When you connect to another computer with Windows XP, it checks for any Scheduled tasks on that computer - a fairly useless task, but one that can add up to 30 seconds of waiting on the other end - not good! Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to disable this process.
First, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/RemoteComputer/NameSpace
in the Registry. Below that, there should be a key called {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}. Just delete this, and after a restart, Windowswill no longer check for scheduled tasks - major performance improvement!
Showing posts with label xp tweaks. Show all posts
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Friday
Wednesday
Repairs the Icon View of your XP
Follow These steps....
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\desktop\WindowMetrics] "Shell Icon BPP"="16" "Shell Icon Size"="32" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000Sunday
On Resume, Password Protect vs on Resume, Display Welcome Screen Setting in Windows XP
When you open the Display Settings Control Panel applet and click the Screensaver tab, one of the following options are shown:
- On resume, display Welcome screen
- On resume, password protect
The second option is seen in systems which are connected to domain (which disables the Welcome screen.) If you enable this option, you’ll see the "Unlock Computer" classic logon prompt when resuming from screensaver mode. Whereas the former displays the Welcome screen when resuming from screensaver mode.
What if the "On resume, password protect" option is shown in a standalone system where the Welcome screen is enabled? What causes the "On resume, password protect" option to be shown in standalone systems and systems in a Workgroup?
This was asked by many Windows XP users over these years in various forums where I participate, but no entire explanation for this observation has been found anywhere. Hence this article was written.
Wednesday
How to Access the Hidden Themes in Windows 7
Windows 7 includes additional themes set which are kept hidden from the themes dialog. The hidden international themes are stored in a super-hidden folder. Here is how to access the hidden wallpapers & themes set.
Open Windows Explorer and paste the following address:
%WinDir%\Globalization\MCT
Note that the folder MCT is hidden (system attributes) by default.
Under the MCT folder, the following folders (MCT-AU, MCT-CA, MCT-GB, MCT-US, MCT-ZA) exist:
These folders include themes for Australia, Canada, UK, US and South Africa. Under each folder there will be four folders, including a Theme folder. Open the Themefolder and double-click the .theme file to apply it.
The Globalization theme gets added to the Windows Themes list in the Personalizeapplet.
Tuesday
Get ip address of anyone you have a connection with or that is trying to Connect to you
Now how to look at this can be confusing unless you know what your looking for. If you have a instant message program such as "aim" and you direct connect to someone you have a "established connection" with them. So using this cmd command you can view their ip.
Usually the port number is "4443" and i noticed sometimes it doesn't work so i am guessing it is because that the person has a firewall. So here is the script.
open notepad and enter the following:
@echo.
@color 09
@netstat -n
@echo.
@pause
then save as "GetIp.cmd" and when opened you will view all established connections.
Usually the port number is "4443" and i noticed sometimes it doesn't work so i am guessing it is because that the person has a firewall. So here is the script.
open notepad and enter the following:
@echo.
@color 09
@netstat -n
@echo.
@pause
then save as "GetIp.cmd" and when opened you will view all established connections.
Renew IP address
Often using a LAN inside a home, users will encounter one or more PC's that refust to renew the IP address and bring the network back to a fully usable state. However this took care of that problem for us I hope it will for other XP home and PRO users.
- Releasing and Renewing an IP address on Windows NT/2000/XP
- Click the Start menu in the lower left hand part of the screen.
- Click Run.
- In the space provided type "ipconfig /release" and click OK. Note that there is a space between ipconfig and the /release.
- To renew the IP address from the DOS prompt, type "ipconfig /renew". Note that there is a space between ipconfig and the /renew.
- Releasing and Renewing an IP address on Windows XP
- Click the Start menu in the lower left hand part of the screen.
- Click Run.
- In the space provided type "ipconfig /release" and click OK. Note that there is a space between ipconfig and the /release.
- Type "ipconfig /renew". Note that there is a space between ipconfig and the /renew.
Keep Dial Up Connection after Logging off
You may have noticed that you loose your dial-up connection, after you log off your computer...
simply add this string to your registry, and your computer will keep your connection after you log off, and switch user until you disconnect it
Standard Warning: You really should back up your system before making any changes to your registry
1. Open Registry Editor
2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
3. Click Add String Value within the Edit menu.
4. Type KeepRasConnections in the dialog box, and select REG_SZ as the
Data Type.
5. Click OK.
6. In the next dialog box, type 1 and click OK.
7. Close the Registry Editor.
simply add this string to your registry, and your computer will keep your connection after you log off, and switch user until you disconnect it
Standard Warning: You really should back up your system before making any changes to your registry
1. Open Registry Editor
2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
3. Click Add String Value within the Edit menu.
4. Type KeepRasConnections in the dialog box, and select REG_SZ as the
Data Type.
5. Click OK.
6. In the next dialog box, type 1 and click OK.
7. Close the Registry Editor.
Can't connect to computers in your network?
