Wheelman [PT]
02-04-2004, 10:07
Deixo só os links porque o artigo é muito extenso.
PC Stats (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1494)
From performance to security and privacy tips; from essential advice for beginners to registry tweaks, PCstats 101 Tips Guide will help you get the most out of your current PC! - Version 1.0.0
We'd like to present you with our first tip guide for Windows XP; 101 useful and sometimes spicy tips that may improve your experience with the operating system. Some you might know already, some you might not want to use, but we bet that everyone will find lots of interesting advice in here.
From beginner's tips to registry tweaks, it's all present and accounted for. This list is presented in two sections. The first is composed of tweaks and tips you can implement using options already present in the Windows XP interface.
The second is composed of Registry tips which require the use of the REGEDIT program. Instructions are included, so read on, and enjoy!.
Now before we get started, click on this link to bookmark the guide. There are so many useful tips and tweaks listed here that I'm sure at some time in the near future you'll need to reference a tip here and may not be able to remember the exact URL.
Performance Tips (1-12)
1. Turn off or reduce system restore to save hard drive space (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=2)
2. Altering page files (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=2)
3. Clean out prefetch folder (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=3)
4. Set priority for individual programs (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=3)
5. Cleaning up unwanted startup programs (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=3)
6. Defrag your hard drive (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=4)
7. Disable unnecessary services (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=4)
8. Disable the Disk performance counter(s) (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=5)
9. Turn Off Windows Indexing service (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=5)
10. Increasing desktop Graphics Performance (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=5)
11. Check and set the DMA mode on your drives (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=5)
12. Smooth out your mouse movement (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=5)
Useful Tips for WindowsXP (13-30)
13. Resize screen fonts on the fly in Internet Explorer (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=6)
14. Mouse Sonar (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=6)
15. Quick back and forward commands in Internet explorer (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=6)
16. Mount a new hard drive as a folder in your C: drive (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=6)
17. Enable clear type (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=7)
18. Create a keyboard shortcut to a folder or program (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=7)
19. Use remote desktop to connect to your PC from anywhere (XP Pro only) (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=8)
20. XP Powertoys (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=9)
21. Backing up or transferring your email manually with outlook express (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=9)
22. Running legacy software in Windows XP (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=9)
23. Compressing files and folders to save space (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=10)
24. Open explorer window from current command prompt directory (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=10)
25. Using Quick Edit in the Command Prompt (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=10)
26. Select 'No to all' when copying files in XP (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=10)
27. Bypass the recycle bin when deleting a file (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=11)
28. Create a link to shutdown your PC (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=11)
29. Hosting online games through the Windows XP firewall (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=11)
30. Rename multiple files simultaneously (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=11)
Security, privacy and recovery tips (31-44)
31. Use the Windows 2000-style secure logon screen (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=12)
32. Hiding shared folders with $ (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=12)
33. Using advanced file security settings in Windows XP Home (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=12)
34. Create a password reset disk (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=13)
35. Applying a password to the
'administrator' account in XP Home (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=13)
36. 'Rolling back' a faulty device driver (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=13)
37. Disable simple file sharing (XP Professional only) (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=14)
38. Using the Windows XP firewall (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=14)
39. Turn autocomplete off in IE (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=14)
40. Using the Windows XP repair installation process (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=15)
41. Add, Clear or remove the 'my recent documents' menu (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=15)
42. Creating a desktop shortcut for locking your computer (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=15)
43. Giving a password to the 'Guest' user account (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
44. Use system restore when you cannot boot your system normally (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
Customizing Windows XP (45-58)
45. Stop Windows messenger from running (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
46. Run command prompt utilities successfully from shortcuts (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
47. Remove the XP desktop theme (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
48. Change start menu style (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
49. Add my computer and other missing icons to your desktop (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
50. Change the picture in the welcome screen (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=18)
51. Add items to the 'Send To' right click option (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=18)
52. Automatically run programs when starting Windows XP (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=18)
53. Create a screensaver from your pictures (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=19)
54. Modify autoplay for different types of CD (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=19)
55. Different folder types with XP (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=20)
56. Using 'my computer' as a toolbar (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=20)
57. Enlarge and resize the quicklaunch (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=21) bar[/url]
58. Disable desktop cleanup wizard (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=21)
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PC Stats (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1494)
From performance to security and privacy tips; from essential advice for beginners to registry tweaks, PCstats 101 Tips Guide will help you get the most out of your current PC! - Version 1.0.0
We'd like to present you with our first tip guide for Windows XP; 101 useful and sometimes spicy tips that may improve your experience with the operating system. Some you might know already, some you might not want to use, but we bet that everyone will find lots of interesting advice in here.
