Other things to try .... Reset IE - Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Reset Run IE without Add-ons and see if that resolves the issue....
Only if the external drive is USB 3 too, otherwise transfer speeds will stay at USB 1 or 2.
Please mark this thread as 'Resolved', see .....
If my brief reading of various forums is correct Norton will turn off Windows Defender - check if the Service is running ........
I suspect the issue is rooted in the monitor as another monitor works OK. When you tried the other monitor did you use the same cable or a...
Click on the Orb (Start button) and type Event Viewer into the Search box. It will be at the top of the list above.
Thanks for the update - there are plenty of alternatives to AVG which don't cost a cent :) Microsoft Security Essentials which incorporates...
I guess you can't go wrong with Arctic Silver :)
Have you looked in Event Viewer for any clues? Have you the latest graphics drivers for your card?
From a PM ..... Okay. All this came about as the result of a job change, and a new routine that at present is demanding 50-55 hours a week in...
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Welcome to WindowsBBS :) Please read this as indicated at the head of the forum and post the logs requested in this thread.
Glad to hear you managed to resolve the issue :) Nothing sunny about England today :D
It's probably time to consider a Repair install of XP given that you have a retail copy of the installation disk at the same Service Pack level...
ganjaman You may have a classic example of the Windows Log on/Log off loop - it would be worth following through the options here ........
Have you followed my suggestion in Post #4? ..... Still no news on your OS.
Add it to the Startup folder. When running XP Pro I used WinPatrol to set a delayed start to avoid interference with the general boot process....
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IE 9 is not compatible with XP and will continue to be incompatible when out of beta.
If you go into Control Panel > Mouse you should find a tab there for the Touchpad which will enable you to adjust sensitivity, etc.
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