| Subject | Date Asked |
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| O S Problem | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have a problem when opening "My Computer" or "Control Panel". When ever I access these an Internet ...
A: Bob, Have you tried to roll-back your PC using System Restore? If you did and it was not ...
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| Windows reinstallation problem | 5/22/2007 |
Q: Its an request for a solution: My present windows working very slow and i was about to reinstall the ...
A: Gurpreet, I would bet that it is more than likely a boot sector virus. Be sure to scan your pc for ...
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| no sound watching viedo on web | 5/21/2007 |
Q: Although I have sound out of my speakers when using cds when I open a web site viedo i get no sound. ...
A: Dirk, The best place to start for this to narrow down the possibilities is with the XP sound ...
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| .net framework | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I have been attempting to install a program on my computer (Dell, Windows XP) but every time I ...
A: Liz, I would grab the latest version of the .NET framework. As for what it is I will let the ...
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| Script error in Outlook Express | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I use Windows XP pro, sp2, IE 7.0, Outlook Express 6. When opening mail containing a link, this ...
A: Thomas, Give this a go... Go to your Control Panel->Internet Options. Click The "Advanced" tab, ...
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| preventing windows live messenger | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me how to prevent windows live messenger from running. I have used gpedit.msc to stop ...
A: Michael, Sorry about that... You can eliminate it by using the msconfig tool. Click Start->Run and ...
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| preventing windows live messenger | 4/29/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me how to prevent windows live messenger from running. I have used gpedit.msc to stop ...
A: Michael, From Window Live Messenger select the 'Tools' menu and choose 'Options'. In the 'General' ...
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| Windows XP-Control Panel-Accessibility | 4/27/2007 |
Q: Since my eyes are not too good, I thought I would try Accessibility Options (wheelchair logo) for a ...
A: Ron, Right Click on the Desktop and select Properties. From the Themes tab in the 'Theme' selection ...
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| XP startup time | 4/27/2007 |
Q: My computer seems to be running unusually slowly lately, and I was wondering about hot long it takes ...
A: Nathen, The following website is loaded with tips and tricks for tweaking XP for speed etc... ...
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| startup programs in windowsXP | 4/23/2007 |
Q: Want to remove some unnecessary programs at startup of Windows XP. From Desktop (Start - Programs - ...
A: Kathleen, I have provided some links below to information on dealing with this issue. These links ...
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| Start Menu MRU Applications List | 4/22/2007 |
Q: The workstation on which I am writing this has lost its capability to display the Most Frequently ...
A: Ken, Run regedit, Click Start->Run and type rgedit and hit enter. Navigate to the following ...
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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: June, You do not need to upgrade, I am still using IE6, Firefox and Opera on the majority of my ...
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| Faulty ie and outlook express | 4/3/2007 |
Q: My IE has developed a problem that it cannot download files. The download box appears but the ...
A: Glen, Try inserting your Windows XP CD and then do the following. Click Start->Run and type sfc ...
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| hard drive running in the back ground | 4/3/2007 |
Q: here goes the question. I am using Windows XP with SP2. The computer resources seem to be at max. ...
A: Harry, Have you tried running anti-spyware/adware scans? Visit my website and have a look at the ...
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| xp key | 4/2/2007 |
Q: i have a dell laptop that came pre loaded with xp media when i bought it just over a year ago can i ...
A: Dave, If there is a copy of XP already on the machine then you will need that key in order to ...
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| program not responding error | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I have windows XP and I get an error when try to close my internet explorer program box. I don't ...
A: Laura, Sounds like a corrupt program file. Try inserting your XP CD and then; Click Start->Run and ...
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| XP Halts new install Blue screen message "to prevent damage to your computer" | 3/23/2007 |
Q: Short summary of new PC build. Friend of mine (and still good friend) startd it. We are both ...
A: Scott, There are many different STOP messages in XP (Blue Screens). They usually always display ...
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| Uncontrolable pages | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have a HP Pavillion with 20 gig Hard drive,800 mhz.processor,256 mb memory,with the Windows XP ...
A: Bob, Have a look at the following thread on my website: ...
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| Installing a new printer - Driver issue? | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I was trying to install a new printer on my family's computer... however every time we try we get ...
A: Mike, If you are downloading the drivers from the HP website try downloading and saving them again. ...
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| Startup Question | 3/21/2007 |
Q: How can I stop a folder from opening at startup but still allow its function to operate? It's my ...
