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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Automatically Log On a User Account in Windows XP [/color][/size][/font][size=2][font=Arial]This article describes how to automatically log on a user account during the Window[/font][font=Arial][color=#000000]s startup process. Note: This process only works if the computer is not …

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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Restore Icons That Have Been Removed from the Desktop in Windows XP[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]This article describes how to restore the My Computer, My Documents, and My Network Places icons after they have been removed from the …

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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Restore the Operating System to a Previous State in Windows XP[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]This article describes how to use the System Restore tool to return your computer to a previous working state. System Restore takes a "snapshot" …

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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Obtain Remote Assistance Using Windows Messenger in Windows XP [/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=2]This step-by-step article describes how to use Windows Messenger to obtain help using the Remote Assistance feature in Windows XP. Remote Assistance enables you to allow …

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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Install or Remove a Font in Windows XP[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]This step-by-step article describes how to add and remove fonts in Windows XP. The following fonts are included with Windows XP and are installed on every computer:[/size][/font] …

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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]How to Enable Internet Connection Sharing on a Home or Small Office Network Connection in Windows XP [/color][/size][size=2]This article describes how to share one Internet connection on your home network or your small-office network. [/size][/font] …

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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Turn Off, Display, and Select an Animated Character in Search Companion in Windows XP [/color][/size][size=2]This article describes how to turn off, display, and select a different animated screen character in Search Companion.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=3][color=#0000ff]How to Turn …

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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Change Drive Letters in Windows XP [/color][/size][size=2]When you add drives to your computer, such as an extra hard drive, a CD drive, or a storage device that corresponds to a drive, Windows automatically assigns letters …

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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard in Windows XP [/color][/size][size=2]To start the Desktop Cleanup Wizard:[/size][/font] [list] [*][font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]Click Start , and then click Control Panel. [/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]In Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes under Pick a category. …

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Hello, My problem is with Corel WP8 Sp7 or 8. I have win XP and it's supposed to be for a client, but it's full of errors. The first one is that it can't find the language dll (Unable to load language resource DLL). I know it's the files shellwp.dll …

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I'm sure a clean install of XP and everything will fix this, but I don't have the things I need to do that, so I have to find an alternative solution. Windows XP boots average speed, but right when I click on the profile I want to sign on to, …

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I did a very bad thing. I ran a spyware software program yesterday and found a lot of spyware on my computer. I started deleting the items by hand in regedit. However, I got tired and went to bed. This morning my Windows XP will not completely load. It hangs …

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My computer config is P-IV 1.7 Ghz 512 MB Ram it started dunno how - but i located blaster worm in my pc - and installed fixblast from symantec removed it - and it was running fine. but than my computer started to freeze every 5-10 minutes. I formatted my …

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When I load Xp everytime a pop come up that says can not locate System32.exe. Please go to Start and search for system32.exe. How can I fix this so it doesnt show up because after I click ok my pc operates normaly without any problems.

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I recently bought a new PC running Windows XP Home edition. The first time I switched it on, Windows started fine and I was able to customise the user account as requested and then use the desktop icons to play DVDs and install my monitor driver. The next time I …

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I got a dell dimension 4400 into fix and I can't get online. It was loaded with spyware. I removed it. but still could not get online doesn't even find the network. I went to a command prompt in windows and typed ping 127.0.0.1 the machine came back with this …

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[font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Create a Desktop Shortcut that Locks a Windows XP-Based Workstation[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]This step-by-step article describes how to create a desktop shortcut that you can use to lock a Windows XP-Based Workstation. To take full advantage of user authentication as a means of network access control, you must be sure that only …

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how/ can I run windows xp and win98 on the same computer with 2 seprate hardrives? i'm new at this stuff and need it explained in simple terms. thanks for your help

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i need to know how to disable right click on windows xp, and things like this sort, like not allowing them too, create folders and such.

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Windows XP refuses to load. I turn the computer on, and it works completely fine until just after the welcome screen when the desktop should be loading up. Instead, I get a black screen with nothing but the cursor in the center. I can move it around just fine, but …

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I'm running Windows XP on an Athlon 64. When I try to create a system restore point through the Help and Support Center, the System Restore wizard freezes. This also affects some downloads from windowsupdate.com which create a restore point before they are applied. All other applications on the machine …

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I installed windows xp onto a second hard drive that I had, but i removed it. When I start my computer, it would ask which windows to start. Even though i removed the hard drive with the other windows installed, the option to start the other windows appears. How would …

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Original problem started w/error mess saying files required to run have been removed/replaced-tried doing system restore to previous date-same error message-put Win XP Home Ed cd in (inc sv pk 1) like it said to- froze in the middle of setup.Fatal error pdt catalog -signature invalid-prevents setup from continuing. Called …

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Greetings, I recently installed the Windows XP update on to my computer and have had no problems up to now. I had to re-install Norton Antivirus and after I installed the program I ran the live update. Everything was working fine until I rebooted the machine. Now EVERYTHING from the …

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This has been happening a lot lately and I don't know what to do. I'm on the net, and I'm working or doing my stuff, and then if i leave for lets say 20-30 seconds, I come back and I click on a link, it says cannot find server. My …

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I have a fairly new laptop (1 month old) HP Pavillion ZD7000-P4-3.06 w/Hyper-Threading. 768 MB PC2700-128 Nvidia GForce 5600go graphics card. Up until about a week ago when starting my computer it was fairly quick. Now all of a sudden it takes 2min.30sec.-2min.45 sec. to completely bootup. I don't even …

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I recently upgraded from Windows ME to XP Pro and during the installation it said that regedit.exe was not copied properly and then it gave me the option of skipping that file which I did. Once install was complete, the computer re-booted and once it gets to the "Windows is …

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Anyone on boot up and then dial up with modem computer freezes. When Computer stays running seldom happens. I installed new drivers for modem. Seems like its sluggish until it warms up. Is it okay to leave computer on all the time will it shorten its life. Thanks Anyone

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Ok, I've followed the instructions to enable file sharing between computers on my home network. However, whenever I have dragged and dropped a file into the file sharing folder, for whatever reason it isn't available from the other computer. What am I missing here? My OS is Windows XP Home …

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I shut windows down while it was going through a series of updates. When I tried to start my computer again it is unable to load windows. The Compaq brand logo comes up, followed by the the XP logo---then the screen goes black, and for a quick second an error …

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