If that doesn't work, it may be that part of the program is running, in which case you will need to "end process" in the Task Manager. Safe Mode...
WelshJim, Congratulations on the transition! You are gonna love XP! You already know more than you think you do about XP, because of your...
RayH- I heard that, too, that default paths were restored and partitions messed up. Thanks for the heads up. Johanna
There is no software that can be created to protect against all and every internet malware, because each new variant must be identified and...
I routinely delete thumbs db from "My Pics ", especially after I've moved a bunch of stuff around because it makes my thumbnail pics load a...
From WE, Tools> Folder Options> View tab Make sure "remember each folder's view setting" is ticked (won't hurt to toggle it, if it already is,...
Shadowhawk, That wasn't a constructive comment. Just because you haven't "been lucky" (your words) with Norton products does not mean they are...
Uninstall files can be safely deleted after a few days, in an ordinary situation- however: why? It is not to "save space "- we all have more...
Pete, If Judy is using the spyware software, deleting the entries will "mess up her computer ". Judy, if you're not sure what to keep or not,...
JoeHobart Thank you for the confirmation. The Start button's role is good to know. Johanna
If you're not on a network, you don't need to allow svchost.exe to access the internet. You can permit it, if you want, too, it is a valid MS...
It is normal for the desktop to "refresh" periodically, and all the icons kind of dim and then come back. It probably happens more than we...
So, when are ya gonna go Pro, Dave? :D Johanna
Anytime you do what MS calls a "Repair Install" there is a potential for things to go horribly wrong, lose data and programs. Almost every...
On that right click to properties, in the "Taskbar" tab, do you have "Keep the taskbar on top of other windows" checked, and "Auto hide the...
That is odd, because I have every MS update, and it still works for me. (Control key/click out) Johanna
After you drag the sides of a window to the desired size, hold the control key down as you click out on the X. That helps XP remember the size of...
Disconnect all peripherals and start in Safe Mode. Turn off auto restart. (Control Panel/System/Advanced/Startup and Recovery uncheck auto...
Just wanted to mention the obvious, for anyone else reading this thread: are you sure "Lock the Taskbar" is checked? Johanna
Since you describe such a small (by today's standards) hard drive, I am wondering about the rest of the machine. BSODs in XP are not very common,...
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