Set XP To Automatic Logon

Despite the fact that it is a huge security risk, many folks prefer to have it set so that Windows will auto log them in (without asking for a PW). This guide is for those who want to set Windows to auto log them in.

Click ,

then

Type CONTROL USERPASSWORDS2 then click

Select the user/users to which you want to be able to autologon, and uncheck Users Must Enter A User Name and Password To Use This Computer

Click Apply, then You will have to type in the current password.

Then Reboot and the computer should now autolog you on. (Note: for XP Home Edition, don’t select to auto login as the Built In Administrator , you will get restriction errors)

Ensure Hard Drive Set At Max Speed

Are Your Hard Drive(s) transferring data at their maximum speed? Here is how to check...

First Go to your device manager (Start, then run then type devmgmt.msc)

Then look for your IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers and click on the plus sign to expand it

Then double click on your Primary IDE Controller (also sometimes called Standard IDE Controller)

Click on the Advanced Settings Tab and verify that it is set to DMA Mode if Available

If it is set to PIO only, change it to DMA Mode if Available.

Repeat this for your Secondary IDE Controller

Make Icons Appear Faster

By default, when opening My Computer, windows automatically searches for network folders and printers. This can cause a delay in displaying your icons and for most users this setting is not needed.

To stop windows from automatically searching, do the following:

Open My Computer,, Select Tools, , then Folder Options,..

Next Select the View, tab.

Uncheck the "Automatically search for network folders and printers, " box, then click Apply, Dats it ur job is done.

Here is the Golden Rule of Deleting a 'Cannot Delete File erro' file in WinXp

1 - Press CNTRL ALT DEL to go to windows task manager
2 - Select the process called "explorer.exe" and right click and end this process.
3 - You will get a blank desktop with only the windows task manager running.
4 - Click top left menu; File > New task (Run...)
5 - A window opens for you to select the new task, click
6 - A browse window opens. Make sure that you change the selection: "Files of types" from 'Programs' to 'All files'
7 - Then Browse to the folder and file that you want to delete. Select it and press delete. You should be able to delete it now.(unless it is a persistent primary windows system file)

8 - once deleted, go browse to c:windowsexplorer and open it.
You should be returned to where you were in the first place. Happy deleting.