By default, Outlook 2002 and MSN Messenger are linked. If both applications are running and you attempt to close MSN Messenger, the following error will appear on screen: “There are other applications currently using features provided by Windows Messenger. You must close these other applications before you can exit Windows Messenger. These applications may include […]
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July, 2004 Archive
How can I determine whether I’ve enabled boot defragment in Windows XP?
Windows XP includes an option to perform a boot defragment, which places all files required for booting next to each other on disk to provide a faster boot time. The OS enables this option by default, but you can check the status and enable this option by performing the following steps: Start the registry editor […]
How can I avoid having to re-activate my Windows XP installation when I reinstall the OS on my machine?
If you plan to reinstall XP on the same hardware, you can back up the activation status and then restore it after you reinstall the OS. To save the activation status, back up the wpa.dbl file from the %systemroot%system32 folder to a disk or other location. After you reinstall the OS, perform the following steps: […]
How can I access shares on a Windows XP machine from Windows Me and Win9x?
If you upgrade from Windows Me or Windows 9x to Windows XP in the coming days and want to network your new PC or new OS with other machines in your house, you need to remember a few key details. Unlike Windows Me and Win9x, XP has built-in networking security, so you’ll have to log […]
How can I determine whether my antivirus product is protecting my email from all threats?
Although it’s almost impossible to completely secure your email, you can check for known threats. A free test zone is available online. If your antivirus product catches all the test viruses, your systems are protecting you from all known viruses. Link
How can I enable and disable Windows XP’s built-in zip support?
XP provides built-in zip support so that you can open compressed files as if they were folders. However, if you use a third-party program, such as WinZip, XP’s built-in zip handling might get in the way. To disable XP’s zip support, perform the following steps: Select Run from the Start menu. Enter regsvr32 /u %windir%system32zipfldr.dll […]
Why do I receive a Missing Operating System error after I reboot my machine?
Unless your computer has suffered a major disk malfunction, this error message usually means that the hard disk’s active partition has changed. To resolve this error, perform the following steps: Boot your machine using a Windows Me, Windows 9x, or DOS 3.5″ system disk that contains the Fdisk utility. Start the Fdisk utility. Press the […]
How Can I unlock A 3g Handset Like NEC e313 & e616
This is only a temporary unlock method. This means that you will have to re-enter in the code if you switch your phone off. Also as this method tricks the phone in thinking you are making an emergency call, features like text messaging and contacts are not available. To unlock your NEC e313 and NEC […]
How can I disable the Windows Explorer search assistant in Windows XP?
Windows Explorer contains a new search assistant that Microsoft designed to provide a friendlier, easier search experience. The new search tool lets you search for specific file types (e.g., multimedia files, document files), computers, and more. If you prefer the old search tool, perform the following steps: Start a registry editor (e.g., regedit.exe). Navigate to […]
How can I remove the unread-email counter from the Windows XP Welcome logon screen?
If your computer belongs to a workgroup and you use the XP Welcome logon screen to log on to that workgroup, the OS will display the number of unread mail messages on the logon screen. To disable this feature, perform the following steps: Start a registry editor (e.g., regedit.exe). Navigate to the HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUnreadMail subkey. Double-click […]