Delete the following from the registry and reboot.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\BagMRU
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\Bags
(The keys will be rebuilt automatically. After you make another 400 changes to "Views" anywhere around the system, it will forget how to retain the settings again. Just repeat this again.)
by loutner on May-28-03 at 17:13
WIN XP - Force Internet Explorer to Open Links in a New Window
Do you dislike the fact that your current Web page is changed when you click a link in an Outlook Express email message? So do we! Here's the fix:
1. Click Start and click the Internet command.
2. Click the Tools menu and then click the Internet Options command.
3. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab. Scroll down the list of Settings and find the Reuse windows for launching shortcuts option. Remove the checkmark from its checkbox. Click Apply and then click OK.
How do I change mouse settings? I can't chage my mouse settings to one click instead of the preset 2 clicks in windows XP, I can't find a place to change this.
by *bay* on May-19-03 at 6:06
Click on the START MENU > CONTROL PANEL >
NOTE: If you're in the new Windows XP mode in Control Panel - Click on the Appearance and Themes icon - If you have in the Classic mode then just simply click on the -
FOLDER OPTIONS> Now you see the Click items as follows - go down to the little of Single Click to open an item - and if you want to you can click on one of Underline..... tools --doesn't do much though!
How do I get rid of Windows Messenger? These pop ups are making me nuts, how can I get rid of them? I'm running windows XP
by *bay* on May-19-03 at 5:35
Windows Messenger Service Popups??.....Take a look here
http://www.itc.virginia.edu/desktop/docs/messagepopup/
by xyste
Or download this to remove/disable Windows Messenger. http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_mess_disable.htm
How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP
by seadog on May-14-03 at 20:56
I just had my first failure with system restore. I was testing the meta windows messenger and it kind of messed up my computer. All the internet short cuts I had on the desk top brought up the printer program. Tried to do a system restore, no help. Tried a sfc still no help. I wound up having to do a reinstall of IE http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q318378
by soloact on May-13-03 at 21:56
"WORK AROUND WINDOWS XP PRODUCT ACTIVATION FOR REINSTALLATION
Have you ever wanted to reinstall Windows XP on a particular computer but chose not to because you weren't sure what you'd encounter when it came to Windows Product Activation (WPA)?
Well, there's no need to be concerned because information about the current activation is stored in an encrypted database file named Wpa.dbl,which you can back up and then restore once you've reinstalled XP.
Keep in mind that this technique allows you only to reinstall XP on the same computer--it isn't a hack to pirate the OS.
Here's how to back up the Wpa.dbl file:
1. Insert a blank, formatted disk into the floppy disk drive.
2. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
3. Right-click the Wpa.dbl file and select Send To | 3-1/2 Floppy.
You can then reformat the hard disk and reinstall XP. Once the installation procedure is complete, follow these steps to restore the Wpa.dbl file:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Press [F8] when you see the message Please Select The Operating System To Start.
3. From the Windows Advanced Options Menu, select Safe Mode.
4. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
5. Rename the new Wpa.dbl to Wpa.new.
6. Insert the disk that contains the backup into the floppy disk drive.
7. Copy the Wpa.dbl file from the floppy disk to the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
8. Restart the computer.
Since you're using the exact copy of XP that was previously installed, the original Wpa.dbl file will be accepted, and you won't have to go through all the hassle of reactivation."
"This isn't a hack to avoid activating installations and will work only on the same hardware for an XP installation that you've already activated."
by xyste
Installing Windows XP from MSDOS http://www.compphix.com/xpfrommsdos.html
I have just moved from Win98 to XP. I cannot find an updated driver for my Umax scanner. Their website is no help. They want me to buy a CD with that on it. I am philosophically opposed to that. Anyone have a clue where I might find an updated driver?
by (laray)
Try and see if you can find your scanner driver for XP at: http://www.scanner-drivers.com/companies/1096.htm
by jcksrobbins
MSN messenger CAN be easily removed from XP.
Close your browser and Outlook if open. Exit MSN messenger. Click on Start and then Run and type the following: RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
Click OK and messenger will be removed.
