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      <title>Is Windows XP still good for anything?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a prior to Dell Windows 7, a Gateway XP Laptop that I have not used in awhile and tried it when had a problem with the Windows 7. I was wondering if it is still good for anything and if not what I can or should do with it. I do not know how to take them apart, remove hard drives, etc.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How should I part this laptop out...selling</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 02:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Toonces)</author>
      <dc:creator>Toonces</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;ve got a Lenovo E 535 ThinkPad laptop I hardly ever used and kept around as a backup.  Recently I went to boot it up and after charging nothing happened.  I took it to a professional computer repair guy and he said it&#039;s toast; said something about a known problem with the motherboard.  He suggested I just part it out or sell it outright.<br />
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So I&#039;m wondering...what&#039;s the best way to sell this carcass of a computer to get the most out of it?  Should I take the memory, hard drive or anything...<br />
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      <title>Loading Windows XP Pro, onto a PC with Linux OS</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2021 11:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (John Stenger)</author>
      <dc:creator>John Stenger</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I realize Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft! But I need a backup Windows PC, because I do not like the Linux OS at all! So my question is! I have an HP 6200 Small Form Factor PC, with Linux Mint OS onboard.  I also have a CD of Windows XP Pro, Service Pack 3, and I would like to load this program into that PC if possible! ..and if the LINUX Mint OS, needs to be deleted, to do it! that is Not a Problem! Thanks John]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Asus Eee pc wont load any webpages.</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/asus-eee-pc-wont-load-any-webpages.54290/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (john hughes)</author>
      <dc:creator>john hughes</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello folks.  I have an old Asus Eee pc series laptop with windows xp installed that I was given.  The prob is that I have tried to open internet explorer to download and install Google Chrome.  Unfortunately, when opening IE I get messages like “your browser is out of date and may not work with certain websites&quot;.  Also,&quot; IE cannot display a webpage&quot;.  Do I need to update iexplorer in some way or is there another reason why I cannot load any webpages?  <i><span style="text-decoration: underline">I</span></i> cannot load any...<br />
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      <title>Acer laptop won't load pages</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Patricia)</author>
      <dc:creator>Patricia</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi,<br />
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I have an Acer laptop that was given to me. It connects to my wifi , but it will not load webpages.<br />
Can someone help me?<br />
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Thank You]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Microsoft Pushes Rare Windows XP Patch  ...</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 21:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/microsoft-pushes-rare-windows-xp-patch.53604/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (SpywareDr)</author>
      <dc:creator>SpywareDr</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="https://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-rare-windows-xp-patch-wannacry-style-exploit?utm_source=feedblitz&amp;utm_medium=FeedBlitzEmail&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=237542" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">HotHardware.com &gt; <b>Microsoft Pushes Rare Windows XP Patch For WannaCry-Style Wormable Exploit</b></a></span><br />



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		<blockquote class="quoteContainer"><div class="quote">by Paul Lilly — Wednesday, May 15, 2019<br />
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For the few of you who are still clinging to Windows XP, there is a new security update available. That&#039;s right, Microsoft has issued a rare patch for the defunct...</div><div class="quoteExpand">Click to expand...</div></blockquote>
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      <title>Avast</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2018 14:57:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/avast.52236/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (manofkent)</author>
      <dc:creator>manofkent</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Avast have often ask me to try their trial Avast premium free, for a time, Is it a good idea.<br />
I have there free basic Avast. -------------- MoK]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>16</slash:comments>
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      <title>Temperature</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/temperature.51944/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I notice when running the temperature at fan outlet reads 95 degrees. Is this too much?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Desktop Gone</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2018 03:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/desktop-gone.52084/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just started and restarted laptop. Desktop gone- just background but no icons at all. Recommendations?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Tray Program I(cons SOurce</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 21:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/tray-program-i-cons-source.51940/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a program called Kodak Picture Easy... Have not used it for long time. LAl of a sudden the Picture Easy Transfwer pictures icon keeps showing up in the tray. I can close it but wonder if anyone knows where I can look for the source to stop it from appearing?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>System Restore</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2018 21:56:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/system-restore.51862/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have windows XP home SP3. I had a problem on the Windows 7 and used the system restore to go back a few days in time and that fixed it. I was looking on XP and could not find this but instead found system recovery which appeared to format hard drive and return PC to factory condition, so I quit. Does XP not have a restore to earlier pint in time feature or did I miss finding it???<br />
