WINDOWS XP TIPS & TRICKS

Autoexec.nt or Config.nt ErrorsIf you are getting errors similar to:The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application.Try copying the file from \windows\repair directory to the one that is in the \windows\system32 directory.

Common Control Panel AppletsThe follow are some common Control Panel Applets that are located in the \windows\system32 directory.If you find yourself using any of these frequently, then you can simply make shortcu[/COLOR]ts to them on your desktop.appwiz.cpl >>Add/Remove Programsdesk.cpl >> Display Propertiesfirewall.cpl >> Firewall Settingsinetcpl.cpl >> Internet Optionsmmsys.cpl >> Sound and Audioncpa.cpl >> Network Connectionsnusrmgr.cpl >> User Accountspowercfg.cpl >> Power Optionssysdm.cpl >>System Propertieswscui.cpl >> Security Centerwuaucpl.cpl >> Automatic Updates Configuration Go to Top

Windows Explorer Opens Search Companion Rather than the FolderIf the Windows Explorer opens up the Search Companion rather than opening up the actual folder, the default setting for opening a folder is changed.To correct this:Start RegeditGo to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ Directory \ shellEdit the default value to be explorer or none

Guest Only Network AccessIf you try and connect to an XP computer and are shown a logins screen with only the computername/Guest,You may need to change one of the Local Security Policies:Got to Control Panel - Administrative ToolsGo to Local Policies - Security OptionsCheck teh Network access: Sharing and security model for local accountsSet it to Classic - local users authenticate as themselves

Hiding a XP Computer from Network NeighborhoodIf you want to share files from a XP computer,yet want to remove it from showing up in the Network Neighborhood,Run net config server /hidden:yes

Easy Way to Share Multiple FoldersIf you need to share multiple folders, running the program SHRPUBW.EXE will bring up a simple dialog box to let you:Browse to the folder you want to shareEnter in a Share nameEnder in a Share descriptionSet permissions. Several choices are availableRestart the process from within the same program Go to top

Not Viewing Zip Files as FoldersIf you want to turn of WindowsXP showing Zip files as folders,just run:regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll

Restoring Desktop Icon to the Quicklaunch BarIf you mistakenly deleted the icon for the Desktop on the Quicklaunch toolbarGo to C:\Documents and Settings\user_name\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch(where user_name is replaced by your login name)Create a Text file called ShowDesktop.SCF with the following contents:[Shell]Command=2IconFile=explorer.exe,3[Taskbar]Command=ToggleDesktop Go to top

Not Displaying Logon, Logoff, Startup and Shutdown Status MessagesTo turn these off:Start RegeditGo to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\systemIf it is not already there, create a DWORD value named DisableStatusMessagesGive it a value of 1