IF you cannot get into the system, you are going to need to get into the BIOS right after the logo ...
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| Windows XP Home | 9/1/2009 |
Q: It seems that I've got some sort of malware on my desktop where as soon as I log into any profile, ...
A: Try starting Windows in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key when Windows first starts until you are ...
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| chkdsk | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I keep getting a pop up that says I have a corrupt file and that I need to run the chkdsk utility. ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
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| computer shut down | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have a problem with my computer turning off, it had a virus on it so being a computer ...
A: Are you doing a clean install? Check out the following site directions on how to do a clean install: ...
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| My Music/Shared Documents | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have a problem in XP Home, and although i can normally sort minor problems, this one has me lost. ...
A: To play it safe, copy the music to a new folder called Today's Music for example, verify that all of ...
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| My Music/Shared Documents | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have a problem in XP Home, and although i can normally sort minor problems, this one has me lost. ...
A: Sounds like you moved, not copied the My Music folder. I would suggest creating a new My Music ...
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| virus | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I recieved a virus. PC Tools program fixed most of the problem. I want to go to system restore to ...
A: Resolution 1. Click Start, Run and type regedit.exe and press Enter 2. Navigate to the following ...
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| disk boot failure | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have a "disk boot failure insert disk and press enter" problem. When I insert the system recovery ...
A: Start Windows in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key until given various ways to start Window, choose ...
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| Low disk space | 8/29/2009 |
Q: My computers having a problem with its low disk space. It keeps popping up on the screen every two ...
A: Check out what Bob Rankin offers at: http://askbobrankin.com/low_disk_space_warning.html Have you ...
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| help!!! | 8/27/2009 |
Q: !! ANSWER: Hi Shaun, Did you try using Unlocker in safe Mode? Sometimes that is the only way to ...
A: To get Windows to start in Safe Mode, keep tapping the "F8" key when Windows first starts until you ...
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| help!!! | 8/27/2009 |
Q: !!
A: Did you try using Unlocker in safe Mode? Sometimes that is the only way to remove those stubborn ...
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| No sound from speakers | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I was having sound from my speakers to my computer, then all of a sudden when I got an email to open ...
A: Verify that the wires on the speakers and the computer are on securely, unplug and replug each one. ...
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| windows xp problem | 8/24/2009 |
Q: For some reason my system restore does not work. it is enabled. Also my dvdwriter will not show up ...
A: Checkout the following from Microsoft before doing anything else: ...
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| Microphone | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have a Windows XP home edition from emachines. I've been having extreme issues with any and all ...
A: Open Volume Control, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, ...
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| black screen for win xp | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Hey Lorry, My mother has an older pc running win xp, when she turns the machine on she gets the ...
A: Is there a CD or a DVD in the drive? Try starting Windows in Safe Mode and using System Restore, if ...
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| # # Reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in ... | 8/21/2009 |
Q: "Hi, i always get that error when i start up my pc, what could be done to stop this error from ...
A: Do you have an external USB hard drive connected to the computer? If yes, change the boot sequence ...
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| Parental control | 8/17/2009 |
Q: How do I set specific parental controls on one of the user in Windows XP? I would like to set up ...
A: Microsoft explains at: http://www.windows-help-central.com/parental-controls-in-windows-xp.html ...
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| flash drive | 8/7/2009 |
Q: How do I copy My Pictures to a flash drive? Do I send to? I just want to copy them on a flash ...
A: This section describes how to transfer your photographs from My Pictures to your flash drive. 1) ...
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| the newest copies of windows | 8/5/2009 |
Q: what is the difference between widows XP and vista
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| freeze up | 8/3/2009 |
Q: After running computer for a day or so the windows freeze up with part of one program say Outlook ...
A: Really sounds like a memory problem as once you reboot, everything works. Try running of the ...
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| freeze up | 8/3/2009 |
Q: After running computer for a day or so the windows freeze up with part of one program say Outlook ...
A: I would suggest turning off the computer at night, one reason because everything goes back todefault ...
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| Windows Vista outlook express e-mail | 7/30/2009 |
Q: All of a sudden (within the last month) within seconds, sometimes minutes, after I have opened an ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
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| auto-logoff after migrating to larger HD | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I used Ghost 14.0 to copy my laptop's C: to a larger hard drive. I then swapped the new HD in and ...
A: Did you set Ghost to clone the complete drive or just the data? Checkout the following: ...
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| auto-logoff after migrating to larger HD | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I used Ghost 14.0 to copy my laptop's C: to a larger hard drive. I then swapped the new HD in and ...
A: If you can get on xp, check if there is a folder named I386. If possible, run a search. Then go to ...
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| windows fatal error | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I am running windows xp on a Toshiba laptop. Recently I had some difficulty with 'power options'. I ...
A: Try reinstalling these two utilities. Reboot in between. Toshiba ACPI Common Modules for Windows ...
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| Windows XP | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My niece got on my home computer without my knowledge and then told me something was wrong with my ...
A: Your best bet would be to take it to the local repair shop where they can backup anything of ...
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| Windows XP | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My niece got on my home computer without my knowledge and then told me something was wrong with my ...
A: Try starting Windows in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key, when Windows first starts,until you get a ...
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| Corrupt Antivirus Program | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have Webroot Spy Sweeper and Webroot Firewall installed on my computer (Windows XP Home)...Since ...
A: How to Disable Webroot Spy Sweeper I know this is an old thread, but I found it while looking for ...
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| how to install windows xp pro? | 7/21/2009 |
Q: i have this brand new pc which works well and i used to format my old hdd. now my old hdd has been ...
A: The following sites explain how to install: http://www.cyberwalker.com/article/454 ...
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| Uninstall before upgrade? | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I just wanted to know, how does one know if he should Uninstall before installing a Newer Version or ...
A: Not knowing what program you are referring to, I will tell you that some programs will tell you to ...
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| i can't browse the Internet | 7/19/2009 |
Q: i have XP PRO on my computer, i have a strange problem, i can login to ISP server but i cant't ...
A: Can you check your email? Contact your ISP it could be a DNS problem if browser does not work. ...
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| Shared Resources can't be found | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I'm a fellow expert on this board (VB Programming). I have a problem on a home network where some ...
A: Had a similar problem after updating the firewall, verify that the firewall is set accordingly. At ...
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| page size | 7/18/2009 |
Q: ....before I forgot I wanted to thank you for your hellp. I followed your instructions and it ...
A: You can change the Internet Explorer window back to the preferred size by using either of the ...
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| Windows XP | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I accidently deleted a file in the ad or remove hardware or software folder. Whatever I deleted was ...
A: Try rebooting Windows. Booting into safe mode should make plain old VGA word. WinXP's Enable VGA ...
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| lsass.exe - System error | 7/15/2009 |
Q: How are you? I am getting the following error frequently when I start my computer lsass.exe - ...
A: It could be a virus. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Hidden folder | 7/13/2009 |
Q: How are you? I have two hidden folder named RECYCLER & SYSTEM VOLUME INFORMATION, both are hidden ...
A: Kirupairajah, Pretty good, how are you doing this evening? Why would you want to remove these ...
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| slow web pages | 7/12/2009 |
Q: ......I have done all of my updates, ran my spyware and anti virus software...cleaned out files and ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Delete Browsing History, check the following: Temporary ...
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| Yahoo Mail Short Cut Dont Work Anymore | 7/11/2009 |
Q: Using xp home edition with IE 7 and I have had this yahoo email shortcut on my desktop for a long ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
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| html?? | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I recently got another computer that has windows xp I also am using outlook for e-mail. The problem ...
A: Guess there is a bigger difference between the two different Outlooks than I thought. Jim Stiles ...
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| Opening harddisk | 7/8/2009 |
Q: How are you? When I double clicks harddisk icon it doens't open instead open with dialog box ...
A: Kirupairajah, What happens if you right click the C Drive and choose open? Does the Open With ...
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| Opening harddisk | 7/8/2009 |
Q: How are you? When I double clicks harddisk icon it doens't open instead open with dialog box ...
A: Kirupairajah, I'm fine, thanks for asking. How are you doing now a days? Not quite sure what your ...
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| IE8 | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Lorry I cannot figure out hoe to get support from Microsoft so am hoping you can help. After ...
A: Are you using a dial-up connection? It is very possible that Windows is updating after you installed ...
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| reformat | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I need to reformat the main drive - C drive - too many mistakes... I tried to do it as I was ...
A: If you have the restore/recovery CD from Dell or if you made one, you should be able to use that. ...
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| TEXT FOR STARTUP MENUS | 7/5/2009 |
Q: When I select programs,favorites or control menus in STARTUP window I only get icons in list form. ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
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| Can't open programs (ie executables) | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me. After battling hard against a virus i caught, or rather the whole lot of ...
A: Try using System Restore by going to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore. ...
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| deleting files | 6/27/2009 |
Q: It seems a starnge problem: I cannot delete a file (mov. clip) and get the message: "Can't delet it. ...
A: The following site explains remove audio track from media file: ...
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| deleting files | 6/26/2009 |
Q: It seems a starnge problem: I cannot delete a file (mov. clip) and get the message: "Can't delet it. ...
A: Sorry that didn't work but have no fear, have something else up my sleeve. Download Eraser Portable ...
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| Help uninstall | 6/25/2009 |
Q: i downloaded a trial version of roller coaster tycoon online a while ago and now i bought the game ...
A: Remove both the trial version and paid version, then reinstall the paid version after rebooting ...
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| windows scrolling is jumpy | 6/24/2009 |
Q: My windows scrolling was just fine and smooth until this evening all of a sudden it started ...
A: The first thing that comes to mind is to update the video driver. The following site explains how ...
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| Files contents changed | 6/21/2009 |
Q: Recently, in XP Pro with sp3, several of my Word and Power Point files have kept their names, but ...
A: Do have a firewall installed besides the one that comes with Windows XP? If not, I would suggest ...
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| deleting files | 6/18/2009 |
Q: It seems a starnge problem: I cannot delete a file (mov. clip) and get the message: "Can't delet it. ...
A: Try rebooting Windows and see if you can remove the file. If that doesn't work, try starting Windows ...
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| Backup Files | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I had been using my computer for two years and it was working fine with excellent performance. Few ...
A: Try starting Windows in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key until given various ways to start Windows, ...
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| Replace IE8 with IE7 | 6/17/2009 |
Q: It's always something. This refers to my friends computer, which I use to go to the RoadRunner web ...
A: Microsoft explains How do I uninstall or remove Internet Explorer 8? at: ...
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| XP home update/ acer laptop dilema | 6/16/2009 |
Q: My wifes computer is an Acer Aspire 3000 series that is running XP home edition. Around the ...
A: Followup 6-17-2009 Hi Daniel, Have been thinking about this, it could be the drivers. Try going to ...
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| Microsoft Update Installer is Stuck | 6/14/2009 |
Q: On shutdown, my Windows XP Pro SP2 system is attempting to install 7 Microsoft updates. The first ...
A: Your best bet would be to go to Windows Update, download SP3, reboot Windows. Now go to Windows ...
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| How to get sound. | 6/14/2009 |
Q: My computer was having malfunctions so I did a system recovery to make as if i just bought it. Now ...
A: Add the Volume icon To add the Volume icon to the notification area of your computer, follow these ...
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| Stupid notice | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Each time I open my 'D' drive I receive the notice "Windows cannot find ...
A: SARC is the Symantec site where you may run a free virus scan. SARC is short for Symantec Antivirus ...
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| Win XP SP2 can't install printer or adobe drivers | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My wife's PC can't install two different printer drivers (1 HP and 1 Dell) nor can it install the ...
A: The only thing I can think of is to go to device manager and see if anything looks strange. Also ...
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| IE - can't overtype address/file name line | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I cannot backspace out or overtype any info, such as, (http://Google.com/)in IE address line ...
A: Could be a memory problem. If you reboot Windows, can you do what you want to? The first thing I ...
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| Temp files | 6/8/2009 |
Q: 3 days ago after I did Search *.TMP and deleted all the temp files that were not deleted by XP Home ...
A: To remove Temp. files: 1.Click on Start and then Run. 2.In the text box in the Run window, ...
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| Stupid notice | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Each time I open my 'D' drive I receive the notice "Windows cannot find ...
A: Just out of curiosity, did you run the free scan from SARC? Thanks for telling me about the site ...
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| "Remove disks or other media" error message.. | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have installed Media Portal and am trying to run it on my Win XP Home machine. I have service pack ...
A: You would be surprised at how sensitive Windows - any version can be. On the other hand, if it ...
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| "Remove disks or other media" error message.. | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have installed Media Portal and am trying to run it on my Win XP Home machine. I have service pack ...
A: Yes WMC should work with Windows XP. Did some checking for prices, at TigerDirect you can get it for ...
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| "Remove disks or other media" error message.. | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have installed Media Portal and am trying to run it on my Win XP Home machine. I have service pack ...
A: I agree with Windows Media Center, I tend to stay away from open source programs for safety reasons. ...
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| mail time | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have Windows XP and IE6 along with Norton 360. I have used CCleaner and adaware as well as Windows ...
A: Was there any difference when you disable everything in Norton 360 except for the anti-virus? Time ...
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| mail time | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have Windows XP and IE6 along with Norton 360. I have used CCleaner and adaware as well as Windows ...
A: Being a Symantec user myself, try this, disable everything in Norton 360 except for the anti-virus. ...
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| unhide folder option on tools | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Good day! Im having a problem on the folder option in the tools of the explorer.My OS is WinXP Pro. ...
A: Did you run the free virus scan from Symantec - site mentioned earlier? Using Regedit, go to Edit, ...
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| XP Home is looping at logon; wont let me in | 6/3/2009 |
Q: i ran avast av boot scan & did NOT move no winnt or system files to chest. Only things i moved to ...
A: At this point I would suggest taking the PC to the local repair shop, ave them save/backup any ...
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| Computer won't let me do a system restore | 6/2/2009 |
Q: k, so i have an blank cd, and i have downloaded Anti-Malware. Only problem is I'm not sure how to ...
A: Open Windows Explorer by going to Start, Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer. Once in Windows ...
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| Computer won't let me do a system restore | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I was trying to watch a tv show on the internet, and it asked me to download some thing to watch it. ...
A: You can put data, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.37, onto an audio CD. In fact, most CDs may be used ...
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| background hacking | 6/2/2009 |
Q: i am trying last 4 months change my computer main windows explorer background but i am fail ..i have ...
A: Open Windows Explorer by going to Start, Programs,Accessories, Windows Explorer, click Tools tab, ...
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| background hacking | 6/2/2009 |
Q: i am trying last 4 months change my computer main windows explorer background but i am fail ..i have ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| Computer won't let me do a system restore | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I was trying to watch a tv show on the internet, and it asked me to download some thing to watch it. ...
A: Since you cannot open Internet Explorer, can you open aother browser? Try downloading Norton ...
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| Computer won't let me do a system restore | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I was trying to watch a tv show on the internet, and it asked me to download some thing to watch it. ...
A: Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.37 from: ...
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| windows picture wizard | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Windows Picture Wizard no longer pops up when I plug in my card reader. I can't find it anywhere on ...
A: Do you get any error, if yes, what exactly? I don't have a card reader for my Canon but if nothing ...
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| Scaning to Word | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I have Windows XP. I'm trying to scan from Lenmark series 2500 to word or any wordpad, however when ...
A: Saving a scanned image on the computer 1 Load an original document face down on the scanner glass. ...
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| Computer won't let me do a system restore | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I was trying to watch a tv show on the internet, and it asked me to download some thing to watch ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
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| unhide folder option on tools | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Good day! Im having a problem on the folder option in the tools of the explorer.My OS is WinXP Pro. ...
A: A virus could be stopping this. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Contents of window disappears when I move it | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Took laptop in for virus removable and now my laptop acts differently in certain aspects. Before, if ...
A: It sounds like the driver got replaced with a less than satisfactory one during the virus removal. ...
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| Web Printing | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Everytime I try to print a web page using firefox, firefox crashes; I have had no problem at all, ...
A: The first thing I would try is to delete the cache, the following site explains how with pictures: ...
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| support Windows XP | 5/27/2009 |
Q: What happens with finding support when they stop supporting XP and focus on Vista and Windows 7?
A: Once Microsoft stops support on Windows XP, if you run into any problems you can ask questions at ...
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| Hidden Files and Folders | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I would like to know how to locate all of my hidden files and folders. I am having trouble ...
A: Open Windows Explorer by going to Start, Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer. Once opened, click ...
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| jpeg files | 5/25/2009 |
Q: ..I had to reformat my windows xp home edition. Now when I get email or send email with photos in it ...
A: Did it help you? If not, let me know and we'll take it from there. If I did help, would appreciate ...
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| jpeg files | 5/24/2009 |
Q: ..I had to reformat my windows xp home edition. Now when I get email or send email with photos in it ...
A: When you get an email with a jpg/jpeg attachment, right click it, click Open With, click Windows ...
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| Windows Xp BIG PROBLEM! | 5/24/2009 |
Q: Lorry Im an owner of a Windows Xp Siemens Proffesional computer and soo desperately in nee d of ...
A: Boot is another word to start Windows. As you mentioned you do not have that much knowledge ...
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| getting error messages, empty registy keys, | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me solve my computer problem. My computer crashed and someone ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
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| restore | 5/22/2009 |
Q: what should i do if i want to remove all the installed software in my computer, i mean return it to ...
A: Forgot to put the link to the free MS Office 60 day trial, sorry. Here it is: ...
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| restore | 5/21/2009 |
Q: what should i do if i want to remove all the installed software in my computer, i mean return it to ...
A: Is this a brand name computer, if yes, what brand and model number? The Restore/Recovery CD would be ...
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| Activating Norton 2009 | 5/20/2009 |
Q: How to activate norton 2009 antivirus?
A: If you did not activate your product during installation, you receive an Activation Needed alert ...
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| pps files | 5/20/2009 |
Q: i have xp & power point but cant open pps files what should i be doing ? Thank You.
A: It seems that .pps files somehow got associated with Windows Media Player. I would try to open ...
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| star up | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I have windows xp and I'm having problems when I re boot or shut down and try to reboot what happens ...
A: Microsoft explains Advanced troubleshooting for general startup problems in Windows XP at: ...
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| Renamed C drive to Z, windows won't load | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Somehow, and for some reason known to no-one I renamed my C drive to Z under Computer Management in ...
A: Microsoft xplains How to restore the system/boot drive letter in Windows at: ...
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| right click/cursor malfunction | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Hey there, this is a silly mistake on my part. I was on internet and tried to bookmark a page with ...
A: Asked a friendfor their advice, they came back with: You might tell Jenny to disable the touch pad ...
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| download manager | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have windows xp and also have avira antivirus(free version) and the it wont let me update the ...
A: When was the last time you ran a virus scan? If more than a week, using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Windows XP | 5/17/2009 |
Q: my computer is having a HUGE and annoying problem; it won't start correctly! I turn it on and it ...
A: Followup 5-24-2009 Hi Cy, Did you try what was suggested at the sites I mentioned? What happened ...
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| Virtual memory | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have Win XP Pro. Ever so often a balloon appears in the lower right hand pane of Windows saying ...
A: Is this happening when you have two or more programs opened at the same time? If yes, try rebooting ...
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| oe | 5/13/2009 |
Q: how do i save my incoming emails useing outlook express?save so i can read them later.
A: Once the emails are downloaded into Outlook Express in the IN folder, they will be there until you ...
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| sound | 5/13/2009 |
Q: i got a problem with my sound in my computer when i want to watch a movie or lisen to music there is ...
A: Unplug and then plug the connections to the speakers and to the computer, to verify that they are ...
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| photos unretrievable | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have a lot of hard floppy disks saved from my windows 98 home edition, all are my childrens baby ...
A: Sorry I didn't answer this question earlier, just found out about it. First of all, is there a ...
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| What Windows XP-Home Edition | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I want to remove all info from my desk top.I need o boy a complete operating system (Windows ...
A: To remove the icons from the Desktop, click one, hold the CTRL key down, click the rest, now right ...
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| win xp | 5/6/2009 |
Q: how can i put a password on my folders? how to i save my emails with outlook express? since there ...
A: The following explains how to password protect your folders: ...
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| new hard drive | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I bought a hp computer without a hard drive. Had a new hard drive installed, but now I don't know ...
A: Put the Windows CD in the drive, now reboot the computer - that should start the install process. ...
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| Wireless Connection | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Brought my sons pc home from college, started it up, and there is no wireless icon to connect to my ...
A: Once you go to Start, Settings, Network Connections, right click Local Area Connection, then click ...
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| sound difficulty | 5/3/2009 |
Q: the volume on my computer has stoped working my speakers and headfones wont work I followed all of ...
A: I had this problem as well. It happened randomly in the middle of downloading music. But thanks to ...
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| Lost computer on pc | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I use windows xp, I have lost my computer, how do I reinstall it?
A: The best way to install Windows XP is to do a clean install. The following site explains how to: ...
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| Audio | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I took Vista off my laptop and installed XP Pro. I now have no audio on my computer.
A: If this is a name brand laptop, I would suggest going to their site and download the audio drivers ...
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| System messed up!! | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Susan here! I tried to download Symantec every way says to download without Java click here- when I ...
A: Assuming that you use Internet Explorer and Outlook Express, you would want to backup your Favorites ...
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| System 32 error | 4/29/2009 |
Q: When loading windows I get an error message that says error loading ...
A: I would suggest downloading Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36 from: ...
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| System messed up!! | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Susan here! I tried to download Symantec every way says to download without Java click here- when I ...
A: Asked some friends about this problem you are having, at this time, the best thing to do wold be to ...
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| System messed up!! | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Susan here! I tried to download Symantec every way says to download without Java click here- when I ...
A: Something similar happeed on a friend's computer, what we did there was download the trial version ...
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| System restore not working - | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have XP, all was fine until I downloaded AVG,and Avira. I did not have my DVD player working, so I ...
A: To run the free scan from Symantec, you MUST use Internet Explorer. What error are you getting when ...
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| win xp install | 4/28/2009 |
Q: win xp install is taking waaay too long. File copy seems to take forever. I'm installing on a ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=296814 ...
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| Can't open Regedit and cmd | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I don't know why but when I go to Start-Run I can't open regedit and cmd anymore. I used to be able ...
A: Yes it is Norton AntiVirus. The reason why I suggest using the free scan from the site is that ...
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| System restore not working - | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have XP, all was fine until I downloaded AVG,and Avira. I did not have my DVD player working, so I ...
A: The main reason why I suggested running the free scan from Symantec is that sometimes a virus and/or ...
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| About my register | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there is a free program that will check my register, and update any programs ...
A: There are free programs available to check the registry, check them out at: ...
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| System restore not working - | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have XP, all was fine until I downloaded AVG,and Avira. I did not have my DVD player working, so I ...
A: Remove temporary files from IE. Check the following for information: ...
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| My computer crashes and goes slow | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I'm using Windows xp and have a Intel r celeron 3.20ghz 208mb of ram. I'm using Mozilla Firefox and ...
A: Start with disk cleanup. Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup, make sure ...
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| Can't open Regedit and cmd | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I don't know why but when I go to Start-Run I can't open regedit and cmd anymore. I used to be able ...
A: Try downloading Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36 from: ...
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| XP and Admin password | 4/26/2009 |
Q: Lorry: You have helped me many times over the years. Hopefully you will be able to again. The ...
A: Wasn't sure so I asked a friend for help on this question. They came back with: I believe the data ...
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| IE6 Security Alert window.. | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I always had Internet explorer on my system but A few weeks ago I download firefox 3. It did not ...
A: Try updating the anti-virus program installed and then run a virus scan. If you cannot update it, ...
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| dll on system32 | 4/24/2009 |
Q: Im a programing I can not deleted odbctrac.dll from system32 folder on winxp with a program in C# ...
A: odbctrac.dll can be a virus, perhaps I should say that a virus could be contained in the dll. Check ...
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| Computer freezing, blue screen. | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My computer freezes momentarily? My computer freezes momentarily (for 2-3 seconds). Initially, ...
A: Are you running more than one program at a time when this happens? Go to Windows Update and download ...
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| instal aspi | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to instal 'aspi' onto my system (windows XP home) I've saved the compressed application ...
A: How to Install IIS on Windows XP and Windows 2000 Follow these steps to install IIS on Windows XP ...
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| dll on system32 | 4/24/2009 |
Q: Im a programing I can not deleted odbctrac.dll from system32 folder on winxp with a program in C# ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
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| XP-Explorer Error Message | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I keep getting this error pop-up causing a partial crash every time... Windows Explorer Error ...
A: I would suggest downloading Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36 from: ...
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| bad picture | 4/22/2009 |
Q: a friend has an emachine that has been working fine. he thinks he downloaded(dialup) explorer8, but ...
A: Try turning off Clear Type. To find out what version of Internet Explorer is running, open IE, click ...
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| Default E Mail Program | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I use outlook express. When I click a contact link it always opened up my outlook express, with the ...
A: Control Panel>>Internet Options>>Programs Check out the following: ...
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| Default E Mail Program | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I use outlook express. When I click a contact link it always opened up my outlook express, with the ...
A: If you open Internet Explorer, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the Programs tab, use the drop ...
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| windows vista reboot loop after forced shutdown (no SP1 failure) | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have a Windows Vista from Dell, last thursday I powered it on and it rebooted (it was installing ...
A: Not knowing much about Vista, And I'm betting that you have checked the following sites out: ...
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| Screen saver problems | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I know that I'll get a straight answer from you, a woman!!LOL I have Windows XP and would like to ...
A: First look at the display/Properties/Screensaver tab and click each one listed to see what they look ...
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| Notepad menu bar displays incorrectly | 4/19/2009 |
Q: After updating and adding new spyware, antivirus and Advanced System Care after several bad days ...
A: Followup 4-19-2009 Hi Randi, Since rebooting didn't help, I would suggest downloading Malwarebytes ...
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| taskbar, start menu and icons are missing | 4/18/2009 |
Q: When I turned on my computer, I was required to manually login, which I have never done since ...
A: Try starting Windows in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" when Windows first starts up until you get a ...
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| Restore backups | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have some data and files I backed up using Windows Vista and I am going to replace the OS of Vista ...
A: Followup 4-19-2009 Hi Wayne, I worked out an easy solution for transferring Vista's Windows Mail ...
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| my screen goes black after windows logo | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My screen goes black after the windows logo appears on my Dell Dimension 2350 windows xp. Then when ...
A: If you can start Windows in Safe Mode, follow the directions given in the first site I mentioned. ...
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| my screen goes black after windows logo | 4/17/2009 |
Q: My screen goes black after the windows logo appears on my Dell Dimension 2350 windows xp. Then when ...
A: Try updating the drivers for the video card. Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or ...
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| XP restore | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am having trouble with my system restore. I can't think of any reason it has stopped working but ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? With Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Playing mpgs in Powerpoint | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have successfully linked mpgs to presentations in the past. Today, I copied a previous ...
A: Not knowing too much about PowerPoint besides enjoying presentations passed around by my friends, I ...
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| "frozen computer" | 4/15/2009 |
Q: all I get on my computer when I turn it on is a message that I can not access windowsxp. and that ...
A: Forgot to give you the site to get the DLL: ...
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| start up menu | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Lorry, I am cleaning up my start up programs. In my start up munu there is a program named ...
A: Something tells me that it is spyware or virus related. Try running Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.36 ...
