Tossing an idea around here ... I'd like to use my old Powerbook as a media server for my Windows network.
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posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 5 answers
How do I permanently disable sticky keys? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 7 answers
Can an LVM partition be mounted by Windows XP or Vista? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 5 answers 
Windows XP pro is failing to load. There was a brief power failure which shut the machine down, and now xp won't load. I get a BSOD that flashes so quickly I can't read it. [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 9 answers
I seem to have corrupted files, but don't know how to replace them. [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 7 answers
What is this mysterious process that hijacked my shortcut? I was using Photoshop CS2 and entered the shortcut key for "Save for Web" (Alt+Shift+Ctrl+S) and instead of getting the Save for Web dialog, a very minimalist login box appeared. Intrigued, I brought up the Task manager, right-clicked on the "Login" entry in the list, and selected "Go To Process." The process turned out to be C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\vidifker.exe. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 9 answers
My co-worker asked me to help her secure her home Windows Laptop. She recently had a virus that made the computer unusable. As someone who has been using primarily OSX at home for the past year I'm behind the times in terms of Windows security. I formatted the drive and re-installed windows XP for her. I've recommended getting Firefox and AVG, but aside from that: what should she do to make her computer more resistant to viruses and spyware? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 16 answers
Somehow my friend's "My Pictures" folder (Win XP) disappeared. All 4GB of it. [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 10 answers
Should I bother with XP, much less vista? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 18 answers
Should I reinstall XP to speed up my laptop? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 9 answers
Totally boring firewire question: I had to reinstall windows xp, and now the system won't see my camcorder. [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 4 answers
Will I regret buying a laptop with Windows XP, instead of Vista? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 27 answers
PC Help again again. I have an old pc with windows 2000 server installed on a 20gig SCSI drive. I am trying to install a 40 gig IDE drive that has xp on it. I don't need windows 2000 server anymore so I want the computer to boot into xp but it isn't happening for me. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 11 answers
In Windows XP Can you "wake up" a program/process that is "Not Responding"?
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 9 answers
Why would I be able to connect to other Windows computers in a workgroup via IP, but not by NetBIOS name? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 9 answers
Can I create a custom Windows XP install disc with all of my favorite applications, drivers, windows updates already installed? If so, how do I do it? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 10 answers
For example say I have a quicktime file open and I want to open the folder where the file resides...is there a program that will do this...? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 7 answers
What software (or combination of software) are you using to keep your computer internet-secure these days? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 13 answers
My internet is stopping and starting and it's driving me nuts. I'm running Windows XP on a slightly older (3 or 4 years) machine. We have a wireless router in the house running Roadrunner cable service. My device is an Edimax EW-7128g wireless antenna I got through NewEgg awhile back. Works like a charm. Read on for a description of the problem... [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 8 answers
What do I need to do to go from a triple-boot Ubuntu/Vista/XP system to only an XP system without destroying XP? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 4 answers
Windows XP - How do I get a bazillion files out of half a bazillion child folders and into the parent without having to individually cut/paste from each folder? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 8 answers
Windows XP sound control question: How can I get the icon for device volume to stay in the taskbar? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 9 answers
I'm used to the keyboard shortcuts on OS X, but I have to use a Windows PC at work. What are some ways that I can remap the keys on XP to get as close to Apple's as possible? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 7 answers
I need to install a driver for my USB 2 PCI card but the driver requires Service Pack 1 and I do not have enough room on C to install it. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 7 answers
I have a big external USB hard drive with three partitions for infrequently used files and backup. I was wondering what kind of file to make to have it automatically open a folder showing the drive when I power on the device and not ask me what I'd like to do with each of the other drives.
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posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 7 answers
I'd like to record live video directly from my FireWire DV camera using Windows XP. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers
how can I write with "Marlett" windows XP default system font ? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 5 answers
I'm trying to connect to my university's wireless network with VPN. I keep getting a 619 or 721 error. This is with a new laptop that has Windows XP Pro SP3 on it. How can I fix this problem?
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 7 answers
I reinstalled Windows XP on a Dell machine running Ubuntu and it won't run above 640 by 480 resolution and 4 bits. It's an 80gb hard drive with 2gb of RAM, and there is nothing I can think of that would cripple the system like this. Any idea how to get the system running like it should be? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 15 answers
Is it possible to disable the Windows XP slideshow folder view, or at least set it to not be default? I want to do this without disabling custom folder views; I know I can set all folders to display a certain way (I like tiles), but I'd like to be able to give some folders their own custom view settings (i.e. I like showing my mp3 folder as detail view with custom columns)
posted on Jan 28, 2008 - 4 answers
I've got 32bit windows XP. I also have 8 gigs of Ram. The windows specs say it'll only recognize 4 gigs. Other than converting to windows vista, is there any way to get my machine to recognize and use the other four gigs of ram?
