The first thing I would try is an SFC (System File Check) Start > Run > cmd sfc /scannow You will need your XP disk. Johanna
There is no DOS in XP. If you want to back up data files, burn dvds or cds. You could also buy another harddrive or spend the $40 on a drive...
When you look at the file name of the pics you took with that camera, is the file extension still ".jpg "? Johanna
When did the start button change? At the same time as the internet problem? Why do you think the two problems are related? Can you use System...
Control Panel> System> Computer Name click "Change" at the bottom of the dialog box. Heed the warnings about access to network resources, if...
In XP, there is a "real" admin account, and a "User Admin" account. By default, the User Account created first is the one with admin...
Move on Boot or or How to take ownership in XP Johanna
Might want to go into Control Panel> Mouse and see if there are settings to make your mouse less sensitive. Johanna
Super Mallow Please post back and say you are okay. Johanna No information on the internet is ever private. Never do anything on the...
When Windows is activated, MS records certain hardware info. The first computer you installed XP on and activated is the one they will have "on...
WelshJim, I stand corrected. SpywareBlaster puts their database into IE's "Restricted Zones ", not the Hosts file. I don't know why I got it...
If you are concerned about possible tampering with your hosts file, then your internet security isn't tight enough. Read this. More info here...
WelshJim SpywareBlaster adds a huge database of "known problems" to the blocked content in the hosts file. "Updating" the program means...
A picture is worth a thousand words... As you can see, one click and I remove all cookies I haven't changed to "trusted ", and I could clean my...
Christer: I am going to borrow your "rule of thumb "- Good advice. :) Johanna
SpywareBlaster, often associated with Spybot, uses the principles you described to prevent your browser from "bad sites ". Using a database of...
Hi, Aleekat! Glad to see you posting again! :D I have been following this thread with interest, because of a troubled Dell that would give...
When XP was brand new, I paid $10 for AdSubtract Pro by Intermute. http://www.intermute.com/products/adsubtract.html I see the price has...
System File Check Start > Run > cmd sfc /scannow (note the space) have your XP cd ready. A thought completely unrelated to your question:...
moco123, Maybe a Higher Power is trying to tell you something? Lovely Luna Blue reappearing is a problem? Control Panel> Display> Themes...
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