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SYMBOLS AND NUMERICS song or video files, 391–392 *.cer file, 134 System Information, 568 - (minus sign), 463 Whiteboard session, 268 3DNA Desktop 1.1, 183 Windows Explorer, 140 16-bit program, running, 33–34, 35 Windows Firewall, 517 802.11b (Wi-Fi) network standard Windows Messenger, 257 frequency of, 318 Windows Movie Maker 2.1, 414 hardware, 311–312 Account Lockout Policy, Local Security Settings overview of, 303 console, 509 settings, configuring, 315–317 Account Logon audit, 335 Wireless Network Setup Wizard, 312–314 Account Management audit, 335 accounts A Administrator A switch, 125 description of, 156 About category (Tweak UI tool), 168 logging on to, 165 AboveNormal priority, 39 Remote Desktop and, 361 Absolute Startup software, 487 security and, 34–35 acceleration of video card, 54 setting password for, 472 access point (AP), 317 Guest, 156, 504 accessing hidden, 165 automating with scripting, 494–495 Outlook Express, 235–240 CD Label Maker, 452 user Computer Management console, 163, 528 changing, 158–161 Device Manager window, 44 Computer Management console and, 163–165 e-mail attachment, 252, 514 Control Panel and, 155–163 encrypted data on LAN, 130–132 creating new, 156–157, 163–164 Event Viewer, 553–554 local security and, 503–507 file log on or log off, changing, 161–162 with keyboard shortcut, 111 managing, 164–165 in Recycle Bin, 113 .NET passport and, 158 folder or file, 91 Remote Desktop and, 361 Group Policy Editor, 482 ACDSee, 384 Local Security Settings console, 336, 507 ACPI (Advanced Configuration and network resource, 91 Power Interface), 63 newsgroup, 240 Action tab (New Alert Settings dialog box), 564 Performance Monitor tool,COPYRIGHTED 558 Action ➪MATERIALAll Tasks ➪ Convert to Dynamic Disk, 530 Power Options dialog box, 63, 64 Action➪All Tasks ➪ Export, 131 Recovery Console, 601–602 Action➪All Tasks ➪ Import, 132 Registry Editor, 462, 616 Ad Hoc mode of Wi-Fi, 311 remote site, 153 Adapter tab (Monitor Properties dialog box), 54 Safe Mode, 599 Adapters and Bindings tab (Advanced Settings Scheduled Task Wizard, 549 dialog box), 287–289 Services Console, 79 Add a Contact Wizard, 261–262 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 624

624 Index ✦ A

Add a Printer Wizard, 59, 350–353 Advanced Settings dialog box Add a title page (Plus! Photo Story), 450 Adapters and Bindings tab, 287–289 Add Counters dialog box, 560 ICMP tab, 521–522 Add Favorite dialog box, 216–217 offline files, 150 Add Hardware wizard, 42–43 Provider Order tab, 289 Add music and preview your story page Services tab, 521 (Plus! Photo Story), 450, 451 Advanced tab Add New Quota Entry dialog box, 341 Content Advisor, 233 Add or Remove Programs (Control Panel) Device Manager, 58 Add New Programs button, 26 Internet Options dialog box, 212–214 Change or Remove Programs button, 27 Performance Options dialog box, 586 removing entry from, 484 Power Options Properties dialog box, 69 using, 594 Properties dialog box Add Recovery Agent Wizard, 134 Dial Up, 197 Add to Library by Searching Computer dialog box, 391 e-mail account, 238 Additional Drivers dialog box, 350 User Accounts dialog box, 506–507 Address bar, 94 Windows Firewall dialog box, 520 Address Book, 249, 256 Advanced Tag Editor, 404 adjusting audio levels in movie, 425–426 adware administrative alerts, creating, 563–564 description of, 515 Administrator account managing, 522–523 description of, 156 air travel and power options, 68 logging on to, 165 Alarms tab (Power Options Properties dialog box), Remote Desktop and, 361 65–66 security and, 34–35 alerts, creating, 563–564 setting password for, 472 Alexa toolbar, 488 Administrator option (Driver Signing Options alphabetizing items on All Programs menu, 17 dialog box), 49 Alt+Tab option (Tweak UI tool), 169, 170 Adobe Photoshop Elements 3, 382 Alt+Tab Replacement tool, 176 Advanced Appearance dialog box, 11, 12 Always On—Plugged In power scheme, 63 Advanced Attributes dialog box, 122, 123, 129 Analysis Report dialog box (Disk Defragmenter), 546 Advanced button (Properties dialog box), 122 antennae, high-gain, 317 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface AntiSpyware (Microsoft), 472, 493, 522–523 (ACPI), 63 anti-spyware program, 471 Advanced Connection Options (New Connection anti-virus program Wizard) Error-checking tool and, 545 Direct Cable Connection 294, 295 recommended, 515 infrared connection, 308 Windows Messenger and, 266 Advanced dialog box, 317–318 AP (access point), 317 Advanced Dial-Up dialog box, 209 APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing), 275, 281 Advanced File Organizer, 139 appearance Advanced Options page (Plus! Photo Story), 448, 449 configuring, 10–12 Advanced Privacy Settings dialog box, 227 of Internet Explorer, customizing, 210 Advanced Security Settings dialog box tweaking, 618–619 Auditing tab, 337, 338 Appearance tab (Display Properties dialog box), 10–12 Edit button, 331 application. See also software inheritance and, 329 associating Owner tab, 332–333 CD or DVD with, 110 Permissions tab, 354, 355 document type with, 105–107, 109–110 closing with Ctrl+Alt+Delete, 596–597 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 625

Index ✦ A–B 625

installing, 25–26 AutoComplete feature list of installed, editing, 469–470 for dialog input boxes, 171 malware, 471 of Internet Explorer, 211–212 managing, with Task Manager, 37–39 AutoComplete Settings dialog box, 211 older, making work, 28–33 automatic logon, configuring, 83–85, 174, 472–474 preventing auto-start of, 78–79, 471–472 Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA), 275, 281 priorities for, 38–39, 592–593 Automatic Updates feature, 39–40 reducing wait time to close, 85–86 Automatic Updates tab (System Properties removing, 26–28 dialog box), 39–40 16-bit and MS-DOS, running, 33–34 automatically ending tasks on shutdown, 86 users, managing, 34–37 Automatically Log On window, 84 Application log (Event Viewer), 554–555 AutoPlay tab (Properties dialog box), 110, 141–142 application priority, setting, 592–593 auto-start of programs, preventing, 78–79, 471–472 Application Properties dialog box, 557 AVG (Grisoft), 515 Application Sharing feature of Windows Messenger, 269 B Applications tab (Task Manager), 37–38, 596–597 Background Image Settings dialog box (CD Label Approved Sites tab (Content Advisor), 231, 232 Maker), 455–456, 457 archiving backing up Registry, 462 event log, 556 backup plan, 598 files, redundancy and, 136, 141 balloon tip, disabling, 485 Area Code Rules tab (New Location dialog box), 199 basic disk area code, setting for dial-up Internet connection, 199 converting to dynamic disk, 530–532 Assign Drive Letter or Path page (New Volume description of, 529 Wizard), 536, 537 batch command (Recovery Console), 603 associating document type with program, 105–107, batch file programming, 489–490 109–110 BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) field, 249 attachment to e-mail BelowNormal priority, 39 opening, 514 Block option (Driver Signing Options dialog box), 49 working with, 252 blocking sender, 254–255 attrib command (Recovery Console), 606 Bookmark Buddy program, 488 Audio and Video Tuning Wizard, 267 boot screen, changing, 478 Audio CD-R disc, 405, 406 boot time audio file for movie automatic logon and, 83–85 adding, 424–425 improving, 590–592 adjusting level, 425–426 Recent Documents History and, 82–83 overview of, 424 Services Console and, 79–82 Audio Levels dialog box, 426 startup applications and, 76–79 Audio quality slider (Windows Media Player 10), Windows Messenger, disabling on Outlook Express 398–399 6, 83 Audit Policy, Local Security Settings console, 510 bootcfg command (Recovery Console), 603 auditing booting into Safe Mode, 599–600 configuring, 336–337 BootSkin program, 478 overview of, 335–336 BOOTVis utility, 590 setting up objects for, 337–339 BootXP program, 478 Auditing Entry dialog box, 338, 339 bottleneck, 558 Authentication tab (Connection Properties branding XP, 480–481 dialog box), 286–287 bridge, configuring Windows XP to act as, 289–292 broadband Internet connection, 516 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 626