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 17 answers
Best US$1000.00 Windows laptop? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 13 answers
It's time to replace our desktop computer. After threads like this about the sluggishness of Vista, I'd prefer to get XP Pro, but it appears that some vendors, such as HP, only offer Vista. I'd rather not buy a computer with Vista and then install XP. Ideally, the new box would come with XP Pro and include a coupon for Vista that will still be valid in one or two years when Microsoft will presumably gets its act together. Does anyone have such a thing? Thanks and happy holidays! [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2007 - 24 answers
How do I completely disable folder redirection and offline files in Windows XP? More details inside. [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2007 - 10 answers
Is there a program that can do "one to many" synchronization to a large amount of PC's? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 9 answers
How do I keep the contents of the My Documents folder from showing up in Internet Explorer favorites? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 4 answers
Remote Desktop Connection across domains/workgroups. How can this work? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 6 answers
Is Dell Support lying when they say that their new XPS laptop is not WinXP-compatible? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 13 answers
How can I force Windows to allow an application (Stata) to allocate itself more memory, when I have plenty of unused physical memory? [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2007 - 12 answers
Can't boot PC, getting "FDC Failure". [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 8 answers
Determine the result please; Dashboard = Mac OSX, ? = Windows XP [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 7 answers
How can I copy a list of files in a folder on Windows XP, without using the print screen key/command? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 14 answers
In Windows XP, is there a way to see the password that is stored in the system to log into a wireless network? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 6 answers
I could use some help diagnosing a system crash, stabilizing my machine and determining how freaked out I should be. [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2007 - 3 answers
I want to reinstall Windows xp but I am scared. [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2007 - 24 answers
Will linux xp desktop (the new linux program that looks like windows xp and lets one intall some windows software) let me install Microsoft Office 2007? What about an organizer program called Bottin? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 8 answers
The new Mac's on its way, the time has come to purchase a copy of Windows to run under virtualization on it. The question is, which version? And how to customize by size for my needs? [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 10 answers
I'm getting a new PC (with XP) and will be installing a whole bunch of things right quick. Some of them will want me to reboot. Must I reboot with each install or can I do it once after all the installs? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 9 answers
Is it possible to buy a new laptop for around $500 with Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Sep 30, 2007 - 6 answers
windowsXP logon restriction question: We have a small public computer room with about 15 computers where we only want certain people to be able to log into and use the computers. What is the easiest way to administer who has access to them? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 10 answers
Is there a legal marketplace for used copies of Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 9 answers
Should I install Vista on my next computer or stick with XP? [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2007 - 33 answers
Help with Windows XP recovery console. [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 6 answers
Exploer views in XP: Is there a way to effectively manage these? The only way I know to change views is to a)change each folder view manually, or b) go to Tools>Options>View>Apply (this view) to all folders. Any software or tips? [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2007 - 7 answers
What is the lightest, meanest, most-secure image of Windows XP Corporate I can install onto my MacBook Pro that will allow me to use Corporate MS Exchange Email, Visio, and IE-only intranet? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 1 answers
I'm a recent convert to Windows XP. I have a dial-up modem and whenever I have Thunderbird or Firefox open the computer attempts to make a connection even when I've disconnected. Is there a way to turn off this automatic connection? [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 6 answers
BSODFilter: I tried to install a RAM upgrade in my girlfriend's Dell Inspiron 1100 laptop, and got nothing on screen after powerup. So I replaced the old DIMM, and got the BSOD -- the file that was missing was a driver for the Intel video adapter. Long story short, it's still not working. [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2007 - 10 answers
How can I get my power settings (in XP) to actually work? [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 6 answers
I am building a new computer and was wondering if this setup seems good I already have the OS and case/power supply more details after break. (previously, previously) [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 13 answers
Why is Firefox so sluggish on my laptop? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2007 - 10 answers
(Geekfilter) Can I convert Earthlink TotalAccess (WinXP PC) Email (.dat or .csv) mailboxes to Apple Mail (.mbox) mailboxes on a Mac? (AKA: How can Earthlink be this stupid?) [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2007 - 5 answers
Why the hell won't Windows XP Sp2 let me change (or even give me an option field anywhere) to alter the password for the Guest account? I'm the administrator, dammit! [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2007 - 4 answers
Firefox and disk cleaner virus - not sure if I have the virus or not.... [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2007 - 6 answers
Bizarre Windows XP behavior: when switching between applications, sometimes more than one window will pop to the foreground. Huh? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2007 - 11 answers
my brother had a corrupt system file that causes windows XP media center ed. to not boot up. while in the recovery console, he accidentally clicked an option to restore the computer to factory settings. Is it possible to recover the data he lost?
posted on Jun 18, 2007 - 2 answers
How can I SSH (or telnet) into my Windows machine (2000 and XP) and get a command line?
posted on Jun 18, 2007 - 16 answers
Automatic still image capture of a video file on Windows XP SP2. [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2007 - 3 answers
My music album folder contains ~1000 folders in it. It's stored on a large external hard drive. It suddenly began only displaying the first 287 folders, ordered alphabetically. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 14 answers
I have an laptop running XP. I have two profiles. When I change the Start Menu or Startup Processes on one, it bleeds over to the other... [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 3 answers
Problem: Remote Desktop freezes after the login screen and refuses to allow client to connect to the server computer. This problem only occurs from the home ip to the work ip but not from any other ip address to work. [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2007 - 12 answers
My Windows XP acts really weird when I have a lot of programs open... [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 4 answers
Help me to fix/setup/keep running a network of 4 computers the easy way. [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2007 - 4 answers
I woke up last Saturday morning to find that my WinXP machine has reset itself to settings from a year ago. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2007 - 4 answers
Why can't I run a Windows Update anymore? It used to work; it no longer does. I've tried everything I can think of and I don't know how to get it to work again. [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2007 - 11 answers
I'm trying to reinstall Windows XP, but I'm running into driver issues. I'm using a Dell Inspiron E1405 that I want to dual boot XP and Feisty Faun on (I want to go Linux full time, but I needs my WoW, and I can't get Wine to be friendly with my Video Card). I'm running into driver issues. [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2007 - 6 answers
Windows XP / Explorer: MPG and WMV file thumbnails constantly crash Explorer, sometimes taking the entire OS with it. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2007 - 2 answers
Ubuntu ate my WinXP via Grub: help me induce vomiting? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2007 - 16 answers
I have a small network consisting of a couple of PC's and a router/firewall/ADSL modem. On one PC, files that are placed in a folder which is shared with everyone else aren't accessible by everyone else. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2007 - 6 answers
"My Computer" icon is gone. (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2007 - 7 answers
I'm building a new PC running WinXP. Someone tells me XP won't see or use anything over 4GB of RAM. True or false?
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 5 answers
I have a Windows-formatted ipod that I run a mac. I am having trouble manually adding artwork to my ipod. I am unable to add the artwork in itunes and then view it on my ipod. The artwork will show up in itunes, but not on the ipod. Any suggestions? Thanks for any help!
posted on Apr 24, 2007 - 6 answers
What are possible causes for explorer.exe to blowup to 70-80+ % CPU usage??
