tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85021226471567631782024-02-18T18:20:41.505-08:00Microsoft Windows XP Pro tricks and TipsYou will find here Windows How to windows tutorials, windows help,change windows setting, windows optimize Tips, Windows Desktop Tips, Windows Networking Tips,and everything you want to knowTecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-27304078404305473442009-08-10T22:04:00.000-07:002009-08-10T22:06:06.236-07:00Blog will be down till October 1stThis blog will be closed till October 1st. No more post will be made till September 30.
We will be back in October.TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-41041077030506354322009-08-04T05:50:00.001-07:002009-08-04T05:50:52.852-07:00To show file and folder tasks in Windows ExplorerEvery Windows folder provides easy access to common file and folder management tasks. When you open any folder on your computer, a list of hyperlinked tasks is displayed next to the folder contents. You can select a file or folder, and then click a task to rename, copy, move, or delete it. You can also send a file in e-mail or publish it to the Web. By Default Windows do not show Common Tasks TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-78127388133675551052009-08-02T00:39:00.001-07:002009-08-02T00:40:28.573-07:00To make all folder views the same in Windows XPWindows provides several new ways for you to arrange and identify your files when viewing them in Folders, such as My Documents. When a folder is open, you can access each of the following view options on the View menu. Show in Groups: Show in Groups allows you to group your files by any detail of the file, such as name, size, type, or date modified. For example, if you group by file type, image TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-11116793683931424812009-07-26T06:03:00.001-07:002009-07-26T06:05:53.712-07:00Changing the Defualt program for opening a fileSometimes you install a software(for example an image viewer) and it get associated with its supported formats automatically. Whenever you open those files (images,pictures etc) they will be opened by the new software you have just installed. But you may like to open them with your old software.For example you have installed an image viewer/editor like Photo Perfect Express or FastStone Image TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-20203307342558862312009-07-23T06:17:00.001-07:002009-07-23T06:18:21.927-07:00Copying Files/Folders to another locationMost Windows tasks involve working with files and folders. Windows uses folders to provide a storage system for the files on your computer, just as you use manila folders to organize information in a filing cabinet. Folders can contain many different types of files, such as documents, pictures, videos, and programs. You can copy and move files from other locations, such as another folder, TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-49895983946928696262009-07-21T00:04:00.001-07:002009-07-21T00:07:00.282-07:00Clear/Disable Recent Documents History from Start MenuWindows keep records of your recently opened documents. You could access your most recently opened documents by clicking the Start>Recent Documents.Its a good feature if you have to open/edit some files often. But it could be a privacy threat for you. There are always some files(Pictures, videos,documents etc) that you will never wanted to know some one about it. If you open these files these TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-27285281397692746542009-07-17T23:24:00.001-07:002009-07-17T23:26:34.461-07:00Adding a Program at the top of the Start menuIf you use some programs frequently then you should add them at the top of Windows Start Menu for easier and quick access.To display a program at the top of the Start menu in Windows XPRight-click the program you want to display at the top of the Start menu. You can right-click a program on the Start menu, in Windows Explorer, in My Computer, or on the desktop. Click Pin to Start menu. The TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-7884328842676267252009-07-14T00:03:00.001-07:002009-07-14T00:05:37.585-07:00Adding "My Computer" to Windows Taskbar for Faster accessIf you access different files from your hard drive often then you know what you have to do every time. You have to open my computer then c:/d/ or other drive and then the folder in which file is stored.What if you could access them without opening my computer? that’s my today’s tip.You could access all contents of My computer from your taskbar through a cascading menu.Here is how:Right click on TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-65319766178801268672009-07-11T02:14:00.001-07:002009-07-11T02:16:15.470-07:00How to Create a Shortcut on the DesktopThere are always some files which you use most often then others.You always need to open these files/folder by going to their original location.It may frustrate you.What if you don't need to go to their original location to open them,access that file/folder in just one stepHow? By creating a shortcut of that file/folder to your desktop.Here is the step by step guide to create a shortcut to your TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-90114633880772550112009-07-08T00:07:00.001-07:002009-07-08T00:08:34.120-07:00Changing Windows Star Menu StyleWindows XP has a new Start Menu style, which looks good and easy. But some people still prefer to view/use the Start menu in classic (Win98/2000) style.Also the new Start Menu look is heavy on system resources and may slow down your PC if you have an old PC.To change the Start menu style:Right-click the Start button, and then click Properties.