626 Index ✦ B–C

browser (Internet Explorer) C add-ons for, 488 C switch, 125 AutoComplete feature, 211–212 cable Internet connection service, 188 Connections tab, 206–207 cabling standards, 273 connections to Internet and, 205–206 cache, 347 Content Advisor cache password, disabling, 617 enabling and configuring, 231–233 Caching Settings dialog box, 347 ratings for, 230 Calling Card tab (New Location dialog box), 200 content settings, 229–230 capturing video, 415–416 customizing CAT5e or CAT6 cabling standard, 273 Advanced tab, Internet Options dialog box, CD. See also DVD 212–214 associating with program, 110 appearance, 210 burning file to default home page, 211 for archiving, 140–143 logo, creating, 484 Burn List, creating, 405–407 related programs, 212 overview of, 405 search options, 219–220 steps for, 407–408 Favorites, managing, 216–218 installing program from, 26 History palette, 215–216 listening to, 393 Internet and intranet zones, 223 CD Drive dialog box, 141 keyboard shortcuts, 233–234 CD Label Maker Local Area Network settings for, 209 background, creating, 455–457 overview of, 205 designing label, 453–455 Pop-up Blocker, 229, 230 overview of, 451–452 privacy settings previewing label, 455, 457 customizing, 227–229 printing label, 457, 458 default, 226 song list, 457–458 overview of, 225 standard label, creating, 452–453 Restricted sites zone, 224 CD Slide Show Generator tool, 443–444 security zones, 220–221 CD-R disc, 405 starting Remote Desktop session using, 369 *.cer file, 134 title, changing, 482–483 certificate, digital, 246 toolbar Certificates folder, 131 changing, 476–477, 481–482 Change Drive Letter and Paths dialog box, 532 configuring, 214–215 Change Icon dialog box, 8 Trusted sites zone, 223–224 Change (share-level permission), 333 VPN and Dial-Up settings for, 206–209 Change Your Picture Selection page (Online Print Browser Title dialog box, 483 Ordering Wizard), 433, 434 Browser Toolbar Customizations dialog box, 481 character for Search Companion, changing, 116–117 browsing folders, 101 chdir command (Recovery Console), 603 Browsing settings for Internet Explorer, 213 checking spelling in Outlook Express, 246 Burn List, creating, 405–407 chkdsk command (Recovery Console), 604 burning file to CD Choose Columns dialog box, 403 for archiving, 140–143 Choose Details dialog box, 98 Burn List, creating, 405–407 cipher command, 134 overview of, 405 Classic Start menu steps for, 407–408 customizing, 20 business card option (Outlook Express), 244 selecting, 18–19 bus-powered hub, 57 Classic theme, choosing, 4–5 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 627

Index ✦ C 627

Clean Up Now option (Outlook Express), 247 Compact Privacy Statement, 225 cleaning Registry, 589–590 Compact.exe, 125 clearing compatibility event log, 556 hardware and, 41 last logged-on username, 618 older program and, 28–29 ClearType Tuner tool, 175, 177 Compatibility Mode feature, 29 client computer, troubleshooting connection, 282 Compatibility tab (Properties dialog box), 32–33 clip Component Object Model (COM) object, 613 combining, 418 Component Tray option (Stardock’s Object editing, 417 Desktop 2004), 183 effect, adding to, 422–423 Components category (System Information), 570–571 importing, 416 Compose tab (Outlook Express Options splitting, 417 dialog box), 244 title or credit, adding to, 423–424 compression. See also decompressing transition between color of file or folder, changing, 124 creating, 420–421 definition of, 119 speeding up or slowing down, 422 digital media and, 378 trimming, 419–420 folder closing application with Ctrl+Alt+Delete, 596–597 existing folder, 126 cls command (Recovery Console), 604 new folder, 127 cluster, 526 NTFS Collections pane (Windows Movie Maker 2.1), 414, 421 command line switches, 125 color drive, 120–121 of compressed file or folder, changing, 124 file, 122–123 for desktop, selecting, 5 folder, 123, 125 of encrypted files seen in Windows Explorer, overview of, 120 changing, 619 NTFS compared to folder, 125–126 quality, adjusting, 53 search feature and, 594 Color Management tab (Monitor Properties types of, 119 dialog box), 56 Computer Browser Service (Services Console), 80 Color option (Tweak UI tool), 170–171 Computer Management console Colors dialog box, 210 Device Manager and, 44, 45 Columns dialog box, 250–251 opening, 528 combining clips, 418 Shared folder feature, 346 command line user accounts and, 163–165 compression, managing from, 125 View menu, 534 encryption, managing from, 134 configuration data, 463 troubleshooting tools, 297–300 configuring Command Prompt, 175, 600 appearance, 10–12 commands auditing, 336–337 cipher, 134 automatic logon, 83–85, 472–474 convert, 527–528 bridge, 289–292 echo, output of, 490 Content Advisor, 231–233 Edit menu, 92–93 dialing rules, 197–200 File menu, 92 display adapter card, 52–56 Recovery Console, 602–609 dynamic disk letters and paths, 532–534 Tools menu, 93 infrared connection, 305–306 Common Dialogs category (Tweak UI tool), 171 Internet connection, 189–191 Compact Disc Database, 400–401 Internet Explorer toolbar, 214–215 Continued 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 628

628 Index ✦ C

configuring (continued) content protection, 450 IP address manually, 281, 282 content settings for Internet Explorer, 229–230 modem properties, 201–203 Content tab (Internet Options dialog box), 231 multiple monitors, 56 Contents pane network bridge, 289–292 Windows Media Player 10, 401–402 Offline Files feature, 149–150 Windows Movie Maker 2.1 power alarm, 65–66 audio section, 424 printer, 350 description of, 414 Recovery Agent, 132–134 storyboard, creating, 419 screen saver, 13–14 trimming clips, 419–420 summary information for file, 108–109 views, 418 volume, 534–535 Control Panel VPN server, 321–322 Add/Remove Programs Wi-Fi, 315–317 Add New Programs button, 26 Windows Firewall, 519–522 Change or Remove Programs button, 27 Confirm Attribute Changes dialog box, 124 removing entry from, 484 Connect Dial Up window, 192 using, 594 Connect to Network Registry option (File menu), 621 hiding icons on, 173–174 Connect to Windows Update dialog box, 50 Network Connections folder connection Advanced Settings option, 287, 288 infrared, 305–316 bridge, configuring, 291–292 to Internet Create a new connection option, 293, 294 configuring, 189–191 Details section, 282–283, 284 connecting to remote computer using, 362 Internet connection, 192 dial-up, 188, 193–203, 208, 362 Printers and Faxes folder, 59, 350–351 DSL, 188 Registry and, 612 security and, 513–515 Services Console, 79–82 sharing, 356–358 System Properties starting, 191–193 Automatic Updates tab, 39–40 troubleshooting in Outlook Express, 240 Hardware tab, 48, 70 types of, 187–189 Remote tab, 360, 369 VPN connection and, 319 user accounts and, 155–163 with Windows Messenger through firewall, 258 Wireless Link icon, 303, 304, 305 Outlook Express, troubleshooting, 240 Conversation window (Windows Messenger), to remote computer, 362 263–264, 266 Connection Device page (New Connection Wizard), Convert command, 527–528 295, 296, 309 Convert to Dynamic Disk dialog box, 531 Connection Properties dialog box converting Authentication tab, 286–287 basic disk to dynamic disk, 530–532 General tab, 285–286 drive to NTFS, 527–528 Connection tab (Outlook Express Options cookies dialog box), 247 description of, 225 Connections tab (Internet Options dialog box), minimizing bad, 229 206–207 Copy command (Edit menu), 92 consent, implicit, 255 copy command (Recovery Console), 604 contacts feature of Windows Messenger, 260–262 Copy Profile dialog box, 70, 72 Content Advisor copy protection option (Windows Media Player 10), 399 enabling and configuring, 231–233 Copy to Folder command (Edit menu), 92 ratings for, 230 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 629

Index ✦ C–D 629

copying logo, creating, 484 CD music, 399 privacy settings, 227–229 song to portable player, 409 related programs, 212 counter, using, 559–561 search options, 219–220 Crap Cleaner application, 216 toolbar, 214–215 credit, adding to clip, 423–424 Outlook Express toolbar, 248 CryptoAPI tools (Microsoft), 493 with Plus! SuperPack CScript tool, 491 CD Label Maker, 451–458 Ctrl+Alt+Delete features of, 179–180 closing problem application using, 596–597 transitions, 420 logging on as Administrator and, 165 with PowerToys as security feature, 505–507 Alt+Tab Replacement, 176 Task Manager and, 37 CD Slide Show Generator, 443–444 Windows Security dialog box and, 162 ClearType Tuner, 175, 177 Custom Logo dialog box, 484 HTML Slide Show Generator, 444–446 customization software, 485–487 Image Resizer, 442–443 Customize Classic Start Menu dialog box, 20 Open Command Window Here, 175, 176 Customize Notifications dialog box, 22 overview of, 167–168 Customize Start Menu dialog box Power Calculator, 176 Advanced tab, 16–17 Taskbar Magnifier, 178 General tab, 15, 16 Tweak UI, 168–175 Customize tab (Sample Pictures Properties Virtual Desktop Manager, 177–178 dialog box), 99–100 WebCam Timershot, 179 Customize This Folder option, 99–100 shortcut, 23 Customize Toolbar dialog box, 95, 214 with Stardock’s Object Desktop 2004, 180–183 Customize Your Order page (Online Print Start menu, 15–18 Ordering Wizard), 433, 435 taskbar, 20–22 customizing. See also hacking with 3DNA Desktop 1.1, 183 boot screen, 478 toolbar, 94–95 Classic Start menu, 20 with Windows XP Plus! SuperPack, 179–180 desktop Cut command (Edit menu), 92 appearance options, configuring, 10–12 Classic theme, choosing, 4–5 D icons, adding, 7 Data CD-R disc, 405, 406 icons, changing appearance of, 8 DCC (Direct Cable Connection), creating, 292–296 overview of, 3–4 decoder for DVD drive, 393 wallpaper, changing, 5–6 decompressing. See also compression folders drive, 121 custom toolbar, creating, 94–95 file, 122 Customize This Folder option, 99–100 folder, 123, 127–128 Details view option, 98 default player, 389–390 icon appearance, 96–98 default power scheme, choosing, 62–64 Toolbar options, 93–94 default printer, setting, 498 Internet Explorer default privacy settings for Internet Explorer, 226 Advanced tab, Internet Options dialog box, Define Views dialog box, 250 212–214 delete command (Recovery Console), 604 appearance, 210 Delete Contact option (Windows Messenger), 262 content settings, 229–230 Deleted Items folder, 251 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 630

