Windows XP Misc
Help and Tips

#1: Random Shutdowns? You May Have a Worm
A virus or worm may cause your Windows XP machine to turn off unexpectedly.
 
#2: Download the Windows 2003 Resource Kit
The Windows 2003 Resource Kit adds many commands and features to your Windows XP system.
 
#3: Computer Will Not Wake with USB Devices
Fix a Windows XP bug where USB keyboards and mice do not wake a machine in hibernation or stand-by mode.
 
#4: Take a Tour
View an animated tour of Windows XP's features.
 
#5: Use Task Manager to Stop Unresponsive Programs
Keep malfunctioning Windows XP software from slowing your computer to a halt.
 
#6: Scan Your Hard Drives for Errors
Manually scan your Windows XP system for hard drive errors.
 
#7: Do Not Restart From a System Error
Keep the Windows XP Blue Screen of Death visible for diagnostic reasons.
 
#8: Access the Start Menu During Full-Screen Setups
Access the seemingly inaccessible Start Menu when installing software in Windows XP.
 
#9: Remove the Taskbar Balloon Help
Prevent the Windows XP Taskbar balloon help from notifying you of events or errors.
 
#10: View the Catalog
Scan a catalog of selected Windows XP software.
 
#11: Stop Running Desktop Cleanup Wizard
Prevent Windows XP from asking to clean up messy Desktops.
 
#12: Don't Have to Get All Updates at Once
Downloading a few system updates is better than downloading none at all.
 
#13: Creating New Icons
Links to applications that create Windows XP-specific 32-bit color icons.
 
#14: Automatically Shut Down the Machine at a Given Time
Force a Windows XP machine running large tasks, such as downloading software, to later shut down at a specific time.
 
#15: Disable or Enable the Windows Key
Tired of accidentally hitting the Windows key when playing a game, pausing or crashing it? Disable the Windows key with this registry tweak.
 
#16: Cannot Enable the Task Manager
Does CTRL+ALT+DELETE fail to display the Windows XP Task Manager? Perhaps it has been disabled.
 
#17: 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.
 

 
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