Posts Tagged 'windows xp'

Issue installing MS Fax Services in Windows XP SP3

Posted on May 19 2009 Keep Reading ...

I recently came across an issue where I needed MS Fax Services installed to test a particular scenario for the enterprise system I am working with. Apparently, in Windows XP SP3, the security database can be corrupted in such as way as to prevent you from installing certain services, including MS Fax Services. From http://support.microsoft.com:
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MSCONFIG – Configure your Windows Startup

Posted on November 27 2008 Keep Reading ...

I keep forgetting the application that allows me to configure how Windows XP boots. The application is MSCONFIG.exe.  To start, launch a run prompt and type:
MSCONFIG
Use this tool at your own risk, as you are directly modifying important system files.