First, close all your Internet Explorer web browser windows except for one. If status bar doesn't already appear in window, go to "View" and then click "status bar."

Also, make sure you have all toolbars arranged way you want them.

Next, place your mouse over a blank spot on one of tool bars at top of Internet Explorer browser window.

Right-mouse-click and a menu will appear where you should check option "Lock Toolbars."

Then, while holding down key, click "X" in upper right corner of window to close it. This will set your selection.

If you ever need to change your toolbars in future, simply right-mouse-click on toolbar and uncheck "Lock Toolbars" option, make changes, and then re- lock toolbars to keep them from moving or disappearing.

*Missing File Extensions*

One of biggest pains in neck involves opening Windows Explorer, viewing a list of files, and not being able to see file extension (.doc, .txt, .html, etc.) for each file.

For some reason, Windows considers this classified information!

To make file extensions show up, click "Start" then "Control Panel." Double-click "Folder Options" then click "View" tab. Scroll down list and uncheck box that says "Hide extensions for known file types."

You will now see file extensions any time you open up Windows Explorer.

After making your boot disk,recheck "Hide protected operating system files and folders (recommended)" in Folder Options dialog box.

To use disk when Windows XP won't boot,place disk in drive,and then re-boot,the computer, Windows simply bypass basic boot files on hard drive and continue to boot up.

If The PC Won't Boot Pass Windows

FIRST......If your Operating System is Windows Millennium,turn on computer and immediately press and hold down CTRL key.Once startup options appear,release CTRL key. Select Safe Mode and press Enter.You are now in Windows limited version.If you know what caused your computer not to boot,you can now either change or delete that program.

SECOND....Repair your Registry by selecting Start,Run and typing "scanregw /fix" and press enter.This will fix any damage done to Registry. You can also restore your registry which replaces your current registry with an earlier copy that was backed up by your computer.Click on Start,Run and type "scanregw /restore and press Enter.

To repair your Windows 98 Registry,hold down CTRL key as you start PC and select "Command Prompt Only".Type "scanreg /fix" and press Enter and "scanreg/restore" to restore a previousely saved copy of Registry.

If you have Windows XP,press F8 after rebooting PC should Windows freeze while booting up. You can select "Last Known Good Configuration" after rebooting to allow computer to boot last backed up files.And you can choose "Safe Mode" to remove any files you know caused operating system to hang up.

Be prepared when your operating system fail. It would be a great idea to go over this article a few times and print it.Make yourself a notebook and place this and all related articles there.

If your computer fails to boot or begins to become unstable,you can refer to these articles to make corrections that are needed.Learn these steps from your television set with PC Super Pack at http://www.ultimatepcrepair.com

Be sure to note any changes you make to your Registry and if you're not sure,its best to find a friend that's pc savvy first.Above all,be certain you back up your registry before making any changes and know how to restore as well.