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How to stop windows (any kind) from popping on top
Posted on November 21st, 2005 | 2 Comments

Is there anyway to instruct Windows so that any program/application/whatever windows doesn't pop on top of the others? Examples: 1. It's very annoying when you're typing something important and the...

File size in MB
Posted on November 21st, 2005 | 10 Comments

How can I set Win Explorer to show me filesizes in MB instead of KB ? Thanx, Crios

Retaining New Toolbars
Posted on November 21st, 2005 | 5 Comments

I created a new taskbar toolbar in Windows XP using a folder I created. I want to be able to display or hide the toolbar as it's needed. Unfortunately, once I uncheck the toolbar to hide it, it...

getting rid of the 3d borders around windows and the task bar
Posted on November 21st, 2005 | 0 Comments

Over at a friends house who has Lynx installed on his machine. I liked the dark semi-transparent windows. So, I am trying to emulate that on my Window XP Media Center Edition (without installing...

Desktop folders
Posted on November 20th, 2005 | 0 Comments

Mac System X desktop folders and files can be set to as they can within XP folders - ŚListą - taking up much less space and which I find easier to arrange and keep track of Can XP DESKTOP folders...

.msstyles - where to put them
Posted on November 20th, 2005 | 3 Comments

Does anyone know where to put .mssyles files because a Readme told me to put them in C:\Windows\Resources\Themes but they didn't show up in the appearance tab of the Display properties. Any ideas...

Off Topic, but I wonder if anyone can help?
Posted on November 20th, 2005 | 7 Comments

Hi, I've tried posting this in microsoft.public.webdesign.html but without success (very little activity there) and I know that you guys are both knowledgeable and helpful so please forgive this off...

What does "Shell Extensions\Approved" registry key do?
Posted on November 20th, 2005 | 6 Comments

What does the following key in the rgeistry do? It has a list of entries. HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions \Approved Some shell extensions in other parts of the...

How add a program to the Exploer Edit With contest menu.
Posted on November 20th, 2005 | 1 Comments

When I right click a file in Explorer I would like to have my favorite editor appear on the Edit With submenu. How do I add it? Thanks. -- ..Bill.

Screen Saver
Posted on November 20th, 2005 | 2 Comments

How can I get the "My Pictures Slideshow" option into the screensaver in a copy of Windows XP that doesn't currently have it?

Starting programs at/before login
Posted on November 19th, 2005 | 14 Comments

Hi Guys.. Im trying to find a method to run the onscreen keyboard at the login screen. its a (mobile) touchscreen PC that gets moved around a lot.. in theory it needs nothing other than itself and a...

Classic menu without using NoSimpleStartMenu?
Posted on November 19th, 2005 | 5 Comments

Hi, I'm building an unattended XP installation. With these three registry keys I'm able to setup my startmenu in Classicmode and with small...

partitioning USB flash drives
Posted on November 19th, 2005 | 0 Comments

I have a 1 GB Lexar JumpDrive Secure and a 1 GB Kingston DataTraveler. Using Windows' built in Disk Manager, I am able to create and format multiple partitions on the Lexar, but not on the...

New Profile
Posted on November 18th, 2005 | 0 Comments

I want to recreate the profile of the user every time he/she logs in, I use to have Windows 2000 and it was working setting the users part of the "Guests" group but in Windows XP pro it does not seem...

Have WinXp start in classic for each user.
Posted on November 18th, 2005 | 3 Comments

Hello all, I have two new Xp Sp2 PC's I need to set up for our network at work and all of our systems start in the "classic" mode when someone logs in. However, by default when a new user logs in it...

Customizing the OPEN dialog box?
Posted on November 18th, 2005 | 3 Comments

I would like to modify the ICONS down the left side of the common OPEN dialog box (where it has My Recent Documents, Desktop, My Docs, My Computer etc...). Can a shortcut to a favourite location...

Configure TLS 1.0 during Windows XP scripted installation
Posted on November 18th, 2005 | 3 Comments

What is the way to enable TLS 1.0 during a scripted installation of Windows XP Sp2? THanks

Mutliple OS
Posted on November 17th, 2005 | 2 Comments

Hi i have bouhgt a new pc wth HOME EDITION 2002 AND A RECOVERY CONSOLE (I H8 EM)...on dirve C:\ (200gb). I want to install XP Pro 2002 on drive D:\ (200gb) . Do i boot from da disc and install onto...

Create shortcut of file only and folder structure
Posted on November 17th, 2005 | 2 Comments

I look at a programm that will help replicate folder stucture simple copy could do the trick but i will end with file duplicate. So if i could have a programme that will copy only the folder...

Display problem
Posted on November 17th, 2005 | 3 Comments

My 1 year old baby has managed to rotate the display 90 degrees! I cannot find how to get it back to normal. Can anyone help, or will I have a stiff neck for ever!