Windows XP includes the Disk Defragmenter MMC, which helps you maintain the disk performance by defragmenting volumes that use the FAT, FAT32, or NTFS file system. However, the Defragmenter MMC, a GUI tool, cannot be used with Task Scheduler.

When you double click a file containing no extension, the Open With dialog opens. In the Open With dialog box, you can click the program where you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.

Disabling local and network print job notifications in Windows XP

Describes how to relocate the bitmap cache path to a different folder or drive.

When you open a folder in Detail view, the digits in the Size column may not be grouped (with the commas missing.)

This article describes how to remove entries from the Remote Desktop Connection Computer box.

Scripts to launch search companion with a default "Look in" destination folder or drive.

Search Companion does not list Screen saver type by default. Here is a solution.

Fix the ANI and CUR file types.

The Shared Documents folder may get renamed to Documents. The changes may be reflected in Windows Explorer, My Computer and other areas. Also, accessing the folder may cause Access Denied error message.

 

Discusses two methods that can be used to hide an application entry from Add/Remove Programs list.

SSText3D customization is a bit tricky when applying it to the logon desktop.

Adding the "Creation Date" field to the InfoTips shown for image file types.

How to add an extra context menu option for shortcuts, which explores the Quick Launch folder.