With newer, faster
and less-expensive computers comes new Operating Systems.
Windows XP is Microsoft's latest creation. XP is designed to run
much more smoothly and efficiently on more powerful machines. Of
course, with a new operating system comes new layouts,
designs, features, etc. Hopefully the below articles and
tutorials will give you a better idea and understanding of
Windows XP. Please be patient for pages to load as they have
images to explain each control panel and it's settings.
Control Panel Overview:
A brief explanation of the XP Control Panel, some brief
information about articles and tutorials to come.
Taskbar and Start Menu:
Learn how to customize the Taskbar and Start Menu. Decide how
you want them to appear and what items should be on them. Find
out which settings you want to implement or turn off.
Display Control Panel:
Learn what each tab does, what display options are available
and how to customize your display settings. Also included in
information about Energy Star's power settings.
Keyboard
Settings: Learn how to optimize your typing using the
keyboard settings Repeat delay & repeat rate.
System
Settings: A very powerful resource in the Control
Panel. View general system information, Modify the Computer
Name, View, change or repair various Hardware, Make system
performance adjustments in the Advanced Tab, Set system
restore space or deactivate it and Enable or Disable automatic
windows updates.
Sounds
& Audio Devices: Brief information about the control
panel, it's various settings and options.
Customize the Start Menu: Learn how to customize the
start menu in xp to exactly the way you like it.
Troubleshooting Using Safe Mode: Learn how to backup
your system state, choose and enter safe mode and begin
trouble shooting errors or crashes step-by-step.
