Windows XP Professional How-Tos

March 8, 2008 – 2:00 PM

Topics on this Page:

Desktop Management
Internet Browsing and Web Services
Networking
Security
Setup Hardware
Mobility

Desktop Management

Plan/Deploy

Activate Windows XP
Add Components and Programs to a Computer in Windows XP
Add or Remove a Windows Component in Windows XP
Build a Logo Testing Environment for Software in Windows XP
Create a Custom Startup WinPE CD-ROM in Windows XP
–>Upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Profiles to Windows XP Domain User Profiles
Use Compatibility Administration Tool in Windows XP
Use Group Policy to Deploy Windows XP in a Windows 2000-Based Network
Use Windows Program Compatibility Mode in Windows XP

Operate/Administer – User Interface

Add and Remove Names in Your Address Book in Windows XP
Add or Change a User’s Picture in Windows XP
Add or Remove Games in Windows XP
Arrange Files Using Folder Views in Windows XP
Change Drive Letter Assignments in Windows XP
Change File Associations in Windows XP
Change or Remove a Program in Windows XP
Configure Desktop Themes in Windows XP
Connect to Terminal Services with Color Resolution That Is Greater Than 256 in Windows XP
Control Accessibility Features for Visually Impaired Users by Using Utility Manager in Windows
Copy Music to and from an Audio CD in Windows XP
Create a Keyboard Shortcut for a Program in Windows XP
Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
Created the Regional and Language Settings for an Unattended Installation of Windows MultiLanguage Version
Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
Disable Notification Area Balloon Tips in Windows XP
Disable Visual Notification of 32-bit Program User Mode Exception Messages in 64-bit Versions of Windows XP
Display Comma Separators in System Monitor in Windows XP
Display, Use, and Clear “My Recent Documents” on the Start Menu in Windows XP
Distribute a Custom Desktop Theme to Users in Windows XP
Enable and Use the “Run As” Command When Running Programs in Windows
Enable or Disable the CTRL+ALT+DELETE Sequence for Logging On in Windows XP
Enable or Disable the New Interface Components in Windows XP
Erase Files From a CD-RW Disc in Windows XP
Export Names from Your Windows XP Address Book to Another Program
Force Users to Quit Programs and Log Off After a Period of Inactivity in Windows XP
Import Contacts into Your Address Book in Windows XP
Install and Configure Handwriting Recognition in Windows XP
Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
Prevent a Program from Being Displayed in the Most Frequently Used Programs List in Windows XP
Publish Pictures to the Internet in Windows XP
Remove Instant Messaging Users for Windows Messenger on Windows XP-Based Computers
Save a Search Query in Windows XP
Search for Files and Folders in Windows XP
Search for People and Groups on the Internet in Windows XP
Search for People in the Address Book in Windows XP
Set Accessibility Features for People Who Are Blind or Who Have Low Vision in Windows XP
Set Accessibility Features for People Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing in Windows XP
Set Accessibility Features for People with Motion Disabilities in Windows XP
Set the Command Processor Appearance in Windows XP
Specify the Program Used to Open Certain Types of Files in Windows XP
Start Setup from MS-DOS in Windows XP
Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt in Windows XP
Synchronize the Time with the Windows Time Service in Windows XP
Turn Off, Display, and Select an Animated Character in Search Companion in Windows XP
Use Automatic Completion with a Command Prompt in Windows XP
Use ClearType to Enhance Screen Fonts in Windows XP
Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP
Use Disk Management to Configure Basic Disks in Windows XP
Use the Briefcase Feature in Windows XP
Use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard in Windows XP
Use the Fast User Switching Feature in Windows XP
Use the Language Bar in Windows XP
Use the Oeminfo.ini File to Brand and Provide Support Information in Windows XP
Use the RUN AS Command to Start a Program as an Administrator in Windows XP
Use the United States-International Keyboard Layout in Windows XP
Use the Windows Classic Theme in Windows XP

Operate/Administer – Multimedia

Configure and Use Text to Speech in Windows XP
Copy a CD-ROM in Windows XP
Create Multiple CD-ROMs from a Set of Files in Windows XP
Display the Volume Icon in the Notification Area in WIndows
Find a Printer in Active Directory and Set Up a Connection in Windows XP
Install and Configure Speech Recognition in Windows XP
Set the My Documents Folder as “Private” in Windows XP
Shadow a Remote Desktop Session in Windows XP Professional
Use Speech Recognition in Windows XP
Use Speech Recognition Profiles in Windows XP

