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Bill Cunningham wrote > Is there a why that I can globaly set all directories to auto arrange by > name and display in large icons? I get tired of going into every folder > and having to do it manually. Close ALL windows - leave nothing opened/minimized. Open Windows Explorer (or "My Computer"). (*note* Windows Explorer is not Internet Explorer) Make it look like you want all ...

"bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message news:%23$gBF$sUKHA.1232@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >I have a new external HD from Lacie which comes with it's own backup >software. Every time I try to backup I am asked for my user name & >password. I have never used a password in Windows but since their system >demands it I added a password for Windows XP. > The message I get is "Failed to set ...

Always state your current, full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista 64-bit SP2; Win7 RC; Win7 RTM) when posting in a forum or newsgroup. Please do so in your next reply. > ...I did a cd repair as recommended by > microsoft Q307545. Had you installed IE7 or IE8 /before/ doing the Repair Install? -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002...

See http://groups.google.com/group/micro...rch+this+gr oup Bill in Co. wrote: > I've been messing with this for a couple of days and getting nowhere, and > thought someone here might spot what I am missing. > > Installed Virtual PC 2004 (and also tried VPC2007 at one point) on XP, > with > the intention of setting up a virtual machine for DOS and/or Win98SE, but > I > can't even ...

In news:4F329C5E-8701-4091-9145-722A19015919@microsof t.com, tuuf typed on Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:49:01 -0700: > I'm running winxp pro and have 4 users setup. If I installed a > program under user#1 and later wish to run that program by > user#2,3,4. --- do I need to reinstall the program under each user > OR can I just copy necessary files between the user files? It depends on the ...

UPDATED: BTW, I deleted all the C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\*.Evt files and rebooted. Still having the same issue. Happens with app log, system log, security log, etc. Same errors. Thanks Gene "Gene" wrote: > Hello, > > Running Windows XP Ent. SP3. The Event log service is automatic, but will > not start. When I try to start it, I get "Could not start the event log...

"b11_" <b11@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:0CBA1919-234B-441A-88BD-19CB1E216BF5@microso ft.com... > During booting I saw the blue Wxp screen but the computer froze at the > blue > screen and the words "windows is starting-up" never appeared. Help! What happens when you boot into Safe Mode?

Gary wrote: > someone has downloaded some music files from the website. They are MP4 > files. > > I am using XP Pro OS sp2. I am unable to delete these files. I have > check the properties of the main folder and sub folders and files > themselves > and they are not locked, or protected or anything like that. > > Need help in delete these files. What message do you get when ...

"sherrybukit" <sherrybukit@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6FEEB540-08FF-4664-98C7-DE8C917C0342@microso ft.com... > I wish to do a clean installationof my XP. I would like to know how can I > back up the web links that I have save under favourites? Thanks This depends on your browser, but most browsers enable several methods. IE saves these URLs as the contents of C:\...

Dan Freehill wrote: > I'm using Window XP Pro, I've been running fine for a few years, but > recently my CD Drive and DVD External have been disabled. I know they are > working, because I can boot of them and they work just fine in other > Operating Systems. Can someone help me with this. Google for Upper and Lower Filters. Remove them from your registry and reboot. -- Shenan ...