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- Maximize the Performance of Windows XP
- Here is an in-depth 62-page chapter from the O'Reilly book Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition. It contains a collection of "tips, secrets, and solutions" that administrators can use to improve Windows XP and overcome some of its idiosyncrasies.The second edition of the book includes updated information on Windows...
- Tags: performance, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Annoyances, administrator, idiosyncrasy, Service Pack 2
- Download resources 2005-02-12
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- Maximize the Performance of Windows XP
- Here is an in-depth 62-page chapter from the O'Reilly book Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition. It contains a collection of "tips, secrets, and solutions" that administrators can use to improve Windows XP and overcome some of its idiosyncrasies.The second edition of the book includes updated information on Windows...
- Tags: Performance, O'Reilly Media Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2005-02-12
- Save your sanity with these fixes for Windows XP multimedia annoyances
- This chapter excerpt from Fixing Windows XP Annoyances: How to Fix the Most Annoying Things About the Windows OS shows you how to fix the most annoying multimedia problems; problems that are probably all too familiar to you. When it comes to multimedia appliances, there...
- Tags: Multimedia, Microsoft Windows XP, O'Reilly Media Inc., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2006-04-21
- Top 10 Windows Vista annoyances
- Do you share some of these same Vista peeves? What else would you add to the annoyances column--and what features do you think qualify as benefits and improvements?
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), JodyGilbert
- Discussion threads 2007-03-27
- Save your sanity with these fixes for Windows XP multimedia annoyances
- When it comes to multimedia appliances, there is probably nothing as versatile as the personal computer. However, there is probably no appliance as annoying as a multimedia PC running Microsoft Windows XP. This chapter excerpt from Fixing Windows XP Annoyances: How to Fix the Most Annoying Things About the Windows...
- Tags: annoyance, computer, Fixing Windows XP Annoyances, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Most Annoying Things About, multimedia, O'Reilly Media Inc., operating system, PC, TechRepublic Inc., Web, Web site
- Download resources 2006-04-21
- Disable Page Annoyances (zip)
- Disable Page Annoyances removes various Web page annoyances, including floating/banner ads, mouse restrictions, exit confirmations/pop-ups, tricks to hide URLs, tracking components in hyperlinks, and blinking/moving text styles. All major functions categories can be autostarted independently with independent autostart exclusion lists.
- Tags: Annoyance, Mouse, Mice, Hardware, Peripherals
- Software downloads 2005-11-15
- Widows XP fails to boot
- Hi I have a Toshiba Satellite A45-S151.The system with origional HDD will not boot, choose either safe mode or normal the same result.In safe mode it stops after the linewindowssystem32driversMup.sysIn normal mode the white progress band goes across the screen the the scree blanks and nothing else happens.In both cases...
- Tags: hard drive, HDD, richard_barsby@..., Widows XP, windows
- Q&A 2005-03-26
- Maximize the Performance of Windows XP or Not
- I hate to start my posting with a flame, but sometimes you just have to do it...I was shocked to see a inaccurate posting like the excerpt from "Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks" posted on TR. There is no excuse for "experts" publishing "tweaks and tips" that simply don't...
- Tags: feedback, je@..., Maximize, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, performance, tweaks bad advice
- Discussion threads 2006-01-04
- Excel ANNOYANCES: Formula ANNOYANCES
- Transforming the data in the worksheets using formulas is what Excel does best. What could be annoying about that? Lots! Take one horrible example: consider what happens when one creates a formula in one cell and copy it to another cell. If one doesn't build the formula just right, the...
- Tags: Formula, Cell, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software
- Book chapters 2004-12-08
- Home Networking Annoyances: File-Sharing Annoyances
- One of the most common activities of network users is accessing files across the network. Sometimes one needs to move or copy files from one computer to another, and sometimes one needs to use files on another computer when one is working in a software application. This paper discusses some...
- Tags: Annoyance, Network, Home Networking, O'Reilly Media Inc., File-sharing, Peer To Peer (P2P), Internet
- Book chapters 2005-01-24
- Explorer Default Folder
- How can I change my windows explorer so that it opens to the last folder opened instead of the default My Documents folder?If you run Windows XP, you can at least change the login behaviour of Windows Explorer: Go to Windows Explorer - Tools - Options - View and...
- Tags: EXPLORER, Microsoft Windows, rags@..., window, windows
- Q&A 2005-09-06
- dell latitude c400 with XP - Drivers?
- HI, I have just upgraded my Dell c400 from win 2000 to windows XP professionale and have it running pretty wel except for 2 annoyances.1)I can't seem to find a driver that will run the internal modem on xp, i know i can use a pcmcia card but was wondering...
- Tags: Modems, davidclift@..., Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-10-28
- How Windows start up logo can be edited
- Can any body tell me that how Windows Xp startup logo can be edited, customized or changed. Or if someone can identify the file (.dll or any) which contains this logo. I'm talking about that logo which comes in between BIOS screen and Windows Welcome screen.Google search...I did a quick...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, windows, logo, startup, palette, jar99_pk@...
- Discussion threads 2006-05-22
- Windows Installer in XP does not work
- Any ideas how to repair or reinstall Window Installer in an upgraded XP Professional (from Win98) setup?Re: InstallerMaybe best to post in the Technical Q&A for this..try this...On the Windows Advanced Option menu, use the ARROW keys to select Safe Mode. Press the key. If you are have a dual-boot...
- Tags: Click, Click Run, computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, willow@..., window, windows, XP Does
- Discussion threads 2005-05-18
- Configure user workstations in Linux
- One of the valuable features of Linux Annoyances for Geeks: Getting the Most Flexible System in the World Just the Way You Want It is its unique approach, which takes into account not only the needs of sophisticated Linux proponents and power users, but the needs of less-trained users...
- Tags: Chapter, Workstation, O'Reilly Media Inc., Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
- Book chapters 2006-07-07
- TuneXP (exe)
- This radical, new tool is one of the best and most powerful Windows XP tweakers ever, having a few tweaks, which are unique to the program. Among them are: ultrafast boot rearrange boot files; boot folder defragmentation; prefetch folder cleaning; DNS cache optimization; and file allocation size tweak. However, that...
- Tags: Performance, Tweak, Microsoft Windows, Performance Management, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- Software downloads 2004-05-22
- Images: David Karp's Vista annoyances
- In latest book, author chronicles the things in newest version of Windows that irk him--and some workarounds. by CNET News.com
- Tags: news, windows vista, david karp, TechRepublic Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2007-12-13
- Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks: Maximizing Performance
- Although the computer spends 99.9% of the time waiting to do something, the biggest concern is that other 0.1% of the time when eight seconds can seem like an eternity. A common misconception is that - with all else being equal - a computer with a fast processor, say 3...
- Tags: Misconception, Performance, Microsoft Windows XP, Industry, O'Reilly Media Inc., Productivity, Processors, Microsoft Windows, Strategy, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Software, Management
- Book chapters 2004-11-05
- What bothers you when you are a customer?
- If it doesnt upset you too much, Id like to ask you to reflect on and share what bothers you as a customer. It can be in your professional lives (e.g. working with vendor technical support) or in your personal ones (e.g. standing in line at the checkout counter...
- Tags: annoyance, Customer Relations, Vincent
- Blog posts 2007-03-04
- Differences Between Windows XP Embedded and Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP Embedded is a componentized version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system that brings the rich feature set of Windows XP Professional to embedded devices. However, there are some differences between Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Embedded. The major difference is that Windows XP Embedded...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Embedded, Difference, Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2004-12-01
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