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.reg files, Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg Files
creating from existing portion of the Registry, Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg Files
editing with word processors, problems with, Change the Default Editor for .reg Files
301 Permanent Redirect message, Change the Directory and Do a Redirect
4NT command prompt, Put a Command-Line Prompt on Your Desktop
802.11x WiFi standard, versions of, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network

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Ad-Aware (spyware detector), Protect Yourself Against Spyware
ad-free surfing, Surf the Internet Ad-Free
skyscraper ads, Use Ad-Blocking Software
Adult Content Senders list (Outlook), Handling Spam in Outlook
Advanced RISC Computing (ARC) path, Editing Files
Advanced Startup Manager, creating multiple profiles, Create Multiple Startup Profiles with Advanced Startup Manager
AirSnare, Stop Moochers from Stealing Your WiFi Bandwidth
alerts, performance, Performance Alerts
America Online icon, removing from desktop, Remove “Nonremovable” Desktop Icons
analog
CD, writing, What to Do If Your Burned Music CDs Skip
video, converting to digital, Capture the Video Properly
Animated Bitmap Creator, Change the Internet Explorer Logo
animated effects (GUI), controlling, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
Anonymizer.com web service, Web-Based Anonymizer
anonymous email web site, See Also
anonymous proxy server list web site, Use Internet Explorer for Anonymous Surfing
anonymous web surfing, Surf Anonymously Without a Trace
ANSI codes, Slam Spam Before It Starts
antennas for wireless networks
building your own for war driving, Building a Homemade Wireless Cantenna for War-Driving
external and booster antennas, use of, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
tips for improving performance, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
Anti-Phishing Working Group, Don’t Get Reeled In by Phishers
antitrust case against Microsoft, Remove Access to Certain Microsoft Programs
appearance, customizing, Roll Your Own Themes
applets
Control Panel
displaying in cascading menu, Display Control Panel Applets in a Cascading Menu
hiding from newbies, Build Customized Control Panels
hiding unused, Control the Control Panel
hiding with the Registry, Hide Unused Applets with the Registry
hiding with XP Pro Group Policy Editor, Hide Unused Applets with XP Pro’s Group Policy Editor
recategorizing, Recategorize Control Panel Applets
running hidden applets, Hide Unused Applets with XP Pro’s Group Policy Editor
applications, Hacks 88-98
background, reducing for better RAM use, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
command-line shortcuts for launching, Launch Applications with Command-Line Shortcuts
customizing shortcuts, Customizing Shortcuts with Switches and Parameters
using with keyboard shortcuts for running, Create Keyboard Shortcuts for Running Applications
forcing older programs to use XP common controls, Force Older Programs to Use XP Common Controls
hidden fields in Word, security risks, Stop Hidden Fields in Word from Stealing Your Files and Information
memory-hogging, identifying with Task Manager, Make Better Use of Your Memory with the Task Manager
opening and creating Microsoft documents without Office, Open and Create Microsoft Documents Without Microsoft Office
OpenOffice.org office suite, See Also
programs, Hacks 88-98
sharing with Messenger, Share Applications with Messenger
uninstalling, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
cleaning up after, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
removing access to certain Microsoft programs, Remove Access to Certain Microsoft Programs
removing uninstall entries from uninstalled programs, Remove Stubborn Uninstall Entries from Already Uninstalled Programs
XP-incompatible, forcing to run, Force XP-Incompatible Applications to Run
Application Compatibility Toolkit, using, Use the Application Compatibility Toolkit
Compatibility Wizard, using, Use the Compatibility Wizard
ARC (Advanced RISC Computing) path, Editing Files
archive files, Map Out a Backup Plan
Web, single file (.mht), Reading Web Pages Offline Using IE
arrays of strings, Using Keys and Values
Ask Jeeves toolbar, Google Toolbar
ASR (Automated System Recovery), The Backup Utilities in Windows XP
Attachment Options add-in (Outlook), Force Outlook to Let You Open Blocked File Attachments
attachments to email (blocked), opening in Outlook/Outlook Express, Open Blocked File Attachments in Outlook and Outlook Express
forcing Outlook Express to open blocked file attachments, Force Outlook Express to Let You Open Blocked File Attachments
forcing Outlook to open blocked file attachments, Force Outlook to Let You Open Blocked File Attachments
AutoEndTasks key (Registry), Automatically Close Programs at Shutdown
autologon, enabling, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
Automated System Recovery (ASR), The Backup Utilities in Windows XP
NTBackup installed on XP Home machine, XP Home, NTBackup, and ASR
Axialis AX-Cursors program, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons

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Back Orifice Trojan, use of ports, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
background images, customizing in VDM, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
background services and applications, reducing, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
Backup and Restore utility, The Backup Utilities in Windows XP
ASR, XP Home and, The Backup Utilities in Windows XP
Backup Plus program, Get a Better Backup Program
Backup Utility, installing manually in XP Home, The Backup Utilities in Windows XP
backups
building better strategy for, Build a Better Backup Strategy
backup utilities in Windows XP, The Backup Utilities in Windows XP
getting a better backup program, Get a Better Backup Program
mapping out backup plan, Map Out a Backup Plan
system organization that aids backup process, System Organization Aids the Backup Process
cookies (from IE), Export, Import, or Back Up Your Cookies
Outlook and Outlook Express data files, Back Up and Restore Outlook and Outlook Express Datafiles
add-in software, using, Backing Up Outlook and Outlook Express Using Add-In Software
manually backing up Outlook, Backing Up Outlook Manually
manually backing up Outlook Express, Backing Up Outlook Express Manually
Registry, Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg Files, Better Registry Backups
using Backup utility, Better Registry Backups
restoring, Restoring a backup
balloon tips, changing for system objects, Rename and Change “Unchangeable” Desktop Icons and System Objects
batch conversions of image formats, IrfanView
batch file, creating, Generate Folder and File Listings for Printing or Editing
beeps (system), turning off, Turn Off System Beeps
beggarware, Stop Moochers from Stealing Your WiFi Bandwidth
binary NOT operator (&!), Searching Using Operators and Expressions
binary values (Registry), Using Keys and Values, Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
Blocked Senders List (Outlook Express), Handling Spam in Outlook Express
Bluejacking and Bluesnarfing security issues, Securing Your Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth (see wireless, Bluetooth)
Boolean operators in Indexing Service queries, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
booster antennas for wireless networks, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
boot
BootXP program, Build a Startup Screen from Any Graphic
creating a boot menu, Create a Startup Menu Even If You Have Only One Operating System
defragmenting, Perform a Boot Defragment
editing boot.ini, Editing Files
files, defragmenting, Defragment Boot Files
fixing, Fixing the MBR, Boot Sector, or Boot Menu
multiboot startup options, Customize Multiboot Startup Options
Safe Mode, Customize Multiboot Startup Options
screen, changing, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
boot menu, fixing, Fixing the MBR, Boot Sector, or Boot Menu
boot screen, changing, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
building startup screen from graphics, Build a Startup Screen from Any Graphic
choosing from multiple screens, Choose from Multiple Splash Screens on Startup
boot sector, fixing, Fixing the MBR, Boot Sector, or Boot Menu
boot.ini file, Customize Multiboot Startup Options
editing, Editing Files
[boot loader] section, Editing Files
Briefcase, Use the Briefcase for Mobile File Transfers
files, information about, A Closer Look at the Briefcase
mobile file transfers with, Use the Briefcase for Mobile File Transfers
browsers
Firefox (see Firefox)
Internet Explorer, Examine and Delete Cookies Manually
Mozilla (see Mozilla browser)
Navigator and Mozilla, deleting cookies, Examine and Delete Cookies Manually
Opera, Opera
Brushed Panther web site, Changing the Appearance of Windows and Menus
buffers (mouse and keyboard), changing size of, Change the Size of Your Mouse and Keyboard Buffer
Bugnosis program, Watch Out for Web Bugs
buttons
customizing appearance of, Roll Your Own Themes
user interfaces, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops

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cable modems, resetting to repair TCP/IP connection, Repair a Broken TCP/IP Connection
cables and connectors for direct network connections, Remember the Boy Scout Creed: “Be Prepared”
cache memory, removing DLLs from, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
CacheRight program, Use Caching for Better Performance
caching
DNS cache settings on XP, adjusting, Adjust XP’s DNS Cache Settings
improving web site performance with, Use Caching for Better Performance
calendar backup file (Outlook), Backing Up Outlook Manually
cantenna (wireless), building, online directions, Building a Homemade Wireless Cantenna for War-Driving
Caps Lock, automatically turning on at startup, Automatically Turn On Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Caps Lock
cd command to list all files and subfolders on all folders on all local disks, Hacking the Hack
CDs
burning, Problem-Free CD Burning
digital music files that skip and pop, What to Do If Your Digital Music Files Skip and Pop
skipping in burned music CDs, What to Do If Your Burned Music CDs Skip
storing backups on, I want my CDs!
cipher command, Encrypting and Decrypting from the Command Line
class definitions of unique objects, The Five Logical Registry Hives
class ID (CLSID) for desktop objects, The Registry to the Rescue
removing icons with, Remove “Nonremovable” Desktop Icons
Classic Internet Search Companion, Mastering the Search Companion
CleanUp! disk-cleanup tool, Download a Better Disk-Cleanup Tool
clear GIFs (web bugs), Kill Spyware and Web Bugs
ClearType, Use ClearType for Better Laptop and LCD Resolution
fonts displayed before logon, Hacking the Hack
clients
FTP, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
remote, Control Another PC with Remote Access
IP addresses and domain names, Configuring the Windows XP Remote Server
setting up, Setting Up the Remote Client
collaboration with a whiteboard, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
colors
background, customizing for desktop, Roll Your Own Themes
changing settings for Java applets, Change Your Display Settings
reducing for better RAM use, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
comma-separated (.cvs) log file, viewing in spreadsheet, Viewing Performance Logs
command line
4NT program, Put a Command-Line Prompt on Your Desktop
Command Prompt Explorer Bar, See Also
disk defragmenter, running from, Run the Disk Defragmenter from the Command Line
shortcuts for customized Windows Explorer views, Control Windows Explorer with Command-Line Shortcuts
desktop shortcuts, Create Desktop Shortcuts for Explorer
shortcuts for launching applications, Launch Applications with Command-Line Shortcuts
customizing with switches and parameters, Customizing Shortcuts with Switches and Parameters
command prompt, opening from Explorer context menu, Open the Command Prompt from the Right-Click Menu
comments, adding to HOSTS file, Speed Up Web Access with a HOSTS File
Commit Charge higher than Physical Memory available, Make Better Use of Your Memory with the Task Manager
company name registered as system owner, changing, Change the Names of the Registered User and Company
Compare Folders feature (PowerDesk), Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
compatibility problems with earlier Windows programs, Force XP-Incompatible Applications to Run
Application Compatibility Toolkit, using, Use the Application Compatibility Toolkit
Compatibility Wizard, using, Use the Compatibility Wizard
components (XP)
hiding to prevent removal, Hide Components You Don’t Want to Be Uninstalled
removing, Remove “Uninstallable” XP Utilities
compression, file
NTFS, Get More Hard-Disk Space by Using NTFS Compression
converting other filesystems to NTFS, Convert Your Hard Disk to NTFS
converting previous filesystems to, Convert Your Hard Disk to NTFS
disk space saved by, Checking How Much Disk Space NTFS Compression Saves
system or .log files, performance and, Get More Hard-Disk Space by Using NTFS Compression
ZIP files versus, When to Use Zip Files and When to Use NTFS Compression
Connect on Demand setting (residential gateways), Optimize Your Home Router
connecting to web sites, problems with, Fix DNS Problems
connection settings for IE, customizing, Connection
connectors, for wireless antenna, Building a Homemade Wireless Cantenna for War-Driving
contacts
Outlook Express, in Windows Address Book, Backing Up Outlook Express Manually
Outlook, backup files for, Backing Up Outlook Manually
CONTAINS operator (Indexing Service), Searching Using Operators and Expressions
content ratings, customizing for IE, Security
context menus
shortcut menus, A Power User’s Hidden Weapon: Improve the Context Menu
Windows Explorer, improving
command prompt, opening, Open the Command Prompt from the Right-Click Menu
copy/move to folder options, Add Copy To Folder and Move To Folder Context Menu Options
Open With option, Clean Up the Open With Option
Send To option, Add and Remove Destinations for the Send To Option
Control Panel
building customized, Build Customized Control Panels
hidden applets, running, Hide Unused Applets with XP Pro’s Group Policy Editor
Cookie Manager, Opt Out of Cookie-Based Ad Networks
Cookie Pal utility, Get a Third-Party Cookie Manager
cookies, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
examining and deleting manually, Examine and Delete Cookies Manually
exporting, importing or backing up, Export, Import, or Back Up Your Cookies
IE cookie handling, customizing, Customizing IE Cookie-Handling
IE privacy settings, effects of, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
opting out of cookie-based ad networks, Opt Out of Cookie-Based Ad Networks
related terminology, understanding, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
session, Customizing IE Cookie-Handling
third-party cookie managers, Get a Third-Party Cookie Manager
Windows Media Player, privacy problems with, Fix Windows Media Player’s Privacy Problems
Copernic Agent Basic, See Also
Copy To Folder option (Explorer context menu), Add Copy To Folder and Move To Folder Context Menu Options
copying files from local drives to removable media in Recovery Console, Hacking the Hack
copyright laws, themes and, Get XP Themes Online
cordless phones, interference with wireless equipment, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
CPU, monitoring use, Monitor CPU Use
crackers, Protect Your Computer with the New Windows Firewall
Create Shortcut Wizard, Create One-Click Shutdown and Reboot Shortcuts
credential agencies, designating as trustworthy, Security
cryptography
Encrypting File System, Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File System
PowerDesk utility, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
WEP encryption, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
cursors
creating your own, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
Axialix AX-Cursors program (creating from scratch), Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
CursorXP Free program, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
CursorXP Plus program, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
Microangelo program, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
free, download site, See Also

