what is a sdf file, hxl_1033 file, cabinett file, cache file, xml file.  what
do these mean.  windows laptop xp

I am in a blind panic because i cannot get into my home computer. i have
forgotten my login password and i did not keep a back up of it, so i cant log
on at all.
i am the administrator/owner, so it is a dreadful thing to be locked out of

Currently, the users on my domain can both restart their computers and shut
them down.  I want to limit them so they cannot shut the machine down.  I
found the registry tweak that removes the shutdown button from the start
menu.  However, I cannot find anything that removes the ...

When I use Windows Explorer to view the contents of %systemdrive
%Documents and Settings\MyUserName\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files, I see the usual conglomeration of cookies, GIFs, JPGs, and
HTMs. But ... when I open a command prompt in the same folder and

I seem to be having a problem with the Crypt32.dll file. I
get error messages that  say "The proceedure entry point CryptSignAndEncodeCe
could not be located in the dynamic library CRYPT32.dll" when I try to open
applications like Yahoo Messinger. The problem  seems to be

Does anyone know of a way to export/extract the program list from add/remove
programs so as to be able to sort the XP/Office updates by KB number?
I've tried copy & paste but it copies the picture image, not the detail.
I need to be able to compare the installed patches/hot fixes ...

I have an HP Pavillion laptop, XP and Office 2003.  When I type I get
unwanted characters.   For instance, I type an "S" and I get "SKJ".  I have
to back space nearly every other key stroke to correct error.
I've scan for updates to resolve the problems.  Virus detector programs ...

recently i noticed that on my windows explorer (I am using XP with SP2) C
drive appear in blue text, while all other files / drives / folders on the
left pane (explorer bar) are in standard black text. I am concerned if this
is an indication of some error or a bug or what?? can ...

    I just bought a new Acer desktop from which I removed Vista by
reformating cleanly, and installed XPSP2.
I just noticed something funny: When I copy a big pile of text to the
clipboard, only some of it gets pasted:

I was wondering if anyone could help me...
Whilst trying to solve an install issue with Norton Internet Security 2007,
I was directed by Symantec to access the System Registry using regedit and
change certain settings. However, whilst I was doing this (I was in the

People are telling me not to use my real E Mail name. Do they mean to use a
fake E-Mail name??   Then how does my message get back to me?
And where do I set up this fake E-Mail name in my outgoing message question?
As a matter of fact, I don't know where I set this question up to ...

i cant seem to acces the internet on all usernames as before, only one
username now connects to the internet how can i fix this?

HP LaserJet 3055 All-in-One printer comes with software containing a vaste
quantity of programs, HP Toolbox FX, HP LaserJet Scan, TWAIN 1.9 or WIA scan
drivers, HP LaserJet Fax, HP Fax Setup Wizard, Readiris PRO text recognition
software, printer drivers (HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP ...

Have tried to install a Verbatim SD card reader in XP. Hardware
installtion wizard reports software or driver required. I thought that
XP would merely allocate a drive automatically. Can anyone please
advise a newbie?

I have done a fresh install of Windows XP after doing hardware upgrade of
mobo, CPU and memory. It was rough going immediately thereafter, but I have
finally solved the issues causing BSOD's and system instability.
I have now gotten my PC back to where I intend to use it for some ...