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The HTM,  HTML or MHT files are displayed with a standard icon rather than the Internet Explorer “e” icon.

Set the HTM / HTML icons

• Click Start, Run and type CONTROL FOLDERS
• Select the File Types tab
• Scroll down the list and select the HTM file type
• Click Advanced button, and then click Change Icon
• Type in the file name %Programfiles%\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
• Select the 2nd icon (Icon index number is 1) from the list
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If the Network Connection icons are missing, try the following to get them back:

NOTE Despite this issue, networking continues to function correctly, and the ipconfig command still shows all connection and all adapter information. However, dial-up users may not be able to initiate a connection due to missing icons.

You can still connect to (or disconnect from) the ISP using the RAS Phonebook. Follow these steps: Click Start, Run and type: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Connections\Pbk Double-click the file named RASPHONE.PBK (Shows up as RASPHONE) and connect to the internet.

Click Start, Run and type CMD and press Enter
Run the following commands one-by-one and press Enter after each command:

regsvr32 netshell.dll
regsvr32 netcfgx.dll
regsvr32 netman.dll

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Registry Editor is an advanced tool for viewing and changing settings in your system registry, which contains information about how your computer runs. Almost the entire settings are stored in the registry. For example, when you resize an application window, the window position (x,y points) is stored in the registry so that the settings are retained permanently. This is just an example, there are much more data stored in the registry, right from your user account names and passwords (if configured to store in the registry).

Although Registry Editor enables you to inspect and modify the registry, it’s advisable to use Registry Editor only if the GUI does not provide the option you’re looking for. Making incorrect changes in the registry can break your system. It’s highly advisable to backup the registry before editing any portion of it. Continue reading »

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Each instance of svchost.exe process seen in the Task Manager hosts a group of services. To see the list of services hosted by each instance of svchost.exe, you may use the Tasklist.exe console utility available in Windows XP Professional Edition.

• Click Start, Run and type CMD.EXE
• Type tasklist /svc >c:\taskList.txt

The taskList.txt will contain the list of Processes, their Process IDs and the Services running under each Process.

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Usually, OEMs add their icon to the Start menu which may launch a website, folder or a program when clicked. Example.. Do More With Gateway link for Gateway computers, Presario info center link for Compaq Presario systems. Use the instructions in this article to remove the OEM Link from Windows XP Start menu. Continue reading »

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While working in the system, you might see the dial-up connection dialog coming up automatically. This is caused by some application which is trying to connect to the internet. The exact application is unknown. Most applications are configured/designed to check for updates automatically by contacting home. Some applications notify the user before contacting their servers, most don’t. This may be caused by parasites as well. Adware contact their servers to fetch Ads and some Trojan may even send out your valuable information.

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Sometimes when you uninstall a program, corresponding entry in the Add or Remove Programs listing may not be removed. This may be due to incomplete uninstall or poorly designed uninstaller itself. To manually remove the orphaned entries from the Add or Remove Programs applet, follow these steps:

• Click Start, Run and type regedit.exe
• Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Uninstall Continue reading »

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How to Keep RAS Connections Active After Logging Off
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=158909

Keep a Dial-Up Connection Open for All Users [Microsoft ExpertZone article]
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/may02/theriot1.asp

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PARTITIONING:

1.  Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2.  At the Welcome to Setup page, press ENTER to continue.
3.  Press F8 to accept the Windows XP Licensing Agreement.
4.  If an existing Windows XP installation is detected, you will be prompted to repair it. At this point hit the ESC key (do not repair).
5.  The screen will now list all existing partitions and un-partitioned space for each hard disk. Use the cursor/arrow keys to choose where to create the new partition. Press D to delete an existing partition or press C to create a new partition in un-partitioned space. If you press D to delete an existing partition, you must then press L (or press ENTER, and then press L if it is the System partition) to confirm that you want to delete that partition. Repeat this process for each of the existing partitions that you want to move (or remove) in order to create your new partition. When all necessary partitions are deleted, you can then select the remaining un-partitioned space and then press C to create new partitions.

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Apple has released an update to its Mail app that addresses several stability issues. The problems revolved around the recent change to Mac OS X 10.5.6 which had caused Mail to unexpectedly quit for many users. The release should be installed if the OS update did not properly install the “3.5 (930.3)” version of Mail.app. Users can check the exact build by opening Mail and choosing “About Mail” from the menu.

The release appears to be Apple’s first fix amid the large number of problems reported with the 10.5.6 update. Users have encountered lags with the installation, system crashes, kernel panics, hardware connectivity issues and even disruption of Time Machine backups.

The Mail update is available from Apple’s support page. If the correct version is already installed on a system that still shows stability issues, the company suggests that third-party plug-ins should be removed or updated.

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