Multitouch as an overall technology has really taken the world by storm, although that really has a lot more to do with Apple than it does with Microsoft. When people consider the Apple accomplishments in the field of Multitouch, the immediate conclusion that is reached has to do with the idea of Multitouch technology on the iPhone, one of the most successful computer hardware mobile products ever created.
windows 7 unofficial logoMultitouch has almost single-handedly allowed Apple back into the game and that is exactly why Microsoft has decided to get very serious with it, dedicating the biggest change introduced in Windows 7 as being one that has a lot to do with Multitouch technology.
Specifically, Microsoft is going to be introducing Multitouch functionality into the Windows 7 system, a sure sign that Microsoft has a number of things planned for Multitouch at some point in the near future. This is not surprising news in the least, but it is definitely news that goes a long way towards showing intent on the part of the highest echelon of power at Microsoft.
By incorporating Multitouch technology into their main flagship product, Microsoft has stated a desire to move beyond specialty products like the Surface and towards mainstream products that everyone can afford to buy. One can expect these mainstream products to start including Multitouch functionality at some point in the near future, since the operating system that will be running on those products will most certainly be able to support it. Lets see how it goes.
Showing posts with label Windows XP Support. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Windows XP Support. Show all posts
How to Create a Password Reset Disk
If you’re running Windows XP Professional as a local user in a workgroup environment, you can create a password reset disk to log onto your computer when you forget your password.
To create the disk:
1.Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click User Accounts.
2.Click your account name.
3.Under Related Tasks, click Prevent a forgotten password.
4.Follow the directions in the Forgotten Password Wizard to create a password reset disk.
5.Store the disk in a secure location, because anyone using it can access your local user account.
To create the disk:
1.Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click User Accounts.
2.Click your account name.
3.Under Related Tasks, click Prevent a forgotten password.
4.Follow the directions in the Forgotten Password Wizard to create a password reset disk.
5.Store the disk in a secure location, because anyone using it can access your local user account.
Fix BitWare Causes Spoolsv.exe Program Error in Windows
This situation can occur if BitWare for Windows is installed. The current versions of BitWare are 3.30 and 7.0, which are not fully compatible with the versions of Windows that are listed in the 'Applies to' section of this article. To check to see if BitWare is running, look for instances of Bwagent.exe or Bwprnmon.exe in Task Manager.
Spoolsv.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. You will need to restart the program. An error log is being created. Printer operation cannot continue due to lack of resources.
RESOLUTION
WARNING : If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
Uninstalling the BitWare software is the best course of action, but is not available for all versions.
If uninstalling is not available, you can delete all registry entries and drivers that refer to BitWare manually:
1.Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
2.Locate references to BitWare in the following keys in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows NT x86\Drivers\Version-2
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers
3.On the Edit menu, click Delete for each BitWare subtree.
4.Quit Registry Editor.
5.Delete all BitWare drivers from the %SystemRoot%\System32\Spool\Drivers\W32x86 folder.
6.Restart Windows.
Spoolsv.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. You will need to restart the program. An error log is being created. Printer operation cannot continue due to lack of resources.
RESOLUTION
WARNING : If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
Uninstalling the BitWare software is the best course of action, but is not available for all versions.
If uninstalling is not available, you can delete all registry entries and drivers that refer to BitWare manually:
1.Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
2.Locate references to BitWare in the following keys in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows NT x86\Drivers\Version-2
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers
3.On the Edit menu, click Delete for each BitWare subtree.
4.Quit Registry Editor.
5.Delete all BitWare drivers from the %SystemRoot%\System32\Spool\Drivers\W32x86 folder.
6.Restart Windows.
How to use System Restore to restore Windows XP
This post describes how to use the System Restore tool to return your computer to a previous working state. System Restore takes a "snapshot" of critical system files and some program files and stores this information as restore points. You can use these restore points to return Windows XP to a previous state.
