Modify Explorer.exe File: The file explorer.exe located at C:/Windows needs to be edited in order to make the changes. Since explorer.exe is a binary file it requires a special editor. For purpose of this article we have used Resource Hacker. Resource HackerTM is a freeware utility to view, modify, rename, add, delete and extract resources [...]
05.13.09 | Windows XP Tips | admin
This week Microsoft is preparing to update Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) Notifications for Windows XP. This new version includes the usual updates to validation that improve WGA’s ability to detect invalid product keys and other attempts to avoid product activation. Microsoft has focused on including the latest validation information
05.6.09 | Windows XP Tips | admin
When installing any software and it has not been done correctly, Windows will refuse to boot after restart. Windows can be booted in safe mode in such circumstances but the installer will not work. When re-booting in safe mode, you need to create a registry entry for Windows installer for it to install. NB: If [...]
03.14.09 | Windows XP Tips | admin
If `My Computer` takes a really long time to open on your computer, you are most likely experience a well-known issue where Windows hangs while attempting to search for network folders and printers before displaying anything to you. Here is the problem solver: ·   Open up Folder Options from the Tools menu in Windows Explorer, [...]
02.4.09 | Windows XP Tips | admin
No matter how stable, any (Windows) operating system requires proper care, optimization and tuning to keep it fast and responsive
01.13.09 | Windows XP Tips | admin