im installing xp pro on a blank 40 gig harddrive, and i want to create two partitions, one for just the windows installation, and the other for all of my...

Hi All, When I try and copy a file using the XP system nothing happens. I then try again and I get a window saying the system is in use. Nothing happens. If...

Streaming radio stations often allow one to choose to use real one player or windows media. On my wife's computer, which is using XP Home, when she chooses to...

I want to transfer files from my old computer (Win Me)to my new one (Win XP) via a direct link parallel cable connection. I have no problem setting up and...

Hello, I was recently asked to update my windows media player, so, I did. Now I have a newer version of Windows media player but is does not play my dvd's. It...

I am about to buy a new pc and would like to know what monitor size to go for. My choices are 15" & 17" TFT. Apart from the extra 2 inches would there be any...

Hi, For a lot of reasons, the mini-DOS with XP isn't useful for me. At the same time I don't want to mess with an XP reinstall just so I can put DOS on first,...

I recently had XP Home Edition installed at my local computer shop. My problem is some web pages are too wide for my screen and some are just fine. For...

I find a large number of windows.000 files in explore...please, what are they and are they necessary. Answer to my email would also be welcome. -- dale

Hi: In Microsoft article Q314079 it tells how to create a boot disk for Windows XP. It says to copy three (3) files and put them on a floppy. The first file...

Trying to open the Task Manager, I got an error message saying that the Task Manager was disabled by the administrator. Searching how I could enable it, I...

Hi all. I'm on cable configured for LAN. Installed Windows XP Pro and was able to connect to internet and activated it. No problems surfing. Windows...

If I customize the IE security settings (for trusted, restricted sites, etc.) for say, one user with limited rights, does that effect all other users, or are...

Hi! I HATE the "ding-ding-ding!" that plays each time a contact sends a message on MSN Messenger 6.2. I have tried to create a different sound scheme...

My tool tips on the taskbar are not "always on top". Often they are behind the taskbar and behind any open windows. Why? How can I fix this annoying...

everytime i download something, when i try to open iti get message not a valid win 32 application

When I go to Start - set program access and defaults - and make choices, they aren't saved? Why?

Since a couple of days I get the following message when playing mpg files: "Windows Media Player encountered an unknown error. This can occur when another...

Ghost 9 vs. True Image 8 Test performed 04/19/2005

When a new window opens up, sometimes the max. bar doesn't appear and the box is so small. (Just so you know, yes, I have tried to drag out the edges of the...