Windows XP/Questions Answered by Expert Ashit Gajwani

SubjectDate Asked
Rundll error4/28/2010
  Q: when I load up I get the following error - do you know how I can fix it please? "Error loading ...
  A: Well, you don't have to. You can get rid of the error message prompt by disabling the item from ...
Rundll error4/27/2010
  Q: when I load up I get the following error - do you know how I can fix it please? "Error loading ...
  A: If I am correct (1) the error prompt pops up once during boot time (2) you have a Lexmark printer ...
how to send msg4/14/2010
  Q: i have two workgroup with 7 & 8 pc and i want to send massage from one pc to another pc that show ...
  A: Sure, here's how you send out messages to select computers on your network. 1. Go to Start | ...
Windows XP wallpaper loads partially on startup4/13/2010
  Q: I had asked you about the problem regarding wallpaper not loading at windows startup for which you ...
  A: Afraid there's not much that can be done here. It appears the network has a 'managed-desktop' policy ...
Windows XP wallpaper loads partially on startup4/12/2010
  Q: Whenever I log on to windows at stattup, the wallpaper loads partially (usually only the top 3 ...
  A: Okay, here's what you need to do to get your desktop back. Start > Run > type regedit > Enter > ...
BootDisk for several software4/12/2010
  Q: I have several package of Software and I want to have them on a DVD with bootable status (when my ...
  A: What you're wanting to do is simply not possible in Windows, but is very easy to implement if you're ...
Registry Problem?4/11/2010
  Q: Hope you can help. Recently changed drives. On the "old" drive had a copy of Outlook Express "mail ...
  A: Right, that's pretty straightforward. On a related note the HKEY_CURENT_USER branch which is under ...
Windows XP wallpaper loads partially on startup4/9/2010
  Q: Whenever I log on to windows at stattup, the wallpaper loads partially (usually only the top 3 ...
  A: It appears you are using dynamic desktop background wherein an image is fetched from the internet or ...
Registry Problem?4/8/2010
  Q: Hope you can help. Recently changed drives. On the "old" drive had a copy of Outlook Express "mail ...
  A: I kinda do get the picture, thanks for offering to send a screen shot. Afraid there's no drag and ...
change date when you copy a file4/6/2010
  Q: When you copy a document (.doc) to a new location, the "creation date" of the document changes. Can ...
  A: Afraid there is no credible way to change the "date created" attribute from the file's properties. ...
inquiry4/2/2010
  Q: I have windows XP when I was trying to open task manager , I found an error message stated that " ...
  A: To enable task manager go to start > run > type regedit > enter Here locate hive HKEY_CURRENT_USER ...
Slow computer3/25/2010
  Q: I have a PC computer with window XP home addition. My computer is very slow in opening any thing. I ...
  A: There's a lot you can try (1) Clear temporary files (2) Clear internet history (3) Remove unwanted ...
Games3/25/2010
  Q: As a "games nut" I find it a bit of a hassle that some games,after installation,still require the ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in replying, am snowed under at work. Right, first off you'll need a copy of ...
Games3/24/2010
  Q: As a "games nut" I find it a bit of a hassle that some games,after installation,still require the ...
  A: There are several programs out there that can virtualise a disc. You'll have to copy the contents of ...
Windows XP3/22/2010
  Q: A silly little problem-the icon I use on my desktop for My Documents has suddenly developed a ...
  A: The wee hand that appears under the icon is telling you the folder is "shared". Simply right click ...
can't load profile3/20/2010
  Q: I have a problem with loading my local profile. When I start my computer, I get a message that says ...
  A: Windows needs some free space on the primary partition (c:) to 'load' your profile, make changes to ...
can't load profile3/17/2010
  Q: I have a problem with loading my local profile. When I start my computer, I get a message that says ...
  A: Can you confirm (1) Which SP are you running? (2) How much free space do you have on your primary ...
Skype3/16/2010
  Q: I have been using Skype, to communicate with my Daughter, both of us having webcams,in France. On ...
  A: The msimn.exe process is actually Outlook Express in Windows XP. And the missing program is actually ...
Skype3/15/2010
  Q: I have been using Skype, to communicate with my Daughter, both of us having webcams,in France. On ...
  A: Let me start by confirming that Skype (the program itself) does not have the authority to switch off ...
