XP Tricks

Eliminating the Right Click on the Taskbar

To eliminate the right click on the taskbar:
Start RegeditGo to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ ExplorerAdd a DWORD and give it a name of NoTrayContextMenuGive it a value of 1Reboot

Change Yahoo messenger title bar

Youcan change the yahoo messenger title bar...For this just find the folder messenger in the drive in which the messenger is installed. Then search a file named "ymsgr". In this file just go to the end and write the following code:[APP TITLE]CAPTION=Red DevilHere you can write any name in place of Red Devil... then see the fun.... You can have your own name being placed in yahoo messenger title bar.

Enable Right Clicks on The Sites Dat Disable it

Lots of web sites have disabled the right click function of the mouse button... it's really, really annoying. This is done so that you don't steal (via right-click->save picture) their photos or images or any other goodies. Unfortunately, it disables ALL right-click functionality: copy, paste, open in new window.
It's easy to change, assuming your using IE 6:Click "Tools"->"Internet Options"Click the "Security" tabClick "Custom Level"Scroll down to the "Scripting" sectionSet "Active Scripting" to "disable"Click "Ok" a couple of times.
You'll probably want to turn this back to "enable" when your done... 'cause generally the javascript enhances a website.

Changing the Location of Special Folders:

You can modify the registry to change the location of special folders like
My DocumentsFavoritesMy PicturesPersonalStart RegeditGo to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell FoldersDouble click on any locations you want to change and alter the pathLogoff or restart for the changes to go into effect.....................

Remove Stored username and Passwords !

To remove the Stored User Names and Passwords from your system, try this:Click Start, Run and type Control keymgr.dllRemove the entries from the list.The other ways to access this dialog are:Type Control Userpasswords2 in RUN box, click Advanced, Manage Passwords-or-From Control Panel, select your User Account, click Manage your network passwords
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lock pc just by double clicking mouse

You can lock your XP workstation with two clicks ofthe mouse. Create a new shortcut on your desktop usinga right mouse click, and enter 'rundll32.exeuser32.dll,LockWorkStation' in the location field.Give the shortcut a name you like. That's it -- justdouble click on it and your computer will be locked.And if that's not easy enough, Windows key + L will dothe same.

Hide ur folders:

Rename any folder with extension {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}eg,if u've a folder gamespress F2,then type, "games.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"c the magic....then 2 get to original form,remove the extension using"ren games.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} games" in dos or as a bat file
n u are done..

Shutdown Trick !

Imidiate rapid shut down windowwhile shutting down window. open task manager(Ctr+Alt+Del),Select shut down tab. and press ' Ctrl ' key while select Turn Off from dis tab.Count 5 4 3 2 1 Voila!!! U r window will rapidly shut down.

AUTO DELETE TEMPORARY FOLDER.!!

ll what i prefer is %temp% " without quotes.. at Start -> Run..this opens ur temp folder n den u cal erase it neatly// still try dis one too..
First go into gpedit.mscNext select -> Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Terminal Services/Temporary FolderThen right click "Do Not Delete Temp Folder Upon Exit"Go to properties and hit disable. Now next time Windows puts a temp file in that folder it will automatically delete it when its done! Note from Forum Admin: Remember, GPEDIT (Group Policy Editor) is only available in XP Pro

DISPLAY MESSAGE ON STARTUP.

Start regedit, if you are unfamiliar with regedit please see our FAQ.Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinlogonModify the key legalnoticecaption with what you want to name the window.Modify the key legalnoticetext with what you want the window to say. Restart

How to make your Desktop Icons Transparent

Go to Control Panel > System, > Advanced > Performance area > Settings button Visual Effects tab "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the Desktop"

CD ROM STOPS AUTOPLAYING/AUTORUN.!!

And the AutoPlay Tab has disappeared in My Computer, Devices With Removable Storage, Right Click on CDROM, Properties.Solution: The service: "Shell Hardware Detection" has been set to Manual or Disabled. Go to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services. Return this service to "Automatic".

SPEED UP MENU DISPLAY.!!

When using the start menu the you will notice a delay between different tiers of the menu hierarchy. For the fastest computer experience possible I recommend changing this value to zero. This will allow the different tiers to appear instantly.
Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get started.
Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\DesktopSelect MenuShowDelay from the list on the right.
Right on it and select Modify.Change the value to 0.Reboot your computer.