I was told that OEM software is essentially the same as retail version.
It's the license (read product key) that defines the OEM vs. retail status.
For instance, if you have an OEM version of WinXP and purchased a product
key from Microsoft to install the software, then you would ...

I am a newbie. I want to set up my window xp for multiple users.My question is How do I make it so ALL users have access to certian programs that were initially installed for one user(owner).I'll need step by step guidance-I've looked in almost every corner of both microsoft and ...

Everytime I try to boot my computer up and I log in I get
a box that says the Remote procedure call was interupted
and it rboots my system and I cant use the computer. can
anyone help??

I have installed sp1 on my xp pro machine and now when it
boots up it wont go past the welcome screen, it just
restarts. How do I fix this?

I just installed windows xp home edition on my computer
and I keep getting these pop up things. They say
messenger service on the top, and they are advertisements
for different things. Does anyone know what they are and

I just updated from 98 and they used to have an option in
Window's Explorer to view as a web page or some such.  It
basically just enabled a preview of images when you
clicked on them.  So far I haven't found anyway to do

Every time I try to download an update from MS, I can't do it. Then when I
turn off Zone Alarm it will work. I'm ready to toss all these darn programs,
you think they help you, but they are a a pain as well. I was lucky to
figure out that it was Zone Alarm that caused it. Would ...

I want all folders to be "details." O go... tools/Folder Options/View
and click "Like current" but it doesn't seem to have any effect. The
current folder even changes back after clicking a few other folders.
What am I doing wrong?

I have 4 users on XP home. When 2 of the 4 log off the
system nearly always locks up--blank screen and only way
to continue is to power down. What's up with this?

Anybody out there with some answers, PLEASE get a hold of me.
Cannot load my Norton Internet Security 2004, error says "This MSI must be launched thru setup", I have NOOOO idea what that means.
Also, Have tried 3 different XP compatible sound cards, keep getting error, cannot load ...

Is it possible to have just ONE folder opening with Thumbnails and all the
others with details.  Been playing around for ages and haven't been able to
sort it yet.  They all seem to show Icons no matte what and I have to change
every time. Thanks for any help. Taking a lot of ...

How do I start my computer again from standby mode ( not logged off). I have tried moving the mouse etc but I have to swtich it all of and restart to make it come to life again!!

My pc has started losing my restore points.  I looked this afternoon & there
were two restore points for today and one for yesterdsy; all previous ones
have gone.  Tonight when I looked again there was only one, a system
checkpoint this afternoon.

Loaded virgin copy on XP Pro - SP1 On Pentium III . ooted Compaq system for
friend with no problems - but after getting it home - he plugged HIS monitor
in and display showing streaking all over - basically unable - works / shows
up fine in safe mode.... Trying to locate the video ...