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Normally docked on the Windows XP Task bar, the Address toolbar provides a convenient navigation alternative to the mouse. Enter a network or local folder path, and Explorer takes you there. Enter a URL, and your default Web browser opens the page. Unfortunately, Microsoft removed the Address toolbar with Windows XP Service Pack 3.

There was a time that a salesman actually having enough skill, or knowledge, to sell a product — not both though. Circuit City got away from salesman way back in 2003, and now they are further enhancing their minions with some tablet PCs.

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A third of Vista PCs downgraded to XP? Published on August 20th, 2008 Posted by Eideard in Research, Technology 17 Comments Vista’s death march picked up some pace after a metrics researcher revealed that nearly 35 per cent of PCs built to run the Windows operating system have been downgraded to XP.

Like everyone, Microsoft hates to back a loser. There comes a time though when you have to lick your wounds and suck it up. With the demise of Microsoft backed HD DVD, they are now working on incorporating the new storage option into Windows. read more

I want to limit drive searches on win xp... I only want other users to search "c" drive when doing a search..Not any other drives or partitions on the computer. Running xpsp2 ... Thanks Poppy!

1. Boot up in no time Make your PC leap out of bed with these simple tips. Does it seem like the more time you spend with your Windows XP installation, the longer your PC takes to pull itself out of bed when booting up? It’s not a sign of old age; it’s the ever-growing accumulation of detritus that various applications and hardware deposit on your hard drive when you install them.

Whenever i leave my computer idling for any length of time i keep getting stop errors. I would correct this with system restore but when i double click it doesent open. I get an hourglass for a short period of time but thats all.

Whenever i leave my computer idling for any length of time i keep getting stop errors. I would correct this with system restore but when i double click it doesent open. I get an hourglass for a short period of time but thats all.

You might think I’m crazy, but possibly my favorite thing about Vista is that it’s black and glossy. You’ve got to admit that Vista is an attractive looking OS! In comparison, Windows XP just looks terrible. The first thing I usually do is switch the default blue theme to the silver one.