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Score Status Bar!
Waz Up - 21 Apr 2007 9:01 PM - 3 messages
I have actually two questions. 1) I turn on the Status Bar (Explorer -> View - Status bar). When I exit then re-launch, the Status bar is not visible. I need to turn it on again. The Tool bars are NOT locked. What am I missing or not doing? ...
Score Add Program to Startup
Mommy2Many - 21 Apr 2007 9:00 PM - 3 messages
I am trying to add a program to start when I start windows. I have tried going through the "help" menu, but with no luck It had me going to start>run>mmc>file>add/remove snap in>group policies. . ...
Score Console automation: 2
Coder - 21 Apr 2007 10:18 AM - 3 messages
Also -- while you're at it with my previous question -- how do we embed the console window at the bottom of the right-hand panel of Windows Explorer? Wouldn't it be great if we had an Explorer button which, when clicked, ...
Score Console automation
Coder - 21 Apr 2007 10:17 AM - 3 messages
Hi How do we create a registry key so that while browsing folders in the Explorer, we right-click a folder/directory, select a context menu item, and open a console window (DOS prompt) that has navigated to that folder ...
Score Re: Line command to undelete last file?
Jim - 21 Apr 2007 9:42 AM - 3 messages
In March 2007 Jim <nom***@riomail.com> wrote the following: On 29 Mar 2007, Bob I <bire***@yahoo.com> wrote: Bob, I can see I have not been clear!  What I should have said is this:  ...
Score Port 21 Issue
JCO - 21 Apr 2007 4:17 AM - 12 messages
Having issues with a File Server (Virtual) which use Port 21.  Doing a "Shields Test" port 21 shows to not exist, which means it is stealth.  This is normal if your firewall is running but mine is off.  I expect the port to ...
Score Locating, Reviewing and Removing Digtal Signatures
Jamess B. Holladay - 20 Apr 2007 12:39 PM - 3 messages
Is there a general repository of "Digital Signatures" where all signed certificates can be viewed and removed if desired? ...
Score Roxio DLA
JCO - 20 Apr 2007 12:12 AM - 5 messages
I'm not impressed with the ability to write to a CD-RW using the DLA format. I'm not sure if this is the proper ng for this issue. It seems that every time I want to drag something to my CD-RW, I get an ...
Score how to customize "my music" "my pictures" file folder graphic?
JDoe - 19 Apr 2007 1:09 PM - 2 messages
I notice that users may "customize" the face of file folders to whatever ..jpg that is chosen, particularly if a user were to include their selected ..jpg graphic and entitled it "folder.jpg" then include w/i the file to be ...
Score can't change desktop background
cliff kubicek - 19 Apr 2007 8:30 AM - 3 messages
when I go to change the background the only thing I can click on is either the color tab or the customize desktop.  It won't let me preview and backgrounds.  I know i have one set. ( the beach and palm tree)  but when I ...
Score I need a forum!
Ann - 19 Apr 2007 7:03 AM - 2 messages
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Score If I found a bug, how to report it and get an official reply
fengever - 19 Apr 2007 1:45 AM - 5 messages
If I found some problem fells like a bug, how to report it and get an official assertion? ...
Score Anchoring Windows
MarcusG - 18 Apr 2007 6:34 PM - 2 messages
Anyone know how to change the default location where Windows appear on the desktop?  Example - Alt_Ctrl_Delete displays the "Windows Security" window in the middle of your blank desktop.  Is there a way to get it to default to the ...
Score Can't Install
JCO - 18 Apr 2007 6:13 PM - 3 messages
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0: x86 (KB829019) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416) I tried the earlier technick of uninstalling NET Framework 2, do the DotNetFix and reinstall but it is still not installing. Do I even need to add NET Framework 3? ...
Score Tweak UI not working in Win XP Pro SP2
SidDes - 18 Apr 2007 3:34 PM - 5 messages
I installed Tweak UI from Autopatcher XP with Dec 2006 update............ However when i dbl click it, error msg "admin has disabled Tweak UI" Since my comp is not connected to any sort of network, admin is the only account i use... ...
Score Any good shade programs for Windows XP?
Ant - 18 Apr 2007 11:35 AM - 5 messages
I used to use BlueCarpet's WinShade v3.01 (the company is gone I think) in Windows 9x, 2000, and XP, but it doesn't work so well on my new Athlon 64 dual core system since some programs don't seem to lose focus ...
Score Tweak UI Issue
sasha gottfried - 17 Apr 2007 4:17 AM - 5 messages
In Tweak UI, under General Tab / Focus....... I have UNchecked " Prevent applications from stealing focus." But every few days I have to go and re-UNcheck that option. (The problem is that when checked websites open on the tray instead of opening into a full window). ...
Score Run program in WinXP home during boot
eljainc - 17 Apr 2007 12:15 AM - 4 messages
Hello, I have a custom written program which displays a license agreement. I would like to run this program during the WinXP boot process as early as possible. It is not currently a service, but I could make it one if ...
Score BIOS Looses HD Information
JCO - 16 Apr 2007 11:05 PM - 8 messages
What causes the HD info to get lost in the BIOS.  I know this use to happen when the battery is dead but I would think that it would loose the clock and everything.  I boot up and it keeps searching for a HD but can't find one. ...
Score Windows Explorer: I have 2 My Computers,..
ray lunder - 16 Apr 2007 9:17 PM - 2 messages
Ahoy, if I open WE for some housekeeping the directory tree in the left hand pane shows two My Computers and two Desktops. One is normal and contains the true tree and contents and the other is in lower case ...
Score User Password Changes
JCO - 16 Apr 2007 5:44 PM - 5 messages
I have a user that has Adminstrator Rights.  He changed his password for his login.  I still have the Administrator Password, so I can still get on his computer.  The  questions is this: Can I log on as administrator and change his password for his login? ...
Score Icons keep changing
Chris - 16 Apr 2007 12:54 PM - 6 messages
Hi! I've downloaded icon files in order to change the ordinary ones on the desktop but although they're genuine icon files they keep changing back to the dull prototypes. What's gone wrong? ...
Score USB hard drive doesn't come up automatically?
***** charles - 16 Apr 2007 10:47 AM - 3 messages
Hi all, I must have deleted some needed servic(s) on my XP Home machine that I need.  When I plug in my external usb hard drive it does not automatically see it.  What do I need to add/ ...
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