Windows XP

Replicating Windows XP Mode functionality much? Learn to enable RemoteApp in Windows XP SP3 in this article!

What are the Safe Mode options? When should I use them? If you are unable to start your system by using Last Known Good Configuration, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 provides safe mode, a startup option that disables startup programs and nonessential services to create an environment useful for troubleshooting and…

How can I install Windows XP Pro on my computer? As a Microsoft Windows support professional, one of your tasks may be to install the operating system. This article provides a step-by-step tutorial on installing Windows XP Pro. Windows Vista Update: We’ve recently added similar instructions for how to install Windows Vista Step #1: Plan…

How can I disable the annoying balloon messages in Windows XP? Windows XP tries its best to help the user figure out things. One silly methods it tries to do so is through the annoying yellow balloon pop-up messages near the tray area. To stop the annoying balloon messages follow these steps: Open Registry Editor….

Last week I came across a weird issue with a few Windows XP Pro computers that were part of an Active Directory domain. In some cases, most likely after playing with the computer’s registry, you might find that a computer running Windows XP Professional has problems in logging on. You enter your username and password,…

After running a repair, do I have to re-activate Windows XP? Yes. The subject behavior is by design. The repair process replaces the system license file. To workaround this behavior, you can save the Wpa.dbl file after activation and replace the Wpa.dbl file with your saved copy after a repair. This file is located in…

How do I temporarily disable the automatic download of Windows XP SP2? Windows XP SP2 was released to the Windows Update – Auto Update tool in the middle of August 2004. While recognizing the security benefits of Windows XP SP2, some organizations have requested the ability to temporarily disable delivery of this update via Automatic…

In the Windows XP/2003 Recovery Console I cannot access any drives or folders other than the system folder. Can I change this setting? Yes. When you use the Windows Recovery Console, you can use only the following folders: The root folder The %SystemRoot% folder and the subfolders of the Windows installation that you are currently…

What recovery and troubleshooting options do I have in Windows XP? Software and hardware issues can affect the way that your system functions. Severe problems might prevent you from starting Windows XP Professional normally. Software problems: Installing incompatible software, incorrectly changing system configuration settings, or installing faulty device drivers can cause system instability or a…