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.
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| September 16, 2008 4:42 PM
Desktop, Dual booting, OS installation/upgrades, Partitioning, Windows XP
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.
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| September 16, 2008 4:42 PM
Desktop, Dual booting, OS installation/upgrades, Partitioning, Windows XP
How to automate program installation
We are running Windows Server 2003 with our users on Windows XP Pro SP2/SP3. We would like to see if we could configure a set up where a program of our choice would automatically install onto a PC when the user logs in. All PCs are set up in different groups in Active Directory and [...]
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| September 10, 2008 8:17 PM
Active Directory, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Update Services, Windows XP
We are running Windows Server 2003 with our users on Windows XP Pro SP2/SP3. We would like to see if we could configure a set up where a program of our choice would automatically install onto a PC when the user logs in. All PCs are set up in different groups in Active Directory and [...]
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| September 10, 2008 8:17 PM
Active Directory, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Update Services, Windows XP
can not send specific email using outlook 2000
Hi 1) I can not send emails from a specific account (artour@sokoltours.com) via MS Outlook 2000 (i use XP os). This started recently (a week or so). Before that, everything worked fine. 2) The email (artour@sokoltours.com) shows as “sent”, but vanishes without any traces. There are no error messages. Once in a while, the email [...]
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| September 8, 2008 6:16 PM
Outlook, Outlook 2000, Windows XP
Hi 1) I can not send emails from a specific account (artour@sokoltours.com) via MS Outlook 2000 (i use XP os). This started recently (a week or so). Before that, everything worked fine. 2) The email (artour@sokoltours.com) shows as “sent”, but vanishes without any traces. There are no error messages. Once in a while, the email [...]
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| September 8, 2008 6:16 PM
Outlook, Outlook 2000, Windows XP
License error CWBLM001
We are running AS/400 client access v5r4 SP SI29771 on Windows XP SP3. Approx every 4 to 5 weeks users will get an Internal License error CWBLM001. Only fix we have is to give admin rights, open the application, remove rights, and the application opens fine for another 4 to 5 weeks and then we [...]
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| November 11, 2008 5:37 PM
AS/400, AS/400 errors, Client Access, CWBLM001, V5R4, Windows XP, Windows XP SP3
We are running AS/400 client access v5r4 SP SI29771 on Windows XP SP3. Approx every 4 to 5 weeks users will get an Internal License error CWBLM001. Only fix we have is to give admin rights, open the application, remove rights, and the application opens fine for another 4 to 5 weeks and then we [...]
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| November 11, 2008 5:37 PM
AS/400, AS/400 errors, Client Access, CWBLM001, V5R4, Windows XP, Windows XP SP3
windows xp security tips
i am going to be storing a windows xp sp3 based tower for a period of months while travelling. while the tower will be relatively secure, i’m unfamiliar with newer password cracking techniques, as i’ve never had to implement them. all sensative data on the machine is encrypted using fips algorithms on ntfs drive. i [...]
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| September 7, 2008 12:52 PM
Desktop security, Windows Security, Windows XP, Windows XP Security
i am going to be storing a windows xp sp3 based tower for a period of months while travelling. while the tower will be relatively secure, i’m unfamiliar with newer password cracking techniques, as i’ve never had to implement them. all sensative data on the machine is encrypted using fips algorithms on ntfs drive. i [...]
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| September 7, 2008 12:52 PM
Desktop security, Windows Security, Windows XP, Windows XP Security
Files slow to open
We have a user that has been having problems with files taking minutes to open. It happens with all file types, such as MS Office and Adobe and it happens with files on the network and on the PC itself. The user is running on Windows XP SP3 (upgraded after the issues hoping it would [...]
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| February 1, 2012 9:08 PM
Adobe, Microsoft Office, Office 2003, Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows XP SP3
We have a user that has been having problems with files taking minutes to open. It happens with all file types, such as MS Office and Adobe and it happens with files on the network and on the PC itself. The user is running on Windows XP SP3 (upgraded after the issues hoping it would [...]
