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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]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]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]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]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]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 … |
| | [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]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]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] [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]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]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]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]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 Customize ClearType [/color][/size][size=2][color=#000000]You can adjust the contrast setting for ClearType for your personal preference. Although there are no tools or settings in Windows XP for doing this, the following Microsoft Web site includes … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use ClearType to Enhance Screen Fonts in Windows XP [/color][/size][size=2][color=#000000]This step-by-step article describes how to enable ClearType to sharpen fonts on your Windows XP display. ClearType enhances your display by smoothing the edges of screen … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Prevent a User From Running or Stopping a Scheduled Process in Windows XP [/color][/size][/font][size=2][color=#000000][font=Arial]This step-by-step article describes how to prevent a user from running or stopping a scheduled process in Windows XP. There are occasions … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]View the Storage Devices That Are Displayed As "USB SCSI Storage Device" in Windows XP[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]USB devices that are using an SCSI-to-USB adapter are displayed as "USB SCSI Storage Device" in the Safely Remove Hardware … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Automatically Log On a User Account in Windows XP [/color][/size][/font][size=2][font=Arial]This article describes how to automatically log on a user account during the Window[/font][font=Arial][color=#000000]s startup process. Note: This process only works if the computer is not … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Restore Icons That Have Been Removed from the Desktop in Windows XP[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]This article describes how to restore the My Computer, My Documents, and My Network Places icons after they have been removed from the … |
| | [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 Rename Multiple Files with Windows Explorer[/color][/size][/font] [list] [*][font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]Press and hold down the Ctrl-key while you are clicking files.[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]After you select the files, … |
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