Knowledge Base Articles Found: Searched IQ For: windows xp


1.   Information regarding upgrading to the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
2.   ERROR: The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP, occurs when attempting to install Microsoft® Windows® updates.
3.   The process to configure an i.LINK® network on a VAIO® computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system will vary depending on the operating systems installed on the computers being networked.
4.   How to reinstall the DVD decoder on a VAIO® computer bundled with Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition operating system and then upgraded to Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system.
5.   ERROR: Windows cannot display the volume control on the taskbar because the Volume Control program has not been installed occurs when trying to add the volume control icon to the taskbar in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
6.   How to create an audio CD in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
7.   How to resolve the issue of a missing or lost the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system Certificate of Authenticity.
8.   Unable to connect to secure web sites using Internet Explorer in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
9.   ERROR: Windows Media Player Error C00D10B3 - unable to access the network, occurs on a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
10.   How to prevent the Microsoft® Windows® Messenger 4.0 or later software from opening automatically when starting a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition operating system.
11.   Cannot copy music from a CD using the Microsoft® Windows Media® player on a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
12.   How to change the font size in the command prompt window in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
13.   How to install the Wireless Zero Configuration service in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
14.   How to install the Recovery Console as a startup option in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
15.   How to install a new printer to the LPT printer port in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
16.   How to obtain Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system drivers, software updates and utilities.
17.   How to establish a wireless connection between a BluetoothTM device that requires authentication and the BluetoothTM USB adapter using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
18.   ERROR: Error 711: Cannot load Remote Access Service Connection Manager. occurs in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
19.   How to use the system information restore tool for the OpenMG TM Jukebox software in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
20.   How to use the system information restore tool for the SonicStageTM software in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
21.   How to reinstall the modem drivers in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system from the Application Recovery CD by copying and pasting.
22.   How to use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Compatibility Wizard.
23.   How to disable the System Restore feature in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
24.   How to extract and replace a system file in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
25.   How to troubleshooting network accessibility in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
26.   How to to configure an i.LINK® network between VAIO® computers using the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system and VAIO® computers using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
27.   How to remove the Sony® CLIÉ® handheld device and other unknown USB entries while in Safe Mode of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
28.   The video display is poor after downloading video drivers for the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system from a non-Sony web site.
29.   How to encrypt a file in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system.
30.   How to disable or enable USB error messages in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
31.   How to reinstall the ethernet drivers in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
32.   How to determine if a damaged Exit Windows sound file is causing shut down issues in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
33.   Does the VAIO® computer with the factory-installed Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system need to be activated?
34.   ERROR: Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please tell Microsoft about this problem occurs when attempting to view the contents of My Computer in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
35.   ERROR: Windows update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested page occurs when scanning for updates on the Microsoft® web site using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
36.   How to reinstall the modem on a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
37.   Cannot print from a notebook computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system to a shared printer that is connected to a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Me operating system.
38.   How to restore the backup information when unable to connect to the Internet to use the system information restore tool in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
39.   The views icon on the control panel window tool bar of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is grayed out.
40.   How to remove and reinstall the USB controller on a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
41.   Errors occur when trying to apply updates from the Windows® update web site using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
42.   The dial-up modem or broadband connection option in the New Connection Wizard is unavailable on the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
43.   ERROR: The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.
44.   There are tabs missing in the Internet Properties window of the Internet Explorer 6.x software in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
45.   Unable to access a folder in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
46.   How to partition and format unused hard drive space using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
47.   How to install a network service in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
48.   How to use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system compatibility wizard.
49.   How to use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system compatibility wizard.
50.   How to use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system compatibility wizard.
51.   How to install a network client or network protocol in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
52.   How to verify the current network configuration in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
53.   How to remove the display drivers in VGA Mode for Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
54.   How to enable file and print sharing in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
55.   How to install a printer in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
56.   How to troubleshoot a missing drive icon in the My Computer window of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
57.   How to to configure an i.LINK® network between VAIO® computers using the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system and VAIO® computers using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
58.   How to remove and reinstall the port used by the printer in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
59.   How to enable the automatic network settings detection feature of the operating system in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
60.   How to configure the modem to not detect a dial tone in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
61.   How to troubleshoot a notebook computer running the Microsoft® Windows® Me or Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system that has stopped responding during shut down.
