Does running a screen saver use too much memory? At work
our computer person told us not to use screen savers. We
are running 8 computers on a network. Currently we only
use about a quarter of our disk space on each computer.

I'm running WinXp pro on a PC with the following specs:
Gigabyte GA-8INXP MB, P4 2.4ghz processor, ATI Radeon
7500, 2 WD 160GB HDDs in RAID1, 512mb PC2700DDR. Power
supply is 400W.  I have several video cameras recording

I'm using the MS Virtual Desktop Manager, one of the
powertools for XP. When switching to a desktop that
contains Excel applications, Excel loses all its menus and
toolbars. Shortcuts are still accessible (e.g CTRL+S so I

I am trying to install updated ATI drivers as opposed to
what came with XP. ATI instructs that the current drivers
must be uninstalled and the machine must boot up with
generic VGA drivers before installing the new ones.

Friends,....every time i deactivate the screen saver, i have this
screen staring at me. How do I get rid of it?
It seems to have started showing up after I added Microsofts .Net
program (not by choice, but requiered by another program).

first-- sorry for my english
second--- i need information about the services on windows xp ,, what
services can i stop and what services i need

Hi all..
I have a problem and need help to fix it.
Usually when you double click on a folder, it opens.
However, on my laptop, when you double click on any

Does anyone have a solution for Swapping the ctrl key and
caps lock under XP pro?

I have a portable PC which comes with a function key to simulate this key
combination (CTRL-ALT-DEL, or SAS key).
I have always wanted to change the function of this key combination so that
I can use this function to trigger something else.

Is there anyway to set power config by a batch file and
regkey import?
I try to set power config to 'presentation' so the
machine is always on.

Is there a way to change the default paths to the cookie & history folders, like one can change temporary internet files. Perhaps some registry setting

I know where to download them but what program would i use ?
Just like to change the logon.
Thanks.

I have tried to find help how to switch to Windows Classic desktop using
program interfaces (registy, APIs) but without any success (W2000 seems to
be easy - just change of one or two reqistry values).
Currently we do the switch XP -> Classic Windows using User Interface as

How can I boot up without having to type in a password to
get to my desktop.  I have tried the Tweak tools, but that
only works for the next bootup.  Any ideas?

Is there a way to bring an app up at startup and have it minimized to the tray?