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Windows Explorer default drive
Posted on March 3rd, 2006 | 3 Comments

I have Windows XP Professional, version 2002, SP1, and reboot my laptop at different locations all day long. I often must go into a virtual network drive to retrieve info. Windows explorer always...

Control Panel Blank Icons
Posted on March 3rd, 2006 | 3 Comments

There are a couple of blank icons in my control panel. Where in the registry can I get rid of these? They are just icons that look like a sheet of paper with no descriptions and they can't be...

I would like to know if something is possible.
Posted on March 3rd, 2006 | 1 Comments

I've always wanted to change the color of the loading bars on the loading screen just before you get on to the desktop. I've always wondered if it was possible to change it to any color you want and...

profile problem
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 1 Comments

On Login, I got Windows cannot load the user's profile but has logged you on with the default profile for the system. DETAIL - Incorrect function. I had tried to redirect folders using registries...

Super Fast User Switch PowerToy?
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 13 Comments

Where did this go? Can someone point me to a download for it? Is it compatible with SP2? THANKS -- Disclaimer: This info is given "as is". If you do not like the content or attitude of my...

screen saver
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 1 Comments

is there a way to write a batch file or some other file that when executed would change the screen saver??? thanks

Simulating Massive Amounts of Logons in a Windows
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 0 Comments

REQ: I am looking for a script / vb script / batch file that would allow me to execute a series of anywhere from 100-1000 different logons across my domain. I would like to be able to run it...

Theme changed to windows classic
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 2 Comments

My windows theme has been changed to windows classic, but not the task bar - this is still XP, now it is an intresting mix between the two. I have tryed to restore my computer but this has no effect....

Energy Saving Feature to Shut Monitor Off
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 3 Comments

I use the Energy saving feature that shuts my monitor off after 10 minutes. Screen saver comes on in 7 minutes. This allows me to use my password to get back on my computer. The monitor will shut...

Add tasks to common task pane
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 1 Comments

I want to add some tasks (like example add to zip) to Common task pane rather than send to or right click menu Also to add some more common places Like favorite drive, in Other Places menu Is...

Autologon to Domain Problem!!!!! HELP!
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 2 Comments

Greetings All! I have a domain with 31 computers that usually use a profile called "student" to log in and have an identical environment on all of them. I have a mapped drive labeled Z with the...

default explorer view
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 5 Comments

when right clicking on "start" then selecting "explore" can i change it so that it does not open and expand the "documents and settings" folder. i would like it to open in the root drive.

Show files in explorer left folder pane (tree view)
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 3 Comments

I would like explorer's left pane tree view to be able to view files like this: collapsed - FOLDER1 - FOLDER2 non-collapsed view FOLDER1 L.. FILE1

Tweak ui
Posted on March 2nd, 2006 | 5 Comments

i was using tweak ui before and had no problems. i have just had a major system failure and had to restart my comp. i have got round to finally having a tweak again, and then when using tweak UI all...

viewing Yahoo pages in winxp
Posted on March 1st, 2006 | 0 Comments

I have a laptop with xp2, and a desktop with xp2, yet the laptop shows everything on web pages (like all the avatars(?) or little pics beside the mail, groups, etc.) in yahoo, for example,and the...

Folder Icons Keep Resetting
Posted on March 1st, 2006 | 8 Comments

Hey Guys, The problem I am having is regarding the custom icons I am using for some of my folders. I have created several directories within "My Documents" folder, to segregate different file types...

folder view filmstrip for entire folder BRANCH
Posted on March 1st, 2006 | 1 Comments

how can I make XP show all folders in a branch in the Filmstrip view, WITHOUT setting al folders by hand. XP does not do it, it seems. Any special software around ?

Need Help with Windows Explorer Bar
Posted on March 1st, 2006 | 1 Comments

This seems so simple but it escapes me. I am using the web view for my folders. I open a folder and the left pane is covered by default with the "explorer bar" folder list. I prefer the left pane...

UI Resembling older Windows OS versions
Posted on March 1st, 2006 | 2 Comments

I have noticed that the Windows XP UI no longer remains its normal self with its GUI based buttons but one resembling hte older versions of WIndows. Ctrl Alt Del now brings me to the 6 button...

Welcome logon screen
Posted on March 1st, 2006 | 3 Comments

Is there a way to remove one user from the welcome screen so that that user must use ctrl+alt+del to get the old logon screen?