Windows Xp , Vista , 2000 Registry Tricks Hacks

Registry : Emotional Introduction

2009-06-30T00:00:00.000+05:30

Registry in my view is an emotional concept for various configurations across Windows(WINREG) & LINUX (ELEKTRA) provided to an user/administrator. If you'll be unable to handle her(win/linux) emotions(registry) , you may lose (destroy) her (Win/Linux O/S).

So my friends , to win a girl's heart you need to be very alert & careful. Please learn art of flirting to play with emotions. Because better you play with emotions , better she will be your companion.

But beware , playing too much can make her away from you(i.e. may slow down your system's performance).

Everyone wants to have most beautiful girlfriend with whom one can live his whole life. accordingly if you are aware of internals of OS & your needs , you may find your beautiful companion in your Operating System.

friends carry on , I'll make registry your best friend. Your friends will be jealous to see your systems.

Hundreds of tweaks , patches & tricks are here , just to help you.

Tutorials to give a insight of Operating System.

This Blog is dedicated to :

• General users who use Windows XP at their desks and are responsible for their own computer(s). Typically, these users don't have responsibility for other users' computers, though they may help their friends out from time to time.

• System administrators who are responsible for an organization's computers (and perhaps thousands of Windows XP installations). Administrators will be presented with virtually every conceivable problem over a given period of time. Whatever can go wrong will; Murphy's Law is applied double to system administrators.

• Help desk staff who support users, even if they don't usually administer the system. Help desk staff roam throughout the organization, providing help and assistance as needed. All help desk people are going to find this book very useful.

Clear Pagefile on Shutdown

2009-06-11T14:41:00.000+05:30

As an added security precaution it is possible to clear all data that has been written to the page file so it cannot be retrieved. The downside to this tweak is that it may substantially increase shutdown time depending on the amount of data in the page file.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: ClearPageFileAtShutdown
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Clear Page File Disabled / 1 = Clear Page File Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

QoS Bandwidth Reserve Setting - Faster Internet Connection

2009-06-11T14:38:00.000+05:30

By default, Windows XP reserves 20% of the connection bandwidth for QoS traffic। This tweak allows the setting to be altered to a different percentage of connection bandwidth। If the system uses more than a single adapter for network connections, each adapter may be set individually by navigating to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Psched\Parameters\Adapters\{Adpater-ID} rather than HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Psched

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Psched

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below।

Data Type: DWORD Value // Value Name: NonBestEffortLimit
Setting for Value Data: [Enter as a Percentage / Default Value = 20]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Enable/Disable Local Group Policy Objects

2009-06-11T14:36:00.000+05:30

In a non-networked environment (or in a networked environment that does not have a domain controller), the local Group Policy object's settings are more important, because they are not overwritten by other Group Policy objects. You can open the Group Policy snap-in to edit the local Group Policy object that is stored on your local computer. Click Group Policy to open the local Group Policy object. This tweak allows you to disable Local Group Policy Objects.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
[ In most cases, this registry key is not present and will need to be created ]

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: DWORD Value // Value Name: DisableGPO
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Default (Enabled) / 1 = Disabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Enable/Disable Logon Screen Saver

2009-06-11T14:28:00.000+05:30

Note: This applies only to the default Login [login.scr] screensaver and is not the same as screensaver selections made in the [Display Properties] property sheet accessed by right clicking on the desktop and selecting [Properties] from the context menu.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: ScreenSaveActive

Modify/Create the Value Name [ScreenSaveActive] according to the Value Data listed below.

Value Data: [0 = ScreenSaveActive Disabled / 1 = ScreenSaveActive Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Conceal Hidden Devices in Device Manager

2008-12-31T10:00:00.000+05:30

When accessing Device Manager there may be hidden devices that are not displayed. This tweak forces all devices to be displayed.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment
Data Type:REG_SZ [String Value]//Value Name: DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES

Modify/Create the Value Name [DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES] according to the Value Data listed below.

Value Data: [1 = Show Devices / 0 = Hide Devices]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Show Hidden Operating System Files

2008-12-29T11:30:00.000+05:30

This is not the same as showing Hidden Files and Folders. Hidden Files and Folders are not the same as Hidden Operating System Files. Hidden Files and Folders uses the Value Name of "Hidden" where Hidden Operating System Files uses the Value Name of "ShowSuperHidden" in the registry.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: ShowSuperHidden

Modify/Create the Value Name [ShowSuperHidden] according to the Value Data listed below.

