I recently upgraded from ME to XP, but somehow failed to convert my C: drive
to NTFS.
The "convert" command has a parameter called "/cvtarea:filename".   The tips
I have read recommend creating a cvtarea equal to the number of files and

I am trying to change group policy locally on my workstation for users when
they logon. I don't want the policies to restrict the Administrator. The
problem is when I do this, even the Administrator is getting restricted group
policies. What can I do to ensure that a regular user ...

How can I get my computer to open Windows without clicking on my username or
entering a password on the Welcome screen? it used to be automatic and know
it isn't.

I have been setting up new systems recently that come w/SP2.  Since
that update level is 18 months old now, I wonder if it is safe to
connect these machines to the internet solely to go to the Windows
Update site and download/install security updates.

Hi...
One pc with xp home and SP2.  whenever try and play wmv movie files a
windows security window comes up and blocks it ... says somethign like
"windows security as blocked this as it could be potentially harmful"

Alright my copy of Norton Antivirus isn't up for renewal yet; the
subscription runs out on the 28th June. Can anyone recommend DECENT software,
as Norton has been a pigging pain in the behind! It slows down my machine no
end, and I think ONE update isn’t enough don’t you?!  Baer ...

when i try to open windows firewall i get a message saying due to
unidentified problem windows cannot open firewall settings

I'm trying to block myspace.com from my daughter. I've tried entering the
entire website in to the restricted zone on IPs several times.  It still
allows me in. I must be missing something??? Is there somewhere else I have
to apply a security control? I have myself as ...

The user profile as sole administrator for my laptop has disappeared.  The
files are still in "Documents and Settings" under the original User Profile
name.  The current user profile name looks like the original on the log in
screen, but the files are being stored under the name ...

I'm trying to block myspace.com from my daughter. I've tried entering the
entire website in to the restricted zone on IPs several times. It still
allows me in. I must be missing something???

i want users in my network beside the administrators group to just see only
inetrnet  explorer whenever they log in, i´ve tried so many ways but at the
end of the day, all the restrictions apply to the users gorup as well as
admin group. all the computers are running windows xp ...

I recently built a new machine, and loaded xp pro. For the past month now I
noticed the AUTO SECURITY UPDATE icon . everytime I turn my cmputer on it
prompts me for the same SECURITY UPDATE(KB835732). No matter how times I
install, it always appears. Even after I install it, the ...

I cant add a user from another computer to my security tab Group or
user names box, why might this be? This computer and the other computer
are both part of a workgroup.
Ive follewed the following instructions from MS but am unable to choose

Giving up on Norton
Within the past year, three computers in the family have been messed up by
installation of Norton products.
Now, I've tried Norton SystemWorks 2006 and things are so bad that I'm going

I have a set of 3 systems which I use for testing that are connect to a
switch but not the internet.  I want to use a blank Admin password but then I
can't access these devices (shares don't like Admin w/o passwords).
What can I change on the 3 systems to allow the shares to work? ...