What are the differences between the subject line processes ??  TIA

After getting a "Low Virtual Memory" warning for a few weeks when
signing on to the internet, I changed the VM setting to "System
Managed."  I continue to get the warning, and the paging file size is
now 287MB.  I'm running Windows XP with 256MB of memory.  Would

When I Click "Turn Off" to shutdown my computer the system goes through the
shutdown, and then immediately restarts..!! I suspect it must be a setting,
but I don't know how to adjust it so that when I click Turn Off it actually
turns itself off like it used to.

Is there a way to turn off the red "alert" function for items on the taskbar?

I have seen this post in several places but no answers yet. I cannot get to
safe mode, the back up to last known good boot will not do it,  I just want
to get to safe mode with minimal drivers so I can trouble shoot. Any help
appreciated. Thanks, old coot in Texas.

I have a laptop with xp home edition abd purchased a copy of xp professional.
I need to upgrade but need some tips on how to install xp pro, wipe out xp
home edition, but still not lose my important data. Any help you can offer
will be greatly appreciated! Thanks all!

Each time I open my desktop a blank image approx. 1" wide and 6" long appears
in the right side of the desktop.
How can I remove this image?
Thank You

I get a PC come with Windows XP home COA (I am sure it is real), and the windows XP home is activte already. However, I do not have Windows XP home CD. Just wonder can I order the CD from microsoft (of cause, not paying the full price :) ?
I do have a windows XP pro. CD from other ...

Hi.  I've posted this question in another NG but no response, so may I try
it
here?
I have Windows Media Prayer 9 and a collection of mp3s I like to listen to.

I have a message that frequently pops up which says stop! You have 55
critical errors on your computer please visit www.regfixpc.com to correct.
Is this a virus and do I go to the address to fix it??

I just bought a laptop which has windows 98. I want to upgrade to XP. Will I
lose any of my files, e.g mp3's, photo's, by doing this.

I used system restore and restored the system to try and remove viruses and
spyware. after restoring to a date all of my documents are missing. My
Documents folder is empty. I searched the HDD including hidden file and
folders but found no documents.  PLEASE HEPL!!!!

HOW DO I RETRIEVE FILES I HAVE DELETED FROM MY RECYCE BIN?  (I DID NOT
"EMPTY" THE RECYCLE BIN--USED "DELETE KEY".)
*I "deleted" items from my Delete Items folder in Outlook (not express).
*I opened Recycle Bin and "deleted" items in my Recycle Bin (using delete

I have several shortcuts re:various websites on my desktop..
I, just recently, moved my computer.
Ever since, when I double click on the icon, the website does NOT open;
instead, I must right click on the icon, go to properties...copy the

Is there any way to remove the "memory" of previous searches that you've
done in XP?  I'm talking about the Start->Search feature.  For instance, in
the past I've done searches for "internet."  Now, when I type an "i" in the
search box the whole word "internet" show up in a pull ...