I'm running XP Home Edition SP2 with auto update active. A few nights ago my
system downloaded the latest patches and applied them. However, when I
restarted my system, the OS loads as far as the XP Logo. I leave the system
running for over 30 mins but there appear to be no ...

Windows XP SP2 freezes when it's rebooting and the desktop starts showing.
Up to this point I can move the mouse and then the computer freezes. This
happens only when I am connected using a USB mouse and keyboard (through a
hub). The system reboots fine when there's another set of ...

I just cleaned out a lot of spyware and trojans from my daughter's XPHome
laptop.  But, one program, Install Provider, still shows in the Add/Remove
list, even though it's gone.  How do I get this off the list?
TIA

I've had this problem before; I changed desktop themes and then switched back
to XP classic.  The recycle bin icon is now merely an icon indicating it's a
picture of some sort, but it isn't the trash icon.  If I put something in the
trash, the icon returns to normal.  When I ...

help for some reason my dvd driver is acting up very weird alright
1. when i place dvd or normal cd with music etc
2. it echo scratching like person at dj scratching the vinal disc while
playing you know what i mean

nwhen I try to shut down a window appears saying "End Prog -Card Reader
lookup Window". The prog will not close. I need to "end now" and possibly
lose data according to the warning I am givern. What does it all mean

Somehow I managed to lose "My Computer".  It wasn't just from the
desktop.  It is everywhere.  I navigate by going to My Documents, then
typing drive letter in address bar.  I think I am virisus free
(finally).  Have installed and run multiple av programs and fix its.

I recently installed a printer in vista that only has drivers for xp.  Now
when printing I receive a popup stating Interactive Services Dialog Detection
- A program can't display a message on your screen - the program may need
information or permission to complete a task.  Is ...

WinDoctor have selected a problem how need to be repaired, I might need to
reinstall "msvcr80.dll."
Does anyone know how I can get those file teinstalld?
The problem:

Hi, I sated my modem-router to connect in internet. But it not connect in
auto and the led PPP it's no light. I can connect only go to 192.168.1.1 and
click on Diagnostic so it's the way to go on line.
Do you know where I wrong something ?

All of a sudden on one of our development boxes, Task manager seems to have
lost its mind.
All we get is the usr list window, with no caption bar, no menues, no apps
or process or processor tabs etc.  You canot even close it down or iconize it.

i cant use any Administrative tools or defrag even when logged on as an
administrator. click the button but nothing happens help please

In addition to slow BOOT (5 minutes) and slow activation of OFFICE products I
find that the Add/Remove window does not populate
However the Tool under Window Defender does produce results ?!?
I have cleaned my system - removed caches, temp files, etc

just tried to re install works 7 and can only get the calendar to work, Would
this have anything to do with having office installed and is there any way to
get works up and running again ?
                                 Any help greatfully received.

I just don't know what I did or what happened.
my PC doesn't see any more my DVD and CD R/W drives.
in device manager there is a yellow exclamation mark near each of these
drives, and an indication of Windows not being able to load the