I'm pretty sure all NT systems have a Boot.ini file, but I know for sure that XP does, whether multi-booting or not; extra lines are created for...
Hey Kent, Just under 5 minutes is what I'm back to now. One thing though, what has DSL have to do with this? I was complaining about...
Hi Christer, I think a little confusion here and I think I'm the author of it. Quoting you can't even download an executable file, such as a...
Hello Anne, The other possibility is that a media player took over and in the process shut off sound for anything else. Have you tried going...
Hi Christer, we can't even download an executable file, such as a program installer, to the local HDD without being prompted for confirmation...
Hi Christer, Curious as to what prompted your question. I don't think SP2 has a download blocker of any kind aside from the usual ActiveX for...
Hi Rebecca, Ok, I have a better understanding now of your situation. I looked at Sygate's application dialog page where I permit/deny...
Hi Rebecca, Frankly, I'm kind of wondering if I might fare better with the Sygate firewall - any feelings about that, anyone? Seems like...
Hi Bill, I was on vacation and didn't get to update until yesterday - so the update of the 16th is the latest. Set the scan priority to...
Updated to the latest defs and immunization database yesterday. Running took 23 minutes - just unheard of in my case, never had a problem like...
Thanks Jim, not paying attention. Regards - Charles
Running dxdiag will also tell you the Directx version. Start > run > type dxdiag > ok. The info is on the last line in the system tab....
Hi rebecca, Well, it turned out to be a firewall problem -- That's good news! The following is my "canned" instructions on how to test SR...
I created restore points before installing each of the programs My apologies, you did it right. Ok, lets see if it's a Winsock problen....
Hi rebecca, Any ideas why things would've been working smoothly on the internet all morning, and now nothing? First, don't have any idea...
Double clicking doesn't bring up anything in the right pane or double clicking on the right pane entry doesn't bring up the edit dialog box?...
Hi ziller, Re-read you're first post and want to clarify this point: Can I use any XP install CD?. Yes, as long as it's a pro version of XP....
Another tutorial site: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42 Regards - Charles
Hello Shannon, First place to look - your startup programs. From run, type msconfig > ok. Check the Selectve Startup under the General tab...
Have to disagree with you Steve. Any XP CD can be used to upgrade AFAIK. The difference is how XP is installed: whether as an upgrade or a new...
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