I was getting an error message pop up on shut down which seems to relate to
my winfax modem.
It started a few months ago and the only way to prevent it was by removing
the entry from

I have a problem with Windows Live Messenger in that it
keeeps causing my PC to reboot when, or shortly after I
login. I've tried deleting it, and it's database files, and
reinstalling, and running it my firewall and virus checker

I use win XP SP2.  I have recently had to re-install Windows and re-install
all my programs, updates etc. and really didn't want to have to do this
again.  Accordingly, I decided to purchase Acronis True Image 11 to make a
re-installable backup of my system, and am expecting ...

I was running XP fine until I installed a piece of software. After
installation, I lost all network connections. On insvestigation, I
found that a whole bunch of system drivers are no longer being loaded
during boot up. Uninstalling the software and rolling back the

For the last 3 days for no reason I can tell except that maybe there has been
an update via automatic updates but my machine keeps giving windows errors,
then eventually reboots.
This is really annoying.

When I try to run Error-checking on a drive, my PC freezes during the
boot process. Any suggestions on fixing this problem?

I am Running xp pro with sp2.
Virtual Earth starts up and shows that it is loading and then freezes.
The loading does not complete.
Shut down is acheived by using task Bar.

Hi out there in knowledge land,
I took my pc to a repair place and he used a copy of windows XP. I have the
original and want to uninstall their copy and install my original disk. Will
this be a problem? will I have to re-do the service packs? Will I lose any

You all help us so very much, and deserve our thanks. Every day when I check
this NG, I find something that's truly needed in my computer-life. As a
visually-impaired writer, you are patient with me--I'm most grateful. To
those who post your challenges, they help me, too.

I'm hoping someone here can help guide me in my search for the root
cause of a chronic windows XP problem I have.
Periodically after powering up after hibernation, my laptop becomes so
sluggish that even running diagnostic tools is painfully time

Something happened.  On startup, it gets to my desktop and the wallpaper is
there, but nothing else.  No icons, no start button.  I can't right click
because there is a timer showing that something is happening, but it stays
that way forever.  I thought the computer was still ...

How can I make the "list" option the default setting in all of my
files and folders?
Thanks

I have been dealing with a few problems with a very slow computers and
Hughesnet.  I have two computers in a location that does not have any other
option than Hughesnet Satellite for “high speed” internet.  The computer that
is connected to Hughesnet’s equipment is slow accessing ...

I was enjoying my favorite MMORPG on line this morning when I found
myself continually disconnecting, forcing me to reboot 2-3 times in
an  hour.  Finally upon about the 4th reboot, Windows failed to POST
and I could not get it into safe mode.  I pulled out my trusty XP disc

Hello. I recently purchased a used Dell PC, as a secondary computer for my
household. It turned out that the hard drive was bad, and I need to get a new
one. This computer did not come with any disks, but it does have a original
sticker on the side with the product number for its ...