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Errors / Missing Files: I get this error message: Unmountable Boot Volume. If you get an error that NTLDR is not found during bootup NTOSKRNL Missing or Corrupt HAL.DLL Missing or Corrupt Corrupted or Missing \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG A file that is required to run search companion cannot be found. You may need to run setup. How can I recover emptied items from my recycle bin? The file 'Asms' on Windows XP Professional CD-ROM is needed. 16 bit Windows Subsystem Error My system shows I am missing some files, how can I replace them? Cannot access Add/Remove Window Components in Control Panel Virtual memory minimum is too low Not a valid win32 application. Filenames missing in Explorer New Hardware Found the device SDDMI2 was found. Drive Image causes boot error messages My Search function will no longer work Reinstall System Restore Shellcon Hidden Windows Message I/O device error when trying to use your CD or DVD drive opxpapp.exe encountered a problem error message System Restore Troubleshooting Virtual Memory is Low Windows cannot initialize the device driver for this hardware Blank window in system restore Restore the Show Desktop Quicklaunch Icon Error message when trying to install TweakUI from Microsoft Missing Programs in All Programs Menu Missing Administrative Tools in Start Menu Files with .exe extension will not open When running the troubleshooter in Help and Support I receive the following error message; "An ActiveX control on this page is not safe." How can I fix this? Help and Support link in Start Menu not working What is the Recovery Console and how can I install it? Desktop: Dell Computer Not Keeping Correct Time Can't access Help and Support center Search or CMD Opens When Double Clicking a Folder or Drive Can I use my XP (Home Edition) as a remote computer? I accidentally deleted my Recycle Bin, how do I restore it? The Taskbar won't resize I am not able to empty items from my recycle bin Single Click to Open Shortcuts Blank window on desktop Task Manager Menu Bar and Tabs Are Not Visible Organize Programs within "All Programs" All of my windows are upside down My Computer icon missing from Desktop Can't Use Welcome Screen Right click menu gone in taskbar Desktop icons change to generic icons My Picture Slide Show I have too many notification icons in my taskbar Enable Remote Desktop in Windows XP Home Unable to change desktop background How do I change the default user profile? Startup / Shutdown: XP Restarts after shutdown System keeps restarting #1 System keeps restarting #2 My system continually reboots Disk Checker Runs at Startup Shutdown and Restart options unavailable Turn the NumLock Feature Off System Continually Reboots Windows XP Random Reboots Windows XP Will Not Start Programs running in background Computer constantly wakes up from suspend mode I am stuck at the boot options screen Welcome screen shows new mail message

Security / Updates: General Virus Prevention Sasser Worm Infection Do I need a firewall and is XP's firewall OK? How much protection is enough? How do you turn off the XP firewall? System shuts down after a 60 second countdown Windows updated and rebooted my computer without my OK. Is SP2 Safe to Download? What Are the New SP2 Features? Access Denied:  Error Message - Windows Update Can I password Protect certain files and folders? Can I delete the Hotfix file after updating? SP2 Display's Different Splash Screen No devices are listed in Device manager Anti-Virus For Windows 64 bit How can I block a web site from being viewed? Norton keeps disabling my Windows firewall Can't Find Windows XP SP2 Update Update from Microsoft via email? DLLuser32.dll Error Message General: What's the difference between Windows XP Home and Professional editions?  Can't save .Gif or Jpeg files when right clicked. How can I retrieve my XP Product Key? How can I change my drive letter? Why won't 16-bit programs install on a computer running the 64-bit version of Windows XP? How to remove XP Home Edition Cleaning out Windows Registry How do I backup the Windows Registry? Missing System Restore Tab Intermittent Black Screen on Laptop How would I access DOS in Windows XP SP2? Does Linksys slow down XP? Remote Desktop Connection Missing in Programs Upgrade XP Home to XP Pro? What is the easiest way to set a restore point? "Show window contents while dragging" does not work How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software or hardware How can I turn off the balloon tip notifications? Use Date/Time Stamp in Notepad Making Private Folders Not Private Adding Destinations To Save As Box Assigning Hotkeys to Launch Applications Website Images Fuzzy Run Windows XP from a DVD? Unable to install Windows XP Delay in viewing shared files Remove Task Pane in Folder Options Windows XP no longer communicates with printer Monitor Blacks Out Unable to send HTML forms Right click menu is gone in Start Menu All Programs Menu Font Logging in to multiple domains How can I tell if I have the 'Corporate' version installed? Identify Processes in Svchost.exe Images will not rotate in thumbnail view Remove unwanted items in the Open With menu Dialup connection window launches randomly Remove invalid program entries in Add/Remove Programs Windows XP will not remember folder setting The tabs are missing from the Task Manager The search window opens when browsing folders in Windows Explorer No text displayed in Help and Support center index XP Shutdown Menu Format Changed Should I use NTFS or FAT32? How can I change the drive letter assignment? Can I move my Windows XP installation to a new computer? Warn before deleting option is not working Hardware / Software: How do I format my hard drive under WinXP? Restoring Access to CD-ROMs Passwords not saved in Outlook/Outlook Express. How do I copy my music CD to my computer? I Can't copy pictures to a CD anymore. How can I remove Windows Messenger from XP? After installing my wireless mouse, the screen saver won't start