Why is MP3 playback sssuuudddeennllyy gggrriiinnddiinngg doowwnnnn? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2008 - 3 answers
ParentTechSupportFilter: My father has a virus. *sigh* before I send him to Geek Squad, what else should I tell him to do that he hasn't done already? [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2008 - 15 answers 
My parents computer crashed. I never determined the cause. It had XP on it. They've since bought a laptop, and want to recover documents from their desktop. They bought a hd enclosure. I connected the hd, and it's recognized, but it seems that the profiles must've been encrypted. I know that it's almost impossible to break the encryption, but want to be helpful, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2008 - 11 answers
WindowsXP laptop, performed an XP automatic update on itself and has since had no internet connectivity. Despite connecting and receiving an IP address. [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 5 answers
Will Windows 98 and XP run and dual boot (or, treble boot, I suppose,) with my new Vista running computer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2008 - 5 answers
Games PC CPUFilter: Is it worth upgrading from an Athlon64 3500+ Venice to a 4000+ San Diego? (plus a bonus question on 3GB RAM in XP and dual channel memory). [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 12 answers
VPNFilter: I like my home network, but I want to access it outside of my home. How do I set up my WRT54GL running DD-WRT v23 SP2 to do that? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 11 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
What programs\packages are available that allow one to plug a cable into one pc, the other end to another pc, and then migrate the data? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 8 answers
My computer is sick. Please help (XP pro). [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 16 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
I've just bought a Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 7000, which comes with the matching mouse (8000). It works great with my Windows XP computer, as long as the computer is on. Once I switch the computer off and attempt to restart, the Bluetooth connection is lost and the computer won't start, citing the lack of a keyboard as the reason. Only by repeatedly fiddling and resynching can I get the computer started up. Can anyone suggest how I bond these three devices in permanent holy matrimony?
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 15 answers
NTLDR is missing! YIKES! [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2007 - 17 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
Help me decide whether to downgrade to XP Pro or move to Ubuntu from Vista. [more inside]
posted on Dec 22, 2007 - 26 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
How to keep prying eyes from the files on my laptop... [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2007 - 9 answers
Should I install Vista on my next computer or stick with XP? [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2007 - 33 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
My audio device is giving me the following message: "Driver is enabled but has not been started." Please help. [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2007 - 8 answers
Friends of mine bought a Packard Bell PC back in 2003. It's never been the real deal, the computer it should have been despite the huge amount they paid for it. [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2007 - 8 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 change my computer's "delete" and "drag/drop" settings? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2007 - 10 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
What's the best Windows software package to edit video and create DVDs? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2007 - 6 answers
I am having a really hard time with installing Windows XP SP2 on an older Dell laptop... [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2007 - 4 answers
My LCD screen on my laptop refuses to stay on. [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2006 - 9 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
XP: Vanishing Folders -- Sometimes I put a tilde (one of these ~) in front of a folder name to alphabetically move it to the top of a folder list. These folders, I'm now realizing, are vanishing on me. Any idea why? Any idea where to find them?
posted on Nov 23, 2006 - 14 answers
Did my keyboard try to kill my computer? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2006 - 11 answers
Copied hard drive won't let me log on! [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2006 - 17 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
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 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
Why is my computer suddenly grumpy, slow, and generally uncooperative? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 14 answers
Windows XP Startup question. How do you configure the deskstop to appear on startup? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 6 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
Why is my computer sending and receiving so many bytes of information in such a short amount of time? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2006 - 13 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
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
In a nutshell. I have a PC running Windows XP, personal edition. I want to restore the computer to factory standards (when i got it out of the box). No CD's or Discs came withthe computer. IS there a way to do this through XP? Its a HP 523n Desktop, and I have had the computer almost 3 years.... (more) [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2006 - 11 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 XP notify me when the startup process is complete? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2006 - 4 answers
Knowing Explorer is no longer being upgraded for macs, how can I best assure browser compatibility across platforms (from a previewing standpoint)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2006 - 11 answers
I recently purchased a new Dell Dimension 9150, I plan to wipe the Dell partition and install a fresh copy of XP Pro (I already have a full copy). Any problems/hiccups I should know about before I destroy the Dell partition?
posted on Feb 15, 2006 - 14 answers
I have an old pc. Celeron 600mhz processor, 376mb ram. The ram is maxed out (I believe) and the overhead of microsoft's anti-spyware combined with AVG antivrus, along with XP sp2, have slowed the machine to a crawl.
