I have a new computer and it has always brought up the system32 folder on
startup.  How can I fix this problem

When the computer boots up it gets to a screen saying that XP needs to be
activated. You click the 'yes' button to do the activation and a dialog box
pops up saying it has already been activated. The only option is an 'ok'
button. After clicking the 'ok' button XP logs you off ...

i have a virus that i cant seem to get off of my computer

I just purchased an OEM verison of WindowsXP Home Edition w/SP2.  I have
formatted my hard drive, but am receiving this message when trying to install
XP Invalid system disk
Replace the sidk, and then press any key

Simple question. Hopefully, there's a simple answer!  :-)
I enable the "Show icon in notification area when connected" in Network
properties in my labs as an immediate  and simple troubleshooting tool (eg.
an unplugged patch cable.) Whenever I reimage, that setting is lost because ...

I was wondering ... how many people are here CURRENTLY or PREVIOUSLY
have/having problems with their XP PC and setup, and would REINSTALL the
XP PC OS on their machine to have a fresh and clean setup - if they
had the chance or option?

I am trying to block the delivery of XPSP2 on multiple computers.  Microsoft
technet has supplied  a script template to use that creates a registry key
that prevents SP2 from being downloaded.  I have two questions:
1) When I run the script on a compter, it says "H ...

I made a big oops of installing the SP2 update and I only have SP1.  I have
uninstalled it but since that time, I have been having problems with
streaming videos, downloading updates on McAfee and slow response on my
computer.  I've emailed Microsoft for suggestions for the last ...

I have a computer running XP with SP2 that won't allow me to view any web
mail accounts that I have (ie Hotmail, etc). I have another computer sitting
on the same network that does allow me to view web mail. How do I get the
disabled computer to allow me to view web mail?

I recently purchased a copy Win XP Pro Upgrade (it says it contains Service
Pack 2) to install over my OEM copy of Win XP Home (also updated with Service
Pack 2) supplied with my two year old Dell Dimension 8250. I was unable to
run the Upgrade Adviser because it said my Home ...

I have a compaq deskpro 2000 and it doesn't boot from the CD..
It prompts that ntldr is missing.
I have win xp pro installed, but I'd like to re-install it due to bad
previous hard disk.

Does XP pro HAVE to be sysprep'ed (or have the sid regenerated in some way)
on ghosted (ver8) images that will be rolled out into a win2003 domain.
I would say yes however I can not PROVE it. Is there an authoritive link in
regard to XP and cloning as a must. I found a KB in ...

I recently had to reinstall XP on a machine. Isaved all the files and setting
to a USB removeable hard drive. Now having reinstalled XP I get an error
message that there are no migration files on the hard drive. When I look at
the hard drive there are two files one looks like a ...

* You can skip all of this and go right to my question at
the bottom, but you might also might want to read about
my problem if you use Sysprep with SP2.
I know that there is a new version of Sysprep for XP

I ahve laptop with Windows XP Home Edition with SP2. I wanted to upgrade to
Windows XP Professional but Pro CD has only SP1. And if I try to run install
it does not alliow ti upgrade saying that OS on the laptop is newer than the
OS on CD.