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Remove Username From The Windows XP Start Menu

2009-08-31T23:02:00.003-04:00

If you hate to see your Username in the Windows XP Startmenu like I do and want to remove it, then I say lets get our hands dirty by hacking your registry.

Note : The Username appears only in the XP Style Startmenu and not in the Classic startmenu. ( Usually the classic startmenu have only Windows XP in the side of the menu. )

Now Hack the Registry to Remove the Username from Windows XP Startmenu :

1. As usual open the Registry editor by Start > Run > Type ” regedit ” (without quotes) and Hit Enter key.
2. Now navigate to this key on the left pane ” HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer “
3. In the right pane, Create a new DWORD value with the following values :

Name : NoUserNameInStartMenu
Value : 1

Now reboot your computer to see your Username has indeed been removed from the Start menu.

Disclaimer: Any registry hacks are presented "as is". Use hacks at your own risk. We assume no responsibility.

Remove That Low Disk Space Warning Message On Windows XP

2009-08-31T22:36:00.006-04:00

Is your Hard Drive getting full? Is Windows XP annoying you with that stupid "Low Disk Space Warning" bubble next to your clock on the taskbar? Then it seems that the best way to stop this annoyance is by deleting files on your drive. But, you really like your files and don’t want to delete any of those little space wasting bits. Then now you have but only one option left,..... HACKING YOUR REGISTRY!!!

1. Start > Run > type ‘ Regedit ‘ and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate through this path ‘ HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer ‘ on the left pane of the Registry Editor
3. Create a new key ( DWORD Value ) in the right pane with the following details :

Name: NoLowDiskSpaceChecks

Data Type: REG_DWORD

Value:1 (Hexadecimal)

Now, restart your computer. Well look at that, no more annoying "Low Disk Space Warning" bubble. Victory is yours!

But really, deleting is the best thing to do.

Disclaimer: Any registry hacks are presented "as is". Use hacks at your own risk. We assume no responsibility.

Add Weblink to Start Menu

2009-05-24T18:45:00.006-04:00

Tried in Win XP
This reg file allows you to add a Website link of your choice on the Start Menu below the Run box.

Just change anything with the Glitch Rx referance to your liking.

Code:

Copy only the code inside the block to create your reg file.


Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}] 
@="Glitch Rx" 

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\DefaultIcon] 
@="%SystemRoot%\\system32\\shell32.dll,-47" 

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\Instance\InitPropertyBag] 
"CLSID"="{13709620-C279-11CE-A49E-444553540000}" 
"method"="ShellExecute" 
"Command"="Glitch Rx" 
"Param1"="http://glitchrx.blogspot.com/"

How do I use this code?
Open Notepad. Copy code above and paste into notpad. "Save As" give it a name, just make to include ".reg" without quotes.
Save to your desktop. Now go to your desktop and double click your newly created reg file.
Disclaimer: These registry codes are presented "as is". Use these codes at your own risk. We assume no responsibility for your use of these files.

Send Me Your Message

2009-05-24T07:43:00.004-04:00

Please fill in your information below. I will contact you as soon as possible. Please, include as much info as you can, like what kind of system are you running, how much memory and hard drive size. The more the better. Also, remember that any emails received become property of Glitch Rx and other than your personal can be used as I wish(posting on main site or in the forums).

Glitch Rx Web Buttons

2009-05-24T00:28:00.019-04:00

So, you like us. And, you have a site. And, now you want to spread the word about us. Well here you go, some web buttons that are easy to install on any web site. Just copy and paste our code into the html of your site, and thats it.
The button selection will be updated frequently, so check back regularly.
Thank you very much.

Glitch Rx
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2009-05-24T00:06:00.008-04:00

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Why Windows 7

2009-05-17T09:59:00.006-04:00

Simply put, Windows 7 has been awesome. Whatever bad things you felt toward Vista (hate, fear, rage) Windows 7 will probably solves your issue.
While Microsoft says a pre-release shouldn't be your main OS, I'm pretty sure it will be, almost instantly.
Would you like to give it a try get it here, you have until July to download it.

