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After XP SP2 upgrade, cannot get online
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 5 Comments

After installing the upgrade I cannot get into the internet with my laptop, whether by dialup, wireless adapter or direct cable modem access. I've tried everything and have read all the support...

Add/Remove Programs not working/displaying correctly
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 5 Comments

I went into Add/remove programs under Control Panel, and many/most of the programs installed on my PC do not display there, and the change/remove button is absent on the ones that are there. A couple...

system properties on my computer
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 13 Comments

i cannot access system properties from "my computer" i right click and select properties and nothing happens.

standby and hibernation issues on XP
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 2 Comments

My desktop does not automatically go into standby or hibernation at the set time, ever since I networked with my other computer. Any ideas?

Spoolsv.exe error then windows not loading
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 6 Comments

Had some minor issues weith a mouse driver, re-installed, re-booted PC, then slow to start, Loading personal setting shown, then desktop wall paper, further delay then spoolsv.exe error, followed by...

SUS 1.0 conflicting with XP SP2
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Were getting our critical updates delivered from Microsoft to our SUS. We can acknowledge the updates for delivery to the desktops but they never get delivered. What appears to be happening is that...

Click to Execute Speed Problem
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Here is my problem: Internet Explorer and my desktop Icons are taking quite a bit of time to react from the time I double click them until they execute. I don't know the technical jargon for this...

revised microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain charter
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 0 Comments

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New one maybe that helps - Re: Fraunhofer Codecs Issue
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 0 Comments

My answers to the replys on my thread 'Fraunhofer Codecs Issue' did not appear on the News Group. thant s wy I start this new one. No thank you. It's an software issue. I have had the same on...

Desktop missing items
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 1 Comments

After updating Windows XP Home Edition with SP2, the desktop does appear as it should. When I boot the computer, the desktop apears with icons, status bar, etc. but everthing disappears after a...

Very large registry file 2.3Gb - need help
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Hi This is a WinXP home machine with all updates and patches. Machine is confirmed virus and spy/addware free but is know to have had a infection in the past. The registry is bloated to 2.3 GB and...

change of new mainboard
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 1 Comments

When I change a new motherboard, I notice that that Windows XP have to reinstall. But some of my friend said no need. If so, how to avoid reinstall ?

How to set boot screen resolution in XP embedded or windows XP?
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Our LCD only support 640*480 screen resolution, so when XP starts up, XP logo cann't appear normally in 640*480, Is there any way to make XP logo appear normally in 640*480?

A Few Issues
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Ok I have been getting alot of pop ups lately I do have Microsoft AntiSpyware and Norton Internet Security, and Yahoo pop up Blocker still i get popups also when on a website when I click on a link...

msi mother board update
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 4 Comments

I have a new driver for my msi card on their website and I went to install it and it wanted to flash the bios and told me not to mess with it if I didn't know what I was doing so how do I update the...

MSSvc.exe Error msg
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Greetinga All, Event Type: Error Event Source: Service Control Manager Event Category: None Event ID: 7034 Date: 1/6/2006 Time: 11:31:17 AM User: N/A Computer: IBM-XXXXXXXXX

Clean registry
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 6 Comments

I have been reading alot of these messages and noticed that alot of you are suggesting that the registry be cleaned for a solution. I have XP Home Edition/ Service pack 2 on my computer and I am try...

Defragging
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 4 Comments

Could anyone tell me why I still have fragmented files after defragging several times. I'm using Win Xp and most of the fragmented files seem to be in c:documents and settings.

XP Control Panel Icons do not work
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Ok, so I am trying to help someone fix their computer. They are having problems with the control panel. Apparently when the person opens the control panel, they can see the icons, but cannot click...

Re: Long delay when right clicking New
Posted on January 6th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Leigh Wrote: > Hello all, > Each time I right click a folder's contents (or the > desktop) to create a new folder. I get the context > sensitive menu but when I select New it takes up to 2 > minutes...