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data files (current), backing up, Map Out a Backup Plan
data types, Registry, Using Keys and Values
dates and times
expressions in Indexing Service queries, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
Maximum Idle Time setting (residential gateways), Optimize Your Home Router
NTFS date and time stamps, updates of, Hacking the Hack
timeouts for programs, changing, Change the Amount of Time Before Programs Time Out
.dbx file extensions (mail messages in Outlook Express), Backing Up Outlook Express Manually
decrypting files and folders with EFS, Decrypting Files and Folders
defragmenting, Speed Up Your Hard Disk by Improving Defragging
boot, Perform a Boot Defragment
Diskeeper, Get a Better Disk Defragmenter
Desktop.ini files, Customize Folder Icons and Balloon Text
desktops
command-line prompt on, Put a Command-Line Prompt on Your Desktop
control for current users by Registry hive, The Five Logical Registry Hives
customizing background, color and system icons, Roll Your Own Themes
deleting unnecessary icons, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
hiding icons that can’t be deleted, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
reducing icon numbers to conserve RAM, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
shortcuts, Explorer custom views, Create Desktop Shortcuts for Explorer, Using Globally Unique Identifiers with Command-Line Switches
showing Windows version on, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
Virtual Desktop Manager, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
activating the toolbar, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
customizing, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
switching between desktops, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
Destroy File feature (PowerDesk), Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
Device Manager, Troubleshoot Hardware by Decoding Device Manager Error Messages
error messages, decoding, Troubleshoot Hardware by Decoding Device Manager Error Messages
error codes, messages, and potential solutions, Troubleshoot Hardware by Decoding Device Manager Error Messages
hidden hardware, discovering, Uncover Hidden Hardware with the Device Manager
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), Enable Specific Internet Services: Port Forwarding
IP address assigned by, renewing, Renew Your DHCP-Assigned IP Address
diagnostic services, bypassing ICF firewall, Allow Diagnostic Services to Bypass the Firewall
dictionary attacks, Slam That Spam
digital rights management (DRM), Convert from Apple iTunes Format
digital video cameras, Capturing Video with a Digital Video Camera
direct cable connections for networking, Networking on the Cheap: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection
Ethernet cable, using, Cheap Networking with an Ethernet Cable
serial or parallel cable, using, Cheap Networking with a Serial or Parallel Cable
directories
files, Alternative Method for Users of Outlook XP
printing file listings in Outlook XP, Alternative Method for Users of Outlook XP
Disconnect Network Drive option (Explorer Tools menu), Remove Context Menu Items from Explorer
Disk Cleanup tool, Create Separate Hard-Disk Cleanup Profiles
disk defragmentation, improving
failure of disk defragmenter, What to Do If the Disk Defragmenter Won’t Defragment Your Drive
getting a better disk defragmenter, Get a Better Disk Defragmenter
running disk defragmenter from command line, Run the Disk Defragmenter from the Command Line
disk space
Disk Cleanup warning, disabling, Disable the Disk Cleanup Warning
DVD burning, requirements for, Tips for Making Your Own DVDs
saved by NTFS compression, Checking How Much Disk Space NTFS Compression Saves
Display Properties dialog box, Roll Your Own Themes
display settings, changing to run applets, Change Your Display Settings
DLLs, removing from cache memory, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
DNS
getting IP address of server with netsh, Use netsh to Troubleshoot Network and Internet Connections
settings, customizing for faster Internet access
HOSTS file, Speed Up Web Access with a HOSTS File
domain names for remote clients, Configuring the Windows XP Remote Server
DOS
applications, memory use and, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
executing commands with MCL command prompt, Put a Command-Line Prompt on Your Desktop
double-clicking on .reg files, Protect the Registry by Changing the Default Action for Double-Clicking a .reg File
DoubleClick online advertising network, opting out of, Opt Out of Cookie-Based Ad Networks
DoubleClickSpeed value (Registry), Using Keys and Values
Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) program, Speed Up File Downloads, Speed Up File Downloads
drawings, sharing with whiteboard, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
drive-by downloads, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
DSL
Internet access, hub/router settings for, Special Hub/Router Settings for DSL Access
resetting modems to repair TCP/IP connection, Repair a Broken TCP/IP Connection
DVDs
making your own, Tips for Making Your Own DVDs
storing backups on, I want my CDs!
DWORD values (Registry), Using Keys and Values, Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
examples in subkey section listing, Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg Files
dynamic DNS service, Configuring the Windows XP Remote Server
dynamic IP addresses
DHCP, Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg Files
mapping to hostnames for servers, Make Servers Always Available by Mapping a Hostname to a Dynamic IP Address

E

EarthLink, anti-phishing toolbar, What You Can Do About It
editing the Registry
.reg files, using for safety, Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg Files
Registry Editor, using, Launching the Registry Editor
tracking changes with RegSpy, Track and Restore Registry Changes with RegSpy
EFS, Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File System
email, Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS), Hacks 59-64, Hacks 59-64
alternatives to Outlook/Outlook Express, Fire Outlook and Outlook Express
Eudora, Check Your Mood with Eudora
Pegasus, Move Forward to the Past with Pegasus
anonymous, See Also
backing up and restoring Outlook/Outlook Express data files, Back Up and Restore Outlook and Outlook Express Datafiles
add-in software, using, Backing Up Outlook Express Manually, Backing Up Outlook and Outlook Express Using Add-In Software
manually backing up Outlook, Backing Up Outlook Manually
blocked attachments, opening in Outlook/Outlook Express, Open Blocked File Attachments in Outlook and Outlook Express
forcing Outlook Express to open blocked file attachments, Force Outlook Express to Let You Open Blocked File Attachments
forcing Outlook to open blocked file attachments, Force Outlook to Let You Open Blocked File Attachments
getting IP address of mail server with netsh, Use netsh to Troubleshoot Network and Internet Connections
Gmail (see Gmail)
phishing attacks, Don’t Get Reeled In by Phishers
SMTP service for, Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
spam (see spam)
Thunderbird, Use Open Source Thunderbird
web-based, retrieving with your email software, Retrieve Web-Based Email with Your Email Software
Hotmail mail, getting with Hotmail Popper, Getting Hotmail Mail with Hotmail Popper
Yahoo! mail, getting with YahooPOPs!, Getting Yahoo! Mail with YahooPOPs!
email addresses, obfuscating for harvesting bots, Slam Spam Before It Starts
EMS Free Surfer Companion, Download Software to Stop Pop Ups in IE
EMS Free Surfer mk II, Download Software to Stop Pop Ups in IE
Encrypt/Decrypt feature (PowerDesk), Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
Encrypting File System (EFS), Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File System
encrypted files, sharing, Letting Others Use Your Encrypted Files
encrypting files and folders, Encrypting Files and Folders
decrypting files and folders, Decrypting Files and Folders
encrypting/decrypting from command line, Encrypting and Decrypting from the Command Line
Entbloess 2 web site, Switching between windows and applications
environment variables (system), Uncover Hidden Hardware with the Device Manager
EQUALS operator (Indexing Service), Searching Using Operators and Expressions
error messages
Device Manager, decoding
codes, messages, and potential solutions, Troubleshoot Hardware by Decoding Device Manager Error Messages
disabling display at startup, Stop Error Messages from Displaying on Startup
ESP (Eudora Sharing Protocol), Check Your Mood with Eudora
Ethernet
cards for direct cable connection networks, Cheap Networking with an Ethernet Cable
null Ethernet cables, Remember the Boy Scout Creed: “Be Prepared”, Remember the Boy Scout Creed: “Be Prepared”
cheap networking with, Cheap Networking with an Ethernet Cable
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), Special Hub/Router Settings for DSL Access
Eudora, Check Your Mood with Eudora
file sharing through ESP, Check Your Mood with Eudora
free, ad-supported version, Check Your Mood with Eudora
HTML display, turning off in emails, Slam That Spam
MoodWatch feature, Check Your Mood with Eudora
sending voice messages via email, Check Your Mood with Eudora
Exact Audio Copy program, What to Do If Long Selections Are Interrupted by Skips
Exchange Server (Outlook on), backing up messages, contacts, and calendar, Backing Up Outlook Manually
expanded string value (Registry), Using Keys and Values, Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
explicit consent versus implicit consent (for use of personal information), Take a Bite Out of Cookies
expressions in Indexing Service queries, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
external antennas for wireless PCs, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network

F

fades (XP GUI), controlling, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
Fast User Switching, offline files and, Take Your Work on the Go with Offline Files and the Briefcase
fastdetect switch (boot.ini), Editing Files
FAT32 filesystem
converting to NTFS, Convert Your Hard Disk to NTFS
NTFS compression and, Get More Hard-Disk Space by Using NTFS Compression
Favorites, saving offline with links, Reading Web Pages Offline Using IE
FBI’s Internet Fraud Complaint Center, Hacking the Hack
Federal Trade Commission, Hacking the Hack
file attachments (blocked) in Outlook/Outlook Express, Open Blocked File Attachments in Outlook and Outlook Express
file extensions blocked by Outlook, Force Outlook to Let You Open Blocked File Attachments
file downloads, speeding up, Speed Up File Downloads
file encryption key (FEK), Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File System
File Finder feature (PowerDesk), Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
file sharing
enabling through ICF firewall, Fix the Windows Firewall’s Disabling of File Sharing
Eudora Sharing Protocol (ESP), Check Your Mood with Eudora
files
backing up, Map Out a Backup Plan
encrypting with EFS, Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File System
generating listings with Windows Explorer, Generate Folder and File Listings for Printing or Editing
left behind by uninstalled applications, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
listing all on local disk, Hacking the Hack
mobile file transfers with Briefcase, Use the Briefcase for Mobile File Transfers
offline, synchronizing to/from LAN and your laptop, Take Your Work on the Go with Offline Files and the Briefcase
Open With option (Windows Explorer), Clean Up the Open With Option
printing listings in Outlook XP, Alternative Method for Users of Outlook XP
Registry information about, The Five Logical Registry Hives
viewing with IrfanView, IrfanView
filesystems
converting others to NTFS, Convert Your Hard Disk to NTFS
Encrypting File System, Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File System
NTFS, Letting Others Use Your Encrypted Files
filtering
Eudora capabilities for, Check Your Mood with Eudora
in Outlook spam handling, Handling Spam in Outlook
noise filter for Indexing Service searches, Editing the Indexing Service’s “Noise” Filter
Firefox
anti-phishing add-in, What You Can Do About It
download, Firefox
firewalls
allowing programs to bypass, Allow Programs to Bypass the Firewall
crackers, Protect Your Computer with the New Windows Firewall
email problems with, Watch Out for Problems with Email and the Windows Firewall
Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), Protect Your Computer with the New Windows Firewall
logging activity, Track Firewall Activity with a Windows Firewall Log
no-IP.com client, problems connecting, Make Servers Always Available by Mapping a Hostname to a Dynamic IP Address
remote access connections and, Configuring the Windows XP Remote Server
script kiddies, Protect Your Computer with the New Windows Firewall
Trojans, Protect Your Computer with the New Windows Firewall
unsolicited inbound traffic, allowing through, Punch an Escape Hole Through Your Firewall
Windows XP SP2, Protect Your Computer with the New Windows Firewall
ZoneAlarm, Protect Yourself Against Spyware, ZoneAlarm: The World’s Best Free Firewall
configuring to block Trojans, Configuring ZoneAlarm to Block Trojans
versions of, ZoneAlarm: The World’s Best Free Firewall
FireWire ports, importing video, Capture the Video Properly
first-party cookies
customizing IE handling of, Customizing IE Cookie-Handling
flushing your DNS cache, Adjust XP’s DNS Cache Settings, Fix DNS Problems
folders, Alternative Method for Users of Outlook XP
Compare Folders feature (PowerDesk), Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
Copy to Folder and Move to Folder (Explorer context menu), Add Copy To Folder and Move To Folder Context Menu Options
encrypting with EFS, Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File System
generating listings with Windows Explorer, Generate Folder and File Listings for Printing or Editing
hiding with EFS
behavior of encrypted folders, Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File System
decrypting folders, Decrypting Files and Folders
encrypting folders, Encrypting Files and Folders
encrypting/decrypting from command line, Encrypting and Decrypting from the Command Line
sharing encrypted files, Letting Others Use Your Encrypted Files
left behind by uninstalled applications, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
listing all on local disk, Hacking the Hack
offline files, synchronizing to/from LAN to your laptop, Take Your Work on the Go with Offline Files and the Briefcase
frames per second, Best Settings for Recording Video
Free Networks.org web site, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
FreeNets, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
freetext expression search (Indexing Service), Using the Indexing Service’s Query Language
Fresh Diagnose diagnostic tool, See Also
FTP client (PowerDesk), Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
FTP site, hosting with IIS, Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)