XP-AntiSpy is a utility that let's you disable some built-in update and authetication 'features' in WindowsXP. This utility ... was found to disable all the known 'Suspicious' Functions in WindowsXP.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/article.php?sid=2062
by tride
With XP you can right click and hold a folder and drag to new location and it will automatically make a shortcut when you lift up your finger. I put a folder on my desktop and now I can empty Temp, Temp Internet, Cookies, access Defrag and System Restore from there. I still haven't figured out how to do scandisk through a shortcut - but I'm happy being able to do the rest of it in one click.
by *bay* on Apr-14-03 at 15:35
View Partial Source
MS Web developer accessories, bottom of page. I use it with XP and IE6
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/previous/webaccess/default.asp
Another way to read wingdings (or Marlett font), drag'em into Notepad
by seadog on Apr-14-03 at 17:01
This does all that web accessories does plus a lot more and it works in IE6: http://www.paessler.com/iebooster
by seadog on Apr-13-03 at 20:08
Multibooting with Windows XP http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettingstarted/multiboot.asp
by damrontech on Apr-13-03 at 11:19
XP Home vs XP Professional Comparison
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosing2.asp
From xyste
"Should I format my drives as FAT32 or NTFS?"
by seadog on Mar-16-03 at 08:50
This might be a good site to bookmark. Tons of links. Resources For Windows XP http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kbasewinxp.htm
by Jumpa
When your Windows NT/2000/XP system is configured to use DHCP or Automatic IP Generation, sometimes you have to check/verify the IP-address assigned to your system and sometimes you must manually order your Windows system to request a new IP-address from the DHCP-server: http://www.lpt.com/windowsnetworking/regusers/wntipcfg.htm
by sdmike1 on Mar-05-03 at 12:40
Go to start/run and type in CMD. Hit ok. You're now in DOS mode. Type in "ipconfig" for information on your configuration. Then type in "ipconfig /release *", and after that "ipconfig /renew"
by loutner on Feb-03-03 at 23:43
Win XPnews http://www.winxpnews.com/issues.cfm
A site dedicated to thorough step-by-step walkthroughs designed to fix common problems and issues seen by users of Windows XP.
http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/
by SG
Do NOT install MS.net .. do NOT install Passport .. leaving just those two pieces of optional junk out will save the system and make it a VERY good system to use!!
I am using XP and I can't see the changing led temps in the banners from http://www.wunderground.com/
- is there something I can change in settings?
by xyste on Jan-18-03 at 13:49
I just went through that - the site has added some adware that can't get past an ad stopper program. In my case it was the ad blocker in Norton Firewall. I only had to uncheck the blocker - the rest of the firewall is operational.
If I upgrade my OS from 98se to XP what will happen to all my MS programs?
Will they still work in XP or do I have to re-register them all?
myhidingid 1:40am January 15, 02
No you shouldn't lose them.
When you go to do the install run the "system compatability wizard" (it'll be an option when the splash screen comes up).
It will probably take a bit to run, 15-20 minutes if I remember right.
Basically it will list everything on your system and tell you what to do.
Some things won't be affected, some programs you may have to uninstall and then re-install after the XP install.
And it may list some programs that won't work with XP...if you have any of those my advice is to un-install them and then attempt a re-install after you do XP, I'd bet most of them will work.
Some people will tell you the best way to install XP (or any OS) is to do a "clean" install ie: wipe your hard drive and start fresh.
I did mine right over Win98SE and it worked flawlessly.
hktrade2000 6:59am January 15, 02
Please refer to the following FAQ before upgrade your PC.
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/Win98/Q_20266568.html
The following FAQ (Title: Clean XP Home upgrade install) also is a recommended read:
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/Win98/Q_20230478.html
I used add/remove to take aol off my new laptop with XP, and now I'm having real slow shutdowns or not at all & have to use the power button; was it the removal of aol ? and is there a fix ?
by sdmike1 on Dec-30-02 at 17:51
That could certainly be the culprit (as could anything else you added between when it ran good and when it didn't). XP has a nifty system restore feature where you can go back in time and pretend that AOL was never on the machine. You would go to Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools to run the restore wizard.
