How to rename a series of files

How to rename a series of files

User can opt to rename a series of files by simple opening the folder and selecting the files that you would like to rename.

In this example here we are trying to rename 4 different files and XP will automatically put it into sequence.



Step 1

Change the filename to myfile and then press Enter. These files will automatically be named myfile, myfile1, myfile2 and myfile3



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How to use Windows XP with text-to-speech

How to use Windows XP with text-to-speech

Step 1

To use Windows XP with speech all you need to do is go to Control Panel and select Speech

A new window will appear. User can set speech configuration here.

Step 2

Once you have setup your configuration, go to Start and select Run

Step 3

In the window above, enter Narrator.

How to create a shortcut to unlock your workstation

How to create a shortcut to unlock your workstation

Step 1

To unlock your workstation, go to create a new shortcut on your desktop. When shortcut wizard start

rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation

Step 2

Click on Next to continue.

Step 3

Enter the name for this shortcut. We call it LockWorkstation. Click on Finish when done.

How to remove multiple operating system boot from your system

How to remove multiple operating system boot from your system

To remove multiple operating system from booting from your computer, simply modify the boot.ini file located on the root of your drive.

Step 1

Go to System and select Advanced tabs.

Step 2

Then under the Startup and Recovery settings click on Settings. Another window will appear as shown below :

Step 3

In this window, click on Edit to open boot.ini. Then edit it’s contents. In this example there’s another operating system called Windows Me. Just remove this line and save it.

How to show hidden files

How to show hidden files

Step 1

Go to Start and select Control Panel then choose Appearance and Themes

Step 2

Select Folder Option

Step 3

Select Show hidden files and folders and then click Ok

How to clear content on your recent document

How to clear content on your recent document

Step 1

To clear the contents of your recent document, go to Start and select Properties.

Step 2

Click on Start menu and select Customized

Step 3

Then click on Advanced tab and then click on Clear List

How to import file and settings

How to import file and settings

Step 1

To import the file and settings into your new computer, go to Startup and choose File and Settings Transfer wizard

A new window will appear as shown below:

Step 2

Click on Next to continue.

Step 3

Then choose the last option and click Next to continue.

Step 4

Choose the source where your settings reside. In this case we choose Floppy drive or other removable media. Click Next to continue.

Transfer will not begin.

How to transfer file and settings

How to transfer file and settings

Transfer file and settings is important when user wanted to transfer their settings from old computer to a new computer.

Step 1

To do that, choose Perform Additional Task when you enter XP CD into your computer. This will appear. Click on Transfer files and settings

Step 2

Then choose Floppy drive or other removable media.

Step 3

Click on Next to continue.

Step 4

We will backup the settings only. So choose settings only and click Next to continue.

Files and settings transfer wizard will transfer all the files.

How to disable Shutdown button in the Welcome screen

How to disable Shutdown button in the Welcome screen

Step 1

To disable shutdown button in the welcome screen, go to Start and select Control Panel then choose Performance and Maintenance and select Local Security policy

Step2

Expand Security option and then choose "Shutdown: Allow system to be shutdown without having to log on"

Step 3

Double click on it and then choose Disabled. Click OK when done.

How to send console messages to your domain

How to send console messages to your domain

Step 1

To send console messages, go to Start and select Control Panel then choose Performance and Maintenance

Step 2

Window appear as shown in the diagram below. Double click on Computer Management

Step 3

Then Computer management window will appear. Right click on Computer Management and then choose All Task and select Send Console Message

Step 4

Type in the text to send and then add computer in it. Click on Send when done.

How to prevent user from canceling out task scheduler

How to prevent user from canceling out task scheduler

Step 1

To prevent this, start up MMC with group policy loaded in it. Then expand User Configuration and select Administrative Template then choose Windows Components and select Task Scheduler



Step 2

Double click on Prevent Task run or End and then choose Enabled in the diagram below:

Step 3

Click Ok when done.

