Why does Windows XP not stay alive?

I leave my computer on all the time. When it goes into Standby it sometimes won't wake up. It has only just started to do this. What can I do?

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XP SP2?

After i up grade to SP2 i cannot get on line or Email I know it will be a setting i am missing. Help !

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How can I re-install Windows Media Player?

My Windows Media Player has stopped working. I get an error when I try to launch it. Where can I get the install files from?

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How can I repair my system after installing IIS?

I installed IIS on my Windows XP system. Afterward... I couldn't open web pages in new windows by clicking pressing shift; Outlook started to report a script error on startup; Access wouldn't open a d ... more

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Links in web pages don't work, why?

I use Windows XP. When I click on a link on a web page nothing happens. If I copy the link and paste it into the browser's address field the link is good. Why can't I open new web pages by clicking ... more

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Can I make the Thumbnails in Explorer (Window XP) larger?

Windows Explorer in Windows XP has the option to view your files (images) as Thumbnails. Is there a way to make these Thumbnail images larger? Is there a setting that controls the size of these?

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How can I stop Windows XP leaving files locked?

My Windows XP has started to leave some files locked. AVIs in particular. Once this has happened I can't delete the file. Is there a fix for this fault? Or is there a setting I need to alter?

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How can I stop Messenger Service popups?

Recently I have started to get popup messages appearing on my PC. The messages are titled "Messenger Service" and are a "warning" message stating that this form of spam message is likely to become a r ... more

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How do I disable Bios?

I keep getting this screen whenever I try to restart windows. It''s dumping memory, and telling me that in order for that to stop I should work in safe mode, and disable my bios...How do I do that?

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How can I turn off the Windows Automatic Update feature?

How can I turn off the Windows Automatic Update feature? I can't find it.

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Windows XP started freezing after Windows Updates installed. What can I do?

I have just installed a batch of Windows Updates. They have caused a problem and my PC is freezing up. This will happen several times a day, and it doesn't seem to be related to any particular softwar ... more

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How can I make my Windows 98 (second edition) system work faster?

My computer has gradually slowed down as more things have been added to the hard-drive and then been deleted. I have tried compressing it but the process seems to stop and restart every time when it r ... more

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How can I make the Status Bar appear every time I open Explorer?

The Status Bar doesn't appear in Explorer any more. I have to keep selecting Status Bar in the View menu of Explorer. How can I make sure that the Status Bar appears every time?

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Can Windows 98 be upgraded to Window 2000?

Can Windows 98 be upgraded to Window 2000? I want to upgrade without loosing by other software, data and configurations.

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How can I check the drivers installed on a Windows XP PC?

How can I check which drivers I am using? I use Windows XP.

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How can I fix or repair Windows XP?

I have accidentally damaged Windows XP. I think I have deleted some essential files and XP is not working properly.

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Is it always safe to install the Windows Updates which Microsoft recommend?

I'm nervous about continually installing all the secuity patches which Microsoft recommend. Can these cause problems, or is it always best to do what they recommend? Anyone had any problems with these ... more

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How can I make my dial up networking (DUN) window remember by password?

Even though I have ticked the "save password" option my password is not saved, I have to type it in every time. How can I make sure that my password is saved?

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How can I set Num Lock to be on for Windows 2000 login screen?

Every time I login to Windows 2000 I make a mistake because the Num Lock is not on. I would like to know if there is a setting which will put the Num Lock on at startup, so that it is always on.

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How can I change the product key on an installation of Windows XP?

I've heard that you can change the product key of Windows XP without reinstalling windows. Anyone know how?

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