On the Start Menu tab, click one of the following TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-37586161404974170632009-07-05T00:03:00.001-07:002009-07-05T00:04:45.839-07:00Insert Special characters in your documents with Character MapYou can use Character Map to copy and paste special characters into your documents, such as the trademark symbol, special mathematical characters, or a character from the character set of another language. You can also use Character Map to view the characters that are available in a selected font. Character Map displays the following character sets: Windows, DOS, and Unicode. You can copy TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-4489190739866801692009-07-01T03:02:00.001-07:002009-07-01T03:04:23.677-07:00Delete files without moving them to Recycle BinWhenever you delete files they first go to recycle bin and then you have to open recycle bin to delete files permanently.Suppose you have some extremely private files, you deleted them and You forget to empty the recycle bin, Then someone from your home/office who has access to that PC may restore them and open those files.But you may delete files permanently without sending them to recycle TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-81819400167672781082009-06-28T00:23:00.001-07:002009-06-28T00:28:42.307-07:00Show/Hide Run command from Start MenuOne of our member asked that Run Command is not showing to his Start Menu.Run Command box is an important part of Operating System. Whether for running applications or Registry editing. For changing startup setting or running Group policy editing. Every software/data present in your PC could be run/opened with Run command box.In some cases it could be hided by some naughty friend of yours or by TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-91671736989639324082009-06-21T21:46:00.001-07:002009-06-21T21:47:42.566-07:00Enable/Disable Windows Task ManagerTask Manager provides information about programs and processes running on your computer. It also displays the most commonly used performance measures for processes. You can use Task Manager to monitor key indicators of your computer's performance. You can see the status of the programs that are running and end programs that have stopped responding. You can also assess the activity of running TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-74542630048904964962009-05-24T21:56:00.001-07:002009-05-24T21:58:03.208-07:00Running Windows in Safe ModeIf your computer will not start, you might be able to start it in safe mode. In safe mode, Windows uses default settings (VGA monitor, Microsoft mouse driver, no network connections, and the minimum device drivers required to start Windows).If your computer will not start after you install new software, you might be able to start it with minimal services in safe mode and then change your computerTecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-66159016010159826252009-05-20T10:55:00.001-07:002009-05-20T10:56:31.438-07:00Enabling Internet Explorer add-onsWhat are Web browser add-ons?Web browser add-ons add features (for example, extra toolbars, animated mouse pointers, stock tickers, and pop-up ad blockers) to your web browser.Some websites will not browse correctly if their required add-ons are not installed or they get disabled. For example a website with flash content will not display correctly if the flash plugin/add-on not installed or TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-84038286116442817302009-05-16T06:15:00.001-07:002009-05-16T06:20:50.947-07:00Enabling Remote Desktop in Windows XPWhat is Remote Desktop?With Remote Desktop, you can have access to a Windows session that is running on your computer when you are at another computer. This means, for example, that you can connect to your work computer from home and have access to all of your programs, files, and network resources as though you were sitting at your computer at work. You can leave programs running at work and TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-18137105237400552402009-05-09T03:21:00.001-07:002009-05-09T03:23:05.638-07:00Enabling cookies in internet Explore/Mozilla FirefoxWebsites use cookies to offer a personalized experience to users and to gather information about website use. Many websites also use cookies to store information that provides a consistent experience between sections of the site, such as a shopping cart or customized pages. With a trusted website, cookies can enrich your experience by allowing the site to learn your preferences or allowing you toTecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-85712927199283803112009-05-06T02:51:00.001-07:002009-05-06T02:55:48.524-07:00Enabling JavaScript in Internet Explorer/Mozilla FirefoxJavaScript is a scripting language commonly used in WebPages. Many website you visit require JavaScript to be enabled, otherwise you will not be able to browse them.To enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer.Run Internet Explorer and Press Alt+T to open Tools menu and select Internet options.Now Choose the Security tab and click on Custom Level button.Security setting will be opened.Now scroll TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-84289209831684983132009-04-21T03:49:00.001-07:002009-04-23T04:06:37.063-07:00How to change Windows XP languageWith Regional and Language Options in Control Panel, you can change the format Windows uses to display dates, times, currency amounts, large numbers, and numbers with decimal fractions. You can also choose from a large number of input languages and text services, such as different keyboard layouts, Input Method Editors, and speech and handwriting recognition programs. When you switch to another TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-66172781171234824302009-04-18T00:30:00.001-07:002009-04-18T00:34:48.938-07:00Disable/Enable Windows Security CenterWindows Security Center checks the status of your computer for the three security essentials listed below. If a problem is detected with any of the three essentials (for example, if your antivirus program is out of date), the Security Center sends you an alert and provides recommendations for how to better protect your computer.Firewall: A firewall helps protect your computer by preventing TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-84840131749656747422009-04-15T00:16:00.001-07:002009-04-15T00:18:25.418-07:00What is Spyware,Its Signs and Removel instructionsWhat is spyware?Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent first. Spyware is often associated with software that displays advertisements (called adware) or software that tracks personal or sensitive TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-87576699239594872442009-04-12T02:16:00.001-07:002009-04-12T02:18:20.048-07:00Disabling Microsoft Windows DefenderWindows Defender is free and useful antispyware security tool from Microsoft. (Don't know what is Windows Defender? Click here to Know). But is some conditions you may want to disable it becauseYou have anoteher antispyware tool and you prefer to use it, then its better to disable Windows Defender to prevent from conflict. You have some adware (adware are free but advertising-supported software TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-63307543251880793782009-04-08T02:02:00.001-07:002009-04-08T02:07:40.866-07:00Disable/Enable System Restore in WindowsSystem Restore is a component of Windows, that you can use to restore your computer to a previous state, if a problem occurs, without losing your personal data files (such as Microsoft Word documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or e-mail). System Restore monitors changes to the system and some application files, and it automatically creates easily identified restore points. These TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502122647156763178.post-81732213480242512042009-03-27T00:53:00.001-07:002009-03-27T00:54:43.288-07:00Removing the windows taskbar clockDo you know you can hide the Windows Taskbar Clock?Here is the step by step tutorial to hide it.Right click on the Taskbar and select Properties. The Taskbar properties window will be opened. Now uncheck the Show the clock check box to remove the clock from windows Taskbar and click the Ok Button. Its done. Now there will be no clock in the Taskbar. To show the Clock again just Check the Show TecH GeeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636378511849025098noreply@blogger.com0