Category: Windows XP

Prevent Programs Running At Start-Up Script

date 03 Oct 2009 | category Windows XP
system configuration utility

As you probably know or at least have noticed that when you install a program on your computer it puts itself on the start-up, so every time you start your computer the program execute itself and runs in the background. …

Why is Seaport.exe process running on my Computer?

date 03 Aug 2009 | category Quick-How-To, Windows XP
service snap-in

As a computer tech I am very picky of what runs on my computer, so periodically I do a check of all the processes currently running on my computer, and that’s how I stumbled upon this process called “seaport.exe” which …

How To Create An ISO image

ISO recorder wizard

There are many occasions when you would want to create an ISO image.  for example, when you want to  create an exact copy of a disk, you create an ISO image, when you modify a bootable CD, you create an …

the trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed

date 22 Jan 2009 | category Windows XP

that message “the trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed” came up while trying to add a domain user to the administrator group on a local computer.

the reason probably I got the error was …

CD-ROM Exclamation Mark – Does Not Work

date 21 Jan 2009 | category Windows XP
registry editor

The other day I got a computer that somehow was not displaying the CD-ROM under My Computer. actually the CD-ROM was showing up under My Computer but it had an exclamation mark, and the CD-ROM did not work at all. …

Add/Remove Windows Component Error

date 31 Dec 2008 | category Windows XP
sysco.inf file

Awhile back I installed a custom build of Windows XP on a developer’s computer, a few days ago he was trying to install IIS on such computer and he got some errors. of course, he immediately  gave me a call …

Computer Optimization Guide

date 19 Dec 2008 | category Windows Vista, Windows XP
System Configuration Utility

As a computer professional I always meet people complaining about their computers being slow, and I always give them tips on how to optimize their computers for the best performance. today I will write a list of computer optimization tips …

See what’s running with Autoruns

date 30 Nov 2008 | category Windows Vista, Windows XP
Logon Autoruns

There are many good little tools at the Microsoft Sysinternals website, but autoruns in particular I believe is a very good tool when troubleshooting your computer. with this tool you can easily see what auto-starts on you system …