Value Data: [0 = ShowSuperHidden Disabled / 1 = ShowSuperHidden Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Set Default Search Options

2008-12-25T00:00:00.000+05:30

This tweak will modify the standard search parameters so they do not have to be reset for each individual search.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Explorer

[Any or all of the five Value Names below may be modified to customize search options]

Modify/Create the Value Name [CaseSensitive] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: CaseSensitive
Value Data: [0 - Unselected / 1 - Selected as Default]

Modify/Create the Value Name [IncludeSubFolders] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: IncludeSubFolders
Value Data: [0 - Unselected / 1 - Selected as Default]

Modify/Create the Value Name [SearchHidden] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: SearchHidden
Value Data: [0 - Unselected / 1 - Selected as Default]

Modify/Create the Value Name [SearchSlowFiles] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: SearchSlowFiles
Value Data: [0 - Unselected / 1 - Selected as Default]

Modify/Create the Value Name [SearchSystemDirs] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: SearchSystemDirs
Value Data: [0 - Unselected / 1 - Selected as Default]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Modify Shutdown

2007-12-29T10:24:00.000+05:30

Often times when XP is shutting down a dialog appears saying the system is waiting for a service to close. This tweak will reduce (or increase) the amount of time that expires before this warning appears. In some cases it may be desirable to allow the service more time, but most often a shorter delay is desirable. The lower the number entered the quicker the task will end.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control

Modify/Create the Value Name [WaitToKillServiceTimeout] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: WaitToKillServiceTimeout
Value Data: [Default = 20,000 (expressed in milliseconds) Modify to preference.]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Password in DUN

2007-12-29T09:49:00.000+05:30

This tweak saves user passwords for Dial Up Networking so they do not have to be re-entered each session.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RasMan\Parameters

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name:DisableSavePassword
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled (Passwords Saved) / 1 = Enabled (Passwords Not Saved)]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Internet Explorer Full Screen

2007-12-29T09:46:00.000+05:30

This tweak forces Internet Explorer to open in full screen mode. That said, I've left this tweak here because a number of people have asked for it so they could remember how to uninstall it. While it does work initially, if you change the view while browsing, the second part of the tweak resets to "No" so that opening IE subsequently will launch it in normal view. Rather than using this tweak, I suggest using the F11 key which accomplishes the identical results.
Note: This is a two part modification. Complete both parts as listed below.

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[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console

Modify/Create the Value Name [FullScreen] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: FullScreen
Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

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[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\Main

Modify/Create the Value Name [FullScreen] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: FullScreen
Value Data: [Modify Value to (Yes)]

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Exit Registry and Reboot

Remove Shared Documents Folder

2007-12-29T09:07:00.000+05:30

This tweak removes the Shared Documents Folder from all user accounts on the local machine.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
MyComputer\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\

Delete the Key: {59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee}

Exit Registry and Reboot

Remove Links Folder in Favorites

2007-12-29T09:02:00.000+05:30

The Links folder is part of Favorites whether it's being accessed through Internet Explorer or the Favorites menu in the Start Menu. This tweak will remove it from those locations.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: LinksFolderName
Value Data: [Set the String Value to a blank string]

Open Internet Explorer and manually delete the Links folder from Favorites Menu.
The Links folder will not be recreated.
Exit Registry and Reboot

Remove the Highlight from Newly Installed Programs

2007-12-29T09:00:00.000+05:30

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

Modify/Create the Value Name according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: Start_NotifyNewApps
Value Data: [0 = No Highlight/ 1 = Highlighted]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Remove Invalid Listings from Add/Remove Programs

2007-12-29T08:58:00.000+05:30

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall

The Add/Remove Programs list is built from the keys listed beneath the Uninstall folder. Locate the key for the program that has been uninstalled, right click the key and click Delete.

Remove Common Groups from Start Menu

2007-12-29T08:49:00.000+05:30

This tweak will remove all the entries located in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu and its sub-folders from the Start Menu when All Programs is accessed. The entries in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu are referred to as the Common Groups.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Modify/Create the Value Name [NoCommonGroups] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: NoCommonGroups
Value Data: [0 - Display Groups / 1 - Hide Groups]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Disable Run Commands

2007-12-29T08:45:00.000+05:30

This tweak controls the use of the Run command on the local machine।

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Policies\Explorer
Create a DWORD value for each Run function that will be disabled.