Windows Updates3/15/2010
  Q: I have an older PC with Windows XP SP1 and IE6. I'd like to get it up to speed with SP3 and either ...
  A: If Microsoft's own documentation is anything to go by, nor SP1 or SP2 are required to install SP3. ...
How to Expand XP Drive while the othe only drive is installed with Vista?3/6/2010
  Q: My laptop is preloaded with Vista home edition and there was only one single drive c, i managed to ...
  A: All that you've mentioned in your description is possible. You should be able to resize your Windows ...
multiboot & related problems3/4/2010
  Q: help, had a corrupted hal.dll at power-on. did recovery, no luck, system came back with partition ...
  A: First, the hal.dll error could be just a symptom and not the problem itself, or it could be the ...
rescuing hard drive2/19/2010
  Q: Windows xp will not start past the splash screen. The xp hard drive is western digital. I have ...
  A: The fact that Windows does load (but does not get past the splash screen) confirms there's nothing ...
hello im asking about vista lol2/15/2010
  Q: i talked to someone about vista not having windows media center on mine since i have just basic he ...
  A: There's a good way to find out if upgrading will result in any conflicts at all. Microsoft has an ...
Can I run Linux Based Software in Windows ?2/12/2010
  Q: Good Evening Sir! Is there any way to run a linux based engineering software in windows xp ?
  A: Good Evening! I am afraid not all Linux apps will run on Windows, most bigger applications have ...
16 bit MS-DOS subsystem2/11/2010
  Q: I was away from my computer for several hours. When I came back, my desktop was gone and a window ...
  A: Did you or your system recently install SP2? For some reason the installation of SP2 can cause a ...
dvd drive2/9/2010
  Q: I'm running windows xp I have 2 dvd drives. The 2nd one is a lightscribe hp dvd840 I'm able to ...
  A: Firstly, check if you have an existing driver installed (Start > Settings > Add Remove Programs ) If ...
Disappearing File2/8/2010
  Q: Recently an application that was running in Windows XP could not load due to it could not find a ...
  A: Okay, since you've already tried downloading and replacing the file in question, the only known ...
Sound problem2/7/2010
  Q: I have reinstalled a Dell inspiron 9100 and since doing so have go no clear sound, I get a crackling ...
  A: Have you tried uninstalling your sound card from the Device Manager? My Computer > right click > ...
Problem2/7/2010
  Q: My desktop is now green with the warning "YOUR SYSTEM IS INFECTED"..so on and so forth. I tried to ...
  A: Clearly your system is infected with a virus/trojan and your native antivirus application doesn't ...
Win XP sounds2/6/2010
  Q: Despite having all sound effects turned off from the control panel 'Sounds %26 Audio devices still ...
  A: "still get an annoying 'click' when opening a window" The click sound you hear when opening any ...
Computer Question2/5/2010
  Q: I have windows vista operating system for my Dell lap top. I know nothing about computers. I have ...
  A: It appears the file you are trying to delete is a system file. Windows Vista does that to protect ...
dvd drive2/4/2010
  Q: I'm running windows xp I have 2 dvd drives. The 2nd one is a lightscribe hp dvd840 I'm able to ...
  A: Vinnie, are you sure the data cable to the drive is securely connected? You'll have to open up the ...
dvd drive2/4/2010
  Q: I'm running windows xp I have 2 dvd drives. The 2nd one is a lightscribe hp dvd840 I'm able to ...
  A: It appears the driver files for your DVD drive are either missing or corrupt. Here's how to check ...
full hard drive1/22/2010
  Q: My Windows XP computer has a 70 gig hard drive and has only 8 gig of space left. Is there an easy ...
  A: Certainly, there're plenty of apps out there that allow you do check disk usage, I am recommending ...
Need help1/21/2010
  Q: I really need your help. My problem is that I have Laptop Dell Inspiron 1501. I got it with WIN XP ...
  A: The answer is yes and no :) keep reading. The application that you used to use to restore PC to a ...
Partition problem, C: drive full1/19/2010
  Q: I have an Acer Travelmate 4520 with Windows XP Pro SP2 installed. The drive has been partitioned as ...
  A: Windows XP unlike its predecessors, is designed to reboot on fatal errors. You can disable this ...
