I'm about to install Acronis True Image 11 Home from a CD on my Dell
Dimension running Windows XP SP3. I also have Norton Internet Security. I'm
guessing I should disable Norton and turn off my DSL modem for the time it
takes to install the new program. Right?

Can I safely install SP3 on an XP Pro SP2 machine using Remote Desktop?

I was very happy with my system, the performance and reliability. For some
reason (call it idiocy), I opted to upgrade to SP3 and all it's other
updates (malicious tool etc).
What really annoys me more than what is below, is the fact that after

I just started getting this notice during start up: "WKUFind.exe application
failed to start because MSVCR70.dll was not found. Reinstalling this
application may fix this problem."  If I click O.K. the computer continues
the start up. How do I reinstall this application and what ...

i reinstaled a win XP Pro OEM but it has the problem of the activation ->
automatic logoff, activation ->automatic logoff.
I tryed with another OEM and i have no problem...
can it be problem with the serial??what can i do? can Microsoft help me?

I don't know what triggers it, but the above happens and sometimes if I wait
it stops, and sometimes I have to reboot while it's spinning.
The only thing I did yesterday was uninstall TIS 2008, and re-install
because my firewall failed to start.

While SP3 was installing I got a BSOD. Now it won't boot into any safe mode
or normally. How can I uninstall the service pack changes? Thanks for any
replies.

Hello All - is there a difference between starting chkdsk /r from a command
line in Windows and starting from the Repair option when booting with a
Windows Xp CD?
It appears there's no difference but just curious.

I'm getting cable installed for my ISP.  I already have cable for TV.  My
question is should I have the installer install a new run from the green
junction box or just put a splitter on my current line.  I do have about 5
takeoffs for TV's on the current line already.

Dear friends:
How to transfer Outlook Express settings, emails and Address Book from
one computer to another?
My daughter renewed her computer and she wants to transfer Outlook

Have a Dell with WinXP SP2.   Upon bootup,  I get the screen that asks to
boot Windows normally, Safe boot, or Last Known Configuration.   No matter
which one I choose,  Windows will start to load and after a few seconds a
blue screen with some error message flashes just for the ...

Right after I login, windows XP prof. shows one window with desktop.ini
opened by notepad. I looked up in startup programs but I could not figure
out how to disable it.
TIA

When I try to print a JPG image in MS Photo Editor, I get a MS Error
Message: send---don't send. I wonder if this is caused by the recent SP3
installation to WinXP Pro ?

Hello,
My computer is a Dell Dimension 4700C with Windows XP sp2.
The little jingle that plays when Windows starts up, is distorted.
Furthermore, all audio and video has crackles and plays haltingly. Even

Is there any way to disable the right of a user account to install any
software except only specific software, i.e.., definition file of antivirus
program?
Thanks,