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Upgrading nero to the newest version may solve the problem.

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If you do not use Windows Messenger then why not uninstall it. Every time you start up your computer, Messenger also starts up which can slow everything down and use up more system resources. To uninstall it:

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If you use ICQ and windows xp firewall, you have noticed that file send won't work. Here is how to get it working without disabling the entire firewall :

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If you use mIRC and windows xp firewall, you have noticed that dcc send won't work. Here is how to get it working without disabling the entire firewall :

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You use AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)? If so you might be wondering how you can get rid of those annoying ads in the AIM window. Here is how.

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When you load up Nero, it may be slow "Scaning SCSI/IDE-Bus Pleast Wait..." Because XP also uses the CD-RW Drive. If you do not use the built-in CD Recording feature, disable it, so Nero can load up faster.

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Are you fed up with the new Windows Media Player? Did you like the version of Windows Media Player that came with Windows 2K? Windows XP still has the version of media player installed but they hid it. To get it back follow the directions below :

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If you install Nero 5.5.5.1 on an XP machine that has MusicMatch Jukebox (MMJB) 6.X installed, you will experience the "lost CDROM drives" syndrome. This is apparently caused by conflicting CD burning drivers in Nero and MMJB. Uninstalling MMJB 6.X solves the problem with the lost drives and allows you to use Nero. Once MMJB 6.X is uninstalled, you can then install MMJB version 7.0, and... Read More


As you know, XP has the ability to have your browser and email client of choice on the start menu (top 2 items). If you set the start menu to use Outlook, when using that icon, it forces the user to the inbox. In Outlook (2k and XP) you have the choice to change which folder Outlook will open up to. WIndows XP over rides that setting. Therefore, if you have set Outlook to open to "Outlook Today"... Read More


I had a problem with Nero and Clone. I installed Clone first and then Nero and my Cd-drives where invisible. The I tried it the other way around....Nero first and then Clone. And...voila..both the drives where visible again.

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