Totally disabled, no funds for extra software, but suspect that Registry has
errors.  No free fixes on Shareware, only scans that say 100+ errors and
problems.   Computer operates OK, but takes too long to laod on startup and
opening programs.  Any free fixes available?

Apparently at some point when I was doing some un-and-reinstalling of Norton
products (SystemWorks & NIS), ALL the tasks listed in my task manager
disappeared. I have a number of recent backups so in theory I could restore
my task manager list IF I could figure how where the ...

help!
my system is running low on diskspace and i need to reclaim some from the
windows system. ive already gone thru program files etc. which files can i
delete without effecting system operation or performance. im running winxp

When I start up my pc, I have 1(one) window open and as it is starting up, I
have another window within the first window to start up ... both windows are
my home page.  I can close one window and carry on after that.
I have tried shutting down and starting up again 3 times, but it ...

one program i use needs j2se runtime environment 5.0 update 6 in order for it
to work a coffie cup icone has to be shown in my control panal but nothen i
do can get the icon there HELP

Windows XP MCE.  I am trying to install Powerpoint XP.  The setup programme
runs initially then locks with the error message along the lines of "Visual
C++ Runtime Library - Program C:\...\msiexec.exe.  The application has
required the runtime to terminate in an unusual way".  ...

I have my "Tools/Internet Options/ set to delete all temp internet files when
I close the browser, but when I look in the temp internet file folder they
are still there.  Also, I have a folder named "Temporary Internet Files" in
my "local settings" folder and then I also have a ...

DELL tech(s) couldn't solve my problem (it wouldn't do a PC restore--that's
right--PC RESTORE--not system--because the "administrator" function locked me
out of my own system) I finally solbed that problem with help from a gal in
their "billing dept"!!  That took care of 1 ...

Please help!
When I burn a cd looks like is doing ok, but when I try the cd is blank!
Do I need a new cd writer or (like a freind of mine said) problems with
register!

My daughter purchased a thumb drive for her son but her computer doesn't see
it although it is seen by other computers. It also doesn't see a USB external
cd-rom drive. Her USB is enhanced. Running XP SP2, P4-1.8, 30Gig HD, 256MB
Ram.Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks

Screen goes blank in Windows XP;  the power button on PC is green but monitor
light is amber.  Cannot use keyboard, etc.
in safe mode it does not seem to do this.  Power settings are all set to
never.  any ideas?

Screen freezes for no  apparent reason, I have to hold the on/off button
until it reboots, it sometimes hangs while rebooting then I do the same and
get a screen asking if I want to start in safe mode etc. have looked in the
event viewer and the event number is always 7000.

I am trying to uninstall Image Mixer 1.7 but it fails with message
"7SetupDLL/SetupDLL.cpp(439)" and
PGUID:5aa18c57-381c-4c99-8fe6-5eb1cb0a5bc0$7.1.0.1248. Can anyone advise how
to uninstall?

I think my system may be infected with either a virus or some kind of
spyware, but a scan with the latest defs doesn't reveal anything.  My system
acts extrememly sluggish.  This happened when my browser tried to download
something from some site that I was redirected to.  It ...

I need to put the item, DefaultDVDRegion into the registry, and am still
trying to figure out how to add a binary 1 to the value for Region 1. Anybody
know how to add a binary 1 in a registry entry? The fix above takes care of
restoring a DVD player to operation. My Memorex DVD ...