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Is it possible to save my preferred "View" settings in Windows XP ?  
Whenever I use My Computer or Windows Explorer I usually have to begin by
changing the view to that of "Details" so that I gain access to all the

What's the best way to turn off your computer aside from the
"start/turn-off" normal method. I heard it's safe to turn off the computer
by holding down the start button for five seconds. is this correct?

I have a system with two users - one for me, and one for when I am
teaching .
Is there any way to cut and paste between users?
Also, is there any way to log the time spent between the two users?

I need to set up a folder for logging but I only want admins to be able to
delete the logs.  All users will be writing to the logs.  How can I set the
folder properties to write only?

I'm the only one who uses my computer so I didn't set a password for my user
id because I didn't want to have to mess with it everytime I turn it on.
The problem occurred when I wanted to set up a scheduled task.   Because I
don't have a password set, the task wouldn't start.  So ...

Hi, I am lookin to buy an inexpensive pc (like at yard sales, news paper,
etc) for a relative that cant afford yet, a new pc. I want to get him a
windows xp version sp2.
How can i look to see what i am getting in the specs of the computer. Do I

Is the standby mode only for notebook comps, or is it okay to use it for a
desktop?

I am currently studying the MS Press textbook for exam 70-270. I'm at the
section about configuring Offline Files in Chapter 10.
The lab tells me to go to My Network Places and right-click a shared folder
to start the Offline Files Wizard. That command does not appear when I

I tried to connect from my laptop to my DELL main PC using Remote
Desktop. Both are running XP-Pro SP2. I have updated the RDP client
for compatibility with Vista.
What I tried was to use full screen on my laptop (1920x1200), but the

I am trying to gain some space on my C drive, and I downloaded a program
called CCleaner and I found that I have almost 2 gigabits of temporary
files.The question is What are temporary files, and is it safe to remove
these files?

Pardon my ignorance, but I was directed to look for some info in this log,
but I don't have a clue as to exactly where it hides.
I run Windows XP home here.
Thanks much,    Ted

I work for a Real Estate firm and occasionally have to make fill-in forms in
the computer for the agents tp use. They work fine on our computers, but when
I copy a form off on to cd for the agents to take home and put on their
personal computers, it never works quite right on ...

For the past week I am getting "memory could not be written" error messages.
Am runing WinXP Pro on a two year old Dell.
I've gotten two blue screens... seemingly related. But in most instances...
I simply receive the MCNBW message... click OK... and a program I'm using

I have Windows XP professional on my computer. There is a program name on
my Add/Remove Program list in the Control Panel that I cannot remove. The
program no longer exists on my computer. When I try to remove the program
from the list, I get a message  that there is an invalid ...

I have Win XP Home SP2. Worked fine. Tonight, tried to turn off computer,
but it would not... Used Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off - nothing
happens. Tried to Restart - nothing happens. Tried Windows Task Manager -
nothing happens...