Easy Windows XP tips for non geeks

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67930762955377638372009-10-22T02:01:34.795-07:00Easy Windows XP tips for non geeksLatest Windows Xp help ,Cool Xp downloads and win xp pro tweaks to optimize windows XPkusumnoreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-70400698320631568732008-07-17T10:52:00.000-07:002008-12-09T02:35:23.400-08:00Surprisingly effective Windows Xp Firewall guide for wireless networks

What is a Firewall & how is it useful to you?A firewall is a windows xp software that keeps remote users from connecting to your computer, while letting you connect to remote servers. A Windows XP system includes a number of services, such as file sharing, that a remote attacker can use to access your system. In some cases, flaws in Windows can let a remote attacker gain complete control over

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-42458441675413351902008-03-18T15:48:00.000-07:002008-12-09T02:35:23.801-08:00Block Or Unblock Websites (surf orkut etc sites from college,school)

Many times in schools, colleges & offices surfing some sites like orkut,etc are banned !To overcome this you can unblock these or block some other websites and play pranks !Here`s What you do:For eg you want to block www.abc.com !* Open the folder C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc* There you will find a file named HOSTS* Click on the file and press SHIFT and now right click on it .* From the right

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-42353848777561270632008-03-01T11:20:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:35:24.377-08:00Using IrDA (infra red adapters) in Windows XP

IrDA AdaptersIf you use a notebook computer, you most likely have an infrared port. Most notebook computers come with an infrared port built in; look at the back of your notebook and you should be able to find it. The port is usually a dark red color. Figure below shows the infrared port at the back of an HP notebook.An infrared port at the back of a notebook computer. USB Infrared AdapterIt is

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-16201671343313732352008-02-24T12:05:00.000-08:002008-02-24T12:12:29.718-08:00Adding more locations to the Send To Menu in windows xp

You can create a new shortcut on the Send To menu, such as one that goes to a frequently used folder.1. Open My Computer, & double-click the drive where Windows is installed (usually the Drive C).2. Double-click the Documents & Settings folder, & then double-click the folder for the particular user.3. Double-click the Send To folder. By default the Send To folder is hidden. To see the end To

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-57153702340702931782008-02-24T11:58:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:35:24.405-08:00How to Add Links Toolbar to My Computer (very handy tip)

Add the Links Toolbar to My ComputerA really handy toolbar is one where youcould put your favorite applications and documents so that you could open themfrom any window at any time. To add theLinks toolbar to My Computer: click Start,then My Computer. Now right-click thetoolbar and then click Links. You nowhave the Links toolbar on your windows,just like in Internet Explorer. Note: Make sure that

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-52231121943695271642008-02-24T11:53:00.000-08:002008-02-24T11:57:55.781-08:002 Easy Windows XP tips that keep desktop organised and snappy

Add New Programs to Your Start Menu AlphabeticallyIf you are like me, you find it annoying that newly installed programs and icons addthemselves to the end of the Start menu in windows xp and instead would like to see themarranged alphabetically. Opening the All Programs menu as a folder and rearranging the iconschanges nothing on the menu.To arrange the Start menu items alphabetically:1. Click

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-85360220202157291472008-02-24T11:49:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:35:24.637-08:00Organize your files in windows xp by grouping them

Organize Your Files into GroupsTry this: Open a new folder containing severaldifferent subfolders and file types.Rightclick any empty space on the window'scontents pane.Click Arrange Icons By, andthen click Show in Groups. To arrange thewindow's contents, right-click again in anyempty space on the window's contentspane, point to Arrange Icons By, and clickName, Size, Type, or Modified.

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-75378255259502827162008-02-24T11:45:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:35:24.819-08:00Arranging Windows on Your Desktop to increase productivity

You can display any two active windows in windows xp side by side on the desktop by first clicking a window's button on the Taskbar. Next, press & hold the Ctrl key & rightclick the second window that you want to open,then click Tile Vertically from the pop-up menu. This works great when you want to view two Word or Internet Explorer windows at the same time.

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-2703668423436106122008-02-23T03:45:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:35:24.827-08:00Things you should know before shopping for hard disk

What to Look for in a New Hard DiskThe speed of your hard disk is a major factor of your system's overall performance. After all, the faster it's able to find data & transfer it to your system's bus, the faster Windows will load, the faster your virtual memory will be, & the faster you'll be able to copy files.If you're thinking of upgrading your hard disk, there are several measures of speed

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-51767691115636469072008-02-22T07:40:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:35:25.089-08:00Having trouble with small monitor resolution (tip)

Don't Just Maximize Your Windows—Go Full Screen When you need a really big window, don't just maximize it: Just go full screen! To view a window full screen, hold down the Ctrl key & double-click the window's title bar—or when the window is active, press the F11 key at the top of your keyboard—to get the biggest window possible

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-20256044430997396382008-02-22T07:02:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:35:25.243-08:00E-mail Attachment From Anywhere inside Windows Xp

Send an E-mail Attachment From AnywhereYou can e-mail a file as an attachment without starting your mail program.1. Locate a file anywhere on your hard drive that youwant to e-mail, right-click the file’s icon, click Send To,& then click Mail Recipient. A new mail message willopen with the file attached & ready to send. Your mailprogram doesn’t launch; instead this action creates only asingle new

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-41462351626789024492008-02-22T06:58:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:35:25.497-08:00Finding a file quicker than standard windows xp search

Search a FolderOften when you have misplaced a file, you know which folderit is located in, but can’t find it in a maze of documents andsubfolders. This is a great way to search a folder quickly.Locate the folder where you think the file is located, rightclickthe folder, and then click Search. A Search window willopen, ready to search for the selected folder and only thatfolder. This is much

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-57562031004870205182008-02-22T06:35:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:35:25.704-08:00Easily get more Space on Win Xp Desktop

Use Small Icons on your Start MenuAfter you have installed a few dozen applications, your Startmenu can become rather crowded. One way to reduce theclutter is to use small icons.1. To switch to small icons, right-click the Start menu and click Properties.2. Next, click the Start Menu tab and then click the Customize button.3. Now click the General tab, click Small Icons, and then click OK twice.

