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Windows Blinds XP has been integrated into the Windows XP operating system.  Microsoft and Stardock have entered into a partnership in which Microsoft will use their technology in the Windows XP operating system.   With Windows Blinds XP installed you have additional styles to choose from in display properties.  Take a look below:

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Here is an very easy way to remove the build number from your desktop.  Read More


With this tweak you will be able to modify which color selection of the default theme is shown when the computer start up screen is displayed.  Currently since there is only one theme you can only change the color scheme for the theme but in the future when more themes are available for XP you will be able to change which theme is used in the same place in the windows registry.

  1. Start regedit...
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Microsoft clear type technology greatly increases clarity of text on laptop LCD screens.  By default this feature does not start until after you log on.  But with the tweak below you will be able to make it start as windows loads so it will be enabled on the welcome login screen.

  1. Start regedit, if you are unfamiliar with regedit please see our FAQ.
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Under My Computer you will notice a new folder called shared documents.  Microsoft has made it easy to share files and folders over a network by dragging icons into it.  If you wish to remove this folder from My computer all you have to do is delete a key from the windows registry.

  1. Start regedit, if you are unfamiliar with regedit please see our FAQ.
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Have you ever noticed when trying to view the windows files or the program files you receive some stupid message saying that these files are hidden or system files.  Often they are of an annoyance for advanced users but can be a life saver for beginner users.  Below I will show you how to turn them back on using the registry after you are clicked to view the files which turns them off.

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