Operate/Administer – Performance

Manage System Monitor Counters in Windows XP

Operate/Administer – Resource Management

Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
Back Up Information to a CD in Windows XP
Change a GUID Partition Table Disk into a Master Boot Record Disk in Windows XP
Change Date, Time, Number, and Currency Value Displays in Windows XP
Configure a Computer to Receive Remote Assistance Offers in Windows XP
Configure Automatic Updates to Prompt You Before You Download Updates in Windows XP
Configure Offline Files to Synchronize When a Particular Network Connection Becomes Active
Configure or Disable Solicited Remote Assistance in Windows XP
Configure the Search Companion in Windows XP
Configure Your Computer for Infrared Communication in Windows XP
Connect to Peripheral Devices with IrDA
Convert a FAT16 or FAT32 Volume to NTFS in Windows XP
Convert an IEEE 1394 Disk Drive to a Dynamic Disk Drive in Windows XP
Convert to Basic and Dynamic Disks in Windows XP Professional
Create a Boot Disk for an NTFS or FAT Partition in Windows XP
Create a Mirrored Volume in Windows XP
Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
Create a System Data Source Name in Windows XP
Create and Disable Administrative Shares on Windows XP
Create and Save a Custom Console by Using Microsoft Management Console in Windows XP
Create and Use a Password Reset Disk for a Computer That Is Not a Domain Member in Windows XP
Create and Use NTFS Mounted Drives in Windows XP
Create Disk Quota Reports in Windows XP
Disable Simplified Sharing and Password-Protect a Shared Folder in Windows XP
Disable the NTFS File System Tracking of Broken Shortcut Links
Distribute Registry Changes to Computers in Windows XP
Enable and Configure the Fax Service in Windows XP
Enable or Disable Print Job Notifications in Windows XP
Enable Remote Assistance in Windows XP
Export and Import Disk Quota Settings to Other Volumes in Windows XP
Fax a Document from a Windows Program in Windows XP
Fax a Scanned Document or Image in Windows XP
Install a Printer Driver Locally for a Remote Printer in Windows XP
Make a Local Printer Available During a Connection to a Remote Desktop in Windows XP Professional
Manage Environment Variables in Windows XP
Modify Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP
Move the Paging File in Windows XP
Move the Spool Folder in Windows XP
Obtain Remote Assistance by Sending an E-mail Message in Windows XP
Obtain Remote Assistance Using Windows Messenger in Windows XP
Prepare and Scan a FAT32 Partition for Virus Detection and Removal in Windows
Print a Device Manager Report in Windows XP
Provide Remote Assistance in Response to an E-mail Invitation in Windows XP
Provide Remote Assistance In Response to Windows Messenger Invitation in Windows XP
Receive a Fax in Windows XP
Re-Create a Missing Automated System Recovery Floppy Disk in Windows XP
Schedule a Server Process in Windows XP Professional
Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
Script Compatibility Layers in Windows XP
Search For Hidden Or System Files In Windows XP
Send a Fax in Windows XP
Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP
Set Up Administrative Alerts in Windows XP
Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP
Use Backup to Restore Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP
Use Computer Management in Windows XP
Use Disk Management to Configure Dynamic Disks in Windows XP
Use File Compression in Windows XP
Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
Use Offline Files in Windows XP
Use the Diskpart.efi Utility to Create a GUID Partition Table Partition on a Raw Disk in Windows
Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard By Using the Windows XP CD-ROM
Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with a Wizard Disk in Windows XP
Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
Use Windows XP to Create a RAID-5 Volume on a Remote Windows 2000 Computer
Work with Scheduled Tasks on Remote Computers in Windows XP

Operate/Administer – User Management

Assign a Mandatory User Profile in Windows XP
Automatically Log On a User Account in Windows XP
Configure and Use Error Reporting in Windows XP
Create and Use a Password Reset Disk for a Computer in a Domain in Windows XP
Gain Access to Local Files by Using a Remote Desktop Connection in Windows XP
Manage Groups in the Address Book in Windows XP
Restore Icons That Have Been Removed from the Desktop in Windows XP
Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP

