Not sure if this is the right group.  I have a client who somehow messed up
the Task Manager.  The only tab that shows is the Application Tab.  There
are no other Tabs, no menu(file, options, window,etc) and no border around
the window.  The functions for the Tab do work(End Task ...

I've tried to add the /3GB switch to the bootini file, but the computer does
not start then.
Also tried to add /PAE wich works, but when adding 3GB system does not
start.

I have used a .cmd file to backup with xcopy on a couple of XP machines just
fine.  It lives on the desktop and a double click runs the back-up.
Trying the same file on a new machine and it does not work and the dos
window disappears before I can read it.

My mouse experiences uncontrollable movement from time to time,
seemingly more when I am connected to the internet, although that may just be
coincidence because I usually am.  The mouse is just a touchpad one on a
laptop.  It repeatedly opens up my start menu and either moves ...

Under the Custom | Choose a default virtual machine for Java, "Use my
current" is checked, but "Enable access to this program" is NOT checked.
I'm not sure what this means, but is this the way it should be?

I've installed the UPHClean program and no longer get the "Userenv" event on
shutdown, though, interestingly, the shutdown time does not seem to have
been shortened.
What I'd like to know is how to learn what program or application was

Hi everyone!  Ok I have 2 questions about the system restore process.
1.  How do I restore my computer to it's original factory condition?  This
whole thing about restore points confuses me, and I don't want to restore my
Dell to its condition a year ago, I want it to go back to ...

My husband and I share a home computer and we each have our own user account
under Windows XP. We also have a Guest account set up. Fast user switching
seems to be working just fine, but when my husband logs off his account the
computer locks up and needs rebooting. Everything ...

when I click on the analyze or defragment button, nothing happens.
Any help would be appricated.  thanks

I recently tried to configure an incoming VPN connection on XP Pro and
couldn't because the Routing and Remote Access service could not be
started.
Anyone knows how to uninstall and reinstall this service in a proper

I tried the services.msc but then I got an error message 1068 Could not start
Print Spooler on local computer.  I still can't install any printers and am
stuck!@

I have an XP Home Edition that had a LOTT of malware on it.
While going thru the steps of cleaning the computer I used Mcafee Quickclean.
Now virtually EveRyTHinG seen is in Wingding font. I've tried to use Restore
to get this corrected but don't know what to click onto to get it ...

I recently have changed from Windows XP Home Edition to Windows XP
Professional and now I have no sound at all. When I place in a music CD it
gives me the error:
"Cannot play back the audio stream: no audio hardware is available, or the

Can I gain harddrive space if i consolidate all users on my pc into one user?
I am the only user.

Using a Dell D820 high end laptop. When undocked and using the battery, is
there a way to a) brighten the screen (it seems to dim while using batter)
and b) keep the processor at full speed (I believe it steps down). I know
this will shorten the barter life...I don't see anything ...