I have a computer that's not connected to the domain but is on the same
network. If I attempt to connect via UNC (ie  \\computername or
\\computername\c$) I get a prompt, which I expect, but the username is
already filled in with "COMPUTERNAME\Guest" and grayed out so I can't ...

Can anyone help me with this problem?
I created an Office Pro Plus 2007 admin install onto a network share.  I
then created a batch file that would install it as NT Authority\System user.
The following errors pops up everytime I run the install on my XP desktop:

Been trying to get into my "Boot up" and "Set up" menu's, but unfortunately,
it seems I have lost the password. I get three attempts and then windows
starts normally.
Is there any way I can retrieve my "boot up" password, which is different

Hi,
I'm trying to access the contents of a password protected WinXP account
while running *another* admin-level account - but don't see any way to do it.
Background:

I have a WindowsXp sp2, with Intel 2.4 GHz 512 MB 80 Gb HDD machine with
Mechanical keyboard
when I try to use my Number key pad..ie 0-9 and + - * keys, usually my key
(9) and (-) do not work. and I have press those very hard and many times to

I've just booted my WinXP desktop and found to my horror that the profiles on
the computer have all been reverted to how they were when I installed WinXP
and set up the profiles.
This means that all the content on my hard drive (programs that I've

A friend of mines computer crashed.  I basically have to reinstall the O/S on
it.  However, he has roughly 30GB worth of music on his drive.  I know
reinstalling and not formatting the drive shouldn't erase this, but I don't
want to take a chance.  So, I put in his drive as a ...

Just discovered PowerShell. Convenient, since I need it more now than ever
before it seems lately.
Copied a LARGE directory tree across the network. The connection was reset
by peer near the end and I don't know what got left off the boat.

I use 3 PCs on a home wireless network protected by Zone Alarm (free
version) set at "high" for Internet Zone and "medium" for Trusted Zone,
plus a router.
I tested my PC security using the GRC tests and passed except for one

is this addy safe i got it but never asked for a password change [ Microsoft
Customer Support <postmaster@live.com>] it asks me to link to it but not my
hotmail addy i use for ms live

We have Windows XP Professional on our computer.  I have one account on my
computer.  It is titled administrator and all my work is there.  Another
family member tried to set up another account and accidentally designated it
as an administrator type account.  Now when my computer ...

Is there any way to add users from another machine than the one you're on?
(XP/Vista networking trouble - XP machine ("Laptop") can access Vista
("Desktop") shares on (private) home network ("Workgroup"), but Desktop can't
access Laptop. (Inaccessible... Access is denied.) Same ...

Subject: Windows Defender
PROS: I like Windows Defender's "Software Explorer" tool, particularly for
removing programs from 'Startup'.
CONS: Defender's two processes (MsMpEng.exe, and MSASCui.exe?) are a HUGE

loaded sony ericsson software and it said it needed network 1.1 to work
correctly all done but has know left me everytime i start up having to log on
with a message saying there are 2 emails unread. this also happens after the
screen saver i have to log on again,found a similiar ...

    I have had Control Panel issue, everytime I tried to
click on it and the restriction pop up window is:
"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions
in effect on this computer. Please contact your system