Windows XP Tips

Write A Batch File To Start a Program when you Start your computer

June 2, 2010

Every time I startup my computer it is usually so I can start the same program, which in my case is FrontPage. I update my webpage everyday so I decided to create a batch file to start this program automatically at startup so it is always ready for me to use. Here’s how to write  [...]

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Windows XP tips and tricks

June 1, 2010

About the Windows Control Panel The follow are some common Control Panel Applets. They are located in the windowssystem32 directory. If you find yourself using any of these frequently, then you can simply make shortcuts to them on your desktop. Just go to control panel and right click on which one you want and choose [...]

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Windows shortcut keys

June 1, 2010

What are Windows shortcut keys? Windows shortcut keys are keys on your keyboard that you can press to make things happen. Sometimes you might have to press one key on the keyboard, however usually it will be a combination of keys together. For example  you can press the WINKEY and the letter D on your [...]

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What useful Commands can you type into your computer run window?

June 1, 2010

Applies to Windows Vista and Windows XP The Windows Run command dialog box is an extremely useful tool as it can open just about anything you want. You just have to know the special commands to type in. If you are “in to” computers you will become attached to these commands as they access files [...]

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How and why you should use system restore in Windows XP

June 1, 2010

In Windows XP system restore is always on by default and I really do not recommend turning it off for any reason at all. It is a fantastic feature of Windows XP that new computer users seem to overlook. I can tell you right now, system restore has saved my life at least one hundred [...]

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Shortcut to System Properties Box and what it does

June 1, 2010

The system properties box holds valuable information about your computer. It also allows you to change and edit important settings. This article focuses on the Windows Xp system properties box. If you have Windows Vista please How to open the System properties box in Windows Vista. Here are three easy ways to get to the [...]

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Logoff and Lock your computer with Fast User Switching in Xp

June 1, 2010

When you are working on something top secret on your computer and someone comes to sticky nose, this is a great way to lock your computer fast. If you have Fast User Switching enabled all you have to do is press the Windows key and the L key at the same time.  How to enable [...]

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How to turn Windows XP Firewall on or off

June 1, 2010

If you have another antivirus/ firewall program running, it is very important that you turn the Windows firewall and virus protection off. Otherwise it will interfere with the proper protection of your computer. Where is the Windows security settings, you say? Go to Start menu>control panel>Security Center (More about the Control Panel) To Turn the [...]

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How To Format a Computer Using a Windows XP disc

June 1, 2010

Learning how to format windows xp used to be a task that was reserved for professional IT guys only. Even though I know how to format a computer, it took me a few goes to be comfortable with the process. However now days most computer users will try to repair their computer themselves and even [...]

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How to find a path to a file or folder and copy it

June 1, 2010

A path to a folder directory or a  file name is a string of folder names where a particular file is located. For example the true path to my pictures is C:Documents and SettingsYour user nameMy DocumentsMy Pictures.  Windows has a shortcut to it in your start menu however it is not always that easy [...]

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How to create a desktop shortcut

June 1, 2010

You can create a desktop shortcut to anything you like if you know how. You just need to know what file opens what program and luckily most programs that you have installed on your computer have an executable file to open them. They would look something like this: “NameOfProgram.exe”. You can find a programs .exe [...]

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How to change your Windows XP desktop background/wallpaper when all options are disabled

June 1, 2010

It is extremely frustrating when you right click on your Window XP desktop to get to the display properties and you cannot change your desktop background. This problem is very common and is most likely caused by a virus or some type of spyware that has altered your registry settings. When you try to modify [...]

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