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Customization Tweaking

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Services... which ones can I disable?

buckley

There's so many services running in XP and I'd bet that I (read: my system) don't use half of them. I'm just a normal user, running everyday applications. I'm no sysop - I don't do remote computing and so on.

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Last reply by Xiven, 2001-09-05 01:27

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The Best tweaking website

Marktait

Gr8 site for tweaking all windows versions! - 1. 2Ghz AMDK7 Thunderbird @ 1. 38Ghz 512MB PC133 Hyundai RAM ATX Gigabyte 71XE4 Motherboard 40GB Seagate ATA/100 16x 8x 40x Mitsumi ReWriter 40x Compaq CD Drive 17 NEC Monitor 64MB Nvidia GeForce 2Mx 56k V.

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Last reply by Marktait, 2001-09-04 14:22

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Internet Explorer and Outlook express Questions...

JohnnyB

I am using Windows XP along with Internet Explorer 6. I have my link bar set up with folders, and in them I have my most frequented favorites. The problem I am having is, if I have more than one window open (Several explorer sessions), and I click on a link it will not open the site in the current window, it will u ...

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Last reply by eluSive, 2001-09-04 08:10

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Slow start menu

AquaMan2

anyone know why my start menu is slow with shadows enabled in xp? it hesitates when opening and closing it. I have a athlon 1. 4 Ghz and 512 MB DDR so its sholdnt be slow. Also, what do i need to enable DMA66/100 if its not already enabled? -Russell.

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Last reply by andreo, 2001-09-04 04:47

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Dual boot............HELP!!!!!

NoNeed

I have just done a clean install of: Windows Me on partition C, and a clean install of: Windows 2000 Pro on partition D. Now, I have decided that Windows Me is not very good (eats memory for breakfast, frags up like a ***** ect) so, heres the problem: I would like to re-format drive C, then reinstall Win 98.

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Last reply by Brian Frank, 2001-09-03 20:22

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Page file size

kaboom

I am running win2k with 384MB RAM. What size should I have my Page file set to? Currently it is set at 684MB. I thought it should not need to be that big. Any suggestions? Thanks. . . .

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Last reply by Brian Frank, 2001-09-03 02:35

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Change the icons size?

Losts

Just wondering if there's any way to change the icons size in the system trays, quick lauch on the start menu? By changing the registry or anything? Any ideas? Thanks!

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Last reply by waddy, 2001-09-03 00:33

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you can instal

cobra666

you can install VS 6 first make sure that the setup. exe is compatible with windows 200. . only little problem is that some database dll can't register. . i have tryed it and it works.

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Last reply by cobra666, 2001-09-02 21:20

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Getting Ctrl+Alt+Del to work in XP

Moonark

When I was logging on my system when it was running win 2K i had to press Ctrl+Alt+Del to logon. Now in XP i don't have to. Is there any way that I can get the logon and task manager to look like the ones from 2K or NT? I don't really like the new version and prefer to have my users enter their username instead of ...

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Last reply by ^Klown^, 2001-09-01 02:50

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2 Video Cards

mtamayob

Hi all!! Do you know any software or device that allows me to set up and configure an additional video card for Windows NT 4. 0? Just like Win 2K or 98. . . . I need sign in two monitors. Thanks in advance.

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Last reply by felix, 2001-08-31 19:27

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Control Panel

JBoDEAN

How do i access the control panel using the LUNA or WINXP GUI? Dumb question, but I cant find it Any suggestions! I know it has to be easy. .

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Last reply by JBoDEAN, 2001-08-30 21:27

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Slipstreaming IE5.5 onto Win2k CD?

reversing_drive

Considering Service Packs can be slipstreamed back onto a Win2K CD, i'm curious, could the same be done with IE5. 5 and in the future maybe IE6 That would be cool And hey, it would be typically Micro$oft anyway, keeping the dominance in the Browser field.

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Last reply by ZoSo, 2001-08-29 20:46

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cleartype fonts in windows 2000?

amore129

Is there a way to enable cleartype fonts in windows 2000? I have it enabled under windows xp and would like to do the same for 2000 if there is a way. Thanks!.

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Last reply by amore129, 2001-08-29 17:05

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Windows RG

felix

Ha, Forget Windows. NET, Windows RG will be the next release after WinXP. Here's the preview link: Sorry for reposting for those who have already seen it. .

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Last reply by felix, 2001-08-28 07:27

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So What Cluster Size is Optimal for Win2K

reversing_drive

I have heard now that FAT32 is faster than NTFS, So my Question is: When formating FAT32 (I Like Using Partition Magic:p) what cluster size makes for faster running of the OS. My mindset is that larger cluster sizes will decrease fragmentation because files have more slack around them, known as cluster overhang.

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Last reply by clutch, 2001-08-27 20:44

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win98 SE Win/2000 Probs

Brent Bary

Well I'm a bit stuck installed win 98 SE on c: Have D:& E: avail on hotrod card looked to 46 gig IBM ATA 100 DRIVEso installed win 2000 to D: but win 2000 has decided to make D: E: and E: F: so I have problems with installed apps notpointing to the correct drives is there an easy way to fix twin 98 apps are in c:pr ...

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Last reply by Brent Bary, 2001-08-27 13:32

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Missing icon in System Tray - HELP!

Brunengee

After a crash of VB 6. 0 while running the INET control, my Windows 2000 has developed a very bad habit. Whenever I connect to the Internet, the dial-up networking icon does not appear in the system tray.

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Last reply by Brunengee, 2001-08-26 02:36

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bootmanager

Paton

Hello, I am going to install Windows2000 on 2 partitions and Linux on one. 2 partitions cause i am going to play, tune, install, deinstall stuff on one partition, where it doesnt matter what happens and on the other it will be a system which wont change often.

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Last reply by Down8, 2001-08-25 07:10

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Outlook Express Messages

Draftsman

Can I export my messages if I needed to reinstall my OS or reformat? And then import them? If so, I've NEVER found out how. Thanks.

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Last reply by Dirty Harry, 2001-08-24 00:11

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Another Dual-Boot Question

reversing_drive

I am sure this question has been asked an answered many times. But anyways, ;( How can i get Dual Boot working using boot. ini in WinNT4 under this setup: First Primary Partition - WinNT4 (NTFS) Second Primary Partition - Win98 (FAT32) PS.

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Last reply by pmistry, 2001-08-23 19:05