the dialup connection window keeps popping up when I'm
not on the net, this is really annoying, can anyone tell
me how to stop it popping up automatically, this
basically happens anytime the computer is turned on and

In a newspaper article today I was reading "Tips on how to improve computer
performance" and it mentioned "Maintenance Wizard" as being in Start - All
Programs - Accessories.   I don't find that particular wizard there.   Is it
a feature in another version of  Windows?  (I see ...

how do i get rid or bypass the 'log on to windows' prompt
at start up?

Willing to pay for remote help now or soon !!  Got lots of lil bugs, etc - computer clueless -  thanks - coach

I have been using XP for about 6 months now and consier
myself somewhat computer literate, however, I am still
baffled by User Accounts in XP.  I think I may have set
my computer up incorrectly.  I am the only person who

Since Windows XP RC1 is in *public* beta,
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/sp2preview.mspx
I figure it's fine to pose this question which is really  focused on  how
SFC functions here.

  When XP come up with the message "Do you want windows to save this
password" and you do, where does windows store this info and can you access
and modify it as I want to delete some old passwords.
Thanks BB

When using XP I have something new going on. My mouse pointer is supposed to
be a white arrow. It now is a white arrow with an hour-glass that flashed on
and off. It stays on for about 4 sec. then off for 1 second. Seems to me
that some activity is going on with the HD or something. ...

My computer has a name, but I, as the principal user, am shown as "User" in
profiles.   Can I alter that.  If I delete that profile and create another
one will it screw up files?
Thanks in advance (WinXP Home SP1)

I have renamed my desktop icons for My Computer and My
Network Places t shorter names, however after each rebott
they automatically change back to their previous names
(default names).  Is there a registry switch which is doing

Hi Group,
I just bought myself a new computer. I am really happy because I finally
have something decent.
Question: I am running XP Pro, and somewhere along the line I managed to do

How can I get Defrag to run automaticly? I set it in the "Scheduled Tasks" but all it does is open but it doesn't run.

Is there any way to change the default icon for a bat file to a custom
selected icon for a specific bat file?

I am stuck with my kb. I live in Brazil and my keyboard configuration should be portugues ABNT, which I can not find anywhere in windows XP. Can anyone help me...not even the question mark I am able to find.

I don't find Japanese language in the Regional and Language options.  I bought MS Office Professional for the reason to use Japanese in the Word Program.  Please help!