I have a client with a strange problem. XP will download the updates,
but cannot install them. They always fail. If I do them manually, they
will install fine.
This machine was recently restarted from the ground up. I installed XP

After booting to my Slave Hard Drive (a clone of the Master),
I decided to do some cleanup there. I tried Defrag, but it
wouldn't open and gave me an error window, saying MMC
(Microsoft Management Console, as I recall it) was not

I have a Dell, Pentium 4, XP, 20 gb.  I set it to 32 bit and go about my
surfing.  Later I will look in the Control Panel and it has slipped to 8 bit
without my knowledge. I have the resolution set at 1024 x 768.  I have a new
19-inch Dell flat panel.  Can this be solved?

This problem had only developed recently, and I haven't changed
anything I'm aware of.  Can anyone throw some light please?
XP pro, SP2, full updates. (Not seen SP3 at all). Dual core intel CPU,
2 gig ram, 8800GTX graphics. High spec home PC.

I have a couple laptops that are giving me fits.
Windows XP Pro SP3 and up to day.
This was happening long before I installed SP3
File server is 2003 Server.

I seem to have lost admin control. ie; cannot enter registry
"regedit"
as I get the message "Registry editing have been disabled by your
administrator". Any help with this problem will be gratefully accepted.

Further to my earlier messages:- My machine is running XP Pro SP3,
and I recently changed my disc over to be connected via a PCI card "ITE
IT8212 ATA RAID Controller". This was necessary as the motherboard does not
support large discs in the bios. The system loads OK in normal ...

Hello,  I am using Outlook Express in WXPH SP2.  I sent a lengthy request to
a company and saved it to OE folder.  How can I send this request to other
companies with different email addresses ?  Do I need to move this email to
My Documents?  If so, how do I do this from OE ...

I installed Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 on my Win XP Home Edition PC and
have made several changes to many images. I can not find the Help icon on
the main Photoshop screen.  It was there yesterday. My question : If I
restore my computer to the date of installation will this ...

In an effort to try to negate the influence of my download of sp3 and its
negative effect on performance, I am getting ready to make some changes,
therefore, I want to do a backup first.
The utility that Windows supplies does does not allow me to backup if the

After the Dell logo screen, and before the Windows screen, I get a (DOS?)
screen asking me to select the operating system to start MS. It lists
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition twice. I either have to choose one or let
the timer run down. How can I bypass (skip) this screen?

Using XP Pro with SP3 installed.
3 users on home computer.
When the logon screen is left ofr some time the screen blacks out and I have
to reboot using main switch.

I reloaded Win XP on a new hard drive after my old one died.  I have two
problems now.
1. I am unable to get an internet connection either by wire or WIFI.  This
is in a house with both wire and WIFI in which other computers work fine.

I just upgraded my computer from 1Gb RAM to 2Gb RAM. Hibernation mode used
to work perfectly
Now when I tried to enter the hibernation mode it starts the process and
then comes back to the initial screen and displays an error that I do not

Computer Club member's computer.
20GB hard drive, 26% free space after a few hours of moving folders to an
external USB drive.
Can't defragment a bunch of Symantec files: