How do I reset my Windows XP services back to defualt setting??

Question

I think it has affected my USB driver. I can't use any of my USB ports. Please help!

Answer 1

Here is a default services settings web page for XP with SP1 or SP2 -

http://www.tweakhound.com/xp/defserv.htm

Answer 2

go in to stafe mode and login on the

ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT USER ID
Recovering a user's passwordIf you forget your user account password, check your password hint. (Your password hint is located on the Welcome screen beside the password prompt.)

If you have a password reset disk, you can use it to create a new password for your account. Your personalized computer settings will be retained. For more information about using the Forgotten Password Wizard to create a password reset disk, click Related Topics.

If your password hint does not help you remember your password and you did not create a password reset disk, you will need to have someone with a computer administrator account create a new password for you. For security reasons, a computer administrator cannot recover your password if you forget it; he or she can only create a new one for you.

Notes

A user with a computer administrator account can create and change passwords, and create password hints for all users. Users with limited accounts can only create and change their own passwords, and create their own password hints.
If a user with a computer administrator account changes the password

Answer 3

user the window reinstalling cd or backing the drive.

Answer 4

I just did this..........go to your control Panel......click add and remove programs.......on the left side......click....SET PROGRAM ACCESS AND DEFAULTS BUTTON.....click on the arrow next to custom....it will show list of choices click Internet Explorer....push ok.......good luck worked for me.....hopefully it will work for you....