How to mend Microsoft Windows

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How can I delete all rows in a data table?

I have a VB.Net question. I am having trouble deleting all rows in a data table. I am using this code........ ... [Read more]

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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 st... [Read more]

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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 insta... [Read 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 pre... [Read 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 t... [Read 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 mak... [Read more]

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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 delet... [Read more]

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How do I stop Word from locking up when starting?

I am running Office 2000 & Windows ME. When I start Word I get as far as the rectangle with the license ... [Read more]

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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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Can I set Internet Explorer to not allow Pop-ups?

How can I configure Internet Explorer so that it won't Pop-up with all the extra windows and advertising? I f... [Read 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 wi... [Read 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. ... [Read more]

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Why will some new windows not open in Internet Explorer?

When I click on a link on a web-page that opens a new page, some pages will not open. They open for about 3 s... [Read more]

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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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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 confi... [Read more]

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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 ... [Read 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 prop... [Read more]

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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 pr... [Read more]

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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 th... [Read 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?