Warning: This tweak is for the advanced computer user!
Read MoreThis is a strange bug in Windows XP Pro but it can and does happen to everyone. When you open the My Computer screen and your Documents folder is missing but all the other users folders are there try this tweak.
Read MoreFor files that you want deleted permanently that are giving you the "cannot delete file... in use by another program" message, when they are NOT in use by another program:
Read MoreIf you are getting net send spam (unwanted message box's) then you can stop this by right clicking "my computer" goto manage, goto services and applications > services, then locate the service called "messenger", goto it's properties and disable it in the drop down menu and apply. This is not msn/windows messenger, this just block incoming net send messages through dos and... Read More
The more flexible method of bypassing the recycling bin is to simply hold SHIFT while you delete your selected item(s). This will prompt you to choose whether you want to permanently delete the item(s) or not. Simply click "yes" and the action will be completed.
Read MoreOkay, Well this is very easy and does not involve rebooting or logging off, BUT it requires Administrative Access.
Read MoreTo clear old Notifictions old try icons left in Notifictions
Read MoreI have seen a lot of people trying to find out how to make their Internet Explorer windows open up maximized. The problem is that sometimes Windows can cause a bit of trouble and annoyance because the settings you want Internet Explorer to open up as are corrupted for whatever reason.
Read MoreI found that creating a script to run on shutdown that deletes the temp folder and history shaved 2.5 seconds on my boot time, down do 10.5 secs.
Create a batch file by doing the following:
- Open notepad and enter the following lines:
RD /S /q "C:\Documents and Settings"UserName without quotes"\Local Settings\History"
RD /S /q "C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\History"...
If you want the Windows 2000 CTRL+ALT+DEL screen to appear in XP instead of immediately jumping to the task manager simply deactivate the welcome screen:
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