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Root Certificate Update (KB931125) keeps showing up
The May 2010 Root Certificate Update (KB931125) keeps showing up in my Automatic Updates. I've tried manually downloaded the update and tried to install it, with no success. How can I get Windows to believe that the certificate is up to date? I'm us...

Upgrade Windows XP SP2 to SP3
How do I upgrade Windows XP SP2 to Service Pack 3? ...

How to find Bluetooth stack name in windows xp sp2?
I have a acer laptop and i installed windows xp sp2.... I want to find bluetooth stack name in my laptop (ie) WIDCOMM/Microsoft bluetooth stack.. How to find? Any suggestion... ...

Windows XP SP2 x64 End-Of-Life?
I've just read the support for Windows XP SP2 is going to expire in a couple of months: http://www.infoworld.com/d/windows/microsoft-end-support-windows-2000-xp-sp2-ju...

how to stop a driver from running - it self protected and rootkit hidden
I have this serous problem For the first time I can not stop a program from running. Something is on one laptop computer that is run as system legacy driver, and self protected and hidden on service as rootkit....

Windows: Impact of clean install Service Pack 2 to applications & data?
My Windows Vista Home Premium system is corrupt and won't install Service Pack 2. I have followed all the advice from Microsoft and still no luck. I would like to perform a clean install of Vista, then SP1, and then SP2. My concern is the effect of the clean install on the reg...

Storing multipe credentials for the same server.
I have a need to connect to the same exchange server with multiple accounts. I'm using Extra Outlook to simultaneously load different profiles connecting to each account. Here's a simplified example of the acco...

Missing taskbar buttons on Taskbar in Windows XP
My Windows XP only show Taskbar without taskbar buttons. I can change Task Windows using Alt+Tab Keys. In task Manager, there is show All open windows and task. But Missing taskbar buttons on taskbar. I've already repaired windows by "second R". But still missing taskbar buttons. ...

Desktop totally black, icons gone, taskbar visible, can't browse computer in Windows Explorer
Situation: Windows Vista, latest updates. After restarting to complete an installation, I find myself looking at a totally black windows desktop without any icons. The start menu and taskbar, including quickstart icons, appears. Some, but not all task bar tray icons appear. The systems seems stab...

Windows Installer: System Admin Policies (Vista)
Hi all, I have a friend with a Toshiba Satellite A200. He's running Vista HP SP2 32-bit. For some reason, when he attempts to uninstall Open Office or some other programs, a dialog box appears, which states, "The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation."...

Windows Vista SP2 and DEP Woes for Older Program
I have a database client (4D 2004 Client... which, for the record, I vehemently hate but am forced to use because our company is still running this) that I'm trying to run in Windows Vista SP2. I've added the progr...

Windows Vista: turn off UAC dimming.
I'm running Windows Vista HP 32-bit on my laptop right now (used to have Windows 7 Ultimate RC 32-bit). The thing is, I miss the fact that in Windows 7, UAC could be adjusted so that the whole screen doesn't dim when U...

keyboard gets disconnected in the middle of work
I've noticed that my keyboard gets disconnected in the middle of work. It won't respond to commands. The indicators for NumLock & CapsLock will go off. When I uninstall and reinstall the drivers through Device Manager and restart the computer the keyboard will once again come to life....

How do you restore the special folder icons in Vista?
Problem: The desktop and documents folder appear with normal icons. Attempted Solutions: Restoring desktop.ini Clearing the icon cache Rebooting Restoring the documents icon to default (via Control Pa...

Windows Vista (32-bit) won't install sp2
I can't get windows vista to install sp2, I've tried everything in: http://superuser.com/questions/29664/win-vista-sp2-x64-still-wont-install However, my version of vista already has sp1 instal...

Windows XP-Physical memory dumping
I have windows XP professional installed on my desktop. It shows up the following errors - Physical memory dumping blue screen. : ...

Windows XP Pro SP2 hangs when Explorer is executed and locks up intermittently
Things were working fine until the other day. I've attempted a system restore with no positive results. I've scanned with Avira AntiVir, symantecs activex scan, and malwarebytes and spybot S&D all updated and from safemode. rootkit revealer showed no signs of anything hiding. I tried using pr...

Why does explorer.exe use so much CPU?
The explorer.exe process on my Vista x64 has started using a lot of CPU recently. Restarting the process typically solves the problem. Is there a simple way to inspect the process to see where (threads, modules) the high CPU load is spent? ...

Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file.
I have recently installed Windows XP Pro SP2. Whenevr I try to run any .exe file I get the following error: Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. I read some where that if we right click on the ...

Increase in Available Memory expected by adding 1Gb RAM to a 3Gb Vista 32 bit system
I understand the 32 bit Vista limit in addressing only 4Gb of memory space but I have a very specific question: I have 3Gb installed on a Vista 32 bit system with a 512Mb video card, MSI X-58 board, Intel i7, 920 CPU. System Information currently shows: Installed Memory:...