The bad news is that if System Restore is turned off, as some software installs require, all restore points are wiped.
You can go to Start/Help & Support/Undo changes to your computer with System Restore and select a restore point that predates the problems. (Hint: I always create a restore point before I may have go back. Just in case I prefer the current setup.)
Here's more information about Using the System Restore Feature in Windows XP http://www.serverwatch.com/tutorials/article.php/1474001
by seadog on Mar-04-03 at 08:47
301911 - HOW TO: Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q301911
I have turned down the amount of space that system restore uses from the default 12% to 8% and that seems to work for me. I couldn't figure out why XP took up so much space till it dawned on me that it needed space for restore points.
by xyste on Dec-30-02 at 12:44
There is no scandisk in XP - it is chkdsk, instead. A fast one is just chkdsk.
A thorough one is chkdsk c: /f /r
by xyste on Dec-19-02 at 21:37
Here is a useful XP site http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_tips_rc1.asp
by loutner on Dec-19-02 at 22:07
Everything you ever wanted to know about Windows XP http://www.winxpnews.com/
by soundgod
For the XP users that want to use Roxio/Adaptec 5.0 burning software; there is a PATCH that must be downloaded from Roxio FIRST. Put the patch on your desktop. THEN load the new CD of software. When prompted with the "do you want to reboot?" say NO; go to your desktop and launch the patch.... only after it is installed OVER the 5.0 install, should you reboot. IF you reboot before that patch is installed, you will turn your computer into a boat anchor, requiring an extensive rebuild. Additionally .. IF you have ANY SCSI system active on ANY BUILD of windows .. and that SCSI is NOT an adaptec card and system ... DO NOT INSTALL 5.0 .. they STILL do not have the patch to fix that portion of the program. Tech at one of the local shops said the info is available at the Roxio site (as is the download).
by xyste on Dec-16-02 at 15:18
About the Roxio patch. It does not cure the conflict problem with other burner programs you might want to have on the same machine.
by tride on Dec-16-02 at 15:53
It seems that U of Indiana figured it to be a little bit less convoluted - Roxio Fix http://kb.indiana.edu/data/aklk.html
and here's where the patch itself is: Roxio Patch
http://www.roxio.com/en/support/roxio_support/ecdc/ecdc_software_updatesv5.jhtml
by xyste
Windows XP Tips - Registry hacks and other tips for better performance
http://www.pcbuyersguide.com/software/system/WinXP-tips.html
by *bay* on Oct-26-02 at 04:21
The built-in networking features in Windows XP make it easy for other users to connect to your PC to use shared files and printers. Unfortunately, those features also make it easy for snoopers, hackers, and backdoor programs to compromise your system's security. Your first line of defense should be a combination of a secure firewall and a good antivirus program. But even with these security measures in place, Trojan horse programs, e-mail viruses, and other nasty code can still get past your defenses. If you suspect that someone (or something) is accessing your PC over a network or the Internet, there's an easy way to tell. The command line utility Netstat shows the status and address of every connection to your PC. Open a command line window (start > run and type cmd), then type Netstat -a to see a complete list of all the open connections to and from your PC. Don't panic if you see lots of connections; most of them are supposed to be there. If you see a suspect item in the connections list, you can type Netstat -o to get the Windows process ID number for each connection. You can then match up the process ID number with the list of running tasks from Task Manager to see which programs are using which connection.
If you find any strange ip numbers, look'em up here http://www.network-tools.com/
Flaw in Windows XP Help and Support Center Could Enable File Deletion - Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-060 10/16/02
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS02-060.asp
by seadog on Oct-15-02 at 12:44
XP info A Page - Windows XP from A to Z
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xpr.htm
by phantonwerwolf
XP users may want to take note of: Microsoft's PowerToys for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
by *bay* on Oct-11-02 at 08:04
XP does have a nice feature to automatically synchonize the clock once a week:
Here's how to synchronize your clock with an Internet time server:
Double-click the time on your taskbar to launch your Date and Time properties.
