I have a brand new gateway computer (710x) Windows XP pro is installed.
I am the sole user of this computer (home). in the  folders(C:drive) there is "Admin" and "all users" folders and sub folders...do I need to keep both ??? also, in Administrative tools/ Computer Management, ...

OS: XP Home Edition
I would like a batch file or command script that would
accomplish the following on demand:
1) Execute Ad-aware (do in depth scan), when scan has

I need to gain access to a couple of HKEY sections on my
hard drive but I cant seem to find out how I can reach
them.  The reason I need to do this is to weed out a few
addware and virus that are there.

I am very concerned about my daughter's obsessionn with chat in the internet. I would like to block chat in my home PC, can any one help?

Dear Sir,
This above subject virus seems to be very dangerous. I
can not find the download-patch to remove it.
The system has become very slow and it may kill my home

I frequently receive a Windows File Protection error msg -
"Files that are required for Windows to run properly have
been replaced by unrecognized versions.  To maintain
system stability, Windows must restore the original

when the pointer is over a file name in windows explorer a window appears with the file details - how do i stop this please?

I need one plz. I am getting the error message when comp is booting:
"A problem has been detected and windows has been shut own to prevent damage to your computer.
blah blah...
Check for viruses on ur computer. Remove any newly installed hard drives or hard drive controllers. Check ...

windows xp screen / admin password lost.
i have tried to change on setup new password
new users password / settings sayes accept but will not
accept on admin log on screen.

1. In control panel/system properties/automatic updates
it says that the 'windows update service is unavailable'
2. Internet options/Security - the button to 'custom
level' is not highlighted and therefore I cannot amend

     I regularly activate my XP firewall.  However, I frequently find the firewall option (control panel > network connections > properties > advanced) is unchecked.  I'd like to keep it checked.  Any ideas on how I can correct this?
    Thanks for your help.

since downloading hotbar/toolbar, i hear a weird sound
effect when logging on to certain websites, does any one
know if this is a security threat and if so how do i
remove it. i have run spybot and adware but it still

I am running windows xp also have an adware program
running. Every time the adware program starts it finds
mxtarget.dll file, I have also found 10 of this same file
with the same name on my computer and was wondering if it

Hi, my kids tried to log onto my adminstrator id and
locked it out.  I have another admin id to use, but I
cannot figure out how to re-enable my other account.  the
system just lets me change the password, group, and

I have somehow acquired these sounds, only in Internet
Explorer, that I just can't get rid of.  They sound like a
gunshot and they fire whenever I change websites or even
files.  Help!