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Windows XP Related Instructions & Tips
How to Take Screenshots
Simple instructions to take screenshots, edit your screenshot image in Windows Paint, and change the format from BMP.
How to Make a Desktop Shortcut
Making a desktop shortcut is really easy using these simple instructions.
How to Show a Computer's Processor Speed
Simple instructions to find your computer's processor CPU speed.
How to Show Hidden Files
By default Windows may not show you hidden files. Just like the hidden file extensions there is an easy way to change this.
How to Change Windows File Extensions
How to change Windows file extensions is simply a matter of manually adding the extension to the icon text label.
How to Show Hidden Windows File Extensions
How to show hidden Windows file extensions is simply a matter of making a simple selection inside folder options.
Make My Family Photos Into a Slideshow Screen Saver
Explains how to take your photos and make them into a slideshow on your computer's desktop.
Use Different Folder for My Slideshow Screen Saver Photos
Simple instructions for how use a different folder than the default My Pictures folder for displaying a photo slideshow screensaver.
Start Windows XP in Safe Mode
Easy steps for how to restart Windows using Safe Mode.
Turn Windows Icons Upright
How to turn Windows icons upright when they appear to be sideways.
Icon Names to Show Background Color of Desktop
Simple steps to maintain transparent icon backgrounds on your Windows desktop.
Fix Windows Icon Label Text Letters
How to make desktop icons text label backgrounds transparent in Windows.
Use Windows Safe Mode Key
How to find and use the Windows Safe Mode Key F8 duting system restart.
My Computer Freezes Randomly
Show the Windows Taskbar When the Taskbar is Missing
In most cases the taskbar is simply hidden but not missing. If you mouseover the bottom of your desktop you should be able to see the taskbar popup. If it does not popup and appears to be missing, check the Taskbar & Start Menu Properties Window using the steps listed.
How to Change Icon Size in Windows
How to easily change icon size in Windows using the following simple instructions to resize desktop icons.
Windows Icons Appear Too Big
Icons that are too big could either be fixed inside your Display Properties Appearance, or within Settings Screen Resolution.
How Do I Change Windows Screen Resolution?
Steps for Windows Display Properties Screen Resolution.
How Do I Run Windows in Safe Mode?
Explains the F8 Safe Mode Key on your keyboard while your computer starts up or during restart.
Windows sfc /scannow not working
How to fix Windows cannot find 'sfc/scannow'.
Fix Windows Error: The application failed to initialize properly 0xc0000142
Error: The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000142) Click on OK to terminate the application.
Show the Taskbar Clock
Easy steps to display the taskbar clock on Windows XP.
Windows PC System Information to the Get Windows Version
How to retrieve your system info.
How to Remove Malicious Spyware Infections
After successful removal of all malicious spyware from my computer, I not only feel more confident that my personal information is protected, but I also noticed a significant improvement in my computer's overall performance.
Disk Cleanup Windows XP
Disk cleanup combined with defragging your computer on a regular basis, are recommended to speed-up your computer's performance.
Disable Programs at Startup Windows XP
There are many reasons why it’s useful to disable programs at startup in Windows XP. For example if your computer is freezing up or you want to identify potential issues with system performance, then it’s sometimes helpful to turn off programs at startup as a part of the troubleshooting process. Other reasons for turning off programs could be to free up memory to increase system performance, or to simply eliminate potential conflicts that might arise. There are other reasons not listed here.
Show or Hide the Time/Clock on the Windows XP Taskbar
Inside the Windows taskbar there is a clock usually located to the very right corner of the display. ou can show or hide this clock by following these simple instructions.
How to Save Text Using Copy and Paste Commands in Windows
It's often useful to save text using the copy paste command in Windows. The example article shows highlighted text. When you click + drag your mouse across text it changes appearance. While text is still highlighted press the the keyboard keys Ctrl + C to copy.
Using the Windows Print Screen Key
Learn how to locate and use the Windows Print Screen Key.
Convert GIF, PNG, JPG to Different Image Formats for Free
Steps are explained how to convert images for free using Microsoft Paint included with Windows XP.
Defrag Your Computer Hard Disk (Windows XP)
Defragging your hard disk on Windows XP is recommended and should be done frequently.
A new computer will tend to store all programs and files in one general area within the hard disk which allows it fast and efficient access to data. Over time as you install and remove programs from your computer, information becomes fragmented and it takes longer for your computer's read-write head to access the data on the hard disk drive.
How to Edit Registry in Windows XP
To edit the Windows registry you need to run regedit. Simply click on the Start Button > Run. Then type regedit and click Okay. Once this is complete RegEdit should open. Regedit is a program used to edit the Registry in Windows XP.
How to Backup Registry in Windows XP
Windows comes with a Backup utility but first you will need to locate or install it. Quick seps for backing up your registry.
