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 | [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff][i][size=2][color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i][/color][/font] [/color][/size][/i][/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Increase BROADBAND [/color][/size][size=2]This is for broad band connections, though it might work for dial up.[/size][/font] [list] [*][color=#000000][font=Arial][size=2]Make sure your logged on as actually "Administrator".[/size][/font][/color] [*][color=#000000][font=Arial][size=2]Start->Run->type gpedit.msc[/size][/font][/color] [*][color=#000000][font=Arial][size=2]Expand the "Local Computer Policy" branch. [/size][/font][/color] [*][color=#000000][font=Arial][size=2]Expand the …  |
 | Tired of clicking "No" when you're copying something and the folder has already got the same items ?? The dialog box that opens telling us about the duplication of files or folders has four options : Yes, Yes to All, No and Cancel ... No "No to All" ... You … |
| | [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Identify a 16-bit Program[/color][/size][/font] [list] [*][font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]Use Windows Explorer to open the folder that contains the program's executable (.exe) file. [/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]Right-click the .exe file, and then click Properties. [/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]A 16-bit program does not have a Version tab in this dialog box. [/color][/size][/font] [/list] |
| | To create an app path,so you can run an application 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 whatever you want to use as your run command IE: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\whatever.exe 3. In the key folder that … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Clean Your Prefetch to Improve Performance [/color][/size][size=2]This is a unique technique for WinXP. We know that it is necessary to scrub registry and TEMP files for Win9X/ME/2000 periodically. Prefetch is a new and very useful … |
 | here's a quick little practical joke that you can do to your friend, (or computer illiterate enemy) close all windows and everything on the screen, so all that is seen is the icons on the desktop. move the mouse off the screen, and hit 'print screen'. open paint, and paste … |
| | [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread88963.html[/url] I did what the page said and now i cant browse some pages..... ex: rapidshare is blank and other pages are blank too.. and some pages comes with parsing error or something like that. i will post a screen if i get it again.. What the fuck is wrong?  |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Disable XP Boot Logo [/color][/size][size=2]It is possible to disable the 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 … |
| | i am frequent user of autocad2008, 3ds max 8, phtoshopcs2 9.0. but, i my computer don't allow me to run these applicatons smoothly. my system configuration is Pentium 4, 3.06 Ghz, Intel 915GV chipset, 80Gb harddisk, 512Mb ram. Now a days my system always shows high cpu usage (>50%). what …  |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Auto Login[/color][/size][/font] [list] [*][font=Arial][size=2]Go to Start/Run, and type 'control userpasswords2'.[/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2]From Users Tab, Uncheck "Users must enter ...."[/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2]A dialog will allow setting a user and password to be used automatically.[/size][/font] [/list] |
| | [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff][i][size=2][color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i][/color][/font] [/color][/size][/i][/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Get Fast Access to System Settings[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2][color=#0000ff]You don't have to pass through Control Panel to get to the System Properties dialog box.[/color][/size] [list] [*][size=2]Hold down the Windows key and press Break to open this handy … |
| | To speed-up access in My computer do the following steps: In the Folder options uncheck the automatic search for network.. Mark the Do not cache thumbnails If you are not using common task then disable it through: Mycomputer>properties>advanced>settings (performance) and uncheck the use common task in folder....also uncheck the following- … |
| | hello to anyone that can help me out... i am a musician that uses a laptop for live music performance... i have a bunch of standalone programs that i control via midi controller... i currently have one profile on my computer in which i use for everything - school (microsoft … |
| | [color=blue][b]Removing the 'arrows' from Shortcuts[/b][/color] [b]1.[/b] Open 'regedit' [Start Menu -> Run -> regedit [b]2.[/b] Select HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT from the directory tree [b]3.[/b] Navigate to the [i]lnkfile[/i] 'branch'. Select it. [b]4.[/b] On the right, delete the [i]IsShortcut[/i] registry entry. [b]Note:[/b] You may have to restart or re-login for changes to take …  |
| | i am realy new to all this could anyone 1 helpwith my problem every time i open my movie files containing films i have downloaded from various sites i get meesage windows has had to close if i click on the dont send box the film goes off if i …  |
 | The traditional way of copying a file is select the required files and do a CTRL –C. Open the destination folder and do a CTRL-V. I found this as a long process and by customize the SEND TO MENU option you can copy files in seconds. This sounds simple and … |
| | You can restart a Windows XP Pro and Home machine easily by creating a shortcut with following path. (Assuming you installed Windows XP on your C: Partition) "c:\windows\system32\shutdown.exe -r -f -t 00" -r is for restarting the computer. -f is to force close all programs without saving. -t 00 is … |
 | This technique works on: Windows XP (only one I've tested it on.) This technique is for: Computers which have an ide cable with only one drive on it. When XP boots it automatically searches all your ide cables for new hard drives. If you know that you've only got one, … |
| | Hi all, first of all copy a icon file to the root of the drive. example: c:\icon.ico then create a file called: autorun.inf in c:\autorun.inf then open that file and type the following: [autorun] icon=icon.ico save and close the file. now open my computer and refresh.. and woh! icon changed.... … |
| | Post windows shortcuts you know here ... I start with task manager shortcut --> ctrl + shift + Esc. |
| | [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff][i][size=2][color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i][/color][/font] [/color][/size][/i][/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Creating a Boot Disk for an NTFS or FAT Partition [/color][/size][/font][size=2][color=#000000][font=Arial]This article describes how to create a Windows boot disk to access a drive with a faulty boot sequence on an Intel x86-processor-based computer. This … |
 | At our new website we have a handy forum that has several Tweaks for Windows. Add your own if you like. [URL="http://draconusit.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=7"][B]DraconusIT Tweaks Forum[/B] [/URL] |
| | Did you ever wanted to rename the "Recycle Bin," and found out that you can't rename it like other files and folders? This works for all Windows except XP. 1. Run "Registry Editor" (Select "Start | Run," type REGEDIT and press ENTER.) 2. Select "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID" 3. Then select "{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}" 4. … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]You Can Bypass the Recycle Bin On the Fly.[/color][/size][/font][size=2][color=#000000] [font=Arial]To bypass the Recycle Bin on a one-time basis, when you are deleting a file (or a group of selected files):[/font][/color][/size] [list] [*][font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]Press and hold down … |
| | [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 System Restore to Save Space [/color][/size][size=2]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 … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Renew and Release IP Addresses[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can use the command-line tool IPCONFIG to get network information such as your IP address and to perform other tasks for troubleshooting network issues. However, if you prefer a …  |
| | I don't use this so I don't know much about it but a friend of mine wants to send some small video of her grandaughter to her son. We have tried AIM, Live messenger etc. but it is really slow and it stops after a couple of minutes and says … |
| | I am so impressed looking around at the vast knowlegde you guys have. I have chosen you as I am certain you know more than alot of the other forum users. Machine - Vaio VGN FE31Z Intel core duo, 2gb ddr,200gb hd,1.83 Intel speedstep, Proc t5600 Soft - Itunes, MSN … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Slow Network Access Not Always Due to Scheduled Tasks Check [/color][/size][size=2]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 … |
| | [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff][i][size=2][color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i][/color][/font] [/color][/size][/i][/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use Backup to Restore Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP [/color][/size][/font][size=2][font=Arial][color=#000000]This article is a step-by-step guide to using the Backup program in Windows XP to restore files and folders on your computer. … |
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