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How to start Windows XP in last know good configuration

By Drew Mathers | September 15, 2015

1. Start the computer and press the F8 key repeatedly.
2. Use the up-arrow key to select: Last Known Good Configuration
3. Press: Enter
4. Select your desired operating system and press Enter.
5. Windows XP will start.

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How to run the System File Checker in Windows XP

By Drew Mathers | September 11, 2015

1. Click: Start
2. Click: Run
3. Type: sfc /scannow
4. Click: OK
5. Wait for the process to complete.

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How to check Device Manager and event logs in Windows XP

By Drew Mathers | September 4, 2015

1. Click: Start
2. Right-click: My Computer
3. Click: Manage
4. Click: Device Manager
5. Notice any errors on the devices list.
6. Click: Event Viewer
7. Double-click: System
8. Notice any errors on the event list.

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How to fix a network connection in Windows XP

By Drew Mathers | September 2, 2015

1. Click: Start
2. Click: Control Panel
3. a. Click: Network and Internet Connections (if Control Panel is set to Category View)
   b. Click: Network Connections (if Control Panel is set to Category View)
   c. Double-click: Network Connections (if Control Panel is set to Classic View)
4. Right-click the network connection showing as: Connected
5. Click: Repair
6. Click: Close
7. Right-click the network connection showing as: Connected
8. Click: Disable
9. Right-click the same network connection
10. Click: Enable
11. Run the Network Connection Wizard

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How to disable startup programs in Windows XP

By Drew Mathers | August 26, 2015

1. Click: Start
2. Click: Run
3. Type: msconfig
4. Click: OK
5. Click: Selective Startup
6. Uncheck: Load Startup Items
7. Click: OK
8. Click: Restart

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How to turn off visual effects in Windows XP

By Drew Mathers | August 19, 2015

1. Click: Start
2. Click: Control Panel
3. a. Click: Performance and Maintenance (if Control Panel is set to Category View)
   b. Click: System (if Control Panel is set to Category View)
   c. Click: System (if Control Panel is set to Classic View)
4. Click: Advanced
5. Click: [Settings] (under Performance heading)
6. Click: ( ) Adjust for best performance
7. Click: [OK]
8. Click: [OK]

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How to disable the indexing service in Windows XP

By Drew Mathers | August 15, 2015

1. Click: Start
2. Click: Control Panel
3. a. Click: Add or Remove Programs (if Control Panel is set to Category View)
   b. Click: Add or Remove Programs (if Control Panel is set to Classic View)
4. Click: Add/Remove Windows Components
5. Uncheck: [ ] Indexing Service
6. Click: [Next >]
7. Click: Finish

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How to fix Windows XP System Restore error: Restoration incomplete

By Drew Mathers | August 13, 2015

1. Set a System Restore point.
2. Boot Windows XP in Safe Mode.
3. Run System Restore.

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How to run System Restore in Windows XP

By Drew Mathers | August 11, 2015

1. Click: Start
2. Click: All Programs
3. Click: Accessories
4. Click: System Tools
5. Click: System Restore
6. Click: (.) Restore my computer to an earlier time
7. Click on a date when the computer worked correctly (must be in bold).
8. Select the desired restore point if more than one is available.
9. Click: [Next >]
10. Click: [Next >]
11. Wait for the process to complete. It can take up to 30 minutes.
12. Look for the success message. (How to fix: Restoration Incomplete)
13. Click: [OK]

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How to prevent Windows Messenger from starting in Windows XP

By Drew Mathers | August 10, 2015

1. Notice the Windows Messenger icon at the bottom right.
2. Click: Start
3. Click: All Programs
4. Click: Outlook Express
5. Click: Tools
6. Click: Windows Messenger
7. Click: Options
8. Click: Preferences
9. Uncheck: [ ] Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts
10. Click: [OK]

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