Right-click it and select "Format. "
Check in Disk Management to see if the drive needs formatting. It may be listed as "Unformatted space." Start > Run > type diskmgmt.msc and...
With rare exception, it is caused by a newly installed program that is set to impose itself upon my system. I install and test a wide range of...
My XP Home boots in 55 seconds. In the off times when it takes longer than 1 minute, I fix it. It's not that the lost time booting is important -...
A couple of things come to mind and both have to do with a failing HD. BTW, I would recommend a full drive image backup before doing any of this...
You could try running sfc /scannow to see if it replaces any files needed. I hold little hope for that though. I doubt it's worth a repair...
Check the properties of the fxscom.dll that is located in the System32 folder. It should be version 5.2.2600.5512 and dated 8/4/2004 and weigh...
Uninstall the Fax Services and reinstall it using the Control Panel Add/Remove programs feature for Windows Components. Check for effect. If...
Yes, use an imaging software to make a full drive backup image. I use Acronis True Image but there are some freeware ones as well. I have tested...
Check Start > Run > type services.msc > press enter and see if the Fax Service is listed and set to either Automatic or Manual - not disabled or...
Place a floppy disk in the drive bay and open Windows Explorer or My Computer. Right-click the A: drive and select Format. You will be presented...
Once you've recovered everything you want from the old Windows folder, you can safely delete it and continue to use the parallel install...
Editing the boot.ini file and deleting the line: multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS= "Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition"...
You can set up a batch file to run upon short intervals by using Windows Task Scheduler. I have made one for my use and it runs every 20 minutes...
I think Windows Search 4 also uses searchindexer.exe and that can be installed on XP. CUISTech, is that applicable in your case?
What make and model of monitor? Some monitors respond to special key combos. Dell comes to mind.
I fully understand. It's wise to be careful these days. In this case you can rest assured that the file is not dangerous. I personally typed...
For further reassurance: Avira AntiVir Personal Report file date: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 22:22 Scanning for 1690029 virus strains and...
It' a false positive I can guarantee it. No problem with any file I linked, I made them myself and know they're clean.
If nothing else works, while waiting for MS to come forth with a fix you can always use a boot floppy or boot CD to boot the system. That will...
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