Windows XP

WMP cannot play the file
I get this error in Windows Media Player when trying to run a playlist made of .jpegs - after some try I found the problem is the .jpgs size being 4000x3000 pixel, the memory size being about 3MB, while all is ok with another group of jpegs sized 3MB too but with 2800x2100 pixels. The first group comes from digita... 6 Mar 2010 15:12

How can I block auto start??
Willard;1547468 Wrote: WinXPproSP3 I have a program (RegCure) which auto starts even after deleting it from the quick launch tray.. I know this thread is old but here's a tip anyway: RegCure doesn't place the automatic startup function as a HKLM/RUN key (in the windows registry) as most other programs with ... 6 Mar 2010 14:05

host file problem
i delete my host file (shift+del), how can i get back my host file or the default one ? ... 6 Mar 2010 19:36

backups to CD
hi, have run into a wall, backup apps that save permissions, whether you asked to save permissions or not.. pretty devastating? would rather skip the permissions thing all together. when pc get trashed am re-installing operating system, but my backup files won't install because of permissions, then applicat... 8 Mar 2010 02:07

GOD DAMN YOU MSFT, I WANT THE OFFICE 2010 RELEASE CANDIDATE!
GOD DAMN YOU MSFT, I WANT THE OFFICE 2010 RELEASE CANDIDATE! JUST FYI! ... 6 Mar 2010 08:34

unable to uninstall Intel Pro Wireless
Hi, I was trying to do a little clean up of my Gatewat tablet m275 Windows XP Tablet edition the other day. All of a sudden the Intel PROSet wireless conigurator stopped working. I tried to allow windows to detect my wireless entwork but that failed. I Was going to reinstall teh Intel PROSet wireless but I get... 6 Mar 2010 18:30

over written folder full of work
Hi, Some how I have had a folder overwritten that has sub folders and documents in them. The folder was from an old backup and it has overwritten my most up to date work with all the 6 month work. Now, there is nothing in the folder on my C drive that is newer than 6 months and all the recent document links no... 6 Mar 2010 19:36

Data on a 3.5 diskette
I realize this may be somewhat old school, but I have a problem with some data on a 3.5 diskette using WinXP. I put some personal data in a '.xls' file on a 3.5 diskette and update it every now and then. The other day when I put the disk in to enter some new data, I received the following error msg: "book1.... 12 Mar 2010 13:56

Uable to use Safe Mode w/Networking
I have the Antivirus Soft virus (?) and I am trying to get rid of it. In order to do so, I have to get into Safe Mode w/Networking. When I try doing that, I keep getting a blue screen error: "...windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer..." What is my problem? Thanks! ... 5 Mar 2010 15:06

Password prompt
I have XP Pro SP3. I am the sole user and I would like to eliminate the prompt asking for a password every time I boot up. I haven't assigned a password. Is there a way to do this? Jeff -- "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity" Richard Feynman Nobel Prize Physicist ... 5 Mar 2010 09:27