On the Date and Time tab, make sure it reads the correct date before continuing. If it doesn't, adjust the date and then click Apply.
Single-click the Internet Time tab.
Select the time server you want to use.
Place a check mark next to the text that reads "Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server."
Press the Update Now button to begin synchronizing.
That's it. Your time display will automatically be synchronized once a week. This means no more third-party applications if you rely on your PC to keep track of time.
If the update isn't successful, select a different time server and try again. Some firewall users may have trouble updating time via synchronization. If so, tweak your firewall settings to unblock time synchronization and try again.
by phantonwerwolf on Oct-11-02 at 00:35
Google has several pages covering XP shutdown problem.
http://www.kuldinow.com/articles/020129winxpshutdown.htm
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/n1029230110
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_20341449.html
What Microsoft has to say about XP shutdown problems..
And YEP you guessed it..they have a patch!
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q320008&
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q307274&
by seadog on Oct-06-02 at 10:09
Here is some good info for disk cleanup in windows XP Q315246 - How to Automate the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP - this will add additional folders to the disk cleanup. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q315246
Also see: Disk Cleanup Utility http://www.theeldergeek.com/disk_cleanup_utility.htm
by seadog on Sep-03-02 at 15:27
The final SP1 for Xp is now available at
http://premierdownload.microsoft.com/download/whistler/SP/SP1/WXP/EN-US/xpsp1_en_x86.exe
and its a big one 133 mb.
by seadog on Aug-31-02 at 18:52
I use B i n k W i n d o w s X P for current tech news on XP http://www.speakeasy.org/~intense1/bink/default.htm
plus a few of the links to other sites it has like neowin and winexpernce.
by cjonrun
See Woody's Windows XP Your independent help and tips for Windows XP http://www.woodyswatch.com/winxp/archtemplate.asp?2-n32
by seadog on Aug-28-02 at 19:57
This is a power point display of Cleve's Tech Talk: Windows XP Routine Maintenance It needs to download first. (281k)
http://members.microsoft.com/partner/events/webcasts/Tech-Talk-5-16-02.aspx
Here is another Cleve's Tech Talk: Configuring Windows XP (247k) http://members.microsoft.com/partner/events/webcasts/Tech-Talk-4-18-02.aspx
Windows XP Support Center http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;winxp
And Internet Explorer Support Center http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;ie
Does anyone know if you have to defrag or clean the cache? How in the heck do I find defrag and cache using windows XP?
by dehlert on Aug-18-02 at 12:57
In My Computer, go to Windows then to your Temp folder. Delete all temp files & cookies. (If you're using IE for your browser, you can just right click on the desktop icon, go to Properties & delete all files and/or cookies that way, too.)
by xyste on Aug-18-02 at 12:57
XP Disk Cleanup
You can use Disk Cleanup to free up space on your hard disk by removing temporary Internet files, removing installed components and programs that you no longer use, and emptying the Recycle Bin.
Go to Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/ Disk Cleanup
by seadog on Aug-06-02 at 17:25
Make older programs run in Windows XP
Windows XP Tip: Compatibility Mode http://www.techtv.com/callforhelp/answerstips/story/0,24330,3358390,00.html
Here is the latest from MS about the compatability mode - "Using Program Compatibility Mode:"
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gethelp/appcompat.asp
by seadog on Jul-30-02 at 11:56
I am running XP and recently installed the SP1 beta version of xp and the beta IE6; separate installs. Had a few problems so I removed both. Installed and uninstalled the SP1 before I installed the IE6. XP was running lousy so I did a reinstall and every thing is fine now.
