Describes how to disable programs that run when you start Windows XP or Windows Vista. Steps are provided to use Windows Defender to scan your computer and to stop unwanted applications from running.

If you performed a repair installation of Windows XP but did not uninstall any later version of Internet Explorer, Internet Explorer will not run. To troubleshoot this issue, follow these steps. Verify the version of Windows XP that is installed on the computer. Click Start, click Run, type Winver.exe in the Open box, and then click OK.

General hardware failure. Resolution. To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods. Method 1. Edit the Boot.ini file to restore or correct the Default entry and to ensure that the other entries in the [Operating Systems] section of the Boot.ini file point to the appropriate directories.

If one or both updates are installed on your computer, remove these updates before you install Windows XP SP3. To uninstall these updates, follow these steps: Click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type appwiz.cpl. Click Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit or Remote Desktop Connection.

When you run an .exe file on a Windows Vista-based computer, the file may start a different program. Additionally, the icon for the .exe file may not appear as expected. You may also receive additional errors from the .exe file or from the program that starts. Resolution

Windows XP Professional . If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other. Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel. Click Start, and then click Run.

If you encounter a Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) message that there is a problem with the product key or the volume license key for your installation of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista, use one of the following methods to resolve the issue. Windows XP

Right-click My Computer, and select Properties. Select the Advanced tab. Click the Settings button in the User Profiles section. Select the user account that was corrupted. Click the Copy To button. Click Browse button and then browse For Folder dialog box to locate the Documents and Settings folder and select the new account.

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) is not available to install from Windows Update and is not offered to you by Automatic Updates. Cause. The problem may occur if one or more of the following conditions are true: You are not running Windows XP or Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1).

This article describes how to use the Computer Management tool in Microsoft Windows XP. Computer Management Overview. Computer Management is a collection of Windows administrative tools that you can use to manage a local or remote computer.