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  "Skye" <Skye@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A39DB4FC-E5C8-4A68-812F-41A7B729B8A6@microsoft.com... > You're right, things just ain't the same but for the time being it's a > good > compromise as no doubt I'll eventually end up doing a clean install. My > virus > scanner is updated at least once a day, probably more but there was...

  On Nov 26, 1:04?pm, "db" <database...@hotmail.com> wrote: > put the laptop in plastic bag and > make it water proof. > > the put it in a laptop carrier/bag > then use lots of peanuts in the box > and mark it fragile. > > -- > db?`?...?><)))?> > DatabaseBen, Retired Professional > ?- Systems Analyst...

  Right click on an empty area on the desktop then click on Properties. At the Display Properties window click on the Appearance tab then click on the Advanced button, this will open the Advanced Appearance window. In the Item box highlight the Icon item and you will be able to change the size there. John Paul H wrote: > The desktop icons on my netbook are very small. Can I increase their size? > TIA, Paul >...

  The most important thing to do before you do anything else is to make sure all your data is backed up. Perhaps your neighbor can help you do this. If you need guidance, post back. I happen to agree with Pegasus that the most prudent course for you is a Clean Install. Otherwise, you are just taking unnecessary chances. That being said, as a learning opportunity, have a look at this page: http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html The...

  Better yet: http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.security.virus .... Peter Foldes wrote: > Peggy > > Post this over to the public.security.virus newsgroup for a more > comprehensive answer. > Also make sure you include your OR and any Service Packs and the exact > wording of the error message as per verbatim and al pertinent info also....

  Roy Smith wrote: > On 11/26/2009 8:33 AM, Laptopper wrote: >> sorry if question is not too close associated with winXP, but does >> anyone know where to purchase sturdy cardboard box specially designed to >> send laptops by mail? For more safe, I want place original pack into >> second cardboard box, somewhat larger than the laptop box, allowing >> heaps...

  because if I recall there is an official "data" folder like you mentioned that is required by some third party programs; however, if the data folder you mentioned was intentionally created by you, then it you can move it by all means.

  cy wrote: > I am having problems with my PC running XP SP3. It has started getting > pop ups alot of the time for various things from casinos to Wiliam Hill > bookmakers. Malware infection. > ... and run spybot Have you updated it? What ELSE have you ran on your host to scan for malware? No single anti-malware has 100% coverage so overlapped coverage is required. How did you get the McAfee firewall...

  David wrote: > I have Win XP Pro/SP3 on my pc. > > I have installed a game that requires DirectX. The installation > program for the game installed the latest version of DirectX along > with the game. Everything seems to work fine. > > I expected to see an entry in Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs for > DirectX. There is no entry for DirectX. > > Am I...

  "Rob Graham" <rttgraham@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:RI-dnbugDoYiFZPWnZ2dnUVZ8vudnZ2d@bt.com... > A friend's computer is running W XP SP1. Is it really necessary to get SP2 > or 3? > > Rob Graham There are considerable downsides to NOT updating. Like having an UNSECURE computer. .