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What is an Administrator user? |
| By default windows is installed with one 'administrator' account
and a guest account. An administrator account can change any settings on the
computer, install drivers, install programs, change file/folder permissions,
change entries in the registry and so on. When XP Home is installed, the user
can specify additional accounts with administrator privileges, when then
happens the original 'administrator' account is hidden. The only way to login
as 'administrator' is to boot into Safe Mode. Back to top of page.
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What is a Limited User? |
| A limited user can make changes in their own account such as
desktop appearance, themes, create icons on their desktop, run programs and
load and save files. They cannot install drivers or programs or make system
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How do I set Folder Permissions in XP? |
| In XP Home, only files in C:\Documents and Settings\ can be set
to Private in the Security and Sharing tab of the Properties of Folders on NTFS
volumes. On other folders this is greyed out. To set permissions on other
folders you need to use the Cacls.exe program, for example: Cacls "C:\Documents and Settings" will display current rights for that folder. Cacls C:\Private /T /P user1:N /E will edit acl for C:\Private giving user1 no access (N) but leaving other rights alone (/E). Cacls C:\Private /T /P user3:R /E will update acl for C:\Private giving user3 Read (R) access. In XP Pro, you need to disable Use Simple File Sharing in Explorer, Folder Options under the View tab. This will give more advanced control over sharing, files and folders by setting Permissions for users or groups of users. Back to top of page.
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How do I delete old user Profiles? |
| User profiles are stored in C:\Documents and Settings\. There are
special folders called Administrator, All Users and Default User which must NOT
be deleted as they contain the builtin Administrator account's profile, a
shared profile for program shortcuts for Program menu and a Default user
profile used to create new accounts. Profiles can be deleted via the System
Control Panel, select the Advanced tab and then User Profiles. You can copy or
delete profiles here. Back to top of page.
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Don't Ignore the Windows Logo Key |
The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer
keyboards is a little-used treasure. Don't ignore it. It is the shortcut anchor
for the following commands: ·
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Use the On-Screen Keyboard |
An on-screen keyboard is built into Windows XP. It can be useful
if you have mobility impairments, if you are using a tablet PC, or if your
keyboard goes down. To access the keyboard, go to Start, then click Run, and
type osk. Now the keyboard opens on your computer screen, featuring three
typing modes you can use to type data: ·
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Create a Personal Screen Saver |
For a great way to put your digital photos to work, try creating
a slide show presentation for use as a screen saver. ·
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Alphabetize your start menu |
| Don't you hate how Windows adds new programs to the end of the
start menu? The fix is quick and simple, right click on the menu and select
sort by name. Ah isn't that better? Back to top of page.
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Speed up the Start Menu |
| The default speed of the Start Menu is pretty slow, but you can
fix that by editing a Registry Key. Fire up the Registry Editor and navigate to
the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Desktop \ MenuShowDelay By default, the value is 400. Change this to a smaller value, such as 0, to speed it up. If this doesn't work for some reason, then you might try the following: Navigate to Display Properties then Appearance then Advanced and turn off the option titled Show menu shadow. You will get much better overall performance. Back to top of page.
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Keep Your Favourite Programs Near the Top of the Start Menu |
| Do you have a favourite program that you frequently use? Elevate
its priority on the Start menu by putting it at the top of the list. This
ensures that the program will remain on the Start menu and cannot be bumped by
other programs, even if you use the others more frequently. Right-click the
link to your favourite program on the Start menu and select Pin to Start Menu.
Your program will be moved permanently to the top part of the list, just below
your browser and e-mail programs. Back to top of page.
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Add Familiar Icons back to your desktop |
It's the case of the missing icons. Many of you may be wondering
where all the icons from your desktop are in Windows XP? Well if you're like
me, you like to have at least My Computer, My Network Places, and My Documents
on the desktop. To do this: ·
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Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons |
Here's how you can remove those shortcut arrows from your
desktop icons in Windows XP. ·
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Win XP Won't Completely Shutdown |
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