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Thread: Weekly Windows hints & tips
pietjebell
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posted April 21, 2004 03:00 PM bonus applied.
Edited By: pietjebell on 21 Apr 2004

Weekly Windows hints & tips

I will port a weekly Micro$oft Windows hint, Tip or Tric here
(At least, as long as it is appreciated at all)


also read this topic

Internet connection speed up

Windows XP reserves some 20% of your I-net conection to guarantee QoS protocol data transfer.
Thus theoratically your connection is 20% slower than it should be.
(Only QoS capable programs use this reserved 20%..)

To change this:
Log on as Administrator

note:

Loging on as Administrator -> log off -> at the logon screen hold Ctrl+Alt+Del -> in the user field type 'Administrator'

Click ->start->run-> type in: gpedit.msc

- expand the Computer configuration branch
- Expand the Administrative templates branch
- Expand the Network branch
- Highlight the QoS Packet Scheduler in left window
- In right window double click the limit reservable bandwidth setting
- On setting tab check the enabled option
- Where it says Bandwidth limit %, change it to read what ever percent you want to reserve for QoS-aware applications

Click OK and exit the group policy editor
After you have rebooted it will be changed

However; when using a lot of QoS applications (like -video- streaming media and IP telephony) you should consider not to lower the percentage too much
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Dragon_Slayer
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posted April 21, 2004 04:08 PM

Are you sure that wont result in your internet always disconnecting?
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posted April 21, 2004 04:20 PM

Yes, I am sure
I had my doubts for usefullness at first too

but
I 've done it some time ago
No problems since

BTW: I has nothing too do with internet 'staying up' but only with reserverd bandwith for QoS data
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posted April 21, 2004 04:32 PM
Edited By: Lith-Maethor on 21 Apr 2004

WinDO$ (WinToss) tips

for a faster, more secure, easier to use and better looking system follow the steps below:

1. buy/copy/download any linux distribution (not red hat)

2. save/burn anything that needs saving

3. format and partition disk

4. install linux

5. enjoy your new and improved computer


PS: alternative but less conventional methods include freebsd
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pietjebell
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posted April 21, 2004 05:16 PM

I agree on this Lith
but as the Itfatcs.biz site says:

Market researcher IDC expects to announce within weeks that Linux PC market share in 2003 hit 3.2%, overtaking Apple Computer Inc.'s MacOS. And the researcher expects Linux to capture 6% of this market by 2007. That's still tiny compared with Microsoft's 94% share.

Most computers still use Microsft with Windows as most used OS, my tips can be usefull to alot of people here
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Lord_Woock
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posted April 21, 2004 05:19 PM

So?

Keyword: WINE
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pietjebell
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posted April 21, 2004 07:05 PM

so:

Quote:

Most computers still use Microsft with Windows as most used OS, my tips can be usefull to alot of people here


Anyway I thought it would be nice to give the 94% share
some tips/tricks on a weekly basis.
But if its not appreciated... well, shall i delete this topic then?


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posted April 21, 2004 10:18 PM

Quote:
buy/copy/download any linux distribution

Linux is like masturbation... It might feel good for a while, but in the end you're all alone with your little toy.
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posted May 07, 2004 04:09 PM

SASSER

Check the micro$oft site here

also check this site: Windows Security Updates for April 2004

The site should be easy to comprehend.. If not dont hesitate to ax my by either IM or E-mail

TIP
Check if your Hard/Software is Windows compatible:
Go to the Micro$oft Windows catalog

(-> choose at the top of the page)


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posted August 24, 2004 12:16 PM
Edited By: pietjebell on 24 Aug 2004

Desktop Items, AutoPlay & new programs installed

Its been a while, I am sorry for that
But I will try to keep this topic up to date. (as long as it is appreciated)

Desktop
When you have a fresh Windows Xp installation you might notice that your desktop is almost empty.
To visualize the items you are familiar with take the next few steps:

- Right-click anywhere on the desktop (empty space, NOT within another window)
- click Properties
- Click the Desktop tab
- click on Customize Desktop
- Put a check mark in the boxes next to the items you want to be visual on the desktop.
FI: My Documents, My Computer, or Internet Explorer
- Click OK and voila there they are again

Autoplay
Annoying.. In my opinion the autoplay function is pretty annoying.
It can be turned off though:

- Open My Computer
- Right-click on your CD ROM drive icon and choose Properties
- Click on the Auto Play tab
- In the drop down box you can choose the Action for each choice shown in the drop down box

Or
To turn off autoplay completely!
- Go to Start
- Run
- type in gpedit.msc and click OK
- choose Computer Configuration
- choose Administrative Template
- choose System
- locate and double click Turn off Autoplay
- click on Enable in the new window
- Click OK
- close the grouppolicy editor

Recently installed programs
Another feature which can become very annoying is the 'Recently installed programs' message.
To remove these 'pop-ups', Internet users get enuff anyway, take these actions;
- Click Start
- right-click at the top of the Start menu where your name is displayed
- click Properties
- In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box (on the Start Menu tab), click Customize
- Click the Advanced tab
- clear the Highlight newly installed programs check box
- click OK
- and click OK again




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pietjebell
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posted January 06, 2005 01:28 PM
Edited By: pietjebell on 6 Jan 2005

Internet Explorer

Pop-up blocker, I use the google toolbar
click here
Blocks alot of pop-ups & gives you a google search inside your Interpage & best of all: its free *yey*


Found some;
Keyboard shortcuts
* [CTRL] & [ENTER]
automaticaly instert www before and .com after the txt you typed in the adressbar..
* [ALT] & [HOME]
go to your starting page
(the page that comes up when you start Internet Explorer)
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NoTe: to change your start/home page:
click in internet explorer bar on tools, then Internet Options
You can type the adress you want
or:
if you are allready visiting the page you want for starting page, click use current

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* [CTRL] & [D]
Add current page to favorites

* [F4]
To see all adresses you typed (not the ones you visited btw)

* [SHIFT] & click
Open the link -the one you click- in a new window instead op same

* [CTRL] & [N]
Open a new window (same as current window)

Might come in handy eh?
Since I use my KB alot - me oldschool, me not use mouse much - I 'd like to share em with whom it may be usefull for..
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posted January 06, 2005 06:47 PM

>>>Click ->start->run-> type in: gpedit.msc

No such program...

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Vlaad
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posted January 06, 2005 11:46 PM

Really inspiring, but has nothing to do with Heroes!
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pietjebell
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posted January 07, 2005 01:04 PM

Quote:
>>>Click ->start->run-> type in: gpedit.msc

No such program...



In Windows XP (proff) there is, CS..
In other versions one might try: poledit or poledt32

Quote:

Really inspiring, but has nothing to do with Heroes!  



Yup you are completely right Vlaad.
I 've not been around for almost a year now. When I checked back in, I noticed the thread beeing here in Lands. I thought I made it elsewhere back then..




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