15 new Features of Windows 7

2009-05-17T09:51:00.010-04:00

I've been running Windows 7 now for a while, and I have to say I'm very impressed. For me it has been the fastest running version of Windows I've ever had. It seems very stable and secure. Microsoft has packed it with new features like: new touchscreen features, a revamped taskbar with larger thumbnail previews, Internet Explorer 8, easier networking and so on.

Windows 7 at just a glance may have you thinking it's just Vista. But that assumption, however, would be a mistake.

The reality is that Windows 7 is packed with new features – it's just that most people aren't talking about them.

1. Keep your PC clean

If you share your PC with less experienced computer users then you'll know the problems that can arise as they mess up your settings and unknowingly install dodgy software. Windows 7 can help you to avoid these problems.

Enable PC Safeguard on the kids' account and they'll be able to log on and play as normal – but when they log off , any settings they've changed are reversed, files they've saved are deleted and your hard drive is returned to its original state.

2. Restrict other users

If Safeguard isn't enough, try AppLocker. It gives you even more control, restricting users to only the programs you specify. It's able to automatically create rules for your installed programs, and other rules can be added in seconds.

3. Action Center

Windows 7 replaces the Security Center with the more all-purpose Action Center, which warns you of PC maintenance and back-up issues as well as potential security problems. It's prone to complaining if your security settings don't meet its approval, but at least now there's an effective solution.

If you regularly see messages telling you that you've turned the Windows firewall off , say, then you can choose to disable just those while leaving the more useful alerts active.

4. Tone down UAC

User Account Control irritated many Windows Vista users with its constant warnings that 'Windows needs your permission to continue'. Windows 7 improves the situation by displaying fewer warnings and providing additional UAC tweaks.

Tell the system not to raise warnings if you change Windows settings and you'll be able to use the Control Panel without any prompts. Alerts will only appear if a program tries to perform a similar action.

5. BitLocker to go

Encryption isn't just for hard drives anymore: the Windows 7 version of BitLocker can protect removable (and easily lost) devices such as USB flash drives, too.

Right-click the device in Explorer, select 'Turn on BitLocker' and then enter and confirm a password to protect your data from snoopers.

6. 'Run as' returns

Right-click a program in Windows XP and you'll see a 'Run as' option that allows you to run the program as a different user. This is very useful if you'd like to run an app that requires different privileges to your current account.

The option disappeared in Vista, but Microsoft has relented: hold down [Shift] while right-clicking a shortcut and you'll see that the 'Run as' option has returned.

7. Find and fix problems

Windows has always had plenty of troubleshooting tools, but they've been scattered around many different places. Windows 7 brings order to this situation by placing all of the most important troubleshooters in the new Find and Fix Problems applet, located in the Control Panel.

These fix common problems, check for incorrect settings, clean up your PC and more. Developers can create additional troubleshooters, too. You can read more about that at Within Windows.

8. The Problem Steps Recorder

As a knowledgeable PC user, it's likely that you're called upon to troubleshoot friends' computer problems, which can be tricky if they find it difficult to describe what's going on. Windows 7 has a handy tool to solve this problem.

If an application is misbehaving under Windows 7, all the flummoxed PC user needs to do is launch the Problem Steps Recorder, click 'Record' and work through whatever task they're trying to complete.

Every click and keypress that they make will be recorded, packaged up with screen grabs and saved into a single zipped MHTML file, ready for emailing to you. It's a simple tool that's going to save many people hours of time.

9. Extended System Restore functionality

System Restore has always been a very handy troubleshooting tool, and Windows 7 extends it in a couple of useful ways. A single click will now tell you exactly which programs and drivers will be restored or deleted if you choose a particular restore point, and there's now an interface that lets you configure the amount of disk space allocated to System Restore.

