i am having the same problem..my msconfig wont open and i need to get into it
to fix a problem with my antivirus program!! if anyone can help please email
me at lilxocp@yahoo.com and make the subject MSCONFIG HELP
thankyou!!!

I have a new 2003 server/domain with a bunch of existing 2000 workstations.
I've created new accounts under 2003 for my users, added their computers to
the new domain, and everything works fine. So we get in some new computers
with XP. Computer 'A' gets configured and then a new ...

My elderly neighbour has recently bought a Dell with Win XP Pro and
Word 2002. In trying to help her permanently remove the UK/USA from
the end of the addresses in Word (Tools > Envelopes & Labels etc),
I've tried to do it in the same way as for my own Word 2000 but this

My son gave me his old computer and I would like to change the Ownership name
from his to mine. Example: David's files, David's Computer, David's
Documents, etc. I assume if I reload the XP program that this will allow me
to enter my name as the owner but then I will loose all ...

I have Windows XP Pro on my computer at home and have Server 2003 on one of
those portable Mobile Dock that I use at school. I installed the Docking bay
on my computer at Home thinking that I could have a dual boot system and be
able to do my Homework at home. Well, when I slide ...

I've got XP Home. My "Display" is missing its Desktop tab. I have already
tried the http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm #128 and #285. I've
already done all the virus and malware scanning. Anyone have any other
solutions for me? Thanks!

i use standard dial-up to connect to internet. i have one phone line at home.
when i plug my desktop computer into wall jack - computer disconnected to
internet-incoming callers hear a fax signal. the phone company claims it is a
problem with computer. the ISP says the same thing ...

Was going to reinstall XP with Fix-It Utilities5.... Any coments on its worth
from anyone?

A buddy of mine has been buying different pieces and parts that he
finds on sale for a upgraded system.  He brought them all to me for
assembly and to install XP Pro, his programs, his games, etc.
The problem comes with a device listed as a raid controller, it's

   I was checking thru my event logs and noticed an error happening every
day that says, "Iomega Activity Disk 2 Service  System cannot find the file
specified"  Could this be the reason my DVD drive no longer works?  If not
what is this and how do I find out what file is ...

   I've got a problem where WinXP pro sp2 is hanging at the saving settings
dialog when ever I attempt to shutdown and/or re-start.  Someone here gave
me a web-site url about it abd they suggested there is a patch available for
this problem via the Update program.  But I've been ...

Hi, Sounds simple - 2 PCs running XP Pro and a Belkin ADSL Router, all
connected, all working fine, both PCs accessing the internet ok. Try to get
peer to peer networking to work - just won't. Run the network setup wizard
and followed all the instructions. Still no joy. Just get ...

I currently have a Linksys Wireless-B (802.11b) home network and plan to switch to Linksys (802.11g). Should I uninstall the old network first or will Linksys "see it" and adjust the settings ? Also I have never been sure how to secure the network once it is running. Each ...

when I press ctrl-alt-del, i get an error that says 'task manager has been
disabled by your administrator'.  i cannot find anything on the windows
knowledge base re disabling task manager.  also, I only have one user on my
home pc, and it is the admin.  anyone know how to turn it ...

   For some reason I am unable to shut the OS down from the Start|Shutdown
button.  It seems to hang after clicking it on the same screen after
shutting down all applications or on the saving your settings screen, and in
either case I have to shutdown via holding the computers ...