The registry key LargeSystemCache "1" on a RAID Windows XP Pro configuration will lead to disastrious read/write errors. The only way to fix is to open registry and changing the key quickly right after booting Windows and then do an official restart/shutdown.
Read MoreOk this is for the new icq lite currently Build #1253. This will disable advertisment display but, unfortunatly will leave the place holders for the advertisments. Atleast you don't have to stare at those annoying flash advertisments.
Read MoreIn XP, I like to disable including recent items on my start menu, and instead pinning all my most-used programs. But I have alot, and it can get confusing rather quickly, but I found a way to include seperators to organize my data on the start menu.
Read Morewhenever you switch user names on Windows XP, AOL Instant Messenger will automatically put an away message on for you. If this annoys you and you want to be able get rid of it, here is your opportunity. This tweak will enable Windows XP to stop putting 'Windows Session Logoff' away messages whenever you switch user names and you want to stay on AIM, but DO NOT want to have an away message on.
Read MoreWhen you write a customized away message to a user in ICQ, (By Right click on a user -> Alert / Accept modes -> General -> Message -> Customize Message), only this specific user see what you write in the box there as your away message. The bad thing about it that the user can see that this is personalized message, by "Personal Message:" prefix before your personalized message. Read More
As most of us who have DSL know, it is a vulnerable technology. Speed can be affected by an array of factors. To get the best speed out of a DSL connection, all telephones on that same line should be filtered. The best way to have your DSL wired is with twisted pair wiring (i.e. CAT3, CAT5, etc.) directly from your NID, (network interface device) which is usually a box that is placed on the outside... Read More
You may have noticed that you loose your dial-up connection, after you log off your computer...
Read MoreYou can see what version of DirectX you have and test all types of DirectX based things like direct-draw and Direct3D by doing this:
Read MoreHere's how to change the 5 shortcuts you see on the left when you do a "Save As..."
The default save as places are : Recent Documents / Desktop / Documents / My Computer / My Network Places
To put your own shortcuts there, do this :
- Click on the Start button.
- Select and click on Run
- Next, type gpedit.msc and click on OK
Under "Local Computer Policy", expand the navigation...
Read MoreSome of you people notice that no matter how high you put the speed of your mouse, it is still not at it's maximum point. A way to fix this, on most options, has a little choice under the mouse speed. Go to Control Panel>Mouse. Click on Pointer Options, and then you will see a bar. The first bar is the motion speed. Under that, "Enhance Pointer Precision," is shown, uncheck that and... Read More