Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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No taskbar button when programme is minimised
by Guest Lindiloo- 3 replies
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Please help. Whenever I minimise a programme the button does not appear on the taskbar. It appears to be minimising but then disappears. When I open the task manager the programme is still running so I have to open the task manager instead of clicking on the button on the task bar to reopen the window. This has only happened recently. Does anyone know what the problem is? Thanks
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How can I get the handle for the Taskbar
by Guest Sanjeev Sharma- 0 replies
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I have rather two questions. First, where do I query technical stuff like this(Q on Subject) about WIndows? And second the question itself. I need to get handle for the taskbar but I don't know its window name so as to use 'FindWindow'. Anyother way? The code may be specific to WinXP and may be coded in VB or C++.
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Windows XP Home Nightmare on Elm Street
by Guest Joe Cramblit- 3 replies
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Got a MAJOR combination of problems. Running XP Service Pack 2 #1 My Installer is trashed I have done everything imaginable short of a hammer to fix it. I have run every Microsoft fix available. I have run a dozen others as well. I have run registry cleaners up the ying yang. I get several different error numbers. The most consistent is #1721. I have renamed all the msi files. They have been reinstalled. The new ones are broken as well. I've tried installing the Installer 3.1 with no change. I've read that you cannot really install 3.1 if you have service pack 2 installed. #2 I cannot UNINSTALL anything, therefore I cannot unistall/re-install servic…
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Security update failed.
by Guest Frank Martin- 5 replies
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As usual the computer automatically downloads security updates, but this time I get the following message. "Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 2.0 (KB928365)" Why does this happen and how can I get around it? Please help, Frank
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PowerToys » PowerToy Calc - Somethin' Weird
by Guest Crazy Horse- 1 reply
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I'm trying to figure out if my mind is playing tricks on me. I've been using PowerToy Calc for quite some time now. But today, when I opened it, I noticed a blue color scheme that I'm almost certain was never there before. I can't figure out how this could possibly be the case, since I have not updated or reinstalled this applet. I could be losin' my marbles on this one ... or there could be some other explanation that I have no clue about. Any feedback would be appreciated... even if it's "ur, uh, yeah... you *are* losin' your marbles on this one!" Thanks. -- _______ -CH ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
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computer getting really slow
by Guest Tolstoy- 2 replies
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My first post to this group, hope I'm in the right place and if not please direct me to the appropriate newsgroup. I've had this Toshiba Satellite A15S129 laptop for a few years now. It runs on WinXP. I use it at wifi spots around town, cafes and libraries and the like. It has antivirus and anti-spyware programs, up to date. Lately this laptop runs very slow. I really notice it in the Network Connections function. Network Connections works okay right after the computer boots, but if I have to use it more than once, it hangs. It seems like the misbehavior started when I tried to update Webroot Spy Sweeper, so I uninstalled it. The computer acts just the same…
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xp sp2 give back hard drive space after...
by Guest smitti- 3 replies
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Does xp sp2 give back hard drive space after files are deleted & recycle bin emptied? If not, how can I get that space back? I've deleted many files, and it doesn't appear to be giving back the space. Thanks for any info.
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DELL XP?
by Guest Jethro- 13 replies
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Is there a special version of XP for DELL? I have a friend who is trying a standard XP HOME on a machine he built with a DELL motherboard - it won't boot past the WINDOWS logo. I'm thinking he needs the DELL version of XP, if it indeed exists. If it does, can someone post? Thanks Jethro
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Logging off problems
by Guest astrodog19- 1 reply
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hey all. I am having trouble with logging off the user names on my desktop. This all started last week when I upgraded to Internet Explorer 7. What happens is that I go to Start, Log Off, and then hit Log off. But the computer doesn't do anything. I took it to my local computer repair shop and they told me it was fixed. When it came back tonight, I was able to log off from the start menu only once. In order for me to log off, I have to go through the Task Manager. What is wrong? My computer is 7 years old and running Windows XP Professional SP2. Please help. -- -astrodog19
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Prevent XP Professional from locking laptop every 15 minutes
by Guest Dave_in_gva- 8 replies
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Hi, I have a work-provided laptop that has been setup by our IT department. I have admin privileges so can edit the registry, install programs etc. One thing that drives me nuts with their install is that they have set up the laptop to automatically lock after 15 minutes of no input. While this is fine for my desktop at work, I find it a real pain when I am on the road where often in meetings etc. How do I change this? I'd like to set up my laptop so it never locks me out. I don't mind logging on with my username and password etc. but each time I log on I am always with my laptop so there's no need to have it lock me out every 15 minutes. Best, …
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uninstalling windows programs
by Guest diane in seattle- 8 replies
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i would like to uninstall the microsoft programs i do not use. i have a very small hard disk & there is a lot of unnecessary software loaded on it that i have no use for. i'd like to remove: msn explorer windows messenger internet explorer games & other things, but these are the main things. i have other software i like much better than these programs. i will never use them again, & they're taking up a whole bunch of space on my hard drive. your help would be appreciated! p.s.: why aren't the newsgroups alphabetized? i've been sitting here for five minutes, staring at 5pt type in the pulldown menu, trying to find a windows xp newsg…
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Gettin Rid of "Safely Remove Hardware" tray Icon
by Guest Tevibear- 8 replies
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Anyone know which process I need to disable in MS Config to get rid of that annoying tray icon that says "Safely Remove Hardware". Thx in advace, Tevi
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"Welcome" Screen at Startup
by Guest Simon- 10 replies
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I have just re-installed XP including SP2 and IE 7. When I start the PC it goes through the Windows XP screen and then the blue "Welcome" screen comes up. There is nothing else on it - no name or icon - just the single word "Welcome". After about 5 seconds it clears automatically ( no click required) and I am taken to Desktop. As the sole user of this machine I am happy not to have a password. My question is why does the Welcome screen display - in my circumstances it seems to have no purpose. Is there a fix so that it can be disabled and to enable me to be taken straight from the Windows XP splash to Desktop. Thanks.
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My Recent Docs issue
by Guest Danny Smith- 1 reply
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Hi folks, Each week I empty the list of My Recent Documents (just to keep things clear and organised) but then I find that thereafter whenever I open a document (such as a Word document, image file etc.) it doesn't appear on the My Recent Documents list - as if I didn't even open it - it just says it's empty. I've found a workaround, and that is to go to C:\Documents and Settings\JohnDoe\Recent, go to Properties, Security tab, and manually add my username to the permissions with Full Control, but the next week when I empty the list I have to do it again. Does anyone know of any way to 'fix it' so that I don't have to keep following that process every time I …
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uninstall xp
by Guest ilvpegasus- 14 replies
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I need to uninstall XP. I am stuck on the register page. Can I use the windows cd to to it, or do I have to remove directory in DOS? Also, do I have to reinstall XP or can I put in 98?