Forum: General XP issues or comments
June 5th 08, 02:02 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain,alt.os.linux.ubuntu
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Replies: 4
Views: 206
remove DLA? (Windows DVD burning utility)
Although you can still find software for it, Drive Letter Access has
largely been abandoned as a method for burning optical media because
it's not reliable. DLA doesn't close the disc properly, so...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
June 5th 08, 02:02 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain,alt.os.linux.ubuntu
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Replies: 4
Views: 309
remove DLA? (Windows DVD burning utility)
Although you can still find software for it, Drive Letter Access has
largely been abandoned as a method for burning optical media because
it's not reliable. DLA doesn't close the disc properly, so...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
June 5th 08, 12:41 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 8
Views: 385
Where do all the cycles go ?
In that case, System Idle Process is not at 90%. Please get your story
straight
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
Joe Auerbach wrote:
Sorry, Leonard, but the machine being unusable and...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
June 4th 08, 11:52 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 8
Views: 385
Where do all the cycles go ?
Your processor is idle (System Idle Process) 90% and that's a problem?
It's completely normal for software to do housekeeping in the
background. Not to worry.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
June 4th 08, 02:42 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 1
Views: 310
Remove Autostart Programs
Try Tony Northrup. It was his advice.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
Barry Manolo wrote:
I have been using the Autoruns freeware to delete autostart programs from my
computer in order to...
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Forum: Customizing Windows XP
June 3rd 08, 04:56 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
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Replies: 3
Views: 416
Can't set Slide Show in XP
Your security software may be preventing you from changing screensavers.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
Francisco1112 wrote:
it is a new computer at for use at home
"Leonard Grey" wrote:
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Forum: Customizing Windows XP
June 3rd 08, 04:21 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
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Replies: 3
Views: 416
Can't set Slide Show in XP
Is this for your computer at home or at work? If your home computer, was
it previously used at someone's workplace?
IT departments frequently disable the ability to change...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
June 2nd 08, 02:24 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 6
Views: 351
Internet Options does not start!
Could your computer be infected?
"Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
ddraigmor wrote:
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Forum: Windows XP Help and Support
June 1st 08, 02:08 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 11
Views: 659
Connection Interrupted
This is not a Windows or Internet Explorer problem.
Did you 'power cycle' your cable modem (and your router, if you have one)?
Post your question in the Comcast Support Forums. Go to comcast.net,...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
June 1st 08, 02:08 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 16
Views: 905
Connection Interrupted
This is not a Windows or Internet Explorer problem.
Did you 'power cycle' your cable modem (and your router, if you have one)?
Post your question in the Comcast Support Forums. Go to comcast.net,...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
May 31st 08, 05:00 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 2
Views: 307
Error-Check Tool
Whenever you acquire a new-to-you computer the first ching to do is
erase the hard disk and reinstall all the softwaew.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
Semi Computer Savvy wrote:
I recently...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
May 30th 08, 02:34 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 5
Views: 393
"Memory Transfer"
Why reformat when you can use third-party partitioning software? True,
you have to pay for it but you don't have to start from scratch. How
much is your time (and possible frustration) worth to...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
May 30th 08, 01:00 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 5
Views: 393
"Memory Transfer"
You can format your hard disk or use third-party partitioning software.
P.S. You haven't accomplished anything by separating your system and
applications in two partitions. All but the simplest of...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
May 29th 08, 08:51 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 7
Views: 461
delayed file open
The lines highlighted (in pink, if I recall correctly) are the
non-Microsoft shell extensions. The idea is to disable (not remove) one
non-Microsoft shell extension in turn until you hit upon the...
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Forum: Customizing Windows XP
May 29th 08, 02:42 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
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Replies: 5
Views: 455
Desktop Icons
Start All Programs Accessories Accessibility
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
Alice wrote:
Hi,
Is there a way to make the Desktop icons larger? I want only the
Desktop icons larger...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
May 28th 08, 04:28 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 13
Views: 956
Fixing up the window's registry
This is such an old topic. No one has ever demonstrated with
before-and-after data that using a registry cleaner has any value, but
these newsgroups are littered with posts crying about the damage...
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Forum: Customizing Windows XP
May 28th 08, 02:55 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
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Replies: 15
Views: 863
Blurry Text
A graphics card can only output its supported resolutions.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
JCO wrote:
What about my second question ... that my other computer will not reach
that...
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Forum: Customizing Windows XP
May 28th 08, 12:17 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
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Replies: 15
Views: 863
Blurry Text
Generally, LCD monitors of the same size and aspect ratio have the same
native resolution, but there's no need to guess since the native
resolution will be shown in the monitor's user guide and on...
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Forum: Customizing Windows XP
May 27th 08, 11:22 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
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Replies: 1
Views: 403
Start Menu-all programs-item background color
The background color for the Start menu is white. When new programs are
installed they are highlighted on the Start menu. After a while their
background changes to white.
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Leonard Grey
Errare...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
May 27th 08, 12:19 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 16
Views: 765
Defrag - Can you prove it
Why do you have to prove anything? If your users don't like the way
their computers are running let them find another job.
"Don't become a defrag junkie"
http://winhlp.com/node/82
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Leonard...
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Forum: Customizing Windows XP
May 26th 08, 06:59 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
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Replies: 15
Views: 863
Blurry Text
If you have an LCD monitor you can improve the appearance of text by
using ClearType. If you do not have an LCD monitor text will appear
better without ClearType.
An LCD monitor is designed to be...
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Forum: Windows XP Help and Support
May 25th 08, 09:44 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
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Replies: 3
Views: 403
CTRL ALT DEL [JSF]
"Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator" error
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555546
In future please try to confine your question to one newsgroup.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
May 25th 08, 09:44 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
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Replies: 3
Views: 166
CTRL ALT DEL [JSF]
"Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator" error
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555546
In future please try to confine your question to one newsgroup.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum...
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Forum: Customizing Windows XP
May 25th 08, 09:44 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
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Replies: 3
Views: 419
CTRL ALT DEL [JSF]
"Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator" error
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555546
In future please try to confine your question to one newsgroup.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum...
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Forum: The Basics
May 25th 08, 09:34 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital,microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
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Replies: 6
Views: 495
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