How can I test ASP & ASP.NET pages on my PC?

I would like a simple server which I could run on my own PC to use to test ASP and ASP.NET pages. I know Windows XP comes with IIS. But this seems to cause problems with other applications. Does anyon ... more

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I can't burn a CD. Whats gone wrong?

When I try to burn a CD my PC crashes. I get a Blue Screen Error. STOP 0x00000024. I used to be able to burn CDs. Nothing on my system has changed. Windows XP Roxio Easy CD Creator Classic 6 S ... more

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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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y wont my modem connect to the phone line?

my adsl is active ive brought a new filter but still it takes quite a while to connect but it does on windows 98 but not on xp ive got a Conexant AccessRunner PCI ADSL WAN Modem and all the settings a ... more

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How can I stop Win XP asking me if I want to send fault reports?

When applications crash on my PC, Windows XP asks me if I want to send a report. I don't. Can I turn this feature off?

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I can't login to any FTP servers. What is wrong?

Why can't I login to any FTP servers? I am using Windows XP and have tried using both FTP Clients and Internet Explorer. Neither manages to connect.

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dvd rom drive player?

how can i mend my dvd rom drive player it dosent work since i changed the mother board and change from windows 2000 to windows xp there was nothing wrong with it before just now it spins the disk arou ... more

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Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 causes Blue Screen of Death?

Every time I try to burn a CD my PC gets part way through the task and then bombs. I get a Blue Screen of Death. I use Windows Xp and so get a Memory Dump blah blah.... I have reintalled the Roxio ... more

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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 reset the Accessability Options?

I played with the Accessability Options in Windows XP and now window captions have small Minimise, Maximise and Close Buttons and other icons seem slightly larger. How can I reset my settings?

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How can I use the firewall which comes with Windows XP?

I know that Windows XP has a firewall built in. How can I use this?

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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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Suddenly my browsing has become very erratic and jerky. What is wrong?

My PC has been running fine until very recently when I noticed that while browsing the internet my PC becomes quite jerky. The system freezes momentarily and then continues. This happens very frequent ... more

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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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Can't install MS Office 2000?

After trying to tweak my lap top so it would run smother and faster I some problems. I reinstalled the software from the system recovery disks that came with it. I then did the MS updates. Loaded some ... more

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How can I stop Pop Up Ads without paying?

I keep getting pop ups from apparently a Messenger Service that tell me if I pay x amount of dollars I can stop these. They all have different web addresses. It says they are caused by a loophole in W ... more

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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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