During a recent xp service pack 3 update my desktop crashed and the only
remedy was to reinstall the service pack 2 os. Evidently I don't have the
drivers and utilities cd so tech support recommended I burn one from the
internet -- except that I can't find it. I can only find ...

Windows Movie Maker has some severe functionality problems.  it
doesn't work.
all glitz and no functionality.
1. I tried to import a converted mpeg file, converted by any-video-

I need to convert some MP4 video files to another format (AVI, Divx).
Any suggestions for software, preferably freeware?

With default settings*, when you move the mouse diagonaly up-right,
the pointer moves straight up instead of up-right.
I noticed this on Windows XP and 2003. It appears to be fixed in
Vista.

I've tried the latest versions of IE and Firefox, but the backgrounds on all
websites are white all of the text is black.  (all hyperlinks are blue) I
went into 'Tools' on IE and Internet options, general, colors.  The 'Use
Windows colors' box is checked.  I think it may be ...

Why does my computer automatically logs me on when the power goes off?  When
you turn the computer it logs me on without doing anything.

Ok, I did it, all by myself. I used a screwdriver to shove it up you know
where. LOL
Ok, I feel good, and no thanks to 99% of the replys. One person told me to
use the right tools. One person directed me to a website where the author

Installed SP3 and after windows shut down it will not restart in any mode?
Any help with this Thanks

when i dl sp2 and it extracts the files the file i386/lsasrv.dl_ is corrupt..
ive tried dlin it mulitple times and stops at the same point every time what
can i do?

WinXP mailers won't open .GIF attachments ??
They opens JPG files fine.
I first noticed this over a year ago, but didn't have
time to get to the bottom of this.  I thought perhaps

ok i installed xp pro with sp1.. i dled all the updates for sp1 then i go to
install sp2 and it says it cant dl it.. what can i do?

Every time I try to shutdown or restart I receive dialog box trying to end
rundll32.exe. Cannot shutdown or restart. I check the processes in task
manager and there are 2 rundll32.exe's running. This has been happening prior
to install Service pack3.

Dell Dimension 4600, Pentium 4, Windows XP SP2, plenty of RAM, Geforce
FX5200 (updated drivers).
Youtube and iTunes play well when computer is first booted up.  But if I
try to play them, let's say after the computer has been in use for and

I'm trying to convert Office 2007 docx files. I've downloaded the file format
converter and the icon syas the documents I'm trying to open are office 2007
but they still don't open

I'm trying to help someone long distance. She has an XP Home system that
won't boot into XP. I suspect a failed HDD. She can see system info at
bootup, but can't go beyond the Windows splash screen. She can make a
bootable CD (but not a FDD) on her XP Professional system at work ...