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Computer Tips

Edward Apurba Singha

Tips1: Run suspicious programs
Although there is no alternative to install utilities such as antivirus, spy ware, personal firewall to protect the malicious programs we encounter everyday. But you can also use a built in feature of Windows XP to run any suspicious program. Follow the steps…

Right click the program icon
Select Run As option
In the Run As dialog box, select Current user and make sure that the option “Protect my computer and data from unauthorized program activity” checked
Then click Ok

Running in this mode, the program is able to read Registry setting, but cannot alter them. This is a setback for some useful applications to work properly.

Tips2: Windows XP boot disk
Boot disk is vital component for all computer users, especially when windows expire. Follow the steps to create boot disk in Windows XP…

Insert a new floppy disk in your floppy drive
Go to My Computer
Right click the floppy drive
Select Format
From “Format 3^1/2 Floppy (A :)” dialog box select “Create an MS-DOS startup disk”
Then click Start
After creating the boot disk copy the files “BOOT.INI”, “NTDETECT.COM”, “NTLDR” to your floppy disk.

Tips3: Save the power
CRT monitors consume huge amount of power. By enabling some options in Windows XP you can save some portion of it. Follow the steps…

Right click on the desktop
Select Properties
Select Screen Saver tab
Under “Monitor power” section click Power button
Under “Power schemes” section selects “Home/Office Desk power scheme”
Under “Setting for Home/Office Desk power scheme” section define the time to turn off your monitor

Tips4: Show time in 24 hours format
Generally Windows shows time in 12 hours (AM/PM) format. You can change it to 24 hours format. Follow the steps…
Go to Control Panel
Click the “Regional and Language Options” icon
When dialog box appears click the Customize button
Click the Time tab
Under “Sample” section select the time format HH:mm:ss
Then click Ok

Edward Apurba Singha
Computer Engineer