My OS is XP. How do I change my default MP3 player from RealOne to Windows Media Player? I've tried changing it, but it keeps switching back.
by sdmike1 on Jul-27-02 at 21:36
See MY COMPUTER/TOOLS/FOLDER OPTIONS/FILE TYPES (tab). Go down to MP3, click CHANGE, and assign it to windows media player or whatever else you want.
by *bay* on Jul-27-02 at 21:38
Try this...right click on a mp3 file, open with > choose program......scroll to Windows Media Player, highlight it and check box " always use this program to open this type file"..if it doesn't work the first time, try it again but this time don't check the box > close out and do it again, this time checking the always open box... ....some programs like real player and quick time can be a pain to change.. I don't know about XP but with win/98, I've reinstalled media player at windows update to get the file association back to media player.
by dehlert on Jul-27-02 at 21:56
Finally figured out where to change the file association. Went to My Computer/Change a setting (left sidebar) then switched to Classic View. That's the only way the Folder Options shows, I guess.
by sdmike1 on Jul-27-02 at 21:58
I don't use classic view and I have the TOOLS selection at the top of my My Computer window. The TOOLS is a drop down menu at the top, not one of the icons.
Her computer with XP works fine as long as she sits at it and works but once she gets up to get a drink or smoke then it "locks" and has to have a password entered before she can get back to any program. She never had a password on the computer before, but had to put one on there to get it unlocked so that she can access it. She said it gives her a message like this: "I have to keep entering my password to unlock it, it says this computer is in use and locked - user or administrator are the only ones that can unlock by entering password."
by sdmike1 on Jul-25-02 at 20:38
She needs to go to START/CONTROL PANEL/USER ACCOUNTS and see what's up. It will show her all of the "users" of her system (I only have two...."Mike" and "Guest", and Guest is disabled. If she goes into her user account she can modify/remove the password protection. She might also want to go into Power Options and set the machine to NOT sleep when idle, and/or not require a password when getting out of sleep mode or screen saver mode. Also, make sure she has an updated virus protection program and runs a full system scan to ensure that there isn't someone or something accessing her machine.
by loutner on Jul-25-02 at 21:02
First, check to see if the lock screensaver with password is on. Then, check to make sure that the "Lock Computer" option is not set to come on with a timer or in the Task Scheduler.
Lock Computer when Idle - Written By: Larry Craig
"Go into c:\windows and create a new shortcut. for the path of what you want the shortcut to be, paste this...%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation click next rename it (ex. sysdll) make it sound important, because it is after all going to make your PC more secure. Click finish now goto control panel> scheduled tasks double click add scheduled task click next at the next screen, click browse & browse to your new shortcut... (ex. c:\windows\sysdll.ink) select it pick daily and then click next click next type in a password for your scheduled task> confirm> click next> click finish; now double click on the new scheduled task you just made> click the schedule tab under scedule task: select When Idle & enter in how long you want your computer to go before it gets locked> click ok. You're all set.. it's a nice little trick, and it beats the hell out of a screensaver password.
I need drivers that work w/xp for my cdrom/dvd. by xyste:
look at the manufacturer's drivers or here: http://www.cdrom-drivers.com/
I just reloaded windows xp the ebay selling form is asking for Virtual Machine ... and tried to d/l it automatically .. Then when I click d/l it goes to microsoft website and gives me this message:
We're sorry. Automatic installation of Microsoft Virtual Machine is no longer provided for Microsoft Windows XP. Any idea what I can do?
by madas7734 on Jul-15-02 at 12:28
On the xp update page, there is a vm update listed.
by seadog on Jul-15-02 at 12:28
Go to http://java.sun.com and download their java. That will work also. I was able to download the VM on friday. I got it from one of the MS XP newsgroups but you might be able to find it if you search for msjavx86.exe on the web.
