The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer keyboards is a little-used treasure. Don't' ignore it. It is the shortcut anchor for the following commands:
Windows: Display the Start menu
Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows
Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer
Windows + F: Display Search for files
Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer
Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center
Windows + R: Display Run dialog box
Windows + break: Display System Properties dialog box
Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows
Windows + L: Lock the workstation
Windows + U: Open Utility Manager
Windows + Q: Quick switching of users (Powertoys only)
Windows + Q: Hold Windows Key, then tap Q to scroll thru the different users on your PC
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Create a Password Reset Disk
If you’re running Windows XP Professional as a local user in a workgroup environment, you can create a password reset disk to log onto your computer when you forget your password. To create the disk:
1.Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click User Accounts.
2.Click your account name.
3.Under Related Tasks, click Prevent a forgotten password.
4.Follow the directions in the Forgotten Password Wizard to create a password reset disk.
5.Store the disk in a secure location, because anyone using it can access your local user account.
1.Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click User Accounts.
2.Click your account name.
3.Under Related Tasks, click Prevent a forgotten password.
4.Follow the directions in the Forgotten Password Wizard to create a password reset disk.
5.Store the disk in a secure location, because anyone using it can access your local user account.
Change The Taskbar Group Size
By default taskbar grouping will happen when you have three or more of the same program windows open. We have found the registry key to change the settings so that, if you prefer, Windows XP will wait till you open even more of the same program windows before they start to group. Here is an overview of Taskbar Grouping first:
Overview
The taskbar can become crowded with buttons when you are working with multiple programs at the same time. For this reason, Windows provides a feature to help you manage a large number of open documents and program items. The taskbar button grouping feature works in two ways. First, taskbar buttons for documents opened by the same program are always displayed in the same area of the taskbar so you can find your documents easily.
Second, if you have many documents open in the same program, Windows combines all the documents into one taskbar button that is labeled with the name of the program. A triangle on the right side of the button indicates that many documents are open in this program. The single button provides access to all the open documents. To access one of the open documents, click the triangle on the taskbar button, and then click a document name in the list. To act on all the open documents at the same time, use the right-click menu. For example, right-clicking the triangle gives you a menu that lets you close all the open documents.
The Tip
Click here to download the registry key to enable user defined grouping. It's currently set at 3, if you want to change this number open the .reg file in notepad and edit the line:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"TaskbarGroupSize"=dword:00000003
Change this to whatever number you wish explorer to group at. i.e. change it to dword:00000008 if you wanted explorer to group on 8, or dword:00000005 if you want explorer to group on 5. Save the file after editing to the number and then click on the file you have edited. It will ask you if you want to enter this entry into the registry, click yes. You will then be notified if the key has been added to your registry correctly.
Overview
The taskbar can become crowded with buttons when you are working with multiple programs at the same time. For this reason, Windows provides a feature to help you manage a large number of open documents and program items. The taskbar button grouping feature works in two ways. First, taskbar buttons for documents opened by the same program are always displayed in the same area of the taskbar so you can find your documents easily.
Second, if you have many documents open in the same program, Windows combines all the documents into one taskbar button that is labeled with the name of the program. A triangle on the right side of the button indicates that many documents are open in this program. The single button provides access to all the open documents. To access one of the open documents, click the triangle on the taskbar button, and then click a document name in the list. To act on all the open documents at the same time, use the right-click menu. For example, right-clicking the triangle gives you a menu that lets you close all the open documents.
The Tip
Click here to download the registry key to enable user defined grouping. It's currently set at 3, if you want to change this number open the .reg file in notepad and edit the line:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"TaskbarGroupSize"=dword:00000003
Change this to whatever number you wish explorer to group at. i.e. change it to dword:00000008 if you wanted explorer to group on 8, or dword:00000005 if you want explorer to group on 5. Save the file after editing to the number and then click on the file you have edited. It will ask you if you want to enter this entry into the registry, click yes. You will then be notified if the key has been added to your registry correctly.
Compatibility Mode Make older programs run in Windows XP
If you're having trouble running older programs originally developed for previous versions of Windows, you're not out of luck. Luckily for consumers, Microsoft built Compatibility Mode into XP. Compatibility Mode allows you to run a program using the shell of the original program it was developed for.