Modify/Create the Value Name [DisableLocalMachineRun] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: DisableLocalMachineRun

Modify/Create the Value Name [DisableLocalMachineRunOnce] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: DisableLocalMachineRunOnce

Modify/Create the Value Name [DisableCurrentUserRun] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: DisableCurrentUserRun

Modify/Create the Value Name [DisableCurrentUserRunOnce] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: DisableCurrentUserRunOnce

Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Enable/Disable Recycle Bin

2007-12-29T08:43:00.000+05:30

For those confidant enough that you will never need a deleted file or folder, this tweak will disable the Recycle Bin and permanently delete items with no chance of recovery.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\BitBucket

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below।

Data Type: DWORD // Value Name: NukeOnDelete
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Use Recycle Bin / 1 = Permanently Delete]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Prevent Programs from Loading

2007-12-19T11:47:00.000+05:30

Provides an alternative method to MSCONFIG for disabling programs from loading at startup.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Right click the program you don't want to load and click Delete.

Exit Registry and Reboot

Prevent Messenger from Running

2007-12-19T11:31:00.000+05:30

This tweak is but one of the many ways to stop Windows Messenger from running.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Outlook Express

Modify/Create the Value Name according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: Hide Messenger
Value Data: [2 = Messenger Will Not Load]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Power Down the Computer

2007-12-19T11:28:00.000+05:30

This tweak sets the XP machine to power off completely rather than stop at the prompt advising users it's now safe to power off the machine.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: PowerdownAfterShutdown
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Prevent Duplicate Icon

2007-12-19T11:23:00.000+05:30

Certain system configurations enable a duplicate icon to appear on the desktop when a shortcut is created. Moving either the original shortcut or the duplicate shortcut to the Recycle Bin causes the remaining desktop shortcut to become disabled. Edit the registry as follows to prevent the duplicate icon from being created.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

Modify/Create the Value Name [CommonDesktop] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: CommonDesktop
Value Data: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop

Exit Registry and Reboot

Password Expiration Warning

2007-12-19T11:19:00.000+05:30

Passwords can be set so they expire and force users to create a new password in the interest of security. This setting dictates how many days before the password expires a warning will be given to the user.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: PasswordExpiryWarning
Setting for Value Data: [Enter Number of Days Before Expiration to Begin Warnings]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Disable the Passport Balloon

2007-12-19T11:14:00.000+05:30

This tweak disables the balloon reminder that appears frequently prompting users to obtain a Microsoft Passport.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MessengerService

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_BINARY [Binary Value] // Value Name: PassportBalloon

Modify the Value Name [PassportBalloon] according to the Value Data listed below.
Value Data: [Change Value to 0A 00 00 00]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Disable Notification Area Balloon Tips

2007-12-19T11:09:00.000+05:30

This tweak disables the annoying balloon tips that appear adjacent to the Notification area. The [Notification Area] is on the right side of the Taskbar, adjacent to the Clock display.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: EnableBalloonTips
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Balloon Tips Disabled / 1 = Balloon Tips Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Active Window Tracking by Mouse

2007-12-19T11:07:00.000+05:30

When the mouse is moved over an open window it automatically sets the focus to that particular window. It does not bring the window to the foreground of the open windows.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: ActiveWindowTracking
Setting for Value Data: [0 = ActiveWindowTracking Disabled / 1 = ActiveWindowTracking Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Missing Administrator Account

2007-12-19T11:02:00.000+05:30

When Windows XP is first installed it requires you to enter at least one name of a user who will access the computer. Once you create this name the default Administrator account vanishes. To access it, press Ctrl-Alt-Delete twice at the Welcome screen to retrieve the standard Windows 2000 logon dialog. Log on as Administrator from this point. To log the Administrator off, click [Start] [Log Off] and [Log Off] when the [Log Off Windows] selection box appears. The Log On screen with the available users will be displayed.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCALMACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: DWORD// Value Name: Administrator
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Outlook in the System tray

2007-12-19T10:55:00.000+05:30

If you frequently access Outlook during the day it’s more convenient to have it minimized to the system tray rather than invoking it each time you need to send/receive e-mail. To minimize Outlook 2002 to the system tray:

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\10.0\Outlook\Preferences

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: DWORD // Value Name: MinToTray
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Increase Menu Display Speed

2007-12-19T10:52:00.000+05:30

I see no reason for there to be any delay when I click on the Start Menu. Effects are pretty, but I wouldn’t click on it if I didn’t have business inside, so lets get it open and get moving. The default speed can be adjusted with a quick registry entry. The default value is 400. Set it to 0 and the delay is gone, but it will be nearly impossible to move the mouse fast enough not to activate [All Programs] if you mouse over it in route to your final selection. It's easy to train yourself to move the pointer to the right after clicking Start to avoid activating All Programs. Pick a number that suits your style and make the change, then test it until you find a good compromise between speed and usability.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: String Value // Value Name: MenuShowDelay
Setting for Value Data: [Default = 400 / Adjust to Preference]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Media Player Automatic Update Message