Follow the steps:
1. Log on to Windows as Administrator.
2. Click Start , point to All Programs , point to Accessories , point to System Tools , and then click System Restore . System Restore starts.
3. On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Restore my computer to an earlier time (if it is not already selected), and then click Next .
4. On the Select a Restore Point page, click the most recent system checkpoint in the On this list, click a restore point list, and then click Next . A System Restore message may appear that lists configuration changes that System Restore will make. Click OK .
5. On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, click Next . System Restore restores the previous Windows XP configuration, and then restarts the computer.
6. Log on to the computer as Administrator. The System Restore Restoration Complete page appears.
7. Click OK .
Window XP Troubleshooting
You may inadvertently restore Windows XP to a previous configuration that you do not want. To undo the restoration:
1. Log on to Windows as Administrator.
2. Click Start , point to All Programs , point to Accessories , point to System Tools , and then click System Restore . System Restore starts.
3. On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next . A System Restore message may appear that lists configuration changes that System Restore will make. Click OK .
4. On the Confirm Restoration Undo page, click Next . System Restore restores the original Windows XP configuration, and then restarts the computer.
5. Log on to the computer as Administrator. The System Restore Undo Complete page appears.
6. Click OK .
Follow the steps:
1. Log on to Windows as Administrator.
2. Click Start , point to All Programs , point to Accessories , point to System Tools , and then click System Restore . System Restore starts.
3. On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Restore my computer to an earlier time (if it is not already selected), and then click Next .
4. On the Select a Restore Point page, click the most recent system checkpoint in the On this list, click a restore point list, and then click Next . A System Restore message may appear that lists configuration changes that System Restore will make. Click OK .
5. On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, click Next . System Restore restores the previous Windows XP configuration, and then restarts the computer.
6. Log on to the computer as Administrator. The System Restore Restoration Complete page appears.
7. Click OK .
Window XP Troubleshooting
You may inadvertently restore Windows XP to a previous configuration that you do not want. To undo the restoration:
1. Log on to Windows as Administrator.
2. Click Start , point to All Programs , point to Accessories , point to System Tools , and then click System Restore . System Restore starts.
3. On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next . A System Restore message may appear that lists configuration changes that System Restore will make. Click OK .
4. On the Confirm Restoration Undo page, click Next . System Restore restores the original Windows XP configuration, and then restarts the computer.
5. Log on to the computer as Administrator. The System Restore Undo Complete page appears.
6. Click OK .
How to Assign a Mandatory user Profile
This post provide technical support tips to assign a mandatory user profile in Windows XP. It provides step by step instruction to assingn a mandatory user profile.
Open and Configure the User Profile Name Form
To complete these procedures successfully, log on as an administrator or as a member of the Administrators group. If your computer is connected to a network, you may be unable to complete this procedure due to network policy settings.
1. Click Start menu, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click Administrative Tools.
2. Double-click Computer Management.
3. In the console tree, double-click Computer Management, double-click System Tools, double-click Local Users and Groups, and then double-click Users.
4. Right-click the user account that you want to modify, and then click Properties.
5. On the Profile tab, in the profile path, type the location of the profile that you want to assign in the following format
\\ServerName\ProfilesShareName\UserProfileName
where:
* ServerName is the name of the computer where the profiles are stored.
* ProfilesShareName is the share name where the profiles are stored.
* UserProfileName is the specific folder for this user profile.
Assign a Mandatory User Profile
To assign a mandatory user profile, you must also copy a preconfigured user profile to the location that you specified in the last step opening the user profile form.
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
2. On the Advanced tab, under User Profiles, click Settings.
3. Click the profile that you want to copy, and then click Copy To.
4. In the Copy profile to box, type or browse to the path of the folder that you specified in step 5 in the "Open and Configure the User Profile Name Form" section, and then click OK.
5. Confirm that the user that is specified under Permitted to use is the user who will be accessing this profile. If more than one user will be using the copied user profile, you need to select a group that contains all of these users, such as the Everyone group.