A: Chuck, Check through the options/settings for the Belkin Wireless Network Adapter and see if you ...
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| uninstall and install XP and Partitioning | 3/20/2007 |
Q: Sir, I have a desktop computer with following configuration: Pentium 4 HT 3.2 GHz, 1GB RAM, 200 ...
A: Anindya, First of all have a look at my site, I have an article on removing XP SP2. ...
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| defrag | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I freeze up every time I try to defrag. It gets to 3% or 7% and sometimes 36%. I can't shut down the ...
A: Moya, Defrag Issue: http://forums.pcpitstop.com/index.php?showtopic=68393 For your Startup issues ...
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| Windows 2000 upgrade to Windows XP | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I presently am running Windows 2000 Professsional and would like to upgrade to Windows XP ...
A: Dennis, When in Windows 2000 place the XP CD in and it should Auto-Start. Choose to Install/Upgrade ...
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| virus | 3/19/2007 |
Q: my computer is not showing RUN option in start menu there is no FOLDER OPTIONS in my tool menu as ...
A: Roshan, Hopefully the following will help you. Run Option: ...
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| Windows XP | 3/18/2007 |
Q: Windows won't let me log in. When I do, the sound of windows logging in starts, then it logs me ...
A: Frank, I found this solution on Experts Exchange, it will most likely clear your issue up. ...
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| mpeg sound | 3/18/2007 |
Q: Suddenly I can't hear sound on my mpeg movie files. Know how I can fix this? I'd truly appreciate ...
A: Emile, Do the sounds not play in a certain player? If so which one? You could try re-installing the ...
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| Transferring Media Player Files to Another Computer | 3/17/2007 |
Q: Johnathan! My husband and I have over 300 songs on two separate playlists on Microsoft Media ...
A: Rhonda, If the two computers are networked then you can simply copy and paste the songs over to the ...
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| Outlook? | 3/16/2007 |
Q: I check my business/website email on my computer which has Outlook XP on it at my office. Is it ...
A: Cara, You can do this at home as well, there is no limit as to how many pc's you may check your ...
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| xp problems ip address | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I have a Dell Demension 4600, its a pent 4 with xp, virus protection mcafee. I recently have not ...
A: Venus, Right click My computer. Select Manage -> Services and Applications -> Services. Make sure ...
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| power off after shutdown | 2/23/2007 |
Q: Jello Jonathan, My Question was: Hello Jonathan, I used to click on START > TURN OFF COMPUTER > ...
A: Tibby, Sorry about that... lol, clicked the wrong option here. Have a look at the following page (a ...
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| System Restore & Help Files | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I tried all of those steps and it still does not work :-(. Is there any other suggestions I can ...
A: Tina, If you want to backup your data here is some info: ...
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| new motherboard | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I have a Presario desktop with windows XP, about 2yrs old. I replaced the motherboard last week(PC ...
A: Doug, When you boot your machine go into it's bios setup... del key on most machines or F2. Once in ...
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| unknown temp files | 2/18/2007 |
Q: Hope You're well. After performing an unrelated "files & folders" search (on Windows XP) I ...
A: John, I would say that it is safe to delete them. I personally do not know what they may be or what ...
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| error when closing internet explorer | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I keep getting an error when closing Internet Explorer.. I'm running XP with IE 7.0 the pop up says ...
A: Mark, This is a RAM (Memory) issue, try increasing the size of your windows page file (Virtual ...
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| clean and restore | 2/16/2007 |
Q: erm...ive been given a laptop , its a Sony VAIO PCG-R600, using windows XP Professional. Im wanting ...
A: David, 1.) You can purchase a copy of Windows XP from any software store and simply install it. But ...
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| Email problems | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I have had a lot of computer problems lately. I've installed norton antivirius. and reinstalled the ...
A: Carolyn, Run through the steps outlined here: ...
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| wordpadmfc | 2/12/2007 |
Q: "Expert: Cecil Lau Date: 5/12/2005 Subject: wordpad Question I cannot open a file that I generated ...
A: Janice, I need more details on the error for this problem to be resolved... when the error comes up ...
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| program compatibility | 2/11/2007 |
Q: I hate to sound dumb-but am. How do I find the document file that starts the program? I do not ...
A: Ron, You need to know in what folder WordPerfect was installed to. Then you must go to the folder ...
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| program compatibility | 2/11/2007 |
Q: re: winXP. I am having serious print problems with a word processor (wordperfect) but was advised ...