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| backup my Outlook Express6 folders, add book ect | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I need to know how to backup My Documents & My Pictures to a flash drive. Pls advise. TU Jo ANSWER: ...
A: To backup your Outlook Express emails follow these steps: 1. Open My Computer 2. Click on ...
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| backup My Documents/My Pictures | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I need to know how to backup My Documents & My Pictures to a flash drive. Pls advise. TU Jo
A: When you plug in the flash drive, you will see a window with a name like Removable Disk (F:) - for ...
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| Getting rid of logon screen | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I would like to get rid of the user logon screen that appears every time windows awakes from ...
A: Just for the fun of it, check ""Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby.", click ...
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| Getting rid of logon screen | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I would like to get rid of the user logon screen that appears every time windows awakes from ...
A: The answer you read was to bypass the Windows log on. Try opening the Control Panel, double click ...
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| windows 2000 | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I was just give a computer from a friend that has 2000 on it and at start up it goes to a password ...
A: If your friend won't give it to you, check out the following: ...
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| problem with installation wizards | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am getting a message that an installation can not be completed....I have removed the program exe ...
A: Not knowing what program you are having problems with, I would suggest starting Windows in Safe by ...
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| Windows XP Home Version | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am getting a low disk space error. I have removed many of my photos to Snapfish online. That ...
A: From what I understand, you uploaded the photos to Snapfish, so they are not on your computer. ...
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| Windows XP Home Version | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am getting a low disk space error. I have removed many of my photos to Snapfish online. That ...
A: If you are referring to Windows Updates, yes, you should get them. Smart Computing explains how to ...
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| hidden folders | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I am not able to see the hidden folders (that I have made hidden) even after going through the usual ...
A: It could be caused by a virus. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| sleep button in XP Pro | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I'm setting up a new PC I've just had custom built and am trying to get a functional sleep button on ...
A: Sorry but when we (experts?) answer questions, we do not know how much or how little the person ...
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| sleep button in XP Pro | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I'm setting up a new PC I've just had custom built and am trying to get a functional sleep button on ...
A: 1. Right click on your desktop 2. Click Properties 3. Click on the Screensaver Tab 4. In the ...
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| New Folder.exe problem | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Its me bilal Shah, i am a computer lab administrator here at a local schooling chain... i m having ...
A: Even tough you have Symantec installed, try using Internet Explorer, and go to: ...
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| Can't get past WIndows XP login | 4/6/2009 |
Q: For no reason at all that I can think of, all of a sudden when I powered up the computer today, I ...
A: Another thing you could try would be to download and put onto a CD is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.35 ...
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| Games folder Empty - Refurbished PC | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I just got a refurbished Dell PC GX 280. It has Windows XP Pro service pack 3, Version 2002. I ...
A: Volume Control - The volume icon does not appear in the notification area (system tray) Go to ...
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| Games folder Empty - Refurbished PC | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I just got a refurbished Dell PC GX 280. It has Windows XP Pro service pack 3, Version 2002. I ...
A: If you don't have anything of importance on the computer, I would suggest using the Restore CD. If ...
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| Can't get past WIndows XP login | 4/4/2009 |
Q: For no reason at all that I can think of, all of a sudden when I powered up the computer today, I ...
A: 1. Boot using your winxp cd. 2. Enter recovery console. 3. at the command prompt go to ...
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| Windows XP | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Alright. I have a weird problem. I just installed xp on this computer, and I have set up 3 users ...
A: First question, do all of the accounts have passwords? If not, that would be my first suggestion. ...
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| My PC can't Stand By | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Do you know why my PC won't Stand By? Every time I press Stand By it turns on again. I don't seem to ...
A: If you haven't done so yet, the first thing I would suggest is to download SP3 and any other ...
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| a question | 4/1/2009 |
Q: i have installed windows xp sp2 on my laptop,but now i figure out that it doesn't have stand by ...
A: Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, click on System Information. That would be best to ...
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| a question | 4/1/2009 |
Q: i have installed windows xp sp2 on my laptop,but now i figure out that it doesn't have stand by ...
A: I would strongly suggest that download SP3 now from: ...
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| minimum partition size | 3/31/2009 |
Q: What is the minimum hard drive partition size running windows xp pro? i upgraded my parents cpu and ...
A: Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Professional •PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor ...
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| Naotepad File !!!! | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Lorry I clicked on a folder today and found that the notepad files in that folder have "Invisible ...
A: Asked a friend your question and he came back with: If it's a "notepad" file it has to be plain ...
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| Kernel Error of Death in XP | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have been getting the Kernel_Data_Inpage_Error blue screen from Windows for a couple of weeks ...
A: This Stop message indicates that the requested page of kernel data from the paging file could not be ...
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| blue screens | 3/30/2009 |
Q: when i turn my computer on a blue screen pops up and says unmountable boot volume. what does it mean ...
A: Basically this error means that Windows XP is having trouble booting from Drive C. Following the ...
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| request you to help me | 3/27/2009 |
Q: i have other tower was happened in couple days ago. I just difficult the download games when it ...
A: To start Windows in Safe Mode, when you first start Windows keep tapping the "F8" until you get a ...
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| virus detected | 3/27/2009 |
Q: LOrry, I m facing problem of detecting trojan: new malware.z virus as below and it affected below : ...
A: As each AV program uses different names for the same threat, I would suggest using Internet ...
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| show hidden files in xp | 3/27/2009 |
Q: i am shashi, i am unable to show hidden files. i have used regedit and change the vlue of hidden in ...
A: Found the following at: ...
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| Explorer Browser no longer holding my passwords, but I want it to | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Recently my browser stopped holding user names and passwords for me, I did not click the "no longer ...
A: The first thing I would check, is verify that cookies are enabled. If they are not, you will be ...
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| Cannot see inbox emails in OE | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I keep getting new mails,but I cannot see them even though they come(inbox 3 Highlighted for ...
A: 1 - With OE opened, click Tools, Options, under the General tab check the following: When starting, ...
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| WS Works 6.0 repair | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have an eMachine with Windows XP and Works 6.0. Works is having issues and needs repaired / ...
A: Most newer computers you have to make the Recovery/Restore CD yourself. Not knowing what model ...
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| No internet connection | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I get a message "Instruction @ Oxoo414b54 referenced memory @ Oxoooooooo memorary could not be ...
A: The first thing I would try is rebooting Windows. If that doesn't do the trick try checking out the ...
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| XP product key | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a bad laptop that I'm going to get rid of but i want to use the XP product key on another ...
A: If Windows is still installed on the laptop, you could download Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder v2.0.1, ...
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| win xp pro | 2/12/2009 |
Q: it has defaulted to a us keyboard. How do I change it back to a uk keyboard
A: Try opening the Control Panel, Regional and Language Options, under the Genreal tab, highlight ...
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| Address books | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I send e-mails on a regular basis to a garden group. I have those listed in a a folder...but not in ...
A: Your best bet would be to make a Group which you could name Garden or something similar so you don't ...
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| AMD Sepmron windows xp wont start | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have an older AMD Sempron computer. It had been running especially slow for the past 2 weeks.. ...
A: Try starting Windows in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key until you a window with various ways to ...
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| ccleaner | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I am not very good at computering but I read in local paper that ccleaner is a good thing to have ...
A: I wouldn't use CCleaner unless you are having problems. In the meantime, you might want to add the ...
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| ccleaner | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I am not very good at computering but I read in local paper that ccleaner is a good thing to have ...
A: You can check out CCleaner at: http://www.ccleaner.com/ If you decide to download it, click on the ...
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| not reponding | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I am running xp home on my computer and I have att internet security plus spyware doctor. I have ...
A: If you just got the computer back, I would take back to them and have them fix it, after all you ...
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| Dare I hope? Might be nearing the last few issues... | 1/10/2009 |
Q: Lorry: Okay, that was my mess-up..I went to that mal site you gave me and instead of downloading it ...
A: A lot of the free programs work just as well as the paid versions, which works out fine with me, as ...
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| Inspiron 1000 | 1/9/2009 |
Q: We purchased a used inspiron 1000 for my Mother. She uses very basic functions mostly web ...
A: Check for viuses and/or spyware. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| after the trojan is gone... | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Lorry: Okay, so I have spent several days removing the trojans and am at the point where the scans ...
A: Symantec explains how to remove Backdoor.Samkams at: ...
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| XP Professional | 1/9/2009 |
Q: i have an old computer with "Windows xp Professional" which i never used for more than 3 years. i ...
A: Reformat the Hard Drive and Re-install the Operating System I believe this step to be very ...
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| after the trojan is gone... | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Lorry: Okay, so I have spent several days removing the trojans and am at the point where the scans ...
A: You will hate me for this but will ask again, have you run the free virus detection from the ...
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| PRINT TO FILE ERROR | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I am using a Gateway 5014 with Windows XP Media Center Edition and Internet Explorer 7. Every time ...
A: That new information helps a whole lot. Check the connections on the printer and the computer, ...
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| PRINT TO FILE ERROR | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I am using a Gateway 5014 with Windows XP Media Center Edition and Internet Explorer 7. Every time ...
A: The first thing I would suggest is to go to Windows Update and download the available updates. If ...
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| after the trojan is gone... | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Lorry: Okay, so I have spent several days removing the trojans and am at the point where the scans ...
A: You could use the Recovery Drive that the geek squad made for you. Or you could pay for a ...
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| Change the name of sub-directory | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Happy New Year 2009, It is possible to change the name of sub-directory in the drive C:Documents ...
A: The first thing I would do though is update Windows to SP3, then get any other available updates. ...
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| operating system | 1/5/2009 |
Q: hey this is pratap from india please tell me what is kernal?what is job of the kernal?
A: A kernel is the central module of an operating system. It is the part of the operating system that ...
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| desktop icons blinking on and off | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I was downloading free .svg files...in the process, happened to see a neat photo which I right ...
A: Symantec explains how to remove Tojan.Vundo at: ...
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| Xp program wont boot | 1/3/2009 |
Q: Hi I want to ask you if the cold weather will stop windows program from booting up on my pc?
A: Cold weather shouldn't stop Windows fro starting. If Windows will not start, try starting Windows in ...
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| My Favorites File | 1/2/2009 |
Q: How do I find My Favorites file that I have stored many websites in? I know they are stored in ...
A: Follow-up 1-3-2009 Hi Jo, Once Windows Explorer is opened, click My Computer, Local Disk C, ...
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| Spam...using my e-mail address | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I am getting horrible trashy spam. It shows that it comes from ""... which is my e-mail address. ...
A: Kim Komando just sent out information regarding this in her last newsletter: This is a potentially ...
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| desktop icons blinking on and off | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I was downloading free .svg files...in the process, happened to see a neat photo which I right ...
A: Try going to the Symantec site today and run their scan again. First run the Virus Detection, if it ...
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| Slow boot and icons appearing. | 12/31/2008 |
Q: Lorry, My icons and task bar are coming up in around 5 to 7 minutes.I've scanned with ...
A: Go to Start, Run, type in "MSCONFIG", under the Startup tab - anything that is checked, is starting ...
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| windows xp pro doubt | 12/31/2008 |
Q: i recently bought a new windows xp professional sp2 from a store in new york. however the guy that ...
A: That information didn't really help. I would contact the store, the following site has the ...
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| system restore/drivers | 12/31/2008 |
Q: i want to restore my PC because i was playing a game and it rebooted my PC it said i have to update ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
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| windows xp pro doubt | 12/31/2008 |
Q: i recently bought a new windows xp professional sp2 from a store in new york. however the guy that ...
A: The odds are that it is a 32 bit. The people at the store should be able to tell you, plus it should ...
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| windows xp pro doubt | 12/30/2008 |
Q: i recently bought a new windows xp professional sp2 from a store in new york. however the guy that ...
A: Windows XP If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a ...
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| desktop icons blinking on and off | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I was downloading free .svg files...in the process, happened to see a neat photo which I right ...
A: Even though you have AVG installed, try using Internet Explorer and go to: ...
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| XP Infected | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Malware/viruses have infected my (2001) Windows XP with SP3 installed. Unable to function in ...
A: I would call the repair shop, since ou paid them good money to repair your computer. Otherwise, I ...
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| Tool bars | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I fixed my computer, I was overlapping the new Yahoo tool bar over the IE bar. Found out by sheer ...
A: Glad you figured out that the Yahoo toolbar was overlapping, will have to remember that. Thanks for ...
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| Int.Ex. 7 | 12/27/2008 |
Q: It's me again...sorry !!Can I install Int.Ex 7 over the top of it, or should I delete it, and then ...
A: Regarding "using up all my follow ups", just post a new question, private if you want. Later, Lorry ...
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| Int.Ex. 7 | 12/27/2008 |
Q: It's me again...sorry !!Can I install Int.Ex 7 over the top of it, or should I delete it, and then ...
A: You close IE by clicking the "X" in upper right hand corner of the window. Did you run a Spybot ...
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| Int.Ex. 7 | 12/26/2008 |
Q: It's me again...sorry !!Can I install Int.Ex 7 over the top of it, or should I delete it, and then ...
A: The Yahoo Toolbar, it has been known to cause problems, but not for everyone - thank goodness. You ...
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| slow computer | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have XP and my computer has slowed to a crawl. I recently installed Norton 360 and I have ...
A: Check out the following before using a registry cleaner: ...
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| Add ons | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I just upgraded to Int. ex. 7.....when I open browser it says "no add ons"......should I enable add ...
A: I haven't heard of any problems related to addons, yet, that doesn't mean that there aren't some. ...
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| slow computer | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I have XP and my computer has slowed to a crawl. I recently installed Norton 360 and I have ...
A: Am assuming that the people at Symantec had you do what is suggested at: ...
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| invp | 12/25/2008 |
Q: how do I solve yhe problem of an invalid menu handle?
A: Try going to Windows Update and download the available updates, including SP3. If you get this ...
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| XP Infected | 12/24/2008 |
Q: Malware/viruses have infected my (2001) Windows XP with SP3 installed. Unable to function in ...
A: Am assuming that you have an anti-virus program installed that is up to date, try starting Windows ...
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| Add ons | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I just upgraded to Int. ex. 7.....when I open browser it says "no add ons"......should I enable add ...
A: Internet Explorer 7's No Add Ons mode One of the lesser known features of Internet Explorer 7 is ...
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| XP | 12/23/2008 |
Q: On opening the windows file in My Computer I have suddenly found that it contains 120 files titled ...
A: Hmmm... I never knew that 'wads' was a unit of disk space, actually. :-) More seriously, the files ...
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| DocumentViewer | 12/22/2008 |
Q: Your answer to the last gentleman didn't work for me, because the documentviewer reinstall comes up ...
A: What happens if you continue with the install? Try installing it, again if need be. Check out: ...
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| DocumentViewer | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Your answer to the last gentleman didn't work for me, because the documentviewer reinstall comes up ...
A: Before installing Chrome, I would suggest installing Firefox from: ...
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| complicated 'ntldr is missing' problem | 12/20/2008 |
Q: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Windows-XP-3282/2008/10/ADVANCED-system-problem-PLEASE.htm i used ...
A: I would suggest doing a clean install of XP by following the directions given at: ...
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| xp goes slow when I click on recycle bin | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help. When I click on the recycle bin icon on desktop, my computer slows right down ...
A: Try starting Windows in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key when it first starts, until you get a ...
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| temp file and system restore | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I am trying to download realplayer and/or youtube downloader on Windows XP Home when I found the ...
A: You have a choice, backup anything of importance, including the Address Book and do a clean install ...
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| Re Dick Cleanup | 12/19/2008 |
Q: When I run the Disk Cleanup, the result shows 55mb of fies in "Compress old files", & after clicking ...
A: Okay, let's try this then. To delete the Temporary Internet Files: 1. Quit Internet Explorer and ...
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| error pop up messages | 12/19/2008 |
Q: when i reboot my system and while i am working on it, i get 4-5 pop up messages asking me to check ...
A: Do you have CDs or floppies in the drives? If not, i would suggest downloading Spybot from: ...
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| each window opening in seperate windows | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I have windows XP. I have a problem that each window is opening in its own window. I have checked ...
A: To turn off tabbed browsing in IE7: In Internet Explorer, click the Tools button, and then click ...
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| Invalid floating point operation after pc recovery | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I have a HP media center PC m7330n with windows XP media edition. After a number of computer crashes ...
A: If you can get Windows to start in regula mode, try downloading Spybot, available for free from: ...
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| Wireless Printer Setup | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I had lost the wireless printer setup for my laptop and cannot seem to get it back. I have tried all ...
A: The first thing I would check is to make sure that your firewall isn't blocking it. Check out the ...
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| core java | 12/17/2008 |
Q: what is system call?and what is API?what is the difference beetween the system call and api? ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| core java | 12/16/2008 |
Q: what is system call?and what is API?what is the difference beetween the system call and api?
A: System Call - The invocation of an operating system routine. Operating systems contain sets of ...
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| Svchost.exe DNS server taking up 50% of cpu on a regular basis | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I'm running a custom built Windows XP Pro system with a 3.4 GHZ intel Pentium CPU with ...
A: Process Explorer is an advanced process management utility that picks up where Task Manager leaves ...
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| window xp | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Where can I downloard East Asian languages in the Internet? My computer cannot not read ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://seba.studentenweb.org/thesis/howto-winxp.php ...
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| Dell Deminsion B110 System Recovery | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I am doing a system recovery on a Dell Deminsion B110 I selet the option to recover the computer ...
A: Microsoft explains System Restore "restore points" are missing or deleted at: ...
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| Windows XP STOP message | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My system has both a recordable DVD and CD drive built in When I load any already recorded disks, ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download any available updates. Check out the following for ore ...
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| Start up menu | 10/21/2008 |
Q: After I used spy bot and ad-aware, the RUN prompt on my start up disapeared. How can I get it back?? ...
A: After checking Run Command, click OK, then in the next window you should see Apply and OK. If the ...
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| DLL files | 10/21/2008 |
Q: i've recently started learning computer professionally and i'd like to know what are DLL files? how ...
A: From Webopedia.com: 1) Short for Dynamic Link Library, a library of executable functions or data ...
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| XP Clean up? | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Sorry, I just sent this question to another Expert but used the wrong reply E-mail by mistake. I'll ...
A: Just did and no problem, and found that it still leaves 32KB. Not knowing if you are a member of ...
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| XP Clean up? | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Sorry, I just sent this question to another Expert but used the wrong reply E-mail by mistake. I'll ...
A: With Windows XP it is basically the same, go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk ...
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| Can't Turn Up Windows Sound | 10/20/2008 |
Q: When I left-click on the "speaker" icon on the quick-launch bar, I find that the pop-up Volume ...
A: It could be one or more things causing this. Go to Windows Update and download the available ...
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| win xp | 10/8/2008 |
Q: what is service pack..??
A: A service pack is an update to a software version that fixes an existing problem, such as a bug, or ...
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| lost programs | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I cannot find my programs like Microsoft office and Adobe Suite in my "All Programs". It used to be ...
A: With Windows Explorer opened, navigate to the programs you want in the Start menu by going to My ...
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| Error copping files to portable drives | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I am using WinXP Proffessional.Whenever i try to coppy any file to portable devices such as ...
A: With Windows Explorer, highlight the file you want copy, right click it, click Properties, uncheck ...
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| Temporary Internet Files | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I was sent a file via Gmail which I downloaded and proceeded to edit for two hours. I then saved ...
A: Sorry the slow comeback this time. Asked a friend for his adviceand he came back with: You might ...
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| Temporary Internet Files | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I was sent a file via Gmail which I downloaded and proceeded to edit for two hours. I then saved ...
A: With Windows Explorer opened, go to Tools, Folder Options, under the View tab check "Show hidden ...
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| Windows XP Home Edition Reset OS | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I am aware and have reset the Windows XP OS from the boot menu before. I need to erase and clean the ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357 If your copy of ...
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| windows xp toolbar | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My computer crashed a couple of weeks ago and I took it to a repair shop. When I got it back, the ...
A: If you right click on the taskbar is it locked? If so, then remove the check to unlock it. Then ...
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| Windows XP Service Pack 3 problems | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I did a fresh Windows XP installation about 2 months ago and installed Windows XP Service Pack 3 as ...
A: Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for ...
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| I think I'm out of luck - want to reinstall XP Pro | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I was given a laptop with no CDs - a Dell XPS M1210. I appears to have had XP Pro installed on it ...
A: There's a chance that the third would work if the CD is an exact match for the XP that was ...
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| xp crashes | 9/30/2008 |
Q: This started happening in xp home. I Formatted C: and installed xp pro but the same problems persist ...
A: Using Internet Explorer go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| PC works slow | 9/30/2008 |
Q: My pc was infected by Brontok virus so I totally formatted my pc.But now its working slow.And ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| notebook monitor (LCD) breakage | 9/29/2008 |
Q: My notebook took a hit and the monitor(LCD)no longer works,(its totally black or nearly), but i can ...
A: Asked my friend again and he came back with: The Acer site seems to offer the manual but I can't ...
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| notebook monitor (LCD) breakage | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My notebook took a hit and the monitor(LCD)no longer works,(its totally black or nearly), but i can ...
A: Asked a friend for their advice and he came back with: Ken doesn't tell us enough. Took a hit? ...
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| windows xp | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a IBM Aptiva E Personal Computer Machine Type 2270. I Recently tried to put windows xp on it ...
A: Verify that your system can run Windows XP. Check out the following that lists the requirements for ...
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| how to delete one OS | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have windows XP media center edition OS[C drive] and also installed windows 98 installed in my ...
A: Asked a friend and they cam back with: If both OSs are on the same computer (is that what he says?) ...
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| slow starting | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I use Windows XP on a Dell computer. I am having trouble with a slow starting computer. I use ...
A: Did you check the programs starting with the site I mentioned to see if they are required or not? ...
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| slow starting | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I use Windows XP on a Dell computer. I am having trouble with a slow starting computer. I use ...
A: Go to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, click OK, under the Startup tab anything that is checked, is ...
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| Old Toshiba Satellite 21OCT | 9/25/2008 |
Q: It boots up OK but it has Linux installed and it asks for a password that I don't have. Is there ...
A: If you got it legally you should ask the previous owner what the password is. If the Win 98 CD ...
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| xp sound | 9/25/2008 |
Q: 512 mb running windows xp 2002, everything is fine except their is no sound, sound is onboard, on ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| extremely slow moving from site to site on the web | 9/23/2008 |
Q: About a week ago I started experiencing freezes or very slow movement connecting to site. Prior to ...
A: Sometimes a virus and/or spyware can stop the installed anti-virus program from working. You do not ...
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| extremely slow moving from site to site on the web | 9/22/2008 |
Q: About a week ago I started experiencing freezes or very slow movement connecting to site. Prior to ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Delete Browsing History, in the next window click Delete ...
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| outlook express | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I am having trouble with outlook express. The icon on my desktop keeps disappearing. What could be ...
A: My icons keep on disappearing; getting mixed up; moving; disappearing. Shut down all programmes. ...
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| XP Re-install | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I would like to re-install XP on an HP 520N but none of my 3 desktops came with XP disks. Isn't ...
A: A virus or spyware could be stopping Windows from saving restore points. Try downloading Spybot ...
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| Internet LOGON | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have Windows XP home, using Firefox 3....plus I have absolutely no computer knowledge. Lately ...
A: Okay, you have enough memory, that's good. By keeping Windows on 24/7 will slowly but surely shorten ...
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| defragmenter | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I am unable to run my disk defragmenter. When I click to start this, a message states the disk ...
A: For Chkdsk to run, you must restart Windows, check both Automatically fix file system errors and ...
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| Where's the mouse | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I just received an update on one of my machines which included Service Pack 3. Shortly after - one ...
A: Check out the following: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953979 Free unlimited installation and ...
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| active desktop recovery | 9/18/2008 |
Q: How do I restore my active desktop?
A: Right click on desktop and click properties and go to Desktop Tab and change your desktop background ...
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| Internet LOGON | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have Windows XP home, using Firefox 3....plus I have absolutely no computer knowledge. Lately ...
A: Try downloading Spybot from: ...
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| Question about Modem speed | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I use a Compaq Presario SR1630NX which has a 56k modem in it. We still use the modem connection for ...
A: There are many possible problems. 1. If you're using a cable modem or dial-up, your connection may ...
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| problem with re-install on Windows XP | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My computer had started running really slow, so I decided to repair my windows by installing it over ...
A: The odds are you will lose everything. Even when doing a repair install, there is that possibility ...
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| Hard disk | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have formated and reinstall windows so many times on my laptop, now I have observed my laptop is ...
A: There shouldn't be any problems but like anything else, if used too often make it work harder. ...
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| Internet/computer issue | 9/16/2008 |
Q: Recently Ive been having problems with my internet. Certain sites dont load up or redirect me, on ...
A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6 from: ...
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| Hard disk | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have formated and reinstall windows so many times on my laptop, now I have observed my laptop is ...
A: Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup, make sure that the "C" drive is ...
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| problem with re-install on Windows XP | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My computer had started running really slow, so I decided to repair my windows by installing it over ...
A: I don't see any solution other than removing the HD and putting it in as a slave on a friend's ...
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| no effect of Taskbar option "Group Similar Taskbar Buttons" | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have the button under Taskbar,Properties for "Group Similar Taskbar Buttons" but it has no effect. ...
A: Check out the following: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281628 I think the part that's hardest ...
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| Reinstall XP | 9/14/2008 |
Q: !!!!!!!!!I need to reinstall Windows XP but my computer didn't come with a dics so what do I do??
A: Now a days, new computers do not come with the recovery. Once you find in Windows Explorer, you can ...
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| XP reinstallatiion | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My laptop is loaded with viruses and has become very slow in functioning. I don't have an anti-virus ...
A: Cannot be done, wen you format the drive, you will lose all information on that drive. If you can, ...
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| opening web page | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Everytime I go to IE6 and click to open it at the bottome of the page it says finding web site. It ...
A: Try deleting the temporary files in IE. With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Delete Browsing ...
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| USB Media Storage Device only present in Safe Mode | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Gday Lorry, About 4 weeks ago my PC (HP Pavillion t.825ch) stopped recognising any USB plugged into ...
A: A friend of mine had a similar problem that was fixed by unplugging the device, reboot Windows, plug ...
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| Find uninstaller | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I can't uninstall Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition. When I click change/remove,it will not ...
A: Sometimes you have to reinstall a program to remove it from the Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs. ...
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| USB Media Storage Device only present in Safe Mode | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Gday Lorry, About 4 weeks ago my PC (HP Pavillion t.825ch) stopped recognising any USB plugged into ...
A: Sorry for making you wait but I wanted to see if my friend could think of anything else to try, as I ...
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| iexplore.exe | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My computer has been unusually slow loading the next page when I'm on the Internet. I checked Task ...
A: You mentioned that disk cleanup, virus and spyware programs are up to date. When was the last time ...
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| How to recover deleted folder? | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I mistakenly deleted a folder in XP. I'm not sure when or how. Can I recover it? If so, how? Can ...
A: Am assuming that you have already looked in the Recycle Bin, correct? Check out the following ...
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| problem in xp or virus | 9/11/2008 |
Q: well i am using windows xp sp2 and i have internet connection in my pc.Now a days i am facing a ...
A: To verify that spyware and/or a virus is causing this, try downloading Spybot from: ...
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| SP3 | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have an HP n600c laptop with 2 gig and 512 memory. The laptop was acting up so I put in a new ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717 ...
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| XP Re-install | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I would like to re-install XP on an HP 520N but none of my 3 desktops came with XP disks. Isn't ...
