Is there a way to change the default save location in windows xp pro so every time I download, or save a file it does not help me by navigating to the...

-----Original Message----- Lost Encarta icon. Not in recycle bin. Would like to return it the screen. Can I create a new one. . go to the Encarta...

-----Original Message----- How can I see the programs that have been loaded but don't show up on the programs list? . There is only so much space on the...

Article: 80840 of microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics From: "Doug Knox MS-MVP" References: uPhPGJevCHA.2668@TK2MSFTNGP09...

Hi, I am not sure whether my question is related with this site. But, since I cannot find a solution to is after so many tries, I am posting it here. I am...

I installed an update on my PC and my programs are not available through the start menu. Also, my desktop icons are also gone. Is there a "fix" for this?

Sorry to post such a basic question. I think there's a way to retrieve deleted email messages, but don't know how to do it. Any suggestions?

Do you have "Automatic Updates" activated? If so, you can de-activate it by r-clicking My Computer and clicking "Properties". On the Automatic Updates tab,...

How can I see the programs that have been loaded but don't show up on the programs list?

Can someone please help a certified fossil? Just bought a new machine running XP Home and can't figure out how to change the default folder that opens when...

Lost Encarta icon. Not in recycle bin. Would like to return it the screen. Can I create a new one.

Minimised programs (e.g. IE) do not appear as icons on the taskbar and the only way to restore the programs is via Task Manager. This only happens on one...

I have a screen saver that I've used since Windows 3.1 This particular screen saver works in nearly every version of Windows that I own EXCEPT XP. In other...

I have a DVD-R drive and want to back data up. The software it came with does not have data - DVD tools. Does XP have DVD writing capabilities? If not,...

I am tring to install reader rabbit preschool (classic edition), I get the error message "A temp file needed for initialization could not be created or could...

can not switch users with out logging off then log on

Can anyone help explain the importance of all the "$NtUninstallk" files under the C:\Windows\ directory of Windows XP Home Edition ? I suspect they are from...

I just recently installed a DVD-RW drive. When I open up my computer, the icon for the drive shows up as a Smart media icon. I have a 6 in 1 reader in my...

I recently reformatted my hard drive and had a problem installing win xp. I tried to re-install and it worked second time round. However my system now thinks...

I just ordered a new computer a few minutes ago and, of course, it has Windows XP - Home Edition. My question is, my present computer has Windows 98 and the...