Basic of Windows

After installing Windows and other applications that are required in the computer, there are several things you should do. One of them is to do some things to speed up and simplify the performance of the computer. For example, set the computer to restart more quickly, or display the hidden menu, use the shortcut for faster access and so forth.
All the above is a small part of the basic tips and tricks of Windows that we submit the following. A computer is just not comfortable enough without increasing the security. This is important, because the connection to the network, the Internet or to another computer, a little more definitive risk. Start from the spread of the virus until the data by our people that are not eligible. For that, we also include some basic tips to improve security in Windows.
Some tips and tricks and step by step guide in this paper using the assistance of a particular program can be downloaded from several sites on the Internet. Installing the program is in this paper comes mostly from the official Microsoft site. So the less likely these programs cause errors in your PC. So do not doubt, continue to follow the basic tips and tricks in Windows that is rarely revealed!

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01. Back-up first before the registry edit. How, click Start | Run, type regedit. After the registry window appears, select the menu File | Export. In the Export range, select All and specify the file name, end with a button click Save.

02. Many programs are actually installed in Windows, but not active. To activate it, go to Control Panel | Add / Remove Windows Components, and check on the program that has not been active.

03. Before installing the new program or make changes to Windows settings overall, a better manual Restore Point first. How, Click Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | System Restore and click Create a restore point.


04. If you decide to install a Windows Update that previously decline, go to Control Panel | System, select the Automatic Updates tab and click Restore Declined Updates.

05. To set the Windows update in line with your needs, set the first Windows Update. Do, open System in Control Panel and click the Automatic Updates tab. Set the option to disable or enable Keep my computer up to date.
06. If you do not have a bootable CD, do not worry. Microsoft already provides
free tool to create a diskette booting in http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310994.

07. If the current Windows installation suddenly stopped, turn off the computer and drop additional card. For example, sound card. Reinstall and re-install the card after the installation is complete.

08. To add the System Administration Tools are Start Menu, right click on Start | Properties. Entry in the Start Menu tab and click Customize and then enter in the Advanced tab. Slide down and check the Display option on the All Programs and the Start Menu.

09. To install Back-up Utility in Windows XP Home Edition look ntbackup.msi file in the directory \ valudeadd \ MSFT \ ntbackup \ in the Windows XP installation CD. Run the file and follow the step by step.

10. Windows XP will automatically highlight any new installed program. How to removed it, right-click Start | Properties. Go to the Start Menu tab | Customize, then click the Advanced tab and uncheck the checkbox option Highlight newly installed programs.

11. To view the film or the best game on the computer, make sure that the latest DirextX already installed properly. View the latest version at http://www.microsoft.com / windows / directx.

12. Sometimes the hardware will be installed not support Plug-and-Play. For that, use the Add Hardware Wizard in the Control Panel | System | Hardware for the detection.

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13. Actually only take no more than 2 minutes to go to Windows since the computer is turned on. However, it sometimes feels very old. To speed up loading of Windows, there are some things you can do. For example, the icon on the desktop and not using the wallpaper can be a lot of memory. Change wallpaper with a background color, and use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard that can be found with the right-click on the desktop to clean icon. Do not forget, run defrag regularly.

If you frequently add or remove programs on the computer, clean registry regularly. Use aids such as software Registry Mechanic www.winguides.com from the site. Unfortunately, the trial version of this program can only be used to improve the course of 6 sections.

Other steps that need to be is remove programs that are loaded automatically when Windows starts. Of course, the only programs that are not needed. How, by removing all the startup folder and msconfig to open the Start | Run.

14. Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move files and settings to a new computer. How, click Start | AllPrograms | Accessories | System Tools, and then run the File and Settings Transfer Wizard.

15. Use the exception of the security settings in Internet Explorer, so that the update through Windows Update page is running smoothly. How, open Internet Options in the Tools menu in Internet Explorer. Click the Security tab, select Trusted Site and click the Sites button. Fill in the name of the Windows Update site, removed the check mark on the option Require server verification ... and click OK.

16. If you lose your serial number Windows XP, use the freeware Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder from http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml.

17. If the registered name in Windows XP does not suit you, fix the registry. Do, open the registry and select My Computer. Click the Edit | Find and type RegOwner. If you have found, right click, select Modify and fill in the appropriate name. This change can also be done in the key RegCompany.