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-8094330822831151422008-02-21T14:14:00.001-08:002008-12-09T02:35:25.833-08:00Fastest way to remove USB Devices in Windows Xp

To remove a USB device from Windows,Fastest possible way Click left-mouse button in taskbar as shown hold on the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ icon in the Taskbar.now safe to remove.Voila! This is the quickest way to remove the usb device rather than the long right click manual process.

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-62024301258693218462008-02-21T13:57:00.001-08:002008-12-09T02:35:25.850-08:00Productive Shortcuts for Windows Logo Key on your keyboard

The Windows logo key is the shortcut anchor for the following useful commands:Windows: Display the Start menuWindows + D: Minimize or restore all windowsWindows + E: Display Windows ExplorerWindows + F: Display Search for filesWindows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computerWindows + F1: Display Help & Support CenterWindows + R: Display Run dialog boxWindows + break: Display System Properties

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-3971983082550664662008-02-21T13:53:00.001-08:002008-12-09T02:35:26.124-08:00Rename Multiple Files Sequentially in Windows Xp cool trick

Rename Multiple Files SequentiallyIf you have numerous files to rename (for example, photosfrom a digital camera), select a group of files, then rightclickon the FIRST one, rename it, & the remaining fileswill follow suit.

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-26940066300217665752008-02-21T13:41:00.001-08:002008-12-09T02:35:26.370-08:00Trick to put Favorite Programs Top of the Start Menu in Windows XP

If you have a favorite application that you frequently use, put it in theStart Menu at the top of the list. Right-click the link to your favorite program on the Start Menu & select Pin to Start Menu. You can also pin an application by dragging & dropping its icon from All Programs to the Start menu. Your program will be moved permanently to the top part of the list, just below your browser &

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-45811382008322882742008-02-20T14:21:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:35:26.588-08:00Microsoft Windows Xp Accessibility Features (Microsoft Narrator etc.)

Use an On-Screen Keyboard Click on the Start button and select Run.Then type in osk in the box and click OK. Microsoft Narrator Microsoft Narrator is an accessibility option designed to assist readers who are blind or have impaired vision, located at:"Start/Programs/Accessories/Accessibility/Narrator".Or press the Windows key plus the letter "U" to open the Utility Manager. Once you'veread

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-45471600155938892142008-02-20T10:38:00.001-08:002008-12-09T02:35:26.825-08:00Use the Windows XP Classic Look

If you are more comfortable performing a task with the familiarWindows XP Classic user interface than you are with Windows XP's newinterface, you can quickly switch the user interface to the familiarWindows Classic appearance on your computer if it helps youremember a task in your operating system or program.1. Right-click on a blank area of the desktop, then click Properties.2. Click the

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-4624190892040613342008-02-18T16:44:00.001-08:002008-02-21T13:36:21.831-08:00Change Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM Drive Letter in Windows XP trick

If you want to know how to change your hard drive letter or your cd-rom drive letter, this is the tip you want.1. Click the start button2. Go into Administrative tools (either in the start button or in "All Programs"3. From Administrative Tools, go into "Computer Management"4. In "Computer Management", click on "Disk Management" under "Storage" from the left menu5. You should see a window from

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-44092045812708925912008-02-18T16:38:00.001-08:002008-12-09T02:35:26.850-08:00Password Protecting Guest Accounts in Microsoft Windows XP

1. Make sure you are logged on as an Administrator.2. Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management.3. Select the "Users" folder under "Local Users & Groups".4. Right click on the "Guest" account & click "Set Password". When a dialog comes up warning you of the possible consequences click "Proceed". You will then be given a dialog that lets you set a new password.I have

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-84659767592454916132008-02-18T16:35:00.001-08:002008-12-09T02:35:26.857-08:00Removing Multiple Boot Screens

If you are getting unwanted multiple boot screenThen Follow these Steps:1> Right Click on My Computer2>Select Properties3>Select Advanced Tab4>Select Settings In the Startup & Recovery Section(3rd group)5>Select the operating system which u want.6>And Click OK.7>Further again press the setting and click on Edit.8>It will open “boot.ini” File.9>Now u can delete those operating system entries which

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-4722135817618942402008-02-18T16:31:00.001-08:002008-02-18T16:31:12.607-08:00To Convert a FAT partition into NTFS

To convert a FAT partition to NTFS: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

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-37743522528036952152008-02-18T16:28:00.001-08:002008-02-18T16:28:38.801-08:00Tips to Create a Strong Password easily (must read)

How to create a Strong Password.This lead me to explain the method I follow to set a password - A Strong Password indeed by all standards.You must follow the following criteria while creating a Strong Password:* The password must be a minimum of 8+ characters.* The password must have 1 number , 1 special character, 1 Upper Case character.A very simple example that I use to explain my friends and

kusumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793076295537763837.post-36738184487983012082008-02-18T16:25:00.001-08:002008-02-18T16:25:42.009-08:00Improve Windows XP Booting up time..!(this works)

So u want to know how to turn the pc on in 10 seconds (may vary)Aight heres what u have to do to turn ur pc on in 10 seconds.Click on the start button then press R it will take u to Run well go to runand type Regeditpress enterthis will open Registery Editornow look for the key.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndexnow there find the Key Called"Startup Delay"Double Click

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