A: To create the recovery disc set, Click Start , All Programs , PC Help & Tools (or similar), open ...
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| Accessing control panel | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Just today I cannot bring up my control panel to delete programmes I no longer want. When I click ...
A: The first thing I would try is to update Kaspersky and then run a scan, the same with Adaware. If ...
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| Windows XP | 8/25/2008 |
Q: No when we turn the computer off we get a BSOD saying "pci sys PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA". Also ...
A: You should be able to put it on a CD also. Memtest and Microsoft are aware that the newer computers ...
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| Windows XP home re-install | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Here is a summary of what I have and am trying to do. I have a Compaq Presario 5360 desktop from ...
A: The following site explains how at: http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp ...
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| lsp internet explorer | 8/24/2008 |
Q: while running spyware detector I removed some lsp(s)... now my laptop will not connect to the ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. If you are on a network: Open the Command ...
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| Windows XP | 8/24/2008 |
Q: No when we turn the computer off we get a BSOD saying "pci sys PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA". Also ...
A: Could be a memory problem or a power supply problem, check out the following for information ...
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| Windows XP | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Our new problem is when we boot the computer up we get this message "Windows cannot find 'C: ...
A: Asked a friend for help and they came back with: I wonder about that 'C: Documents'. that he ...
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| Windows XP | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Our new problem is when we boot the computer up we get this message "Windows cannot find 'C: ...
A: Go to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, under the Startup tab anything that is checked is starting with ...
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| Windows XP | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Our new problem is when we boot the computer up we get this message "Windows cannot find 'C: ...
A: The first thing I would do is go to Windows Update and downlaod the available updates. Not knowing ...
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| re-install trouble | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I replaced the hard drive on my dell inspiron 2600 and when I try to install windows xp onto the ...
A: At the following site, scroll down until you see "Method 2: Install Windows XP to a new hard disk": ...
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| Windows XP Home edition | 8/3/2008 |
Q: we got your name from all experts.co.uk. Our problem is this, we have a Fujitsu Siemens Scaleo P ...
A: Asked my brother for his advise, he came back with: The power supply is a very possible candidate ...
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| Windows XP Home edition | 8/2/2008 |
Q: we got your name from all experts.co.uk. Our problem is this, we have a Fujitsu Siemens Scaleo P ...
A: Do you have an anti-virus program installed? If yes, start Windows in Safe Mode and run a scan. If ...
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| SP3 for XP | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have operating system Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600). It is AMD. I cannot ...
A: Check out the following from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717 Check out the ...
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| stop error | 7/17/2008 |
Q: just recently my computer crashed (went into a blue screen said it had some error and was dumping ...
A: Microsoft explains three different ways to repair this at: ...
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| Word Paragraph Dialog Box Shortcut Key | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Is there a shortcut key to display the Paragraph dialog box in Word?
A: The following site explains many shortcuts for MS Word: ...
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| hidden folder | 7/14/2008 |
Q: my pc detect a virus and hide all folder
A: Not knowing the name of the virus, I would suggest using Internet Explorer and go to: ...
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| Kissmesft51 | 7/14/2008 |
Q: ...my question is.... what do I need to do in order for windows service pack 2 to install? When I go ...
A: Does the computer have the system requirements for SP2? Review System Requirements for SP2 To ...
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| user accounts | 7/13/2008 |
Q: sir, i have 2 logins in my system, including administrator. how can i restrict the second login ...
A: To Make Changes to an Account 1.Click Change an account in the Pick a task list box. 2.Click the ...
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| Task schedular in WIN XP. | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have Win XP and cannot get a scheduled task to run despite programming it in. When I try to ...
A: Sorry I couldn't answer your question earlier, having some problems here at home. Check out the ...
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| Win XP | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I need to know how to get a Windows XP recovery CD for my Compaq Presario. I have an unmountable ...
A: Not knowing the model number, go to the following site, fill in the requested information, what they ...
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| XP Office 2000 problem | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I just got a new Inspiron a few weeks ago with XP-SP2 installed. I installed Office 2000 Pro and it ...
A: Not knowing what else to suggest, try posting this question, with my answers to someone at: ...
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| XP Office 2000 problem | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I just got a new Inspiron a few weeks ago with XP-SP2 installed. I installed Office 2000 Pro and it ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302846 ...
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| computer screen | 7/10/2008 |
Q: My computer screen is distorted. Can read the font fine but screen is enlarged but not square and ...
A: Try to RIGHT-CLICK on the desktop and select PROPERTIES. Then click the tab by the name of SETTINGS ...
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| installing O.S. | 7/8/2008 |
Q: . Probably a stupid question but here goes. A friend of ours purchased a new Dell Inspiron PC ...
A: There is no such thing as a stupid question. The best thing for you to do is to get the mouse and ...
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| Start Icon on Top | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have XP Home. How can I put it all back on the bottom?
A: The clock should be in the lower right hand corner and the Start button should be in the lower left ...
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| format | 6/29/2008 |
Q: but i want to use xp, ive put in my xp cd and booted up the computer. but before installing its ...
A: The general rule of thumb when dual booting two different versions of Windows is to install the ...
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| Problems logging into Safe Mode | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I'm having difficulty booting into Safe Mode. I get the list of options but the cursor doesn't move ...
A: You'd be surprised by how many people don't know to use the arrow keys in this instance, had to ...
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| Icon's DESKTOP | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I lost all my Icon's how do i get them back????
A: Try Kelly's fixes: Registry Edits for Windows XP "Tweaks and Tips": ...
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| Can remove pop-up | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am continually getting a pop-up dialog box titled "ad.yieldmanager.com" when I'm using IE7. I've ...
A: With IE7 opened, go to Tools, Pop-up Blocker, then click on Turn on Pop-up Blocker. Try ...
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| lost desktop | 6/25/2008 |
Q: two days ago my virus checker ceased and let in things. I have since cleaned up the computer and ...
A: If you can open Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Windows XP Dell blue screen | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I ran into a blue Dell stop screen with a code of x00000024. It appears that I need to create a ...
A: Depending on the age of the Dell, you either got a Restore/Recovery CD with it or you should of made ...
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| Follow-up Questions | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I tried the windows logo key and "L" key, however no results. The keyboard remains locked. Are ...
A: Is it possible that the keyboard connection to the computer came loose? Turn off Windows,unplug it, ...
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| Reinstalling XP Home | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a new OEM disk of XP Home with SP2. My plan is to do a fresh installation on ...
A: Before you install Windows XP using the CD, backup anything of importance - including the address ...
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| Reverting Back | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I've decided to sell my Dell laptop which is about 6 years old. It came with XP Home edition. I ...
A: Do you have the Restore CD for the Dell? If it didn't come with one, did you make a Restore CD? If ...
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| computer won't boot | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Thaks very much for taking questions. My laptop (Dell inspiron, running XP) failed to boot today. ...
A: From my friend: 1. If the other computer is running Windows 95, 98, or ME it doesn't know how to ...
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| computer won't boot | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Thaks very much for taking questions. My laptop (Dell inspiron, running XP) failed to boot today. ...
A: Asked a friend for advice, they came back with: He could use a DOS diskette and try fdisk /mbr to ...
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| computer won't boot | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Thaks very much for taking questions. My laptop (Dell inspiron, running XP) failed to boot today. ...
A: If you have an anti-virus program installed, try starting Windows in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" ...
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| boot.ini | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I install XP on a new SATA(WD) HDD. But everytime it display a dual boot option one is the correct ...
A: As to why this is happening, sorry, I don't know. I do know that Microsoft explains How to remove a ...
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| install xp on dell inspiron 5100 | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I bought a used laptop and the previous owner wiped the hard drive. I don't have the disks that ...
A: Go to the following site and download the boot disks for the version of Windows XP you have the cd ...
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| XP color themes | 6/10/2008 |
Q: Are there other color schemes for Windows XP other than Blue, Green, and Silver?? I was hoping to ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| ActiveX Taskbar Icon | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I get a message on my taskbar at every start-up which informs me that ActiveX has to be updated ...
A: If you feel more secure, have a friend come over and help you run the scan from Symantec and to ...
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| CD/DVD drive doest not read DVD anymore | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I have windows XP which has CDR/W and DVD R drive on it.From past 1 month i see it does not reads ...
A: Usually this error is the result of a failing CD-ROM drive, or faulty media. Try this: I: Reinstall ...
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| Red X | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I receive embedded pictures in e-mails which I like--everything in one place. Many times, more than ...
A: Internet Explorer 6 and earlier versions 1.On the Tools menu, click Internet Options. 2.On the ...
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| win 453 | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Lorry, When I shut down my computer I get a message "win 453 is not responding" Why? & How do I ...
A: The first thing to do is to go to Windows Update and download the available updates. I am assuming ...
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| Web mail can't access | 6/1/2008 |
Q: Lorry When I login my webmail the dialog box is shown: I fillup the dialog box. I. Account Name. ...
A: 0x800CCC0F This error typically means there is an email that outlook cannot handle. You should log ...
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| hourglass "frozen" | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I stopped my printer from printing my document to make a correction. The hourglass "froze." How do ...
A: Open Task Manager 1. Simultaneously press [Ctrl] [Alt] [Delete]. You will see a list of all tasks ...
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| Ststem 32 error | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I ran Ophcrack on my Windows XP Pro and on my Vista home basic computers.Both have crashed,im ...
A: Microsoft explains How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting ...
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| Outlook express and Trend Micro | 5/30/2008 |
Q: Some users Outlook Express POP3, Incoming mail settings randomly change which causes their mail not ...
A: What is the error message? Not knowing which one you are getting, please check out the following ...
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| Annoying pop-up | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Lorry: I recently updated my Adobe Flash and Quicktime to the latest versions,as suggested by a ...
A: Try downloading Spybot from: ...
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| Screen Shots with XP pro 2002 | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I know how to do screen shots if I have paint installed; the only problem I have is, my computer ...
A: Paint is installed with all versions of Windows. Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, click on Paint. ...
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| email | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My computer was setup that all I had to do is open IE and click on the mail icon and my mail would ...
A: It is better to have the email on your computer using Outlook Express, Outlook or any other email ...
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| Windows Notepad vs Wordpad | 5/25/2008 |
Q: What's the difference between the two?
A: Perhaps the most noticeable difference between Notepad and WordPad is the ability to format a ...
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| Windows Xp pro and software compatiblity | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I'm using Windows XP Pro Version 2003 SP2, I'm looking to buy some Greeting card software. Many ...
A: If you want to purchase greeting card software, I would suggest looking for a program that is able ...
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| Viagra spam | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Lorry I use Outlook Express,Outlook Officeon my two computers. I have been getting lots of Viagra ...
A: Filtering the incoming messages helps, but, the spammers will change their return address by one ...
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| Email hacker | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have a friend at work who has been getting numerous non-delivery notices in her email inbox for ...
A: Followup 5-21-2008 Hi Michael, Forget to add this, check out the following site for more ...
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| Boot sequence | 5/17/2008 |
Q: May I trouble you again? Recently, (since doing a "over the top" re-install,) each time I start the ...
A: It's possible there is a virus, sing Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| seamonkey | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Respected Sir whether there is a way to run on SeaMonkey the ...
A: If you go to the Symantec site while using SeaMonkey or any other browser besides Internet Explorer, ...
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| Desk-top File Folder Cannot be Deleted | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I have a new problem; Whenever I am transferring photos from one place to another, I usually put ...
A: Take ownership of the file. Microsoft explains how at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421 If ...
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| Permanently Erasing Files | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I am concerned about all of the talk of 'Identity Theft', 'File Theft', and and general intrusion ...
A: The main thing is to protect your computer by using a firewall, anti-spyware programs. Check out the ...
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| Slow program loading | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old Dell Inspiron 1520 with a very fast Intel processor and 2 gig.of memory. ...
A: Added on 5-10-2008 Hi Mike, Not sure why the delay. I would suggest asking someone at one of the ...
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| Favorites | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I'm using Windows XP Professional edition. Certain links and empty folders are automatically adding ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| xp | 5/8/2008 |
Q: my o/s is xp pro service pack 2. ie. 6 needs repair and computer has exceptional slowed down. Quick ...
A: For the Symantec scan to run, you must use Internet Explorer. Personally I use Sea Monkey, which is ...
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| Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have ThinkPad T23 with Windows XP installed. I can start it, however, after few minutes it freezes ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. When you restarted Windows, did you get ...
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| xp | 5/6/2008 |
Q: my o/s is xp pro service pack 2. ie. 6 needs repair and computer has exceptional slowed down. Quick ...
A: Even though you have Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition installed, a virus could have stopped it ...
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| Computer Change | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I've had my Dell Desktop with XP Pro since 2004. I'm buying a new Dell soon with Vista and am ...
A: Most PC retailers and techs would say a computer is "old" about a month or so of use, they are ...
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| Wiping a hard drive and reinstalling windows xp | 5/6/2008 |
Q: This is my first computer, a hand me down from my parents. I want to wipe the hard drive of all ...
A: If this is a brand name computer, you could use the Restore/Recovery CD to get it back to the way it ...
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| xp | 5/5/2008 |
Q: my o/s is xp pro service pack 2. ie. 6 needs repair and computer has exceptional slowed down. Quick ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab click Delete ...
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| Win XP System Clock Problems & Log on screen | 5/4/2008 |
Q: My clock changes from AM to PM (or PM to AM) by itself. I have sync turned off as it synced last ...
A: While searching for an answer, found your other questions on-line. The first thing that comes to ...
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| Eastern Asia Language download | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Hey, I am in america and speak korean. I want my computer to be able to read and write in korean. I ...
A: Try downloading SP2 from the following site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx ...
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| Windows Media Player | 4/15/2008 |
Q: When I go to Help / Check for player updates..., the option is greyed out therefore I cannot click ...
A: Not sure, check out the following for information: ...
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| XP boots up to multiple explore windows | 4/14/2008 |
Q: My, wife bought a refurbished CPU from Discount Electronics in Austin Tx. She got it all setup for ...
A: You can see the programs that are starting with Windows by going to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, ...
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| Windows Media Player 11 | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I've just reloaded WMP 11 twice, and I can't get it to display the normal menu at the top of the ...
A: Sorry, I apologize, I did misread your question. I would try uninstalling WMP, reboot Windows, then ...
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| Windows Media Player 11 | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I've just reloaded WMP 11 twice, and I can't get it to display the normal menu at the top of the ...
A: Windows Media Player automatically organizes files in your library according to the media ...
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| Windows Media Player | 4/14/2008 |
Q: When I go to Help / Check for player updates..., the option is greyed out therefore I cannot click ...
A: Finally figured it out. All the options for updating were unavailable so I checked the registry and ...
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| Changing e-mail client from Outlook to AOL | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Every time I click on anything that I want to send via e-mail, Outlook automatically comes up and I ...
A: How do I make Thunderbird my default mail program? The first time you run Thunderbird, it ...
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| error message after refomatting PC | 4/11/2008 |
Q: my PC was just reformatted yesterday, and I have only surfed 2 websites, hotmail and yahoo when I ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates, especially SP2 if you haven't done so ...
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| hi | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Would you please answer the following questions for a project for my class Interview #2 1.Was any ...
A: Will answer your questions in the order they were asked. 1-No 2-Auditor 3-No, not on my computer ...
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| AWOLA | 4/8/2008 |
Q: DO YOU KNOW OF ANY FREE PROGRAM THAT WILL REMOVE THE AWOLA SPYWARE PROGRAM? MY SPYBOT PROGRAM IS NOT ...
A: Symantec has removal instructions at: ...
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| Outlook Express 6 | 4/6/2008 |
Q: There are 2 identities in our outlook express. One for me, (Lloyd), and one for my wife, (Debby). I ...
A: Sharing Contacts The two folders that automatically exist in the Address Book are the Main ...
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| i dont know what is happening to my computer | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I don’t know what is wrong with my computer. I could not install Internet explorer 7 on my windows ...
A: Microsoft explains How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer in Windows XP at: ...
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| Netzero Dial up connection slower | 4/3/2008 |
Q: Hello I have Netzero dialup internet service And I've noticed that the internet has become slower ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab click Delete ...
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| Laptops | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to buy an HP laptop, but I have been wondering are there any for sale that have Windows ...
A: Usually when you purchase a new laptop, no matter what brand, you should be able to have Windows XP ...
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| secure site | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I no longer see the little yellow padlock on the bottom right hand side of my screen when I am on a ...
A: Usually you will not see the locked padlock or the 'https" in the address bar until you put in a ...
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| computer slow to boot up | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I am running XP and my laptop is very slow to bootup, is there something I can do to correct this, ...
A: Go to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, click OK, under the Startup tab anything checked is starting ...
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| PPS files | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I'm running Windows XP home OS. When I receive a PPS file in Outlook Express and click on it I ...
A: You are getting that message because you do not have PowerPoint installed. You can download a viewer ...
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| Screensaver | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I set it to start after 6 min. But some time start and other time I have to do it over and over. Do ...
A: Go to the Control Panel, Power Options, by any chance do you have it set to shut off the monitor ...
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| Use laptop to record classes | 3/13/2008 |
Q: This question is probably way too easy for you! I am looking for a program where I can turn my ...
A: Asked a friend and they came back with: I don't know about microphones but Audacity is probably the ...
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| strange xp problem | 3/6/2008 |
Q: For some unknown reason my pc takes a long time to open pictures, text documents and compressed ...
A: Try going to Start, Programs Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup and remove Temporary Internet ...
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| Windows XP and virus | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have recently I guess received a virus. A message keeps popping up saying my computer is infected. ...
A: Disable System Restore before removing the viruses or threats. To do that, go to Start, Programs, ...
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| Compaq problem :-/ | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Here I am again!!!! :-/ Well, I did a system recovery (not destructive - i.e. I didn't format his ...
A: Haven't changed my thinking, do a complete restore, get it back to factory condition. vcleaner.exe ...
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| Windows XP Updates | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Everytime I shut down Windows XP Pro there are always updates to install. However, the screen will ...
A: When you first start Windows, have you gone to Windows Update to install any updates that are ...
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| Compaq problem :-/ | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Here I am again!!!! :-/ Well, I did a system recovery (not destructive - i.e. I didn't format his ...
A: I would of gone with the Restore Option, not Recovery. By doing that, it should get Windows back to ...
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| Compaq problem :-/ | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Here I am again! :-S Sorry to be taking so much of your time. One of the things that failed when I ...
A: From what you have told me, it sounds like a virus and/or spyware. Trust me, you are not a nuisance ...
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| Compaq problem :-/ | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Here I am again! :-S Sorry to be taking so much of your time. One of the things that failed when I ...
A: Even though his NAV isn't up to date, run a virus scan in Safe Mode. Write down exactly anything it ...
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| Widnows XP | 2/27/2008 |
Q: First off, thanks for your time! I run Windows XP, Version 2002, w/Service Pack 2. Pentium 4 CPU ...
A: By any chance does your friend have an antivirus program installed? If yes, is it up to date? If ...
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| WINDOWS XP MACHINE HAS RESET ITSELF | 2/26/2008 |
Q: It has wiped out my outlook express data but all of my other data which is backed up is intact plus ...
A: If you use the Recovery CD, it will put everything back the way it was when you first got it. Before ...
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| WINDOWS XP MACHINE HAS RESET ITSELF | 2/26/2008 |
Q: It has wiped out my outlook express data but all of my other data which is backed up is intact plus ...
A: The way I see it, there are two options. Start anew with the Recovery CDs or try to fix it. To ...
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| internet | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Ive recently been using internet explorer and its been terrribly slow, when i open a new page on a ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab, click Delete ...
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| Widnows XP | 2/24/2008 |
Q: First off, thanks for your time! I run Windows XP, Version 2002, w/Service Pack 2. Pentium 4 CPU ...
A: Try defragmenting. Double click My Computer, right click Local Disk C, click Properties, under the ...
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| Hard disk drive not opening in same window. | 2/23/2008 |
Q: Lorry When i am opening any hard disk drive(C:,D:,E:) no one is opening in the same window. before ...
A: This could be caused by a virus. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Windows xp my music file | 2/23/2008 |
Q: Lorry, Is there any way to "auto alphabetize"/"refresh"/ whatever the current songs(entire folder) ...
A: They should automatically be done, you shouldn't have to anything. Are you asking when you go to ...
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| no "send to" listing | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I'm running XPhome. I have no "send to" entry available whenI right click on a file in windows ...
A: Feinberg, Adding Send To Locations via Windows Explorer Click [Start] [All Programs] [Windows ...
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| DocumentViewer | 2/20/2008 |
Q: When I start a video the following comes up: DocumemtViewer "The feature you are trying to use is on ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download any available updates. Use the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility ...
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| Wordpad,Games & other items evaporated into thin Air | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have two problems which I will take one at a time,the easier one first.Wordpad is gone, I don't ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| Win XP software | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I use win xp. I have the following installed as per the add/remove program: MSXML 6.0 Parser KB ...
A: Those are Microsoft Security updates, you want to keep them. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/933579 ...
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| write protected | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I am trying to put some holiday photos onto an unused Cd-rw. But the message "remove ...
A: Very rarely will you get a package of 50 CD-RWs that don't have one or two bad ones. Try using ...
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| printing my favorites | 2/17/2008 |
Q: How do i print out my favorites. Thank you.
A: Print a List of Favorites SUMMARY: Print out a list of your favorite URLs from Internet Explorer ...
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| Backups | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I've had my Dell Dimension since 2004 with XP Professional. I'm getting a new PC this year with ...
A: You can backup Windows XP information to a CD and/or a DVD. Check out the following for information: ...
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| write protected | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I am trying to put some holiday photos onto an unused Cd-rw. But the message "remove ...
A: Error Message: "Error copying file. Cannot copy XX. The disk is write-protected. Remove the write ...
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| Dell laptop d620 with xp os | 2/15/2008 |
Q: The laptop will not shut off by using software but will shut down with the power button.
A: The first thing I would do is check for updates. Go to Windows Update and download any available ...
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| Reboot Helper | 2/15/2008 |
Q: When I turn on my pc I am getting a window that says Reboot Helper If the installation pc is not in ...
A: Try downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.5.2 from: ...
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| Using Word Perfect | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I have about forty entries in Word Perfect. Is there a way to get them in alphabetical order ...
A: You will not be able to alphabetize those there. That list are the files you have recently viewed in ...
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| Disk cleanup | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have Windows XP. I just went in to run disk cleanup. I have always just went with whateer was ...
A: Setup Log Files These are really pretty useless unless you have a specific reason to go back and ...
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| Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP not working | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I am trying to get Greetings Workshop 1 to work on my Windows XP Pro home computer. While trying to ...
A: Troubleshoot You may experience the following issues when you try to use compatibility mode with a ...
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| Windows Media Player | 2/12/2008 |
Q: "Hi Lorry, Recently I have been unable to open my Windows Media Player. I keep getting a message ...
A: Follow-up Hi Ken, Another thought, go to Windows Update and download any available updates. ...
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| paypal webpage won't load | 2/10/2008 |
Q: i can't access the webpage www.paypal.com (error message... webpage unavailable) I'm using a laptop ...
A: I really don't admitting defeat but this has me puzzled. Viewed the site you sent, I agree that ...
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| window error messsages | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I recently had to reinstall windows xp because I kept getting messages saying certain files are ...
A: Sounds like the memory on the hard drive is bad. Turn off and unplug the computer, open the tower ...
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| paypal webpage won't load | 2/9/2008 |
Q: i can't access the webpage www.paypal.com (error message... webpage unavailable) I'm using a laptop ...
A: Enable the firewall, that shouldn't stop the page. With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, ...
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| Windows XP could not start | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Sony computer with Windows XP. It had problem with motherboard before and had new one ...
A: Have you added any new problems recently? Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? If you can ...
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| MIME | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Sometimes I get Mime e-mail and it looks like a bunch if jibberish. Is there a program I need to ...
A: Where are these messages coming from, what server? What program is being used top compose these ...
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| Windows XP | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I have a problem opening any webpage that has a log in, for example, yahoo mail, google mail, msn ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, click Delete under Browsing history, ...
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| help with reinstall for vaio pcv-rx860 | 2/2/2008 |
Q: .. My computer hd had to be all reinstalled due to a virus. The problem is that the company did not ...
A: Two things bother me, one that they couldn't remove the virus without installing a new hard drive, ...
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| clipboard | 2/2/2008 |
Q: where do i find the clipboard in Vista, at times i am told to send to clipboard, but where is it so ...
A: Checkout the following for information: ...
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| phantom Autocomplete window | 1/28/2008 |
Q: For the last several weeks, whenever I exit Internet Explorer 7, a small empty Autocomplete window ...
A: I am a supporter of Symantec problems but I don't think too much of Norton 360, sorry. A friend of ...
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| phantom Autocomplete window | 1/28/2008 |
Q: For the last several weeks, whenever I exit Internet Explorer 7, a small empty Autocomplete window ...
A: The first thing I would check for is spyware. You can download Spybot Search & Destroy 1.5 for free ...
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| the icons in my desktop become bigger | 1/27/2008 |
Q: the icons in my desktop become bigger, eventhough i adjust the setting to the highest resolutions, ...
A: Steps for changing desktop icon size. 1. Right Click Desktop + Choose “Properties” 2. In the ...
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| Blinking cursor bug | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I don't know if you ever heard of this but whenever I try to type words (email, MSword, search on on ...
A: Try rebooting the computer. Many times when the memory is low, strange things like this happens. By ...
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| XP INSTALL HUNG UP | 1/22/2008 |
Q: computer. I have installed a new 350gb drive as my master drive and was planning on keeping the ...
A: Downloading the Sony modem driver and installing the Sony BIOS update Back to Top 1. BEFORE ...
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| XP INSTALL HUNG UP | 1/22/2008 |
Q: computer. I have installed a new 350gb drive as my master drive and was planning on keeping the ...
A: To install Windows XP to a new hard disk, follow these steps: 1.Read the Microsoft Software License ...
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| the blue screen | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I bought a used Presario 700 laptop that originally came with XP but was downgraded to WinME. I ...
A: Just out of curiosity, does the laptop have the requirements for Windows XP? Check the following: ...
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| Missing desktop icons and Task Manager | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I'm having a bit of a problem with my PC and would appreciate some advice. I have an Advent T9202 ...
A: At the following site, scroll down to Line 195, click on Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar: ...
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| Missing Desktop icons & Task Manager | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I'm having a bit of a problem with my PC and would appreciate some advice. I have an Advent T9202 ...
A: At the following site, scroll down to Line 195, click on Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar: ...
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| Windows xp | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I guess I am having problems with explorer.exe. I have wallpaper on my desktop but no icons or ...
A: At the following site, scroll down to Line 195, click on Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar: ...
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| removing "read only"in m/s word | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I am running Windows X-P on a Compaq 6450NX C.P.U. with Cox high speed internet service. I recently ...
A: With Windows Explorer opened, navigate to the file/folder, highlight it, right click, choose ...
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| open with... | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Regarding opening media files such as videos on my ’01 hp pavilion pc (windows xp): There are some ...
A: Not being a user of QuickTime, I would suggest you go to the following site for help, plus you can ...
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| Unable to run cd | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Hope you can help me. I have a laptop sony XP 2000. I would like to run a cd (DK multimedia) for ...
A: Check out the following: http://www.learnatglobal.com/html/xp_sound.html If the media was for ...
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| missing toolbar | 1/13/2008 |
Q: my girlfriend was using the PC. with Microsoft word 2003 when i came back to the PC the Bottom ...
