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Windows Registry Tweaks: NT/2000/XP.

"Registry tips for: Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP"

For those that like to delve deeper into Windows, our growing selection of registry tweaks will help you take control.

Each registry tweak gives step-by-step instructions on how to perform the task as well as instructions on how to restore the registry setting to its default value.

Disable Windows File Protection
Windows 2000 and Windows XP uses "Windows File Protection" to prevent important system files from being overwritten. This tip shows how to disable it if you have a need to do so.

Add "Move To Folder" to Windows Explorer
This registry tweak helps to make moving files from one folder to another easier by adding a new Move To Folder option to the context menu of Windows Explorer.

Add "Copy To Folder" to Windows Explorer
This registry tweak helps to make copying files from one folder to another easier by adding a new Copy To Folder option to the context menu of Windows Explorer.

Remove Documents folder from Windows Start menu
Want to completely remove the Documents folder from the Start menu of Windows? This tip shows you how.

View more details on installed devices in Windows XP
View a lot of hidden information about devices installed in Windows XP by accessing a hidden feature of the Device Manager.

Disable Thumbnail Cache in Windows XP
Stop thumbnails of your pictures being cached when you view them in Windows Explorer.

Set number of recent documents to show
Want to change the number of recent documents Windows 2000 or Windows XP shows in the Documents folder in the Start menu?

Delete Help option on Windows Start menu
Easily remove the Help option from the Windows 2000 or Windows XP Start menu.

Display hidden devices in Device Manager
Display devices that are normally hidden in the Windows 2000 and Windows XP Device Manager such as disconnected printers, scanners, USB devices and more.

Clear the PageFile at Windows shutdown
Increase your computing security - delete the contents of the PageFile when Windows is shut down.

Disable the CD Autorun Feature
Stop any CD from automatically running when inserted into the CD ROM drive.

Change free hard drive space warning percentage
Change the default percentage rate that an administrative alert should be sent regarding low hard drive space.

Cascade the Control Panel on the Start menu
Cascade all of the options within the Control Panel on the Windows Start menu for quicker access.

Cascade My Documents on the Start menu
Cascade all of the files held within the My Documents folder as a menu on the Windows Start menu for easier access.

Change default folder programs install to
Change the default folder that software is installed to, to a path and folder of your choosing.

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Make a backup of the Registry:

Before you make any changes to the Registry make sure to backup the Windows Registry.

Using RegEdit to edit the Registry:

Learn everything you need to know about how to use RegEdit to edit the Windows Registry.

 
  
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