Hello Friend,
After saw the Rupees font, my description about that its not created by good tools that's why i update a new font for rupees font.
Its easy to use. just download the linked font and paste into the font directory of the windows.
Download Font link Here
http://www.4shared.com/file/HkHonYHD/Rs_online.html
After download the font you just select the font into the winword for insert & press the Shift + ? (Question Mark Key)and you can see a Beautiful font in your document.
Call anywhere in world using Yahoo messenger FREE>>>>
0 comments Posted by pankaj4sharma at 10:46 PMCall anywhere in world using Yahoo messenger FREE>>>>
Hello Guys Today I will Give you the Full Proofed Hack to Call From PC to Mobile without paying a Penny.
And this is 100% working and tested hack.
THINGS THAT YOU NEED TO MAKE FREE CALLS:
1.A Personal Computer(PC) With Headphones
2.Yahoo Messanger
3.A client Phone Number Whom You want to call.
All the Phone call Hacks provided upto Now are not Working One's . Now I have been Personally using This Hack for more than 15 days. And its Going Well.
HOW TO MAKE FREE CALLS ?
1. Download the latest Yahoo Messanger.
http://messenger.yahoo.com/download
2. Install The Yahoo Messanger and Login Into your yahoo Account.
3. Type the Following Number +18003733411 in the Red Box Shown Below and Press Enter.
4. After Pressing Enter a small Window will open showing Connecting a Call to that number . Shown Below
5. Now Listen the Call And Wait Untill She Say "Free Calls" .
6. When she Says Free Calls Use Your Microphone and Say Free Calls (Don't forgot to unmute your microphone Voice in Volume Properties By Right Click on Volume Icon in your Task Bar and then click on properties and then Advanced and then unclick mute button under Microphone).
7. As you say Free Calls You will be Able To make 5 minutes free call anywhere in the World.
Now Click on the Dialpad As Shown Below To dial the Number.
8. Now The Dial Pad Opens Like Below
9. Now Dial The Number In format Country code followed by friends number whom you want to call.
Example : 919457196088 where 91 is country code for India and 9457196088 is phone number.
After dialing wait 2 sec for phone call to connect . After that You can call Upto 5 minutes Unlimited.
This Was The Full Tutorial With Snapshot .
Enabling support for Indian languages (Indic) on your computer
0 comments Posted by pankaj4sharma at 9:33 PMEnabling support for Indian languages (Indic) on your computer
Windows XP
Windows XP has inbuilt Indian languages features. If you enable these features, you will be able to view the Hindi pages much better. You must have at least 10 MB of free hard disk space and the Installation Disk of Windows ready, before starting. Please close any open programs.
1. Go to Control Panel (from the “Start” button)
2. Go to Regional and Language Options
3. Click the “Languages” tab
4. Check (click) the line marked “Install files for complex scripts and right to left languages (including Thai)”
When you check this line, a new window will appear, which will give a list of languages that will be installed. This list will include ‘Indic’. It will ‘warn’ you that you need at least 10 MB of hard disk space. Click OK to close this window. Then click OK on the Regional and Languages Options window. You will be asked to restart your computer.
You should be able to view the Hindi text on this site now
Oracle8i: The Complete Reference
Code:
http://rapidshare.com/files/116884200/_ebook_pdf__Oracle_8i_the_Complete_Reference.pdf
20 Best Websites To Download Free EBooks
I understand that reading is the most simplest way for human to derive and constructing meaning in order to gain a particular knowledge from a source. This tendency has been digitized when books evolve into digital media equivalent – E-Books.
It would be nice if we’re able to download free e-book and take it with us. That’s why we’ve again crawled deep into the Internet to compile this list of 20 places to download free e-books for your use. Full list after jump.
FreeBookSpot
FreeBookSpot is an online source of free ebooks download with 4485 FREE E-BOOKS in 96 categories which up to 71,97 GB.
You can search and download free books in categories like scientific, engineering, programming, fiction and many other books. No registration is required to download free e-books.
4eBooks
4eBooks has a huge collection of computer programming ebooks. Each downloadable ebook has a short review with a description. You can find over thousand of free ebooks in every computer programming field like .Net, Actionscript, Ajax, Apache and etc.
Free-eBooks
Free-eBooks is an online source for free ebook downloads, ebook resources and ebook authors. Besides free ebooks, you also download free magazines or submit your own ebook.
You need to become a Free-EBooks.Net member to access their library. Registration is free.
ManyBooks
ManyBooks provides free ebooks for your PDA, iPod or eBook Reader. You can randomly browse for a ebook through the most popular titles, recommendations or recent reviews for visitors. There are 21,282 eBooks available here and they’re all free!
GetFreeEBooks
GetFreeEBooks is a free ebooks site where you can download free books totally free. All the ebooks within the site are legal downloadable free ebooks.
FreeComputerBooks
FreeComputerBooks consists of a huge collection of free online Computer, Programming, Mathematics, Technical Books, Lecture Notes and Tutorials. It is very well categorized by topics, with 12 top level categories, and over 150 sub-categories.
FreeTechBooks
FreeTechBooks lists free online computer science, engineering and programming books, textbooks and lecture notes, all of which are legally and freely available over the Internet. Throughout FreeTechBooks, other terms are used to refer to a book, such as ebook, text, document, monogram or notes.
Scribd
Scribd, the online document sharing site which supports Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF and other popular formats. You can download a document or embed it in your blog or web page.
Globusz
Globusz is a unique ePublishing house, specializing in free eBook downloads. They also provide an excellent Star Rating Showcase for new and evolving authors.
KnowFree
KnowFree is a web portal where users are able to exchange freely e-books, video training and other materials for educational purposes and self-practice.
OnlineFreeEBooks
OnlineFreeEBooks provides links to various ebooks (mostly in pdf) spanning in 9 big categories which are: Automotive Ebooks, Business Ebooks, Engineering Ebooks, Gadget Ebooks, Hardware Ebooks, Health & Medical Ebooks, Hobbies Ebooks, Programming & Technology Ebooks, Sport & Martial Art Ebooks.
MemoWare
MemoWare has a unique collection of thousands of documents (databases, literature, maps, technical references, lists, etc.) specially formatted to be easily added to your PalmOS device, Pocket PC, Windows CE, EPOC, Symbian or other handheld device.
BluePortal
OnlineComputerBooks
OnlineComputerBooks contains details about free computer books, free ebooks, free online books and sample chapters related to Information Technology, Computer Science, Internet, Business, Marketing, Maths, Physics and Science which are provided by publishers or authors.
SnipFiles
SnipFiles offers you free ebooks and software legally by brought or attained PLR, resale or master rights to all the products on their page.
BookYards
BookYards is a web portal in which books, education materials, information, and content will be freely to anyone who has an internet connection.
The Online Books Page
The Online Books Page is a Listing over 30,000 free books on the Web.
AskSam Ebooks
AskSam Ebooks has a collection of free e-books like Shakespeare, and assorted legal & governmental texts.
Baen Free Library
Baen Free Library is an online library of downloadable science fiction novels.
eBookLobby
Free ebooks in eBookLobby are divided into different categories. Categorys range from business, art, computing and education. Select the category appropriate to the e-book you’re looking for.
More Free eBook resources
PlanetPDF - A small collection of classic novels all in PDF format.
DailyLit - Read books online by daily email and RSS feed.
Wikibooks - Wikibooks is a Wikimedia community for creating a free library of educational textbooks that anyone can edit.
Dwalin - Free novels in text format.
Project Gutenberg - Free ebooks from producers.
Adobe Free eBooks - In Adobe’s Free eBooks area, you can download, unlock, and read electronic books on your personal computer or reading device.
Alive & Free - A page of links to some recent books from living authors available free online.
Franklin - Thousands of free titles in text and HTML file formats.
Read Easily - An ebook online library which has been designed to provide you an adaptive reading experience!
PDFbooks - This new site offers around 4,700 downloadable public domain e-books.
Witguides - An online source for a wide range of useful e-books that are completely free with no need to sign-up or buy anything.
Diesel eBooks -Offer free ebooks formatted for both Microsoft Reader and Mobipocket.
Free eBook Miners -
Free eBooks for your education, research or amusement.
Planet eBook -
Free classic literature to download and share.
e-Library - Plenty of free ebooks available for download.
Sync Outlook2002 Signatures with Profile
For some reason, Outlook 2002 maintains signature properties accross profiles. For example, two people in the household share the same computer and have different Outlook Profiles, it would be nice to have the automatic signatures applied consistent with which profile is utilized.
Speed Up Downloads In Morpheus
Morpheus downloads going slow? Well just follow these simple step's to speed up your download's. 1.Open Morpheus 2.Click tools and click options
Slow Start Up Using Norton Internet Security 2002 Update
This tweak works also if your Using Zone Alarm or Zone Alarm Pro V.3.7. I found out by applying this tweak for Nortons with my Zone Alarm program. If you are using Norton Internet Security 2002, and are experiencing slow start-up of XP. i.e. you can see the desktop with icons etc. but it takes 30-60sec before you can start using the computer.
Slow Nero Startup
When you load up Nero, it may be slow "Scaning SCSI/IDE-Bus Pleast Wait..." Because XP also uses the CD-RW Drive. If you do not use the built-in CD Recording feature, disable it, so Nero can load up faster. 1. Open Control Panel 2. Administrative Tools 3. Services
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Sep 26, 20070
Simple Remove Ads from KaZaA
[ English] If you use FAT instead of NTFS 1º - Go to C:\windows\system32\ 2º - Search for the folder AdCash 3º - Removes the folder AdCash 4º - Creates a new file and rename it for Adcash without using the extension of the type of file. 5º Run KaZaA an Have Fun :)
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Sep 26, 20070
Shortcut to disconnect Dial-UP
To disconnect a call via a shortcut, create a shortcut with the following int the 'Target' field: C:\WINDOWS\system32\rasdial.exe /disconnect
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Sep 26, 20070
Run defrag from the command line
Open a command window and type defrag /? to show a list of commands. Exampel: defrag c: /analyce will show how much your disk is fragmented.
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Sep 26, 20070
RTC Wolfenstein slow map loads
I ran into this problem in both WindowsME and XP. While in multiplayer mode in Return to Castle Wolfenstein, I would get excessive page file activity which would get progressively worse. Map load times would constantly increase as each new map was loaded until the system reported WOLF.exe had caused and error and would shutdown the game.
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Sep 26, 20070
RightClick drive defragmentation.
Ok... there's two ways of achieving this. ------------------------ The easy way: 1. Create a .reg file and name it to whatever you think might fit. (create an empty .txt-file and rename it to whatever.reg) 2. Rightclick it and choose "edit".
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Sep 26, 20070
Restoring the Recycle Bin after deleting it from the registry
Ok, so I deleted the recycle bin from the system registry, because I wanted it off of my desktop, but now it's gone from my computer! Go to Start <>
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Restoring Media Player
To restore Windows Media Player insert the the XP CD into the CD drive (if it autostarts click exit). Open a command window and type the following :
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Sep 26, 20070
Removing MSN without batch scripts
Click on the start menu and select Run. Copy and paste RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove WS_FTP upload wizard
Question/Problem: How can I remove the "upload using WS_FTP upload wizard" shortcut from my "right click" context menu?
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove Windows Messenger
If you do not use Windows Messenger then why not uninstall it. Every time you start up your computer, Messenger also starts up which can slow everything down and use up more system resources. To uninstall it: 1. Click on the Start button and select Run. 2. Type:
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove Windows Messenger
Remove Windows Messenger manually, click Start, Run and enter the following command: RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Note: This will prevent a long delay when opening Outlook Express if you have the Contacts pane enabled. To prevent this, click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove Kazaa Spy Ware
I am sure that even though Kazaa lite is out, many people still use Kazaa. So this is a way to remove the spyware from kazaa, without downloading any software. what the spyware does is looks at everything you are doing and sends it to a company named 'Brilliant'. I know, its very scary. So heres the way to uninstall it.... 1 click the start button, then go into control panel. 2 in the ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove Hidden Windows Components
If you've ever felt the need to get rid of MS Messenger, heres a trick that will let you do that, and so much more. MS thought it would be nice to include some components they "knew" you would need, and wont let you get rid of. Until now. 1) Click Start. 2) Click Run. 3) Type: notepad.exe C:\windows\inf\sysoc.inf - This will bring up a hidden inf file in notepad.
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove Callwave ballon when minimized
Ever been annoyed by the ballon that keeps showing when you minimize your callwave caller ID into the tray? It pestered the crap out of me! I happened to be mess'n around with the taskbar, one day and found the fix. 1. Right click an empty spot on the task bar, click properties, on taskbar index. Look in notification, see that the check is in the hide inactive icons. click ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove ads from LimeWire
This Tweak Removes all banner ads from LimeWire 2.5 (may possibly work on older versions but I did not check). When performing this tweak, LimeWire must be completely shut down. If you simply 'x' out of the program, you must also exit LimeWire from the system tray. 1. Go to C:\Program Files\LimeWire 2. Delete Cbanner2.dll and ads.war at the SAME TIME. 3. Restart LimeWire and enjoy.
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove Ads from KaZaA (Clarification)
In order to sucessfully remove lock KaZaA out of its AdCache as described in 'Remove Ads from KaZaA' you must first DISABLE simple file sharing in order to display the necessary security tabs. In XP Home you'll have to boot into safe mode to an administrator account.
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Remove Ads from KaZaA
Tired of all the ads at the bottom of Kazaa, not to mention the ads Kazaa causes to pop up? Here is a tweak to end all Kazaa related ads. 1. With KaZaA closed navigate to C:\Windows\System32\AdCache 2. Delete all files within 'AdCache', leave the 'Temp' folder but make sure it is empty 3. Right click on the folder 'AdCache' & select properties
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove Ads from AIM without external programs
Here's a way to remove the AOL ads without the need to use external programs. 1. Shut down AIM 2. Open up the AIM program folder, usually located at X:\Program Files\AIM95
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove ads from AIM window
You use AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)? If so you might be wondering how you can get rid of those annoying ads in the AIM window. Here is how. Note: This is not really Win XP specific but it's still a cool tweak. 1. Go to your AIM install directory and open aim.odl with notepad 2. Search for "advert" (there are two instances)
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Sep 26, 20070
Reinstalling Microsoft Tour ( Very popular )
To reinstall the Windows tour: NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to perform this procedure. Click Start , click Run , and then type the following command:
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Sep 26, 20070
Reinstalling Microsoft Task Manager
To reinstall the Microsoft Task Manager: NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to perform this procedure. Click Start , click Run , and then type the following command:
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Sep 26, 20070
Reinstall Search assistant
To reinstall the search assistant : NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to perform this procedure. Click Start , click Run , and then type the following command:
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Sep 26, 20070
Reinstall Outlook Express 6
To reinstall Outlook Express 6: NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to perform this procedure. Click Start , click Run , and then type the following command:
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Sep 26, 20070
Reinstall MS Messanger
To reinstall Microsoft Messenger Service: NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to perform this procedure. Click Start , click Run , and then type the following command: %systemroot%\inf
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Sep 26, 20070
Reinstall MS Backup
To reinstall the Microsoft Backup: NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to perform this procedure. Click Start , click Run , and then type the following command:
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Sep 26, 20070
Re: Norton I.S. 2003 and MSCONFIG
It is possible to avoid the little temper tantrum that Norton Internet Security or Personal Firewall throws after you make a change to your startup configuration using MSCONFIG. All that is necessary is to disable the "ccRegVfy" startup item using -- you guessed it -- MSCONFIG. This will still allow N.I.S. or N.P.F. to run on startup, but it will prevent it from checking the registry for "unauthorized" changes ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Quick launch to any application at run command
Those who want to launch any applications and programs quickly by simply typing on the run command , you can easily make your own title of command to enter. Windows has already made commands available like calc, mspaint, sol, etc. located in Windows folders. You can add yours too.
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Sep 26, 20070
Problems with programs that run fine under Windows 98
I couldn't type the Euro (€) sign (Alt+Ctr+5 or AltGr+E) under Office 97 after upgrading from Win 98 to Win XP Pro. I went to the Word icon, right click on the icon, Properties, Compatibility, and choose compatibility mode for Windows 98.
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Sep 26, 20070
Problem w/ disabling fax/picture viewer
If you disabled the fax/picture viewer by using regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll, then changing user icons will fail to work.
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Sep 26, 20070
Outlook Express Window title tweak
Change the window title of Outlook Express to anything you want! Open regedit and navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{EE383506-901D-43C6-8E40-9A61901DF7CC}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0. (the {EE383506-901D-43C6-8E40-9A61901DF7CC} part will be different for you, it is an individual number)
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Sep 26, 20070
Outlook Express opens slow
After deleting Windows Messenger from the system, Outlook Express may open slowly. Check the event viewer for the following system error message: The server {FB7199AB-79BF-11D2-8D94-0000F875C541} did not register with DCOM within the required timeout. The solution this problem is quite simple. Open up regedit and search for the string {FB7199AB-79BF-11D2-8D94-0000F875C541} Modify the InProcServer32 and LocalServer32 default keys to an empty string.
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Sep 26, 20070
Outlook Express News: Download more headers
Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get started. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{numbers&letters}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\News
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Sep 26, 20070
Outlook 2002 in System Tray when minimized.
Q. How do I minimize Outlook 2002 to the system tray? A. You can use the registry to minimize Outlook 2002 to the system tray by performing the following steps: Start the registry editor (regedit.exe).
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Sep 26, 20070
Opera 7.10 Multi HomePage
For users of the Opera webbrowser: To load the program with multiple websites on seperate tabs at once, just add the name of the website in the path of the shortcut.
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Sep 26, 20070
Opera 6.02 may not come up as the “default browser” in the start menu.
When Opera 6.02 is installed on a fresh copy of WinNT 5.1 (Home or Professional), there is a chance that you are unable to select it to act as the "default browser" icon on the Start Menu. To change the "default browser" icon, you would normally go to the Start Menu properties, select Customize, and then select your browser of choice from the drop-down menu. However, a fresh install ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Office XP -Disable Error Reporting
Office XP has a feature to report program errors to Microsoft. If you wish to disable this feature that sends data to Microsoft, put the text below into a .reg file and import it into the registry: REGEDIT4
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Sep 26, 20070
Office 2000 Personalized Menus
On the Tools menu, click Customize, and then click the Options tab. Clear the Standard and Formatting toolbars share one row check box.
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Sep 26, 20070
Novell Client fix for Locking Workstation
If you have ever tried to lock the workstation in 2000 or XP Pro, you may have noticed that when you lock the computer, it doesn't go to the box that states that the computer is locked by the user. It simply skips to the unlock window. This can cause problems with the screen saver and cause it to crash possibly giving the chance of screen burn-in over ...
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Sep 26, 20070
No more ICQ banners
To remove those annoying, flashing banners at the bottom of ICQ. Simply open the ICQ folder with windows explorer. C:\Program Files\ICQ Delete the file "ICQHttp.dll"
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Sep 26, 20070
No more ads in DAP
This is how to get rid of the ads in Download Accelerator Pro: 1. Go to your DAP install dir 2. Delete the ads folder
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Sep 26, 20070
No more “Personal Message:” on ICQ 2003a customized Away / N/A messages!
When you write a customized away message to a user in ICQ, (By Right click on a user -> Alert / Accept modes -> General -> Message -> Customize Message), only this specific user see what you write in the box there as your away message. The bad thing about it that the user can see that this is personalized message, by "Personal Message:
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Sep 26, 20070
Nikon View CPU USAGE
Okay I bought a Nikon Coolpix 885 camera and then proceeded to install the View 4 software that comes with the camera. NOTE: This software constantly leaves a process that causes SLOW and CHOPPY GFX as well as a CPU IDLE at 9-20%. How to Change: 1) Ctrl-Alt-Del
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Sep 26, 20070
Neuter your DAP Download Accelerator Plus
Here's how to completely neuter your DAP so it can't call home to update it's ads... 1) In Windows Explorer, go to the Download Accelerator folder, click on the ads folder and remove everything in it. 2) Then right click on the ads folder itself, and go to Properties. Click Hidden and Read Only and then apply.
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Sep 26, 20070
Network login and speed issue
Have only tried this on XP Pro but it works great. Decreased my login time from 2mins to 15secs. Increased my network speed (ex. 170MB file took 15-20min. Now the same 170MB file takes less than 2mins). WOW!
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Sep 26, 20070
Netmeeting
Miss netmeeting? Simply go to start/run and type "conf".
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Sep 26, 20070
Nero+CloneCD=True
I had a problem with Nero and Clone. I installed Clone first and then Nero and my Cd-drives where invisible.
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Sep 26, 20070
Nero Burning Rom
This is not really a tweak but it does make using Nero under XP quite different and in some cases, better. If you use Nero 5.5.8.2 give this a try. It is better to use in some ways. Here's a bit of interesting info: Nero is apparently also Nero Express or the vice versa.
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Sep 26, 20070
Nero 5 & Invisible Cd Drives!!
There is certain compatability issues with nero. If nero and cdrwin are on the same pc you cd rom drives will become invisible.
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Sep 26, 20070
Nero 5 & Invisible CD Drives!!
Upgrading nero to the newest version may solve the problem.
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Sep 26, 20070
MusicMatch Jukebox 6.X Causes CDROM Drives to Disappear After Installing Nero
If you install Nero 5.5.5.1 on an XP machine that has MusicMatch Jukebox (MMJB) 6.X installed, you will experience the "lost CDROM drives" syndrome.
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Sep 26, 20070
MSN messenger
To stop messenger from loading when visiting sited such as hotmail delete the following key. But remember to backup your registry before doing anything to it. This works in Windows 2000 also. 1. Start > run > type regedit
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Sep 26, 20070
MS Ramdrive at 64MB
While I was trying to tweak the original Ramdrive, I accidently stumbled accross this tweak. Although ramdrive is supposed to be limited to 32MB, I some how managed to get it up to 63.7 MB. Here is the size of the Registry. You can find it here: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Ramdisk\Parmeters
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Sep 26, 20070
MP3 ripping in WMP (Works!)
A previous tip here had a download to allow MP3 ripping in Windows Media Player. It did not work in Windows XP.
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Sep 26, 20070
Morpheus pop up ads
To stop those annoying ads from popping up when you open up morpheus 1. open up ie 2. go to internet options 3. security settings
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Sep 26, 20070
Morpheus Max Search Results Tweak
After seeing the tweak by Liam Deacon for increasing the maximum search results in Kazaa, I decided to try it for Morpheus. It works, but the value must be added manually. All you need to do is: 1. Run regedit. 2. Goto: HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Morpheus/Advanced 3. Create DWORD value "MaxSearchResult"
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Sep 26, 20070
Morpheus Max Downloads Tweak
The max downloads limit in Morpheus is 50,follow these steps to change your downloads limit to anything you like,this will also speed up your downloads. 1. Run regedit.
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Sep 26, 20070
More on tab completion
I don't know why anyone would want to do this, but you can change the key used to complete commands from the prompt (tab by default in XP and Unix.)
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Sep 26, 20070
Minimize Outlook to the System Tray
To Minimize Outlook XP to the System Tray / Taskbar: Start / Run / Regedit Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Office \ 10.0 \ Outlook \ Preferences Click on the right side of the screen, right-click and create:
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Sep 26, 20070
Minimize Outlook to the System Tray
I like to keep Outlook open all the time, but I don't like to have it on the taskbar all the time. To minimize it to the system tray, start regedit and follow the steps below: HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Office \ 10.0 \ Outlook \ Preferences Data Type: REG_DWORD
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Sep 26, 20070
Media Player: Stop recent list from ever being saved
1. Goto > Start > Run 2. Type regedit - click ok 3. Navigate to - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Player\RecentFileList 4. Look at the window panel on the right - delete all that you wish removed from media player recent list
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Sep 26, 20070
Media Player: Delete media player recent list
1. Goto - start - run 2. Type regedit - click ok 3. Navigate to -
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Sep 26, 20070
Media Player 9
When installing WMP 9 it leaves a watersign on your desktop. You can easily remove this with: regedit:
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Sep 26, 20070
Make ICQ send work
If you use ICQ and windows xp firewall, you have noticed that file send won't work. Here is how to get it working without disabling the entire firewall : 1. First you must limit the range of port that ICQ use for send. In icq, click on Main, Preferences, User tab, click on 'Not using proxy' and choose 'Use the following TCP listen port for incoming event from 1030 ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Made mIRC dcc send work
If you use mIRC and windows xp firewall, you have noticed that dcc send won't work. Here is how to get it working without disabling the entire firewall : 1. First you must limit the range of port that mirc use in the Dcc, Option menu. In DCC ports , set both at 1024. 2. After, go into control panel & network connections
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Sep 26, 20070
Load Applications Faster
Microsoft has this command in which to start up applications much faster just like Microsoft's Windows Media Player. 1) Choose an application that you want to start up quicker. 2) Create a shortcut and place it on the desktop.
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Sep 26, 20070
Lindows Sneak Preview under Windows XP
The new Lindows OS system would install just when you have Win 98, ME or 2000. Here is a tweak which enables that you could install it under XP.
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Sep 26, 20070
Lagging Mouse Within Games
Microsoft, the kind people that they are, want you to use their own DirectX API and especially Direct Input. So, what the crafty people have done, is made your mouse more processor dependant, and took out the acceleration options from the mouse CPL. Within Direct Input, it gets CPU priority and it doesn't have the acceleration on by default.
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Sep 26, 20070
Kazza: Remove Ads
Don't you just hate that useless annoying banner ad (Which I can't say is stupid because it's a very intellectual way of PISSING ANYONE OFF!!!) that sometimes brings up pop-ups when you're doing stuff on the pc? Yeah this'll help you out. 1. Go to folder C:\Windows\System32\AdCache 2. Highlight each html file at the same time 3. Right click one then select "Edit" 4. 4 notepads will pop-up with each file's coding. ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Kazaa Max Search Results Tweak.