A: Ron, I believe the file you are clicking on is an actual document file for the program itself. You ...
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| Laptop quits working suddenly | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I have a Toshiba Tecra 8200. My hard rive went bad about 1 month ago and I installed a new Seagate ...
A: Maria, Enter the BIOS/Setup for your computer and be sure that your boot up sequence/order is ...
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| outlook not responding | 2/7/2007 |
Q: Jonathan, this is a follow up to a question that you answered for me about a week ago. This is the ...
A: Joe, For Outlook you do not need to worry about Killing the process, especially if you have 5 ...
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| A video file | 2/6/2007 |
Q: It is easy to right click and save an image from a website, but is there a way to capture a video ...
A: Norman, Not that I am aware of. Typically if the movie file's container (Player Software) allows ...
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| Ink only prints in color | 2/6/2007 |
Q: ..I am using Windows XP and have this Lexmark X2350 ink printer. The ink I buy is ALL IN ONE (color ...
A: Angie, Click Start->Printers & Faxes, right click on the icon for your printer and choose "Printing ...
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| re-installing windows XP | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I have a deal computer with alot of junk on it. How do I erase the hard drive and rinstall it. When ...
A: Joanne, The operating system was installed on your pc already and you have no restore cd etc??? ...
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| Sign in screen | 1/31/2007 |
Q: When ever the computer is unused for a period of time it reverts to the sign in screen. I tried a ...
A: Jerry, Go to your control panel. (Start->Control Panel) Choose the 'Display Properties'. Select the ...
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| Keyboard settings | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I just cannot find how to re-set the Keyboard following a re-install of Win. XP, so that the "@" is ...
A: Kenneth, Go to your control panel (Start->Control Panel). Choose 'Regional and Language Options'. ...
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| Internet Exployer 6 | 1/29/2007 |
Q: My Internet Exployer works but when I try to delete the temporary Internet file or disk clean up, it ...
A: Randy, It is best to empty your temporary internet files from the control panel applet instead of ...
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| video | 1/28/2007 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- Hello , I wonder if you can help here - Whenever I ...
A: Gabe, You can try updating your drivers. Another thing to consider is that if this is a streaming ...
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| Yahoo messenger | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I am using yahoo messenger 8.0 in windows xp. It keeps disconnecting and reconnecting periodically ...
A: Kathy, Let's try testing to see if it is your connection first. Click Start->Run-> and type "ping ...
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| CPU Performance on my Windows XP Tablet PC | 1/27/2007 |
Q: Actually I have problem with my CPU Performance on my Fujitsu Tablet PC.. I think this is not CPU or ...
A: Alireza, It is very important to be sure you are not a victim of a virus/malware/spyware etc... ...
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| Is there any way to prevent the deletion of Windows History? | 1/27/2007 |
Q: My system> Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2. I would like to find a way to prevent anyone, ...
A: Angelo, Have a look here: ...
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| Default Page is Stuck | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I don't know how this happened, but every time I go onto the internet via Internet Explorer, my ...
A: Jim, Choose Tools->Internet Options from Internet Explorer. On the general tab under 'Temporary ...
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| quick launch task bar | 1/26/2007 |
Q: How do I create a quick launch task bar in XP?
A: Don, 'Right Click' a blank area of your Taskbar and choose 'Toolbars'->'New Toolbar' Navigate to a ...
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| Windows Advanced Options Menu (Windows XP) | 1/26/2007 |
Q: Wondering if anyone has ever had the computer suddenly stop working and automatically boot to the ...
A: Brian, Sorry for the delay, have a look at the tips offered in the following thread; ...
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| Windows XP Home Desktop Theme not staying | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I cannot figure out why my Desktop Theme (a picture of my grandchildren) only stay up for 5-15 ...
A: Larry, Try this, Go to Display Properties->Desktop Tab/Customize Desktop... (button on bottom ...
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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: Gabe, Try changing the size of the Windows paging file. Typically it is 1.5 times the amount of ...
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| WLAN Quick Launch/ Button | 1/21/2007 |
Q: Many thanks for your reply. I have installed the driver for the quick launch buttons, but there is ...
A: Ahmed, I once used the Microsoft Internet Keyboard software for one of my old multi function ...
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| Problems with Sony Vaio Desktop PC | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have a Sony Vaio Desktop PC (Model PCV-RX860) it crashed and I tried to do the System Recovery, ...
