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There are different types of folders, each one best for its type of contents.
There are separate image folders that serve as an album, music that have an alphabetical playlist and document folders which display a table of the documents within. The tools and options on the left sidebar are also different for each type of folder.
Your XP looks at what types of files there are in a folder and turns the folder into what it thinks is best for the content, but sometimes it can make mistakes. To specify which …
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Restoring your system is very useful if you manage to get your pc completely messed up. To access the system restore program, go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.
In the window that opens, select Restore my computer to an earlier time and press Next. Select a restore point before the time you messed up your computer and continue. Now it asks you to save any work that is not saved and close any programs that are open. Press Next to begin the restore. …
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Its fun to make a prank virus, but getting the real thing is not so great. April Fools’ Day is a good opportunity for hackers to spread viruses, as people will open suspicious e-mails more readily, thinking they’re jokes. You should avoid any emails whose sender you are not familiar with, and remember: if something looks malicious, it probably is.
Here are a few latest threats from Symatec.com: 1. Multiple sites affected in IFRAME attackMany popular sites have been affected by IFRAME injection attacks. Ensure that antivirus software is up …
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By default, most systems have some bandwidth reserved for nothing. You can change this the following way: (Note: this only works in Windows XP Professional)
Open gpedit.msc from the run box in the start menu.
Navigate to: Local Computer Policy > Computer configuration > Administrative templates > Network > QoS Packet Scheduler
Open Limit Reservable Bandwidth
Check the enabled box and change the Bandwidth Limit to 0%.
Depending on your system, this might need a restart to start working.
More Cool Windows XP tips & tricks HERE
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This is called the Local Group Policy Editor and it lets you customize just about everything on your XP. This only comes with XP Professional, so the registry editor will have to do for Home users.Go to run from the start menu and type gpedit.msc to open it.
Look around and see for yourself what this wonderful tool has to offer.
More Cool Windows XP tips & tricks HERE
