Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Monitor for Different Types of Events With Just One Script?: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/resources/qanda/apr05/hey0404.mspx Using WMI to monitor...

When I try to defrag my c: drive I get the following message: Disk Defragmenter has detected the chksdk is scheduled to run on the volume: (C): Please run chkdsk /f. When I run chkdsk /f I get...

Conor, DO NOT do a factory restore, this will overwrite everything you have and put the system in the state it was when you bought it. Follow this MS Article on how to do this repair without...

I have a new 32 GB quad-core PC that I plan to install WinXP 32-bit on. Since WinXP 32-bit only utilizes 4 GB RAM, will the remaining 28 GB be wasted, or can it somehow be utilized? Thanks. Scott

I'm looking to find a solution that will "alert" users of specific files dropped to a folder. My thoughts are to change folder characteristics such as color, icon or even send an automated message. ...

XP PRO 32bit SP2, AMD FX53, 2 gigs of RAM, Non dual booting Anyone have any clue why my box died? Before you say viruses or bad HD, know that my computer is clean and the HD is in fine shape. Only...

Gerry, It appears MSFT should update their documentation. When I calculate the Memory used in my Video Adapter, I come up with 1.49G. Close enough for Government Work :-) Thanks for your...

Hi, Guys, I am having great difficulty in installing "adobe flash player 9, to view video news, you tube (sad) etc. It shows in my "add and remove" but will not install into any program that requests...

I need to do a system restore.got a error message saying " the user profile service failed to login"and dell say its a software problem and need to do a factory restore. If I reset the pc will...

System Information states Pagefile Space - 1.37G Defrag report states Pagefile Space - 1G Pagefile setting in Performance Options - 1G minimum & 1G maximum - Custom Setting. Why does System...

Thanks again Gerry - will keep you posted. Stuart "Gerry" wrote:

Thanks. I'll check these out. I've also since learned that the Department of Energy will give me Power Management technical support (or so they claim on their web site www.energystar.com). I've...

Hello Forum, I have an HP Notebook with Windows XP. I get on the Internet to get my work done and I notice that the speed on my (Status) says that its 56 or 54 Mbps, thats fine. What I don't...

frank wrote: First, let me apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I haven't been reading this newgroup for a while. I just saw your posting today. My machine doesn't have the Security...

frank wrote: First, let me apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I haven't been reading this newgroup for a while. I just saw your posting today. My machine doesn't have the Security...

Seems like an easy question, doesn't it? I'm suspecting something is amiss in my system and not being able to do this simple check is making me even more nervous. Instructions say to Click Start,...

jola wrote: Install your video card drivers from the hardware manufacturer and change your resolution. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way

Alisha wrote: Tried just hitting enter after clicking on your name? (no password.) Otherwise - more information, Please. What OS, etc. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP

Hey when I turn on my computer it has a log in screen but I have never set a password how do I get around that.

Hi I just installed xp home on my machine and screen resolution is all messed up. what should I do?