Windows XP Tips, Tricks, Registry Tweaks, and Hidden Software

Stop searching the Internet for any registry tweaks, because after this article, you won’t need any.

Not all of the tweaks and tips can be written down here on a single post. Ergo, The Harmless Geek has uploaded a compilation of various tips, tricks, tweaks, hidden software, et all. It can be downloaded in .PDF format. =)

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You can also continue reading to see a taste of what’s in the two files.

How would you like to restart Windows without having to reboot your computer?

This is what’s called as a ‘Hot Reboot’. Doing so is pretty straight-forward. Just keep the SHIFT key pressed while you click on the Shutdown option.

Have you tried out these Windows XP Hidden Programs?

Windows XP has a lot of hidden programs that is not listed in the Start Menu. Among the many, here’s one:

• iExpress
  This Program is for converting your files to executable files
  Click : Start
  Then : Run
  Type : iexpress

The Windows Registry tool is powerful. Use it!

Have you tried it yet? If not, you really should. Here’s one registry tweak that might make you want to tweak your registry:

If you’re a gamer, you might be sick of accidentally pressing the Windows key and having the game minimize to the desktop or crash. You can prevent that happening by disabling the Windows key altogether.

• Click: Start
  Then: Run
  Type: regedit
  Navigate to:
  [HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE\SYSTEM\ CurrentControlSet\Control\ Keyboard Layout]
  In this look for the value “Scancode Map”. Its binary data so be extra careful: Set its value to “00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 00 00 5B E0 00 00 5C E0 00 00 00 00″ to disable the Windows key.