Changing a File's Date and Time Stamp

Removing Thumbs.db Files

When viewing a folder with the Thumbnail view, WindowsXP creates a thumbs.db file. This is a cache of the current pictures in that directory. If you want to turn this feature off and save a little disk  Welcome There are two additional switches that can be used when doing a DIR /B - Shows only the long filename, no details /Z - Shows the short filename, with details /B /Z - Shows only short filename, with no details    Enable / Disable the Task Manager Start Regedit Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System Create the Dword value DisableTaskMgr Give it a value of 0 to enable it Give it a vaule of 1 to disable it                                                                               Clearing the Page File on Shutdown Another way to set the computer to clear the pagefile without directly editing the registry is: Click on the Start button Go to the Control Panel Administrative Tools Local Security Policy Local Policies Click on Security Options Right hand menu - right click on "Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile" Select "Enable" Reboot If you want to clear the page file on each shutdown: Start Regedit  Dos Tips and Short Filenames

Disable Shared Documents

Disable Explorer Thumbnail View

Preventing Applications from Stealing the Focus

Remembering Folder Settings

 Poweroff at Shutdown

 Poweroff at Shutdown

 Hiding the Last User Logged On

Bringing Up the Shutdown Dialog Box