6. Click OK.
7. Rename Ntuser.dat to Ntuser.man.
Open and Configure the User Profile Name Form
To complete these procedures successfully, log on as an administrator or as a member of the Administrators group. If your computer is connected to a network, you may be unable to complete this procedure due to network policy settings.
1. Click Start menu, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click Administrative Tools.
2. Double-click Computer Management.
3. In the console tree, double-click Computer Management, double-click System Tools, double-click Local Users and Groups, and then double-click Users.
4. Right-click the user account that you want to modify, and then click Properties.
5. On the Profile tab, in the profile path, type the location of the profile that you want to assign in the following format
\\ServerName\ProfilesShareName\UserProfileName
where:
* ServerName is the name of the computer where the profiles are stored.
* ProfilesShareName is the share name where the profiles are stored.
* UserProfileName is the specific folder for this user profile.
Assign a Mandatory User Profile
To assign a mandatory user profile, you must also copy a preconfigured user profile to the location that you specified in the last step opening the user profile form.
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
2. On the Advanced tab, under User Profiles, click Settings.
3. Click the profile that you want to copy, and then click Copy To.
4. In the Copy profile to box, type or browse to the path of the folder that you specified in step 5 in the "Open and Configure the User Profile Name Form" section, and then click OK.
5. Confirm that the user that is specified under Permitted to use is the user who will be accessing this profile. If more than one user will be using the copied user profile, you need to select a group that contains all of these users, such as the Everyone group.
6. Click OK.
7. Rename Ntuser.dat to Ntuser.man.
How to change the listening port for Remote Desktop
This post describes how to change the port that Remote Desktop listens on.You can use the Remote Desktop feature in Microsoft Windows XP Professional to connect to your computer from another remote computer.It provide technical support to change the listening port for Remote Desktop Computer.
Note The Remote Desktop Connection Client for the Mac supports only port 3389. 3389 is the default port.
Follow the Steps
1. Start Registry Editor.
2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TerminalServer\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\PortNumber
3. On the Edit menu, click Modify, and then click Decimal.
4. Type the new port number, and then click OK.
5. Quit Registry Editor.
Note When you try to connect to this computer by using the Remote Desktop connection, you must type the new port.
Note The Remote Desktop Connection Client for the Mac supports only port 3389. 3389 is the default port.
Follow the Steps
1. Start Registry Editor.
2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TerminalServer\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\PortNumber
3. On the Edit menu, click Modify, and then click Decimal.
4. Type the new port number, and then click OK.
5. Quit Registry Editor.
Note When you try to connect to this computer by using the Remote Desktop connection, you must type the new port.
How to Disable Balloon Tips in Windows XP
Whenever you connect or disconnect from the network in Windows XP a small yellow pop-up balloon is displayed near the notification area (tray). You can tweak XP and disable that feature:
This document contains instructions for editing the registry. If you make any error while editing the registry, you can potentially cause Windows to fail or be unable to boot, requiring you to reinstall Windows. Edit the registry at your own risk. Always back up the registry before making any changes. If you do not feel comfortable editing the registry, do not attempt these instructions. Instead, seek the help of a trained computer support specialist.
Do the following
1. Start regedit.exe.
2. Go to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
3. Create a new DWORD value called EnableBalloonTips.
4. Give it a decimal value of 0 (zero)
5. Click OK.
6. Close regedit.
Another Way to Do this
1. Open Group Policy, then load the group policy you want to apply the change to.
Note: On a computer that is not a part of a domain you can set this feature locally by running GPEDIT.MSC from the Run command (only on XP Pro).
2. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu & Taskbar
3. Double-click Remove Balloon Tips on Start Menu Items and select Enabled.
4. Ok all the way out.
5. To revert to the original configuration status you'll need to Disable the same option, click Apply, and then set it to Not Configured.
