Try start,run,type:MsConfig All programs set to run at XP login would be found there.Internet connections properties might shed some light also.If you reset...

How do I lock down the computer so a user will only have desktop icons to choose from, but the admin will have full access?

I have a Dell 8200 and have setup the computer to turn itself on every morning before I get out of bed. It boots up to the Welcome screen in Windows XP Home,...

Hello, until recently when I booted my computer it would come up to the logon screen with my icon visible and the password entry field enabled by default. Now...

I was wondering is anyone aware of an active directory client for XP Home Edition? Please advise -

I'm a new XP user and am having trouble fully removing identities. In setting up XP I established two identities because I wanted to access two email accounts...

I use the Quick Launch bar for all of my staple programs. I just built a new computer and am having a really bad problem with icons disappearing. When I go...

Hi, I recently purchased a Dell computer and it came with Windows XP Home Edition on it. I was wondering if I could make a simple adjustment in the control...

Please HELP!! I've got a file in the C:\windows\system32 directory called "atl.dll" that I need to replace with an older version of the same file so that I...

Hi I'm not an IT professional but, sadly, the most competent IT person in our department. We have been supplied with computers that have XP Home on them and...

For example: When I put in a blank CD-R, XP askes me what program I want to use. I choose TAKE NO ACTION and also check the box to REMEMBER LAST ACTION...but...

How do i add and remove programs from my startup group?'\ I cant find the folder or any mention of this in the help files. Ned

Hello somehow the icons in my folder pan of Explorer are not showing, just the names of folder with + and - signs. how can i bring the icons along with the...

A user of mine has added the "favorites" tab to his Windows Explorer customized toolbar. When the favorites tab is selected it causes Windows Explorer to...

Anyone know how to disconnect a network drive on 45 workstations that were manually mapped and set to "reconnect at login"? It doesn't matter to me if it is...

Does anyone know how to customize the open/save file dialogs? I want to Add a folder to the far left column that includes My Documents, Network Places, etc....

I am using WIndows XP and Office XP, on a gateway laptop. I want to have two word docs open at same time so that I can drag and drop from one to the other. How...

My Quick Launch bar stopped working recently. When I open Taskbar properties, the "Show Quick Launch" checkbox is not checked. I select it and click OK, but...

I just replaced my old computer (with Windows '98)with a new computer with Windows XP. I want to install Greek fonts on the new computer but can't find any...

I recently re-installed XP and now when leaving the cursor on a menu option or a button for a period of time, the menu command or button will be "executed". I...