Windows XP

sp3 killed my xp pro
shutdown during final install then would only boot to black screen. had to do a clean install. now scared of sp3 system killer. ... 13 Apr 2010 16:14

What is .NET Runtime Optimization Service v2.0.50727_X86?
Hi. When I go into services I see .NET Runtime Optimization Service v2.0.50727_X86. I was wondering what it is and if I can leave it on manual. I can't really find any direct information on it. I'v checked Microsofts site, and it just mentions good things about it. It seems to check for "new and exciting" upda... 12 Apr 2010 05:55

How do I connect my laptop to my computer?
Is there a way to connect my laptop to my desktop? Not just to the screen I have. Would the laptop be viewed as a seperate drive like an external usb drive? Does it matter if it has a different OS? I want to do this to more easily transfer files and update my favourites, etc. ... 12 Apr 2010 12:34

Duplicate files
I have Windows XP with SP3. With a duplicate file finder I recently checked my PC and was very surprised to find so many. In most cases they were identified as just series of numbers and for me impossible to see what they were. Would it be OK to just delete all of them or would I run the risk to adversely affe... 11 Apr 2010 12:22

How to download SP3?
Does enabling of automatic downloads for windows xp sp2 download and install windows xp sp3 automatically? Thanks. ... 11 Apr 2010 22:21

Restore
If I reinstall windows XP, will that restore iecontlcdll and iecontdll...Just what do these files control. I know I have a hard time booting up... -- lennox ... 11 Apr 2010 22:21

Disappearance of option to open new Word doc when right-clicking d
Add Word/Excel 97-2003 Documents Back to the "New" Context Menu After Installing Office 2007 http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/add-wordexcel-97-2003-documents-back-to-the-new-context-menu-after-installing-office-2007/ -- Rey "Bill" wrote: In desperation, after not getting the answer on t... 10 Apr 2010 11:18

Fix corrupt NTFS partition?
throwitout;549985 Wrote: The PC will not boot into recovery console from a Windows CD because it doesn't recognize a valid file system on c: This is a bit of a hack, but works (done it many times) Turn off computer and unplug either the HDD power cable or otherwise disconnect it from the motherboard (I find... 10 Apr 2010 11:18

Disappearance of option to open new Word doc when right-clicking dektop, and choosing "New"
In desperation, after not getting the answer on the Vista.Genearl group, I'm posting this to as many groups as I think may be able to help as I suspect that the problem could occur in any MS operating system and is not Vista specific. It might just even be associated with MS Word itself. The problem is as sta... 10 Apr 2010 11:18

No prior System Restore points
Since 2 days ago when I check System Restore, all it has is the most current restore point. In the past I would show about 2 months worth of prior restore points. A new one would be automatically created each day. Now only todays is there. I checked and the settings still look proper as to what they always wer... 11 Apr 2010 22:21