630 Index ✦ D

deleting DevGuru Homepage, 492 block from sender, 255 device. See also hardware contact from Windows Messenger, 262 disabling, 72 encryption attribute from file or folder, 129 plugging in, 41 file, 113, 114 troubleshooting and error codes, 57 hardware, 44 Device Manager letter for drive, 533 disabling hardware devices in, 72–73 orphaned program entry, 28, 484 USB controller and, 58 printer, 497 using, 44–47 program, 26–28 DHCP Client Service (Services Console), 80 Recovery Console, 609–610 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), 272 song Diagnostic Startup option, 76 from Library, 404–405 Diagnostics tab (Properties dialog box), 202, 203 from portable player, 409 Dialing Rules tab (Phone and Modem Options unused icons from Explorer, 175 dialog box), 197, 198 username from Start menu, 466–467 dialog box, Autocomplete feature for, 171 Deny permission, 328 Dial-up Connection Settings dialog box, 208–209 Design page (CD Label Maker), 453–454 dial-up Internet connection service desktop configuring dialing rules, 197–200 customizing connecting to remote computer using, 362 appearance options, configuring, 10–12 description of, 188 Classic theme, choosing, 4–5 managing, 193–197 icons, adding, 7 modem properties, configuring, 201–203 icons, changing appearance of, 8 proxy server and, 208 overview of, 3–4 Dial-Up settings for Internet Explorer, 206–209 wallpaper, changing, 5–6 digital certificate, 246 HTML content, using on, 9–10 digital media keeping clear, 173 managing, 377–378 purpose of, 3 online storage and, 378–381 screen saver photo management software configuring, 13–14 ACDSee, 384 My Pictures Slideshow, 14–15 overview of, 381 using, 12–13 Paint Shop Photo Album 5, 383 Desktop category (Tweak UI tool), 172–173 Photoshop Elements 3, 382 Desktop Cleanup wizard, 9 Picajet, 384–385 desktop customization tools Picasa, 385–386 Stardock’s Object Desktop 2004, 180–183 digital photos 3DNA Desktop 1.1, 183 ordering prints online, 432–435 Virtual Desktop Manager, 177–178 Plus! Photo Story, creating, 446–451 Desktop Items dialog box PowerToys General tab, 7 CD Slide Show Generator, 443–444 Web tab, 10 HTML Slide Show Generator, 444–446 Desktop tab (Display Properties dialog box), 5 Image Resizer, 442–443 DesktopX option (Stardock’s Object Desktop 2004), 181 printing Details pane (Windows Media Player 10), 401–402 from home, 427 Details section of Network Connections folder, Photo Printing Wizard, 429–432 282–283, 284 Print Six, 436 Details view, 97, 98, 112 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 631

Index ✦ D 631

printing software Disks to Convert dialog box, 531, 532 overview of, 435 display adapter card, 52–56 Photo Cool, 439 Display Properties dialog box Photo Elf, 438 Appearance tab, 10–12 Pics Print, 437 changing desktop theme, 4–5 resizing for e-mail, 441–442 Screen Saver tab, 13 resolution and, 427–429 Settings tab, 52 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Internet connection wallpaper, changing, 5–6 service, 188 Display tab (Remote Desktop Connection dir command (Recovery Console), 604–605 dialog box), 365 Direct Cable Connection (DCC), creating, 292–296 DLLs (Dynamic Link Libraries), 587 Directory Opus 8 (GP Software), 137, 138 DNS Client Service (Services Console), 80 Directory Service Access audit, 335 document properties, 356 directory service account, creating, 239 document type, associating with program, 105–107, DirectX Diagnostic tool, 574 109–110 disable command (Recovery Console), 605 Dots Per Inch (DPI) setting, changing, 53 disabling Download tab (Properties dialog box), 218 Autocomplete for dialog input box, 171 downloading balloon tip, 485 long e-mail message, 240 cache password, 617 PowerToys, 167 Content Advisor, 233 security issues when, 514 device, 44, 46, 72 Windows Media Player 10, 387 EFS (Encrypting File System), 133 Windows Movie Maker 2.1, 413 error message beeps, 465–466 Dr. Watson tool, 575 guest account, 504 drive network connection, 283, 284 compressing, 120–121 NVIDIA driver service, 86 decompressing, 121 Recent Documents History, 82–83 network, mapping, 498–500 Simple File Sharing, 324 NTFS, 128 Task Manager, 470 sharing, 348–349 Welcome page, 505 driver Windows Messenger on Outlook Express 6, 83 Driver Signing, managing, 48–49 Disconnect Network Drive command (Tools menu), 93 for hardware device, installing, 42 Disk Cleanup dialog box managing, 48 Disk Cleanup tab, 548 uninstalling, 51–52 More Options tab, 549 updating Disk Cleanup tool, 121, 547–549, 594 improving performance and, 590 Disk Defragmenter tool manually, 50–52 description of, 526 with Windows Update, 50 improving performance and, 594 Driver File Details dialog box, 50, 51 using, 545–547 Driver Signing Options dialog box, 49 Disk Management console Driver tab (Properties dialog box) dynamic disk and, 529 device, 50, 51 opening, 528 modem, 203 disk mirroring, 541 DriveScan option (Stardock’s Object Disk Properties dialog box, General tab, 121 Desktop 2004), 183 Disk Quotas feature, 339–341 DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Internet connection diskpart command (Recovery Console), 605 service, 188 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 632

632 Index ✦ D–E

dual-booting, 529, 591 user account, 158–161 dual-view feature, 56 Windows Media Player 10 Library, 403–404 DVD. See also CD effects associating with program, 110 adding to clip, 422–423 label, creating, 451–458 visual, adjusting, 588–589 playing, 393 Effects dialog box, 11, 12 dynamic disk EFS (Encrypting File System) converting basic disk to, 530–532 disabling, 133 description of, 529 overview of, 128 letters and paths, configuring, 532–534 802.11b (Wi-Fi) network standard Recovery Console and, 600 frequency of, 318 states of, 529–530 hardware, 311–312 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), 272 overview of, 303 Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), 587 settings, configuring, 315–317 Wireless Network Setup Wizard, 312–314 E e-mail EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), 287 account echo command, output of, 490 creating, 236–239 Edit command (File menu), 92 managing, 235–236 Edit File Type dialog box, 110 attachments Edit menu and folders, 92–93 opening, 514 editing working with, 252 clip, 417 receiving, 250–251 Registry Remote Assistance and, 371 Add or Remove Programs, removing entry resizing digital photo for, 441–442 from, 484 rules, setting for, 252–254 appearance tweaks, 618–619 sender, blocking, 254 automatic logon, 472–474 sending, 249 balloon tip, disabling, 485 E-mail Server Names page (Internet Connection branding XP, 480–481 Wizard), 237 changing user information, 468–469 emoticons, 265 closing DLL, 587 Empty the Recycle Bin button, 113 enabling or disabling Task Manager, 470 enable command (Recovery Console), 605–606 Explorer toolbars, changing, 476–477 enabling fixing list of installed programs, 469–470 auditing for policy, 337 hiding folder in My Computer folder, 477–478 Autocomplete for dialog input box, 171 Internet Explorer title, changing, 423–424 caching, 348 overview of, 461–462 Content Advisor, 231 preventing auto-start of program, 471–472 encryption, 619 Recycle Bin icon, changing, 474–476 quota management, 340 removing orphaned program, 28 Remote Assistance feature, 369–370 removing username from Start menu, 466–467 Remote Desktop, 360–361 security tweaks, 617–618 System Restore, 576 showing username on My Computer icon, Task Manager, 470 467–468 Encrypting File System (EFS) starting Registry Editor, 462 disabling, 133 stopping error message beeps, 465–466 overview of, 128 Windows Explorer tweaks, 619 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 633

Index ✦ E–F 633

encryption F accessing encrypted data on LAN, 130–132 F switch, 125 from command line, 134 Fast User Switching definition of, 119 disabling Welcome page and, 505 enabling, 619 Remote Desktop and, 364 of file or folder, 129 user accounts and, 162, 163 giving other user access to encrypted file or FAT drive, converting to NTFS, 527–528 folder, 130 FAT (File Allocation Table), 526, 527 recovering encrypted data, 132–134 fault tolerance, 541 wireless network and, 314 Favorites menu Encryption Details dialog box, 130 folders and, 93 ending managing, 216–218 application with Ctrl+Alt+Delete, 596–597 Fax Service (Services Console), 80 error message beeps, 465–466 F8 key (Safe Mode), 599 NVIDIA driver service, 86 file. See also file formats; file management Remote Assistance session, 372 audio, for movie, 424–426 tasks automatically on shutdown, 86 backing up, 598 Eraser software, 113 *.cer, 134 error codes for device, 57 compressing, 122–123 error message beeps, stopping, 465–466 decompressing, 122 Error-checking tool, 544–545 deleting, 113, 114 ERUNT application, 462 encrypting, 129 Ethernet network standard, 273 .ico, 476 Event Properties dialog box, 555, 556 .ini, 612 Event Viewer log, 556, 561–563 Application log, 554–555 NTFS permissions and, 325–328 overview of, 553–554 opening with keyboard shortcut, 111 Security Log, 335, 338, 555 ownership of, 332–333 System log, 555–556 right-clicking, 105 using, 556–557 search feature and, 594 Exceptions tab (Windows Firewall dialog box), 519 transferring with Windows Messenger, 265–266 exit command (Recovery Console), 606 File Allocation Table (FAT), 526, 527 expand command (Recovery Console), 606 File and Folder Tasks pane, 144, 145 Experience tab (Remote Desktop Connection File and printer sharing page (Network Setup dialog box), 364–365 Wizard), 280 explicit consent, 225 file formats Explorer music, 398 files, folders, and, 140 photo, 6 toolbar, changing, 476–477 Windows Media Player 10 supported, 389–390 tweaking, 619 Windows Media Video (WMV), 416 Explorer category (Tweak UI tool), 170–171 file management ExplorerPlus, 137, 138 association for certain type, configuring, 109–110 Export Certificate Wizard, 131 association options, 105–107 exporting message, 255 burning to CD Extend Volume wizard, 538 for archiving, 140–143 extending simple volume, 537–538 Burn List, creating, 405–407 Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), 287 overview of, 405 Extraction Wizard, 127–128 steps for, 407–408 Continued 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 634