NO I do not have an trojans or viruses, my machine doesn't have any extra crap running on it in the background.
Typical things I use are Video editing applications like Sny Vegas, Sorenson Squeeze, and Photoshop - usually after opening/running a couple things - bam - task manager shows exploere.exe hogging & bogging down.
Any ideas? Should I just wipe/reinstall windows?
posted on Apr 22, 2007 - 8 answers
How can I get Windows XP to show an icon on the Desktop for each mounted drive like Linux does? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2007 - 5 answers
Is compacting the registry safe & a good thing to do? will it improve performance and speed things up? What specifically would this to for me? I'm using Registry Mechanic on a windows XP machine.
posted on Apr 8, 2007 - 5 answers
Please help Windows recognize a wireless receiver for keyboard and mouse. [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2007 - 2 answers
Can I fix a corrupted XP boot by copying the system files over from another installation drive? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2007 - 11 answers
How do I restore the graphic and text on my Start menu to the Windows default?
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posted on Apr 2, 2007 - 4 answers
Is it possible to dual boot Windows Vista and Windows XP Pro if each are installed on separate hard drives? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2007 - 4 answers
How do I change my computer's "delete" and "drag/drop" settings? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2007 - 10 answers
How can I change the icon (that shows up in My Computer, etc.) for a hard drive in Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 6 answers
When I buy my new 24" imac, should I keep my PC and use it as a server, buy a hard drive enclosure, or just scrap my old PC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2007 - 12 answers
Problem with XP thumbnails sticking [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2007 - 2 answers
So it's come to this - I see no other option than to ask a "help me fix my PC" question. After some troubleshooting the STOP errors seem to have been resolved, XP now boots successfully but is excruciating slow to the point of being unusable. Details and specs below the fold. [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2007 - 25 answers
I'm running Windows XP on a two-year old Dell Dimension 4600. For the last couple of months, I've been having trouble simply TURNING OFF Windows. I hit the Turn Off button from the START menu, and it often take 5 or more minutes to shut down--if it shuts down at all. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2007 - 6 answers
What's the best Windows software package to edit video and create DVDs? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2007 - 6 answers
Help! I've just reinstalled Windows XP, and now my computer doesn't recognize that I have a monitor in the Device Manager, which means I can't install drivers, which means my screen in currently in 4-bit colour mode. Which is really not going to sit well with my family if I can't fix it. [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2007 - 12 answers
How can I find out what application is locking my external USB drive in Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2007 - 11 answers
How do I solve this Windows installation problem? It's not a software or hardware problem exactly, more like a logistics problem. Anyway, there's.... [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2007 - 3 answers
Is it possible for Windows 2000/XP (or more properly, an NTFS disk volume) to "collapse" under the weight of too many files? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2007 - 12 answers
Last month I built my own PC from components purchased from Newegg.com including Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2b 1pk w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista - OEM
What do I enter as my "PC-Model" and "Serial" at the upgrade site listed on the upgrade redemption certificate since my home-rolled PC has neither a manufacturer model number nor a serial number? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2007 - 6 answers
My XP Home SP2 PC is trying to finalize a repair job, but can't. is there any way of performing a system restore? [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2007 - 4 answers
Multiple languages (Japanese + English) for multiple users in Windows XP Home? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2007 - 7 answers
I'm running Parallels; I need to install Bootcamp. [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2007 - 9 answers
What is that windows command line command for finding out which domain controller your particular Windows XP workstation authenticated too? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2007 - 3 answers
I'm a serial reinstaller of windows. Help me located freeware/shareware programs to properly protect my machine from affects which will make me want to wipe the slate clean again. I’d like to reinstall and do it right from the beginning. Feel free to post any useful utility. [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 13 answers
In Windows XP Home, suddenly most--not all--of my documents are listed in blue font. Why? [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - 6 answers
I'm trying to find a "lost" tweak that automatically used XP's "lock workstation" feature on boot. [more inside]
posted on Dec 22, 2006 - 9 answers
Windows PC keeps getting slower and slower--what to do? [more inside]
posted on Dec 22, 2006 - 37 answers
Recently (and I know its obnoxious to not be able to pin it down to a single event), I've been having an issue where my Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer USB (It's optical) will freeze up for a few seconds and then start working. It seems that my XP machine thinks it is being disconnected, as I heard the sound cue for hardware being removed, and then 5 seconds later the re-connection sound.
The thing is, I've had this issue before, and I believe it was resolved with a registry hack, or uninstalling a bit of software, I just can't for the life of me remember which.
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posted on Dec 21, 2006 - 13 answers
Looking for a secure Windows XP Roaming Profile alternative. What do you suggest? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2006 - 7 answers
New to Ubuntu. How do I completely uninstall XP after already having partitioned my hard drive. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 7 answers
Windows XP, Celeron 700, 384ish meg RAM, brand new Seagate 7200 400gig drive. at some point in the recent past, my pc developed a habit of spontaneously rebooting if i rapidly scroll through a folder with a large number of images in it before windows has had a chance to render all of the thumbnails. [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2006 - 5 answers
Can I get folders included in Arrange functions, in Windows? [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2006 - 2 answers
I would like text I highlight to be put on the clipboard automatically, no need to push Ctrl-c. Is there anything like Firefox's AutoCopy extension but system wide (winXP)?
posted on Nov 26, 2006 - 2 answers
What's the most efficient way to transfer an entire functioning Windows XP PC to my new Mac running Parallels? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2006 - 3 answers
How do I get Windows XP Home to shut down properly? I'ts hanging and I have to power cycle. [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2006 - 10 answers
How can I fix my Windows XP "Limited or no connectivity" error when I plug my laptop into my university network? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2006 - 12 answers
My Bluetooth dongle locks up XP SP2.
The device is KINAMAX BT-USB USB 2.0.
