Proface

1.  Rotating the monitor display

 If you press some keys and your monitor suddenly changes from horizontal display to a vertical one, you can change it back by pressing  CTRL-ALT and one of the arrow keys (the ones that move the cursor around).

2.  Backup  the desktop  and favorite folders besides other documents.

 3.  If you suddenly lost a file or folder, you might have accidently dragged and MOVED it somewhere.  Try to do a search for a known file and you may be able to locate it.

 4.  Files deleted from a flash drive usually are not saved in the Recyle Bin and might not be able to recover fully.  Make sure you have a daily backup of all new and updated files and remove the flash drive from your PC before you do a major clean-up on your hard drives.  In fact it is highly recommended that you disconnect all external drives before reformatting any cable-connected drive or re-installing the OS.

5.  Fails to boot after installing new software

    Uninstal the sofeware and reboot.

6.  Software fails after installation

After installation, if the program does not run properly or something
seems to be missing, check the disk space.  Some files may not completely
installed.

7.  Change the Toolbar settings:

a. Start Internet Explorer, click View and then point to Toolbars.

b. If there is not a check mark next to Address Bar, click Address Bar to place the check mark. If there is a check mark next to Address Bar, click Address Bar to remove the check mark, and then click Address Bar to place the check mark.

c. If the Address bar is in the upper right corner and not available, right-click Address, and then click Lock the Toolbar to remove the check mark.

d. Click Address, and then drag the Address bar where you want it.

 8.  Command prompt doesn't stay open

 If the command prompt (Dos) from Window XP exits after opening for a few seconds, it is very likely caused by a low disk memory in C drive.  For a quick fix,  delete old files and folders especially from Recycle Bin.  You can also move some folders to other external disks which is easier than replacing the disk in C drive.