Windows XP New Users

DVD Not Reading in XP Home
DVD Not Reading in XP Home. Also DVD Burner. But they work in other PC's and other DVD ROM's work in this Dell Dimension 3000. Service Pak 3, all updates Should you add a 3 for a DVD Rom and a 4 for a DVD/RW ?? 1. In the navigation pane of the Registry Editor window, click the Volume{GUID} folder unde... 16 Jan 2010 10:37

How do you disable a failed update?
Since automatic update downloaded the 'HID Non-User Input Data Filter (KB 911895)', every time I boot up, Windows attempts, and fails to install what seems to be a non-existent piece of HID interface hardware. So, how do I turn this off so I don't have to deal with it every bootup?! Thanks! I read the article, ... 21 Jan 2010 20:20

l_intl.nls file corrupted on XP Home
l_intl.nls file on XP Home XP home will not boot. Dell Dimension 3000, 80 Gig HD, 2 Gig RAM Chips. Error message: l_intl.nls is missing or corrupted. Restarted into Recovery Console and expanded a new file. Restarted just fine for about 2 reboots and now same message. What causes the language file : l... 18 Jan 2010 14:18

Need help with flash videos
I am wondering if someone can help me to learn about flash videos. Is there a program I can get that will help me use them for personal projects like video montages.. I probably need to update my pc, and I will eventurally, but right now, I'd like to know more about them.. I have windows xp service pack 3 with explore... 16 Jan 2010 18:22

Windows 7 - is there a news group? I don't see one listed onmy XP Outlook Express
Windows 7 does not ship with a native e-mail client. Your husband is free to choose any current e-mail client, including Windows Live Mail (or whatever it's being called now; I can't keep up.) Outlook Express was retired long ago, and is not supported on Windows 7. Thus far, Microsoft has not sponsored a news... 6 Jan 2010 12:02

Windows 7 - is there a news group? I don't see one listed on my XP Outlook Express
Hi, My husband just got a new laptop with W7. He says it does not run Outlook Express mail. He has been struggling for days. Tried "Thunderbird" mail and could not get it set up and is currently trying to set up Windows Live. Any suggestions. Thank you. Patti ... 7 Jan 2010 07:58

XP 'Tricks'
Someone once told me about or I read somewhere that there are simple ways to get XP to: 1) Get rid of the little arrow in Desktop shortcuts; and 2) Get the real, but normally hidden, 'Administrator' log-on button to show up on the Welcome screen. I had thought they might be in TweakUI but I didn't find the... 7 Jan 2010 13:34

Possible two log-ons for one user?
I boot WinXP Pro with a password. I am the only user and also the Administrator with the same password. It now looks like that there are two users (i.e., two logons). The reason is that when I log on the windows, I get A screen. When I reboot the computer later, I get B screen. Both A and B screens are very... 6 Jan 2010 09:54

XP Home Acronis True Image Home Cloning The HD
Using XP Home and Acronis True Image Home What is the best method to install XP home or Proff each day on a new HD ? I buy used PC's with the legit 25 install key either for Home or Proff. Most are Dell or Compaq. Can Acronis True Image Home be used to clone the hard drive after the initial install before an... 14 Jan 2010 19:13

Favorites - changing location
It is not possible to configure Internet Explorer 8 to change the location of Favorites. This can be done by editing the Registry (Windows XP Professional). On searching the web for advice I have one suggestion (which doesn't work) and others which give different advice. Obviously I don't want to go messing ... 3 Jan 2010 13:51