A: Are you talking about the MS Word toolbar? If yes, check out the following for information: ...
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| virus | 1/12/2008 |
Q: mmdmm.exe has trojan virus how do i clean it.
A: Not knowing the name of the virus, I would suggest using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Folder options not available | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am using Windows XP home edition. When I open "My Pictures" I use to have the "Show common tasks ...
A: Why doesn't Windows keep my folder settings? Run this edit, then reset your preferred folder ...
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| ayatem administrator | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Through your advise i was able to find my control panel thanks... my main problem is restrictions ...
A: Am assuming that you had an Administrator's account, correct? If you do not remember the password, ...
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| open with... | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Regarding opening media files such as videos on my ’01 hp pavilion pc (windows xp): There are some ...
A: Verify that the program you want to use to open the file is actually installed and working ...
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| help!! technical difficulties | 1/11/2008 |
Q: "Hello, I have a 2001 hp pavilion pc with windows xp on it. I recently used the pc’s System Recovery ...
A: I would suggest backing up anything of importance, including the Address Book and Favorites, then do ...
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| computer symptoms/problems | 12/13/2007 |
Q: When my computer is "acting up" and it becomes very slow to execute commands, such as if I click on ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. Even though you run virus scans, try using ...
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| "Downgrading" to XP Home | 12/10/2007 |
Q: My daughter has a Dell laptop that came with Vista. She's tried for months to make it work with her ...
A: Downgrade From Vista to XP If you remember back to when you installed Windows XP, Microsoft ...
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| wireless connection | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I am connected through a T1 and it comes in my home into a hub. from there it goes to the wireless ...
A: Asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: I don't know about the name problem but ...
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| Can not remove wmp! | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I need to downgrade to wmp 9 from 10. I'm not sure. When I go to add/remove programs, I click ...
A: You can remove WMP10 using Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel. It will restore to WMP9 after ...
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| missing control panel | 12/8/2007 |
Q: trying to fix computor windows xp . the control panel is missing & also if i try to click on ...
A: Are you logging on as the Administrator? Have you gone to Windows Update and download the available ...
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| Startup fails to restore latest state. | 12/3/2007 |
Q: After startup, the taskbar is brown and contains no icons (usually blue with several groups of ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| windows xp basic desktop compaq presario | 12/3/2007 |
Q: my two year old compaq takes forever to boot and has decided that 'end task' doesn't mean that and ...
A: Norton Internet Security (NIS) should be updating automatically, do you run a scan at least once a ...
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| Something is deleting my cookies at reboot | 12/2/2007 |
Q: My problem is that my cookies are being deleted whenever I reboot. The main symptom is that no sites ...
A: Glad to hear there are no viruses or spyware on the computer, that's always good news. Did you check ...
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| Something is deleting my cookies at reboot | 12/1/2007 |
Q: My problem is that my cookies are being deleted whenever I reboot. The main symptom is that no sites ...
A: Is it possible that your firewall program is set to remove the cookies? Before you do anything else, ...
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| HP printer | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I want to change my HP printer to print front to back i go to (printing preferences) hit advanced ...
A: For some reason that only works in certain programs. I have an older HP AIO 1210 and found this in ...
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| Volume icon is not displayed | 11/25/2007 |
Q: Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, and I receive an error message when I try to ...
A: The following site explains How To Display the Volume Icon in the Notification Area in Windows: ...
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| windows xp cd | 11/24/2007 |
Q: were can i obtain a copy of windows xp professional or download it?? im having problems
A: You should be able to purchase Windows XP PRO from any business or computer store. If you do a ...
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| my hard drive!!! | 11/24/2007 |
Q: when i start my computer i cant access my password login window. before it reaches that login ...
A: By any chance, is GoBack installed? If yes, go to the following site for information: ...
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| Windows XP/2003 window focus | 11/23/2007 |
Q: Hy! I am using Windows Server 2003 R2 and my roommate is using Windows XP Professional, but we seem ...
A: Followup 11-23-2007 Hi Raymond, Found the following at: ...
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| enable search | 11/22/2007 |
Q: how to enable search in windowsXP???
A: Go to Start, Search, For Files or Folders. If you are asking about search engines, check out the ...
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| Cannot select user from Win XP login screen | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I cannot click on any user names after Win XP SP2 Home boots on my Dell Inspiron 8200. If I click ...
A: Did Avast find anything, if yes, did you disable System Restore before removing the threat? Using ...
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| shut off | 11/20/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Tom, As this could be caused by different things, check out what Microsoft offers at: ...
A: Did you check out the MS site as they cover quite a few different things? ...
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| Control Panel | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Help !!! After our Firewall let us down, we had 3 Trojans and malware on our PC. We've eventually ...
A: If you have a Compaq or HP computer, you can make your own Recovery Disks: ...
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| Windows XP Pro Disk Clean | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I can't get my disk clean to run on my windows xp pro. And every once in a while when I start my ...
A: Am wondering if you have scheduled Disk Cleanup to run, is that possible? Check out the following ...
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| shut off | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Thank You
A: As this could be caused by different things, check out what Microsoft offers at: ...
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| Control Panel | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Help !!! After our Firewall let us down, we had 3 Trojans and malware on our PC. We've eventually ...
A: Jason Stevens View profile More options Nov 24 2003, 3:04 pm Newsgroups: ...
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| RUN-TIME ERROR " 5 " | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A COMPAQ PRESARIO 2100.Running Windows XP When I go to start up computer it sayes run time ...
A: If you cannot start Windows in either regular or safe mode, looks like you will have to reinstall ...
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| Lost Logon Icons | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I had three logon Icons when I start my computer. I attempted to turn on my computer last week and ...
A: Check out the following: http://www.jimmah.com/vista/Administration/locked_out_of_admin.aspx ...
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| Pop-up blocker | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I played the Yahoo! LAUNCHcast radio a week ago, but I cannot play it today. It suggests that it is ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| help please | 11/18/2007 |
Q: hey mate first of all here are my computers specs, 760 mb ram 2.00 ghz windows xp with service ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| Remote Assistance | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I got cut off from you again! I will look over the sites you sent me. But I was looking into this ...
A: Never used Remore Assistance myself, so all I could do were searches. Asked a friend who came back ...
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| Remote Assistance | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I got cut off from you again! I will look over the sites you sent me. But I was looking into this ...
A: Followup 11-16-2006 10:05PM Hi Tom, You could post this question to Mike now, if you want to. ...
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| Remote Desktop | 11/16/2007 |
Q: It stated in my last correspondence with you that I was asking too many follow ups, So I am starting ...
A: My friend went on vacation and won't be back for another week. In the meantime, check out the ...
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| Error on page | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I am using Window XP Professional. There is an error on page when I open the web. Please teach me ...
A: Looks like script error. With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the ...
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| Error on page | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I am using Window XP Professional. There is an error on page when I open the web. Please teach me ...
A: What does the error say? For example if you get this page cannot be displayed, check out the ...
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| RESTARTING PC | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I CLICK THE GREEN 'START' RECTANGLE ON THE LOWER LEFT OF THE SCREEN; ATTEMPT TO 'TURN OFF' OR ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| Remote Desktop | 11/14/2007 |
Q: It stated in my last correspondence with you that I was asking too many follow ups, So I am starting ...
A: You are NOT asking too many followups, if I thought so, trust me, I'd say something. Remote ...
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| desktop icons sorting | 11/12/2007 |
Q: respected sir, i have got almost 50 desktop icons or shortcuts, it always gives me headache ...
A: How to Arrange or Move Icons To arrange icons by name, type, date, or size, right-click a blank ...
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| log-in | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Lorry, When my computer starts up I have to log off as administrator and log on as "johnny" to get ...
A: Bypass The Windows XP Log On Screen To make logon an unattended process: Click [Start] [Run] and ...
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| DOS | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I am trying to delete a folder that's sitting on my desktop, which refuses to go away. It's been ...
A: To get out of Safe Mode, all you 'should' have to do is click Start, Turn Off Computer, then click ...
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| my pictures | 11/11/2007 |
Q: in Pictures and Fax Viewer,(after double clicking the photo), I can edit it but cannot "register" ...
A: I would suggest downloading Irfanview, a free program that allows you to view and/or change ...
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| XP logon problem | 11/11/2007 |
Q: this is my problem and I hope you can help! I accidently spilt a small glass of wine over my laptop ...
A: I do know that the wine needs to cleaned off, how, not sure. Try contacting Toshiba or bring it to ...
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| Windows Explorer freeze | 11/10/2007 |
Q: Using XP-PRO-SP2 with all updates. When I right click on a file or a folder in Explorer I often get ...
A: Even though you have NOD32 installed, I still would run the free scan that I mentioned earlier from ...
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| Windows Explorer freeze | 11/10/2007 |
Q: Using XP-PRO-SP2 with all updates. When I right click on a file or a folder in Explorer I often get ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| DOS | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I am trying to delete a folder that's sitting on my desktop, which refuses to go away. It's been ...
A: Yes it is safe to do so. Check out the following for information: ...
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| DOS | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I am trying to delete a folder that's sitting on my desktop, which refuses to go away. It's been ...
A: Not knowing what folder you are trying to remove, check out the following: ...
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| Remote Assistance | 11/9/2007 |
Q: My brother is trying to get me to help him with his desktop pc as he lives in another state. Anyway ...
A: Followup 11-13-2007 Hi Tom, Finally heard from my friend, he mentioned the same sites I did - ...
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| Remote Assistance | 11/9/2007 |
Q: My brother is trying to get me to help him with his desktop pc as he lives in another state. Anyway ...
A: Asked a friend of mine, hopefully he will get back to me tonight or in the morning. Whatever he ...
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| Remote Assistance | 11/8/2007 |
Q: My brother is trying to get me to help him with his desktop pc as he lives in another state. Anyway ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| contacts | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I am unable to add any contacts to my address book. I am following directions but when I check the ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://help.yahoo.com/help/uk/ab/ab-35.html ...
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| can not open internet shortcut | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have read previous post about someone here cannot open any internet shortcuts. These are your ...
A: Have you tried the other methods for this problem, also listed at: http://www.rselby.net/links.htm ...
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| Website blocked | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Sir, I am a college student. In my college systems, some websites like www.orkut.com are blocked.. ...
A: Evidently the college is blocking that and other sites for a reason. Try doing a search on ...
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| Removing Norton (contd) | 11/5/2007 |
Q: The system says I need to start another question. To bring you up to speed - I tried your second ...
A: If you cannot remove it, try reinstalling the program and then uninstall through the Add/Remove ...
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| Missing .DLL files | 11/4/2007 |
Q: This question is for a friend who has a laptop Toshiba Qosmio G35-av650. When he turns it on, a ...
A: That is the site to go to. You might want to print out the directions, just follow them step, by ...
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| delete a program under special circumstances | 11/3/2007 |
Q: i wish to uninstall norton from my windows xp. unfortunately, i answered "yes" to the question "do ...
A: The following Norton Removal Tool should remove all and any Norton programs: ...
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| Cannot get around windows xp pro log in | 11/3/2007 |
Q: My dad brought me home a laptop the other day but didn't know any of the passwords. It runs Windows ...
A: You could install a CD drive, which would make it easier. If you decide to do that, then follow the ...
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| delete a program under special circumstances | 11/3/2007 |
Q: i wish to uninstall norton from my windows xp. unfortunately, i answered "yes" to the question "do ...
A: Not knowing what Norton product you wish to remove, go to the follwowing site for information: ...
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| Missing .DLL files | 11/3/2007 |
Q: This question is for a friend who has a laptop Toshiba Qosmio G35-av650. When he turns it on, a ...
A: Whatever DLL files your friend is missing, you can get from: http://www.dll-files.com/ When your ...
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| XP Pro & nuking my laptop | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I would like to start my Sony Vaio from scratch again, I think it came preloaded with with XP Pro, ...
A: Do you have the Recovery/Restore CDs? If yes, use those to reformat and reinstall Windows. If not, ...
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| access denied error message | 10/31/2007 |
Q: How can I delete an infected file using explorer when I get an access denied error message? I use ...
A: Even though you have Bit Defender installed, try using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| 2 pronged constant rebooting and cannot find operating system | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I have two issues. I am runnig XP Pro Version 2002 Service PAck 2. My computer reboots constantly. ...
A: Followup: Hi Joe, Forgot to answer your other question, regarding not being able to find operating ...
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| XP Pro Hangs Trying to boot to desktop | 10/29/2007 |
Q: When XP Pro tries to boot, it begins to boot when the little bars go across the screen. Then the ...
A: You could have a hard drive problem. Windows explains How to perform disk error checking in Windows ...
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| taskbar | 10/24/2007 |
Q: taskbar is partially hidden, can only view the top half, how do I restore it. It happened on ...
A: Check out the following site for information: ...
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| file restoration | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I've been working with computers for many years, but for once I need help. I saved over a file of ...
A: The only way I know of is to use a program to recover the deleted files. Check out the following: ...
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| Automatically restarting a program | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have a program that I want to keep running. It runs for a while then stops. Is there a way to ...
A: Are you sure that it isn't running? I read on their site it will perform a fast and powerful sweep ...
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| folder issue | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I have a weird issue going on. I am running Windows XP with SP2. I don't remember creating it but ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| OE not working (XP-Pr-SP2-Compaq) | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I had to use system recovery to try and fix my OE. After recovery, OE opened OK, but when I added ...
A: Delete the Contents of the Temporary Internet Files Folder The Temporary Internet Files (or cache) ...
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| OE not working (XP-Pr-SP2-Compaq) | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I had to use system recovery to try and fix my OE. After recovery, OE opened OK, but when I added ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| XP issues | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Problem being as of late I've had 2 issues with XP. 1) Using IE. When I click on a website that ...
A: When IE opens the window minimized, use your cursor and drag the corners so it is full size. Now, go ...
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| Command prompt problem | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Ok, recently I was discussing this problem with one of the experts named Jessie. But he is "maxed ...
A: Couldn't see what came up. Did you try the automated troubleshooting? That's usually the easiest ...
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| Windows repair | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I am trying to "repair" XP but, as you probably know, repair is not possible due to the "current ...
A: Slipstreaming Service 2 The release of Service Pack 2 hasn’t been without its hiccups, particularly ...
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| Starting different services with each account | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I've been trying (and have unfortunately failed) to set-up to separate user accounts (one Admin & ...
A: The limited account is intended for someone who should be prohibited from changing most computer ...
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| window xp | 10/11/2007 |
Q: i uninstalled a programme via controlpanel / remove /add programme. after that i can 't open some ...
A: What program did you uninstall? Sometimes you have to reinstall the program and uninstall it, to ...
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| how to get a windows xp home edtion repair | 10/11/2007 |
Q: but I ONLY have a Windows XP Pro cd. Am I able to fix it with Pro or do I need Home Ed. If I need ...
A: Try going to the following site, click on Services and Support. You would need Windows XP Home to ...
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| XP registry files | 10/10/2007 |
Q: Greetings Lorry! And thanks for taking the time to hear my request... I have an HP Pavilion 7975 ...
A: Task Manager Menu Bar and Tabs Are Not Visible RESOLUTION To switch Task Manager to its normal ...
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| password problem with win xp pro | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I downloaded a virus (i think) even though I found it and removed it ever since I cant get into my ...
A: Asked a friend who came back with: I would boot the computer with a "live distribution" of Linux -- ...
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| password problem with win xp pro | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I downloaded a virus (i think) even though I found it and removed it ever since I cant get into my ...
A: Have you tried starting the computer in Safe Mode, go to System Restore and restore to an earlier ...
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| desktop background tab | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Lost it. How do I get desktop background tab back HELP THANKS NITAL78
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| Windows 98 home edition | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I had a virus (trojan) while downloading service pack 2 the computer then froze and i had to resart ...
A: There is no SP2 for Windows 98. As you can start Windows in Safe Mode, am assuming that you have an ...
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| Windows xp (pro) cd burning problem | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have an IBM laptop which came with just a dvd-rom reader/player. I have now changed this to a ...
A: Have you tried using a different CD? Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate ...
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| NO Background! | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I just got back home and when I turned my computer on, I had a program called "Malware" claiming ...
A: Even though you have Norton installed, using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Windows XP Account | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I made an account on Windows XP as an administrator, but everytime I switch on and see my account in ...
A: Without knowing which email client you were using, there's not much I can suggest. If it is webmail ...
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| PROPLUS.MSI | 10/6/2007 |
Q: When doing an up-date the system can not locate PROPLUS.MSI and I did the detect & repair and it ask ...
A: If you cannot find the CD, you will have to contact the place where you purchased it or Microsoft. ...
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| Black Screen | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a Dell 600m notebook running Windows XP. After Windows boots up and the desktop is preparing ...
A: The only thing I can think of is updating the video driver. At the following site, put in the ...
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| pctech | 10/2/2007 |
Q: give different examples of anti virus software ANSWER: Hi Amet, As answered earlier, your best bet ...
A: Check out the following: ...
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| pctech | 10/1/2007 |
Q: give me a brief history of malware
A: Check out the following: http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?chapter=153311168 ...
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| pctech | 10/1/2007 |
Q: enumerate the different virus symptoms
A: Check out the following: ...
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| Windows Movie Maker | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I while back, i accidently deleted my windows movie maker and now I've been searching for weeks ...
A: SP2 is short for Service Pack 2. If you go to Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, check "Show ...
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| Windows Movie Maker | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I while back, i accidently deleted my windows movie maker and now I've been searching for weeks ...
A: A few quick questions first, do you have SP2 installed? Have you tried going to Start, Search, ...
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| Computer | 9/30/2007 |
Q: how are you going? Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Every time I write something ...
A: Asked a friend of mine for their advice, they came back with: The only thing I came up with would ...
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| XP Menus | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I'm running Windows XP, classic menu, when I go to the programs on the menu, it only shows the most ...
A: How to turn off Personalized Menus ? Personalized Menus keeps the Programs menu clean by hiding ...
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| Cursor | 9/27/2007 |
Q: The cursor on my Dell Dimension 4700 (XP Home) is stuck in the middle of the screen. i tried ...
A: Followup 9-27-2007 Hi Larry, Thank you for your vote - appreciate it! In the meantime, check out ...
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| pctech | 9/11/2007 |
Q: discuss and enumerate; problem with the harddrive
A: The mechanism that reads and writes data on a hard disk. Hard disk drives (HDDs) for PCs generally ...
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| pctech | 9/11/2007 |
Q: discuss and enumerate,commonly used bios
A: (bī΄ōs) Acronym for basic input/output system, the built-in software that determines what ...
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| antivirus | 9/11/2007 |
Q: what is antivirous?
A: AntiVirus is software that will help keep viruses off the computer. For more information, check out ...
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| Computer not responding | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I'm experiencing a frequent problem. Some time when browsing any site,and when I point with the ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, click Delete under Browsing under the ...
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| My display on my Dell Inspiron is upside down | 9/3/2007 |
Q: My Dell Inspiron 710m started up one day with the display upside down - any idea how to fix this?
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. If that doesn't do the trick, check out the ...
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| Win xp /flash player | 9/2/2007 |
Q: For some reason I am not able to download Adobe Flash player, my system just wont let it. There are ...
A: Trouble with Windows installation If you have trouble with installation of Flash Player, follow the ...
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| Graphics die | 8/31/2007 |
Q: When I boot up Windows XP it is very slow when selecting the user to go in as. Then the screen keeps ...
A: If you remove the program in question, does that resolve the problem? If yes, you might want to ...
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| format a hp pavilion a735 w | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I am trying to format my hp pavilion hard drive, but i am not sure how to do it.
A: You should be able to use the Recovery Disc. Most HP and Compaq desktop PCs that ship with Windows ...
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| Taskbar | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I am using Windows XP Home. Somehow I added a second taskbar line across the bottom of my screen. ...
A: Q: No matter what you do, you can't reduce the size of the taskbar to one line. A: Keep moving ...
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| JPG Exentions in XP Pro | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I have upgraded to XP Pro and am having a problem that I didn't have in XP. When I change the names ...
A: Wasn't sure so I asked a friend who came back with: It seems that your questioner had left the ...
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| Windows XP and AVG | 8/30/2007 |
Q: One of my students has XP home with AVG installed. The AVG identifies a virus but is unable to ...
A: Have them use Internet Explorer and go to: ...
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| .exe no disk error | 8/28/2007 |
Q: about a few months ago i got this error. it said the .exe file for a program of mine, followed by ...
A: Is the computer up to date with Windows Update? Check foir viruses and/or spyware. Usiong Internet ...
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| Qpening Drives( c , d , e) | 8/27/2007 |
Q: When i double click on any of the drives i have c d and e i get a message saying the please to go to ...
A: Not knowing the name of the virus, can't really say what should be done. As each AV program has ...
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| Google earth | 8/26/2007 |
Q: When i try to go into google earth it says Cannot Run unicode version of Atli71.DLL on windows 98, ...
A: System requirements for Google Earth on the PC The Google Earth client requires certain system ...
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| xp resolution question | 8/26/2007 |
Q: lorry, i recently bought a used dell computer running on xp that had all memory wiped clean. the OS ...
A: Sounds like the video driver needs to be updated. Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs ...
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| No notification balloons? | 8/24/2007 |
Q: Ever since I bought my computer (couple years or so), Ive noticed that this is the only computer ...
A: You are not missing anything, most people disable right away as described at: ...
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| Automatic Updates | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I read one of your answers about deleting uninstalled updates and that didn't seem to answer my ...
A: If the updates were not installed, you have nothing to delete. When you go to WIndows Update it will ...
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| something wrong | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I don't know if this is in your line or what but here goes. When I boot up the computer sometimes, ...
A: I assumed that you have an Intel motherboard, perhaps you do not. To find out which one you have: ...
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| windo vista | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Can u plz tell me how to change the color scheme for window vista
A: Change color scheme If you see poor display quality using the default desktop color scheme, try ...
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| ie error message | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Recently I began having problems with IE 6. Sometimes when I close out a window, I get the ...
A: I would suggest downloading Internet Explorer 7 from: ...
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| reinstall windows | 8/22/2007 |
Q: hey, i got a real serious problem with my vista verison since i cant reinstall it to windows xp i ...
A: I would suggest downloading the Windows XP boot disks from the following site and then run FDISK: ...
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| Problem in Xp Start-up | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My Windows XP Home Edition is always showing this during start-up " We apologize for the ...
A: Try starting the computer in Safe Modeby tapping the "F8" key until get various ways to start ...
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| Start up | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I am trying to change the way my computer starts up from "Classic" to "Welcome". A message comes up ...
A: Is there anything I can do to speed up the Windows XP default logon screen? (WinXP) The friendly ...
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| SP2 service pack CD for XP Pro | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I was trying to install a windows extra software package called - windows printing services for ...
A: Good question! BTW, Microsoft sends it fairly fast, if you're interested. In the meantime, check out ...
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| My PC writes where -he- wants; not where -I- want | 8/20/2007 |
Q: When I type in Word or Excel, or even in a Gmail, the "cursor" or mouse jumps, suddenly,and so "I ...
A: With Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| Computer desktop | 8/18/2007 |
Q: My mother in law's computer is not showing her desktop when she boots up. I have found that if I go ...
A: Can you start the computer in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key when the computer first starts? If ...
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| Black Screen | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Everytime I turn on DELL.. I get the screen that states there was an error with windows and may be ...
A: Do you have the Restore?Recovery CD for your computer? If yes, try using that. If you do not have ...
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| save picture as... | 8/17/2007 |
Q: running Windows XP home. Saving pictures from incoming e-mail by right clicking and clicking on ...
A: Zoron Profile: Ancient Poster Posted on 11-18-2006 at 10:28:02 PM profil But that's just it... ...
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| Startup Programs | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Lorry, I saw some of your answers for this, and well. I think I got MyspaceIM to stop loading when ...
A: Go to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, under the Startup tab, any programs that are checked are ...
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| start up | 8/14/2007 |
Q: been a couple of years since i last got in touch and im still no better now , anyway lorry on ...
A: How do I remove this message for good which keep coming up,everytime I start my computer.It states ...
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| numlock key | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Is there a way to keep the numlock key on all the time from boot up to shutdown?
A: You can change the settings by entering the BIOS. You can go into the BIOS to edit or change the ...
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| get rid of that icon and its popup in the lower right xp | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I could try to remove an icon from the lower right corner of my xp if I knew which program to ...
A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes spyware, available ...
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| ActiveX | 8/10/2007 |
Q: It's been a while since I last emailed you. You have been a big help previously. Suddenly my ...
A: Check this out: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/Bb250471.aspx ActiveX opt-in One of the ...
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| ActiveX | 8/9/2007 |
Q: It's been a while since I last emailed you. You have been a big help previously. Suddenly my ...
A: By any chance, do you have the BETA version of IE7? If yes, try downloading IE7 from: ...
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| games | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have windows XP. Just recently I cant play any of my online games, such as aol or yahoo games. ...
A: The rule of thumb is never have more than one antivirus program running at any given time. Reason ...
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| games | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have windows XP. Just recently I cant play any of my online games, such as aol or yahoo games. ...
A: Am assuming that you have an antivirus program installed, see if you can update it, then run a virus ...
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| games | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have windows XP. Just recently I cant play any of my online games, such as aol or yahoo games. ...
A: It could be a Java problem: 1) Close all your Internet Browser windows. 2) Go to your computer's ...
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| Internet Explorer problem | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Lorry, I thought I had sent it to you but remember now, not being prompted for the page that asks ...
A: Glad to hear there were not any viruses, that's a good thing as Martha Stewart would say. Now let's ...
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| Printer | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Can a Panasonic KX-P2023 printer be run on WinXP Pro? If so, where can I find the correct driver? ...
A: Not sure if this printer can be used with Windows XP or not. Try going to the following site and ...
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| Windows repair. | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I have been expecting to have to re-install XP anytime now as there are things missing such as ...
A: If the above sites don't help and if you do not have a fast connection, you might want to get a free ...
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| Internet Explorer problem | 8/5/2007 |
Q: Lorry, I thought I had sent it to you but remember now, not being prompted for the page that asks ...
A: On Windows XP, you will find Internet Explorer listed as Windows Internet Explorer 7 in the ...
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| Windows repair. | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have been expecting to have to re-install XP anytime now as there are things missing such as ...
A: I goofed, sorry, meant to say I would NOT suggest removing SP2 under any circumstances. Later, ...
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| refresh | 8/3/2007 |
Q: Welcome back from vacation. I was waiting for your return as you are so good and always able to ...
A: Guess the vacation got the better of me, sorry. This is what you should do, open IE, go to Tools, ...
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| refresh | 8/3/2007 |
Q: Welcome back from vacation. I was waiting for your return as you are so good and always able to ...
A: <>Refresh a Web Page: To see the most current information on a web page, simply right click the ...
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| Temp.Files | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I was checking some folders/files on my system and noticed my Windows/system/temp. folder is HUGE. ...
A: Defragmenting puts the files and folders back together again, it doesn't remove anything. Have ...
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| Hard Disk and NTLDR | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I have tried almost everything that the Google Search Engine can do and NTLDR still isn't ...
A: Check out the following from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320397 At the following ...
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| windows looping | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I had to manually shut down windows and now when I try to startup it goes just past the XP screen ...
A: If you cannot start Windows in regular or Safe Mode, you will have to use the Recovery CD or ...
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| windows looping | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I had to manually shut down windows and now when I try to startup it goes just past the XP screen ...
