Windows XP Archive

  • Make Windows XP look like Windows 7

    Make Windows XP look like Windows 7

    Obsessed with the new look of Windows 7 but still use Windows XP?  You need the Seven Remix XP theme.  I have to admit, I really like the interface of Windows 7.  It is pretty slick and easy to use.  You already know how to...

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  • Disable writing to USB drives

    Disable writing to USB drives

    In this article, I will show you how to prevent writing to any USB drive (flash drive) in Windows XP and Windows Vista.

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  • Change your default folder view

    Change your default folder view

    Do you want to make all your folders look the same?  You can specify a default folder view for all of the folders on your computer.  Here’s how.

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  • Create a logon message for your computer

    Create a logon message for your computer

    Did you know you can create a custom display message that displays before you log onto your computer?  You can make the message say whatever you want it to say.  You can use it as a warning or simply a warning message to unwanted visitors.

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  • Disable CD burning in Windows XP

    Disable CD burning in Windows XP

    Have you ever wanted to disable CD burning on your computer so that no one can burn CD’s?  If so, there is a very simple way to disable CD burning on your Windows XP computer.

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  • Alt+Ctrl+Del shortcut keys

    Alt+Ctrl+Del shortcut keys

    Have you ever been using another computer and weren’t sure how to force an alt+ctrl+delete to that computer?  If so, these shortcut keys are for you.  Here are the shortcut keys for vnc, remote desktop, and VMware.

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  • Winipcfg for Windows XP and Vista

    Winipcfg for Windows XP and Vista

    Remember in Windows 98 you had the option of “winipcfg”?  If you have Windows XP or Vista and want it back you can get it for you computer!

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  • Encrypt a folder in Windows XP

    Encrypt a folder in Windows XP

    Have you ever wanted to lock down a folder on your computer so that only you can get to it?  You the ability to easily encrypt a folder in Windows XP so that only you can gain access to the folder’s contents.

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  • Reset the Administrator password in XP

    Reset the Administrator password in XP

    Many people don’t know how to reset the Administrator password in Windows XP.  It is very easy to reset so let me show you how.

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