How do I delete all the file on my computer and start out with no files on it this computer is old and most of the files and drivers are out dated.  Is this the same as formating a drive

Everytime I click to open Internet Explorer I get the message, "Windows cannot access the specific device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item"  I've tried sfc / scannow, which doesn't work - I've done scans with Ad-aware Pro, etc makes ...

With windows XP how do you download data files from a DVD to a hard drive?  Is special software required?

When I download updates, are you suppose to open them or
save them? I would like to know which way is the best way
to be protected against what is out there and to make my
computer perform properly. I am a greenhorn as you can

I have a temporary HDD (40G), and want to install Windows XP home edition on a new one (120G).
How can I copy the old internet explorer configuration, favorites ect' to the new win XP installation?
How can I copy the old mail, personal address list and other outlook express ...

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thanks
Jik

How do you get Regedit in XP to always open at My Computer instead
of at the last key visited?
Thanks,
George

I have a problem with the Mcafee Administrator sign in and hence,
Internet access
I'm using cable for Internet access off of a 8 month old Dell 4600
desktop

I just purchased a Dell Dimension 4600 computer that came
with Windows XP per installed. I use a dail up internet
connetion. I am trying to set up the Guest login so that
you can use it to check e-mail, and get on the internet

My virus protection expired without notification to me and now I have viruses and spyware, hijacker, adware, and others. I have deleted alot of these - I think. I have downloaded Norton's antivirus and adaware and another spyware program. My computer is still running slow and a ...

Can anyone tell me how do i disable automatic script debugging????

Why would disabling the Windows XP firewall cause an inability to connect to
the internet?  I asked a friend who just got a new computer to disable his
and he had the same results.

How can I put a shortcut on the desktop to "Search . . . for Files
or Folders" (located on the Start Menu)?
Thanks,
George

When I go into Explorer, I have set the program to run listing "details."  I
like it that way but I don't see any way to have it display the "Archive"
attribute.   I.e. when the program has been backed up yet or not.  How do I
do that?  It was easy in Windows 98 but I don't see the ...

I am trying to restrict the "user" from having any access
to the control panel.  I remember in windows 2000 I was
able to restrict complete access to the control panel
through "Administrative tools" but can't seem to find it