My local library gave away some of their old computers because they upgraded and got new ones. I was lucky enough to get one of these free computers and it works great. However, I need help changing its settings. The computer won't save things after I turn it off. I guess whoever initially put the computer settings in place didn't want user's personal files to be saved because the computer was for public use. Every time I have tried to turn the computer off or restart it everything I have saved, changed and/or downloaded is erased and it goes back to how it was when I first got it. how do I change the settings so I can save stuff even when I turn it off? By the way the computer is an HP 75 PC with Microsoft Windows Professional Version 2002 - Service pack 21 person needs an answerI do too

The library might have installed a program like Windows SteadyState that undoes changes that users make. If that's what your computer has, you can find out how to uninstall it in the Windows SteadyState forum.If possible, I recommend formatting the computer's hard disk, re-installing Windows from scratch, and installing all available Windows Updates. That's the only way to make sure that your computer is clean and not infected.Boulder Computer Maven Microsoft Most Valuable Professional

The library might have installed a program like Windows SteadyState that undoes changes that users make. If that's what your computer has, you can find out how to uninstall it in the Windows SteadyState forum.If possible, I recommend formatting the computer's hard disk, re-installing Windows from scratch, and installing all available Windows Updates. That's the only way to make sure that your computer is clean and not infected.Boulder Computer Maven Microsoft Most Valuable Professional