634 Index ✦ F

file management (continued) folder compression folders and, 136 existing folder, 126 organization, 136–139 new folder, 127 overview of, 105 NTFS compression compared to, 125–126 Recycle Bin and, 112–115 password for folder, creating, 127 search feature, 115–118 folder management security configuration, 107 compressing, 123, 125 storing on Internet, 144–148 creation and usage, 88–89 summary information configuration, 108–109 customizing folders USB Flash drive, 143–144 custom toolbar, creating, 94–95 File menu Customize This Folder option, 99–100 Connect to Network Registry option, 621 Details view option, 98 folders and, 92 icon appearance, 96–98 File Name Options dialog box, 397 Toolbar options, 93–94 file server, using Windows XP as, 339 digital media and, 377–378 file sharing, 323–324 e-mail messages, 249 File Signature Verification utility, 574 encrypting, 129 file system files and, 136 overview of, 525–526 Folder view, 90, 91 types of, 526–527 menu options File Types tab Edit menu, 92–93 Folder Options dialog box, 102–103, 109–110 Favorites menu, 93 Options dialog box, 390, 391 File menu, 92 File ➪ Add a Password, 127 Help menu, 93 File ➪ Export, 462 overview of, 90 Filename switch, 125 Tools menu, 93 File ➪ New ➪ Compressed (zipped) folder, 127 View menu, 93 File ➪ New ➪ Folder, 88 My Documents, 88 Filmstrip view, 96 NTFS permissions and, 325–328 filtering events in log, 557 organization, 136 firewall Outlook Express, 251 connecting through, 258 overview of, 87 connecting to remote computer over, 362 Start menu and, 173 description of, 516 Task pane, 89–90 stateful, 517 Folder Options command (Tools menu), 93 VPN traffic and, 322 Folder Options dialog box Windows Firewall File Types tab, 102–103, 109–110 accessing, 517 General tab, 100–101 configuring, 519–522 Offline Files tab, 149, 150 default behavior of, 516–517 View tab log file, 556 disabling Simple File Sharing, 324 overview of, 516 options, 101–102 Remote Desktop and, 361 Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in as stateful, 517 color option, 124 VPN traffic and, 322 Folder view, 90, 91 first-party cookie, 225 folders. See also folder compression; folder fixboot command (Recovery Console), 606 management fixmbr command (Recovery Console), 606 browsing, 101 flagging e-mail message, 250 Certificates, 131 flash drive, 143–144 choosing for music, 397 Focus option (Tweak UI tool), 169 decompressing, 123, 127–128 Deleted Items, 251 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 635

Index ✦ F–H 635

hiding in My Computer folder, 477–478 New Alert Settings dialog box, 563–564 Inbox, 251 New Log Settings dialog box, 561–562 mounting volume to NTFS, 533–534 Outlook Express Options dialog box, 240–241 My Computer, 477–478 Properties dialog box My Documents, 88 Advanced button, 122 My Music, 397 device, 46–47 My Network Places, 153 Dial Up, 194 Network Connections (Control Panel) disk, 547, 548 Advanced Settings option, 287, 288 document, 356 bridge, configuring, 291–292 test, 106 Create a new connection option, 293, 294 user accounts, 165 Details section, 282–283, 284 wireless NIC, 315 Internet connection, 192 Status dialog box, 283, 284 Outbox, 251 System Configuration Utility dialog box, 76 ownership of, 332–333 Windows Firewall dialog box, 518 Printers and Faxes, 59, 350–353 Give this computer a description and name page Security Options, 511 (Network Setup Wizard), 279 Sent Items, 251 Global tab (Recycle Bin Properties dialog box), Share Permissions tab of, 334 114–115 sharing, 344–347 Googletoolbar program, 488 Unused Desktop Shortcuts, 9 GPS Software, Directory Opus 8, 137, 138 User Rights Assignment, 509 Grisoft, AVG, 515 Windows Explorer, 140 Group Policy console, 36–37 Font dialog box (CD Label Maker), 454 Group Policy editor, 482 format Group Policy, local, 35–37 music, 398 grouping taskbar buttons, 21 photo, 6 Guest account Windows Media Player 10 supported, 389–390 description of, 156 Windows Media Video (WMV), 416 disabling, 504 format command (Recovery Console), 607 Format Volume page (New Volume Wizard), 536, 537 H formatting drive, 527–528 hacker, 514 fragmentation of disk, 545 hacking. See also customizing FTP service, 556 Registry Full Control permission automatic logon, 472–474 share-level, 333 branding XP, 480–481 standard, 327 enabling or disabling Task Manager, 470 Explorer toolbars, changing, 476–477 G fixing list of installed programs, 469–470 games hiding folder in My Computer folder, 477–478 online, disabling keys during, 487 Internet Explorer title, changing, 423–424 Plus! SuperPack and, 179 overview of, 461–462 General category (Tweak UI tool), 169 preventing auto-start of program, 471–472 General tab Recycle Bin icon, changing, 474–476 Application Properties dialog box, 557 removing username from Start menu, 466–467 Connection Properties dialog box, 285–286 showing username on My Computer icon, Content Advisor, 231, 232 467–468 Desktop Items dialog box, 7 starting Registry Editor, 462 Disk Properties dialog box, 121 stopping error message beeps, 465–466 Folder Options dialog box, 100–101 user information, changing, 468–469 Internet Options dialog box, 210 system restore point and, 479 Monitor Properties dialog box, 53 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 636

636 Index ✦ H

hard disk. See also hard disk performance tools Search feature, 583 basic and dynamic, 529 troubleshooter feature, 584, 597 dynamic Help and Support Service (Services Console), 80 converting basic disk to, 530–532 help command (Recovery Console), 607 letters and paths, configuring, 532–534 Help menu and folders, 93 states of, 529–530 Hibernate tab (Power Options Properties file system and, 526–528 dialog box), 68 maintenance tasks, scheduling, 549–551 Hibernation mode managing configuration, 528 air travel and, 68 performance and, 588 defragmenting and, 545 simple volume description of, 67 creating, 535–537 managing, 67–69 extending, 537–538 using, 84 volume hidden account, 165 configuring, 534–535 hiding spanned, creating, 538–540 Control Panel icons, 173–174 striped, creating, 540–541 file extensions, 102 hard disk performance tools folder in My Computer folder, 477–478 Disk Cleanup, 547–549 system files and folders, 101 Disk Defragmenter, 545–547 hierarchical database, 463 Error-checking, 544–545 high priority, 39 overview of, 543 High security zone, 221 hard lock, handling, 597 high-gain antennae, 317 hardware. See also device History palette, Internet Explorer, 215–216 Device Manager, 44–47 hive, 611–612 disabling, 44, 46 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT key, 613 display adapter card, configuring, 52–56 HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG key, 615–616 driver HKEY_CURRENT_USER key, 613–614 installing, 42 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key, 614–615 managing, 48–50 HKEY_USERS key, 615 updating, 50–52 home network, setting up installing, 41–43 first client, 275–280 removing, 44 other computers, 280–281 USB devices and USB hubs, 56–59 Home Networking Wizard, 357–358 Wi-Fi network, 311–312 home page, default, for Internet Explorer, 211 for wired network, 271–273 Home/Office Desk—Plugged In power scheme, 63 hardware profile, creating, 69–73 HomePNA network standard, 274 Hardware Profiles dialog box, 70, 71 Host or Guest? page (New Connection Wizard), Hardware Resources category (System Information), 295, 296, 309 569–570 hot spot, 303 Hardware tab Hover option (Tweak UI tool), 170 System Properties dialog box, 48, 70 HTML content, using on desktop, 9–10 Wireless Link dialog box, 306, 307 HTML Slide Show Generator tool, 444–446 Hardware Update wizard, 51 hub Help and Support Center USB, 57–59 Index feature, 582 wired network, 272 overview of, 581 hybrid network Remote Assistance page, 370, 371, 372 description of, 272 router and, 290 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 637

