I have just obtained a new computer with XP Pro installed.  When XP starts,
the Num Lock is off.  As I use my number keypad frequently I would like XP
to start with the Num Lock on.  I have checked out 'Help' but can find no
reference to making this happen.

Occasionally I have an Icon appear on my desktop with the Name ~, what is
this?
Herb

Is there a way to install winXP pro so the XP does not create a ALL Users
directory or is that a default setting?
There is only one computer and I am the only one using it.
Thanks

For sometime I have been unable to send e-mail...I keep
getting the same error message..My settings seem to be in
order..can someone help me...
This is the error message: This message could not be sent

I recently had to reinstall XP Home.  I then reinstalled Office XP Small
Business, and have been having a problem.
Every time I open a component of Office, such as Word or Excel, I get a
message box titled "Installing components for Microsoft Excel (or Word)".

I own a Sony Vaio PCV-RX650 and want to upgrade it's
Memory,  can one of you expert please tell me if this
memory will be compatible with this PC:
Kingston 512mb Pc2100 (266mhz) ram, 184 pin

I have just downloaded a download from microsoft
windows,saying the download would protect my computer
from hackers.  As soon as my computer restarted after the
download was complete i noticed the background colour of

I need to know how to create a C:\ directory on a pc with
windows XP home

I reinstalled windows which wiped off everyones account,
except mine. it gave me a new one but wont let me access
old folder (which conatins a lot of stuff i want). Any
ideas as to how i can get stuff out.

How can i get Outlook to recognise Hotmail as my email
address Does anyone know how i can link so i only use
Outlook Express?

I tried updating Adobe Acrobat Reader and the
message "Windows Installer can not be located" comes up
each time. How do I find and correct this problem
Thanks,

I do like the help you get in the included manuals, e.g
my monitor does not work properly, answer have you turned
it on.This is my first pc so it would have been helpfull
to have at least a bit more information included

When I attempt to start System Restore I get the
following titled message: rundll32.exe - Entry Point not
found. The message reads: The procedure entry point
RemoteAssistancePrepareSystemRestore could not be found

Help please. My new computer (loaded with Windows XP Home Edition) of less
than a month won't turn off. Not even when I click Turn Off or Restart. I
have resorted to pulling the plug out of the wall. I foolishly went into the
Control Panel to snoop around and have messed something ...

Can you load multiple operating systems on a CPU with
Windows XP? ie: Windows 98? All my programs are for 98 or
NT and I can't see spending nearly a grand to replace
them for XP