This may not solve everyone's problem with networking, but this is one way to fix a problem if you can't connect to users' computer.
1. Click start button
2. Click "My Network Places"
3. Right-click and click on "Properties"
4. Right-click on "Local Area Connection" and click on "Properties"
5. click on the "Authentication" tab
6. Uncheck "Enable network access control using IEEE 802.1X"
7. Click "OK"
Hopefully that should fix the problem. If it didn't then you have a different problem. Enjoy!
1. Click start button
2. Click "My Network Places"
3. Right-click and click on "Properties"
4. Right-click on "Local Area Connection" and click on "Properties"
5. click on the "Authentication" tab
6. Uncheck "Enable network access control using IEEE 802.1X"
7. Click "OK"
Hopefully that should fix the problem. If it didn't then you have a different problem. Enjoy!
A Faster Way To Shut Down And Log Off Your Windows XP
If you’re experiencing slow shutdowns and log offs on your Windows XP, this trick will help you.
Instead of accessing the shutdown menu via Start->Turn Off Computer, open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Press “Shut Down” at the top of the Task Manager and choose what you want your Windows XP to do:
Instead of accessing the shutdown menu via Start->Turn Off Computer, open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Press “Shut Down” at the top of the Task Manager and choose what you want your Windows XP to do:
- Stand By
- Hibernate
- Turn Off
- Restart
- Log off
- Switch User
Wednesday
How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7
When you uninstall Windows Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 6 is automatically restored on your computer. This article describes how to confirm that Windows Internet Explorer 6 is restored properly.
Step 1: Uninstall Internet Explorer 7
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type appwiz.cpl, and then click OK. It may take several seconds for your computer to compile a list of programs.
Scroll down through the list and click Windows Internet Explorer 7, and then click Remove.
Back to the top
Step 2: Verify that Internet Explorer 6 is restored
To verify that Internet Explorer 6 is restored, follow these steps:
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type iexplore. Windows Internet Explorer opens.
On the Help menu, click About Internet Explorer. The About Internet Explorer window opens.
If the Version number begins with 6, you have successfully uninstalled Internet Explorer 7 and restored Internet Explorer 6.
Step 1: Uninstall Internet Explorer 7
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type appwiz.cpl, and then click OK. It may take several seconds for your computer to compile a list of programs.
Scroll down through the list and click Windows Internet Explorer 7, and then click Remove.
Back to the top
Step 2: Verify that Internet Explorer 6 is restored
To verify that Internet Explorer 6 is restored, follow these steps:
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type iexplore. Windows Internet Explorer opens.
On the Help menu, click About Internet Explorer. The About Internet Explorer window opens.
If the Version number begins with 6, you have successfully uninstalled Internet Explorer 7 and restored Internet Explorer 6.
Reset Internet Explorer 7 settings
Resetting Internet Explorer's settings is not reversible. After a reset, all previous settings are lost and cannot be recovered. Rather than resetting everything, you might want to reset specific settings or delete your webpage history.
1. Close any Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer windows that are currently open.
2. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer.
3. Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
4. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset.
5. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, click Reset.
6. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, click OK, and then click OK again.
7. Close Internet Explorer.
Your changes will take effect the next time you open Internet Explorer.
1. Close any Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer windows that are currently open.
2. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer.
3. Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
4. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset.
5. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, click Reset.
6. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, click OK, and then click OK again.
7. Close Internet Explorer.
Your changes will take effect the next time you open Internet Explorer.
Tuesday
Fix Broken and Slow Tab Issues in Internet Explorer 8
Some users that upgraded to Internet Explorer 8 experience issues with tabs not working properly or taking a very long time to load. It seems for most users the issue can be attributed to a problem with actxprxy.dll not installing properly during the upgrade. If you have a similar problem with IE8, fixing the issue is as simple as a running one command.
Just open up an administrative level command prompt and type in regsvr32 actxprxy.dll and hit Enter. Reboot your computer and your tab issue should be resolved.
Just open up an administrative level command prompt and type in regsvr32 actxprxy.dll and hit Enter. Reboot your computer and your tab issue should be resolved.
Share Your Screen with SharedView
Microsoft SharedView is a free utility that allows you to share your desktop, applications and documents with up to 15 people online at a time. It is perfect to hold a small meeting or to show a family member how to do something. Best of all it works well through firewalls and routers so you don’t have to worry about connection issues.
Getting Microsoft SharedView up and running requires a Microsoft Live ID, broadband connection and a short download.
Click here to download SharedView
Once downloaded and installed just start up the utility from the start menu and sign in. Then click Start a new session and send your participants the link and details provided. Finally,click the Start button to start your meeting/event.
After the meeting has started you need to share something for your participants to view. Click the Share button on the top of the screen and select the app you want to share. You can also select your entire desktop on the bottom of the list.
