To convert your drive or partition from fat32 to ntfs, type the following at Start - Run (assuming it's drive c:):
Read MoreIf you find you need to reinstall Internet Explorer from the XP CD or if you want to do it for troubleshooting purposes:
Read MoreTo completely remove Outlook Express from your system:
Read MoreThe System Volume Information Folders contain your System Restore points. You can delete all or just the oldest ones manually if you like (but they must be sequential). These folders are hidden system folders on each drive. In order to gain access, follow the directions below depending on your version of XP and File System:
Read MoreNote: This is for WINDOWS Messenger, not MSN Messenger
Read MoreBelow is a cut & past copy of the following link:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q307 654
The reason for the copy is in the off chance the MS page isn't available when you need it. I urge everyone to install the Recovery Console as an option at boot. Again, this is a direct copy:
**HOW TO: Install and Use...
Read MoreAutocheck always runs at boot. Only if it detects that the dirty bit has been set on a partition (indicating an abnormal shutdown of the system OR that the file system has detected an inconsistency during normal operation and automatically scheduled chkdsk to run) will it actually run CHKDSK on the indicated partitions. Chkdsk as run by Autocheck does not do as comprehensive a repair as chkdsk... Read More