Charles, The ALG service not starting can be related. If a virus or other malware stops it from running. The Task Manager is a frequent...
I mis-remembered this switch: /fs:ntfs It is not an optional switch if using the convert.exe utility, and I thought there was a FAT32...
. The "viruses" you mention are all worms and not viruses. This is important because you need to consider both the direct consequences of the...
Cleansweep should not be used. This QuarterDesk software (QuarterDesk is now owned by Symantec) is obsolete and not written for XP, nor contain a...
Microsoft and HP have been aware of the issue for some time. The issue is one for HP to resolve. And HP will not issue a "fix" until IE 7 is...
Use Device Manager and identify the manufacturer and model for your Video adapter. The chipset is likely onboard. Then go to the video chipset...
HP director uses IE 6 as its Host. HP will not comment on its plans because IE 7 is still in Beta. I think you can assume safely that some...
TweakUI for Win9x: http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation/downloads/PowerToys/Networking/NTTweakUI.asp
Control Panel, Power Options. Try configuring for always on for all options and test. It is possible you are shutting down hard drives and the...
Microsoft has publicly committed to replacing Service Pack 2 with Service Pack 3 in the second half of 2007:...
And some say if you do use XP to format FAT32 volumes greater than 32gb Microsoft sends black helicopters to circle your home. XP can format a...
If XP Pro with Service Pack 2 installed: Start, Run, netsh winsock reset. Wait for the prompt to restart your computer. Restart your...
I did not enable the Guest account. It is in whatever state the user left it. I forced the enablement of Group Guest if there were any issues...
The drive still needs to be partitioned and formatted. Then it will appear. Start, Run, diskmgmt.msc Look towards the bottom of the viewing...
Could I ask what kind of "repair" you did for XP? Some repairs to try: Start, Run, sfc /Scannow Start, Run, iexplore.exe /rereg When...
I have no idea what role the MBR could possibly play with your manipulation of Drive D. You should not be surprised, however, if you are asked...
Cluster size is not exposed in the GUI. Here is the analysis report from a Volume that was formatted FAT32 under Win98SE and a convert.exe...
I honestly believe that full consideration of the XP native feature "Windows File Protection" would avoid an unbootable PC. Show me how a...
Likely the recommendation is to configure the device with a wired connection. This is usally the case with wireless routers and wireless access...
Case #1, different subnets Conclusion: Binding order does not matter Case #2, same subnet Conclusion: Binding order does not matter Case...
Separate names with a comma.