recently upgraded from 98 to xp home, computer felt brand
new-fast!
then I re-installed Norton Security 2004; know I wonder if
that was a mistake. Start up takes forever and I am

How to disable the password prompt screen?  Had system
problems and had to reformat, the prompt is there now
every time I start up - and I'm the only one using this
computer so it is a nuisance.  It wasn't there before the

after instaling service pack 2 my system keeps rebooting
over and over cant even get into safe mode that reboots
too. anybody please help!!!!

after installing sevice pack 2. my computer just keeps on
rebooting even when i try to get into safe mode it still
reboots over and over. windows xp logo comes up then
system reboots.         anyone else have this problem or

Since the install I checked: I have a firewall soultion that i'll monitor
myself" (I am on xp pro running norton firewall 2003)
I unchecked in Security Center in Change the way security Center alerts me-
the firewall section "alert Settings"

You should follow Doug's advice to disable the Security Center service
only, if you do not use dial-up (meaning you have a (cable) modem
which connects to the Internet as soon as you start Windows).
If you disable the Security Center service (or set it to Manual), you

Please, can anyone point me to where I can find the
information about the thorough backup done by Windows
Update prior to the installation of XP SP2, (and where is
the backup)? I think said backup is better than the System

I installed SP2 about a week ago and all was fine until a few days ago when
the security center service stopped loading. They event veiwer lists this
reason, The Security Center service has been stopped. It was prevented from
running by a software group policy.  How can I see ...

Is there a way to get into Windows XP when I have
forgotten my password?

My Task Manager function has been disabled by my system
administrator? (when clicking ctrl+alt+del and also right
clicking on taskbar). I am running Xp Home and I am the
only user.Any idea how to enable this??? I have tried

I have a Windows XP machine that is being used as an HMI
(Human Machine Interface) to a PLC (Programmable Logic
Controller).  The HMI programs are being changed/modified
daily.  I shut down the PC for the weekend and upon

how can I stop pornographic material popping up on
internet explorer?

Okay, I'm in the password entry thing in the start up place. How do I restart
in safemode? I need this please help! Thanks in advance.

how can I stop pornographic material popping up on
internet explorer when i open up the web site?

I cannot seem to download Zone Alarms free firewall or
any other type of free firewall.  I did have Zone Alarm
and was advised of a new version but always got "page
unavailable etc"...I un-installed Zone Aalrm thinking I