HOw do I lock the computer - it was Ctrl-ALt-Del in Win 2 K
but it don't work in XP Pro
TIA

If I'm browsing a folder in "My Computer" and I have a file icon
highlighted, I can run that file just by pressing ENTER.
Is there a keyboard shortcut I can use to open a highlighted text file in
NotePad for editing?  Like, CTRL-something?

On my win XP Pro, I have set systray to start at start up (per a Kelly's tip
#54) which seems to have resolved my desktop settings from getting lost on
reboot.
 My question is Shouldn't i see "systray.exe" running in Task Manager,

I have looked everywhere for instructions on how to set my upper buttons to
select or connect with what I want them to?  How do I enable my keyboard
internet key to link or thread or whatever to my internet provider?  I don't
even know what to call this action but it used to do ...

Stand-alone, non-networked home XP SP2 PC using Netscape 7.2 for browser
and email (I never use IE, MSN/Windows Messenger, Outlook or Outlook
Express).  I need to access the Tool/Options bar in MSN or Windows
Messenger in order to clear up an Event Viewer error message (Event ID

I recently installed a new hard drive.  My Windows is not working the way it
should be (seems to be starting in safe mode but doesnt indicate its starting
in safe mode).  I still have my old hard drive.  Does anyone know what files
or directories I can copy from my old hard drive ...

I ran the validation tool on microsoft website and they said the product key
was okay.  When i tried to update windows via internet it stated my product
was not genuine and would not allow updates. I also checked microsofts site
for what to look for on pirated products and my ...

Whenever I try to use DOS whatever command I try to use I get the same error
'ping' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
How do I make DOS recognize my commands.

The computer freeze shortly after windows XP home is started. Works properly
if the grafic devise is not aktivated or screen solution is set below
1024x768 pixel.

Any idea when and if MS will issue a patch for the recent ie security
flaw? As a workaround, I tried disabling scripting (as was suggested in
several news posts) but the problem with that was that I could no longer
reach windowsupdate.

Whilst resetting my network setup, if it asks you if you want to enable file
and printer sharing , what would be the normal pratice, I cant remember the
last time that I set this up, I know this is a basic question, I am on win xp
home , just use my computer for pleasure purposes ...

I have a computer with Windows ME and another with XP. I want to copy a file
from the ME to the XP.  The original file is not read only according to the
'properties' box.  I copy the file, bring it to the XP and it doesn't
recognize the file at all.  Thanks.

I keep getting an error message when I boot up the computer. It says"invalid
boot.ini file".  Have no clue where it came from or what it means.  Can
anyone help?

I have 3 PCs (call them A, B & C) at my home all connected with wifi.
They all use XP Home SP2. They can all see each other. How do I set
things up so B can access a folder on A, but C is denied access to
that same folder?

I have cdrw's and if I put a file on the disk it than shows 0 bytes free. I
can however use IBM's Record Now program to put multiple files onto a cdrw,
(after erasing the disk) than it shows 0 bytes free after the write.
Thanks in advance