For the first time, my WinPatrol program aleted me to a
possible change (if I clicked "yes")in my internet HOSTS
file upon startup. Does anyone know why this occurred,
and if this "change" represents anything serious going on?

How do I find my POP3 incoming and outgoing mail address
to send pictures on line?

when i try to open up any of these plus more, my taskbar
dissapeares, active desktop goes to its error page,
taskbar reappears, all programs that were open next to
the clock restart. i have no idea what has caused this

I cant assign permissions to a domain local group to a
resource located on an XP pro. The XP pro is a domain
memeber and the global groups are available when I try to
assign permissions but no DL groups. Any ideas on what I

I purchased compuer in November 2003 with Windows XP
already installed on the compuer. Being new to computing
I am still very much a beginner. Therefore I am wading
through tutorials. I wish to access Task Manager but am

I wish to change the name of the current administrator so
that it will appear in the Documents and Settings and
other related places.  Currently it's "Fred" and I wish
to change it to "Ginger."  You cannot just change the

I've forgotton password,so cant logon on my windows xp pro
is there a way round that.

Just installed Windows XP. Wasn't working quite as quickly
as it should. I found out that the only user
was "corrupt".  Decided to re-boot. Since then I can no
longer log into windows as there are no users (not even

how do i find out which kind i have or even if my computer came with one. Tried to have symantec check my pc for threats and it replied that because of fire wall it couldnt complete test. That i should reconfigure firewall. dont know how to find it.

A folder has been downloaded without my permission into my programme files. I now have sufficient security measures to stop this happening again but I want to delete the folder. IEsearchbar.dll was downloaded and I cannot delete it - it says Access is denied make sure disk is not ...

While this makes little sense, I was able to resolve
the "0x8007007a: The data passed to a system call is too
small" issue by completing the following steps:
1.  Run msconfig.

I've been struggling with the rights and permission issue in xp (Installing
and using the Sims under various users) and would like to find a source for
learning more about this issue. Can anyone recommend a site that explains
this issue (installing apps/game)...your help is ...

I want to back up reg edit, it says "Click Start, point
to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System
Tools, and then click Backup. The Backup or Restore
Wizard starts."  

When I go into the guest account I cannot open internet explorer and I was able to at least 2 months ago.  What could be the problem
Thanks
Beverley

When I load or download and install programs, I sometimes
want that program installed in my account only.  I don't
want it going to all other accounts.  Is that possible??  
I don't know how to keep certain programs off certain