A few months ago when I ran defrag I got an error message about something in
MCC not operating properly with Diskeeper lite.  Since then large amounts of
file space are appearing as fragmented (red), even though the report says
that the disk is fine.  At the same time, the ...

How do I get WMP 11 to play MP4 video? I tried installing the codec packages
from Microsoft and can play the audio, but no video. Looking for a free
plugin :).

I have had XP pro for several years and have been quite happy with its
performance. I also have every MS update installed. This may be good or bad
for the following reason.
Immediately after the latest update, a new icon appeared on the bottom right

Have just downloaded recent holiday photos and have renamed each photo with
caption.  I wish to burn them to a cd, but when I do, it changes the order of
images to alphabetical, rather than keeping it how i arranged them. How can I
stop this?

Ok,
I have a USB Mass storage device that I connect via a powered hub to
my laptop. It has worked in the past, but for some reason, it
recognizes it as a Mass Storage device, then a popup says found new

Let me just say that I love Windows XP, but the trouble I am having is...
About 6 months ago my youngest son down loaded a virus, and I tried to clean
the registry files myself but I guess I deleted some files that I shouldn't
have. Anyway my computer is giving me a bunch of error ...

When I try to connect to an NT4.0 Server, Terminal Server Edition with the
latest Remote Desktop Client, I get: "Because of a protocol error, this
session will be disconnected. Please try connecting to the remote computer
again."

I need to install SP 2 to a PC not connectedd to the internet.  I downloaded
what I thought was SP2 (KB884020) to a travel drive but it was not the right
file & would not install.  I then downloaded a 2nd file (KB887616) and the
same thing happened.  Exactly which file will ...

My PC has recently developed a problem (Recent as in the last couple of
months or so).  When I use the windows searc (for all files and folders), my
taskbar freezes.
Usually I have my bar on autohide, but when I select to search it freezes in

Howdy,
I have a simple batch file that dumps 4000 contacts from my
database to a TXT file, and then imports them to my
Contacts.

I'm on IE 7, and ever since a virus in Apr, My OE is very slow to open
sometimes, and at other times it only opens half way, with no text showing.  
I have to close this and open again and then it usually works.  I am running
TM Int. Security; I am on auto Win.XP updates, but TM ...

One day I deleted the show desktop icon in the quick launch area by mistake.
I wanted to add this button again to its original place but I could not. I
could create a shortcut of it on the desktop and drag it to quick launch next
to the Start button but although it seemed the same ...

I was wondering as to how I can make my screen brighter when it's connected
to electricity. When I disconnect it and it's running on battery it makes a
BIG difference and I can actually see my screen... I've looked under power
properties, Control Panel, and Power Meter and I ...

Installation of an update of a highly reputable anti-spyware programme has
blown out my XP (SP3) at the logon stage with the rtlGina2.dll fault,
(otherwise well documented).
In addition startup in safe mode hangs at mup.sys and recovery console won't

I have worked with HP to uncover a problem with all of my HP devices ( they
got flaky and HP techs made the problem worse and worse until they won't
install at all ). I have been advised to re-install Windows XP but 1) my
Dell-supplied reinstall disc has no key info; 2) I am on ...