You can also decide not to back up Windows settings. This means that only files will be backed up, so you'll be able to squeeze more restore points into the available disk space.

10. Discover bottlenecks

If your Windows 7 PC seems sluggish, the new and extended Resource Monitor should help you to sort things out. It's like a more powerful version of Task Manager that not only shows you the processes running on your PC, but also reveals how they're using your CPU, RAM, hard drive and network.

A couple of clicks can show you who the biggest resource hogs really are.

11. DIY system discs

Windows 7 includes a new option to burn a bootable system repair disc. If your PC won't start, pop in the repair disc and it'll do its best to restore normal operations. There's no new technology involved – it's just a CD version of the Start-up Repair tools on your Windows Vista disc – but this functionality will be useful for people who never get a full Windows 7 DVD.

It's also safer to carry one of these around with your laptop rather than risk damaging or losing your original Windows disc.

12. Faster IE startups

Some heavyweight Internet Explorer add-ons can take a while to start. IE8 can help you spot the worst off enders.

Click 'Tools | Manage Add-ons', peruse the Load Time column and you'll immediately see which extensions are putting a brake on your browsing.

13. Simultaneous disk defrags

Ever wondered why you can't defrag both your hard drives at the same time? There's no reason why not – and now in Windows 7 you can through the command-line defrag tool. Other new switches run the defrag at a higher priority and provide regular progress reports. Enter 'defrag /?' in a command-line window to fi nd out more.

14. Multithreaded Robocopies

The command-line Robocopy tool also sees new optimisations, including an '/MT' switch that can improve performance by carrying out multithreaded copies (you can specify up to 128 threads).

Enter 'robocopy/?' at the command line for the full details, though Robocopy newbies should be aware that there are an enormous number of switches to examine.

15. Search connectors

Windows 7 adds support for search connectors. These are small configuration files that extend the Windows Search tool to include online resources. To add Flickr support, for example, visit www.istartedsomething.com/flickr search to download and open the connector.

This will add a Flickr Search option to your Searches folder, and you'll be able to search the site from within Explorer.

Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

2009-01-26T18:33:00.004-05:00

Here are some tips to help with some of the basic windows commands. Learning these can greatly speed up and of you windows tasks.

F1
Display Help

CTRL+C
Copy the selected item

CTRL+X
Cut the selected item

CTRL+V
Paste the selected item

CTRL+Z
Undo an action

CTRL+Y
Redo an action

DELETE
Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin

SHIFT+DELETE
Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first

F2
Rename the selected item

CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word

CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word

CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph

CTRL+UP ARROW
Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph

CTRL+SHIFT w/ an arrow key
Select a block of text

SHIFT w/ any arrow key
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document

CTRL w/ any arrow key+SPACEBAR
Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop

CTRL+A
Select all items in a document or window

F3
Search for a file or folder

ALT+ENTER
Display properties for the selected item

ALT+F4
Close the active item, or exit the active program

ALT+SPACEBAR
Open the shortcut menu for the active window

CTRL+F4
Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)

ALT+TAB
Switch between open items

CTRL+ALT+TAB
Use the arrow keys to switch between open items

CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel
Change the size of icons on the desktop

Windows logo key+TAB
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

CTRL+Windows logo key+TAB
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

ALT+ESC
Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened

F6
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop

F4
Display the Address bar list in Windows Explorer

SHIFT+F10
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item

CTRL+ESC
Open the Start menu

ALT+underlined
Display the corresponding menu

ALT+underlined
Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)

F10
Activate the menu bar in the active program

RIGHT ARROW
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu

LEFT ARROW
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu

F5
Refresh the active window

ALT+UP ARROW
View the folder one level up in Windows Explorer

ESC
Cancel the current task

CTRL+SHIFT+ESC
Open Task Manager

SHIFT when you insert a CD
Prevent the CD from automatically playing