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| February 1, 2012 9:08 PM
Adobe, Microsoft Office, Office 2003, Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows XP SP3
Win XP machine install problem
I have an HP box, plenty of memory and HD space. I reformatted because of a spyware problem, reinstalled Win XP Pro and downloaded updates including SP3. The computer seems to work fine. But I cannot install anything. Whether from a CD or download (e.g. free antivirus or anti-spyware) I get a message saying that [...]
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| September 11, 2008 3:18 PM
Windows XP, Windows XP Pro
I have an HP box, plenty of memory and HD space. I reformatted because of a spyware problem, reinstalled Win XP Pro and downloaded updates including SP3. The computer seems to work fine. But I cannot install anything. Whether from a CD or download (e.g. free antivirus or anti-spyware) I get a message saying that [...]
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| September 11, 2008 3:18 PM
Windows XP, Windows XP Pro
Slow Windows XP response because of 2 ethernet connection
Currently, I installed a USB WiFi thumb into my XP which has already a ethernet connection. I found that my XP will soon halt for a while repeatly after I get connected with the USB WiFi. I have tried to delete all the network drive. It seems better, but still has the problem. Any solution?
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| September 1, 2008 6:09 AM
USB Wi-Fi Adaptor, Wi-Fi, Windows XP
Currently, I installed a USB WiFi thumb into my XP which has already a ethernet connection. I found that my XP will soon halt for a while repeatly after I get connected with the USB WiFi. I have tried to delete all the network drive. It seems better, but still has the problem. Any solution?
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| September 1, 2008 6:09 AM
USB Wi-Fi Adaptor, Wi-Fi, Windows XP
Powerbuilder – compile in win 2000, can i run in win xp?
i developed a program with powerbuilder 8.0.2 in windows 2000 environment. the question is: can i execute this program in windows xp on another PC thanks
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| August 29, 2008 9:38 AM
Development, PowerBuilder, Windows 2000, Windows XP
i developed a program with powerbuilder 8.0.2 in windows 2000 environment. the question is: can i execute this program in windows xp on another PC thanks
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| August 29, 2008 9:38 AM
Development, PowerBuilder, Windows 2000, Windows XP
New Power supply
I just purchased a new power supply for an XP system and am 100% sure I hooked everything back up the way it was. The computer now turns on but nothing is being displayed on the monitor. There is nothing wrong with the monitor as I have connected it to several other computers. Any Ideas [...]
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| August 27, 2008 5:03 PM
Power supplies, Windows XP
I just purchased a new power supply for an XP system and am 100% sure I hooked everything back up the way it was. The computer now turns on but nothing is being displayed on the monitor. There is nothing wrong with the monitor as I have connected it to several other computers. Any Ideas [...]
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| August 27, 2008 5:03 PM
Power supplies, Windows XP
Resetting XP workstation password without needing to reboot
I have a Win XP build that has the switch user option disabled. A user locked the machine and forgot their password. Their password was reset, but they had to re-boot the workstation for the new password to take effect. Is there a way to have the password reset and not require the user to [...]
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| August 26, 2008 6:46 PM
User Permissions, Windows XP
I have a Win XP build that has the switch user option disabled. A user locked the machine and forgot their password. Their password was reset, but they had to re-boot the workstation for the new password to take effect. Is there a way to have the password reset and not require the user to [...]
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| August 26, 2008 6:46 PM
User Permissions, Windows XP
Windows XP Error at Startup
My brother-in-law has a Dell Dimension 8400 Desktop PC, running WIN XP PRO, the following error message pops up right after the welcome screen goes off. STOP: C000021s {Fatal System Error} The windows subsystem system process terminated unexpectedly with a status of ox c0000005 (0x7c9106c3 0x0052f36) The system has been shut down.
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| August 27, 2008 4:22 AM
Blue Screen of Death, Desktops, Windows XP
My brother-in-law has a Dell Dimension 8400 Desktop PC, running WIN XP PRO, the following error message pops up right after the welcome screen goes off. STOP: C000021s {Fatal System Error} The windows subsystem system process terminated unexpectedly with a status of ox c0000005 (0x7c9106c3 0x0052f36) The system has been shut down.
