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(1) [NETWORKING XP] How do I share Windows XP files over a home or small office computer?

(2) [MS OUTLOOK] How do I repair a damaged MS Outlook Personal Store file (pst file)?

(3) [WINDOWS] 'Cleanup Files Manager' does not work or freezes or stops responding when searching for compressed files

(4) [FREE VIRUS SCANS] Run an online scan for viruses, adware, spyware and malware

(5) [FIREFOX] Do you want to use Internt Explorer on a Firefox Tab? Get the best of both

(6) [WINDOWS UPDATE] You get a message that you do not have sufficient rights to do Windows Security Updates

(7) [WINDOWS UPDATE] You have problems getting access to Windows Update website.

(8) [OUTLOOK EXPRESS] You are missing some toolbar items in Outlook Express

(9) [WINDOWS] Links to lists of keyboard shortcuts for Windows

(10) [MS OUTLOOK] How to share your MS Outlook contacts, email, calendar and other folders between you LAN connected computers.

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(12) Windows Vista make it combersome to take control of folders. This will make it easier Favorites Icon

  (1) Share Windows XP files and directories: Many users of Windows XP have experienced difficulty in sharing files and folders over local networks. The approach that I have found to work consistently is:
  1. Disable 'Simple File Sharing' - Select 'Start' --> 'My Computer' --> Tools Menu --> Folder Options --> View --> Advanced Settings.
  2. Open Control Panel --> Administrative Tools --> Services. Enable the 'Server' service by setting the 'startup' option to Automatic or Manual. This is a standard service needed for sharing files and folders under Windows XP.
  3. Open Control Panel --> Administrative Tools --> Computer Management. Scroll to System Tools --> Shared Folders --> Shares. From the 'Action' menu, select 'Add Share' and follow the instructions.
  4. You may also want to add some 'Users' to 'Administrator' or other groups for shared folder access. Under 'Computer Management', select the group name and choose 'Add' from the 'Action' menu. It can also be used to add domain users as local administrators.
Sharing files on computers directly connected to the Internet is not recommended. However, restricting access to specific users using the above procedures mitigates security risks.   Also see: Windows XP Professional File Sharing


(2) Repair a damaged MS Outlook Personal Store File (pst file): This program is usually located in the directory 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Mapi\1033'. First - close MS Outlook. To run the program open a 'Run Box'. Click Start -> Run. Enter the directory to the scanpst.exe file. Click 'Ok'. Let the scanpst program find and correct any problems. I recommend doing a backup of your pst files first.

(3) Cleanup Files Manager: does not work or freezes.
     'Disk Cleanup' stops responding when searching for compressed files

KB812248 : caused by incorrect entry in the registry This can also be caused by a corrupt temporary file. Clear the files from the Temp folder: Click Start -> Run type in %temp% ), Click Ok. Delete all files, if files are locked delete as many as possible.
'Ctrl-A' can be used to select all the files in the 'Temp'.

(4) Online scans: Run an online scan for viruses, spyware and malware. Select one: See here for more privacy and security trials

(5) Firefox IE Tab: This is how to embed an Internet Explorer Tab in Firefox Tabs.

While in Firefox:

Click Tools -> Extension
On the lower left of the pop-up window select "GetMoreExtensions". Look in the 'Top Rated' or 'Popular' categories for IE TAB. Follow the instructions to download and install the IE TAB Firefox extension. After installation, from the Firefox main menu, select Tools -> IE Tab Options. Check that the Microsoft update websites are correct.

(6) Insufficient rights to install Windows updates - KB888791 You must have Administrator rights to access and install some Windows updates. Follow instructions in this link to get administrator rights.

(7) You receive a message that you cannot update Windows. This link will give alternative ways to obtain Windows updates

(8) You are missing some items in Outlook Express

(9) Windows has keyboard shortcuts to make it easier to perform often used operations. Each Windows version has it's own set of keyboard shortcuts.

Windows XP - Keyboard shortcuts
Windows 95 - 98 - ME keyboard shortcuts Windows 2000 Help Window- Keyboard shortcuts


(10) Share your MS Outlook folders on a Local Area Network (LAN).
Share MS Outlook Folders

(12) Windows Vista assigns a lot of system files ownership to TrustedInstaller and grants even administrators limited rights and permissions on important files and folders. Taking ownership of files and/or folders in Vista is, but this website will help make the process easier.

 
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