Windows XP questions and answers

ReferenceIssue / Question
Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP dictionary definition and related terms.
Main page Windows XP main page.
APMAdvanced Power Management help and support.
BatteryComputer battery help and support.
Boot diskBoot disk help and support.
CD-ROMCD-ROM and other disc drives help and support.
Device ManagerWindows Device Manager help and support.
FilesComputer files help and questions and answers.
FloppyFloppy disk drive help and support.
GamesComputer games help and support.
Hard driveHard disk drive help and support.
MODEMModem help and support.
MouseComputer mouse help and support.
NetworkComputer network help and support.
Printer Computer printer help and support.
SecurityComputer security and related questions and help.
Sound cardSound card help and support.
Video card Video card help and support
DriversComputer drivers and manufacturer listing.
HistoryThe history of Microsoft Windows.
NewsMicrosoft related news.
MicrosoftMicrosoft company contact information.
CHSAFEGetting into Windows Safe Mode.
CHSYSInformation about the Windows Systray.
CHTSR How to remove TSRs / startup programs.
CHWINXPBasic Microsoft Windows XP troubleshooting.
CH000017Ways of locating hardware and other system specifications.
CH000123I have problems in Windows after installing new software.
CH000127Issues and questions related to the Windows Taskbar.
CH000133Creating icons for Microsoft Windows.
CH000136Adding / removing icons in Windows Control Panel.
CH000141Where can I get TweakUI for Microsoft Windows?
CH000148Exclamation mark on PCI to ISA bridge in Windows.
CH000156I've lost my unique identification number can you give me one?
CH000165Additional information on NTFS.
CH000172Lost or forgotten Windows password.
CH000198Preventing programs from automatically loading.
CH000347Uninstalling Windows software.
CH000466How to setup Windows XP to look like previous versions of Windows.
CH000467Windows XP installation hangs on "Preparing Installation" screen.
CH000490Missing Windows hal.dll file.
CH000492Additional information and help with the boot.ini.
CH000493Enabling / disabling Windows desktop cleanup.
CH000508Preventing Microsoft Windows from prompting for a CD.
CH000517Information and help with Windows svchost.exe.
CH000519How do I prevent messenger pop-ups?
CH000532How to rename or label a disk drive.
CH000537Disabling the Windows XP Welcome screen.
CH000538Enabling or Disabling Windows XP and Windows 2000 automatic updates.
CH000543How to rename the Microsoft Windows Recycle Bin.
CH000554How to set a computer's date and time.
CH000545How to update a Microsoft Windows computer.
CH000549How to set the path in Windows 2000 / Windows XP.
CH000551How to enable / disable the Microsoft Windows XP firewall.
CH000555How to view the date in Microsoft Windows.
CH000557Windows fonts are poor quality and not smooth.
CH000559Unable to delete file because being used by Windows.
CH000561How to install a software program.
CH000563How to install fonts on my computer.
CH000570Additional information and options for the rundll32.exe file.
CH000571How to change options to Windows New under the right-click menu.
CH000584Microsoft Windows status bar continues to be disabled.
CH000589How do I restore Windows XP back to an earlier copy?
CH000592How do I adjust the Windows background?
CH000593How to enable / disable windows active desktop.
CH000597Computer always boots into Windows Safe Mode.
CH000605Windows restarts without warning.
CH000622Windows Explorer filename, directory name, or volume syntax error.
CH000625Is it safe to turn off a Windows computer without doing a shut down?
CH000626How to load last known good configuration.
CH000627How to use the Windows recovery console.
CH000629Unknown PCI device in Windows Device Manager.
CH000630Unmountable boot volume in Windows XP.
CH000631Windows error message with ntoskrnl.exe.
CH000635How to get into Windows XP recovery console without a Windows XP CD.
CH000646NTOSKRNL.EXE is missing or corrupt.
CH000647How do I install Microsoft Windows XP.
CH000661How to clear Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows most recent Documents.
CH000672How do I see the calendar in Windows?
CH000673Can I convert Windows into a different language?
CH000711I'm missing Show "Encrypt" on context menu in TweakUI.
CH000714Cannot delete file because it's being used by another person or program.
CH000715The system is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft applications error.
CH000726Not a valid Win32 application.
CH000729My Windows System Idle Process is high.
CH000730Error loading operating system after Windows XP setup.
