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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
Replies: 4
Views: 206
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
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
Replies: 4
Views: 293
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP June 5th 08, 12:41 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP June 4th 08, 11:52 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP June 4th 08, 02:42 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 1
Views: 296
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Customizing Windows XP June 3rd 08, 04:56 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By Leonard Grey
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:
Forum: Customizing Windows XP June 3rd 08, 04:21 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP June 2nd 08, 02:24 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By Leonard Grey
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:
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
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By Leonard Grey
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,...
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
Replies: 16
Views: 886
Posted By Leonard Grey
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,...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP May 31st 08, 05:00 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 2
Views: 305
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP May 30th 08, 02:34 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By Leonard Grey
"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...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP May 30th 08, 01:00 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By Leonard Grey
"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...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP May 29th 08, 08:51 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 7
Views: 444
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Customizing Windows XP May 29th 08, 02:42 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP May 28th 08, 04:28 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 13
Views: 940
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Customizing Windows XP May 28th 08, 02:55 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Replies: 15
Views: 861
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Customizing Windows XP May 28th 08, 12:17 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Replies: 15
Views: 861
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Customizing Windows XP May 27th 08, 11:22 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Replies: 1
Views: 400
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP May 27th 08, 12:19 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Replies: 16
Views: 760
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: Customizing Windows XP May 26th 08, 06:59 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Replies: 15
Views: 861
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
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
Replies: 3
Views: 403
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
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
Replies: 3
Views: 166
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
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
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By Leonard Grey
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...
Forum: The Basics May 25th 08, 09:34 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital,microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By Leonard Grey
Is there a way to permanently turn off the Windows Thumbs.dbwarning?

Thumbs is a file just like any other file...you can't accord one file
special treatment.

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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

Sharon wrote:
Is there a way to permanently turn off the Windows...
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