A: It could be one of any different reasons. If you have an antivirus program installed, start Windows ...
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| Windows XP Audio | 7/5/2007 |
Q: About a week ago, I deleted a bunch of useless programs to make my computer run faster. ...
A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
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| Windows XP Won't Boot | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I can't get my system to boot. I'm getting a "Resource conflict - PCI Serial Bus controller in slot ...
A: enderzero 02-16-2005, 12:35 AM Problem solved - moved cards around and played with bios until I got ...
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| error repair XP | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Please tell me which software is the best for repairing errors in windows XP. Have you heard of ...
A: What kind of errors are you referring to? To check for viruses, I would suggest the free scan from ...
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| windows task manager | 7/3/2007 |
Q: 1. I'm trying to get my computer to go faster. I already did a disk cleanup and defragmented my ...
A: As mentioned earlier, you can safely check the following to remove: Temporary Internet Files ...
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| windows task manager | 7/3/2007 |
Q: 1. I'm trying to get my computer to go faster. I already did a disk cleanup and defragmented my ...
A: You can safely check the following to remove: Temporary Internet Files Offline webpages Recycle Bin ...
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| windows task manager | 7/2/2007 |
Q: 1. I'm trying to get my computer to go faster. I already did a disk cleanup and defragmented my ...
A: You mentioned that you ran Disk Cleanup and defrag. Check for spyware and/or viruses. I would ...
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| Desktop Background Issues | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I have been attempting to set one of my pictures as my desktop background, but no matter what ...
A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
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| Set Config Application needs to close | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Lorry I saw your response to Fahad of 1/9/2005 regarding this problem. I have tried the suggested ...
A: Asked a friend and they came back with: I'll bet her video shares the main memory and is set to ...
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| spell check stops working | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I don't know if you can answer this as it pertains specifically to MS Word. I am a writer and I ...
A: If Word works well until you try to use the spell checker or grammar checker and either of these ...
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| windows picture and fax viewer | 7/1/2007 |
Q: how do you stop every image from browsing the net being stored on this program.I am having to ...
A: If you are just viewing the various web sites, nothing should be on the viewer. Are you donwloading ...
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| idx database file | 6/30/2007 |
Q: Quite of when receiving or sending an e-mail, I get the following message: "A file necessary for ...
A: Not knowing anything about AOL, I suggest that you ask Steve this question at the following site in ...
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| Website Problems & Toolbars Issues--Windows XP | 6/27/2007 |
Q: Okay, first of all I want to warn you that I'm not a computer person, like a lot of folks out there. ...
A: Sounds like you have some virus and/or spyware that is stopping the scans. At this point, I would ...
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| Website Problems & Toolbars Issues--Windows XP | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Okay, first of all I want to warn you that I'm not a computer person, like a lot of folks out there. ...
A: Even though you have Norton installed, using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Internet explorer/ Task manager | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Each time I open Internet explorer and then close out of it, it won't completely close out of my ...
A: It sounds like you have many Tabs opened at one time, if so: If you close Internet Explorer while ...
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| Nothing Showing in all programs tab | 6/26/2007 |
Q: When I click on the start tab followed by the all programs tab I find that all the programs have ...
A: If the programs are on the Desktop, left click one - hold the CTRL key down and click the others, ...
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| Recover data from Faormatted drives | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I formatted my hrd drive and installed the xp os ,but now i found that i lost my impartant photos ...
A: Sorry to say, once the hard drive has been reformatted, it was wiped clean. You learned the hard way ...
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| My IE HiJacked??? | 6/22/2007 |
Q: Apparently I have lost my IE or it has been hijacked. If I click on my IE icon I get a blank page ...
A: With IE opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the Connections tab - what is checked? Seeing ...
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| Internet Connection | 6/21/2007 |
Q: My modem is working fine for my comcast high speed Internet.I am unable to connect to the Internet. ...
A: That surprises me as Comcast gets the customer online but will noit help if you have a problem with ...
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| Internet Connection | 6/21/2007 |
Q: My modem is working fine for my comcast high speed Internet.I am unable to connect to the Internet. ...
A: Sounds like one of the settings is not correct, I would contact Comcast to get the correct ones. Did ...
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| My IE HiJacked??? | 6/21/2007 |
Q: Apparently I have lost my IE or it has been hijacked. If I click on my IE icon I get a blank page ...
A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes spyware, available ...
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| mouse hangs in xp | 6/20/2007 |
Q: after getting into windows my mouse(cursor is not moving) gets hanged.i am using xp home with sp2.
A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
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| MIME Attachment | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have a Gateway 500S computer with a Windows XP Professional Operating System, and Microsoft Office ...
A: As mentioned earlier, I have yet to hear or see the problems you are comcerned with as far as ...
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| MIME Attachment | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I have a Gateway 500S computer with a Windows XP Professional Operating System, and Microsoft Office ...
A: As a computer tech, I've never heard of or seen problems like you describe after installing SP2. If ...
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| MIME Attachment | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I have a Gateway 500S computer with a Windows XP Professional Operating System, and Microsoft Office ...
A: WinZip will not cause any problems, it is a good program. I would suggest that you update Windows, ...
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| wireless laptop connection | 6/16/2007 |
Q: Hope you're doing well(in Florida if I remember correctly), I haven't needed your help for a long ...
A: Great memory! Things are going okay here, hot but okay. How's everything up in SC? Let's see how ...
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| recovery disks | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I have an hp pavilion 510c. I need the recovery disks for it. Where can I get them? Thanks ANSWER: ...
A: At the following site, scroll down until you see "Recovering from Windows XP": ...
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| PC running slow | 6/15/2007 |
Q: Well there has been a strange problem ,lately my pc has started running very very slowly ,i am not ...
A: Even though you have McAfee installed, using Internet Explorer go to: ...
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| Delete partition | 6/13/2007 |
Q: My brother and I used to share a computer on his way, in a weird way I should say. He had 2 copies ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://www.theeldergeek.com/hard_drives_05.htm I would ...
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| Registry Cleaners | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I am considering the use of a registry cleaner. Nothing tragically wrong with my PC, except it is ...
A: Have you checked for spyware? Check out the free version of Ad-aware 2007 at: ...
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| internet | 6/12/2007 |
Q: When I am online is there a way for me to block people from seeing me online? I was most frustrated ...
A: The following privacy preferences are available: * Allow ALL: When you select this preference, ...
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| Internet explorer | 6/11/2007 |
Q: in Internet explorer but whenever i start Internet explorer the same (google) page apperars how can ...
A: Did you click Apply, then OK? I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program ...
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| Regedit | 6/11/2007 |
Q: that registry editing is disabled by your administrator.How can i enable Regedit please help me i ...
A: The purpose of the administrator account is to protect the system from well meaning users changing ...
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| XP problems with i.e and outlook express | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I.E has the problem that if i try to download somthing the where to box stays blank and then a error ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. With IE opened, go to Tools, Internet ...
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| windows crashes | 6/9/2007 |
Q: Hi im having a problem at the moment it started a few weeks ago when ever i open a folder for ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| SAFE MODE | 6/9/2007 |
Q: My computer got some spywares that I was not able to remove, so I decided to go to SAFE MODE to try ...
A: Go to Start, run, type in MSCONFIG, under the BOOT.INI uncheck everything under Boot Options, click ...
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| Secondary Hard Drive | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I had a problem after re-installing WIN XP. I have a second Hard Drive just for data storage, which ...
A: Asked a friend and they came back with: I would start with BIOS. If it says there are two drives ...
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| moniter/website | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I don't know if this is your area but you have helped me a number of times on other issues. When I ...
A: It does sound like you do need a new monitor and the LCD ones have come way down in price. A wide ...
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| cleaning up computer | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Lorry; These are my two problems. I understand the small icons at the right bottom are start up ...
A: Go to Start, Run, type MSCONFIG, under the Startup tab everything that is checked - is starting with ...
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| error message and hijacked homepage | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have been having problems trying to launch internet explorer. I always get the message "cannot ...
A: As soon as you mentioned Kazaa, check for viruses and/or spyware. If you can open Internet Explorer, ...
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| Deskstop error | 6/1/2007 |
Q: When i boot my PC then entered my password after hearing the windows startup my computer becomes ...
A: Did you run a scan using Spybot? You can do that without connecting to the internet. Try going to ...
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| installing sp2 in windows xp | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I am having nothing but trouble installing sp2 which I need for my Zune. It installs part way and ...
A: Check out the following before reformatting: http://www.edbott.com/weblog/?p=227 You might also ...
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| Deskstop error | 5/30/2007 |
Q: When i boot my PC then entered my password after hearing the windows startup my computer becomes ...
A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes spyware, available ...
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| cannot go into either BIOS or DOS in a xp computer | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I tried to delete the space on hard drive saved for the recovery kit in a sony VIAO desktop to with ...
A: FDISK is a DOS and Windows utility that prepares a hard disk for formatting by creating one primary ...
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| cannot go into either BIOS or DOS in a xp computer | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I tried to delete the space on hard drive saved for the recovery kit in a sony VIAO desktop to with ...
A: Asked a friend of mine and they came back with: Sounds like the boot sector took a licking. If it ...
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| removing programs | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I am running windows xp home on my home computer. I had installed yahoo messenger and when I try to ...
A: Uninstalling Yahoo! Messenger from Windows If you want to uninstall Yahoo! Messenger from your ...
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| Dump Files / Dr. Watson | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions should be easy to answer I hope...I am fairly knowledgeable in Windows, ...
A: Microsoft explains how to disable/enable Dr.Watson at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/188296 Dr. ...
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| Keyboard shortcut for new folder | 5/27/2007 |
Q: Is there a keyboard shortcut for creating new folders, as the usual right click, point to new, click ...
A: Create a Keyboard Shortcut to Open a Folder Published: October 8, 2001 Submitted by Jared Ong, ...
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| Bypass Windows XP logon Screen | 5/25/2007 |
Q: 1) How can I bypass the windows multiple logon screen and get straight to the start button? 2)My ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| Sharing Files Online | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I would like to share files with just one person online. We have some pictures we would like to ...
A: Using any of the online sharing sites should be safe, as a password is required. Check out the ...
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| launch appliction on startup | 5/23/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to set an application in Windows XP Pro to launch at logon? If so, how? (I'm pretty ...
A: The following site explains Launch Programs at Login Without Using the Startup Folder: ...
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| Windows XP & Norton 360 | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I have Windows XP Home edition and recently installed Norton 360. This has slowed my computer down ...
A: Windows XP does have a firewall program, for what its worth. You could download Zone Alarm, a free ...
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| need to upgrade windows 95 computer to XP | 5/22/2007 |
Q: ok, so I have this computer that currently has windows 95, I want to upgrade to XP for its superior ...
A: Check out the following for the Windows XP Home requirements: ...
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| ati2dag error | 5/22/2007 |
Q: Lorry, you gave me directins today from my last question, it didn't work, the search revealed no ...
A: The only other thing that I can think of is to check for viruses and/or spyware. Using Internet ...
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| Ati2gav problem | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have windows xp, toshiba satellite. Lately, the screen (when left for a period of time) turns into ...
A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
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| Windows XP Home freezes at startup | 5/20/2007 |
Q: Everything was fine and paf! nothing... Well, not really. At the startup screen, my computer freeze. ...
A: Check out the following: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304449 ...
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| explorer.exe eats 100% cpu | 5/18/2007 |
Q: Hey there. I've been surfing for three days now, trying to solve this annoying problem: when I start ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. Check out the following: ...
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| cd drive, ie | 5/18/2007 |
Q: 1] i just brought a movie cd and the drive doesnot detect any file it says 0bytes free and 0bytes ...
A: Windows Media Player requires a player program, like WinDVD. I would suggest downloading Spybot - ...
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| Starting up xp | 5/17/2007 |
Q: Our pc keeps on wanting to go through the start up process 5 times before finally allowing us ...
A: I would check for viruses and spyware. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| internet explorer 6 | 5/15/2007 |
Q: When I click to go onto ie6 I get a message in the task bar that says "web site found, waiting for ...
A: Go to Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove, see if New.Net is there, if yes, remove it. Am assuming ...
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| Windows XP not loading | 5/15/2007 |
Q: Windows XP is not loading. When I turn the computer on i get: *Start in safe mode *start in safe ...
A: I would suggest reformatting and reinstalling Windows XP. If you have important data on the drive, ...
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| enabling of encrypted data | 5/15/2007 |
Q: i got one answer by one other expert that i can reterive that which is encrypted by uninstalling ...
A: Don't why you were told to uninstall SP2, I would suggest that you ask the "expert" hothis question. ...
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| IE6 ..Hi Lorry | 5/14/2007 |
Q: i have both firefox and internet explorer 6 and am running xp pro sp2. i have had no problems till ...
A: Check out the following from Microsoft that explains how to reinstall or repair IE6; ...
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| programme requesting for cd | 5/14/2007 |
Q: than for your support on my photoshop programme. I finally got it working. My question now is that, ...
A: Not knowing this program, did some searching - still didn't or couldn't find out if the CD was ...
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| XP | 5/13/2007 |
Q: Lately, I've found that my computer is going slower. Yes, I installed Microsoft office 2003 and ...
A: When you download a program, first it is downloaded then you have to install it, unless it is a ...
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| windows XP | 5/13/2007 |
Q: my previous question was getting too long so I'm posting a 2nd one to make it more organized: In ...
A: There's two schools of thought regarding leaving the computer on all of the time or turning it off ...
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| XP | 5/13/2007 |
Q: Lately, I've found that my computer is going slower. Yes, I installed Microsoft office 2003 and ...
A: Am assuming that you when you say setup icons, that's where you downloaded the prgrams to, correct? ...
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| Installing a new processor and reactivating WinXP Pro full Retail | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I would like to upgrade my processor from an AMD 3000 to an AMD 3400 and keeping the same ...
A: You can just swap out one processor and drop in the other. If the machine works, I doubt that ...
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| program not working | 5/8/2007 |
Q: i am using window xp sp2. mistakingly my brother uninstall a program called ''photo shop'' in my ...
A: Try uninstalling it completely in Safe Mode. When the computer first starts, keep tapping the "F8" ...
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| Reinstalling Windows XP PRO | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have a toshiba laptop and recently got the message unmountable boot volume. Re-installation disks ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555302 Regarding your ...
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| task manager is disabled with registry add | 5/8/2007 |
Q: ! please forgive me for coming straight to the point , my problem on my pc is that my task manager ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| windows xp & new hard drive | 5/6/2007 |
Q: i recently got a new hard drive & put it in my pc then installed windows xp pro but after finishing ...
A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
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| Power options don't work | 5/5/2007 |
Q: For several months now, my computer will not automatically go to Standy then Hibernate. I can ...
A: Are you signed on as the administrator? Check ot the following: ...
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| Power options don't work | 5/4/2007 |
Q: For several months now, my computer will not automatically go to Standy then Hibernate. I can ...
A: Not sure but check out the following for information: ...
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| winxp help | 5/3/2007 |
Q: these are some messages i have been gettin SOMETIMES when trying to shut down win xp pro SP2. 1st ...
A: I would give Spybot a chance, many people, including myself, use bot Ad-aware SE and Spybot - as ...
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| winxp help | 5/3/2007 |
Q: these are some messages i have been gettin SOMETIMES when trying to shut down win xp pro SP2. 1st ...
A: Are you using Trend Micro by any chance? Is this a Dell computer? If it is a Dell, try downloading ...
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| security | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I have installed trend micro virus 2007, enabled windows firewall, installed a program to wipe my ...
A: Check out the following from Microsoft: ...
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| No Sound after XP Pro Installation | 4/28/2007 |
Q: After I installed XP Pro on my computer that was using WIN 98, all sound stopped. I am using the ...
A: I have to ask the obvious, are the wires for the speaker secure? Check out the following: ...
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| Multiple Users and Management | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I have Windows XP Pro with updates and have an Administrative account with password (I am the admin) ...
A: Check out the following: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827467 Error Message: "Office Source ...
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| Windows XP | 4/26/2007 |
Q: What is the minimum time required to load and shut down windows XP home edition? my laptop takes 45 ...
A: S. Kirupairajah, Check for viruses and/or spyware. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Windows XP | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have the various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint but would like to ...
A: Am assuming that you want to MS Office on the QuickLaunch Toolbar, correct? If yes, go to Start, All ...
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| Windows XP | 4/25/2007 |
Q: What is the minimum time required to load and shut down windows XP home edition? my laptop takes 45 ...
A: Kirupairajah, The startup and shut down times depends on what programs are being started/shut down ...
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| Hard disk Icon | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I have 2 problems: 1) In My Computer -> C:/ And other hard disk icon is not opening the window on ...
A: Check out the following for information; ...
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| My Favorites File | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I am using ie6 and I have a "my favories" files with several files in it. Is there a way that I can ...
A: Favorites are stored on drive C:\Documents and Settings\'your user name'. Just drag the 'favorites' ...
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| update | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I have windows XP home edition. It always trys to update but part of the update is an office update. ...
A: Many brand name computers come with parts of MS Office installed, is that possible in your case? If ...
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| Some keys on the keyboard do not work | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I have a HP Pavillion notebook with XP installed on it. Some keys on the keypad do not work ...
A: Not knowing the model number, check out the following: ...
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| windows XP Microsoft works | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I have 2 computers I recently purchased. I would like to install microsoft office on them both. ...
A: Sorry to say but yes. Why don't you put MS Office on the computer that you'll be using most of the ...
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| I.E. 7 on Windows XP Home Edition | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Do I need to update from I.E.6 to I.E.7 ? I have Avant browser on I.E.6 and Mozilla Firefox too – ...
A: For example, if you wanted to run the free virus scan from Symantec, you would have to use Internet ...
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| start up menu | 4/17/2007 |
Q: How can I remove things out of the start up window - I have Window XP Profession as my operating ...
A: Go to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, under the Startup tab anything that is checked is starting with ...
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| sndvol32.exe | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I lost my windows XP CD.. .....how do I get sound on my webcam? it says the 32exe file is missing. ...
A: Is that you? Just curious. It was out of sync for me also. If you are having sound issues, either ...
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| I.E. 7 on Windows XP Home Edition | 4/17/2007 |
Q: Do I need to update from I.E.6 to I.E.7 ? I have Avant browser on I.E.6 and Mozilla Firefox too – ...
A: No, you don't have to but it would be a wise idea to do so - as many sites have to be viewed on IE ...
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| Recycle Bin Failure | 4/16/2007 |
Q: files I delete do not go to the recycle bin and I don't have delete immediatly checked. I restarted ...
A: At the following site, scroll down until you see,"Recycle Bin - Deleting Problems": ...
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| user accounts | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I am trying to delete an account on xp...i have made another account system admin as it required, ...
A: Are you signed on as the administrator when deleting the other user account? Check out the ...
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| no sound from my Computer | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Just the other day, i could listen to all the music i wanted on itunes. i got a virus, and ran an ...
A: When you went to: ...
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| no sound from my Computer | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Just the other day, i could listen to all the music i wanted on itunes. i got a virus, and ran an ...
A: Verify that the connections are secure to the speakers and computer. If you ran an antispyware ...
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| CDR/RW | 4/12/2007 |
Q: Could you help me about writing to R and RW Disks using Windows media ? I have been using Nero for ...
A: Did you try what I suggested earlier, regarding removing the checks in Attributes? Another way to ...
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| Arranging desktop icons. | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I like to have my windows XP desktop icons in alphabetical order. When I right click on the ...
A: Microsoft explains at: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/personalize/organize.mspx#1 ...
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| folders | 4/12/2007 |
Q: hey sory i accualy meant how do I make multiple folders with the same name on my destop
A: You cannot have duplicate files names on Windows, you could make subfolders by openeing Windows ...
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| CDR/RW | 4/11/2007 |
Q: Could you help me about writing to R and RW Disks using Windows media ? I have been using Nero for ...
A: To be honest with you, I use Easy CD Creator and/or Nero, found that they were easier to use in ...
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| Terrible performance after SP2 install | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I just re-installed Windows XP Home on a computer yesterday. I completely formatted the hard drive ...
A: Check for viruses and/or spyware. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| windows media player | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I operate a xp home.It came with a windows media player.I was asked to upgrade to wmp 11.when i ...
A: Windows Media Player 11 works well with Windows XP. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack ...
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| backup files | 4/10/2007 |
Q: is there way to backup.all my files music,video,photos?
A: You could use the Windows Backup by going to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup ...
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| XP Sluggish | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have Windows XP Home edition on a Dell tower PC. I have the PC for about 3 years. I've noticed a ...
A: Check for viruses and/or spyware. Using I neternet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Windows XP crashing- device driver problem? | 4/8/2007 |
Q: my name is Hannah. I have a Toshiba laptop that's a couple of years old, with a pretty good ...
A: Even though you Symantec installed, I would suggest is to open Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| XP Display | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I have tried starting in safe mode but after selecting this mode nothing is displayed
A: Am trying to figure out where you mean. If you right click, choose Properties, there is nothing like ...
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| windows xp strat up problem | 4/6/2007 |
Q: my windows xp is rebooting continuously. It asks for a safe mode boot up, but when i choose any safe ...
A: If you cannot start the computer in either safe or regular mode, you will have to use the Restore CD ...
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| Problem I sure would appreciate your help on...... | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I am getting strange screens from Windows XP that come up when I start and shut down my laptop ...
A: Check out the following regrding bypassing the sign in: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/autologon.htm ...
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| windows xp strat up problem | 4/5/2007 |
Q: my windows xp is rebooting continuously. It asks for a safe mode boot up, but when i choose any safe ...
A: It's possible that the W32.Blaster.Worm is on the computer. You can download a tool to remove it ...
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| Cannot open internet shortcuts | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Once again I need your patient help.I hope you have some suggestions. I cannot open any internet ...
A: After clicking Tools, Folder Options, File Types, scroll down until you see "URL" on the left side - ...
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| Cannot open internet shortcuts | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Once again I need your patient help.I hope you have some suggestions. I cannot open any internet ...
A: Links Do Not Work in Outlook, Outlook Express, Microsoft Word, Excel, IE Explorer * Outlook, ...
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| Pop up Blocker and Information Bar | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I would like to remove the pop up blocker and information bar. These drive me crazy. Is there ...
A: Try going to Windows Update and download the available updates. Do you have the BETA version of IE7? ...
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| passwords keep disappearing!! | 4/3/2007 |
Q: and they all have a password because my teen is punished from using the computer, and he sneaks on ...
A: I would suggest changing the passwords on the different users. To change a user's password ...
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| winxp memory | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I purchased a Gateway FX530xm..I paid for 2048mb of memory. I tried to save a cnet lesson page. This ...
A: To verify the memory, go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, system Tools, System Information, look ...
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| RAM on XP | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I help quite a few people with PC issues myself, and sell a few 2nd hand parts,often get asked if I ...
A: As you mentioned that you help quite a few people with PC issues yourself, that you knew the basics ...
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| Pop up Blocker and Information Bar | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I would like to remove the pop up blocker and information bar. These drive me crazy. Is there ...
A: If you are talking about the pop-up blocker that comes with Internet Explorer, you can disable it by ...
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| RAM on XP | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I help quite a few people with PC issues myself, and sell a few 2nd hand parts,often get asked if I ...
A: Do you have any specific tweaking tips? Here are some basic rules you should follow: * ...
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| hal.dll | 4/1/2007 |
Q: My laptop is not working. when I start it up, the screen goes black and the following words appear " ...
A: If the fan isn't working, you might want to take it to the local repair shop and see what they can ...
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| Error on start up | 4/1/2007 |
Q: hope you can help. On starting windows (XP pro) I always get a pop up error message. It doesn't ...
A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes spyware, available ...
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| Errors in Windows XP 2003 | 4/1/2007 |
Q: This Satyam Dollani form Mumbai(INDIA) Am getting a problem when am starting my PC. The problem is ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| hal.dll | 4/1/2007 |
Q: My laptop is not working. when I start it up, the screen goes black and the following words appear " ...
A: Try starting the laptop in safe mode by tapping the "F8" key when the laptop first starts. Once in ...
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| Error activating Windows XP pro | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have a Dell 600m computer that came factory with XP home. I needed to upgrade to XP pro because I ...
A: Asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: I recently did two "new" installations of XP ...
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| blank desktop | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have searched this already and read the topic on it. When I go to log in and the screen shows up, ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download thew available updates. Check out the following from Microsoft: ...
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| Browser problem? | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I'm so sorry to be a pain!! I did as you suggested and went to Symantec and did the scan - it ...
A: You are not a pain, just wish I could help you further. Am glad to hear that Spybot caught some ...
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| Browser problem? | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I took your suggestion and downloaded Spybot S & D 1.4 and I ran the scan. Spybot did find a few ...
A: At the following site, scroll down until you see, "Unable to view secure Web sites (such as online ...
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| Browser problem? | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I need your help. I have XP Home on a Dell Dimension computer. I am retired and have been using my ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. There quite a few of them the other day. ...
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| remove windows xp professional | 2/15/2007 |
Q: i want windows xp home ed and my brother has to operating systems on her how do i remove windoes xp ...
A: Follow these steps to uninstall Windows XP! 1. Go to >Choose Start >Control Panel >Add or Remove ...
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| hp startup | 2/11/2007 |
Q: I think I am having the same problem as the other 2 post from today. When I try and start up, I get ...
A: If you cannot start the computer in either regular or safe mode, it's time to use the ...
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| startup on hp pavilion 753n | 2/11/2007 |
Q: i restarted the computer and the hp invent screen will pop-up but then a black screen will appear ...
A: Check out the following: ...
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| startup on hp pavilion 753n | 2/11/2007 |
Q: i am having a problem starting up my computer, when i turn on my computer a screen will pop-up ...
A: Start the computer in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key until given various ways to start Windows. ...
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| WinXP Pro | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I played "expert" myself for 3 years- Netscape. Now I have my ownI installed Win XP pro w/sp2 on a ...
A: It could be happening for a few differnt reasons. The first thing I would try is starting safe mode, ...
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| Windows defender | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I get a message that says "Windows Defender - Application failed. A problem caused windows ...
A: Do you have the Beta version? Try uninstalling it, defrag, then install Windows Defender from the ...
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| D drive | 2/8/2007 |
Q: ( When i put a blank cd in it is saying : D Drive: Is Not Accessible Incorrect Function Can you ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| D drive | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I am no longer allowed to write cd's to my disk in the "d drive". It is saying i have 0 bytes in ...
A: Are you surwe there is no CD in the drive now? Try updating the drivers. Drivers are frequently ...
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| computer cpu usage 100% | 2/6/2007 |
Q: when i go to get on the internet it takes about 15 minutes to load the first page and my computr cpu ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Right click menu | 2/6/2007 |
Q: when I right click the mouse the block menu has a "add" I guess that appears near the bottom <<< ...
A: Downlaod HijackThis 1.99.1 from: http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10379544.html The ...
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| page can not be displayed | 2/5/2007 |
Q: i am unable to get to this page: http://adwords.google.com/ i can get everywhere else online. I have ...
A: If you are paying for it and you couldn't get to the site for over a year, makes me wonder. Try ...
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| Can't Log in to Windows | 2/5/2007 |
Q: I asked another user and got an automated response saying this question had already been answered ...
A: Wasn't sure so I asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: I've never heard of Windows ...
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| Right click menu | 2/4/2007 |
Q: when I right click the mouse the block menu has a "add" I guess that appears near the bottom <<< ...