Index ✦ I 637

I Incoming Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection I Hate This Key Deluxe Edition, 487 page (New Connection Wizard), 321, 322 I switch, 125 Index feature of Help and Support Center, 582 ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol), 297 Indexing Service, 80, 81, 117 ICMP Settings dialog box, 522 Infrared Image Transfer Protocol, 304 ICMP tab (Advanced Settings dialog box), 521 Infrared Monitor Service (Services Console), 80 .ico file, 476 infrared network IconDeveloper option (Stardock’s Object Desktop configuring, 305–306 2004), 181 creating, 307–310 IconPackager option (Stardock’s Object overview of, 302, 303–304 Desktop 2004), 181 troubleshooting, 310 icons. See also shortcut using, 306–307 adding to desktop, 7 Infrared Networking, 304 changing appearance of, 8 Infrared Printing, 304 choosing for desktop, 172–173 infrared protocols, 304 Control Panel, hiding, 173–174 Infrared tab (Wireless Link dialog box), 305 Desktop Cleanup wizard, 9 Infrastructure mode of Wi-Fi, 311 finding or creating, 476 inheritance, 329–330 in folder, customizing, 96–98 .ini file, 612 My Network Places folder, 153 inserting element in e-mail, 249 rebuilding and removing unused from Explorer, 175 installing for Recycle Bin, changing, 474–476 cable for network, 273 setup.exe, 26 driver for hardware device, 42 for user account, 159 hardware, 41–43 Icons view, 97, 112 internal hardware device, 42 IconX option (Stardock’s Object Desktop 2004), 181 network components, 274–275 ICRA (Internet Content Rating Association), 230 printer, 59 ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) program, 25–26 default gateway and, 281 Recovery Console, 600–601 HomePNA and, 274 Remote Desktop Client, 363 Network Setup Wizard and, 275, 276, 277, 280 Remote Desktop Web connection, 367–369 overview of, 356–357 instant messaging feature of Windows Messenger, Services Console and, 80 262–265 Windows Firewall and, 516 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) identities feature of Outlook Express, 254, 256 802.3 specification, 273 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) internal hardware device 802.3 specification, 273 installing, 42 Ignore option (Driver Signing Options dialog box), 49 removing, 44 IIS (Internet Information Services) dialog box, 368 Internet Account Information page, 190, 191 Image Resizer tool, 442–443 Internet Accounts dialog box, 235–236 Image Transfer tab (Wireless Link dialog box), 306 Internet connection. See also e-mail IMAPI CD Burning COM Service (Services Console), 80 configuring, 189–191 implicit consent, 225 connecting to remote computer using, 362 Import and Arrange your Pictures page dial-up service (Plus! Photo Story), 447, 448 configuring dialing rules, 197–200 Import Wizard, 132 connecting to remote computer using, 362 importing description of, 188 clip, 416 managing, 193–197 message, 255 modem properties, configuring, 201–203 Inbox folder, 251 proxy server and, 208 Continued 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 638

638 Index ✦ I

Internet connection (continued) keyboard shortcuts, 233–234 security and, 513–515 Local Area Network settings for, 209 sharing, 356–358 overview of, 205 starting, 191–193 Pop-up Blocker, 229, 230 troubleshooting in Outlook Express, 240 privacy settings types of, 187–189 customizing, 227–229 VPN connection and, 319 default, 226 Windows Firewall overview of, 225 accessing, 517 Restricted sites zone, 224 configuring, 519–522 security zones, 220–221 default behavior of, 516–517 starting Remote Desktop session using, 369 log file, 556 title, changing, 482–483 overview of, 516 toolbar Remote Desktop and, 361 changing, 476–477, 481–482 as stateful, 517 configuring, 214–215 VPN traffic and, 322 Trusted sites zone, 223–224 with Windows Messenger through firewall, 258 VPN and Dial-Up settings for, 206–209 Internet Connection page, 189, 190 Internet Explorer category Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) System Information, 572–573 default gateway and, 281 Tweak UI tool, 174, 175 HomePNA and, 274 Internet Explorer Gallery, 9 Network Setup Wizard and, 275, 276, 277, 280 Internet Information Services (IIS) dialog box, 368 overview of, 356–357 Internet Mail Logon page (Internet Connection Services Console and, 80 Wizard), 237, 238 Windows Firewall and, 516 Internet Options dialog box Internet Connection Wizard, 236–238 Advanced tab, 212–214 Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA), 230 Connections tab, 206–207 Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), 297 Content tab, 211, 231 Internet Explorer General tab, 210 add-ons for, 488 Programs tab, 212 AutoComplete feature, 211–212 Security tab, 220, 221 Connections tab, 206–207 Internet printing, 350, 352–353 connections to Internet and, 205–206 Internet service provider (ISP), shopping for, 189 Content Advisor Internet, storing file on, 144–148 enabling and configuring, 231–233 Internet zone, 223 ratings for, 230 Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ), 43 content settings, 229–230 intranet zone, 223 customizing Invert Selection command (Edit menu), 92–93 Advanced tab, Internet Options dialog box, invitation file and Remote Assistance, 371 212–214 Invite Someone to this Conversation option appearance, 210 (Windows Messenger), 264 default home page, 211 IP address logo, creating, 484 ping test and, 298 related programs, 212 residential gateway and, 272 search options, 219–220 Ipconfig tool, 298–299 Favorites, managing, 216–218 (IRQ) Interrupt Request Lines, 43 History palette, 215–216 ISP (Internet service provider), shopping for, 189 Internet and intranet zones, 223 Items to Synchronize dialog box, 152 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 639

Index ✦ K–L 639

K Group Policy Editor, 482 Key pane (Registry Editor), 463 Local Security Settings console, 336, 507 Keyboard Launchpad option (Stardock’s Object network resource, 91 Desktop 2004), 183 newsgroup, 240 keyboard shortcut Performance Monitor tool, 558 creating, 23–24 Power Options dialog box, 63, 64 customizing, 23 Recovery Console, 601–602 Internet Explorer, 233–234 Registry Editor, 462, 616 opening file with, 111 remote site, 153 pinning to Start menu, 18, 19 Safe Mode, 599 updating, 23 Scheduled Task Wizard, 549 keys Services Console, 79 to open encrypted data, 130–131 song or video files, 391–392 private, 131, 132 System Information, 568 Registry Whiteboard session, 268 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, 613 Windows Explorer, 140 HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG, 615–616 Windows Firewall, 517 HKEY_CURRENT_USER, 613–614 Windows Messenger, 257 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 614–615 Windows Movie Maker 2.1, 414 HKEY_USERS, 615 Lavasoft Ad-Aware, 472 overview of, 612–613 Layout Selection page (Photo Printing Wizard), text representation of, 620 430, 432 LCD screen and ClearType, 175 L LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), 239 LAN (local area network) letter for drive accessing encrypted data on, 130–132 adding, 532 connecting to remote computer using, 362 changing or removing, 533 settings for Internet Explorer, 209 Library (Windows Media Player 10) laptop Burn List, creating, 405–407 air travel and, 68 deleting song from, 404–405 hardware profile, creating, 69–73 editing, 403–404 Hibernation mode and, 67 overview of, 401–402 power schemes and, 62 sorting songs, 402–403 screen saver, battery power, and, 14 Sync List, creating, 408–409 USB hub and, 59 Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), 239 wireless NIC and, 312 Limited account, 156 launching Limited user, 35 automating with scripting, 494–495 line of sight transmission, 303 CD Label Maker, 452 Links bar, 94 Computer Management console, 163, 528 List Folder Contents (standard permission), 327 Device Manager window, 44 list of installed programs, editing, 469–470 e-mail attachment, 252, 514 List view, 97, 112 encrypted data on LAN, 130–132 listsvc command (Recovery Console), 607 Event Viewer, 553–554 local area network (LAN) file accessing encrypted data on, 130–132 with keyboard shortcut, 111 connecting to remote computer using, 362 in Recycle Bin, 113 settings for Internet Explorer, 209 folder or file, 91 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 640

640 Index ✦ L–M

Local Area Network (LAN) settings for Internet drivers, 48 Explorer, 209 files Local Computer Policy, 133 association for certain type, configuring, Local Disk tab (Recycle Bin Properties dialog box), 115 109–110 local Group Policy, 35–37 association options, 105–107 Local intranet dialog box, 222 burning to CD, 140–143, 405–408 Local or Network Printer page (Add a Printer folders and, 136 Wizard), 351 organization, 136–139 Local Resources tab (Remote Desktop Connection overview of, 105 dialog box), 366 Recycle Bin and, 112–115 local security search feature, 115–118 overview of, 503 security configuration, 107 user accounts storing on Internet, 144–148 Ctrl+Alt+Delete and, 505–507 summary information configuration, 108–109 overview of, 503–504 USB Flash drive, 143–144 policies for, 504–505 folders Local Security Settings console compressing, 123, 125 auditing and, 336 creation and usage, 88–89 enabling restrictions on, 507–511 customizing, 93–100 locking digital media and, 377–378 computer, 511 e-mail messages, 249 taskbar, 21 encrypting, 129 toolbar, 94 files and, 136 log file Folder view, 90, 91 Performance tool and, 561–563 menu options, 90–93 troubleshooting and, 556 My Documents, 88 Log Files tab (New Log Settings dialog box), 562 NTFS permissions and, 325–328 Log Settings dialog box, 521 organization, 136 Login King program, 485 Outlook Express, 251 logon, automatic, configuring, 83–85, 472–474 overview of, 87 Logon category (Tweak UI tool), 174–175 Start menu and, 173 logon command (Recovery Console), 607 Task pane, 89–90 Logon Events audit, 335 Notification area items, 22 loopback test, 297 organizing, third-party tools for, 137–139 Low Battery Alarm Actions dialog box, 66 power options, 67–69 low priority, 39 print queues, 354–355 Low security zone, 221 problems Recovery Console, 600–610 M tips for, 596 magnifier, 178 programs with Task Manager, 37–39 Maintenance tab (Outlook Express Options Remote Desktop performance, 364–367 dialog box), 247 startup programs, 75–79 maintenance task, scheduling, 549–551 user account, 164–165 malware program, 471 users, 34–37 Manage Documents permission, 353–354 manual application of compatibility setting, 32 Manage Printers permission, 353–354 manual IP address configuration, 281, 282 managing manual synchronization of songs, 408 dial-up Internet connection service, 193–197 map command (Recovery Console), 607 digital media, techniques for, 377–378 Map Network Drive command (Tools menu), 93 Driver Signing, 48–49 mapping network drive, 498–500 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 641