The computer is a Compaq Presario 6000.
I have tried installing useing the newest BlueSoleil drivers 2.3 and disabling the windows drivers.
Once they are installed it pairs its self with my plantronics 320 headseat but the computer will intermittently freeze up.
No error messages.
posted on Oct 3, 2006 - 6 answers
Can I force an OEM copy of windows to install in VMWare server on top of linux on the PC the OEM windows copy came with? Failing that, is there a legal way to install a "normal" copy of XP pro (since I have a license? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2006 - 5 answers
How do I dual boot Ubuntu and XP using entirely different disks? [more inside]
posted on Sep 30, 2006 - 6 answers
How can I transfer a large file from a secure Windows XP computer? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2006 - 21 answers
Why can't I install an Intel version of OS X on my Windows machine? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2006 - 16 answers
How can I return my Windows XP computer to its original speed after goofing up the Prefetch folder? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2006 - 14 answers
Windows XP does not support (no drivers) an Agfa Snapscan 1212 Scanner because it is operates through the parallel port. Would the scanner work if I purchased a USB to parallel printer cable even though I would have to rely on the Win 98 drivers or is it a lost cause for this scanner.
posted on Sep 10, 2006 - 10 answers
Why is my computer suddenly grumpy, slow, and generally uncooperative? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 14 answers
Everytime i preview a JPG stored on my Windows XP desktop my whole PC freezes up for around 10 seconds...usually longer. [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 4 answers
Help! I can't boot Windows XP and need help with the Recovery Console [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2006 - 6 answers
Does anybody know of any decent replacement sound themes for Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2006 - 3 answers
I used to have a little software application that would assess my hard drive and display a colorful pie graph of folders and subfolders, so that it was very easy to visually determine the location of the file bulk. Does anyone remember what I'm talking about? Bonus points for freeware.
posted on Aug 25, 2006 - 14 answers
TechSupportFilter: having problems with an ata harddrive [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2006 - 9 answers
Any good programs out there that will force PC games into windowed mode? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2006 - 21 answers
Looking for a simple application to monitor the time a user has spent logged in in Windows XP. [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2006 - 3 answers
Is there a way to get Windows XP to always assign the same drive letter to a particular removable device? [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2006 - 4 answers
Why does my Windows XP installation suddenly see every data CD or DVD as empty? [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2006 - 6 answers
Sony VAIO SZ shutdown - startup issues. [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2006 - 1 answers
In Windows XP: Migrating from the general Administrator Account to a Personal User Account...how? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2006 - 7 answers
How do I recover a user profile from a previous Windows XP (Professional) installation? Old user profile is still there, but keeps denying me access. [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 5 answers
My old Dell just died, bought a new toshiba, am able to get some but not all files from old computer. Help me get the rest! [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2006 - 5 answers
Every 60 seconds my PC freezes momentarily. Audio stutters and inputs stop...inputting. I think i've tracked this down to "DCP"s, or Deferred Procedure Calls, but where do I go from here? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2006 - 3 answers
Can I dual boot from an XP drive that came from older (dead) computer? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 3 answers
when i log on to windows xp i keep receiving an error message that reads as follows : Data Execution Prevention [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2006 - 4 answers
I've been having shutdown problems in XP for a while, which I think I've narrowed down to windowsupdate, anyone help me troubleshoot? (Info inside) [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2006 - 3 answers
Why does my Windows XP installation not only boot when I turn Bootlog mode on? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2006 - 4 answers
How do I access a mac-formatted HD in Windows?
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posted on Jun 27, 2006 - 13 answers
I need Apple's Remote desktop to be as easy as Remote Assistance in Windows [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2006 - 15 answers
Please recommend or disparage your supposedly "quiet" or "silent" XP desktop computer; unlike some recent posts here, pre-assembled rather than home-brew. Have you used a Dell XPS 400 or Dimension 5150 in a quiet bedroom? I'd appreciate advice based on recent personal experience. I'm aware of endpcnoise and quietpcreview. [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2006 - 22 answers
I just know I can't be the first person to ever do this, but I haven't been able to find an answer. I religiously back up my files from my local drive to my network every day, but it appears that yesterday, while I was in a hurry, I actually copied the files from my network drive down to my local drive, thus overwriting a very full day of work on one particular file. Is there anyway I can get back the version that was stored on my local drive or am I, as I fear, screwed? Also, when I try to search my local drive for all the files with the same extensions (*.as) in hopes that I actually just saved it in the wrong place, Windows XP tells me I have no files with that extension, even though I can see that I do. Is it possible that my problems are bigger than my own incompetence?
posted on Jun 15, 2006 - 7 answers
Windows XP Language Bar -- is this really as useless as it seems? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2006 - 4 answers
WindowsXP: I like how I can make custom toolbars in Windows XP. However, I hate how they disappear when I click the "Show Desktop" icon.
Does anyone know how to either make my custom toolbars "stick" when I click "show desktop?" If not, can you point me to a third-party toolbar program that lets me do this? I am trying to avoid the "Start" menu.
posted on Jun 2, 2006 - 8 answers
I want to change the group policy on windows xp home. It is easy to do on Windows xp professional, but I have a computer that is running windows xp home.
The windows firewall is greyed out and will not let me reactivate.
When I try it tells me that the firewall is being controlled by group policy.
Where can I find group policy on xp home??
I'm running sp2. Is this a known issue with SP2??
thanks.
posted on May 31, 2006 - 10 answers
How can I watch what is being written to my hard-drive? [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2006 - 4 answers
On my WinXP Pro laptop I can ping, nslookup, and tracert to whatever address I like, but no browser can load any pages, even by IP address. I get connection timeouts 100% of the time. Why, and how can I fix it? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2006 - 14 answers
So I started to do my paperwork on the internet on top of my computer. I began in pen to write on top of my keyboard, in a bout of busyness, I did not notice that my task bar got on steroids at that instant. I tried everything including a small diet and control panel. Needless to say, nothing worked and my taskbar and whatever else looks big, looks BIG! Anyway to get any of this back to normal? Why does godforsaken XP make everything so damn hard? I just want to shrink it.
posted on May 24, 2006 - 4 answers
How do I replace a failing disk in a jbod array setup using the windows XP Pro dynamic disk system? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2006 - 8 answers
I own all of the southpark dvds and I want to rip each episode to an individual file for my media center. I know I can do this manually but it is tedious. Is there any Rip software that can do a batch conversion?
posted on May 4, 2006 - 2 answers
In certain applications I am unable to locate or open files via the menu tree within the application because my root (c) directory isn't displayed.
