Windows XP

Hard disk backups
Is there any difference between using, say, Macrium for a backup versus DriveImage XML? Are the backup formats different? Is either one or the other preferred/recommended? TIA ... 9 Feb 2010 23:03

Updates
I just installed the most recent XP updates. It said to restart the computer. Now my computer will not reboot. It just goes in circles, asking me to "restart normally". How do I stop this recycling? ... 9 Feb 2010 20:51

Hidden folder problem
I have 1 hidden folder. All the others seem visible. My folder is C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\Favorite\Links I want to add some bookmarks to Links. It is visible in CMD mode I have "Show hidden files & folders" checked in tools Any ideas? Bob ... 10 Feb 2010 12:17

New file management software
Hello: Over the years Windows Explorer has been a great file management software for me. But there are some important features that are missing. * Can anyone recommend a great file management software with more features ? Thanks. ... 12 Feb 2010 23:34

Re-enable Welcome Screen after disabling
I hated waiting, so changed my User Accounts and unchecked the Welcome Screen (& switch user) boxes. Now when I boot up, it loads fast....but I've completely lost my sound. I've tried troubleshooting which shows all working, but it doesn't. So I tried to re-do the welcome. Changed user accounts back to check... 10 Feb 2010 14:34

Power Supply
Hi, I would like to change my power supply but don't know what to get. Is there any software that will tell me about my current power supply and recommend a new one. thanks. ... 9 Feb 2010 12:52

Help identifying virus
I get an email. Almost instantly another email "arrives" with the same subject but containing the following text: --- begin quote Hello How are you doing recently? I would like to introduce you a very good company which i knew. Their website is www.ebakm.com They can offer you all kinds of electron... 10 Feb 2010 00:09

chkdsk - what the heck
I wanted to check an external USB harddisk. Via Windows Explorer - Properties - Extra, I get the message that it can't be done because exclusive access is needed. OK, I try another way: In Windows: 'Start' - 'Run" I enter: chkdsk I: /f /r OK, this seems to work... It looks like it is going to take a looong t... 9 Feb 2010 15:10

The "undo" function occurs randomly on various MS products
The "undo" function occurs randomly while I am using any SW application, like MS Word, Excel, Outlook, IE, etc. I am running XP Pro, SP3 and am current with all updates for XP and Office 2007 on a Dell D420 laptop. I have run virus scans, RegCure, and Adware. In fact it happened twice while typing in this me... 11 Feb 2010 01:46

MOZILLA THUNDERBIRD 3.1 ALPHA 1 IS NOW AVAILABLE!
http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/early_releases/downloads/ JUST FYI! ... 8 Feb 2010 23:41