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Windows XP Outlook Express After running a registry cleaner (System Mechanic), I noticed that one of the folders in Outlook Express could not be opened. With the name of the folder still in the folder list, when I tried to open the folder, the screen would shake but the folder would not open...

I am trying to partition an external drive that is linked up to an old computer via USB 1.0. OS is XP Home. Norton Partition magic 8.0 indicates that it will not support operations that are executed in boot mode. Is there a work around for this? If not, is there an alternative product that...

I've been looking at two software hard drive backup programs: True Image 11 Home by Acronis (recommended by Computer Power User Mag.) and Perfect Image Professional by Avanquest. As would be expected, both manufacturers tout their products as superior to all others. I've not been able to...

System is as follows: Windows XP-Pro, SP2; Zone Alarm Pro ver. 7.0.337.000. I got a good deal on a 3 user license for Norton Antivirus 2007. After I installed it, my system started crashing, Norton wouln't load, MS word would not launch, and the entire system would crash. I am receiving...

I've been avoiding Microsoft Windows updates and alerts for some time by turning off the automatic updates option and have been able to remain secure by using other software means (i.e., proprietary patches). However, I decided recently (unfortunately) to download some security updates from...

I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the number of times that I have had problems with Symantec products. So, here's one more problem: I installed Norton Antivirus 2006 over 2005. It worked o.k. for about a month and then I received a message that my subscription was expired...

I recently upgraded an NEC DVD/CD ROM drive with a Sony DVD burner. Before I swapped drives, Music Match was launched upon disk insertion. Now, with the new drive, Quick time launches when a disk is inserted. I've tried everything to shut down Quick Time such as disenabling through start-up...

I have a rather awkward problem and would appreciate some advice. My computer has two hard drives. Each drive is completely isolated from the other with its own OS. I use a drive selector switch to boot-up to either Drive 1 or Drive 2. When Drive 1 is booted up, Drive 2 is unavailable and...

I've spent far too many hours with my head in computer cases. Most of the time I can figure things out. But, recently, I'm truly baffled. I'm running a now rather old Dell Dimension 8100 that has been tweaked a whole lot. Those details I suspect will not be important. Here's what's going...

I would like to run some data while I am not at home. To do this, I need to utilize a utility that will turn my CPU on and run the programs. I am familiar with Scheduled tasks in Control Panel and am able to run tasks and shut the CPU down with shutdown.exe. But, I've not been able to find...

I don't know about you guys, but I beginning to get disgusted with Norton products. I updated my antivirus from 2002 to 2003 on an XP Home computer. I installed the software after uninstalling 2002 and closed down all other programs. After the installation and reboot, the program ran. But...

Perhaps I'm expecting too much, but is there a way to utilize 'scheduled tasks' in control panel to program my pc to shut down at a certain time and date? If 'scheduled tasks' can't do it, is there any other way to do this within XP Home Edition? Thanks in advance for your response, Bob

I was recently asked to help a friend get his printer running again. He has a desktop generic PC running XP Home. The printer is a Lexmark low end color printer. He informed me that he thought that he had a virus that occurred around the time that the printer ceased functioning. He attempted...

I am running XP Home on a desktop computer with a high speed internet connection via cable modem. I'm noticing that while listening to streaming audio such as internet radio, my connection times out at 55 minutes. Reconnection is easy enough. But, the interruption is problematic because I...

There have been occasions where I wanted to post the details of an error message posted on my desktop in a forum. I have been able to use the Print Screen Utility and then paste the object into MS Word; this then being pasted into the forum window. But, this process captures the entire screen...

I'm in a quagmire and need some help. I'm attempting to install and run a batch file in Windows XP-Home Ed. so that I can print the contents of folders. I'm following the instructions according to MS Knowledgebase Article 321379. But, as is most often the case, one problem leads to another...

I am humbled by finding a need to ask this question; especially after being a veteran of Appple iie's, Dos, several windows ver's., etc. But, here goes: I am attempting to rename a sub-directory in windows XP-Home edition. Typically, a right click will provide a dialog box to rename a...

I have a Dell Dimension 8100 series desktop computer. The chipset is an Intel 850. The machine comes with 4 RIMM sockets, slots 1 and 2 each containing a 64MB RDRAM non-ecc Memory module. Slots 3 and 4 are occupied by CRIMM's. I decided to upgrad memory and purchased (2) 256MB Rambus R800...

I have a Dell Dimension 8100 series Desktop Computer with an Intel 850 chipset. I want to upgrade the memory. The motherboard has (4) RIMM sockets, each which accommodates an RDRAM memory module. The memory modules are manufactured in 64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-MB capacities. The system...

If anyone out there has encountered this problem, I'd appreciate some pearls of wisdom. I'm running Norton Antivirus 2002 under Windows XP Home Edition. There is adequate RAM, disc space, video ram, etc. Here's the problem: Every time I try to scan the contents of the external 250 MB Zip...