my icf blocks my internet con. (microsoft icf)firewall
can be tick or untick no difference.any ideas.

I installed XP from an OEM disk (already registered) and have 30 days to activate.  I purchased a non-OEM version.  Can I register with the new product key?

I clicked on clear ssl state in IE properties-content page.  Did I erase something important?  If so, is there some way to restore what was there?  I don't know much about computers.  I did go to help and looked up ssl and it seemed to be important as far as protecting card ...

My computer with windows XP has  a virus called I worm/bagle.n in 27 files.
had  same problem last week when i got a message saying windows file names
had been changed and I needed to run XP disk .So i did that not knowing it
was because of a virus at that time and Halfway though xp ...

If you get suspected bootleg MSWXPHE and PRO , and MS
Office CD's by mistake , are you suppose to do anything?  

I bought an open-box laptop recently, which is brand new,
except that the person who originally bought the computer
registered Windows in his name. This is not a huge deal,
as the computer is completely new and for the most part

I purchased a Home Edition full retail (non-OEM) and the COA looks quite authentic with security pattern but also says, Origin: Ireland.  Will this still work in the USA?  I'm afraid to open the shrink wrapping.

What are the differences between OEM and Retail Versions of XP Home?

Trying to set up parental controls at
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/broadbandnetworking/10_c
oncept_parental_controls.mspx
doesn't work, because the website address given doesn't

Can anyone tell me the differences between Retail and OEM versions of XP Home Edition?  I mean, aside from the great diffence in price.  How about in relation to transferring from one computer to another--possible with either type?

I am getting flooded with pop-ups-any easy suggestions for
stopping them?

Gents I am no expert but................
I have a freind that has windows xp (1 yr old).
At (random) she gets a message (in a little pop up
window) (nt) Authority/system will shut your computer

My pc does not detect my hard drive. I have tried
different IDE connectors, ribbon cables, another known
good hard drive, and all possible jumper combinations. If
anyone has a suggestion I will truly appreciate it.

my computer has a worm in C:\system volume
information\_restore...
I have been advised to switch off system restore in system
properties and then run the antivirus. However, system

I've never set up a password and have never needed one.  
But when I turned on my laptop this morning, it's asking
for one (no idea why, I've changed nothing).  I tried just
hitting the "enter" key, but it won't work.  Is there a