AOpen AX45-8X Max User Manual download pdf (Page 2)

Windows, Networking and Software

FAQ, Tips, Hints, and Wisdom for Windows 98x/XP

David Gok 2

MSCONFIG – Cleaning Up Startup Entries......................................................................................... 37

MS-DOS Compatibility Mode.............................................................................................................. 37

MSN Messenger – Removing It ........................................................................................................... 37

Multiple Boot Options – Removing ..................................................................................................... 38

OS – Install Multiple Oses with Partition Magic and BootMagic ........................................................ 38

Password Reset – NT/2000/XP ............................................................................................................ 39

Print Problems – All Windows............................................................................................................. 39

Poledit Information............................................................................................................................... 39

Product Code – Find on Your Own Machine ....................................................................................... 40

Product Code – Illegal XP Codes......................................................................................................... 40

Product Codes – Many Microsoft Operating Systems/Products........................................................... 40

Recycle Bin – Fixing/Restoring ........................................................................................................... 62

Shutdown Windows – Executing Other Tasks ..................................................................................... 62

Security Tricks – Windows 98 ............................................................................................................. 62

Securing OE and IE.............................................................................................................................. 62

SHELL32.DLL – Invalid Page Fault.................................................................................................... 62

Startup Files – Stopping Them ............................................................................................................. 63

Time Synchronization .......................................................................................................................... 64

Updates to Windows 98E ..................................................................................................................... 64

Upgrade from Windows 98 to Windows 98SE .................................................................................... 64

Un-Delete Files – Directory Snoop ...................................................................................................... 64

USB Help Suggestion........................................................................................................................... 65

USB Information .................................................................................................................................. 65

Windows CD – Making One (ME)....................................................................................................... 65

Windows Cleanup – Clean up Files...................................................................................................... 66

Windows Logon – “Forcing” Valid Logon .......................................................................................... 66

Windows Lite – Minimal Install of Windows 98 ................................................................................. 66

Windows Logon – Replace Windows 98/ME Opening Screen............................................................ 66

Windows Logon – Warning Screen before Logon ............................................................................... 67

Windows Logon Prompt – Removing.................................................................................................. 67

Windows Official Update Site.............................................................................................................. 68

WinRoute – IP Routing and Multiple NICs.......................................................................................... 68

Wipe Hard Drive – debug.exe.............................................................................................................. 68

Registry .................................................................................................................................................... 69

Registry Cleaners.................................................................................................................................. 69

Registry – Batch File Execution........................................................................................................... 70

Registry – General Information............................................................................................................ 70

Registry – Re-enable Automatic Backups............................................................................................ 71

Registry – 95/98/MENT/2000 Registry Hacks..................................................................................... 71

ScanReg – Backups & More than 5 backups........................................................................................ 71

Startup & Backup..................................................................................................................................... 73

BIOS – How to Access on various computers...................................................................................... 73

Boot CD – Thinkpad 600E................................................................................................................... 75

Boot Disks............................................................................................................................................ 76

Boot Time – How to Speed UP ............................................................................................................ 76

DELL PC – Back to Factory Condition................................................................................................ 76

Dell – Changing the Splash Screen ...................................................................................................... 77

System Software....................................................................................................................................... 77

Direct Cable Connection ...................................................................................................................... 77

Direct Cable Connection Using USB ................................................................................................... 78

Explorer – Capitalization of Filenames................................................................................................ 78

Explorer – Keep C: Drive Open ........................................................................................................... 78

Windows XP................................................................................................................................................. 78

Activation – Phone Numbers................................................................................................................ 78

Activation – How to Activate After Having Bought A Pirate Version................................................. 79

Activation – How to Re-Activate......................................................................................................... 79