Partition problem, C: drive full1/19/2010
  Q: I have an Acer Travelmate 4520 with Windows XP Pro SP2 installed. The drive has been partitioned as ...
  A: That is correct, the way FAT32 is designed, resizing it is not a good idea. Journalling file systems ...
about WIndows Vista1/18/2010
  Q: I bought a laptop brand new from Sharjha on first JAN 2009. HP Compaq Presario A900 2 Duel Core 3 ...
  A: Before I can answer this I need some more info. Can you confirm if (1) the apps you are trying to ...
Pen Drive Error1/17/2010
  Q: I bought a pendrive 8 GB,1 month later,when i put it on the PC,it is telling me that it not ...
  A: This happens when one of the following holds true: (1) Corrupt filesystem: USB drives usually have ...
Windows opens wrong files1/16/2010
  Q: or when i click on the control panel;my music, my pictures etc it opens up "My Documnets". Also when ...
  A: There could be other things that are incorrect / corrupt / missing in your Windows installation but ...
no sound user accounts1/14/2010
  Q: I have windows xp and have set up separate accoutns for my family Whether they are on administrative ...
  A: Missing/choppy sound from a Windows machine usually means incorrect / corrupt or missing software / ...
Computer Drivers1/12/2010
  Q: I recently reformatted my computer from Widows Vista, to Windows XP. I did not save any drivers from ...
  A: Several options, will list a few (1) Use a wired internet connection to search drivers. (2) ...
Dell Inspiron 15251/11/2010
  Q: My husband has a Dell that has Vista. When we take the battery out and put it back in then start the ...
  A: Afraid there's not much info in your description so I can't really say anything specific. It could ...
reformat/install xp1/6/2010
  Q: I have a Dell Dimension 2350 that is basically my kids computer. As kids will, they got into a site ...
  A: The reason why the machine refuses to boot from the CDRom is because its configured to look for ...
reformat/install xp1/3/2010
  Q: I have a Dell Dimension 2350 that is basically my kids computer. As kids will, they got into a site ...
  A: I've given your query some thought and here goes: Answering the first bit of your question ...
wireless adapter12/31/2009
  Q: I've noticed that my wireless adapter works faster when I plug it into the USB port on the front of ...
  A: This happens because the port at the front of the computer use USB 2 and the ports at the back work ...
instaling a new operating system12/27/2009
  Q: i have a compaq presario f700 laptop. I have reached my breaking point with it and want to go back ...
  A: Installing XP on a fresh drive is pretty straightforward. Plug the new drive in. Power on your ...
How do I make bootable CD?12/26/2009
  Q: Laptop won’t boot up. Sony VAIO, VGN SZ240P, XP Pro (don’t remember if SP 2 or 3). Does not have ...
  A: Yes, any XP edition would do the trick (Home ed is fine). If you believe its boot.ini that's gone ...
How do I make bootable CD?12/26/2009
  Q: Laptop won’t boot up. Sony VAIO, VGN SZ240P, XP Pro (don’t remember if SP 2 or 3). Does not have ...
  A: Here's what you should do: (1) Format a USB stick/drive (size doesn't matter) and copy the ...
Playing video files.12/25/2009
  Q: I am unable to fast forward or move through a "ts" video file using Windows Media Player. When I try ...
  A: Apologies for the delay in reply, was on vacation. Afraid I have no idea why the elapsed/remaining ...
Playing video files.12/23/2009
  Q: I am unable to fast forward or move through a "ts" video file using Windows Media Player. When I try ...
  A: I just downloaded a sample .ts file and did a wee test on VLC. I was able to do the following: key ...
Playing video files.12/22/2009
  Q: I am unable to fast forward or move through a "ts" video file using Windows Media Player. When I try ...
  A: First, the link you've sent across appears to point to a dodgy website. I wouldn't install the ...
Switch User Causing Blue Screen of Death12/1/2008
  Q: Here's my issue. I recently had a computer custom built for me. Often (probably about 2-3 times per ...
  A: Could you please get back to me with information on (1) Whether or not is your operating system ...
Reformatig windows xp pro11/30/2008
  Q: i am trying to reformat my computer but when it comes to deleting the existing Partition. it comes ...
  A: That's a safety measure built into Windows Setup. Try the following (1) Boot the computer using ...