2007-12-19T10:48:00.000+05:30

This tweak disables the prompt to update Media Player that appears on a regular basis.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\PlayerUpgrade

Modify/Create the Value Name [AskMeAgain] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: AskMeAgain
Value Data: [No = Disabled / Yes = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Uninstall Programs Manually

2007-12-19T10:46:00.000+05:30

Just because Windows XP has the Add/Remove Programs feature it doesn't mean your application will appear in the list. Furthermore, even if it does appear, it's no guarantee that the uninstall feature will work. When you run across one of these situations the items listed below will help in getting rid of the application. Be aware that these steps may not remove everything associated with the application and can impact other applications on the computer. Have a backup or restore point and use caution.

Find the directory for the application and delete all the files in the directory. Delete the directory.
Open regedit and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE and find the folder for the application. Delete the folder.
Open regedit and navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE and find the folder for the application. Delete the folder.
To remove the application entry from Add/Remove Programs (if present) open regedit and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall and find the folder for the application. Delete the folder.
Some applications have Services attached to them. If this is the case, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services, locate and delete the service.
In Windows Explorer, navigate to the individual user settings and delete program references. Common places to check would be:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs and delete relevant entries.
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup and delete relevant entries.
C:\Documents and Settings\%YourUserID%\Start Menu\Programs and delete relevant entries.
[Do this for each User ID listed]
C:\Documents and Settings\%YourUserID%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup and delete relevant entries.
[Do this for each User ID listed]

If no entries were found in the previous step and the application launches automatically, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
and delete the entry.

Enable/Disable Low Disk Space Message

2007-12-18T22:30:00.000+05:30

By default, on a Windows XP system the following messages are displayed. This tweak will prevent the messages being displayed.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: NoLowDiskSpaceChecks

Modify/Create the Value Name [NoLowDiskSpaceChecks] according to the Value Data listed above.
Value Data: [0 = NoLowDiskSpaceChecks Disabled / 1 = NoLowDiskSpaceChecks Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Enable/Disable Logon Screen Saver

2007-12-18T22:26:00.000+05:30

This applies only to the default Login [login.scr] screensaver and is not the same as screensaver selections made in the [Display Properties] property sheet accessed by right clicking on the desktop and selecting [Properties] from the context menu.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: ScreenSaveActive

Modify/Create the Value Name [ScreenSaveActive] according to the Value Data listed below.
Value Data: [0 = ScreenSaveActive Disabled / 1 = ScreenSaveActive Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Launch Programs at Login

2007-12-18T22:15:00.000+05:30

This tweak allows a program to be launched when the user logs onto the computer. It can be set to run minimized and there is no trace of the executable in the Startup folder on the Start Menu nor in the Documents and Settings folder accessible via Windows Explorer.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: [Enter the Name of Program Executable]
Value Data: [Enter the Path to the Program Executable]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Invoke a Program Once then Delete

2007-12-18T22:09:00.000+05:30

This tweak allows you to set up a program that will be run once and then deleted so that it does not run again unless the entry is re-entered manually. The Runonce key does remain in the registry for reuse.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Create the Key: Runonce

(The [Runonce] Key you create will remain in the registry for use with a new string value)
Create Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value]
Value Name: [Enter the Name of Program Executable]
Value Data: [Enter the Path to the Program Executable]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Use Internet Explorer Classic Search

2007-12-18T21:57:00.000+05:30

Clicking the Search button in Internet Explorer 6.0 launches the default Search Assistant. Many users find the Search Assistant in IE annoying. To do away with the Assistant and return to the Classic Search:

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: String Value // Value Name: Use Search Asst

Note that there are spaces in the String Value, not underscores.
Set the value of Use Search Asst to no.

Exit the registry and reboot.