by xyste on Jul-15-02 at 13:02
This is where I got it. http://java.sun.com/getjava/download.html#details
by *bay* on Jun-25-02 at 08:29
System Restore option in Windows Me/XP
How to restore with xp
http://www.bcentral.co.uk/technology/windows/tips/P20970.asp
This tells you about Xp's system restore
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnwxp/html/windowsxpsystemrestore.asp
more restore info
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/default.asp?url=/WINDOWSXP/home/using/productdoc/en/app_system_restore_HSS_understanD.asp
more with photos
http://www.2000trainers.com/windows/coursesandarticles/reviews/xpsys.html
Windows Me and Windows XP users may temporarily turn off System Restore. This feature, which is enabled by default, is used by Windows Me/XP to restore files on your computer in case they become damaged. When a computer is infected with a virus, worm, or Trojan, it is possible that the virus, worm, or Trojan could be backed up by System Restore. By default, Windows prevents System Restore from being modified by other programs. As a result, there is the possibility that you could accidentally restore an infected file, or that online scanners would detect the threat in that location. For instructions on how to turn off System Restore, read your Windows documentation or one of the following articles:
How to disable or enable Windows Me System Restore http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001012513122239
How to disable or enable Windows XP System Restore http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001111912274039
For additional information and an alternative to disabling Windows Me System Restore, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Anti-Virus Tools Cannot Clean Infected Files in the _Restore Folder, Article ID: Q263455. http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q263/4/55.ASP
If you are using McAfee Antivirus, here are their instructions:
http://www.mcafee.com/support/onlineservices/faqs.asp?faq=1038
Important: Windows ME and XP utilize a restore utility that backs up selected files automatically to the C:\_Restore folder. This means that an infected file could be stored there as a backup file, and VirusScan will be unable to delete these files. You must disable the System Restore utility to remove the infected files from the C:\_Restore folder. Update or install VirusScan Online, restart the computer in Safe Mode and run a virus scan on the system. Delete any files infected with KLEZ.
The Klez worm takes advantage of a security vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. We recommend you apply the patch for this
vulnerability.
Everything you ever wanted to know about WORM_KLEZ http://www.antivirus.com/vinfo/security/klez_descrip.htm
by jumpa
I'm pleased with Customizer XP; an integrated suite of programs that can help you to tweak your Windows NT/2000/XP to its fullest potential performance. http://www.tweaknow.com/netopt.html
"Whether you want to tweak your Windows registry, cleanup your harddisk, or increase your multimedia and 3D games performance, Customizer XP will does it all." "You may evaluate Customizer XP for a period of ten (10) days or 30 executions." Single-User License: $25
by seadog on Jun-09-02 at 23:57
I have this computer on XP home and 4 more on 98. I like the Xp so much that I have a copy of the XP pro on order and might wind up doing the rest with xp once I decide if I am going to keep them or not. got to say that in the short time I have had the service pack the computer seems to run better.
by cjonrun on Jun-10-02 at 04:34:
Although it pixxes me off that it calls home, I have to say that the XP Pro I put on this machine is by far the quickest and most stable version of Windows I've ever seen. Still, it does call Mr. Bill for permission to run every time I boot it up. Since I don't use Outlook Express, most of the security holes don't apply.
by xyste on Jun-10-02 at 05:04
I stuffed XP into my old PII 266 lappy and it has never run so well - not with 95, 98, 98SE. The min. is s'posed to be PII 300. Like you I don't use OE and it does not try to connect to the 'Net after I tweaked it. I don't have the permissions problem - google that problem. Have seen it before.
by seadog on Jun-10-02 at 08:21
MS XP has an automatic update function that can be turned off to stop it from calling home on a daily basis. You can stop XP from calling home using this http://www.xp-antispy.de/news-e.htm
by jmpnthfire on Jun-09-02 at 11:07
Here's a site that describes in plain english how to trim a lot of XP bloat. After tweaks you'd be amazed at XP's speed.
"Don't let his pic fool ya. He's a freakin genius." http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
by xyste on Jun-07-02 at 13:18
How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
[ After you install Windows XP, the Scandisk command is not available. (Q315265) ]
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This applies to:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
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Double-click My Computer, and then right-click the hard disk drive that you want to check.
Click Properties, and then click Tools.
Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
Click Start.
( For a Windows 2000 version of this article, see:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q156571 )
by jmpnthfire on May-31-02 at 19:27
WinXP A-Z Command Line Reference
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/default.asp?url=/WINDOWSXP/home/using/productdoc/en/ntcmds.asp
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