James River Software is please to announce its Windows Tips and Tricks forum. All fixes, tips, and tweaks are offered free of charge.  Our staff are Microsoft Certified Professionals and work in both information technology consulting and software development. All tips and tricks are inspired by real-world experience in helping customers use and fix their home and business computers.

Cosmetic

Changing Internet Explorer Title Bar and Text
Rename My Computer Via the Registry
How to Remove Windows XP Messenger

Security

Restricting Anonymous Access
Run Microsoft Updates
Backing Up Your Data
Avoiding Phishing Scams
Web Safety for the Family
Use a secure file system

Performance

Defragmenting your hard disk
Speeding Up Your Boot Sequence
Computer Shuts Down Slowly
Adjusting Windows XP for Best Performance
Testing Your Computer's Memory
Disabling 8.3 Naming Convention
Windows Hangs on Loading Personal Settings

Windows 2000

Quick Windows 2000 Shutdown/Restart

Windows XP

Rename Recycle Bin
Showing the Control Panel in My Computer
Log on to Windows XP with the Administrator account
Configuring Autlogin for Windows XP
Renaming Multiple Files in a Directory
How to Repair Internet Explorer
Disabling Balloon Tips
Disable the Search Assistant
Drag Files into Notepad
 
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