Alphabetical Listing of Error Messages   |
| A nice compilation from Smart Computing which lists error messages for both the web and operating systems. Often provides fixes. |
| Answers that Work - TASK LIST PROGRAMS |
| The pages are from their in-house database and provide guidance on the usefulness or not of numerous task list programs and services, and removal procedures when recommended. |
| Automatic Recovery for Failed WinXP SP2 Installations |
| This article discusses using the Automatic Recovery to restore your computer if the installation of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) is not completed and you cannot start your computer. |
| Automating File Deletion in WinXP |
| If you want to automate the process for file deletion, check out this Microsoft KB article. It provides instructions including various switch settings to automate this maintenance process. |
| Backing Up Firefox Profiles |
| Before you go too far into troubleshooting Firefox, you might want to backup your profile first. This web page gives you instructions. |
| Bob Cerelli's WindowsXP Tips Page |
| Large collection of Windows XP tips by various categories. Also includes tips on specific applications such as Microsoft Office. |
| Data Emergency Guide |
| This guide is intended to help you recognize, react and resolve a data emergency. The Data Emergency Guide will be most useful to computer users and support personnel experiencing a sudden data loss situation involving a previously functioning computer, or dealing with the accidental erasure of data or overwriting of data control structures. |
| Geeks to Go Troubleshooting Page |
| This is more for advanced users but provides some nice material for troubleshooting your machine if you think it's infected with malware. Provides info in a nice step format and includes links to software. |
| Internet Explorer Fix - General purpose fix for IE |
| Internet Explorer Fix - is a general purpose repair utility for IE which repairs Internet Explorer by registering it's core DLL files and through the INF file. Additionally if it detects Windows 2000/XP as the Operating System, it runs SFC to resto |
| Kelley's Corner - Windows Tweaks |
| For more advanced users who aren't scared by Windows Registry, you'll enjoy this site. It is packed with Windows XP tweaks and tips. The site is published by Kelly Theriot, a Microsoft MVP. |
| Knowledge Base Links for Startup and Boot Problems |
| This is a web page compiled by James Eschelman (Microsoft MVP) on known start up and boot issues. Each problem is referenced to a Microsoft KB article. |
| Microsoft Online Crash Analysis |
| The Windows Memory Diagnostic tests the Random Access Memory (RAM) on your computer for errors. The diagnostic includes a comprehensive set of memory tests. If you are experiencing problems while running Windows, you can use the diagnostic to determine whether the problems are caused by failing hardware, such as RAM or the memory system of your motherboard. Windows Memory Diagnostic is designed to be easy and fast |
| Microsoft Service Packs List |
| A Microsoft site listing all the available service packs (SP) for their products. Includes Windows, Office and Internet Explorer. |
| Microsoft Windows XP: Troubleshooting Startup and Shutdown Problems |
| This advanced troubleshooting knowledgebase article is all about windows startup issues for Windows XP. It also offers a series of additional KB articles that cover more specific areas. |
| OCX and DLL Registration Problems |
| Ever have a situation where a program won't run because it says an OCX or DLL file can't be found or isn't registered? Here's a site with instructions that might solve the problem. |
| Process Library |
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| StartUp Application Process Identifier |
| This is a searchable database by Greatis that helps identify various processes. Database breaks item down by priority such as necessary, useless, dangerous and at your option. |
| Sysinternals (Advanced) |
| The Sysinternals web site provides you with advanced utilities, technical information, and source code related to Windows NT/2000/XP/2K3 and Windows 9x, Windows Me internals that you won't find anywhere else. Since I first posted this recommendation, the company has been purchased by a somewhat bigger company called Microsoft. Still the same good stuff though. |
| Troubleshooting Microsoft Word Issues |
| This step-by-step article describes the Support.dot template. This is a special template which includes macros created by Microsoft Product Support Services. The template assists in troubleshooting and solving problems within Word. |
| Troubleshooting Windows Firewall Settings |
| This is an advanced document on troubleshooting Windows Firewall best suited for System Admins. The document includes instructions for setting exceptions, opening ports, logging on so on. |
| Troubleshooting Windows XP Shutdown Issues |
| This page is for the advanced user, but offers lots of useful information. The info was compiled by James Eshelman who is a Microsoft MVP. Page is broken down into categories to make finding a solution easier. |
| TweakHound - Windows XP |
| We saw this site referenced in Ed Bott's blog. The name may sound familiar as he's written a series of Windows books. He recommends this site as one of the few that actually tests out their tweaks. The site is pretty comprehensive and covers material for all types of users ranging from home users to IT professionals. |
| WinTasks Process Library |
| The WinTasks Process Library contains information about all common Windows processes and is continuously updated with new information. On this page you can find a subset of the most popular processes listed in WinTasks Process Library. |
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