I have run into something that I find rather silly.  Can
anyone tell me if there is a standard being recommended
whereby you wipe a systems hard drive and reinstall the
operating system on an annual basis?  If there is such a

Had 2 partition disk setup - C(boot/sys) and D(backup
replaced C with new drive - copying contents with drive tools and subsequently making this the master drive and the old drive the slav
resulting configuration C (new boot/sys drive), D(backup - on same drive as before), and G ...

Recently went to xp pro.  
Under Win task manager a process called cleanmgr.exe  is
using up all my cpu processing capacity.
When I turn it off pc operation goes back to normal.  It

My system idle process stays at 98-99% when trying to
install software. All other functions are working
properly. I've tried this installation several times -
same result. Ran virus scan; defrag; sfc; searched the

Running XP Home.  I recently installed Encarta Ref.
Library 2004DVD to my HD,  over the top of the 2003
version (it said it was ok to do that) and it went
through deleting various files from the 2003 version and

I have a 3.4 P4 and 1GB of PC3200 DDR and all the other bits that make a reasonable machine.  I have read somewhere that you can run the XP kernel in RAM thereby speeding it all up.  Does anyone know how
Much obliged for any replies - flames or otherwise ... :-
Bokna

when i try to defrag my computerit says i need internet exploer 5.5 or higher,but i have down loaded 7.0 exploer.please help me out......................................................

Like a lot of us running XP, I was hit with the Sasser
worm last weekend. I was able to get the patch after
contacting support. The patch worked, however, several
programs now run e-x-t-r-e-m-e-l-y slow. I mean 10-12

When on a phone line dialup connection, I frequently get
the following warning:
System Shutdown - this system is shutting down.  Please
save all work etc etc.  This shutdown was initiated by NT

I cannot run my notepad or any files I have earlier
created on notepad because Norton Antivirus says it
detected a virus and removed it.  However, it happens
every single time I try to run notepad.  My norton is up

How much should I set my Page File for best performance?

While on line I get a runtime error
C\program files\internet explorer\ iexplore.exe
abnormal program terminate.
Ihave close inter expand start over. PLEASE HELP

connected to a Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. Performance on laptop is fine. Just recently, I have been unable to do anything if husband is working on laptop. The instant he touches his mouse, mine stops. I haven't changed anything since setting up in January, but am hoping just some ...

I reformated my laptop, now i have no sound! When i review the hardware installed on my computer, I am unable to detect the presence of a sound card, its as if it has not been installed.How should I go about fixing this
Thanks  

why do i get this messgae and how can i fix the problem.
anyone have an idea? thank you for your help. also
sometimes pictures do not show up , just the little
square with an x in it. help !