How to Create a "Run" Desktop Shortcut

This post provides computer support to Double-click an icon on your Windows XP Desktop to run software, bypassing the Start menu.


Do you often need to start software not listed in your Windows XP Start Menu? Is clicking "Start" and selecting "Run", or pressing the "Windows" keyboard button then "R" too much? If so, create a shortcut on your desktop that you can double-click to run software on your system.

Follow the steps
1. Click the "Start" menu.
2. Click on the "Run" link, keeping the left mouse button held down.
3. Drag and release the link on an empty area of your desktop.
4. If desired, right-click the link, choose "Rename", and name it whatever you wish.

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Repair or Replace Boot.ini in Windows XP

The boot.ini file is a hidden file that is used to identify in what folder on which partition and on which hard drive Windows XP is located. Boot.ini can become damaged, corrupted or deleted for a number of reasons and is usually brought to your attention by an error message.

1.Enter Windows XP Recovery Console. The Recovery Console is an advanced diagnostic mode of Windows XP with special tools that will allow you to restore the boot.ini file.
2.When you reach the command line (detailed in Step 6 in the link above), type the following command and then press Enter.

bootcfg /rebuild

3.The bootcfg utility will scan your hard drives for any Windows XP installations and then display the results. Follow the remaining steps to add your Windows XP installation to the boot.ini file.
4.The first prompt asks Add installation to boot list? (Yes/No/All).

Type Y in response to this question and press Enter

5.The next prompt asks you to Enter Load Identifier:.

This is the name of the operating system. For example, type Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition and press Enter.
6.The final prompt asks you to Enter OS Load options:.

Type /Fastdetect here and press Enter.
7.Take out the Windows XP CD, type exit and then press Enter to restart your PC.

Assuming that a missing or corrupt boot.ini file was your only issue, Windows XP should now start normally.

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How to STOP 0x0000000A" Error Message

Today learn about a new error solution and get best Computer Repair tips. In this section find out about 0x0000000A error massage. When you change between AC power and DC power on your laptop computer, you may receive a "STOP 0x0000000A" error message on a blue screen. This is more likely to occur when you unplug or replug the power supply into the computer while it is in Standby mode, and then resuming.
Resolution Steps:
To resolve these problems, you need to latest service pack for windows XP. How to obtain Windows XP service Pack.
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

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