G

G5 boot skin web site, Get a Mac-Like Boot Screen
Gaim instant messenger program, See Also
GAPIS program (Google searches from your desktop), Google Toolbar
gateways, residential, Optimize Your Home Router
Genie-Soft, for backups of Outlook/Outlook Express, Backing Up Outlook and Outlook Express Using Add-In Software
ghosted hardware devices, Uncover Hidden Hardware with the Device Manager
displaying with Device Manager, Uncover Hidden Hardware with the Device Manager
Gibson Research Corporation, Test Your Security with Shields UP!
web page listing known spyware, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
Globally Unique Identifiers (GUIDs)
for Windows Media Player, Fix Windows Media Player’s Privacy Problems
Gmail, Gmail Hacks
Google, Better Internet Searching from Your Desktop
image search, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
searches directly from your desktop (not your browser), Google Toolbar
Google Toolbar
searching current site instead of entire Web, Google Toolbar
targeted searches of a particular site, Google Toolbar
graphical user interfaces (GUIs), Hacks 8-20
graphics, Hacks 99-107
converting to startup screen, Build a Startup Screen from Any Graphic
cursor, importing with AX-Cursors, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
Google image search, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
image conversion, Image Conversion in a Pinch
ImageConverter.EXE, Image Converter .EXE
IrfanView program, IrfanView
Paint Shop Pro, See Also
Group Policy Editor, Hide Unused Applets with XP Pro’s Group Policy Editor
customizing IE with
connection settings, Connection
IE settings you can modify, Hack Internet Explorer with the Group Policy Editor
IE user interface, Browser User Interface
programs setting, Programs
security settings, Security
URLs, URLs
Start Menu and Taskbar, customizing, Hack the Start Menu and Taskbar
guest computer, Cheap Networking with a Serial or Parallel Cable
configuring, Cheap Networking with a Serial or Parallel Cable
GUIDs, Using Globally Unique Identifiers with Command-Line Switches
GUIs (graphical user interfaces), Hacks 8-20

H

hard disk defragmentation, Speed Up Your Hard Disk by Improving Defragging
hardware, Hacks 115-120
hidden, discovering with Device Manager, Uncover Hidden Hardware with the Device Manager
ghosted or nonpresent devices, Uncover Hidden Hardware with the Device Manager
hidden devices, forcing display of, Uncover Hidden Hardware with the Device Manager
occasional showing of ghosted devices, Hacking the Hack
network, rated speed versus actual performance, Check WiFi Network Performance with Qcheck to Help Improve Throughput
networking with direct cable connection, Networking on the Cheap: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection
cables and connectors, Remember the Boy Scout Creed: “Be Prepared”
Ethernet cable, Cheap Networking with an Ethernet Cable
serial or parallel cable, Cheap Networking with a Serial or Parallel Cable
Registry information about, The Five Logical Registry Hives
remapping the keyboard, Remap Your Keyboard
screen resolution, improving, Use ClearType for Better Laptop and LCD Resolution
troubleshooting with Device Manager error messages, Troubleshoot Hardware by Decoding Device Manager Error Messages
codes, messages, and potential solutions, Troubleshoot Hardware by Decoding Device Manager Error Messages
header information for email, viewing in Outlook/Outlook Express, Viewing Mail Header Information in Outlook and Outlook Express
hibernation file, defragmenting, Defragment Boot Files
hidden fields in Word, security risks of, Stop Hidden Fields in Word from Stealing Your Files and Information
Hidden File Detector utility, Stop Hidden Fields in Word from Stealing Your Files and Information
hives, Registry, The Five Logical Registry Hives
defragmenting, Defragment Boot Files
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, The Five Logical Registry Hives
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG, The Five Logical Registry Hives
HKEY_CURRENT_USER, The Five Logical Registry Hives, The Five Logical Registry Hives
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, The Five Logical Registry Hives, The Five Logical Registry Hives
HKEY_USERS, The Five Logical Registry Hives
Hollywood DV-Bridge, Capture the Video Properly
home networks, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
router, resetting to repair TCP/IP connection, Repair a Broken TCP/IP Connection
wireless, setting up, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
host computer, Cheap Networking with a Serial or Parallel Cable
hosting web site with IIS
caching, improving performance with, Use Caching for Better Performance
installing IIS, Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
MMC snap-in for site administration, Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
redirecting incoming incorrect URLs, Redirect Incorrect Incoming URLs
redirecting your site to a URL, Change the Directory and Do a Redirect
hostnames, mapping to dynamic IP address, Make Servers Always Available by Mapping a Hostname to a Dynamic IP Address
hosts, Cheap Networking with a Serial or Parallel Cable
network name of, Cheap Networking with a Serial or Parallel Cable
user permissions, Cheap Networking with a Serial or Parallel Cable
HOSTS file, Use a HOSTS File to Kill Ads, Use a HOSTS File to Kill Ads, Use a HOSTS File to Kill Ads, Use a HOSTS File to Kill Ads, Use a HOSTS File to Kill Ads, Use a HOSTS File to Kill Ads, Use a HOSTS File to Kill Ads, Use Ad-Blocking Software
comments, adding, Speed Up Web Access with a HOSTS File
editing, Use a HOSTS File to Kill Ads, Speed Up Web Access with a HOSTS File
incorrect or outdated listings, Fix DNS Problems
updating to prevent loss of access to sites, Speed Up Web Access with a HOSTS File
web site, Use a HOSTS File to Kill Ads
hotspot fixes, Solve Hotspot Woes
HTML
email addresses, writing in HTML characters, Slam Spam Before It Starts
special characters, online listing of, Slam Spam Before It Starts
turning off display in emails to prevent spam attacks, Slam That Spam
hubs/routers for home networks, Optimize Your Home Router
hung programs, changing time for XP reporting, Change the Amount of Time Before Programs Time Out

I

ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol), allowing traffic through ICF firewall, Allow Diagnostic Services to Bypass the Firewall
icons
creating your own
Microangelo program, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
deleting from desktop, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
free, download site, See Also
Notification Area, hiding all in, Hide All Icons in the Notification Area
system objects, changing on desktop, Change the Desktop Icons of System Objects
identity theft, See Also
IIS, Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
IISFAQ web site, See Also
images
converting, Image Conversion in a Pinch
ImageConverter.EXE, using, Image Converter .EXE
PowerDesk, using, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
Google searches for, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
sharing with whiteboard, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
implicit consent versus explicit consent (for use of personal information), Take a Bite Out of Cookies
importing cookies from Internet Explorer, Export, Import, or Back Up Your Cookies
Index of Known Spyware (web page), Protect Yourself Against Spyware
Indexing Service utility, Find Files Faster by Mastering the Indexing Service’s Query Language
noise filter, editing, Editing the Indexing Service’s “Noise” Filter
query language, Using the Indexing Service’s Query Language
searching using properties, Searching Using Properties
searching with operators and expressions, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
ranking search results, Ranking the Order of Search Results
installing programs, changing default location for, Change the Default Location for Installing Programs
instant messaging, Universal Messaging: Trillian Unites AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ
interference with WiFi equipment, avoiding, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
spyware and, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
Trojan horses, inability to protect against, ZoneAlarm: The World’s Best Free Firewall
unsolicited inbound traffic, allowing through, Punch an Escape Hole Through Your Firewall
customizing default service settings, Punch an Escape Hole Through Your Firewall
file sharing, allowing, Fix the Windows Firewall’s Disabling of File Sharing
ICMP, Allow Diagnostic Services to Bypass the Firewall
services that can be allowed to bypass ICF, Punch an Escape Hole Through Your Firewall
Internet connections, Optimize Your Home Router
with a Bluetooth phone, Connect to the Internet with a Bluetooth Phone
Internet Explorer, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
anonymous surfing, Use Internet Explorer for Anonymous Surfing
changing appearance of, Give Internet Explorer a Face-Lift
adding a background to the toolbar, Add a Background to the Internet Explorer Toolbar
changing text of Titlebar, Change the Text of Internet Explorer’s Titlebar
changing the static and animated logos, Change the Internet Explorer Logo
cookie handling
customizing, Customizing IE Cookie-Handling
exporting or backing up cookies, Export, Import, or Back Up Your Cookies
privacy settings, effects of, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
cookie settings, customizing, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
cookie-based advertising networks, opting out of, Opt Out of Cookie-Based Ad Networks
customizing with Group Policy Editor, Hack Internet Explorer with the Group Policy Editor
Internet Explorer settings you can modify, Hack Internet Explorer with the Group Policy Editor
programs setting, Programs
security settings, Security
URLs, URLs
hiding desktop icon, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
proxy server, configuring to use, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
reading web pages offline, Read Web Pages Offline
Search Companion, improving, Mastering the Search Companion
searches, Better Internet Searching from Your Desktop
with Google Toolbar, Google Toolbar
web bugs, blocking, Watch Out for Web Bugs
web bugs, program to alert you about, Watch Out for Web Bugs
Internet Information Services (IIS), Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
caching, Use Caching for Better Performance
installing, Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
MMC snap-in for site administration, Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
redirecting incoming incorrect URLs, Redirect Incorrect Incoming URLs
redirecting your site to a URL, Change the Directory and Do a Redirect
Internet searches, Better Internet Searching from Your Desktop
Google Toolbar, using, Google Toolbar
metasearch software, See Also
Internet services
port addresses for, Enable Specific Internet Services: Port Forwarding
port forwarding, enabling on residential gateways, Enable Specific Internet Services: Port Forwarding
using separate proxy servers for, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
IP addresses
DHCP-assigned, renewing, Renew Your DHCP-Assigned IP Address
for remote clients connecting through dial-up, DSL, or cable, Configuring the Windows XP Remote Server
hostname resolution to
HOSTS file, using for, Speed Up Web Access with a HOSTS File
of DNS and mail servers, getting with netsh, Use netsh to Troubleshoot Network and Internet Connections
on residential gateway networks, Enable Specific Internet Services: Port Forwarding
IP protocols, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
ipconfig utility
releasing and renewing DHCP-assigned IP addresses, Renew Your DHCP-Assigned IP Address
troubleshooting TCP/IP problems
command-line switches, listing of, Use ipconfig to Troubleshoot TCP/IP
IPSec protocol, use by VPNs, Settings for Using a VPN
IrfanView program, IrfanView

J

Java applets, running without problems, Run Java Applets Without Crashes or Problems
changing display settings, Change Your Display Settings
Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
uninstalling older versions, Uninstall Older JVM Versions
verfiying, Make Sure You Have a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Installed
JavaScript, using to confuse email address harvesters, Slam Spam Before It Starts
JVMs (Java Virtual Machines), Make Sure You Have a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Installed
Microsoft version, Make Sure You Have a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Installed
Sun version, Make Sure You Have a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Installed
uninstalling older versions, Uninstall Older JVM Versions

K

K Desktop Environment (see Knoppix)
KDE (see Knoppix)
kernel, placing in RAM for better performance, Place Windows Kernel into RAM
keyboard shortcuts, Create Keyboard Shortcuts for Running Applications
for running applications, Create Keyboard Shortcuts for Running Applications
switching VDM desktops, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
keys, Registry, Using Keys and Values
editing, creating, or deleting with Registry Editor, Launching the Registry Editor
renaming with Registry Editor, Launching the Registry Editor
subkeys, Using Keys and Values
values, Using Keys and Values
Knoppix, Instant Linux
boot prompt, The Knoppix Boot Prompt
booting from a CD, Boot Knoppix from a CD
booting from a floppy, Boot Knoppix from a Floppy
burning ISO to a CD, Download Knoppix
cheat codes, The Knoppix Boot Prompt
download mirrors, Download Knoppix
K Menu, The K Menu
KDE, The desktop
MD5sum checksum, Download Knoppix
naming scheme, Download Knoppix
panel, The panel
running on a PC from a CD, Instant Linux
third-party vendors web site, Download Knoppix
Konfabulator web site, Konfabulator

L

LAN MAC address, Cloning a MAC Address for Your Router
laptops
entering into power-saving state, Allow Laptops to Enter Power-Saving State (Increase the USB Polling Interval)
offline files, Take Your Work on the Go with Offline Files and the Briefcase
LCD screens, improving resolution on, Use ClearType for Better Laptop and LCD Resolution
Link Logger, Check Your Router Logs and Traffic
links in Word documents to files, security and, Stop Hidden Fields in Word from Stealing Your Files and Information
Linksys routers, permanent logs for, Optimize Your Home Router
Linksys wireless networks, improving signal strength, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
Linux, running easily on a PC, Instant Linux
locking a whiteboard, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
logging
system performance logs, setting up, Setting Up Your Logs
what to watch, What to Watch
system performance logs, viewing, Viewing Performance Logs
logins
autologon, enabling, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
controlling with Registry, Control User Logins by Hacking the Registry
LogonStudio web site, Changing the Appearance of Windows and Menus
logos, static and animated, Change the Internet Explorer Logo
LPs (music recorded from), problems with, Cleaning up .wav files
lyrics
importing into iTunes and iPod, Import Lyrics into iTunes and iPod
Canto Pod, Canto Pod
EvilLyrics, EvilLyrics

