Overheating Laptop

A laptop that would intermittently turn itself off has been diagnosed as overheating.  Even with multiple underside fans running, the laptop could not keep itself cool.  The small form factors don't tolerate dust buildup.

Note the internal temperature of 63C in this picture from SpeedFan.

Microsoft Store Rejects IE 6

The Microsoft Store doesn't support Internet Explorer 6.

Fast User Switching

Windows XP Fast User Switching allows multiple simultaneous logons.  For PCs typically used by just one person at a time, disabling fast user switching will free up about 1 MB of system resources.

• Start button
• Control Panel
• User Accounts
• Change the way users log on or off
• Use Fast User Switching
• Apply Changes