The recovery console is a very useful application for getting to your data without having to boot XP. If a registry error due to hard disk corruption prevents you from booting XP even in Safe Mode, then it may be the only way.
Read MoreYou can turn your taskbar into an OS X-like dock by simply making the Quick Launch icons bigger:
Read MoreYou actually have a 5th, hidden, security zone in your IE6 Internet Options->Security->Zones know as "My Computer". Yep, you can protect yourself from your own system. It's normally kept hidden on purpose because the average user doesn't need to lock down their system THAT tight. But if you're a regular here, you're not that average. One other possible reason (just a guess) is that it might help stop...
Read MoreWindowsXP has a program called SHUTDOWN.EXE which allows you to easily create icons to shutdown or restart your computer.
Read MoreQuick Notes on Windows XP Shortcut Keys using the Windows Key. These are used when only the desktop is showing.
Read MoreHi. I wrote this Guide on disabling System File Checker in Windows XP Professional. Sorry it's not in text form. You guys want it simple so anyone could do it, what could be simpler than looking at pictures (besides a program that will do it for you, which I've thought about...).
Read MoreBy default Windows will run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days to remove unused desktop items and shortcuts. This setting will disable it from running automatically.
Read MoreThe windows help file for hotkeys:
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You can open up a list of all the keyboard shortcuts for XP Home and print them out for an instant reference.
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