62.   How to remove the video adapter from Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
63.   How to remove the USB mouse from Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
64.   How to remove the touchpad device from Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
65.   How to remove a network device from the Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
66.   How to remove an LCD device from Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
67.   How to remove an audio device from Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
68.   How to remove a device from Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
69.   How to change the IDE transfer mode in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
70.   How to change the default location of the My Documents folder in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
71.   How to start the Print Spooler service in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
72.   How to customize notifications on the taskbar in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
73.   How to remove DMA on a CD/DVD drive in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
74.   How to determine the IDE controller and device location number used for the installed CD/DVD drive in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
75.   How to determine if the installed CD/DVD drive is a master or slave in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
76.   The Run command is missing from the Start menu on the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
77.   How to remove a device with a conflict in Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
78.   How to enable or disable font smoothing in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
79.   How to adjust the CD Volume in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
80.   How to change the hardware acceleration in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
81.   How to reinstall the i.LINK drivers in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
82.   How to configure the dialing properties in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
83.   How to configure the operating system to show all files in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
84.   How to install the USB drivers in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
85.   How to ensure the playback and recording devices are correct in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
86.   Receiving error about creating a .TXT file when attempting to install an application in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
87.   How to change the BluetoothTM wireless device name in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
88.   How to format the Giga VaultTM portable hard drive on a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
89.   How to enable the AutoComplete feature in Internet Explorer 6 to complete URLs, forms, user names, and passwords using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
90.   The computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is unable to connect to the Internet after being returned from service.
91.   How to configure the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system to extend the same desktop on dual monitors.
92.   How to uninstall the File and Printer Sharing service in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
93.   Standby mode on a computer using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is disrupted when a telephone is used.
94.   Enable the i.LINK® controller card in Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
95.   How to manually delete temporary files that are not deleted by the Disk Cleanup Utility in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
96.   How to close a program that has stopped responding in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
97.   How to access the volume control in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
98.   How to configure the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system for an i.LINK® network.
99.   How to modify the screen saver feature in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
100.   How to setup a Dial-Up account in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
101.   How to change the display resolution in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
102.   How to detect and repair errors on the hard drive using the Check Disk utility in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
103.   How to transfer picture or movie files using Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) to a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
104.   How to copy and run the PicoPlayerTM software on an additional computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
105.   How to reinstall the DVD decoder on a VAIO® computer bundled with another operating system and upgraded to the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
106.   How to create a Dial-up Networking connection icon in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
107.   How to use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
108.   How to remove a font in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
109.   How to uninstall a program in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
110.   How to install an application in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
111.   How to install the AOL® 7.0 software in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
112.   How to install the AOL® 6.0 software in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
113.   How to set the ethernet card to obtain an IP address automatically in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
114.   How to configure the ethernet card to obtain a Domain Name Sever (DNS) server address in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
115.   How to enable the Giga Pocket® remote control driver in the system startup in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
116.   How to manually configure the Cryptographic service to allow the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system Service Pack 1 (SP1) installation to proceed.
117.   How to determine what service pack is installed in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
118.   ERROR: Cannot launch SonicStage Simple Burner while another OpenMG application (such as OpenMG Jukebox or SonicStage) is being used by another user. Please close the respective application and restart SonicStage Simple Burner occurs in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
119.   The desktop background is missing when the screen saver quits in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
120.   ERROR: Access is Denied is displayed when attempting to open a folder on a computer upgraded to the Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system.
