I now have an hp media center with windows XP and can't
figure out how to stop programs from automatically
starting up when the computer is rebooted?

I have windows xp and I cannot figure out how to put my
computer in safe mode can anyone help

I currently have XP home on my PC and I wish to re-format the HD and
re-install it.  Will this create a problem with regards to Product
Activation or will it activate OK as its being installed on the same
computer?

I recently reinstall Windows, and went on the internet
after many months.  After a few minutes, a pop-up appeared,
and told me my computer will restart in 1 minute.  The
message was regarding NT and activation. This occurs

I upgraded from 98 to XP.  I like XP, but it causes some
of my programs not to work (and I've checked for new
versions of these programs, and they don't seem to be
available, and I can't afford to buy new software).  

Is it possible to integrate the KB824146 patch into an
Unattended RIS installation of Windows XP ?
I am at the moment automatically applying the patch during
the XP setup but unfortunately the network is setup first

How do I deactivate startup programs in software
enviroment?

I'm wanting to deploy WinXP in our environment much the
same way I did with W2K.  One of the things I did was
create some changes in the registry using REGEDT32 in the
USERS section to create some defaults, so that when I

after about 5 minutes, I get NT Authority\system shutdown
notice. Also it says, Remote Procedure Call RPC
Can't find it in Microsoft. Any ideas???

I want to create an image that will work on both a Dell GX1 and a Dell
GX260. I created the image off the GX1. I managed to get it to at
least boot on the GX260 using the SysprepMassStorage tweaks.
However the GX260 requires Dell drivers for it's chipset, nic, video,

I have created a base image with XP SP1. Some of our
application require custom access on cretain registry
keys.
When I run sysprep with the following switches -reseal -

I would like to turn Windows XP into "virtual typewriter" with absolutely
NO other functions, that is:
       Ultra bare minimum Windows XP + Word
Only that.

I'm at my wits end. Had no problems with Win2000 and
sysprep. But my WinXP sysprep refuses to skip the EULA,
the product key, and several other questions.
What I need:

I installed software, and after I had installed it, I get
a wscript.shell windows host object error. How can I get
rid of this error.
Thx JAY~

Hi kind of have the same problem as described below from
someonelse post. XP freezes directly after the Setup blue
screen. It doesn't even get to load drivers ! I found
that my disk drive A: keeps the light of the led open at