1. Run regedit. 2. Goto: HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Kazaa/Advanced 3. Open MaxSearchResult 4. Enter value data as 190
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Sep 26, 20070
Kazaa lite password removal
If there is a password on kazaa lite(may work with regular version too) blocking you from anything just run regedit and go to this key:
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Sep 26, 20070
Kazaa Lite (Kazaa w/o banners and homepages)
I've noticed a lot of tweaks involving the removal of ads using this program. I found this version on the net that is tweaked so that the only thing you can do with it is all you ever do with it: search, download, etc.
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Sep 26, 20070
KaZaA And iMesh Become One
I found this little trick out when changing the setting on booth Kazaa and imesh. This tweak alows you to search for files on the KaZaA p2p application and download them on the more stable and faster imesh server this is how it is done 1. Create a new folder in My Documents called "Imesh And Kazaa" 2. Open KaZaA 3. Click Tools then Options
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Sep 26, 20070
Internet Explorer lightning-fast startup
Isn't it annoying when you want to go to a new website, or any other site but your homepage, and you have to wait for your 'home' to load? This tweak tells Internet Explorer to simply 'run', without loading any webpages. (If you use a 'blank' page, that is still a page, and slows access. Notice the 'about:blank' in the address bar. The blank html page must still be ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Increase speed of Outlook Express when Messenger is removed or disabled
For some users when they remove windows messenger or just disable it from starting up automatically they experience a great slow down when launching Outlook express. Users who experience such a slow down will find a error in the system error log saying The server {FB7199AB-79BF-11D2-8D94-0000F875C541} did not register with DCOM within the required timeout.
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Sep 26, 20070
Increase Max Downloads For iMesh
Every one who has Imesh knows thhat it sucks to have such great stability and download speed, but only being able to download a few files ata a time. This tweak allows you to change the max downloads past 20. 1. Go to "start" 2. Go to "run"
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Sep 26, 20070
Increase bitrate in KaZaA
KaZaA limits your searches to a bitrate, to enable higher bitrate searches, and even more results, just do this: 1) Start > Run, regedit 2) go to:
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Increase Bandwidth for iMesh
To allow for higher speed sownloads do the folowing. 1. Go to start, then to run. 2. Type in regedit and hit enter. 3. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER and then to software, and then down to imesh.
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Sep 26, 20070
Image Preview
To remove the Image and Fax viewer In the run box type or paste
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Sep 26, 20070
IE: Another way to fix IE6 slow page load
Here's an easier way to get to index.dat file as addresse in another tweak submitted here. 1. click on Internet Explorer 2. go to to your root dir (usually C:) 3. open Documents and Settings folder 4. open "your username folder"
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Sep 26, 20070
IE Browsing tips with a scroll mouse
1. Hold CTRL and use the scroll wheel on the mouse to increase or decrease the font size. 2. Hold Shift and use the scroll wheel to go back or forward between webpages.
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Sep 26, 20070
ICQ Lite Advertisment Disable
Ok this is for the new icq lite currently Build #1253. This will disable advertisment display but, unfortunatly will leave the place holders for the advertisments. Atleast you don't have to stare at those annoying flash advertisments. 1) Open up windows explorer and navigate to the folder you installed icqlite *ie. c:\ProgramFiles\ICQLite
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Sep 26, 20070
How to use Fireburner software without having SCSI Devices installed
Download zip file called Force Aspi & Aspi Check from following sight http://www.cyrus.troy.btinternet.co.uk/downloads.htm then
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Sep 26, 20070
How to Reinstall Windows Movie Maker
To reinstall the Movie Maker: NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to perform this procedure. Click Start , click Run , and then type the following command: %systemroot%\inf
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Sep 26, 20070
How to reinstall Shockwave Flash
To reinstall the shockwave flash: NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to perform this procedure. Click Start , click Run , and then type the following command: %systemroot%\inf
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Sep 26, 20070
How to reinstall PC Health
To reinstall the PC Health: NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to perform this procedure. Click Start , click Run , and then type the following command: %systemroot%\inf
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Sep 26, 20070
How to install Autocad2000 at WindowsXP
When I tried to install Autocad2000 at WindowsXP I got this messase saying that there is a problem installing Autocad 2000 because of my OS (WindowsXP). So If you Get this error follow these steps:
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Sep 26, 20070
Hide Windows Messenger menu object in Outlook Express
1. Load Regedit 2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Outlook Express
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Sep 26, 20070
Have your favorite file start as default in your media player
Say you have a favorite file that you like to listen to with your media player. With Winamp for example, when you start the program, the last media you were listening is scrolled along the bottom, but you must hit the play button to get it to play. If you listen constantly to one thing, you can make it load automatically. You can either make a copy of the shortcut ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Getting that tweak xp ramdrive to work
I have never successfully gotten the ramdrive to auto install using the program, I've always had to do it manually, so do it that way.. here's how, taken right from the help menu. Please note: before you do this you may want to go to "my computer" .. click on "tools" .. "folder options" .. click the "view" tab, and make click on the tab to show "hidden ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Getting rid of the Drop Anchor in Media Player
When you apply a skin to Windows Media Player 7 or later, a small Anchor Window appears in the lower right corner that reverts to full mode when you double-click its center button. You can, however, switch modes simply by pressing CTRL+1 (full mode) or CTRL+2 (compact or skin mode). To get rid of that Drop Anchor Window, do the following:
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Sep 26, 20070
Getting Internet Explorer Window to Open Maximized
I have seen a lot of people trying to find out how to make their Internet Explorer windows open up maximized. The problem is that sometimes Windows can cause a bit of trouble and annoyance because the settings you want Internet Explorer to open up as are corrupted for whatever reason.
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Sep 26, 20070
Get the Classic Media Player Back!
Are you fed up with the new Windows Media Player? Did you like the version of Windows Media Player that came with Windows 2K? Windows XP still has the version of media player installed but they hid it. To get it back follow the directions below : 1. Click on the Start button and select Run. 2. Type "mplayer2" and click OK. Now you have the original Media Player loaded. ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Get Rid Of Popups In Imesh
To get rid of the commercial popups and banners in Imesh, go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\iMesh\Client in Regedit, and locate the values below: ChatUrl, Friend, TellaFriendUrl, And WhatsUpUrl. Then doubleclick them and delete the internetadress and press Ok.
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Sep 26, 20070
Flashget: Bypassing 8 Max Simultaneous Jobs
Users of Flash get will notice that the maximum number of file splits is 8. This number can be increased by the tweak below: 1. Run regedit. 2. Navigate to [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\JetCar\JetCar\General\]
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Sep 26, 20070
Fixing Outlook Express Spell Checker in XP w Office 97
Credit this fix to: http://www.tech-pro.co.uk/index.html If you are running Windows XP and are also using Microsoft Office 97, you may find that spell checking does not work in Outlook Express 6.0. When you try to spell check a message, you receive the message "an error occurred whilst the spelling was being checked". The cause of this problem is a missing file which Outlook Express requires.
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Sep 26, 20070
Fixing Outlook Express 6 Attachment Removal
Many people have complained that newer version of OE 6 tend to remove attachments, such as pictures, hence they cannot be viewed. However, all is not lost. The feature blocking your pictures most of the time is an option built-in to OE to block potentially virus infected files.
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Sep 26, 20070
Fix Windows Media Player Library Problems
If you move your music around on your computer to different location on the hard drive a lot, you will end up with a quite a few broken entries in your Windows Media Player library. When you open up the same music file from a different location, Media Player will think that it is a new song and will add it yet again to your library resulting in ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Erase Your Data Trail
Start the Registry Editor by clicking Start, Run, and type "regedit" (without quotes). Go to this key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management On the right, locate the ClearPageFileAtShutdown value. Right-click the value, select modify, and change the data value of the registry key to 1.
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Sep 26, 20070
Easy way to add a link to the start menu
If you're looking for an easy way to adding your favorite link to the start menu, without editing your registry. Simply copy your favorite link from the 'Favorite'-menu out of Internet Explorer and paste it into the start menu. Done!
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Sep 26, 20070
Disabling Tabs in MSN Messenger 7
Microsoft has just recently released MSN Messenger 7.0. This new version of MSN Messenger has had many cool new features added such as better firewall support for file transfers and web video/audio. On top of the various architecture updates, there are several new visual enhancements that appear on the contact list and message windows.
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
To Disable: Start - Run - regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll To Re-Enable: Start - Run - regsvr32 shimgvw.dll
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable the ’Unsigned Driver’ dialog
XP Pro: Start - Run gpedit.msc Browse to: User Configuration - Administrative Templates - System Right-click Code signing for Device drivers and select Properties. On the Settings tab, either select enable and then select ignore from the appearing listbox or click the disable option. Click apply and Ok.
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable Pop-Up Stopper free edition Splash Screen
I just found out how to disable the splash screen of Pop-Up Stopper Free Edition. It worked for me. 1. Make sure Pop-Up Stopper is not running. 2. Go to run, type in regedit. Click on OK
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable licensing on Media Player
Go into the Media Player. Once on the main screen double click on tools then click on options then click the copy music tab. on the copy settings menu remove the check mark for protected contents.
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Sep 26, 20070
Customize the New menu
Customizing the New Menu The New menu is a handy tool, but it gets even handier if you customize it by adding your own commands and by removing existing commands that you don't need. This is all possible through the Registry. Go to HKEY CLASSES ROOT and then open the .bmp subkey. This subkey includes a ShellNew subkey. The existence of ShellNew tells Windows to include this file type ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Customize iMesh To Run Better 2.5
To make iMesh run better do the following Run regedit (Start > Run > and type regedit) 1. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > iMesh > Client 2. Then go to ‘Transfer’ and click on ‘ConcurrentDownloads’ change to ‘Decimal’ and change the number to ‘100’ then change it back to ‘Hexadecimal’ and click ‘Ok’ 3. Then click on ‘ConcurrentUploads’ change to ‘Decimal’ and change the number to ‘100’ and then change it ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Customize iMesh To Run Better
To make iMesh run better do the following Run regedit Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/iMesh/Client Change HIDESPLASH to 0 Change InviteAFriendPopup to 0 Change MAXDOWNLOADSNO to 20
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Sep 26, 20070
Create Your own Visualization for MusicMatch Jukebox plus 7.2
Change your korny visualization for MusicMatch JukeBox plus 7.2 very own, one youve created. Step 1. Download and install Acdsee 5.0 in order to complete the following. Step 2. Pick a moving image you have saved on your computer, and resize it to 100 length wise, 100 width wise.
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Sep 26, 20070
Create OE “rule” based on text in message body
Anyone who's ever been on newsgroups knows that there is a lot of spam. Outlook express doesn't allow you to filter newsgroup messages by words in the body of the message, so you often have to grin and bear it.
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Sep 26, 20070
Compatibility mode for shortcuts that directly point to files on CDROM drive
Summary: I was installing a kid's game that needs to run in XP's 256 color and 640x480 res, but the shortcut the install program made didn't have the 'compatibility' tab. I noticed that the shortcut was pointed directly to a program on the CD in the drive.
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Sep 26, 20070
Command Prompt Tip
In a command window you can use the TAB key as "complete" key - like in unix/linux. Example: Start a cmd window and go to root (c:\) type cd - hit TAB key - and you will now scroll the directories, also hidden ones.
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Sep 26, 20070
Command Prompt (right button in explorer)
Enter HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell make a new key called "Command Prompt" from within this create another key called "Command" now go to the right panel and modify the "default" with : Cmd.exe /k cd "%1"
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Sep 26, 20070
Collapse Regedit Tree Without Disabling
RegEdit annoyingly remembers the last key you viewed and then the next time you use the application, it is expanded to that section. There are other tweeks that change the permissions on the Regedit applet in the registry to deny access.
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Sep 26, 20070
Clearing Google Internet Search History
To clear the search box on google.com or the history of any text box: Select "Internet Options" from the Internet Explorer "Tools" menu. Select the "Content" tab at the top of the "Internet Options" window. In the "Personal information" section at the bottom, click the "AutoComplete" button.
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Sep 26, 20070
Clear recently used file list in MS Word
To remove certain documents from the File menu, select CTRL | ALT | - (the minus key next to the zero key). This will change the mouse pointer to a thick bold horizontal line. Select the File menu and click whichever document you want to remove from the list.
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Sep 26, 20070
Clear previous search results in kazaa-lite
This also clears searches in kazaa I assume. Just choose the top search item, "purge searches". This will then ask you if you want to purge the searches. Click yes. there ya have it.
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Sep 26, 20070
Change the warning message on messenger
If you would like to change the warning that appears at the top of each new message window that opens in windows messenger you may do this as follows. Open Regedit (start menu, run and type 'regedit' press enter) Navigate to the following location
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Sep 26, 20070
Change the ports of WinVNC Server
Although Windows XP have remote desktop function, most people still like to use VNC to remote control their machine, however you may need to change the port to bypass the firewall of your office/school. Here's the way to change the port settings. - If you want to set port > 5900: 1. Run WinVNC (App Mode) 2. Right click and select "Properties" on the VNC tray icon 3. Check "Accept Socket Connections" ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Change the Messenger background
You can replace the background-picture in Messenger with any image you like. Just go to "C:\Program Files\Messenger\" and replace the file "lvback.gif". If you use the MSN add-in, you can change that icon aswell. It's simply called "icon.gif" Happy tweaking! :)
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Sep 26, 20070
Change Outlook Startup Setting from Start Menu
As you know, XP has the ability to have your browser and email client of choice on the start menu (top 2 items). If you set the start menu to use Outlook, when using that icon, it forces the user to the inbox. In Outlook (2k and XP) you have the choice to change which folder Outlook will open up to.
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Sep 26, 20070
Change Internet explorer title (EASIER)
This will change the title bar in ms internet explorer from: 'Microsoft Internet Explorer'. to anything you want. 1)double-click on my computer 2)navigate to: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SIGNUP\
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Sep 26, 20070
Change IE Font Size (Easy)
You have to have a mouse with a scroll wheel to do this. When you are on a page, hold down Ctrl and then scroll in or out with your wheel. The font will change.
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Sep 26, 20070
Change Automatic Away with AOL IM
Whenever you switch user names on Windows XP, AOL Instant Messenger will automatically put an away message on for you. If this annoys you and you want to be able get rid of it, here is your opportunity. This tweak will enable Windows XP to stop putting 'Windows Session Logoff' away messages whenever you switch user names and you want to stay on AIM, but DO NOT want to have an away message on.
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Sep 26, 20070
Change AIM’s Login Screen
This is a pretty cool tweak to perform on AOL Instant Messenger. You will need Resource Hacker though. Get into ResHacker and open aimres.dll in the AIM95 folder. On the tree open GIFDATA>103>1033. You should see your current sign on graphic. I would suggest backing up this graphic in case you ever want to go change it back.
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Sep 26, 20070
Capture a DOS Print
One of the things I have been driven nuts by is all the DOS programs my clients still must use. As I move more of them to XP I find the issue of sharing a networked printer with a DOS program a bigger deal. We came across the solution the other day.
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Sep 26, 20070
Backup Outlook Express email
One of the most important things to create backup copies of, is your email messages. Here's a short guide on how to do this if you use the Outlook Express mail client. Copy the following folder: C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{long sequence of numbers and letters}\Microsoft\Outlook Express
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Sep 26, 20070
ATAPI ripping using AudioCatalyst, etc.
Since Windows XP doesn't include ATAPI Drivers for CD Ripping through AudioCatalyst etc your forced to rip using the audio output rip.
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Sep 26, 20070
AR RAM Disk
AR RAM Disk is a driver for Windows NT/2000/XP used to create an additional drive in your memory. This drive can be used for storing temporary files, this can increase your system speed. http://www.arsoft-online.de/download/ramdisk.zip Read more...
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Sep 26, 20070
Administrator Account from Welcome Screen
Ever want to access the administrator account from the welcome window without having to boot to safe mode.
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Sep 26, 20070
Ad-free KaZaA
http://www.kazaalite.tk/ Features: - Improved startup page - Unlimited times 'Search more' is possible - Multi-source downloads can go up to 40 sources (instead of 8) - 'Find more sources' is possible every 4 minutes (instead of 10)
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Sep 26, 20070
Add custom “Provided by” tag to Media Player Title bar.
Warning: Always make sure to create a backup of registry keys prior to making changes. TweakXP.com accepts no responsibility for problems caused by using Registry Editor incorrectly.
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Sep 26, 20070
Ad Free AIM addon software
Normally I do not post information like this but I found this program to be very helpful for anyone that uses AOL Instant Messenger.
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Sep 26, 20070
A Clear Vision
Want to spice up your desktop with super smooth font text? Well ClearType settings are the way to be, my friend. 1.) Go into Display Properties 2.) Under Appearance Go to effects
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Sep 26, 20070
Too fast for old programs?
If your screaming new XP system is too fast for older programs, download ftp://ftp.infogrames.net/patches/general/turbo.exe and slow down your computer. (You choose a percent and it stays slow until you restore it or close the applet)
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Sep 26, 20070
Stop modem dial up noise
The noise that some dial up 33/56k modems make is awful, and the volume slider in modem properties never seems to stop it. Here's how I stopped mine. Make sure you're modem is NOT connected to the internet at the time.
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Sep 26, 20070
Stealthing Port 113 on Lynksys Routers
For those of you with Lynksys Routers Here's how to stealth your port 113. Open your Internet Explorer home page and in the address bar type in http://(then your ip address given to you by your router. If you dont know it follow this thread: Start/All Programs Accessories/Command Prompt.
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed up mouse motion
Some of you people notice that no matter how high you put the speed of your mouse, it is still not at it's maximum point. A way to fix this, on most options, has a little choice under the mouse speed.
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Sep 26, 20070
Soundblaster Live! Speakers fix
This tweak is for all the people using a Soundblaster Live soundcard with Windows XP and the latest drivers from Creative. Somehow you are not able to run the program called Speakers located in the AudioHQ menu, but this will fix it.
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Sep 26, 20070
Slow Domain Login
On several occasions with XP Pro, I've found workstations taking up to 20 minutes to log in to an NT/2000 domain. If this is happening to you, and you run your XP workstation in an NT 4.0 or Win2k mixed mode domain (this will not work with a win2kdomain in native mode), try the following: Go into your connection properties, and hit the properties button for TCP/IP.
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Sep 26, 20070
Restoring Access to CD ROMs
Restoring Access to CD ROMs If you removed CD Burning software, or for some other mystical reason, can not longer access your CD ROM's, in most cases following registry keys needs to be deleted:
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove unwanted programs
If you want to remove some additional programs that are installed with windows but are not initially visible in Add / Remove, edit a file called "C:\WINDOWS\INF\SYSOC.INF". In there you will find a listing of programs, and you will note that some programs have the word 'hide' at the end. Simply remove the word 'hide' but leave the extra comma: BEFORE:msmsgs=msgrocm.dll,OcEntry,msmsgs.inf,hide,7
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Sep 26, 20070
Razer Boomslang & Windows XP
This Fix is intended for all users of a Razer Boomslang who have problems using it under Windows XP (Lost Settings when rebooted, not being able to program buttons). If you install the common drivers from the provided cd (version 2.0.12, also downloadable from www.razerzone.com) -First install the drivers, reboot when asked
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Sep 26, 20070
Prevent XP from using alternate Video Driver.
This tweak is used prevent windows XP from using mirror Video driver when accesing some program. 1.Some program or games like Ghost Recon, use alternate Video driver when it can't recognise the Primary Video card driver.
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Sep 26, 20070
Portable Internal Zip Drive
Ever wanted to convert your internal Zip Drive to a portable one? Purchase a Mobile Hard Disk Rack. Install your internal Zip Drive to the Rack. XP will automatically recognize the Zip Drive and you are good to go!
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Sep 26, 20070
Pops/Crackles on IDE Activity
This isn't much of a "Tweak" really but it allieviated the problem quite quickly for me, I now have no pops or crackles. It turned out that my Hard Drive was to blame for my sound crackle/skips.
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Performance Fix For XP Systems Using Radeon Graphics, with 512mb RAM Or Greater
I noticed a serious hit to graphics performance, using ATI Radeon 64 DDR, after upgrading to XP Pro on one of my machines. But yet it didn't phase my other system, which was duplicate, except that the problem child had 512mb RAM, the other had 128.
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Sep 26, 20070
Open Explorer from Command Line in Same Directory
If you are at the command prompt 10 subdirectories deep, simply do the following: explorer . will open an explorer window and it will be in that directory. explorer .. will open on directory back....
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Sep 26, 20070
Nvidia detonator overclock control tweak
This tweak will only work with Nvidia gpu's with an nvidia detonator driver. It can be downloaded from http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp . We are going to need the windows registry. always make sure you make a backup of your registry before you are going to edit it. Open your registry by pressing the start button choose run and type regedit.
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Sep 26, 20070
Nvidea loop\lockup fix
If your using XP and a nvidea card and experiance the well known lockup bug when trying to play games ect ect the following should fix the problem,
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Sep 26, 20070
Mustek 600 II EP working on XP
1 Install old windows NT driver (Mustek V2.0) 2 Locate and note the name of the driver sys file located in c:\windows\system32\drivers (can be either a4sii300.dll or ab306p.sys)
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Sep 26, 20070
Mouse Performance Fix
If you are having problems in games, the XP interface, etc., try this fix. 1. Open the CONTROL PANEL 2. If using common tasks open PRINTERS AND OTHER HARDWARE, then MOUSE. If using classic view open MOUSE.
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Sep 26, 20070
Laggy mouse in OpenGL
When running games in OpenGl, like Counterstrike and Quake3, you might have problems with a laggy mouse (+ keyboard). This lag CAN be related to DirectSound a part of DirectX; the solution was found by "Cabrone":
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Sep 26, 20070
Jerky GF4 xp
I seemed to have the "jerky grafics bug" and i had tried everything here on site and numthing worked until i came across this tweak http://www.voodoofiles.com/7780
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Sep 26, 20070
Intel Application Accelerator Warning!
Intel Application Accelerator (IAA) v2.2 causes serious problems with NVidia GForce 3 and 4 reference drivers. After installing IAA,
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Sep 26, 20070
Installing XP WDM Drivers for the Terratec EWS88MT Audio System
After Loading XP you will see "Multimedia Audio Device" with an unidentified icon in Device manager. When loading the Terratec Drivers you will get an error message saying the drivers are not signed. - click ignore, install anyway -
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Install your Mustek 600 II N scanner under XP
Everybody who ownes a Mustek 600 II N scanner and want to install it under XP will notice it won't work. Mustek's website says the scanner is not supported under Windows XP. I've tried this and it works fine here:
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Sep 26, 20070
Install XP from DOS
If XP will not install from the CD or if you have a new drive with no operating system on it yet try these: Install Windows XP from the hard drive with Windows 98 already installed:
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Sep 26, 20070
Infinite Loop Fix
The best solution to most issues with looping is POWER SUPPLY. Due to the huge amount of resources that video cards, sound cards, larger cpu's, they suck your power supply to the point that application cant perform.
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Sep 26, 20070
Gettin your DVD-ROM drive to work
Are you running 2 drives? eg. DVD-Rom + CD-Writer\ROM?? But You can get your CD-Writer\Rom to work properly, but your dvd-rom runs as a standard cd-rom drive and its not picking up DVD's? Heres The FIX:
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Sep 26, 20070
Get Rid Of Pesky Un-Signed Driver Installation Warnings
Many new drivers aren't signed by Microsoft so WinXP will warn you or even prevent you from installing new drivers for a device. To prevent this warning or to allow new un-signed drivers to be installed do the following:
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Sep 26, 20070
Get Hollywood+ / Dxr3 working
Many people have found difficulty getting their Sigma Designs Hollywood+ DVD decoder card working in WinXP (The card is also branded Creative Dxr3). Here's how I managed to get it working. 1) The Pass through cable must go to the primary video card. If you are using multiple monitors, the AGP must be set as primary in the BIOS and in Windows.
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Sep 26, 20070
Floppy drive autorun!
Ever have the curioustity to eneable autorun on your floppy drives? Probably not, but just incase you have had the itch to do so, I will explain how it's done! This tip involves editing the registry, so I would highly recomend making a backup of it first before proceding! Find or create the key :
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Sep 26, 20070
Fixing SBLive! cracking and poping.
Ok, for a long time I`ve been looking over diferent forums and sites for a solution to this. The other day I decided to change mi SbLive! MP3+ from PCI3 to PCI5 (which fisically shares the IRQ with my HPT raid controller) and since then no cracking is generated anymore!
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Sep 26, 20070
Fix problems with USB DSL/Cable modems
Some usb dsl/cable modems may get disconnected after a little while. A possible reason that could cause this problem is that in windows xp there is an option that allows the computer to turn off a usb device to save power. To disable this option:
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Sep 26, 20070
Fix Problem with disconnect with ASDL/Cable modems
With some ADSL/Cable modems (especially USB) you may have a problem with getting disconnected after a few hours, here are two ways to fix that.
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Sep 26, 20070
Fix file listing problem with dvds on XP
I had a problem with not being able to list files from my cds on my new laptops dvd drive (with winxp home).
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Sep 26, 20070
Fix DVD/CD Problems - ASPI Drivers
For those of you who have had problems with DVD/CD probs because of your ASPI drivers for Windows 2000, or WINXP Pro or Home. Well here's the drivers to fix it.
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Sep 26, 20070
EZ-BIOS & XP
On some motherboards, the bios is restrictive in letting you chose settings for your hard drive. IE: multi sector transfers and Logical block addressing. Both of wich increases overall harddrive performance in all versions of windows. To Overcome this and enable these settings you can install EZ-BIOS on your hard drives via a simple little boot utility that you can get from either Maxtor or Western digital.
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Sep 26, 20070
Enable Network Card OnBoard Processor
This tweak will enable the processor on your Network Card(if your card has one - 3Com,what about the other i'm not sure you have to find out) designed to offload network processing from the CPU.This is disabled by default.