Specify Default IE Download Directory

2007-12-18T21:48:00.000+05:30

This tweak changes the default directory where downloads initiated in Internet Explorer are stored on the system.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer

Modify/Create the Value Name [Download Directory] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: Download Directory
Value Data: [Enter Path to Directory to be Assigned as Defualt for Downloads]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Run Internet Explorer Full Screen

2007-12-18T21:36:00.000+05:30

This tweak forces Internet Explorer to open in full screen mode. That said, I've left this tweak here because a number of people have asked for it so they could remember how to uninstall it. While it does work initially, if you change the view while browsing, the second part of the tweak resets to "No" so that opening IE subsequently will launch it in normal view. Rather than using this tweak, I suggest using the F11 key which accomplishes the identical results.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console

Modify/Create the Value Name [FullScreen] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: FullScreen
Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\Main

Modify/Create the Value Name [FullScreen] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: FullScreen
Value Data: [Modify Value to (Yes)]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Enable/Disable My Pictures Toolbar in IE

2007-12-18T21:22:00.000+05:30

This tweak disables the floating toolbar that appears in Internet Explorer allowing an image to be Saved, E-mailed, or Printed.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Photo Support

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD // Value Name: MyPics_Hoverbar
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Manage Internet Explorer Error Reporting

2007-12-18T21:01:00.000+05:30

This tweak removes the IE Error Reporting tool from appearing with the option to send browser debugging reports to Microsoft.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Note: Create both values listed below and set according to the bold type for the tweak to function properly.

Modify/Create the Value Name [IEWatsonEnabled] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: IEWatsonEnabled
Value Data: [0 - Disabled / 1 - Enabled]

Modify/Create the Value Name [IEWatsonDisabled] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: IEWatsonDisabled
Value Data: [0 - Disabled / 1 - Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Modify Shutdown Time For Services To Close

2007-12-18T20:54:00.000+05:30

Often times when XP is shutting down a dialog appears saying the system is waiting for a service to close. This tweak will reduce (or increase) the amount of time that expires before this warning appears. In some cases it may be desirable to allow the service more time, but most often a shorter delay is desirable. The lower the number entered the quicker the task will end.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control

Modify/Create the Value Name [WaitToKillServiceTimeout] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: WaitToKillServiceTimeout
Value Data: [Default = 20,000 (expressed in milliseconds) Modify to preference.]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Increase Internet Download Connections

2007-12-18T20:48:00.000+05:30

Increases the number of allowed simultaneous connections to ten (10).

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: MaxConnectionsPerServer
Setting for Value Data: [0000000a]

Exit Registry and Reboot

To identify an unknown PCI device

2007-12-18T19:50:00.000+05:30

Refer to Microsoft knowledge Base here . . .

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298837

Hide/Show My Documents Folder

2007-12-18T19:46:00.000+05:30

By default, Windows XP does not show the My Documents folder on the Windows desktop. Using the registry edit below allows you to control whether or not My Documents is displayed.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CLSID\{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}\ShellFolder

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: DWORD // Value Name: Attributes
Setting for Value Data: [Default = 0xf0400174 / Hidden = 0xf0500174]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Hide/Show Internet Explorer

2007-12-18T19:42:00.000+05:30

By default, Windows XP does not show the Internet Explorer icon on the Windows desktop. Using the registry edit below allows you to control whether or not the Internet Explorer icon is displayed.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: DWORD // Value Name: NoInternetIcon
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Force Use of Classic Start Menu

2007-12-18T19:14:00.000+05:30

This tweak loads the Classic Start Menu and makes it impossible to change back to the Windows XP version.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Modify/Create the Value Name according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: NoSimpleStartMenu
Value Data: [0 = Default / 1 = Force Classic Start Menu]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Add a "Print Directory" Feature for Folders in Windows

2007-12-18T19:09:00.000+05:30

This article describes how to add the Print Directory feature for folders in Microsoft Windows XP. After you follow the steps that are listed in this article, you can right-click a folder, and then click Print Directory Listing to print a directory listing of the contents of a folder.

Create the Printdir.bat file

To create the Printdir.bat file, follow these steps:

	Click Start, click Run, type the following command, and then click OK: notepad
2.	Paste the following text into Notepad: @echo off dir %1 /-p /o:gn /a/s > "%temp%\Listing" start /w notepad "%temp%\Listing" del "%temp%\Listing" exit
3.	On the File menu, click Exit, and then click Yes to save the changes.
4.	In the Save As dialog box, type the following text, and then click Save: %windir%\Printdir.bat

Create a new action for file folders

1.	Click Start, click Control Panel (or, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel), and then click Folder Options.
2.	On the File Types tab, click File Folder.
3.	Click Advanced, and then click New.
4.	In the Action box, type: Print Directory Listing
5.	In the Application used to perform action box, type: printdir.bat
6.	Click OK.
7.	Click OK, click OK, and then click Close.

Edit the registry

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

After you follow the steps in the previous sections, Search Companion may start when you double-click a folder instead of the folder being opened. Or, if you have associated other actions with file folders, those actions may be performed instead.

