In safemode run msconfig.exe and switch to its BOOT.INI tab and put a check in the /BOOTLOG option. I don't know where the file will be saved to, but it should be named bootlog.txt "harry"...

hi what is happening is when i start my computer and loggin it cums up with a scrpit which shuts the computer down if i dont clikc the x button quick enuf what do i need, 2 do i have tryed every...

sam I don't know how or why but the message "Finalizing installation" is constantly rolling just below my tool bar. Can anyone help me to stop this and explain why it happens or what its problem is....

sam Wrote: > I don't know how or why but the message "Finalizing installation" is > constantly rolling just below my tool bar. Can anyone help me to stop > this and explain why it happens or what...

recently ran spysweeper program and then restarted computer. on startup, no icons appeared and i was not able to right click or do much of anything. could use the control-alt-delete buttons, but that...

Hello newsgroup, Will it be possible to ugrade Windows XP to the new Windows Vista (once it's out)? Or does Vista have to be installed from scratch? Any ideas? Thanks.

Hello, > > I just bought a new computer 2 days old: > AMD Athlon 64/3200 > 7800gt vid card > 1gb RAM > XP pro (SP2) > > The only program I installed was my World of Warcraft Game. Now when I > power...

OK, here is the next question. I was talked into using Mozilla as web browser and Mozilla mail as mail client. To many of my link require Internet explorer, so I want to change back. Problem is...

Hi, I have an XP Home that I set up 2 users on but neither with a password. I have never used one of the user accounts so have recently deleted it. I have also never used a password to log on so the...

Hi All Have noticed that the activation feature is no longer visible (where it was previously) in the (start/all programs/accessories/systems tools) area after performing 2 successful repair...

I have two drives in an XP Pro system. The second is only there for backup in case the main one fails. I just installed and formatted it. What are some good software programs that will allow me to...

I have been facing problem with my Windows Xp boot time ..Its running close to 3 minutes and once I log on to my system for the last fortnight have been facing issues with even doing simple jobs such...

I am trying to use the compatibility wizard and am having the same problem as another poster. I only get 3 grey boxes and it won't do anything but cancel out of it. If I go to the help/support page...

I've got a Microsoft wireless keyboard that has a F Lock key. I really don't mind this except that when I reboot or come out of sleep mode the F keys are disabled and I have to push the F Lock key...

Hi Ho all, can you help me out. I have a user who has recently been swapped from Windows 2000 to Windows XP (Clean Install). The problem is, his networked drives are connected, and he can see...

NEW USERS: Take Note.... Always set up a restore point in your XP when you've installed new software. Here's my situation. Because I did not practice whjat I have just preached, I obtained an...

Is there an easy way to check how much memory my system has? At present I am using Crucial's scanner or cpuid's tool (http://www.cpuid.org/developers.php). I want XP to tell me how much memory is...

Hi all, Evidently this is complicated, so I will try to give all the details possible. My in-laws purchased an Emachines pc about 18 months ago, with a pre-installed OEM version of Windows XP home....

I rev've a new comp and used the file/transfer wizard recieved files I didn't want on my new computer. Then did system restore and seemed to make it worse. 1) Can I use the search option off the...

XP Pro, SP2 -- Is there a way to do power-manage different hard drives differently? I have a two internal SATA drives, the second used for backups, etc. I'd like to have it NOT running until...