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C:\Windows\INF has some 1,600 files of *.pnf, *.inf and *.adm types. Can I safely delete them or at least the old files? c:\windows\prefetch has 10 files located there of *.pf type. Can I safely delete them or at least the old files? Thanks

Pressing START+ALL PROGRAMS in the past gave me a listing of all the programs (over 100) that are installed. There was like 60 names each in 6-8 columns Recently, that key sequence lists only 2 programs. Where does XP get the info to display? START + "User Explore" shows all of the programs...

I am using Chrome and win xp sp3. Once in a while, while waiting for a web site's page to open after I click on a link I get an info message to wait for the page to answer or kill the page that's waiting. I don't know if it's Chrome or XP that controls the wait time for a page to respond but I...

When examining Computer Management - Disk Management I see for each Partition under the STATUS column: Healthy or Healthy (System) or Healthy (Page Files) or Healthy (Active) What does Active mean for a partition? I have 14 partitions on 12 HDDs (3 internal,9 USB external) XP Pro SP3 Thanks

PC: Dell 4600i, XP pro SP3, six USB connected disks. When I boot up I examine the DL associated with my disks. There is usually one disk which needs to have it's DL changed because some of my shortcuts/programs require a specific DL to run. Usually F: must be changed to G:. Sometimes another...

PC: Dell 4600i, XP pro SP3, USB connected HP Photosmart C4280 printer. Troubles after installing HP C4280's Full Feature (FF) s/w. I did a fresh download of the s/w and did the recommended procedure of (1)Clearing the TEMP directory, (2)Downloading, extracting the System, (3)uninstalling...

The Structure of the XP PRO START - ALL PROGRAMS display. Clicking on the All Programs option displays 4 columns of 32 characters each. This can display a maximum of 132 programs. If one has more than 132 programs you would not see the excess. If some program names contain more than 32...

Recently I have not been able to run certain programs. I have used PSP9, PSPX, PSPX2 for years to do image editing and manipulating. Now, when I click on a shortcut to run one of these progs nothing happens. If I look at Task Manager I see the program name in "Processes" and it's memory usage is...

Printer is an HP PhotoSmart C4280 connected via usb to pc, Operating system is Windows XPPro SP3, Computer is an Dell Dimension 4600i. I have uninstalled the printer several times, I have reinstalled various versions of the printer driver. Whenever I print to this printer I get Windows Installer...

Once in a while (not often enough to remember the process) I buy a HDD on line and it's delivered unformatted. What is the procedure to connect it to my PC and get it into running shape (formatted and partitioned)? Recently I received a new PATA HDD intended for external use. When I connected it...

I have 3 internal HDD and an internal CD. Externally (USB) I have a DVD, HP Printer, and 4 HDD. My Dell 4600I runs XP Pro SP3 and has 3 MB Ram. The pc has 2 USB ports in the front and 6 ports in the rear. I use one rear port to drive a separately powered 10 USB port adapter. This gives me 17...

I seldom save as to a PSPIMAGE so I check the selections and pick JPG. Can I make the first choice a JPG instead? I use PSP9 often because it's smaller and faster, PSPX for more elaborate stuff and although I have the newer versions I seldom use them. Is there a way to make a new version...

I have a procedure for a non-destructive reinstall of XP Pro SP3. I need to do it on my main pc (Dell 4600i, 3 MB ram, lots of HDD space, 3 PATA internal, 1 SATA internal and 6 external USB drives) to renew the os. One of the problems (time) is that I need to download and install all the windows...

Recently I reinstalled XP Pro SP3 and lost mucho data like apps (not personal data). In Doc&Settgs there are some 14 folders like Admin, All Users, etc. Since reinstall I am working as user "Jean" and it's AppData folder has lots of app data in it. It is the only user listed. Previously I worked...

I would like to add snow to some outdoor winter scenes. I've tried many things but they just don't work well. I think that layers is the way to go but that procedure had evaded me. PSP-X Thanks

Are there some picture tubes with electronic component images and pc components. I would like to do some computer diagrams. Thanks

Has anyone used pen based input (Wacom pen/tablet) to edit/modify images and create artwork? Wacom claims that "pen-based computing quickly and professionally edits photos and creates digital artwork by using Adobe® Photoshop®, Corel® Painter™, and over 100 other leading software applications"...

I have had a Wacom Pen/Tablet for years but did not use it much. Recently I tried to connect it to my Dell XP pc and with new XP based drivers it works. This is an old device and Wacom makes many new and very capable pen/tablet devices. Wacom states that Wacom pen-based computing quickly and...

How does one include an image in a message?

Using Kodak EasyShare software I can place and select an image in the Picture Tray and edit that image using "Fun Effects". One of the effects I like is the "Coloring Book". Selecting it I can make an image that is like a page in a coloring book. I produce a number of these images using family...