M

Mac
changing XP to a Panther-like Logon screen, Changing the Logon Screen
changing XP windows and menus to a Mac appearance, Changing the Appearance of Windows and Menus
Dock functionality in XP, The Dock
Entbloess 2 application and window switching, Switching between windows and applications
give PV a Mac-like boot screen, Get a Mac-Like Boot Screen
giving XP Mac-like features, Give Your PC Mac-Like Features
Konfabulator, Konfabulator
Panther X Future extension pack, The Dock
Striped Mac extension pack, The Dock
widgets, Konfabulator
Mac, making PC work like a, Make Your PC Work Like a Mac
mail rules
Outlook Express, stored in Registry keys, Backing Up Outlook Express Manually
Outlook, backing up files, Backing Up Outlook Manually
Pegasus, sophistication of, Move Forward to the Past with Pegasus
MailWasher program, Slam That Spam
manifest file, creating for older programs, Force Older Programs to Use XP Common Controls
Map Network Drive option (Explorer Tools menu), Remove Context Menu Items from Explorer
mapping wireless networks, Mapping Wireless Networks
Maximum Idle Time setting (residential gateways), Optimize Your Home Router
MBR, fixing, Fixing the MBR, Boot Sector, or Boot Menu
MCL program, Put a Command-Line Prompt on Your Desktop
command prompt, features of, Put a Command-Line Prompt on Your Desktop
MD5sum checksum web site, Download Knoppix
Media Access Control address, Cloning a MAC Address for Your Router
Media Player
CD burning, Problem-Free CD Burning
adjusting speed, What to Do If Your Burned Music CDs Skip
pauses between tracks, What to Do If Long Selections Are Interrupted by Skips
Customer Experience Improvement Program option, Fix Windows Media Player’s Privacy Problems
Enhanced Content Provider option, Fix Windows Media Player’s Privacy Problems
running on VDM, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
memory use, Get the Most Out of Your RAM
menus
context menus, Add Global Shortcut Menu Items to All File Types
folder or files listings in Windows Explorer, creating, Generate Folder and File Listings for Printing or Editing
Windows Explorer context menu, improving, A Power User’s Hidden Weapon: Improve the Context Menu
messaging, Go Beyond Messaging with Windows Messenger
Windows Messenger, Go Beyond Messaging with Windows Messenger
Messenger, Using .NET Alerts with Messenger
Messenger Service (XP) versus Windows Messenger, Go Beyond Messaging with Windows Messenger
Messenger service pop ups, Stop Messenger Service Pop Ups
metasearch software, See Also
Microangelo program, Change the Internet Explorer Logo
creating cursors and icons, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
Microsoft applications, Customizing Shortcuts with Switches and Parameters
Microsoft Management Console, Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
caching, improving web site performance with, Use Caching for Better Performance
changing your web site directory, Change the Directory and Do a Redirect
performance alerts, creating, Performance Alerts
redirecting your web site to a URL, Change the Directory and Do a Redirect
system performance logs, viewing, Viewing Performance Logs
URLSpellCheck, Redirect Incorrect Incoming URLs
Microsoft Outlook, Remove “Nonremovable” Desktop Icons
Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP, Create Your Own XP Themes and Find Thousands Online
Microsoft VM, uninstallimg, Uninstalling the Microsoft VM
Microsoft, federal antitrust case against, Remove Access to Certain Microsoft Programs
microwave ovens, interference with wireless equipment, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
monitoring CPU use, Monitor CPU Use
MoodWatch feature (Eudora), Check Your Mood with Eudora
Most Frequently Used Programs List
banning programs with TweakUI, Ban programs from the Most Frequently Used Programs List with Tweak UI
killing with Registry hack, Make Room for the Pinned Programs List
mouse
actions, speeding up, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
customizing pointer, Roll Your Own Themes
DoubleClickSpeed (Registry value), Using Keys and Values
Move To Folder option (Explorer context menu), Add Copy To Folder and Move To Folder Context Menu Options
Movie Maker
DVDs, making, Tips for Making Your Own DVDs
recording video, best settings for
preset profiles, Best Settings for Recording Video
Mozilla browser, Mozilla
cookie management, Take a Bite Out of Cookies, Examine and Delete Cookies Manually
cookie management, privacy settings, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
Googlebar for Netscape 7/Mozilla, Google Toolbar
MP3 format, saving streaming audio to, Save Streaming Music to Your PC
MSN Desktop Search, Out-Google Google with MSN Desktop Search
Google Desktop Search versus, Out-Google Google with MSN Desktop Search
installing, Installing MSN Desktop Search
MSN Search Bar, Searching Your PC
multiple copies of Outlook .pst file, Searching Your PC
syntax, MSN Desktop Search Syntax
multimedia, Hacks 99-107
Absolute Lyric web site, Import Lyrics into iTunes and iPod
CD burning, Problem-Free CD Burning
digital music files, skipping and popping, What to Do If Your Digital Music Files Skip and Pop
skipping in burned music CDs, What to Do If Your Burned Music CDs Skip
converting from Apple iTunes format, Convert from Apple iTunes Format
digital rights management (DRM), Convert from Apple iTunes Format
hymn command-line tool, Convert from Apple iTunes Format
iOpener, Convert from Apple iTunes Format
Quintessential Player, Convert from Apple iTunes Format
importing lyrics into iTunes and iPod, Import Lyrics into iTunes and iPod
Canto Pod, Canto Pod
EvilLyrics, EvilLyrics
Ogg Vorbis music format, Use Ogg Vorbis for Digital Music
Quintessential Player, The, See Also
RipCast Streaming Audio Ripper, See Also
ripping, Problem-Free CD Burning
streaming music, saving to your PC, Save Streaming Music to Your PC
capturing in MP3 format, Save Streaming Music to Your PC
Super Mp3 Recorder, Save Streaming Music to Your PC
TweakMP, Hack Windows Media Player with TweakMP
Ulead video software, See Also
videos, making with Windows Movie Maker, Make Videos with Windows Movie Maker
capturing video properly, Capture the Video Properly
digital video camera, using, Capturing Video with a Digital Video Camera
recording video, best settings for, Best Settings for Recording Video
Windows Media Player, privacy problems with, Fix Windows Media Player’s Privacy Problems
music, Other advice for reducing skips and pops
My Alerts page, managing .NET alerts, Using .NET Alerts with Messenger
My Network Places
closing down ports manually, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
hiding desktop icon, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI

N

naming convention (8.3), disabling in NTFS, Disable 8.3 Name Creation in NTFS
NAT, Enable Specific Internet Services: Port Forwarding
National Television Standards Committee (NTSC), Best Settings for Recording Video
negative and positive entries (resolve cache), Adjust XP’s DNS Cache Settings
Nelson Email Organizer (for Outlook), See Also
.NET alerts (with Windows Messenger)
delivery of alerts, Using .NET Alerts with Messenger
.NET alerts (with Windows Messenger), Using .NET Alerts with Messenger
managing alerts from My Alerts Page, Using .NET Alerts with Messenger
signing up for alerts, Using .NET Alerts with Messenger
NetLimiter, Manage Your Network’s Bandwidth
Netscape 7 browser, Google Toolbar for, Google Toolbar
Netscape Navigator
cookie-based ad networks, opting out of, Opt Out of Cookie-Based Ad Networks
cookies, handling of, Examine and Delete Cookies Manually
netsh tool, Use netsh to Troubleshoot Network and Internet Connections
netsh diag commands, listing of, Use netsh to Troubleshoot Network and Internet Connections
using directly from command line for from netsh console, Use netsh to Troubleshoot Network and Internet Connections
NetShell utility, resetting TCP/IP to original configuration, Repair a Broken TCP/IP Connection
netstat command, Use netstat to Get Information About Open Network Connections
network adapters
MACaddress, Cloning a MAC Address for Your Router
cloning for residential gateway, Cloning a MAC Address for Your Router
Network Address Translation (NAT), Enable Specific Internet Services: Port Forwarding
automatic mapping of hostname to dynamic IP address, problems with, Make Servers Always Available by Mapping a Hostname to a Dynamic IP Address
VPN connections and, Set Up a Virtual Private Network
network and multiuser policies and rights, Hide Unused Applets with XP Pro’s Group Policy Editor
Network Connections folder, closing down ports manually, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
Network Stumbler program, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
detecting nearby wireless networks
networks not part of FreeNets, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
wireless network cards it works with, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
networking, Hacks 49-58, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
closing down ports and blocking protocols, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
connections, management by HKEY_CURRENT_USER (Registry hive), The Five Logical Registry Hives
controlling another PC with remote access, Control Another PC with Remote Access
configuring XP remote server, Configuring the Windows XP Remote Server
firewalls, remote access connections and, Configuring the Windows XP Remote Server
setting up remote client, Setting Up the Remote Client
DNS settings, customizing for faster Internet access, Tweak DNS Settings for Faster Internet Access
cache settings, Adjust XP’s DNS Cache Settings
fixing DNS problems, Fix DNS Problems
HOSTS file, Speed Up Web Access with a HOSTS File
extending range of wireless network, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
antennas (access point or PCs), avoiding placement near large metal objects, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
avoid putting access point next to outside wall, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
avoid putting access point or PCs near microwavs or cordless phones, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
centrally locate access point, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
external and booster antennas, use of, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
vertical orientation of access point antennas, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
wireless PC antennas, pointing toward access point, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
firewalls
allowing programs to bypass, Allow Programs to Bypass the Firewall
email problems with, Watch Out for Problems with Email and the Windows Firewall
logging activity, Track Firewall Activity with a Windows Firewall Log
unsolicited inbound traffic, allowing through, Punch an Escape Hole Through Your Firewall
Windows XP SP2, Protect Your Computer with the New Windows Firewall
ZoneAlarm, ZoneAlarm: The World’s Best Free Firewall
limiting number of IP addresses on network, Limit the Number of IP Addresses on Your Network
making server always available by mapping hostname to dynamic IP address, Make Servers Always Available by Mapping a Hostname to a Dynamic IP Address
protecting home WiFi, Protect Your Home WiFi Network
proxy servers, protecting your PC with, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
configuring Internet Explorer to use proxies, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
finding free, public proxies, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
limiting connections to certain web sites, Hacking the Hack
renewing DHCP-assigned IP address, Renew Your DHCP-Assigned IP Address
repairing broken TCP/IP connection, Repair a Broken TCP/IP Connection
residential gateways, optimizing, Optimize Your Home Router
hub/router settings for DSL access, Special Hub/Router Settings for DSL Access
VPN, settings for using, Settings for Using a VPN
security, testing with Shields Up, Test Your Security with Shields UP!
speeding up network browsing, Speed Up Network Browsing
troubleshooting network connections, Troubleshoot Network Connections with ping, tracert, and pathping
ipconfig, Use ipconfig to Troubleshoot TCP/IP
ipconfig utility, analyzing TCP/IP problems, Use ipconfig to Troubleshoot TCP/IP
netsh tool, Use netsh to Troubleshoot Network and Internet Connections, Use netsh to Troubleshoot Network and Internet Connections
netstat, getting information on open connections, Use netstat to Get Information About Open Network Connections
pathping command, using, Troubleshoot Network Problems with pathping
ping, diagnosing TCP/IP problems, Troubleshoot TCP/IP Problems with ping
tracing network and internat data path with tracert, Trace Your Network and Internet Data Path with tracert
VoIP, VoIP Hacks
VPN, setting up, Set Up a Virtual Private Network
Windows Media Player, privacy problems with, Fix Windows Media Player’s Privacy Problems
wireless networks
checking WiFi performance with QCheck, Check WiFi Network Performance with Qcheck to Help Improve Throughput
war driving for WiFi access, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
NetworkSetup Wizard, correcting TCP/IP configuration, Repair a Broken TCP/IP Connection
New document menu, cleaning up, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
New ESP Share Group Wizard (Eudora), Check Your Mood with Eudora
No-IP.com, Make Servers Always Available by Mapping a Hostname to a Dynamic IP Address
noise filter for Indexing Service searches, editing, Editing the Indexing Service’s “Noise” Filter
non-plug-and-play devices, forcing display by Device Manager, Uncover Hidden Hardware with the Device Manager
nonpresent or ghosted devices
forcing display with Device Manager, Uncover Hidden Hardware with the Device Manager
NOT operators (unary and binary), Searching Using Operators and Expressions
Notepad, creating batch file, Generate Folder and File Listings for Printing or Editing
Notification Area
hiding all icons in, Hide All Icons in the Notification Area
network icon, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
wireless network connections, information about, Check WiFi Network Performance with Qcheck to Help Improve Throughput
NTBackup, The Backup Utilities in Windows XP
inability to back up directly to CDs, The Backup Utilities in Windows XP
installed on XP Home, ASR and, XP Home, NTBackup, and ASR
restoring a backup, Restoring a backup
NTFS (NT File System)
naming convention (8.3), disabling, Disable 8.3 Name Creation in NTFS
NTFS (NT File System) compression
folder compression, effects on files, How Compressing Folders Affects Underlying Files
improving NTFS performance, Hacking the Hack
ZIP files versus, When to Use Zip Files and When to Use NTFS Compression
NTI Deluxe Backup Plus! Now, Get a Better Backup Program
ntoskrnl.exe file, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
NTSC (National Television Standards Committee), Best Settings for Recording Video
null Ethernet cables, Remember the Boy Scout Creed: “Be Prepared”, Remember the Boy Scout Creed: “Be Prepared”
cheap networking with, Cheap Networking with an Ethernet Cable
TCP/IP settings for, Cheap Networking with an Ethernet Cable
null serial cables, Remember the Boy Scout Creed: “Be Prepared”, Remember the Boy Scout Creed: “Be Prepared”
Num Lock, automatically turning on at startup, Automatically Turn On Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Caps Lock
numbers
in Indexing Service queries, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
representing DWORD data type in Registryvalues, Using Keys and Values

