jpChris, I feel you may appreciate hearing my experience with dual booting. I use a second copy of XP for my "test dummy" system, much the...
That is strange indeed. Look in My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > File Types > scroll to ZIP and see what it says. If shown, click the...
If it's an association problem, running the .reg file from Doug Knox should put it back in the standard order. DougKnox Zip Folder Fix If you...
Perhaps an association problem?? Run a command line assoc.zip and see what it says. Mine is: C:\>assoc.zip .zip=WinZip
As Pete says, things don't look good at the outset with a problem like this. One thing to try, if you have a full install CD, is to run chkdsk...
You can still type MSCONFIG into a Run window and get the applet that will allow you to review and edit certain system functions. Another...
You have installed the OS to an extended partition. Although XP will run from an extended partition, it still requires a primary partition to...
I have cured most problems like that by copying the I386 folder to a hard drive and then editing the Registry key to point to that drive. The...
You can do it from there, it makes no difference. It's a safe procedure so long as the power doesn't fail in the midst of the operation. Even...
Perhaps conflict with other running programs. Programming is still possible since good programming takes many variables into account and what is...
Bad programming or mismatched application versus equipment or Windows version are among the reasons. Bad programming is the most likely.
It sounds like you have a hardware problem. It could be a loose connection at one of the plugs for the HD data or power cable at either end....
If you didn't get any CD's for reinstalling the system then you should have a data partition on your hard drive that will allow you to reinstall...
Also check your running services to confirm or start the Remote Procedure Call service. It should be set to Automatic. It's looking like your...
I doubt you'll get any better advice than what Smart has already told you. The fact that the new install wouldn't work further backs up the...
There are many free programs that will allow you to edit the Add/Remove Programs list. I have used JV Regcleaner for that before. A Google...
I have to run so when SFC finishes and fails to fix your problem, which is likely, since if isn't that handy, do a drive search for spoolsv.exe...
Spoolsv.exe is a protected file on XP and normally the System File Protection will not allow it to be deleted. You will normally find several...
IsoRecorder This freeware is approved by MS. It allows creating and utilizing ISO files with the XP provided burner software.
No Registry editing is required for moving the Outlook archive file. Open Outlook and Click Tools > Options > Auto Archive tab > and type your...
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