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DOWNLOAD: 10 customization tricks to save you time in WinXP
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The tricks mentioned in this article are very useful. However, if you really want to save time when using WinXP I recommend you to use the LaunchIt NOW! Plus program, which really is a huge time saver and greatly improves your productivity and organization. I don't know in your case, but I hate going all day to the Start menu to access all my programs or opening IE to visit a favorite URL, not to mention opening the My Documents folder to look for an important document.
You can find this fantastic tool at: http://www.gemiscorp.com/english/launchitnowplus/info.html
Also, see what others say about this program at: http://www.gemiscorp.com/english/launchitnowplus/testimonials.html
IMPORTANT: I want to clarify that I don't have any direct or indirect relation with the company that owns the product I'm mentioning here.
You can find this fantastic tool at: http://www.gemiscorp.com/english/launchitnowplus/info.html
Also, see what others say about this program at: http://www.gemiscorp.com/english/launchitnowplus/testimonials.html
IMPORTANT: I want to clarify that I don't have any direct or indirect relation with the company that owns the product I'm mentioning here.
In the last line you say: 7. Add the following to the end of the line:
/safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog
My question is: to the end of which line?
Did you not consider showing the completed boot.ini file or what will happen if it's added to the wrong line?
/safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog
My question is: to the end of which line?
Did you not consider showing the completed boot.ini file or what will happen if it's added to the wrong line?
The steps make reasonably clear which line to add the "/safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog" text. Following the steps, beginning with 4, you're told to locate a particular line, copy and paste that line, change the description of that line, and then add some text to the end. Clearly, the addition is to the newly copied and pasted line.
Granted, the steps would be clearer if written like this:
4. Locate the line that includes the /fastdetect switch. It should look something like this:
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" ... /fastdetect ...
5. Copy and paste that line so you can make changes to the copy.
6. Change the description between the quotation marks (e.g., "Windows XP Professional") to "Safe Mode" or something similar.
7. Append "/safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog" to the line. The result should look something like this:
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Safe Mode" ... /fastdetect ... /safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog
Granted, the steps would be clearer if written like this:
4. Locate the line that includes the /fastdetect switch. It should look something like this:
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" ... /fastdetect ...
5. Copy and paste that line so you can make changes to the copy.
6. Change the description between the quotation marks (e.g., "Windows XP Professional") to "Safe Mode" or something similar.
7. Append "/safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog" to the line. The result should look something like this:
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Safe Mode" ... /fastdetect ... /safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog
I am not sure why this is happeneing, I managed to view the article, but my system crashed, now, when i view the same link, i get "Continue viewing" instead of "view it now" button.
If i press the "Continue" button, i am returned to the same page, i am stuck and cannot view the article.
If i press the "Continue" button, i am returned to the same page, i am stuck and cannot view the article.
Keep your machine clean and lean.
Otherwise, it?s like an old store house. It is full of things no longer necessary, or seldom used, there is no way you can order it .
Otherwise, it?s like an old store house. It is full of things no longer necessary, or seldom used, there is no way you can order it .
That tip is ridiculous. Really. I don't consider Ctrl-C two keystrokes and any "special" button across the top of my keyboard cannot be touch typed. Thus, your "optimization" will be a pessimization for most.
This thing is over 6 months old. How about tips on Vista since it is so new no average user has any real experience with it yet.
You got that right.Most know XP pretty well by now.What we dont know is Vista.
How will an animated pointer scheme optimize my use of XP? It is a customization some may be ignorant of, but it doesn't save anyone time, which is the subject of the download.
A great tool in Win XP, however, we're in need of a tool like this for our other Win 2000 computer users. We have users who frequently remained (not log off) our network and would like to automate logging off in the early evening.
make a new shortcut, put this in it:
C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL32.EXE shell32,SHExitWindowsEx 13
call it in the scheduler
good for pre xp windows machines,
search for variations on google.
cheers.. KBRB
C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL32.EXE shell32,SHExitWindowsEx 13
call it in the scheduler
good for pre xp windows machines,
search for variations on google.
cheers.. KBRB
Shutdown.exe is the only thing I need,
How do I get just the 1 thing without downloading all 10??
How do I get just the 1 thing without downloading all 10??
The tips are in one PDF.