A: Check for spyware. I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes ...
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| internet connection | 2/3/2007 |
Q: My husband and I set it so we could each use the computer under ourselves - not together. I don't ...
A: The first thing that comes to my mind is to check for spyware. I would suggest downloading Spybot - ...
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| File deletion. | 2/2/2007 |
Q: Lorry thanks for that, I have downloaded and run the spyware program it found many errors and fixed ...
A: Followup 2-2-2007 5:15PM Hi Robert, Check out the following: ...
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| File deletion. | 2/2/2007 |
Q: Lorry thanks for the imediate response. the file in question is a jpeg image file 148kb. when I open ...
A: Sounbds like spyware. I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that ...
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| Task bar Problems | 1/31/2007 |
Q: My computer seems to be running a lot slower lately than before. I was told by a friend that the ...
A: If you have a brand name computer, there are things that must start with the computer, otherwise it ...
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| Windows Media Player | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I am writing you to ask you a question regarding my Windows Media Player. Recently I downloaded some ...
A: What version of wmp are you using? You can download wmp11 from: ...
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| Windows resources | 1/30/2007 |
Q: Ontario and I suspect you are somewhere in the good ol' U.S. of A., some distance away I'm sure! ...
A: I'm here in SW Florida, USA. Have a few friends up in Toronto from when I had a yarn business, used ...
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| Windows resources | 1/30/2007 |
Q: Lorry - I can't thank you enough for your wonderful assistance. You have no idea how good it feels ...
A: Regarding the error message with NOD32, I would go to their site and click either Support or Contact ...
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| Win XP | 1/29/2007 |
Q: Hey Lorry, I have a Win 2000 Pro OS & Win XP Home OS in seperate partitions under the same 80 ...
A: I would suggest doing a clean install of Windows XP PRO and use just the one partition, as the drive ...
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| Windows XP problems | 1/29/2007 |
Q: My system is a privately-built PC, Windows XP Home, SP2, P4, IE, OE, loads of RAM and lots of hard ...
A: How do I uninstall the NOD32 antivirus system? NOD32 can be uninstalled directly from the Start ...
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| video | 1/28/2007 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- Hello , I wonder if you can help here - Whenever I ...
A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
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| Windows XP problems | 1/28/2007 |
Q: My system is a privately-built PC, Windows XP Home, SP2, P4, IE, OE, loads of RAM and lots of hard ...
A: Even though you have NOD32 installed, I would suggest using Internet Explorer and go to: ...
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| change XP password | 1/27/2007 |
Q: sorry to ask , but i need your help ASAP. because this is urgent. my computer operating system is XP ...
A: since your the only one that dare to help me(the others only give me auto reply),i really appreciate ...
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| dvd/cd burner | 1/26/2007 |
Q: i can not burn anything anymore. when i go to window media player to burn a cd, it tells me to ...
A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
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| fax from my DSL | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I am running XP Pro service pak 2 accessing the internet via Qwest DSL modem (ActionTek GT 701R). ...
A: Q: Someone told me I can't fax using a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) or cable modem connection. Is ...
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| service pak 2 | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I have windows xp and am currently using service pak 1 I would like to know how to install service ...
A: You can download SP2 from Windows Update or you can order the CD with SP2 for free from: ...
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| XP Key | 1/25/2007 |
Q: How can I know the CD Key from the CD as the key is lost
A: Check out Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder v1.51 at: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml I ...
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| error report when loading new program | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I am loading a new program (Beauty Advisor by Mary Kay)on my new laptop. I have loaded this program ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. Get any updates from Beauty Advisor by Mary ...
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| memory leak? | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I was told that I may have some memory leak. What or how should I start handeling this, please? I ...
A: Problems with Virtual Memory It may sometimes happen that the system give ‘out of memory’ messages ...
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| Win XP | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I realize that I should backup everything but what if I don't have the MS Office CD and just have ...
A: Is your computer a brand name one that came with MS Office installed? If yes, you should have a ...
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| Win XP | 1/21/2007 |
Q: My current OS is Windows 2000 Pro. I would like to perform a clean install of Win XP but I am ...
A: I apologize for not answering sooner but I could not get to the AE site. If you do a clean install ...
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| deleting a program | 1/20/2007 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... Hello again Lori ...
A: Try doing it in Safe Mode. To get to Safe Mode, keep tapping the "F8" key until given a choice of ...
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| memory error | 1/20/2007 |
Q: sometimes when i shut down my laptop, i get this error message memory could not be read(along with a ...
A: It could be bad memory or a bad program. Try running the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool found at: ...
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| Missing File | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I regularly run the NortonSystems diagnostic to find and fix problems in Windows. I can use the ...
A: There are two options for correcting this error: * Copy Gapi32.dll to where WinDoctor expects ...
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| deleting a program | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I am triyng to uninstall Outlook Express 6.0 ( I must uninstall it as it is very unstable - I got a ...
A: You cannot remove Outlook Express but you can repair or reinstall it, reason being is that Outlook ...
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| error message | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I have XP home edition. On boot up I get this error message in a box. "THE PROCEDURE ENTRY ...
A: Member since: November 06, 2006 Total points: 816 (Level 2) Points earned this week: 15 6%Best ...
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| System date changes | 1/18/2007 |
Q: ) My system date and time eventually resets to 1 Jan 1980 at 12:00 AM when I hibenate or restart ...
A: Check for spyware. I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes ...
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| Uninstalling Google Earth | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I tried what you suggested and got different results, but still have the program Google Earth on my ...
A: Did you try removing via the Add/Remove first, before the renaming? Sometimes you have to reinstall ...
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| Uninstalling Google Earth | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I downloaded the program Google Earth on my computer running Windows XP Professional. Now after ...
A: How do I uninstall Google Earth? First, please try following these steps: 1. Click on "Start" > ...
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| Sound Recorder has vanished | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I wasn't too clear in my first question.My sound works fine,it's just that the MS Sound Recorder ...
A: Check out the following: ...
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| Remove drives from SendTo menu items that don't have shortcuts | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I have some drives in the Explorer SendTo menu that I want to remove that do not have shortcuts in ...
A: How do I add or remove items in my SendTo shortcut list? When you right-click a file and choose ...
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| Sound Recorder has vanished | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I was trying to open a "blonde joke" from a website,and found that Sound Recorder is not anyway on ...
A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
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| Adiministrator acnt | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I was just navigating the internet and all of us sudden the computer closed and when I rebooted the ...
A: The first thing to do i s go to Windows Update and download the available updates. After that, I ...
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| error messages | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I will try to explain my problem as short as possible. I have a gateway computer a little over a ...
A: Was thinking it might be the memory but wasn't sure, so I asked a freind for their advice. They came ...
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| New Browser Problems | 1/13/2007 |
Q: I use many browsers. I have two browser problems. 1. Two new browsers I have used seem very useful, ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. If SP2 is listed, by all means download it, ...
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| XP Freezes | 1/11/2007 |
Q: Sorry about this Lorry Thanks for your previous response. I've actually just spotted that if I leave ...
A: What one anti-spyware program, another one usually catches. So if you used Ad-aware SE, it might be ...
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| XP Freezes | 1/11/2007 |
Q: All of a sudden, my PC has started playing up. It starts to load Windows XP Professional and then ...
A: Can you start the computer in Safe Mode by clicking the "F8" key when it first starts? If yes, run a ...
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| windows xp home | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I have already run anti-virus and anti-spyware and nothing was found. When I reset the resolution, ...
A: I was stumped so I asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: It could be that something ...
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| windows xp home | 1/10/2007 |
Q: Everytime I click on the icons to open the program, the font doubles in size for everything. A sign ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| selecting a music file/ it wont play selected | 1/9/2007 |
Q: useing win xp service pack 2 how can i resolve this without installing xp all over again. i have ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. I just tried playing a group of songs with ...
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| usb device not recognized | 1/9/2007 |
Q: i have windows xp and a dell dimension b110 i recently purchased a nanno i pod and cannot download ...
A: The first thing to check is to see if there driver updates by going to the manufactures site. Verify ...
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| Windows XP & Media Player 11 | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I have Windows XP and Windows Media Player 11 on my computer. I have ripped several music cds on to ...
A: Q.Why am I having problems burning an audio CD? A.If your computer is running Windows XP, take the ...
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| Screen Saver does not activate | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I have a question relates to the screensaver. I have followed what I think is the proper procedure ...
A: The Only thing I can think of is to check for spyware. I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & ...
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| Hanging screens | 1/8/2007 |
Q: The problem I'm having is with a Dell Dimension ,2350 Home Edition : I have used 1/3 of the memory . ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab click Delete ...
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| StandBy, Win XP | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I recently re-installed Win XP. StandBy is no longer possible because the StandBy button is ...
A: Check out the following: ...
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| WINDOWS XP HOME TAKES A FEW TIMES TO BOOTUP | 1/7/2007 |
Q: When I try to boot up Win XP Home lately it takes up to 6 times before it it ready for use. Usually, ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. Check for spyware. I would suggest ...
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| Task Manager | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I am having problems with Task Manager, very similar to the question from a previous computer user ...
A: That surprised me also that pacs-portal wasn't available, for now anyhow, perhap[s they are updating ...
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| Am I in a loop?? | 1/7/2007 |
Q: When I start my computer it goes thru its phases bringing up the windows logo and then it cuts out ...
A: In Safe Mode, do a virus scan. I'm assuming that you have an antivirus program installed. If that ...
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| Runtime errors | 1/6/2007 |
Q: Lorry. All the Ad-aware program found was cookies. Should I absolutely remove them? (there were ...
A: Followup 1-6-2007 9:25PM Hi Shaele, Asked my brother for his advice, he came back with: The ...
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| Runtime errors | 1/6/2007 |
Q: We are using Windows XP and switching from one user to another (from the admin user to a second ...
A: Very possibly, but not always the case. With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet ...
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| add/remove program | 1/5/2007 |
Q: when i go to control panel. add/remove program it will dislay "list is being propagated" but it ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. Right-click a blank spot on the desktop, ...
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| windows picture and fax viewer | 1/5/2007 |
Q: sorry i couldn't make it work but thinks or trying. i think my problem is i don't reaqlly know ...
A: Another way to remove all pictures, is to go to Start, Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer, ...
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| XP | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I took the option of placing shortcuts in the send to folder by dragging and dropping. I felt more ...
A: Perhaps you should try the other way: •Point to New on the File menu, and then click Shortcut. ...
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| windows picture and fax viewer | 1/5/2007 |
Q: how can i delete all the things that appear in my windows picture and fax viewer at one time. ...
A: You want to remove all of the pictures you have viewed on the Windows Picture and Fax viewer? The ...
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| xp home edition won't run | 1/4/2007 |
Q: Using the other disk would mean that booting up from the "applications cd" will lose all my work, ...
A: If you have work on the computer that you want to save, I would suggest taking it to the local ...
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| home wireless network in XP | 1/3/2007 |
Q: My brother and I each have WinXP Home laptops connected to the Internet through a wireless DSL ...
A: I don't know that much about networks, sorry. Am sure that someone at the following site can answer ...
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| Closing Windows Pages | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Since upgrading to IE7 ( I have windows XP ) every time I shut down any window be it on the internet ...
A: Try going to Windows Update and download the available updates. Check for spyware. I would suggest ...
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| Working in background | 1/3/2007 |
Q: My system seems to be working in the background a lot lately. Is there any way that I can set it up ...
A: By pressing CTRL-ALT and DELETE keys, you can see what is running. Have you checked for spyware ...
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| Monitor goes black.. | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I will try that, but I really hope it isn't that since this monitor (Dell 17" LCD 1704FPV) is only ...
A: When you unplug and plug, that might do it as the connections might be loose. If not, contact Dell ...
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| XP | 1/2/2007 |
Q: The object of my question is to enable documents/folders to be sent to other laptops on a Wan in my ...
A: To add a destination to the Send To menu, you must add a shortcut to the SendTo folder. To do this, ...
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| error message | 12/31/2006 |
Q: they all went into quarantine. About a month before all this, I was getting the microsoft error ...
A: Not knowing which error message you are getting, and trust me, there are quite a few, I would ...
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| formatting win xp pro | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I need to wipe out winxp pro and reinstall win 98 se, I know it sounds crazy but I have graphic ...
A: Did you check out the following for information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314106 How can I ...
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| lost shortcut | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I've lost or deleted the desktop icon that appears in the area immediately to the right of the start ...
A: If the icon is still on the Desktop, left click it and drag to the Quick Launch(next to the Start ...
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| winxp powering off | 12/29/2006 |
Q: Recently I need to do a reinstallation of win xp pro. in my computer. But after the installation, it ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. If you press the CTRL, ALT and DELETE keys, ...
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| Windows Log On. | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I got my laptop back from the geek squad at best buy. Well I prefer the logon screen rather than ...
A: Changing Windows XP Login Screen By default Windows XP displays the Graphic login screen with ...
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| Start menu | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I have gone into the start menu to disable a few things to see if my start up gets faster........I ...
A: To verify if a program is required or not on startup, check them out at one of the following sites: ...
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| Problem with Windows XP | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I have a problem with Windows Xp... whenever i installs some new software, my windows get corrupted ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| windows reinstall/repair | 12/27/2006 |
Q: i need to reinstall or repair damaged files in my windows xp home edition. but i bought the cisnet ...
A: Recovering Your Computer What is System Recovery: System Recovery can be done by using the hard ...
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| Home Networking & file sharing | 12/24/2006 |
Q: Lorry -- I have a desktop and laptop which I have on a wireless network in my home. I have set my ...
A: I don't know how one file in a folder can all of a sudden become off limits in a simple peer to peer ...
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| Internet Explorer IE 7.0 | 12/24/2006 |
Q: I have sony vaio laptop VGN-55BG, with home edition XP. Last week I downloaded IE 7.0 & since then I ...
A: The first thing I would do is open Internet Explorer, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the ...
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| Internet Explorer 6.0 | 12/22/2006 |
Q: My Favorites in IE6.0 start out in alphabetical order, then half way down the list when I get to Z ...
A: Alphabetize Your Favorites If your list of Favorites gets unruly, you can put it in alphabetical ...
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| remove preocesses | 12/20/2006 |
Q: How you doing i was wondering whut were sum processes in the process tab of Windows Task Manager ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| system restore problems | 12/20/2006 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ...Hi Lorry you don't ...
A: I got mixed up with the answers, I meant to say that I asked a friend for any suggestions they had ...
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| system restore problems | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I had to do a system restore previous to the system restore I uninstalled Roxio(the Sony multi-media ...
A: If its uninstalling programs you want to do, check out Ashampoo UnInstaller Platinum 2.5 at the ...
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| Error message | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I have already scanned for virus with McAfee and found nothing amiss. Same with AVG Ant-Spyware, ...
A: Create a New User Profile in Windows XP Home Edition 1.Log on as the Administrator or as a user ...
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| Error message | 12/16/2006 |
Q: Whenever I do a Windows Search, an error message appears reading, "Windows Explorer has encountered ...
A: Your user profile is corrupt and it's a shame you didn't see the following site before you did ...
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| Slow Computer | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I've recently-as in for a month-had a slow computer. When ever I do things that concern Shockwave, ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options,under the General Tab click Delete ...
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| System Restore | 12/15/2006 |
Q: What the problem? Thank You
A: System Restore does not work in Windows XP If System Restore does not work in Windows XP, make sure ...
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| playing dvd in xp windows | 12/14/2006 |
Q: why do I get a message that says no dvd decoder installed. How can i correct it.
A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
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| XP startup issues | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I have XP home on my hp notebook, and it will not start up past the blue welcome screen. It will ...
A: First of all, if Windows XP is registered to you, you should be able to contact Microsft for another ...
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| Sound Files | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I run Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 on my home computer I want to record an analog sound ...
A: Check out Spin It Again at: http://www.jakeludington.com/offers/ Check out the following also: ...
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| XP | 12/9/2006 |
Q: Lorry My XP may be corrupted either by a virus or a freeware utility download. My system restore ...
A: If you can start the computer in regular mode, open Internet Explorer and go to: ...
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| Windows XP won't boot! Help Me please | 12/7/2006 |
Q: Well, I can't even get to that point, it is just froze on the Microsoft XP screen. It won't do ...
A: Check out the following: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 Not sure if you can put the above ...
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| Windows XP won't boot! Help Me please | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I have an IBM thinkpad that has Windows XP pro on it. But just the other day, I tried to turn it on ...
A: If you can start it in Safe Mode, do so and run a virus scan, am assuming that there is an antivirus ...
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| internet explorer and some non-web based applications display a white background. | 12/6/2006 |
Q: Maybe my computer is just irreperably screwed up. Do you have any other ideas?
A: The next would be to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP ...
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| internet explorer and some non-web based applications display a white background. | 12/6/2006 |
Q: It didnt fix the color problem, but it did find some other bits of malware that AVG and adaware ...
A: Check out the following: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307855 ...
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| internet explorer and some non-web based applications display a white background. | 12/5/2006 |
Q: 0) and some of my programs, in that they display a white background instead of the colored one that ...
A: Do you have the latest Windows Updates? Check for spyware, I would suggest downloading Spybot - ...
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| missing tabs from properties | 12/5/2006 |
Q: first of all thanks for reading this. The problem i have may be related to a faulty registry - the ...
A: Did you check for spyware and/or viruses? I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, ...
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| WIn XP Pro and MS Office problems | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I have had the 'uninstallation of the patch package is not supported' message which I solved by ...
A: I was hoping that my friend would of answered my request for their help by now, but, they haven't. ...
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| windows xp issue | 12/4/2006 |
Q: i have a yellow triangle with a black apostrophe in it that blinks constantly on my task bar saying ...
A: Even though you have Norton installed, using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| power monitor | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I am using xp home edition. in the screen saver application down towards the bottom there is the ...
A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
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| help | 12/2/2006 |
Q: my screen has flipped to a horizontal display dont know what i did can you help tried finding it in ...
A: My screen is sideways Q. I attempted to press CTRL + ALT + DELETE to bring up the task menu but ...
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| Read Only | 11/30/2006 |
Q: When I attempt to copy data to a CD-RW disc, it shows as read only, and I can't get it to change the ...
A: In Windows Explorer, change the attributes before transferring the file/folder to a CD. If already ...
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| Duplicate files | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I'm a member of All Experts too in the field of Canadian mining stocks. I'm a simplicity nut and I ...
A: Check out Duplicate Finder 3.0 build 3005 that you can try for free - trial period: ...
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| VirusBurst | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I am infected by VirusBurst. I have tried automated and manual removal instructions given here: ...
A: Symantec has removal instructions at: ...
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| Computer continuously reboots | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Lorry, I have a PC running Windows XP Home Edition and it continuously reboots when I turn it on. ...
A: If you can start the computer in safe mode, do so and run a virus scan(am assuming that you have an ...
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| windows xp startup | 11/27/2006 |
Q: When trying to startup my pc wont startup , goes to startup options, and last known, safe mode, and ...
A: If you cannot start the computer in regular or safe mode, I suggest that you take it to the local ...
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| NTVDM CPU | 11/26/2006 |
Q: System restore was one of the first things I did, even before asking for help. Thanks again ...
A: Still haven't heard from my friend and the only thing I can think of is to install these games. ...
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| win pro | 11/26/2006 |
Q: a friend of mine is running win xp pro on a pc that looks like it was made up by someone before he ...
A: It could be just dust under the case or something else. It's What's Inside That Counts. If you take ...
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| favorites | 11/26/2006 |
Q: At my office, XP Professional, I seem to have separate favorites for IE and for Windows Explorer. ...
A: Are you talking about having Favorites listed twice in Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer? Try ...
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| problem when booting up my home pc | 11/24/2006 |
Q: I checked out your link. But i am worried about creating and using the setup disks because i dont ...
A: By creating and using the setup disks should not remove any data from the computer. To resolve ...
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| slowed down | 11/24/2006 |
Q: my windows xp 2000 suddenly slowed down 1 day and i reinstalled windows and got all the softwares ...
A: You could try reinstalling by doing a clean install. Do you have the latest updates from Microsoft? ...
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| NTVDM CPU | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I just finished the http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym site check. ...
A: Glad to hear the computer is clean of viruses, the other thing I canthink of is to check for ...
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| Windows Update | 11/23/2006 |
Q: It's me Sanju again. this time I want to know where all the windows updates are located in system. I ...
A: A friend gave me this information quite awhile ago: I recommend Autostreamer 1.0.33 this ...
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| NTVDM CPU | 11/23/2006 |
Q: For years and with many computers we have been playing a free Heart and Solitaire game with no ...
A: From what I've read on this, it could be virus or spyware related. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| XP pro repair | 11/23/2006 |
Q: .. I need to repair my copy of xp pro. Using the cd to boot up and selecting repair sounds amazing, ...
A: Are you getting any errors? If yes, what exactly? It's possible that the hard drive is no good, they ...
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| Computer problem | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I bet you're always taking the brunt of people's computer problems, but I've bot a tricky one and ...
A: Asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: I'd recommend that he try to run the computer ...
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| kazaa | 11/22/2006 |
Q: i cannot uninstall kazaa off of my computer. it opens every restart or startup. i never use it. its ...
A: Check out the following for information and tool to remove Kazaa: ...
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| Need help! | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I think I crashed my system. I installed a new video card and had problems using it. It caused my ...
A: Asked a friend for their thoughts, they came back with: I think I would put the old card back in ...
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| xp pro | 11/21/2006 |
Q: Lorry - Reading a book on windows xp pro I came across a program listing "netmeeting" which I do ...
A: Using your PC and the Internet, you can now hold face-to-face conversations with friends and family, ...
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| Widows XP error | 11/21/2006 |
Q: My pc (OS: Windows XP Home Edition) will suddenly turns off after a very quick long messages that ...
A: Start the computer in Safe Mode by clicking the "F8" key until you get a screen with various ways to ...
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| start up menu | 11/20/2006 |
Q: How can I regain the start up menu on my xp program. the one at the bottom left of my ATT YAHOO ...
A: If you are talking about the program's icons next to the Start button, that's the Quick Launch. To ...
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| AOL Freeze | 11/20/2006 |
Q: When working with AOL (XP Home) my computer will freeze for about 10-15 seconds, how can I stop ...
A: Try the following, double click My COmputer, right the C Drive, choose Properties, under the Tools ...
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| My Music Folder Problem | 11/19/2006 |
Q: Hey!! Recently, I've been copying music from random CDs I've made to my hard drive using Windows ...
A: Once you have renamed them and put them in their own folder, they shouldn't be going back to the ...
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| Windows xp startup problem | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I've got a computer that will not start. Every time the power it turned on, the system says that ...
A: Start the computer in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key when you first start the computer. Do that ...
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| Standby | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I burned my first CD and it worked fine, but since then when I put my computer into standby the fan ...
A: Jedi Master ANet Staff (950 Posts) ANet Staff (950 Posts) 10/25/2006 2:02:43 PM Win XP Pro and ...
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| Power Point | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I have created a presentation with power point and when I add a song from my library, the ...
A: According to the following site, MP3 is the format for the music: ...
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| svchost.exe problem | 11/15/2006 |
Q: Hey Lorry, Why this file made? What is the use of this file? Why this file consume soooooooooo much ...
A: It is not unusual to have two or more instances of svchost.exe running at any given time. Since you ...
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| Windows firewall | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I was looking at my windows firewall program and in the exceptions tab is a list of web sites that I ...
A: You could go to one of the following sites to verify that the programs starting with the computer ...
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| cd burning | 11/13/2006 |
Q: Please, could you please explaing how i can burn my own cd with window media player. i have ...
A: Microsoft has answers to how to burn CDs and lots more at: ...
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| Offline | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I'm new to Windows XP. I have the computer connected to the Internet via DSL. About half the time ...
A: Offline Viewing Options For a New Offline Web Page: When you make a new Web page available for ...
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| Win. Xp | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I'm using win. Xp home Addition. There was always a cookie folder in Document & sitting, but lately ...
A: The function of each file is different. Security stores information about security. The SAM file ...
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| pictures | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I used to be able to download pictures from my cameras card straight to the computer by plugging it ...
A: Without knowing the brand and model number, it would be hard for me suggest anything. Perhaps ...
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| error message | 11/11/2006 |
Q: When we go to yahoo to play a game, sometimes when we get into a spades game room, we join a game ...
A: Not sure what is causing this to happen. Try this, with Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, ...
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| Windows XP Pro doesnt load | 11/11/2006 |
Q: From John
A: This issue is often caused by either an incorrect setting in BIOS or a bad boot device, such as a ...
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| language | 11/10/2006 |
Q: however the language on all the toolbars and fonts is mostly all some sort of asian language. I ...
A: If Englishj is on the computer, you should be able to open the Control Panel, double click Regional ...
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| High PF Usage | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I am still suffering from this problem. I have online scanned my system on symentec site. The result ...
A: Try downloading HijackThis 1.99.1 from: ...
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| XP Pro Remote Desktop Connection and DOS | 11/9/2006 |
Q: Not sure what category to ask this question. I run a DOS based database program (Dbase III Plus) ...
A: Check out Remote-Anything at: http://www.snapfiles.com/Shareware/network/swremote.html Q.Can I run ...
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| D: | 11/9/2006 |
Q: okay for some strange reason i cannot find my D: anywhere on my comp i cannot run any discs i cannot ...
A: Restore Missing CD or DVD Drive Reports have filtered in that CD or DVD drives will suddenly cease ...
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| cant find PROPLUS.MSI file | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I've tried this already...think i saw this link on another website...should i just go ahead and ...
A: You tried everything listed on the above site? Office 2003, Office XP, and Office 2000 provide the ...
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| Not responding boxes | 11/8/2006 |
Q: when i open a program like WMP or Messenger i get a message straight away saying that it is not ...
A: Are these programs starting with the computer? If yes, it might be too much for your system to ...
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| Linker Response extensions appear in my Start Menu | 11/8/2006 |
Q: Suddenly, many of my start menu items have .lnk attached as a suffix to ther name. Example, ...
A: Have you checked for spyware? I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program ...
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| Windows Sizing | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Many times when I have two windows open and tiled while using IE (and sometime in other ...
A: Q: When I open my Internet Explorer it opens in a minimized version. How can I fix it so it opens up ...
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| Not responding boxes HELP!!!!! | 11/7/2006 |
Q: When i start my computer and open programs like MSN Messenger, WMP11, and Internet explorer i have ...
A: Are these programs starting with the computer? If yes, it might be too much for your system to ...
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| folder options not visible | 11/7/2006 |
Q: i m using Windows Xp Home Edition.i m not able to find "folder options" in Tols tab . i thinkg many ...
A: you can get through gpedit.msc type this command at run....and check that folderoptions ....u can do ...
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| Blinking stuff in task bar | 11/6/2006 |
Q: This is not a technical question. Everything is doing fine. I just want to know how to disable the ...
A: I don't use MSN Messenger but am fairly certain that if you open MSN Messenger and click Help, you ...
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| Xp to vista | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I am going to get a new laptop for christmas (a thin and light with a max of 14in screen) and was ...
A: As to the speed, not sure, as Vista is too new to tell. I would wait for Microsoft to get the bugs ...
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| about antivirus | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Hey Lorry, this is sanju, you know? from India. Please suggest me which antivirus is best in your ...
A: Personally I prefer Norton AntiVirus, even if it does slow the computer down a bit. AVAST and/or AVG ...
