I need to create an account called  "service". When I try, the system states that there is already an account with that name. I can't find it anywhere and don't understand why I can't create this account. I am logged in as Administrator
thanks,

What is this policy in the Local Security Settings for? My
current setting has SYSTEM and NETWORK SERVICE in there,
but shouldn't the default be 'blank'? Is the current
setting safe?

I have Windows XP Home Edition but I have some problems
my Internet Explorer:
I can not get Windows Update, Yahoo messenger and MSN
messenger

I run XP Home and have just installed a second HDD
(Maxtor Diamond Plus 9 120 GB) as a back up device.  I
intend to back up using Drive Image 2002, which until now
I have used successfully in backing up to a separate

I have a problem running the Windows update system. I
keep getting the above error message then it drops dwon
into a log on as Administrator response. I am already an
Administrator.  I have already implemented the actions in

My laptop does not have SP1 for XP installed. When I use
Windows update and try to install it, the laptop shuts
down. I haven't found a solution in the knowledge base.
Please help.

I recently went into control panel, user account and was
surprised by another user that was there.  I did not
create this user. I deleted immediately but it was a
limited account that said "asm.net master A" or something

I am running Windows XP Home, and I have ZoneAlarm v4
installed and my computer has two user names, my sister
is on a limited account and I have the full one.
Everytime my sister logs in, ZoneAlarm always pops up

I am frequently getting the notice that the system is
being shut down. Shutdown is initiated by NT Authority
System. I have already installed Internet Firewall. Still
the notice keeps coming. What should I do? Please respond

How does one go about changing their IP address or having
a selection of IP address's to choose from?
Thanks
Andy

I reinstalled WXP, left the data as administrator under a
password. Now the folder is shown, but I cant access it.
Is there a way to get to it?

My Laptop is experiencing a Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and shutting down automatically.  I have searched for the "MSBlaster.exe" virus file and have not found it.  I cannot stay in the registry long enough to search for anything related to the virus because the "regedit" program ...

Hi, is there a way to password protect a file without
setting up a password for a User?

When I was in the MicroSoft Home page, There was a little
box indicating how to protect your PC in 3 easy steps.
When I clicked on it, I got the following error Message:
msxml3.dll error 80072f76

can anyone help me how to block the sites which come automatically and opens
itself............!
Thanks