This document contains instructions for editing the registry. If you make any error while editing the registry, you can potentially cause Windows to fail or be unable to boot, requiring you to reinstall Windows. Edit the registry at your own risk. Always back up the registry before making any changes. If you do not feel comfortable editing the registry, do not attempt these instructions. Instead, seek the help of a trained computer support specialist.
Do the following
1. Start regedit.exe.
2. Go to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
3. Create a new DWORD value called EnableBalloonTips.
4. Give it a decimal value of 0 (zero)
5. Click OK.
6. Close regedit.
Another Way to Do this
1. Open Group Policy, then load the group policy you want to apply the change to.
Note: On a computer that is not a part of a domain you can set this feature locally by running GPEDIT.MSC from the Run command (only on XP Pro).
2. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu & Taskbar
3. Double-click Remove Balloon Tips on Start Menu Items and select Enabled.
4. Ok all the way out.
5. To revert to the original configuration status you'll need to Disable the same option, click Apply, and then set it to Not Configured.
Remove and reinstall all USB controllers
This post describes how to remove or reinstall Universal Bus Controller (USB) devices in windows XP.
If you have a problem with a USB device, try these methods first:
1. Unplug and then plug in the device.
2. If the computer prompts you for a device driver, read the information that was included with the device, or visit the manufacturer's Web site to see whether a driver is available.
3. Run Windows Update to obtain the latest fixes for Windows XP. When this is complete, plug in the device to see whether it is installed correctly.
Because USB devices are Plug and Play devices, there is little that you can do to control or configure them. However, you can trace most USB problems to one of the following conditions:
• Malfunctioning or incorrectly-configured hardware
• Malfunctioning, incorrectly-configured, or missing device driver
• Mismatched cabling
• Out-of-date firmware or basic input/output system (BIOS)
• Incorrectly-configured root hub
You can use the following troubleshooting tips to check for each of these conditions to help you resolve USB device issues.
To remove and reinstall all USB controllers, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. Click the Hardware tab.
3. Click the Device Manager button.
4. Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers.
5. Right-click every device under the Universal Serial Bus controllers node, and then click Uninstall to remove them one at a time.
6. Restart the computer, and then reinstall the USB controllers.
7. Plug in the removable USB storage device, and then test to make sure that the issue is resolved.
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If you have a problem with a USB device, try these methods first:
1. Unplug and then plug in the device.
2. If the computer prompts you for a device driver, read the information that was included with the device, or visit the manufacturer's Web site to see whether a driver is available.
3. Run Windows Update to obtain the latest fixes for Windows XP. When this is complete, plug in the device to see whether it is installed correctly.
Because USB devices are Plug and Play devices, there is little that you can do to control or configure them. However, you can trace most USB problems to one of the following conditions:
• Malfunctioning or incorrectly-configured hardware
• Malfunctioning, incorrectly-configured, or missing device driver
• Mismatched cabling
• Out-of-date firmware or basic input/output system (BIOS)
• Incorrectly-configured root hub
You can use the following troubleshooting tips to check for each of these conditions to help you resolve USB device issues.
To remove and reinstall all USB controllers, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. Click the Hardware tab.
3. Click the Device Manager button.
4. Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers.
5. Right-click every device under the Universal Serial Bus controllers node, and then click Uninstall to remove them one at a time.
6. Restart the computer, and then reinstall the USB controllers.
7. Plug in the removable USB storage device, and then test to make sure that the issue is resolved.
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How to create the registry key to restrict access to the registry
The Security permissions set on this key define what Users or Groups can connect to the system for remote Registry access. The default Windows installation defines this key and sets the Access Control List to restrict remote registry access as follows:
Administrators have Full Control
The default configuration for Windows permits only Administrators remote access to the Registry. Changes to this key to allow users remote registry access require a system reboot to take effect.
