The command to run the file system integrity checker is "sfc /scannow", not "scannow". If you are typing in the command just like that, it's possible that your path is messed up. You can get around...

The only thing I can think of is to run the following from Recovery Console after running chkdsk.
sfc /scannow
That command finds and replaces any missing system files.

Java Runtime Environment (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JRE)

The Ultimate Boot CD (http://ultimatebootcd.com/) allows you to reset the Administrator's password to whatever you'd like it to be. Simply download and burn the ISO, reboot your machine to boot from...

Since Windows is copyrighted, we can't share the file. However, you can find it in the Windows installer disk I386 folder.

Try reinstalling the drivers for your motherboard. Some motherboards also have special drivers to install just for the USB bus.

The easiest way to fix this is to load up Microsoft Window's Recovery Console (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314058) and run the following command:chkdsk /rAfter the process finishes, restart...

Are you sure that the connections that you have on your machine support the USB 2.0 spec? How old is your computer and what is the make/model of the system?

The information that you provide is nowhere near adequate to make good suggestions on what your friend's problem is.

The system is fairly old, so if your friend is trying to run the latest games...

Since you have a Dell, it may not be the best thing to set a BIOS password. If you ever lose that password, you have to have either replace the chip that handles passwords or have it professionally...

If you don't have access to the drivers on a disk, then you need to find out what your network device is and download the appropriate driver for it. You can find out information about your hardware...

Did you try reinstalling the drivers for the network adapter?

Do you have a number of different USB connection locations on your machine?
If so, where are they?

Which ones are you using to connect your devices to?
Does connecting these devices to different...

Are you wanting to add a password to your Windows login so that Windows asks you for a password or are you wanting to add a password to your BIOS so that your system won't even startup without the...

If you want it to automatically log you in as it did before, do as follows:
Click Start, select "Run..."
Type "control userpasswords2" and click OK.
Put a check in the "Users must enter a user...

Just asking? Why would you think of such a question unless you suspected Windows of deleting a file without your request for it to do so? If you have files that are mysteriously disappearing, either...

Poser uses a large amount of resources since it is a very processor-intensive 3-D modeler. Even top-of-the-line machines will slow under the demands of Poser. When Poser first starts, it will take...

Burn yourself a copy of the Ultimate Boot CD (http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/). Boot your system using that disk and use the Offline NT pw & reg-editor...

See if you can find it listed in the Disk Management console (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=309000).

DJSILVERMAN, there is not an easy fix for you.

The best way to fix your problem is to contact Dell tech support. You will have to prove that you purchased the machine for them to help you. If you...

What problem is your friend experiencing that is preventing her son from playing his games? I have never heard of any software that requires the partition that it resides on to be a specific file...

Get Nero's General CleanTool (http://ww2.nero.com/nero7/enu/General_CleanTool.html) program. This should be able to remove all the files for you.

Change all your settings to Automatic. The router will handle giving the different computers IP addresses.

Get a broadband router. You can get this at most stores that carry computer equipment. If you just want to connect both using CAT5 cables, get a standard wired router. If you would like to add...

Unfortunately, this message means that crucial files needed to run Windows have become corrupted or are missing. You will most likely need to reinstall Windows. You can do an "in-place" install by...

Not a clue. I'm not certain if you gave the exact message given. You have typos in the first line, so I have reason to believe that you are paraphrasing the message rather than giving the exact...

170 degrees Farenheit is approximately 77 degrees Celcius. Your system is running very hot. Ideally, your system should run less than 60 degrees.

You don't set the temperature. The temperature is...

You need something to initiate a SMTP connection in order to send mail. The only versions of Windows that have this ability built-in are Professional or Server versions.

There's some good news...

Try out my suggestion and let us know if it helped.

You say that the temperatures are nowhere near overheating, but what were the temperatures?

Many newer motherboards allow you to set a temperature that will cause the system to shut down instantly...

Are you still having issues with this?

You mentioned that it's not letting you press enter. How far along can you get? What is the last thing you can get to and are you shown any errors when you...

Outlook Express doesn't open up this ability without the use of a third-party tool.

What are you trying to do and why can't you use a third-party tool to do it?

I use Hotkeycontrol XP (http://www.majorgeeks.com/download1141.html). This program lets you assign all sorts of hotkeys to do stuff that isn't typically exposed in the Windows interface. I have...

Can you provide a list of programs that you are trying to install?

From the bit of searching that I've done, it seems that you are probably trying to install software that was designed from...

The driver is what allows the system to produce higher resolution images with higher bit depths. In other words, update your driver first, then reboot your system, and let us know if it helped.

Wow... Your system is running really hot.

Your motherboard seems to be running at a good temperature, so I don't think that case ventilation is your issue; rather, there has to be a problem with...

Define eratically. For example, is the cursor jumping around in different directions than where you are trying to move it, is the speed of the cursor changing randomly, does it just stop fuctioning?

Justin01, he mentioned that he has System Restore disabled.

jaishankar, try running BootVis (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/SupportCD/OptimizeXP.html#Boot). Follow the instructions on that page to...

Just pop the disk in your drive, reboot your system, and the install program will automatically run. Is there a reason why you are trying to install through DOS?

What version of Windows are you installing?

Is the version you are trying to install an upgrade or is it a full version?