Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
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Forcing Folder View in Windows Explorer
by Guest John Smith- 2 replies
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Anyone know of a way to force Windows XP Explorer to always open in folder view (i.e. like File Manager used to) rather than the alternative with File and Folders Tasks / Other Places etc? Jeff
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Windows XP task Manager minimised icon
by Guest Michel Speed- 1 reply
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I have an windows xp Pro machine with an problem with the task manager minimising when started. The minimised icon starting the lower right hand side of the taskbar. can not get the taskmanager to maximise. any ideas why this is happening. Best Regards Michael Speed
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Yet another Shutdown Problem
by Guest KWS- 2 replies
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Windows XP Media Edition When I perform start - turn off computer - turn off, the last panel with the turn off options disappears but the shutdown/turn off sequence does not start. I can then do it again and the sequence completes normally. Sometimes, it works the first time but usually I have to do it twice. This started recently and, unfortunately, I am not able to relate it to something else I did at the time, such as changing settings or installing new software. Any ideas as to where to look? Thanks Ken
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upgrade RAM, now Windows will not boot, error message
by Guest Stephen Frog- 3 replies
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I recently upgraded the memory on an older HP Pavilion from 192mb to 512mb (the maximum this computer will take). When I start the machine, I get a full page error message that starts with the sentence: "We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this." Then farther down the page it suggests alternatives - safe mode, safe mode with networking, safe mode with command prompt, use last known good configuration or start windows normally. I've tried all of those but none work. I can get into the BIOS setup with F1 at the blue HP screen, but I don't know what I'm doing t…
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Missing Entire Network in My Network Places
by Guest Bruce.- 11 replies
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XP Pro SP 3 When I open up the My Network Places icon on the desktop (or in the Explorer) to view all of the contents of the network, I can some other shared resources, but the Entire Network icon that should be there is not. Without Entire Network, it's impossible to browse the network. How can I restore Entire Network to My Network Places? Thanks. Bruce.
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how to safely remove shortcut icons from windows Start Menu
by Guest SANTANDER- 3 replies
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how to safely remove shortcut icons from windows Start Menu?(program does not exist)
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Started getting the "WI could not be accessed" crap, with the occasional 1601 error (which I understand is the same error). I have done EVERY suggestion I have found here on the website, plus others from elsewhere, multiple times, but the damn thing still won't play nice. Now, it has starting running every time I reboot, although it doesn't seem to do anything. For a while, it was starting up when I would click-and-drag, launch other programs, etc. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE -- someone give me something new (hopefully other than reinstalling my entire computer... I just do not have the time to keep wasting on this BS.) Thanks.
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System Restore
by Guest L. A. Pradeeo- 1 reply
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Message: I use Win XP (32bit) , I always create restore point but after 2 or 3 days the point has been deleted, therefore I can't restore my earlier time re. point . After windows reinstalled (without install other S. W) I want to create restore point for long time , how to store it . Because It can be used when truble the windows failiur . Also I tried to export windows registry but it couldn't import because there was an error message disply . My main problem is how to get my first window (after win installe & without other software) Also let me know are there some policies can b e created for above . thanks please reply me (pradeep@fccisl.lk)
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USB Drivers not recognized
by Guest Bob Stanek- 4 replies
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Recently I notice that any new USB device I install (like flash drive, camera) is not automatically recognized by XP as it was in the past. Related is when I go to Control Panel, Scanners & Camera Wizard, Install new device: what happens on a good XP system is a list of all devices is shown, my window come up with "unable to find any drivers..." The drivers are all there, so something in the registry I guess is corrupted. Suggestions?
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Is Desktop Proxy a Trojan horse?
by Guest Andrew- 1 reply
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When logging off yesterday, I had to click the 'End Now' box to do so because Desktop Proxy was taking time to shut down! Is this a new on you as it is on me? Anyone heard of this before? - Thanks - Andrew
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Dual Monitor Cable Question.
by Guest Richard K- 4 replies
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I have a Windows XP Pro computer that has a dual monitor option video card. I can see this via the desktop/settings Display and I have 2 monitor options. This video card is equipped with a single VGA port. I bought a splitter to split into 2 monitors and then went into the settings to "extend" the desktop (via the checkbox) on the 2nd VGA. When I hit apply it does not save the checkbox settings and all I get is a same screen on both monitors and no extension. I know the video card supports dual monitors based on the settings section but is there something special in splitter cables where I need to make sure I have a specialized one that will do dual …
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Listing Of Start Menu Programs?
by Guest John Schneider- 4 replies
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I'm about to take the plunge and move to Vista. Before I do, I'd like to create a list of everything in my start menu. I realize it is a combination of items in my personal menu and the "all users" menu. I'm looking for some way to create a listing (preferably in a tree format) of all the programs I currently have installed. I've been poking around the web and don't see any tips for this. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Buying win xp professional in UK and oen version
by Guest John- 2 replies
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Hi Is there any places I can buy win xp pro in UK? What are the licensing implications in getting an oem version for a business PC? Thanks Regards
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performance counters
by Guest Fred Flintstone- 0 replies
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hello, windows 2000, XP and vista use performance counters if you don't need them you can disable them either with registry-entries or with a small program calles exctrlst.exe and this works the entires in the eventviewer, reflecting the start of the counters are no longer there on my pc all counters are stopped however on my laptop, one counters remains active, i.e. WmiApRpl I can disable them, but after the next boot, this one simply is back any suggestions ?? thnks
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Is it possible_ Switch user_domain environment
by Guest Amar- 1 reply
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Hi all..need the answer of my query...there are 2 domain accounts which are having normal user previledges ..have to work on the both IDs simultaneously using one sysyem ..can we activate Switch user option in domain environment just like in Workgroup it does or anyother option available... i don' want to logoff from the 1st account...kindly suggests Amar