Windows XP SP2
At times the performance of my computer gets intolerably slow and jerky.
When I look in Task Manager there is something called "System inactive
process"[1] using anything from 90 to 99% of the processor.  What is

The most recent posts stop at Oct. 22, 2006.  How do I change this to
show posts up to the present day and hour?  My version of IE is
6.0.2.....
Thanks,  Ron (ront2@cox.net)

I have this exact same problem with my totally brand new custom built
pc. I`m using a Sony 19" Monitor with it. Are you using a DVI-VGA
converter? I was thinking that may be part of my problem.
I very much doubt that it`s at all hard drive related.

I've been helping an acquaintance setup her two computers
since she moved back to the state since a divorce.  Her
ex-husband bought and setup her computer originally.  He did
not create a user account for her [I think he wanted her to

Running windows xp home with only one adminstartor user account set-up that
is password protected.  Don't want to set up any other accounts because I
want to know when my kids are using the computer.  Is there a way to block
internet downloads on this administrator account ...

Dear Community,
I give up. I want to double-click a file with a particular extension and
have it associate with the correct program to run, and then run it. However,
I keep getting a popup "Open With" dialog.

Since downloading IE I have noticed that under Newsgroups.BellSouth.net,
when I select a newsgroup, the newsgroup turns blue and remains highlighted
but after reading or selecting one of the subjects the highlighted newsgroup
looses the highlight - how can I keep the newsgroup ...

I set up networking on my PC just to transfer some files. It appears
that Windows added a few new folders such as Shared Documents
UserA Documents, UserB Documents. As far as I can tell they simply
refer back to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents.

Using XP Pro, SP2 - I want to re-install Windows Backup, but cannot find it
on the Windows disk, or online.  Where can I find the file to re-install?

How do I get Win XP to stop trying to update "816093: Security Update
Microsoft Virtual Machine"?
 It keeps telling me I have updates to install but when I say OK, it tells
me it will only upgrade and existing version of VM.

I have been running Karen Kenworthy's PTSynch 1.1.4 for quite a long
time and have recently experienced a persistent error
 "Run-time error '10049' Address not available from the local machine"
I am at a loss to find out where to start to look for the problem. I

New computer, pre loaded, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, I can
create a document in word, but when I go to Documents it won't open.   This
is the message that I am receiving:  Command cannot be performed because a
dialog box is open. Check OK close open boxes to contine:

For awhile I had two versions of Windows on my computer. I've since deleted
one but I still get it as a boot up option on power up.
I had this a few years back and stumbled acroos the solution by accident so
I know somewhere theres a command I need to delete.

Running windows xp home and have cd-rom and cdrw installed.  Drives show fine
in bios but sometimes (most of the time) they do not show up under My
Computer in windows.  Does anyone have any idea why this happens?  Thanks.

how do I get admin settings to my new user account from safe mode?
would love any help