When I set up this computer two years ago I had to run a program / utility from a floppy during the early part of the Windows installation, prior...

For some reason (I'm sure it's something I've done) command prompt will not allow me to execute any commands except "copy". I get the error message that say...

I have recently purchased a new computer that came with windows xp home edition and i started the basic updates like service pack 2 and securtiy updates but...

Win XP Home I have got a backup batch file working well on a schedule thanks to advice in help_and_support a day or so ago from Mr.Helpful. I now wish to...

Hello all, Doing some housekeeping and came across the SP2-added ehome folder and the "medctrro.cmd" file in it. Near as I can tell from Googling,...

Hi, I'm using a Window XP Home Edition. My taskbar does not show the programmes that I am running when I minimised them. I am refering to those rectangular...

The problem I am having is that any open programswon't display as a button in the taskbar between the Quick Launch area and the Notification area. It's bloody...

Hello, The HD on my friends pc has been infected with some sort of virus that won't allow the pc to boot up even in safe mode. Can I re-install his Windows...

WhenI open Outlook Express to check mail it shows no new messages. When I close Outlook express a little box comes on and shows it is loading my messages....

is there a way to set all windows to open maximized at all times with xp home?

I recently acquired a used computer. I gave it to my 80 yr old Dad and tried to install some new software. User ID and password came up...unfortunately the...

Hi all, I just got an eMachine that has XPH with SP2 on it. When I turn it on it stays on the bootup screen that has the little scroll bar under the Windows...

can not find C:\Docume~!\Saeed\Local~\Temp\bill_1.html make sure the internet address is correct. when I try to install yahoo messenger .. Any idea...

Recently I noticed that some IE browser pages where Java applet are normally carried out do not function any longer. I see a blank page whit the ominous...

Hi, I need som help with a logon script - if its at all possible. In a room at scool theres one computer running XP and 4 kids and 1 teacher. Each have...

When I open outlook express it show no new messages. I close it and it starts loading new messages. Can anyone help. Thanks James -- jwmtx

Help please, I was getting an error message telling me NTLDR was missing, ctrl alt del restart. I used my ASR disk to boot up and then copied NTDetect.com...

I'd be content to go to Windows Update manually when updates are available, rather than be notified constantly by an icon in my toolbar. Is this an option?

my computer won't allow me to auto update windows, we just got internet connection again, and there is this fake (i think) warning about spyware from a...

Could someone please let me know how to make a streaming video window stay on top while I work in other applications? I don't see that option when I right...