Have you updated your antivirus protection this month. If you don't have them current you increase your risk of getting hit. If you need help just Email...
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USING THIS SITE TO THE BEST ADVANTAGE You will get the most out of this project by looking at the Archive of old Emails and also The File section of the Site....
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Assuming your using Internet Explorer go to TOOLS/INTENET OPTIONS/ and clear History , Settings and Temp files that will get rid of all your recent...
Gary, I use Windows 2000 on my Compaq laptop at home but I often use another computer elsewhere that has XP. I find that it will no accept my floppy discs...
Most scanners are built to keep the scanner lamp hot when the computer is on. The reality is that we do not use the scanner everyday. The result of this is...
It's good even with a current anti virus program to clear out certain viruses ( Mainly trojans) that AV Programs are not able to get rid of if they get in. A...
TRACK DOWN STARTUP PROGRAMS As you may know, Windows XP provides several methods for automatically launching programs at startup. Of course, an obvious option...
How do I remove Virtual Bouncer? It pops up on my computer constantly and is very annoying. Thanks for your help. Carol Dear Carol, Virtual Bouncer is a...
After log-on there is a delay before my desktop loads. A box saying that windows XP cannot find the file "cissi.exe" then appears, if I click on OK the box...
Is there a way to alphabetize favorites in XP? ANSWER You can put your Internet Explorer favorites in alphabetical order in Windows XP the same way you can in...
Is there an easy way to delete all the items in the "Sent" file in Outlook Express ( outlook also) at once? Answer Yes, there is a very easy way to delete all...
Gary, How does one remove URLīs on the launch bar of an XP platform that one no longer wants. Everytime a new address is typed in, such as www.anything.com,...
DIRECT WINDOWS EXPLORER TO A SPECIFIC FOLDER Have you ever wished that a specific folder would open whenever you launched Windows Explorer? Well, you can...
The "weekly" security pitch from Microsoft has arrived. It's a good idea to once in a while check your OS for Updates. If you have a registered XP system (...
DIRECT WINDOWS EXPLORER TO A SPECIFIC FOLDER Have you ever wished that a specific folder would open whenever you launched Windows Explorer? Well, you can...
Okay, Iīll try that but it appears from the message ... You can use a external Floppy just be sure it will fit. The 25 Pin Parralel ( printer) port might be...
It's not a bad idea to speed up your DSL connection a few weeks after you install the systems. What happens is that the default settings that come with any...
Were starting a Yahoo Instant Messenger service for fast computer advice. Add "nccorthu1" to your Yahoo messenger buddy list and then you can call me...
If you end up owing money to the IRS a word to the wise. Don't use your Credit Card. You are forced to pay the transaction fee and also higher interest...
If you have a bill with the IRS. If it can be paid in a month or so then just send money from a Checking account ( so you have a record) for what you can pay....
Re Item 5: Define "a few weeks". 4,5,6, or what? Ed ... From: <CPTech@yahoogroups.com> To: <CPTech@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 7:49 AM ...
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For the members who are into downloading and still are stuck with Kazza or Morpheous wou might want to think about two others that have improved mightily and...
Re Item 5: Define "a few weeks". 4,5,6, or what? Ed 2-3 will do. Totally your option and you can repeat it later again. It does not double or triple the...
CHANGE THE LOGON SCREEN SAVER After the Windows XP system boots up, it will prompt you to select a user account from the Logon screen. If you don't log on...
SAVE TIME WITH DOSKEY MACROS Windows XP's command-line utilities are useful in many situations. However, the biggest drawback to using the command line is...
Love your column, especially tips on using XP. My question concerns Outlook. We're running xp and for the life of me I can't figure out how to automatically...
TEMPORARILY DISABLE XP'S SPLASH SCREEN When troubleshooting a Windows XP startup problem, this is probably a frequent course of action: Press [F8], and choose...
How does one remove URLīs on the launch bar of an XP platform that one no longer wants. Everytime a new address is typed in, such as www.anything.com, that ...
From time to time someone will ask you a question which is one that I have had. I have to write down your answer in order to remember what you said to do to...