This one has really been bugging me and has me stumped.
In essence all i want to do is reboot the machine on log off.
I have used reboot scripts that work locally, but when run in a log off
script context, it fails to reboot the computer, i assume this is due to the

How do you make it the default for folders to open up with the tree on the
left instead of the blue "Common Tasks" pane.
I know you can click the Folders button, but I don't want to have to do that
every time.

I have 2 operating systems 98 and windows xp on my comp, my webcam works on
xp but doesn't on 98 (second edition) and my microphone doesn't work on
windows xp but is doing wel on 98, all the configuration on volume
properties is done properly the mic is present and selected, but ...

I bought  a second-hand PC and want to have my name show on the properties
screen.  How do I get rid of the previous owners name and replace it with my
own?

I have an HP734n that had the on-board sound decide to stop working. No
problem right? I purchased a Creative PCI Sound card to replace the on-board,
plugged it into my open pci slot, installed the software and thought I was a
computer genius.  Until I tried to use my scanner ...

Recently all my icons in the taskbar and in the systemtray appear in a
low quality. The pixels of the icons are shown very well, instead of
the smooth appearence they had before.
Truth is, i have been "playing" with 3rd party software for

Some applications are hard wired to use the MS Sans Serif font, which is
not clear typeable.  
I've tried to put in a font substitution entry in
the registry, but I believe this is only an option when the requested

 ----- Original Message -----
 From: SeaJay
 Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
 Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:37 AM

I work in a school in NYC where we constantly send out letters to parents and
the community in English and Spanish.  In the past we have always had to find
someone to translate the english letter to spanish hand written letter.  Then
one of the office staff must type the letter.  ...

hello, xp sp2, I installed sysmetrix on my desk but I do not want that it
appears on the desk of those which divide the PC, how to make?
Thank you in advance.
Didier.

I'm running a machine that I use for music production, and it's highly
optimized.  I've been hearing concerns about upgrading to SP2 and
disruption of various software programs I'm using.
http://techrepublic.com.com/1200-22-5303956.html?tag=nl.e064

Folder Options,  File Types:
Select "File Folder" and click "Advanced"
I then have the buttons "New" which is active, and "Edit" and "Remove" which
are disabled.

I posted this question on the windowsxp.basics NG and Michael Solomon
advised me to post it here - so here it is:
Is it possible to arrange a specific arrangement of Login Names on the Login
Screen?  I'd like to be able to arrange, for instance, female accounts

The Star-Up Tab on my "System Configuration Utilty" is full of stuff
I've never seen before.
However, it is a list of all the programs that will execute when I
boot up.

Hello...
I want to add a default save/open location to the explorer menu in win xp.
When saving or opening files in any application, there are little shortcuts
on the left side of the window to 'desktop', 'recent documents',  'my