When users open files (in word for example) that are saved in the shared documents directory
they open in read only state. Some history, the computer had its windows xp installion corrupted and another one was installed (as a second xp operating system) so that backups could be ...

...any way to disable the posibility of F8 Boot menu on
WIndows XP?
There are a way on windows 9x and Me, but i don't see any
way to do the same on XP systems.

I am finding long distance calls on my bill which have
not been made by me.  I have had the line checked by
local phone company and line is clear of any improper
crossconnects. Can my computer, which runs Windows XP, be

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In my Windows XP laptop, I've 2 ( admin ) users and
a 'guest'.
I'd like to use 2 different network( wireless ) cards for
these 2 administrators. Unfortunately, as I had installed

I need remove users ability to create share points on a
Windows XP professional desktop. The Server service needs
to stay running. The XP desktop is part of a domain.

i changed the security on my laptop standalone profile,
deny was clicked for every option and every user
including the SYSTEM user.. I can not login with that
profile and when logged in with another profile I can not

cannot log on ... need information wizard.. don't have it
how can I get it

Hi.. is there any where to restrict writing access to a cd writer intalled on the amchine.. only administrator can burn cd using the writer.. and the other user only can use it for reading cd's onl
thank you

Can anyone assist.
Currently upgraded to Windows XP Professional.  Cannot
create working ODBC Connection to SQL Server.  Currently
working same connection in Win 95, 98 and 2000, new

I encrytped a file and then changed the name on my user
name. Now it won't let me access that file. I am the
adminstator so I tried making a recovery agent but when it
tell me to choose a user there are none in the selection

okay i've been having a lot of failed log on attempts and
this window came up say, "The person with administrative
rights for the computer should establish a threshold
limit for attempted log ons. Attempts in excess of the

Over time, I have changed my Administrative Services
settings.  While there are no current problems, I would
like to restore them to their default settings.
Is there a way to reset them automatically?

I have a small LAN, let's just say there are just two PCs on the LAN
for this question.  I am NOT using Simple File Sharing.
When I connect to PC B from PC A, I have full control onPC B - ie. I
can read and write to the shared folders. However, when PC B connects

I FORGOT WHAT MY PASSWORD IS TO LOG ON TO MY USER NAME ON
WINDOWS XP :( CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT TO DO TO LOG ON?  
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