Here's how to access a program's Compatibility Mode in XP:
Find the executable or program shortcut icon you'd like to run.
Right-click the icon and select Properties.
Click the Compatibility tab and place a checkmark next to the text labeled "Run this program in compatibility mode."
Select the operating system that the program was originally intended to run on.
You may need to fine-tune the three fields under "Display Settings" if an older program requires 640x480 resolution or 256 colors.
Click Apply.
Try starting the program after making these changes. If it still gives you trouble, try a different operating system. If the program was written for Win95 and worked fine in Win98, there's nothing that says it still won't work fine with Win98.
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Here's how to access a program's Compatibility Mode in XP:
Find the executable or program shortcut icon you'd like to run.
Right-click the icon and select Properties.
Click the Compatibility tab and place a checkmark next to the text labeled "Run this program in compatibility mode."
Select the operating system that the program was originally intended to run on.
You may need to fine-tune the three fields under "Display Settings" if an older program requires 640x480 resolution or 256 colors.
Click Apply.
Try starting the program after making these changes. If it still gives you trouble, try a different operating system. If the program was written for Win95 and worked fine in Win98, there's nothing that says it still won't work fine with Win98.
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Custom User Icons
If you plan on getting a copy of XP, one of the first things you're going to do is set up a user account. Why not give your user account its very own picture? It's OK if you don't want to use a picture of your own because Windows comes with at least 20 beautiful pictures to choose from.
Here's how you can customize your user account icon.
Single-click the start menu and choose Control Panel.
Single-click the User Accounts icon.
Find the user account you'd like to change the icon for and click on it.
Click the text that says "Change My Picture."
You'll have the option to either pick one of the predefined icons or choose your own.
If you like one of the predefined icons, just highlight the one you like and click the button labeled "Change Picture."
If you'd like to use your own picture, just click the magnifying glass or the text labeled "Browse for more pictures." This will launch a dialog box directing you to navigate to where your new picture is stored. After you find it, just click Open to save your new changes.
Here's how you can customize your user account icon.
Single-click the start menu and choose Control Panel.
Single-click the User Accounts icon.
Find the user account you'd like to change the icon for and click on it.
Click the text that says "Change My Picture."
You'll have the option to either pick one of the predefined icons or choose your own.
If you like one of the predefined icons, just highlight the one you like and click the button labeled "Change Picture."
If you'd like to use your own picture, just click the magnifying glass or the text labeled "Browse for more pictures." This will launch a dialog box directing you to navigate to where your new picture is stored. After you find it, just click Open to save your new changes.
Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles Relating to the Setup XP
Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles Relating to the Setup XP
XP SETUP -- Microsoft Error codes
Q161703 "Stop: 0x0000001E" Error Message During Setup
Q216251 How to Specify a Specific or Third-Party HAL During Windows Setup
Q217073 Windows Setup Hangs When "Setup Is Starting Windows" Screen Appears
Q220845 Adding Third-Party or Updated Driver During Windows Setup
Q221447 Autologon and AutoLogonCount Parameters for Windows Unattended Setup
Q222939 Windows Setup Does Not Prompt for Installation Folder
Q225125 Windows Setup Does Not Prompt for Installation Folder
Q225125 Limited OEM Driver Support with F6 During Windows Setup
Q238955 How to Use Cmdlines.txt File During Sysprep.exe Setup Wizard
Q242380 How to Use a Command Prompt During GUI-Mode Setup
Q281652 Error Message "Setup Was Unable to Build the List of Files to Be Copied" During a Windows XP Unattended Installation
Q281653 Setup Appears to Stop Responding at the Registering Components Screen During an Unattended Installation
Q282008 Partitions Created by Using PartitionMagic 5.0 Appear Inactive in Windows XP Setup
Q282296 Setup from the 16-Bit Winnt.exe File Continues in an Endless Loop
Q283079 No Mouse or Keyboard Response During Sysprep Mini-Setup
Q283240 Quitting Text-Mode Setup Does Not Restart the Computer
Q283332 Setup Stops Responding Upon Restart After You Install Windows XP to a Partition on an IA64 Computer
Q287546 Missing Files" Error Message During Setup When Deploying Windows XP Images
Q289657 Out of Box Experience (OOBE) Does Not Run After Setup Completes
Q293281 Unpartitioned Space Remains When Creating a Partition During Setup
Q293834 User Accounts That You Create During Setup Are Administrator Account Types
Q295116 A Description of the Windows XP Setup Function Keys
Q296673 Windows Services for UNIX 2.0 Setup Does Not Work on Windows XP
Q296814 Setup Stops Responding (Hangs) During File Copy
Q297837 The CD-ROM Drive May Not Be Accessible During Setup on Computers That Have DirectCD Installed
Q301340 During Setup You Are Unable to Format a Partition with a File Allocation Table Format
Q301933 Error Message: Setup Was Unable to Build the List of Files to Be Copied. The System Cannot Find the Path...
