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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]Disable Automatic Windows Update [/color][/size][size=2][color=#000000]Windows XP is configured out of the box to routinely scan for and download updates to Windows XP automatically. While this can be somewhat convenient for those with very fast Internet … |
| | [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]Protect Your Files During a Power Outage[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]If the power goes out while your computer is on standby, you lose whatever is in memory. If you have any unsaved documents, for example, they're gone. With … |
| | [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]Finding Encrypted Files[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Unless you use a command-line utility like Cipher.exe, it's difficult to see at a glance which files are encrypted and which are not. Right-clicking each file and then choosing Properties, General, Advanced … |
| | [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]Learn How to Spot a 16-Bit Application[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Because most Windows 3.x-based programs run properly under Windows XP, it?s sometimes difficult to tell 16-bit and 32-bit applications apart.[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Right-click the program's executable file and then … |
| | [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]Stay Up to Date Automatically [/color][/size][size=2]Automatic updates in Windows XP ensure that your computer is always current. Windows XP checks Windows Update for the latest updates whenever you are on the Internet, determines which updates … |
| | [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]Opening a Web Page in a New Window [/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=2]When surfing the Web, sometimes you might want to check out a Web page and at the same time stay on the page that gave you the … |
| | [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]Search for Information From the Address Bar in Internet Explorer[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can quickly search for information on the Web using the AutoSearch feature in Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP: [/size][/font] [list] [*][font=Arial][size=2]In the Address … |
| | [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]Rename a Series of Files [/color][/size][size=2]When you download photos from your digital camera, they often have unrecognizable names. You can rename several similar files at once with the following procedure. This also works for renaming … |
| | [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]Show Hidden Program or System Files [/color][/size][size=2]Showing hidden files can come in handy?for example, say you've tried to delete everything from a floppy disk and the disk properties still indicate 100K of disk space is … |
| | [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]Customize the Taskbar [/color][/size][size=2]With Windows XP, you can customize your taskbar so you can do everything from one place, including start programs, view documents, and surf the Web. Simply right-click the background of the taskbar, … |
| | [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]Set Your Windows So They All Have the Same View [/color][/size][size=2]If you like to see lists of your files in a certain way - as large icons, for example, or with detailed information - Windows … |
| | [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]Turning AutoComplete Addresses On or Off [/color][/size][size=2]The AutoComplete feature in Outlook Express in Windows XP saves you time by automatically completing addresses that you type when composing e-mail messages. However, if you don't want to … |
| | [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use Single-Click Everywhere [/color][/size][size=2]With single-click in Windows XP, navigating the files and folders on your hard disk is as easy as navigating the Web. You simply click an icon to open a program or document. [/size][/font] [list] [*][font=Arial][size=2]In the Tools menu in Windows Explorer, click Folder Options. [/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2]In the … |
| | [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]Set Your Browser to Open to a Page of Your Choice[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Is there a site you always visit first when you browse the Web? Would you like it to be the first site you see … |
| | [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]Move Your Taskbar to a New Spot[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Is your taskbar taking up too much room? You can move it to any convenient location - simply drag it to the sides, top or bottom of your … |
| | [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 Your Keyboard if Your Mouse Goes Dead[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]If your mouse is not functioning, don't panic. You can use your keyboard to move around the Windows XP desktop. The keys to get used to are … |
| | [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]Turn on High Contrast[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]High Contrast is designed for people who have vision impairment. High contrast color schemes can make the screen easier to view for some users by heightening screen contrast with alternative color … |
| | [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]Turn on ToggleKeys[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]ToggleKeys is designed for people who have vision impairment or cognitive disabilities. When ToggleKeys is turned on, your computer provides sound cues when the locking keys (CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, or SCROLL … |
| | [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 Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]This article describes how to use Backup Utility for Windows (included with Windows XP) to back up files and folders on … |
| | [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]Move the Paging File in Windows XP[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]This article describes how to change the location of the paging file in Windows XP. The paging file is the area on the hard disk that Windows uses … |
| | [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]Create an MS-DOS Startup Disk[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can easily create a bootable floppy disk by following these steps:[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Place a blank disk in the floppy disk drive.[/size] [*][size=2]Click Start, and then click My Computer.[/size] [*][size=2]Right-click … |
| | [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]Roll Back to the Previous Version of a Driver[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Have you ever installed a device driver that makes your system unstable? I know I have. Well, in Windows XP you can roll back such a … |
| | [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]Review Upgrade Report[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Are one or more of your programs not working after an upgrade? Are you experiencing hardware issues? Did you forget to completely read the upgrade report during the upgrade to Windows XP? … |
| | [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]Disable Error Reporting[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can get rid of the Windows XP error report messages if you don't want to send another one in.[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Click Start, and then click Run.[/size] [*][size=2]Type msconfig to open the … |
| | [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]Clear System Restore Points for Performance[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You keep your system as clean as possible, clearing your Temp Folder, and Temporary Internet files. But what about other space hogs? What about System Restore Points? By default, … |
| | [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]Format Backup Drives with NTFS[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Are you planning to backup your computer data using the Automated System Recovery Wizard or Backup utility in Windows XP Professional? Be sure the destination drive, on which you store … |
| | [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]Create Your Own Restore Points[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Windows XP makes it easy for you to take a snapshot of critical system files before you make any major changes, such as installing new software, adding hardware devices, or … |
| | [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff][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][/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Perform a Repair Installation[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]How do you perform a reinstallation of Windows XP, sometimes called a repair installation? [/size] [list] [*][size=2]Configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM drive. For more information about how to … |
| | [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 … |
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