121.   How to disable the automatic selecting when the mouse pointer is hovered over an icon in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
122.   How to change the Driver Signing options in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
123.   How to enable USB audio in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
124.   How to transfer picture or movie files using a standard USB connection to a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
125.   How to enable the NUM LOCK key for the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system logon screen.
126.   No devices appear in Device Manager when opened in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
127.   How to turn off the battery full alarm in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
128.   How to delete a file in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
129.   How to configure the StickyKey feature in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
130.   How to manually restore the Show Desktop icon to the Quick Lanuch toolbar in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
131.   How to enable or disable the built-in firewall feature of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
132.   How to verify System Restore is operating using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
133.   How to configure the Automatic Updates feature in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
134.   How to verify the current network configuration in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
135.   How to restore the last known good configuration of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
136.   How to change the date and time in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
137.   How to configure the monitor in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
138.   How to start the computer in Safe Mode in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
139.   How to use the System Restore feature using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
140.   How to change the color depth in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
141.   How to identify the item loading at startup that is causing an error in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
142.   How to troubleshoot issues caused by items loading when the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system starts.
143.   How to prevent an item listed on the Services tab from starting in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
144.   How to reinstall a device driver in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
145.   How to configure the PowerPanel utility in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system to control LCD brightness.
146.   How to verify that a printer is installed in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
147.   How to remove and reinstall the infrared device from the Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
148.   ERROR: EXPREPRT.EXE not found in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
149.   How to protect existing user data when installing or removing the PalmTM Desktop or PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ® software in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
150.   How to enable the proxy server feature in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
151.   How to start the computer in Safe Mode without the use of a mouse in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
152.   How to remove and reinstall the keyboard driver in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system
153.   How to remove the Memory StickTM device from Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
154.   Use this procedure to remove the Video Capture device from the Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
155.   How to configure the monitor in VGA Mode in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
156.   How to configure the monitor in Safe Mode in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
157.   How to disable the Show translucent selection rectangle option in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
158.   How to troubleshoot sound being low when playing a DVD title in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
159.   How to change the sound scheme in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
160.   How to adjust the master volume in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
161.   How to enable the function keys in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
162.   ERROR: HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub. A HI-SPEED USB device is plugged into a non-HI-SPEED USB hub appears on a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system when using a USB 2.0 device.
163.   ERROR: HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub. A HI-SPEED USB device is plugged into a non-HI-SPEED USB hub appears on a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and using the Micro VaultTM storage device.
164.   ERROR: No Carrier Detected occurs using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
165.   How to enable or disable a startup item in the System Configuration Utility for the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
166.   Cannot switch identities in the Microsoft® Outlook® Express version 6.0 software after installing the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack (SP) 1 update.
167.   How to determine the file system type and amount of available space on the computer hard drive using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
168.   How to change the amount of disk space the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system uses for the system restore feature.
169.   How to check the firmware version of an optical drive with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
170.   ERROR: The Generic USB Hub is a HI-SPEED USB device and will function at reduced speed when plugged into a non-HI-SPEED port appears on the computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system when using the Micro VaultTM storage device.
171.   The computer restarts or an error message appears when connecting a Sony® camcorder for USB streaming on a computer running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
172.   The display resolution cannot be changed after upgrading to the Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system.
173.   How to clear the Documents menu in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
174.   How to format the Memory Stick® media using the Memory Stick Formatter utility in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
175.   How to undo the previous restore using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
176.   How to use System Restore to create a restore point using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
177.   Unable to share a folder in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
178.   How to configure an infrared (IR) device using the Wireless Link utility in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
179.   How to copy or move files or folders in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
180.   How to change the region code for DVD software in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
181.   How to configure the computer for a network connection in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
182.   How to share a printer or fax on a network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
183.   How to share a drive on a network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
184.   How to share a folder on a network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
185.   How to troubleshoot modem connectivity issues using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
186.   How to restart the computer in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
187.   How to to configure an i.LINK® network on VAIO® computers in the Microsoft® Windows® Me and XP operating systems.
188.   How to create a bootable floppy in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
189.   How to connect and configure an infrared (IR) connection to perform a PalmTM HotSync® operation with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
190.   How to configure the modem for pulse or tone dialing in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
191.   Use this procedure to remove a monitor from the Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
192.   How to ensure the i.LINK® port has not been disabled in Device Manager in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
193.   How to change the write speed of CDRW drives in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.