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><channel><title>Tiplet &#187; Windows XP</title> <atom:link href="http://tiplet.com/tag/windows-xp/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://tiplet.com</link> <description>expert tips &#38; tech support</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:24:18 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Interesting and Handy Things to Do With the Command Prompt in Windows XP</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/interesting-and-handy-things-to-do-with-the-command-prompt-in-windows-xp/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/interesting-and-handy-things-to-do-with-the-command-prompt-in-windows-xp/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 18:00:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[command prompt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows command prompt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1585</guid> <description><![CDATA[Let go of your mouse and execute common Windows functions such as Help, Defrag and Shutdown, by typing into the the Windows XP command prompt.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/interesting-and-handy-things-to-do-with-the-command-prompt-in-windows-xp/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Customize Your Windows XP Taskbar</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-customize-your-windows-xp-taskbar/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-customize-your-windows-xp-taskbar/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[customize taskbar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[taskbar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows taskbar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1519</guid> <description><![CDATA[There are several ways to customize your Windows taskbar, including showing the Quick Launch icons, grouping similar tasks and changing the position of the taskbar on your screen.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-customize-your-windows-xp-taskbar/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Make Windows XP Boot Faster</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-windows-xp-boot-faster/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-windows-xp-boot-faster/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:00:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[boot from hard drive]]></category> <category><![CDATA[boot windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[slow startup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows slow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows startup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1493</guid> <description><![CDATA[There are several measures you can take to make your Windows XP system startup faster. For starters, try booting from the hard drive, paring down fonts and defragment your hard drive.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-windows-xp-boot-faster/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Running Vista and Windows XP Simultaneously</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/running-vista-and-windows-xp-simultaneously/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/running-vista-and-windows-xp-simultaneously/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:00:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[multi-boot]]></category> <category><![CDATA[two operating systems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtual machine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtualization]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vista]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[XP Vista same time]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1462</guid> <description><![CDATA[It's possible to run both Vista and XP operating systems on your Windows PC if you have enough space. It takes a little time to set it up, but the process is not too hard, whether you choose the multi-boot setup or the virtualization method.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/running-vista-and-windows-xp-simultaneously/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>What Are Windows XP Service Packs?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-are-windows-xp-service-packs/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-are-windows-xp-service-packs/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:00:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[critical updates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Service Pack 1]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Service Pack 2]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Service Pack 3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP Service Pack]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1297</guid> <description><![CDATA[Microsoft releases major updates in the form of service packs. Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3 have been released so far, and a quick look in your computer's Control Panel can show you which SP you have installed.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-are-windows-xp-service-packs/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>I Want a New Computer with Windows XP, not Vista</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/i-want-a-new-computer-with-windows-xp-not-vista/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/i-want-a-new-computer-with-windows-xp-not-vista/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:00:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Vista]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[downgrade to XP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Microsoft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[not Vista]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1267</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you'd like a new PC but would rather run Windows XP and not Vista, it's still possible to find new computers with XP installed instead of Vista, or the option to "downgrade" to XP. Also, recent reports suggest that retailers may have longer than Microsoft originally said to convert to selling Vista-only PCs.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/i-want-a-new-computer-with-windows-xp-not-vista/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Stop Secretmaker HOSTS file change attempt Alerts</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-stop-secretmaker-hosts-file-change-attempt-alerts/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-stop-secretmaker-hosts-file-change-attempt-alerts/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:00:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[HOSTS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Secretmaker]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1228</guid> <description><![CDATA[When the security utility Secretmaker alerts you to a HOSTS file change attempt, it's important to find out what's trying to change your HOSTS file, which is a plain text file with information used to supplement or replace the Domain Name System.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-stop-secretmaker-hosts-file-change-attempt-alerts/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>When Windows XP Shuts Down Very Slowly</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/when-windows-xp-shuts-down-very-slowly/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/when-windows-xp-shuts-down-very-slowly/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:00:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[applications]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shut down]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shutdown]]></category> <category><![CDATA[slow shutdown]]></category> <category><![CDATA[timeout]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1170</guid> <description><![CDATA[If Windows XP is shutting down very slowly, it could be that your registry is cluttered with invalid settings. Clearing up the registry and reducing the time before open applications are "killed" should solve the problem.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/when-windows-xp-shuts-down-very-slowly/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Windows Backup Software</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/windows-backup-software/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/windows-backup-software/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:00:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[data storage and recovery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[backup software]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Karen's Replicator]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NTBackup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows backup software]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1070</guid> <description><![CDATA[Taking the time and effort to back up your data, as well as your Windows software, via a program or online backup service, is well worth it when Windows failures are quite possible and your records, photos and other data are at risk.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/windows-backup-software/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Tell If Your Windows XP Computer Has High-Speed USB</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-tell-if-your-windows-xp-computer-has-high-speed-usb/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-tell-if-your-windows-xp-computer-has-high-speed-usb/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:00:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[high-speed USB]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USB]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USB 2.0]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USB port]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1060</guid> <description><![CDATA[Determine if your Windows XP computer supports high-speed USB by checking the with the device manager for a high speed port. You must be sure to always match your device purchases to your computer's capabilities.