I'm trying to move the location of the profile defaults
(My Documents, etc) to a different hard drive.  The
registry key uses the %USERPROFILE% variable, which
equates to C:\Documents and Settings\"User.  How do I

I just got a new computer and before I do anything I'm
starting to get popups! Is there any way to turn off the
active desktop? They are making me crazy with this...
Thanks!!

How do you specify where the Documents and Settings folder is placed in a
custom setup file?  I don't see the option in Setup Manager, but I was told
that it could be done.
Aleise

How do you specify where the Documents and Settings folder is placed in a
custom setup file?  I don't see the option in Setup Manager, but I was told
that it could be done.  I can't use TweakUI for Windows XP because it does
it on a per user basis.  I want it to be forced to ...

I purchased a new hard drive and Windows XP Professional
in an attempt to rescue the contents of a failing hard
drive.   Installation of both went surprisingly well.   I
then flip flopped the hard drives making the new one the

I'm operating Windows XP and i wanted to know if there it
is possible to change the logon screen and if so, how is
it done.
Thank you

Hi, I am fairly confortable using the group policy editor in XP Pro, but I
want to know why when you set a policy it effects all users including me the
administrator?...I would like to be able to change things for specific
users, does anyone know how to do this?....Thanks rick

I am XP Home's Administrator on family PC. I am the only
user on this PC who uses Yahoo Messenger. The other users
always have the YM pop open when they log on, which is
easily removed by clicking it closed

In several programs, I cannot reduce the size of the
window.  It has been happening in Word ever since it came
with the computer. However, it has just started happening
with Outlook Express.  When I click on Create Message, the

I just got my computer back from a tech a few days ago,
when i now go into my computer there is no listing there
for  my floppy, and even if i right click on one of my
documents i cant send to floppy it is no longer an

Not only that, I cannot 'change the way someone logs on
to the com[uter', there is a file called ginamsi.dll, the
system tells me this file is stopping me from changing
these things. It is in the windows/system32 foilder and

I recently tried to change to icon for a folder and found my "Customize" tab
was missing from folder properties.  I uninstalled the last SW package I
could remember installing to no avail.  Any ideas where to look in the
registry for the missing/corrupt item?

How do I start a program automatically every time my
computer starts? I used to do it in Windows 98, but can't
seem to find a startup folder in Windows Explorer where I
can drag the exe. file.

How do I create a collage of favorite images to display
on my desktop?  Thanks in advance.

Using WindowsXP SP 1 on a Dell Inspiron 8200, 1.4G, 256Meg Ram. First, when
I insert a CD or plug in my Iomega Zip250 (USB), I get an annoying screen
that asks what action I'd like taken. I have checked "Take no action" and
handle it this way all the time, but each time I use these ...