Don't worry about having the Caps Lock key down when logging into your Windows XP account. This post provide technical support tips to login with CPS lock key.
This isn't necessarily a tip but an interesting piece of information.
With earlier versions of Windows, have you ever had trouble entering your login password because your CAPS LOCK key was down and you didn't know it? You know the frustration that occurs when you type your password several times in a row, get locked out of the machine for a while, and mutter to yourself unmentionables until you finally notice the green or red CAPS LOCK LCD is lit?
Well, with Windows XP, that shouldn't happen again. Next time you logon your machine (if it is password protected, of course), intentionally press the CAPS LOCK key. You'll see a popup balloon onscreen telling you the CAPS LOCK key is on and you should turn the key off because it might hamper entering your password.
Thanks, Microsoft. Granted, this problem has been going on for years with just about all Windows versions, but you got it right this time.
How to Use Task Manager to Stop Unresponsive Programs
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Keep malfunctioning Windows XP software from fix computer problems to a halt.
If an application hangs in Windows XP, you may be able to stop it manually by opening up Task Manager. Note that you should only do this if you have tried everything else to restart the software in question. Also, closing software using Task Manager may erase all unsaved data in the program in question.
To pull up the Task Manager, try one or more of the following:
1) Right-click on an empty area of the Windows XP toolbar and choose "Task Manager".
2) If that fails to work, press CONTROL-SHIFT-ESC.
3) If that fails to work, try CONTROL-ALT-DEL.
If Task Manager starts, click on the "Applications" tab. Right-click on the program that is not responding and choose "End Task". Follow the instructions if prompted. You may have to force an application to stop two or three times.
Task Manager is a last resort, but if your computer or a software program hangs, it may be the only way to restore access to your machine without a reboot.
If an application hangs in Windows XP, you may be able to stop it manually by opening up Task Manager. Note that you should only do this if you have tried everything else to restart the software in question. Also, closing software using Task Manager may erase all unsaved data in the program in question.
To pull up the Task Manager, try one or more of the following:
1) Right-click on an empty area of the Windows XP toolbar and choose "Task Manager".
2) If that fails to work, press CONTROL-SHIFT-ESC.
3) If that fails to work, try CONTROL-ALT-DEL.
If Task Manager starts, click on the "Applications" tab. Right-click on the program that is not responding and choose "End Task". Follow the instructions if prompted. You may have to force an application to stop two or three times.
Task Manager is a last resort, but if your computer or a software program hangs, it may be the only way to restore access to your machine without a reboot.
How to Optimize For Slow Connections
Monday, August 17, 2009
This post provide technical support tips to Use the tools built-in with the Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection tool to optimize for dial-up connections.
Windows XP's Remote Desktop Connection works great if you are connecting to a remote computer via a cable modem or DSL, but you can still optimize the experience to work acceptably well for modem connections.
Access the Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection tool. Click the "Options" button to access advanced options. Click "Open" if you wish to modify an existing session name.
Click the "Experience" tab. Now, underneath "Choose your connection speed to optimize computer performance", click the pull-down to choose the speed with which you are able to connect to the Internet. Here's a tip: If you don't mind colors that are a little off or don't care to see the remote desktop's backdrop, choose a connection speed that is slower than your actual connection.
Optionally, you can uncheck the boxes to disable the following: the remote desktop background, window contents while dragging, menu and window animation, themes, and the desktop background. Personally, I would turn all of these options off unless I had a really fast and stable network connection.
When you are done with your settings, click the "General" tab. Click "Save As" to re-save your session with the new settings, or just go ahead and access a computer remotely by clicking the "Options" menu to hide the advanced settings, then enter the computer name and click "Connect".
Windows XP's Remote Desktop Connection works great if you are connecting to a remote computer via a cable modem or DSL, but you can still optimize the experience to work acceptably well for modem connections.
Access the Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection tool. Click the "Options" button to access advanced options. Click "Open" if you wish to modify an existing session name.
Click the "Experience" tab. Now, underneath "Choose your connection speed to optimize computer performance", click the pull-down to choose the speed with which you are able to connect to the Internet. Here's a tip: If you don't mind colors that are a little off or don't care to see the remote desktop's backdrop, choose a connection speed that is slower than your actual connection.
Optionally, you can uncheck the boxes to disable the following: the remote desktop background, window contents while dragging, menu and window animation, themes, and the desktop background. Personally, I would turn all of these options off unless I had a really fast and stable network connection.
When you are done with your settings, click the "General" tab. Click "Save As" to re-save your session with the new settings, or just go ahead and access a computer remotely by clicking the "Options" menu to hide the advanced settings, then enter the computer name and click "Connect".
Create a Toolbar to Access Drives and CDs
Monday, August 10, 2009
This post provides technical support to Add a tool bar on the desktop of your Windows XP machine to gain quick access to CDs and removable drives.
If you want to quick access to your hard drives, CDs, "My Documents" folder, and other removable media such as USB flash drives? Just click and hold on the "My Computer" icon and drag it to the side of your screen. Voila! A new toolbar is created. Here are some more tips:
1. Get rid of the text "My Computer" by right-clicking on the toolbar and unchecking "View Title".
2. Make the toolbar always appear on top of other windows by right-clicking the toolbar and checking "Always on top".
3. Or, make the toolbar only visible whenever you move your mouse to the toolbar's edge of the screen. Right-click the toolbar and check "Auto-Hide".
4. To remove the toolbar, right-click it and choose "Toolbars", then uncheck "My Computer".
If you want to quick access to your hard drives, CDs, "My Documents" folder, and other removable media such as USB flash drives? Just click and hold on the "My Computer" icon and drag it to the side of your screen. Voila! A new toolbar is created. Here are some more tips:
1. Get rid of the text "My Computer" by right-clicking on the toolbar and unchecking "View Title".
2. Make the toolbar always appear on top of other windows by right-clicking the toolbar and checking "Always on top".
3. Or, make the toolbar only visible whenever you move your mouse to the toolbar's edge of the screen. Right-click the toolbar and check "Auto-Hide".
4. To remove the toolbar, right-click it and choose "Toolbars", then uncheck "My Computer".
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