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User account deleted - are files under that account permanently lo
Posted on January 1st, 2006 | 1 Comments

On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:36:03 -0800, Hurtin wrote: XP Pro? If yes... When first installed, XP Pro creates a built-in account named Administrator. If no other user accounts are created, it is the...

Xerox printer problem with XP
Posted on January 1st, 2006 | 0 Comments

My Xerox Docuprint P8 printer won't work with my new Dell laptop with Windows XP. I got an XP-compatible parallel to USB cable which XP accepted. Next I downloaded the printer driver for XP from...

XP Pro Error Message
Posted on January 1st, 2006 | 1 Comments

No problem, don't panic, you've just lost a file: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767 -- Cari (MS-MVP) Printing & Imaging http://www.coribright.com/windows

Pop up Dangerous malware
Posted on December 31st, 2005 | 1 Comments

download and run microsoft's anti spyware beta. and the microsoft malicious software removal tool. I also reccomend downloading spyware blaster and spyware guard. When u get a pop up, never click on...

breakpoint error
Posted on December 31st, 2005 | 0 Comments

hi , im into trainz virtual trainz that is, when i try to download content or extract it, i get the error msg. the exception breakpoint, a breakpoint has been reached 0x80000003 occured in the...

Grossly oversized Web pages
Posted on December 31st, 2005 | 2 Comments

This happens sometimes when you have accessibility options activated, for example Magnifier. Open Internet Explorer and go to the Tools menu, then choose Internet Options. Click the Accessibility...

CANNOT ACESS DOCUMENTS AFTER WINDOWS INSTALLATION
Posted on December 31st, 2005 | 1 Comments

On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 18:26:01 -0800, EFFANGA wrote: How To Take Ownership of a File or Folder http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421 -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

outlook express
Posted on December 31st, 2005 | 0 Comments

When I open outlook express It asks for a passwork but when i type it in it just asks again. Not sure what to do. Any help would be great. thanks all anc happy New Year

main user acct-unable to access internet
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 0 Comments

I have win XP with 5 user accounts, 4 are main(administrator and one guest-limited). My daughter had changed her two accounts. ie - passwords etc. and somehow she is no longer to access the...

guest account
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 18:41:02 -0800, truckdriver wrote: The Guest account and any limited accounts do not have the ability to create any Windows user accounts. This is a task that is only available...

searching inside files
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 08:51:02 -0800, raymond wrote: There are ways to tweak XP's Search to scan inside of more than the most basic document file types. More info...

Using Recovery Console
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 5 Comments

On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 10:13:02 -0800, medusa wrote: The problem is due to a mistake made by the OEMs in the images that they apply to the systems they manufacture. There are workarounds in...

password protection / blocking access
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 2 Comments

please...any suggestions would be welcome

Cannot login to Windows XP
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 0 Comments

Guilty of 'knowing enough to be dangerous. . . .' I have my work laptop @ home and changed the domain to a workgroup. Now I can't login as myself, administrator, or any other user. Is there a way...

quick launch?
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

JM wrote: Just unlock the taskbar and then drag and drop the IE icon to the taskbar.It should then be back as it was. -- Mike Pawlak

can't find Start menu or taskbar?
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318027 and/or http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm Line 117 – Restore Taskbar and...

Can't browse the Internet by typing in the URL
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

Check If there is NO data value entry for WWW, add HTTP:// as the data value. ie: "www"="http://" Otherwise try the IE Newsgroup Internet Explorer – OE...

Unwanted Logging in and out screen.
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 2 Comments

Go to the Start Menu and the Run box. .. Type in the following: control userpasswords2 .. now click OK .. In the new Windows that appears select the account you wish to make the primary logon. .. ...

License Product Key
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 2 Comments

"frank" <frank@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: If your computer came with Windows XP preinstalled then the product key should be on a sticker affixed to the computer case, usually on the side,...

Drive Errors each time I boot up Windows XP
Posted on December 29th, 2005 | 2 Comments

Hello "Byte", first, many thanks for responding your time and effort is very much appreciated. My symptoms are still occcurring, but they seem to have settled down now, errors are stil reported with...