Question to Michael Solomon about 16-bit applications

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I am pretty much computer illiterate. So how would I go about checking for
such applications and how would I then turn them off so they don't run on
bootup? Thanks again.
 
Is your computer new or relatively new, did it come with Windows XP, are you
only running apps that came with your computer assuming it came with Windows
XP? If you upgraded to Windows XP over another setup, it's possible that
some applications previously installed may be the issue. If you have such
older applications, you might check with the application tech support or
their website. Failing that, you might want to have the system looked at by
someone more knowledgeable, perhaps a shop.

It may be a hardware driver. Some devices, even for XP try to install DOS
drivers in case they are needed. Again, a technician could check your
system for such possible installation. I can't know simply by you telling
me which applications or even which devices you have as this is something I
would need to see your system to try to diagnose.
 
There is something else you could try, assuming you have a retail version of
XP and not a customized OEM version, you could place the CD in the drive
while at the XP desktop, when the setup screen appears, select "Check System
Compatibility," the report it generates might find applications,devices
(which might simply indicate their drivers are the issue) that fall into
this category.

If you don't have an XP CD or one with the compatibility check, it can be
downloaded from the following site and is known as the upgrade advisor:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp
 
Winpatrol is a freeware component which allows you enable, or disable
boot-up programs. It is also useful because it checks to see if any probgram
automatically adds itself to the 'boot-up list.' Eg, spyware, adware,malware.
I was very skeptical at first. I thought it would be infested with
spyware/adware/malware. After my previous encounter with freeware, I took
necessary precautions. After installing, I immediatly checked my system with
my McAfee Anti Virus. My antivirus is updated every week, so I know it is
right. After an hour and a half, nothing came up. Winpatrol was clean. Usu,
you can tell if a program is lidgit if they have a to-date electroinc
'signature' (i forgot the actual name) Anyways. .. you can get this at
www.winpatrol.com.

Well, I actually have a question my self. Michael, my computer did not come
with the XP home CD's (Manufactures refurbished) and I ned to install the
language support for right to left. (Control panel>language
options>languages) Where can I obtain these files?

Lord Lekidos
 
As far as I know, anything that requires the XP CD, must have the CD and is
not available for download. That said, your system manufacturer was
required to provide you with a means of restore, they may have placed the
files on a special partition on your hard drive.

If not, try a searching Google. That said, you are eventually going to have
other issues that ultimately will require the CD, it's a good investment.
 
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