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Sep 26, 20070
Enable AGP 4x On VIA Chipsets
Serious gamers may notice a decrease in framerate compared to previous versions of Windows when using XP on their Via-chipset based machines. This is partly because of XP’s built-in support for Via chipsets. A quick check in the Device Manager will reveal the lack of some items, such as the “Via CPU to AGP Controller.” What’s worse is downloading and installing the latest Via Drivers won’t help under ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Data invalid fix for WinXP problem
This is a fix for if you ever had a "data invalid" problem that nags you while you were installing and swapping out cards with Windows XP. This error appears to be due to a protection problem in the Windows registry and can occur with a variety of drivers (sound cards and SCSI drivers have been reported). To fix this problem, go to Start, Run... and type "regedit" without ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Create your own Self-extracting / self-installing Package
The following will show you how to use the Iexpress2.0 tool. The tool allows you to make a self extracting file and much more : To play with this hidden feature of XP :
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Sep 26, 20070
Changing Motherboards
This is not mine so I cannot take credit but Andy-S in the Hardware and Drive Support?forum passed this one on to me - a must know tweak. Before you swap out the current motherboard go to device manager and select the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller and select your current storage controller.? Right click, select update driver and select install from a list or specific location.? Click don't search I ...
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Sep 26, 20070
CD-ROM and DMA
Not sure this is a "tweak" or not, but might help some users having problems with CD-Rs on their machine after installing XP I recently upgraded my system at work from Windows ME to Windows XP Professional (holding to my policy of waiting for the first service pack to be released before changing operating systems).? I've been greatly impressed so far with the OS; no longer have to reboot ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Web pages slow down, FIX.
The tweak is simple. Beside the QoS and others around the Internet for the new XP OS, I found out that native drivers sometimes slow you down (cable and xDSL users). So if you have applied all tweaks and you are still having slow downs try reinstalling your NICs drivers.
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Sep 26, 20070
Tweaking MTU on XP using PPPoE
You need to downlod RASPPPoE: http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~normanb
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Sep 26, 20070
Turn Off Error Notification of Script Error
Only the webmaster has to know about every single script error. To turn off the error messages that pop-up, do this: Go to Tools, Internet Options. Click Advanced on the far right.
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Sep 26, 20070
Start IE with empty blue page
Set your default page to about:mozilla and IE will show a nice blue screen upon startup.
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Sep 26, 20070
Speeding Up Share Viewing
When you connect to another computer with Windows XP, it checks for any Scheduled tasks on that computer - a fairly useless task, but one that can add up to 30 seconds of waiting on the other end - not good! Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to disable this process.
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Sep 26, 20070
Speeding up DSL
After reading several tweaks about DSL, I began to think about line quality more than the computer itself. I was amazed at what I found out though my own little trial and error. When you think about it, every telephone line in your home may cause interferance on a DSL line. Not to mention use power on the line to power the telephone itself. I was getting a bit ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed up your web browsing
Iv'e personally found a dramatic increase in web browsing after clearing the Windows XP DNS cache. To clear it type the following in a command prompt: ipconfig /flushdns
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed up network file transfers on 100Mbps networks
This tweak will speed up your network to the speeds you thought you were getting. It is dependant on the network equipment that you are using, so please see the oppropriate section. By default windows uses an auto detect feature to determine your link speed. This feature can not handle 100Mbps. to change it. Click Start and right click on "My Network Places" and select properties. On the network connections ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed up Network Browsing
There was a bug in windows 2000 that would cause the scheduled tasks folder to be searched when ever the user would browse network drives. Microsoft developed a fix for this bug. The fix fixed the problem and it also had nice side affect of speeding up browsing of Microsoft networks. Below are instructions how to apply the fix.
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed up browsing with DNS catchSpeed up browsing with DNS catch
when you connect to a web site your computer sends information back and forth, this is obvious. Some of this information deals with resolving the site name to an IP address, the stuff that tcp/ip really deals with, not words. This is DNS information and is used so that you will not need to ask for the site location each and every time you visit the site. Although ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Slow Speed Issue With DSL
I spent 4 days trying to find out why my dsl speed was so slow...aol was no help, qwest was no help, I even had technicians come out and check the phone lines. I tried almost all of the registry tweaks possible including third party tweaking programs all to no success. All the microfilters were connected to all the phones in the house but there was one thing ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Slow Network Browsing
I found alot of people complaining about the slow network browsing with Windows 2000 and XP, but fast with 95/98 working on the same server with too many files listed in one directory (8000 in our clients case). Note: This tweak only applys to LAN connections. Create a text file on the server put this into it:
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Sep 26, 20070
Searching made easy
Remember the Quick Search powertoy for IE? Well, now it's built in. Load up TweakUI and expand the Internet Explorer menu. Under search, you can create new search options. For example:
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Sep 26, 20070
Run Explorer Full Screen
Tired of using "F-11" to make Explorer go Full-Screen? Well this registry tweek will make it run Full-Screen without having to push F-11. 1. go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER,Console,find "fullscreen" modify the value from 0 to 1.
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Sep 26, 20070
Resolve DNS Problems
Warning: This tweak is for the advanced computer user! Here is a freeware solution that worked great for me. Either through load balancing or insufficient resources, my ISP’s DNS servers are exceedingly slow. I am a mindless nitwit when it comes to DNS but I found that I could roll my own using Bind-PE. No settings or options. In other words, if I can do it, anyone can. Setup ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Renew IP address
Often using a LAN inside a home, users will encounter one or more PC's that refust to renew the IP address and bring the network back to a fully usable state. However this took care of that problem for us I hope it will for other XP home and PRO users.
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove Internet Explorer
This tweak allows for the removal of Internet Explorer from Windows XP. In order to do so you will need a system with a second operating system installed (i.e. Windows 98, Linux, etc). My system is dual-booted with Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows XP Home Edition. Note: Both partitions must be formated with FAT32 for this tweak to work.
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove history in internet explorer address bar
Internet Explorer keeps track of each URL that you type in the address bar as a convenience to save you from typing the next time that you visit that site. However, any user that uses your computer can find out what addresses you typed in as well so some may be interested in clearing the address bar addresses. Just clearing the browser history will not do this as ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove ‘A network cable is unplugged’ icon from tray
Click on Start>Run..., type regedit.exe and click OK. Delete this key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{7007ACCF-3202-11D1-AAD2-00805FC1270E}
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Sep 26, 20070
QOS Myth
Correcting Some Incorrect Claims About Windows XP QoS Support There have been claims in various published technical articles and newsgroup postings that Windows XP always reserves 20 percent of the available bandwidth for QoS. These claims are incorrect. The information in the "Clarification about QoS in End Computers That Are Running Windows XP" section of this article correctly describes the behavior of Windows XP systems.
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Sep 26, 20070
Phone Dialer
The run the phone dialer that I noticed is missing from the communications section. go to "run" type in dialer
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NetBeui can be installed!!
For some of you guys out there who may just want to setup a small lan of computers, you may not want to load up tcp/ip. In the past we've been able to intall netbeui easily...
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Sep 26, 20070
Modifying Internet Explorers Search Engine
Have you ever wondered how to change the built in MSN Search that comes with Internet Explorer to the search engine you want? Perhaps Google, or even Altavista. It is possible and very simple to do. 1. First, hit Start> Run> regedit (type and hit enter or press Ok). Now regedit will launch. 2. Now, click on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and then click SOFTWARE.
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Sep 26, 20070
Modify bandwith reserved for QoS-aware programs
Traffic flow can be managed very well in Windows XP using the Quality of Service (QoS) Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP). However, programs must be designed to take advantage of this QoS API. The traffic from programs that are not QoS-aware are sent directly to a different API called TCI. These programs have to fight for bandwidth because unlike the QoS API, ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Messenger Pop-up Blocker
Are you tired of getting those pop ups sent to your ip address if you are not behing a router or firewall. I have found out how to block those. This was figured out by me to help you all who have problems being interrupted in the middle of something or game by a messenger pop up. DO NOT waste your time downloading software to get rid of this problem.
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Sep 26, 20070
Make Windows XP work with Unix Samba PDC
Windows XP refuses to log into a domain hosted by a Samba PDC. To make it work you must change the following registry key from 1 to 0: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet\Services\ControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\requiresignorseal
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Sep 26, 20070
Make mIRC identd work!
If you use mIRC then you have noticed that the Ident requests do not get answered and mIRC will only connect to servers that do not require Ident. This is due to the built in "Internet Connection Firewall" in XP. Here is how to get it working without disabling the entire firewall:
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Sep 26, 20070
Load Internet Explorer the fastest way possible
Edit your link to start Internet Explorer to have -nohome after it. For Example: "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE" -nohome
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Sep 26, 20070
Kill Yahoo Chatroom ads…
I found a simple Tweak to rid Yahoo Chat Room windows from those pesky ad banners... wish I could do the same for the huge ad when you first enter chat. Create a new text document, copy and paste the following...
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Sep 26, 20070
Kill IE ABOUT: URLs
THE BUG: In Windows 9X/2000/ME/XP with MS IE 4/5/6,there is an annoying MS Internet Explorer vulnerability. Certain web sites force the opening of a hidden popup tracking minimized window upon your first visit, or when you leave their web site or close your browser while one of their web pages is still displayed. They do this by using the little known "about:" browser built-in command into their HTML/DHTML/XML code.
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Sep 26, 20070
Keep Dial Up Connection after Logging off
You may have noticed that you loose your dial-up connection, after you log off your computer... simply add this string to your registry, and your computer will keep your connection after you log off, and switch user until you disconnect it
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Sep 26, 20070
Keep Dial Up Connection after Logging off
You may have noticed that you loose your dial-up connection, after you log off your computer... simply add this string to your registry, and your computer will keep your connection after you log off, and switch user until you disconnect it
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Sep 26, 20070
KaZaA termination fix
KaZaA, one of the most famous P2P programs tends to hog the processor, this results in the termination of the program after few seconds. This tweak can be used on systems that have the above mentioned problem. Here it is...
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Sep 26, 20070
Internet Protocal Version 6
This protocal is distined to replace the Internet Protocal Version 4 used by Internet Explorer it uses hexadecimal ip addresses instead of decimal example ( decimal ip 62.98.231.67) (hexadecimal IP 2001:6b8:0:400::70c) To install To install the IPv6 Protocol for Windows XP:
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Sep 26, 20070
Internet Explorer Fast Load
1. Change your home page to about:blank, or click use blank page.
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Sep 26, 20070
Install Netbeui Quick and easy
This tweak is used to install NetBeui a easy way to network computers at home without having to worry about configuring ip addresses etc, it enables windows 98 and earlier to communicate with XP. you can get the files of the XP CD or follow these instructions...
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Sep 26, 20070
Improve page load performance on netscape browsers
If you are Netscape user you can enable pipelining to speed page loading. 1. In Netscape go to edit then select preference. 2. Click Advance on the category and then click HTTP Networking.
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Sep 26, 20070
ICS vanishing in XP Pro??? Heres how to fix it
On the Server Machine, Please try the following steps: 1. Log on to the host computer as an Administrator or Owner. 2. On the Taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 3. In Control Panel, click "Network and Internet Connections" under "Pick a category". 4. Under the section, "or pick a Control Panel icon", click Network Connections.
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Sep 26, 20070
ICS trouble with ADSL
I couldn't get ICS to function properly with the XP-inbox PPPoE. (ADSL) ..
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Sep 26, 20070
Hacking Windows XP: Speed Up Your Network and Internet Access
This excerpt is from my book, Hacking Windows XP, shows you how to tweak the Windows XP System Registry settings to improve network and Internet speed. The speed of your network connection doesn't just depend on the speed of your hardware. Windows is an operating system that is designed to work on a variety of different hardware and network setups. Because of the abstract nature of the operating system, ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Getting the best speed from your DSL
As most of us who have DSL know, it is a vulnerable technology. Speed can be affected by an array of factors. To get the best speed out of a DSL connection, all telephones on that same line should be filtered. The best way to have your DSL wired is with twisted pair wiring (i.e. CAT3, CAT5, etc.) directly from your NID,
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GET RID OF: Messenger Service pop up ads!!
I dont know if anyone else gets these as much as I did! they are annoying and pop up all the time! The title bar calls them "Messenger Service" and their ads, usually for getting pop up stopper softwares's, and some other crap. well, i did something today which so far i have not gotten any of these annoying ads. and if you have the same problem, you can ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Get rid of the “links” folder in the favorites without regedit
In IE, click on favorites and right click on links, propreties, check readonly and hidden. it will never show again in your favorite list ! Note: Alternatively you can use tweakui
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Sep 26, 20070
Get rid of the “links” folder in the favorites
Well if you're like me, you probably have tried to delete the "Links" folder in your favorites, and then come to find out that when you restart the "Links" folder is still there. Well if you follow these directions you will not have that problem again.
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Sep 26, 20070
Get rid of history
Get rid of that history. There is no good that can come of it. It will only take up space and allows any cleaver person to find out exactly what web sites you have visited. Launch Internet Explorer. Select the Tools from the menu bar.
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Sep 26, 20070
Fix slow web page loading on DSL or any connection
This tweak is also valid for any windows version, and I have heard other operating systems to include Linux. Symptom: 10 to 30 seconds delay or maybe even up to 1 minute when loading any web page. Once a web page is up, full internet speed is available, also downloads are not affected by speed loss. If you have TCP/IP version 6 installed this is highly likely the problem.
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Sep 26, 20070
Fix for slow xDSL Internet access
This tweak is also valid for all Windows versions. Sometimes during browsiing you can notice that it takes time to access any web page, and then, suddenly, your connection establishes full-speed again.
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Sep 26, 20070
Fix bug in IE 6.0 sendmail.dll file (Functionality of Menu/Send/Link by Email)
In IE6 when trying to Send/File/Link by Email from the menu bar, IE6 prevents the loaded Web Address from being copied into the email message area of either OE6 or Outlook XP. This does not occur in IE 5.5. This is specifically regarding the IE feature, which allows the convenient quick paste of the Web Address into an email message area without having to manually copy and paste. ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Fix A Mangled IP Configuration
In the days before Windows XP, a corrupted IP installation could often be fixed simply by removing and reinstalling TCP/IP. In most cases, the IP-related files remained intact, but some related Registry keys would be corrupted beyond repair.
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Sep 26, 20070
Faster browsing on the Internet or your Network
By doing the following steps you can browse on the Internet or Network faster. It uses the same tecnique as http://localhost. When you type http://localhost you will be redirected to your own ip. By adding some lines you could reach your ip by just typing http://l. Observe that some names can effect your network.
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Sep 26, 20070
Faster and more powerful Internet searching then ever before
This tweak will have you searching the Internet faster and more powerfully then you ever have before. 1. Get TweakUI Powertoy for WindowsXP 2. Start -> Programs -> Powertoys for Windows XP -> TweakUI for Windows XP 3. Click the '+' next to 'Internet Explorer' 4. Hightlight 'Search'
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Sep 26, 20070
Email Tweaking
Tweaking your email, there is a tweak for everything else... so why not your email. This will slightly speed up your retrieving and sending of email. First open Outlook Express and select tools - accounts, highlight your email account and select properties - select the server tab and write down what is in the two boxes for "incoming mail" (POP3) and outgoing mail (SMTP) i.e. mine is "pop.east.cox.net" ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Easy IP
This tweak is a batch file that allows you to check your IP,Subnet,Gateway,MAC,DNS server, Etc. As well as check connectivity with your NIC. From the Run Command line. Copy this code into notepad and save it in the windows directory folder as ip.bat.
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Sep 26, 20070
DSL, WinXP and PPPoE
Using PPPoE and Windows XP, you may notice a slight hang after startup when you try to initiate a PPPoE connection. This is due to Windows XP trying to get an IP for your NIC. To avoid this: Goto Network Properties
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable Universal PnP
Chances are you have heard something about the "big" security flaw in Windows XP. The security problem has to do with an error in the programming of the Universal Plug and Play system. The error allowed people to gain access to your system and use it for DoS attacks. Microsoft has made a patch available on Windows Update for download but if you never use this service, ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable Modem Connection Auto-Redial
Before I figured how to fix this problem, my computer would connect to the internet right after windows xp starts, or it sometimes just starts connecting when I didn't ask it to connect. To fix this problem, follow these steps...
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable Messenger SERVICE (Not MSN messenger)
In the default installation of XP, the Messenger service runs by default. Messenger in Windows 2000/XP is similiar to the functionality of what "WinPopup" was to Win3.x/9X. However, having this service running will cause problems in the very near future, as ANYONE can send popup messages to your computer when you have this service running. (The service doesn't check where the message comes from).
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable Image Toolbar
Would you like to remove the image toolbar that pop's up over the image ever time you move the mouse over it in IE6? Start Internet Explorer Navigate on the menu bar through: Tools and select Internet Options.
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable IE’s Macromedia Flash plugin ads, with no error/download messages
Install the Flash plugin Close IE Run regedit
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable IE’s Macromedia Flash plug-in
The Flash player is necessary for many of those pop-up ads and graphics on the internet, particularly on many of Yahoo!'s webpages. To prevent these annoyances from appearing, do the following: 1. Ensure Internet Explorer is closed.
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable ICMP Redirect for security
If your running server versions, add the following reg_dword in the location shown and set it to "0". This will help keep an icmp re-direct attack from taking over your server.
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable home page to speed up launch
One quick way to speed up launching internet explorer is to not set a home page. By using a blank home page internet explorer does not have to use additional cpu time and uses the hard drive less. After all most of the time you want to go to a different site right away so it is not going to affect your productivity ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable folder view
One of the most annoying features of Internet Explorer occurs when trying to connect to a FTP site. By default, folder view is enabled. For the extreme beginner this can be of great help but I am assuming that if you are visiting my web site then you are past that stage by now. I would disable it for many reasons. The most ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Disable folder view
One of the most annoying features of Internet Explorer occurs when trying to connect to a FTP site. By default, folder view is enabled. For the extreme beginner this can be of great help but I am assuming that if you are visiting my web site then you are past that stage by now. I would disable it for many reasons. The most convincing reason to disable it ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Decrease temp internet files
The temporary internet files clutter your hard drive with copies of each page visited. These can build up over time and take up disk space. Even more bothersome is that instead of getting new pages each time IE often takes the page out the temp internet files.
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Sep 26, 20070
Diable UPnP the easy way
The way to disable Universal Plug and Play is to download a program from www.grc.com. The program is small and it will work on Pro or home version of Windows XP,
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Sep 26, 20070
Connection Check
Based on this tweak http://www.tweakxp.com/display.aspx?id=1358 This further increases the ease at wich you can use the above tweak. This Checks your connection to the net for diagnostic perposes.
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Sep 26, 20070
Confirm open after download
After searching high and low for about 2 hours I found a fix for an annoying little problem with Internet Exploder & XP. Not really a *fix* per say, more like *ahem*, a feature. Whenever I gotta search this hard for a solution to such a simple problem and finally come up with something, I feel the need to share with whomever might make use of it someday...
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Sep 26, 20070
Configure modem delay time
If you are using motorolla or rockwell modems then you might encounter problems after you have installed their windows 2000 drivers on XP pro.One such problem is the delay between connecting and disconnecting from your respective ISPs.On most occasions the pc gets stuck and the system needs to be restarted.In order to cop with it, try the following tweak.But first backup your registry as a precaution ;though there will ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Computer Not Shown in ‘My Network Places’
When I upgraded my computer to XP Professional, I ran into a problem which caused my computer not to show in the 'Workgroup Computers' category in 'My Network Place' I did some research, and even called Microsoft themself and they were stumped, they has no idea.
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Sep 26, 20070
Completely disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
To completely disable the potentially dangerous UPnP service from Windows XP, there are two services present that should be disabled. You can access the Services panel through Administrative Tools (Control Panel>>Performance and Maintenance). The two services you need to disable are:
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Sep 26, 20070
Checking for Connection Problems
Anytime your network refuses to send and receive data properly , your first troubleshooting step should be to check fof problems with the physical connection between the local computer and the rest of the network. Assuming your network connection uses the TCP/IP protocol , your most potent weapon is the Ping ulity.
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Sep 26, 20070
Changing mailto: defaults
Clicking on a mailto: link in IE launches Outlook even if the default mail client is changed to something else. This forces mailto: links to open in Netscape 6, though varying the command line should allow you to use other clients. 1. Run regedit 2. Go to: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mailto\shell\open\command
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Sep 26, 20070
Change the text in Internet Explorers title bar to anything you want
In regedit navigate to this key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
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Sep 26, 20070
Change TCP/IP settings by command line
When you often use a laptop on different netwoks you can very easily change your ip and much more by use this command. You can save the line in a batch file and run the file when you switch between home and work.
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Sep 26, 20070
Change IE Title Text
Open regedit navigate to this key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
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Sep 26, 20070
Change IE Download Folder
Start Regedit and navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
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Sep 26, 20070
Change default pages for events
Internet explorer default pages for events such as navigation canceled, navigation failed, offline information, and blank page are stored in the registry. You can replace these pages with your own if you would like to customize Internet Explorer. Start regedit, if you are unfamiliar with regedit please see our FAQ.
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Sep 26, 20070
Change default pages for events
Internet explorer default pages for events such as navigation canceled, navigation failed, offline information, and blank page are stored in the registry. You can replace these pages with your own if you would like to customize Internet Explorer. Start regedit, if you are unfamiliar with regedit please see our FAQ. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AboutURLs
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Sep 26, 20070
Change default Internet Explorer Download Directory
In Regedit go to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer Change the value of the string "Download Directory" to the new path you want to assign as IE's Default Download directory i.e. "D:\" has been assigned as my new download directory.
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Sep 26, 20070
Can’t connect to computers in your network?
This may not solve everyone's problem with networking, but this is one way to fix a problem if you can't connect to users' computer. 1. Click start button 2. Click "My Network Places"
Broadband Internet Connection Tweaking
If you are reading this then you are looking to maximize your bandwidth by tweaking your computers registry and other settings. There are a few things you must know and understand prior to optimizing your connection. • Your goal in tweaking is to get 90% of your ISPs bandwidth caps, but remember that sometimes due to factors beyond your control such as routers, nodes, distance from your CO or congestion ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Better Easy IP Check
This tweak was based on the Easy IP Check tweak posted by Hugo Tremblay. Use this if you just want to display your IP address and not the extra information (default gateway / subnet mask) Simply copy and paste the following into notepad @echo. @ipconfig | find "IP Address" @echo. @pause
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Sep 26, 20070
Assigning a Static IP Address
To assign a Static IP Address to your network connection follow these steps: 1. Open Network Connections 2. Right click the connection you wish to assign a Static Address to and choose Properties. 3. In the Properties box that comes up select "Internet Protocol TCP/IP" and click the Properties button beneath.
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Sep 26, 20070
Always Ask Where To Download Problem
I was surfing the web the other day and when I downloaded a zip file I accidentally unchecked the "always ask for this file type" check box. Now when I download a zip file it downloads in the background and then runs my winzip program. This was a pain in the neck but I figured out how to change it back.
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Sep 26, 20070
Allow more than 2 simultaneous downloads in IE 6
This is to increase the the number of max downloads to 10. 1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe). 2. Locate the following key in the registry:
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Sep 26, 20070
Adjust Browser Cache Sizes
The maximum size of your Internet Explorer browser cache is ### megabytes. Generally, cache sizes above 80 megabytes waste disk space and can actually cause slower performance. Solutions How to adjust the IE cache size
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Sep 26, 20070
Add Internet Explorer Toolbar Buttons
Use the following step's to add your own browser tool bars. You can add links to any programs on your computer oh to any web page (tweakxp.com) for example. 1. Go to Start, Run 2. Type in gpedit.msc
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Sep 26, 20070
Add a Website link to Start menu
his is a simple registry tweak which adds a website link to your Start Menu.....its very handy for quick access to your favourite website. To Install : Copy the code below to notepad and save it as link.reg then just right click on it and choose "merge". Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}] @="TweakXP.com" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\DefaultIcon] @="%SystemRoot%\\system32\\shell32.dll,-47"
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Sep 26, 20070
Activating Passive FTP Mode
If you have problems connectiong to FTP servers using Internet Explorer when your computer is behind a firewall, you need to enable passive mode so you can connect a different way.
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Sep 26, 20070
56K Tweaks
One of the most frustrating things to have with a computer is a slow internet connection and 56K is about as slow as it gets these days. I feel the pain that 56K users have and hope that by following this thread they can experience a faster more reliable internet connection. There are a few things that one must understand prior to tweaking their 56K connections. The first ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Windows XP Icon Cache
Are you experiencing icon lag, while browsing thru all your Start icons and programs? Do you have a smaller menu delay and your icons need ages to load? No need to give up.
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Sep 26, 20070
Windows XP does have a back-up Utility!!!
Insert your windows XP disc into your PC. Click exit if your installation screen comes up. Now go too your CD drive in *My Computer*. Right-click and select open. Choose VALUE ADD\MSFT\NT BACK-UP FILE.
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Sep 26, 20070
Watch movies with ‘AboveNormal’ priority
This tweak will launch WindowsMediaPlayer with the 'AboveNormal' priority setting when opening a mediafile.Having trouble watching a movie when you also have a lot of background processes going on? Here's what to do:
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Sep 26, 20070
View XP System Uptime
To view the amount of time that XP has been running with out rebooting or restarting the computer: 1) Open the Command Prompt (located under Accessories) 2) Type 'systeminfo' (without the dashes)
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Sep 26, 20070
View and manage startup programs
Type msconfig in run and then go to the startup tab here you can select which programs you want enabling and which you want to be disabled from starting up.
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Sep 26, 20070
Very Slow boot when networking
On some XP Pro installations, when connected to a network (peer-peer in this case), the computer boot time is over 1:40. The system seems to freeze after logging in and the desktop may not appear or will freeze for a minute. As timed with the utility, Bootvis.exe, the problem was with the driver mrxsmb.dll, adding over 67 seconds to the boot time. Turning off and restoring file and ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Users not interested in fancy windows and colors
Its understood that most users or computer literit users decide they want fancy desktops windows, cool fades and colors. But if youve changed your mind and want better peformance try this! 1. Right click "My Computer" and choose properties. 2. Click on the advanced tab, and than performance settings.