1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) and go to the following subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
2. On the Edit menu, click Add Key.
3. Enter the following values:
Key Name: SecurePipeServers
Class: REG_SZ
4. Go to the following subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers
5. On the Edit menu, click Add Key.
6. Enter the following values:
Key Name: winreg
Class: REG_SZ
7. Go to the following subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winreg
8. On the Edit menu, click Add Value.
9. Enter the following values:
Value Name: Description
Data Type: REG_SZ
String: Registry Server
10. Go to the following subkey.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winreg
11. Select "winreg". Click Security and then click Permissions. Add users or groups to which you want to grant access.
12. Exit Registry Editor and restart Windows.
13. If you at a later stage want to change the list of users that can access the registry, repeat steps 10-12.
Administrators have Full Control
The default configuration for Windows permits only Administrators remote access to the Registry. Changes to this key to allow users remote registry access require a system reboot to take effect.
1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) and go to the following subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
2. On the Edit menu, click Add Key.
3. Enter the following values:
Key Name: SecurePipeServers
Class: REG_SZ
4. Go to the following subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers
5. On the Edit menu, click Add Key.
6. Enter the following values:
Key Name: winreg
Class: REG_SZ
7. Go to the following subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winreg
8. On the Edit menu, click Add Value.
9. Enter the following values:
Value Name: Description
Data Type: REG_SZ
String: Registry Server
10. Go to the following subkey.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winreg
11. Select "winreg". Click Security and then click Permissions. Add users or groups to which you want to grant access.
12. Exit Registry Editor and restart Windows.
13. If you at a later stage want to change the list of users that can access the registry, repeat steps 10-12.
How to manually Remove BHOs
Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
You can identify a spyware program that is loaded by using BHOs. To do this, you can use the Microsoft system configuration utility (Msconfig.exe) and the Microsoft system information utility (Msinfo32.exe).
BHOs are Component Object Model (COM) components that Microsoft Internet Explorer loads whenever it starts. BHOs run in the same memory context as the browser. BHOs can perform any action on available windows and modules.
To manually remove BHOs, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit , and then click OK.
2. Locate and then double-click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
3. Under the Browser Helper Objects key, you may see ClassIDs (CLSIDs) that have a format that is similar to the following:
{XXXXXXXX - XXXX – XXXX – XXXX – XXXXXXXXXXXX}
Note CLSIDs are 128-bit numbers in hexadecimal notation that are enclosed in a pair of braces.
4. Note the CLSID.
5. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{ CLSID }\InprocServer32
Note { CLSID } is the CLSID that you noted in step 4.
6. In the right pane, double-click (Default).
7. Click Value data to see the path of the .dll file. The path may be similar to the following:
C:\Windows\ Program_Name .dll
Note Program_Name can be a spyware program or a legitimate program that is using a BHO.
8. If Program_Name is not a recognized or legitimate program, unregister the .dll file, and then remove the { CLSID } subkeys. To do this, follow these steps:
a. At a command prompt, type the following command to unregister the .dll file:
regsvr32 -u Path \ Program_Name .dll
Note Path is the path of the Program_Name .dll file that is contained in the Value data box in step 7.
b. Locate and then delete the following { CLSID } registry subkeys:
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\CLSID\{ CLSID }
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{ CLSID }
Note { CLSID } is the 128-bit number that you noted in step 4.
9. Exit Registry Editor.
10. Restart the computer
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You can identify a spyware program that is loaded by using BHOs. To do this, you can use the Microsoft system configuration utility (Msconfig.exe) and the Microsoft system information utility (Msinfo32.exe).
BHOs are Component Object Model (COM) components that Microsoft Internet Explorer loads whenever it starts. BHOs run in the same memory context as the browser. BHOs can perform any action on available windows and modules.
To manually remove BHOs, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit , and then click OK.
2. Locate and then double-click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
3. Under the Browser Helper Objects key, you may see ClassIDs (CLSIDs) that have a format that is similar to the following:
{XXXXXXXX - XXXX – XXXX – XXXX – XXXXXXXXXXXX}
Note CLSIDs are 128-bit numbers in hexadecimal notation that are enclosed in a pair of braces.
