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Windows XP
MS Windows XP operating system that was released for PC computers in 2001
9,737 Questions
Where you can legally download Windows 7 for free?
It matters if you buy a digital download online from Microsoft and download it or download it from a website.
if it is a website it will most likely be a virus that may steal information from your computer such as bank details. It is also illegal.
If it is from the Microsoft website your safe it is totally legal
If you are downloading it from a torrent using a third party torrent program (bit torrent, U torrent) it most likely wont be a virus but is still illegal.
Short answer. It is illegal.
but you could still do it if you want there is an extremely low chance that you will get caught.
Isaac Neal :D
Can a Microsoft Windows XP installed computer be replaced with Windows 98?
Yes, a Microsoft Windows XP installed compuer can be replaced with Windows 98. By, following these instructions: (Print this web-page out, so that when you get ready to get rid of Microsoft Windows XP and replace it with Microsoft Windows XP you will know what to do) 1.) First, make sure that you have Windows 98 CD-ROMs. If you don't you can order some via TigerDirect.com. 2.) Anyway, if you do have Windows 98 CD-ROMS, insert the regular installation one. 3.) Then, click on, "Start", and, "My Computer" 4.) Next, click on, "Local Disk C:/" in the My Computer program (wait until the words where the words, "Local Disck C:/" change to words that have something to do with Windows 98) 5.) Then, your Microsoft Windows XP-installed desktop PC or notebook, will automatically load the Microsoft Windows 98 InstallShield Wizard. 6.) After your Microsoft Windows XP-installed desktop PC or notebook, automatically loads the Microsoft Windows 98 InstallShield Wizard, follow the installation instructions provided on the first installation window on your desktop PC or notebook, screen. 7.) There you go, those are all of the 6 steps that you need to know in order to replace your Microsoft Windows XP desktop PC or notebook, to Microsoft Windows 98.
What could cause a computer monitor to burn out or die?
I had a 17" CRT that died in front of me one day - and it taught me an important lesson. I was working at my home PC when I heard a faint pop sound, and the screen went dark. Living by the philosophy of looking for the most likely causes first, I checked the power cable (fine), the power strip (also fine), then completely disconnected the monitor from the PC and power, got out the screwdrivers and openedup the casing. I pulled out a fuse and used a tester on it; sure enough it was blown, and I could fix it for about $3.99 and a 2-minute visit to the hardware store across the street. If I had taken it into a repair shop, it would have cost me $50 just for them to open up the case and replace it themselves.
How can you opening dmg files?
Apple's .dmg file format is used to deliver software or other files as a disk image. For a computer running Mac OS X you double click on the .dmg file and it will open and mount on the desktop as a disk. You can then either run the installer script or drag the contents from the mounted disk image onto the Mac's hard disc. Once you have finished with the contents of the disk image it can be ejected and deleted.
What is the normal path and file name of Windows 2000 and Windows XP?
This question is not complete, so I will elaborate to the best of my ability. Windows XP by default is located in C:\WINDOWS and Windows 2000 by default is located in C:\WINNT
I can not specify a filename, because I don't know what filename you are looking for. Please be more specific.
How does the start button on a mac computer look like?
When you say button, the start button is called the power button and it turns power on/off. There is no start icon as you see on a windows computer. On Mac the equivalent is the Finder icon.
How do you relocate your task bar icons from top to bottom?
To move the task bar to the bottom of the screen, right click it to make sure "lock taskbar" isn't checked. Then you should be able to just left click hold, drag towards the bottom of the screen, and that should do it.
How do you delete a shortcut of a file?
You click it once with a mouse, and once it's highlighted you press the delete button on your keyboard, or you can also right click and select delete from the drop down menu. Deleting programs, however, is different. You need to go to Add or Remove programs to do that.
How do you get rid of those websites that keep popping up?
You need to run these 5 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer.
1. Run Deckard's System Scanner (DSS)
2. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
3. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot
4 Run Superantispyware
5. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Install threat fire which will enhance your antivirus protection
You can get rid of these pop -ups by following these steps.
1 Download and intall the Superantispyware on your computer .
2 Update your Superantispyware
3 Scan your computer for all the pop ups in your computer .
4 Remove all the malwares , found while scanning with the Superantispyware
5 Restart your computer .
I noticed that users who having administrator rites they can able to enable the Registry access using thru following command… REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f Start>> Run >>Type above command and say OK Now you can able to access Registry. Thanks & Regards Basil .A
What is a separate window that enables users to carry out some Word tasks more efficiently?
