Thursday 28 February 2008 @ 5:00 pm
In Windows XP Professional, the Start menu contains a My Recent Documents folder that contains 15 of your recently used documents.
To remove the record of recently accessed documents:
- Right-click Start, click Properties, and then click Customize.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Clear List. If you’re using the Classic Start menu, click Clear.
- Clicking Clear List empties the My Recent Documents folder. It doesn’t delete the documents from your computer.
If you don’t want to include anything in the My Recent Documents folder:
- On the Advanced tab, click Customize, and then clear the List my most recently opened documents check box.
- In Windows XP Home Edition, My Recent Documents is not automatically listed on the Start menu. You can turn on this feature by right-clicking Start, clicking Properties, clicking Customize, and then selecting the List my most recently opened documents check box.
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Arrow Accessibility Controls - access.cpl
Arrow Add Hardware Wizard - hdwwiz.cpl
Arrow Add/Remove Programs - appwiz.cpl
Arrow Administrative Tools - control admintools
Arrow Automatic Updates - wuaucpl.cpl
Arrow Bluetooth Transfer Wizard - fsquirt
Arrow Calculator - calc
Arrow Certificate Manager - certmgr.msc
Arrow Character Map - charmap
Arrow Check Disk Utility - chkdsk
Arrow Clipboard Viewer - clipbrd
Arrow Command Prompt - cmd
Arrow Component Services - dcomcnfg
Arrow Computer Management - compmgmt.msc
Arrow Date and Time Properties - timedate.cpl
Arrow DDE Shares - ddeshare
Arrow Device Manager - devmgmt.msc
Arrow Direct X Control Panel (If Installed)* - directx.cpl
Arrow Direct X Troubleshooter - dxdiag
Arrow Disk Cleanup Utility - cleanmgr
Arrow Disk Defragment - dfrg.msc
Arrow Disk Management - diskmgmt.msc
Arrow Disk Partition Manager - diskpart
Arrow Display Properties - control desktop
Arrow Display Properties - desk.cpl
Arrow Display Properties (w/Appearance Tab Preselected) - control color
Arrow Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility - drwtsn32
Arrow Driver Verifier Utility - verifier
Arrow Event Viewer - eventvwr.msc
Arrow File Signature Verification Tool - sigverif
Arrow Findfast - findfast.cpl
Arrow Folders Properties - control folders
Arrow Fonts - control fonts
Arrow Fonts Folder - fonts
Arrow Free Cell Card Game - freecell
Arrow Game Controllers - joy.cpl
Arrow Group Policy Editor (XP Prof) - gpedit.msc
Arrow Hearts Card Game - mshearts
Arrow Iexpress Wizard - iexpress
Arrow Indexing Service - ciadv.msc
Arrow Internet Properties - inetcpl.cpl
Arrow IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration) - ipconfig /all
Arrow IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents) - ipconfig /displaydns
Arrow IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents) - ipconfig /flushdns
Arrow IP Configuration (Release All Connections) - ipconfig /release
Arrow IP Configuration (Renew All Connections) - ipconfig /renew
Arrow IP Configuration (Refreshes DHCP & Re - Registers DNS) - ipconfig /registerdns
Arrow IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID) - ipconfig /showclassid
Arrow IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID) - ipconfig /setclassid
Arrow Java Control Panel (If Installed) - jpicpl32.cpl
Arrow Java Control Panel (If Installed) - javaws
Arrow Keyboard Properties - control keyboard
Arrow Local Security Settings - secpol.msc
Arrow Local Users and Groups - lusrmgr.msc
Arrow Logs You Out Of Windows - logoff
Arrow Microsoft Chat - winchat
Arrow Minesweeper Game - winmine
Arrow Mouse Properties - control mouse
Arrow Mouse Properties - main.cpl
Arrow Network Connections - control netconnections
Arrow Network Connections - ncpa.cpl
Arrow Network Setup Wizard - netsetup.cpl
Arrow Notepad - notepad
Arrow Nview Desktop Manager (If Installed) - nvtuicpl.cpl
Arrow Object Packager - packager
Arrow ODBC Data Source Administrator - odbccp32.cpl
Arrow On Screen Keyboard - osk
Arrow Opens AC3 Filter (If Installed) - ac3filter.cpl
Arrow Password Properties - password.cpl
Arrow Performance Monitor - perfmon.msc
Arrow Performance Monitor - perfmon
Arrow Phone and Modem Options - telephon.cpl
Arrow Power Configuration - powercfg.cpl
Arrow Printers and Faxes - control printers
Arrow Printers Folder - printers
Arrow Private Character Editor - eudcedit
Arrow Quicktime (If Installed) - QuickTime.cpl
Arrow Regional Settings - intl.cpl
Arrow Registry Editor - regedit
Arrow Registry Editor - regedit32
Arrow Remote Desktop - mstsc
Arrow Removable Storage - ntmsmgr.msc
Arrow Removable Storage Operator Requests - ntmsoprq.msc
Arrow Resultant Set of Policy (XP Prof) - rsop.msc
Arrow Scanners and Cameras - sticpl.cpl
Arrow Scheduled Tasks - control schedtasks
Arrow Security Center - wscui.cpl
Arrow Services - services.msc
Arrow Shared Folders - fsmgmt.msc
Arrow Shuts Down Windows - shutdown
Arrow Sounds and Audio - mmsys.cpl
Arrow Spider Solitare Card Game - spider
Arrow SQL Client Configuration - cliconfg
Arrow System Configuration Editor - sysedit
Arrow System Configuration Utility - msconfig
Arrow System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately) - sfc /scannow
Arrow System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot) - sfc /scanonce
Arrow System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot) - sfc /scanboot
Arrow System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting) - sfc /revert
Arrow System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache) - sfc /purgecache
Arrow System File Checker Utility (Set Cache Size to size x) - sfc /cachesize=x
