I like to keep my unused ICONS hidden on the task bar
however this function keeps turning itself off.  Even
though the Properties still show it as selected, I lose
the open/close button and all inactive ICONS show.  Is

just wanted to thank you for the great help,and cool web
site.

I will be opening an internet cafe, I  would like to know
how to disable: control panel, the registry in Windows XP
home? So, the customers can't modify the computers.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

How can i change the WALLPAPER of my welcome screen using
Registry Edit? The picture is a .jpg located in a folder
on my desktop.
I tried to goto regedit -> hkey_users -> default ->

I have 2 monitors and have it set up in Dual View.  I
want to keep my curent view but would like a task
bar/start menu on both windows.
right now it just displays on my primary monitor.

I have looked for Powertoys XP, but the only version I have found stipulates
"XP using US English only"
I am using UK, or English English.
What to do?, please.

I need to know what programs can I turn off to make my
computer respond faster.I only use the computer for hard
disk recording.The software i'm using is pro tools le
6.1.1 .The os is windows xp home edition. The computer

Within the Display Properties window, under the
Appearance tab, there is an "effects" button. Within that
window, one of the check boxes says "show window contents
while dragging". When I check this box and apply the

   Occasionally, a file named "~" appears on my Desktop; it seems to be
related to OE's Address Book.
   What is this about?
   Laurie

I have windows Xp in windows2000 domain.I want to stop unnecessary services
on XP?How can i now which services are not needed for Windows Xp in network?

I am trying to customize my startup.  When I type
msconfig in run I get nothing...no box pops up.  Can
someone Help!!!
Thank you

I have a Pentium 4 2.66MHz PC with 256MB PC2100 DDR RAM. I have been trying
to upgrade my Windows XP Home to Windows XP Professional. The installation
goes through very smoothly, but when the Windows XP Professional attempts to
boot for the first time, an error box pops up that says ...

I have created a special folder template (folder.htt) that allows me to
preview / playback
files in My Music folder and all subdirectories.
Operating System:

When I right-click on a folder then click on properties nothing happens. I want to show separate icons for folders.

   I have a folder: WUTemp, and apparently a file inside it: Df25, sitting
in my User's Recycle bin.
Attempts to delete or restore it/them fail; how to get rid of this?
   Laurie