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Windows XP Show Hidden Files

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Showing hidden files in Windows XP is easy. Just make sure you are making this change for a specific reason, because if you leave this option enabled, you could possible delete critical system files, making your system unusable. 1. Head to the control panel (Start->Settings->Control Panel) and select Folder Options. 2. In the "Folder Options" dialog box that opens, … [Read more...] about Windows XP Show Hidden Files

Clear Recent Documents XP

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This tutorial will go over how to clear the recent documents list in Windows XP. 1.  Head to START -> Settings ->Taskbar and Start Menu. 2. In the dialog box that appears, select the Start Menu tab (yellow arrow). 3.  Then  select Customize (green arrow. above image).  Note that only one "customize button" will be able to be clicked, depending upon whether you … [Read more...] about Clear Recent Documents XP

Windows XP and Maximum Usable Memory

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When I advise people with their new computer purchases, two of the questions I most often get are: 1) "How much memory (RAM) should I get for Windows XP?" and 2) "What is the maximum amount of RAM that Windows XP can use?" Here are the answers: Question 1: In general, you should aim to purchase the most RAM available that's at a good price. For most new machines, 1GB-2GB … [Read more...] about Windows XP and Maximum Usable Memory

Disable HP Protect Tools Credential Manager Single Sign On Popup

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The HP Protect Tools has a great set of features desgined to make your life easier. The Credential Manger Single Sign On popup box, however, really got in my way. The follwing steps below will show you how do disable the popup box that comes up with Credential Manager in HP Protect Tools evey time to try to sign on or login somewhere. 1. Open HP Protect Tools Security … [Read more...] about Disable HP Protect Tools Credential Manager Single Sign On Popup