A: Maria, You will need an XP CD. Be sure the pc is set to boot from CD and insert the XP disc, ...
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| WLAN Quick Launch/ Button | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I formatted the hard drive and reloaded Windows XP (Home)SP2, on my Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo 1310G ...
A: Ahmed, You should be able to set options for the behaviour of this button via the control panel ...
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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: Bayan, This sounds to me like a dead CMOS battery in your system. Perform the following steps to ...
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| XP Login Problem | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I have an XP PC on a Server 2003. The Welcome screen is turned off. There are 2 active ...
A: Jeff, I have answered this question before so I will paste below my former response to another ...
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| SCREEN RESOLUTION | 1/13/2007 |
Q: JONATHAN: I am new to XP and it occasionally changes my screen resolution from the 800x600 I want ...
A: Steve, Unless it is being changed by another program or user I see no reason for this to be ...
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| restoring wondows XP | 1/12/2007 |
Q: We currently own a Dell computer (dimension 4600C if it matters) which has windows XP. It ...
A: Leanne, You may need to remove Service Packs 1 and or 2 from Windows XP before trying to re-install ...
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| MS Office | 1/12/2007 |
Q: I am trying to make my "Microsoft word" docs open in Microsoft word and not "open office", this is ...
A: Ray, Changing File Associations http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307859 As for turning "Open ...
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| windows explorer | 1/11/2007 |
Q: i use win xp pro i cant use my pc , cant open any folders , nor the control pannel , i says ...
A: Shakeel, See if you can boot in safe mode then insert your xp cd click start-> run and type sfc ...
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| the pain called Windows Media Player | 1/10/2007 |
Q: i downloaded windows media player onto my laptop. i'm not much of a computer whiz but from the ...
A: Giz, I will need to first know the version of Windows Media Player you are dealing with... The ...
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| Windows XP & Windows 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: Charles, If you have antivirus software running try disabling it before attempting to burn, your ...
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| Hanging Screens | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I have a Dell 2350 XP Home Edition . It takes over a minute to get a web address on the screen . If ...
A: Jon, Have you checked for virus and other nasties, mainly browser hijackers? More detail here: ...
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| StandBy, Win XP | 1/7/2007 |
Q: "Thanks for offering your expertise. I recently re-installed Win XP. StandBy is no longer possible ...
A: Andre, Identify your video card manufacturer and model then go to their website and download and ...
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| Office 2007 | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I regret being a little dense on this subject. It is my understanding that if one installs Office ...
A: Isaac, In general new software is backwards compatible so the answer to your first question is yes, ...
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| XP game problem | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I have a older game (made 2000) that I've played before on my windows XP pc. The games is American ...
A: Francis, You are receiving this error because the OpenGL graphics subsystem is not setup on your ...
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| Reappearing files on Desktop | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I am caught with a couple of files that keep reappearing at reboot after I have deleted them every ...
A: Claude, What are the names of the files that keep appearing??? Even though McAffee did not reveal ...
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| Windows vista: to upgrade or not to upgrade | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a dell desktop and have the option of upgrading to Windows Vista by end of March. ...
A: Amy, Although it is entirely up to you I shall inform you of how I personally approach operating ...
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| Desktop Icon Changes | 1/5/2007 |
Q: but you will see in my question, that I already tried that and it did not work. I also mention that ...
A: Ken, Here is some more info that may be of use to you in fixing your issue. :) ...
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| Getting folders to open instead of searching. | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I was changing icons through folder options, but now for some reason whenever I double-click any ...
A: Nino, 1. Start Registry Editor - Start->Run->Type Regedit and hit enter. (Regedt32.exe). 2. Locate ...
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| widescreen | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I have a sagem widescreen 50 inch tv with a xp home pc connected it works great but cannot work out ...
A: Mark, When you go to the Control Panel and Display Settings there should be an option somewhere ...
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| Error screen while shutting down the pc | 1/4/2007 |
Q: When I shut down my computer, I get a Popup window which says "The drive is not ready for use; its ...
A: Stephen, My first guess is that you have NOD installed. I know people who had this issue with NOD, ...
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| blank screen remains after start up | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Occasionally after I start up the computer, the screen remains blank. To successfully start up the ...
A: Robert, Perform the following actions: 1.) Goto http://housecall.trendmicro.com and run the free ...
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| How to fix my WinXP Pro with (shell.dll) | 1/3/2007 |
Q: How to fix my pc w/ WinXp pro. In every time I install Visual Vasic 6 Studio, there is no ...