Hard Drive Dell 4500s8/20/2008
  Q: I have a Dell 4500s. When I bought it, a friend of mine divided the 40G hard drive into two c: 10GB ...
  A: The 10-30 partitions seem reasonable. However as I understand you want to 'revert the drive ...
Windows XP Pro x648/19/2008
  Q: I came across with this operating system, and I got it, but I can't seem to get my CD-ROM to detect ...
  A: If you say you've had no problems booting from a 86 bit windows setup it could only mean two things ...
google8/18/2008
  Q: recently google will open a page and then freezes, but yahoo opens the same page with no problem any ...
  A: Hmmm, can't really say but suggest you to do the following which is pretty standard for ...
windows Xp Dell desktop8/5/2008
  Q: I just got a secondhand Dell Dimensions 8250 desktop computer for my son but when I try to log on I ...
  A: It seems the previous owner of the computer did not bother to wipe his disk clean before selling the ...
files recovery7/30/2008
  Q: my name is jr. i want to ask something about how or where can i find my files in "My Documents" and ...
  A: Yes, ideally when you re-install an operating system your documents and desktop stays put. In the ...
cd/rom7/5/2008
  Q: my PC will not read or pick up a cd/dvd when i try to play them.there is a running noise coming from ...
  A: Something could be wrong with your CDR's lens. Try using a lens cleaner. A CDR lens cleaning kit ...
Dual Boot x64 and x327/3/2008
  Q: I'm building a computer and am on the fence between XP Pro 32-bit or XP pro 64-bit. The price is no ...
  A: I must say you've done your research well and know what you're talking about. I personally use XP ...
drivers disc lost3/15/2008
  Q: I recently reformatted my computer and re-installed windows xp, only to find out that I needed to ...
  A: Hmm, I can't suggest you a sure shot way but here's how I would tackle the situation. I'll note ...
Use laptop to record classes3/13/2008
  Q: This question is probably way too easy for you! I am looking for a program where I can turn my ...
  A: Free Sound Recorder 6.4 and Free Easy MP3 Sound Recorder are two basic programs that let you record ...
Printing larger3/11/2008
  Q: My mother, 91 years young, has Macular Degeneration and still likes to use her computer. We have ...
  A: Accessibility is really not my specialisation but I shall attempt to answer this one. I personally ...
about XP file system3/10/2008
  Q: My computer has got 3 partition that is C:,D: and E: when i have installed Xp first time. Yesterday ...
  A: Answering your question "how do i access..." I recommend you use Data Recovery 2.3.1 which is a ...
Compaq Persario SR1812NX3/4/2008
  Q: Here's a very tough one. Wiped hard drive out, lost "hidden" partition. Tried to reinstall winxp. ...
  A: Its a very usual for computer enthusiasts to end up somehow wiping their disks. What happens then is ...
Windows XP Professional 32 or 64 bit?3/3/2008
  Q: I have Widows XP Professional installed but I have no idea if it is 32 or 64 bit. As I need to know ...
  A: Windows XP comes in two variants meant for two different kind of architectures. Windows x86 or 32 ...
Windows XP problems2/29/2008
  Q: I have re-installed my XP after problems with logging into the system even after accessing safeboot ...
  A: You'd have to install drivers for your monitor and your video card to be able to modify your screen ...
Crash Recovery and DOS Question12/26/2007
  Q: My name is Matthew i am a techie at heart and have been doing some work in dos to try and recover a ...
  A: I'll answer your queries in three parts (1) The MUP.sys file is an essential device driver for the ...
Cannot enter data into XP fields12/20/2007
  Q: I have a PC running XP Home. Of recent I have been unable to click into a login field (ie user or ...
  A: From your description its hard to say what could be wrong. I do not rule out the presence of ...
Quick Question12/10/2007
  Q: I am attempting to reinstall windows Xp over Vista. It starts to load the drivers etc. then I get a ...
  A: (1) One can't install XP over Vista (reverse incompatible). The only way is to clean format the ...
windows11/25/2007
  Q: my niece has a PC running on vista, can i install windows xp onto her pc without causing any ...
  A: Yes you can install windows XP on her pc. However windows vista is not backward compatible, you can ...
question11/19/2007
  Q: I need your help about four different matters: 1- I have an old IBM laptop with Pentium III 1.0, ...