In these applications, I can only open files which reside in either 'My Documents' (or any folders within it), or 'Desktop'
I'm running Windows XP Professional SP2.
TIA,
Tim
posted on May 4, 2006 - 9 answers
How do I stop popups that appear when Windows Media Player is running? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2006 - 6 answers
Photoshop Filter: I recently installed Photoshop CS2 to my work laptop. I already had Photoshop v7 installed, now I can't uninstall v7. Any ideas? Inside for more... [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2006 - 4 answers
Need help connecting my DirecTV DVR and my new laptop with Windows XP Media Center. [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2006 - 7 answers
Windows XP: Annoying window "re-draw" animation, make it stop! [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2006 - 11 answers
Does booting a computer often lower its life expectancy? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2006 - 15 answers
Is an Intel Mac with Bootcamp and Windows a viable option as a Windows gaming box? [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2006 - 8 answers
Help me burn a properly "mixed" cd with transitions, separate tracks, etc on a Windows XP machine. [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2006 - 10 answers
I need to move many files in different subfolders to one folder, thousands of images to be precise. [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2006 - 7 answers
I'm looking for some software to be run under Windows XP that I can set to move or remove files which are past a certain date after specified intervals. Ideally the software will have a small footprint and relatively easy to use. Is this the sort of task that can be done through some sort of Windows based CRON program?
Ahhhh help me Mefi!
posted on Mar 25, 2006 - 12 answers
What upgrades do I need for my Media Center PC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2006 - 5 answers
How can I change/append an extension of a large number of files at once? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2006 - 7 answers
I'm getting the blue screen of death right after reinstalling windows XP and the drivers [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2006 - 4 answers
Why does Windows Media Player hork up all my CPU these days? When it didn't used to? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2006 - 7 answers
How can XP notify me when the startup process is complete? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2006 - 4 answers
Windows XP crashes whenever it accesses a specific file. The problem: I don't know what file it is. What would cause such a serious error and how do I fix it? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2006 - 8 answers
TaskbarFilter: Can I clone/mirror my Windows XP taskbar onto my secondary monitor, completely? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2006 - 4 answers
Problem with XP, multiple users, and the monitor shutting off... [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2006 - 6 answers
WindowsXPFilter: How can I make the power meter icon on my new laptop display the time remaining in addition to the percent of battery power left? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2006 - 8 answers
i've patched uxtheme.dll and I'm looking for good free Windows styles/themes. What do you recommend?
posted on Jan 18, 2006 - 13 answers
My office computer operates Windows XP with Word 2000. (I'm a Mac person at home so no lectures please...) About once a week or so, a Word doc will freeze up on me forcing me to hit the good old Ctrl+Alt+Del and End Task. I would say 50% of the time when I open Word again, the document I was working on comes up as a recovered document (phew!). The other 50% of the time, I open Word and... no recovered document (!!!). What gives? Why the discrepancy? How can I guarantee that a recovered document will come up all the time and not just when the computer feels like it? Aside from searching through a million temp files, is there an easy way to get the version I was working on back if it doesn't come up automatically? (Yes, I save as often as I can, but I'm only human.) Sorry if this has been answered before... I searched for a similar post, but didn't find one. Thank you!
posted on Jan 10, 2006 - 9 answers
iPod newbie on Windows XP needs help... [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2006 - 10 answers
Why do Windows PC's suck and is there anything I can do about it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2006 - 18 answers
Swedish PC sound disappearance [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2006 - 17 answers
WebDevFilter: Why do some gifs GIFs *not* appear in Windows/IE, but do appear in Win/FireFox Mac/Safari and Mac/FireFox? Specific example inside. [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2005 - 22 answers
Has anyone used one of the hacked windows XP-lite distros? The ones that remove unnecessary stuff and leave you with a faster machine? a- how stable are they, can you use them for resource intensive apps like photoshop, autocad, etc.? b- do they support non-english keyboards? c- is the performance gain worth the hassle of finding and installing them? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2005 - 8 answers
Can one hack a settings file or something to overcome the five (or ten) user limit on networking under WinXP Home (or Professional?) Am I violating the DMCA by asking?
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 7 answers
Firewire and Windows XP: I bought an external Firewire Drive on Ebay. When I plug it into a PC, it's not recognized, and the driver search does not go well. Similarly, if I start up my Powerbook G4 as a Firewire device, and hook it to my PC, Windows is again puzzled. What can I do to help Win XP succesfully work with these devices? Or should I send back the drive and pick my Firewire devices more carefully? [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2005 - 25 answers
Please help a Mac Guy diagnose and correct a problem with a Windows XP machine! [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2005 - 22 answers
Is there any Windows XP utility that will tell me what program is accessing my hard drive? [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2005 - 10 answers
Is there a way in Windows XP Pro where I can set up a folder to automatically export the data that Ive put into it, when it reaches a certain size? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2005 - 4 answers
Why does my Windows XP laptop keep losing the internets? [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2005 - 12 answers
Why does my Windows XP Home display get short, green lines and "vibrates" intermittently? [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2005 - 2 answers
Is there a decent free defragmenter for Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2005 - 5 answers
Windows XP has stopped recognizing the special nature of my Start Menu's Programs directory. As a result, when I hover over the "all programs" link in my Start Menu, nothing's there. [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2005 - 14 answers
I have been noticing a problem with my work laptop which is running XP SP2. If left up and running all night, then on most mornings i find out it is running very sluggishly with 100% CPU utilization (from the graph). First I thought may be it is firefox with its large number of open tabs. But I am not so sure anymore. killing firefox does not help. Also when I look at the CPU column in task manager i cant quite figure out what is causing that 100% utilization. None of high numbers on the CPU column look suspect. Obviously I am missing something here. One thing I am not 100% sure, and there may be something to it, is that I may have seen this problem more often when I am using wifi instead of wired LAN at home. But I need to verify this.