From beginner's tips to registry tweaks, it's all present and accounted for. This list is presented in two sections. The first is composed of tweaks and tips you can implement using options already present in the Windows XP interface.
The second is composed of Registry tips which require the use of the REGEDIT program. Instructions are included, so read on, and enjoy!.
Now before we get started, click on this link to bookmark the guide. There are so many useful tips and tweaks listed here that I'm sure at some time in the near future you'll need to reference a tip here and may not be able to remember the exact URL.
Performance Tips (1-12)
1. Turn off or reduce system restore to save hard drive space (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=2)
2. Altering page files (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=2)
3. Clean out prefetch folder (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=3)
4. Set priority for individual programs (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=3)
5. Cleaning up unwanted startup programs (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=3)
6. Defrag your hard drive (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=4)
7. Disable unnecessary services (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=4)
8. Disable the Disk performance counter(s) (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=5)
9. Turn Off Windows Indexing service (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=5)
10. Increasing desktop Graphics Performance (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=5)
11. Check and set the DMA mode on your drives (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=5)
12. Smooth out your mouse movement (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=5)
Useful Tips for WindowsXP (13-30)
13. Resize screen fonts on the fly in Internet Explorer (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=6)
14. Mouse Sonar (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=6)
15. Quick back and forward commands in Internet explorer (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=6)
16. Mount a new hard drive as a folder in your C: drive (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=6)
17. Enable clear type (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=7)
18. Create a keyboard shortcut to a folder or program (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=7)
19. Use remote desktop to connect to your PC from anywhere (XP Pro only) (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=8)
20. XP Powertoys (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=9)
21. Backing up or transferring your email manually with outlook express (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=9)
22. Running legacy software in Windows XP (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=9)
23. Compressing files and folders to save space (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=10)
24. Open explorer window from current command prompt directory (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=10)
25. Using Quick Edit in the Command Prompt (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=10)
26. Select 'No to all' when copying files in XP (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=10)
27. Bypass the recycle bin when deleting a file (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=11)
28. Create a link to shutdown your PC (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=11)
29. Hosting online games through the Windows XP firewall (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=11)
30. Rename multiple files simultaneously (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=11)
Security, privacy and recovery tips (31-44)
31. Use the Windows 2000-style secure logon screen (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=12)
32. Hiding shared folders with $ (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=12)
33. Using advanced file security settings in Windows XP Home (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=12)
34. Create a password reset disk (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=13)
35. Applying a password to the
'administrator' account in XP Home (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=13)
36. 'Rolling back' a faulty device driver (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=13)
37. Disable simple file sharing (XP Professional only) (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=14)
38. Using the Windows XP firewall (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=14)
39. Turn autocomplete off in IE (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=14)
40. Using the Windows XP repair installation process (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=15)
41. Add, Clear or remove the 'my recent documents' menu (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=15)
42. Creating a desktop shortcut for locking your computer (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=15)
43. Giving a password to the 'Guest' user account (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
44. Use system restore when you cannot boot your system normally (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
Customizing Windows XP (45-58)
45. Stop Windows messenger from running (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
46. Run command prompt utilities successfully from shortcuts (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
47. Remove the XP desktop theme (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
48. Change start menu style (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
49. Add my computer and other missing icons to your desktop (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=16)
50. Change the picture in the welcome screen (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=18)
51. Add items to the 'Send To' right click option (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=18)
52. Automatically run programs when starting Windows XP (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=18)
53. Create a screensaver from your pictures (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=19)
54. Modify autoplay for different types of CD (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=19)
55. Different folder types with XP (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=20)
56. Using 'my computer' as a toolbar (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=20)
57. Enlarge and resize the quicklaunch (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=21) bar[/url]
58. Disable desktop cleanup wizard (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1494&page=21)
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