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Right Click -> Properties
Posted on December 1st, 2005 | 1 Comments

Hi, Sometimes doing right click on a folder then clicking on Properties (especially when folders are on my desktop) don't show anything ,how can I fix this problem ? Thanks in advance.

Spontanious Background change
Posted on December 1st, 2005 | 1 Comments

Whenever I reboot my system the background file sponantiously changes from its assigned image to a specific backround image (one of the preloaded backgrounds) instead of the one I have specifed. The...

transferring files from old computer to new one
Posted on December 1st, 2005 | 5 Comments

I've read about a dozen articles now on xferring files using some rj45 cable and setting workgroups and ip addresses etc ad infinitum. Is it not possible to just remove the old hard drive and attach...

How do I get rid of the clipboard popup window?
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 5 Comments

How do I get rid of the clipboard popup window? The one that comes up from the system tray in the lower right corner. Thanks, Dennis

Outlook storage
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

I have got an error message when I open Outlook. It says that it is unable to initialise storage directory. How can I fix it? Thanks Colin

Using IE shell to start PC
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

Trying to create a public Kiosk PC that will start using the iexplore shell. Changed the registry entry HKLM\software\microsoft\windowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon- "shell" to "iexplore -k...

Folder Settings won't Stick
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

Hi all Now I've spent a lot of time trying to bottom this one without success. I can change the folder view settings to my preferred choices by pressing the "Restore Defaults" button in the Folder...

screen savers do not work
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 9 Comments

None of the screen savers work on my computer. I have tried all the other suggestions from the board to no avail. I don't have a wireless mouse. I don't have a program Power DVD. Any other...

Playing Dos based games in XP
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 5 Comments

Is it possible to play Dos based games through XP? I've got Fantasy General, which requires extended memory which XP doesn't supply, and Black & White which will play but with screwed up graphics. Is...

"Always Hide" system tray icons reappear after restart
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 0 Comments

Each time I start my computer, I go into the system tray preferences and choose to always hide certain icons. However, after I shut down my computer and turn it back on the next day, those icons...

Windows XP Service Pack 2 with MUI
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

I'm trying to make myself a nice unattended install CD/DVD for Windows XP. I also want to include the MUI option, so I can switch from English tot Dutch language after installing. Some of the PC's I...

Tools/Folder Options/File Types/Advanced HELP!!!
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 4 Comments

Hello, please advise... Using Tools/Folder Options/File Types/Advanced, I changed the icons for File Folders, Folder and Drive and now when I try to open a folder or drive it does nothing, it does...

XP Media Center Edition ??
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 17 Comments

Could anyone explain what this edition entails, or better yet what basic functionality/support might be missing ? Thanks.

Windows Components Wizard will not open
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 2 Comments

Each time I try to clean up my Windows Components, the Windows Components Wizard will flash status activity and then I get a "Completing the Windows Components Wizard message with the only option to...

The page cannot be displayed
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 4 Comments

Is it possible to change Explorers 'The page cannot be displayed'? Thanks! SeaJay

upgrade 2 64 bit or not ??
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 3 Comments

Hi all sorry if this question has been asked before. I am thinking of soon upgrading obviously i would like to go to a 64 byt system, but i have been told that much conflicting bulldust i don't know...

Can't launch Outlook 2003
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

I recently upgraded my hard drive. I used a Western Digital copy utility to make a copy of my C drive. The first time I attempted to launch Outlook for Microsoft Office Professional 2003, a...

Custom Splash Screen Once User Logs In
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 6 Comments

What I need to do is create a splashscreen or popup that displays our computer-use policies. I need it to be customizable (ie. a jpeg image or html file) and not just the generic text that you can...

downloading files to same place not default
Posted on November 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

when i download a file off the net it always defaults to download to desktop i have a made a draw called download C:/downloads is there a way to make windows xp pro sp2 always default to that draw...

Default Process Priority
Posted on November 29th, 2005 | 7 Comments

Hi, I have being trying to find a way to make my applications run on a default priority, for example, every time windows loads I would like MSN Messenger to run on below normal priority automatically...