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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.
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Recent Answers from Richard Rost
2011-07-29 XP Pro with Service Pack 3:
Regardless of what browser your new computer comes with, once you get online you can always download FireFox (yes, that's my preferred browser too). Getting it online, however, is something I can't really
2011-06-16 Disable blocking email documents:
Certain types of files (EXE, BAT, CMD, DOC, XLS, etc.) are blocked by default. Due to Outlook's very draconian security measures, you cannot add them as an attachment. Your only option is to package them
2011-05-31 internet and display resolution:
It sounds to me like you don't have the correct video display drivers installed. Whoever sold you the computer might have wiped it and put a fresh copy of Windows on it without installing the right display
2011-04-15 Disk space and defragmenting:
Once you have a swap file (virtual memory) set up then Windows has enough disk space reserved for most of its own functions. Your other programs may need their own temporary space, however, so I recommend
2011-03-05 Strange folders on C: drive...:
They're PROBABLY just temp folders. They're MOST LIKELY safe to delete. You might want to RENAME them first and if everything on your system still seems to work OK, then go ahead and delete them. You might
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