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Sep 26, 20070
Unload .dll’s to Free Memory
Windows Explorer caches DLLs (Dynamic-Link Libraries) in memory for a period of time after the application using them has been closed. This can be an inefficient use of memory. 1. Find the key [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer].
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Sep 26, 20070
Turn off System Restore to save space
By default, Windows XP keeps a backup of system files in the System Volume Information folder. This can eat up valuable space on your hard drive. If you don't want Windows to back up your system files: 1. Open the Control Panel 2. Double-click on system 3. Click the System Restore tab
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Sep 26, 20070
Turn off Indexing to speed up XP
Windows XP keeps a record of all files on the hard disk so when you do a search on the hard drive it is faster. There is a downside to this and because the computer has to index all files, it will slow down normal file commands like open, close, etc. If you do not do a whole lot of searches on your hard drive then I suggest ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Turn off disk performance monitors
In Windows 2000 and XP Performance Monitor disk counters for physical disks are turned on by default, disk counters for logical disks are turned off by default.
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Sep 26, 20070
The System Configuration Utility
A Handy utility for speeding up system performance in Windows XP (or any version of Win9x/me for that matter as well) is the System Configuration Utility. To access the system configuration utility, go to Start and click Run. Type msconfig and click ok. Click the tab labeled Startup.
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Sep 26, 20070
System Settings for a Game Machine
If you are a hard core gamer then the below tweak is for you. Below are a list of windows services that we reccomend you change to the manual setting. If you do not know how to do that, Routing and Remote Access Alerter Application Layer Gateway Service** (only if firewll is not used)
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Sep 26, 20070
Stripping Page File across Multiple Hard drives
This is an incredible tweak that has improved the performance of my system by leaps and bounds. There have been lots of articles and tweaks concerning the Page File. I have tried them all, however, whilst researching articles for work, I came across this tweak directly from Microsoft that has been the best improver of my system performance.
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Sep 26, 20070
Stop jerky graphics. The alternative way.
Since I started using XP, I noticed that games performance was terrible. Idle CP load stayed at around 12% all the time. This lead to jerky graphics, choppy sound, every game I tried was the same, even DVD playback suffered. I tried the tweak http://www.tweakxp.com/tweakxp/display.asp?id=822 but I didn't see any difference. If you also experience this problem and have a Zip drive, here's how I solved it.
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Sep 26, 20070
Stop Jerkey Graphics
I have for a long time had problems with "jerky" graphics in some 3d games and 3dmark, and have had relativly high cpu loads in idle condition. The cpu load would pulse from 1-2% up to 10-12%-load with about three-five seconds intervals...(in idle) The jerking has not been due to low perfomance hardware or old drivers and I have had the problems on two seperate systems. If you are connected to ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed-up log-in tremendously!
If like me you've tried everything else and your log-in and log-off to XP is still tremendously slow then you might try this little trick. First, if there are any other users on your computer see if they have a similarly long log-in. If they don't the problem might be your roaming profile, which is a folder where XP stores your settings you can access them from anywhere ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed up Network Browsing
There was a bug in windows 2000 that would cause the scheduled tasks folder to be searched when ever the user would browse network drives. Microsoft developed a fix for this bug. The fix fixed the problem and it also had nice side affect of speeding up browsing of Microsoft networks. Below are instructions how to apply the fix. 1. Open up regedit. 2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/RemoteComputer/NameSpace.
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed up menu display
When using the start menu the you will notice a delay between different tiers of the menu hierarchy. For the fastest computer experience possible I recommend changing this value to zero. This will allow the different tiers to appear instantly. Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get started. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed up menu display
When using the start menu the you will notice a delay between different tiers of the menu hierarchy. For the fastest computer experience possible I recommend changing this value to zero. This will allow the different tiers to appear instantly. Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get started.
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed up Menu Appearence Without Causing Problems with zero delay
This is a response to all the people that have posted this tweak. Follow these steps to avoid menus popping up too fast when opening up the start menu or any other menu, making it less annoying because un-wanted menus won't pop up first. Start Regedit. (Click on Run in the start menu, then type "regedit" without the quotes and hit enter) Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed up Detailed view in Explorer
If you like to view your files in Windows Explorer using the "Details" view here is a tweak to speed up the listing of file attributes: Viewing files in Windows Explorer using the "Details" mode shows various attributes associated with each file shown. Some of these must be retrieved from the individual files when you click on the directory for viewing. For a directory with numerous and relatively large ...
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed up boot by disabling unused ports
You may have tried many tweaks like modifying windowsXP start-up applications, prefetches, unload DLLs method,etc. And yes those methods do work for me. I have just accidentally found out another way to give you an extra boost in windowsXP's boot performance. This is done by disabling your unused devices in Device Manager.
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Sep 26, 20070
Speed Boot - Shave 2 Seconds
I found that creating a script to run on shutdown that deletes the temp folder and history shaved 2.5 seconds on my boot time, down do 10.5 secs. Create a batch file by doing the following: 1) Open notepad and enter the following lines:
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Sep 26, 20070
Smooth Mouse
If you use a PS/2 mouse the following tweak will give you smoother mouse movement, which is also great for gaming. *Drill into Device Manager via Control Panel | System | Hardware | Device Manager and scroll to your mouse device. *Under Advanced Setting set the sample rate to 200.
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Sep 26, 20070
Slow network access not always due to Scheduled tasks check
If you have very slow access to your network computers through "My network Places" and have already deleted the Registry entry calling for a check of Scheduled Tasks on the other network computers (documented elsewhere on this site) AND you have multiple network adaptors (i.e. a cable or DSL connection through one NIC and an internal network using a second NIC) check the following.
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Sep 26, 20070
Slow logon to domain in XP Pro
You may experience extremely long delays (up to 5 minutes) when logging into domains using Windows XP Pro. This is caused by the asyncronous loading of networking during the boot up process. This speeds up the login process in a stand-alone workstation by allowing the user to log in with cached logon credentials before the network is fully ready.
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Sep 26, 20070
Skip Operating System selection on boot
If you have more then one OS installed on your computer, but you don't use it very often, then you would probably want to boost up the startup by skiping the OS selection screen. First make sure your windows is set not to hide "protected oporating system files" (by going to Control Panel\Folder Options\View tab, and ucheck the "hide protected oporating system files" checkbox)
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Sep 26, 20070
Simple Outlook express loading after msn messenger is removed
For those of you who have a slow-loading outlook express after msn messenger has been removed this may help. I tried the other tweaks stating this and i didn't have the registry settings that it said. So I looked at the options and found this:
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Sep 26, 20070
Shutdown XP using your keyboard!
Wouldn’t it be great to easily shut down or restart your computer with a simple keystroke? Well now you can! You know about “Ctrl, Alt, Delete”, but what about “Ctrl, Alt, END”? Here's how it's done. The instructions are quite simple, and as long as you follow along, this should be rather painless! Please follow step by step!
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Sep 26, 20070
Shutdown XP Faster
1) Start - Run - Regedit Navigate to the following Registry key: HKEY CURRENT USER\Control Panel\Desktop Double click on the AutoEndTasks entry and replace the 0 with a 1 in the Value data text box
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Sep 26, 20070
Services Info and ConfigurationsServices Info and Configurations
Do you mean that out of 89 services, 36 are set to Automatic as DEFAULT, but, we MAY only need 5 running? In short, yes. More detail on XP Service decriptions and dependencies can be found at:
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Sep 26, 20070
Services
Here are a list of MY Services and what they are set to, these settings may not work for everyone and they include some third party programs, but they might help you decide what you need and do not need. FYI - my setup is a stand alone pc using a cable modem.
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Sep 26, 20070
Service Settings for Gamers
Below are a list of windows services that we reccomend you change to the manual setting. If you do not know how to do that, refer to our tweak on disabling windows services by clicking http://www.tweakxp.com/tweakxp/display.asp?id=34. Routing and Remote Access Alerter Application Layer Gateway Service** (only if firewll is not used) Application Management Background Intelligent Transfer Service
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Sep 26, 20070
Sacrifice Graphics for Speed
XP is very graphic-intensive which results in a large consumption of RAM. Sometimes to squeeze in the nitty-gritty megs of memory can be, by sacrificing the pretty little bits and colors that are on your screen. - For starters, reducing the color density and and bit display of your screen will ultimately increase speed to your computer.
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove start-up items
Having programs run when windows loads slows down your start. There are two ways do disable programs that may be in your startup (like icq, messanger,) The easiest is to do the following: 1. start --> run --> msconfig
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Sep 26, 20070
Remove hibernation file
If you do not use hibernation, make sure you do not have it enabled, which reserves disk space equal to your RAM. If you have a hidden file on the root directory of your C-drive called hiberfil.sys, hibernation is enabled.
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Sep 26, 20070
Reduce 10 second scandisk wait time
Start MS Dos Prompt (Start run CMD) CHKNTFS/T:4 where 4 is the amount of waity time CHKNTFS/? for more info
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Sep 26, 20070
Proformance Increase through My Computer
Easy enough tweak to usually find out about it on your own, but still, some of use still don't find it right away. So here it is: 1: Start > Right Click on My Computer and select properties. 2: Click on the "Advanced" tab 3: See the "Perfomance" section? Click "Settings"
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Sep 26, 20070
Problems enabling DMA on IDE drives
Are you experiencing jerky DivX;-) movies or does your mp3s click and pop on your new fancy Pentium IV 3Ghz+? Then the reason is probably that XP has set your IDE drives into PIO mode instead of DMA! Remedy? Enter the device manager by right clicking “my computer” and choosing “properties” and then “hardware”.
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Sep 26, 20070
Optimise NTFS
NTFS is a great filesystem, but its feature-set comes at a slight cost in performance. You can negate this a little with the following tips: * By default NTFS will automatically update timestamps whenver a directory is traversed. This isn't a necessary feature, and it slows down large volumes.
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Sep 26, 20070
Open Outlook Express faster
For some users when they remove windows messenger or just disable it from starting up automatically they experience a great slow down when launching Outlook express. Users who experience such a slow down will find a error in the system error log saying The server {FB7199AB-79BF-11D2-8D94-0000F875C541} did not register with DCOM within the required timeout.
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Sep 25, 20070
NTFS Cluster size
Cluster is an allocation unit. If you create file lets say 1 byte in size, at least one cluster should be allocated on FAT file system. On NTFS if file is small enough,?it can?be stored in MFT record itself without using?additional clusters. When file grows beyond the cluster boundary, another cluster is allocated. It means that the bigger the cluster size, the more disk space is wasted, however, ...
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Sep 25, 20070
No more low disk space messages
go into registry with REGEDIT.EXE, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ and (if not already there) add DWORD (without quotes) "NoLowDiskSpaceChecks" and change the value to 1. Restart.
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Sep 25, 20070
No DOZE
If you don't plan to use the 'hibernate' function, and if you're running a desktop. You can reclaim a number of megabytes equal to your RAM on the hard drive: Go to the following.........
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Sep 25, 20070
Modify auto-reboot setting
Since Microsoft has worked so hard to make this version "the most stable ever," then this tweak is not needed.? However, I am fairly sure that they have not perfected millions of lines of code in less than a year.? Below you will discover how to turn the auto reboot feature on and off.? This allows your computer to instantly reboot upon a system ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Modify application timeout
The operating system has a set amount of time that a program must be frozen for before it is timed out.? Often this number is set too high.? But in some circumstances it is set too low.? Depending on if the program is doing a lot of calculations in the background the computer may think that it is timed out. To prevent this increase ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Modify application timeout
The operating system has a set amount of time that a program must be frozen for before it is timed out.? Often this number is set too high, but in some circumstances it is set too low.? If the program is doing a lot of calculations in the background the computer may think that it is timed out. To prevent this, increase the value of the timeout in ...
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Sep 25, 20070
MFT Fragmentation
After installing your XP/2000 PC with all software and data. Run at Cmd line like FOR /L %f in (1,1,10000) do md %f And then (not on root dir. C:\) FOR /L %f in (1,1,50000) do echo Hey > %f
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Sep 25, 20070
Memory Performance Tweak
These Settings will fine tune your systems memory management -at least 512MB of ram recommended go to start\run\regedit -and then to the following key
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Sep 25, 20070
Make icons in windows appear quicker
In Windows XP everytime you open My Computer to browse folders XP automatically searches for network files and printers. This causes a delay in displaying your icons. You probably see the "default" windows icon and as you scroll it changes to the correct icon. This is how to stop that... 1. Open My Computer 2. Click on the Tools menu and select Folder Options...
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Sep 25, 20070
Launch apps with desired priority setting
This tweak will launch most executables with the priority setting you want it to have. Let's say you have a game installed called HIGH NEEDS and the executable is called HN.exe Here's what to do:
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Sep 25, 20070
Its all about your priorities
In life, the only way to succeed is to get your priorities straight. Well tough-luck, to all you slackers, the computer world ain't much different. Windows has setup a system controlled hiearchy which is notably called the Priority System. By increasing a programs priority, the task manager tells the system to pay more attention to it, by feeding it RAM and optimizing that program to use the system ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Its all about your priorities
In life, the only way to succeed is to get your priorities straight. Well tough-luck, to all you slackers, the computer world ain't much different. Windows has setup a system controlled hiearchy which is notably called the Priority System.
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Sep 25, 20070
Intel Application Accelerator - speed up disk access
It would be great to download drivers that sped up your hard-disk access by 10's of percent wouldn't it? Well perhaps you can, Intel has made their Application Accelerator (IAA) available since last September. It reduces storage sub-system bottlenecks apparently. If you have a compatible Intel chipset (810 to 860) and a Pentium Celeron, III , 4 or Xeon chip then get on down to :
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Sep 25, 20070
Increase XP NTFS performance
Last access time stamps XP automatically updates the date and time stamp with information about the last time you accessed a file. Not only does it mark the file, but it also updates the directory the file is located in as well as any directories above it. If you have a large hard drive with many subdirectories on it, this updating can slow down your system. To disable the updating, ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Increase speed by tweaking prefetcher settings
This is an unique technique for XP, which could improve the performance significantly by tweaking the prefetcher (which is a cache folder). 1. run "regedit"; 2. goto [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters\EnablePrefetcher];
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Sep 25, 20070
HDD slowdown when booting
If, like I had , you have a 3min+ or slower boot time where Windows XP seems to sit for 2+ or so minutes with the XP logo doing nothing before everything comes to life, then do the following. Download Bootvis from www.microsoft.com and run it the next time you boot.
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Sep 25, 20070
Getting More Processing Power
A clarification is needed on Spongebob's Tweak post for getting more processing power. "In the Run box, type "Rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks". This frees up any idle tasks running in the background so that Windows XP can devote its full attention to what you want it to do. For example playing graphic intensive games."
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Sep 25, 20070
Get rid of IM and no slow OE startup
If you have OE 6 got to tools > windows messenger > options > preferences and in the general area uncheck "run this program when windows starts" and "allow this program to run in the background." After doing this IM does not load on startup and OE loads as usual. Hope it helps.
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Sep 25, 20070
Gaming Machine: Hardware Profile to free up System Resources
Instead of disabling HW and stopping services, let's say for gaming, create a Hardware Profile. Right click on My Computer - select Properties. Select Hardware Tab, then click Hardware Profiles. Mark "Original Configuration", then Copy and then Rename to e.g "Game" Now you have created a menu that shows up when you boot your computer.
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Sep 25, 20070
Fresh install with no ACPI.
Just press F5 after the first screen asking if you have raid devices to install (will ask at bottom of screen to press F6)
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Sep 25, 20070
Fresh Install with no ACPI (updated)
Here is an easier way to do the Fresh Install with no ACPI. When setup is loading, the blue screen will ask if you have any raid devices, and to press F6. When it does that, press and hold F7, & Congratulations! No ACPI will be installed.
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Sep 25, 20070
Free-up some more disk space
Windows XP uses a file called hiperfil.sys to save everything it needs when Windows XP goes into hibernation. If you are like me, and never use the hibernate function, you can turn it off. By turning hibernate off, Windows XP deletes the hiberfil.sys. This can free up the as much disk space as the amount of ram that you computer has.
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Sep 25, 20070
Fonts: more thereon …
As a relative beginner, wrestling with fonts is making me fairly frantic, but I found something ... First off, I open the fonts folder. Then I simplify the whole matter by clicking on toolbar View drop down, and click on the "Hide variations" phrase, (three-quarters down the menu.) Font variations disappear, simplifying the matter. This may be helpful for people with a couple hundred fonts or more. My XP Home ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Faster startup of Windows XP
If your computer takes a long time to become useable after starting up or logging on, or you want a clean boot of Winodws XP try this, Click Start > Run > Type "msconfig" > On the Startup tab click Disable All and on the Services tab check the Hide All Microsoft Service box and then click Disable All. Click Restart and Windows XP will restart with only the system services ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Faster Dual Boot Timeout
If you dual boot your PC using Windows XP's dual boot process, you can reduce the timeout period your PC uses before booting to the default OS. This tweak is useful if you boot to the default OS most of the time and only boot to the other OS's on a limited basis.
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Sep 25, 20070
Faster Boot-Up without tons of fonts
Many of the files that load during the boot-up process are fonts. You probably only use a handful of them. I suggest moving some you never use into another folder. You won't be able to access the fonts in Word or Notepad. Create a New Folder by right clicking on desktop. New>Folder. Open "Fonts" in Control Panel. Switch to Classic View to find them easier.
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Sep 25, 20070
Enabling/Disabling PIO/DMA
To enable or disable PIO/DMA modes simply follow these steps: Open Device Manager: Start - Run - DevMgmt.msc Expand the category "IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers"
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Sep 25, 20070
Enable or disable boot defrag
A great new feature in Microsoft Windows XP is the ability to do a boot defragment. This places all boot files next to each other on the disk to allow for faster booting. By default this option in enables but on some builds it is not so below is how to turn it on. Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Edit Hidden System Settings using Group Policy Editor
Windows XP Pro has a great program called Group Policy Editor that allows system administrators to modify the settings to a great number of windows features. TO start the program up follow the directions below. 1. Open the start menu and click Run 2. Type gpedit.msc
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Sep 25, 20070
Easy Way to Adjust LargeSystemCache
Normally, the tweak I've seen asks you to go into HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management and change the value to either O or 1 to the adjustment the LargeSystemCache. However, in Windows XP, all you have to do is:
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Sep 25, 20070
Easily Disable Messenger
Open Task Manager (Start - Run - taskmgr.exe) Go to processes tab and verify "msmsgs.exe" is not running. If it is click on the process and choose "End Process" Go into your Program Files folder.
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Sep 25, 20070
DMA Mode on IDE Devices
Just like Windows 2000, Windows XP still fails to set the DMA mode correctly for the IDE device designated as the slaves on the primary IDE and secondary IDE channels. Most CD-ROMS are capable of supporting DMA mode, but the default in XP is still PIO. Setting it to DMA won't make your CD-ROM faster, but it will consume less CPU cycles. Here's how: 1. Open the Device Manager. ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Disabling Automatic Updates properly
A lot of people already know about Automatic Updates and how to disable them by selecting the appropriate option from within the Automatic Updates tab in My Computer. A lot of you might not realise this, but the Automatic Update service still runs even when you select to disable it here. To turn it off completely and for good do as follows:
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable zip folders
Are the ZIP folders too slow for you? Disable it by unregistering the file zipfldr.dll. regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable XP Boot Logo
It is possible to disable XP splash screen, which will slightly speed up the overall boot process. Be aware that removing the splash screen will also cause you not to see any boot-up messages that might come up (chkdsk, convert ... ), but if your system runs without any problems then it should not matter.
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable unnecessary services to free system resources
Services are programs that run when the computer starts up and continue to run as they aid the operating system in functionality. There are many services that load and are not needed which take up memory space and CPU time. Disabling these services will free up system resources which will speed up your overall computer experience. I recommend that you sort through the list and read the descriptions ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable unnecessary programs
Installing many programs on you computer can often clutter your registry with unnecessary programs running when your computer starts up. This will slow down your machine and take up memory. Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get started. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable unnecessary programs
When you install some programs they will insert themselves into an area of your registry that will cause them to load when your computer starts up. Obviously this will use memory and slow down your system. Start Regedit. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Run
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable Search from looking in zip (compressed) files
Windows XP Search can get slow if you have a lot of compressed files on your hard drive. Speed up your searches by disabling this. Open the Run command and type the following: regsvr32 c:\winnt\\system32\zipfldr.dll /u or regsvr32 c:\windows\\system32\zipfldr.dll /u if installed in the windows directory To turn this feature back on:
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable Recent Documents History
Normally when you open or access a document or file it is added to the list of recent documents on the Start Menu. This tweak will stop files from being added to the list. Open your registry and find the key below.
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable Prefetch for low memory systems
If you're like me your system only has about 128megs of RAM. The Windows XP Prefetch can take a lot of this up by preloading programs at boot as well as preloading programs you often use thus sucking away your available RAM.
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable Indexing Services
Indexing services is a small program that hogs HUGE amounts of RAM and can often make a computer endlessly loud and noisy. This system process indexing and updates lists of the files on your system, so you can search for them quickly, but it's completley unnessesary.
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable Debug Scripting in Internet Explorer
Don't you hate it when you are browsing a page it asks you "Would you like to debug this page?" Well here's a nifty and easy way to turn it off. Right Click on Internet Explorer and Click Properties ----- or ----- Open Internet Explorer. Click Tools | Internet Options Click The "Advanced" Tab
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable auto-reboot
When Running windows and it crashes you will get a blue screen and it will automatically restart, ofter it will restart too fast for you to see the error message. You could check the error log in this case but that is too easy. We are going to disable auto restart on system failure. 1. Go to Start -> Control Panel -> System (Windows+Pause works, too) 2. Go to Advanced ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable automatic updating
To save memory and CPU time turn off the automatic update system in windows. You can always check manually for updates and most users have no problem with that. For those of you lazy bums out there you can leave this feature on but I warned you.
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Sep 25, 20070
Delete Prefetch Automatically
Here's an easy way to delete your prefetch -- Automatically!! 1. Go into My Computer and go into your hard drive. 2. Right-click anywhere that a file is not and select the 'New' submenu and click 'Text Document'
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Sep 25, 20070
Decrease your Applications startup time
By default, Microsoft includes the /prefetch:1 switch to speed up it's Windows Media Player application start time. This switch can be used for other Windows applications and also many third party programs. Example #1 You have AOL 8.0 installed on the computer. Complete the steps outlined bewlo to add the /prefetch:1 switch to AOL's Target path. 1. Right click on the AOL shortcut and select properties from the menu. 2. In the Target: ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Decrease system loading time by changing network settings
When you start up your computer and you are connected to a LAN and your computer is set to DHCP and your computer has to search for the DHCP server and then request and IP address and all other configuration. This process takes up some time and slows down the time it takes to boot the computer up. Following the directions below will help ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Correcting System Hang at Startup
If your system hangs about 2 or 3 minutes at startup, where you can't access the Start button or the Taskbar, it may be due to one specific service (Background Intelligent Transfer) running in the background. Microsoft put out a patch for this but it didn't work for me. Here's what you do: 1. Click on Start/Run, type 'msconfig', then click 'OK'. 2. Go to the 'Services' tab, find the ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Convert FAT32 To NTFS
To change from FAT 32 to NTFS file system for more stability, security and less fragmentation, open the command prompt and type: Convert C: /FS:NTFS
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Sep 25, 20070
Contiguous File Allocation size
This setting optimizes the contiguous file allocation size for the file system and can be especially useful for disk intensive applications. Open up your registry and go to:
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Sep 25, 20070
Clicking AVI Files on explorer causing 100% CPU Usage
Well windows seem to have a REALLY big problem when it comes to reading AVI files. It seems that when you click on an AVI file in explorer, it'll try to read the entire AVI file to determine the width,height, etc.
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Sep 25, 20070
Clean your prefetch to improve performance.
This is an unique technique for WinXP. We know that it is necessary to wash registry and TEMP files for Win9X/ME/2000 periodly. Prefetch is a new and very useful technique in Windows XP.
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Sep 25, 20070
Classic Start Menu Mode (Browsing Boost)
WARNING: Keep in mind that this tweak is intended for people using the "Classic Start Menu" mode to browse trough the Start Menu. If your Start Menu loads right away when you click on it, but goes slow while you browse trough it, this will certainly solve your problem. It's quite simple actually, just follow these steps:
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Sep 25, 20070
Changing CD Staging Area Folder Location
If you have a slave drive that you would rather be fragmented by multiple CD ripping, might I suggest moving your temporary CD staging folder to the slave drive? Please note that this is a WEE bit of a security concern, since you are moving your personal files into the open & out of the protection of your personal folders... BUT, if you are like me and you have only ...
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Sep 25, 20070
CD ROM Stops AutoPlaying…
...and the AutoPlay Tab has disappeared in My Computer, Devices With Removable Storage, Right Click on CDROM, Properties. Solution:
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Sep 25, 20070
Backup - The easy way
NT Backup is, by default, installed only with XP Pro
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Sep 25, 20070
Automate Disk Cleanup
Cleanmgr.exe is designed to clear unnecessary files from your computer's hard disk. You can use command-line options to specify that Cleanmgr.exe cleans up certain files. You can then schedule the task to run at a specific time by using the Scheduled Tasks tool. To start the Disk Cleanup tool, either run the Cleanmgr.exe command, or click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then ...
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Sep 25, 20070
ASPI Drivers
I have had some bad times trying to get CD/DVD programmes working with XP. This was down to the ASPI drivers which I have now downloaded and installed. PowerDVD, AudioCatalyst and a few others now work how they were meant to.
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Sep 25, 20070
Application Defrag
Application and Boot file Defrag This type of defrag pushes all commonly used programs and boot files to the edge of the hard drive for faster access. Windows XP normally schedules this every three days when it is idle, however you can force it to do this by using the b switch anytime i.e defrag c: -b
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Sep 25, 20070
Adjust Graphics for Speed
Windows XP has a lot of new cool looking visual elements, however, those new elements take up more RAM and cause your computer to be less responsive. By tweaking your graphics settings, you can increase the performance of your computer. To get started, Let's reduce the color quality. This setting determines how many colors are displayed on your screen. Right click on your desktop and select properties. Click on the settings ...
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Sep 25, 20070
XP Mouse Filter Fix
This is the WinXP mouse accel tweak. It restores the feel of the mouse back to Win2K style. Very helpful for gamers and those sensitive to mouse movements. Navigate to [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse] Then, under SmoothMouseXCurve, change to this: 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,a0,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,40,\ 01,00,00,00,00,00,00,80,02,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,05,00,00,00,00,00
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Sep 25, 20070
Windows Update Troubleshooter
Having trouble with Windows Update? Here's a link to Microsoft's Troubleshooter page: http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
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Sep 25, 20070
Winchat
There is an application in XP that allows networked users to to communicate with each other. It is a very simple program located in the Windows System32 directory. A search for "winchat" will also bring it up.
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Sep 25, 20070
Win98 Style Network Nieghbourhood
A fix for a minor annoyance, I don't like having to click on My network places, then view workgroup in order to see the computers in my network, so I created a shortcut to my workgroup.
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Sep 25, 20070
View System Uptime
To view the amount of time that XP has been running with out rebooting or restarting the computer: 1) Open the Command Prompt (located under Accessories) or go to START - RUN 2) Type systeminfo
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Sep 25, 20070
View and modify user folder location
Microsoft Windows XP uses a lot of folders for each user; everything from "My video" to your personal documents folder. Below is where you can view the locations of these folders and can change them. Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get started. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Explorer\Shell Folders Right click on the folders and select Modify
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Sep 25, 20070
Use your digital camera as an portable storage device
This is not really a tweak as such, just a very simple thing you could do with your digital camera that most people don't think about.
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Sep 25, 20070
Uninstall Windows Messenger
Note: This is for WINDOWS Messenger, not MSN Messenger On XP Systems without SP1: Click Start / Run Then type the following: RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Press ENTER Restart Windows
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Sep 25, 20070
Turn off system beeps
If those beeps annoy you there is a way to turn them off Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get started. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sound Once there, locate Beep on the list on the right.
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Sep 25, 20070
Tricking WinXP to use larger then 32GB FAT32 Partitions
I have found a way to trick WinXP into using Partitions bigger then 32GB. I have been using a 60GB Fat32 partition on WinXP for over 4 months now and I haven't had a single problem. This is how you do it.
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Sep 25, 20070
Task manager shortcut keys
ctrl+shift+escape or ctrl+alt+del ..and there is the task manager
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Sep 25, 20070
System Restore Calendar Missing
If you open System Restore and try to choose a restore point but the calendar is missing, it's probably the Hypertext Markup Language Component associatiion (.htc) that is missing or corrupt. Cut and paste everyting below into notepad, save it as a .reg file, and then double-click on it and let it put the information into the registry: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.htc] "Content Type"="text/x-component" @="htcfile" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\text/x-component] "CLSID"="{3050f4f8-98b5-11cf-bb82-00aa00bdce0b}" "Extensi on"=".htc" HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{3050f4f8-98b5-11cf-bb 82-00aa00bdce0b}] @="Microsoft Html ...
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Sep 25, 20070
System files: think before removing them
There are any number of programs available that will claim to search your hard drive and remove any duplicate files. Most of these programs do a pretty good job, but it's worth having an understanding of what impact removal of system files and application components can have upon your computer.
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Sep 25, 20070
Start Windows Explorer In C:\
In explorer's properties, use this path and switches in the target: C:\windows\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
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Sep 25, 20070
Some Shortcut Keys you might enjoy
Windows XP is full of many KEY-Combo Shortcuts to access Feasures quickly. Here are some of the shortcuts you may find most useful. WINKEY + E = Opens explorer windows with the folder sidebar enabled WINKEY + PAUSE/BREAK = Opens "system propertieS" SHIFT + DELETE = Delete a file without sending to Recycler first (NO RECOVERY!) F5 = Refresh (Usefull in Internet Explorer)
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Sep 25, 20070
Single key-press file/folder renaming
Select a file or folder and press the F2 key... rename.
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Sep 25, 20070
Shutdown in 2 keystrokes
Although I have a mouse with my laptop, I sometimes just use the touch pad if I'm not going to be on very long. With the touch pad being, well, touchy, I experimented with keystrokes.
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Sep 25, 20070
Shortcut Icon for Run…
You can put the Run... command found in the Start Menu on the desktop or anywhere else you want 1)Click on the Start Menu 2)Drag the Run... command to the desktop
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Sep 25, 20070
SHIFT+”No” = No to All
If you've ever performed some kind of file operation, you'll be blasted with "Are you sure?"-type dialog boxes with the options, "Yes", "Yes to All", "No" and "Cancel". Hold down SHIFT and press "No" to mean, "No to All".
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Sep 25, 20070
Sending mail by clicking an icon on desktop without opening outlook express.
You can easily create an icon on your desktop that allows you to compose and sand a mail by double clicking on it without opening Outlook Express. 1- Find a free space on your desktop and right click on it on New -> Shortcut 2- Enter in the space 'mailto:' (w/out quotes) 3- Press 'Next' button.
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Sep 25, 20070
Send to ‘Send to’ tweak
Easiest way to configure the "Send to" feature is to create a shortcut to the SendTo folder (X:\Documents and Settings\username\SendTo\ (it is hidden)
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Sep 25, 20070
Screensaver keeps resetting to NONE
To be able to set your own screensaver, follow the following instructions: Go to run and type gpedit.msc Navigate through User Configuration>Admin Templates>Control Panel>Display Double click Screensaver
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Sep 25, 20070
Right-click
Lets say you have a bout 4-5 very useful applications which you use always. By placing them all on the first level menu will eventually crowd your start menu. Now why not utilize the right-click option instead? The right-click option gives you the ability to Open, Explore and Find. If you can add a shortcut to your application to that menu, it would be great.
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Sep 25, 20070
Removing Startup Items located in the registry
The System Configuration Utility displays items that start with your PC. These items are generally located in one of two areas. The registry or in Common Startup. Should you decide to prevent specific items from starting up you can uncheck them in the System Configuration Utility. Though this method is fine it is ultimately best to remove them from the source. To access the common registry locations of these ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Removing password from hibernate / suspend
Removing password from returning from hibernate / suspend Go to Control Panel and open the Power Options Properties dialog box. Open the Advanced tab and clear the "Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby" check box.
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove programs from uninstall list
If you deleted a program instead of uninstalling it, most likely the program will still be listed in the windows uninstall list. Follow the directions below to remove programs from list manually.
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove OE From Your System
To completely remove Outlook Express from your system: Get the complete details at:
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Control Panel Items
This tweak is useful for uncluttering your Control Panel and removing unused functions: Open Regedit and go to: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\] Add a key named Don't Load
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Sep 25, 20070
Remote Shutdown Computers on LAN
Right click on desktop, create new short-cut. Type shutdown.exe -i
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Sep 25, 20070
Reinstall Internet Explorer
To Reinstall IE6: 1) Insert the Win XP CD 2) Open Start / Run and type:
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Sep 25, 20070
Reinstall IE6
If you find you need to reinstall Internet Explorer from the XP CD or if you want to do it for troubleshooting purposes: 1) Insert the Win XP CD 2) Open Start / Run and type:
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Sep 25, 20070
Quick System Access
Simply click and drag your My Computer icon onto the Task Bar near the right side icons next to the clock.
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Sep 25, 20070
Quick Date & Time Insert
This is a very handy method of inserting the date and time (according to the Windows calendar) into a text document. As far as I know, this only works in Notepad, not in MS Word or Wordpad.
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Sep 25, 20070
Open Internet Explorer without Home Page
Open Internet Explorer without Home Page Posted 10/26/2004 by TweakXP Member 1. Create a shortcut to the Internet Explorer executable and place it on the desktop or quick launch area. 2. Right click the shortcut and select Properties.
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Sep 25, 20070
NTFS or FAT32 - 3 informative sites
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/russel/october01.asp http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q100108 http://www.win2000mag.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=8294
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Sep 25, 20070
New Paste shortcut
Just a little FYI... instead of the normal CTRL+V paste shortcut, you can use SHIFT+INSERT instead... just incase your ctrl key gets screwed up. :D
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Sep 25, 20070
MMC author mode problem
You try to load your MMC but you get an error message stating you can't open MMC in author mode?? 1. Enter to regedit. 2. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\policies\Microsoft\MMC
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Sep 25, 20070
ASPI Drivers
I have had some bad times trying to get CD/DVD programmes working with XP. This was down to the ASPI drivers which I have now downloaded and installed. PowerDVD, AudioCatalyst and a few others now work how they were meant to.
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Sep 25, 20070
Application Defrag
Application and Boot file Defrag This type of defrag pushes all commonly used programs and boot files to the edge of the hard drive for faster access. Windows XP normally schedules this every three days when it is idle, however you can force it to do this by using the b switch anytime i.e defrag c: -b
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Sep 25, 20070
Adjust Graphics for Speed
Windows XP has a lot of new cool looking visual elements, however, those new elements take up more RAM and cause your computer to be less responsive. By tweaking your graphics settings, you can increase the performance of your computer.
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Sep 25, 20070
MMC author mode problem
You try to load your MMC but you get an error message stating you can't open MMC in author mode?? 1. Enter to regedit.
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Sep 25, 20070
Keyboard Shortcut To The System Properties Menu
Here is a keyboard shortcut to the System Properties menu: Press: WINDOWS KEY + BREAK
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Sep 25, 20070
Install Recovery Console without an XP CD
Download this bootable 7Mb .iso for a bootable Recovery Console: RC.iso
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Sep 25, 20070
If Your System Won’t Shut Down Properly
One of the most common XP topic concerns shut-down or power-down issues. The solution can be as simple as going into Power Options in Control Panel and changing the "When I Press The Power Button" setting to: "shut down" or so complex that it simply can't be identified. Sometimes it's a third party product causing a reboot at Shutdown (ie, Roxio CD 5.0 - and there is a ...
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Sep 25, 20070
How you keep your hands on the keyboard
Speed up your use of the computer by learning a few shortcut keys. WINKEY and then ANY CHARACTER Press WINKEY and watch start menu open. Press any character and focus will be set on the first application beginning with the letter. Press the character once more to select the next item that meets the criteria. Press ENTER to run the application. - If you press “I” the Internet Explorer will open ...
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Sep 25, 20070
How To: Set Up A New System From Scratch
The question frequently comes up about how to format and install XP from scratch. Following are the steps I take when I get a new system. I mention the "brand names" of software I use not as an endorsement or recommendation, but just for the sake of example. After unpacking and connecting all hardware, here's what I do: 1. Partition the HD according to my preference, thus deleting everything on the ...
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Sep 25, 20070
How to Work with the Registry
Opening the registry editor This is step number one, just opening the editor to view the registry. This is easy, just click on the start button and then on run. Once run is open, type in regedit and click OK. Navigating the registry Once you have regedit open, it is fairly easy to get where you want to. Now you see the "folders" HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, HKEY_CURRENT_USER, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, HKEY_USERS, and HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG First lets get some basic ...
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How to send instant messages over secure networks
If you have ever used a computer at a high school or college, then you might have seen that pesky software that prevents you from installing any programs or web content filters that prevent you from accessing instant chat sessions. Well here is a way to send instant messages to your friends over such networks as long as you have their ip or the name of the computer ...
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Sep 25, 20070
How To Do a Repair Install of XP
Make sure the BIOS is set to boot from the CD (put the CD above the HD in the boot order) Insert the XP CD and boot to it When you see " To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER", go ahead and press ENTER
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Sep 25, 20070
How Autocheck & PerfectDisk Work Together
Autocheck always runs at boot. Only if it detects that the dirty bit has been set on a partition (indicating an abnormal shutdown of the system OR that the file system has detected an inconsistency during normal operation and automatically scheduled chkdsk to run) will it actually run CHKDSK on the indicated partitions. Chkdsk as run by Autocheck does not do as comprehensive a repair as chkdsk /r.
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Sep 25, 20070
Having trouble reading small fonts in IE6
This tip allows you to change the font size in Internet Explorer. Just hold crtl and move the mouse wheel. Happy reading
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Sep 25, 20070
Get to System Properties Faster
This tweak is for those of you who consider right-clicking on My Computer, and then going down to the properties menu, a bit time consuming. Instead, to bring up the System Properties menu faster, do the following:
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Sep 25, 20070
Fun with a wheel mouse and IE
Are you interested in browing the internet the fastest way possible? Save time by using keyboard mouse shortcuts desiged for a wheel scroll mouse. Below are a few tips to help you naviagte the web faster. To change the size of the text using your wheel mouse:
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Sep 25, 20070
Focus priority tweak
Windows XP is a learning operating system. It also has certain usability features that are designed to make the user's XPerience more enjoyable. One thing I have noticed is that the foremost application or the most recently active application gets a slight priority boost compared to things running in the background.
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Sep 25, 20070
Fix The Search Companion Error
If you try to search in Windows XP, you may get this message, "A file that is required to run search companion cannot be found. You may need to run setup." To fix this problem, you can go to,
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Sep 25, 20070
Faster webpage look up
Instead of typing http://www.anysite.com you can just type anysite then press ctrl+return and it automatically puts in the http:// and the .com yahoo + "ctrl+return" = http://www.yahoo.com
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Sep 25, 20070
Fast Shutdown and/or Restart From Quick Launch Buttons
This tip will enable you to create buttons in your quick launch toolbar to quickly and easily shut down and/or restart your computer. Right click on your desktop, scroll to new..... shortcut In the location line, for shutdown type;Â Â shutdown -s -t 0Â Â ie: shutdown(space)-s(space)-t(space)number zero Name the shortcut "Shut Down PC" or whatever u want
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Sep 25, 20070
Fast Overwriting
When overwriting files in XP: Windows includes a Yes to all button on the confirmation dialog but not No to all. For No To All: Hold [Shift] and click No to turn it into No to all.
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Sep 25, 20070
Explorer w/ My Computer Focus (Easy)
Right-click your Explorer shortcut. Select [Properties] Paste this into the [Target:] field: %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e, Click [OK] Enjoy
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Sep 25, 20070
Enabling Compatibility Mode
Compatibility Mode is most commonly used for applications that may have peformed better on another Operating System such as Windows 95, 98, ME, etc. Should you install Windows XP and experience a negative impact on a particular application you can try to run it in Compatibility Mode. To do so: 1. Right click the Executable file and choose Properties. 2. Select the "Compatibility" tab.
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Sep 25, 20070
Easy way to empty Recycle Bin
NOTE: This option might work on all versions of XP. You will have to try on your version if it is different than XP Pro. There is a similar tweak as this for Windows 98 and possibly ME. DO NOT USE THE TWEAK FOR WINDOWS 98!! It will screw up the Open With option when right-clicking files. How would you like the option to be able to empty the ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Easy re-install of Windows Applications
If you need to re-install a 'hidden' Windows component, eg. outlook express or messenger, there is an easy way to do this... [but you will have to BE CAREFUL!] Open the INF folder in your windows folder [C:\WINDOWS\INF] Find the *.inf files [view>arrange icons by>type]
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Sep 25, 20070
Driver Links
Since most of us recommend that you keep your drivers up to date I thought a list of links to the driver update pages for manufacturers would be good. Here is a list for starters, I will be adding on as time goes on.
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable Sticky Keys on a Default Installation
By Default a feature called Sticky Keys will be enabled on your PC. To disable this feature follow these steps: 1. Press SHIFT 5 times consecutively. The StickyKeys box will pop up. 2. Click Settings. Accessibility Options pops up.
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable error reporting
One of the features I find to be more of a nuisance than a help is the Error Reporting feature of Windows XP. Error Reporting will send a report to microsoft anytime an application crashes. To disable this: - Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and choose "Properties"
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable Error Reporting
1. Open System Properties. 2. Click the Advanced tab.
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Sep 25, 20070
Disable Automatic Restart
Using Registry Editor: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl DWORD = AutoReboot 0 = Auto Restart Disabled 1 = Auto Restart Enabled
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Sep 25, 20070
DirectX Diagnostics and System Info
You can see what version of DirectX you have and test all types of DirectX based things like direct-draw and Direct3D by doing this:
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Sep 25, 20070
Deleting Files Without Recycle Bin
Select the files or folders you wish to delete then hold the Shift key and press the Delete button. This will delete files bypassing the recycle bin.
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Sep 25, 20070
Delete the whole word
Press Control and Backspace to delete the whole word instead of a single letter.
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Sep 25, 20070
Creating ’App Paths’
To create an app path, so you can run an application in Windows XP from the Run dialog box you need to: 1. Run regedit and go to HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths 2. Create a new key with the what ever you want to use as your run command, ie HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\whatever.exe
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Sep 25, 20070
Create a shortcut to lock the workstation
Don't like using your keyboard shortcut (Win+L) to lock your workstation? Try this ... Create a new shortcut on your desktop (right-click > New Shortcut), then copy and paste the following into the location field:
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Sep 25, 20070
Create a Fault Tolerant Boot Disk
Format a floppy in XP Copy ntldr, boot.ini, and netdetect.com to floppy. You will also need bootsect.dos if dual booting and ntbootdd.sys if using scsi.
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Sep 25, 20070
Convert from FAT32 to NTFS
Convert from fat32 to ntfs: From the command line: CONVERT C: /FS:NTFS
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Sep 25, 20070
Control Panel Run Shortcuts
The Run dialog gives you easy access to many different programs and options. To get to the Run dialog, click the Start button, then click Run. Type in the command and press Enter, to launch it. For example, type "control folders" (without the quotes) in the Run dialog and press ENTER. Here is a list of commands to use, and what they do:
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Sep 25, 20070
Classic Search Style (Kill the dog, done right)
In order to remove the annoying and useless search dog all you need to do is add one simple registry key. Regedit your way to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState
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Sep 25, 20070
Change Internet Time Update Interval
To change the interval that Windows updates the time using the internet time servers navigate to:
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Sep 25, 20070
Change Internet Time Update Interval
To change the interval that Windows updates the time using the internet time servers navigate to: 1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\W32Time\Tim eProviders\NtpClient
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Sep 25, 20070
Change IE Download Directory
In Regedit go to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
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Sep 25, 20070
Change Hard and CD-ROM Drive Letter in XP
If you want to change your hard drive letter or your cd-rom drive letter, this is the tip you want. 1. Click the start button 2. Go into Administrative tools (either in the start button or in "All Programs" 3. From Administrative Tools, go into "Computer Management" 4. In "Computer Management", click on "Disk Management" under "Storage" from the left menu 5. You should see a window from the lower right hand corner ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Convert From Fat32 to NTFS
To convert your drive or partition from fat32 to ntfs, type the following at Start - Run (assuming it's drive c:):
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Sep 25, 20070
Bypass Recycling Bin Whenever You Wish
The more flexible method of bypassing the recycling bin is to simply hold SHIFT while you delete your selected item(s).
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Sep 25, 20070
Back Up Your Registry
Here are three options: Click on START - RUN and type: Regedit (press ENTER). On the menu bar click on file, then export, choose where you want to save it, then enter a name for it in the box titled: File Name. At bottom put a tick in "All", then click on save. If you ever want to restore the saved version, just IMPORT it.
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Sep 25, 20070
Autohide MSIE Browser Toolbar
To autohide your browser toolbar in MSIE 6 simply press F11.
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Sep 25, 20070
album covers the right way
If you, like me, have lots of MP3 albums organized in folders with the album covers, XP has this cool feature that you can see the album covers in the parent folder if you choose thumbnail view.
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Sep 25, 20070
Adding useful information and image in System properties.
I want to thank this very useful site for teaching me a lots of TWEAKING TIPS. So, as a gesture of my appreciation I want to share this simple tweak I learned. Please run notepad and paste this text: [General] Manufacturer="You can display useful information here" Model="You can display useful information here" [Support Information] Line1="You can display useful information here" Line2="You can display useful information here" Line3="You can display useful information here"
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Sep 25, 20070
Add More Time Servers - Needs Review
As you may or may not know, Windows XP provides an easy and fast way to synchronize your system time with an Internet time server (Control Panel/Date and Time/Internet Time).
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Sep 25, 20070
Access System Volume Information Folders
The System Volume Information Folders contain your System Restore points. You can delete all or just the oldest ones manually if you like (but they must be sequential). These folders are hidden system folders on each drive. In order to gain access, follow the directions below depending on your version of XP and File System: Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition Using the FAT32 File System Click Start , ...
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Sep 25, 20070
A couple more keyboard shortcuts
CTRL + ALT + ESC While in a full-screen window will launch the task bar. If used while not in a full screen window, it will work like ATL + TAB without the option of choosing which window and simply go to the window whose button is to the RIGHT of the current window. ALT + D [MSIE] This will move the cursor to the Address bar, highliting all the text in ...
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Sep 25, 20070
A better disk cleanup
A Better Disk Cleanup This tip will show you how to create an unattended disk cleanup which will also empty your prefetch folder. This tip assumes you have Windows XP installed in c:\windows. Step 1. Create a new text file and place the following contents inside: c:\windows\system32\cleanmgr.exe /dc /sageset: 1 c: cd \ cd c:\windows\prefetch del *.* /q
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Sep 25, 20070
Yowza! Icon Folders
Now now, calm down there you tweak freak you. A pretty cool, enhancement to XP was the changing of a folder icon. Now you can coordinate your program, to the folder it is located in! Heres how: 1.) Go into Windows Explorer 2.) Choose a folder and right click it and get into its properties
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Sep 25, 20070
XP Home advanced file permissions
This is actually an addition to my previous post entitled "Get XP Pro file security with XP Home". In the aforementioned post I outlined how to access *Advance file Permissions* on NTFS file systems for XP Home simply by booting into *Safe Mode*, rt-clicking any file or folder, and navigating to the *Security tab*.
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Sep 25, 20070
Windows Classic themed logon dialog
If you are using the Win 2k style logon prompt (not the Welcome screen) and want to change its default "XP" style to the "Classic" style, do this: (Backup your registry before doing this, just in case you end having a problem.) Open regedit, then navigate to:
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Sep 25, 20070
Windows 2000 style logon
To revert back to the Win2k style logon so you can log on as the administrator and other options, press ctrl+alt+delete twice.
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Sep 25, 20070
Windows 2000 CTRL+ALT+DEL Style
If you want the Windows 2000 CTRL+ALT+DEL screen to appear in XP instead of immediatly jumping to the task manager simply deactivate the welcome screen: start > settings > control panel > change the way users log on and log off > uncheck "Use the welcome screen"
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Sep 25, 20070
Win2000 Logon Screen
A tweak to revert to the logon screen like that in Windows 2000 and earlier Windows versions of Windows. Before you start make a note of the Usernames on your computer and that your account has Administration rights. 1. Open My Computer 2. Click on Control Panel in the 'Other places' panel to your left. 3. Open User Accounts
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Sep 25, 20070
Win 2k Locking Screen
If you want the 2k lock box, but not the 2k login box then go to User Accounts and click "Change the Way Users Logon or Off" then uncheck Fast User-Switching but not Welcome Screen.
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Sep 25, 20070
Use Window Blinds XP to add themes
Windows Blinds XP has been integrated into the Windows XP operating system. Microsoft and Stardock have entered into a partnership in which Microsoft will use their technology in the Windows XP operating system.
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Sep 25, 20070
Use active desktop to save memory used by wallpapers
When you choose a wallpaper using the standard method (selecting a background on the desktop tab, in the properties window), Windows converts this image to a huge .bmp file (even if you selected a .jpg). Then instead of having a nice 220K wallpaper, you get a 3,15MB wallpaper. To get rid of this, try using active desktop's web capabilities, like this: 1. Right click on your desktop and select ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Unregister the pic viewer
To disable the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, unregister shimgvw.dll. This can be done from command prompt: regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll
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Sep 25, 20070
Tweak ClearType Settings using your Web Browser!
Simply visit http://www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/cleartypeactivate.htm and follow on screen directions!
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Sep 25, 20070
Tweak ClearType settings using web browser
Just go to the Microsoft ClearType website and follow the directions. It is very cool how you can choose between six different ClearType settings.
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Sep 25, 20070
Turn off Thumbs.db
Thumbs.db is a file which is created in a folder with Movies or Pictures so that you can view a piece of their content without actualy opening them (you can't see thumbnails unless you have the option to view system files turned on). Thumbs.db is there so that you don't need to reload a thumbnail everytime you browse that folder. Sad fact is, is Thumbs.db takes up about ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Turn off autoplay for CDs
1. Go to Start->Run->gpedit.msc 2. Computer Config -> Administrative Template -> System 3. Select Drive(s) 3. Double clik Turn off Autoplay 4. Enable it.
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Sep 25, 20070
Turn off auto-expanding trees in Windows Explorer
I'm sure some of you have noticed that in Windows Explorer, whenever you click a folder in the left pane, it automatically expands to show all subfolders. If you find this annoying, follow these steps... 1) close Windows Explorer if it's running
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Sep 25, 20070
Tray Icons Be Gone
Do you need to hide a program running in the background that shows in your System Tray? Try this reg hack to hide all tray icons. It’s not anything like the Windows XP tray icon hider, this one shows no trace of any icons. It would look like someone closed all background programs.
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Sep 25, 20070
Toggle Display of Filenames in Thumbnail View
Would you like to turn filenames off to make more space for thumbnails? Did your thumbnail view unexpectedly stop displaying filenames?
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Sep 25, 20070
Thumbnail Size in folders
The thumbnail view in windows explorer gives you easy access to a portfolio of images, but the default image size may not be to your liking. To control the thumbnail dimensions, go to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer.
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Sep 25, 20070
Temporary Windows 2000 style logon box
By default, the Windows XP Welcome Screen displays all the configured account names (unless there's only one account without password), with the exception of the Administrator account. On Windows XP Professional, it is possible to display the old-style Windows 2000 logon box for the current session, allowing you to type in a username. This is done by pressing Control-Alt-Delete twice, or by holding down Control and Alt and ...
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Sep 25, 20070
super fast user switching
(EXPERIENCED USERS ONLY) Super fast user switching is a powertoy which makes it easy to switch the active user. But you must be a member of the administrator group to see other users! Quite useless for normal users, but this is done on purpose. I contacted Lou, the programmer of fast.exe, and he said (quote):
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Sep 25, 20070
start explorer w/ my computer expanded & explorer tags
Run ""explorer.exe/n,/e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}"" from command, or make a shortcut. Explorer.exe switches (taken from http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q130/5/10.ASP)
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Sep 25, 20070
Start Explorer anywhere
In Windows Explorer's properties, change the path and switches in the target: C:\windows\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\ to open Explorer in the root of c: drive C:\windows\explorer.exe /n,/e,d:\ to open in the root of d: drive etc.
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Sep 25, 20070
Speed up Menu Delay without opening regedit
Speed up the start menu delay 1. Download and install Powertoys for Windows XP. 2. Open Tweak UI for WinXP and select Mouse. Under Menu Speed move the slider all the way over to fast.
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Sep 25, 20070
Specify an alternate user interface for Windows 2000
The Explorer program (%systemdrive%\program files\internet explorer\iExplorer.exe) creates the familiar Windows interface, but you can use this setting to specify an alternate interface. If you enable this setting, the system start the interface you specify instead of Explorer.exe.
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Sep 25, 20070
Sort Start Menu in Alphabetical Order
Sort Start Menu in Alphabetical Order Right-Click in the Start/All Programs menu and select "Sort by Name"
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Sep 25, 20070
Sort Start Menu in Alphabetical Order
When you move programs around in your WindowsXP start menu, the OS will stop arranging it when you add new software. This happens when you move items from your user start menu to the all users start menu. Here is the fix: 1. Open regedit (Start -> Run. Type regedit) 2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu\Menu OR HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Menu
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Sep 25, 20070
Sort Programs/Documents/Favorites menu
To sort the Programs menu, the Documents menu, or the Favorites menu... right-click any item in the menu, and then click Sort by Name.
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Smaller Volume Control
Volume control too big? Open the volume control and press Ctrl-S for a smaller one. Then every time that you open volume control, the smaller controls will be open.
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Sep 25, 20070
Simple Reg Hack to Change the IE Title Forever (Simple)
This is very simple and does not require you to actually search throught the registry or activate any features using the Group Policy Editor. Open the note pad and paste the following lines into it:
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Sep 25, 20070
Show MP3 Album Art in Folders
I have a ton of MP3s organized by albums. In each folder I have the album cover for the album (downloaded from Amazon or CDNow) and saved as folder.jpg.
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Sep 25, 20070
Show hidden files
In any folder that contains files. Click on the tools menu and select folder options. Then click on the view tab. Locate where it lists Hidden files and folders and select Show hidden files and folders. Click OK
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Sep 25, 20070
Show file extensions
Ever wonder where you file extensions went? Working with files when you can not tell what the file extension can be a huge pain in the butt. Thankfully, MS has made it possible for all file names with the extensions to be shown.
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Sep 25, 20070
Show file extensions - Needs Review
Ever wonder where you file extensions went? Working with files when you can not tell what the file extension can be a huge pain in the butt. Thankfully, MS has made it possible for all file names with the extensions to be shown. In any folder that contains files. Click on the tools menu and select folder options.
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Sep 25, 20070
Show CPU Meter in system tray at all times
How to show the built in CPU meter which is part of the Windows Task Manager every time you boot or switch users. 1. Do a search for taskmgr.exe 2. Right click and select Send To - Desktop (Create Shortcut) 3. On the taskmgr shortcut that is on the desktop right click and select Properties - Change the Run Command to - minimized.
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Sep 25, 20070
Show Administrative Tools on Start Menu
This tweak will allow you to show the Administrative Tools menu (Event Viewer, Computer Management etc.), on either the Start Menu and/or the All Programs Menu. If you are using the Start Menu Right Click on Start, and select Properties, and then click on Customize Click on the Advanced tab, and in the Start Menu Items box, scroll down to the bottom In the System Administrative Tools, either click on:
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Sep 25, 20070
Send To Any Folder
If you’re like me and use the Send To functions a lot and want the Any Folder option, do the following. Down MS PowerToy for Win 95 (can be found on MS site or other download sites on the net). Unzip it in the folder of your choice. Locate the Sendtox.inf and right click it. Click on install. Close the windows that open. The right click menu Send ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Select theme and color scheme for welcome screen
With this tweak you will be able to modify which color selection of the default theme is shown when the computer start up screen is displayed. Currently since there is only one theme you can only change the color scheme for the theme but in the future when more themes are available for XP you will be able to change which theme is used in the same place ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Select theme and color scheme for welcome
With this tweak you will be able to modify which color selection of the default theme is shown when the computer start up screen is displayed. Currently since there is only one theme you can only change the color scheme for the theme but in the future when more themes are available for XP you will be able to change which theme is used in the same place ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Script that will a correct explorer shortcut
This tweak was written by Kent Ruddick: Running this script will create a new explorer icon on your desktop that will not open up on the pesky "My Documents" folder. Just paste the following text into a file, and rename it explorershortcut.vbs, then double click on it.
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Sep 25, 20070
Right click for Command Prompt
Add the following entries to your registry - you'll be able to right click and open any folder at the command line. [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\command]
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Sep 25, 20070
Return to Scroll programs
If your list of software in "All Programs" starts going off the screen you can return to the old style of having them scroll,this also makes them all expand to the right and not on top of each other, which makes selection easier.
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Sep 25, 20070
Restore Hide/Show Icons Button
Sometimes you may find the left/right chevron on your notification tray disapears and your icons will no longer hide. To restore the hiding function, just do the following... 1. Right click on an empty part of the Taskbar 2. From the popup menu select 'Properties' 3. The 'Taskbar and Start Menu Properties' window will open.
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Sep 25, 20070
Rename that recycle bin the way that worked for me
This is a slight ammendment as the original didnt work for me. Open up your favorite plain text editor (notepad, for example) and copy the following text into a new file:
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Sep 25, 20070
Rename and Relocate Shared Documents for Quick Home Networking Access
This tweak will Rename and Relocate "Shared Documents" in "My Computer" and "Other Places" This tweak is very efficient if you wish to have quick access to a customized shared folder. Great for Home Networks - Quick access to your shared files. Follow these steps:
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Sep 25, 20070
Removing Title Text from Toolbar Items
Removing the title text from toolbar items such as Zaxxon and MSVDM (included in microsoft's powertoys) seems impossible when the taskbar is locked;
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Sep 25, 20070
Removing Preview options for images and others
In WinXP, there are certain default right click menu associations on some file types, such as images, audio, video, etc. These can often interfere with your chosen default apps for handling these file types (such as ACDSee or others).
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Sep 25, 20070
Remover flechitas de los accesos directos (Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons)
Spanish version: Cómo remover la flechas de los accesos directos en el escritorio de Windows (cualquier versión)? 1. Iniciar regedit. 2. Ubicar la clave HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile 3. Borrar el valor de registro IsShortcut.
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove/Add an item from remembered list in Messenger login
When you sign in to Messenger, it remembers every email address / .net passport that you signed in under. To remove an item from the list of remembered names: 1. In Start menu select Run 2. enter: "control userpasswords2" 3. Go to Advanced tab
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove windows version from desktop using “regedit.exe”
1.Click on "Start", then "Run.." and type "regedit". 2.Navigate to the registry key: "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop". 3.Once there, locate the DWORD value "PaintDesktopVersion".
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Windows Version from Desktop
1.Click on "Start", then "Run.." and type "regedit". 2.Navigate to the registry key:
"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop". 3.Once there, locate the DWORD value "PaintDesktopVersion".
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove user name from Start Menu
Remove user name from Start Menu START > RUN > GPEDIT.MSC > USER CONFIGURATION > ADMINISTRATIVE TEMPLATES > START MENU AND TASKBAR >
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove the search dog
To remove the dog that appears in the search window open the search window, select change preferences, and select the animated screen character option to remove it.
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons completely
To remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons in any type of document: a) Perform instructions described under 'Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons'. For your convenience, steps 1 to 3 are reported here. b) Perform instructions described under 'Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons (2)'. For your convenience, steps 4 and 5 are reported here.
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons
Ever want to remove the shortcut arrow over your icons? Read below to find out how: 1. Open regedit, if you are unfamilar with regedit visit our FAQ 2. Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons
1. Start regedit. 2. Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile 3. Delete the IsShortcut registry value.
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Shared Documents from My Computer
Removing the Shared Documents folders from My Computer can be done without editing the registry on Windows XP Professional. 1. Go the the Start menu, and click on Run. 2. Type gpedit.msc
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Shared Doc’s from My Computer
Under My Computer you will notice a new folder called shared documents. Microsoft has made it easy to share files and folders over a network by dragging icons into it. If you wish to remove this folder from My computer all you have to do is delete a key from the windows registry. Start regedit, if you are unfamiliar with regedit please see our FAQ.
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Shared Doc’s from My Computer
Under My Computer you will notice a new folder called shared documents. Microsoft has made it easy to share files and folders over a network by dragging icons into it. If you wish to remove this folder from My computer all you have to do is delete a key from the windows registry. Start regedit, if you are unfamiliar with regedit please see our FAQ. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\DelegateFolders.
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Sep 25, 20070
REMOVE RECYCLE BIN EASY with TweakUI
Ok, instead of messing with the registry, if you haven't already go to XP's website (easy to find, its Uber-Microsoft) and download the TweakUI Powertoy.
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Recycle Bin
How to remove Recycle Bin Icon from Desktop If using XP Pro Go to START > RUN Type GPEDIT.MSC Navagate to USER CONFIGURATION >ADMINISTRATIVE TEMPLATES >Click on DESKTOP,
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Recycle Bin
Open regedit and browse to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Picture and Fax Viewer
Better way to Delete Picture and Fax Viewer without any other effects It can be removed as follows: [Start] [Run] type regedit.exe and click [OK] Navigate to :
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Owner column From Explorer’s Details view to dramatically speed up display
Do you sit and wait while Explorer seems to take it's time showing the owner of each file/directory that is displayed? If so, then you might find the following useful: 1. Open Explorer and select "Details" under the "View" menu 2. Right click on any of the column headers (such as "Name", "Size", or "Owner")
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Logoff From Start menu
1. Start Regedit 2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Explorer
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Login Password!!!
I didn't want to enter the password at the welcome menu everytime I boot up my computer so I tried to disable it in the user accounts located in the Control Panel. When I clicked on my account and clicked on remove my password, it didn't allow me. Follow this step to remove it. 1. Go to Control panel 2. Click administrative tools
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Image Preview
just open regedit and delete the key HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\image\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Image Preview
1. Open regedit and 2. Browse to and delete the key HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\image\ShellEx\Conte xtMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove image and/or media preview in Explorer
Windows XP Explorer has a 'feature' to provide a preview in the Details box on the left of the file you have selected, if it's supported. Image files, HTML pages, video clips, MP3s, etc are all previewed (even with the folder view open).
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Sep 25, 20070
Remove Control Panel Applets
This tweak is useful for uncluttering your Control Panel and removing unused functions: Open regedit and go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel and add a key named "don't load" (minus the quotes) Next add String values within the "don't load" Key. You will use one String value for each control panel applet you want removed. For example, I want to remove the "System" applet once I configure my Paging File to Performance settings ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Re-enable folder protection
Have you ever noticed when trying to view the windows files or the program files you receive some stupid message saying that these files are hidden or system files. Often they are of an annoyance for advanced users but can be a life saver for beginner users. Below I will show you how to turn them back on using the registry after you are ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Re-enable folder protection
Have you ever noticed when trying to view the windows files or the program files you receive some silly message saying that these files are hidden or system files. Often they are of an annoyance for advanced users but can be a lifesaver for beginners. Below I will show you how to turn them back on using the registry after you have clicked to view the files which turns ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Reclaim screen space stolen by XP “Luna” style windows
Like the new "Luna" Windows XP Interface, but dislike the screen-hogging window title bars and the ridiculously large (compared to the "classic interface") window close, minimize, and maximize controls?
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Sep 25, 20070
Quickly complete website address in Internet Explorer
This tweak quickly completes website address in Internet Explorer by adding the www. prefix and the .com suffix 1. Type the main name of the website. eg. "microsoft"
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Sep 25, 20070
Quick way to get to Windows Explorer
Just press Windows button+E
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Sep 25, 20070
Quick Branding w/ OEM text
This allows you to place any picture and text so that it will be displayed in the system control panel; without having to mess with the registry. A: Picture 1: Take any bitmap that's about 175x175 pixels in size (I've done up to 200x200) 2: Name it oemlogo.bmp 3: Copy it to the \windows\system32 folder B: Text 1: open notepad type the text below and add the text to be displayed after the "="
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Sep 25, 20070
Quick access to your whole system
This works in Windows 2000 as well. Simply click and drag your My Computer icon onto the Task Bar near the right side icons next to the clock. This will create a cascading menu from where you can easily access just about anything on your system.
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Sep 25, 20070
Quick access to your files
This works in earlier versions of Windows as well. Simply click and drag your My Computer icon onto the Task Bar near the right side icons next to the clock.
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Sep 25, 20070
Quick Access to Anything Without a Mouse!
If your someone like me who wants quick access to everything then just listen to what I have to say. This article will tell you how to makes shortcuts on your keyboard that are Ctrl + Alt + "Any Key Of Your Choice." Heres what you have to do:
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Sep 25, 20070
Put MSN / Windows Messenger where YOU want
If you use Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger, are you tired of Windows XP always replacing that Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger icon in the main Programs directory in the Start menu when you move or delete the original icon? Well, this won't get rid of the program, so you can use MSN still, but it'll keep it out of the Start Menu for good. 1. Click the Start button. 2. Go to "All ...
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Sep 25, 20070
Program Manager included with WIN XP
In case you want to use the WIN 3.1 Program Manager interface with WIN XP, NO PROBLEM! WIN XP includes a re-written PROGRAM MANAGER, for backward compatibility with all previous WINDOWS versions. 1. Start/run/progman.exe 2. This will open the Program Manager window, and you can then drag and drop your favorite programs onto it.
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Sep 25, 20070
Preview Music Files
If you want to quickly listen to a WAV, MID or RMI files, and don't want to wait until Media Player loads, you can create a new action for these file types, called e.g.
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Sep 25, 20070
Preview Multimedia
A few days ago I posted a tweak for previewing audio files. Since then it suddenly dawned on me that the same applies for all formats supported by the mplay32.exe, including video - e.g. AVI, MPG, ASF, etc. - and CD audio as well.
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Sep 25, 20070
Prevent personalized classic start menu
The Classic Start menu (Windows 2000 look) defaults to hiding programs that haven't been used recently. If you're using the Classic menu, and want to make it always show all programs: 1) Right-click the "Start" menu button 2) Select "Properties"
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Sep 25, 20070
Prevent Image and Fax Viewer From Stealing Associations (corrected full detail)
Edit (delete) this string: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
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Sep 25, 20070
Prevent Image and Fax Viewer from Stealing Associations
Normally, the Windows Image and Fax Viewer will steal associations from other image viewers, such as AcdSee, so that when you double-click a jpeg (for example)
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Sep 25, 20070
Place IE, My Documents, My Computer on desktop the easy way
This is much easier then the registry hacks someone else posted, to place Internet Explorer, My Computer, My Documents, and My Network Places on the desktop: 1. right click on the desktop and select properties
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Sep 25, 20070
Permanent Acceleration Fix
It seems that even without pointer precision disabled, the mouse under XP is still influenced by an acceleration curve. This is especially noticeable in games. To completely remove mouse acceleration from XP, you will need to go into the registry and adjust the SmoothmouseXYCurve values. Here is how its done.
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Sep 25, 20070
Open windows explorer in c:\
Just point a shortcut to C:\WINDOWS\explorer.scf or copy the file C:\Windows\Explorer (not explorer.exe) to your desktop.
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Sep 25, 20070
Only the User Pics You Want
You know the picture next to your name on the Start Menu? You picked it from a group of pictures Microsoft gave you. You can easily manage that group of pictures: 1. Go to "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default Pictures" (note "Application Data is a hidden folder) 2. Delete any User Pictures you do not want or use
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Sep 25, 20070
Old programs can enable XP themes!
Program AddXP make available Windows XP visual styles to old programs. While using Windows XP you can like new XP looking software
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Sep 25, 20070
Normal Task Switcher with Power Tools
For those of you who love MS power tools, but hate the new bulky task switcher here is the fix. 1. Run the msconfig 2. Select the start up tab
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Sep 25, 20070
My Documents folder missing in My Computer
This is a strange bug in Windows XP Pro but it can and does happen to everyone.  When you open the My Computer screen and your Documents folder is missing but all the other users folders are there try this tweak. STEP 1: START >  RUN > REGEDIT > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / Software / Microsoft / Windows / Current Version / Explorer / DocFolderPaths Once you click the DocFolderPaths folder you should see ...
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Sep 25, 20070
More quick key tips!
Ok, I can't believe someone submitted the Windows Key+E to launch explorer as a 'tweak', but I guess you'd be really happy to learn about it if you didn't already know. In the spirit of higher learning, here's a few more:
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Sep 25, 20070
Map Network Drive Button
Show the Map Nework Drive button.
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Sep 25, 20070
Make Any Windows Media Player skin Transparent with Nvidia nView Option
This is a little tiny tweak to allow any windows media player skin to become transparent. However, it is made possible with Nvidia. Nvidia has a nView option with some of the latest drivers.
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Sep 25, 20070
Mac OSX Icon Sizes
Ever wanted you Windows shell to look similar to a Mac OSX? Changing the icon size will add that final touch. Mac OSX has a max size of 128x128 icons. (Windows Max: 72x72).
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Sep 24, 20070
Logon and Shutdown Theme
How to change the theme that windows xp uses to show the logon and shutdown screens. The colors it uses are at the following: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Colors
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Sep 24, 20070
Logon and Shutdown Theme
How to change the theme that Windows XP uses to show the logon and shutdown screens. The colors it uses are at the following: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Colors The Window and Font Sizes are at the following: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics
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Sep 24, 20070
Log on as Administrator in Normal Mode
When you install Windows XP an Administrator Account is created (you are asked to supply an administrator password), but the "Welcome Screen" does not give you the option to log on as Administrator unless you boot up in Safe Mode.
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Sep 24, 20070
Locking Computer in XP
To lock a computer in XP, as you probably know, you press "L" while holding down "Windows Logo" key on your keyboard.
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Sep 24, 20070
lag on blue highlighter when selecting folders
This is not for everyone but I have noticed when I select lots of folders and you get a blue highlighter it can start to slow down. To fix this:
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Sep 24, 20070
Keep high preformance and keep the GUI
To increase system performance and keep the GUI: Right click my computer. Click properties. Click advanced. Click settings (under performance).
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Sep 24, 20070
Incorrect Sort Order in Windows Explorer
If you have folders whose name contains digits, the sort order is different in Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP. In Windows 2000, the following file and folder names are sorted as shown:
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Sep 24, 20070
Image/Fax Viewer Assoc - Needs Review (A)
Normally, the Windows Image and Fax Viewer will steal associations from other image viewers, such as AcdSee, so that when you double-click a jpeg (for example) it is opened with WIFV. To prevent this irritating behavior, delete the subkey inside HKCR\SystemFileAssociations\image\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandler s which I believe was named Preview
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Sep 24, 20070
If a folder uses the wrong background picture and you can’t change it
go to the registry, search for a key called bags, back it up and then delete it. Reboot and re customize all your folders by the content
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Sep 24, 20070
Icon Folders (The Hard Way)
This tip is to change the icon of folders, especially if there is no "Customize" tab on the folder properties. Here's how: 1. Open Windows Explorer, and open the folder you want to change the icon. 2. Right click the right pane, point to new and click on "Text Document" 3. type "desktop.ini" as the file name. Make sure that you have unchecked "Hide file extension for know file types" under ...
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Sep 24, 20070
How to remove the “for testing purposes only” after installing SP2
If like me you have been fortunate enough to get your grubby mits on a copy of XP service pack 2, and have installed it and been somewhat annoyed to discover the "For testing purposes only. Build 2600.xpsp2.... etc" now loitering on your desktop above the time then you can remove this simply.
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How to make Status Bar parmanently visible
How to make Status Bar parmanently visible: I found a solution for this on the site:
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Sep 24, 20070
How to get classic login box from the Welcome Screen *the right way*
goto control panel > user accounts > "change the way users log on or off" > uncheck the first box "Use the Welcome Screen". here you'll get a regular win2k/NT login screen. i enjoy this much more!
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Sep 24, 20070
How to Get “Show Hidden Files and Folders” Back if it is Missing
If the option to enable "Show Hidden Files and Folders" is MISSING from your Folders Options > View > Advanced Settings, find this key in your registry
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Sep 24, 20070
How To clear the Past Items or Icons list in the TaskBar
Some times When you check your TasKbar properties or when you hide or unhide icons you can see old icons from Uninstalled or old programs yuo dont have anymore. This Tweak will help you how to get rid of this problem Thanks to leobull of Xperience.org How To clear the Past Items or Icons list in the TaskBar, perform the following steps:
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Sep 24, 20070
How to add printers and folders, scheduled tasks, network connections,fonts, and administrative tools to my computer.
Tweak Description: Just like the title says this registry hack will add printers and folders, scheduled tasks, network connections,fonts, and administrative tools to my computer which makes it very easy to navigate through the system settings. Note: it is reccomended to back up the registry before any registry hacks. Tweak steps: Step 1: open up notepad and paste the following into it.
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Sep 24, 20070
Hide Users on the Welcome Screen
When you add an account for certain users with Windows XP, their user names will appear on the Welcome Screen. Sometimes a user needs to be added to a Windows XP machine, because he needs access (via the network) to resources on the machine, but he will not be physically logging in on the computer.
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Sep 24, 20070
Hide Names in Thumbnail View
To disable names while switching to thumbnail view in Explorer, hold down shift and switch to thumbnail view.
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Sep 24, 20070
Hide icons on desktop
If you are like me and you like your desktop perfectly clean to see your background, then here is a good tweak. If you are using the regular start menu(not the classic one) and you only have the recycle bin left on the desktop and would like to get rid of it and still have easy access to it, then listen here
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Sep 24, 20070
Grouping Tasks without TweakUI (Fix)
Goto [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] create a dword value named "TaskbarGroupSize"
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Sep 24, 20070
Grouping Tasks without taking up whole screen
Ever wanted to group those annoying AIM tasks (or any task) in your taskbar with out them taking up the whole task bar first? Here's How!
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Group Tasks in Any Number You Want without TweakUI
This little tweak allows you to customize the grouping action on your taskbar. According to the default, if you have more than (ex.) 3 internet explorer windows open, XP will group them into a single button with a menu that lifts off the taskbar. You can change the number of windows that are open before XP groups them.
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Sep 24, 20070
Go Back to the old style Task Switcher
Don't know if anyone else hates it, but the new task switcher is WAY too damn slow for me. Select your method of removing startup programs, either from the registry (sorry don't remember the key, it's on this site somewhere) or use MSCONfIG, or any of the other programs that edit the startup programs. select "taskswitch.exe" and remove it
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Sep 24, 20070
Getting rid of unwanted items in “open with…” shell extension
When rightclicking any file you´re likely to see an option called "open with", which lists any available program on you computer to open the file with. To simply clear up this list of unwanted items, or to remove useless associations, like opening an mp3 file with a paint program, follow these steps:
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Sep 24, 20070
Getting rid of “puppy” in search much easier
To get rid of the puppy or any other character in the search engine for xp, simply open up search and right click on the puppy(or character),
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Sep 24, 20070
Getting a theme without using the theme service
I've found a way to get a theme out of XP-Windows Server 2003 without using the theme service. It's basically a variation of the silver theme. The steps are assuming you don't have the theme service turned on.
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Sep 24, 20070
Get XP Pro file Security with XP Home
Contrary to the popular opinion that "Advanced" file security is only available with WinXP Pro, it is also available with WinXP Home edition as well. Specifically, I am referring to the "Security" tab that is available in XP Pro in the properties menu of any file or folder
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Sep 24, 20070
Get rid of welcome screen with autologon
1. click on "Start" - then click on "Run" - and type "control userpasswords2" 2. click OK 3. On the Users tab, clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" check box and click "Apply".
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Sep 24, 20070
Get Rid of the Recycle Bin (easy but need tweakUI installed)
MS Powertoys > TweakUI > Desktop > Uncheck Recycle Bin
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Sep 24, 20070
Get Rid of the Recycle Bin
If you're like me, you appreciate the clean desktop that XP offers. Unfortunately, one item remains: the Recycle Bin. You can't get rid of it through any menus or anything like that. After much hacking around in the registry, I finally found the responsible key.
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Sep 24, 20070
Get rid of the Go button on the Address bar
When you add the address bar to the taskbar, or even the one in Internet Explorer, you can turn off the "Address" button by right clicking on the bar and deselecting "Show Title". However, to get rid of the Go button, you have to do the following:
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Get Rid of the GO button (easier)
Instead of going through all those menu choices to get rid of the GO button in IE, just right-click on the GO button itself and uncheck it from the pull down list. It's that easy.
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Sep 24, 20070
Get rid of the confirmation to delete files
Don't you hate when you delete a file it asks if you're sure...It's annoying!
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Sep 24, 20070
Get rid of Puppy dog in Search, bring back Windows 2000 classic search
Copy the information into the registry to get rid of the puppy dog in the search window. Brings back the classisc Windows 2000 search box. *****
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Sep 24, 20070
Folder Menu on Taskbar
Normally, folders like My documents or some others have to be accessed from the start menu or desktop, and they open a window. Although you can set some folders to scroll from the start menu, it is sometimes easier to make a "folder menu" that can simply be expanded from the taskbar.
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Sep 24, 20070
Fix Folder View Memory Loss
Windows XP forgets my folder view settings. Is there a fix? How to fix this annoying problem: By default, Windows XP will remember the view settings for the 400 most recently used folders. After that, XP will begin overwriting the data of the oldest folder, and its view setting will be lost. The information is stored in the registry by two keys:
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Sep 24, 20070
Faster Application Access
Have you ever wanted to have your program shortcuts withing a clicks reach without crowding the desktop? And do you have to many apps to pin them all to the start menu? If so, then this might be a solution for you aswell. 1) Create a new folder anywhere you like and name it "Progz", "Gamez" or "Music" according to your will and pleasure. 2) Place shortcuts of the stuff ...
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Sep 24, 20070
Enable Cleartype on Welcome Login Screen
Microsoft clear type technology greatly increases clarity of text on laptop LCD screens. By default this feature does not start until after you log on. But with the tweak below you will be able to make it start as windows loads so it will be enabled on the welcome login screen.
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Sep 24, 20070
Enable Cleartype on Welcome Login Screen
Microsoft clear type technology greatly increases clarity of text on laptop LCD screens. By default this feature does not start until after you log on. But with the tweak below you will be able to make it start as windows loads so it will be enabled on the welcome login screen.
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Sep 24, 20070
Easy Way To Start Windows Explorer In The C Drive
In explorer's properties, use this path and switches in the target: C:\windows\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
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Sep 24, 20070
Easy way to remove build number from desktop
Here is an very easy way to remove the build number from your desktop. Just follow the directions below to remove it.
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Sep 24, 20070
Easy way to remove build number from desk
Here is an very easy way to remove the build number from your desktop. Just follow the directions below to remove it.
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Sep 24, 20070
Easy sendto menu mod
This one is super easy, first open X:\Documents and Settings\username\SendTo\ (it is hidden) where X is your drive letter and username is your username make and delete shortcuts to folders at will
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Sep 24, 20070
Easist way to disable Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
Right Click On image file. Choose "open with", then "choose program"
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Sep 24, 20070
Easily Replace uxtheme.dll
The easiest way to replace uxtheme.dll, or any other dll, is to delete the backups of the dll(s) you wish to replace in the dllcache folder (in the system32 folder).
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Sep 24, 20070
Easily rename the Recycle Bin
If you (like me) would like to be able to rename the Recycle Bin to something else (Trash, Waste, Shredder, etc) then this tweak will make it easy to do so. Open up your favorite plain text editor (notepad, for example) and copy the following text into a new file:
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Sep 24, 20070
Easiest way to add a link to the start menu
All you have to do is look at the links tool bar and click on the link you want to add, then drag it onto the start menu. Bam! It's as simple as that ;p
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Sep 24, 20070
Easier way to kill microsoft tick sound
The annoying "tick" sound is microsoft's default sound for "start navigation" which can be disabled through control panel-->sounds
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Sep 24, 20070
Easier Way to Get Rid of Search Puppy
1. Open the search dialog 2. Click "change preferences"
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Sep 24, 20070
Easier Way of Right-Click to go to Command Prompt
nstead of going through the registry to add a context menu option for opening cmd.exe at any folder, just download the "CMD Line Here" Windows XP PowerToy...
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Sep 24, 20070
Display Windows Icons on Desktop
Below is a easy way to choose what windows icons you want to display on the desktop. Rightclick on the desktop and select "properties".
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Sep 24, 20070
Display Windows Icons on Desktop
Below is a easy way to choose what windows icons you want to display on the desktop.
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Sep 24, 20070
Display the Windows version on your desktop
It is possible to display the version of Windows in the lower right corner of your desktop. This requires a modification in the Windows Registry. Note: You cannot decide what text you want to appear; it's predefined, based on the version of Windows you are running. For example, the text for Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 will be along the lines of: Windows XP Professional Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158 (Service Pack 2) Procedure: 1) ...
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Sep 24, 20070
Display message on startup
If you would like to display a legal message or any other message in a pop-up window when windows starts read below: Start regedit, if you are unfamiliar with regedit please see our FAQ.
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Sep 24, 20070
Disable Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
By default, Windows XP opens all picture files (gif,jpg,...) with the included Windows Picture and Fax Viewer no matter what other picture viewers you have installed. To disable the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, unregister shimgvw.dll.
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Sep 24, 20070
Disable Picture Viewer, but have thumbnails still work
There is a tweak for preventing the picture viewer from opening your pictures by typing "regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll" at a command prompt. This works, except if you use it, then if you set a folder to thumbnail display mode, your thumbnails will not work.
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Sep 24, 20070
Desktop Manager for “power users”. (must have PowerToys)
Desktop Manager allows you to switch between multiple desktops creating more elbow room for those who like to stay organized while pushing the max thread limit. 1. First grab XP PowerToys from microsoft.com (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp)
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Sep 24, 20070
Desktop icons text background transparent
Control Panel / System / Advanced / Performance Tab / Settings Button and put a checkmark in: Use Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on the Desktop
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Sep 24, 20070
Delete/Repair the Windows Media Player Library
If you have moved your music around on your hard drives, Windows Media Player continues to add new entries into it's library instead of modifying the existing ones. This means that you will now have multiple entries for the same song, half of which will not work now because you have moved the files to their new location. To delete the current library and build a new one, ...
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Sep 24, 20070
Delete Unwanted Screen Savers Loaded w/XP
If anyone else was wondering how to get rid of the annoying Screen Savers that Microsoft feels you have to have with XP they made it a little more difficult than normal.
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Sep 24, 20070
Delete My eBooks and other special folders in My Doucments
Click Start, then Run and type: regsvr32 /u mydocs.dll then delete them.
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Sep 24, 20070
Customize Desktop Icons - IE, My Computer, My Documents, My Network Places!
Right click an empty area of the desktop and choose properties. Select the "Desktop" tab and click "Customize Desktop".
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Sep 24, 20070
Creating ‘App Paths’ in Windows XP
To create an app path, so you can run an application in Windows Xp from the Run dialog box you need to: 1. Run regedit and go to HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths
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Sep 24, 20070
Creating a Keyboard Shortcut
1. Right-click a shortcut on the desktop or in the start menu, and then click Properties . 2. On the Shortcut tab, click in the Shortcut Key box.
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Sep 24, 20070
Create SendTo menu items
Open Explorer and type the following into the address bar:
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Sep 19, 20070
Widows XP Use the group policy tool to restrict acc
If you would like to limit or control just about every aspect of your computer you can use a great tool called the group policy editor. Please note it is not available in XP Home version, only in XP Pro. Click Start and select Run
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP The wonders of Syskey
This is an interesting way to increase the security of your machine further. With the help of this tip, you will need to insert a special floppy disk that you make in order to log on. If you loose the disk, you are locked out. Click on start run and then type in SYSKEY, hit return
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Testing Your System’s Security
This is not really a tweak, but simply a list of websites, which offer online system security testing. If you have a firewall, you can see now if it's secure enough. Remember, hackers always find a way into your system if they want!
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Stop net send spammers…
If you are getting net send spam (unwanted message box's) then you can stop this by right clicking "my computer" goto manage, goto services and applications > services, then locate the service called "messenger", goto it's properties and disable it in the drop down menu and apply.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP SPYWARE Removal & Prevention
There are 3 main programs you need to use to stay spyware/malware FREE. The following is a small tutorial on how to setup and use these 3 programs, they are Ad-aware, SpyBot Search & Destroy and SpywareBlaster. How to setup and use Ad-aware
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Spyware Removal
Staying SPYWARE FREE is one of the most important things you can do to keep your pc running smooth and safe. Spyware will crash your pc, ruin your internet connection and make your internet surfing unsafe so PLEASE follow this thread exactly. There are two excellent spyware removal apps available and they are both FREE
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Spyware
A frequently heard question is "how on earth did I get infected with all that spyware in the first place?" Well, you usually get infected because your security settings are too low. Here are a number of recommendations that will help tighten them,
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Setting Up & Using SpywareBlaster
The first thing you need to do is download and install SpywareBlaster, you can download it from HERE. SpywareBlaster doesn’t remove any spyware/malware, it prevents it from installing in the first place. From the makers of SpywareBlaster:
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Setting Up & Using SpyBot S&D
The first thing you need to do is download SpyBot Search & Destroy from HERE. Once you have downloaded and installed it you must update it and customize the scanning properties so that it scans and protects more thorough. I won’t explain how to update SpyBot during the install since it is self explanatory.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Setting Up & Using AVG 6.0 FREE
This is a tutorial on how to setup and use AVG 7.0 FREE for maximum protection. First you must download it from [b][url=http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/lng/us/tpl/v5]HERE[/url][/b]. Once you have downloaded it just double click on the file to install it (it is not necessary to uninstall AVG 6.0 FREE prior to installing 7.0 FREE, 7.0 FREE will automatically uninstall the older version during the install).
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Setting Up & Using Ad-Aware SE
The first thing you need to do is download Ad-Aware SE Personal from HERE. Once you have downloaded and installed it you must update it and customize the scanning properties so that it scans more thorough. Once it’s installed click on the icon on your desktop and open it to the main screen. You will need to be online to update
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Setting File permissions on XP Home
There's a tweak listed on the site for getting XP Pro security settings on XP Home. It's good, but I've found an easier way to set sharing permissions on folders. You can use the GUI instaed of the more complicated command line without having to go into safe mode. 1. Click on the start button
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Setting Administrator password(The easy way)
Okay, Well this is very easy and does not involve rebooting or logging off, BUT it requires Administrative Access. #1. Open up Command Prompt. #2. type in "net user Administrator (Password goes here)" (Without the quotes, And put in a password
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Security: Dump files tweak & disable dr.watson
Heed the following from PC Magazines' site: " Dump file. A dump file stores data from memory during a system crash and can be helpful when diagnosing problems, but like a swap file, it can also expose a lot of sensitive, unencrypted data. To prevent Windows from creating the file, go to Control Panel | System.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Security: Disabling services, Posix, and OS/2
Heed the following from Winguides' website: "Disable OS/2 and POSIX Subsystems (Windows 2000/XP) To conserve system resources you may want to prevent the Windows session manager (SMSS) from loading any optional subsystems, such as OS/2 or POSIX. This tweak can be used to disable these optional subsystems.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Security Test for XP
Heres a great way to test your securty,works with windows NT, 2000 and XP. It has a wealth of infomation like open shares, services, etc. It is a great tool, enjoy: Click Here
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Windows XP Security Settings AKA Windows 2000 Style
Miss the old Windows 2000 style of setting security permissions? Do this and you will get them all back. Fire up Windows Explorer. Go to Tools>Folder Options.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP RPC Worm Removal Guide
So you are one of the hundreds of thousands of people that did not update your computer in time. No problem, just follow the instructions below to remove the worm from your system. Some users that are infected with the worm have a hard time updating and removing the worm because the system automatically pops up a message informing the user that the machine is going to shut down ...
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Reset Security on all folders
The problem is with using Windows Explorer to modify security settings globally on a partition, directories, and files. This is in fact a less than optimum method of applying security settings. A more appropriate method is to execute the following command line from the root of the partition:
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Remove Shutdown button from Logon Screen
To remove the shutdown button from the logon screen in WinXP and 2K, use regedit and navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Remote registry editing
Windows XP lets remote registry editing by running a service for it. Below are the step-by-step instructions to disable this security hole: 1. Goto your control panel (you can do this by clicking on your start menu) 2. Select administrative tools - services 3. On the right panel, find the service called "remote registry"
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Protecting XP from intruders
There are several things one can do to protect against intruders. Of course the old adage applies here as well, 'locks keep honest people out'; in other words, if they want in, they will keep trying and eventually will be able to get in through some kind of exploit. The following are some tips that can greatly slow them down and make it nearly impossible for them to ...
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to Log In
I have not tested this with any version of Windows XP besides XP Pro. It might work in Home Edition or other versions. If you do this, then you will get the "Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to begin" box when you turn on your computer, before it asks for your username and password. It also asks for you to press Ctrl-Alt-Del before you can unlock your computer if you lock it.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Passwording Guest Account
After reading Joseph Doyle's submission regarding this I would like to point out that you can set a Guest account password by simply doing this. This method is somewhat simpler in that you do not have to mess around with CMD.exe. 1. Make sure you are logged on as an Administrator. 2. Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP No recent documents history
Go to Start - Run... and then type "gpedit.msc" and enter now go to User Configuration - Administarative Templates - Start Menu and Taskbar
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Must Do Security Settings
If you are unfamiliar with adjusting services, first, please refer to the following TweakXP.com guide:  http://www.tweakxp.com/TweakXP/display.asp?id=34  Start > Run > Type – services.msc
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Windows XP Managing your system with the Group Policy Editor
Warning: Prior to making changes with the group policy editor please use System Restore to create a known good Restore Point in case you encounter issues. TweakXP.com takes no responsibility for any problems that may occur from using the Group Policy Editor incorrectly.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Locking Computer in XP
To lock a computer in XP, as you probably know, you press "L" while holding down "Windows Logo" key on your keyboard. However, if you would like to lock a computer remotely, for example via "Remote Administrator", you don't have this ability. What you can do instead, is to create a shortcut on remote computer's desktop where
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP IIS 5.0 Security Hole in Win XP Pro/2000
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used for copying files to and from a remote computer system on a network using TCP/IP. Be aware that FTP passwords are passed in clear text if you utilize userids other than anonymous. It is strongly recommends that you disable the FTP service unless absolutely necessary.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP How To: Maintain System Security
Maintaining security on our systems is becoming more and more difficult - and more and more important - every day. Here are some simple tips to help you avoid and combat intruders, viruses and spyware on your PC. Nothing is 100%, but these will go a long way toward keeping your computing experience enjoyable.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP How To See the Security Tab in XP Home
How Do I see the Security Tab in XP Home? This tip provided by Gilles Pion Go to: http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/recommended/ scm/default.asp Instructions: Download the x86 (Intel) version of the Security Configuration Manager and save it to your hard disk.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP How to Secure Windows XP & Office XP
How to Secure Windows XP ==================== 1. Download and install Windows XP SP1 from: ( http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/SP/SP1/WXP/en-us/xpsp1_en_x86.exe )
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Harden XP Part1
Explorer includes some great security features. For this tweak I will talk about enabling the feature to not save encrypted files to disk. This is a valuable feature. When you connect to a site that is encrypted the data sent over the network is encrypted. Your browser has the key to decrypt and display the information.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Do not save encrypted data to disk in IE
Explorer includes some great security features. For this tweak I will talk about enabling the feature to not save encrypted files to disk. This is a valuable feature. When you connect to a site that is encrypted the data sent over the network is encrypted. Your browser has the key to decrypt and display the information.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Do not save encrypted data to disk in IE
The latest versions of internet explorer include some great new security improvements. For this tweak I will talk about enabling the feature to not save encrypted files to disk. This is a valuable feature. When you connect to a site that is encrypted the data sent over the network is encrypted.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP DHCP Fix
According to AnalogX, a security hole in windows allows other people to monitor your pc. They made a fix, which can be downloaded freely from their site
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP De-crypt Encrypted files on Windows XP
1. Login as Administrator 2. Go to Start/Run and type in cmd and click OK. At the prompt type cipher /r:Eagent and press enter This prompt will then display: Please type in the password to protect your .PFX file:
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Create an XP Pro Mandatory User Profile on the Local Machine
Example: Go to Administrative Tools/Computer Management/Expand the Local User and Groups folder. Expand the Users folder. Right click on the Users folder and select New User. create a user named Defuser. Logout of the Administrator account and login to the new defuser account. Immediately logout of the defuser account and log back in to the Administrator account.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP completely remove “index.dat”
Index.dat files are files impossible to delete under windows, and it stores all the information of your surfing history, you can be followed through these dangerous files. and even if you delete your cookies and your history, these index.dat files remain there and become bigger and bigger, their original size is 16kb but they can reach up until 600kb.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Clear temp files on IEclose
The latest versions of internet explorer include some great new security improvements. For this tweak I will talk about the feature that clear the temporary internet files each time you close internet explorer. This is a very useful feature since it saves disk space and also keeps the websites that you downloaded private. Lets say that you were doing some online banking.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Clear pagefile on shutdown
While it is generally not necessary for most users, some people want to clear the pagefile on shutdown. Windows uses this file as virtual memory / extra ram. Lets say that you are working on a highly confidential MS Word doc. When you load this document it is loaded into ram. To save ram windows places certain items in the pagefile.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Changing ANY user password without having to know the existing password
This tweak gives a user the opportunity to use it for good or bad. It enables the user to re-password any account without having to know the existing password and also shows you every account that exists on the machine (even the ones that are hidden). This is a good tool to use if you forgot a password to say your administrator account and you needed to be ...
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Block incoming attacks
Limit your exposure to the outside world by blocking incomming connections. Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections Right click on "Local Area Network" And go to "Properties", In the scroll box, Click on "Internet Protocol (IP/TCP)" and then click on the "Properties" button, In the new window
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Applying A Password to the Guest account
The default for the guest password in XP Home and Pro is BLANK...there is no password. I have been told by many even MicorSoft Reps that applying a password is not an option. Well they are all wrong. Listed below is the how to info. To apply a Password to the guest account:
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Administrator Account Password in XP Home
In XP Home Edition the admin account is only accessible from SafeMode. This accounts password is by default BLANK....yeah thats correct there is no password. Gee...PATHETIC. To ensure a more secure system.
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Sep 19, 20070
Windows XP Access Stored User Names and Passwords with rundll32.exe
The Stored User Names and Passwords applet lets you assign user names and passwords to use when needing to authenticate yourself to services in domains other than the one you are currently logged into. The normal way of running this applet can be difficult to find quickly
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Zip files are not folders.
XP treats Zip files like folders, to stop this type 'regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll' at the command prompt.
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Sep 18, 20070
Wndows Xp Yet another way to lock computer
Just press Winkey+L
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - How to Get “Show Hidden Files and Folders” Back if it is Missing
If the option to enable "Show Hidden Files and Folders" is MISSING from your Folders Options > View > Advanced Settings, find this key in your registry:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP XP and 2K on same drive
For those who have tried it you may have found it a little tricky installing XP and 2k in seperate partitions on a hard drive as they both make off with boot privleges, solution is simple and is as follows:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Winkey + B
The windows help file for hotkeys: C:\Windows\Help\keyshort.chm Doesn't list the WindowsKey + B as an option, here is how it works: 1)Press and hold Winkey + B. This will shift focus to your systray. 2)Use arrow keys. This will navigate across the icons, showing tool tips for each icon. 3)Press the enter key activate them (simulates a double click).
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP winipcfg for Windows XP
Instead of using the command line to display /configure your ip with ipconfig, you can download wntipcfg from microsoft which will give you the same GUI to display / configure your ip as winipcfg.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Windows keyboard shortcuts overview
You can open up a list of all the keyboard shortcuts for XP Home and print them out for an instant reference. Start/Run type in: C:\(your windows dir)\Help\keyshort.chm
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - How To clear the Past Items or Icons list in the TaskBar
Some times When you check your TasKbar properties or when you hide or unhide icons you can see old icons from Uninstalled or old programs yuo dont have anymore.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Overview
You can open up a list of all the keyboard shortcuts for XP and print them out for an instant reference. Start/Run type in: C:\WINDOWS\Help\keyshort.chm
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Windows Key Shortcuts
Quick Notes on Windows XP Shortcut Keys using the Windows Key. These are used when only the desktop is showing. [Windows Key] + [Q] = Quick-Switch Users [Windows Key] + [E] = Start Windows Explorer
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - How to add printers and folders, scheduled tasks, network connections,fonts, and administrative tools to my computer.
Tweak Description: Just like the title says this registry hack will add printers and folders, scheduled tasks, network connections,fonts, and administrative tools to my computer which makes it very easy to navigate through the system settings. Note: it is reccomended to back up the registry before any registry hacks. Tweak steps:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Hide Users on the Welcome Screen
When you add an account for certain users with Windows XP, their user names will appear on the Welcome Screen. Sometimes a user needs to be added to a Windows XP machine, because he needs access (via the network) to resources on the machine, but he will not be physically logging in on the computer. You can remove his name from the Welcome Screen, while still maintaining the ...
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Windows Explorer Forgets View Settings
By default, Windows Explorer will remember your view settings for 400 views. After that it's "catch as catch can"To reset and change the memory to 1000 views, do this:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Hide Names in Thumbnail View
To disable names while switching to thumbnail view in Explorer, hold down shift and switch to thumbnail view.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Hide icons on desktop
If you are like me and you like your desktop perfectly clean to see your background, then here is a good tweak. If you are using the regular start menu(not the classic one) and you only have the recycle bin left on the desktop and would like to get rid of it and still have easy access to it, then listen here:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Want to know everything about your system
Instead of typing systeminfo in a dos box, your can simply do it in windows too. 1. Start 2. Select Run 3. type winmsd
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Grouping Tasks without TweakUI (Fix)
Goto [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] create a dword value named "TaskbarGroupSize"
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Sep 18, 20070
Wake up to your favorite tunes
Really easy, yet usefull tip for people who hate the sound of their alarm clock. This tip sets your PC to play your favorite music at a specified time. first make an m3u list of the songs you want to use (an m3u list is a file that links to mp3 files on your HD,
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP View XP System Uptime
To view the amount of time that XP has been running with out rebooting or restarting the computer: 1) Open the Command Prompt (located under Accessories)
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Grouping Tasks without taking up whole screen
Ever wanted to group those annoying AIM tasks (or any task) in your taskbar with out them taking up the whole task bar first? Here's How!
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Windows XP View and modify user folder location
Microsoft Windows XP uses a lot of folders for each user. Everything from "My video" to your personal documents folder. Below is where you can view the locations of these folders and can change them.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP User Accounts will not let you change picture
When you try to change the picture under the User Accounts section, and this error message comes up "Automation Server Can't Create Object" the only way to fix it is to: Goto Start Then Run And type in:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Use the group policy tool to restrict access
If you would like to play computer god and limit or control just about every aspect of your computer you can use a great tool called the group policy editor. Click Start and select Run
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Group Tasks in Any Number You Want without TweakUI
This little tweak allows you to customize the grouping action on your taskbar. According to the default, if you have more than (ex.) 3 internet explorer windows open, XP will group them into a single button with a menu that lifts off the taskbar. You can change the number of windows that are open before XP groups them.
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Sep 18, 20070
WIndows XP Uptime for XP Home
The systeminfo command doesn't work in the home edition of XP. In the run box type "msinfo32" select Components | Network | Adapter. Then find the item: last reset. There may be a better way but all the tweaks I have found have been pro version only.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Go Back to the old style Task Switcher
Don't know if anyone else hates it, but the new task switcher is WAY too damn slow for me.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Unlock the Lowest Screen Resolutions and Color Quality
For some who have the desire to have screen resolution lower than Windows XP's default 800 x 600 or color quality lower than 16bit. This is how you do it... 1. Right-click the desktop 2. Highlight and click on "Properties"
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Unistall Microsoft Java VM
If you wish to use Sun Java and would like to remove microsoft's Java VM, here's how. Click start --> run --> and type this in: RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Getting rid of unwanted items in “open with…” shell extension
When rightclicking any file you´re likely to see an option called "open with", which lists any available program on you computer to open the file with. To simply clear up this list of unwanted items, or to remove useless associations, like opening an mp3 file with a paint program, follow these steps:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Uninstall xp to the last system you had!
Hi you can uninstall xp to the last system you had easily: Go to C:\Windows\system32 and find "osuninst.exe" double left click on it and it will uninstall xp!
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Windows XP - Getting rid of “puppy” in search much easier
To get rid of the puppy or any other character in the search engine for xp, simply open up search and right click on the puppy(or character),
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Getting a theme without using the theme service
I've found a way to get a theme out of XP-Windows Server 2003 without using the theme service. It's basically a variation of the silver theme. The steps are assuming you don't have the theme service turned on.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Uninstall Windows Messenger
Windows Messenger is installed by default when you install Windows XP. For those of you that have no use for Windows Messenger or prefer a different messeging program, there is a way to uninstall the program to free
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Unable to Delete AVI Fix
Unable to Delete AVI Fix. Open regedit and go to: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.avi\shellex\PropertyHandler Delete the value you find there.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Get XP Pro file Security with XP Home
Contrary to the popular opinion that "Advanced" file security is only available with WinXP Pro, it is also available with WinXP Home edition as well. Specifically, I am referring to the "Security" tab that is available in XP Pro in the properties menu of any file or folder
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Get rid of welcome screen with autologon
1. click on "Start" - then click on "Run" - and type "control userpasswords2" 2. click OK 3. On the Users tab, clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" check box and click "Apply".
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows Xp Unable to close MSN Messenger?
If you are using Norton AntiVirus 2003 you might not be able to close MSN Messenger. Norton AntiVirus (NAV) or Norton AntiVirus Professional Edition (NAV Pro) 2003 is installed with Instant Messenger (IM) scanning enabled.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Turn off system beeps
If those beeps annoy you there is a way to turn them off Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get started.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Get Rid of the Recycle Bin (easy but need tweakUI installed)
MS Powertoys > TweakUI > Desktop > Uncheck Recycle Bin
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Turn off low disk space notifiation
If you have low disk space in your drives, then you may get annoying pop-up messages from Windows that you are low on disk space. This can get extremely annoying at times, to turn off low disk space notification follow these steps:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Get Rid of the Recycle Bin
If you're like me, you appreciate the clean desktop that XP offers. Unfortunately, one item remains: the Recycle Bin. You can't get rid of it through any menus or anything like that. After much hacking around in the registry, I finally found the responsible key.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Turn NumLock on at logon
NumLock does not toggle on by default (system-wide), even if you have it set in your PC's BIOS, because of XP's multi-user functionality. Guess Microsoft doesn't know everyone actually turns it on, which should be reason enough for what acts as "default"...
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Get Rid of the Recycle Bin
If you're like me, you appreciate the clean desktop that XP offers. Unfortunately, one item remains: the Recycle Bin. You can't get rid of it through any menus or anything like that. After much hacking around in the registry, I finally found the responsible key. Simply delete
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Tips for Effective File Management
You know that with Windows xp, you can manage your files and folders in the best way than ever. So, I will give you some tips for effective file management. Let's start with folders.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP System/ equipment Refresh
For simple systems/ setups, some may find the following ‘completist’ procedure most useful for refreshing their systems. Stark beginners may, however, wish to steer clear. Those with more complicated systems may wish to steer
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Get rid of the Go button on the Address bar
When you add the address bar to the taskbar, or even the one in Internet Explorer, you can turn off the "Address" button by right clicking on the bar and deselecting "Show Title". However, to get rid of the Go button, you have to do the following:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP System Volume Information Folders (System Restore)
The System Volume Information Folders contain your System Restore points. You can delete the oldest ones manually if you like. These folders are hidden system folders on each drive.
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Sep 18, 20070
System Uptime for Pro and Home
Microsoft has released a small utility for their Windows NT operating systems that will quickly calculate the current system uptime. Just put uptime.exe in your system32 folder and run it from the command line.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Get Rid of the GO button (easier)
Instead of going through all those menu choices to get rid of the GO button
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Stop sites from making it your homepage.
I was playing around with IE one day and I found out that you can override any homepage setting in Internet Options. If you have spyware, or come accross it frequently, then this is a very good tweak for you.
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Windows XP Stop noise in copying audio CD
When using 3rd party burning software (eg, Nero Burning Rom) to copy audio CD,some noise may be heard at the end of each track. To prevent this,try the following method 1. Enter System Properties\device manager
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Sticky Keys
i dont know if this is on any other site...i was just bored and noticed mi shift key was hard to press down...so i kept hitting it....and i found out if you hit SHIFT 5 times a program
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Steps for a Full Install of Windows XP
Anyone interested in the ways to do a full install of XP Home and Professional and what to expect in the "DOS or Blue Screen" portion can visit my site. I put together some instructions for my students
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Speed up Quake 3
In Windows XP, set the compatibility mode to Windows 98 / ME and make sure it runs in 640x480 initially. Then in the game, set your screen size. To do this:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Speed up Login Process
If you don't need to utilize Group Policies on the local machine, you can disable parts of it. This will dramatically speed up the login process. Login as Administrator. Go to Start/Run type in gpedit.msc and click ok.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP speed sharing up
copy the following to notepad, save as shares.inf, right click, install ;****COPY**** [Version] Signature= "$Windows NT$" LayoutFile=layout.inf
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Specify the wallpaper on users’ desktops
To use this setting, type the fully qualified path and name of the file that stores the wallpaper image. You can type a local path, such as C:\Windows\web\wallpaper\home.jpg or a UNC path, such as \\Server\Share\Corp.jpg.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows Xp Skipping/Laggy Logitech MX500 in Counter-Strike with fUnc pad
Pretty much what the title says. I went crazy figuring out how come my logitech MX500 would skip when I had edited the registry, installed every version of drivers, tried Microsoft's drivers, scoured every forum, and still to no avail could I get my mx500 to perform properly in Counter-Strike.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Sick of inserting winxp cd when computer asks you to!
Sometimes you are installing something, were as your asked to insert the windows xp cd, and sometimes your just to lazy to get it, or you dont have it at the moment. Well heres something that'll definitely solve that problem...
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Shutdown PC with extended options
This tweak explains alternative ways of shutting down your PC and more options for shutting down. To shut down your computer from the command line, type "shutdown -s". This could be used in a batch file, for example. However, this does not shut down immediately
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Windows XP Show system files
Like to know where all of the system files went? Such as the pagefile, autoexec.bat, etc.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Show desktop without keyboard shortcut
Just press the windows key + D and it will hide all windows to show the desktop. [Source:tweakxp]
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Shortcut for Run
To quickly bring up the run window, press the windows button + r, the run window pops up with a flash! happy tweaking [Source:tweakxp]
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Sharing and permissions
If you want to share with permissions per user, go to folder options, next go to the tab view and disable 'use simple file sharing'. Now you can set permissions for your shares per user.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Setup was unable to copy cdrom.sys
When booting from an old Windows 98 bootdisk to install Windows XP (with slipstreamed SP1) I allways got this message: "Setup was unable to copy cdrom.sys" The problem was known at Microsoft (knowledge base) and they even got a solution for
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows Xp Setup was unable to copy cdrom.sys
When booting from an old Windows 98 bootdisk to install Windows XP (with slipstreamed SP1) I allways got this message: "Setup was unable to copy cdrom.sys" The problem was known at Microsoft (knowledge base)
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Setup Disks for Windows XP
For some reason they have not included these very usefull gems, the Setup Disks for Windows XP, for all those that cannot boot from a CD for some reason.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Sendto Any Folder
It has been stated that the sendto any folder option is not available. Well, that's not exactly true. 1. It's availible if you right click on the windows explorer tool bar. 2. Choose customize. There you can add or remove buttons from the tool bar.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Send a message to everyone in your workgroup
This would perform a somewhat similar task as winpopup does. 1. Goto command prompt (to do this, click on the start menu and select run, then type in cmd) 2. Type net send * (your message)
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Get Rid of the GO button (easier)
Instead of going through all those menu choices to get rid of the GO button in IE, just right-click on the GO button itself and uncheck it from the pull down list. It's that easy.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Selectively Remove Control Panel Functions
This tweak is useful for uncluttering your Control Panel and removing unused functions: Go to [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\] add a key named "don't load" (minus the quotes of course)
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Search several extentions at once
You need to search for files with let say 2 extentions? Easy, just put this in the search string: *.bin;*.cue It will search for 2 types of files.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Scan-and-repair with OS disc
Here's a useful tip that may help to correct problems some people might have. In fact, it is so basic and practical, I wonder why it hasn't appeared in the TweakXP listing already. It simply replaces needed operating system files.(missing Dlls, etc.)
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Get rid of the confirmation to delete files
Don't you hate when you delete a file it asks if you're sure...It's annoying!
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Saving streamed MP3s for future reference
Sometimes a website allows you only to play an MP3 file, not to save it. In most cases you can save them anyway. Here's how. Not really a tweak, but OK. Go to the website (e.g. www.mp3.com) where your favorite MP3 file
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Get rid of Puppy dog in Search, bring back Windows 2000 classic search
Copy the information into the registry to get rid of the puppy dog in the search window. Brings back the classisc Windows 2000 search box.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows Xp RPC Worm Removal Guide
So you are one of the hundreds of thousands of people that did not update your computer in time. No problem, just follow the instructions below to remove the worm from your system.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Folder Menu on Taskbar
Normally, folders like My documents or some others have to be accessed from the start menu or desktop, and they open a window. Although you can set some folders to scroll from the start menu, it is sometimes easier to make a "folder menu" that can simply be expanded from the taskbar.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Restore Registry Database for each Folder’s View Settings (EASIEST METHOD)
Within Explorer, in Folder Options/View tab/Advanced Settings, you can check the "Remember each folder's view settings". From this moment, each Explorer's window, including My Computer, Recycle Bin, Control Panel, Network Connections or Printers should always open itself at the same defined position, with the same defined size and selected columns.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Fix Folder View Memory Loss
Windows XP forgets my folder view settings. Is there a fix? How to fix this annoying problem: By default, Windows XP will remember the view settings for the 400 most recently used folders. After that, XP will begin overwriting the data of the oldest folder, and its view setting will be lost. The information is stored in the registry by two keys:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Reset folder view
Sometimes windows XP forgets it's folder view settings. Here is the solution. Backup these RegKeys.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Renameing IE’s title bar
I don't know if anyone else posted this (the one that works on all Windows (I hope) as long as you have IE 5.5 up). nor what category I so'pose to post this under.. so here it goes. Have you ever got sick and tired of seeing "Microsoft Internt Explore" as the title bar for IE??
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Faster Application Access
Have you ever wanted to have your program shortcuts withing a clicks reach without crowding the desktop? And do you have to many apps to pin them all to the start menu? If so, then this might be a solution for you aswell.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Rename a group of files or folders (Batch rename)
To rename a group of files or folders in WinXP, open the explorer folder that contains the files and do the following: (be careful not to include any critical windows system files or folders when applying this technique. back up with system restore first if you're not sure.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Enable Cleartype on Welcome Login Screen
Microsoft clear type technology greatly increases clarity of text on laptop LCD screens. By default this feature does not start until after you log on.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Removing Service Dependencies
This will allow you to disable a service or uninstall it from your system without effecting another service that depends on it. Here's how you do it 1. After you have set your services the way you want them and you have disabled/uninstalled something that another services depends on, run "regedit"
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Enable Cleartype on Welcome Login Screen
Microsoft clear type technology greatly increases clarity of text on laptop LCD screens. By default this feature does not start until after you log on.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Removing Accessibilty Options forever
Forget the other tweaks that mask or disable the accessibility options only to allow it to run again once scandisk, windows update or another slip of the keyboard puts them into full swing and you are resting your finger on the shift key and ... never mind-
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Easy Way To Start Windows Explorer In The C Drive
In explorer's properties, use this path and switches in the target: C:\windows\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
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Sep 18, 20070
Remove Windows default Image Viewer in Windows ME/XP
This tweak works in Windows ME/XP, I have not try this tweak in Windows 2000 and NT yet becuase i don't have that OS. You can try it if you have. *This tweak doesn't work in Windows 95/98 To remove the Windows Image Viewer, first:
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Windows XP - Easy way to remove build number from desktop
Here is an very easy way to remove the build number from your desktop. Just follow the directions below to remove it.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Remove User’s and Shared documents from My Computer
copy the following into notepad Save as Shares.INF right click, install.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Remove TweakUI v1.33 (and earlier) Manually
To remove TweakUI v1.33, or earlier versions, manually, perform the following steps: Do a Find for TWEAKUI.CPL, TWEAKUI.HLP and TWEAKUI.GID. When each of these files has been located, delete it. Note: TWEAKUI.GID may not exist on your system.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Easy way to remove build number from desk
Here is an very easy way to remove the build number from your desktop. Just follow the directions below to remove it.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Remove the Picture and Username on the XP Pro start menu
1. Go to the start button/run paste in gpedit.msc and click ok. Navigate to: User Configuration/Administrative templates/Start Menu and Taskbar. In the right side pane double click on the Remove Username from Start Menu entry.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Easy sendto menu mod
This one is super easy, first open
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Remove the default Image Viewer in Windows Me/XP
This tweak works in Windows Me/XP, I have not try it in Windows NT/2000 yet, because i don't have that OS, you can try it if you have. *This tweak does not work in Windows 95/98
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Remove programs from uninstall list
If you deleted a program instead of uninstalling it, most likely the program will still be listed in the windows uninstall list.  Follow the directions below to remove programs from list manually.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Easist way to disable Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
Right Click On image file. Choose "open with", then "choose program"
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP remove past/current items that have been run in your systray
You can see which previous items that have been run or are currently running on your system tray by clicking on Start >> Settings >> Taskbar and Start Menu, tick the box that says "Hide inactive icons" then click "customize". There you will see a list of Current and Past items.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Easily Replace uxtheme.dll
The easiest way to replace uxtheme.dll, or any other dll, is to delete the backups of the dll(s) you wish to replace in the dllcache folder (in the system32 folder).
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Remove Hiberfile to regain Space
As default Windows creates a file (c:\hiberfil.sys) to save the complete memory if you hibernate. It is the same size as your memory eg. if you have 2GB Ram, windows will create a 2GB file!. If you don't use hibernate (and who does?) you can remove the file by doing the following:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Easily rename the Recycle Bin
If you (like me) would like to be able to rename the Recycle Bin to something else (Trash, Waste, Shredder, etc) then this tweak will make it easy to do so. Open up your favorite plain text editor (notepad, for example) and copy the following text into a new file:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Remove Control Panel Applets
Ever want to know how to remove control panel applets? According to Microsoft, the Group Policy Editor can be used to "Hides all Control Panel items." Before we get started I want to inform you that this tweak does not prevent the control panel applets from running, they just do not show up in control panel any more.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Easiest way to add a link to the start menu
All you have to do is look at the links tool bar and click
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XORemove Balloon Tips
With this setting, some of this pop-up text is not displayed. The pop-up text affected by this setting includes "Click here to begin" on the Start button, "Where have all my programs gone" on the Start menu, and "Where have my icons gone" in the notification area.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Easier way to kill microsoft tick sound
The annoying "tick" sound is microsoft's default sound for "start navigation" which can be disabled through control panel-->sounds
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Remote Administration (using WMI) on XP Pro
Complete the steps outlined below to successfully Administer (using WMI) many Remote settings on a Windows XP Pro machine. Scope: Lan setup
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Easier Way to Get Rid of Search Puppy
1. Open the search dialog 2. Click "change preferences" 3. Click "without an animated screen character" 4. The puppy will walk away
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Sep 18, 20070
Reinstalling Outlook Express in Win XP
Reinstalling Outlook Express 6 on Windows XP For reasons beyond my comprehension Microsoft decided not to allow you to reinstall OE6 in windows XP.
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Windows XP Reinstall Windows XP without re-activating.
If you were to reinstall Windows XP, you normally must re-activate it as well, even if your hardware is unchanged... luckily, there's a way around this. First, your hardware between reinstalls must NOT change..
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Reinstall TCP/IP
To Reinstall TCP/IP do the following: Navigate to: C:\windows\inf Find the File: nettcpip.inf Right click the file and choose install
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Easier Way of Right-Click to go to Command Prompt
Instead of going through the registry to add a context menu option for opening cmd.exe at any folder, just download the "CMD Line Here" Windows XP PowerToy... http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/CmdHerePowertoySetup.exe
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Regedit stays expanded
When I open regedit and expand a folder and open regedit later the folder stays expanded. how can I disable this? How can you disable it? Why, through the Registry, of course! You'll need to be in the admin account, or yours must have admin privileges.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Display Windows Icons on Desktop
Below is a easy way to choose what windows icons you want to display on the desktop.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Reg Method for Removing Startup Items
I prefer to use MSCONFIG selective startup to troubleshoot. To remove entries for good, open the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Reg File for adding additional time servers…
Browse to : http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~mills/ntp/servers.htm for a list of public NTP servers. Save your list as a text file with the extension .reg Here's a sample:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Display the Windows version on your deskt
It is possible to display the version of Windows in the lower right corner of your desktop. This requires a modification in the Windows Registry.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Refresh Rate in DirectX Applications
Have you ever had headache while playing a game? Did you ever noticed a low refresh rate in your game? Here is a solution how to change it. 1. Select Start > Run, and type "dxdiag".
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Display message on startup
If you would like to display a legal message or any other message in a pop-up window when windows starts read after jump:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Recovery console at boot
The recovery console is a very useful application for getting to your data without having to boot XP. If a registry error due to hard disk corruption prevents you from booting XP even in Safe Mode, then it may be the only way.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Reboot or shut down PC quickly
For a one-click method to quickly shut down or reboot your system without the fuss of going through the Start menu, make use of the Shutdown command, a command line utility in XP.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Disable Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
By default, Windows XP opens all picture files (gif,jpg,...) with the included Windows Picture and Fax Viewer no matter what other picture viewers you have installed.
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Sep 18, 20070
Winndows XP Quickly lock your keyboard and keep your work safe from the kids
Windows logo key+L locks the keyboard and mouse. Ever wanted to lock the keyboard so your kids can't mess things up when you leave the room!.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Disable Picture Viewer, but have thumbnails still work
There is a tweak for preventing the picture viewer from opening your pictures by typing "regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll" at a command prompt. This works, except if you use it, then if you set a folder to thumbnail display mode, your thumbnails will not work.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Quick Search Tweak
A quick way to bring up the Search window is to just press the Win key + F [Source:tweakxp]
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Quick Rename
To rename more than one file at a time, Quickly. - Select the files you wish to change, then right-click and select Rename. Files will then have the same name, but with numbers appended.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Quick Folders
Not sure if this is really considered a tweak or useful but I love it and everyone i show it to does also. Works on 98se to XP. Create a new folder of any name in my Documents, now put any shortcut to a program you would like. Drag the folder drom the DOCument folder onto your task bar where your clock is.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Quick Explorer Windows
Simply press windows key + E and an Explorer window will popup. [Source:tweakxp]
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Quick access to your user profile
Start button-click on your user picture pcture [Source:tweakxp]
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Windows XP Quick access to System Properties
Hold windows key and hit "break"......walla !!! [Source:tweakxp]
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Preventing CTFMON from loading
Follow this article on the MS website: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q282599 Note: I've found that only "Step 2" must be performed for those who don't have Office XP like myself. Just follow "Step 2" and it will get rid of ctmon.exe from loading.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Prevent Access to Registry Editing Tools
Disable the Windows registry editors, Regedit.exe and Regedt32.exe. If this setting is enabled and the user tries to start a registry editor, a message appears explaining that a setting prevents the action.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Desktop Manager for “power users”. (must have PowerToys)
Desktop Manager allows you to switch between multiple desktops creating more elbow room for those who like to stay organized while pushing the max thread limit.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Prevent Access to Command Prompt
Prevents users from running the interactive command prompt, Cmd.exe. This setting also determines whether batch files (.cmd and .bat) can run on the computer. If you enable this setting and the user tries to open a command window,
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Peer-2-Peer Networking with FireWire
Windows XP has the ability to network through FireWire cables. So far I have created a machine-to-machine network, with a transfer rate of 400mb/sec. Impresive, for a technology that sprung off of universal serial bus, which is a relatively slow technology. I am working on getting a FireWire hub and running a true peer-2-peer network.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Desktop icons text background transparent
Control Panel / System / Advanced / Performance Tab / Settings Button and put a checkmark in: Use Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on the Desktop. [Source:tweakxp.com]
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Open Windows Exporer in Any Directory you choose
This tweak provides a way to start your Windows-Explorer in any Directory that you want it to start. Most people start the Windows-Explorer by clicking on a shortcut to the Windows-Explorer program. Noramlly the Windows-Explorer starts in the "My Documents" Directory. If you want Windows-Explorer to start in a different Directory, just follow the steps below:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP On screen keyboard
Click on the start button and select run. Then type in osk in the box and click OK. [Source:tweaks]
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Old Windows Explorer
The original Windows Explorer command was a .scf file rather than a shortcut to explorer.exe. It used to be in he windows system directory, but it isn't installed in XP as standard. To get it back, open notepad and copy the following without the ">" into a file and rename it to Explorer.scf
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Delete/Repair the Windows Media Player Library
If you have moved your music around on your hard drives, Windows Media Player continues to add new entries into it's library instead of modifying the existing ones. This means that you will now have multiple entries for the same song, half of which will not work now because you have moved the files to their new location.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Old Notifications
To clear old Notifictions old try icons left in Notifictions Remove the following key from your registry Start - Run - Regedit
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP No Sound From Headphone Jack
Have you been frustrated that you cannot hear any sound when you plug your headphones directly into the headphone jack of your CD-ROM drive? This is because headphones play analogue sound
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Delete Unwanted Screen Savers Loaded w/XP
If anyone else was wondering how to get rid of the annoying Screen Savers that Microsoft feels you have to have with XP they made it a little more difficult than normal.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Netmeeting in XP
Microsoft wants Windows XP users to rely on Windows Messenger for communicating on the Internet. If you used NetMeeting in the past, you're supposed to switch to Windows Messenger.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Nameless folder
To create a nameless folder... Creat a new folder, and when asked to type in the name. Leave it blank.. as you can see it wont let you. However if you press 'alt 255' the folder will appear to not have a name. Usefull for FTP and whatever else you might want it for.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Delete My eBooks and other special folders in My Doucments
Click Start, then Run and type: regsvr32 /u mydocs.dll then delete them [Source:tweakxp]
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP MUI Conversion during SysPrep
You will need three files: 1. Sysprep.inf 2. sp_unattend.bat 3. sp_unnattend.txt In the [GuiRunOnce] section of the sysprep.inf add: Command# = "C:\Windows\COE\sp_unattend.bat"
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Customize Desktop Icons - IE, My Computer, My Documents, My Network Places!
Right click an empty area of the desktop and choose properties. Select the "Desktop" tab and click "Customize Desktop". On the General Tab place a checkmark in the icons you wish to appear on the Desktop. [Source:tweakxp]
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Mouse click to one-click touch
Ever wonder how to stop double clicking on every icon and that'll probably mess you up sometimes. Well you think that you've clicked on it by opening it and you still waiting like an idiot sitting at the computer waiting for something to happen.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Mouse & keyboard lagging in OpenGL
Yet another "fix" for this problem. Many fixes out there, none of them worked for me. Found out what my fix was, undoing another tweak! If you have an undersized cpu(Duron 800) for running Geforce4 like me, it might do the trick for you too.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Creating ‘App Paths’ in Windows XP
To create an app path, so you can run an application in Windows Xp from the Run dialog box you need to: 1. Run regedit and go to HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Media Player Album Art
1. Make a folder of your favorite artist and copy audio files to that folder. 2. Rename any '.jpg' file to folder.jpg. Resize to 200 x 200. 3. Copy and rename the folder.jpg to AlbumArtSmall.jpg. Resize to 75 x 75.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Creating a Keyboard Shortcut
1. Right-click a shortcut on the desktop or in the start menu, and then click Properties . 2. On the Shortcut tab, click in the Shortcut Key box.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Create SendTo menu items
Open Explorer and type the following into the address bar:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP - Copy to… and Move to… Context Options
To add Copy to... and Move to... context menu options (similar to Win95 Powertoys send to folder option) create the following registry keys
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP MBR Recovery
You're actually a WinXp user and installed Linux as a secondary OS just to have a look at it? You installed the Lilo Bootloader too, and now want to get rid of both and get back to WinXp without having to
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows Xp Manually Uninstalling NT Services via Console
There's times when a program just doesn't work like it's supposed to and leaves those services just sitting behind in your configuration. The purpose of this tutorial is to quickly show you how to delete that left-behind service.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Manually crash Windows-XP
Windows-XP has a "feature" (???) with which it is possible to manually crash a system by simply holding the right CTRL key and pressing the "Scroll Lock" key twice. This feature can be turned on by the following steps:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Making Your Own Admin Tool
Create A Console: Using the Management Console (click Start/Run and enter mmc.exe), you can build your own system management administrative components. Add Components:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Mac OS X - Like Large Icons Tasbar Dock
You can turn your taskbar into an OS X-like dock by simply making the Quick Launch icons bigger: 1. Right click the taskbar and make sure that "Lock Taskbar" is not checked. 2. Enable the Quick Launch bar
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Logitech keyboard and mouse
I have a logitech keyboard and mouse, both are wireless, but im sure the same problem applies with the wired version too. in games such as counter strike using the volume, play/pause, next track, prev track,
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Lock Computer when Idle
Go into c:\windows and create a new shortcut. for the path of what you want the shortcut to be, paste this... %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Litestep -l ike navigation in Windows
Probably one of my most valuable tweaks which I discovered completely by accident. This tweak makes use of the (much under utilized/ under appreciated/despised) links folder within favorites.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Link to Make XP Boot Disks
Windows XP Home Edition: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?releaseid=33290 Windows XP Professional:
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Link to Device Manager quickly
Create a shortcut to %windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\devmgmt.msc With this, you can reach device manager without having to go to System
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Link Device Manager (2) Easier
If you are the type of user that uses device manager often, than try puting it on your destop an easier way.. 1.My Computer\C:(HDD)\Windows\System32]
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Limits the Windows programs that users have permission to run on the computer
Limits the Windows programs that users have permission to run on the computer. If you enable this setting, users can only run programs that you add to the List of Allowed Applications. NOTE: This setting only prevents users from running programs that are started by the Windows Explorer process.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Learn a little more about your Registry!
How do I edit the registry? Excluding POLICY.POL for the moment, you cannot simply open SYSTEM.DAT or USER.DAT to edit the registry. You must use the correct tool for the job. Everything you do on the PC will affect the registry in some way or another, either automatically, or by you performing some action with software.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Keyboard Shortcut for System properties
A quick and easy way to get system properties: Hold down your Windows Key and press Pause (Break), releasing both and just like magic up pops the System properties window. [Source:tweakxp]
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Keyboard shortcut for closing connection
Closing a dial-up connection can be done with just one keypress: 1/- Find RASDIAL.EXE in \Windows\System32\ 2/- Right click on it and create a shortcut. 3/- Right click on this shortcut and choose properties.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Internet Explorer Saves Images As default BMP only
When you try to save an image in Microsoft Internet Explorer, the image will only save by the default bmp only. For example, when you right-click an image on a Web page, and then click Save Picture As, the file name that appears is Untitled, and the file type that appears is .bmp, instead of the right file name and type.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Instant Memory Space Boost
The system restore tool with Microsoft Windows XP is a very valuable application. When enabled on a drive, it automatically creates a backup when ever you install a software application or change add or change drivers.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Install Windows without a bootdisk
Format the partition you are going to use for the install. Restart your computer. Go into the BIOS Change your boot order and Make the CD-ROM your boot drive. Inser the CD and restart the PC. When prompted, Press Any key to boot from CD-ROM..
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP install Windows 98 after I’ve installed XP
This procedure assumes that Windows XP is installed on drive C: Drive C: must be FAT16 or FAT32 to be able to install Windows 98 after XP is already installed. The 98/Me installation routine cannot write to an NTFS partition.
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Sep 18, 20070
Windows XP Inflated TRACE.LOG problem, how to fix.
After running the MS Bootvis utility, the file C:\WINDOWS\System32\LogFiles\WMI\trace.log becomes hugely inflated. The file shrinks on reboting but may rapidly grow to a few gig's in size, to cure the problem run BootVis again and click Trace-->Stop Tracing, the file will now stop growing and may be safely deleted.
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