A: Alvin, Go to http://housecall.trendmicro.com and run a complete online virus scan. Most times when ...
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| XP Home Log in Problem | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Completed reinstall of XP Home. After reboot, get icons(3) at log in screen, click any and get ...
A: Jay, This typically happens when user files and/or the registry are corrupt. I would suggest ...
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| Remote Assistance | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me in layman terms how to request remote assistance? I have read it but not sure what ...
A: David, Click the Start Menu. Click Help and Support. Under "Ask for assistance" in the main help ...
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| how restore windows xp memory card box | 1/2/2007 |
Q: GREETINGS JONATHAN AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! THANKS FOR THE EXCELLENT ADVICE YOUR ANSWER WORKED THE ...
A: Mitch, I do not know of this Downsizer Tool you are referring to....??? As for Outlook Express it ...
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| how restore windows xp memory card box | 1/2/2007 |
Q: GREETINGS...CANNOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO RESTORE THE WINDOW MEMORY CARD READER BOX SO IT WILL COME BACK ...
A: Mitch, This sounds like a hardware specific issue (Your Card Reader). From the sounds of it your ...
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| windows xp/microsoft powerpoint slide show viewer | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I have power point viewer installed on my PC. I have been able to view slide shows in the past, but ...
A: Sherry, Although the .pps and .ppt files are still in the Folder Options->File Types section, be ...
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| Cannot write to DVD or create 'recovery media kit' using 'VAIO Recovery Utility' | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I have a Sony VAIO with Sony DVD RW DW-D56A drive. It apparently supports both RW+/- formats. But I ...
A: Matt, This sounds like a vendor specific issue. If Nero is working fine then I am inclined to ...
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| Local area connection | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I'm Minh. I really need your help. I installed a fresh OS yesterday which was MS Windows XP Pro SP2 ...
A: Minh, The question marks are informing you that these devices are not properly installed, identify ...
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| How to Get Computer to Recognise Camera | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I bought a canon A70 digital camera (used), attached it via the USB cable to my computer. My Windows ...
A: Usuff, Try the following, power down the camera and power it on when connected via usb port. If ...
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| searching | 12/22/2006 |
Q: Firstly, let me tell you that I upgraded to ie7, didnt like it so went back to ie6. ok,in the ...
A: Repair on Windows XP Because Internet Explorer 6 comes installed on Windows XP by default, you do ...
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| Internet Explore Message | 12/21/2006 |
Q: When I open Internet Explore 6 in my PC a message appears: "Internet Explorer has encountered a ...
A: August, Have you scanned your pc for viruses, malware and spyware? If so what programs did you use? ...
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| Details in WinExplorer Search Results | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I still get "tile" view in searches.I would like every "search" in Windows Explorer to show results ...
A: Bill, I got so caught up in the fact that you were talking about Windows Explorer that I misled you ...
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| Details in WinExplorer Search Results | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I would like every "search" in Windows Explorer to show results in "Detail" view. I can think of ...
A: Bill, If you open Windows Explorer and are in a folder with detail view set click the Tools menu ...
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| xp question | 12/16/2006 |
Q: Do you know if there is any way to "log off" without any programs you have running shutting down? ...
A: Paul, The closest thing you can do to accomplish this is to put your pc into Standby mode. Click ...
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| Cursor problem in XP | 12/13/2006 |
Q: Wow, that was fast! My system is a Dell Inspiron 6000 Notebook with (you guessed it) the standard ...
A: Mike, If you click Start->Control Panel and then select the Mouse applet you should be able to ...
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| Cursor problem in XP | 12/13/2006 |
Q: As I'm writing something in a document or in the box on AIM, my blinking cursor will sometimes ...
A: Mike, May I ask what type of computer system you are using, Desktop or laptop/notebook? Make and ...
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| Cannot boot XP in Safe Mode | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I have a Windows XP Dell computer and it just recently started not booting up. I get an error ...
A: Kris, Boot your computer from the XP CD-ROM. Once setup is finished loading hit 'R' to repair the ...
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| Exploring disk | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I am basically looking for ways to locate my files quickly and accurately. I often use Google ...
A: Claude, I know that if you use Windows Search (Start->Search) you can specify your search criteria ...
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| RegCure | 12/10/2006 |
Q: pc was running slow and freezing and as came up for regcure-looked like it might help and downloaded ...
