I have a problem displaying the 'í' character in
any text editor under xp.
The keyboard and the regional settings are correct at English(Irish).
In order to get the acute accent on vowels I use the key combination of

when i create a shortcut from my desktop to a web page (ebay) it puts
the ebay icon on my desktop.  when i clean my system it disappears, how
can i stop this or is it stored on my pc.

Start, Run, type<>    regsvr32 /i C:\windows\srchasst\srchui.dll  hit OK
Fixed mine after 4 weeks of trying.

Recently installed WinXP-Pro SP1 into 2GB.
Seems OK except for a flash of disc (HDD) activity roughly every second or
so. I've closed down just about evey unwanted program, yet the 'ticking'
continues.

Brand-new HDD and XPPro OS disk. Problem in installing as 2nd disk (no room)
in frustration took out my old HDD, replaced with new one, installed XPPro
from scratch - a new experience (learning curve).
XPPro is registered, validated, updated, all the bugs sorted.  No other

I have just installed xp. (pro)
This post is regading setting up security settings.
I went to explore and right clicked on a folder, then properties.
I expected to see a tab called Security but it wasnt there, just

I'm operating in Windows XP Pro, I bumbled around and dragged my Word icon
and listing out of the All Programs list in the Start menu, how can I get it
back on this list?

I have XP Home Edition and purchased Office 2003.  I want to only load excel,
Outlook, and Powerpoint on my computer  I do not want to load all 7 programs,
e.g. Info Path.  I need help with the software load.  I assume I select
custom load and select only the programs I want to ...

I just installed a new harddrive and transferred all my personal documents
into it. When I start XP I get the message "Scheduled Agent - Cannot create
shell notification icon." When I click on OK the message dissapears and
everything seems to work as before.

I have watched and read post on this newsgroup concerning the issue of EULA
and Microsoft and the LAW governing this issue, even though it does not
apply to Windows XP or any other Windows to speak of, it is a good
explanation for those who consider the other side of the law, as ...

Hello, I just installed XP Pro. I have 3 accounts, 2 with admin access
and my guest account. I have no passwords because I am the only user.
My question is...when I deleted a desktop icon from one user account,
why does it get deleted from the others? Are't the desktop settings

I needed my Win XP Home product key today and didn't want to dig
through the boxes to find it.  So I tried Keyfinder and Belarc and
AIDA32.  All of them reported the wrong key. The key that it reported
was for Internet Explorer 6, not Windows XP Home.  Just thought that

I have been having problems with my computer (in general).  Upon opening
the "Help and Support" window and selecting "personal assistant" the
program locks up directly or when I choose to allow an internet
connection for the help program.

I installed my old drive as a slave drive.  BIOS recognizes it, but when I
try to start up XP it freezes at the desktop.
The only way to get it to work is to take the old drive off the IDE
controller.  I have checked the jumper settings etc and can't figure out

I am buying a new PC which will come with XP Pro (and its CD)
- if I upgrade, reformat or replace the PC, will XP Pro still work?
- is it any different for XP Home?
Please could someone either explain or provide a link to one