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1.	Start Registry Editor.
2.	Locate the Default value under the following key in the registry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
3.	Click Modify on the Edit menu.
4.	In the Value data box, type: none
5.	Click OK.
6.	Quit Registry Editor.

Delete "Files Stored On This Computer" Category

2007-12-18T18:53:00.000+05:30

When My Computer is opened from the desktop the default view opened is known as Category View. Not many XP users find this view to be of much use, but especially useless is the Files Stored On This Computer part of Category view. This tweak eliminates it from the default Category view.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\DelegateFolders

In the left pane, delete the sub-key {59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee}

Exit Registry and Reboot

A Faster Start Menu

2007-12-18T18:49:00.000+05:30

I see no reason for there to be any delay when I click on the Start Menu. Effects are pretty, but I wouldn’t click on it if I didn’t have business inside, so lets get it open and get moving. The default speed can be adjusted with a quick registry entry. The default value is 400. Set it to 0 and the delay is gone, but it will be nearly impossible to move the mouse fast enough not to activate [All Programs] if you mouse over it in route to your final selection. It's easy to train yourself to move the pointer to the right after clicking Start to avoid activating All Programs. Pick a number that suits your style and make the change, then test it until you find a good compromise between speed and usability.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: String Value // Value Name: MenuShowDelay
Setting for Value Data: [Default = 400 / Adjust to Preference]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Faster Browsing in Windows Explorer

2007-12-18T18:38:00.000+05:30

By default, a Windows XP machine connecting to a Windows 95/98/Me computer will search for scheduled tasks or enabled printers on the remote computer. Two sub-keys control this behavior. Deleting them will speed up browsing on the remote computer.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
RemoteComputer\NameSpace

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Disable Scheduled Task Checking
Value Name: {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}
Delete the sub-key in the left pane of Registry Editor

Disable Printer Checking
Value Name: {2227A280-3AEA-1069-A2DE-08002B30309D}

Delete the sub-key in the left pane of Registry Editor

Exit Registry and Reboot

Enable/Disable Error Reporting in Windows XP

2007-12-18T18:28:00.000+05:30

In an effort to make Windows XP a better and more stable operating system, Microsoft has included Error Reporting in the latest release. Whenever an application has to close because of an error, it asks that a report be sent to Microsoft for study and evaluation. Sending the report is optional, but users can benefit from the error log that is generated if they wish to study it or print a hard copy. If you find error reporting objectionable and want it disabled:

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PCHealth\ErrorReporting

Modify/Create the Value Name according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: DoReport
Value Data: [0 = Don’t Send Reports / 1 = Do Send Reports]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Enable/Disable DVD Player

2007-12-18T18:26:00.000+05:30

This tweak allows you to disable an installed DVD player in Windows XP

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Player\Settings

Modify/Create the Value Name [EnableDVDUI] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: EnableDVDUI
Value Data: [No = Disabled / Yes = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Disable 8.3 Name Creation in NTFS

2007-12-18T18:19:00.000+05:30

Files that use the 8.3 naming convention can degrade NTFS drive performance. Unless you have a good reason for keeping the 8.3 naming convention intact, such as using 16 bit programs, a performance gain can be achieved by disabling it as follows:

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: Dword // Value Name: NtfsDisable8dot3NameCreation
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Enabled / 1 = Disabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Enable/Disable Desktop Context Menu

2007-12-18T18:14:00.000+05:30

By default, when a user right clicks on the desktop in Windows XP a context menu is displayed. Implementing the Enable/Disable Desktop Context Menu edit will remove the ability to display a context menu by right clicking the desktop, items on the desktop, and items in Windows Explorer. It does not disable context menus in Internet Explorer.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: DWORD // Value Name: NoViewContextMenu
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Modify Desktop Cleanup Wizard Run Frequency

2007-12-18T18:10:00.000+05:30

If you use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard but find the 60 day default cleanup frequency unacceptable, this tweak allows the frequency to be increased or decreased.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\CleanupWiz

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: Days between clean up

Note: If the value name isn't present, run the Cleanup Wizard manually one time to create the value automatically.

Setting for Value Data: [Enter the decimal value for desired number of days between cleanup]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Enable/Disable the Desktop Cleanup Wizard

2007-12-18T18:05:00.000+05:30

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\CleanupWiz

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] / Value Name: NoRun

If the [NoRun] value isn’t present, create the REG_DWORD.

