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Desktop Display
Posted on October 6th, 2005 | 3 Comments

I have always had a customised desktop display, usually of a personal picture from my files and a matching colour background. I have recently gone to change this and I can't seem to get to the...

save as?
Posted on October 5th, 2005 | 1 Comments

How do I add briefcase to the drop down list in a save as box? e.g when I save mail messages for reference I usually put them in "My Briefcase" ,but at the moment I have to click the drop menu...

Wallpaper not displaying properly from GPO
Posted on October 5th, 2005 | 0 Comments

Hi, i am currently using a gpo to set the desktop wallpaper to a jpg located on a network share. on a small percentage of the machines only about one inch of the wallpaper displays and then the...

Add Folder to Start Menu
Posted on October 5th, 2005 | 4 Comments

I want to add a folder in the right side of the start menu to work exactly as "My Recent Documents" or "Favorites" where can I put all my most used shortcuts and utilities. Any help would be much...

RE: Windows XP MCE 2005
Posted on October 5th, 2005 | 0 Comments

Maybe you can give us some specs of your system. "Steven Wabik" wrote: > i'm having an issue in Windows XP MCE 2005. > the media center application keeps crashing as soon as i open it. > can anyone...

Language Bar
Posted on October 5th, 2005 | 0 Comments

My problem: the Language bar is off, the language notice in the task bar is off. In the Language setup the option is grayed. How can I solve the problem? Thanks in advance Albert

Taskswitch powertoy
Posted on October 5th, 2005 | 0 Comments

Hi all, Does anyone know if there is a way to customize the screen position of the Taskswitch powertoy? I love the idea of this, but it appears to high on my 19" monitor. I'd like to be able to have...

Problem with Barton based XP machine
Posted on October 5th, 2005 | 3 Comments

Hi Everyone I wonder if anyone can shed any light on a problem I have been experiencing with my PC please? I have the following setup; Barton XP 2800+ (running at 2.13GHz) Windows XP Home...

Making new registry key?
Posted on October 5th, 2005 | 2 Comments

I'm not clear about interpreting the following instructions I found for making a new key: "Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer Create a new key...

save as?
Posted on October 5th, 2005 | 0 Comments

How do I add briefcase to the drop down list in a save as box? e.g when I save mail messages for reference I usually put them in "My Briefcase" ,but at the moment I have to click the drop menu...

custom login
Posted on October 5th, 2005 | 0 Comments

I am trying to create a custom login one for video work that would not have internet or a virus scanner and such , I have created my new user account but I don't seem to be able to disable the...

Sound Schemes not working
Posted on October 4th, 2005 | 0 Comments

I have three user accounts, each with a different sound scheme. Yet, when any one of the three of us log on, the log on sound played can be from any one of the 3 schemes, rather than the sound from...

Setting Regional & Language Locale via Group Policy
Posted on October 4th, 2005 | 1 Comments

We have a standard Win XP build that sets the default locale at build time to English (Australia). However, we need to be able to change the locale (post build) to English (New Zealand). Does any...

taskbar
Posted on October 4th, 2005 | 1 Comments

i downloaded a theme and it was rubbish so i uninstalled it but my taskbar is still windows "95" style what do i do to get it back to windows "xp" style

Re: Appearance reverts to XP Style after setting to Classic Style
Posted on October 4th, 2005 | 1 Comments

M - did this get resolved? I have the same problem. "M in Silverton" wrote: > Actually, Silverton, Oregon (about 15 miles east of the state capital, Salem) > > I tried setting the value with the...

Desktop items not using clear background on text?
Posted on October 4th, 2005 | 1 Comments

Hi, Im running Windows XP Home on my sony vaio laptop. My screen has been playing up recently and would not reactivate itself after xp shut it down after a period of inactivity. I ended up giving my...

file details
Posted on October 4th, 2005 | 5 Comments

Windows xp in the view mode allows you to choose details related to your files. Once you make a new choice they do not tell you how to enter the information on the newly chosen detail. Any help is...

Moving "quick launch toolbar"
Posted on October 3rd, 2005 | 3 Comments

I'm trying to drag my quick launch bar to top of screen, but each time I try and drag the "complete" bottom bar is moving. I'm doing something wrong! (I know it can be done as I have always had this...

RE: Powertoy Virtual Desktop Manager MSDVM
Posted on October 2nd, 2005 | 0 Comments

You're not the only one with this experience, but I don't use excel often so I haven't tried to find a fix. "ThomasB" wrote: > I am using this tool since long time and find it quite useful. > A...

Icon
Posted on October 2nd, 2005 | 4 Comments

Hi I would like to know can I change the icon "in the my favouriate holder" Thanks