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Windows XP Service Pack 3 installation fails with an error message, and the following error is logged in the service pack installation log: "8007F0F4 - STATUS_PREREQUISITE_FAILED"
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How can I disable wireless configuration services and enable the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration services
Consider this scenario. Several wireless configuration utilities are installed on a Windows XP-based computer. You want to use only the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service. This article helps you stop the Broadcom Wireless LAN Tray Service,...
You cannot add a printer and you receive printer spooler error messages in Windows XP
Explains why you may receive "printer spooling" error messages or why you cannot add a printer, and provides a workaround.
How to determine and to recover from Winsock2 corruption in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows Vista
Discusses how to determine and to recover from Winsock2 corruption.
You cannot view other workgroup computers on the network on a Windows XP-based computer
Describes an issue where you cannot view other workgroup computers on the network on a Windows XP-based computer. Explains how to modify the registry to resolve this problem.
Error message when you try to update a Windows XP-based computer: "0x80072EE4"
Describes a problem where Windows Update and Microsoft Update stall at the "Checking for latest version of Windows Update software" page and produce an error code of 0x80072EE4.
Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow could allow remote code execution
Provides a link to Microsoft Security Advisory (971778): Vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow could allow remote code.
How to set power options so that you are not prompted for a password when a Windows XP based-computer resumes from standby
Describes how to set the power options in Windows XP so that you are not prompted for a password when your computer resumes from standby.
You are not offered the option to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 when you use Windows Update or Automatic Updates
Describes situations in which Windows XP Service Pack 3 is not offered as an installation option by Windows Update or by Automatic Updates. Provides methods to troubleshoot the issue.
How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Explains how to use the NetShell utility to restore the TCP/IP stack to its original state that existed when the operating system was installed.
Printers that use ports that do not begin with COM, LPT, or USB are not redirected in a remote desktop or a terminal services session
Describes an issue when printers that use ports that do not begin with COM, LPT, or USB are not redirected in a remote desktop or a terminal services session.
Hyperlinks do not work in Outlook Express or in Word
Describe an issue in which hyperlinks do not work in Outlook Express or in Word
A computer that is running Windows XP cannot detect a USB flash drive, an Apple iPod, or an external hard disk drive
Describes that after you attach a USB-based device to a computer, and then you try to scan for hardware devices, you cannot see the device in the My Computer folder in Microsoft Windows XP.
The Recycle Bin icon does not refresh automatically in Windows Vista or in Windows XP
Describes how to fix the Recycle Bin if the Recycle Bin icon does not refresh automatically in Windows Vista or in Windows XP.
A new window opened in Internet Explorer displays a blank white page
Describes an issue where the new window that you open in Internet Explorer displays a blank white page. Additionally, you receive an error message if you try to perform a search on the page by using the Find (on This Page) command.
The Windows Search feature does not work correctly, you receive script errors in Internet Explorer, or some information is missing after you upgrade to Windows XP or after you uninstall Norton SystemWorks 2003 from a Windows XP-based computer
Describes some problems that can occur on a computer that has both Windows XP and Norton SystemWorks 2003 installed. Provides an automatic Fix and a manual resolution for these problems.
Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
This article describes a problem with CD or DVD drives not work, or is missing, or not recognized after installing or uninstalling programs.
You cannot log in to or connect to secured Web sites in Internet Explorer
Describes how to troubleshoot Internet Explorer in Windows XP when Internet Explorer cannot connect to SSL Secured (128-Bit) Web sites (https://).
How do I restore security settings to the default settings?
Use this Microsoft Fix it automated solution to restore your computer's security settings to their default configurations. Applies to computers that are running Windows XP and Windows Vista.
When I tried to open Device Manager or the Computer Management window, I received an error message: "MMC cannot open the file C:\WINDOWS\system32\devmgmt.msc"
Describes an issue in which you receive an error message when you try to open Device Manager or the Computer Management window. Provides a resolution for this issue.
You cannot open the User Accounts item in Control Panel on a Windows XP-based computer
Describes a resolution for a behavior in Windows XP where you cannot open the User Accounts item in Control Panel. Additionally, you may receive an error message: "Wrong number of arguments or invalid property assignment."
On a Windows XP-based computer, icons are displayed as a red X
On a Windows XP-based computer, when you open Control Panel, and then click User Accounts, all links under the Learn About menu appear as question mark [?] icons, or they appear as red X icons instead of the default icons.
After you upload encrypted files from a computer that is running Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 to a WebDAV share, the files remain encrypted
Fixes a problem in which encrypted the files remain encrypted after you upload the files from a computer that is running Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 to a WebDAV share.
How do I enable the NUM LOCK key for the logon screen?
Automatically enable the use of NUM LOCK during logon.
In Windows XP, I am prompted to send an error report for the Drwtsn32.exe debugger
Describes a problem in which you may be prompted to send an error report for the Drwtsn32.exe debugger in Windows XP.
How can I configure my Internet Explorer browser settings after I have removed malicious software from my computer?
Discusses what to do after the Malicious Software Removal Tool detects a browser hijack variant when you are running Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000.

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