Simple Windows XP Instructions & Tips
Windows XP Related Instructions & Tips
How to Take Screenshots
Simple instructions to take screenshots, edit your screenshot image in Windows Paint, and change the format from BMP.
How to Make a Desktop Shortcut
Making a desktop shortcut is really easy using these simple instructions.
How to Show a Computer's Processor Speed
Simple instructions to find your computer's processor CPU speed.
How to Show Hidden Files
By default Windows may not show you hidden files. Just like the hidden file extensions there is an easy way to change this.
How to Change Windows File Extensions
How to change Windows file extensions is simply a matter of manually adding the extension to the icon text label.
How to Show Hidden Windows File Extensions
How to show hidden Windows file extensions is simply a matter of making a simple selection inside folder options.
Make My Family Photos Into a Slideshow Screen Saver
Explains how to take your photos and make them into a slideshow on your computer's desktop.
Use Different Folder for My Slideshow Screen Saver Photos
Simple instructions for how use a different folder than the default My Pictures folder for displaying a photo slideshow screensaver.
Start Windows XP in Safe Mode
Easy steps for how to restart Windows using Safe Mode.
Turn Windows Icons Upright
How to turn Windows icons upright when they appear to be sideways.
Icon Names to Show Background Color of Desktop
Simple steps to maintain transparent icon backgrounds on your Windows desktop.
Fix Windows Icon Label Text Letters
How to make desktop icons text label backgrounds transparent in Windows.
Use Windows Safe Mode Key
How to find and use the Windows Safe Mode Key F8 duting system restart.
My Computer Freezes Randomly
Show the Windows Taskbar When the Taskbar is Missing
In most cases the taskbar is simply hidden but not missing. If you mouseover the bottom of your desktop you should be able to see the taskbar popup. If it does not popup and appears to be missing, check the Taskbar & Start Menu Properties Window using the steps listed.
How to Change Icon Size in Windows
How to easily change icon size in Windows using the following simple instructions to resize desktop icons.
Windows Icons Appear Too Big
Icons that are too big could either be fixed inside your Display Properties Appearance, or within Settings Screen Resolution.
How Do I Change Windows Screen Resolution?
Steps for Windows Display Properties Screen Resolution.
How Do I Run Windows in Safe Mode?
Explains the F8 Safe Mode Key on your keyboard while your computer starts up or during restart.
Windows sfc /scannow not working
How to fix Windows cannot find 'sfc/scannow'.
Fix Windows Error: The application failed to initialize properly 0xc0000142
Error: The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000142) Click on OK to terminate the application.
Show the Taskbar Clock
Easy steps to display the taskbar clock on Windows XP.
Windows PC System Information to the Get Windows Version
How to retrieve your system info.
How to Remove Malicious Spyware Infections
After successful removal of all malicious spyware from my computer, I not only feel more confident that my personal information is protected, but I also noticed a significant improvement in my computer's overall performance.
Disk Cleanup Windows XP
Disk cleanup combined with defragging your computer on a regular basis, are recommended to speed-up your computer's performance.
Disable Programs at Startup Windows XP
There are many reasons why it’s useful to disable programs at startup in Windows XP. For example if your computer is freezing up or you want to identify potential issues with system performance, then it’s sometimes helpful to turn off programs at startup as a part of the troubleshooting process. Other reasons for turning off programs could be to free up memory to increase system performance, or to simply eliminate potential conflicts that might arise. There are other reasons not listed here.
Show or Hide the Time/Clock on the Windows XP Taskbar
Inside the Windows taskbar there is a clock usually located to the very right corner of the display. ou can show or hide this clock by following these simple instructions.
How to Save Text Using Copy and Paste Commands in Windows
It's often useful to save text using the copy paste command in Windows. The example article shows highlighted text. When you click + drag your mouse across text it changes appearance. While text is still highlighted press the the keyboard keys Ctrl + C to copy.
Using the Windows Print Screen Key
Learn how to locate and use the Windows Print Screen Key.
Convert GIF, PNG, JPG to Different Image Formats for Free
Steps are explained how to convert images for free using Microsoft Paint included with Windows XP.
Defrag Your Computer Hard Disk (Windows XP)
Defragging your hard disk on Windows XP is recommended and should be done frequently.
A new computer will tend to store all programs and files in one general area within the hard disk which allows it fast and efficient access to data. Over time as you install and remove programs from your computer, information becomes fragmented and it takes longer for your computer's read-write head to access the data on the hard disk drive.
How to Edit Registry in Windows XP
To edit the Windows registry you need to run regedit. Simply click on the Start Button > Run. Then type regedit and click Okay. Once this is complete RegEdit should open. Regedit is a program used to edit the Registry in Windows XP.
How to Backup Registry in Windows XP
Windows comes with a Backup utility but first you will need to locate or install it. Quick seps for backing up your registry.