Windows XP

slow
During the past several weeks my XP SP3 has slowed down. Other people have the same issue. We think this is due to automatic updates that slow the machines down. Done deliberately, we believe. How can we restore the system to its previous state, say, 2 months ago without losing recent stuff? ... 4 Dec 2009 17:25

Lost "current date" from taskbar
Good call, this also happened to me after I changed the screen size and font size. Made the font too big to fit in the task bar. AG "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Bob, Right-click the Taskbar and uncheck Lock the Taskbar option. Now, resize the Taskbar using the top handle (when you see the double-h... 3 Dec 2009 09:16

Screen upside down
I don't know which keys I pressed which caused my screen to rotate 180 degrees - the screen is upside down! How do I rotate it back to the normal view? I have turned my monitor upside down so I can do some work. Thanks for your help. Basharat. ... 9 Dec 2009 13:19

Why a Genuine Advantage Notification (GAN) from an Install of an
Re-Format Your Computer And Install Open Source Linux Ubuntu 9.10 Release To Web, Open Source Linux Ubuntu 8.04.3 Long Term Support Release To Web, And/Or Open Source Linux Ubuntu 10.04 Long Term Support Alpha 1 (Available 10/10/2009 @ http://cdimage.ubuntu.com Some Time During The Day Most Likely U.S.A. Pacific ... 1 Dec 2009 21:48

Using Prnmngr to push printers for all users
we are in the process of replacing all network printers on our network. All printer names and IP addresses are going to change. I am trying to setup deployment jobs to push printers to all workstations and set default printers. I have been successful pushing a printer to a test workstation using my own credenti... 1 Dec 2009 18:27

Windows cannot access the specified device path or file
"tinap21" wrote: Please help! I downloaded SuperAntiSpyware on my home computer last night. After it ran its test, it asked that I restart my computer to get rid of the viruses. Once my computer restarted, I was unable to get into any files, programs, or Internet Explorer! I kept receiving t... 1 Dec 2009 16:10

Turn off auto-updates?
My computer is constantly interrupting me with automatic updates. How do I turn this feature off? I can do itmanually. Thanks... Bob ... 2 Dec 2009 13:17

Faillure of Windows Backup of C: to other hard drive
For a long time computer freezups and unresponsive programs have prevented me from making backups. My Physical Hard Drives: 1) 500 GB RAID 0 hard drive contains C: 2) 250 GB hard drive contains N:. 3) 1 TB hard drive Here is what happened when I tried to make a backup of C: partition on drive 1 to N: on driv... 2 Dec 2009 02:11

Resize Windows
Normally when you use the mouse to resize a window it is visible as you resize it. Since my latest re- install of XP, as I resize a window all I can see is the outline of the window. How can I switch this back? -- --------------------------------- --- -- - Posted with NewsLeecher v3.9 Final Web @ http://www... 26 Nov 2009 05:23

Serscan.sys
I am installing my Brother wireless printer (MFC-495CW) and I encountered the following "Files Needed" pop up window. "The file 'serscan.sys' on Windows XP Home Edition CD-ROM is needed'. Type the path where the file is located and then click OK" I installed the OS CDROM that Dell gave me and nothing works. I al... 26 Nov 2009 02:07