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| Downloaded Zip File, now lots of start up issues | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I'm hoping you could help me with a problem I am having. I downloaded a zip file...I believe it was ...
A: Try starting the computer in Safe Mode by tapping the "F8" key until you get a window with various ...
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| Win XP activation | 11/5/2006 |
Q: We were given a Gateway computer that had Win 98 on it. We were also given brand new in the package ...
A: Activation methods You can activate your copy of Windows XP by using any one of the following ...
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| Computer hangs at Media Player startup | 11/5/2006 |
Q: It happens after I completely wipe and restore my computer. Would it still be viruses or spyware? ...
A: Try downloading the latest version of WMP11 from: ...
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| XP Home Ed and PP viewer | 11/5/2006 |
Q: Yes I have XP home ed and I`d like to know how to get PPs to open with out saving them first to a ...
A: Are you using Outlook Express? If yes, go to Tools, Options, under the Security tab, uncheck Do not ...
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| Computer hangs at Media Player startup | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I was having a problem with my Toshiba laptop. It would randomly hang at spots. When I would check ...
A: Check for spyware and/or viruses. I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a ...
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| "explorer.exe" freezes(50%CPU usage) during file search | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I've been having a problem lately.When I search for a file(WindowsXP)-start tab>search files,it will ...
A: Even though you have EZ ARMOR installed, I would suggest using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| switching primary browsers | 10/29/2006 |
Q: Two parts to this follow-up. First, there isn't a site for the update of ATT-Yahoo antivirus ...
A: After going to Tools, Internet Options, you should the tabs, General, Security, Privacy, Content, ...
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| switching primary browsers | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I wish it weren't so, but to get updates for the ATT-Yahoo anti-virus program, I have to make ...
A: It seems like more and more sites only work with Internet Explorer, sad to say. All you have to do ...
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| Log in | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I don't bother with logging in on startup, I've no security issue. Somehow the login screen has ...
A: How to Enable Automatic Logon in Windows If you set a computer for auto logon, anyone who can ...
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| safe mode | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I'm running windows xp,but can't get the computer to start in any of the different safe modes to ...
A: If windows won't even run in safe mode, considering the basic environment that it is, you should ...
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| Windows XP registry error | 10/24/2006 |
Q: Every time I turn on my computer, I get a blue screen with a registry error and can't get beyond it. ...
A: If you can start the computer in safe mode, do so and run a virus scan. If not, you'll have to do a ...
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| Adobe flash player 9.0 | 10/21/2006 |
Q: i have windows Xp with Service pack 2 and IE explorer with service pack 1. my problem is with my ...
A: No idea either. I would suggest posting this question at the Flash Player 9 Update Forum at: ...
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| Files and Folders | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I don't think its the windows explorer. The folders on the desktop open is a search window. I have ...
A: Are you right clicking the icon on the Desktop? Asked a friend who came back with: I right-clicked ...
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| format hard disk | 10/20/2006 |
Q: while i got it running, it did not erase everything on my hard drive. when i thought i was ...
A: Cyberwalker explains better than I could. At the following site, scroll down until you see,"Pick a1. ...
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| Windows Media player | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I have WIndows XP and used the windows media player as my main music libray and for burning CDs and ...
A: C00D11BA: Cannot play the file Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem ...
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| 2908 error | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I come to install a small application and have come up against an error (2908) that I have seen ...
A: The first thing I think you should do is to install SP2 and the Windows updates that are available ...
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| certain program will not start | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I replaced a motherboard and hard drive on my computer (I guess that means I have a new computer). ...
A: When I did a search for PowerDirector NE Express problems, most of the sites listed camcorders also: ...
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| Shredding Recycle Bin | 10/14/2006 |
Q: When I attempt to shred the recycle bin,I get this message: 'Could not obtain exclusive access to ...
A: Try doing it in Safe Mode. If that doesn't work, check for viruses and/or spyware. Using Internet ...
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| camera drivers | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I have a vivitar vivicam 10 digital camera that was given to me without the software and my ...
A: Try going to the following site: http://www.vivitar.com/vivitarwork/driverindex.php Better yet, ...
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| How to unhide folders from a portable hard drive? | 10/14/2006 |
Q: Hope you can help me.I have a toshiba portable hard drive 40 GB and there is 8 GB of data related to ...
A: In Windows Explorer, go to Tools, Folder Options, under the View tab check "Show hidden files and ...
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| Share File | 10/14/2006 |
Q: Every time i find my C: & D: has sharing option in properties. I keep remove the option but it comes ...
A: If using Windows Media, check out the following from: ...
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| what software is running? | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I did what you suggested. I un-checked all the software under the "startup" tab. I also went to the ...
A: You will hear the drive all mor the time, basically because Windows is running. You don't want to ...
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| xp desktop image not displaying | 10/12/2006 |
Q: Im trying to set my picture on my desktop. When I turn on my computer I can see the picture I set it ...
A: If you have Active Desktop tuened on, turn it off. If that doesn't help, check for spyware using ...
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| I cant download anything | 10/11/2006 |
Q: Irecently received a laptop and at first all was well. but now about 2months later i cant download ...
A: I don't know the answer, asked a friend of mine who came back with the following: Not too many ...
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| OUTLOOK EXPRESS SP2 ON XP PRO ATTCHMNT PROB! | 10/8/2006 |
Q: You have helped me before-Im hoping you can dop again1I HAVE unchecked the ebox that says not to ...
A: I have to ask this, did you click Apply and then OK after unchecking the box "not to open an ...
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| windows xp | 10/6/2006 |
Q: i am using windows98 i would like to put windowsxp2000 on will it run ok or will it run slow plus ...
A: Microsoft explains what is required at: ...
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| win xp home annoyance | 10/5/2006 |
Q: my question is with regard to windows xp home edition. it is installed on a brand new dell ...
A: Do you have the latest updates? Go to Windows Update and download any available updates. Regarding ...
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| defraging my hard drive | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I tried defragmenting my drive in safe mode as you suggested. However, I got the same response. ...
A: Check out the following: http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t199772-defragmenting-problems.html ...
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| Flash Drives | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I recently introduced my father to the concept of a “flash drive.” He loves it, but has just ...
A: Not being a user of flash drives, I could only do a search for information: ...
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| defraging my hard drive | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I am runnung Windows XP Professional and have a 120 gigabyte harddrive. I need to defragment my ...
A: Try defragmenting in safe mode. Keep tapping the "F8" key when the computer first starts until you ...
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| computer hangs after 5 minutes | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I don't know what is going on..I would like to blame it on the windows installation, When I boot ...
A: I would suggest that you clean inside the case. Benefits: The inside of the computer is the most ...
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| Mute? | 10/4/2006 |
Q: Is there a keyboard sequence shortcut to mute Windows XP? If I forget to do so before shutdown, the ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://pcworld.about.com/magazine/2001p148id68776.htm ...
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| Toolbar Re-Instatement | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I have AdAware (Spyware Detection) which I run on a regular basis & also have Norton Antivirus on ...
A: Followup 10-3-2006 Hi Graham, My friend couldn't think of anything else except for what I sent you ...
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| Toolbar Re-Instatement | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I can get the quick launch toolbar up easily, but when I reboot it's gone (even after locking it... ...
A: Have you checked for spyware and/or viruses? I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy ...
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| Problem opening folders | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Let me just tell you what happened.I wanted to open a pdf(adobe)but it would not open, this is the ...
A: Asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: I don't know what he means by "my normal ...
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| Copy/Move | 9/30/2006 |
Q: While in the Win XP Explorer browser, I was able to either "Copy to" or "Move to" a file or folder ...
A: Asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: I don't understand what he means by "a file ...
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| RE: Debug problem, (still). | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I asked you a question about a week or so ago regarding a Windows XP debug problem I am having. To ...
A: Check out the following regarding Bejewelled: ...
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| Copy/Move | 9/29/2006 |
Q: While in the Win XP Explorer browser, I was able to either "Copy to" or "Move to" a file or folder ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| Operating System Not Found | 9/26/2006 |
Q: My friends hard drive kept coming up with errors and becoming very sluggish. After defragging, ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| weird windows issue | 9/25/2006 |
Q: .. I have a weird one.... when I click on the minimize button in the top righthand corner, the ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Debugger in background | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I know this is prob a simple solution. I have a game called Bejeweled on my comp. I used to run ...
A: Have you checked for spyware and/or viruses? I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy ...
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| Task manager error | 9/25/2006 |
Q: First thanks for being on this site and helping folks...:) Specs: I am running XP Pro (always ...
A: When you open up Task Manager in Windows XP, there is no title bar, menu bar, or program tabs ...
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| Recycling Bin Problem | 9/24/2006 |
Q: That doesn't fix it. Let me elaborate, which I should have done more thoroughly earlier: When I ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastonia,_North_Carolina ...
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| XP Shutdown problem | 9/24/2006 |
Q: actually I built this machine about a year ago and it worked fine in every respect. I have the ...
A: Did you check out the other possibilities at: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308029 Have you ...
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| XP Shutdown problem | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I just built a new machine and loaded a fresh version of XP pro, sp2 and all the updates. The ...
A: Method 6: Confirm that the CMOS/BIOS settings are correct Warning This procedure may involve ...
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| Recycling Bin Problem | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I have a problem in that my recycling bin does not show any files in it. It does not have files ...
A: By any chance to have the computer set to permanently remove items, instead of having them go to the ...
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| Problems with Disk Cleanup | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I try and keep my computer as lean and as efficient as possible and as I work it quite hard I'm ...
A: The first thing that I would do is to check for viruses and/or spyware. Using Internet Explorer, go ...
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| How do I remove write protect? | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I have a file on my E drive that I want to remove but it won't, and states that it might be write ...
A: Happy to hear that I can give my answer in English and not Polish, no way could I do that. I don't ...
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| Windows XP Outlook | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I had Windows 98 on an old computer and just now purchased a new computer with Windows XP. My ...
A: To export your Outlook Express address book: On the File menu, click Export, and then click ...
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| Temporary Internet Files | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I think that I made a terrible mistake. I opened a Word document that I have received through email ...
A: It should still be in your email program, unless you deleted everything from the Deleted Items ...
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| xp and internet connection | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I run xp home with all the updates etc.I use a voyager adsl modem on broadband.If I am running ...
A: Asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: I think the modem should stay on but if he ...
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| xp and internet connection | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I run xp home with all the updates etc.I use a voyager adsl modem on broadband.If I am running ...
A: It's possible that dust is causing the problem, make sure that the vents on the modem are clean and ...
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| win XP US keyboard v/s UK keyboard | 9/21/2006 |
Q: We are using uk english keyboard. We have face the problem of swapping of character " and @. We ...
A: Asked a friend of mine who lives in England about this, she came back with: Funny you should ask ...
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| Instant Windows Xp Reboot | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I am hoping you can point me in the right direction. My problem is I have just done a fresh install ...
A: Check out the following from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308041/#3 Have you checked ...
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| system keeps rebooting | 9/20/2006 |
Q: My windows xp keeps shutting itself .The cpu first produces a weird sound then it shuts off.It then ...
A: Take the cover off and remove any dust, make sure you unplug the computer first. Have you checked ...
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| Not Responding | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Lorry - When I open IE it goes to my homepage, but as soon as I try to go any further, or even ...
A: Have you tried using System Restore? Go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System ...
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| File extention | 9/20/2006 |
Q: i have a UPD file that can not open with any of the programs I have. how can I open this kind of ...
A: Not much help on this one, sorry. Check out the following for information: ...
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| rebooting | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I'm moved my hard drive from one computer to another but all it does is rebot over and over. I tried ...
A: Try flashing/updating the BIOS. Check out the following for information: ...
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| xp home edition, system restore | 9/17/2006 |
Q: but I've got 16gb free space on my hard drive so space isn't an issue. In trying to find out stuff ...
A: What size drive do you have? Other than that, not sure how to answer your question. Saying that, ...
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| default drive for program installation | 9/17/2006 |
Q: My wife has a Sony Vaio that has a default partition that limits the c: drive to being very small, ...
A: After installing one program on the D Drive, the rest should go there also. For example, if you ...
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| xp startup problem | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I AM HAVING A PROBLEM STARTING UP WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION ON MY LAPTOP. IT WORKED FINE WHEN I SHUT ...
A: At this point I would suggest that you take it to the local repair shop. They might be able to save ...
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| xp home edition, system restore | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I recently upgraded to xp home edition from '98se. My pc is a pentium 3,700mhz, 512mb ram (6 years ...
A: Microsoft explains the Windows XP Home requirements at: ...
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| Unable to system restore | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I updated to Norton Internet Security 2006 (and uninstalled Norton 2002). Since then, I have been ...
A: If you are running Windows XP Home and after going thru the System Restore process, a message ...
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| no sound | 9/15/2006 |
Q: After upgrading to Media Player 10 (MS), I have no sound. Speakers are connected, I tried the ...
A: If the player appears to be playing, but you still don't hear anything, then there may be a problem ...
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| extension added to favorites and bookmarks (.url) | 9/14/2006 |
Q: On my second computer I imported the Bookmarks from my firefox browser and the Favorites from my IE6 ...
A: Am assuming that the Bookmarks and Favorites are on a CD, correct? Open Internet Explorer, go to ...
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| BSOD in Xp Pro | 9/14/2006 |
Q: xp pro - dual cpu amd opteron 244 MOBO - MSI K8master 2far 250 gig seagate SATA drives mirrored ...
A: At the following site, scroll down until you see,"0x0000000A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL": ...
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| windows xp drivers | 9/12/2006 |
Q: a friend gave me a computer, with no discs of course...lol is there a way to copy windows xp off ...
A: If this is a legal copy of Windows XP, you can download the Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is a ...
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| favorites | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I have Windows XP and when I go to favorites and click on a forum that I check into it comes up ...
A: Check out DeltaSpy 1.6 at: http://www.topshareware.com/DeltaSpy-download-40654.htm Check all your ...
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| Virtual Memory in windows XP Home and Program not responding error | 9/11/2006 |
Q: I have 2 problems I was hoping to get help with. 1. I keep getting a popup in my tray that says ...
A: Even though you have McAfee installed, using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| format c: on xp | 9/11/2006 |
Q: recently got a pc with strage history came with 98 and had ME put over it, then XP over that. seems ...
A: Verify that the computer can handle Windows XP by checking out the following site: ...
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| Windows Xp Pro | 9/10/2006 |
Q: Well It all started when I began getting error messages where I could not boot windows, it told me ...
A: Verify that the CD ROM is accessable in the BIOS, if yes, try again. I'm wondering if perhaps the ...
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| sending attachments in MS Word format | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I completed a document in Word 97-2003 (*.doc) and sent it as an attachment, but I think it reverts ...
A: The person that receives the attachment(no matter which program the sender uses) requires the same ...
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| UPgrading XP Media Center to XP Pro | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I have been shopping for a new laptop. There are many sales on machines with XP Media Center. For ...
A: Followup 9-9-2006 7:58PM Hi Horace, Thank you for the vote, appreciate it! Good luck with your ...
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| I get a background static when using the win XP sound recorder | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I am trying to do some audio recording using a Logitec premium 350 headset and microphone combo on a ...
A: This is out of my expertise, sorry about that. Try posting your question to someone at: ...
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| WINDOWS xp | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I have a new Laptop. Wen I start my computer I get the music. How do I get rid of this?
A: With the Control Panel opened, double click Sounds And Audio Devices, under the Sounds tab, scroll ...
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| Windows XP Stand by mode | 9/7/2006 |
Q: My computer is involuntarily going into "standy by" constantly while I'm working. What can I do to ...
A: With the Comtrol Panel opened, double click Power Options, where it says System Standby, use the ...
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| no taskbar menu or icons | 9/6/2006 |
Q: i was deleteing files from my computer and i made a mistake and delete my desk icons and tasks bar ...
A: Open the Recycle Bin, highlight the Desktop shortcuts and click Restore. Regarding the taskbar, are ...
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| activation problem | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I have given a new computer, but when i powered it on i have received a screen before i logged in ...
A: Microsoft has been cracking down on the illegal use of the Windows software, that's why you are ...
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| Desktop file wont delete - XP Home sp2 | 9/4/2006 |
Q: Ill try that If it is viral - its bloody clever - Its got past my internet firewall and virus ...
A: By any chance, do you have NERO installed illegally? Even though you have scanned with an AV ...
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| Desktop file wont delete - XP Home sp2 | 9/4/2006 |
Q: I have a desktop item that has apeared 'nerokeygen.exe' of zero byte When I try to delete it / ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| Generic Host Process for Win32 Services encountered a problem and needed to close. | 9/3/2006 |
Q: My problem which is that, I get an error after windows entry. Usually the error will appear after ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| Signing in with Secure Connections - Maybe Cookies or Cache | 9/3/2006 |
Q: Lorry, I have been an expert on religious doctrine for over 3 years now. It is time for me to use ...
A: Resolving 500 errors - general This error can only be resolved by fixes to the Web server software. ...
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| Spontaneous Beep οΏ½wakes upοΏ½ PC,then Keyboard is Frozen & Keys Mapping is Wrong | 9/2/2006 |
Q: 1]When PC is idle:For no reason I hear a Single Beep Sound [like a BIOS ReBoot Beep Sound-but ...
A: Mopt knowing which AV program you used to scan for viruses, using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Windows XP temporary internet files | 9/1/2006 |
Q: I am unable to view my temp internet files. Could you tell me what I need to do?
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| xp home 25 digit product code | 8/31/2006 |
Q: I installed windows xp home on my p111 but needed to remove it and reinstall but a person stole my ...
A: By any chance did you do a repair installation? If yes, you might be able to use Magical Jelly Bean ...
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| Formatting XP Toshiba laptop | 8/30/2006 |
Q: We are trading in our daughter's laptop and are having a tough time formatting the hard drive. ...
A: If you have the Windows XP CD, you should be able to put that in the drive and follow on-line ...
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| Windows ME and Media Player | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I've been having a lot of problems with the new Windows ME and Media Player. My Media Player just ...
A: Try going to the following site, download WMP9 and see if that helps: ...
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| radhslib.dll | 8/28/2006 |
Q: when i surf the internet the problem radhslib.dll appears so i have to close the internet explorer. ...
A: From what I could find, radhslib.dll is a part of the Naomi web filter by Radiant Morning ...
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| CPU running 100% | 8/26/2006 |
Q: Here recently my CPU has bee running at 100 %and remaining there for a long time. I looked in the ...
A: There could be a virus here. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| remove history on back button | 8/25/2006 |
Q: how do I remove the history on my back button? I've done: tools/internet options/clear history. ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the Content tab, click ...
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| drivers | 8/25/2006 |
Q: My Pc crashed and I have a message - "The SiS GRV display driver has stopped working normally. ...
A: The only way I am aware of is to check each driver on it's own, even then I only update when that is ...
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| files and folders | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I have a bunch of MP3 files arranged so: My Music>Rock and Blues (and other catagories)>Live (and ...
A: Have you checked into databases Check out the following: ...
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| orphan files | 8/19/2006 |
Q: I whant to unintall rct3 soaked but i can΄t, i haave intalled ashampoo but i can΄t delete orphan ...
A: Check out the following: http://www.ina-community.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=486544 ...
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| 2 versions of XP installed - Startup | 8/19/2006 |
Q: I have 2 versions of XP on my computer and when it boots up it will wait 30 seconds before it goes ...
A: Sorry, I don't know how to make the computer start faster going to Windows XP Home. Regarding the ...
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| Slow Computer | 8/19/2006 |
Q: Lately my computer has been acting very sluggish and takes too long to do simple tasks. Also, it ...
A: Have you tried defragmenting? Open Internet Explorer, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the ...
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| How do you deleteUninstalled XP update files. | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Lorry, I recently saw a question sent in that you had replied to. The person asked - #1) how to ...
A: I don't understand why you would want to remove the updates that you got before you changed the ...
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| new printer installation | 8/17/2006 |
Q: I have installed a new Epson 220 pprinter,on the cd rom is a programme called file manager.The ...
A: The file manager is where the print jobs are ready to print but have not been printed yet. If you ...
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| Thousands of cookies... | 8/17/2006 |
Q: Lorry, I have xp pro and am having an issue erasing cookies... It wasn't enough for me to erase ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Windows XP power schemes | 8/16/2006 |
Q: This is on Home Edition, I don't know if that matters. I've also had this happen once before ...
A: Check out the following: ...
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| Outlook Express | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I'm sure there is a simple ans, but not to me so when I create mail to send on outlook express and ...
A: An easy way to solve this problem is to put the email address in the Address Book using the person's ...
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| IIS 5.0 | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I am trying to install IIS on my laptop, and it does not seem to work. Under the Windows Components, ...
A: At the following site, under Installation, Setup, and Updates, click on "Q.How do I install IIS? ...
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| shortcuts | 8/14/2006 |
Q: my shortcuts on my desktop have stopped working.How do i make them active again or do i have to make ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? sing Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Boot problem XP | 8/13/2006 |
Q: My puter will not run through boot sequence. Cannot get to start menu. I end up back at option page ...
A: Start the computer in safe mode. Run a virus scan, am assuming that you have an AV program ...
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| svchost.exe | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Im having a problem with my lap top running on Windows XP professional. Evey time my computer ...
A: The first thing I would do is check for viruses and/or spyware. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| No audio | 8/13/2006 |
Q: My computer froze up so I had a friend clean everything out except my music and reinstall windows ...
A: Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate other changes. To download and ...
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| XP videos | 8/12/2006 |
Q: When I try and stream a video from anywhere - CNN-MTV- the video stops and starts and stops -- also ...
A: My first thought would be a lack of memory. Try rebooting the computer and do not have any other ...
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| Display properties | 8/12/2006 |
Q: I'd rather not use System Restore, would lose too much other stuff. It's a Dell Dimension 4600. ...
A: The System Restore feature is built into Windows XP and is used to return your computer to an ...
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| xp | 8/12/2006 |
Q: Hi i have xp i was infected by a trojan npow my internet explorer doesnt work it keeps crashin can ...
A: Go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym Click the GO button, ...
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| taskmanager | 8/12/2006 |
Q: For a while now i have not been able to open my task manager with ctrl+alt+del, also dosent work ...
A: Have checked for spyware and/or viruses? I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, ...
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| Display properties | 8/11/2006 |
Q: No, this was purchased from Dell with XP Home installed. I've used the tabs many times before, but ...
A: Have you used the System Restore in Windows XP? Go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, System ...
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| Display properties | 8/11/2006 |
Q: Using XP Home, just noticed that when I right-click on the desktop and choose Properties, all I get ...
A: By any chance did you upgrade to Windows XP from Windows ME? If yes, please see the following from ...
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| program authorization | 8/11/2006 |
Q: how do I authorize a program to run on a guest account when it is installed on the administrator ...
A: Once the program is installed, I don't know how to make it so the Guest can use it also. Normally ...
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| control panel | 8/11/2006 |
Q: i have this problem with the control panel and it is when i want to remove a program from it just ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer go to: ...
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| Hidden Account on Windows XP | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I have been told that there is a way to crete a hidden account on windows xp and I was told how i ...
A: While the account is hidden on the Welcome screen, note that the account profile will be visible in ...
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| missing wininet.dll file | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I am receiving pop ups that wininet.dll file is missing and it will not go any further. Can you ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| XP File Transfer | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I used the XP file transfer to create a backup and saved it on an external drive. I then reinstalled ...
A: If the files you are restoring were backed up on an external hard drive (A removable hard disk that ...
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| Xp memory, low cache hit | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I really appreciate your responses. I will disable Sys. Restore (I use Ghost anyway and last time I ...
A: Regarding System Restore, it's good to have running - just in case. If you have a virus on the ...
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| Xp memory, low cache hit | 8/9/2006 |
Q: OK. I will try that and post back. I tried System restore a few times and could not reset my ...
A: Was System Restore enabled when Edwido removed the virus? If yes, disable System Restore then run ...
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| Xp memory, low cache hit | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I think my registry may have had a key or two deleted. Norton shows my "cache hits" jumping between ...
A: Press CTRL-ALT-DELETE, under Processes Tab, see what is taking up the CPU usage. That's where the ...
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| Desktop Fonts | 8/9/2006 |
Q: When I am using Windows XP and am on the desktop, I right click and the menu that comes up is partly ...
A: Have you checked for spyware and/or viruses? I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy ...
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| Upgrades Notice | 8/8/2006 |
Q: Lorry: I'm sure that this is an easy one for you. Each time I boot XP Pro, I receive a message, ...
A: An easy way to turn off the notifications would be to have them automatically downloaded and ...
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| Possible Spyware | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I've been trying to clean my computer of some troublesome virus. I've used Norton Antivirus, Spybot ...
A: Even though you Norton instaed, go to: ...
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| recycle bin | 8/7/2006 |
Q: for whatever reason, my recycle bin is disabled. When I try to empty the recycle bin it has no ...
A: Check out the following: http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_20839435.html ...
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| windows installation got corrupted suring repair.. how to save data and windows XP | 8/7/2006 |
Q: i would be greatful if you could help me on this one. Some days ago i had a problem on my dell ...
A: Have you tried using System Restore in Safe Mode? Feature: Safe Mode and System Restore When to ...
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| xp problems | 8/4/2006 |
Q: i am having problems with my windows xp home ed.. i recently moved and the computer was working fine ...
A: Use the Last Known Good Configuration tool to restore the operation of Windows XP If Windows does ...
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| private folder | 8/4/2006 |
Q: (i use win xp pro )
A: How to Use Password Protection Files and folders in compressed folders can be protected by using a ...
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| recycle bin restore deleted items | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I have heard that you can get back work that you have deleted even if you have emptied your recycle ...
A: With Windows XP, you could try using System Restore before doing anything else. The following site ...
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| Login Issue | 8/3/2006 |
Q: Is there any way to fix this. I am using XP Pro Thanks
A: See if there's any spyware on the computer. I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy ...
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| XP Taskbar Right Click Issues | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I recently used three different virus/spyware programs to rid my computer of annoying trojans that ...
A: Even though you used Antivir, I would suggest that you go to: Go to: ...
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| getting into internet | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I'm using another computer I have to ask this question because I cannot use the internet in the ...
A: It sounds like you've got a virus on board. If you can start the computer, go to Start, All ...
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| Windows XP error | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I have Windows XP Service pack 2 installed on my system. It developed a problem which is whenever ...
A: If you can start the computer in regular mode, using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| Windows XP software | 8/1/2006 |
Q: Yes I have a hp pavilion computer with Windows me installed on it, and I was wondering could you ...
A: First you would have to verify that your computer can handle Windows XP by using the Upgrade ...
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| Windows Folder mapping by office tools | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I'm tring to find a way to import into excel/access/visio all my folder hierarchy in on of my ...
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| Desktop Icons | 8/1/2006 |
Q: Suddenly all the icons on my desktop have become highlighted. I've read various threads trying to ...
A: Assuming that you have checked the settings, have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Go to: ...
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| Start Menu | 8/1/2006 |
Q: This is a follow up question re removing icons from the right side of the toolbar. I typed in ...
A: It's possible that you deleted it by accident, have you tried running System Restore? If not, I ...
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| Freezes at Emachine splash screen | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I have an Emachine T2792 running XP Home. When I got to turn it on after a hard boot, I ge t the ...
A: Check out the following from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308041/ Have you added ...
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| windows xp restore | 7/31/2006 |
Q: every time i reboot i get the restore screen on the desktop saying could not restore windows
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| access denied - printer driver install | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I asked another expert and tried to ask a follow up but can not so tried another expert. ...
