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Windows XP/Expert Profile
Expertise
I am happy to answer any questions about how to USE Microsoft Windows XP. Also, please be sure to check the Windows Tips & Tricks and Windows XP Tutorials sections of my web site.
Experience in the area
I have been using Windows XP since it first came out. I have been teaching Windows (all versions) in the classroom since 1994, and online through computer tutorials since 2002.
Organizations
I have been volunteering on AllExperts in the categories of Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, and Weight Loss for many months now.
Publications
I have created a line of computer tutorials online at www.WindowsLearningZone.com and www.599CD.com/Windows.
Education/Credentials
Personally, I am self taught. I've learned everything I know from books and trial & error. If I don't know the answer, I know how to find it.
Past/Present Clients
I have over 20,000 happy clients worldwide.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| John | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Richard. |
| Bob | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| don | 10/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very prompt and knowledgeable |
| Jay | 10/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | OK - good suggestion - I will ..... |
| Nicholas | 10/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Richard is always extremely helpful. Many thanks ..... |
Recent Answers from Richard Rost
2009-11-03 Paint question:
Just go to Image > Attributes and you can specify the height and width in there. Let me know if you have any other questions or comments. Also, be sure to visit my FREE Windows Tips & Tricks Page
2009-10-23 Installing mobile broadband:
Log on with your Administrator account and password. That's really all you can do. Let me know if you have any other questions or comments. Also, be sure to visit my FREE Windows Tips & Tricks Page
2009-10-22 computer's default location?:
That's strange. I'm near Buffalo too, by the way. Nice to meet you. Your location is generally something sites pick up based on your IP ADDRESS, but it could be a cookie too. Try clearing your cookies
2009-10-21 Computer Creates Duplicate Shortcuts:
I have never heard of this problem before. Have you tried a Google search for these symptoms? Let me know if you have any other questions or comments. Also, be sure to visit my FREE Windows Tips
2009-10-18 Xp Blue Screen:
Driver discs contain the software that allows Windows to interface with your hardware devices (network card, video, sound, motherboard, etc.) Windows XP might just find your devices find and install
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