Everytime I try to install or uninstall a program I get this message: "Windows Installer not accessable" Then it tells me that this problem could occur if Windows is being run in safe mode, which it...

XP Home, SP1: Logging on to my computer I receive the error 'A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the license for this computer - 0x80090006' Now, here's where it gets...

Hi, I've got headphones (USB) and speakers (Normal minjack in soundcard). When the headphone is plugged in the speakers don't work. I thought that the usb headphones where a separate channel, so...

Hi, OK - before I start, I know *how* to fix this (reimage, or repair). What I want to know is *why* this is happening - it's eating all my time at work now, and becoming very annoying. I'm after...

I've set the file association for WAV files to execute this action: sndrec32.exe /embedding /Play "%L" /Close which plays the WAV without showing a window for SNDREC32. The problem is that some WAV...

Leigh rambled on in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:

For some reason my Java will no longer open the chat rooms. It looks llike it will then I get a small X in the upper lft corner. Help please!

Hi, I have a home built pc which runs the worst operating system on earth Windows XP. I am a Mac user and hate microsoft therefore dont know much about this OS (although I know alot about Macs). When...

Jay Wilson wrote: You don't have to do anything. If the old laptop is still bootable, just un-install Office from it, and format the HDD. Then just either do an in-place upgrade with XP on your new...

Hi, I wondered why I wasn't hearing my mail notification sound when I receive mail. The 'mail' program event is missing. How this happened I haven't a clue. Anyone out there know how to get back...

I have inadvertently done something to keep my new shortcut wizard from functioning when I click on New/Shortcut at any screen. The rundll32.exe is a process which normally runs when the wizard...

I could not print to local printer (HP laserjet) and noted that there is no lpt1 port listed in devices. MB is asusp4s800 -- relatively new -- and has been working fine until today -- suggestions?...

Does MS have a newsgroup for its XP defrag? And if so, what is the URL for it? After I thought I had some sort of work around for a problem with Symantec defrag, I wrote, " I am not game to post my...

Greetings o ye of superior intelligence. Got a problem. I captured about an hour of DV video from my new camcorder and since have been trying to move that 12gb file from my XP MCE05 laptop (NTFS 80gb...

is there any way to back up my video and audio drivers on an xp home machine to prepare for a failure? i've installed backup utility. i just have no idea what folder or wherever they're stored. i...

I have not had that problem myself but I would try booting into Safe Mode and check properties/security for the tasks to make sure administrators have full control. Also verify that you are indeed...

I need a little help with the exit animation. How do I make the slide have the text play the exit animation and then have the slide advance to the next slide without requiring another click?

Just curious if there is any way, using only the installed OS, to determine if the load is OEM, retail, upgrade, and so on?

I use my laptop for business and in doing so I have two office environments at two locations. The first is my own and the network is set that I automatically obtain IP address. The other environment...

blocking issues with Microsoft Shared Fax Client, wont allow me to upgrade without deleting. i have deleted it and this message below still comes up Microsoft Shared Fax Client Your existing...