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problem with product key
Posted on December 26th, 2003 | 3 Comments

Try a Clean Installation, otherwise something may be wrong with the CD. If Windows XP is retail, contact Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326246 If Windows XP is OEM contact the seller,...

Opening Outlook Express from desktop
Posted on December 26th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Outlook is taking a long time to open from my desk top. All the other applications seem to be fine. Also when I open it the AOL IM log in screen pops up.

Second Column Start Menu
Posted on December 26th, 2003 | 7 Comments

another thing you can do is to add them to the desktop and then add the DESKTOP tool bar to the taskbar. that makes them just a click away just as if they were on the start...

Recycle Bin Location on XP & Error
Posted on December 25th, 2003 | 1 Comments

"Mark W" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: The Recycle Bin consists of the aggregation of the contents of the \Recycled folder on each partition on your hard drive(s) - e.g. C:\Recycled,...

missing ASMS file
Posted on December 25th, 2003 | 0 Comments

what is a ASMS file and machine locked up saying its file is needed on windows xp home edition cd-rom. Trying to reload XP and it only goes so far and stops and is telling me the above file is...

emailing in another language
Posted on December 25th, 2003 | 0 Comments

hi there. i've been trying to write emails in japanese. i've got the language settings down correctly so that i see the hiragana and katakana characters i write, but the problem is always at the end:...

Resetting Login Password
Posted on December 25th, 2003 | 2 Comments

Closing down my computer
Posted on December 25th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Hi everybody I've just installed Windows XP Pro on my computer. All went well, but when i close down my computer it wont close by it self. I have to push the "closebuttom". The problem is that i am...

booting to MSDOS (WINDOWS 2000XP PROFESSIONAL
Posted on December 25th, 2003 | 2 Comments

That's correct, there is no MS-DOS in Windows XP. The only thing I can suggest is to create a dos boot disk, boot the system, run the app from there and try to print from there. NOTE: if the...

Windows XP problem
Posted on December 25th, 2003 | 2 Comments

"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message news:u6V53InyDHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...

INSTALLING WIN XP
Posted on December 25th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Have you made sure the drivers for all your other hardware devices are up to date? You need to check the device manufacturer websites for the latest drivers. -- Michael Solomon MS-MVP Windows...

alt+tab problem
Posted on December 24th, 2003 | 6 Comments

Bingo! I have a wireless keyboard and mouse. I disabled their software for multimedia features and i can switch between the game and other apps just fine now. Once again, thank you all for your...

Merry Christmas
Posted on December 24th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Thank you, Rick, best wishes. -- Michael Solomon MS-MVP Windows Shell/User Backup is a PC User's Best Friend DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/ "Rick Webb" <drliquid@shaw.ca> wrote in...

Login Password
Posted on December 24th, 2003 | 1 Comments

See if this helps: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm -- Jupiter Jones An easier way to read newsgroup...

Buying used copy of XP - good idea?
Posted on December 24th, 2003 | 4 Comments

Lobster wrote: David Just take the proper precautions before buying. Ebay and other online auction sites have rules in place for confirming the legitimacy of sellers. The Product Key being used...

Disabling Features
Posted on December 24th, 2003 | 4 Comments

On Tue, 23 Dec 2003 18:59:40 -0800, Rick Webb wrote: Happy holidays to you too, Rick, and I look forward to getting a peek at your site. Take care, -- Sharon F MS MVP - Windows XP Shell/User

xp sudden blackouts
Posted on December 24th, 2003 | 4 Comments

One more quick follow up.<pspa.exe> is a Jasc program; <pdexplo.exe> is Power Desk; <photopls.exe> is a Serif program which I have uninstalled. Thank you. "Ronnie Vernon MVP" <ronv@mvps.org> wrote in...

Boot
Posted on December 24th, 2003 | 4 Comments

rdkeredeser@hotmail.co wrote: I've no idea - but here's one for you - quit yelling. Posting all in caps is considered extremely rude, and makes your posts very hard to read.

forgotten administrators password
Posted on December 24th, 2003 | 2 Comments

you need to find CIA Commander. Grate tool.

Internet Explorer
Posted on December 24th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Please mention the error message/symptom you see. Set IE as default browser: Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Options > Programs and enable the option: "Internet Explorer should check to see...