I was wondering how I could make sure all my active x components like Flash
Player are updated to the latest version without having to go to all the
sites and check for the latest version.

Don't if this is the correct newsgroup for this problem.
Tried to reinstall Win XP Pro on my Toshiba 5105-S702 laptop using the
Recovery CDs (circa 2001) that were supplied with it, but was blocked at the
start of the recovery process, with a message to the effect that the product ...

A User on my computer cannot change any settings, eg sounds, desktop
wallpaper.  A while ago he was administrator, but got changed back to limited
account.  I deleted his account and re-instated it but it is still the same.  
I am thinking there is something in registry blocking ...

i  have video size 27 mb' how can i send it throuh gmail

I had some Encrypt attributes files on  my computer, after a installation
some systems files start to fail, i had to reinstall my Windows OS, i back up
My Files on a external hard drive, but now I can't open my files, caould some
one helpme whit this problem ??

Was messing about with the windows xp pro cd and installed quite a few
network components, my home network is working better now, i just don't know
which components made the improvement... any ideas?

I have XP will all service packs.  I am running on broadband but my old
dialup modem box keeps popping up wanting me to dial in to my old
service provider. When I cancel out of close the box and try to get on
the network, I get a message saying I am offline.

Everytime I turn on my computer for about a minute or two it shows the blue
screen with the word "DELL" on it, then windows will start
normally.(Sometimes I have to click my mouse or hit a key on the keyboard to
encourage it to start up).  I was told that the blue screen normally ...

My spyware doctor updated itself and now I cannot use  my laptop.
Sometimes it will start right up but when i click on anything it just hangs
there.
Ive tried in safe mode but the same thing happens.

My computer has crashed and won't reboot.  If I reinstall xp pro over the
previous installation, will it wipe out my outlook express folders and data?
Do I have to download and install service paks 1 2 and 3 or is 3 inclusive
of 2 and 1?  

I recently installed some MAGIX MusicManager 2007 software. I have not been
able to get it to work right. It hangs when I try to open files. I have
contacted the manufacturer, but they have not been able to give me an answer
yet. I am running XP Home with 1GB of RAM. The Event ...

typing in By clicking on Start then search  then *.tmp I have found a lot of
temporary files.
is it safe to delete them?

XP Pro SP2
I am having a number of issues with my computer and I will list them
all because they might be related.
During startup:

I used to be able to burn DVDs from videos I've saved on my computer, but now
am not able to view the DVDs once they "burn"... the DVD players in my house
can't read the disks, even though it seems like they're burning properly on
the computer.  Do I have the wrong drive path, or ...

My computer has been acting up a bit for several months, slow to boot and
shut down, sluggish overall, Outlook errors and shutdowns, strange error
messages from time to time, etc.  It has been almost 3 years since I
reformated, and I was wondering whether I ought to bite the ...