The task pane is a separate window that lets you efficiently carry out some Word tasks. The task pane also lets you carry out Publisher tasks.
Which version of raid is supported by windows xp does this raid version provide fault tolerance?
Windows XP supports spanned and striped RAID 0 volumes Hardware RAID is considered a better solution for fault tolerance than software RAID RAID 0 does not provide fault tolerance
How do you lock of folder in laptop?
There are numerous ways to lock a folder and it's files. One method, which you can use easily with someone who is not familiar with the method, is the following:
1. Open a directory, such as the C: Drive.
2. Right-Click and goto "New," "Folder."
3. Name the folder - preferably only one word.
4. Open "Notepad" and paste the following: w
ren Will Will.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
(Note: Change "Will" to whatever the folder is named.)
5. Save it as "loc.bat" with quotations inside of the same directory, but not in the folder. Such as C:
6.Open "Notepad" again and paste the following:
ren Will.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} Will
(Note: Rename "Will" to the name of the folder.
7. Save it as "key.bat" in the same directory as the "loc.bat" and the folder, but not in the folder.
8. To secure the contents of the folder, double click on the "loc.bat" file. It may take a few seconds, but the folder you first created should change it's icon to an icon like the Control Panel and, if you click on the actual folder, the folder should contain the same thing as the Control Panel.
9. To unsecure the files, and open it regularly, double click on the "key.bat" file. You may again need to wait a few seconds, but the icon should have changed back to the regular icon and the files should be viewable inside.
(Note: This works on Windows Operating System(s) only.)
Another method, which is even more secure, and could probably pass even those who know the method is here:
1. Goto "Start," "Run," and type, without quotes, "cmd"
(Note: You need to already have a file and folder created. You can do so by going to a directory, such as C: and goto "New," and "Folder," or "Text Document.")
2. Type in the following:
CD C:\Test
(Note: Replace "Test" with the name of the folder you created.)
3. Type the following, but replace the word "filename" with the name of the text document you created:
attrib filename +s +h
4. To display the file or folder type the following command, or course replacing the word "filename" with the name of the file.
attrib filename -s -h
5. To hide a folder - in C: - , while in command prompt, type the following:
CD C:\
6. Then type the following, replacing "Test" with the name of the folder:
attrib Test +s +h
There are numerous other methods of encrypting files and folders, such as certain applications like Free Hide Folder, which can be accessed here:
http://www.cleanersoft.com/hidefolder/free_hide_folder.htm
How do you convert pwi file extention?
use ABC Amber Text Converter.
For Win 7 64 bit (may work with others)
Open WORD 2010 (may work with others)
Click file > Options> Advanced
Scroll right pane to bottom under General
Check "Confirm file format conversion on open"
Click OK
Then open the pwi pr psw file ((may work with others)
Select "recover text from any file"
Then save in format your phone or computer can handle
This will not recover pics or graphics.
Credit to someone else who posted this.
Where are users account stored on a workstation in a workgroup?
the user account is stored in the active directory
How do you open files from a USB memory?
Here's one way 1. Go to 'My Computer' in the Start menu 2. Double click on the device which normally will be listed under the name of the company who manufactures the USB, i.e TOSHIBA (However it may simply say Removable Disk) 3. Navigate through the USB's folders until you find the file you want 4. Double click on the file, it will open.
Installing a device driver may sometimes cause system instability?
It can, but not necessarily. If the device driver is coded properly, it should not make the system unstable.
How do you move the bottom bar back to the bottom if it has moved on you laptop?
If you want to move the taskbar back to its original position, on the bottom, right click the bar and uncheck Lock the Taskbar. You can then click and drag the taskbar to the desired position.
How much RAM does the windows 2000xp have?
Windows XP does not have the RAM, its the computer that has it. The amount of RAM can differ for each computer.
How did the name windows come about?
It came about from the first version. The software was designed so you can use or view more than one program or file at a time. Each file or program opens in its own space (or window) on the screen.
How do you restore lg x110 notebook to factory setting?
Whenever you bought a laptop, a recovery disc is included, you can use that to recover the laptop to its default state.
What command is used to test network connectivity between two hosts?
PING
The "ping" command does. It sends out an ICMP echo request message and waits for a reply. However, network administrators sometimes block the ICMP protocol. In that case, accessing a service on the remote computer (e.g. opening a Web page on a Web server) would do if the service is currently available and is not blocked.
