Normally to encrypt a folder or file, you would have to do so from the folder or file's properties window and access the advanced attributes. Wouldn't it be great though if you could just encrypt or decrypt a file or folder using the shortcut menu? Well here's a nifty little tip that does just that Of course, a word of caution: the following steps do require you to modify the registry, so proceed carefully:.
Click Start, point to run, and type regedit. Click the Edit menu, point to New, and select Dword value. Type in EncryptionContextMenu. Configure the value as 1. You should now be able to encrypt or decrypt any of your folders and files using the shortcut menu. Have they been uninstalled and if so why do they not disapear from the list and ow do I get rid of them if they are really gone? Most programs that are compatible with Windows will include an uninstall program as well.
Once you uninstall a program, it should be removed from the list of installed programs. However, on occasion, as you may have already discovered, a program that is uninstalled is not removed from the programs list. In such cases, you can manually remove it by editing the registry. Not sure how to use the system registry? Check out Bo's Tweaky Clean Windows.
Navigate to the following system key:. Under the list of installed programs, delete the sub key for the program you want to remove from the programs list. So, let see how it is done and nothing could be easier. Once you've downloaded a new font, how do you install it in Windows so that other applications can use it?
First, open control panel, and then double-click the Fonts icon. If you don't see the Fonts icon when you first open Control Panel, you may have to click on Appearance and Themes first. Then look up in the top left under "See Also. Once the Fonts window opens up, there are two ways to install your new font.
One way is just to drag and drop the font file into the Fonts window. For instance if the font file is sitting on your desktop, just click down and hold with the left mouse button, drag the file over the Fonts window, and release the left mouse button.
The other way is to click on the File menu in the upper left part of the Fonts window, and choose "Install New Font The file will automatically be copied to the Fonts folder. Invariably we receive a few emails every week asking what are the keyboard commands for Microsoft products. Now then, I do not mind answering questions but when they come up as much as this does, it is time to place it on the web for our readers satisfaction.
I suggest that you print this list out so that you have a hard copy handy until you know what to do without even thinking.
Not thinking is our second most favorite thing to do. When you use the Search function in Windows XP, it includes any compressed or zipped folders in the search. If you have a lot of folders on your computer that are compressed, this can slow down the search.
If you rarely use this function, performance may not be a concern to you. However, there is a way that you can configure Windows XP to not include your compressed folders when performing searches. Personally, I have so many folders on my computer that are in a compressed format could be an occupational hazard. Once I disabled Windows XP search from looking in my compressed folders, I did notice an increase in search performance. So on that note, if you're interested in speeding things up, here is what you have to do.
Simply open the run command from the Start Menu and type the following command:. The script method is outlined in article and is designed to work on Corporate Edition installations that use a VLK and do not require activation. It may work on a Home or Professional installation, but I have not tested this scenario. Warning The following instructions involve editing your system registry. Using the Windows Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that require the reinstallation of your operating system and possible loss of data.
BLCOW does not support problems that arise from editing your registry. Use the Registry Editor and the following directions at your own risk. Change at least one character of this value to either a number from 0 to 9 or to a letter from A to F, then click OK and close the Registry Editor.
This renders the current product key invalid and deactivates Windows. Select the option to telephone a Microsoft customer service representative to activate Windows and click Next. Now, select the Change Product Key option and enter your new product key. Finally, click Update and close the window. If Windows returns you to the previous screen, just select the Remind Me Later option.
However, if you click on the taskbar and then press F3, the Find dialogue box will still come up. No, I disagree. I have just tested both methods and both work. The reassignment of the F3 key is also a valid answer.
I urge you to try again. Go to the MicrosoftKnowledgebase and reference article Q for details on system policies on standalone computers. I use both methods successfully as a system administrator.
Alternatively have a look at Crowd Control 2 from Sahalie. It doesn't matter how many times I try it, it does NOT work. And assigning an application to the F3 key does NOT work. I'm sure that you have used both methods successfully, but I have tried both methods multiple times on multiple computers with the exact same result -- the Find dialog box pops up when you press the F3 key! Thank you!
Finally, someone who takes time to read my comments and actually try them instead of rejecting them. Both methods will work, the policy editor would be my first suggested method. If you wish this to be resolved, please reconsider your options. Reconsider WHAT options?
Created back in this operating system became extremely popular in very little time. People at levels enjoyed the features and praised the applicability of this Operating System. Since the first day of launch until today, the popularity graph has kept ascending.
Although Microsoft is no longer supporting the OS still many users prefer using Windows XP more than the other operating systems available on the market.
The problem of updates also persists but fame and satisfaction remain unrivaled. For the users of XP who want some kind of update the option of using the Serial XP product key is there so that they can get the updates and enjoy working with this OS. If the user has the option of Serial XP in the system, then there is no need to worry.
In the case of the former, there is no need to have a product key. The copy of Windows can be easily installed without using a key. The latter on the other hand shows that the user has access to the retail edition of the Operating System. In this condition, it is very important to have a proper key if you want to install this Operating System.
If there is no serial key or the source of installation is not original, then it would become really hard to find the product key. Microsoft is known for making use of several encryptions. It is an ordeal in finding the product key manually. Hence, the user needs to check other options available for this purpose as well.
The two popular alternatives in this regard are as follows:. Some users find it tough to decide which option is a must need for Windows XP. The creators have introduced it for both the options of bits that are 32 bits and 64 bits. The choice depends upon the kind of processor which is either 32 bit or 64 bit. The operating system is chosen accordingly.
For heavy jobs, the second option is preferable as the bit version gives better and larger memory. The user can enjoy the options of Windows XP Home and professional product keys.
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