Boot the system, start tapping F8, at the menu select "Last Known Good Configuration" and press enter. If that fails to resolve it try the steps below: Assuming you have an actual XP CD as opposed...

If you have XP Pro on your computer, at the log in screen type ctrl-alt-delete twice. In the user account type administrator, leave the password blank and press enter. You likely didn't create a...

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:43:21 -0700, Els wrote: Right click the icon for your hard drive and select Properties. What is the description for File System? To be able to make folders private, the...

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 13:24:00 -0700, Pat wrote: If the internet activation won't complete, use the phone option. -- Sharon F MS-MVP - Windows XP Shell/User

When you restarted in safe mode did you try using System Restore to take you back to a time prior to when this began? -- Michael Solomon MS-MVP Windows Shell/User Backup is a PC User's Best...

Please go to the following link, scroll to Windowsxp.network_web, select it and try your question on that board: http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp -- Michael Solomon...

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 08:24:39 -0700, Jacky wrote: Without error messages, it's hard to give advice. So below is some random thoughts: It could be a hardware problem. Flakey RAM, for example, is...

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 04:49:58 -0700, Fijo wrote: It sounds like you are at least getting the advanced startup screen. Have you tried booting with "Last Known Good Configuration yet? I'm going to...

Try the following: Delete or rename the catroot2 folder. NOTE: That's catroot2, DO NOT DELETE or RENAME the CATROOT folder. This folder is a subfolder of the System32 subfolder of Windows. Then...

What happens when you try to activate? How did you uninstall XP, did you format before reinstalling? If you installed XP over itself instead of doing a clean install, it shouldn't need to be...

Well i accidently uninstalled windows on my Pc while doing something else, and now i have to re activate it, but sinc ei already did i can't do it again, its there anyway of getting it activated...

Hello, I have been having the same problems - it seemed I was going in circles. I have reintalled XP but my program files are not there. I am able to see all my "old" files and programs but can't...

I unplugged the phone line from the modem on saturday and the computer did not power on by itself at all, I then plugged the phone line back in on Sunday and it powered itself on a couple of times....

If this is a relatively recent issue, you might try using System Restore to take you back to a time when this worked properly. If that doesn't resolve it, try the information below. The following...

Folders are read only by default in XP. Only the attributes for files can be changed. If you are having problems accessing or changing files on this drive, if may be a file ownership issue: Note,...

Did you get an e-mail virus warning that appeared to be from Microsoft with an attachment? Regardless, you might want to make sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run a virus...

First, be sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run a virus scan. If your system is clear of viruses, open Control Panel, open System, go to the Advanced tab, click Settings...

In addition to David's suggestions in this thread, you might also want to run a virus scan on your system. Make sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions before running the...

First, be sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run a virus scan. If your system is clear of viruses, open Control Panel, open System, go to the Advanced tab, click Settings...