I am getting a C++ error about earthlink runtime library and the nt authority system shuts me down because of a remote procedure call - service terminated unexpectedly. Please help

We have installed XP-home on one of our machines that will be relegated to
file storage only.  It will be shifted to running WIN98.
Is there a method for moving the "machine" registration?  I know it can be
done, but I can't remember the Microsoft phone number to address this issue.

How come when I open a folder it does not show the files inside of it?   Instead it gives me the option to search the folder for content and then it finds everything that should be inside it.  What settings do I need to change to get it to show the folders content when I open it ...

I have a cable modem.  If I logon on my account
(administrator) I have no problem getting the internet.  
But if The other users logon (limited acccounts) they
cannot access the internet.  Can anyone help?

I recently reinstalled XP, and now I want to restore my favorites in
Internet Explorer.  I saved them on a second hard drive, but now I can't
import them back into IE.  Any suggestions?
Jeff

Is there a difference beteen an "upgrade version of
Windows XP and a "full" version?
Can I use the "Upgrade version to do a "Clean install if I
think reminants of WIN98 are causing grief?

I've posted this question before, but to no avail. Either no one has a clue
what might be causing this or else there is a conspiracy afoot that I'm not
privy to. .....or perhaps I'm not providing enough information.  Anyone have
any idea what might be causing this problem? The ...

My hard drive diagnostic test said "read test element failed". What does that mean.

I am trying to create invoices for a business.

There's an "Remove Hardware" icon in the try next to the clock.  How do I
get rid of it?  It's not showing up in msconfig and I don't need it
sitting there using up resources.  The Dummies book doesn't say.....
Thanks

Is there a way that i could get the windows xp cd for
free? Or can someone send it to me, or through a email? I
would really appreciate it, thank you.

Is there a way to display the total bytes of all the files in a
directory as was done in previous versions of Windows Explorer?
Russ

my disc cleanup program from microsoft will not start. is there a re-install or a wasy to diagnose the problem?

xp pro is not allowing me to delete an account i don't
want anymore. what can i do?

We installed and activated Windows xp home.  It turns out
that we need Windows 2000, so we've bought the full
version and are ready to install it. We will have to
reformat the hard drive and install the 2000.  But our