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Limiting computer use
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 1 Comments

box. 2) Go to Full text matches and click on "Net user". See the examples for setting a user's logon hours. Some examples would be: net user johnsw /time:M-F,08:00-17:00 net user johnsw...

admin logon problem
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 3 Comments

You should only use the hidden account for things such as this and other emergencies. For everything else that would require an administrator, you should continue to use the admin account you...

Bypass bootup logon
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 3 Comments

Tim I just figured out how to do this, had the same problem. first go to user accounts and see if you have a third account that says ASP.NET something. this was put in when you did all the updates....

Restricting access to folders
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 0 Comments

I would like to know if certain folders on a stand-alone PC can be password protected to restrict access. I am looking to implement this on my home PC to restrict access to some personal files. The...

Folder Thumbnails and View Settings Not Consisitent & Lost
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Hi all, I find this very annoying and a big problem: I have lots of family photos organized in many folders. Each folder, in thumbnail view, is customized to have a certain picture to represent it...

Error Message
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Every I launch IE I get this error message Comet Assertion: Assertion failed in file D:\Projects 3.60\ client\COMET_CLIENT\BHQ\CSBHO.cppline 581. It then asked to press yes to continue or no to...

Can't turn off logon screen..need help
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 6 Comments

Mike I just found the Problem. I tried a system restore again. It brought me back to the right spot. I check the windows updates and it took 2 off my computer. 1 was updating windows media player,...

no boot
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 1 Comments

"Taurarian" <taurarian@hotmailNOSPAM.com> wrote in message news:<#04drJ#UDHA.424@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>... I met similar problem. But my HD has no OS installed before. I just told the computer staff...

virus in system file
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 0 Comments

My Anti virus software has detected a virus in C:\system volume information\_restore (and a big number) but I cannot get into the folder to clean as it says access denied. I am fairly new to XP -...

Missing seach compnaion
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 0 Comments

I don't know what happened, but my husband and I share a computer and when he tries to go to SEARCH from the start menu it does nothing. However, on my side of xp it works fine. Anyone have any idea...

Limited Access for Children
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Easiest way out is to use System Restore to take you back to a time prior to when the update was installed. Start\All Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore. It's possible there's an...

account use
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Most applications weren't designed for this type of multi-user environment. Such applications need to be installed in each specific user's account to whom you wish to grant access. First, be sure...

e-mail
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Open Outlook Express on your home computer, go to tools, select options, go to the Security tab and remove the check from "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a...

Task Scheduler
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 3 Comments

You're welcome, good luck.:-) -- Michael Solomon MS-MVP Windows Shell/User Backup is a PC User's Best Friend DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/ "Bernard Lis" <BerLis@comcast.net> wrote in message

Reset User Account Passowrd (Administrative Privilages)
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Forgot password for admistrative user account. Is there a way to reset this password? Computer is a home computer and not familiar with XP. Thanks

where is word
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Word is part of MS Office and not now nor has it ever been a part of any Microsoft operating system. Sometimes manufacturer's bundle additional software but if Word or Office didn't come with your...

passwords
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 3 Comments

See Jupiter Jones' post in this thread. -- Michael Solomon MS-MVP Windows Shell/User Backup is a PC User's Best Friend DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/ "Susan" <itsmenc@bellsouth.net> wrote in...

Games
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Have you tried using Google to search for the game. www.google.com -- Michael Solomon MS-MVP Windows Shell/User Backup is a PC User's Best Friend DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/ "Lois Anderton"...

my icon backing
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 0 Comments

hi i was wondering how to take off the icon bacing like u can choose a icon backing like black white blue etc... but i want to know how to take it off can anyone help me??

XP home ed. starts but stops boot process
Posted on July 28th, 2003 | 0 Comments

You might try a repair install as follows: .. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to start over and...