Whenever I run Spybot Search and Destroy (Check for Problems), it gets
about halfway through the program, then my computer shuts off.
I've run a virus scan with Zone Alarm, cleaned out my registry, and
run AdAware. I upgraded to Spybot 1.5, same thing.

These days new computers do not come with a dial-up modem as these modems
are becoming obsolete soon. Such being the case, how can I fax a document
from my pc?? Are there any software to replace the dial-up modem?
Thanks.

I am carrying my Windows XP home Dell laptop to travel to many international
countries. Most of these hotels have internet network access.
Can you tell me what is the best way for me to set up my system to access
internet. Most of my internet access are for Browser (either Firefox ...

An XP install results in the following (partial) directory tree:
\Windows
             \help
             \inf

I want to access the registry and point my computer to folder i386 on one of
my HDD's so it can find this folder and complete the sfc /scannow task __I
have done this before, but have a new computer and have lost the file
showing me how to change the settings___Thanks to ...

What is Windows Services? How do I open it? How do I start a program manually?

I have a reoccuring serious system error and a friend recommended
reinstalling Windows over the old installation.  Then, if that doesn't work,
he says to uninsall the old installation and reinstall Windows.
The only problem is that I can't find my old CD.  Is there any chance that ...

I understand from the many posts in in the forums, that the BIOS should
absolutely not be touched unless there is a problem.
I have posted two questions in under a couple of groups- one about back ups
and one about formatting PC and installing Windows XP Home but still have

when I log in I can't see my control panel option! How do I get it back?

I find AutoPlay extremely anoying -- is there any way to turn it off for ALL
drives, PERMANENTLY?

I recently purchased a used computer from a private party with Win. XP
professional installed. I was assured it was a legitimate version of
Windows. I got online and tried to update Windows with the latest service
packs and during install of SP2 got a message that my software was ...

Hi there, I have inspiron 5000e laptop with xp home edition, It came with
window M.E. but i had to erase it because i need more disc space. Now there
is no trace of it at all on my computer. Now i want to reinstall window me
but the computer does not recognize the cd. What i can ...

I have just built an AMD 64 X2 6000 and everything is A OK except for the
Internet side__problem is that when trying to update my BIOS from ASUS using
the auto method___ and trying to send info to Speedfan, thru the speedfan
program__my Internet connection doesn't drop out but ...

I have XP and want to change the program that opens up particular files. I
have forgotten how to do this. Example: song wants to open with Quick Time
and I want to open it with Media Player. I used to get the place where there
is a long list of file types and you can select what ...

Does anyone know how to remove Windows messenger
Sure, paste this in to run (without the quotes) and it will completely
remove it.
"     RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection