Is it possible to shorten the path to a file on the computer?
I store all data files in the proper location as recommended in:
C:\Documents and Settings
However, I manage huge Websites that are many thousands of pages big and

Hi Experts,
Very new in XP. IE is asking whether to save a webpage with jsp extension
and am quite puzzled what to do. IE version is 6, XP is SP2.
If this is not the correct NG for this question, please accept my apologies,

On a new intsallation of WinXp (all latestupdates) it takes quite a bit of
time, > 5 minutes,  for the add remove program list to be populated. Any
ideas why this is so? What can I do to speed up this activity?
mc

I was in safemode removing some infected files (as symantec advised) when I
stupidly inserted the restore disk and tried to "repair" windows. I had
changed the msconfig to boot in safemode. When the restore disk tries to
setup it goes into safemode and gives me a message "setup ...

How do I set WinXP to have the folders pane open when I open  an Explorer
window?
I remember there was some trick to it. Thanks.

If I try to open task manager.....or msconfig....or...any downloaded
program....the opening page just flashes on the screen and then disapears. I
use winxp pro....lotsa memory etc....and tried Norton...Avg...Panda...etc to
see if I have a virus.  I run SpySweeper...Search and ...

How do I reset an usb stick ( or usb external hard drive) to function as an
usb stick( or usb external hard drive) ?
I unwisely install bootstar while my usb external
hard drive was attached to the computer.

Connection Manager was accidently deleted from my computer while I was in the
"add or remove programs" window. I'm not able to connect to the network in at
work without it. Is there a way to re-install this program?
I've tried re-installing Windows XP, which didn't help.

I am unable to install a program that I know is good.
This error message pops up:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running
MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose Close to terminate the

(Dell Dimension Desktop with
Running Windows XP Professional.
Has linksys ethernet pci card & also am trying
now to use a linksys usb wireless adapter but with same result.

on my_computer property, general tab, there is cpu report, describing cpu
type, total memory.
there is also cpu speed report, but it often declines from declared speed
from cpu description, in previous line.

messenger has begun appearing automatically at start-up and it won't go away
even if i un-check the box on the start menu for changing windows components.
checking exit on the taskbar makes me shut down outlook. as soon as i
re-open and want to write an email, there it is again.

My version of XP home is damaged and I can't do a repair install but
have a copy of XP Pro.  Is there any problems with loading XP Pro as a
separate boot to get in and backup my files?
TIA

I just did a fresh XP Home install.  I wanted to create a separate User
Account for my wife.  I went into User Accounts and did so, giving admin
rights and no passwords.
Problem:  when I log out myself to the Welcome screen and try to log in

every time i want to open a folder or open my c: or d: drive i cannot just
double click on it like normal or i cant hit enter on my keyboard.  if i do
that it opens a new search window. right now I am forced to right click on
every folder and select open.  Is there any way to ...