TipsSpeed up the Boot Menu (#1)Tired of waiting thirty seconds to boot Windows 2000 if you don't select from the boot menu? Speed up the booting process by only showing the available operating systems for just a couple of seconds.Right-click "My Computer" on the desktop and choose "Properties". On t…[ More ]

How to install System restore on server 2003Before we begin, you'll need an XP CD. Doesn't matter if it's home or pro. It shouldn't matter if it has a service pack on it, since all the files will be the same source. In testing i used a slipstreamed cd that already had sp1 on it.In XP, system restore…[ More ]

Change the CHKDSK countdown timeWhen you schedule CHKDSK to run at the next boot, the system will prompt you to press a key to cancel the operation while CHKDSK is running. The system will display a countdown during that cancel period. The default value is 10 seconds. To Change this open up Regedit …[ More ]

By default, Microsoft includes the /prefetch:1 switch to speed up it's Windows Media Player application start time. This switch can be used for other Windows applications and also many third party programs.Example #1You have AOL 8.0 installed on the computer. Complete the steps outlined bewlo to add…[ More ]

Run Commands:Quote:compmgmt.msc - Computer managementdevmgmt.msc - Device managerdiskmgmt.msc - Disk managementdfrg.msc - Disk defrageventvwr.msc - Event viewerfsmgmt.msc - Shared foldersgpedit.msc - Group policieslusrmgr.msc - Local users and groupsperfmon.msc - Performance monitorrsop.msc - Result…[ More ]

--ACRONYMS--DOS = Disk Operating System, or MS-DOSMSIE = Microsoft Internet ExplorerTIF = Temporary Internet Files (folder)HD = Hard DriveOS = Operating SystemFYI = For Your Information1)SEEING IS BELIEVINGNo. Enabling Windows Explorer to "show all files" does not show the files in mention. No. DOS …[ More ]

Windows Xp: Speed Up Your, Speed Up Your Network and Internet AccessI have a dial up connection and it improve my speeds about 25% in surfing the internet. give it a try. Im IT , only do it if you feel comfortable with changing registry. Increasing network browsing speedDoes your computer slow down …[ More ]

WINDOWS XP HIDDEN APPSTo run any of these apps go to Start > Run and type the executable name (ie charmap).WINDOWS XP HIDDEN APPS:=========================================1) Character Map = charmap.exe (very useful for finding unusual characters)2) Disk Cleanup = cleanmgr.exe3) Clipboard Viewer = cl…[ More ]

Windows Xp Tips 'n' Tricks, Windows XP Tips 'n' TricksPlease note that some of these tips require you to use a Registry Editor (regedit.exe), which could render your system unusable. Thus, none of these tips are supported in any way: Use them at your own risk. Also note that most of these tips will …[ More ]

Windows XP Startup and Performance TweaksWindows XP is now the predominant consumer OS of both gamers and power users. Sure, many of us still dual-boot with Win9x, because it is faster for many games, but the joy of a true 32-bit operating system with full consumer support is too much for many of us…[ More ]

OK, every time I have to install, reinstall, or optimize someone elses XP setup I forget what I need to do, so I have to go throught dozens of magizines and find all the good useful tweaks that will speed up the computer and Windows.So I made this tutoral and text file so I and everyone else can see…[ More ]

Services to turn off:AlerterApplication ManagementAutomatic UpdatesClipBookDistributed Link Tracking ClientError Reporting ServiceFast User Switching CompatibilityMessengerPortable Media Serial Number ServiceRemote RegistryRouting and Remote AccessTask SchedulerTelnetTPC/IP NetBIOS HelperUninterrupt…[ More ]

WinRar Tutorial_Compression profiles, passwords and more FIRST - Set Yer options correctlyOpen WInRarOPTIONS | SETTINGS | COMPRESSSION | CREATE DEFAULTGENERAL | (ok now that we're there, here's what U do next)But 1st -> realize that everything U set on the default profile will occur everytime U rar …[ More ]

Winsock 2 Repair WinXP Tips & Trix - Winsock 2 RepairRepairing Damaged Winsock2The symptoms when Winsock2 is damaged show when you try to release and renew the IP address using IPCONFIG...And you get the following error message:An error occurred while renewing interface 'Internet': An operation was …[ More ]

Win XP Tip, Hidden Back-up utility Insert your windows XP disc into your PC.Click exit if your installation screen comes up.Now go too your CD drive in *My Computer*. Right-click and select open.Choose VALUE ADD\MSFT\NT BACK-UP FILE.In the *files of type* drop down list be sure that *select all file…[ More ]

Application and Boot file DefragThis type of defrag pushes all commonly used programs and boot files to the edge of the hard drive for faster access. Windows XP normally schedules this every three days when it is idle, however you can force it to do this by useing the b switch anytimei.e defrag c: -…[ More ]

How to create a bootable Windows XP SP1 CD (Nero): Step 1 Create 3 folders - C:\WINXPSP1, C:\SP1106 and C:\XPBOOT Step 2 Copy the entire Windows XP CD into folder C:\WINXPSP1 Step 3 You will have to download the SP1 Update, which is 133MB. Rename the Service Pack file to XP-SP1.EXE Extract the Servi…[ More ]

Have you ever been using your computer and your system sudddenly stops responding in ways like it if you try to open something it just hangs? One time I tried deleting a folder and it said it was in use, but it really wasn't. If this ever happens to you, you can follow these simple steps to 'reboot'…[ More ]

Winxp Tips And Tricks, Winsock 2 repairWinXP Tips & Trix - Winsock 2 Repair--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Repairing Damaged Winsock2The symptoms when Winsock2 is damaged show when you try to release and renew the IP address using IPCONFIG...And you ge…[ More ]

 Hello friendsMay be this might be useful. I install 98 with backup/restore utility.My way of auto installation of XP.Then on second partition or the same partition XP without pagefile.sys.Then i get a dual boot. So after booting into XP, Install all ur fav progiesn games. Test each of them, to make…[ More ]