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A better disk cleanup
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This tip will show you how to create an unattended disk cleanup which will also empty your prefetch folder.
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A couple more keyboard shortcuts
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A couple more keyboard shortcuts
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Access System Volume Information Folders
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The System Volume Information Folders contain your System Restore points. You can delete all or just the oldest ones manually if you like (but they must be sequential). These folders are hidden system folders on each drive.
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Autohide Internet Explorer Browser Toolbar
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Autohide Internet Explorer Browser Toolbar
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How to Back Up Registry
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Convert From Fat32 to NTFS
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To convert your drive or partition from fat32 to ntfs
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Change IE Download Directory
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Change IE Download Directory
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Change Internet Time Update Interval
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To change the interval that Windows updates the time using the internet time servers
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Control Panel Run Shortcuts
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The Run dialog gives you easy access to many different programs and options.
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Create a Fault Tolerant Boot Disk
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Create a Fault Tolerant Boot Disk
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Create a shortcut to lock the workstation
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Don't like using your keyboard shortcut (Win+L) to lock your workstation? Try this ...
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Delete the whole word
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Deleting Files Without Recycle Bin
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This will delete files bypassing the recycle bin.
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DirectX Diagnostics and System Info
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You can see what version of DirectX you have and test all types of DirectX based things like direct-draw and Direct3D by doing this
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Disable Automatic Restart
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Disable Automatic Restart
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Disable Error Reporting
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Disable Sticky Keys on a Default Installation
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By Default a feature called Sticky Keys will be enabled on your PC. To disable this feature follow these steps
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Driver Links
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Since most of us recommend that you keep your drivers up to date I thought a list of links to the driver update pages for manufacturers would be good. Here is a list for starters, I will be adding on as time goes on.
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Easy reinstall of Windows Applications
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If you need to re-install a 'hidden' Windows component, eg. outlook express or messenger, there is an easy way to do this... [but you will have to BE CAREFUL!]
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Easy way to empty Recycle Bin
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How would you like the option to be able to empty the Recycle Bin with just a right-click on a drive or folder in My Computer(Windows Explorer)?
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Enabling Compatibility Mode
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Compatibility Mode is most commonly used for applications that may have peformed better on another Operating System such as Windows 95, 98, ME, etc.
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Explorer w/ My Computer Focus (Easy)
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Explorer w/ My Computer Focus (Easy)
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Fast Overwriting
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When overwriting files in XP
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