How do I load the backup options with XP Home edition? I
was told by a computer store that it is automatically
added in the Professional edition but in the Home edition
I need to download the add-on.

I seem unable to use disk clean up.  The box appearing on
the screen shows that the process has started, but got
frozen.
Thanks for any help

 My disc clean up function will not run.  it starts and
then just sits there for hours
  Can you help
   Paul

I have 3 files in a task manager called svchost.exe, and
one of them is using my CPU constantly over 50%.
1. Why do I have 3 copies of the same file?
2. Can I do something to lower the CPU usage and verify

i recently updated from me to xp pro....my problem is
that i now have no sound.  can anyone help me?

My computer is running sluggishly.  CPU usage is at 100%
much of the time.  This began about 3 weeks ago.
I have scanned my system for viruses (Norton AV is
running all the time, but I also did full system scan),

What is the Manufactuer BASIC start up items that are mandatory? Need help fast got cable modem and runs like 56K or slower
PLEASE ALSO RSVP to my email

i am connected to my mates comp in remote assistance but i cannot get the
'take control' to show, therefore i have screen view mode only.
how do i get control of the other persons computer?
p.s it is enabled in the remote settings of system properties.

I accidentally deleted some windows files causing the pc
to be unable to boot. I didn't want to use the provided
restore cd's because I didn't want to format the drive
and loose all the data. Instead, I purchased another hard

One of my computers received an email which was
intercepted by my Norton Anti-Virus program.  Norton
identified it as a virus, but was unable to fix it and
the system locked up. When we spotted the message on the

How do I stop so many applications loading at start-up?
Thanks
Paulc

I keep getting an error message with the following error
code : 0x80072F76 every time I want to check for Windows
updates.
Can anybody help?

I have a file on my XP Pro that has a Size = 0 and the Type = File  The Date
Modified info is 1/22/2004 10:02 PM.
When I try to delete the file, I get the following error message:
   Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk.

Hi Group,
I have recently had a large number of problems with 2 harddrives. Neither of
them lets me use the Windows XP (Home or Pro Edition)CD to get onto my
harddrive and format it completely. My only option available is to

Applications fail (taskmgr, control-alt-delete) will not function due to will not start due to file specified file missing.
What is it and how do I restore it???  sfc /scannow does not work.
Pat Jones