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insert CD writing program here) doesn't work under Win2k/XP. It · You need to download an ASPI layer. Check out http://www.nu2.nu/aspi/ for all your info.
Is my new processor running too hot? · It all depends on what processor you have. Go to the following site and look up your processor. The temperature it lists is the maximum safe rated tempature. http://users.erols.com/chare/elec.htm
Is there a way to let Internet Explorer download more · To change these limits, use Regedt32 (or Regedit in XP) to navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings On the Edit menu, add the following REG_DWORD value names: MaxConnectionsPerServer - The number of simult
I'm about to order a component from a store I · Your first action should be to check out www.resellerratings.com and look up your store. If you're not satisfied with the opinions on there, plase feel free to post asking for opinions on the store.
I'm clearing out startup items, but I don't recognize some · Here is a list of startup programs and their descriptions: http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_pages/startup_full.htm
I'm running Windows 2000/XP and I want to see who · Method 1: Right click on my computer, go to Manage. From there to go Shared Folders. Sessions and open files will show up there. Method 2: Start -> Run -> fsmgmt.msc
I'm running Windows 2000/XP and want to change the order · Right click on my computer, go to Manage. From there to go Disk Management, and right click on the driver letter. Go to Change drive letter and paths.
I'm running Windows 9x or Windows XP and would like · Go to Start->Run and type msconfig (without the quotes). This utility will help lead you through some of your startup files. -or- 1. Edit the programs through the registry at HKEY_[LOCAL_MACHINE/CURRENT_USER]/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Versio
I'm trying to connect to my Windows 2000 (or XP) · The easiest fix is to turn on guest access on your Windows 2000 (XP) machine. Windows 2000: Control Panel -> Users and Passwords -> Advanced Tab -> Advanced User Management Advanced Button -> Users Folder -> Right Click on Guest, go to properties, an
I'm trying to view web pages with Java applets in · Sun, the creator of Java, was unhappy with Microsoft's proprietary extensions to the language, and tried through legal action to prevent Microsoft from distributing its own JVM. As such, Microsoft distributes no JVM with Windows XP at all. You can do
I'm using an older ICQ client, and every time I · Go to http://go.icq.com and log on using this. These messages are messages sent to you while you're offline. ICQ2Go will get rid of them, but not any ones that you haven't received yet. Your best bet is to upgrade to a new client.
I'm using Norton Internet Security, and I can't post anymore. · 1) Open Norton Internet Security 2) Click 'Privacy Control' 3) Choose Configure 4) Choose Custom Level 5) Uncheck Enable Browser Privacy, and set Dropdown Menus to None
I'm using Windows 2000 or XP, and I need to · Have a Windows 9x boot disk sitting around? Use that. If not, check out http://www.bootdisk.com and make yourself one. Also, in WinXP, go to My computer > go to the format screen, check the create MS-DOS boot disk option. This doesn't provide ASPI or
I'm using Windows XP and I can't delete, move, or · Open Regedit (start -> run -> regedit), and delete the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesCLSID{87D62D94-71B3-4b9a-9489-5FE6850DC73E}InProcServer32 http://groups.google.com/groups?q=xp+avi+fixhl=enselm=8be0c34f.0112240006.11a77b21%40posting.google.
I've heard a lot about Spyware. What is it, and · Spyware is software that sends some kind of information about you or your computer back to its parent company via the Internet, without your consent (or without making it obvious what's going on.) The list of examples is far too large to reproduce he
My brand new computer won't POST! What should I do? · Try stripping out all of the components except for the vital ones - the CPU, the RAM and the video card. If your computer POSTS, add components back in one at a time until you can isolate the problem. Then the check the manufacturer's website for pos
My computer keeps restarting after something to do with a · You've been hit by the RPC exploit, a serious flaw in the Windows NT line of Windows products (NT, 2000, XP, and 2003 Server). If this has happened, your system has been compromised, and your only option is pretty much to reformat and reinstall all y
My computer used to shut off automatically when I went · Go to Control Panel and enter Power Options. Enable APM (Advanced Power Management) and your computer should shut off automatically.
My hard drive is really slow. What should I do? · 1. Defragment 2. Enable DMA on the drive 3. Update IDE Controller drivers (from your motherboard manufacturer) 4. Make sure your hard drive controller isn't in PIO mode. Try removing the IDE/ATAPI channel from the Device Manager and rebooting.
My icons in Windows are messed up and are displaying · Download and install TweakUI and have it Rebuild your icons.
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