Where abouts on the registry is the user's start menu kept? I'm migrating to
a new hard drive, and although i dont want to just import the old menu,
having some sort of printout of it would be nice to refer back to when I'm
installing the new drive.

Is ther a key that that will start Safe Mode on any computer?
I have found the on some the Ctrl key works or sometimes it's an 'F' key
that's required.
Thanks

I cannot write to a cdrw. It says CD writing wizard "Insert a writable disk
to continue". No problem writing to a cdr.
Thanks in advance.
Bob

While trying to reinstall a p2p program on my computer I get this error and
it tells me to retry, abort, or skip.  How can I get this program installed?

Is anyone aware of a firewall for XP which allows one to set up a trusted
zone based on network name or host name or some such in addition to IP
address?
Basically I'd like the firewall to open up my laptop to access from a

Hello everyone,  I use a shortcut to open up 'filing cabinet' to see all my
folders.  It automatically opens up the window and it goes to the "My
Documents" folder and expands it fully.  Below this expansion is "My
Computer" and a couple other folders not expanded.  

Years ago I bought a XP desktop and found I could not play an old Dos game
on it (Masters of Orion).  It reported that I needed expanded memory, even
though I was setting up expanded memory. Well, they warned that some Dos
games wouldn't work, so I forgot about it.

In 'Add Remove Programs', I have the following:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB886903)
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB925168)

In xp pro or win 2m, how can I allow 2 levels of users (Administrator and
limited) of one computer  to use printer or program? The program in question
was installed after the 2 user accounts and passwords were created.
Thanks for the help,

I downloaded Virtual PC to add a W98 system.  It started to install the
operating system, but told me I only had 4MB of RAM and needed 16MB. (I have
512MB on the computer).  I tried to increase the RAM, but it said the
recommended was 0mb, and wouldn't let me increase it.

My kids have an IBM desktop system with Windows XP Home Edition.
Last night they were playing a game and somehow hit some wrong keys.  Now
the display has rotated 90 degrees to the right.  How can I fix it?
I've tried checking all the properties and display options and can find

My system tray clock shows the short date, but I want the long date.  I am
able to configure the long date to the format wanted, but how to activate
it?
(Email address is invalid, reply to group only)

How do I block other users on my computer from accessing windows explorer?  I
have 3 other registered users on my computer however I prefer that they only
have access to certain programs and not windows explorer.
Please advise.  Any suggestions on this matter would be greatly ...

I am using XP PRO SP2.
I noticed for some reason I have a program called, InstallShield Update
Manager 3.0, from InstallShield Software Corporation.  What I like to know
is, can I uninstall it without any harm to the XP InstallShield function?  I

I used the cd gone pache to fix my cd drive. then i rebooted.
now whenever i click on my cd drive with audio cd in it, it says "This file
does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create
an association in the Folder Options control panel."