Arrow System Properties - sysdm.cpl
Arrow Task Manager - taskmgr
Arrow Telnet Client - telnet
Arrow User Account Management - nusrmgr.cpl
Arrow Utility Manager - utilman
Arrow Windows Firewall - firewall.cpl
Arrow Windows Magnifier - magnify
Arrow Windows Management Infrastructure - wmimgmt.msc
Arrow Windows System Security Tool - syskey
Arrow Windows Update Launches - wupdmgr
Arrow Windows XP Tour Wizard - tourstart
How to remove the Default Picture and Fax Preview Action
Go To Start > Run and type `Regedit` and press `ok`
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Classes/CLSID/{e84fda7c-1d6a-45f6-b725-cb260c236066}/shellex
Deleted the MayChangeDefaultMenu key
Making all files and folders open fast
Thursday 28 February 2008 @ 5:24 pm
Go to Start then Run
Type ‘Regedit’ then click ‘Ok’
Find “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\”
Select “MenuShowDelay”
Right click and select “Modify’
Reduce the number to around “100″
This is the delay time before a menu is opened. You can set it to “0″ but it can make windows really hard to use as menus will open if you just look at them - well move your mouse over them anyway. I tend to go for anywhere between 50-150 depending on my mood.
DISABLE NOTIFICATION BALOONS
Thursday 28 February 2008 @ 5:22 pm
If you are annoyed with Windows popping up a balloon notification telling you things you already know every time you turn on your machine, here is a quick tip on completely disabling them. (Note this requires a registry modification so be sure to back up your registry before making any changes.)
You should note that this will disable all balloon notifications, so proceed with caution.
Click on Start \ Run and type in regedit
Now we will navigate to this path in your registry.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
On the right pane right click on an open area and choose New \ DWORD Value
You will see New Value #1. Change this to EnableBalloonTips.
Next double click the new registry entry you created. In the Value Data field set it to 0 (zero). Make sure Hexadecimal is selected under Base. Click OK.
Finally restart your system and enjoy the clean boot up with no balloons popping up at you.
To remove this registry hack, just delete the registry key that you created
General Information
What is a computer virus?
Computer viruses are software programs deliberately designed to interfere with computer operation, record, corrupt, or delete data, or spread themselves to other computers and throughout the Internet, often slowing things down and causing other problems in the process.
Just as human viruses range in severity from the 24-hour flu to the Ebola virus, computer viruses range from the mildly annoying to the downright destructive, and come in new and different forms. The good news is that with an ounce of prevention and a little knowledge, you are less likely to fall victim to viruses and you can diminish their impact.
How do viruses work?
Basic viruses typically require unwary computer users to inadvertently share or send them. Some viruses that are more sophisticated, such as worms, can replicate and send themselves automatically to other computers by controlling other software programs, such as an e-mail sharing application. Certain viruses, called Trojans (named after the fabled Trojan horse), can falsely appear as a beneficial program to coax users into downloading them. Some Trojans can even provide expected results while quietly damaging your system or other networked computers at the same time.
Although it’s good to be aware of these different types of viruses and how they work, what is most important is that you keep your computer current with the latest updates and antivirus tools, stay current about recent threats, and that you follow a few basic rules when surfing the Internet, downloading files, and opening attachments. Once a virus is on your computer, its type or the method it used to get there is not as critical as removing it and preventing further infection.
Nothing can guarantee the security of your computer 100 percent. However, you can continue to improve your computer’s security and decrease the possibility of infection by keeping your system up-to-date, maintaining a current antivirus software subscription, and following a few best practices.
Steps to help avoid viruses:
1. Visit Microsoft Update and turn on Automatic Updates.
Note: If you’ve installed Office 2003 or Office XP, Automatic Updates will also update your Office programs. If you have an earlier version of Office, use Office Update.
2. Use an Internet firewall (Note: Windows XP with SP2 has a firewall already built-in and active).
3. Subscribe to industry standard antivirus software and keep it current.
4. Never open an e-mail attachment from someone you don’t know.
5. Avoid opening an e-mail attachment from someone you know, unless you know exactly what the attachment is. The sender may be unaware that it contains a virus.
How do I know if a virus has infected my computer?
After you open and run an infected program or attachment on your computer, you might not realize that you’ve introduced a virus until you notice something isn’t quite right.
Here are a few primary indicators that your system might be infected:
• Runs consistently slower than normal
• Stops responding or locks up often
• Crashes and restarts every few minutes
• Restarts on its own and then fails to run normally
• Applications don’t work properly
• Disks or disk drives are inaccessible
• Printing doesn’t work correctly
• You see unusual error messages
• You see distorted menus and dialog boxes
