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Windows XP Misc
Help and Tips

Miscellaneous Windows XP help. Tweaks, bug fixes, preventing Windows XP system crashes, and more.


#1: Toggle Access to Control Panel
If you need to disable access to the Windows XP Control Panel or restore disabled Control Panel access, perform this tip.

#2: Download the TaskSwitchXP Task Switcher
TaskSwitchXP offers an alternative to the Windows XP Alt+Tab Task Switching.

#3: Change the Registered Owner and Organization Name
Change the owner and organization name in Windows XP that appears in the System Properties.

#4: Display Windows Screenshots with Alt-Tab
Download a Microsoft PowerToy that displays screenshots when you press Alt-Tab to switch applications.

#5: Change the Alt+Tab Layout to Show More Icons
Change how Windows XP displays open windows when pressing Alt+Tab to show more icons onscreen simultaneously.

#6: Configure How Long Windows XP Will Wait Before Declaring an App Hung
Determine how long, in milliseconds, Windows XP waits when an application is supposed to end before considering it hung.

#7: View the Catalog
Scan a catalog of selected Windows XP software.

#8: Scan Your Hard Drives for Errors
Manually scan your Windows XP system for hard drive errors.

#9: Cannot Enable the Task Manager
Does CTRL+ALT+DELETE fail to display the Windows XP Task Manager? Perhaps it has been disabled.

#10: Download the Windows 2003 Resource Kit
The Windows 2003 Resource Kit adds many commands and features to your Windows XP system.

#11: What are the System Requirements?
If you're still running Windows 98 or Windows 2000, here's what you need if you want to upgrade to Windows XP.

#12: Take a Tour
View an animated tour of Windows XP's features.

#13: Don't Have to Get All Updates at Once
Downloading a few system updates is better than downloading none at all.

#14: Use Task Manager to Stop Unresponsive Programs
Keep malfunctioning Windows XP software from slowing your computer to a halt.

#15: Creating New Icons
Links to applications that create Windows XP-specific 32-bit color icons.

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