Windows XP Mode on Windows 7 (Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise versions) simplifies running applications on Windows XP by utilizing a virtual environment. While you can run the guest OS in the Virtual PC window and execute your applications from there, you can also run them from the Windows 7 Start Menu (or Desktop). XP Mode is great for running older applications and for testing new ones that you aren’t ready to put on your Windows 7 system.

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Most of my friends, who are not techies, complain that their system is very slow and windows takes lot of time to start up. I always give them these 5 simple tips. I thought I will post it here so that some one might find it useful.

Techies!!! These tips are not for you

1. Remove unwanted programs from startup : The most annoying habit of a software is attaching itself to windows startup without the permission of the user. More programs in the startup means more time to start windows. Here is how you can remove unwanted programs from starting up automatically when windows starts.

• Click Start -> Run -> msconfig

• Select Startup tab and you will see a list of programs which will start when windows starts

• Remove all unwanted programs. This includes Messengers also. You can always start them manually. Make sure you don’t remove anti virus software

• Click Apply and ok.
• Restart the system.

2. Remove unwanted software: Make sure you uninstall all those software which you installed for testing. Sometimes Windows Add/Remove Programs will not remove all the necessary files and registry entries. You can use free Uninstallers like Rev Uninstaller to clean up your system.
3. Defrag your System regularly : If you are tired of using Windows Defragment tool which is very slow, Try out Auslogics Disk Defrag. Its Free, Light weight and one of the fastest tool I have ever seen. Defragmenting your hard drive will make the system to load your programs faster.

4. Shutdown your system : Most of us have the habit of using “Hibernate” mode as it is faster during startup and shutdown. We get very addicted by using hibernation that some of us don’t shutdown the PC. Make sure you shutdown or restart the system once in a while.

5. Use startup delayer : Tip 1 is very useful to make your windows faster but there are some programs which cannot be excluded from starting automatically (ex: Anti virus). But you delay their starting time by using any startup delayer. r2 Studios has a free startup delayer which I use to delay startup of programs. This will help windows load even faster.

Do you think these 5 tips are not enough? Check these 23 tips to speed up Windows XP.

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Looking for Windows XP, Vista or 7 tips and tricks? then check out this site run by Rich. He writes loads of useful windows hacks.

He also runs a Forum where yu post your questions about Windows XP, Vista or 7.

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Recently I read a tutorial about recovering or resetting the Admin password, or any password, for NT/2000/XP/2003 systems. The author talks about 3 methods to reset the password.

1. Windows automatically creates as admin account with a blank password(unless changed) when windows is installed. So next time you forget your windows password, the first thing you can do is try logging to your “Administrator” account with a blank password.

Note: If you are not using the classic login window then all you have to do is press “+” keys twice in your welcome screen and the classic login window will appear.

Once you are logged in you can reset the password using Control Panel ->User Accounts.

2. Its always a good practise to use a rescue disk when you store critical information in your system. Windows xp and further versions provide the facility to create a reset disk for password. So next time whe you forget your password you can use this disk to log into your system. To learn more check here and here.

So what happens if you dont have a reset disk? The try the next one.

3. This step requires a bootable XP cd.

1. Start your computer and load you xp cd
2. Press any key to boot from cd
3. Begin Windows repair process and proceed as if its a new installation
4. Keep an eye on the onscreen messages and Press SHIFT + F10 when you see the progress bar showing “installing devices”
5. A command console now opens up and guess what you have complete control to your system

You can run any windows command and have full Administrator access. To reset a password you can run any of the following commands.

1. run NUSRMGR.cpl This will open the graphical interface.
2. run compmgmt.msc This will show you the computer management console.

If none of the above works for you then you can use any of the tools available in the internet.

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Microsoft has a launched a website for windows users (www.windowsandme.com) to share their experiences with Microsoft products. According to the website “Windows and Me is your key to a whole new world of Windows. Experience your digital world like never before as we introduce everything you ever knew or wanted to know about Windows in a whole new light!

This is your key to explore, discover, share and learn about a whole new Windows experience. So, go ahead and start making a difference to your digital life with Windows and me.”

Registration is free and this is the best place to shoot in your windows queries. Windows Gurus answers your queries. I have applied to be a Windows Guru lets see what happen.

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One of the great features of windows is Automatic updates and one of the annoying habit of automatic updates is the Dialog box, which pops up now and then, which asks us to restart windows.

How do you disable this little irritating fellow? Follow the following simple steps

1. Click Start -> Run and type services.msc and press Enter
2. Select Automatic updates and stop the service

Note: You can also start windows services by navigating to start -> Control Panel -> Administrative tools

Now work without any disturbance. Since this service is enabled to start automatically, it will restart the next time when you start windows.

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“Unix is very user-friendly. Its just very selective about who its friends are.”

The above statement is 100% true. Its very difficult for a windows user to get used to Linux. But if you are a person who love the appearance of linux but could not get used to it, here is an Ubuntu transformation pack forWindos XP.

Check out the other 4 transformation packs for Windows Xp in www.makeuseof.com

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