Index ✦ M 641

Max Battery—Plugged In power scheme, 64 flagging, 250 McAfee Internet Security suite, 515 newsgroup, handling, 247 “Me only” option, 193 Messenger media, digital Application Sharing feature, 269 managing, 377–378 connecting through firewall, 258 online storage and, 378–381 contacts feature, 260–262 photo management software disabling on Outlook Express 6, 83 ACDSee, 384 instant messaging feature, 262–265 overview of, 381 opening, 257 Paint Shop Photo Album 5, 383 overview of, 257 Photoshop Elements 3, 382 Remote Assistance and, 370 Picajet, 384–385 status, choosing, 259–260 Picasa, 385–386 transferring files with, 265–266 Media Player 10 using, 258 accessing existing media, 391–392 voice conversation feature, 266–267 Compact Disc Database information and, 400–401 Web cam or video feature, 268 content protection, 450 Whiteboard feature, 268–269 interface, 388 Messenger Service (Services Console), 80 Library Microsoft Burn List, creating, 405–407 AntiSpyware, 472, 493, 522–523 deleting song from, 404–405 CryptoAPI tools, 493 editing, 403–404 Digital Signing and, 48–49 overview of, 401–402 Plus! SuperPack for Windows XP sorting songs, 402–403 CD Label Maker, 451–458 menu, accessing, 388 features of, 179–180 menu bar, displaying, 389 Plus! Photo Story, creating, 446–451 music or video, playing, 392–393 themes, 5 Now Playing features, 393–395 transitions, 420 overview of, 387 Registry Editor Overview, 621 plug-ins for, 180 Windows 95 client, 282 Plus! SuperPack and, 180 Windows XP Home edition, 472, 482 purchasing and downloading music online, 401 WSH reference Web site, 492 ripping music Microsoft Developers Network (MSDN), 621 file naming convention, choosing, 397–398 Microsoft Internet Explorer folder, choosing, 397 add-ons for, 488 format and level of quality, choosing, 398–399 AutoComplete feature, 211–212 overview of, 396 Connections tab, 206–207 skin, changing, 410–411 connections to Internet and, 205–206 supported file types, 389–390 Content Advisor syncing music, 408–409 enabling and configuring, 231–233 View menu, 389 ratings for, 230 visualization, 410, 411 content settings, 229–230 Medium security zone, 221 customizing Medium-Low security zone, 221 Advanced tab, Internet Options dialog box, megapixels, 428 212–214 Member Of tab (Properties dialog box), 165 appearance, 210 menu delay setting, changing, 618 default home page, 211 message. See also e-mail logo, creating, 484 downloading long, 240 related programs, 212 exporting or importing, 255 search options, 219–220 Continued 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 642

642 Index ✦ M

Microsoft Internet Explorer (continued) editing clip, 417 Favorites, managing, 216–218 effects, adding, 422–423 History palette, 215–216 hardware requirements for, 414 Internet and intranet zones, 223 importing clips, 416 keyboard shortcuts, 233–234 interface, 414–415 Local Area Network settings for, 209 overview of, 413 overview of, 205 Plus! SuperPack and, 180 Pop-up Blocker, 229, 230 saving movie, 426 privacy settings splitting clip, 417 customizing, 227–229 storyboard, creating, 419 default, 226 title or credit, adding, 423–424 overview of, 225 transition Restricted sites zone, 224 creating, 420–421 security zones, 220–221 speeding up or slowing down, 422 starting Remote Desktop session using, 369 trimming clips, 419–420 title, changing, 482–483 Movie Tasks pane (Windows Movie Maker 2.1), 414 toolbar MP3 format, 398 changing, 476–477, 481–482 MSCONFIG (System Configuration Utility), 76–78 configuring, 214–215 MSDN (Microsoft Developers Network), 621 Trusted sites zone, 223–224 MS-DOS program, running, 33–34, 35 VPN and Dial-Up settings for, 206–209 MSN Groups, storing file using, 144–148 Minimal Power Management—Plugged In power multiple monitor configuration, 56 scheme, 63 music minus sign (-), 463 burning CD mkdir command (Recovery Console), 607 Burn List, creating, 405–407 modem properties, configuring, 201–203 overview of, 405 Modem tab (Properties dialog box), 202, 203 steps for, 407–408 Modems tab (Phone and Modem Options deleting song, 404–405 dialog box), 201 playing, 392–393 Modify (standard permission), 327 Plus! SuperPack and, 179 monitor, multiple, configuring, 56 purchasing and downloading online, 401 Monitor pane (Windows Movie Maker 2.1), 414 ripping Monitor Properties dialog box CD, 400–401 Adapter tab, 54 file naming convention, choosing, 397–398 Color Management tab, 56 folder, choosing, 397 General tab, 53 format and level of quality, choosing, 398–399 Monitor tab, 54, 55 overview of, 396 Troubleshoot tab, 54, 55 sorting songs, 402–403 Monitor tab (Monitor Properties dialog box), 54, 55 syncing, 408–409 more command (Recovery Console), 608 My Computer category (Tweak UI tool), 173–174 mounting volume to NTFS folder, 533–534 My Computer folder, hiding folder in, 477–478 Mouse category (Tweak UI tool), 170 My Computer icon, showing username on, 467–468 Move to Folder command (Edit menu), 92 My Computer window, 143–144 Movie Maker 2.1 My Docs Online Web site, 379, 381 audio file for movie My Documents folder, 88 adding, 424–425 My Music folder, 397 adjusting level, 425–426 My Network Places folder, 153 overview of, 424 My Pictures Screen Saver Options dialog box, 14–15 capturing video, 415–416 My Pictures Slideshow, 14–15 combining clips, 418 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 643

Index ✦ N 643

N wireless naming coverage and high-gain antennae, 317 computer on network, 279 infrared connection, 303–310 folder, 88 overview of, 301 music file, 397–398 security issues, 314 network, 279 support for, 303 user accounts, 157 types of, 302 NAT (Network Address Translation), 272 virtual private network, 318–322 navigating Internet Explorer, 233–234 Wi-Fi, 311–318 .NET Messenger Service dialog box, 258 Network Address Translation (NAT), 272 .NET passport Network Bridge Properties dialog box, 292, 293 associating user account with, 158 Network Connection page (New Connection getting, 258 Wizard), 320 net use command (Recovery Console), 608 Network Connection Type page (New Connection Netstat tool, 300 Wizard) network Direct Cable Connection, 294 cabling standards, 273 infrared connection, 308 Offline Files feature and, 149–153 Internet connection, 189, 190 port connections, viewing, 300 VPN connection, 319, 321 remote, 359 Network Connections folder (Control Panel) Remote Desktop feature Advanced Settings option, 287, 288 client computer, configuring, 363 bridge, configuring, 291–292 connecting to remote computer, 362 Create a new connection option, 293, 294 connection, making, 363 Details section, 282–283, 284 enabling, 360–361 Internet connection, 192 performance, managing, 364–367 network drive, mapping, 498–500 starting session using Internet Explorer, 369 Network Interface Card (NIC), 272 troubleshooting, 364 network resource, accessing, 91 Web connection option, installing, 367–369 Network Setup Wizard security issues, 328, 344 home or small office network, setting up sharing resources first client, 275–280 caching level, 347–348 other computers, 280–281 drive, 348–349 opening, 275 folder, 344–347 networking, overview of, 271 overview of, 343–344 Networking Software page (New Connection Wizard), Simple File Sharing, 323–324 321, 322 troubleshooting, tools for, 297–300 Networking tab (Properties dialog box), Dial Up, wired 196–197 bindings and provider order, managing, 287–289 New Alert Settings dialog box bridge, configuring, 289–292 Action tab, 564 connection properties, 285–287 General tab, 563–564 Direct Cable Connection, creating, 292–296 New Area Code Rule dialog box, 199, 200 hardware components for, 271–273 New command (File menu), 92 home or small office, setting up, 275–280 New Connection Wizard installing components, 274–275 Direct Cable Connection, creating, 293–296 status of connection, checking, 283–285 infrared connection, creating, 308–310 troubleshooting, 282 Internet connection, creating, 189–191 types of, 273–274 VPN connection, creating, 319–320 workgroup, setting up, 275 VPN server, configuring, 321–322 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 644

