Hi Folks;
I'm using Windows XP Pro (Service Pack 3) on my laptop and I have an
interesting problem. When I start up and type in my password it fails every
time (even though it's correct).

I have Windows XP Media Center w. SP2 and was urged to by Windows update to
install SP 3.
Do I really need it?
Thanks,

i have what looks like a system folder stuck in the recycle bin.  the name is
a string of numbers and letters...46c30a etc...the bin icon shows trash is in
the bin, paper in the waste bin.  but exploring the bin reveals nothing.  
choosing empty recycle bin asks if i want to ...

When I click on the start  -> settings -> control panel,  the selection list
is in reverse alphabetical order.
How can I correct this?

I just got a new HP 4180 printer and I wasn't sure if I should have
the HP Digital Imaging Monitor startup every time.  I did notice that
I couldn't scan by pressing a button on the printer - I had to run
one of the HP programs that came with the printer.

I'd be so grateful if anyone can help with this.
Last week loaded trial of Norton Ghost 14. After install software promted
for a reboot. Did this but system wouldn't load, got a real brief BSOD with
error report P: C000021a session manager etc.... Safe mode would not

Hi, all I have a Dell Dimension 8300 desktop computer. The problem is
that none of the USB ports seem to work anymore. Whether I plug in my
flash driver, a printer, etc, I don't get a message stating that new
hardware has been found, and the new hardware is not accessible.

Hi all..stress to the brain again...am having Win Xp Installed on
system..problem is that when i deleted any file it gets deleted
permanently...checked recycle bin settings also...in Administrator account
not found such problem..also renamed the old profile but the problem

I have some users who can not install new flash memories in their pcs since
they work with Power User privilegies and Windows XP SP2 is requesting
administrator rights everytime they connect a new device.
It says "You must be a member of Administrators in order to connect..."

I am using XP SP2, and cannot install Messager, does anyone have any
suggestions on how to solve this problem?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
Eric

I've got an application that isn't starting up. The help forums for that App
say to uninstall using MS Installer Cleanup utility.
I downloaded the MS Installer Cleanup utility, and I now have a file named,
"msicuu2.exe" on my PC.

My friends was infested with browser hijack and trojans... after Spybot the
system boots ok into safe mode but shows BSOD on normal or diagnostic
startup. Doesn't have the Dell recovery CD which I was thinking of using for
repair install. He does have I386 folder on his hard ...

I'm trying to settle an argument with someone about the following:
Is it possible to take a hard drive out of one system (say a custom
built machine) with a fresh Windows XP installation along with my
applications, and put it into another system (another custom built

In the grand scheme of things, this isn't a big deal, but it's
annoying me:
By default, the labels under XP desktop icons use white lettering on a
transparent background (i.e., it looks like the letters are just

When I sign in to this newsgroup foum I check the "remember my user name and
password". However, when I need to post a question or to respond to an answer
the following day, I always have to sign back in again. When I go back to the
sign in area I see that the tick has been ...