Value Data: [0 = NoRun Disabled / 1 = NoRun Enabled]

Modify/Create the Value Name [NoRun] according to the Value Data listed above.

Exit Registry and Reboot

Disable Save Desktop Configuration on Exit

2007-12-18T18:00:00.000+05:30

Default behavior for XP is to save the desktop configuration on exiting the operating system. To prevent saving the desktop configuration, implement the following registry edit.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD (Dword Value) // Value Name: NoSaveSettings
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Delete Shared Documents Folder

2007-12-18T17:57:00.000+05:30

An addition to XP is the Shared Documents folder. Folders or files you wish to share with others on the network can be placed here using drag and drop. Moving or copying a file or folder to Shared Documents makes it available to everyone who uses your computer. To delete the Shared Documents folder:

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\DelegateFolders

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Locate key {59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee}

Right click the key and select delete.

Exit Registry and Reboot

Delete Picture and Fax Viewer

2007-12-18T17:54:00.000+05:30

If you find the default Picture and Fax Viewer more of an annoyance than a help, it can be removed as follows:

[Start] [Run] type regedit.exe and click [OK]

Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/SystemFileAssociations/image/ShellEx /ContextMenuHandlers

Delete the Folder ShellImagePreview under ContextMenuHandlers .

If you change your mind and want to restore the Picture and Fax Viewer Create the ShellImagePreview folder and create the String Value (Default)

Assign it the value {e84fda7c-1d6a-45f6-b725-cb260c236066}

Customize Windows Media Player Title Bar

2007-12-18T17:44:00.000+05:30

Allows you to change the title bar to read Windows Media Player provided by , so if I had entered text of [ASHISH JAIN], it would read: Windows Media Player provided by The ASHISH JAIN.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft

Create the Sub-Key [WindowsMediaPlayer].

Modify/Create the Value Name [TitleBar] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: TitleBar
Value Data: [Enter the text to be displayed in the title bar.]

Note: Whatever text you enter as the value data will be preceded by:
Windows Media Player provided by, so if I had entered text of [Ashish Jain], it would read:
Windows Media Player provided by Ashish Jain

Exit Registry and Reboot

Customize Logon Box Message

2007-12-18T17:41:00.000+05:30

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Modify/Create the Value Name [LogonPrompt] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: LogonPrompt
Value Data: [Enter the text of the message]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Customize Logon and Security Dialog Title

2007-12-18T17:38:00.000+05:30

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Modify/Create the Value Name [Welcome] according to the Value Data listed above.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: Welcome
Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Create Legal Notice Logon Dialog Box

2007-12-18T17:30:00.000+05:30

In situations where you need users to review a legal notice before logging on, this tweak will create the caption for the notice and the notice itself which you type directly into the string values.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Modify/Create the Value Name [LegalNoticeCaption] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name:LegalNoticeCaption
Value Data for LegalNoticeCaption: [Type the Caption for the Dialog Box]

Modify/Create the Value Name [LegalNoticeText] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: LegalNoticeText
Value Data for LegalNoticeText: [Type the Data for the Legal Notice]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Create A Hidden User Account

2007-12-18T17:20:00.000+05:30

This tweak allows an account that is normally displayed on the Welcome screen to be hidden from view. To log on using the account it's necessary to use the Log On To Windows dialog box similar to the one in Windows 2000.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\
Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: Type Name of Account to be Hidden
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Account is Hidden / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Modify Control Panel Categories

2007-12-18T15:41:00.000+05:30

I'm sure you're familiar with the new Control Panel in XP. Even if you like the new style you might at times wish you could shift some items around into a different category. It's possible. Follow the directions below.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\Extended Properties\{305CA226-D286-468e-B848-2B2E8E697B74} 2

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: DWORD // Value Name: Choose one of the applets with .cpl extension
Setting for Value Data: [Select the location from table below]

Other Control Panel Options	0
Appearance and Themes	1
Printers and Other Hardware	2
Network and Internet Connections	3
Sounds, Speed, and Audio Devices	4
Performance and Maintenance	5
Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options	6
Accessibility Options	7
Add or Remove Programs	8
User Accounts	9

Exit Registry and Reboot

To further customize the items that appear in the new Control Panel, do a search of your system for all files that end in .cpl extension. If they aren't already listed, you can add them with a new DWORD value and then assign them to a category of your choosing.

