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Answer to #3
In explorer It sounds like you want the status bar turned on...
In explorer goto <VIEW> and check <STATUS BAR> ..
That should do it.
"GJP" wrote:
> "*Vanguard*" <lh_vanguard@mailblocks.com> wrote in
> news:FuKdnZhJtrPXcGvd4p2dnA@comcast.com:
>
> > GJP said in news:Xns95282117A6ECFGJP@216.168.3.44:
> >> I have a few questions about WinXP (Home) that I would really
> >> appreciate some help with.(G)
> >
> >> 1.I can not remove an item from startup in the system config...each
> >> time I remove it and reboot the system tells me it's started in
> >> "selective or Diagnostic mode".
> >> I am logged on as admin as far as I know.(G)
> >
> > Disabling an item in the Startup tab in msconfig does NOT remove it.
> > That just disables the item from loading on startup. This can be
> > overriden, however, if you run the application that put the item in
> > the startup list (Startup group or registry Run keys). When you run
> > the program, some of them will check if they have an entry in the Run
> > key to have them load on startup. If their run key is there, they
> > don't bother adding it (so it will remain disabled). Some, however,
> > merely write to the run key and overwrite an old entry even if it
> > exists. So running the program will put the startup item back in.
> > Because it is another instance of the same run key, the disable in
> > msconfig is tracking the old one and won't disable the new one
> > (although it is the same data item under the Run key). I've seen this
> > before when I have disabled a startup item, reinstalled or ran a
> > program, and then noticed 2 entries for that software, one as the
> > previous disabled run key (which msconfig was tracking) and the new
> > entry which is enabled.
> >
> > The prompt you are seeing (*after* you login) from msconfig is simply
> > a warning screen telling you that you disabled something in the
> > startup list. Just check the box in that screen that says not to have
> > msconfig warn you about this in the future. However, if you use
> > msconfig again to make changes (and just clicking OK will think it
> > made changes as opposed to closing its window), you'll get prompted
> > again on the next reboots until you enable the option in that warning
> > prompt to not prompt you again.
> >
> >> 2.At bootup I never see any option to either go to BIOS setup or the
> >> option to bootup in safe mode, all I get is the Intel screen for a
> >> second or two then the WinXP "loading" screen followed by a long
> >> Welcome screen and finally my desktop. Is there something that needs
> >> to be set to at least give me a second or two option to bootup in
> >> safe mode oe go to Bios setup?
> >
> > The first screen usually shows the BIOS version (from the BIOS maker)
> > at the top of the screen, the modified BIOS version in a string of
> > numbers at the bottom, and the amount of memory you have and possibly
> > the CPU speed. That may be the end of the POST but you might also
> > then get an ESCD table (extended system configuration data) that shows
> > you the drives that got detected following by a list of interrupts
> > assigned by the BIOS to various devices (which may not be the same
> > ones used within Windows). Right after this point and *before* the
> > operating system starts to load, you must hit a trigger key to enter
> > the BIOS screens. It may be F8, Enter, Esc, spacebar, or some other
> > key. Usually you'll see a message telling you which key to hit. If
> > it is F8, and if you hit it too late, Windows has already started
> > loading and F8 brings up its boot menu. You will need to consult your
> > manual for your computer to see what key triggers entry into the BIOS
> > screens, or just boot and see if it tells you after the CPU/memory
> > initial screen or after the ESCD table displays.
> >
> >> 3.In Win98SE when using Explorer at the bottom it shows the number if
> >> files in a folder along with the size, I do not see this in WinXP,
> >> again is there something I need to set.
> >
> > If you actually select the files then Explorer's focus changes and you
> > will see the aggregate size for all the selected files. Otherwise,
> > you just see the stats on the currently selected object. Files under
> > 1500 bytes might not even exist outside the MFT (master file table) so
> > trying to pre-compute a value of file sizes under a folder may not be
> > accurate. Right-click on the folder and select Properties to see its
> > size (actually the aggregate size of files underneath this directory).
> >
>
> Thank you...will try these suggestions...looks like I need a faster
> trigger finger to see the info I want.(G)
>
> Thanks again...much appreciated.
>
> GJP
>
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