Problem: I am using the fire fox browser, but I can't read Tamil fonts. How can solve?

Solution:
1. Go to CONTROL PANEL ---> REGIONAL & Language OPTIONS
2. Select Language Tab
3. SELECT "Install files for complex scripts". Click OK and insert your Windows XP CD.
4. Restart your computer

Problem: Is it possible to type a Tamil word in Tamil pronunciation in English and hit space to get it in Tamil?
Solution:
Type a word and hit space to get it in Tamil. Click on a word to see more options...
http://www.google.co.in/transliterate/indic/Tamil

Second, if you're running XP Pro, you must open Windows Explorer, go to Tools, Folder Options, View and uncheck Use Simple File Sharing.

WARNING:  Adjusting the permissions on a drive, file or folder can lock even the Administrator account out of that drive/file/folder.  Deny Permissions take precedence over Allow Permissions, regardless of your group membership.  Administrators are members of the User's group, by default.  Uncheck Allow, rather than using Deny

Problem: How to re-create the Show Desktop icon on the Quick Launch toolbar?

Solution:
To re-create the Show desktop icon yourself, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, click Run, type notepad in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. Carefully copy and then paste the following text into the Notepad window:
   [Shell]
   Command=2
   IconFile=explorer.exe,3
   [Taskbar]
   Command=ToggleDesktop
3. On the File menu, click Save As, and then save the file to your desktop as "Show desktop.scf". The Show desktop icon is created on your desktop.
4. Click and then drag the Show desktop icon to your Quick Launch toolbar.

Information for advanced users