4. Note the CLSID.
5. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{ CLSID }\InprocServer32
Note { CLSID } is the CLSID that you noted in step 4.
6. In the right pane, double-click (Default).
7. Click Value data to see the path of the .dll file. The path may be similar to the following:
C:\Windows\ Program_Name .dll
Note Program_Name can be a spyware program or a legitimate program that is using a BHO.
8. If Program_Name is not a recognized or legitimate program, unregister the .dll file, and then remove the { CLSID } subkeys. To do this, follow these steps:
a. At a command prompt, type the following command to unregister the .dll file:
regsvr32 -u Path \ Program_Name .dll
Note Path is the path of the Program_Name .dll file that is contained in the Value data box in step 7.
b. Locate and then delete the following { CLSID } registry subkeys:
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\CLSID\{ CLSID }
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{ CLSID }
Note { CLSID } is the 128-bit number that you noted in step 4.
9. Exit Registry Editor.
10. Restart the computer
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Add or Remove a Windows Component in Windows XP
After Windows XP is installed on your computer, you can use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel to add a Windows component that was not included in the original installation, or to remove an existing Windows component that you no longer require. This post give computer help tips for add or remove program in windows XP. Follow the steps given below:
How to Add a Windows XP Component
1. Log on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.
2. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Click Add/Remove Windows Components. The Windows Components Wizard starts.
4. In the Components list, click to select the check box that is next to the component that you want to add. If the check box for a component is shaded, only some of its subcomponents are selected for installation.
To view a list of the subcomponents, click Details. Click to select the check box next to the subcomponents that you want to add, and then click OK. If the Details button is unavailable, the component does not contain subcomponents.
5. Click Next.
6. If the Insert Disk dialog box appears, use one of the following methods:
o Insert your Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then click OK.
o Click OK to locate your Windows XP installation files. In the Files Needed dialog box, click Browse, locate your Windows XP installation files, and then click Open. For example, the installation files might be in the D:\I386 folder.
7. In the Completing the Windows Components Wizard screen, click Finish.
How to Remove a Windows XP Component
1. Log on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.
2. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Click Add/Remove Windows Components. The Windows Components Wizard starts.
4. In the Components list, click to clear the check box next to the component that you want to remove.
Note that a shaded check box next to a component indicates that only some of its subcomponents are installed.
If you want to remove a subcomponent, click Details. Then, click to clear the check box next to the subcomponents that you want to remove, and then click OK.
5. Click Next.
6. In the Completing the Windows Components Wizard screen, click Finish.
How to Add a Windows XP Component
1. Log on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.
2. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Click Add/Remove Windows Components. The Windows Components Wizard starts.
4. In the Components list, click to select the check box that is next to the component that you want to add. If the check box for a component is shaded, only some of its subcomponents are selected for installation.
To view a list of the subcomponents, click Details. Click to select the check box next to the subcomponents that you want to add, and then click OK. If the Details button is unavailable, the component does not contain subcomponents.
5. Click Next.
6. If the Insert Disk dialog box appears, use one of the following methods:
o Insert your Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then click OK.
o Click OK to locate your Windows XP installation files. In the Files Needed dialog box, click Browse, locate your Windows XP installation files, and then click Open. For example, the installation files might be in the D:\I386 folder.
7. In the Completing the Windows Components Wizard screen, click Finish.
How to Remove a Windows XP Component
1. Log on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.
2. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Click Add/Remove Windows Components. The Windows Components Wizard starts.
4. In the Components list, click to clear the check box next to the component that you want to remove.
Note that a shaded check box next to a component indicates that only some of its subcomponents are installed.
If you want to remove a subcomponent, click Details. Then, click to clear the check box next to the subcomponents that you want to remove, and then click OK.
