Hi, Derf ~ If you are holding a legitimate XP CD, it will be noted on the disc whether it is XP, XP SP1, XP SP1a, or XP SP2. Not sure what you...
Hi, Silver ~ Did you reboot when you disabled system restore??? 1. Close all open programs. Then right-click My Computer on the Windows...
What chip and how much RAM do you have?
Hi, Chiles ~ You have nothing to worry about. Even if you change major hardware after activation, Microsoft has been surprisingly compliant in...
Hi, Phil ~ Hit F11 to take it off of full screen. When in 'Full Screen' mode, you cannot adjust the taskbar from auto-hiding - that is the...
Hi, Manny What it should be I suppose would be a matter of choice. I personally do not use the search assistant and have removed that key and...
Hi, Manny ~ The default Internet Explorer search page is at: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main And the Search...
Hi, Philbert ~Right-click your taskbar > 'Properties''Taskbar' tabUncheck 'Auto-hide the taskbar'Check 'Keep the taskbar on top of other...
Hi, Tom ~ Here are two easy ways to go about it:OEBackup is free and is endorsed by OE mavens & MVPsExpress Assist is a simple free for 15 days...
Hi, Jim ~ You certainly have a valid point and I agree on most parts, but that stands from our perspective as old users and I think Gauch hit...
Hi, Jim ~ You are correct, :D but the reality is most regular users and nearly all of new users facilitate the XP visual style, so the classic...
Hi, mikenowo ~ 'Hibernation' is for conserving battery power on a notebook and is of no use for desktop users whereas the similar 'Stand by'...
Actullay, Kit, it is 'Control Panel' > 'Appearance and Themes' > 'Display'.
Hi, xlx ~Right-click 'My Computer' > 'Properties''Advanced' tab > in 'Performance' section > 'Settings' button'Advanced' tab > in 'Virtual memory'...
Hi, Alice ~ I'm not sure where you may have arrived at that idea, but being on dial-up does not make one less vulnerable to malicious attack,...
Greetings, All ~ Coupla questions.... I recently purchased DI7 and have been following this thread each day before I actually install. Let...
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Hi, Symetrix ~ Did you check each item under the 'Item' drop-down box?
Hi, Don ~ When you boot from your XP CD, you will be presented with a blank screen with the words, "Press any key to boot from CD..." and you...
Hi, Bob ~ You should be able to resolve your issue if you attempt with due diligence the steps in order as outlined in Troubleshoot Situations...
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