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Windows XP crashing at shutdown
Posted on September 20th, 2007 | 0 Comments

Recently, My windows xp pro has been hanging at shut down. This happens to just two of the 6 user names screens. On clicking the restart or shutdown button, it will come up with "Windows shutting...

autoplay problem
Posted on September 20th, 2007 | 1 Comments

Some information for you to consider - Is it DOS related or Auto Play related for Trojan related? c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft...

Explorer Closes
Posted on September 20th, 2007 | 0 Comments

I cannot do anything with my pics. When I open My Pictures, I get an error msg saying Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. I have run all spy and ad and virus scans- nothing...

Multiple Definitions for the same network printer
Posted on September 19th, 2007 | 1 Comments

On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:18:02 -0700, KenH wrote: If XP includes a printer driver for your hardware at all, it will be a very basic driver. For extra bells and whistles you need to download and...

Installing the Recovery Console on a computer
Posted on September 18th, 2007 | 3 Comments

DeanJ wrote: Borrow a friends cd/w sp2, install the rc then return the cd to your friend. -- Mike Pawlak

Network Installation of Applications
Posted on September 18th, 2007 | 0 Comments

Please excuse me if this is a dumb question, but I want to install my apps (Office etc) on a networked RAID NAS and run then from my PC (to save space on my flash drive). How can I avoid the popup...

Can Not Start in Safe Mode
Posted on September 18th, 2007 | 4 Comments

Depends on the keyboard. -- ==================================== TaurArian 2005-2008 - Australia ==================================== How to make a good post:...

windows xp home freezes at welcome screen
Posted on September 18th, 2007 | 0 Comments

Hi all,,I just reinstalled SP2, and when it asked me reboot after the install it started freezing up at the windows xp welcome screen,, and now i can only boot into safe mode,, I'm having a real...

Windows XP Service Pack 2
Posted on September 18th, 2007 | 1 Comments

Sounds a bit like you haven't downloaded sufficient data - try the full download and manually install - Windows XP Service Pack 2 - download (for single PCs...

Desktop Shortcuts
Posted on September 16th, 2007 | 2 Comments

Where are you trying to drag a shortcut to your desktop from? -- I do know the difference! "sklyne" wrote:

Word page layout
Posted on September 16th, 2007 | 0 Comments

I have tried the response to delete the blank pages before and/or after within a document. I had tried this previously and it did not work.

Question about thumbnail pages located on the left side of the pag
Posted on September 16th, 2007 | 0 Comments

My laptop computer displays my document with thumbnail pages on the left side of the page I'm editing. My desktop does not display the thumbnail pages. If I click on print layout view, it only...

Word page layout
Posted on September 16th, 2007 | 2 Comments

Simply click on the top of the page you want to delete and press the delete button until the text you want appears where you want it to. If the blank page is at the end of your document, place your...

Recovery of crashed laptop hard drive - Am I doing this right?
Posted on September 15th, 2007 | 0 Comments

I have a crashed Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop running (or rather, not running) Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. To recover the data on the hard drive, I plan to buy an external hard drive case...

Windows XP will not boot
Posted on September 15th, 2007 | 2 Comments

Thanks Kris -- JD "Kris" wrote:

rundll32.exe
Posted on September 15th, 2007 | 1 Comments

It is a Windows executable that RUNs a DLL - that's why it has the name rundll32.exe "MrKite" <MrKite@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in...

Failure of XP Boot Disks - Need help! Please?
Posted on September 13th, 2007 | 4 Comments

Kris wrote: Contact Dell as they are responsible for the provison of OS support on your machine.

how do i reactivate Windows xp pro retail on new computer
Posted on September 13th, 2007 | 1 Comments

neil wrote: If it will not activate over the net then use the telephone method, you will provided with the phone number when your internet activation attempt fails.

Black margin on right side of screen
Posted on September 13th, 2007 | 4 Comments

the menu buttons physically on the monitor itself ! Grab the manual. K "labooth" wrote:

XP SP2---won't install unless on AC
Posted on September 11th, 2007 | 2 Comments

Thank you very very much. I've ordered the CD ($3.29 shipping only). Also, iGo (WallPower adapter) is sending me a new tip which might solve the AC/DC recognition issue. It's the L2 tip if anyone...