Desktop

System hangs frequently

i am using desktop pc with xp. the system cpu usage goes 100% and system hangs frequently. what may be the reason and How to resolve this issue? OS: Windows XP Anitivirus:Mcafee

Computer Management Console

Hi, When iam opening computer management in the disk management drives are not showing up and in the disk fragmentation drives are showing but when i click fragment it not fragmenting it shows up the disk cannot be fragmented. thanks Anil

One PC on network connected to Internet but cannot browse

One pc on my network is connected to the internet but cannot browse. OS: Vista Business DHCP: Mikrotik

USB Pen Drive is detected but not listed in My Computer

This is a brand new HP Compaq Business Desktop DX2810 MT PC.i plug in my USB Pen Drive.it detect and show in the bottom of the desktop. but, when i click on My Computer it didnt show up. i check with the Disk Management. it is empty. only show DVD ROM drive. C, D drive is gone as well. i can see...

How to restore mail icon in Windows XP?

how to restore mail icon in xp?

Can't access drives of local machine

when i login to client machine with domain user id, nothing local drives are display....

Can't open PDF attachments in email

Everytime I try to open an attachment in pdf form from an email I get an application error from AcroRd32.exe that says "application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000103). Click on ok to terminate the application". I'm currently using windows 2003. This started happening when I downloaded a...

What causes FREQUENT 'Active Desktop Recovery'?

What causes FREQUENT 'Active Desktop Recovery' ? For some reason I regularly get 'Active Desktop Recovery' ? - EVEN AFTER a 'Windows drive' WIPE & RE-INSTALL ! WHY ?? Even after iinstalling XP SP3 it made no difference. Admitededly it's only irritating BUT that's bad enough when it happens as...

Screensaver Settings Locked

I am running XP Pro SP2. The settings to change the screen saver time and log on are locked. How do I unlock these settings?

Icons won't delete on domained workstations

I have some users who are setup with romeing profiles on a domain network. Every time they delete a file from their desktop such as a .doc or .pdf or .xlx, etc.. and they reboot their machines the files come back. Help....

Sasser... UGHHHHHH

I usually take great pride in how good I am at removing spam and viruses and cleaning a computer to a great potential (at my job and for friends). About 2 months ago I somehow received the Sasser virus. Did 3 different types of virus scans and at least 4 different types of antispware scans. With...

Problem with shortcut error messages

i was moving folders around in my documents when something i did ereased or moved some of my folders. the documents were excel spreadsheets with formulas. i ran a search and a couple of them came up but when I click on them i get the error message problem with shortcut the item " " that this...

Dell OptiPlex GX520 not booting

i just gotten the computer from a friend, i plugged in all the necessary cords and everything. when the computer towers starts up fine and also has sound but the moniter is the real issue im guessing. when the monitor is turned on the power light is green then within a matter of seconds it clicks...

Intel Management Engine Interface error

I am using Windows XP (service pack 2), i have a problem in computer management console in Device manager under system device one of my Intel(R) Management Engine Interface is not working properly the error is "This device cannot start. (Code 10)". Because of this i cant update my bios and i am...

Windows Vista Recycle Bin

Several days ago while doing cleaning(backup) i notice recycle bin was full, i htought it wont hurt to empty it...ok..oh no how did throw out the trash can? This is my question how the hell do i get it back..help!

Dell Studio Desktops

Do new Dell Studio desktops come equiped with an RF router so I can connect without a physical cable.

Dual Boot

I had Win XP Professional installed on my system which had Win XP Home already installed. How can I remove all documents and settings, as well as, Win XP Home from my system. I want to keep Win XP Pro.

System Restore troubleshooting

help i cannot do a system restore, the message i got is system restore as been turned off by group policy, and i need to contact domain administrators please help as I am not good with computers : )

Desktop firewalls

Do desktop firewalls work in "realtime" environment?