Yes. By how much it slows the operation down depends on the specification of your computer and what you encrypt. The best way to minimize the effect of encryption on speed of operation is to limit the encryption to specific occurrence files that contain sensitive data, rather than encrypting a whole Topicscape and everything it contains.

In general, if your computer doesn't support java, you need to download the java plug in from java.sun.com . Internet explorer in Windows XP may not be shipped with java installed.

First, make sure your drive is a DVD-ROM. Next, you need a DVD decoder software. Unfortunately, there are some licenses required to play a DVD movie which comes with DVD player software so most of them require purchases. There is one free open-source alternative to play DVDs VLC.

If you're running Windows XP SP2, Windows Firewall is already turned on. For more information, see Understanding Windows Firewall.

Follow these steps to introduce Windows XP visual styles into your Windows application. 1. Create a new Windows Application and add some controls to the default form. 2. For every control you place on the form that has a FlatStyle property, set the property...

Yes. Windows XP users who want different features in a firewall may use a hardware firewall or a software firewall from another company. For special offers on antivirus and firewall packages, visit our Security software: Downloads and trials page. No. Running multiple software firewalls is unnecessary for typical home computers, home networking, and small-business networking scenarios.

CoP2P main commitment is to ensure the privacy and security of its users. All messages and file transfers are automatically encrypted when sent between users. Users of CoP2P are assured privacy whilst instant messaging and file sharing. Anyone who attempts to intercept your messages will only be able to view scrambled script. Only the invited users can decode messages and files. CoP2P uses symmetric keys and key pairs to provide automatic encryption.

Summary: When attempting to view Microsoft PowerPoint files inside your WebCT course, the file may not open, you may receive error messages, or your WebCT ID and password may be rejected. Solution: There is a known issue in Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 that can prevent PowerPoint files from opening properly. The Microsoft website states that this problem occurs "when you link to a PowerPoint presentation by using any form of session-based or cookie-based authentication scheme.

In general, if your computer doesn't support java, you need to download the java plug in from java.sun.com . Internet explorer in Windows XP may not be shipped with java installed.

Apparently Windows XP doesn't actually come with the proper drivers for any video cards. So to get things to run properly you must update your video drivers. Almost all video card manufacturers have new XP drivers available on their websites.

If you have a CD-RW drive on your computer, Windows XP has an integrated CD burning feature that allows you to burn data files onto recordable CDs. For Wellesley College-owned computers, there is a better CD-burning program called Roxio Easy CD-Creator that you may use. There are 2 types of recordable CDs: CD-R or CD-RW. CD-RWs are CDs that are re-writable, meaning that you may erase the CD at any time and re-use the CD to burn more files onto it.

If you have an America Online broadband Internet connection, you can turn on the firewall that's built in to Windows following the steps on the Use an Internet Firewall page. If you have an AOL dial-up Internet connection, it can only be protected by Windows Firewall if you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2. If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 1 or earlier, the firewall does not interfere with the AOL connection.

Yes. Windows XP has Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) which allows sharing of a single internet connection.

Click on the link labeled "Set up or change your Internet connection." The "Internet Properties" window should appear, click on the "Connections" tab. Click the button labeled "Setup..." This starts the connection wizard that steps you through the process of creating your connection icon. Click the "Next" button to continue. In the next screen, select "Connect to the Internet", which should be the default choice.

A complete step-by-step CD walks you through the set-up and configuration of your DSL modem and service. The kit includes all necessary cables and phone filters. Our technicians are available by phone to answer any questions you may have. You also have the option to have a technician install your modem for you for an additional fee. Your DSL modem (router) comes with very detailed instructions for setup including color coded cables and diagrams of exactly how to plug it all in.

You bet! OUI is a 16 bit program, which means it still runs on win 3.x. (That is important, because there a lot of computers connected to the Internet still, running older versions of Windows). However, due to the skill of the program's engineers, and a little bit of luck in how Microsoft has built their later versions, OUI has worked with most installs of each Windows operating system. We have tested OUI with Windows XP Home and XP Professional, and have found no problems.

Open GL is supported through video card drivers, not the OS. Some Windows XP drivers do support this feature, but some don't. If yours doesn't, located the latest Windows 2000 driver for your card and install it. Quake 3 Arena and your other Open GL favorites should work once again.

Windows XP can mount and support FAT32 volumes larger than 32 GB, but will not allow you to format a FAT32 volume larger than 32 GB. If you need to format a volume that is larger than 32 GB, start from a Microsoft Windows 98SE or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Startup disk and use the Format tool included on the disk or you can try the format suggestion at www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk .

You need to install the Service Pack 2. You can do this online from the update site, if you're on dial-up service, this will take longer than forever! You might want to have a better firewall. Go to www.zonealarm.com and download their consumer version - it's free. Look for "Windows Update" (it might be near the top of the first list, or it might be in the list that pops up when you click "All Programs") You will then be connected to the Windows Update site.

Hurrah for Microsoft eh? In their infinite wisdom the DOS version supplied with XP is some kind of emulated (read: slow) effort. You can try tinkering with the compatibility settings but you'll probably have more luck launching it from a Windows 98 boot disk (or CD, or USB Pen Drive..)

If you have MSN dial-up Internet service, you should upgrade to the most recent version of the dial-up connection software. This version fully supports Windows Firewall in Windows XP for MSN dial-up Internet service users. For more information about upgrading your MSN software or securing your MSN Internet connection, contact MSN support.

For music applications there is no real advantage to having XP Pro. The additional features are more useful for network administrators than for most professional musicians. The S2 comes with Windows Professional for these networking reasons.

The driver is already installed, the user can login with any user rights. All that is required is to enter the password that has been set up for the "EncryptEase" disc. before extracting the data to the hard disc, the PC must have the driver installed. In order to install the driver the user must be logged in with administrator authority.Once the driver is installed, the EncryptEase disc can be used with any user level.

Windows XP has a feature called ICF that is an internal FIREWALL. If you have this feature enabled on your PC, you will need to OPEN the Hcam port in order to accept connections to your camera. To OPEN the port 201 (Hcam default) for example, just follow these steps: Right-click the connection you use for the Internet and click Properties (This will most likely be named Local Area Connection).

Note that doing any of the below will erase all data in your hard disk! You can boot from a Windows 9x boot disk, reformat the XP partition and install a previous version of Windows. If XP is installed using NTFS file system, you'll first have to use FDISK to delete the partition, type FDISK at the prompt. Once you are at the menu, select "Delete Non-dos Partition.

Use the Unlocker utility. This file will unlock all file handles on the file/folder and even offer to delete it for you before the program locks it again!

Microsoft is aiming to combine the features of Windows Me for the consumer, and reliability of Windows 2000 for businesses and power users into one new operating system. This operating system in its' different flavors will have new features for gaming, multimedia applications, audio, etc. in addition to features for networking, development, etc. for businesses and power users.

Windows XP comes in Professional and Home versions. Servers will also come out, but they are still in beta testing.

Windows XP Home is $99 for an upgrade copy and $199 for the full version. Windows XP Pro is $199 for the upgrade version and $299 for a full copy.