nana--Nest time you get one of those messages, write down which program (usually suchandsuch.exe) it is that is requesting access to the Internet....
I understand you are dealing with a button remaining in the Taskbar (not an icon in the System Tray) even after you have closed the program. This...
hod--Just before the problem started, had you installed WinXP SP2? That will change your ActiveX settings in IE Tools|Internet Options|Security...
nana--What program does ZA say is trying to access the internet when you go to this site? Perhaps we can help you answer the question more...
virginia--Presume you are now using WinXP. Yes, the OE spell check is tied into Word. For a fix see here http://www.tech-pro.net/howto_010.html...
martinr121--As Mudd has said, you can use your Dell XP CD. You may be asked several times if you want to "Retry ". Just click Retry. But are...
nana--You are welcome. When you first start running a firewall, you will get quite a few messages saying that such and such a program wants to...
johngarnold--Your advice to do a disk cleanup first is good. Your friend should also run ScanDisk before running Defragmenter. One of the most...
nana--Yes, you should use a firewall. It performs a different function than the other programs you mention. In simplest terms it blocks both...
Z-247-- I must have missed that info. Can you repeat what temp folder? I cannot find any solutions to the INF failure problem. What about...
Z-247--Sorry. I warned you I am no expert on codecs. :o However, on ActiveX, I am not sure what you are experiencing. There is usually...
bigboy29--Long shot--Put the Windows Update URL into IE tools|Internet Options|Trusted Sites. (Uncheck the box "Require Server Verification......
joezep1--Here is a brief overview of NTBackup...
Z247--I am no expert on this, but have you been to this page http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/format/codecdownload.aspx or...
Rockit--I was wrong about the minimum. Mine are actually set at 0.125 inches. Also, you could try minimizing the right, but not the left Margin...
Rockit--Click File|Page Setup and change the right and left Margin settings to as small a number as possible. (I believe that is usually 0.25...
mopar--If the recipient does not have Word installed, she may need to install Word Viewer in order to read your .rtf file....
controls--Suggest you go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html and see what version of Reader they recommend you install. If it...
xseedman--Outside chance. On the IE Tools|Options|Content tab|AutoComplete is the box Use Auto Complete| Web Addresses checked?
Yes, the paper clip (without attachment) comes from using AVG to scan emails http://forum.grisoft.cz/freeforum/read.php?8,12757,12757#msg-12757
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