When I switch to the XP Start menu I get only the left panel.  There is
no "run" or "search", etc.  It also says I have too many items in the
start menu, etc.  The classic start menu works fine.  Is there a way to
fix this?

Why are there some program items in my notification area (beside clock) that
are not in my Startup menu? For example Quick Time. I don't want Quick Time
running in the background.
Also, how can I get rid of system icons such as the LAN connection?

Is there a tool that enables you to right click on a file on windows
explorer
and rename it so that all the spaces are replaced by a dash _ or a dot .
and all letters are converted to lowercase?

I am unable to access my Quick Launch Taskbar. Whether I click or unclick
"Lock the taskbar", nothing happens.  MS knowledge base says that I used
Tweak UI and will have to go back and undo it that way.
I have never used Tweak UI, and I can find no other information about how to

Is it possible to highlight some (but not all) icons on the DESKTOP?
For example, the highlighting might be a special background for
particular icons only.
Or maybe a different font can be used for the text under particular

I am Running Windows XP Home. All users have Admin accounts. Whenever I
change the screen resolution, font sizes, Iconsizes on my account, all other
accounts on the pc change as well. This is very annoying to the other users,
so I have to change all settings back before I log off ...

the menu you get when you right click a app has some options on it that were
installed by a program and when i uninstalled the program they were no
removed from the menu how cna i remove them

I am using a TV as the only display on an XP-MCE system.  The problem is that
TV's overscan the picture so the border is beyond the screen edges.  As a
result, my taskbar is below the screen and my first row and column of icons
are also off screen.

Is there any way I can put the toolbar on the top rather than the bottom?  

I have XP Home Edition, I hate that paper clip Microsoft Assistant, i really
want Link the Cat, but i need to insert a disk. Is there a download for
Microsoft Word assistants for XP Home Edition?
Thanks

Hello, How can I set all my folders to open the same way "Explore" opens ?
They will open as  "List" but I have to click on the "Folder" button on each
folder to set up the folder as "Explore" is set up.
Have used Kelly's vb script, and the extra 8000, tried to setup each folder

I've been trying to figure out how I can bring my old favorite icons
to a new computer. I imported my bookmarks from IE, but the FavOrg
program doesn't seem to have an import function.
I've tried bringing in the old folder of icons. However, the program

a power user in XP Pro does not get preference changed.
For example start menu, properties, change to small icon, OK, OK.
after that, the change is gone. in explorer, any view or preference change
also disappears

I recently made a good image of my computer, but I went to pass it over to
the other computer in my home and noticed a problem. I can't have both
computers using the same cd-key. So now I'm posting to try and get someone to
figure out how to change the Windows XP home Cd-key.