Category: Windows XP

Fix for System File Checker Error 0x000006ba RPC Server is unavailable

Last Updated on: May 30, 2021 by Ramesh

When you attempt to run the System File Checker (sfc.exe /scannow command) to restore missing or corrupted system files, the following error message may be seen:

Windows File Protection could not be initiate a scan of protected system files.

The specific code is 0x000006ba [The RPC Server is unavailable.]

This happens if you run Sfc.exe in Safe mode. Or the Windows File Protection (WFP) is disabled in the registry.Read more

How to Make Folders Appear as Cascading Menu in the Quick Launch Toolbar

Last Updated on: May 31, 2021 by Ramesh

When you create sub-folders in the Quick Launch folder to better organize the shortcuts, the folders will appear in the Quick Launch toolbar correctly, but clicking them would launch Windows Explorer.

Some people would like to view the contents of the folder (cascaded as a list) rather than opening the folder when clicked. Here is how to make folders in the Quick Launch toolbar cascade as menu when clicked.Read more

Error “The Disk Defragmenter is not installed on your computer” in Windows XP

Last Updated on: May 31, 2021 by Ramesh

When you attempt to run Disk Defragmenter using the property sheet of a hard disk drive, the following error may occur. We previously saw how to fix the Disk Defragmenter error using the registry editor in Windows Vista. Here are the instructions for Windows XP.Read more

How to Restore the Registry Hives from a System Restore Snapshot in Windows XP

Last Updated on: December 29, 2021 by Ramesh

This article describes how to restore the registry hives from a recent System Restore snapshot in Windows XP, in the event of registry corruption that prevents your Windows XP computer from starting. If the registry hives become corrupted, the following errors are displayed when starting up.Read more

How to Add “Lock Workstation” Command to the Windows XP Start menu

Last Updated on: December 29, 2021 by Ramesh

To lock a Windows 2000/XP/Vista workstation, most people use the popular WinKey + L keystroke. Whereas some (mouse users) prefer a shortcut that locks the workstation using the “rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation” command.

Using the registry hack in this article, you can add the Lock Workstation command to the Windows XP Start menu, just below the Run command.Read more

Error 0x80070005 creating a Task using Task Scheduler in Windows XP

Last Updated on: May 24, 2021 by Ramesh

When you create a new task using Task Scheduler in Windows XP, error 0x80070005: Access is denied may occur when you click the Finish button. The detailed error message is given below.Read more

My Pictures, My Music and My Videos namespace extensions for the Windows Explorer folder pane

Last Updated on: May 24, 2021 by Ramesh

In Windows XP, the special folders, namely My Pictures, My Music, and My Videos, are present under the My Documents folder and displayed in the Windows Explorer folder pane as a sub-category under My Documents.Read more

Taskbar displays full path of open folders instead of the actual folder name

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

When you open a folder window, Taskbar may display the full path of the folder instead of just showing the folder name. So, if you have multiple folder windows open, you may have to click around every window before you get to the right one.Read more

How to configure Services MMC Snap-In to open in Standard view by default

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

The Services MMC Snap-In has two views namely Standard and Extended. The Extended view provides information about the selected service in the left side of the details pane. Also, it includes links for starting, stopping, or pausing the selected service. If you have a small monitor and need more screen real estate, you can configure the Services MMC to open in Standard view by default.Read more

Reset the Registry and the File Permissions in Windows XP

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

You may need to reset the registry and file permissions if you experience Access is denied error when installing a Windows XP Service Pack or update. (Example: Service Pack 3 setup error. Access is denied.)

Hint: If you’re seeing the error Service Pack 3 setup error. Access is denied when installing Windows XP Service Pack 3, to verify if the error is caused by incorrect registry permissions, open the file C:\Windows\Svcpack.log using Notepad and look for the text Access is denied or DoRegistryUpdates failed.

Note: Access denied errors can also be caused by third-party applications, especially anti-virus or anti-spyware applications. So, make sure that you close all the anti-virus and anti-spyware utilities temporarily and then install the Service Pack. This helps in most cases. You should reset the registry and the file permissions only if necessary.Read more