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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Modify Settings to Improve Performance[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Windows XP uses processor time to handle system performance according to default settings, which can be adjusted for your computing needs. Also, settings that govern visual effects enhance the appearance …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Compress Files and Folders in Windows XP[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Running out of room on your hard disk? Need some extra space to install a new program? Don't worry, Windows XP comes to the rescue. Both Windows XP …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Modify Boot.ini[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Windows XP uses the Boot.ini file to determine the operating system options to display during the startup (boot) process. Boot.ini is set with the hidden and system file attributes and flagged as read-only …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Install the Recovery Console on Your Computer[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can install the Recovery Console as an option on your startup menu and use it to recover your system in the event that safe mode and other …

[font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff][i][font=Verdana][size=2][color=#000000]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/color][/size][/font][/i] Set Permissions for Shared Files and Folders[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Sharing of files and folders can be managed in two ways. If you chose simplified file sharing, your folders can be shared with everyone on your network or …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Remove Record of Recently Used Documents[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]In Windows XP Professional, the Start menu contains a My Recent Documents folder that contains 15 of your recently used documents.[/size] [size=2][color=#0000ff]To remove the record of recently accessed documents: …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Show Encrypted Files in Color[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can encrypt files and folders on NTFS volumes to hide their content from other users. To quickly identify encrypted files and folders in your system, follow this tip to …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Update Computer Clock Through a Firewall[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]If your computer is a member of a domain, your computer clock is probably synchronized automatically by a network time server. If your computer is not a member of …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Disable the Shut Down Button on the Welcome Screen[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Do you have little ones that like to click all over the screen when you're not looking? Afraid of someone shutting down the computer without logging …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Enable Services to Work Through Internet Connection Firewall[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]When people are having trouble getting to specific programs or services on your Windows XP machine after you enable Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), you may need to …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Temporarily Assign Yourself Administrative Permissions[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Many programs require you to have Administrative permissions to be able to install them. Here is an easy way to temporarily assign yourself Administrative permissions while you remain logged in …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Three New Command-Line Tools[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]If you're running Windows XP Professional, you can use a number of great new command-line tools:[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Use schtasks.exe to script the scheduling of tasks from the command line.[/size] [*][size=2]Defragment your …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Stop Windows Messenger From Signing In[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]If you're running Windows Messenger and it signs you in, even when you don't want it to, follow these steps to turn off signing in automatically: [/size] [list] [*][size=2]Click …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use AutoComplete to Enter Addresses Faster in Internet Explorer 6[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]The AutoComplete feature in Internet Explorer 6 can fill in the prefix and suffix of Web addresses so all you must enter is the name.[/size] …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Customize the Internet Explorer 6 Toolbar[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can choose which features you want on the Internet Explorer 6 toolbar. If you want to simplify the toolbar, you can remove icons, change to smaller icons, or …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [b][font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use a Shortcut to Local Area Network Connection Information[/color][/size][/font][/b] [b][font=Arial][size=2]Something new in Windows XP - instead of using the command line program and typing ipconfig to find local area network information, you can use the …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use the Address Bar to Launch Programs or Web Pages[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Windows XP Professional enhanced the functionality of the Address bar to make it easier to launch your favorite programs. You can add the Address bar …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Unlock Toolbars to Customize Them[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Windows XP now features locking toolbars, and you can adjust them. You can customize a lot of the Windows XP features such as the Taskbar, Start Menu, and even toolbar …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Add Familiar Icons Back to Your Desktop[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]It's the case of the missing icons. Many of you may be wondering where all the icons from your desktop are in Windows XP - can place at …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Speed up Menu Display[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can use this tip to speed up the way menus display in Windows XP.[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and the click System.[/size] [*][size=2]Click the …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Restore Declined Windows Update Reminders[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on your computer. The updates include security fixes, drivers, …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Change the Picture on the Welcome Screen[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]If your computer is a member of a workgroup or is a stand-alone computer, you can replace the picture on the Welcome screen with another picture. First, store …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Add an Item to the Send To Menu[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can create a new shortcut on the Send To menu, for example, one that goes to a frequently-used folder.[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Open My Computer, and double-click the …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Create a Keyboard Shortcut to Open a Folder[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Do you have a folder to which you want instant access from anywhere on your computer? For example, if you want the My Music folder to pop …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Fast User Switching[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]If you have multiple users logged on to your machine, you can bypass the Welcome screen to switch users:[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Go to the User tab in Task Manager, right-click on a user …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Don't Ignore the Windows Logo Key[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer keyboards is a little-used treasure. Don't ignore it. It is the shortcut anchor for the following commands: …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Display the Quick Launch Toolbar[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Is your Quick Launch toolbar missing from the taskbar? [/size] [size=2][color=#0000ff]To display the familiar Quick Launch toolbar:[/color][/size] [list] [*][size=2]Right-click an empty area on the taskbar.[/size] [*][size=2]Click Toolbars, and then click …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Manually Put Your Computer into Hibernation[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Hibernation is a cool feature in Windows XP that is 'hidden' in the Shut Down dialog box. If you have enabled hibernation on your computer, you can manually place …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Keep Your Favorite Programs Near the Top of the Start Menu[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Do you have a favorite application that you frequently use? If so, you can elevate its priority on the Start menu by putting it …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Create a Personal Screen Saver[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]For a great way to put your digital photos to work, try creating a slide show presentation for use as a screen saver.[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Right-click an empty spot on your …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Using a Folder Type as a Template[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Every Windows XP folder provides a list of hyperlinked tasks appropriate to that type of folder next to the folder contents. For example, the Pictures folder type contains …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Add Fields to the Details View of Folders[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can add other columns to the Details view of the files contained in Windows XP folders, such as Comments, Description, Category, and many others. To add …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use the Windows Classic Look[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Are you more comfortable performing a task with the familiar Windows Classic user interface than you are with Windows XP's new interface? You can quickly switch the user interface to …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Fax Tips[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Here are some useful tips for working with Fax and Image Viewer:[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Typing Ctrl-I in the picture viewer will bring up the property sheet for the image (doesn't work in slide show).[/size] …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Add a Map Drive Button to the Toolbar[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Do you want to quickly map a network drive, but can't find the toolbar button? If you map drives often, use one of these options to add …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Try Grouping Files for Effortless Manageability[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial] [list] [*][size=2]In any My Computer window, select View > Arrange Icons by > Type.[/size] [*][size=2]Then, select View > Arrange Icons by > Show in Groups.[/size] [*][size=2]If you prefer …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Turn Off File Names in Thumbnail View[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Find that you need more space for thumbnails and would like to turn the file names off? [/size] [list] [*][size=2]Hold down shift when you open a folder or …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Managing Multiple Photos or Other Files[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]If you have numerous files to rename, select a group of photos, then rename the FIRST one and the rest will follow. [/size][/font]

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Working with Album Art in Windows Media Player[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Set your own Album Art for your media folders and Media Player for Windows XP (MPXP). If you don't like the album art or have a folder …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Remove Interference in Movie Files[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]If you have any AVI files that you saved in Windows 9x, they might have interference when opened in Windows XP. Fortunately, there is an easy fix to get rid …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Turn on ClearType Font-Rendering Technology[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Get that extra text clarity you've always wanted. The incredible Microsoft ClearType technology can be enabled in Windows XP to smooth all fonts at all sizes, making the whole system …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use Ctrl+Alt+Del Without Pushing All the Buttons[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]For some people, pushing Ctrl, ALT and Delete (Ctrl+Alt+Del) at the same time can be an inconvenience, if not a complete impossibility. With Windows XP, there are two …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Quick Search Tips[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial] [list] [*][size=2]Using capitalization can result in better performance when using Search Companion. For instance, Mary Smith may produce better results than mary smith. [/size] [*][size=2]If you didn't find what you wanted …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]"Go" Places Quicker on the Internet[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Many common Internet searches can be performed quickly using the "go" shortcut. For example, if you open Search in Internet Explorer and type go yellow pages, the page will …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Display Hibernate Option on the Shut Down dialog [/color][/size][size=2]For some reason, Hibernate isn't available from the default Shut Down dialog. But you can enable it simply enough, by holding down the SHIFT key while the …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use Hibernate and Standby to Conserve Batteries[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Fast User Switching can be turned-on with Windows XP Professional only when your computer is not part of a domain. Power Options in Control Panel lets you adjust …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use Windows Update to Keep Your Computer Current [/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=2]Windows XP takes the chore out of keeping your software updated with the newest and best code for device drivers, security, reliability, and performance. Windows Update is …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]How to Automate Advanced Restart Options for Dual-Boot Configurations [/color][/size][size=2]This article describes how to automate advanced restart options for dual-boot configurations. If your computer is configured to dual-boot to either Windows XP or Windows 2000, …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Set Performance Options in Windows XP [/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=2]Windows allocates resources according to its settings and manages devices accordingly. You can use the System tool in Control Panel to change performance options that control how programs use …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]How to Change the Length of Time That Your Computer Is Inactive Before Your Status Becomes "Away" [/color][/size][size=2]This article describes the "Away" status in Windows Messenger. This article also describes how to change the length …