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How to Install XP on a Computer that doesn't have a Bootable CD-ROM Drive Add/Remove hidden programs in Windows XP and 2000 How to Keep Shortcuts to Shares from being added to My Network Places Missing the Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/NT setup disks or CD-ROM What word processing file format is most compatible across operating systems? See what's going on During XP Startup Remove unwanted installed programs Restrict access to Windows XP system based on the time of day? How large should your pagefile be? Turn off Microsoft's phone home error reporting "feature" Computer reboots itself or shuts down Ways to find your IP address in Windows XP Use the Command Line to Change a User Password Delete Hidden Tracking files with information about your IE surfing history and more. Backup your Address Book, the fast easy way Correct slow browsing of files on your network, using a home LAN with XP machines Remove message in the system tray that the network cable is unplugged Disable the Desktop Cleanup Wizard Slowdown of Internet Connection How To Configure your XP Computer for Two Different Networks Missing Recycle Bin Before Using Disk Defragmenter Performance hit when you right-click a File or folder in Windows Explorer (XP BUG) Lost Time or BIOS Settings Restore the Show Desktop icon to the Quick Launch Bar Shutdown Problem Help for Win98/ME/2K/XP Check computer for device errors Disable the Messenger service. Its easy to reverse at a later time if you wish to do so Space-hogs on your system: System Restore and the Recycle Bin Adjust XP's virtual memory settings, your "swapfile" or "paging file" System File Checker (SFC.EXE) verify your operating system contains the correct system files. Doesn't recognize some of your floppy disks How to Clean Boot Windows XP Chkdsk to check the integrity of your hard drive's files, and to repair any errors Delete Hidden Tracking files with information about your IE surfing history and more How to Disable Auto Search for Network Printers and Folders Turn ON CD-ROM autoplay if it's not working Temporary Decline in Performance when you Right-Click a File or Folder Difference Between Standby and Hibernate How to Use Remote Desktop to Connect to a Computer on Your Network Disable the Windows Messenger
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