5. Click Next.
6. In the Completing the Windows Components Wizard screen, click Finish.
How to Adjust Your Windows XP Mouse Pointer Settings
This post provide technical support to Access the Windows XP Mouse Settings to adjust your pointer style and speed, plus make the mouse pointer easier to use.
Although you often do not think about your Windows XP mouse pointer, it's something you use every day you work on your computer. Perhaps you don't like the way the mouse is working, such as the fact that Windows XP often does not recognize when you want to double-click an icon. Or maybe the mouse pointer is too hard to see on your screen? The following tip shows you how to access your Windows XP mouse pointer settings for further customization.
1. Click the "Start" button.
2. Click "Control Panel".
3. If a pop-up menu appears when you click "Control Panel", select "Mouse" and skip steps 4-5.
4. Otherwise, the "Control Panel" window should appear.
5. If the window says "Pick a Category", click on "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Mouse". Else, just double-click the "Mouse" icon.
From here you can adjust a variety of mouse pointer settings. When done, click "OK" to close the dialog box. Then close the "Control Panel" window.
Although you often do not think about your Windows XP mouse pointer, it's something you use every day you work on your computer. Perhaps you don't like the way the mouse is working, such as the fact that Windows XP often does not recognize when you want to double-click an icon. Or maybe the mouse pointer is too hard to see on your screen? The following tip shows you how to access your Windows XP mouse pointer settings for further customization.
1. Click the "Start" button.
2. Click "Control Panel".
3. If a pop-up menu appears when you click "Control Panel", select "Mouse" and skip steps 4-5.
4. Otherwise, the "Control Panel" window should appear.
5. If the window says "Pick a Category", click on "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Mouse". Else, just double-click the "Mouse" icon.
From here you can adjust a variety of mouse pointer settings. When done, click "OK" to close the dialog box. Then close the "Control Panel" window.
How to troubleshoot sound problems in Windows XP
This post describes how to troubleshoot common sound problems in Windows XP. This post is intended for a beginning to intermediate computer user.
Use the Windows XP Sound Troubleshooter
Windows XP includes a troubleshooting program which could help you resolve your sound issues. Start the Windows XP Sound Troubleshooter automatically or manually and then answer each question on-screen in order to try to find a resolution.
Step 1: Start the Sound Troubleshooter
If you are already familiar with Windows XP Help and Support Center, click the following link to start the Sound Troubleshooter: Sound Troubleshooter
OR
Start Sound Troubleshooter manually by using the following steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Help and Support.
2. Under Pick a Help Topic, click Fixing a problem.
3. In the navigation pane on the left, click Games, sound, and video problems.
4. In the topic pane, on the right side, click Sound Troubleshooter.
Steps 2: Use the Sound Troubleshooter
1. Click the option that describes the problem that is occurring, and then click Next.
2. Repeat step 1 until your problem is resolved or until you have reached the end of the troubleshooting path.
Note You can click Back at any time to repeat the last step, or you can click Start Over to start the Sound Troubleshooter again.
Use the Windows XP Sound Troubleshooter
Windows XP includes a troubleshooting program which could help you resolve your sound issues. Start the Windows XP Sound Troubleshooter automatically or manually and then answer each question on-screen in order to try to find a resolution.
Step 1: Start the Sound Troubleshooter
If you are already familiar with Windows XP Help and Support Center, click the following link to start the Sound Troubleshooter: Sound Troubleshooter
OR
Start Sound Troubleshooter manually by using the following steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Help and Support.
2. Under Pick a Help Topic, click Fixing a problem.
3. In the navigation pane on the left, click Games, sound, and video problems.
4. In the topic pane, on the right side, click Sound Troubleshooter.
Steps 2: Use the Sound Troubleshooter
1. Click the option that describes the problem that is occurring, and then click Next.
2. Repeat step 1 until your problem is resolved or until you have reached the end of the troubleshooting path.
Note You can click Back at any time to repeat the last step, or you can click Start Over to start the Sound Troubleshooter again.
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