I tried Programs&gt;Accessories&gt;System Tools but the System Tools folder was empty. I cannot find a system...<br />
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      <title>DESKTOP ICONS</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2018 04:48:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/desktop-icons.51560/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In XP HOME SP3 my desktop icons if moved to , say, middle of screen, with the mouse they would jump back to where they were and always line up with the group on left. Suddenly I began to be able to place them in a location on desktop by moving them and they would stay. I like this but would like to know where this is controlled and set to do this. Does anyone know where this setting is located? I have looked but have not found it.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Unable To Place Online Order</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2017 13:48:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/unable-to-place-online-order.51012/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ordered from <a href="http://www.puritan.com" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">www.puritan.com</a> in may and July successfully online. Email address was changed afterward on July 31. Now i cannont get an online order to succeed. Wrote company, called customer service, updated email address, tried to correct all information in case wrong, nothing is wrong with credit card account and have used it many times since, but I cannot get an online order to go through when it tries to verify the credit card information. Have written...<br />
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      <title>XP Laptop and Broadcom 802.11g Network Adaptor</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2017 22:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/xp-laptop-and-broadcom-802-11g-network-adaptor.50517/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have Gateway 7320 Laptop with Broadcom 802.11 Network Adapter. When I had Verizon internet installed they installed a Router with cable plug in and I used the laptop in that room. Tech had to leave before installed the wireless adapter setup and told me just plug into the router ( I guess it is called). I did so and it worked fine. But I then wanted it wireless so could use in another room like the Dell laptop he set up with internal adapter. I did not know how to configure it so I took it...<br />
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      <title>PC Won't Start or Connect</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2017 03:21:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just tried my XP laptop. Suddenly it wont connect to network. Adaptor D-Link seems OK. Won&#039;t connect to websites and says &quot;Server Not Found&quot;. No bars in tray.<br />
Tried W7 laptop. Won&#039;t even start after 4-5 tries. Comes on but windows won&#039;t load. Running repair. Wants to run system restore. Is this a good move? I cancelled Restore for now. Startup repair unable to repair. Will stop and try later. Always worked fine up to now. But the XP suddenly works again. Suddenly means I did nothing to cause...<br />
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      <title>Battery Question</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Mar 2017 21:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/battery-question.50211/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If PC D.O.P. is 3-5-2005 and always plugged in and never used on battery only, how do I tell if battery is burned out, and if it is, is it best to remove it if burned out or even if not since never use except on AC power? Gateway 7320 G laptop XP SP3. If I unplug power cord like  I just did it says Low Battery Warning-change battery or switch to AC power immediately.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Computer Really Acting Up</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have had computers, now have 7, since Nov 1998. Have had all the usual now &amp; then glitches. But now the Gateway 7320G laptop from 3-5-2005 DOP is slow, like 2-3 minutes for folder to open, freezes, programs and windows not responding, cant shutdown or go into standby, cursor is hourglass, no window comes up and keep clicking then 10 or more windows come up not responding and have to close them all. Never had all these problems until after installing trial version of Malwarebytes 3.0. I don,t...<br />
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      <title>Volume Control Moved To Desktop</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2017 00:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I adjusted the volume from lower right corner taskbar or toolbar where the clock is and it moved to a rectangular volume control box on the desktop. I cannot get it back. How did this happen and how can I get it back where it belongs? It doesn&#039;t respond to anything like moving it but it does adjust volume. Maybe if I shut it down now it will be back in place on restart. But I don&#039;t know what I did to move it. It is on top of windows.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Slow, Trouble with add ons &amp; plug-ins</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2017 03:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (BGBG)</author>
      <dc:creator>BGBG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I upgraded from Firefox 50 to 51. Installed in new folder, did not remove FF50, made 51 default. Today very slow, hourglass cursor, click over and over then in about a minute multiple pages come up, all slow...email, Google, folders, etc. Warnings wanting to restart Firefox and report plug-in and add-on troubles. If I caused this what do I do?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Can't connect to Internet</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2017 06:17:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Bazinga420)</author>
      <dc:creator>Bazinga420</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I recently received an IBM Thinkpad r51 (Win XP Pro) from my friend and whenever I try to connect to internet, a balloon pops up and says &quot;Unable to connect to preferred network&quot;    I&#039;m not really familiar with the XP OS and can&#039;t figure out what&#039;s wrong.  I have internet access with my HP 15 laptop running Win 10 Pro (WiFi through landlord) , but not with the Thinkpad.  I don&#039;t know if this matters, but when I checked my wireless adapter, it says &quot;Not connected, Firewalled&quot;  I am used to...<br />
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