Information: *HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks - Page 10

lowtech · 01-11-2008

fed up with going into msconfig to remove programs from startup and then having to reboot..then go to Mike Lin's Home Page and download startup control panel (free download).this allows you to remove programs fromt start without the fuss,i know this needs a download but i still class this as a xp trick.

lucianp · 04-07-2008

RE: Tweak Your Processor.

I already have a DWORD under this branch called 'SecondLevelDataCache' but the value is Hex 0 should the new value be 512 hex or 512 dec ??? What would happen if the wrong Base was used??

"Windows XP is optimized for processors having 256KB of Level2 cache. However, many of today's processors have more than this. Find out how much Level2 cache your processor has and carry out the following tweak.

-Navigate to the registry branch HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SessionManager\Memory Management.

-Create a new DWORD under this branch called 'SecondLevelDataCache' and assign it a value corresponding to the amount of your processor's Level2 cache (for example, 512 or 1024 in the case of 512KB or 1MB respectively.)

-Restart Windows and you will should see a further increase in performance of your system! Goodluck "

joepep · 04-09-2008

These are some great tips..

Thanks all

faithbuilder3 · 06-11-2008

Originally Posted by Hengis

Welcome to the forum Clockwork, I'm sure you mean "msconfig"

Hello all, on this one which ones are safe to turn off in startup window pane? ,my pc seems to take forever to load up so i figured on changing the startup menue .

Hengis · 06-11-2008

hi,

Simply start a new thread and post up pics of your list, someone can then help you to turn off anything that may not be needed.

nlmisra · 06-17-2008

Atl+Space+X Maximize Current Window

Alt+Space+C Close Current Window

Alt+Space+N Minimize Current Window

Alt+Space+R Restore Current Window

Windows Key+L Lock Computer

Windows Key+D Show Desktop

Windows Key+F Search

~~Samuel4u~~ · 07-09-2008

If you like to keep four or five windows open while you work (or play) on your computer, you'll appreciate knowing these keyboard shortcuts. You can quickly switch between your Web browser, e-mail, instant message windows, and other programs without taking your hands off the keyboard.

Minimize a window to your taskbar - ALT, SPACEBAR, N

Maximize a window so it takes up your whole desktop -ALT, SPACEBAR, X

Restore a window so it's visible but doesn't take up your whole desktop -ALT, SPACEBAR, R

Close a window -ALT+F4

Switch to the last window you had open -ALT+TAB

Switch to any window - Hold down the ALT key, and press TAB until the window you want is active

01-11-2008	#64
lowtech Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8 PC Experience: Experienced	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks** fed up with going into msconfig to remove programs from startup and then having to reboot..then go to Mike Lin's Home Page and download startup control panel (free download).this allows you to remove programs fromt start without the fuss,i know this needs a download but i still class this as a xp trick.

04-07-2008	#65
lucianp Tech Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tornado Alley, 4200m East of the Bunker Posts: 320 PC Experience: There's always more to learn.	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks RE: Tweak Your Processor. I already have a DWORD under this branch called 'SecondLevelDataCache' but the value is Hex 0 should the new value be 512 hex or 512 dec ??? What would happen if the wrong Base was used?? "Windows XP is optimized for processors having 256KB of Level2 cache. However, many of today's processors have more than this. Find out how much Level2 cache your processor has and carry out the following tweak. -Navigate to the registry branch HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SessionManager\Memory Management. -Create a new DWORD under this branch called 'SecondLevelDataCache*' and assign it a value corresponding to the amount of your processor's Level2 cache (for example, 512 or 1024 in the case of 512KB or 1MB respectively.) -Restart Windows and you will should see a further increase in performance of your system! Goodluck " Last edited by Jelly Bean; 02-15-2009 at 12:13 AM.*

04-09-2008	#66
joepep Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 85 PC Experience: Some Experience	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks** These are some great tips.. Thanks all __________________

06-11-2008	#67
faithbuilder3 Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 114 PC Experience: Experienced	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks Originally Posted by Hengis** Welcome to the forum Clockwork, I'm sure you mean "msconfig" Hello all, on this one which ones are safe to turn off in startup window pane? ,my pc seems to take forever to load up so i figured on changing the startup menue . __________________ Faithbuilder

06-11-2008	#68
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,727 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks hi, Simply start a new thread and post up pics of your list, someone can then help you to turn off anything that may not be needed. __________________ Handy Links:** Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot \| Network info Tool

06-17-2008	#69
nlmisra Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: India Posts: 57 PC Experience: Always Learning...	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks Atl+Space+X Maximize Current Window Alt+Space+C Close Current Window Alt+Space+N Minimize Current Window Alt+Space+R Restore Current Window Windows Key+L Lock Computer Windows Key+D Show Desktop Windows Key+F** Search Last edited by Jelly Bean; 02-15-2009 at 12:12 AM.

07-09-2008	#70
~~Samuel4u~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 PC Experience: Some Experience	Control windows using your keyboard If you like to keep four or five windows open while you work (or play) on your computer, you'll appreciate knowing these keyboard shortcuts. You can quickly switch between your Web browser, e-mail, instant message windows, and other programs without taking your hands off the keyboard. Minimize a window to your taskbar - ALT, SPACEBAR, N Maximize a window so it takes up your whole desktop -ALT, SPACEBAR, X Restore a window so it's visible but doesn't take up your whole desktop -ALT, SPACEBAR, R Close a window -ALT+F4 Switch to the last window you had open -ALT+TAB Switch to any window - Hold down the ALT key, and press TAB until the window you want is active Last edited by Jelly Bean; 02-15-2009 at 12:11 AM.

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