How to edit Boot.ini in Windows XP

How to edit Boot.ini in Windows XP

Step 1

To edit Boot.ini in Windows XP, right click on My Computer and then choose Properties

Step 2

Then select Advanced tab and click on Settings

Step 3

When a new window open, click on Startup and Recovery settings.

Another window will appear as illustrated here.

Step 4

Click on Edit to open Boot.ini

How to receive fax in Windows XP

How to receive fax in Windows XP

Step 1

To allows XP to receive file, go to Start and select All Programs then choose Accessories and select Communication then choose Fax Console

Step 2

On File, select Receive Fax Now

How to create a boot disk in Windows XP

How to create a boot disk in Windows XP

Step 1

To create a boot up disk in Windows XP, go to format a floppy disk by issuing this command

Format a:

Step 2

When the format complete, copy NTLDR and NTDETEC.COM from XP CD-ROM to a new disk. Then create a file called Boot.ini. Its contents should have

[boot loader]

timeout=60

Default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows

[operating systems]

multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows="windows XP"

How to stop services in Windows XP

How to stop services in Windows XP

Step 1

To start a service in Windows XP if it is not already started go to Start and select Control Panel then choose Performance and Maintenance and select Administrative Tools

Step 2

Then double click on Services



Step 3

Then we will choose IPSec service to stop. Double click on IPSec services



The fax services will appear as shown below :

Step 4

Then click on Stop to stop this services.

How to start services in Windows XP

How to start services in Windows XP

Step 1

To start a services in Windows XP if it is not already started go to Start and select Control Panel then choose Performance and Maintenance and select Administrative Tools

Step 2

Then double click on Services

Step 3

Then we will choose Fax service to start. Double click on Fax services

The fax services will appear as shown below :

Step 4

Here click on Start to start this service.

How to use XP to synchronized time on a computer or a Domain

How to use XP to synchronized time on a computer or a Domain

Step 1

To synchronized time within a domain, go to Start and select Run and choose Command

Step 2

Then type the following command

W32tm /resync

How to create a shortcut for application

How to create a shortcut for application

Step 1

To create a keyboard short cut for an application for example Media Player, right click on Media Player in Desktop and choose Properties

Step 2

Under the Short Cut key, simply press M. Click on Apply to make the changes.

How to configure for an automatic update of Windows XP

How to configure for an automatic update of Windows XP

Step 1

To configure for an automatic update of Windows XP, go to Start and select Control Panel

Step 2

Click on System and then select the Automatic Update tab.

Step 3

Choose the option Download the update automatically and notify me when they are ready to be installed. The click Ok to continue.

How to enable Disk Quota in your computer

How to enable Disk Quota in your computer

Step 1

To enable disk quota in your computer, user need to use computer policy to do it.

Step 2

First of all, user need to expand it further System and then choose Disk Quota folder as indicated in the diagram below:

Step 3

Then double click on Enable Disk Quota – the first item.

Step 4

Here select Enabled then click on Next Setting

Step 5

Another window will appear. This policy is used enabled or disabled disk quota limit properties. Click on Next Setting to define the limit of disk quota in this policy.

Step 6

Another window will appear. Here we will enter the limitation number here.

Step 7

Click on Ok.

How to enable or disable a policy

How to enable or disable a policy

Step 1

To enable or disable a policy, under the newly create management console expand it. In this example we will enable a policy called DNS client.

Step 2

Expand Administrative Template. Double click on a particular policies.

Step 3

Then another window will appear as shown below: Choose Enabled and then click Ok to enable this policy in your computer.

How to access management policy

How to access management policy

Step 1

To access local computer policy, go to Start and select Run

In the command prompt type mmc and then a window similar to the one shown below will appear

Step 2

Go to File and select Add/Remove Snap In.

Step 3

Click on Add

Step 4

And then another window will appear, here choose Group Policy and then click Add to add group management policy snapshot into management console.

Step 5

Then click on Finish to add group policy in.