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Dingiswayo · 12-20-2007, 03:23 PM

Registry Mechanic works wonders. But you said that your computer has been pretty stable for years. How long has it been since you reinstalled windows? Windows just develops problems over time, especially if you download a lot and/or install and uninstall lots of programs. If you have a ton of third-party utilities, they could be messing with each other.

I usually end up jacking up my computer in various ways and having to reinstall at least once a year. But even if I didn't I'd probably reinstall anyway. That also ensures that you have the most updated drivers for all your stuff (don't use the driver disk those items came with - they are outdated by the time you take the cellophane off).

But, you might give registry mechanic a go if you don't want to reinstall.

12-20-2007, 03:23 PM	#3 of 4
Dingiswayo *Matt* Member Location: Berkeley, CA Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 07:35 AM Local Date: 08-30-2008 Posts: 157	Re: Desktop Icons Rearrange at login (XP) Registry Mechanic works wonders. But you said that your computer has been pretty stable for years. How long has it been since you reinstalled windows? Windows just develops problems over time, especially if you download a lot and/or install and uninstall lots of programs. If you have a ton of third-party utilities, they could be messing with each other. I usually end up jacking up my computer in various ways and having to reinstall at least once a year. But even if I didn't I'd probably reinstall anyway. That also ensures that you have the most updated drivers for all your stuff (don't use the driver disk those items came with - they are outdated by the time you take the cellophane off). But, you might give registry mechanic a go if you don't want to reinstall.