I just bought a computer with windows XP and I set up
outlook express to open my email.  Everytime I go to open
it up it askes for my password.  I want to be able to
open it without typing my password everytime.  I have

I received this notification today via email (Outlook Express). I did not
realize that Microsoft sent out patches through the email system. When I
installed the patch, I kept getting a dialogue box (imap) that wanted me to
input my name , email address, password, server name, ...

After downloading the Windows Service Pack 1a, I can no
longer log on to my computer. Once I turn the computer on,
Windows XP boots up, but no Welcome screen appears after a
while of waiting. All it does next is reboot itself, over

Is this patch a "true patch " from microsoft or is it a virus. Just want to
be sure before installing it.

I logged out of Windows XP, and it turns out I DON'T know
my password, so I can't get back in!
Any ideas on how to rest password? I stayed on hold with
M/S support people for 2 hours last night.

Hi, I have a rather basic question. I have tried to reply to a few people
who have emailed me in regards to my problem. If I post a topic and someone
does a RE:
How do I reply to that person? Every time I try, it comes back

I had to restore my computer Friday and after I did I
could no longer get my task bar and start up menu to be
on my front page. I've tried everything but no luck. When
I right click the icon in control panel it won't even

I have been trying to get to a certain page on the internet
but it keeps coming up Gateway Timeout. Contact the
administrator.  What does this mean and how can I get to
the site again. thanks

 Was just writing to ask if anyone has ever had this
problem, and if so, what I might do about it.  I have an
HP system, 1.1 GHz, 128 MB, 40 GB Hard drive, running
Windows XP.  The other day, I decided to run a Clean-Sweep

When looking back through my Windows Update History, I have noticed that
there are several updates that say "Failed". The rest say "Completed".
Is there a way I can retrieve these updates and try download them again?
I have tried scan for updates, but they do not come up.

Ive been using Windows XP for quite a while now and not
had this problem before.
A website which I visit regularly has a lot of .jpg .gif
and .png files, all of which ive never had a problem

Just purchased a new computer, HP pavilion a230n, with
Windows XP.  I've registered computer and it says that if
I don't activate Windows XP within 30 days it stops
working....What does this mean and please email answers to

EVERYTIME I TRY TO COPY DATA TO MY E:/ IT TELLS ME IT IS
NOT ACCESSIBLE INCORRECT FUNCTION.

I have windows XP. When I start my computer it freezes up
on me before it gets to the Microsoft Windows XP page. I
have had XP for over a year, and all of a sudden it
starting freezing on me. Please help! Thank -

where can I find a missing file to download