When Windows boots up, the desktop window after startup is minimized (roughly 50%). Basically, I see the same desktop view, but I have a black empty space that frames the desktop window. I see the...

I am using Windows XP Home Edition that has been updated with Windows XP Service Pack 2". A program that I am running is using "Browse" to locate the "Path to Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack...

If a Repair fails, your best shot at saving your data is probably going to be to install XP to a new folder or partition, and taking ownership of your data files. -- helpful? click "Yes" button....

There are a number of viruses/trojans/worms trying to masquerade as "SVCHOST.EXE" ans they usually go by names such as "scvhost.exe" or "svhost.exe". In this case, "SVHOST.EXE" is the...

I have a computer where the boot.ini file keeps disappearing. I replaced the boot.ini file last week, checked for viruses, ad ware, spy ware, Windows Update, all clean. The file attributes are set...

I tried what you suggested to reinstall the search companion and followed all the steps but still the problem persists. Kindly help. "WTC" wrote:

I tried what you suggested to reinstall the search companion and followed all the steps but still the problem persists. Kindly help. "WTC" wrote:

B&C Thanks for reporting the outcome. Glad you solved the problem. -- Regards. Gerry ~~~~

How do i get rid of this entry from my computer/ i read its a trojan

I am trying to download the update of Adobe Acrobat 8.1 it asks if I have a proxy. I don't know what a proxy is nor what kind of proxy I have. My browser is Mozilla Firefox which required me to...

The path has no spaces (\\cmmcstorage\home\undergrad_shared). When I try and put the drive in quotes ("\\cmmcstorage\home\undergrad_shared") it will not connect. "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

Since the beginning of November, my system has gone into infinite 100% CPU usage loops. The Process that is causing this unusual CPU usage is "System" (Not "System Idle Process"). This process is...

We have a problem where users are logging into the network then promptly being returned to the login screen. Does anyone know how to resolve this ? We are running Windows XP SP2. This happens with...

When I try and open a networked mapped drive I keep getting the Open With... dialog box which is asking which program I want to open the network drive with. I can get around this problem by right...

jacknewz@hotmail.com wrote: http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=pmnli.dll&qt_s=Search -- Joe =o)

Try the option on that screen for "Last Known Good Configuration" if no help, try booting to Safe Mode with Command Prompt, to use this command shown in this article. HOW TO Start System Restore Tool...

See Line 227 , left side, on this site to fix that: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm -- helpful? click "Yes" button. Voting helps the web...

I finally got it fixed. First, I ran Norton, and it picked up an Adware and removed it. Second, I ran sc/scannow and it fixed the corrupt file, and the last thing I did was go into Norton, and...

I have a friend who has a laptop that will not boot. When she boots it with the power cord plugged in, it starts to boot and then shuts off. With the battery removed, it seems to work better, but...