Windows XP Tweaks

If you open System Restore and try to choose a restore point but the calendar is missing, it's probably the Hypertext Markup Language Component associatiion (.htc) that is missing or corrupt.

There are any number of programs available that will claim to search your hard drive and remove any duplicate files. Most of these programs do a pretty good job, but it's worth having an understanding of what impact removal of system files and application components can have upon your computer.

In explorer's properties, use this path and switches in the target: C:\windows\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\

Windows XP is full of many KEY-Combo Shortcuts to access Feasures quickly. Here are some of the shortcuts you may find most useful. WINKEY + E = Opens explorer windows with the folder sidebar enabled

Select a file or folder and press the F2 key... rename.

Although I have a mouse with my laptop, I sometimes just use the touch pad if I'm not going to be on very long. With the touch pad being, well, touchy, I experimented with keystrokes.

You can put the Run... command found in the Start Menu on the desktop or anywhere else you want 1)Click on the Start Menu 2)Drag the Run... command to the desktop 3)You can then cut and paste it anywhere you like.

If you've ever performed some kind of file operation, you'll be blasted with "Are you sure?"-type dialog boxes with the options,

You can easily create an icon on your desktop that allows you to compose and sand a mail by double clicking on it without opening Outlook Express. 1- Find a free space on your desktop and right click on it on New -> Shortcut 2- Enter in the space 'mailto:' (w/out quotes) 3- Press 'Next' button.

Easiest way to configure the "Send to" feature is to create a shortcut to the SendTo folder (X:\Documents and Settings\username\SendTo\ (it is hidden) where X is your drive letter and username is your username