My computer used to have the ability to hibernate and sleep... now it is as if those options never existed. What happened and how do I fix it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2008 - 8 answers
MacBook running XP has major "SYSTEM" issues. Why? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 5 answers 
How do I fully automate restoring my Windows XP test machines to a clean state on a daily basis? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 5 answers
What would make an old Windows computer stop accepting input for short periods of time (2-3 minutes)? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2007 - 8 answers
In the rare times I've needed to hit ctrl-alt-delete within the past few months, the task manager window pops up, but it lacks the little tabs at the top and the useful little X in the upper right that actually allows me to CLOSE the task manager. What happened? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2007 - 13 answers
A few months ago my grandparents bought a computer. To help them fix problems without us driving all the way out to their house every time something comes up, I'd like to install something that would allow us to view their screen and control their mouse and keyboard from home. Both systems involved would be running Windows XP Home Edition, and we both have broadband connections. What is the best, preferably free, way to do this?
posted on Dec 25, 2006 - 34 answers
My mom's computer won't re-install an older version of Windows XP. This is actually a timely, pressing problem. [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2006 - 8 answers
Windows XP Registry - What tools can be used to analyse ntuser.dat hives? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2006 - 4 answers
I can't get my ATI Radeon video driver update to install... can anyone help? [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2006 - 7 answers
My computer has magically disappeared my user profile. I miss my bookmarks. [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2005 - 5 answers
When I'm booted into Windows, the motherboard sensors always flash up an alert: the 5v Standby is below it's threshold at 4.2v. All I can do is kill PC Alert. I presume this isn't serious, since my PC has happily worked for years, but what is going on? What is the 5v Standby?
posted on Dec 29, 2004 - 5 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
Can I dock MSN Messenger on the side of my (Windows XP) screen? [mi]
posted on Nov 26, 2004 - 5 answers
Are there any real advantages to running Windows XP on a partitioned hard drive, with a different partition each for Windows, programs, and files?
posted on Nov 15, 2004 - 6 answers
EmailFilter: I have a Windows XP Pro laptop and an OS X iMac. I need to store my email and contacts on the iMac but access them over my home network from the laptop. How can I do this? [mi]
posted on Sep 1, 2004 - 9 answers
Is there a way to hide a DOS window when it is minimized on a Windows XP toolbar? [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2004 - 6 answers
My laptop has developed a serious issue during startup, and I have no idea how to fix it. [MI]
posted on May 23, 2004 - 8 answers
I have a PC that I use to test web sites on Windows browsers (my main computer's a Mac). I tried to upgrade to Windows XP, and the XP installer seems to have wrecked the hard drive. Should I replace my hard drive or buy a new computer? [sketchy details inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2004 - 9 answers
I'm about to upgrade my beloved Sony Vaio laptop from Windows Me (blecch) to XP. Will this screw up my previously installed drivers, software, documents, etc? Anything I should know before I start?
posted on Jan 2, 2004 - 16 answers
My computer (Windows XP) will not recognize the USB connection I've added to it. [more...]
posted on Dec 27, 2003 - 4 answers
