Disable Writing to USB Devices
This registry hack works with both Windows XP (SP2 and greater), as well as Vista.
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Text is Too Large or Too Small in IE
IE has a feature that increases or decreases the size of your fonts. You can make adjustments by clicking View > Text Size.
Reset IE7 to Defaults
If Internet Explorer 7 is unstable and generally doesn’t work properly, maybe it’s time to start fresh. Reset it to factory default settings.
Faster Application Loading
For faster application loading you can change the prefetch parameters value. Windows perfetcher loads application faster by prefetching the applications and storing it in prefetch cache.
Boot File Optimization
This hack will enable the de-fragmentation of boot files, which may result in reducing the boot time.
Unload unused DLLs
This hack will enable the automatic unloading of program associated DLLs from memory when a program ends. This will free the memory and other resources for other running programs.
Disable User Tracking in WIndows XP
Yes, you read it right. Windows XP tracks each and every action you take, each and every move you make. It tracks program run by user, the paths followed, the documents used and M$ knows what else. Disable this “feature” will free up system resources and other side effects you may yourself think of.
Configure system cache for server or workstation
If you are using your system as a server then file caching is good. If you are using your system as a desktop then file caching is not so good. KEY : HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory ManagementValue Name : LargeSystemCacheValue Type : DWORDPreferred Value : 1 (for servers)Preferred Value : 0 (for desktops)
Disable creation of Outlook .PST files in Exchange 2003
Create or modify the DWORD registry value: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Outlook\DisablePST Set the value to 1 to disable .PST files, or 0 (default) to enable them. Note that .PST files already located in a user”s email profile will still be functional. Therefore, you should manually remove all .PST files from the profile prior to setting this value. This also includes disabling… Read More »
Add or Remove a Computer from the Domain, Command-line style
Using a simple command, you can add or remove a computer to a domain. You must be a domain administrator to run this command.