How does one DISABLE a program from starting up? I know
how to go to the Startup folder under "all users" and can
disable some programs there - but LOTS of other programs
start up that aren't there. I can do it in W98 by going to

when I turn on my computer to boot up all the program
windows open all at once, and won't close until all
settles down then I close them one at a time.
Thanks

I hate the "balloons" in Win XP. For instance when you
your cursor is over the "X" in the upper right of any
window - the displays a "balloon" the says CLOSE. etc.,
etc., etc.,

I need to disable the XP firewall.  I have followed
instructions supplied by Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
283673, but cannot get the job done.  Instructions are:
1.  In CONTROL PANEL, double-click NETWORKING AND

Had broadband installed other day and aol as primary but
now have no sound at all. Tech must have checked
something that I can't find. Have windows xp.
Thanks

I have Windows XP.  I want to send a page using File,
Send, Via Email.  I want it to work with Hotmail.com
rather than the built in system.  Can you help.  

for a really long time now the icons for gif files and
text files just show up as a generic icon. bitmap, jpeg
and word files do not do this. i would really like to
find out how to make the .gif and .txt file icons show up

I need to know how can I disable this log on to windows
pop up everytime I start my computer so I don't need to
put a password or hit any key

My sone went into the Display Settings window, went to
Advanced, scrolled to Active Title Bar and reset the size
into the hundreds or thousands.  The net result is that
every window I attempt to open is consumed by the "close"

I have a laptop that will not be in a domain and is loaned
out to people.  How can I set it up so that no one needs
to login and everyone has full rights.  It has Windows XP
Professional installed.

I have installed "not signed by Microsoft" driver for my
USB modem. The driver is fine, I just want to know how to
disable "uninstall hardware" icon (green arrow) now
permanently located in my Task Bar. Thanks.

Tried to get this info in Help, but no help.
1. Need to change drop down menus to opaque from
transparent.
2. Would like to get rid of arrow on shortcuts.

I seem to be missing a file called (machine.config) Can I reconstruct it?
Does it change with each new program or with each new piece of new hardware?
Can I use an older one that was backed up?

How do I change the way new windows are positioned?
My Internet Explorer windows used to appear at the same
vertical position on the desktop but shifted to the
right.  I was happy with this.

My taskbar does NOT display minimized windows or opened
windows.  Does anyone know why and how to correct this ?