Windows XP

system idle process spiking up to 100% of CPU
computer slow, freezing. ... 18 Feb 2010 11:43

Windows XP Professional Product Key
Windows XP Professional Product Key author : redrobit <redrobit(a)discussions.microsoft.com> date : Tue, 7 Feb 2006 13:06:42 -0800 url:http://www.ureader.com/msg/127840924.aspx ... 17 Feb 2010 22:29

Cannot uninstall generic drive from device manager
In trying to download photos from my FUJI camera via USB2, I did not get the small window that usually presents options upon turning the camera on, on what to do, eg. use Explorer, use Windows Media Player, etc. Upon investigation I found that in Device manager under STORAGE VOLUMES, there was a yellow excla... 17 Feb 2010 23:35

'Search' not working right
When using Start>Search to 'Search the internet', the results show in the left pane but clicking on the links opens them in the left pane also instead of the right pane. How can I solve this, please? Regards JJ ... 24 Feb 2010 18:53

Folders and Files won't delete
I use WindowsXP with IE8. I have hundreds of folders and files in my windows directory that I did not put there. These folders and files all begin and end with a $ sign like thus = $NtUninstallKB822603$. How can I delete these please? -- Jack Nation ... 18 Feb 2010 07:15

Start menu explorer window missing toolbars
Hi When I right clcik on the start button and select explore, an explorer window opens but there are no toolbars, just a window with frames, folders and files. How can I get these back? Thanks Cathy ... 19 Feb 2010 15:32

character map
I am trying to use character map to enter a certain symbol into a document. I have the character code and font installed but am having difficulty actually typing in the code. It is the code for a check mark in the Symbols font. It says the code is 0xD6. I believe I am suppose to hold down the ALT key and use... 19 Feb 2010 18:53

How To "pin" Apps To Open On A Specific Display of a Dual-Display
Hello to all - Question is what Windows registry entries or Windows INI files does Windows XP Professional use to record both the <Display Used> and the <Window Mode> when an app is closed? Whenever I close an app on a dual-display pc, the app when re-opened will open on the same display and in the same mode... 17 Feb 2010 13:24

Issues with facebook...
Whenever I use any app on facebook, it says "I'm not logged in to do that" and then I have to re log in. Is there some kind of issue I'm missing here? I've got the Firefox 3.5.3 browser, I have f/b store my password so I DON'T have to constantly log in to everything. Can anyone help?!? Thanks! ... 17 Feb 2010 13:24

Changing screen resolution settings?
A mate changed his display settings on his XP machine but chose a setting too high for the card/monitor. Now the display is all gobbledegook..he wants to revert to a lower setting but can't view anything on the screen! How does he access and change his screen display settings? ... 17 Feb 2010 17:57