I have recently installed a CD writer (nero) since this I have an error on
boot up "Boot from ATAPI CD-ROM : Failure, how can I resolve this, any help
would be greatfully received.
Vince

Is there a Command line tool for recursive copy (incl subdirs) for Win XP?

I have 2 external drives.
They were named "F" and "G".
Somehow, the drive letters have changed.
I tried going to the drive, right click to bring up list and use it to

I'm getting the blue screen 'IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error when I log off each
time.  When I run "chkdsk", it only goes through 3 stages and the check is
over in less than a minute.  Is there a more comprehensive check I can run,
similar to the old scandisk?  

I'd like to change the size of the grid XP uses to align icons on the desktop
... is this possible and if so, how.

Hello.  I have a WinXP SP1 system.  Oftentimes, when I install a new
program, that program adds a shell extension (context menu handlers) to the
registry.  So when I right-click on a related file, these annoying items
appear.  Anyone know how to permanently disable/delete these ...

After installing from scratch and welcome screen I have no video

I have Windows XP Home as my OS and i want to set up my pc so it will dual
boot with Windows Server 2003, i think i need to repartition my hard drive
then install the new os onto that partition but how do i actually go about
doing it ?

(1) How do I remove the older version of directx ?
(2) Is it necessary to remove it ?
(3) When I install the newer version, does it automatically removes the older version ?
I don't see any sign of directx posted on the 'Add or Remove Programs' in 'Control Panel'.  I am

We just bought 2 new machines running XP pro to replace two older
machines running Win2K Pro.
All 4 are attached to a p2p network. The two Win2K machines have been
sharing folders over this same network for 5-6 years with no problems.

I had to replace my hard-drive due to a fatal crash. The reinstallation went
well and I am once again up and running. I also took this opportunity to put
in a new video card, an ATI Radeon X1300 Pro.
I have always preferred to be able to just turn on my machine and go. Since

My hard drive has failed and needs to be replaced, but I have lost the
original Windows XP cd that came with the Laptop. I have the full code but
how do I get the Laptop up and running again without buying a new operating
system.

The sound on Windows Media Player 11.0 does not play well. All the sound
files on my computer play properly when played by their own source. When any
of these files are played on the Media Player, the first 20 seconds or so is
scatchy and full of static. From that point on it ...

I am using Firefox 2.0.0.3 with Onspeed accelerator. Can you suggest an easy
way to add another entry to the right click menu when I view an image.
There should be an entry " show original image " which reloads it should it
be blurred, but even though I have reinstalled onspeed ...

I am trying to look at the NFL draft players highlights video on Yahoo
and my system XP
gives me this error:  Your system is unable to play the selected
video.  When I go to help