For some reason I am unable to show/hide taskbar items
(those displayed in right-hand corner).  I right-click on
the taskbar and select properties. I then check the "Hide
inactive icons" and click the "Customize..." button.  Some

The keyboards that come with Sun workstations have
convenient buttons "front" and "back" that bring the window
with the current focus to the front or back of the screen.
Is there a way to get this type of hotkey feature in

I have posted this several time but thus far I keep receiving the same
response.  Please read this before responding.
I open Display Properties, then Desktop and Customize Desktop.  I then
select the icon I wish for the Recycle Bin.  After that I go to Themes and

Is there a way to change the volume of the system sounds
that doesn't affect the volume of Media Player?

So, how do you remove a message (of your own) if you use
the online web reader (access newsgroups via IExplorer?)
I really need to get my address off of this newsgroup--too
many virus emails.

i had to reinstall windows XP. i am wanting to install my
Monitor settings to suit my Dell E771p Monitor. i cannot
change the Default monitor settings. when i click on
Advanced > monitor, there is nothing there for me to

I have a strange problem.  When I change the Recycle Bin icon it reverts
back to the default icon after a restart.  This occurs even if I select one
from the shell32.dll file.  I would like to be directed to the area in the
registry that controls the default icon for the Recycle Bin ...

Does anyone have any idea how I could possibly change the
German version of XP home edition to English??
Many thanks
Debs

Themes do not seem to work properly on my computer with
Windows XP.  Whenever I select a new theme, the only
thing that changes are the icons (and perhaps sounds),
but the fonts, colors, wallpaper, etc.. do not change..

The font color on my command prompt recently changed to
red.  I did not change the color myself & it only happens
for my user profile.  I have tried to edit the associated
registry values in HKEY\LOCAL_USER, even deleting the key

Right now the icons on my desktop show the file name
which is surrounded in blue (or whatever color I
choose).  How do I get rid of this Blue and make the
color transparent so that no color is surrounding the

I would like to know what programs that I shouldn't delete
from the task manager.What programs I HAVE to leave to run
when I boot my computer.Thanks for any help.

Looking for a freeware WorldClock app that shows day/night time, city
times around the world.
Weather, moon etc. would be a bonus.
Can anyone recommend a nice app that is suited for XP?

I currently have installed Windows-XP-Pro English
version, I want to install the Spanish version, can I do
it like an update without having to reinstall all my
programs? Thanks

I noticed the following problems a week ago and i still
could'nt find a solution.
1. i can't make the background of the icons text
transparent. (shadows are used and icons are not locked