644 Index ✦ N–O

New Desktop Item wizard, 9–10 O New Location dialog box Object Access audit, 336 Area Code Rules tab, 199 Object Edit option (Stardock’s Object Calling Card tab, 200 Desktop 2004), 183 General tab, 197, 198 Object Sweeper option (Stardock’s Object New Log Settings dialog box Desktop 2004), 183 General tab, 561–562 ObjectBar option (Stardock’s Object Desktop 2004), 181 Log Files tab, 562 OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) branding, 480 Schedule tab, 563 Offline Favorite Wizard, 217 New Mail Rule dialog box, 253 Offline Files feature New Playing List, 395 configuring, 149–150 New User window, 163, 164 description of, 103, 149 New Volume Wizard, 535, 539 synchronizing files, 152–153, 218 New ➪ Compressed (zipped) folder, 127 Offline Files tab (Folder Options dialog box), 149, 150 New ➪ Folder, 88 Offline Files Wizard, 151–152 News account, creating, 239 older program, making work, 28–33 newsgroup messages, handling, 247 online meeting features, 268–269 NIC (Network Interface Card), 272 Online Print Ordering Wizard, 433 normal priority, 39 online storage of digital media, 378–381 Normal Startup option, 76 Open command (File menu), 92 notebook computer. See laptop Open Command Window Here tool, 175, 176 notes, taking when crash or problem occurs, 596 Open With command (File menu), 92 Notification area, managing items in, 22 Open With dialog box, 106–107 Novatix, RedWall, 139 opening Now Playing features of Windows Media Player 10, automating with scripting, 494–495 393–395 CD Label Maker, 452 NTFS. See also NTFS compression; NTFS permissions Computer Management console, 163, 528 description of, 526–527 Device Manager window, 44 formatting and converting drive to, 527–528 e-mail attachment, 252, 514 NTFS compression encrypted data on LAN, 130–132 command line switches, 125 Event Viewer, 553–554 drive, compressing, 120–121 file file, compressing, 122–123 with keyboard shortcut, 111 folder, compressing, 123, 125 in Recycle Bin, 113 folder compression compared to, 125–126 folder or file, 91 overview of, 120 Group Policy Editor, 482 NTFS drive, EFS and, 128 Local Security Settings console, 336, 507 NTFS folder, mounting volume to, 533–534 network resource, 91 NTFS permissions newsgroup, 240 advanced, 330–332 Performance Monitor tool, 558 as cumulative, 335 Power Options dialog box, 63, 64 file and folder, managing, 325–328 Recovery Console, 601–602 overview of, 325 Registry Editor, 462, 616 share-level permissions and, 335 remote site, 153 special, 326 Safe Mode, 599 NTFS Security, 344 Scheduled Task Wizard, 549 NTVDM.exe process, 34 Services Console, 79 NVIDIA driver service, stopping, 86 song or video files, 391–392 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 645

Index ✦ O–P 645

System Information, 568 Security tab, 246 Whiteboard session, 268 Send tab, 243 Windows Explorer, 140 Signatures tab, 245 Windows Firewall, 517 Spelling tab, 246 Windows Messenger, 257 override feature of advanced permissions, 331 Windows Movie Maker 2.1, 414 Owner tab (Advanced Security Settings dialog box), Options dialog box 332–333 Windows Media Player 10 ownership of file or folder, 332–333 File Types tab, 390, 391 Rip Music tab, 396 P Windows Messenger, 259, 260 Paint Shop Photo Album 5 (Jasc), 383 Options tab (Properties dialog box), for Dial Up, panning function of Plus! Photo Story, 448 194–196 paper, choosing for printing photos, 431 ordering prints online, 432–435 Paper/Quality tab (Properties dialog box), 430, 432 organizing. See also managing password files and folders, 136 Administrator account, 472 third-party tools for, 137–139 cache, disabling, 617 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) branding, 480 for compressed folder, creating, 126, 127 Other Internet connection methods page for Content Advisor, 232–233 (Network Setup Wizard), 278 maximum age, setting, 508 Outbox folder, 251 Remote Desktop and, 361 Outlook Express secure, creating, 160, 504–505 accounts password reset disk, creating, 161 e-mail, creating, 235–236 Paste command (Edit menu), 92 managing, 235–236 PathPing tool, 298, 299 news or directory service, creating, 239 pattern for desktop, selecting, 5 Address Book, 256 Per Site Privacy Actions dialog box, 227–228 connections, troubleshooting, 240 performance disabling Windows Messenger on, 83 boot time e-mail automatic logon and, 83–85 attachment, 252 improving, 590–592 receiving, 250–251 Recent Documents History and, 82–83 sender, blocking, 254–255 Services Console and, 79–82 sending, 249 startup applications and, 76–79 folder structure, 251 Windows Messenger, disabling on Outlook identities feature, 254, 256 Express 6, 83 importing and exporting messages, 255 drive compression and, 120–121 layout, changing, 248 encryption and, 128 mail rules, 252–254 hard disk and, 588 overview of, 235 Remote Desktop, managing, 364–367 toolbar, customizing, 248 speed, improving Outlook Express Import dialog box, 255 application priority, setting, 592–593 Outlook Express Options dialog box boot process, 590–592 Compose tab, 244 overview of, 585 Connection tab, 247 Registry, cleaning, 589–590 General tab, 240–241 tips for, 594 Maintenance tab, 247 virtual memory and, 585–588 Read tab, 241–242 visual effects, adjusting, 588–589 Receipts tab, 242–243 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 646

646 Index ✦ P

Performance Options dialog box physical (local) security Advanced tab, 586 overview of, 503 Visual Effects tab, 589 user accounts Performance tab (Task Manager), 565 Ctrl+Alt+Delete and, 505–507 Performance tool overview of, 503–504 alert, creating, 563–564 policies for, 504–505 counter, using, 559–561 Picajet, 384–385 interface, 558–559 Picasa, 385–386 logging data, 561–563 Pics Print, 437 overview of, 557–558 PICSRules, 233 Permission Entry dialog box, 330, 331–332 picture for desktop, selecting, 5–6 permissions Picture Selection page (Photo Printing Wizard), inheritance and, 329–330 430, 431 NTFS, 325–328 ping test, 297–298 NTFS advanced, 326, 330–332 pinning shortcut to Start menu, 18, 19 for printer, 353–354 pixel, 428 share-level, 333–335 Platform for Privacy Preferences (P3P), 225 Permissions tab (Advanced Security Settings player. See also Media Player 10 dialog box), 354, 355 default, 389–390 Phone and Modem Options window portable, synchronizing music to, 408–409 Dialing Rules tab, 197, 198 playing music or video, 392–393 Modems tab, 201 Plus! Photo Story, creating, 446–451 Photo Cool, 439 Plus! SuperPack Photo Elf, 438 CD Label Maker, 451–458 photo management software features of, 179–180 ACDSee, 384 Plus! Photo Story, creating, 446–451 overview of, 381 themes, 5 Paint Shop Photo Album 5, 383 transitions, 420 Photoshop Elements 3, 382 Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), 191 Picajet, 384–385 Policy Change audit, 336 Picasa, 385–386 policy settings, Local Security Settings console, Photo Printing Wizard, 429–432 508–511 photos, digital. See also photo management software Pop-up Blocker, 229, 230 ordering prints online, 432–435 Pop-up Blocker Settings dialog box, 230 Plus! Photo Story, creating, 446–451 port, USB, 56–57 PowerToys for portable computer CD Slide Show Generator, 443–444 air travel and, 68 HTML Slide Show Generator, 444–446 hardware profile, creating, 69–73 Image Resizer, 442–443 Hibernation mode and, 67 printing power schemes and, 62 from home, 427 screen saver, battery power, and, 14 Photo Printing Wizard, 429–432 USB hub and, 59 Print Six, 436 wireless NIC and, 312 printing software portable media player, synchronizing music to, overview of, 435 408–409 Photo Cool, 439 Portable/Laptop Desk—Plugged In power scheme, 63 Photo Elf, 438 power alarm, configuring, 65–66 Pics Print, 437 Power Calculator tool, 176 Print Six, 436 power options resizing for e-mail, 441–442 ACPI and, 63 resolution and, 427–429 air travel and, 68 Photoshop Elements 3 (Adobe), 382 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 647

Index ✦ P 647

Hibernation mode Print Spooler Service (Services Console), 80 description of, 67 printer managing, 67–69 adding, 496–497 using, 84 configuring for access through URL, 350 Standby mode, 67–69 default, setting, 498 Power Options Properties dialog box dpi (dots per inch) and, 429 Advanced tab, 69 installing, 59 Alarms tab, 65–66 removing, 497 Hibernate tab, 68 sharing, 349–356 Power Schemes tab, 62 Printers and Faxes folder, Add a Printer Wizard, power schemes 59, 350–353 custom, creating, 64–65 printing. See also printer default, choosing, 62–64 CD label, 457, 458 overview of, 61–62 digital photos Power Schemes tab (Power Options Properties overview of, 427 dialog box), 62 Photo Printing Wizard, 429–432 Power tab (Properties dialog box), 58 Printing Options page (Photo Printing Wizard), PowerDesk Pro 6, 137 430, 431 Powerline network, 274 Printing settings for Internet Explorer, 213 PowerToys priorities for programs, 38–39, 592–593 Alt+Tab Replacement, 176 priority status for e-mail, 249 CD Slide Show Generator, 443–444 Privacy Policy from Web site, 229 ClearType Tuner, 175, 177 Privacy Report dialog box, 228 HTML Slide Show Generator, 444–446 privacy settings for Internet Explorer Image Resizer, 442–443 customizing, 227–229 Open Command Window Here, 175, 176 default, 226 overview of, 167–168 overview of, 225 Power Calculator, 176 private key, 131, 132 Taskbar Magnifier, 178 Privilege Use audit, 336 Tweak UI problem management About category, 168 Recovery Console Common Dialogs category, 171 commands, 602–609 Desktop category, 172–173 installing, 600–601 Explorer category, 170–171 overview of, 600 General category, 169 removing, 609–610 Internet Explorer category, 174, 175 starting, 601–602 Logon category, 174–175 tips for, 596 Mouse category, 170 troubleshooting My Computer category, 173–174 device error codes, 57 Taskbar and Start Menu category, 172 hardware installation, 42, 43 Virtual Desktop Manager, 177–178 infrared connection, 310 WebCam Timershot, 179 log files and, 556 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), 191 network, tools for, 297–300 Presentation—Plugged In power scheme, 63 Outlook Express connections, 240 preventing program from starting automatically, 78–79, Remote Desktop feature, 364 471–472 Safe Mode and, 598–600 Preview command (File menu), 92 workgroup setup, 282 Print command (File menu), 92 Process Tracking audit, 336 Print dialog box, 353 Processes tab (Windows Task Manager), 34, 38–39, Print permission, 353 592–593 print queue, managing, 354–355 profile, for user account, 165 Print Six, 436 Profile Properties dialog box, 70, 72 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 648

