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Safely remove the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Uninstall files
August 2, 2006 7:00am PDT
When you install Service Pack 2 on your Windows XP workstations, it creates an Uninstall directory to make it easy to remove SP2 if necessary. Unfortunately, this directory can take up a lot of...
81 Latest comment by ShannonHenley@...
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Change Windows XP's Browse Folders setting on the fly
May 16, 2007 7:00am PDT
You don't have to change the Browse Folders setting in Windows XP if you want to open a folder in a separate window. Here's how to change the setting on the fly with a simple keystroke combination.
27 Latest comment by mwashbourn
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Get started with Windows PowerShell 1.0 for Windows XP Pro
May 30, 2007 7:00am PDT
Windows PowerShell is a new scripting tool that allows you to perform simple or complex tasks from a centralized interface. Here's how to add this new extension to your Windows XP Pro system.
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Launch Windows Explorer with administrative privileges on Windows XP Pro
February 28, 2007 8:00am PST
Do you ever need to perform an on-the-fly administrative task, but you're not on your computer? If the computer runs Internet Explorer 6 or 7, here's how you can launch Windows Explorer with...
28 Latest comment by fixergood66
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Create professional-looking icons in Windows XP with IconXP
February 14, 2007 8:00am PST
If you want good-looking icons but don't have a lot of artistic know-how, there's a shareware program especially for Windows XP users that can help you produce great results.
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Windows XP SP2 adds a new parameter for Netstat
April 5, 2005 7:00am PDT
Microsoft beefed up the Netstat command-line tool in Service Pack 2 with a new parameter. Learn about the new -b parameter.
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Initiating an all-in-one ping operation in Windows XP Pro
September 20, 2006 7:00am PDT
Did you know that you can test a batch of Windows XP Pro systems when tracking down network problems? Use the Netsh command-line utility and get the data you want.
17 Latest comment by kroser@...
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Hide shared folders with Windows XP Pro's Net command line tool
June 6, 2007 7:00am PDT
When you want to limit who can access your shared folders in Windows XP Pro, you can use the Net command line tool to hide your computer, and subsequently your shared folders, from other network...
12 Latest comment by MWRMWR
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Speed up Windows XP's Search Companion
March 14, 2007 8:00am PDT
There's lots of buzz about Windows Vista's speedy search features, but what can you do to speed up Windows XP's Search Companion? Here's how to optimize your search with speed in Windows XP.
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Create a 'SubAdministrator' group for Windows XP users
June 29, 2005 4:15pm PDT
For security reasons, you should dictate which privileges certain users have when they're working in Windows XP, either in a stand-alone configuration or in a peer-to-peer network. In order to...
19 Latest comment by info@...
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Download an extension to learn more about Windows XP fonts
June 20, 2007 12:00am PDT
If you're curious to learn more about the fonts on your Windows XP machine, there's a free and handy extension that will give you the scoop. It also helps you see which fonts are already on your...
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Speed up Windows XP's defrag operations
July 12, 2006 12:00am PDT
Did you know that you can speed up a defrag operation in Windows XP by restarting the system beforehand? Greg Shultz reveals this secret and more defrag tips.
87 Latest comment by john1980_1980
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Create an IP address tracking batch tool in Windows XP Pro
March 21, 2007 7:00am PDT
Finding your network's free IP addresses in Windows XP Pro can work a little too well, giving you more entries than you can easily manage. Here's how to narrow your search for unused IP addresses...
60 Latest comment by 1RealTruth
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Speed shutdown of Windows XP Pro by disabling Terminal Services
May 9, 2007 7:00am PDT
Is Windows XP Pro grinding to a halt? Terminal Services may hold the key. Here's what you need to know about troubleshooting this complex applications system and disabling it if necessary.
29 Latest comment by Former Big Iron Guy
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Using the Create a Shared Folder wizard in Windows XP Pro
October 25, 2006 7:00am PDT
Creating multiple shared folders in Windows XP Pro? It doesn't have to be difficult. Greg Shultz tells about the Create a Shared Folder wizard and how it can do a lot of the work for you.
8 Latest comment by Cincinnerdi
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Get Windows XP SP2 on CD for free
March 25, 2005 8:00am PST
Find out how you can get SP2 on CD for free.
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Automatically set Processor Affinity in Windows XP Professional
April 11, 2007 7:00am PDT
Is two better than one? Not necessarily, if your dual-core processor runs at less-than-effective efficiency with older programs. Here's how to optimize your processor settings to allow Windows XP...
17 Latest comment by imtiyazmuc
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Remove clutter with Windows XP SP2's Duplicate Finder tool
February 21, 2007 8:00am PST
Hidden clutter exists on your Windows XP machine in the form of duplicate files. Here's how to free up valuable hard disk space by doing some early spring cleaning with the Duplicate Finder tool.
69 Latest comment by Morris1368
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Launching remote desktop from the command line in Windows XP Pro
December 13, 2006 8:00am PST
Remote desktop allows you to configure and connect to another computer running Windows XP Pro. Here's what you need to know about the remote desktop connection dialog box, including a few...
23 Latest comment by inspiron80
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Creating a quick Windows XP SP2 slipstream CD
April 8, 2005 7:00am PDT
In order to avoid having to reinstall SP2, you can create a quick Windows XP SP2 slipstream CD using your original XP CD, the network installation version of SP2, and a special command. Here's how.
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