Managing your Notification Area

Question: How can I control which icons Windows XP shows in my notification area, and which ones it hides? Answer: The notification area in Windows, located next to the clock in the...

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Firewall in XP SP2

Question: How can I control the settings of the firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2?

Answer: With Service Pack 2, the latest major upgrade to Windows XP, Microsoft has introduced...

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Deleting Without the Recycle Bin

Question: How can I delete a file without sending it to the Recycle Bin first?

Answer: When you delete a file in Windows, it is first moved to the Recycle Bin and not actually deleted...

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Viewing IP Address in XP

Question: How do I view my IP address and other information in Windows XP? Answer: With Windows XP, it isn't immediately obvious how to find information on your network settings when...

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Shrink and Email Image

Question: How can I quickly shrink an image before emailing it? Answer: Picture files that you scan or transfer from a digital camera can end up being very large - both in terms of...

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Run-As Command

Question: How can I run a program as a different user?

Answer: The safest way to use Windows XP / 2000 is to login as a normal user for your day-to-day computing, and use the Run As...

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