  A: Answer to Part One: Your system could be slow because it loads a lot of processes during startup. ...
Restrict Win XP installation11/17/2007
  Q: i have windows XP on my machine. i have younger brother who always formats the machine (in a span of ...
  A: It is hard to actually prevent someone from formatting a disk. As a very basic recovery measure ...
Crashes11/7/2007
  Q: i have a 6 year old computer and it uses windows XP and it works great and all but most of the time ...
  A: There could be multiple reasons for such behaviour, if you could run a chkdsk on all your partitions ...
ports..I think10/31/2007
  Q: I’ve got a problem that I think has something to do with ports. I can’t download some programmes ...
  A: The things you are unable to access (mp3s, torrents) are manipulated by respective programs which ...
Error loading OS (corrupt bios?)10/26/2007
  Q: I have been seeing weird behavior from my PC of late. It refuses to start/boot. After POST it ...
  A: I would say it would be premature to blame the BIOS. It is very likely that the hard disk could have ...
formating toshiba laptop computer8/10/2007
  Q: i have a toshiba laptop computer and it dos not have a floppy drive and it wont let me format it ...
  A: Hey William, You could use any burning software e.g. Nero if you have one, or you could download ...
Unable to install OS8/2/2007
  Q: I have Windows XP Service Pack 1 installed on my stand alone PC. I tried to install Service Pack 2. ...
  A: The usual circumstances under which the message pops up is when the disk has certain inconsistent ...
Add/Remove Programs7/31/2007
  Q: I'm trying to remove some programs, but only a few have the remove button...the rest just say how ...
  A: It seems your registry or one of the system files has been left in an inconsistent state. To sort ...
Convert Dynamic Disk To Basic7/29/2007
  Q: I use Windows XP SP1 on a stand alone PC. Previously i had converted my type BASIC hard disk to type ...
  A: Hey RK, You'll have to delete the volume first. Here's how you do it: Right-click a volume on the ...
reinstall7/23/2007
  Q: For some reason, I need to delete the HD and need to reinstall the software. My PC is XP, HP media ...
  A: Hey Bruce, Reinstalling your operating system for the first time can be tricky, specially if you ...
Save Picture7/19/2007
  Q: Running Windows XP home. I will receive a picture in Outlook Express. If I right-click and click ...
  A: The message "...cannot find the file..." pops up because Outlook doesn't actually store the image ...
hidden filles not showing7/18/2007
  Q: i have some hidden folders in my computer and i am using windows XP.sir i have used the many ...
  A: Hey, A good way to manipulate the hidden attribute of files is by manually changing it using the ...
Installation of Software7/18/2007
  Q: I am going format my hard disk and I want to know if there is any way to re-install the software ...
  A: Hey, Well, there is a way to mirror your drive, but I wouldn't recommend restoring from that after ...
Problem in windows xp7/17/2007
  Q: Q1.I have installed windows xp sp-2 before a month ago.I noticed that it is not working ...
  A: Hey Nikhil, (1) First make a back up copy of MSDOS.SYS, then from the command prompt issue the ...
figuring out which OS to remove and removing it7/16/2007
  Q: I just moved a harddrive with XP on it to an upgraded machine. Everything works fine so far (had to ...
  A: Hey Spencer, Sorting out the dual boot option screen involves manipulating the boot.ini file on ...
Unable to open .jpeg files from another computer7/16/2007
  Q: I have downloaded a number of photo's from my camera onto my laptop and can view them correctly, ...
  A: Hey Fergal, The fact that the files open without error when on a CD means there's something that ...
Win XP Crash7/15/2007
  Q: Recently my Windows XP system crashes, with the blue screen of death pasted all over the monitor. ...
  A: Hey Bill, The DVD 43 thingy is a decrypter used to bypass protection and security for DVDs. The ...
Registry Editing7/14/2007
  Q: Sir, I want to change the name of "Start" to say "Go" and "Recycle Bin" to "Trash" I am using ...
  A: Hey Sharmi, Try going through http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/791/ and do the ...
2nd Account7/12/2007
  Q: Alright So the first account works great. But on the second account I cannot click the taskbar, it ...
