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Windows Update disabled
Posted on April 25th, 2008 | 2 Comments

Thanks for response but it did not work. Followed all steps - no problem, but still get error message "Windows Update was disabled by your system administrator" when I checked for updates. "Andrew...

Winlogon.exe Error
Posted on April 25th, 2008 | 4 Comments

Hello all I have the exact same problem in multiple networks I manage and it's been something I have never found a solution to. However I would be interested to know the exact version of Symantec...

Problem opening a folder with a double-click
Posted on April 24th, 2008 | 0 Comments

I apologise in advance if I'm not in the right forum - it's hard to pick. Anyway, I don't know what has caused it, but I can no longer open a folder with a d-c. If I right click, 'search' is at the...

Problem after installing windows installer 3.1
Posted on April 24th, 2008 | 1 Comments

"Cahyadi" wrote: Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 User Profile Hive Cleanup Service

My Documents Won't Open
Posted on April 24th, 2008 | 1 Comments

"monkey8" wrote: Do you have mapped Network drives, unmap them if you do by right click on My computer or select Disconnect Network Drive. Unexplained computer behaviour may be caused by deceptive...

Windows XP Cannot delete some items pinned to Start Menu
Posted on April 24th, 2008 | 8 Comments

Hi Michael, I meant right click the start button and select properties >> Start Menu Tab Good luck. "Michael Nowatney" wrote:

Cannot install iTune and avast
Posted on April 24th, 2008 | 1 Comments

I downloaded itunes 7.6.2 but cannot open it. I got one error, "unable to start winScard.dll not found", the rest of the attempts just went nowhere. When I update my xp account "Advantage Validation...

Backup in xp pro can not schedules jobs
Posted on April 23rd, 2008 | 0 Comments

In XP pro BACKUP program I can backup manually (push start backup and it backs up the files I define and puts them where I designate). However when I schedule backups at a particular time, nothing...

configure few keys of my laptop
Posted on April 23rd, 2008 | 1 Comments

*Bonjour Fabiop* ! <news:B8905085-F779-4713-85E7-75C8FFB6D3B6@microsoft.com> You can use AutoHotkey http://www.autohotkey.com/ This simple script produce "Ã*" with WIN+a ==>

updates
Posted on April 22nd, 2008 | 3 Comments

HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525 -- TaurArian 2005-2008 - Update...

Genuine Advantage Validation Tool
Posted on April 21st, 2008 | 0 Comments

What are the options when the Tool says your installation is invalid, but every box in the company is covered by licenses?

security log full
Posted on April 21st, 2008 | 0 Comments

some of the pcs the security log full every day and it show the login and logoff from other users name. Once the security log full, user can't login to the network anymore . Any idea why it show...

Standby Mode Problem
Posted on April 20th, 2008 | 0 Comments

After a new hard drive installation and clean install of xp home, hibernate mode I cannot make work. When I press the shift key at the "turn off computer" box, the icon does not change from stand by...

Want to know more about Windows Security?
Posted on April 20th, 2008 | 1 Comments

Why go to downloads.com & run some 3rd party junk thats probably full of spyware,etc...If security info is what youre looking for,try:http://www.microsoft.com/technet Locate security...

CD burning problem
Posted on April 20th, 2008 | 2 Comments

I'm using the Windows program. Guess I'll try to clean up the hard disk and see if that helps... I've tried different cd's and keep having the same problem. thanks "nass" wrote:

Lost Links
Posted on April 19th, 2008 | 5 Comments

Glad you got it sorted and I hope you backed up your data before doing a clean install of the Operating system. Thanks for letting us know your outcome. Good luck. nass "RichardAD" wrote:

Date/Time Display
Posted on April 17th, 2008 | 1 Comments

"vsaun" wrote: How old your PC?, you may need to replace the CMOS Battery on the Motherboard. Advanced troubleshooting for shutdown problems in Windows...

Task manager disabled
Posted on April 16th, 2008 | 6 Comments

thanks a lot it was a big help. the amatuer. "TaurArian" wrote:

removing icons permanently
Posted on April 16th, 2008 | 0 Comments

hello, I am on a network with xp Professional and a few of us have been having the same problem. I have tried to delete old links from my favourites list in Explorer and delete icons and shortcuts...

Restoring back to new
Posted on April 15th, 2008 | 1 Comments

See: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html This is assuming you do in fact have the WinXP CD and Product Key. You'll also need to reinstall all your programs so you'll have to make...