Shutdown is on your XP computer. Open a cmd window and type shutdown. You will see the parameters and usage.
Shutdown is on your XP computer. Open a cmd window and type shutdown. You will see the parameters and usage.
download does not work for me 
any ideas i have a membership and it goes through to the thankyou page but the download doesnt come up
any ideas i have a membership and it goes through to the thankyou page but the download doesnt come up 
Thanks I thought it was just me. Keep going around in circles but no download.
Help!
Help!
I created the .reg files, and successfully ran both from the desktop. Unfortunately, these routines have now disabled Windows screensaver password option.
On resume, password protect is still enabled, but desktop resumes without asking for password. Any suggestions on restoring this function...???
On resume, password protect is still enabled, but desktop resumes without asking for password. Any suggestions on restoring this function...???
Most of the articles that are in Adobe Acrobat format will not download for me. I have adobe acrobat 7.0 on my system but the PDF articles will not download.
Downloads work about 25% of the time for me. That average covers about 4 years.
A direct link to the PDF, so I can do a "Save As", might fix the problem.
A direct link to the PDF, so I can do a "Save As", might fix the problem.
When i start a PC using winXP,it goes into the loop.. and does'nt shows desktop... for infinite times... pls send me suggestions to solve this problem..
1) Try using a few of the Windows Key (WK) shortcuts.
WK-D is really useful as it minimised every window, showing you the desktop without you having to go through every window and click the "minimise" button. Also, WK-E launches the Windows explorer. Not really customisations, but they definitely save time.
2) Use the taskbar toolbars.
Right-click an empty area of the taskbar, and you'll see a menu with an option called Toolbars.
The Desktop and Quicklaunch ones are the most useful. Desktop gives you access to any item on your desktop without having to minimise every open window, and you can use Quicklaunch as an alternative Start menu, only quicker and cleaner.
You can make the menus take up only a little space in the taskbar by unlocking the taskbar and dragging the menus over to the right-hand-side of the taskbar. Lock the taskbar again to get rid of the drag handles and gain space.
You can customise the Quickstart menu by dragging and dropping shortcuts from the Start menu (or your desktop) onto the menu itself (hold the control key to copy them).
You can also add your own toolbar by using the "New Toolbar..." option and pointing to any folder. Put shortcuts, documents, subfolders, whatever in this folder and you can have your own optimised toolbar.
3) Not something for everyone, but if you can, consider getting a 2nd monitor.
Most new PCs these days have dual output, so use it!
Having 2 monitors might seem like a totally unnecessary luxury, but it does save time if you do any design or programming work.
You can have a design/code editor window open on one, and a preview/runtime window open on another.
It's useful even if you just work with lots of powerpoint presentations or word documents. You can set Powerpoint to run the presentation on one monitor, leaving you to edit the presentation without interruption on the other.
WK-D is really useful as it minimised every window, showing you the desktop without you having to go through every window and click the "minimise" button. Also, WK-E launches the Windows explorer. Not really customisations, but they definitely save time.
2) Use the taskbar toolbars.
Right-click an empty area of the taskbar, and you'll see a menu with an option called Toolbars.
The Desktop and Quicklaunch ones are the most useful. Desktop gives you access to any item on your desktop without having to minimise every open window, and you can use Quicklaunch as an alternative Start menu, only quicker and cleaner.
You can make the menus take up only a little space in the taskbar by unlocking the taskbar and dragging the menus over to the right-hand-side of the taskbar. Lock the taskbar again to get rid of the drag handles and gain space.
You can customise the Quickstart menu by dragging and dropping shortcuts from the Start menu (or your desktop) onto the menu itself (hold the control key to copy them).
You can also add your own toolbar by using the "New Toolbar..." option and pointing to any folder. Put shortcuts, documents, subfolders, whatever in this folder and you can have your own optimised toolbar.
3) Not something for everyone, but if you can, consider getting a 2nd monitor.
Most new PCs these days have dual output, so use it!
Having 2 monitors might seem like a totally unnecessary luxury, but it does save time if you do any design or programming work.
You can have a design/code editor window open on one, and a preview/runtime window open on another.
It's useful even if you just work with lots of powerpoint presentations or word documents. You can set Powerpoint to run the presentation on one monitor, leaving you to edit the presentation without interruption on the other.
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