Windows Xp Trick And Tips

Windows XP tips and tricks

(1). How to make your Desktop Icons TransparentGo to control Panel > System, > Advanced > Performance area > Settings button Visual Effects tab "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the Desktop"

(2). Remove the Recycle Bin from the DesktopIf you don't use the Recycle Bin to store deleted files , you can get rid of its desktop icon all together.Run Regedit and go to:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/explorer/Desktop/NameSpaceClick on the "Recycle Bin" string in the right hand pane. Hit Del, click OK.

(3). IP address of your connectionGo to start/run type 'cmd'then type 'ipconfig'Add the '/all' switch for more info.

(4). How to Convert FAT to NTFS file systemTo convert a FAT partition to NTFS, perform the following steps.Click Start, click Programs, and then click Command Prompt.In Windows XP, click Start, click Run, type cmd and then click OK.At the command prompt, type CONVERT [driveletter]: /FS:NTFS.Convert.exe will attempt to convert the partition to NTFS.NOTE: Although the chance of corruption or data loss during the conversion from FAT to NTFS is minimal, it is best to perform a full backup of the data on the drive that it is to be converted prior to executing the convert command. It is also recommended to verify the integrity of the backup before proceeding, as well as to run RDISK and update the emergency repair disk (ERD).

(5). Hide 'User Accounts' from usersGo to Start/Run, and type:GPEDIT.MSCOpen the pathUser Config > Admin Templates > Control Paneldoubleclick "Hide specified Control Panel applets"put a dot in 'enabled', then click 'Show"click Add button,type "nusrmgt.cpl" into the add box.

(6). Create a Password Reset DiskIf you’re running Windows XP Professional as a local user in a workgroup environment, you can create a password reset disk to log onto your computer when you forget your password. To create the disk:1.Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click User Accounts.2.Click your account name.3.Under Related Tasks, click Prevent a forgotten password.4.Follow the directions in the Forgotten Password Wizard to create a password reset disk. 5.Store the disk in a secure location, because anyone using it can access your local user account.

(7). Disable CD Autorun1. Click Start, Run and enter GPEDIT.MSC2. Go to Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System.3. Locate the entry for Turn autoplay off and modify it as you desire.

(8). Boot DefragmentA very important new feature in Microsoft Windows XP is the ability to do a boot defragment. This basically means that all boot files are placed next to each other on the disk drive to allow for faster booting. By default this option is enabled but some upgrade users have reported that it isn't on their setup.1. Start Regedit.2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction 3. Select Enable from the list on the right.4. Right on it and select Modify.5. Change the value to Y to enable and N to disable.6. Reboot your computer.

(9). Slow ShutdownSome people have noticed that they are experiencing a really slow shutdown after installing Windows XP Home or Professional. Although this can be caused a number of ways, the most clear cut one so far is happening on systems with an NVidia card installed with the latest set of drivers. A service called NVIDIA Driver Helper Service is loading up on start up and for whatever reason doesn't shut itself down properly. The service isn't needed and can also increase the amount of memory available to your system.Here is how to disable it.1: Go into your Control Panel2: Select Administrative Tools and then click on Services3: Right click on the file "NVIDIA Driver Helper Service" and then select STOP.4: To stop this loading up every time you boot up your PC Right click it again and select properties - then where the option "Startup Type" is shown - make sure it is set at Manual like we have shown in the image below.

(10). To change drive lettersTo change drive letters (useful if you have two drives and have partitioned the boot drive, but the secondary drive shows up as "D")Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management, Disk Management, then right-click the partition whose name you want to change (click in the white area just below the word "Volume") and select "change drive letter and paths." From here you can add, remove or change drive letters and paths to the partition.

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