O

ObjectDock web site, The Dock
Office, opening and creating Microsoft documents without, Open and Create Microsoft Documents Without Microsoft Office
offline files, Take Your Work on the Go with Offline Files and the Briefcase
synchronizing to/from LAN and your laptop, Take Your Work on the Go with Offline Files and the Briefcase
on-demand and scheduled synchronization, On-Demand and Scheduled Synchronizations, On-Demand and Scheduled Synchronizations
offline reading of web pages, Read Web Pages Offline
Offline Favorite Wizard, saving pages with links, Reading Web Pages Offline Using IE
with Internet Explorer, Reading Web Pages Offline Using IE
Ogg Vorbis music format, Use Ogg Vorbis for Digital Music
converting audio files to, Converting Existing Audio Files to Ogg Vorbis
dMC CD Audio Input and, Ripping CD Audio to Ogg Vorbis
lossy formats, Converting Existing Audio Files to Ogg Vorbis
playback choices, Playback Choices for Ogg Vorbis
Quintessential Player and, Ripping CD Audio to Ogg Vorbis
ripping CD audio to, Ripping CD Audio to Ogg Vorbis
web site, Playback Choices for Ogg Vorbis
Winamp and, Ripping CD Audio to Ogg Vorbis
Open Command Window Here PowerToy, Open the Command Prompt from the Right-Click Menu
Open dialog box, adding folders to, Add Specific Folders to the Open Dialog Box
Open With dialog box, Another use for HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTApplications
Open With option (Windows Explorer files), Clean Up the Open With Option
OpenOffice.org office suite, See Also
Opera browser, Opera
operating systems
boot.ini file, editing in, Editing Files
Registry information about (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE), The Five Logical Registry Hives
single, customizing startup menu, Create a Startup Menu Even If You Have Only One Operating System
operators in Indexing Service queries, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
Boolean operators, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
EQUALS and CONTAINS operators, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
relational operators, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
opting out of online advertising networks, Opt Out of Cookie-Based Ad Networks
Orinoco card (wireless networking), Building a Homemade Wireless Cantenna for War-Driving
outbound traffic from your PC, monitoring/blocking with ZoneAlarm, ZoneAlarm: The World’s Best Free Firewall
Outlook
backing up and restoring data files
files and extensions, listed, Backing Up Outlook Manually
backing up data files
manual backups, Backing Up Outlook Manually
Outlook 2000/XP Backup software, using, Backing Up Outlook and Outlook Express Using Add-In Software
deleting icon from desktop, Remove “Nonremovable” Desktop Icons
hiding desktop icon, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
Hotmail Popper, configuring to work with, Getting Hotmail Mail with Hotmail Popper
mail header information, viewing, Viewing Mail Header Information in Outlook and Outlook Express
Nelson’s Email Organizer program, See Also
spam handling
normal filters, using, Handling Spam in Outlook
spam senders filters, using, Handling Spam in Outlook
SpamNet (add-in) spam killer, Peer-to-Peer Technology Fights Spam
turning off HTML display in emails, Slam That Spam
XP, printing directory listings, Alternative Method for Users of Outlook XP
YahooPOPs!, configuring to work with, Getting Yahoo! Mail with YahooPOPs!
Outlook Express
backing up data files
manually, Backing Up Outlook Express Manually
Outlook Express Backup software, using, Backing Up Outlook and Outlook Express Using Add-In Software
forcing to open blocked file attachments, Force Outlook Express to Let You Open Blocked File Attachments
HTML display, turning off in email, Slam That Spam
mail header information, viewing, Viewing Mail Header Information in Outlook and Outlook Express
spam, handling in, Handling Spam in Outlook Express

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PageRank feature (Google Toolbar), Google Toolbar
disabling for privacy, Google Toolbar
Paging Executive, disabling for performance, Place Windows Kernel into RAM
paging file
defragmenting, Defragment Boot Files
memory use reporting in Task Manager, Make Better Use of Your Memory with the Task Manager
Paint Shop Pro, Add a Background to the Internet Explorer Toolbar
Panther X Future extension pack, The Dock
parallel data cables, Remember the Boy Scout Creed: “Be Prepared”, Remember the Boy Scout Creed: “Be Prepared”
pathping command, Troubleshoot Network Problems with pathping
peer-to-peer computing
fighting spam, Peer-to-Peer Technology Fights Spam
add-in spam killer for Outlook (SpamNet), Peer-to-Peer Technology Fights Spam
file sharing in Eudora, Check Your Mood with Eudora
Pegasus, Move Forward to the Past with Pegasus
message-viewing capabilities, Move Forward to the Past with Pegasus
Per Site Privacy Actions dialog box, Customizing IE Cookie-Handling
performance
file compression and, Get More Hard-Disk Space by Using NTFS Compression
hard disk defragging for PC, improving, Speed Up Your Hard Disk by Improving Defragging
improving for NTFS (NT File System), Hacking the Hack
loading resources for uninstalled programs, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
system, Hacks 108-114
checking and tweaking, Check Your PC’s Pulse and Tweak It for Better Performance
cleaning the hard disk, Hack Your Way to a Cleaner Hard Disk
fixing SP2 upgrade problems, Fix SP2 Upgrade Woes
Fresh Diagnose diagnostic tool, See Also
getting the most out of RAM, Get the Most Out of Your RAM
RAM, Get the Most Out of Your RAM
Registry hacks to speed up XP, More Power: Registry Hacks to Speed Up XP
repair and recovery with Recovery Console, Repair and Recover with the Recovery Console
speeding up with Task manager, Speed Up System Performance with the Task Manager
tracking with Performance Console, Track System Performance with the Performance Console
Windows XP visual effects and, Track System Performance with the Performance Console
XPlite, See Also
web site, improving with caching, Use Caching for Better Performance
wireless networks, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
checking with QCheck, Check WiFi Network Performance with Qcheck to Help Improve Throughput
Performance Tune-Up Wizard, Check Your PC’s Pulse and Tweak It for Better Performance
permanent redirection for web resources, Change the Directory and Do a Redirect
personal information, protecting, Surf Anonymously Without a Trace
phishing attacks, Don’t Get Reeled In by Phishers
preventing, What You Can Do About It
zombie networks and, Don’t Get Reeled In by Phishers
phones (cordless), interference with wireless equipment, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
phrase search (Indexing Service), Using the Indexing Service’s Query Language
Physical Memory available, Commit Charge higher than, Make Better Use of Your Memory with the Task Manager
ping
allowing to bypass ICF firewall, Allow Diagnostic Services to Bypass the Firewall
troubleshooting TCP/IP problems, Troubleshoot TCP/IP Problems with ping
useful switches, Troubleshoot TCP/IP Problems with ping
Pinned Programs List, Make Room for the Pinned Programs List
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), Set Up a Virtual Private Network
use by VPNs, Settings for Using a VPN
policies (network and multiuser), setting, Hide Unused Applets with XP Pro’s Group Policy Editor
policy statement for cookie use on a site, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
pop ups
allowing, Use SP2’s Built-In Pop-Up Blocker
Firefox, Firefox
Messenger service, Stop Messenger Service Pop Ups
Mozilla, Mozilla
Opera, Opera
spyware and, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
stopping with SP2, Stop Pop Ups with SP2—and Without It
Pop-Up No-No!, Download Software to Stop Pop Ups in IE
popping sounds in music CDs, Other advice for reducing skips and pops
port addresses for common Internet services, Enable Specific Internet Services: Port Forwarding, Punch an Escape Hole Through Your Firewall
port forwarding
home networks using NAT, to enable VPN connections, Set Up a Virtual Private Network
residential gateways using NAT, Make Servers Always Available by Mapping a Hostname to a Dynamic IP Address
port forwarding on, Enable Specific Internet Services: Port Forwarding
ports
closing down manually, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
use by Trojan horses, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
positive and negative entries (resolve cache), Adjust XP’s DNS Cache Settings
power-saving state, allowing laptops to enter, Allow Laptops to Enter Power-Saving State (Increase the USB Polling Interval)
PowerDesk utility, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
archive management with, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
Compare Folders feature, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
Destroy File feature, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
different Windows versions, using with, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
Encrypt/Decrypt feature, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
File Finder feature, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
finding and renaming files, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
FTP client, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
moving and copying files, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
toolbars, customizing, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
PowerPoint, launching with command-line switches, Customizing Shortcuts with Switches and Parameters
PowerToys
Open Command Window Here, Open the Command Prompt from the Right-Click Menu
TweakUI utility, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
Virtual Desktop Manager (VDM), Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
prefetch parameters, tweaking for performance, Alter Prefetch Parameters
privacy
anonymous proxy servers for Web surfing, Surf Anonymously Without a Trace
cookies, protecting against
customizing IE cookie handling, Customizing IE Cookie-Handling
IE privacy settings, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
policy statements for cookie use, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
Google PageRank feature and, Google Toolbar
implicit versus explicit consent for use of personal information, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
personal information left behind in Web surfing, Surf Anonymously Without a Trace
Windows Media Player, fixing problems with, Fix Windows Media Player’s Privacy Problems
Windows Media Player, privacy preferences at installation, Fix Windows Media Player’s Privacy Problems
programs
applications, Hacks 88-98
changing IE settings, Programs
closing automatically at shutdown, Automatically Close Programs at Shutdown
connections to Internet, controlling with ZoneAlert, Configuring ZoneAlarm to Block Trojans
location for installing, changing default, Change the Default Location for Installing Programs
Most Frequently Used List, Clean Up the Most Frequently Used Programs List
banning programs with Registry, Banning Programs from the List
Open With option for Explorer files, Clean Up the Open With Option
running at startup
disabling with Registry, Using the Registry to halt programs running on startup
disabling with System Configuration, Using the System Configuration Utility
eliminating, Eliminating Programs That Run at Startup
properties for searching (Indexing Service), Searching Using Properties
protocols, listings under individual protocol names, The Five Logical Registry Hives
proxy servers
anonymous web surfing with, Surf Anonymously Without a Trace
protecting your PC with, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
configuring IE to use proxies, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
configuring Internet Explorer to use, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
finding free, public proxies, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
limiting connections to certain web sites, Hacking the Hack
.pst file extension (Outlook), Backing Up Outlook Manually

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QCheck program, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network, Check WiFi Network Performance with Qcheck to Help Improve Throughput

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RAM, making the most of, Get the Most Out of Your RAM
better use of memory with Task Manager, Make Better Use of Your Memory with the Task Manager
identifying memory-hogging applications, Make Better Use of Your Memory with the Task Manager
tips for, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
desktop icons, reducing, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
DOS applications, avoiding, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
reduce background applications and services, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
reducing number of colors, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
remove DLLs from cache memory, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
ranking Indexing Service search results, Ranking the Order of Search Results
RAS (Remote Access Server), Control Another PC with Remote Access
reading web pages offline
with Internet Explorer, Reading Web Pages Offline Using IE
rebooting, shortcuts for, Create One-Click Shutdown and Reboot Shortcuts
Recovery Console, Repair and Recover with the Recovery Console
allowing floppy copy and access to all drives and folders, Hacking the Hack
commands for examining the system, Looking Around
fixing MBR, boot sector, or boot menu, Fixing the MBR, Boot Sector, or Boot Menu
starting, Starting the Recovery Console
Recycle Bin
disk defragmentation and, What to Do If the Disk Defragmenter Won’t Defragment Your Drive
hiding desktop icon, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
removing icon from desktop, Remove “Nonremovable” Desktop Icons
redirections
incoming misspelled URLs, Redirect Incorrect Incoming URLs
permanent redirection for web resources, Change the Directory and Do a Redirect
web site parent directory to child directory, Change the Directory and Do a Redirect
web site to a URL, Change the Directory and Do a Redirect
.reg files
double-clicking on, changing default action to protect Registry, Protect the Registry by Changing the Default Action for Double-Clicking a .reg File
.reg files
importing back into Registry
double-clicking on, Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg Files
Registry, Hacks 83-87
backups, Better Registry Backups
using Backup utility, Better Registry Backups
using Registry Editor, Better Registry Backups
using System Restore, Better Registry Backups
boot defragment option, checking, Defragment Boot Files
context menu items, removing from Explorer, Remove Context Menu Items from Explorer
Control Panel category values, Recategorize Control Panel Applets
Copy to Folder/Move to Folder, Explorer context menu options, Add Copy To Folder and Move To Folder Context Menu Options
customizing user interface, Add Specific Folders to the Open Dialog Box
DLLs, removing unneeded from cache memory, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
editing safely with .reg files, Delete Registry Keys and Values Using .reg Files
editing with Registry Editor, Launching the Registry Editor
entries for uninstalled programs, deleting, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
entries left behind by uninstalled programs, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
finding and deleting, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
Explorer context menu, improving
opening command prompt, Open the Command Prompt from the Right-Click Menu
fine tuning for faster startups, Fine-Tune Your Registry for Faster Startups
hacks that use
allowing laptops to enter power-saving state, Allow Laptops to Enter Power-Saving State (Increase the USB Polling Interval)
changing names of registered user and company, Change the Names of the Registered User and Company
closing programs automatically at shutdown, Automatically Close Programs at Shutdown
disabling XP shutdown, Disable XP Shutdown
Disk Cleanup warning, disabling, Disable the Disk Cleanup Warning
mouse and keyboard buffer, changing size of, Change the Size of Your Mouse and Keyboard Buffer
program installation location, changing default, Change the Default Location for Installing Programs
timeouts for programs, changing, Change the Amount of Time Before Programs Time Out
hacks to speed up XP, More Power: Registry Hacks to Speed Up XP, Disable 8.3 Name Creation in NTFS
halting programs running at startup, Using the Registry to halt programs running on startup
hives, The Five Logical Registry Hives
defragmenting, Defragment Boot Files
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, The Five Logical Registry Hives
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG, The Five Logical Registry Hives
HKEY_CURRENT_USER, The Five Logical Registry Hives
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, The Five Logical Registry Hives
HKEY_USERS, The Five Logical Registry Hives
introduction to, Don’t Fear the Registry
keys, forcing automatic on/off, Automatically Turn On Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Caps Lock
keys, subkeys, and values, Using Keys and Values
primary data types of values, Using Keys and Values
Most Frequently Used Programs List
banning programs from, Banning Programs from the List
killing, Make Room for the Pinned Programs List
network browsing, speeding up, Speed Up Network Browsing
NTFS, disabling automatic updates on, Hacking the Hack
Outlook Express
mail rules stored in, Backing Up Outlook Express Manually
mail settings, accounts and preferences, Backing Up Outlook Express Manually
Outlook, opening blocked file attachments, Force Outlook to Let You Open Blocked File Attachments
RegCleaner, See Also
Registry Commander, See Also
Registry First Aid, See Also
Resplendent Registrar, See Also
system objects
changing desktop icons for, Change the Desktop Icons of System Objects
changing text and balloon tips, The Registry to the Rescue
tracking changes with RegSpy, Track and Restore Registry Changes with RegSpy
rolling back install/run changes for uninstalled programs, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
uninstall entries for uninstalled programs, removing, Remove Stubborn Uninstall Entries from Already Uninstalled Programs
user logins, controlling, Control User Logins by Hacking the Registry
Windows Media Player, GUID (supercookie), Fix Windows Media Player’s Privacy Problems
Registry Editor, Don’t Fear the Registry
adding and deleting keys and values, Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
backing up the Registry, Better Registry Backups
editing, creating, or deleting keys and values, Launching the Registry Editor
launching, Launching the Registry Editor
navigation, Launching the Registry Editor
.reg files, using for safety, Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg Files
RegSpy program, Track and Restore Registry Changes with RegSpy
rolling back install/run changes for uninstalled programs, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
SnapShots feature, Track and Restore Registry Changes with RegSpy
regular expression queries (Indexing Service), Searching Using Properties
REG_BINARY data type (Registry), Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
REG_DWORD data type (Registry), Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
REG_EXPAND_SZ data type (Registry), Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
REG_MULTI_SZ data type (Registry), Using Keys and Values, Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
REG_SZ data type (Registry), Using Keys and Values, Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
relational operators in Indexing Service queries, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
date and time expressions, using with, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
releasing and renewing DHCP-assigned IP addresses, Renew Your DHCP-Assigned IP Address
remapping the keyboard, Remap Your Keyboard
Remote Access Server (RAS), Control Another PC with Remote Access
Remote Access utility (Windows Server 2003), Control Another PC with Remote Access
remote access, controlling another PC with, Control Another PC with Remote Access
configuring XP remote server, Configuring the Windows XP Remote Server
firewalls, getting through, Configuring the Windows XP Remote Server
remote client, Control Another PC with Remote Access
remote procedure call (RPC), Watch Out for Problems with Email and the Windows Firewall
remote server, Control Another PC with Remote Access
removing DLLs from cache memory, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
renaming files (Better File Rename utility), Better File Rename
residential gateways, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
automatic hostname mapping to dynamic IP address, problems with, Make Servers Always Available by Mapping a Hostname to a Dynamic IP Address
optimizing, Optimize Your Home Router
hub/router settings for DSL access, Special Hub/Router Settings for DSL Access
settings for VPN use, Settings for Using a VPN
port forwarding for specific Internet services, Enable Specific Internet Services: Port Forwarding
resetting router to repair TCP/IP connection, Repair a Broken TCP/IP Connection
Resource Tuner utility, Customize Folder Icons and Balloon Text
restore CDs supplied by PC manufacturers, The Backup Utilities in Windows XP
Restore point, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
creating before deleting spyware, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
creating before removal of XP components, Remove “Uninstallable” XP Utilities
restoring backups, Restoring a backup
restoring files
backups (NTBackup), Restoring a backup
right-click context menus, A Power User’s Hidden Weapon: Improve the Context Menu
right-click ÒNewÓ menu, cleaning up, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
routers
for home networks, Optimize Your Home Router
troubleshooting with tracert, Trace Your Network and Internet Data Path with tracert
Routing and Remote Access utility (on Windows Server 2003), Control Another PC with Remote Access

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Safe Mode, Customize Multiboot Startup Options
SafetyBar, Peer-to-Peer Technology Fights Spam
Sandra (hardware analysis/tuneup program), Check Your PC’s Pulse and Tweak It for Better Performance
saving web pages for offline reading
in offline database, using SurfSaver, Save Web Pages in an Offline Database with Add-Ins
with Internet Explorer, Reading Web Pages Offline Using IE
scheduled tasks, Speed Up Network Browsing
screen resolution (laptop or LCD), improving, Use ClearType for Better Laptop and LCD Resolution
screen savers, choosing and customizing, Roll Your Own Themes
script kiddies, Protect Your Computer with the New Windows Firewall
Scroll Lock, automatically turning on at startup, Automatically Turn On Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Caps Lock
search capabilities (Eudora), Check Your Mood with Eudora
Search Companion (IE), improving, Mastering the Search Companion
search engines, Internet
Ask Jeeves toolbar, Google Toolbar
Google searches directly from your desktop, Google Toolbar
Google Toolbar, Google Toolbar
searching current site instead of entire Web, Google Toolbar
metasearch software, See Also
MSN search engine, replacing for IE, Mastering the Search Companion
security, Hacks 75-82
closing open ports and blocking protocols, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
dictionary attacks through spam email, Slam That Spam
email-borne worms and viruses, Open Blocked File Attachments in Outlook and Outlook Express
firewalls, ZoneAlarm, ZoneAlarm: The World’s Best Free Firewall
IE security settings, changing with Group Policy Editor, Security
logging on residential gateways, Optimize Your Home Router
protecting your PC with proxy servers
configuring IE to use proxy, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
finding free, public proxies, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
limiting connections to certain web sites, Hacking the Hack
Security Identifiers (SIDs), The Five Logical Registry Hives
security zones for IE, customizing, Security
Send To option (Explorer context menu), customizing, Add and Remove Destinations for the Send To Option
server message block (SMB) communications, ICF and, Fix the Windows Firewall’s Disabling of File Sharing
servers
DNS, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
mapping hostname to dynamic IP address for constant availability, Make Servers Always Available by Mapping a Hostname to a Dynamic IP Address
proxy, Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
remote, Control Another PC with Remote Access
Service Pack 2 (see SP2)
Service Packs, blocking opening of email file attachments, Force Outlook Express to Let You Open Blocked File Attachments
services
disabling at startup, Disabling Services That Run at Startup
listing of services to turn off, Disabling Services That Run at Startup
running in the background, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
Services Computer Management Console, Disabling Services That Run at Startup
session cookies, Customizing IE Cookie-Handling
Setup Information file, editing for Windows component removal, Remove “Uninstallable” XP Utilities
shadowing (XP GUI), controlling, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
Shareaza, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
Shields Up program, testing your PC for online security, Test Your Security with Shields UP!
shortcut menus, Add Global Shortcut Menu Items to All File Types
context menus, Add Global Shortcut Menu Items to All File Types
Windows Explorer, customizing for, Force Windows Explorer into True Usefulness
adding global menu items to all file types, Add Global Shortcut Menu Items to All File Types
adding menu items to specific file types, Add Shortcut Menu Items to Specific File Types
All Programs menu, Organize the All Programs Menu with Explorer
file association actions, editing, Edit File Association Actions
shortcuts
command line, Create Keyboard Shortcuts for Running Applications
for shutdown and reboot, Create One-Click Shutdown and Reboot Shortcuts
startup
automatically turning on Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Caps Lock, Automatically Turn On Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Caps Lock
shutdown, Create One-Click Shutdown and Reboot Shortcuts
command, switches for, Create One-Click Shutdown and Reboot Shortcuts
disabling with Registry hack, Disable XP Shutdown
one-click shortcuts, Create One-Click Shutdown and Reboot Shortcuts
process closing time, increasing, Give More Time for Processes to Close at Shutdown
speeding up, Speed Up Shutdown Times
halting startup programs and services, Halt Startup Programs and Services
signal strength for wireless networks, improving, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
signatures (Outlook), backup files for, Backing Up Outlook Manually
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) service for sending email, Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
skins (user interface), Give XP a Makeover with WindowBlinds
creating for WindowBlinds, Creating Your Own WindowBlinds Skins
downloading from the Internet, Downloading Skins from the Internet
Trillian (instant messaging program), Universal Messaging: Trillian Unites AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ
SkinStudio program, Creating Your Own WindowBlinds Skins
skipping problems in music CDs, Other advice for reducing skips and pops
Skype, Make Skype Calls at Work
skyscraper ads, Use Ad-Blocking Software
SMB (server message block) communications, ICF and, Fix the Windows Firewall’s Disabling of File Sharing
software publishers, designating as trustworthy, Security
sounds (system)
choosing for theme, Roll Your Own Themes
SP2, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen, Stop Pop Ups with SP2—and Without It
built-in pop-up blocker, Use SP2’s Built-In Pop-Up Blocker
fixing antivirus alert problems, Fix Antivirus Alert Problems
fixing problems with Windows Firewall, Fix Problems with the Windows Firewall
support web site, See Also
uninstalling, Uninstall SP2
upgrade problems, fixing, Fix SP2 Upgrade Woes
spam, Slam That Spam
blocking with software, Slam That Spam
MailWasher program, Slam That Spam
Center for Democracy & Technology, Slam Spam Before It Starts
fighting with peer-to-peer technology, Peer-to-Peer Technology Fights Spam
add-in spam killer for Outlook (SpamNet), Peer-to-Peer Technology Fights Spam
handling in Outlook Express, Handling Spam in Outlook Express
handling in Outlook with filters, Handling Spam in Outlook
mail header information, viewing in Outlook/Outlook Express, Viewing Mail Header Information in Outlook and Outlook Express
preventing dictionary attacks by turning off HTML display in emails, Slam That Spam
stopping before it starts, Slam Spam Before It Starts
HTML characters, using for your address, Slam Spam Before It Starts
registrations at web sites, examining fine print, Slam Spam Before It Starts
spelling out your email address fully, Slam Spam Before It Starts
using inline JavaScript to generate address at page load time, Slam Spam Before It Starts
SpamPal, See Also
SpeedBit, Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) program, Speed Up File Downloads
spell check (URLSpellCheck for IIS), Redirect Incorrect Incoming URLs
splash screen, changing for startup, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
building startup screen from graphics, Build a Startup Screen from Any Graphic
choosing from multiple screens, Choose from Multiple Splash Screens on Startup
spoofed sites, Knowledge Base article, See Also
SpoofStick (anti-phishing add-in), What You Can Do About It
Spybot Search & Destroy, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
spyware, Kill Spyware and Web Bugs
blocking with firewalls, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
detector and eradicator program, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
drive-by-downloads, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
pop ups and, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
SSID (network name), Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
Stardock BootSkin web site, Get a Mac-Like Boot Screen
Stardock, WindowBlinds utility, Give XP a Makeover with WindowBlinds
Start Menu
adjusting speed for performance, Menu Speed
All Programs menu, modifying with Explorer, Organize the All Programs Menu with Explorer
customizing with XP Professional Group Policy Editor, Hack the Start Menu and Taskbar
user account graphic, changing, Use Your Own Graphic for Your User Account
startup, Create One-Click Shutdown and Reboot Shortcuts
boot screen, changing, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
building startup screen from graphics, Build a Startup Screen from Any Graphic
choosing from multiple screens, Choose from Multiple Splash Screens on Startup
creating multiple profiles with Advanced Startup Manager, Create Multiple Startup Profiles with Advanced Startup Manager
error message display, disabling, Stop Error Messages from Displaying on Startup
fine tuning Registry, Fine-Tune Your Registry for Faster Startups
halting unnecessary programs and services, Halt Startup Programs and Services
eliminating programs, Eliminating Programs That Run at Startup
services, disabling, Disabling Services That Run at Startup
System Configuration, using, Using the System Configuration Utility
single operating system, customizing, Create a Startup Menu Even If You Have Only One Operating System
user logins, controlling with Registry, Control User Logins by Hacking the Registry
Startup folder, cleaning out, Cleaning out the Startup folder
stationery (Outlook), backup files for, Backing Up Outlook Manually
statistics (usage), in Eudora, Check Your Mood with Eudora
Stay Invisible web site (free, public proxy servers), Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
Steganos Internet Anonym 5 software, Get Software for Anonymous Surfing
storage of backups, Map Out a Backup Plan
streaming music, saving to your PC, Save Streaming Music to Your PC
capturing in MP3 format, Save Streaming Music to Your PC
string array values (Registry), Using Keys and Values, Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
string values (Registry), Using Keys and Values, Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
editing, Using Keys and Values
examples in subkey section listing, Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg Files
Striped Mac extension pack, The Dock
Style-XP program, See Also
subkeys, Registry, Using Keys and Values
full section of (example), Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg Files
values, Using Keys and Values
Sun JVMs
checking for, Make Sure You Have a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Installed
uninstalling older, Uninstalling an old Sun JVM
Super MP3 Recorder program, Save Streaming Music to Your PC
surfing the Web anonymously, Surf Anonymously Without a Trace
software for, Get Software for Anonymous Surfing
Web-based anonymizer, Web-Based Anonymizer
SurfSaver program, Save Web Pages in an Offline Database with Add-Ins
SurfSecret Privacy Protector, See Also
switches (boot.ini file), Editing Files
synchronization
files between two computers, Use the Briefcase for Mobile File Transfers
offline files, Take Your Work on the Go with Offline Files and the Briefcase, Take Your Work on the Go with Offline Files and the Briefcase
on-demand and scheduled, On-Demand and Scheduled Synchronizations
Outlook files between laptop and PC, Backing Up Outlook Manually
web pages saved to hard disk, Reading Web Pages Offline Using IE
whiteboard sessions, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
sysoc.inf file, entries for uninstallable programs, Remove “Uninstallable” XP Utilities
system applets, categorizing, Build Customized Control Panels
System Configuration Utility, disabling startup programs, Using the System Configuration Utility
system files
compressing, effects on performance, Get More Hard-Disk Space by Using NTFS Compression
Windows File Protection, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
system folders, GUIDs for, Using Globally Unique Identifiers with Command-Line Switches
System Mechanic disk-cleanup tool, Download a Better Disk-Cleanup Tool
system objects, changing, Rename and Change “Unchangeable” Desktop Icons and System Objects
desktop icons, Roll Your Own Themes
text and balloon tips, using the Registry, The Registry to the Rescue
system organization to aid backups, System Organization Aids the Backup Process
system performance, Hacks 108-114
RAM, making the most of, Get the Most Out of Your RAM
better memory use with Task Manager, Make Better Use of Your Memory with the Task Manager
general advice for, General Advice for Making Better Use of RAM
Registry hacks to speed up XP, More Power: Registry Hacks to Speed Up XP
disabling 8.3 name creation in NTFS, Disable 8.3 Name Creation in NTFS
menu speed, Menu Speed
place kernel into RAM, Place Windows Kernel into RAM
prefetch parameters, altering, Alter Prefetch Parameters
repair and recovery with Recovery Console
commands for examining the system, Looking Around
fixing MBR, boot sector, or boot menu, Fixing the MBR, Boot Sector, or Boot Menu
fixing Windows, Fixing Windows
floppy copy and access to all drives and folders, Hacking the Hack
starting Recovery Console, Starting the Recovery Console
tracking with Performance Console, Track System Performance with the Performance Console
logs, setting up, Setting Up Your Logs
performance alerts, Performance Alerts
viewing performance logs, Viewing Performance Logs
Windows XP visual effects and, Track System Performance with the Performance Console
System Restore point, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
backing up the Registry, Better Registry Backups
creating before removal of XP components, Remove “Uninstallable” XP Utilities
system sounds, choosing for theme, Roll Your Own Themes
System Tray, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access

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Task Manager
Applications tab, Applications Tab
better memory use with, Make Better Use of Your Memory with the Task Manager
identifying memory-hogging applications with Process Tab, Make Better Use of Your Memory with the Task Manager
Performance tab, Performance Tab
prioritizing programs and processes, Give Program and Processes More of Your CPU’s Attention
Processes tab, Processes Tab
Taskbar
customizing with XP Professional Group Policy Editor, Hack the Start Menu and Taskbar
cutomizing with TweakUI, Hack the Taskbar with Tweak UI
hiding icons in Notification Area, Hide All Icons in the Notification Area
TCP/IP
closing down TCP ports, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
closing ports and blocking protocols, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
DHCP-assigned IP addresses, Renew Your DHCP-Assigned IP Address
repairing broken connections, Repair a Broken TCP/IP Connection
resetting TCP/IP stack to original configuration, Repair a Broken TCP/IP Connection
troubleshooting with ipconfig, Use ipconfig to Troubleshoot TCP/IP
Telnet, security risks of open port, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
templates (Outlook), backup files for, Backing Up Outlook Manually
text
balloon tips for folders, customizing, Customize Folder Icons and Balloon Text
balloon tips for system objects, changing, Rename and Change “Unchangeable” Desktop Icons and System Objects
sharing with whiteboard, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
text editors, editing .reg files, Change the Default Editor for .reg Files
Tgtsoft web site, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
themes (XP), Create Your Own XP Themes and Find Thousands Online
applying new, Create Your Own XP Themes and Find Thousands Online
copyright laws and, Get XP Themes Online
creating your own, Roll Your Own Themes
online sources for, Get XP Themes Online
third-party cookies
customizing IE handling of, Customizing IE Cookie-Handling
managers for, Get a Third-Party Cookie Manager
thumbnails (Windows Explorer), decreasing image quality, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
Thunderbird (open source), Use Open Source Thunderbird
Time To Live (TTL), reported by ping, Troubleshoot TCP/IP Problems with ping
times and dates, Searching Using Operators and Expressions
toolbars
customizing appearance of, Roll Your Own Themes
Google and Ask Jeeves, for Internet searches, Google Toolbar
Outlook settings, backup files for, Backing Up Outlook Manually
Tools menu (Windows Explorer), removing items from, Remove Context Menu Items from Explorer
tracert, Trace Your Network and Internet Data Path with tracert
useful switches, Trace Your Network and Internet Data Path with tracert
TradeKeys utility, Remap Your Keyboard
transparency
Trillian messaging program, use of, Universal Messaging: Trillian Unites AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ
Trillian (instant messaging program), Universal Messaging: Trillian Unites AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ
Pro version, Universal Messaging: Trillian Unites AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ
skins, choosing for, Universal Messaging: Trillian Unites AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ
Trojan horses, Protect Your Computer with the New Windows Firewall
blocking with ZoneAlarm firewall, Configuring ZoneAlarm to Block Trojans
ports used by, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
troubleshooting network connections, Troubleshoot Network Connections with ping, tracert, and pathping
ipconfig, Use ipconfig to Troubleshoot TCP/IP
netsh tool, Use netsh to Troubleshoot Network and Internet Connections
troubleshooting services, bypassing ICF firewall, Allow Diagnostic Services to Bypass the Firewall
trustworthy credential agencies and software publishers, Security
TTL (Time to Live), reported by ping, Troubleshoot TCP/IP Problems with ping
TweakMP, Hack Windows Media Player with TweakMP
TweakUI utility, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
controlling animated effects, fades, and shadowing, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
creating customized XP interfaces, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
customizing Taskbar, Hack the Taskbar with Tweak UI
customizing XP interface, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
exact XP version and build, showing on desktop, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
hiding undeletable desktop icons, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
Windows Explorer, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
Most Frequently Used Programs List, banning programs from, Ban programs from the Most Frequently Used Programs List with Tweak UI

U

UDP, closing ports for, Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
Ulead
DVD Movie Factory, See Also
DVD Workshop, See Also
VideoStudio, See Also
unary NOT operator (!), Searching Using Operators and Expressions
uninstallable programs, entries in sysoc.inf file, Remove “Uninstallable” XP Utilities
uninstalling applications, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
cleaning up after, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
removing access to certain Microsoft programs, Remove Access to Certain Microsoft Programs
removing uninstall entries from uninstalled programs, Remove Stubborn Uninstall Entries from Already Uninstalled Programs
uninstalling XP components and utilities, Remove “Uninstallable” XP Utilities
updates, NTFS date and time stamps, Hacking the Hack
URLs
customizing for Internet Explorer, URLs
redirecting misspelled, Redirect Incorrect Incoming URLs
redirecting your web site to, Change the Directory and Do a Redirect
URLSpellCheck for IIS, Redirect Incorrect Incoming URLs
usage statistics (Eudora), Check Your Mood with Eudora
USB
devices, hidden, Uncover Hidden Hardware with the Device Manager
importing analog video, Capture the Video Properly
polling, increasing interval so laptops can enter power-saving state, Allow Laptops to Enter Power-Saving State (Increase the USB Polling Interval)
user accounts, changing graphic for, Use Your Own Graphic for Your User Account
user interfaces, Hacks 8-20
components, hiding to prevent accidental removal, Hide Components You Don’t Want to Be Uninstalled
Control Panel
building customized, Build Customized Control Panels
displaying applets in cascading menu, Display Control Panel Applets in a Cascading Menu
hidden applets, running, Hide Unused Applets with XP Pro’s Group Policy Editor
hiding applets with Registry, Hide Unused Applets with the Registry
hiding applets with XP Pro Group Policy Editor, Hide Unused Applets with XP Pro’s Group Policy Editor
hiding unused applets, Control the Control Panel
recategorizing applets, Recategorize Control Panel Applets
creating customized with TweakUI, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
Taskbar, Hack the Taskbar with Tweak UI
cursors and icons, creating your own, Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
customizing with the Registry, Hack Your Way Through the Interface
adding folders to Open dialog, Add Specific Folders to the Open Dialog Box
hiding all icons in Notification Area, Hide All Icons in the Notification Area
hiding certain icons in Notification Area, Hide Only Certain Icons in the Notification Area
turning off system beeps, Turn Off System Beeps
customizing with WindowBlinds, Give XP a Makeover with WindowBlinds
creating your own skins, Creating Your Own WindowBlinds Skins
downloading skins from the Internet, Downloading Skins from the Internet
desktop icons and system objects, renaming/changing, Rename and Change “Unchangeable” Desktop Icons and System Objects
graphic for your user account, changing, Use Your Own Graphic for Your User Account
IE, customizing with Group Policy Editor, Browser User Interface
Most Frequently Used Programs List, Clean Up the Most Frequently Used Programs List
banning programs from with the Registry, Banning Programs from the List
banning programs from with TweakUI, Ban programs from the Most Frequently Used Programs List with Tweak UI
banning programs with Registry, Banning Programs from the List
changing number of programs in, Change the Number of Programs That Appear on the List
killing with Registry hack, Make Room for the Pinned Programs List
older Windows programs, forcing to use XP common controls, Force Older Programs to Use XP Common Controls
Pegasus email software, eccentricities of, Move Forward to the Past with Pegasus
Pinned Programs List, Make Room for the Pinned Programs List
Start Menu and Taskbar, customizing with Group Policy Editor, Hack the Start Menu and Taskbar
themes, Create Your Own XP Themes and Find Thousands Online
applying new, Create Your Own XP Themes and Find Thousands Online
creating your own, Roll Your Own Themes
online sources for, Get XP Themes Online
user logins
autologon, enabling, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
controlling with Registry, Control User Logins by Hacking the Registry
users
changing name of registered user with Registry hack, Change the Names of the Registered User and Company
HKEY_CURRENT_USER Registry hive, The Five Logical Registry Hives
HKEY_USERS Registry hive, The Five Logical Registry Hives
host computer, permissions for, Cheap Networking with a Serial or Parallel Cable
Security Identifiers (SIDs), The Five Logical Registry Hives
utilities (XP basic), improving on
backups, Build a Better Backup Strategy
getting a better backup program, Get a Better Backup Program
mapping out backup plan, Map Out a Backup Plan
system organization that aids backup process, System Organization Aids the Backup Process
Windows XP backup utilities, The Backup Utilities in Windows XP
disk defragmentation, Speed Up Your Hard Disk by Improving Defragging
boot files, defragmenting, Defragment Boot Files
failure of disk defragmenter, What to Do If the Disk Defragmenter Won’t Defragment Your Drive
getting a better disk defragmenter, Get a Better Disk Defragmenter
running disk defragmenter from command line, Run the Disk Defragmenter from the Command Line
universal messaging with Trillian, Universal Messaging: Trillian Unites AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ
virtual desktops, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
Windows Messenger, going beyond messaging, Go Beyond Messaging with Windows Messenger
collaborating with whiteboard, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
sharing applications, Share Applications with Messenger
using .NET alerts with, Using .NET Alerts with Messenger

V

values, Registry
adding and deleting, Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
creating new, Adding and Deleting Keys and Values
deleting for uninstalled programs, Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
DoubleClickSpeed value for the mouse, Using Keys and Values
editing, creating, or deleting with Registry Editor, Launching the Registry Editor
primary data types, Using Keys and Values
VDM, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
video bit rate, Best Settings for Recording Video
videos, making with Windows Movie Maker, Make Videos with Windows Movie Maker
capturing video properly, Capture the Video Properly
digital video camera, using, Capturing Video with a Digital Video Camera
recording video, best settings for, Best Settings for Recording Video
preset profiles, Best Settings for Recording Video
viewer for files (IrfanView), IrfanView
Virtual Desktop Manager (VDM), Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
activating, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
customizing, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
background images, changing, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
keyboard shortucts for switching desktops, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
removing program name from toolbar, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
taskbar buttons for programs running, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
switching between desktops, Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
virtual machines
JVMs, Make Sure You Have a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Installed
Microsoft VM, Make Sure You Have a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Installed
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
residential gateways and, Settings for Using a VPN
setting up, Set Up a Virtual Private Network
virus masquerading as WindowBlinds installer, Give XP a Makeover with WindowBlinds
visual effects (XP), system performance and, Track System Performance with the Performance Console
voice messages vial email (in Eudora), Check Your Mood with Eudora
Voice over Internet Protocol (see VoIP)
VoIP, VoIP Hacks
caller ID service and, Troubleshoot VoIP Phone/Home Router Problems
home routers and, Troubleshoot VoIP Phone/Home Router Problems
overview, VoIP Hacks
Skype, VoIP Hacks
Skype calls and work firewalls, Make Skype Calls at Work
telephone versus internet service, Get Your Vonage IP Phone to Work with DSL
Vonage, VoIP Hacks
Vonage and DSL, Get Your Vonage IP Phone to Work with DSL
Vonage, VoIP Hacks, Cut Your DSL Costs with VoIP

W

WAN MAC address, Cloning a MAC Address for Your Router
WAN requests, blocking from network, Settings for Using a VPN
war chalking symbols, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
war driving for WiFi access, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
building wireless cantenna, Building a Homemade Wireless Cantenna for War-Driving
definition of, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
Network Stumbler program, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
networks not part of FreeNet, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
WAVClean program, Cleaning up .wav files
WaveCorrector program, Cleaning up .wav files
Web, Hacks 32-48
changing appearance of Internet Explorer, Give Internet Explorer a Face-Lift
cookies, Take a Bite Out of Cookies
file downloads, speeding up, Speed Up File Downloads
Group Policy Editor, customizing IE with, Hack Internet Explorer with the Group Policy Editor
Group Policy Editory, customizing IE with, Speed Up File Downloads
Java applets, running without problems, Run Java Applets Without Crashes or Problems
MSN Desktop Search, Out-Google Google with MSN Desktop Search
phishing attacks, Don’t Get Reeled In by Phishers
reading web pages offline, Read Web Pages Offline
saving web pages in offline database, Save Web Pages in an Offline Database with Add-Ins
searching the Internet, Better Internet Searching from Your Desktop
Google Toolbar, using, Google Toolbar
speeding up access by changing DNS settings, Tweak DNS Settings for Faster Internet Access
fixing DNS problems, Fix DNS Problems
HOSTS file, Speed Up Web Access with a HOSTS File
spyware, Kill Spyware and Web Bugs
stopping pop ups with SP2, Stop Pop Ups with SP2—and Without It
surfing anonymously, Surf Anonymously Without a Trace
software for, Get Software for Anonymous Surfing
Web-based anonymizer, Web-Based Anonymizer
surfing the Web anonymously, Surf Anonymously Without a Trace
web bugs, Watch Out for Web Bugs
web site hosting with IIS, Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
web bugs, Kill Spyware and Web Bugs, Kill Spyware and Web Bugs, Watch Out for Web Bugs
web bugs, information transmitted by, Watch Out for Web Bugs
web-based email, retrieving with your email software, Retrieve Web-Based Email with Your Email Software
Hotmail mail, getting with Hotmail Popper, Getting Hotmail Mail with Hotmail Popper
Yahoo! mail, getting with YahooPOPs!, Getting Yahoo! Mail with YahooPOPs!
WebFerret, See Also
Webroot Spy Sweeper, Protect Yourself Against Spyware
Welty, Eudora, Check Your Mood with Eudora
WEP encryption, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
whiteboard, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
closing and saving sessions, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
Select Area button, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
starting with a contact, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
widgets, Konfabulator
WiFi encryption, Enable WiFi Encryption
WEP, Setting Up WEP Encryption
WPA, Setting Up WPA Encryption
Advanced Encryption System (AES), Setting Up WPA Encryption
SP2 requirement, Setting Up WPA Encryption
WiFi networks, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
WiFi Protected Access (see WiFi encryption, WPA)
WiFi standard, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
equipment compatibility for different 802.11x versions, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
WiFi, ad hoc network setup, Set Up an Ad Hoc WiFi Network
wildcards (* and ?)
in Indexing Service queries, Searching Using Properties
** (double asterisk), Searching Using Operators and Expressions
Recovery Console commands, use with, Hacking the Hack
WinCustomize web site, Downloading Skins from the Internet
WindowBlinds utility, Give XP a Makeover with WindowBlinds
creating skins for, Creating Your Own WindowBlinds Skins
virus masquerading as installer, Give XP a Makeover with WindowBlinds
Windows
modifying or replacing problematic files, Fixing Windows
older programs, forcing to use XP controls, Force Older Programs to Use XP Common Controls
PowerDesk, using with different versions, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
version, showing on desktop, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
windows
customizing appearance of, Roll Your Own Themes
whiteboard sessions, selecting for, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
Windows Address Book
contact information for Outlook Express, Backing Up Outlook Express Manually
contact information in, Backing Up Outlook Manually
Windows Component Wizard, Remove “Uninstallable” XP Utilities
Windows Explorer, Hacks 21-31
All Programs menu, reorganizing, Organize the All Programs Menu with Explorer
Better File Rename utility, Better File Rename
Briefcase, Use the Briefcase for Mobile File Transfers
files, information about, A Closer Look at the Briefcase
mobile file transfers with, Use the Briefcase for Mobile File Transfers
command-line prompt on desktop, Put a Command-Line Prompt on Your Desktop
command-line shortcuts for customized views, Control Windows Explorer with Command-Line Shortcuts
desktop shortcuts, Create Desktop Shortcuts for Explorer
GUIDs, using with, Using Globally Unique Identifiers with Command-Line Switches
context menu, improving, A Power User’s Hidden Weapon: Improve the Context Menu
command prompt, opening, Open the Command Prompt from the Right-Click Menu
copy/move to folder options, Add Copy To Folder and Move To Folder Context Menu Options
Open With option, Clean Up the Open With Option
Send To option, Add and Remove Destinations for the Send To Option
customizing with TweakUI, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
Encrypting File System (EFS), Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File System
behavior of encrypted files/folders, Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File System
decrypting files/folders, Decrypting Files and Folders
encrypting files/folders, Encrypting Files and Folders
encrypting/decrypting from command line, Encrypting and Decrypting from the Command Line
sharing encrypted files, Letting Others Use Your Encrypted Files
file compression, NTFS, Get More Hard-Disk Space by Using NTFS Compression
converting previous filesystems to, Convert Your Hard Disk to NTFS
disk space saved by, Checking How Much Disk Space NTFS Compression Saves
folder compression, effects on files, How Compressing Folders Affects Underlying Files
improving NTFS performance, Hacking the Hack
ZIP files versus, When to Use Zip Files and When to Use NTFS Compression
folder icons and balloon text, customizing, Customize Folder Icons and Balloon Text
generating folder and file listings, Generate Folder and File Listings for Printing or Editing
Indexing Service utility, Find Files Faster by Mastering the Indexing Service’s Query Language
using the query language, Using the Indexing Service’s Query Language
offline files
synchronizations, on-demand and scheduled, On-Demand and Scheduled Synchronizations
synchronizing to/from LAN and your laptop, Take Your Work on the Go with Offline Files and the Briefcase
PowerDesk, using, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
customizing toolbars, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
shortcut menu, customizing, Force Windows Explorer into True Usefulness
adding menu items to specific file types, Add Shortcut Menu Items to Specific File Types
adding shortcut menu items to all file types, Add Global Shortcut Menu Items to All File Types
All Programs menu, Organize the All Programs Menu with Explorer
editing file association actions, Edit File Association Actions
removing menu items, Remove Context Menu Items from Explorer
thumbnail image quality, decreasing, Create a Speedy, Stripped-Down Interface with Tweak UI
Windows File Protection, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
Windows Media Player, Fix Windows Media Player’s Privacy Problems
Windows Media Player and TweakMP, Hack Windows Media Player with TweakMP
Windows Messenger, Go Beyond Messaging with Windows Messenger
.NET alerts, using with, Using .NET Alerts with Messenger
delivery of alerts, Using .NET Alerts with Messenger
editing/managing alerts, Using .NET Alerts with Messenger
signing up for alerts, Using .NET Alerts with Messenger
collaborating long-distance with whiteboard
closing and saving sessions, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
Lock Contents button, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
Select Area button, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
Select Window button, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
starting a whiteboard, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
Unsynchronize button, Collaborate Long-Distance with the Whiteboard
XP Messenger Service versus, Go Beyond Messaging with Windows Messenger
Windows Movie Maker, Make Videos with Windows Movie Maker
Windows Server 2003, Routing and Remote Access utility, Control Another PC with Remote Access
Windows Update web site, Solve Windows Update Problems
WinPcap, Stop Moochers from Stealing Your WiFi Bandwidth
WinZip program, When to Use Zip Files and When to Use NTFS Compression
wireless, Hacks 65-74
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), Hacking the Hack
AirSnare program, Stop Moochers from Stealing Your WiFi Bandwidth
Bluetooth, Set Up Bluetooth on XP
Bluejacking and Bluesnarfing security issues, Securing Your Bluetooth Connection
file transfers on ad hoc networks, Bluetooth File Transfers
installing, Installing Bluetooth
Internet connection with Bluetooth phone, Connect to the Internet with a Bluetooth Phone
securing connection, Securing Your Bluetooth Connection
USB adapter, Connect to the Internet with a Bluetooth Phone
WiFi versus, Networking with Bluetooth
determining if your network is hacked, Hacking the Hack
extending range of networks, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
Free Networks.org web site, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
hotspot fixes, Solve Hotspot Woes
hotspots
connection stuttering, Solve Hotspot Woes, Stop Hotspot Stuttering
sending mail from, Sending Mail from Hotspots
SMTP relay services, Sending Mail from Hotspots
SMTP servers for popular hotspot providers, Sending Mail from Hotspots
Windows Zero Configuration (WZC) applet, Stop Hotspot Stuttering
limiting number of IP addresses on network, Limit the Number of IP Addresses on Your Network
MAC addresses and security, Check and Filter MAC Addresses
protecting home WiFi, Protect Your Home WiFi Network
router logs and traffic, Check Your Router Logs and Traffic
SSID security, Stop Broadcasting Your Network’s SSID
stopping bandwidth moochers, Stop Moochers from Stealing Your WiFi Bandwidth
tracking an attacker, Get Back at the Attacker
war driving, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
WiFi encryption (see WiFi encryption)
Wireless Equivalent Protocol (see WiFi encryption, WEP)
Wireless Network Connection Status screen, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access, Check WiFi Network Performance with Qcheck to Help Improve Throughput
wireless networks
extending range of
antennas (access point or PCs), avoiding placing near large metal objects, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
avoid putting access point next to outside wall, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
avoid putting access point or PCs near microwaves or cordless phones, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
centrally locate access point, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
equipment incompatibility for different versions of 802.11x standard, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
external and booster antennas, use of, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
placement for access point and wireless PCs, experimenting with, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
vertical orientation of access point antennas, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
wireless PC antennas, pointing toward access point, Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
war driving for WiFi access
building wireless cantenna, Building a Homemade Wireless Cantenna for War-Driving
grassroots community networking (FreeNets), Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
mapping wireless networks, Mapping Wireless Networks
Network Stumbler program, Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
word processors, editing .reg files, Change the Default Editor for .reg Files
Word, launching with command-line shortcuts, Customizing Shortcuts with Switches and Parameters

X

XP
exact version and build, showing on desktop, Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
Messenger Service, Windows Messenger versus, Go Beyond Messaging with Windows Messenger
themes web site, Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
XPlite performance program, See Also

Y

Yahoo! mail, getting with YahooPOPs!, Getting Yahoo! Mail with YahooPOPs!
Yahoo! toolbar, Google Toolbar

Z

ZIP file compression
Backup Plus program files, Get a Better Backup Program
email attachments, sending as .zip files, Force Outlook to Let You Open Blocked File Attachments
managing files with PowerDesk, Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
NTFS versus, When to Use Zip Files and When to Use NTFS Compression
previewng contents of compressed files before downloading, Speed Up File Downloads
zombie networks, Don’t Get Reeled In by Phishers
ZoneAlarm firewall, Protect Yourself Against Spyware, ZoneAlarm: The World’s Best Free Firewall
allowing specific unsolicited inbound traffic through, Punch a Hole Through ZoneAlarm
configuring to block Trojans, Configuring ZoneAlarm to Block Trojans
versions, ZoneAlarm: The World’s Best Free Firewall
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