I have just deleted a folder called "saves" with 100Mb of files.  It
was done in a second so I don't think that the files were actually
deleted, but given a different path to the recycle bin.
I don't have the usual recycle bin because I run Norton AV and its

I would like to be able to create a toolbar pointing to a folder (just
like you can do so manually, by right clicking on the taskbar and
selecting Toolbars->New toolbar), automatically (i.e. using the
registry or some other method - but not having to right click the

Hello... I was wondering if there was a way to disable automatic restore
point generation, yet be able to generate custome restore points... Like the
restore points XP automatically creates when you install new software or
simply when it feels like... Turning off system restore ...

Anytime I go to the system properties to the Automatic Updates page,
it says the Windows Update Service is Unavailable.
If I close it and go immediately back, then I get all the status
information and settings.

Our MSDN Tablet PC media comes in two CD -
#1 - Windows XP
#2 - CMPNENTS for Tablet and Media Center
Question:

Does anyone know for sure if you need to uninstall WinXP-SP2-RC2 beta
before installing WinXP-SP2 final?
Thanks.

Can anyone tell me how to disable the XP email reminder,
when you log on? I don't have any email that is unchecked
but it keeps saying you have one email unchecked.

is it possible to change the colour of the start button??
or maybe get rid of the windows logo...lol no chance surely

All
Which would be best to use,  MS Defragment or Speed Disk from Norton System
Works?  Thanks     Sterling

I am using Windows Office XP Proffesional with Front Page.
I would like to add the "New Office Document" and Open
Office Document" icons to my start menu.
I have tried reinstalling the entire program. I have tried

How do I stop Internet Explorer from opening minimized
each time I log on to the internet. I have tryed
everything I can think of. But the next time I open it,
it is minimized again. I believe something has been

title say's it all i suppose...
how can i add an extra link to the 'other places' bar in
win xp????

As you all know if you right click on programs shortcut icon and go to
properties you can define shortcut in order to call that program by pushing
those keys, although this feature had been part of the windows since the
first version, I have never been able to use it ,can anyone ...

I wish to set the language for non-Unicode Programs under the "Regional and
Language Options - Advanced" and click the option "Apply all settings to the
current user account and to the default user profile" then click "OK", but
such setting cannot be saved.  I have done this in ...

I can't seem to remember what I disabled to reverse engineer the problem.
I disabled some service late at night while working to speed up my system,
and now can't access the floppy disc drive:
- Floppy disc A: does not show on "My computer"