Testing connectivity between computers highly relies on networking protocols they use. Assuming it's TCP/IP (as the most widespread communication protocol used nowadays), the command to test reachability is 'ping'. To use it, you have to know IP address (which consists of 4 groups of digits separated with dots, like 10.4.199.15) or a hostname (like, remote.my.domain) of the remote computer. Launch shell interpteter and issue one the following:
ping 10.5.199.15
ping other.my.domain
depending on information on a remote device available to you.
After issuing one of these commands, expect to see at least one of the following:
ping: unknown host reemote.my.domain
(in case you've mistyped a hostname)
PING 10.6.199.15 (10.6.199.15) 56(84) bytes of data.
^C
--- 10.6.199.15 ping statistics ---
2 packets transmitted, 0 received, 100% packet loss, time 7012ms
(in case you've mistyped its IP address or there's some software installed blocking incoming pings)
PING remote.my.domain (10.5.199.15) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from remote.my.domain: icmp_seq=2 ttl=254 time=0.727 ms
64 bytes from remote.my.domain: icmp_seq=2 ttl=254 time=0.727 ms
64 bytes from remote.my.domain: icmp_seq=2 ttl=254 time=0.727 ms
^C
--- remote.my.domain ping statistics ---
3 packets transmitted, 3 received, 0% packet loss, time 1003ms
(in case the link between two systems is functioning properly)
Where may a person download a copy of Microsoft Windows XP?
Although you may illegally download a copy of Windows XP on the web, it would be rendered useless as any download of the software would render itself useless. Windows XP requires a product key for full functionality, keys that are only obtained through legal purchase of the OS.
Where can one download themes for Windows XP?
First thing you need to do is Disable your UAC. Type 'msconfig' into your 'start search' bar. Open up the 'Tools' tab and scroll down to 'Disable UAC'. Highlight it and then click 'Launch'. (requires reboot)
This will now allow you to change anything on your Vista Operating system without OS informing you don't have Admin privileges.
Secondly, you need to patch your system. You can either use Tune Up Utilities or patch it manually. I found that VistaGlazz has not been updated to work for SP1 yet. Below are the links for patching.
For SP1 - http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/16977-patched-uxtheme-files-for-windows-vista-sp1/
For SP2 - http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/24589-patched-uxtheme-files-for-windows-vista-sp2/
Make sure you know which Service Package you are running on.
If you don't know, Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> System.
Your Service Package version should be at the top.
The information for patching your files is on the above links so I'll leave you to that.
Now, almost all theme folders you can download are different and require you to replace different folders, so the one I will be using to demonstrate is called 'The Emerald Forest by Dynacord'.
If you want the link for it to follow along with the steps I take to install it then here it is. (Note, it IS a pretty awesome theme.)
http://dynacord.deviantart.com/art/The-Emerald-Forest-85736500
Note: You will need WinRAR to download and extract this.
Link for WinRAR - http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
Alrighty, we'll do this step-by-step. The first folder you will notice is 'browseui instructions'.
Now this guy is truly amazing and remembers what it was like when he didn't know how to install themes so he's given you little 'read me' instructions.
Now, he explains it brilliantly and it should be very easy to understand, but if your installing a different theme I'll recite it for you anyways.
NOTE- BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL HERE. If you do not follow the instructions EXACTLY your computer may become unusable and will require a System Recovery.
Take ownership of C:/Windows/System32/Browseui.dll
Right Click Browseui.dll
Go into properties...
Tab into security...
Click Advanced
Tab into Owner
Click Edit
Highlight your account and apply, click yes when prompted...
Exit out of properties altogether
Right Click Browseui.dll again
Go into properties...
Tab into security...
Click edit
Highlight your account, Click allow full control and apply, click yes when prompted...
Now you have to replace old with new
In order to do this,
You must rename the old Browseui.dll as Browseui.old.dll and drag the new Browseui.dll in c/Windows/System32.
Presto! Enjoy!
Alrighty, we've done the first file, two more to go. Just copy the same instructions above with the other two files.
Once you've finished that, only one thing left for us to do.
Open up C:\Windows\Resources\Themes and drag the 'The Emerald Forest' folder into it.
I recommend a restart at this point.
Once back on, right-click on your desktop, select Personalize, then Theme and apply The Emerald Forest.
Wallah!
Theme installed.
Very much hope that I helped. If you have any inquires or questions don't hesitate to ask. Just leave me a note on my message board or chuck me an email at Intervention_@live.com
Peace,
Zhho.