A: Mike gave you good advice, uninstall the printer completely, defrag, then reboot. Now, reinstall the ...
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| XP Home | 6/5/2006 |
Q: Could you let me know how to switch on the sound warning for "Caps Lock" on and off? Many Thanks, ...
A: Ever get into a furious typing session only to discover that you've typed half a paragraph in all ...
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| computer hangs at startup | 6/5/2006 |
Q: We have a problem with starting up our computer. We can open up in safe mode but not the full ...
A: In Safe Mode, try going to Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore and ...
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| unneeded folders? | 6/5/2006 |
Q: Just wondering if you could help me or point me in the right direction. How can I tell if a folder ...
A: Is there a Language Interface Pack (LIP) or Multilingual User Interface (MUI) installed on your ...
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| Windows XP unexpectedly hanging | 6/4/2006 |
Q: I have been having troubles with Windows XP recently. For the past couple of days Xp has been acting ...
A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| Applications don't run but processes do | 6/4/2006 |
Q: Spybot crashes when I try to update it. I don't think its spyware - its a fresh instal of winxp, ...
A: Asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: I suggest removing and reinstalling the ...
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| Windows XP Home | 6/3/2006 |
Q: Windows will not start normally. Won't start in safe mode. Is there any way to gain access to my ...
A: Running the repair option from the CD would be the best thing to do at this point. If you have ...
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| Applications don't run but processes do | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I've recently reinstalled win xp pro and its very sluggish. Nero, ITunes, media player and other ...
A: ccApp.exe is part of Norton's. Even though you have Norton installed, go to: ...
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| no audio | 6/2/2006 |
Q: i just re installed windows xp and when i try to play audio through my computer it says theres no ...
A: First thing, check your connections, right click the speaker icon near the clock and choose Open ...
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| What can be deleted from my hard drive? | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to clean up my hard drive. I've opened the add/remove programs option, but am very ...
A: You might want to verify that there isn't any spyware on the computer first.I would suggest ...
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| sound recorder | 6/1/2006 |
Q: my computer play music fine but when i use the sounder recorder which comes with windows i can only ...
A: Check out the following for available software: ...
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| Saving DVDS | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased a DVD and I want to save it to my computer is it possible to save an inserted ...
A: You would require a very large drive to store the information on a DVD. A DVD works exactly the ...
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| removing program | 5/31/2006 |
Q: Sorry but I have one more question. How would I diable PC Angel (which is giving me a devil of a ...
A: Try going to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, under the Startup tab - uncheck PC Angel, click Apply, ...
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| XP | 5/31/2006 |
Q: i just got a compaq evo dont know what kind of evo just know its an evo and i tried installing ...
A: Not knowing which Compaq you have, verify that it has what is required to run Windows XP bu going to ...
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| Windows XP Professional | 5/31/2006 |
Q: My Name is Robert M. Vincent and I am an expert in Painting for allexperts as well. I am writing ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab click Delete ...
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| typing characters | 5/31/2006 |
Q: when i type the alphabet this is how it looks abcdefgh51230n6*rst4vwxyz I dont believe the kids ...
A: Never heard of this problem before, saying that, I would suggest using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| removing program | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I just purchased a new notebook and McAfee trial was on it. My F-Secure, supplied by Charter TV, ...
A: Go to Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, highlight McAfee and remove from there. As this ...
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| folder opens on desktop on reboot | 4/14/2006 |
Q: When I reboot my system the folder C:\Program Files\Common opens on my desktop. Any suggestions for ...
A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes spyware, available ...
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| User Accounts | 4/11/2006 |
Q: I am new to XP Pro and am troubled with the user account setup. Would you have step by step ...
A: To Make Changes to an Account 1.Click Change an account in the Pick a task list box. 2.Click the ...
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| problem with Outlook | 4/7/2006 |
Q: I decided to switch from using Outlook Express to using Outlook (I have XP Home 5.1) so I imported ...
A: Sorry, I do not know the workings of Outlook that well. I would suggest that you post this question ...
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| Outlook 2002 | 4/6/2006 |
Q: I have a problem with Outlook 2002. It apprears to be random, but about every 1 out of 10 times I ...
A: Not knowing much about Outlook 2003, I would suggest that you post this question to someone at the ...
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| Program Removal | 4/3/2006 |
Q: I use Windows XP home edition. Whenever I try to access MusicMatch, this message appears: "This ...
A: Try downloading the mmgit.dll from the following site: http://www.dll-download.net/mmgit.html That ...
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| Windows XP Pro lock up | 3/30/2006 |
Q: I am running windows XP Pro on an HP Pavillion with 512 MB ram and 800 mhz processor. My windows ...
A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes spyware, available ...
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| Hello,
Thank you for your... | 3/29/2006 |
Q: I solved my problem. But now another problem appeared. Sometimes when I open the Internet Explorer ...
A: The easiest way around this error is to open Internet Explorer, go to Tools, Internet Options, under ...
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| XP drive space | 3/28/2006 |
Q: I have recently found that my 20gb hard drive only has 4gb of space left. I hjave checked my ...
A: Do you have a large quantity of pictures or audio files on the computer? That's the first thing I ...
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| cut, copy , paste | 3/27/2006 |
Q: i am using windowa xp media center pc , i have trouble doing the cut, copy & paste in the e mails ...
A: Sometimes copy and paste can be difficult, go slow when highlighting, click Edit, then Copy. In the ...
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| b.exe | 3/27/2006 |
Q: Every time I restart my computer, a message pops up the file 'b.exe' is corrupted and cannot be ...
A: You do not want b.exe on the computer, it's a virus. Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| getting the computert to load faster | 3/26/2006 |
Q: when I turn on my computer it takes so long for everything to load . I have so many things in the ...
A: First find out if there is any spyware on the computer. I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search ...
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| AutoComplete Problems | 3/26/2006 |
Q: You have been a big help in the past and I wanted to throw this at you. All of a sudden, ...
A: Have asked around and no one has ever heard of this problem, sorry. I would suggest checking for ...
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| Deleting a corrupted icon from the desktop | 3/26/2006 |
Q: I have Windows XP . Before yesterday my kids probably downloaded some games after which I have noted ...
A: Check out the following: http://www.duxcw.com/dcforum/DCForumID7/57.html If you right click the ...
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| security | 3/26/2006 |
Q: thank you
A: Check out the following for information: ...
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| showing hyperlinks on a page | 3/25/2006 |
Q: I run IE 6.0 and Windows XP home edition and I would like to be able to right click on a web page in ...
A: Are you trying to insert a hyperlink into an email message so that someone else can click on it and ...
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| messed up my computer | 3/24/2006 |
Q: I am not computer savvy, my computer is hp came with windows 98, but I installed XP pro. I have ...
A: Before installing Windows XP PRO, did you verify that your computer has what it takes to run it? ...
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| Prob lem while installing XP | 3/23/2006 |
Q: Hey, I've had a problem with my computer. One day I saw a blank screen. I've bought a new ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://www.mcse.ms/archive65-2005-7-1750219.html ...
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| No Startup and Exit Sounds in Windows XP | 3/22/2006 |
Q: I'm running Windows XP Pro. There is no Startup, Exit or other such sounds. The sound is otherwise ...
A: When you went to Settings/Control Panel/Sounds and Audio Devices, clicked on the Sounds tab, did you ...
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| Windows installer | 3/22/2006 |
Q: we have WindowsXP. A software bundle came with our Dell computer and one program was Corel picture ...
A: I wasn't sure so I asked my brother for his advice, he came back with: Dell's help desk should have ...
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| print to file/folder | 3/21/2006 |
Q: Windows xp 2002 professional Hey, I have massive amounts of printing to do and decided to try ...
A: Check out the following for information: http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=321379 ...
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| Date modified is not in mm/dd/yyyy format | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I don't know how or why this happened, perhaps a virus? Anyway, in my Windows Explorer I have the ...
A: Open the Control Panel, double click Regional and Language Options, On the Regional Options tab, ...
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| EXCEL | 3/20/2006 |
Q: Each time I open Excel (even if I just open the program and not an actual file), I receive this ...
A: I do know that Active X controls come in handy when using Microsoft Office, other than that, I don't ...
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| Removing Windows XP | 3/20/2006 |
Q: I tried to install Windows XP on a computer and didn't think to check the requirements. It would ...
A: Q: I upgraded Windows Me/9x to Windows XP Beta 2 and I want to uninstall Windows XP and go back to ...
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| XP boot problem | 3/19/2006 |
Q: I'll tell you what I was doing just before the problem occured. I launched my NetZero software - it ...
A: Am assuming that you have an AV program installed, if yes, start the computer in Safe Mode by ...
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| Gifs won't work? | 3/19/2006 |
Q: No image animations will work on my PC. They did work. But all stopped three days ago. What can I ...
A: It's possible that a virus got to your computer that stopped AVG from updating. It's possible that ...
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| Gifs won't work? | 3/19/2006 |
Q: Well I went to the URL given. I finally got the "Downloading ActiveX Controls..." Jeez.......i ...
A: Are you using a dial-up connection? That could be one reason. Nothing happens when you try to run ...
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| Gifs won't work? | 3/18/2006 |
Q: No image animations will work on my PC. They did work. But all stopped three days ago. What can I ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? With Internet Explorer go to: ...
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| personal local profile | 3/16/2006 |
Q: I did do go to System Restore when my personal local profile corrupt. But the main problem is when i ...
A: I would suggest that you take the computer to the local computer repair shop and have them restore ...
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| virtual memory problem | 3/16/2006 |
Q: I have a oc with a 3000 speed processor,512mb ram and a 120gb hd.It worked perfectly till sunday ...
A: Do you have an AV program installed? If not, I would suggest downloading AVG, update it once a week ...
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| About Windows XP product key. | 3/16/2006 |
Q: ... This is Pushpinder Singh doing MCA from the university.. I have using Windows XP for the last 3 ...
A: The only way I Know of is to use a third party program. Check out the following: ...
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| MSN MESSENGER 7.5 LOADS ON START UP,I WANT TO STOP IT | 3/15/2006 |
Q: i have unticked for it to start but it Still runs every time i start windows....how can i stop it ...
A: Go to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, under the Startup tab the programs checked are starting with the ...
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| Windows XP Pro installation | 3/14/2006 |
Q: I have a three or four year old computer which I bought with XP Pro installed. When trying to ...
A: Backup everything of importance. When you do a clean install of Windows XP PRO, you will have to ...
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| Windows Media Player error message | 3/11/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have gone online and googled this, but no luck. I have windows xp, and ...
A: Not sure, I would suggest posting this question to Jesse at: ...
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| Favourit | 3/11/2006 |
Q: ,,, I have windows XP,,, I have a problem in my favourit which is saved some website which i didn't ...
A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes spyware, available ...
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| Windows Explorer | 3/9/2006 |
Q: 2 days ago my computer slowed down all of a sudden. When I open up Task Manager I see that ...
A: Using Internet Explorer. go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ...
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| CANNOT ACCESS ANYTHING | 3/5/2006 |
Q: WEll, the HELP from that program did not really help neither restore anything.I also ran a virus ...
A: Did you run the virus scan? At this point you have a choice to make. You can either take the ...
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| HD crash | 3/5/2006 |
Q: not booting, I get to starting windows and thats it. I running XP PRO. and it has always ...
A: My friend isn't being too helpful, sorry to say. He came back with: Then buy the book I mentioned ...
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| CANNOT ACCESS ANYTHING | 3/4/2006 |
Q: I did get to the safe mode just to find out that I had my RESTORE turned OFF, I didn't know that, ...
A: When you used XP TOOLS PRO, is it possible that you removed something that shouldn't of been ...
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| CANNOT ACCESS ANYTHING | 3/4/2006 |
Q: I downloaded the software XP TOOLS PRO to remove some spyware and to do some fixing. I thought It ...
A: Try rebooting the computer and see if that works. If not, start the computer in Safe Mode by tapping ...
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| cd rom drive | 3/2/2006 |
Q: when i attempt to burn music to a cd,the information comes up as follows :- "There is no disk in the ...
A: Check out the following: http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;324129 ...
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| CPU | 3/2/2006 |
Q: I am doing a project on Grid Computing based search engine. please give the the methodology for ...
A: Check out the following: ...
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| Explorer closing itself down | 2/28/2006 |
Q: Out of the blue, my computer is acting up. When I am online and I click on a link, the computer ...
A: Have you checked for spyware or viruses? I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, ...
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| i have a problem with office xp | 2/28/2006 |
Q: my hard driver ran out of space and started to have problesm i purchased a new hard drive and copy ...
A: At this point, I would uninstall Office, defrag, reboot and then reinstall Office. After ...
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| Help Please | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I am actually asking this for a friend of mine.She has a Dell 3000 and is running winxp Home ...
A: What are the name of the viruses, not where they are located? If you do not know, I would suggest ...
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| Software download | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I have been trying to download some freewares, but they just stopped before the download finished ...
A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab click Delete ...
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| Restore Point | 2/25/2006 |
Q: I have a different problem now. Every time I try to make a "Restore Point", I get a message that ...
A: Disable System Restore, reboot, then enable. Now try to set a restore point. At the following site, ...
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| Application error | 2/21/2006 |
Q: I have been having some PC problems of late, and had to reformat. However, when I try to load ...
A: Check out the following from Microsoft: ...
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| Application error | 2/21/2006 |
Q: I have been having some PC problems of late, and had to reformat. However, when I try to load ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. Also go to the following site for Office ...
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| Windows Media Player Playback Problem | 2/20/2006 |
Q: I am running XP with all the latest updates. Ever since I upgraded from Media Player 8 (I'm at 10 ...
A: Wish I knew more about WMP, sadly I do not know the answer. Perhaps if you check the following from ...
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| screensaver issue | 2/20/2006 |
Q: followup- once back to the main screen, it's often that any window in first display is exited out ...
A: When you go to Windows Update, you should be going to: ...
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| Changing Log In Start Up Password - XP Home | 2/20/2006 |
Q: I told one daughter what the password was for above, and she told her sister. Now I need a new ...
A: How to Change User Password at Command Prompt How to use the net user command to change the user ...
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| screensaver issue | 2/20/2006 |
Q: despite what screensaver i use, any window to the far left disappears as in exited out suddenly as ...
A: Am trying to figure out the question, when the screen saver is on, there are no other windows ...
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| Windows XP Serial from Old Hard Drive | 2/19/2006 |
Q: I have a small office. We updated all our hardware, and updated from WindowsXP home to WindowsXP ...
A: Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder v1.41 The Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is a freeware utility that ...
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| WinXPpro passwords | 2/18/2006 |
Q: It's been a few years since I have had the need for the help of Allexperts.com because I take ...
A: Check out the following: http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm ...
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| OE Error message | 2/18/2006 |
Q: Lorry: The instructions for re-installing OE look too formidable. I downloaded SP3 and installed it ...
A: Did you check for viruses and/or spyware? If you have Windows XP SP2, to repair Internet Explorer ...
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| burning a cd | 2/17/2006 |
Q: i would like to know how to get a lot of songs on to one cd i have windows media player 10 and have ...
A: To burn your own CD On the File menu, point to CDs and Devices, and then click Burn Audio CD. The ...
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| OE Error message | 2/17/2006 |
Q: Lorry: My system may have a virus. I have been using Outlook Express for a long time, and suddenly ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| stand by | 2/16/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hello My computer will turn into the Stand By mode after only 5 minutes ...
A: Your best bet would be to reinstall Windows. The following site has information on how to: ...
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| Removing data miners | 2/16/2006 |
Q: As soon as I delete any data miners from my computer with ad- aware, another 2 data-miners come ...
A: Sorry to say, they will keep coming. Not knowing which program you use for removing adware, I would ...
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| HELP my computer sucks | 2/16/2006 |
Q: I built a computer of christmas with a RAID setup for two 80GB hard drives. I also have a SATA 250GB ...
A: Wasn't sure so I asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: He doesn't say what RAID he ...
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| cant go back in system restore | 2/15/2006 |
Q: I have tried to use system restore and it says i cant. It has given me many dates avail and whne i ...
A: Q.What should I do if System Restore does not work? A.Try these steps if System Restore does not ...
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| Sudden Slowdown | 2/15/2006 |
Q: We have a Dell Inspirion laptop that is 4-5 years old. Recently we replaced the battery and updated ...
A: How much memory is on the laptop? Remember the more programs you have installed, the more memory is ...
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| Windows Screen Display | 2/14/2006 |
Q: This happened to my boss and I"m researching for her. She recently purchased a new keyboard for her ...
A: Sounds like the following happened to your boss: Thanks to all for the tips. This happened to me ...
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| monitoring children | 2/14/2006 |
Q: Lorry, all of the answers you have given me have been very appreciated. One think I would like to ...
A: Go to Start, Programs Accessories, Windows Explorer, click the "+" sign next to My Computer, Local ...
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| Windows? | 2/14/2006 |
Q: Out of the blue, my Games and Calculators disappeared from my Applications menu, and all my System ...
A: Even though you have Norton installed, using Internet Explorer, go to: ...
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| checking kids on internet | 2/13/2006 |
Q: Lorry, I did follow your advice for my friend with the 11 year old and downloaded one of the ...
A: As the Adminstrator, you should be able to see what other people are doing on the computer. Another ...
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| Program removal | 2/12/2006 |
Q: Lorry: I downloaded a program (Internet Privacy Eraser) that stubbornly refuses to be ...
A: Check out Asmw Optimizer Deluxe v5.0 from: ...
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| corrupted system file | 2/12/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hi I am trying to fix an XP system (home edition) for my friend. The system ...
A: Check out the following: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283236 ...
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| Startup Error Message | 2/12/2006 |
Q: Lorry: This is probably an easy one for you. In XP Pro, I continually receive an error message at ...
A: By default, Internet Explorer 6 is installed on all versions of WinXP, and you won't need to install ...
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| corrupted system file | 2/11/2006 |
Q: I am trying to fix an XP system (home edition) for my friend. The system says that his ...
A: You should be able to extract the file from your CD. Asked my brother for his advice, he came back ...
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| Unable to Start Windows | 2/10/2006 |
Q: I have Windows XP Home on my daughter's computer. I am unable to start the computer at this time. I ...
A: Can you start the computer in safe mode, by clicking the "F8" key when the computer is starting? If ...
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| Automated Disaster Recovery | 2/10/2006 |
Q: Lorry. I just got a new Dell XPS 400 with the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. I have a Stomp ...
A: The first thing you should do with a new computer is go to Windows Update and download the available ...
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| Trojan Virus | 2/9/2006 |
Q: My WINXP computer has recently been infected with two "Trojan-Downloader" viruses called "Ranky" and ...
A: As you can see from the following site, there is more than one version of trojan-downloader ranky: ...
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| Removing a Program | 2/8/2006 |
Q: I downloaded a "Registry Cleaner", but being retired and on a fixed income did not want to enroll. ...
A: If you go to Start, All Programs, Registry Cleaner, is there a button for delete? If yes, try that. ...
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| windows xp | 2/8/2006 |
Q: the first problem was that that it showed a message saying that windows was unsuccesful to load . it ...
A: Check out the following from Microsoft: ...
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| re-downloading XP | 2/8/2006 |
Q: I'm using a Sager NP4791 notebook with a P4 CPU 2.8GHz, 512MB of RAM, Win XP Ver 2002 Service Pack ...
A: Before running the scan with Spybot Seach & Destroy or Ad-aware SE, did you check for updates? ...
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| Guest or Limited account security | 2/7/2006 |
Q: but you didn't answer my questions. I've read that the Guest account should be disabled for security ...
A: As mentioned earlier,"I would suggest using the Power User. The main thing is update the AV program ...
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| Another question... | 2/7/2006 |
Q: Lorry,I took your advise about running an online Symantec scan when Mcafee couldn't complete a full ...
A: Did you remove Hacktool.Ariskkey per the instructions given at: ...
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| unable to open up my resume file | 2/7/2006 |
Q: I'm just wandering if i send my resume file typed in microsoft works word processor the company ...
A: Whatever you send using MS Works, the person receiving it would also require MS Works or at least ...
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| Guest or Limited account security | 2/6/2006 |
Q: I have XP Pro with SP2. I have read that one should not use Administrator level access for ...
A: There's pros and cons to using the Adminstrator for everyday use. Why you should not run your ...
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| Cursor appearing with timer | 2/6/2006 |
Q: hope you can help. My cursor has suddenly changed from normal pointer to pointer with timer (which ...
A: Not knowing which spyware checker you use, I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy ...
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| parental control | 2/5/2006 |
Q: My friend has an 11 yr old and she wants to know if there is any type of free or shareware program ...
A: Check out the following sites for information on parental control: http://www.netnanny.com/ ...
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| Blue Screen Crash | 2/5/2006 |
Q: Windows XP pro 2002 (service pack 2) I am experenceing a blue screen crash which causes my computer ...
A: It could be a memory problem. Check out the following from Microsoft: ...
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| WNDOWS XP UPDATE PROBLEM. | 2/4/2006 |
Q: Internet starts utomatic downloading while utomatic updates is off. I don't know what is being ...
A: The first thing I would do is go to Windows Update and downlaod the available updates. Now go to ...
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| Printing custom size | 2/4/2006 |
Q: Hopefully you can help me! I'm trying to print my wedding invitations which are a custom size. In ...
A: If the printer is set to the correct paper size, and you changed the margins, not sure. Try posting ...
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| javascript not working | 2/3/2006 |
Q: when on a page that has underlined addresses using javascript a screen will pop up but it never ...
A: Many people have Jave Script disabled as many viruses are passed by that method. When you view a ...
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| Process Priority Change | 2/3/2006 |
Q: Hey, after purchasing a new computer and setting everything up, I decided to install a program. ...
A: To change the priority of a running program •On the Processes tab, right-click the program ...
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| Defragmenting XP drive via win98 defrag in dual boot system | 2/3/2006 |
Q: I have been defragmenting XP by its installed defragmenter, as we all know a lite version of ...
A: If it works for you, by all means, do it. With Windows XP PRO, I've been satisfied using the Disk ...
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| Information on NTFS Partition | 2/2/2006 |
Q: My Current Config is PIV 2.4, 865GVHZ Motherboard,512 mb Ram and Sata Hard Disk. Using Windows XP ...
A: Micorosft explains the different formats at: ...
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| mouse pointer over photo | 2/1/2006 |
Q: I am using windows wp pro and all of a sudden when I move the mouse pointer over a photo I am ...
A: Are you using Internet Explorer? If yes, right click an empty spot on the toolbar, left Customize. ...
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| no screen | 2/1/2006 |
Q: When I boot up my computer I get the windows xp screen then the screen goes all black with the mouse ...
A: Asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: See if she can get a copy of Knoppix. This ...
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| Unable to get to your response | 2/1/2006 |
Q: Lorry, you've responded to my question of 1/30/06 regarding AutoLogon screen. The answer is ...
A: Evidently the Allexperts site was have problems for the last two days, I apologize for that. BTW, I ...
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| Emailing photo album | 2/1/2006 |
Q: Using Windows XP Home and My Pictures photo albums. When I send an album to my Outlook Express ...
A: Whoever you send it to, needs to have the same program installed. Check out the following: ...
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| Windows Installer | 1/31/2006 |
Q: The windows installer has been giving me error messages when installing some software but not all. I ...
A: 1607 The following applications should be closed before continuing the install From: ...
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| Browsers and Media Player | 1/31/2006 |
Q: I was using Internet Explorer as my Browser, then all of a sudden I could not type any passwords etc ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Go to: ...
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| More XP Color Schemes | 1/29/2006 |
Q: Are there only 3 color schemes available for Windows XP in the entire world? I am bored with blue, ...
A: After right clicking the Desktop, choose Properties, under the Appearance tab, click Advanced and ...
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| Cant see video contents on website | 1/29/2006 |
Q: I can hear the voice but not the video it only shows green screen. Although I can see it if I play ...
A: Do you have the latest version of Windows Media Player? You can download WMP 10 from: ...
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| Registry Keys trash domains | 1/28/2006 |
Q: In Hkey user/software/microsoft/windows/current version/internet settings/zone map/domains. With new ...
A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4, a program that removes spyware, available ...
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| removing program | 1/28/2006 |
Q: A few days ago I bought a new Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security online (I paid by credit card ...
A: To verify that McAfee has been removed, go to Start, Search and do a search for it. If it is still ...
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| windows shutting down | 1/27/2006 |
Q: Yesterday I sent you the following email. You sent me an answer, but when I click on the link to ...
A: Go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym Click the GO button, ...
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| windows xp shut down | 1/26/2006 |
Q: I click on windows media player 10 to open it and it goes to windows media; then a blue screen with ...
A: Go to Windows Update and download the available updates. I would suggest downloading Spybot - ...
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| How to remove windows xp professional before activation | 1/25/2006 |
Q: I downloaded WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL but dont want one. How to remove one before activation I have ...
A: To uninstall Windows XP, see the following: http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article07-126 ...
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| Unwanted Files | 1/24/2006 |
Q: Although I keep the start-up programs to the absolute minimum the computer still takes quite a time ...
A: Check for viruses and/or spyware. Even if you have an AV program installed, and I hope you do, go ...
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| Optimize | 1/24/2006 |
Q: I am asking again about my problem. I have a fairly new Dell Dimension 4700 running Windows XP Pro ...
A: You could download a screen capture program like AnalogX Capture for free from: ...
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| Dell & Win XP Home | 1/23/2006 |
Q: First let me say thanks for helping me with this, I'll try and keep this short. A friend of mine ...
A: Asked a friend for their advice, they came back with: They may find a CD on eBay. As to getting ...
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| printing in outlook | 1/23/2006 |
Q: I'm running XP home, Office Professional 2003 and a Canon i560 colour inkjet on a 2003 model of a ...
A: This is out of my expertise but am sure that someone at the following site can help you: ...
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| Optimize | 1/23/2006 |
Q: I am asking again about my problem. I have a fairly new Dell Dimension 4700 running Windows XP Pro ...
A: You should be concerned, I am also. Two anti-spyware programs that you can trust and are free, are ...
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| streaming | 1/23/2006 |
Q: What is meant by STREAMING? i.e. CD WOW offer to let you stream music tracks at 1p per track. ...
A: From Webopedia.com: A technique for transferring data such that it can be processed as a steady ...
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| error | 1/22/2006 |
Q: at start up i have a message telling me to install the windows why?, and the trouble is that i cant ...
A: I don't know why you are getting that error either. Try posting this question to Harish at: ...
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| Cannot boot from restore CD | 1/22/2006 |
Q: The Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 said that Windows cannot load because file ...
A: Sounds like a dirty or scratched CD to me. Use a mild detergent like dish soap, some warm water, and ...
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| Web browsers | 1/22/2006 |
Q: I have a strange problem that started on my laptop and is now happening on my desktop (they are ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Go to: ...
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| control panel | 1/22/2006 |
Q: wonder if you can help? i am running windows xp. i have just discovered when i opened my control ...
A: Check for viruses and/or spyware. Go to: ...
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| photo saved as jpeg on cd | 1/21/2006 |
Q: I have a cd-r that has many photos saved on it. I was told that the photos were saved in jpeg ...
A: Have you checked for viruses and/or spyware? Go to: ...
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| Outlook Express | 1/20/2006 |
Q: I have Windows XP - have been unable to receive any messages for the past several days with Outlook ...
A: Duffy, Do have a firewall that is blocking Outlook Express? Go to Windows Update and download the ...
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