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Administrative rights
Posted on May 16th, 2006 | 2 Comments

Using Windows XP Pro I am trying to repair a computer that is badly infected with virus' and spyware. When I turn it on i only get a log on screen not a choice of users. I created a new user (me)...

cursor randomly repositioning
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 1 Comments

As I'm typing the cursor jumps to elsewhere in the document. I've cleaned the keys with a compressed gas duster...what now? I'm using Windows XP home

1 Harddrive, 2 partitions, make 1 smaller
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 10 Comments

I have 1 Harddrive (80GB) and 2 partitions on it (C drive and G drive) I have other harddrives in the computer, that is why the second partition on it is G: I also have Partition Magic Version 8.0...

screen hangs frequently for several seconds
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 2 Comments

Using Windows XP SP2 - Word 2003 - Outlook Express 6. Have defragmented and removed all temporary files. The hangs happen using Word and Outlook Express. Can anyone suggest what is causing this to...

Boot File Defragging not working?
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Hello All, Question regarding the defragmentation of the boot files. From what I have read this is supposed to occur during idle time. Checking the reg...

Runtime Errors, Line 19, Line638,
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 1 Comments

When I access the internet it works fine, but I now get numerous error pop-up messages that essentially all say the same thing such as Runtime error, and problem with Line 19 or several other line...

Auto-running Disk Defrag in 2k
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 2 Comments

I cannot figure out how to get disk defrag to run on a schedule. I can get it to pop up but not run the program. Any idea on what I am missing? I know how to get it to do it in XP, but i need to know...

restore
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 7 Comments

Recently restored computer a few weeks due to software problems, when I did it deleted internet explorer and even my calculator for the accessories panel. i didn't notice this for a few days but how...

Windows boot problems
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 11 Comments

Hi - I have a problem with windows xp - when I first start up, the task bar at the bottom of the screen doesn't appear, and I can't start windows explorer or internet explorer if I go to task...

explorer.exe just keeps crashing
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 0 Comments

hi, my problem is that sometimes whenever i try to explore the computer i get the message sorry explorer.exe has encountered a problem and must close....... i noticed that it tends to do it when i...

Scheduled task doesn't run.
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 7 Comments

I have a sheduled McAfee virus scan at 2:00 AM every week on thursday and sunday, but it only ran once and hasn't again. I have the following options checked: Run only if logged on Enabled Don't...

System hang
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 4 Comments

I am currently running XP pro and recently my system has started to hang just after it has booted up and displaying the Windows desktop. If I try to do a soft re-boot it just doesn't want to know. ...

low disk space reporting
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 0 Comments

hi guys, i am trying to get windows server 2003 sp1 to report, via email, when the 'low disk space' message pops up in the sys tray. i found a method, using the performance monitor,...

start menu
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 1 Comments

My start menu and my task bar have completely disappeared. I looked thru the questions and tried kelly's site but I don't understand what I am supposed to do there. I saved the file and answered...

Backup Utility: Can I make a backup to my C drive then save it on
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 2 Comments

I need to back up my computern and I have a lot of data (7gbs). I want to save to CD but this utility doesn't do that. Can I make a backup directly to my hard drive, then burn that file onto a CD?...

Response to System Tools - Disk Cleanup
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 2 Comments

I tried as suggested in above comment. The only thing this did was prevent the option "web client/publisher temporary files" from now being shown in the disk cleanup. After doing what was...

System Idle at 92-98%
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 7 Comments

Hi~ For some reason, my system idle process is taking most of my cpu usage. I am having difficulty opening files and folders (takes forever) and my programs freeze while I am using them...none in...

Disk defragmenter query?
Posted on May 15th, 2006 | 3 Comments

I ask the Disk Defragmenter to analyse my C: drive. It says "You should defragment this volume". So I defragment the C: drive. Then I ask the Disk Defrgamenter to analyse the C: drive again. But...

downloading slow
Posted on May 14th, 2006 | 2 Comments

HI, NEED HELP, IM ON DIAL UP, I USE EBAY ALOT AND PICTURES OF AUTOS TAKE FOR EVER TO DOWN LOAD, IM NOT HANDY ON A COMPUTER, IM 62, NEED HELP. THANK YOU

battery not charging
Posted on May 14th, 2006 | 4 Comments

my battery is not charging . It says it is but it stays on zero and never moves. If I unplug the ac power the computer shuts off. Does my battery needs to be replaced? It is about 4 yrs ol,d but I...