I would like to run a search for certain files on my computer:
start/search/all files&folders.  Every time I attempt this, I get this error
message after about 30 seconds:  "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem
and needs to close.  We are sorry for the inconvenience".  It also ...

When starting IE an error comes up stating IE has encountered a problem and
needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience, if you are in the middle
of something the information might be lost.  Please tell MS about this
error..but it can't access the internet to send a report.  ...

When I try to access a site on the internet it tells me I have to activate cookies on my browser, how do I do that??

How can I disable the CD Recording features built in to
WinXP?
Thank you.

I would like to understand a couple of things about Windows XP Home. I'd like the chance to
read about it in the knowlege base before posting questions In a news group. Problem is, I
don't know how to find what I'm looking for. I'm looking for the following 2 things:
I would like ...

I can't install any updates.  I receive error
message "setup couldn't verify the integrity of the file
update.inf.   make sure the cryptographic service is
running"  I've checked that the service is on.

I've just upgraded my PC from W98 to XP.
I've created a number of limited user accounts but they
are unable to run any of the software from their account.
if i change them to administrator accounts then they can

During installation of software, the installation screen occupies the whole
desktop.   There is no way to click "Show Desktop".  I need Show Desktop to
retrieve software code which was stored in one of my txt files.  Clicking
Tab did not minimize the installation screen.  Help would ...

I'd like to change the default text editor, the one that opens when I click
on a text file, from Notepad to another program.  I'm told it's done in
Windows.  How is it done?  Thanks,
Gene Goldenfeld

In WinXP Pro, when I boot up I sometimes see "1 unread message" below my
login name. Sometimes this happens, sometimes not. But is there is not an
unread message in my mailbox when I open Outlook, which means this is some
sort of error. Does anyone know what might cause this? Thanks ...

I just ordered XP upgrade to replace my 98SE and would like to know if XP
will run DOS programs. I have several that are important and cannot do
without them.
One especially is a Lotus spreadsheet that has been compiled into a .exe

sorry, one more question...   maybe a stupdi one (yeah,
there are some).  when i head out for vacation, do I need
to leave my computer ON to connect to it remotely?  Or,
can I enable remote desktop and then shut down?

For some unknown reason my icons on the desktop have the names underneath highlighted...it is unsightly and I want to remove.

When I purchased my Sony laptop 18 months ago it came
loaded with MS ME but there was an option to purchase XP
when it was released later at a reduced cost.  I
purchased the XP upgrade but when I went to install it I

I recieve an error message "this file does not have a
program association with it for prefoming this action.
Create an association in the Folder Options control
panel" when i try to view profiles, check mail...ect.