Q302686 Differences Between a Quick Format and Format During Windows XP Setup
Q303466 Master Boot Record Disks Cannot Be Converted to GPT by Means of an Unattended Setup
Q305746 Windows XP Setup Halts When You Start Installation from Within Windows 95
Q305883 Windows Upgrade Advisor Quits Abruptly During System Compatibility Check and No Report Appears
Q307099 STOP 7b Error Occurs When You Press F6 to Load Drivers During Unattended Windows XP Setup
Q307316 Volume License Product ID Is Revealed During the Sysprep.exe Mini-Setup Wizard
Q309800 Serial Mouse Is Not Detected During Windows XP Setup
Q310637 Troubleshooting Invalid CD Key Error Message During Windows XP Setup
Q310760 Windows XP Does Not Respond at "Setup Is Starting Windows XP" Message
XP SETUP -- Microsoft Error codes
Q161703 "Stop: 0x0000001E" Error Message During Setup
Q216251 How to Specify a Specific or Third-Party HAL During Windows Setup
Q217073 Windows Setup Hangs When "Setup Is Starting Windows" Screen Appears
Q220845 Adding Third-Party or Updated Driver During Windows Setup
Q221447 Autologon and AutoLogonCount Parameters for Windows Unattended Setup
Q222939 Windows Setup Does Not Prompt for Installation Folder
Q225125 Windows Setup Does Not Prompt for Installation Folder
Q225125 Limited OEM Driver Support with F6 During Windows Setup
Q238955 How to Use Cmdlines.txt File During Sysprep.exe Setup Wizard
Q242380 How to Use a Command Prompt During GUI-Mode Setup
Q281652 Error Message "Setup Was Unable to Build the List of Files to Be Copied" During a Windows XP Unattended Installation
Q281653 Setup Appears to Stop Responding at the Registering Components Screen During an Unattended Installation
Q282008 Partitions Created by Using PartitionMagic 5.0 Appear Inactive in Windows XP Setup
Q282296 Setup from the 16-Bit Winnt.exe File Continues in an Endless Loop
Q283079 No Mouse or Keyboard Response During Sysprep Mini-Setup
Q283240 Quitting Text-Mode Setup Does Not Restart the Computer
Q283332 Setup Stops Responding Upon Restart After You Install Windows XP to a Partition on an IA64 Computer
Q287546 Missing Files" Error Message During Setup When Deploying Windows XP Images
Q289657 Out of Box Experience (OOBE) Does Not Run After Setup Completes
Q293281 Unpartitioned Space Remains When Creating a Partition During Setup
Q293834 User Accounts That You Create During Setup Are Administrator Account Types
Q295116 A Description of the Windows XP Setup Function Keys
Q296673 Windows Services for UNIX 2.0 Setup Does Not Work on Windows XP
Q296814 Setup Stops Responding (Hangs) During File Copy
Q297837 The CD-ROM Drive May Not Be Accessible During Setup on Computers That Have DirectCD Installed
Q301340 During Setup You Are Unable to Format a Partition with a File Allocation Table Format
Q301933 Error Message: Setup Was Unable to Build the List of Files to Be Copied. The System Cannot Find the Path...
