Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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Synchronize time at startup
by Guest Rolfie- 9 replies
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Hi, are there any fixes to make Windows XP automatically synchronize time with an internet time server when the computer boots up, without using any third party program? tia Rolfie
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Hidden Files and Folders are not visible
by Guest Tony- 3 replies
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Recently i've noticed that HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDER are not visible even though they are all there but not visible cause i can access them directly through my favourite entry in windows explorer, also everytime i've tried to check the radio button in Tools--Folder -Option--View to " Hide Hidden Files and Folder" and clicked Apply and close the dialog box it reverts back to " +Show hidden file and folder" but not showing any hidden folder. I've run Spyware Doctor, Ad-ware, Spybot CA antivirus and spyware, all come clean no problems, only Xsoft's spyware detected two problems in Registry, it says "Eventlog.exe" from HKEY classes Root cls…
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Add or Remove Program Window Won't Populate
by Guest Dave- 4 replies
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I'm using WinXp Pro sp2. When I try to open the Add/Remove Window, all it does is tell me to wait while list is being populated. It never brings up any of the installed programs. Any ideas why it's not working?
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Taskbar Stops Autohiding after a bit
by Guest JCC- 4 replies
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after I have been working for a bit, my Taskbar stops the autohide feature and sits over my workspace. I have searched several times for this in these pages but have had no luck finding any information on it. I am runnig Windows XP professional, updates are current, but I've been having this issue off and on for a while, its just getting really annoying so I thought I would ask for help with it.
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the log off window doesnt have switch user!
by Guest carl feredeck- 3 replies
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When I press log off , the small window that pops up doesnt have switch user... only log off. Whats wrong? I checked the services and it says that the Fast user switching service is up and running...
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elementary question
by Guest brunetto- 13 replies
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Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one will close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do some damage by clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the job and vice versa. Thank You
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Problem with windows update!!!!!!!
by Guest F- 1 reply
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I've got the problem when I goto windows update... http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=566687&hl=windows+update http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=564497&hl=windows+update
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HELP- "fix" for Windows XP service Pack4
by Guest designfrog- 12 replies
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Find the current Service Packs, Hot Fixes etc. for their network products. What is the time frame since their last major "fix"? What is the physical size of the "fix". How would you acquire this as a network administrator?
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Can anyone help with this?
by Guest Tony Meloche- 4 replies
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Somewhere in the last few days - I don't know when - the tab on the "properties" page marked "Desktop" disappeared. "Themes", "Screen Saver" , "Appearance", "Slide Show" (which I never use) and "Settings" are there, but "Desktop" has vanished. Any help getting it back appreciated! Thanks, Tony ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
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Link won't stay put on desktop!
by Guest Steve H- 12 replies
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Recently started using Nokia PC Suite. There is a peculiarity about its desktop link, in that every time it is clicked it moves itself to a new position on the screen, upsetting my preferred layout. This happens even if I delete the link and make a new one! Is there any way to make it stay put? (I don't use 'lock web items on desktop' because I hate the boxes this puts around the icon descriptions.). Cheers, S
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Desktop Backgrounds
by Guest Buddy1- 5 replies
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My desktop background picture disappeared. When I log on I get a dialog box that says C://Windows/privacy-danger....can not be located or loaded. Everytime you go back to the desktop, you get the same message. I have just recently cleaned my system from some malware, but apparently it only cleaned my account, not the other 4 I have in Media. Any suggestions?
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ACTIVATION AFTER REINSTALL 1 2
by Guest Tanti- 32 replies
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I have reinstalled Windows XP Pro on the same hard disk to eliminate a nasty virus. I have a valid CD and all worked fine. However activation is being denied. Any solutions pls?
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genuine windows XP
by Guest quy nguyen- 16 replies
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I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download and install windows update from microsoft. It says that the software is not genuine. I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer running. I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and format software. Would you please help me how to do it. Thank you very much.
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Disable Ctrl-Esc
by Guest Jack- 5 replies
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Hi, I need the ctrl-esc for another application in DOS... So how to disable ctrl-esc intrinsic function of opening the start menu? Thanks Jack
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Vista and XP Networking.
by Guest Vampyfan- 0 replies
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Hello. I am currently connected to my internet with my Desktop computer wirelessly.(this is what i use to get the internet to my desktop. And i also have a Belkin router. http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=179211) My computer that is directly connected and has the Router is downstairs and it runs Windows Vista Home Premuim(desktop computer also). I also have a Windows Vista Home Premium Laptop. Both of my Vista computers can share files and printers fine, but my XP one wont even detect a network, its connected to the internet fine, but i have no idea how to add my computer to the network(just to share files and the printer). Wh…