Connected Web Files and Folders

2007-12-18T15:31:00.000+05:30

Connecting web files and folders allows a primary .htm or .html file to be moved in conjunction with files associated with the primary document. Once the primary document has been defined, create a sub-folder using the same name as the primary document but assign it a _files extension. Whenever the primary file is moved, the sub-folder will also move and remain as a sub-folder of the primary.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: DWORD Value // Value Name: NoFileFolderConnection
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Enabled (Default) / 1 = Disabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Change the Owner of Windows

2007-12-18T15:13:00.000+05:30

This tweak allows modification of the registered owner and organization of the Windows XP software.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: String Value // Value Name: RegisteredOrganization
Data Type: String Value // Value Name: RegisteredOwner
Setting for Value Data: [Modify the Values to Reflect Current Information]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Change IE Title Bar

2007-12-18T15:07:00.000+05:30

This tweak allows you to customize Internet Explorer by adding your own window title.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Modify/Create the Value Name [Window Title] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: Window Title
Value Data: [Enter The Text Desired In Title Bar]

Exit Registry and Reboot

CD Burning

2007-12-18T15:02:00.000+05:30

If you choose to use a different CD burning program than the one supplied with Windows XP this edit will disable the default burner. In most cases this isn't necessary even if you choose an alternative burning program, but there are a few badly behaved burning programs out there that insist on this modification.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer

Modify/Create the Value Name [NoCDBurning] according to the Value Data listed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: NoCDBurning
Value Data: [0 - Enable Burning / 1 - Disable Burning]

Exit Registry and Reboot

CD AutoRun

2007-12-18T14:53:00.000+05:30

Depending on the type of CD's one uses, AutoRun may be more of an annoyance than a help. This allows it to be universally disabled rather than on an individual file type basis.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdrom

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: AutoRun
Setting for Value Data: [0 = AutoRun Disabled / 1 = AutoRun Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Automatic Logon to Windows XP

2007-12-18T14:37:00.000+05:30

Convenience is one of the major reasons this tweak has become so popular. However, with convenience there is a price, and in this case that price is a lack of security. Due to the way it is implemented, anyone with local or remote access to the computer can easily navigate to the registry key and find out your password since it's stored as a plain text string. You've been warned.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: String Value // Value Name: DefaultUserName
Setting for Value Data: [Enter the account name to be automatically logged on]

Data Type: String Value // Value Name: DefaultPassword
Setting for Value Data: [Enter the account password]

Data Type: String Value // Value Name: AutoAdminLogon
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Automatic Expanding Trees in Explorer

2007-12-18T14:06:00.000+05:30

If Friendly Trees (Expanding Trees) are enabled, clicking on a drive in the left pane of Explorer will automatically expand the tree. When a different drive is clicked, the tree on the previous drive will close and the tree of the newly selected drive will expand.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value]

Value Name: FriendlyTree

Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Automatic Boot Disk Optimization

2007-12-18T14:02:00.000+05:30

Locates and consolidates fragmented boot files, data files, and folders on local volumes.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value]

Value Name: Enable

Setting for Value Data: [N = Disabled / Y = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Auto Reboot On System Crash

2007-12-18T13:52:00.000+05:30

By default, when the Windows XP operating system crashes an automatic reboot of the system occurs. While this behavior can be convenient, the downside is the error message accompanying the crash is not visible. Often times this information can be a great help in troubleshooting the source of the crash. This behavior can be modified via the registry .

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: Dword

Value Name: AutoReboot

Setting for Value Data: [0 = AutoReboot Disabled / 1 = AutoReboot Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Auto Disconnect for Internet Explorer

2007-12-18T13:43:00.000+05:30

Use this edit to automatically disconnect from Internet Explorer after a specified length of time has elapsed.

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters

Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value]

Value Name: Autodisconnect

Value Data: [Enter a new disconnect time. Use Hexadecimal if you are unfamiliar with Binary]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Automatically Close Applications Not Responding at Shutdown

2007-12-18T13:32:00.000+05:30

When an application fails to respond during shutdown a dialog box is displayed prompting the user to either end it now or to wait. Enabling the value AutoEndTasks will take care of the non-responding application without user intervention. This is often referred to as “Force Exit”.

To Implement for All Users

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: AutoEndTasks

Modify/Create the Value Name [AutoEndTasks] according to the Value Data listed below.

Value Data: [0 = AutoEndTasks Disabled / 1 = AutoEndTasks Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

To Implement for Individual Users

[Start] --> [Run] --> Type Regedit --> Press Enter --> then Navigate to following key.

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: AutoEndTasks

Modify/Create the Value Name [AutoEndTasks] according to the Value Data listed below.

Value Data: [0 = AutoEndTasks Disabled / 1 = AutoEndTasks Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot