Tweaks and Fixes for Windows® XP

If you need Windows® XP support for anything other than what is provided on my site, click HERE.  Clicking on a link will open a new window with the description of the file and its usage. Click on the DOWNLOAD link on the new page to download the file. Some of these files are in VB Script format, and some are in Visual Basic 6 EXE format. The VB6 Runtimes are installed with Windows XP, so no further software installation is necessary.  In the rare case that a control is required, that isn't shipped with XP, the program will have an installer.  Note: Some of these items are User specific settings. It may be necessary to run each VBS/EXE file while logged into to that User's desktop.  If your anti-virus software warns you of a "malicious" script, this is normal if you have "Script Safe" or similar technology enabled.  These scripts are not malicious, but they do make changes to the System Registry.

NEW!! - Windows XP Security Console - Version 1.4 released 10/26/2003

Install Windows 2000 After XP is Installed
Add Defrag to Explorer's Context Menu Openme.exe Fix
My Documents Opens at Logon
Add TweakUI to Control Panel Prevent Messenger from starting with Outlook Express
Adjust Internet Time Update Interval Remove Common Tasks from Desktop
Bypass Regedit's "Last State" Remove Home Page Setting Restriction
Cannot Create Toolbar For..... error message Remove Mi.Mail.C Worm - NEW
CD-Rom Autoplay Tab Missing Remove W32.Sobig.E Worm from XP
Change Registered Owner and Organization Remove TweakUI v1.33 (and earlier) from XP
Change Taskbar Grouping Threshold Restore CD/DVD Drives to Explorer
Clean KWBot.Worm Registry Entries Reset Inactive Tray Icon Information
Clear Media Player's Recent Files list Restore Default File Associations Easily
Clear XP's Search History Restore Missing Tabs in Internet Options
Defrag All Hard Disks - (Can run as a Scheduled Task) Restore OE to E-mail Clients list
Disable/Enable Log Off on Start Menu Restore Open/Save dialog Sort Order
Disable CD Autorun - Home Edition Restore Recycle Bin Desktop Icon
Disable CD Autorun - PRO Edition Restore Toolbars in IE and Windows® Explorer
Disable MSConfig Selective Startup Screen Restore XP's Welcome/Logon Screen
Disable/Enable Recent Documents History Run As Dialog Opens When Double Clicking a Shortcut
Disable Media Player's Recent Files List Search/Command Prompt Opens When Double Clicking a Folder
Disable/Enable Unread Mail Notifications Send To Desktop Shortcut - FIX
Disable Windows® XP Balloon Tips Set Numlock State On at Startup
Enable Administrator account on Welcome Screen Single Click System Restore Point
Enable CD Burning for Limited Users Windows Messenger - Disable/Remove
File Association Fixes Windows Update - Prompts to Install Hotfix KB823980
Find and Open the OE Mail Store Windows Update - Cryptographic Service Error
Find and Open the Windows Address Book Folder  
Fix Internet Options Restriction Windows Update - Prompts to Install Hotfix Q811493
Fix Windows® XP Help Windows Update - Prompts to Install Hotfix - Manual Entry
Hide Users on the Welcome Screen Windows Update Disabled (Network Policy)
Install 98/Me After XP is Installed Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings
  Windows XP Search Problems
   
Information on VB and Java Scripting  

This page last updated 10/14/2007 12:42
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