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Windows XP Install Question
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 3 Comments

Hi, I need to re-install windows XP on my other PC. Problem is, this PC has 2 SCSI CD-ROM drives. I set SCSI as the primary boot device in the BIOS, and the install starts, but then I get the blue...

Programs and menus open automatically
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 4 Comments

When I start my machine, which is running XP Pro, a bunch of menus and programs just open up on the screen like pop ups and I cant control or stop them. I also lose control of the mouse so I have to...

Speakers won't speak; can anybody help this "computer rookie?"
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Hi, I'm writing from Houston, TX, where I just scored a "hand-me down" computer. It's working like a charm, with the exception of the speakers. They don't want to work. I've plugged them into each...

Links.exe
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 4 Comments

A friend's PC with XP Home and AVG AV comes up with it having Links.exe present in C:\Windows\System32, and AVG tells him he should get rid of it, but even booting into safe mode with command prompt,...

task manager
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 4 Comments

I've recently had a problem with my computer my task manager won't open I get a message box that says the it's been disabled by the administrator my administrator account is the only account on this...

Will I get dual boot if I add win98 on old drive to xp machine as second drive?
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 8 Comments

Will I get dual boot if I add win98 on old drive to xp machine as second drive? Thanks, Paul

Need recommendation on antivirus & firewall
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 10 Comments

Hello . I am presently using Symantec products on Windows XP, but knowing that these can be resource hogs, it is time for a change. Any help is welcome. Thanks GIZMO

Help!!!!!!!! Problem with Panda Antivirus Platinum 7.0
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 2 Comments

Since I installed Panda Antivirus, I have a problem with Panda Antivirus Platinum 7.0. I can dial to SBC Yahoo! Dial, but when i load Internet Explorer or (SBC Browser), all it appears is the page...

I was infected with a terrible bloodhound, and several trojon viru
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 3 Comments

I was infected with a terreble bloodhound and trojon viruses and all sorts of spyware and adware. I visited the wrong sites and it has killed my computer. I did spend 5 hours on the phone with...

unable to install printer
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 3 Comments

I' m trying to reinstall my HP all in one printer. Every time I install the software I get print spooler not running message. I went to Component Services and when I click on start, I'm getting a...

upgrade from xp home to pro
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 5 Comments

if i upgrade to pro from home edition, does it automatically import the current settings (network connections, shared printers, etc.)? will i have to reinstall any other programs ie. photoshop,...

Copying hard drives
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 2 Comments

Hello my current hard drive has alot of bad sectors on it,is it possible to copy it onto another hard drive so i don't lose all of my informaion?

XP Desktop Background
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 2 Comments

After a bad attack of spyware I cannot change the background picture on windows desktop. The Picture talks about the PC being infected with spyware which it is not now as it has been cleaned. How do...

Service pack 2 windows xp pro error
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 2 Comments

I have used auto update and manual to download and install sp2. however i get the following error " error updating " and the whole thing stops. have done this 6 times and still get the problem. i...

Error loading
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 3 Comments

Everytime I startup I get a message, error loading Doceoc16b1. After I click ok it finishes the startup. Is the anyway to correct this. -- Thanks

Blocking
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 2 Comments

I have by accident blocked a web site. It is not the distributer, only the site. How do I un-block it? Regards Jesper

Re: Upgrade from Home to Pro
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 4 Comments

Exactly how much of my present software installations / hardware settings (incl. networing etc) is preserved after a XP Home SP2 to XP Pro SP2 upgrade? How about special security software (bank...

ping: Ken Blake
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 1 Comments

you responded to my question concerning stopping start up programs from running in task ba with an in-depth answer. . . thank you for taking the time. . .it was a tremendous help R. E. Foltz

taskbar
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 5 Comments

How do you prevent certain programs from starting when you turn on the computer? I'm refering to the items that show in the taskbar. . .thanks in advance for any help

Windows XP with SP2 not compatible with secure site
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 6 Comments

I am a Canadian trademark lawyer and the Canadian Trademarks Office states on its website that systems using XP with SP2 are not compatible with the online filing service. In other words, trademark...