Windows XP - Customization

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New Microsoft Programs: Window Title Bars	28 Jul 2009 05:58 GMT	10
I have noticed that new Microsoft programs (Media Player 11, Live Mail, etc...) all have a "Vista Look" to their title bars. Even in XP. I do not mind this, but I would like to have a consistent look to all my windows. Is there a way to turn on the Vista title bars in all of XP
Problem with web folders	25 Jul 2009 14:18 GMT	8
We want to connect to a web folder using the Windows explorer. When typing for example: https://mydomain.com/documents in Windows Explorer, it will open this in Internet Explorer, and not stay in the Windows Explorer.
Registry	22 Jul 2009 01:10 GMT	2
How can i Hide Other Places section in my computer by registry?
Other Places In My Computer	19 Jul 2009 23:50 GMT	1
How can i Hide Other Places section in my computer by registry.Thank you
Show Desktop Just by Clicking on it?	18 Jul 2009 02:37 GMT	12
Is there a program or hack that will let me show the desktop in xp just by clicking on it (assuming that open windows are not maximized)? Thanks. Ellen
Shared Folders takes ages to react: shared folders == music folders?	15 Jul 2009 23:38 GMT	2
On my computer I was already wondering since long about a couple of folders which, when opened, always take forever and a day, until they react, i.e. until one can click into them and start working with them or select items in them. What I also noted about these folders was, that ...
How I Could Fixedwill my Windows Site without Hackery?	12 Jul 2009 04:22 GMT	3
I am interested on to keep a regular profile at my vecinity Library (county) ;with the purpose of to recuperate my stolen documents by the secret terrorism (HORI ZONTAL TERRORISM) days ago; which have enlonged and, obstructed my FSET p
Outlook Express 6 Stationary	11 Jul 2009 00:08 GMT	5
Where or how can I get more stationary for Outlook Express 6? Also, are there any free upgrades available to a newer version to Outlook Express? Signature ________
Shut down menu	07 Jul 2009 00:40 GMT	8
Just did a fresh reload of XP and can't figure out how to use the XP style shut down menu (Standby, Turn Off, and Restart buttons) rather than the classic drop down list menu style. I've set it up the same way two other XP machines are set up and they both have the XP style menu ...
1-click dial?	07 Jul 2009 00:33 GMT	1
How can I set up a shortcut to dial a number without intervening windows and boxes? Like, shortcut title: "Joe Green" and Target: C\:Dialem.bat 8247569. rs
Problem creating users	06 Jul 2009 20:11 GMT	1
I created a new system using XP PRO SP3. For some reason, this time it created a system with a single user name 'Administrator' and the appropriate folders for it under 'Documents and Settings>Administrator'.
Removing hover label balloons over taskbar icons	03 Jul 2009 00:28 GMT	11
I refer to Windows XP Home, SP3. When I mouse (hover) over a taskbar icon, I get a hover labelhover label balloon that explains what the icon represent. For example, when I hover over the lower-case letter "e" that has a ring around it, I get a hover label
Standby and Notifications of Updates	01 Jul 2009 17:03 GMT	2
When there is a Windows Update notification my XP 2 comes out of standby. Is there any way to avoid this without turning off the cable modem when the systen goes into standby? Thanks,