Support/Troubleshoot

Add More Power to Recovery Console By Using Group Policy in Windows XP
Edit the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
Log System Monitor Data to SQL Server in Windows XP
Restore the Operating System to a Previous State in Windows XP
Start Your Computer by Using the Last Known Good Configuration Feature in Windows XP
Troubleshoot Windows XP Setup Problems When You Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me
Use Qfixapp.exe in Windows XP
Use the Netdom.exe Utility to Rename a Computer in Windows XP
Use the System Restore Utility with Windows Management Instrumentation in Windows XP
View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP

Internet Browsing and Web Services

Use Windows Messenger Instant Messaging in Windows Messenger
Use Windows Messenger to Make Voice Calls to Another Computer in Windows XP

Networking

Configure and Use Callback for Dial-Up Users in Windows XP
Configure a Connection to the Internet in Windows XP Professional
Configure a VPN Connection to Your Corporate Network in Windows XP Professional
Configure a Wireless Link That Uses Infrared in Windows XP
Configure and Use Dial-Up Connections in Windows XP
Configure Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP
Configure TCP/IP to Use DNS in Windows XP
Connect and Disconnect a Network Drive in Windows XP
Connect to a Printer by Using a Web Browser in Windows XP
Create a PPPoE Connection in Windows XP
Create a Shortcut to a Network Location in Windows XP
Determine Which Program Uses or Blocks Specific Transmission Control Protocol Ports in Windows
Enable the Internet Connection Firewall Feature in Windows XP
Enable Windows XP Automatic Wireless Network Configuration
Install NetBEUI on Windows XP
Prevent the Network Setup Wizard From Creating a Bridge in Windows XP
Save and Restore Dial-up Connections in Windows XP
Search for a Computer on the Network in Windows XP
Set Up Multiple-Device (Multilink) Dialing in Windows XP
Use the Alternate Configuration Feature for Multiple Network Connectivity in Windows XP

Security

Access an EFI Partition in Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
Audit User Access of Files, Folders, and Printers in Windows XP
Change the Logon Window and the Shutdown Preferences in Windows XP
Configure a Preshared Key for Use with Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Connections in Windows XP
Create and Disable Administrative Shares on Windows XP
Delegate Security for a Printer in Windows XP
Disable the Local Administrator Account in Windows
Encrypt a File in Windows XP
Encrypt a Folder in Windows XP
Encrypt Offline Files to Secure Data in Windows XP
Manage Stored User Names and Passwords on a Computer in a Domain in Windows XP
Manage Stored User Names and Passwords on a Computer That Is Not in a Domain in Windows XP
Prevent a User From Running or Stopping a Scheduled Process in Windows XP
Remove File Encryption in Windows XP
Set Up a .NET Passport Account in Windows XP
Set WMI Namespace Security in Windows XP
Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows XP
Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders in Windows XP
Share Access to an Encrypted File in Windows XP
Turn On Remote Desktop Automatic Logon in Windows XP
Use Cipher.exe to Overwrite Deleted Data in Windows
Use the Autologon Feature in the Remote Desktop Connection in Windows XP
Use the Group Policy Editor to Manage Local Computer Policy in Windows XP
Use the Microsoft Personal Security Advisor Web Site in Windows

Setup Hardware

Plan/Deploy

Add or Remove Mass Storage Drivers for a Custom Version of the Windows Preinstall Environment in Windows XP
Use Sysprep.exe Tool to Automate Successful Deployment of Windows XP

Operate/Administer

Change the Screen Refresh Rate of Your Monitor in Windows XP
Configure and Use Multiple Monitors in Windows XP
Configure Automatic Updating in Windows XP
Configure Devices By Using Device Manager in Windows XP
Determine the Firmware Version of an Itanium-Based Workstation Computer in Windows
Manage Devices in Windows XP
Set Up Hardware Profiles for Laptop Computers in Windows XP
Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP

Support/Troubleshoot

Enable Logging of Wiadebug.log in Windows XP
Flash Firmware in Itanium Versions of Windows
Resources for Troubleshooting Sound Problems in Windows XP
Troubleshoot the Video Adapter Driver in Safe Mode in Windows XP
Use the Driver Roll Back Feature to Restore a Previous Version of a Device Driver in Windows XP
Use the Roll Back Driver Feature in Windows XP
View the Storage Devices That Are Displayed As “USB SCSI Storage Device” in Windows XP

Mobility

Configure a Connection to a Virtual Private Network in Windows XP
Configure Recovery Techniques in Windows XP
Use IrComm Mobile Devices and Windows XP to Access the Internet