104 Performance Tips for Windows XP

Windows Interface Tips (1-20) Increase the amount of ‘frequently used programs’ displayed on the start menu Remove the ‘frequently used programs’ list from the start menu Stop the automatic grouping of taskbar programs Close multiple desktop windows fast Add some useful commands to the right-click menu Add more destinations to the right-click menu’s ’send to’ command Changing the number of open programs required to ‘group’ on the taskbar Reduce menu delay to speed up the windows desktop Show control panel as a menu Change the default installation directory Associate and un-associate applications from certain file types. Make your mouse more responsive Increase PS/2 mouse performance Relocate your ‘my documents’ folder Get a better ALT+TAB application switcher Add a command prompt option to the Windows Explorer right click menu Stop ‘focus stealing’ by background applications and pop-ups Add the admin tools to the start menu Closing multiple taskbar items at once Using ‘groups’ in Windows explore Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips (21-46) Quickly un-format web text with notepad. Uncover **** passwords Disable the annoying ‘click’ sound in Internet Explorer. Use VGA mode to troubleshoot monitor refresh rate problems Make your files available offline Rollback device drivers in case of error Avoid having to re-activate Windows XP after reinstallation View PowerPoint documents without PowerPoint Control Clear type Text with free tool Mouse problem? Use MouseKeys Recovering deleted files Install the backup utility in XP Home Schedule automatic data backups Place your Internet favourites on your start menu Restore your essential data Enhance the Windows calculator Disabling startup password Remove orphaned software applications from add/remove programs Troubleshooting shutdown issues Alter your windows user name Adding ’safe mode’ to the boot menu Use XP file compression to save space How to check if you have a DVD decoder installed in your system Learn to love XP safe mode Use the program compatibility toolkit Use the system restore utility from ’safe mode command prompt.’ Computer Security Tips (47-54) Configure the SP 2 firewall Prevent computer users from logging on to Windows at certain times. Encrypt your important files (XP Professional only) Scan your computer for vulnerability with Microsoft’s free security scanner Disable USB storage device writing (Service Pack 2 only) Prevent browser hijackers and spyware in SP2 Internet Explorer Test your PCs security with online security probes Disable annoying startup programs

WindowsXP Shortcut Tips (55 – 63) Fun with shortcuts 1: shortcuts to email Fun with shortcuts 2: shortcuts to web sites Fun with shortcuts 3: shortcuts to Windows control panels and utilities Fun with shortcuts 4: create a shortcut to shutdown or restart your PC Fun with shortcuts 5: Create a shortcut to lock your PC Fun with shortcuts 6: Create a shortcut to ‘run’ on your desktop Fun with shortcuts 7: Create a shortcut to command prompt on your desktop Fun with shortcuts 8: Create keyboard shortcuts for applications and folders Shortcuts to important control windows with the run command Disk and Storage Management Tips (64 – 67) Stupid disk tricks for XP part 1: dynamic disks Stupid disk tricks for XP part 2: mounting partitions to directories Stupid disk tricks for XP part 3: creating software RAID 0 Stupid Disk tricks for XP part 4: Extending and spanning volumes Cool Tweaks, Toys and Experiments (68 – 90) Create a portable version of Windows XP Create alarms and reminders with Windows XP’s scheduling service Perform a ‘hands off’ Windows XP installation. Experiment with ‘virtual’ computing Show how long your system has been running with SYSTEMINFO Use MSN messenger’s ‘whiteboard’ feature Use MSN Messenger’s Shared applications feature Collect system data with the performance monitor wizard Use a free, full featured office suite Create a Windows XP bootable CD with Service pack 2 built-in Edit local computer settings with GPEDIT (XP Professional only) Reduce the size of your recycle bin Make sure of your location on the Internet Arrange the ‘all programs’ list alphabetically Force ‘my computer’ and other folders to open in Windows explorer automatically Boost foreground applications Place the volume control on the taskbar Experiment with Linux without installing software Use Virtual desktops in Windows XP Capture screenshots in Windows XP Create an easy HTML picture slide show for your website Import pictures from a digital camera Prevent XP from shutting down normally Networking and Internet Tips ( 91- 104) Access your PC from any system over the Internet (Professional only) Speed up network browsing in Windows XP Get the most out of your wireless network Benchmark your wireless connection Fixing the ‘guest only’ network access problem Hiding your computer from other systems in the same network Share Multiple Folders quickly in Windows XP Change Web page font size automatically Open web pages in a new window quickly Don’t have anti-virus software? Check your PC for viruses online Save web pages for offline viewing Easier searches and popup suppression with the Google toolbar Address shortcut for Internet Explorer Remove Microsoft Java VM and install Sun Java

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