A: Jerry, When it comes to the Registry and things being messed up inside of it things can get quite ...
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| reformat harddrive | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I have bought a new Toshiba Satellite 115. I would like to reformat the harddrive in order to get ...
A: Rob, What options does the Recovery CD give you when you boot the computer with that CD in the ...
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| folder | 12/9/2006 |
Q: i having problems with the folder call my computer i want to open it but just opening the window and ...
A: Armando, From what I understand you open up your My Computer Folder and nothing at all shows up??? ...
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| Photos | 12/8/2006 |
Q: Until yesterday, when I double clicked on to a photo...it went into my Adobe Photoshop Elemants 4.0. ...
A: Doris, Open up 'Windows Explorer' (Windows Key + E) Browse to a folder with some pictures in it, ...
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| Pasting pics in email body | 12/8/2006 |
Q: The email system I am using is Yahoo mail. The one thing I notice is I can copy & paste SOME ...
A: Randy, I am not familiar with yahoo mail but I believe that the image locations are not being ...
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| Pasting pics in email body | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I have pics stored in "my pictures" that I want to paste into the body of an email. But, whenever I ...
A: Randy, Assuming that you are using Outlook, these instructions apply to Outlook. If your using ...
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| System restore | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I have made a few boo boos by downloading free prgrams.To fix things I have always used system ...
A: Barry, Have a look at the follwoing thread as this topic has been covered extensively in the past ...
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| firewall | 12/5/2006 |
Q: When I reboot my computer my windows firewall has to be rechecked each time. Every time I turn ...
A: Jane, Having more than one software firewall running will cause all sorts of software problems ...
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| Disk boot failure | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I have a windows xp computer, while I was working on it it started to make a squeaking sound and the ...
A: Megan, It sounds as though your hard drive has failed or is at the point where it is going to fail ...
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| command line options | 12/4/2006 |
Q: is there a switch to include "start in" info when running a command to simulate a shortcut?
A: Kyle, It is a little foggy on what exactly it is you are asking... what type of command are you ...
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| E-mail notification | 12/4/2006 |
Q: Jonathan, I am using windows xp media, center edition, version 2002 service pack #2 on a Dell home ...
A: Mike, It sounds as though someone was logged in with that user account and then their was a switch ...
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| slow running PC | 12/3/2006 |
Q: 66 processes running in systray. once saw a tech close them so they don't run in the background and ...
A: Sarah, You can alter what processes run at startup and how they start etc... by issuing the ...
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| Windows error problem | 12/1/2006 |
Q: Here are the answers to your follow-ups <Is your computer 'Networked' (do you have more than one) ...
A: Randall, Click Start->Run and type command and hit enter. The command console will open, at the ...
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| Many problems! | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I can't run either of these programs - the first one is blank where it's supposed to be scanning, ...
A: Kathy, Try booting into Safe Mode with the Networking option. To get to Safe Mode you need to ...
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| Windows error problem | 12/1/2006 |
Q: We have a 1 year old Dell that runs Windows XP and Norton virus and go back. Recently, and ...
A: Randall, I would like to request a little more info if possible. First off, is your computer ...
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| Windows Explorer error | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I am getting this message constantly when I try to work with Windows Explorer and especially when I ...
A: Walter, I would recommend you run a few online scans before proceeding with anything else and see ...
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| Many problems! | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I have many problems with my computer. It's only 2 years old, and it used to work fine. All of a ...
A: Kathy, I just answered another question and I will tell you to do exactly the same thing for ...
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| PCI | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I may have written you before. I have been having a month long headache trying to set up the sound ...
A: Sorry for the delay, my email server has been sending alot of my 'safe' emails into my junk email ...
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| time display | 11/29/2006 |
Q: can you please tell me why every time i turn on my PC the clock in the bottom right hand corner is ...
A: Ian, If your system is older then you may have a CMOS battery that is dying. This is a battery that ...
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| Help: my computer freezes ( hard-or software?) | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I have a strange problem with my PC: sometimes, for no reason at all, my PC freezes completely. ( ...
A: Gino, If you click Start->Run and type eventvwr.msc /s and hit enter you can look through the event ...
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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: Luke, Have a look here: http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/lofiversion/index.php/t4896.html See if ...
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| Hidden Files | 11/27/2006 |
Q: When I had Windows 98 I used to be able to go to any website and if it had a video or song, I could ...
A: Jaime, Under XP you need to do a search (Start->Search) and select the following as a search ...
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