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-tell-if-your-windows-xp-computer-has-high-speed-usb/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Use the “Windows” Key on Your Keyboard</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-use-the-%e2%80%9cwindows%e2%80%9d-key-on-your-keyboard/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-use-the-%e2%80%9cwindows%e2%80%9d-key-on-your-keyboard/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:00:52 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[keyboard shortcuts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows key]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows shortcuts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=949</guid> <description><![CDATA[Not everyone realizes that the little-used Windows key—the one on the keyboard with the little Window logo on it—can be used in conjunction with other keys as a shortcut to functions such as opening the Start menu, minimizing windows, switching between users and more.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-use-the-%e2%80%9cwindows%e2%80%9d-key-on-your-keyboard/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Declutter Your Computer Desktop</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-declutter-your-computer-desktop/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-declutter-your-computer-desktop/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:00:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[desktop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[desktop backgrounds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[desktop icons]]></category> <category><![CDATA[desktop theme]]></category> <category><![CDATA[desktop wallpaper]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=899</guid> <description><![CDATA[Keep your computer's desktop looking neat and easy-to use by organizing icons and then choosing attractive desktop wallpaper.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-declutter-your-computer-desktop/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Disable or Enable Firewall in Windows XP</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-disable-or-enable-firewall-in-windows-xp/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-disable-or-enable-firewall-in-windows-xp/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:00:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[disable firewall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[enable firewall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[firewall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows firewall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=837</guid> <description><![CDATA[Disabling the firewall in Windows XP is not something you'll do often, but it's easy to access the Control Panel to temporarily disable it and, later, to reenable it.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-disable-or-enable-firewall-in-windows-xp/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How and Why to Keep Data and Applications on Separate Drives</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-and-why-to-keep-data-and-applications-on-separate-drives/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-and-why-to-keep-data-and-applications-on-separate-drives/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:00:45 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[data storage and recovery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[backup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[defragment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[defragmentation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hard drives]]></category> <category><![CDATA[My Documents]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tweak UI]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=785</guid> <description><![CDATA[Keeping data and applications on separate drives can improve the performance of the backup and defragmentation processes, and also limit loss in the event of a drive failure.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-and-why-to-keep-data-and-applications-on-separate-drives/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Install Recovery Console After Installing Service Pack</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-install-recovery-console-after-installing-service-pack/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-install-recovery-console-after-installing-service-pack/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:05:45 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[data storage and recovery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recovery console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows service pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows setup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=639</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you try to install the recovery console to Windows XP, but get an error message, it could be that the version of Windows on your computer is newer than the one on the CD.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-install-recovery-console-after-installing-service-pack/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/install-and-use-the-recovery-console-in-windows-xp/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/install-and-use-the-recovery-console-in-windows-xp/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[data storage and recovery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recovery console]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows setup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=635</guid> <description><![CDATA[If Windows XP won't load, you'll won't be as bad off as it looks--if you've installed the Recovery Console. You have to add the Windows XP Recovery Console manually, but it only takes a few steps to do so.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/install-and-use-the-recovery-console-in-windows-xp/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Protect Your Windows XP PC Against Accidental or Unauthorized Changes</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-protect-your-windows-xp-pc-against-accidental-or-unauthorized-changes/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-protect-your-windows-xp-pc-against-accidental-or-unauthorized-changes/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:00:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer administrator]]></category> <category><![CDATA[limited user]]></category> <category><![CDATA[malware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=362</guid> <description><![CDATA[By setting up both Computer Administrator and Limited user accounts on your PC, you can limit the potential for other users of your computer to make dangerous changes or download malware by accident.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-protect-your-windows-xp-pc-against-accidental-or-unauthorized-changes/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Customize Taskbar and Start Menu</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/customize-taskbar-and-start-menu/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/customize-taskbar-and-start-menu/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[applications]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[customize taskbar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[start menu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[taskbar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=329</guid> <description><![CDATA[In Windows XP, the often-used Taskbar and Start menu can be customized to be used more efficiently, and to conform with personal tastes.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/customize-taskbar-and-start-menu/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Uninstall Outlook Express The Easy Way</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/uninstall-outlook-express-the-easy-way/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/uninstall-outlook-express-the-easy-way/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:00:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[applications]]></category> <category><![CDATA[e-mail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[email]]></category> <category><![CDATA[malware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Outlook Express]]></category> <category><![CDATA[uninstall Outlook Express]]></category> <category><![CDATA[viruses]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows 98]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=270</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Windows email program Outlook Express is a popular entry point for hackers. If you're not using Outlook, uninstall it and lessen the chances of getting malware and viruses.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/uninstall-outlook-express-the-easy-way/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Access Denied Errors</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/access-denied-errors/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/access-denied-errors/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:01:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[access denied]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Simple File Sharing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
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