Hi peach680. Welcome to Windowsbbs! :) In addition to what Pete suggested you can try disabling Windows Services that you don't use by...
What do you mean? The Windows Firewall should keep the system secure until you reinstall Zone Alarm.
Ok, in order to check the programs shortcuts click Start< My Computer< Double click on your C Drive. Now follow the instructions in my first post.
Hi deancf. Try opening up the case and check to make sure that all cables are plugged in correctly and that the power supply cables aren't loose....
Your CD/DVD drive could be failing. At least we know that the CD itself isn't to blame. Go to Device Manager and check to see if there are any Red...
Hi Daanii. Read this, Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media. :)
Hi XP dummy. Check to make sure that the programs Start Menu shortcuts are located in the following directory, C:/Users/User Name/Start...
I have been using Spybot for years and never had any problems with it. I was surprised by how much malware it picked up on some of the infected...
Your Welcome. :) IMO some of the best anti-malware programs that I use to clean up malware and viruses on a system are: 1. Malware Bytes...
Hmmm, this is very puzzling. Try disabling your Zone Alarm firewall and shut down all background programs that are running in the system tray,...
Hi joeallen, Welcome to Windowsbbs! :) Here is my list of ways to free up harddrive space. Follow the steps below: 1. Click Start<...
Is there any reason why you have 2 versions of Windows XP on your partitioned harddrive? Since you have your drive partitioned into 2 seperate...
Since it looks like you don't have a Windows XP CD and only a backup disk your pretty much SOL. :( See if you can borrow a Windows XP CD from a...
Try this, Reset Or Change Administrator Password On Windows XP. And this, How to Gain Access When You Have Forgotten the Administrator Password...
You might have some corrupt Windows files on your harddrive. Click Start< Run and type sfc /scannow and hit enter. Have your Windows XP CD handy...
Great. Glad you were able to get your problem resolved. :)
Does the labtop have a recovery partition on it that you can use to restore your system? When you say you created a backup disk do you mean a...
Hi DEMASSDAVE2. Read this, Advanced troubleshooting for shutdown problems in Windows XP. Even though the article talks about Windows XP it...
Hi sandilew. Try this, click Start< All Programs< Accessories< System Tools< Internet Explorer (No-Addons). Can you download a program now? If...
Hi JMagradey, Welcome to Windowsbbs! :) Read this, How to log on to your Windows XP-based computer if you forget your password or if your...
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