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Feb 17, 2012

Auto Window Refresh

Auto Window Refresh 


Whenever you make a change to your windows you have to press F5 or do a manual refresh.
With this tweak you can tell windows to increase the rate at which it does the refreshing.
Navigate to the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Update

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, named UpdateMode and set it to equal "0" for faster updates. Restart Windows for the change to take effect.

Alphabetize Your Start Menus Program List

Alphabetize Your Start Menus Program List 


Manual Instructions: 

1. Click Start -> Programs

2. Mouseover an item on the Programs list

3. Right-click or hit the context menu button (or Shift+F10)

Add A Website Link To Start Menu

Add A Website Link To Start Menu


To Install : Copy the code below to notepad and save it as link.reg then just right click on it and choose "merge".

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}]
@="TweakXP.com"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\DefaultIcon]
@="%SystemRoot%\\system32\\shell32.dll,-47"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\Instance\InitPropertyBag]
"CLSID"="{13709620-C279-11CE-A49E-444553540000}"
"method"="ShellExecute"
"Command"="Wehackers.blogspot.com"
"Param1"="http://www.wehackers.blogspot.com"

To uninstall : Copy the code below to notepad and save as rem.reg and right click and choose merge.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}]
@=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\DefaultIcon]
@=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\Instance\InitPropertyBag]
"CLSID"="{13709620-C279-11CE-A49E-444553540000}"
"method"="ShellExecute"
"command"=""
"Param1"=""

Force Windows XP To Reboot Upon Crashing

 Force Windows XP To Reboot Upon Crashing


This registry edit will cause your system to reboot itself automatically upon crashing. This can be useful if you have a reason for
keeping your system on 24/7:

1. Open REGEDIT.
2. Navigate to 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl'.
3. Edit the 'AutoReboot' value to '1'.

Jan 30, 2012

How to Use Windows XP: Setting Up a Network Printer

How to Use Windows XP: Setting Up a Network Printer


Preparation
In order to install a network printer, you must know your printer's Manufacturer, Model Name, and IP Address.
  • The Manufacturer and Model Name can be found on the printer case, an example is HP LaserJet 4000N .
  • The IP Address can be found on a label attached to the printer. An example of the IP Address is 141.161.888.999.
If your printer does not have a label indicating the IP Address, or you can't identify what model it is, please call your Help Desk.