I can not get the dim read only check mark out opf the read only box. I havae used cmd and attrib-r and modified the registry but no help on both of my hard drives. I can not get fies to write to the...

Upgraded from 2000 to XP Pro SP2. Explorer is real sluggish and wheezes along, looks like it continually tries to refresh itself -- takes up 5-20% CPU most of the time. Always tries to expand ZIP...

icons for .html and hml only show up as a the windows unknown icon (the white icon with a program box inside) how do i change this back to the orginal icon, going to folder options then file types,...

My son hit a button on the keyboard and sent my screen display into portrait mode. I have no clue what he hit but now I can't get it out of portrait and into landscape like a normal computer! I'm...

I think I may have messed up my security settings. Is there a list that shows all of the settings when a computer is used for the first time? Thanks in advance for any input...ed -- To ere is...

can anyone please tell me how to get rid of unwanted screensavers? I cannot seem to find there hiding place!

the SPACE bar, PUTS caps ON, key "y" forces BROWSER to http ADDRESS. "D" goes TO find. "T" DOES something ENTIRELY different. this IS still AFTER clean INSTALL, winxp. is THIS hardware PROB or...

hey wats up people this is my first time putting a post, but i was wondering if anybody could help me because everything is working fine, but on my Media Center on my 360 it streams only a couple of...

It appears that I have come across an unlicenseable copy of XP Pro. I am going to purchase a Legitimate one but need to know if I can buy the OE version, the Full retail one or the Upgrade. I did...

when i press ''a'' on my keyboard it writes 'az' the same happens pressing 's', it writes 'sx. anyone could help me? thank you

Have contacted ntl - there is no fault with them. Installed their software again - no change. Outlook Express keeps launching and asking me to log on. This despite having unchecked the tab 'check for...

My personal settings disappeared one fine day after computer left on all night. I've restored desk-top etc. but annoyingly cannot find where to find the adjustment to the automatic logout if keyboard...

My brother's machine must be infected, but I can't seem to do anything. I downloaded a new version of Norton's but it won't run and I can't uninstall it. I can't get restore to run at all. Search...

My comp is slowing down and I have down MSCONFIG, CHKDSK, defrag, and spyware but nothing works. I have customly made my comp. Please help in any way!!

I am trying to unistall some programs on my machine but I am getting the message that the unistall keys are missing. I even downloaded a registry cleaner to remove some of the programs. No luck...

What are the "descriptions" that pop up on taskbar called (e.g. Plays your digital media including music, videos, CDs, DVDs, and Internet Radio, when you put pointer over Media Player icon)? How can...

Have tried all these helpful hints for windows install and access is till denied. Any other ideas? Done all the unregister\reregister\restart\command prompt and all that, still nothing "Darren...

I get the following message when I boot up: "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \windows\system32\config\system You can attempt to repair this file by starting...

okay this is pretty weird. my wife has been working on a presentation in powerpoint and inserted some songs to be played throughout it. she got on today and tried to play the files she inserted and...

First, my specs: 1. MSI 915P COMBO-F Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 915P ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail 2. COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RS-430-PMSR/P ATX12V Max: 400W, Peak: 430W Power Supply - Retail 3....