Q302686 Differences Between a Quick Format and Format During Windows XP Setup
Q303466 Master Boot Record Disks Cannot Be Converted to GPT by Means of an Unattended Setup
Q305746 Windows XP Setup Halts When You Start Installation from Within Windows 95
Q305883 Windows Upgrade Advisor Quits Abruptly During System Compatibility Check and No Report Appears
Q307099 STOP 7b Error Occurs When You Press F6 to Load Drivers During Unattended Windows XP Setup
Q307316 Volume License Product ID Is Revealed During the Sysprep.exe Mini-Setup Wizard
Q309800 Serial Mouse Is Not Detected During Windows XP Setup
Q310637 Troubleshooting Invalid CD Key Error Message During Windows XP Setup
Q310760 Windows XP Does Not Respond at "Setup Is Starting Windows XP" Message
Radio and the Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player for Windows XP features preset Web radio stations that make listening a snap. It's an easy way to get started and a great introduction to the music capabilities of Windows XP. Once you're on the Internet, you can tune in Web radio.
To listen to Internet radio
Click Start, point to All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player.
Click Radio Tuner.
Double-click a preset Web radio station from the list of featured presets.
That’s all there is to it. Loading a station usually takes a few seconds, after which playing begins automatically.
Create Your Own Presets
Of course, you’re not limited to listening only to preset stations. After all, Internet radio is all about choice. It’s easy to find interesting new stations and create your own presets.
To create preset radio stations
Click Start, and then click Windows Media Player.
Click Radio Tuner.
Click Find More Stations.
Search for stations by keyword or zip code (U.S. only), or browse through editor's selections in genres from Jazz & Blues to Modern Rock to New Age to Sports Radio and more.
Click Use Advanced Search to search for stations based on genre, language, country, and more criteria.
If you find a station that looks interesting, you can click it for more information. To create a preset, click Add to My Stations.
When you are finished, click Return to My Stations.
Click any station in My Stations to play it.
Note Because Radio Tuner contains a live Web page that is hosted by WindowsMedia.com, the process for adding radio stations may change without notice.
Streaming Audio
Web radio is broadcast by a method called streaming. Instead of sending out a constant signal, the station sends out audio in batches, or packets, across the Internet to reach your computer. Each packet is separately numbered, and the data it contains is compressed (reduced in size) for speedier delivery. When the computer receives packets, it decompresses (reconstitutes) their data and plays them in their proper order. The effect is the same as if the information was delivered by means of a continuous signal.
Packets might travel by separate routes to reach your computer and might arrive out of order. To allow for delays, your computer initially stores packets instead of playing them until enough have arrived to fill the time it takes to receive any missing packets before it is their turn to play. The storing process is called buffering. Without streaming audio Web radio would not be possible, and full-length media files would take ages to download.
To listen to Internet radio
Click Start, point to All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player.
Click Radio Tuner.
Double-click a preset Web radio station from the list of featured presets.
That’s all there is to it. Loading a station usually takes a few seconds, after which playing begins automatically.
Create Your Own Presets
Of course, you’re not limited to listening only to preset stations. After all, Internet radio is all about choice. It’s easy to find interesting new stations and create your own presets.
To create preset radio stations
Click Start, and then click Windows Media Player.
Click Radio Tuner.
Click Find More Stations.
Search for stations by keyword or zip code (U.S. only), or browse through editor's selections in genres from Jazz & Blues to Modern Rock to New Age to Sports Radio and more.
Click Use Advanced Search to search for stations based on genre, language, country, and more criteria.
If you find a station that looks interesting, you can click it for more information. To create a preset, click Add to My Stations.
When you are finished, click Return to My Stations.
Click any station in My Stations to play it.
Note Because Radio Tuner contains a live Web page that is hosted by WindowsMedia.com, the process for adding radio stations may change without notice.
Streaming Audio
Web radio is broadcast by a method called streaming. Instead of sending out a constant signal, the station sends out audio in batches, or packets, across the Internet to reach your computer. Each packet is separately numbered, and the data it contains is compressed (reduced in size) for speedier delivery. When the computer receives packets, it decompresses (reconstitutes) their data and plays them in their proper order. The effect is the same as if the information was delivered by means of a continuous signal.
Packets might travel by separate routes to reach your computer and might arrive out of order. To allow for delays, your computer initially stores packets instead of playing them until enough have arrived to fill the time it takes to receive any missing packets before it is their turn to play. The storing process is called buffering. Without streaming audio Web radio would not be possible, and full-length media files would take ages to download.
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