Problem:
When you install Windows from a CD that has had a Service Pack streamlined
or, as it's called now, "integrated" into the installation files, when you
run Windows File Protection's DOS commands, such as "sfc /scannow" it

I recently upgraded a Win ME computer with XP retail upgrade.  I noted when
installing the software that Win 95 was included in the on screen verbiage
for what OS versions were elegible for upgrade, while the box of course said
98, 98SE and ME.  I did not attempt the 95 option as ...

Trying to install sp2 on a used PC I bought about a year ago.  Never had
trouble with other updates, but I'm now getting a setup error -
"The product key used to install Microsoft WIndows may not be vaild"
What does this mean exactly and what are my best options for resolving this

I'm shortly due to go buy a new copy of XP for a second computer. Is it
possible to use this new install CD on my first computer, but use the license
key that came with its original copy of XP, so as to perform a full reinstall
to SP2 in the future if need be ?

I have an action pack subscription which provides 10 activations via 2 serial
numbers.  I am ready to retire two machines that currently have active
licenses.  Is there any way to deactivate those two licenses before retiring
the computers?

While upgrading to XP SP-2 from SP-1 via CD, I am stuck in re-boot loop. I
have read extensive conversation on this issue and eliminated the possibility
of a Mpegport.sys driver issue as it does not exist on my machine.  My Safe
Mode reports:

I'm trying to help a friend sort out a problem with her new computer system
(a HP computer running XP). She tried to change the screen resolution to a
higher res, but the monitor could not support the new settings and the screen
went blank. However it did not revert to the ...

How can I set a system variable as an ordinary user?
I want to run a logon script that gets the username, sets it in a
variable, runs a script as a system user and then can query the system
variable for the username.

I have xp image prepared  with riprep .  computer used for  this image is
compaq nc4000  with broadcom gigabit  ethernet card.  when i try to image  
another  machine (that too compaq nc4000) it gives  me error  that  image do
not have driver  for network adapter.  Driver is there ...

After installing Service Pack 2 on Windows XP Pro My
windows Explorer is very slow to open now Why? It takes
about a minute now where it use to take a second..

I am re-installing Word after re-installing Windows XP, but I can't find the
product key that is required.   Is there any way to bypass that step, or to
get the key.  It is a Gateway System.  Thank you for your help

Trying to install my Win XP Home Edition onto a new system.
Get the following Error:
SXS.DLL Syntax error in manifest or policy file
"E:\l386\asms\MFST\WINDOWS\GDIPLUS.MAN" on line 4.

After installation of SP2 try to check for other updates or any other sites and I get page can't be displayed. I can ping the sites with no problem. Plugged into LAN with static IP. All other network applications and drive mapping work fine. Uninstalling SP2 and computer surfs no ...

I am installing SP2 from CD and the files succesfully extract.  However,
After I click agree the installation window disappears.  I have tried running
Lavasoft to check for viruses.  I do not have any anti-virus software
installed on my computer.  I have also tried to install SP2 ...

On a working Win 98 system I tried to install XP Pro intending to get an
upgrade and get all the software transfered to the XP setup. The xp installed
in a seperate folder instead of c:\windows (in C:\Winxp). The win xp install
completed and I can now only boot to xp pro but no ...