After this happens I usually have to reboot the machine after bringing it back to work. I am able to suspend the machine and bring it to work and plug it into the work LAN. But unless I reboot it it really runs slow. Just logging out does not help.
[more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2005 - 18 answers
iPod: does it really need Win XP SP2, or can it work with SP1? Relatred: how can I update win XP to SP2: it just isn't offering me the option, although it used to.
posted on Oct 16, 2005 - 10 answers
A question about the legality/kosherness of re-installing Windows XP on a machine that has a legit product number. More inside. [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2005 - 6 answers
How do I best clone a hard disk with bad sectors, when the PC spontaneously reboots upon hitting said bad sectors? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2005 - 7 answers
Help me remove a wireless network I've created by mistake. [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2005 - 5 answers
What's the scoop on software activation for window's xp and other microsoft software? [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2005 - 6 answers
Windows XP reinstall troubles. I'm fixing a laptop for a friend of mine, but in the middle of Windows XP Pro reinstall, the installer stops at 35 minutes remaining, while 'Installing Devices'. [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2005 - 9 answers
I would like to network an older iMac (os 8.6) to an WinXp box so they can share a cable modem. Both have network cards and both have usb.
What would be the best way to do this? Will I need special software for the mac? [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2005 - 8 answers
Windows XP: I would love when I go to 'Open' a file in an application of any kind if the 'View Menu' defaulted to 'Detail' and included 'Date Created'. I can change this every time by hand, but the changes never persist, even within the same session, and I can't find a global default change. Is there one? It seems like there should be. Thank you.
posted on Sep 2, 2005 - 8 answers
Windows XP application monitor thingy needed. I am looking for some software that will offer to re-open all software that was open before the PC was restarted/crashed, upon rebooting windows. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2005 - 10 answers
I'm trying to transfer pictures from my digital camera to my computer, which is being made very difficult by the constant bluescreens Windows is giving me. [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2005 - 10 answers
Is there any way to have my Favorites in Windows Explorer (XP Pro) be automatically sorted in alpha order?
posted on Jul 26, 2005 - 8 answers
I'm a self-admitted computer freak, and I primarily run Windows XP. On average, I have at least 5 windows open. I have a 20" flat panel, and I want to display multiple programs at once in a simple fashion. Is there software that can do this? Or should I, as I'm planning to do now, purchase another monitor?
posted on Jul 23, 2005 - 16 answers
Add me to the growing list of people planning to make the switch to a Mac. To those that have made the jump, how hard was it? And is it a losing proposition to buy now, with Intel-based machines coming around the bend? I know this is an AskMeFi FAQ, but I have some specific questions. [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2005 - 17 answers
Windows XP: Unable to hear sounds from the line-in jack on my soundcard: [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2005 - 3 answers
How do I get my XP folder windows to stop opening in their own window? I'm aware of the "open in new window" option in Control Panel > Folder Options and that's not it. [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2005 - 8 answers
What's the best Windows FTP program? I use Transmit on OS X, and it's perfect for my office: easy for noobs to understand, but powerful enough that advanced users still like it. What's the Windows equivalent? I'm willing to pay up to about $50.
posted on Jun 17, 2005 - 34 answers
Attention all Firefox experts! Please help.
This morning, I came in, and my beloved Firefox (1.04) will no longer display text! (DIT) [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2005 - 6 answers
Using two different Netgear WiFi adapters under Windows XP, we can connect to our home network, but can't ping any domains or see any websites (though we can under Knoppix). [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2005 - 27 answers
In Windows XP SP2. The little yellow window that pops up in the lower right hand corner when you print something and says "Document sent to printer." HOW DO I KILL IT? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2005 - 4 answers
So I saw an article in MAKE magazine about recording HDTV on your Mac with an "over the air" antenna....but I've never seen a detailed run through with Hardware and Software suggestions for a windows machine.....Where can I find out about this?
posted on May 26, 2005 - 2 answers
I'm looking for a program that will be the "master" volume control for all programs on my computer (XP Pro, SP2). Something where I can, say, mute all the programs except iTunes. Or shut up AIM with one click but still be able to watch a Quicktime video. [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2005 - 3 answers
Is there anyway to turn off those helpful XP features? [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2005 - 4 answers
After having to restore to an old version of the registry, my search window in XP now looks like this instead of the default view I'm used to (i.e., with the animated characters, etc.). How do I get the old search back?
posted on May 25, 2005 - 13 answers
Take a look at this screengrab This is annoying as hell, and here's how I tried to fix:
-Reinstall of Office 2003
-Reinstall of Acrobat 6.5
-Deleted all Adobe PDFMaker.dot files
Then went to the Adobe knowledgebase and found
this. Nothing has worked yet. What do you think it is? fyi - This is a Dell PC running XP pro sp1
posted on Apr 26, 2005 - 14 answers
I have problems sharing new folders on my home LAN. I have an XP pro box, my wife has a WinME laptop. [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2005 - 4 answers
Does anyone know if there is an easy way to change the product key for a copy of Windows XP Pro SP2 that has already been activated? [MI] [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2005 - 8 answers
WinXP, limited or no connectivity, wired box. Can't connect, tried everything I can think of, pretty close to trashing the whole install and starting over. [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2005 - 11 answers
On the Mac, if I need to munge text in extremis, I prefer to use BBEdit. Recently, on the PC, I am finding myself in need of a text editor which is similar to BBEdit. I will use it both for coding and for text-cleaning. I prefer freeware and shareware but that's by no means the deciding factor. Which programs should I check out? Which should I avoid? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2005 - 21 answers
I know Windows XP has some sort of restore feature, but how about a good independent program that can let me take a "snapshot" of my new clean WinXP installation + Documents and Settings + Program Files so I can maybe burn to (probably multiple) DVDs and then easily restore at some point in the future. (This must be a common thing, but my googling proved unfruitful.) [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2005 - 12 answers
Windows XP Home Networking Problem [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2005 - 5 answers
Is there some way within Windows XP or using 3rd party software that I can password protect individual folders on my pcs so that you cant see or get access to what is in them with out entering a password? Just to be super clear, I want to do this one folder at a time not as a general login.
