by Tina Gasperson

What’s a command prompt? You may be asking yourself that, especially if you’re fairly new to computing. Those of us old enough to remember a time before Windows and mousepads know that entering commands using the keyboard can be an effective method when it comes to getting stuff done on the computer. Even though “point and click” is the name of the game now, your Windows XP system still has a command prompt and you can still use it.
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How to Customize Your Windows XP Taskbar

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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.

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How to Make Windows XP Boot Faster

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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.

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Running Vista and Windows XP Simultaneously

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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.

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What Are Windows XP Service Packs?

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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.

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I Want a New Computer with Windows XP, not Vista

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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.

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How to Stop Secretmaker HOSTS file change attempt Alerts

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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.

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When Windows XP Shuts Down Very Slowly

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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.

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Windows Backup Software

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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.

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How to Tell If Your Windows XP Computer Has High-Speed USB

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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.

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How to Use the “Windows” Key on Your Keyboard

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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.

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