Is there a way to speed things up that is compatible with quicken 2004 and will leave me protected from net nasties?
I thank you, hive-mind. [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2005 - 23 answers
Can I do this? I'd like to do a screengrab (difficulty A) and save it as a jpeg (difficulty B) so I can pull it into Photoshop and edit to my hearts content. I have a PC running XP. If the Metagods would so grant this wish, I promise to use this power for good not evil.
posted on Nov 30, 2005 - 22 answers
I was messing around with nlite and ended up making some sort of change to my computer that I just can't figure out.
All is basically well except for one thing---
Every time I boot the computer the first menu says something like
"Press 'R' for Standard System Recovery Options "
and then
Press 'F' for reformmting the drive and Q to quit
if i hit R i go to the recovery utility
HAVEN'T tried F for obvious reasons
and Q seems to read the boot ini file.
when i hit Q, my normal boot process works and All is OK.
However all subsequent reboots give me that same R, F and Q menu and I'd like to get back to just booting in to Windows.
Can anyone offer some advice as to how to tell the computer that all is well? i wouldn't want a family member to reboot the computer and select the wrong option.
I'm running Windows XP MCE.
posted on Oct 28, 2005 - 7 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
I've taken the role as a graphic designer at a small company, and I also wear the IT hat sometimes. That being said, I'm more of a Mac Guru than (blech) XP. BUT, we have a small file server (40 GB, half full) of data we would like to backup nightly.
#1: What's a good tape drive (or other media) for that much data, with room to grow, of course.
#2: What software?
#3: What's a "typical" backup schedule. I'd prefer just to do incrementals, but how often to rotate tapes/etc...?
Thanks!
posted on Oct 6, 2005 - 11 answers
I will be wiping the hard drive of my Dell Inspiron 600m, which is currently running Windows XP with multiple profiles. What's the best way to make sure I back up everything? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2005 - 6 answers
I have to do a new XP install... [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2005 - 20 answers
My wife's computer died (autopsy pending). I took her hard drive out, put it in an Adaptec external enclosure, and hooked it to my machine via USB. It runs fine and I can see the directory tree, but it won't let me access the important stuff under her profile in Documents and Settings -- just says "Access Denied." Is there any way around this? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2005 - 11 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
WinXP Home Network: Two machines, each running WinXP. I 'm successfully sharing most of the files in a folder, but get "access denied" on some of them. [+]
posted on Jan 21, 2005 - 7 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
File Management Filter - I'm looking for a piece of software (Windows XP / preferably free), that will:
1 - Create directories on a daily or weekly basis (i.e. 2211, 2311, 2411) to store downloaded files, and/or: 2 - Move the 'oldest' set of files to a subdirectory - or CD/DVD archive
Any ideas?
posted on Nov 22, 2004 - 3 answers
Hi. How the hell do I fix this annoying thing on my taskbar? [mi]
posted on Sep 28, 2004 - 6 answers
Win XP problem. I installed Service Pack 2, now my computer won't load. (more inside)
posted on Sep 12, 2004 - 16 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 recently purchased an Athlon XP 2400 266 FSB, to replace my Athlon Thunderbird 1.4ghz. Running at 133/133, the processor only shows up as a 1700 running at 1.49ghz. I have an ECS K7S5A with the Cheepoman BIOS (and I've tried this with the latest ECS BIOS as well). I've seen people talking about this combination being okay for them, but I can't for the life of me figure out why this won't recognize it as the right processor and clock speed. Bumping up the CPU speed to 166 causes my system to not boot. I've confirmed through the numbers on the processor itself that it is indeed an Athlon XP 2400. What else could be at fault here?
posted on Mar 11, 2004 - 14 answers
Windows XP question... My parents computer is set up that most items are stored on a 20 GB harddrive (or possibly a partition- listed as c:) while they have 100 GB available on d:... When I install software, is it perfectly acceptable to run it off the D drive, and is there a way to switch the set up so most items save to the d drive?
posted on Feb 23, 2004 - 9 answers
