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  • XP Professional (SP2)-Computer Configurations

    01/06/2007 2:12:29 PM PST · by Snoopers-868th · 94 replies · 2,337+ views
    Once again I am forced to have my OS reloaded. I have an Administrator problem that I do not want to even address after literally 4 days on the phone with MS technical support's language barrier. My question is to all the FR tech folks who know XP-Pro, sharing and user rights. My equipment: (Originally Dell 8200 w/pentium 4 1.8mhz) USB1.1 upgraded to High-Speed USB2 PCI Card (4 port) 80G hard drive (C) additional 80G internal drive petitioned (D & E). RAM: 1.25GB memory. OS is Windows XP-Professional with SP2 XP Office Professional 2002 Question #1 Does it make sense...
  • FReeper Computer Help Needed

    04/11/2006 7:40:57 PM PDT · by Extremely Extreme Extremist · 40 replies · 1,036+ views
    Free Republic | 04-11-2006 | EEE
    When I turn my computer on and the screen appears, all I get is the hourglass (The mouse pointer turns into an hourglass whenever I move it towards the START menu or taskbar) and I'm unable to access my START menu. I usually turn the power off several times before it works again. I just did a virus and spyware scan and they came back clean. Yes, I have Windows XP (Cue the "Get a Mac!" responses). Please advise.