On another computer I own, I am now getting a message that
says I should connect to www.patchwindows.org to download
an update that has something to do with a "buffer
overrun". I have closed the window, so I don't have the

I would like to take ownership of all my folders after I
reinstalling my XP image into the first partition.  
However, I cannot find security tab in folder property nor
use simple file sharing in folder options anymore.  any

Under STATUS column, FAILED shows. Does this mean that
after two hours + downloading last night, this software
has not been installed? I did reboot machine.

After installing a very large service pack windows update
the computer keeps rebooting.  I've tried safe mode, last
good configuration and safe mode w/ dos prompt and all do
the same.  There is a quick blue screen after the windows

I discovered last week that I cannot see my windows
directory anymore from my explorer. I have some problems
with the adware Margoc. I don't know if this has made the
problem.

HELP ME. I have gone to several places and spent several
hours with tech suport and I still have the problem with
my computer.  My Dell 4300 crashed 2 weeks ago. I had
parts replaced and am up and running. But there are some

I am using Windows XP pro.  I have a new machine that I
transfered a secondary hard disk from an old XP machine.  
Many of the files on the secondary drive are only
changeable by the admin.  

When I go to the area to make a folder private I can't
check the box for that option.How can I change this?

Hi how do I get my email address off the chat rooms?I
just can't delete it.I don't see any others email while
I'm chatting. Thanks, hope you can help. Alice

my screen saver password button does not show up on xp home

I have been hit with a virus that has set-up it's self a
default user accsess to my pc, can I remove this? and how
Thank you for your help
Dave Thompson

I am running XP Home SP 1 with all the latest updates from
the windows update site. When starting windows, I must
click on my user account icon at the welcome screen. I am
unable to disable the requirement for Ctrl+Alt+Del for

when i click user accounts in control panel nothin
happens. I can click all day and nothing happens. I cant
get into user account options through any other way i can
think of either. If there is any way please help me

MY VIRUS DETECTION SYSTEM SAYS I HAVE A VIRUS IN
C:\SYSTEM VOLUME INFORMATION. IT TOLD ME TO RUN THE AVG
6.0 VIRUS PROGRAM TO REMOVE.  I DID IT A NUMBER OF TIMES
BUT I STILL GET THE SAME MESSAGE AND I DO NOT HAVE

Could someone tell me If I should use external fire wall software or is the
on built in to XP good enough? I know this may be a fairly open question.
But for the average home user how does it fair against say Zone Alarm Pro?