posted on Feb 25, 2005 - 8 answers
Whenever I insert a new disc into either my (internal) DVD drive or my (USB external) CD-burner, Windows XP Explorer refuses to refresh itself with information about the new disc: still shows the old disc's name, double-clicking brings up the content of the old disc (or tries to autorun), etc. Only thing that fixes the problem is to reboot with the new disc inserted. Why, and what's the solution?
posted on Feb 24, 2005 - 4 answers
I have a Windows XP machine, and recently bought a new hard drive now C:, my old drive now D:.
When I go to access my old pictures and documents, D:\Documents and Setting\user, Windows tells me I don't have permissions to access the folder. WTF? How can I access my stuff?
posted on Feb 13, 2005 - 5 answers
Since installing XP professional in November, I have experienced a spontaneous shutdown and restart of my desktop. When it returns, it tells me the system has recovered from a fatal error that is caused by an unspecified device driver. I have uninstalled both software and hardware one by one over the last several weeks in hopes of identifying the problem. Nothing. Even system restore does not solve it. Is is time to reinstall XP, even with the risk that it will likely happen again?
posted on Feb 11, 2005 - 13 answers
Looking for a good to-do list application (Windows XP).
I used to use Microsoft Outlook with some vb behind it, and especially liked the ability to send Action Items between coworkers. However I switched to Mozilla Thunderbird for personal use and haven't seen any plugins for this. Integrated Time Tracking and remote access would be a plus. Open Source and or freeware is nice but not essential. Any recommendations that meet some subset of this criteria? Or should I get to coding...
posted on Feb 11, 2005 - 4 answers
After a few hours of Google researching over the weekend, I could not find a simple, understandable guide for formatting my hard drive and re-installing Windows XP. I'm more interested in the actual process and less interested in being reminded to "backup everything." Does anyone know where I can find such a resource?
posted on Feb 7, 2005 - 19 answers
Recommendations for migrating my XP boot drive to a larger drive without reinstalling Windows? IDE, NTFS if it matters. [+]
posted on Feb 6, 2005 - 9 answers
I have a legal copy of Windows 2000. I am buying a new computer. I don't want to spend 100+ bucks on Windows XP. Is there any compelling reason to upgrade? Anything XP can do that 2000 can't?
posted on Feb 2, 2005 - 28 answers
Is there a way to change device icons in WinXP? [click to expand]
posted on Jan 30, 2005 - 11 answers
Internet connection problem. Odd circumstances. Knowledgeable people are invited inside to tell me that I'm missing something obvious.
posted on Jan 17, 2005 - 10 answers
Why has my Firefox slowed down? It started a few day ago. Sometimes it takes several minutes for a page to load. Some only partially load, then stop. Some don't load at all. Not every page is this way, but I'd say about 20% suffer from one of these problems. IE is zipping right along though. I did a virus check, ran Spy-bot and Ad-Aware and cleaned up my registry. Yet the problem persists. Oh, I'm running 1.0 and XP Pro.
posted on Jan 17, 2005 - 8 answers
Hope I'm not opening a can of worms here. I'm jumping into the Linux ring for the very first time. There are a ton of distributions and I was wondering if there were any that the community would recommend for a noob like myself. So far, I've downloaded Mandrake and RedHat images but there are a ton of other out there and I wonder if I'm missing something better? I'll be dual booting on a WinXP pro box (Intel) so I'm looking for something that is relatively easy to install in this situation.
posted on Jan 15, 2005 - 30 answers
On WinXP, every minute, I get a new file in my temp directory, and it appears to be a downloaded webpage. I'm sure I have a virus or summat, but I can't see where. MI.
posted on Jan 4, 2005 - 9 answers
Saving a file on Windows XP, I use Explorer to select the folder I wish to save to. When I navigate the directories, clicking on an appropriate folder I occassionally move the cursor over filenames. As I mouseover filenames, Explorer replaces the default name of the file I wish to save with the name of the file I mouseover. Can I modify Explorer to prevent this filename replacement?
posted on Jan 2, 2005 - 8 answers
I maintain lists of to-dos and other information in a lot of text files. Currently I've been having to shuttle them between work and home via my FTP server, which is about a five step process and rather annoying, espcially when Dreamhost is slow. What is an easier way to synchronize text files between two Windows XP machines that are NOT on the same LAN... with a big emphasis on EASY, preferably two steps or less?
posted on Dec 31, 2004 - 16 answers
Laptop Clean XP Install:
1] My (on board?) sound card is unrecognised. How do I find out what drivers to use?