CH000734How can I hide or view hidden icons in my systray?
CH000739How do I create a Windows shortcut?
CH000741How can I SSH from Microsoft Windows?
CH000742How to create a directory / folder.
CH000743How do I delete a file or folder?
CH000749Missing Microsoft Windows .dll files.
CH000750Unable to get into Windows Safe Mode.
CH000766How do I copy files?
CH000769How do I determine the size of a file?
CH000770How do I keep my Windows file listing the same in all windows?
CH000771How do I select or highlight multiple files?
CH000775Disabling the Microsoft Windows XP System Restore.
CH000790How do I set a Windows screen saver password?
CH000791How to navigate Windows using a keyboard.
CH000795How do I change directories?
CH000824How do I empty or manage the Windows recycle bin?
CH000825How do I restart Microsoft Windows?
CH000826How can I play a DVD movie in Windows XP?
CH000830Microsoft Windows STOP 0x0000007F error.
CH000838How to copy a directory / folder.
CH000841How can I change the text color of my icons in Windows?
CH000846How do I change the name of a file or folder?
CH000849What are the $NtUninstallKBxxxxxx$ folders in Windows?
CH000850Where do I download the .NET framework?
CH000852How do I play a movie file in Windows?
CH000857How do I play a sound or music file in Windows?
CH000871What is the thumbs.db file?
CH000876Missing or corrupt c:\windows\system32\drivers\ntfs.sys.
CH000877How do I change my Windows screensaver?
CH000878How do I make my Windows icons appear larger?
CH000893How do I remove the Bluetooth icon from my Windows desktop?
CH000905Removing the shadows under the text on Windows XP desktop icons?
CH000906How do I make the Windows My Computer icon the first icon?
CH000913What is the Windows lsass.exe file / process?
CH000914What is the Windows spoolsv.exe file / process?
CH000915What is the Windows alg.exe file / process?
CH000916What is the Windows csrss.exe file / process?
CH000927Missing the Windows Desktop My Computer, My Network Places, and/or My Documents icon.
CH000930How do I determine what version of Windows I'm using?
CH000948What is the 1394 Connection in Windows Network Connections?
CH000960What is the ntdll.dll file?
CH000961Windows STOP: unknown hard error with the ntdll.dll file.
CH000969Recovering a deleted file from the Windows Recycle Bin.
CH001003How do I enable, disable, or adjust the Windows Quick Launch?
CH001004How do I enable, disable, or adjust the Windows Quick Launch?
CH001006Prevent Windows Messenger from automatically starting.
CH001009What files are not sent to the Windows Recycling bin?
CH001021How do I change the Recycle Bin icon?
CH001030How do I change the icons in the Windows Quick Launch?
CH001036How do I add or remove an icon in Windows Quick Launch?
CH001037How to hide the small arrow that appears on Windows shortcuts.
CH001038How do I view the name or label of a hard drive?
CH001040Unable to find icons in Windows Control Panel.
CH001060What is the Windows desktop.ini file and can I delete it?
CH001061Disable Windows thumbs.db files from being created.
CH001092Unable to change Windows XP wallpaper.
CH001093How do I know if I have Windows administrator rights?
CH001094How to view users that can log into my Windows computer.
CH001095How do I disable the Windows guest or other accounts?
CH001096Missing administrator log in on Windows XP.
CH001097Giving a Windows XP account administrator rights.
CH001098Unable to Log You on because of an Account Restriction error
CH001099Determining what service pack I have installed in Windows.
CH001100How long does it take to reinstall Windows?
CH001111How can I find what's running on my Windows computer?
CH001117Windows cannot read from source file or disk error.
CH001130How do I create a Windows shortcut key?
CH001141How do I fix the Windows blue screen errors?
CH001142Windows stop BAD_POOL_HEADER error.
CH001143Windows stop DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error.
CH001144Parameter format incorrect or parameter format not correct error in DOS.
CH001152Windows DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE error.
CH001157Unable to empty Windows Recycle Bin because directory is not empty.
CH001193 After installing Windows my default drive is not C:
CH001205 Windows Stop 0x0000007B INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE error.
CH001213 An error occurred during directory enumeration.
CH001256 Restore Windows system settings from the recovery console.
CH001266 What is Windows Program Files and Program Files (x86)?
CH001272 Downgraded my laptop from Vista / 7 to XP where are drivers?
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