How do you set parameters to start a program by?  I refer to the type of
parameters often available to use when starting a program via the command
line.  Something like PROGRAM.EXE /Q /F, or the like.  I checked both
program icons and shortcut icons and found no parameter line.

Hi-- I have WindowsXP SP2 installed and all has been well until suddenly one
day the taskbar migrated to the top of the screen w/o my doing. I've right
clicked to make sure it's not locked and tried to drag it back to the bottom
but no go! Any advice on this?  Thanks

I have an external HD. After backing up to it, I like to unplug it. However,
when using the "safely remove hardware" icon, I generally get the msg
"Device cannot be stopped right now. Try stopping the device later". Later,
(an hour later) I get the same message.

How does one 'Start the "Security Center"'?
                                               Don J
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I accidently removed Microsoft Word from the all programs menu and put it on
my desktop, I would like to put it back in its original place. Any assistance
would be great.

What expressly makes small icons in the WinXP Quicklaunch Toolbar?
I'm sure it's something simple to discover but I haven't discovered it yet.
Is it DIFFERENT than the setting for small icons in the start menu,
taskbar, and main toolbar perhaps?

I decided to do some backing up to a CD. The printing on the CD says it
has 700 MB (12X). I used My Computer to drag files onto it. After
putting 418 MB of files on it, I right-clicked it and checked
Properties. It says the capacity is 333 MB, and there are 157 MB used.

My recycle bin has 7 items in it that will not disappear.
I click on Empty recycle bin but they will not go away.
I cannot see anything in the bin when I check it in Windows Explorer.
Any help would be appreciated.

Does Windows XP Pro store any usable data in these folders and files or
can they be deleted ??  TIA

I am new using PC's.  I just loaded my 3 1/2 floppy and then clicked on
computer, then the floppy file then one of the files.  A pop-up appeared,
"Can not load word for windows 6.0 files."  How then do I use or read those
word pad files?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have just recently discovered a folder:"c8559021de47976749eba0f18126468c",
with a sub folder "Download" which won't let me access it. I'm  logged in as
administrator. Can anyone tell me how to check this out?
Bob

I have a simple question as I am trying to mess around with the behaviours
of web browsers and trying to incorporate some of them into my own browsing
software.
How does a web browser in WinXP encode web addresses?

I have a laptop for my occasional travels and as an emergency back up for my
regular desktop model at home. I use WindowsXp Home on both. Both are
relatively new Acers and came with pre-installed WindowsXP Home.
When at home I run the laptop briefly on a weekend at fortnightly ...

hi I am triing to open a file that when i click on it will open up in psp i
get the message  this file does not have a program association with it for
performingthis action. create an association in the folder option control
panel i have tried to do this but am unable to ...

I have configured Windows XP (Home) to automatically install updates.
I have an Excel Security Update, an Outlook Junk mail update and a security
update for Outlook 2003.
The updates won't install even though I have service pack 2 for Office 2003.