How do I make a program automatically start after XP has booted?
TIA
Gary

I had an earlier version of IE (version 5) then got it
upgraded to IE6. Started having serious problems to the
point where i just have black pages. I then tried to
re-install the IE6 from the Microsoft web site, but the

Is there a way to hide or ignore errors in offline files so when the user
logs off and a sync takes place but fails the system does hang showing the
files that errored? I am looking for either a Group Policy, global setting
or reg hack.

is it possible to use the sound card and microphone as a telephone?
i DON"T mean an internet phone or a pc-to-phone.
i want to use the modem and the regular phone line that my pc is connected
to and to speak into the microphone, hear the other person from the speakers

I found .reg file in http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp.htm under the
Tweaks section which is worded as follows:
"Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell]

I want to create an additional partition on my HD to
trick a program into thinking it is the CD-Rom drive.  
Can't for the life of me see how to do this.  Window
Manager suggest you can but can't seem to

Hi. I posted earlier about changing the colour of the
taskbar. I was advised to go to Display Properties, then
Appearance, then click on Advanced.
I tried this and there's a long list of items you can

I have a quick desktop theme question:
I was just thinking about an old desktop theme I had with
Windows 98 PLUS! and was wondering if there was any way to
download it or buy it to work with my XP operating

Folders and dialogue boxes to open a file used to be
arranged by name but now are arranged by Date Modified.  
How do I default the system back to alpha order from Date
Modified order?  Tried Folder Options in My Computer and

When I plug in a USB drive (or cd) I get a prompt asking
what I want to do (copy, etc).  If I clicked "do nothing"
and "always do this action" how can I change that after
the fact?

 Here is one for you wizards.
 This happened to me about a month ago and I reformatted
and started at square one. It just happened again this
morning.

In configuring the display in wXP I changed the background
to dark blue.  With white text its very easy on the eyes.  
However, when I mouseover or in some help windows I can't
read anything because the text is black.

The delay for screensavers is grayed out.  Not sure if
this is from another program or the result of an update.
The situation:  Right click on desktop -> properties ->
SceenSaver tab-> choose any screen saver and the Wait

Could someone please tell me how i can restore my start
menu to its original setting. I dont know what i have
done but i can no longer get the run facility etc on my
computer. I think i may have deleted it when i installed

Is there any way to get rid of the user name screen?  As I am the only user
I would like have the computer go directly to the desktop on startup.
Thanks for any help.
George