2] What programs do you really think I need? I already have VNC, VLC, Firefox, Thunderbird and AVG installed. What else should I add? (Freeware/OS appriciated but not needed.)
posted on Dec 16, 2004 - 9 answers
So say one's high-school age brother is playing way too many video games and completely neglecting school work. Is there a way to limit his Windows XP accounts to log-ons between certain times? What would you say would be the best way to mechanically limit acccess to his account, or offending games/programs?
posted on Nov 24, 2004 - 16 answers
WindowsXPSecurityFilter: How do I help my mother-in-law?
posted on Nov 20, 2004 - 12 answers
I have two versions of a largeish text file, one a slightly modified version of the other. Is there any app I can run in Xp that would report the differences between the two on a line-to-line basis? Could it also do the same for a whole mess of corresponding text files within a large directory structure?
posted on Nov 13, 2004 - 8 answers
I use a Windows XP box at work. I use a Powerbook G4 at home. I'd like to buy the bluetooth Apple Pro keyboard and use it both at home and at work. Is this possible? If so, any specific recommendations for a USB-bluetooth adapter for my work machine? Thanks in advance.
posted on Nov 9, 2004 - 1 answers
JavaScript: is it possible to detect a Windows XP user's chrome settings? For some perverse reason, chromed-out Windows XP scrollbars are a pixel wider than their "Classic" counterparts and it's breaking an interface.
posted on Nov 4, 2004 - 6 answers
I've just bought a Lacie 160 gigabyte firewire drive. It's to be plugged into a Windows XP machine, but also to be written to and read by a Mac OSX machine. I want to format it with the FAT32 file system, but Windows won't let me. Is there a way to force the drive to format as FAT32? [More inside...]
posted on Oct 28, 2004 - 6 answers
Is there any way to recover files saved under a temporary profile in Windows XP? (MI)
posted on Oct 21, 2004 - 5 answers
I need a search tool replacement for the built-in windows XP search, or suggestions for it. I have a lot of files on different drives in different directories (C:\AA F:\BB ...) and I when I want to find a specific file that I know is in one of those directories, I have to select and search each directory one at a time. (searching all folders on all drives would take too long.) Anyway to make this quicker?
posted on Oct 18, 2004 - 7 answers
What's a lightweight, simple email server I can install on my XP box? It will only serve like 2 addresses. IMAP and web access is a plus. Running as a service would also be nice.
posted on Oct 18, 2004 - 4 answers
Windows Slide Show Viewer in Dual Monitor Mode. I need to run a full-screen slideshow of some jpgs in a folder from a peripheral monitor, while doing other stuff on my laptop screen. Windows XP slideshow viewer (the one that comes up when viewing a folder with pictures in it) is perfect, but every time I try to run it from the monitor, the slideshow actually takes place on the LCD screen. How the hell do I get the show to run on the monitor?
posted on Oct 16, 2004 - 3 answers
Is there something I can get for Win XP that can control the volume of each program individually? I'd like Windows Media Player to be loud (for those videos that have unexplained quiet sound) and Trillian and system beeps and the like to be barely audible. Is this possible?
posted on Sep 30, 2004 - 6 answers
I need help setting up Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop for multiple outside users. (MI)
posted on Sep 27, 2004 - 9 answers
I was going to hold off installing XP Service Pack 2 for a few months. Whilst I use Firefox rather than IE6, the jpeg vulnerability is listed as affecting XP itself. Do I really need to installing it as soon as possible? Is everyone else installing SP2 now?
posted on Sep 25, 2004 - 6 answers
This earlier post has made me wary about getting Service Pack 2 for XP. What are your experiences with SP2?
posted on Sep 19, 2004 - 28 answers
Is there anyway I can get the image previewing from Windows XP on Win 2k? If not, are there any alternatives? I tried ACDSee and found it too bloated.
posted on Sep 15, 2004 - 12 answers
My laptop can no longer receive the Internet! The internet comes, via DSL, into my DESKTOP pc. The Desktop's DSL modem is hooked up to a LinkSys Wireless-B router, which broadcasts the Internet signal to my laptop. The lights on the LynkSys are blinking as usual. My desktop is receiving the web just fine. My laptop IS showing the little "connected" (two-computers) icon in the system tray, and when I hover over it, it says "Wireless Network Connection... Speed 11.0 Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent." But when I start of a browser, I can't get to any page. I CAN get to the same pages on my desktop. Help!
posted on Aug 30, 2004 - 12 answers
Yet another boring tech question: my main hard drive died on me. It's a Seagate, so I ran their diagnostic tool and it tells me I have 2 critical structure errors. What does this mean? Is there a way to fix it, or do I have to reformat, or worse, toss it out? Vielen Dank!
posted on Aug 20, 2004 - 9 answers
Does anybody have experience with HP Recovery? I have a tricky case.
posted on Aug 17, 2004 - 2 answers
Outlook 2000 (WinXP) problem: Suddenly, none of my mail profiles will fetch or send mail. (mi)
posted on Aug 16, 2004 - 6 answers
Is there a shortcut or a teeny tiny lil app for Windows XP, that will let me put my PC monitor on standby with just one click. I don't want to turn the power off, just put it on standby.
posted on Aug 8, 2004 - 17 answers
IDE hard drive conundrum: "Error loading OS" (more inside)
posted on Jul 6, 2004 - 14 answers
Early this morning I was woken up to my computer speakers making a very loud, awful static noise. I got out of bed, shut them off, turned on the monitor, found that my computer was restarting itself, and went back to bed. This afternoon when I got home from work I turned the speakers back on and they were still making the static noise AND I discovered that my second hard drive was no longer being recognized. So I restarted the computer and now everything is fine -- what's going on here? (Windows XP Home)
posted on Jun 21, 2004 - 2 answers
Can anyone help me find photo organization software with some specific characteristics? I use WinXP. I want to be able to place each photo in multiple categories, and I'd like to be able to output the categories as simple .html files, as that is my archival system of choice. I don't care about uploading to the web. Free is better, but I am willing to shell out a few bucks for the right software.
posted on Jun 19, 2004 - 12 answers
Updating Windows98 SE to Windows XP. (mi)
posted on May 28, 2004 - 11 answers
Stupid computer question. How do you stop XP from calling a program when it starts up? [mi]
posted on May 21, 2004 - 10 answers
I have a screwed up driver situation on my pc. I've tried everything i can think of, and i need help. it was suggested i look here.
Here's the PbP:
- My DVD player (Sony DDU1621) on my WinXP box wouldn't open. it would just whirr and blink
