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XP Pro - Reboots and Freezes
Posted on December 27th, 2007 | 7 Comments

Do you have any idea what the blank entry in System Configuration -Startup is? No. Use Autoruns to find any unwanted start...

Cannot change desktop background using Display Properties
Posted on December 27th, 2007 | 5 Comments

Problem solved! I deleted a registry entry in HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system - and that solved the problem. Thank you so much for leading me in the right...

Missing tab?
Posted on December 27th, 2007 | 2 Comments

Gerry wrote: Both tabs are back. Wonder what munged the registry? Oh well..... Mike

Print Sharing Issues (Help Please)
Posted on December 27th, 2007 | 0 Comments

Hello, I have a small network which includes 3 computers (2 are hardwired to a Netgear Wireless Router) and the 3rd is a wireless Laptop. All 3 have different Operating systems. Netgear Wireless...

Slow boot
Posted on December 27th, 2007 | 13 Comments

Don This freeware utility may be helpful: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/sysinternals/bb897428.aspx -- Hope this helps.

100% CPU usage and slow running
Posted on December 27th, 2007 | 5 Comments

"rick_geog" wrote: Hi Rick, try to run the Hijackthis and send the log to one of many forums and please can you send me one at here: to_you_rossatyahoo.co.uk (replace the at with@ to email me -!=...

RE: Take printers offline to improve WORD performance?
Posted on December 27th, 2007 | 0 Comments

Dont know why you need to troubleshoot MSWORD performance from that angle. Printer drives should not give problem. Why dont you troubleshoot from the User Profile approach. Check you profile, what is...

Power option properties
Posted on December 27th, 2007 | 2 Comments

It's a desktop. I will look at these websites. "gsjutla" <gsjutla@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4E9933DA-15CD-4E86-A881-6C53B2100C76@microsoft.com...

ADDING & REMOVING PROGRAMS
Posted on December 26th, 2007 | 3 Comments

Hi Gerry, Spot On Big G, the ID is the same sorry I didn't spot it and the copy &past duplicate the link >:). How to Identify a Damaged User Profile and Create a New Profile View products that this...

Can't install windows security updates and teh Defrag is not avail
Posted on December 26th, 2007 | 3 Comments

Milo Worth a look : http://cc.msnscache.com/cache.aspx?q=72716842314553&mkt=en-US&lang=en-US&w=545512fd&FORM=CVRE3 --

WMIPRVSE LOCKS My System...How Can I Fix it?
Posted on December 26th, 2007 | 2 Comments

On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:20:00 -0800, Larry <NalapombuNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote: How did you scan it? With what? It probably *is* a virus or worm. What folder is this file in? Note that the worm...

can't open control panel or change any settings
Posted on December 26th, 2007 | 5 Comments

Have a similar problem. Have already looked in the reg key suggested but the control panel entry does not exist. Additionally, I can't get into My Computer properties with the same error message,...

SMART imminent hard drive failure error message
Posted on December 25th, 2007 | 6 Comments

I have seen two places to turn it off: 1) in the BIOS, as you say Gerry, and, 2) using the manufacturer's utility that sometimes comes with the drive. Western Digital and Maxtor come to mind. Both...

Help With Strange Lockup Problem
Posted on December 25th, 2007 | 2 Comments

Thanks Andrew. I ran all of the tests in DXDIAG and all found "no problems." I'm afraid I'm over my head when it comes to "installing the chipset installation utility." Do I infer that you think my...

Service Pack Uninstall files
Posted on December 24th, 2007 | 5 Comments

"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.am.invalid.domain> wrote in message news:9q00n39upcbhp0crvcjfvn162otqqtpifg@4ax.com... No, that's all cleaned out. I also use OneCare to "Remove unnessary...

Slow Boot Up
Posted on December 24th, 2007 | 4 Comments

Don Disk CleanUp only removes files with in the User Profile. -- Hope this helps.

A Folder called "Address" Appearing on my Desktop
Posted on December 24th, 2007 | 2 Comments

Take a look at this OLEXP: Outlook Express Mail Folders Appear as Icons on the Desktop http://support.microsoft.com/kb/232381 "reaipiayer11" wrote:

Info Message
Posted on December 24th, 2007 | 0 Comments

On some webpages I receive an Info Message telling me that IE cannot display the web page when the page is clearly being displayed. This seems to appear in place of advertisements or graphics. In...

Info Message.
Posted on December 24th, 2007 | 0 Comments

-- noosaman

Al lot of useful information on this link
Posted on December 23rd, 2007 | 0 Comments

Hi All, Check the following link for a lot of great information http://blogs.technet.com/askperf/ -- Regards Gurpreet Singh