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I can answer most questions concerning Windows XP and 98. I am very interested in helping others to keep their older computers running since they can perform well if properly maintained. I am not a software or systems expert but usually can help with program applications problems also.
Experience in the area
I am an experienced computer user and an IBM retiree who specialized in computer hardware design and manufacture.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor and Masters degrees in electrical engineering.
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Recent Answers from Carl Johnson
2012-05-05 Unmountable boot volume:
Cause = damaged file system (the index to the programs on the hard drive). Refer to: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555302 Microsoft Support If it's a damaged file system case then:- 1.Insert the
2012-04-28 DEP:
From Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875352 System-wide configuration of DEP DEP configuration for the system is controlled through switches in the Boot.ini file. If you are logged on as
2012-04-17 Slow, Low Memory:
I will assume that the slowdown was not sudden but occurred over a period of days/weeks. 1) Too many tabs/screen open by Browser? close some. 2) Too many emails open? Close some. Both of these use up
2012-04-03 XP PRO Windows Updates?:
Glad that I could help of course. I am still running Windows XP also. Along with many many others worldwide. (Tree pollen allergies are common now and they last for several weeks as various trees release
2012-04-02 CPU Test:
windsapi.dll is a system file normally in the folder C:\windows\system32. Reference the Microsoft web page 310747 for instructions on correcting a corrupted file: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747
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