Once selected click the Start button to begin sharing.
Saturday
Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop Sharing
Remove Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop Sharing.
Take note: Remote Desktop Sharing is not available with Windows XP Home. You may request assistance from someone only using Windows XP Pro.
Where do you find it?
With the default Category Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select Performance and Maintenance
Select System
Select Remote Tab
Uncheck both "Remote Assistance and Desktop Sharing" options
Select the Ok button to apply the settings
With the Classic Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select System
Select Remote Tab
Uncheck both "Remote Assistance and Desktop Sharing" options
Select the Ok button to apply the settings
Take note: Remote Desktop Sharing is not available with Windows XP Home. You may request assistance from someone only using Windows XP Pro.
Where do you find it?
With the default Category Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select Performance and Maintenance
Select System
Select Remote Tab
Uncheck both "Remote Assistance and Desktop Sharing" options
Select the Ok button to apply the settings
With the Classic Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select System
Select Remote Tab
Uncheck both "Remote Assistance and Desktop Sharing" options
Select the Ok button to apply the settings
Search history and settings: Enabling cookies
Google Chrome
To adjust cookies and other settings in Google Chrome, please review the information in the Google Chrome Help Center.
Firefox 2 or 3
Click the Tools menu.
Select Options.
Click the Privacy tab.
Select the 'Accept cookies from sites' checkbox.
Click the OK button.
Internet Explorer 6 or 7
Click the Tools menu.
Select Internet Options.
Click the Privacy tab.
Click the Default button (or manually slide the bar down to 'Medium').
Click the OK button.
Safari 3
Click the Safari menu.
Select Preferences.
Click Security.
In the 'Accept Cookies' section, select Always.
Click OK.
To adjust cookies and other settings in Google Chrome, please review the information in the Google Chrome Help Center.
Firefox 2 or 3
Click the Tools menu.
Select Options.
Click the Privacy tab.
Select the 'Accept cookies from sites' checkbox.
Click the OK button.
Internet Explorer 6 or 7
Click the Tools menu.
Select Internet Options.
Click the Privacy tab.
Click the Default button (or manually slide the bar down to 'Medium').
Click the OK button.
Safari 3
Click the Safari menu.
Select Preferences.
Click Security.
In the 'Accept Cookies' section, select Always.
Click OK.
Wednesday
Fix Broken and Slow Tab Issues in Internet Explorer 8
Some users that upgraded to Internet Explorer 8 experience issues with tabs not working properly or taking a very long time to load. It seems for most users the issue can be attributed to a problem with actxprxy.dll not installing properly during the upgrade. If you have a similar problem with IE8, fixing the issue is as simple as a running one command.
Just open up an administrative level command prompt and type in regsvr32 actxprxy.dll and hit Enter. Reboot your computer and your tab issue should be resolved.
Just open up an administrative level command prompt and type in regsvr32 actxprxy.dll and hit Enter. Reboot your computer and your tab issue should be resolved.
Monday
Use Theme on XP
Reduce the overhead associated with WinXP's new Themes. This is valid for Windows XP Home and Pro. I have observed between 4 MB to 12 MB of RAM used for the new themes.
With the default Category Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select Performance and Maintenance
Select System
Select Advanced Tab
Under Performance, select the Settings button
Select Visual Effects Tab
Select "Adjust for best performance."
Select the Ok button
With the Classic Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select System
Select Advanced Tab
Under Performance, select the Settings button
Select Visual Effects Tab
Select "Adjust for best performance."
Select the Ok button
With the default Category Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select Performance and Maintenance
Select System
Select Advanced Tab
Under Performance, select the Settings button
Select Visual Effects Tab
Select "Adjust for best performance."
Select the Ok button
With the Classic Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select System
Select Advanced Tab
Under Performance, select the Settings button
Select Visual Effects Tab
Select "Adjust for best performance."
Select the Ok button
Sunday
Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop Sharing
Remove Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop Sharing.
Take note: Remote Desktop Sharing is not available with Windows XP Home. You may request assistance from someone only using Windows XP Pro.
Where do you find it?
With the default Category Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select Performance and Maintenance
Select System
Select Remote Tab
Uncheck both "Remote Assistance and Desktop Sharing" options
Select the Ok button to apply the settings
With the Classic Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select System
Select Remote Tab
Uncheck both "Remote Assistance and Desktop Sharing" options
Select the Ok button to apply the settings
Take note: Remote Desktop Sharing is not available with Windows XP Home. You may request assistance from someone only using Windows XP Pro.
Where do you find it?
With the default Category Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select Performance and Maintenance
Select System
Select Remote Tab
Uncheck both "Remote Assistance and Desktop Sharing" options
Select the Ok button to apply the settings
With the Classic Control Panel:
Head to Start
Select Control Panel
Select System
Select Remote Tab
Uncheck both "Remote Assistance and Desktop Sharing" options
Select the Ok button to apply the settings
