The question frequently comes up about how to format and install XP from scratch. Following are the steps I take when I get a new system. I mention the “brand names” of software I use not as an endorsement or recommendation, but just for the sake of example. After unpacking and connecting all hardware, here’s what I do: 1. Partition the HD according to my preference, thus deleting everything on the drive (the number and size of partitions is entirely up to the individual user – I prefer several, keeping the OS on c: and various programs, cache folders, swap…
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How To: Set Up A New System From Scratch
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How you keep your hands on the keyboard
Speed up your use of the computer by learning a few shortcut keys. WINKEY and then ANY CHARACTERPress WINKEY and watch start menu open. Press any character and focus will be set on the first application beginning with the letter. Press the character once more to select the next item that meets the criteria. Press ENTER to run the application.- If you press “I” the Internet Explorer will open instantly. WINKEY + MThis will clear your desktop in an instant by minimizing all active applications. WINKEY + DThis will also clear your desktop, however if you press WINKEY + D…
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NTFS or FAT32 – 3 informative sites
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/russel/october01.asp http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q100108 http://www.win2000mag.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=8294
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Removing password from hibernate / suspend
Removing password from returning from hibernate / suspend Go to Control Panel and open the Power Options Properties dialog box. Open the Advanced tab and clear the “Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby” check box.Now you don’t have to worry about putting your password everytime you want to savepower and money 
However, you will be less secure!
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Removing Startup Items located in the registry
The System Configuration Utility displays items that start with your PC. These items are generally located in one of two areas. The registry or in Common Startup. Should you decide to prevent specific items from starting up you can uncheck them in the System Configuration Utility. Though this method is fine it is ultimately best to remove them from the source. To access the common registry locations of these items take a look in the following areas: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce If you have disabled items in the System Configuration Utility and would like to remove them from the registry…
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Right-click
Lets say you have a bout 4-5 very useful applications which you use always. By placing them all on the first level menu will eventually crowd your start menu. Now why not utilize the right-click option instead? The right-click option gives you the ability to Open, Explore and Find. If you can add a shortcut to your application to that menu, it would be great. To do this, crank up your registry editor and go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Shell. Right-click on Shell and create a new key. Type in an appropriate name for the key. On the right pane, double-click on the…
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IIS 5.0 Security Hole in Win XP Pro/2000
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used for copying files to and from a remote computer system on a network using TCP/IP. Be aware that FTP passwords are passed in clear text if you utilize userids other than anonymous. It is strongly recommends that you disable the FTP service unless absolutely necessary. If FTP service is a business requirement within your department/school, place the FTP Service and files that are to be transmitted on a stand-alone member server. Thereby, limiting access to other services and data on your network. Follow the steps below (depending on your OS) to disable FTP…
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Reset Security on all folders
The problem is with using Windows Explorer to modify security settings globally on a partition, directories, and files. This is in fact a less than optimum method of applying security settings. A more appropriate method is to execute the following command line from the root of the partition: (Note: If you are not at the root of the partition in question you must set your default there: CD /D drive_name: ) Now the command line:CACLS * /e /t /c /g Administrators:F System:F (Note: If you see the message, ”Unable to perform a security operation on an object which has no…
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Security Settings AKA Windows 2000 Style
Miss the old Windows 2000 style of setting security permissions? Do this and you will get them all back.Fire up Windows Explorer.Go to Tools>Folder Options.Hit the View tab. Scroll to the bottom.un check ‘Use Simple File Sharing (Reccomended) and voila! This should work in Home version as well.
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Set Permissions for Shared Files and Folders
Sharing of files and folders can be managed in two ways. If you chose simplified file sharing, your folders can be shared with everyone on your network or workgroup, or you can make your folders private. (This is how folders are shared in Windows 2000.) However, in Windows XP Professional, you can also set folder permissions for specific users or groups. To do this, you must first change the default setting, which is simple file sharing. To change this setting, follow these steps:•Open Control Panel, click Tools, and then click Folder Options.•Click the View tab, and scroll to the…
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Modify application timeout
The operating system has a set amount of time that a program must be frozen for before it is timed out. Often this number is set too high. But in some circumstances it is set too low. Depending on if the program is doing a lot of calculations in the background the computer may think that it is timed out. To prevent this increase the value of the timeout in the registry. Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get started.Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\DesktopSelect HungAppTimeout from the list on the right.Right…
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super fast user switching
(EXPERIENCED USERS ONLY) Super fast user switching is a powertoy which makes it easy to switch the active user. But you must be a member of the administrator group to see other users! Quite useless for normal users, but this is done on purpose. I contacted Lou, the programmer of fast.exe, and he said (quote): “It actually has to do with permissions. As a regular user, you don’t have access to the (InteractiveLogon) service. This is because I didn’t want to open another hole in Windows. This is unavoidable.” The solution opens a hole, but makes super fast user switching…
