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 »

Difference between DVD-R and DVD+R

DVD-R and DVD+R are two different formats for recordable DVDs. The main difference between them lies in the technical specifications and the companies that supported each format when they were introduced.

View Windows Update History

Did that last Windows Update hose your system? When was it installed? What’s the name of it? Here’s an easy way to find out.

Fix Master Boot Record in Windows Vista

How to repair the Master Boot Record in Windows Vista. If you are having trouble getting Windows Vista to startup due to a corrupted Master Boot Record, you can use the Windows Recovery Tools to restore it. To do this, perform the following steps: