Customize & Tweak Windows XP(Updated 7/3/08)

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introCustomize & Tweak Windows XP(Updated 7/3/08)

This a collection of tweaks, hacks & tips for XP.
Some of this is uses freeware (Free software)
Some of this might work on Vista but I don't know.
If you have any more Private Message me I'll most likely add them. You'll get the credit for it.

If You Have Any Questions, Comments & Suggestions Please Post Them!

Customize & Tweak Windows XP(Updated 7/3/08)

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step 1What you need

You need 4 things:
1. Computer running XP(Some may work on Vista)
2. Open Mind
3. Some Computer knowledge(You don't need a lot, But some)
4. Internet
Here's all the downloads in one place:
TweakUI
Virtual Desktop Manager

If those links don't work Here the page there on:
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/Downloads/powertoys/Xppowertoys.mspx

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Aug 21, 2010. 2:38 PMlegomaster2000 says:

Easy way to do this : Delete user, replace with someone else`s name

Jul 30, 2009. 3:12 AMerikals says:

i like step 3. Does the user account still exist after it has been removed from the list of names? Cool instructable

Jul 1, 2009. 7:28 PMerikals says:

Thanks for the instructable. I really need something like this. Keep it up.

Jul 1, 2009. 8:22 PMcomputergeek (author) says:

You're welcome.

Mar 25, 2009. 4:18 PMamakerguy says:

LOL I have 4 browsers! opera, Firefox, Google chrome, last and Least Internet explorer

Mar 25, 2009. 4:20 PMcomputergeek (author) says:

Cool. What about Safari?

Mar 25, 2009. 4:28 PMamakerguy says:

nah I have windows

Mar 25, 2009. 4:30 PMcomputergeek (author) says:

Look Again:
http://www.apple.com/safari/download/

Mar 25, 2009. 4:37 PMamakerguy says:

OK cool. I will have to download it tomorrow morning at 5:00 A.M. because I have satellite internet and Fair access policy (that is if we go over the 500MB limit per day they shut down are internet for 24 Hours!) and from 1:00 to 6:00 is unlimited.

Aug 9, 2008. 6:00 AM4_t477_guy says:

There's an even easier way: Right click the desktop and select Properties. Select the Desktop tab, and click on Change Desktop Icons. Then uncheck Recycle Bin and click OK.

Jan 31, 2009. 4:08 PMBob Phil McMooow says:

XP or Vista?

Jan 31, 2009. 5:24 PMcomputergeek (author) says:

I think I tried doing this before on XP I don't think it worked. (I would try it again, but I'm on a Mac right now)

Jan 31, 2009. 5:18 PM4_t477_guy says:

It should work with XP, but I'm not sure because I use the Windows 7 beta (which is the same as Vista except for a few tweaks and is MUCH, MUCH faster than Vista or XP).

Jan 31, 2009. 9:02 PM4_t477_guy says:

Yep, computergeek's right, I installed Windows 7 in a dual-boot with XP. So all I had to do is restart it, go to XP, and check it.

Jan 31, 2009. 4:43 PMBob Phil McMooow says:

Those keyboard shortcuts dont work on my laptop.

Jan 31, 2009. 4:14 PMBob Phil McMooow says:

Does this just cycle through desktops you have on on your computer? If so, isnt there also a program called Yodm 3D that does the same thing?

May 13, 2008. 8:39 AMthemadman says:

when you do step 3, does it remove the name or the whole account from appearing on the logon screen?

May 14, 2008. 7:30 AMcomputergeek (author) says:

What it does is it makes it so the entire account does not show on the logon screen so you can not log on to the account through the the logon or welcome screen. I hope that answers your question.

Nov 21, 2008. 5:38 PMevilfrogie says:

you couild still logon by pressing ctrl+alt+delete and typing the acount name in.

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