I'm trying to locate the msdos.sys file.  I currently have windows selected
to show hidden files and folders under the "tools" option so why can't I find
it?  I'm using Windows XP Home

I am running Win XP Sp2 and I am getting a message that autochk.exe cannot be
found so startup is skipping autocheck. I have used Windows Explorer and the
Command line to find that it exists. I have checked my Registry and there
isn't a key named "Bootexecute" that is mentioned ...

I have read and used the procedures outlined here to save my sanity when
encoiuntering this problem of the missing "System" file. I appreciate
everyone's posts.
My question now is: Why this would happen so frequently (every 2 or 3

I have a Dell which I am about top reformat. I have the XP2 Reinstallation
Disk (Home Edition). It appears that when I begin reinstalling process that I
will end up with 2 versions on the disk. Is that avoidable or do I have to
just get rid of the first edition after re ...

Using xp pro with all latest updates...
The language toolbar keeps appearing next to the icon tray.  I have it
unchecks, the Lock Toolbar checked.  But it keeps comming back.
THe only tool bar I have check is Quick Launch Toolbar.

our laptop with windows xp installed has suddenly stopped opening web pages.
It is normally connected to the modem via a wireless adaptor.  The belkin
modem 'utility page' shows the modem as being connected to the internet.
Connecting the lap top to the modem via a cable enables us ...

Can anyone help me get back IE? When I open it from my desktop icon, it
flies up to the top right hand corner of the screen, and out of sight. The
programme appears to be running, because it shows at the bottom of the screen.
Any ideas, or solutions gratefully received

When I want to select a folder and go there I have to use the left
mouse button and double click. But sometimes I click sooner than the
cursor is on the desired folder and the cursor movement meanwhile
moves the near-by folder into the other one. Which could be a big

I have a PC running XP Home, SP2.  It had many viruses and spyware on
it which have now been cleaned up.  But after booting and logging in
as an administrator, most programs will not load.  On icons such as
Internet Explorer, Symantec AntiVirus, or Command prompt for example,

A friend has no sound on his Compac desktop.. In control panel, systems,
hardware, device manager, when sound and game controllers is expanded the
sound driver is disabled. Right clicking to get the drop down menu has no
'enable' to put

I know that is very strange but sometimes, keys T, H and C of my
keyboard doesn't work. If I press theses keys nothing appears on my
screen. But if I use capslock, I can use them ! It already occurs on
Word 2003, MOCS 2007 and IE7. I use WIndows XP Pro SP2 (MUI FRENCH).

I know I probably did something but all of my icons disappeared from my
desktop.  I'm running Windows AP home edition.
Thanks,
Nasone

Hi, I'd appreciate any help. my memory stick works on laptops and other
machines but has stopped working on my home computer. i'm told it could be
because of something i've installed and i may be fixable through the control
panel. please could anyone explain what i need to do. ...

Have Lenevo (IBM) ThinkPad Z60t which regularly freezes up.  Nothing
operational i.e mouse or keyboard functions. Have to hard power down - 5 sec
on on/off switch and restart.  
Any suggestions as to what might be the cause ??

Is there anyway to password protect or block the task manager?