Windows XP - Basics

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Conversion of notepad to wordpad	09 Nov 2006 04:23 GMT	2
I accidently made Outlook Express my browser and it changed all of my document files, done in wordpad, into notepad screwing up all the work, pictures, graphs, etc., into a host of code numbers. Is there some way I can reverse this (change notepad documents back to
Internet explorer default download folder	09 Nov 2006 03:43 GMT	2
I have changed the default IE download folder and now want to change it back to the default. I know how to do this but I cannot remember what the default folder is? Beemer
Vertical scroll bar rolls slowly on it's own	09 Nov 2006 03:26 GMT	3
I have xp pro and the scroll bar will not stay at the top of the window in either OE (6) or the browser. I use sever different browsers and it does the same thing in all of them. I have to put the cursor on it and hold it to read
Need to turn on sound in other User Profiles	09 Nov 2006 03:16 GMT	1
installed a new mother board in my computer last night. XP found the sound card and everything is working pretty well. Except....my profile is the only one that has sound...all the other profiles are mute. Where do I go to turn on the sound for the other profiles.
Disabling log-on screensaver	09 Nov 2006 02:41 GMT	5
How can I disable or change the screen saver that is activated after a period of inactivity when at the XP log-on screen? Signature Jonathan Finney
If you make a partition, how do you know it is at the end of the drive?	09 Nov 2006 00:27 GMT	2
I want to partition my 300 gig C: drive into two. The first to be 200 gig, and the other being 100 gig. But how do I put it at the end of the drive? This 100 gig partition will not be accessed much because it will store my back-up stuff before I put it on a DVD. Thanks
Fatal error and shutdown	09 Nov 2006 00:00 GMT	4
I am having trouble with repeated fatal error(s) which leads very briefly to and error message on a blue screen and then proceeds to an automatic shutdown. Is there a way to stop the automatic shutdown so that I can read the error on the page in hopes of finding out where the ...
How to start up programs in the task bar	08 Nov 2006 23:44 GMT	3
I need to know how to change the programs that start up automaticly everytime my computer reboots
Slow Openings	08 Nov 2006 21:30 GMT	1
Running XP Home SP2. Suddenly it's taking a full 10 secondsor more from the time I double-click a desktop icon, like Ctrl Panel or My Computer, until they open.
Resolving a lost password for windows login	08 Nov 2006 21:24 GMT	5
Can somebody help me help a friend, that returned from a long absence, recover his forgotten windows xp logon password? He also protected and forgot the password of the Administrator system user. Any help besides reinstalling the OS would be welcome.
Printing fron OE	08 Nov 2006 21:24 GMT	5
Cannot print from Outlook Express last few days.Programme hangs when I try> any ideas?.Thanks.
A word of advice for Microsoft	08 Nov 2006 20:50 GMT	2
I know that software piracy is an important issue to Microsoft. As a programmer it is an important issue to me as well. I am, however, cautious about being overly or inappropriately concerned especially to the extent of intentionally embarrassing someone who has purchased a copy ...
Icons letters color	08 Nov 2006 20:23 GMT	1
How can I change the color of my icons letters on my desktop? (is white right now) using xp pro. Thanks,
question about iis in windows XP	08 Nov 2006 19:03 GMT	1
i am using windows XP prof where can i download and install nntp service in IIS6 ? thanks ! tony
erased bar	08 Nov 2006 19:01 GMT	2
Hi! ok i know this isn't specifically about windows XP but i need help. I don't know how but i think i either deleted or hid that little bar on the top of an internet page that allows you to type in a website. Please help if you can, I've looked everywhere trying to find how to ...