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desktop fonts in message dialogue box? by surface9
I have set all the fonts that I can see (active title bar, icon, menu, message box, inactive title bar, selected items, tool tips), yet there is still a type...
December 21st 08 01:42 AM
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recovery after deleted files from cd-rw by steve
Hello Is it possible to get files back for a cd-rw after deleting te files? thanks
December 20th 08 11:00 PM
by Daave Go to last post
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What does the lights on the ethernet mean? by daviddschool
I have an orange light recently on my ethernet connection in the back of my computer. It used to be green all the time. What does this mean?
December 20th 08 10:18 PM
by David H. Lipman Go to last post
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Problem executing programs in Windows XP by goldenbear1
I am unable to run many Windows programs like System or Windows Explorer or any downloaded "exe" files or any program on a CD without having the "Open with"...
December 20th 08 09:53 PM
by Randem Go to last post
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Get the "End now" message at shut down. by Mel
More often than not, now when I do a "shut down" I get the small window with the "End Now" message that I have to click on or else wait for it to time out...
December 20th 08 09:44 PM
by Mel Go to last post
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cable internet puzzle by saxman
I'm having occasional cable internet connection problems that are driving me nuts. About once a week, I will be unable to link to the internet through my...
December 20th 08 08:21 PM
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Lower Hard Drive virtual memory and increase flash memory by ScrapGuy
Hi! I have a XP computer. I need technical help here. I saw the hard drive has a high virtual memory in gigs. Is it wise to lower the hard drive virtual...
December 20th 08 07:00 PM
by Ken Blake, MVP Go to last post
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Search Function not working correctly by Grayeagle
Whenever I try to use the search function I and the file(s) I am looking for come up I get a not responding message followed by message that Windows...
December 20th 08 06:25 PM
by Kelly Go to last post
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set up with no password by Sammy Castagna[_3_]
I set up win wp pro with no password. I am having trouble getting secluded task to run can I ad a password now with out harm? Sammy Castagna
December 20th 08 06:22 PM
by Kelly Go to last post
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windows splash or start screen by Sammy Castagna[_3_]
I want to remove the windows xp pro splash or start up screen does this sound...
December 20th 08 05:46 PM
by Sammy Castagna[_3_] Go to last post
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Windows updates don't "take" by Peter A
I have Windows set for automatic updates, which has worked fine until now. Recently I was notified there were updates, and I chose Express Install as usual....
December 20th 08 05:41 PM
by PA Bear [MS MVP] Go to last post
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Windowsupdate by - Bobb -
I normally update windows manually, but (half-rhetorically, he asked:) if anyone knows ... High-priority updates Microsoft Windows XP Windows Malicious...
December 20th 08 05:31 PM
by PA Bear [MS MVP] Go to last post
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File & Setting Transfer Wizard confusion by Ray Pixley
I'm having problems understanding how the wizard decides which file to transfer. I'm using Home XP with several users. I'm using a external hard...
December 20th 08 05:28 PM
by PA Bear [MS MVP] Go to last post
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Deleting Folders & Files by Bob S
Is there a way to delete a folder and all of its contents without having pop-ups asking whether I want to delete read-only or executable files? More times than...
December 20th 08 04:33 PM
by Bob S Go to last post
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Device detection probs - behavior changes restart vs shutdown/rest by RobertBone
OK, here goes. I have a Dell Latitude D830 running XP Pro, which has an imbedded Verizon broadband card. The issue is that periodically Windows loses the...
December 20th 08 02:27 PM
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Windows Security Center Problems by TexasRed
I just installed Security Suite and the Windows Security Center does not recognize it. When I go to view it it states the FireWall and Virus Protection are...
December 20th 08 02:09 PM
by Malke[_2_] Go to last post
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system is n't turning off by saiteja
when i click on turn off computr it is taking nearly 3-5 min time for the shut down window to open.and also after clicking on turn off it is not turning off...
December 20th 08 02:07 PM
by Malke[_2_] Go to last post
2 194
Explorer Application Error by Ken
I have a Dell XPS with XP SP3. However, when I select the option to shutdown. I received the following Explorer.exe application error message:- Instruction...
December 20th 08 02:02 PM
by Malke[_2_] Go to last post
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SOLVED - Unable to install programs / or run setup to install prog by mitchd123
My system kept crashing when ever I tried to install any new program, or run setup of any kind, including the Windows Update. I went through the knowledge...
December 20th 08 12:37 PM
by Big_Al Go to last post
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Not Optimum Mode - Optimum mode 1240 x 1040 60hz by Charles W Davis
Computer Club member's computer with Windows XP Home. Service Pack 3. No matter what, the system boots in safe mode. Shortly a small windows opens that...
December 20th 08 12:07 PM
by windmap Go to last post
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