  A: Hey William, I can think of three things you can try to restore normal taskbar functionality. (1) ...
EMachine safe mode7/12/2007
  Q: My daughter installed Nero on her EMachine running Windows XP Home Edition. Now it will not boot. ...
  A: There's nothing unusual about the first three lines, however the fourth line suggests that a system ...
Quick Question7/11/2007
  Q: I bought a new computer installed with Vista premium home edition. It's not working well at all. I ...
  A: Yes, you simply can't install Windows XP over Windows Vista. There seem two apparent reasons why you ...
Microsoft Office7/6/2007
  Q: I'm running windows 2000 Professional service pack 4. What I would like to do is put the original cd ...
  A: If the CD was sourced from an OEM manufacturer you can still get it back for the cost of shipping. ...
IE6 Freezing Immediately - One User Only6/25/2007
  Q: I am having serious trouble with IE6: freezing up, occasionally at first, but now, as soon as a page ...
  A: The fact that you're the only user facing such problem (unlike the second user) makes me believe its ...
Windows XP6/24/2007
  Q: I have a Dell 8250 w/ windows XP. 2 days ago a problem started. When I restarted my computer, upon ...
  A: Sounds like something's gone wrong with your IDE configuration. Did you recently add a hard drive or ...
Sound is gone6/23/2007
  Q: I have XP Home on a Dell 4140 (or thereabouts). I have a nice Altec Lansing speaker system. I ...
  A: There could be various reasons why you don't get any sound output from your computer. For starters ...
win xp x866/19/2007
  Q: I am just curious about why there is X86 and X64 of windows xp what do u mean by X86 or X64 by ...
  A: Both x64 ( popularly known as "64 bit") and x86( popularly known as "32 bit" ) are name of processor ...
MIME Attachments6/18/2007
  Q: I have a Gateway 500S computer with a Windows XP Professional Operating System, and Microsoft Office ...
  A: You've done nice bit of research there. Here's some more info on .mim http://tinyurl.com/3e3gq When ...
Unable to access External Hard Disk5/20/2007
  Q: I just bought a usb 80GB external hard drive . My OS is WinXP. The problem is I can't see the ...
  A: Since you saw the drive in Device Manager, did you notice any yellow exclamation or question mark ...
Rear microphone5/16/2007
  Q: The rear microphone jack does not work properly on my computer running WinXP Media Edition. It is ...
  A: Have you given http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555574 a try? You should first upgrade your directx ...
winxp help5/3/2007
  Q: these are some messages i have been gettin SOMETIMES when trying to shut down win xp pro SP2. 1st ...
  A: There is a known conflict between Acrobat Reader 7.0 and Office 2003 on Windows XP. There isn't a ...
runtime error4/29/2007
  Q: i really really hope you can help me. i came across a question someone else asked you (i think her ...
  A: Sorry for the delayed response, I an undergoing assessments at the university. Thank you for ...
Password rejected using LockWorkStation4/28/2007
  Q: I have a shortcut on my taskbar to lock my workstation while I am away from my PC: ...
  A: This could happen if you're not the administrator and that your account might not have the privilege ...
missing MAPI4/27/2007
  Q: I can not send automatic mails form my camera or my invoice programs. I get a message that MAPI from ...
  A: Windows XP home does not have a resource kit. The only two flavors available are Windows 2000 and ...
moving hard drives4/26/2007
  Q: I took the system hard drive out of an HP Pavilion 510c with a Celeron 1.3 processor and tried to ...
  A: The correct way to move your hard drive to a different computer would be to first export your ...
restore deleted document4/26/2007
  Q: i wrote in Microsoft word something and i deleted the whole page and i wrote something else . Is ...
  A: I am so sorry but you shouldn't have written something else on your document. A deleted document can ...
Windows XP Installation4/21/2007
  Q: My computer stopped working this past Saturday. It turns on but doesn't go into Windows. Since I had ...
  A: I was assuming you had access to a working computer. If you don't you could probably work on a ...
Windows XP Installation4/20/2007
  Q: My computer stopped working this past Saturday. It turns on but doesn't go into Windows. Since I had ...
  A: I recommend you use Darik's Boot and Nuke available free from http://dban.sourceforge.net/ The ...
Mystery Drives4/20/2007
  Q: My computer doesn't have a floppy drive attached (and never has had) but whenever I open Windows ...
