After trying windows update(the scan for update takes 3-5 minutes), instead
of the normal list, I got to a page that says "Software Upgrade for Some
Windows Components Required". I click download/install, and the normal window
comes up, but then I get another window that pops up ...

There has been an SvcHost process running on my computer that is constantly
using at least 200 MB of memory. I have found that it is running StiSvc which
I have Identified as a service for connecting digital cameras to photo
software. I have no need for this. To get rid of this, ...

My computer was fine on Monday and Tuesday it won't start windows without
running a "Check File System".  It advises me to check the system, so I did
and it ran for about 40 minutes extremely slow and said "File record
segment_____ is unreadable.  It did this from file 2156 to ...

My Toshiba laptop has WinXP with Service Pack 2.  I'm experiencing
occasional computer errors, which I think may be due to a bad memory module.
I'd like to test the computer's RAM.  OK, so I download Microsoft's Memory
Diagnostic software.  The first thing it wants to do is write ...

Just my luck. Decided to invest in XP Repair Pro 2007 as my machine was
becoming slower etc. with all the uploads/downloads and the rest.
All the blurb said that it was perfect for me, easy to use for a normal user
who does´nt get too deep in the subject. What it forgot to tell ...

I installed Office 2007 in both my XP and Vista partitions and noticed
the same issue. Some programs after install (including all the office
apps) would not appear in the prefetch folder.
The only way to fix this in both cases was to delete the prefetch

Below are just some of the multitude and ever growing reasons not to
use Vista,  for a whole lot more visit:
http://badvista.fsf.org/portal_factory/Document/search?portal_type=rss_item&sort
_on=getRssDate&sort_order=reverse&getRssID:list=2
IBM will not use Windows Vista - but will ...

My hard disc seems to keep trying to load...makes that sound every few
seconds and the curser changes...been happening since yesterday..did a system
restore to a few days ago, still doing it...don't have indexing service
turned on...could it be an internet connection problem? I ...

In the past few weeks, my computer has been randomly shutting down without
warning.  I don't know if it is a heating issue or if the fan needs to be
replaced.  I deleted a bunch of unused/garbage programs, and stopped a lot of
programs from starting up during boot up.  Also, I've ...

I receive Runtime error
\program files\common files\ahead\lib\nmindexsvr.exe
Application has requested runtime to terminate in an unusual way.
This message appears after my file system has been blocked for up to 7

XP Professional SP2
Hi. I cannot view system information msinfo32.exe.  I get a message Cannot
access the WMI software. Windows Management files may be moved or missing. I
have tried to start all three WMI services but get - WMI performance adaptor

You made the investment in your PC so that you could enjoy the
benefits of a fast, easy machine that would make your life easier and
more enjoyable. Unfortunately, after continued use, all PC's suffer
the effects of a corrupt and ineffective Windows Registry, causing

For a couple of months now, whenever I'm in Windows Explorer, as soon as I
get to the C:/Documents and Settings/myname folder, the "Sign in With Windows
Live ID" window opens. My Windows Live (Passport) ID is already entered and I
just need to enter my password. If I hit the ...

I have the picture background but no program icons.  When trying to drag it
back from start menu only says do you want to replace existing icon.
pls assist me in finding an answer to my problem.

I have a user who has compressed various files in various folders
individually, that is, in each instance, he has right clicked the
file, clicked properties, clicked advanced, and selected compress file
only. There are vell over 100 files like this.