Windows XP stops responding when playing games
When playing NFSHP or NFSU1 Windows XP stops responding sometimes: I can't enter any commands like Ctrl+Alt+Delete, so I have to stop my system from the power button. How do I fix this,'cause if I...
View Articlefirewall blocks printing
I have 2 HP pc on same network, both run xp sp3. Both have printer attached via usb. If I disable the firwall I can print in either direction. When the firewall is active, no can print. I have gone the...
View ArticleReformat and Install XP
Hi I know XP is absolutely ancient now, but I have one program I wish to continue using on a computer that has become so corrupted the recovery console will not work successfully. I'd like to reformat...
View Articlewin xp and mse question
Hello, I know that microsoft security essentials is officially over for win xp and I've been trying out other free anti virus this year. I'm still able to update mse and run full scans (which never...
View ArticleReinstalled Windows XP and can't connect to internet via Ethernet
So I noticed a while ago that my PC had been running much slower than usual so to resolve the issue i wanted to reinstall windows and start fresh. I put the Windows XP reinstallation CD into my PC,...
View ArticleFolders converted into shortcuts
each time that i insert a removable disk like a pen drive or any other usb stick, all the folders in that become either shortcuts or executable shortcuts. I have also reinstalled windows xp and...
View ArticleSolved: Desktop short cuts corrupted
Most desktop short cuts now appear as MS Money icons and open up to MS Money. All of a sudden, never happened before. Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows...
View Articletransfering games from my old xp
Can someone tell me the easiest way to save games from my wifes old computer on USB thumb drive? She wants me to transfer Solitare and Pinball. Is there a certain way to transfer them so they work on...
View ArticleWindows Login Screen/Different Shutdown Box
I had an issue where I could not get online. I admit I must have made a wrong change in msconfig or other setting somewhere. Stupid me, I confess. I now have to hit Enter to login as Administrator upon...
View ArticleSpotify loads at startup!!!
Hello All XP Home with SP3. I use Spotify (free version) which loads, and takes me to their web site each time I switch on my computer. I don't want this to happen, my preference is to click on the...
View ArticleCRT Monitor Issue
On Dell Dimension 3100, why does CRT monitor not work in VGA video connector suggested in setup guide, yet works in PCI slot graphics card video connector?
View ArticleWhen I try to open a .docx document
When I try to open a .docx document, it will not oen and I get a new MS Word window that opens and it says "The disk is full. Free some space on this drive, or save the document on another disk" There...
View ArticleTR/trash.gen and system restore
Hi everyone, Avira found a virus on my system recovery (D) Drive. The virus is called TR/trash.gen. I sent the file to avira and they verified that it was indeed malware. I have never had any issues...
View Articlewindows xp problem
Hi, I need to borrow some original software disks for windows XP. Error message says information is missing: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM In San Jose area with a dead computer, and dead marriage,...
View ArticleEndless restarting because of AVG
Due to an AVG antivirus update, my computer restarts itself before loading windows XP, usually just after the logo screen. This happens regardless of whether I'm trying to boot up normally, in safe...
View ArticlePC Running Very Slow.
My Dell Optiplex G-620 with 2 gb ram and a 80 gb HD with Windows XP boots up with no problem and the mouse is working fine though when I click on a desktop icon or the start button nothing happens. It...
View ArticleWindows Xp on my 2013 iMac
Hi, How can I play Codemasters - Soldiers Of World War 2, which is a windows XP based game on my iMac 2013 27"? Is it at all possible? jez
View Articleacer laptop pxe-e61 media test failure check cable
Hello all. I have a old acer laptop that I use for work, series 5100 running XP. Its been working fine no problems at all! I usually let it got to sleep and tap keyboard and it comes back on, maybe not...
View ArticleI just recovered some .rtf files I accidentally deleted with
I just recovered some .rtf files I accidentally deleted with my recycle bin, using a third party software, StellarPhoenix. However, now my computer won't open them. Can you help
View Articlekenosa
Hi!I am kenosa from S.A.and Ihave installed a WinXP 7 Vienna CD and now my computer don't want to boot!Showing a error "\Windows\system32\config\system file corrupt or missing!What do I do now?Thanks!
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