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| August 27, 2008 4:22 AM
Blue Screen of Death, Desktops, Windows XP
Writing over unallocated disk space
Is there a product that is available to write over unallocated disk space for an XP desktop? Would like to do so without jeopardizing data integrity of the existing FS. Intent is to fully “delete” data for security reasons; as a routine process.
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| August 22, 2008 2:25 PM
Desktops, Unallocated Disk Space, Windows XP
Is there a product that is available to write over unallocated disk space for an XP desktop? Would like to do so without jeopardizing data integrity of the existing FS. Intent is to fully “delete” data for security reasons; as a routine process.
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| August 22, 2008 2:25 PM
Desktops, Unallocated Disk Space, Windows XP
Folder view in XP Pro and Server 2003
I have a user that when they open a folder it has the standard icon view. So they change it to list view because they like it that way. But when they log off and back on it goes back to icon view. Should it not save their settings? Is there something I am missing? [...]
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| August 22, 2008 3:34 PM
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Pro
I have a user that when they open a folder it has the standard icon view. So they change it to list view because they like it that way. But when they log off and back on it goes back to icon view. Should it not save their settings? Is there something I am missing? [...]
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| August 22, 2008 3:34 PM
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Pro
Cannot close dialog box…
I cannot close this Windows 3.1 Compatible Fax Driver box. It says: Unable to start WOW. Verify the ability to run a Win 16 application and retry. What causes this and how do I get rid of it? Thanks
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| August 21, 2008 2:42 PM
Windows errors, Windows XP
I cannot close this Windows 3.1 Compatible Fax Driver box. It says: Unable to start WOW. Verify the ability to run a Win 16 application and retry. What causes this and how do I get rid of it? Thanks
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| August 21, 2008 2:42 PM
Windows errors, Windows XP
NO internet connection
Will the loss of an IP address show up as a network cable unplugged message on the system tray. A subnet at my office has been set up with static IPs and one of the PCs has no internet connection
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| August 18, 2008 8:01 PM
Network connectivity, Windows XP
Will the loss of an IP address show up as a network cable unplugged message on the system tray. A subnet at my office has been set up with static IPs and one of the PCs has no internet connection
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| August 18, 2008 8:01 PM
Network connectivity, Windows XP
IE 7 installation problems
When I install IE 7 On my Xp SP 2 machine. Initially it works fine, but when I power down, the next time I power up it does not connect me to my ISP. When go through tools to internet options the home page has been changed to a Microsoft Web page
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| August 18, 2008 2:28 PM
IE7, Internet Explorer, ISP, Windows XP
When I install IE 7 On my Xp SP 2 machine. Initially it works fine, but when I power down, the next time I power up it does not connect me to my ISP. When go through tools to internet options the home page has been changed to a Microsoft Web page
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| August 18, 2008 2:28 PM
IE7, Internet Explorer, ISP, Windows XP
File sharing
i have a laptop with vista operating system and a desktop pc with XP operating systems…is there any way for wireless sharing of files between these systems?
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| August 13, 2008 5:33 PM
file sharing, Vista, Windows XP, Wireless networking
i have a laptop with vista operating system and a desktop pc with XP operating systems…is there any way for wireless sharing of files between these systems?
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| August 13, 2008 5:33 PM
file sharing, Vista, Windows XP, Wireless networking
Copying a user account
I want to copy a user account from “administrator” to another user name. The admin account is currently set up exactly as the user wants it. The alternative of course is to create the new account and configure it that way, but if there is a quick way of making a copy then “demoting” the [...]
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| August 14, 2008 4:50 PM
User accounts, Windows XP
I want to copy a user account from “administrator” to another user name. The admin account is currently set up exactly as the user wants it. The alternative of course is to create the new account and configure it that way, but if there is a quick way of making a copy then “demoting” the [...]
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| August 14, 2008 4:50 PM
User accounts, Windows XP
How do I install Win XP on a Vista Laptop
I want to change the OS on my laptop from Win Vist to Win XP but it gives me an error message (Cannot find hard drive)
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| October 23, 2008 7:05 PM
Vista, Windows XP
I want to change the OS on my laptop from Win Vist to Win XP but it gives me an error message (Cannot find hard drive)
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| October 23, 2008 7:05 PM
Vista, Windows XP