  A: About the floppy drive, here's what you do: (1) Right click MY COMPUTER (2) Click MANAGE (3) select ...
run time error in itunes4/19/2007
  Q: I have been using itunes to organize and listen to my music on my computer for over two years and ...
  A: Please go to this page http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php ...
I.E. 7 on Windows Home Edition4/18/2007
  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: I am sorry but I didn't get what problems you're facing with IE7. If you did write that down, ...
run time error in itunes4/17/2007
  Q: I have been using itunes to organize and listen to my music on my computer for over two years and ...
  A: What we have here is a problem with two applications, Apple iTunes and Musicmatch Jukebox. The later ...
I.E. 7 on Windows Home Edition4/17/2007
  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: Yes, its not only necessary but recommended that you keep your Internet Explorer updated. Your ...
x86 & x64 on two HDs4/15/2007
  Q: I want to install XP x64 on first hard drive and XP x86 on second hard drive. My questions are: ...
  A: (1) Yes and no, its possible to boot a x86 system in a dual boot setup with x64. You can't keep the ...
speaker buzz4/14/2007
  Q: i have a fujistu siemans with windows xp. just recently my speaker has started buzzing. the volume ...
  A: Speakers are designed to accept electronic interference from other electronic equipment. Make sure ...
upgrading system with ram.4/12/2007
  Q: I am using celeron, intel Mother board (128 MB SDRAM) with XP. I tried to add one more 128 MB SDRAM. ...
  A: The first step when installing RAM is to make sure that your motherboard can support more RAM. Go ...
Ubuntu to Windows XP4/11/2007
  Q: I recently purchased a used laptop in very good condition. The previous owner switched its OS from ...
  A: A crucial process after buying a pre-owned computer is to erase the hard disk, you never know if it ...
Windows XP not giving hard drive a letter4/11/2007
  Q: I have 2x200gig sata hard drives on my machine C drive and (was) F drive both have worked perfectly ...
  A: What's happened here is whilst formatting your first drive, you also modified the boot record of the ...
access4/11/2007
  Q: I was wondering whether older versions of access files were recoverable. I was working on a file, ...
  A: Once you overwrite a file chances of recovering the previous data are almost null, however Access ...
Not able to open encrypted folder.4/10/2007
  Q: Ashit. I am sorry to say that i couldn't recovered my encrypted data, the way u suggested me. The ...
  A: I see it now. You ought to have created a recovery agent, you'll have to use it now. A recovery ...
Computer Shutdown4/9/2007
  Q: Ashit, When I leave my computer for a half hour or so, when I get back to it and try to bring up ...
  A: The reason why the alert is presented is to prevent a single script from continuing to run for more ...
Active X controls4/9/2007
  Q: Running Win XP home I tried to establish a blog and got a message to the effect "you must enable ...
  A: The webpage you mentioned also has a link to a page with instructions on enabling Javascript, ...
Can not open my folder.4/8/2007
  Q: I have recently formated my Xp. earlier i had created a folder and kept important files,and made ...
  A: Assuming you're using Encrypting File System, (1)Click the Start, click Run, and then type ntbackup ...
Low disk space probelm with Windows XP-Professional4/7/2007
  Q: I have Windows XP-professional, version 2002, service pack 2 laptop. Recently I installed many ...
  A: First thing we need to do here is get you some free disk space. Here's what you do: Click on Start ...
open/close problems4/6/2007
  Q: I have a dell inspiron 1150. When I open the Dell window comes up and stays on for a few minutes. ...
  A: The first part of it i.e. "Dell window comes up and stays on for a few minutes" could be something ...
Two Problems - CD Drive not showing up and Speaker Buzz4/6/2007
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  A: The list of locations in the send to list is stored as a list of shortcuts in a folder and has ...
Windows Vista4/5/2007
  Q: Can I get rid of my Vista and go to XP?? I do not like my new computer. It won't let me download the ...
  A: Having once installed Vista, one can not go back to any previous version of Windows. There is no ...
keyboard problem4/5/2007
  Q: i don't know what happened to my laptop keyboard, when i type i get these strange characters. why ...
  A: There are several things can can go wrong specially with the keyboard on a laptop. I am listing out ...

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