Hello wishoosier, See if you can roll the system back. How to Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt:...
Hi BB, I wrote Task Manager will list all running processes: ctl - shift - esc in that sequence then > application and process tabs as a way of...
I use Startupcop - nice program. autoruns however is much more comprehensive http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/autoruns.shtml Also...
That post will tell you where the startups are and how to stop them. Task Manager will list all running processes: ctl - shift - esc in that...
Hello Jim, Read thru this post on startups and how to handle them: http://www.windowsbbs.com/showthread.php?t=39425 You've got lots of...
oK, I now understand what you're trying to do. Unfortunately, I don't know how to do that, or know whether that's possible. I have a straight XP...
Hello doverbeach, Can this system get on line? If so, use the on-line virus scanners under security here: http://www.windowsbbs.com/links.php...
Yep, after calculating needs, instead of one large drive, get two. This gives you an internal backup device besides storage. Regards - Charles
D sounds like a "recovery" partition. No I don't think it will cause a problem. Later, once you determine that the new Pro is working, you might...
Hi irdreed, No haven't tried it, just ran across it the other day. Didn't know there was anything like this around. Anyone with a third...
True, and here it is as Anne referenced - there is one for WinME BTW, but in this case I think it doesn't make any difference, SR from Safe Mode...
Hi Claire, Ok, read thru this article by Arie on safe surfing: http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/ie-sp2-surf-safe.html In it you'll...
Hi hbreder, Good idea to have more than one anti-malware app, especially if your only one is the AV: http://www.ewido.net/en/download/...
Discover covert abilities of Windows XP (SP2) firewall. XP firewall control uses all the present abilities of the firewall and extends them...
Hello Alan, After reinstalling windows, I noticed that the Alan's HD D&S 14-05-05 directory, as well as some but not all of the directories...
None that I know of :) The blue is an indication that it is SP2. Regards - Charles
Hello Ray, To install, when the Pro CD is inserted, choose upgrade. But, there is a complication here. That Pro was at one time installed on...
Hi Claire, The ActiveX settings are at: IE Tools (top tool bar) > Internet options > Security tab > Custom settings. The first group of...
Chuck, It would be easier to answer that question if you would specify drive type not just the Board: for example, EIDE - SATA Regards - Charles
Hello hbreder, Did a google search: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=arun.exe&btnG=Google+Search These are two references that I looked...
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