648 Index ✦ P–R

Profiles tab (Properties dialog box), 165 folder, sharing, 346–347 program. See also software NTFS permissions, 325 associating sharing printer and, 353–354 CD or DVD with, 110 selected network, 315, 316 document type with, 105–107, 109–110 Sharing tab closing with Ctrl+Alt+Delete, 596–597 drive, 348–349 installing, 25–26 folder, 345 list of installed, editing, 469–470 printer, 349 malware, 471 Shortcut tab, 111 managing, with Task Manager, 37–39 Summary tab older, making work, 28–33 file, 108–109 preventing auto-start of, 78–79, 471–472 song, 404 priorities for, 38–39, 592–593 Tools tab, 544, 545 reducing wait time to close, 85–86 protected content, 401 removing, 26–28 protocol, 304. See also specific protocols 16-bit and MS-DOS, running, 33–34 Provider Order tab (Advanced Settings users, managing, 34–37 dialog box), 289 Program Compatibility Wizard, 29, 30–32 proxy server, 208 Programs tab P3P (Platform for Privacy Preferences), 225 Internet Options dialog box, 212 Public Network page (New Connection Wizard), 320 Remote Desktop Connection dialog box, 367 Properties dialog box Q Advanced tab Q switch, 125 Dial Up, 197 Quick Access Panel (Windows Media Player 10), 393 e-mail account, 238 Quick Launch bar, 21–22 AutoPlay tab, 110, 141–142 Quota Entries window, 341 Compatibility tab, 32–33 Quota tab (Properties dialog box), 340 for device, 46–47 Diagnostics tab, 202, 203 R Download tab, 218 RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) 5, 541 Driver tab RAM (Random Access Memory), 585–586 device, 50, 51 RAS connection, 473 modem, 203 Ratings tab (Content Advisor), 231 General Modem, 201–202 Raxco Perfect Disk, 545 General tab Read and Execute (standard permission), 327 Advanced button, 122 Read permission Dial Up, 194 share-level, 333 disk, 547, 548 standard, 327–328 document, 356 Read tab (Outlook Express Options dialog box), test, 106 241–242 user accounts, 165 realtime priority, 39 Modem tab, 202, 203 Receipts tab (Outlook Express Options dialog box), Networking tab, Dial Up, 196–197 242–243 Options tab, Dial Up, 194–196 receiving e-mail, 250–251 Paper/Quality tab, 430, 432 Recent Documents History, disabling, 82–83 Power tab, 58 Record your Story page (Plus! Photo Story), 448, 449 Quota tab, 340 recording Security tab audio file for movie, 424–425 Dial Up, 196 narration for Plus! Photo Story, 448 file, 107 recovering encrypted data, 132–134 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 649

Index ✦ R 649

Recovery Agent, configuring, 132–134 keys Recovery Console HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, 613 commands, 602–609 HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG, 615–616 installing, 600–601 HKEY_CURRENT_USER, 613–614 overview of, 600 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 614–615 removing, 609–610 HKEY_USERS, 615 starting, 601–602 making changes to, 616–617 Recycle Bin organization of, 463, 612–613 icon, changing, 474–476 overview of, 611–612 overview of, 112 root keys, abbreviations for, 464 properties, changing, 113–115 Web site resources, 621 using, 112–113 Registry Editor Recycle Bin Properties dialog box, 113–115 functions of, 619–621 redundancy Key pane, 463 archiving files and, 141 opening, 462, 616 file and folder organization and, 136 Value pane, 463, 464–465 online storage of digital media and, 378 Registry Mechanic tool, 590 Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) 5, 541 Registry tuneup tool, 590 RedWall (Novatix), 139 RegSeeker tool, 590 refresh rate, 54 Remote Access Server, connecting to remote RegClean utility, 27, 589 computer using, 362 Registry. See also Registry Editor Remote Assistance auto-start capabilities and, 79 enabling, 369–370 backing up, 462 overview of, 369 cleaning, 589–590 requesting, 370–373 editing Remote Assistance dialog box, 372, 373 Add or Remove Programs, removing entry Remote Assistance page (Help and Support Center), from, 484 370, 371, 372 appearance tweaks, 618–619 Remote Assistance Settings dialog box, 370 automatic logon, 472–474 Remote Desktop Connection dialog box balloon tip, disabling, 485 Display tab, 365 branding XP, 480–481 Experience tab, 364–365 closing DLL, 587 Local Resources tab, 366 enabling or disabling Task Manager, 470 opening, 363 Explorer toolbars, changing, 476–477 Programs tab, 367 fixing list of installed programs, 469–470 Remote Desktop feature hiding folder in My Computer folder, 477–478 client computer, configuring, 363 Internet Explorer title, changing, 423–424 connecting to remote computer, 362 overview of, 461–462 connection, making, 363 preventing auto-start of program, 471–472 enabling, 360–361 Recycle Bin icon, changing, 474–476 performance, managing, 364–367 removing orphaned program, 28 starting session using Internet Explorer, 369 removing username from Start menu, 466–467 troubleshooting, 364 security tweaks, 617–618 Web connection option, installing, 367–369 showing username on My Computer icon, Remote Desktop Users dialog box, 361 467–468 remote networking, 359. See also Remote Desktop starting Registry Editor, 462 feature stopping error message beeps, 465–466 Remote Registry Service (Services Console), 81 user information, changing, 468–469 remote site, accessing, 153 Windows Explorer tweaks, 619 removable media, 378 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 650

650 Index ✦ R–S

removing ripping music block from sender, 255 CD, 400–401 contact from Windows Messenger, 262 file naming convention, choosing, 397–398 encryption attribute from file or folder, 129 folder, choosing, 397 file, 113, 114 format and level of quality, choosing, 398–399 hardware, 44 overview of, 396 letter for drive, 533 RJ-45 cable, 273 NTFS compression, 121 rmdir command (Recovery Console), 609 orphaned program entry, 28, 484 roaming user profile, 130 printer, 497 Roboform software, 486 program, 26–28 Roll Back feature, 51–52 Recovery Console, 609–610 root keys, 464 song router, 272, 290 from Library, 404–405 runtime options, 491 from portable player, 409 unused icons from Explorer, 175 S username from Start menu, 466–467 S switch, 125 rename command (Recovery Console), 608 Safe Mode, 598–600 requesting Sample Pictures Properties dialog box, Customize tab, Remote Assistance, 370–373 99–100 secure receipt, 242 satellite Internet connection service, 188–189 residential gateway, 272 Save Scheme dialog box, 64–65 Resize Pictures dialog box (Image Resizer tool), saving 442–443 conversation from Windows Messenger, 265 resizing digital photo for e-mail, 441–442 e-mail to folder, 249 resolution movie, 426 adjusting, 53 script, 494 digital photos and, 427–429 Schedule tab (New Log Settings dialog box), 563 resources, sharing Scheduled Task Wizard, 549–551 caching level, 347–348 screen refresh rate, adjusting, 54 drive, 348–349 screen resolution, adjusting, 53 folder, 344–347 screen saver Internet connection, 356–358 configuring, 13–14 overview of, 343–344 My Pictures Slideshow, 14–15 printer, 349–356 Plus! SuperPack and, 179 Resources tab (Properties dialog box), 47 using, 12–13 restarting. See also starting Screen Saver tab (Display Properties dialog box), 13 after changes to display settings, 53 scripting switching between hardware profiles when, 70 immersion, learning through, 491–492 Restore All Items button (Recycle Bin), 113 overview of, 489 restore points, creating, 577–578 samples Restricted sites dialog box, 224 adding printer, 496–497 RightClick option (Stardock’s Object Desktop 2004), launching application, 494–495 181, 182 mapping network drive, 498–500 right-clicking printer, setting default, 498 in Device Manager, 46 removing printer, 497 document, 356 security and, 492–493 file, 105 types of, 489–491 Rip Music tab (Options dialog box), 396 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 651

Index ✦ S 651

search feature password reset disk, creating, 161 character for Search Companion, changing, Security Log (Event Viewer) 116–117 overview of, 335–336, 555 compressed files and, 594 reviewing, 338 Help and Support Center, 583 security issues indexing service, 117 bridge and, 290 Internet Explorer, 219–220 Internet and, 513–515 overview of, 115–116 local security and user accounts, 503–507 performing search, 117–118 network, 328 search function scripting, 492–493 of Internet Explorer, 174 sharing resources and, 344 of Registry, 621 WAN and, 473 Search Panel program, 488 wireless network, 314 sector, 526 Security Log (Event Viewer) Secure Password Authentication (SPA), 237 overview of, 335–336, 555 secure receipt, requesting, 242 reviewing, 338 Security Center, 517, 518 Security Options folder, Local Security Settings security features. See also Security tab console, 511 Administrator account Security Settings dialog box, 221–222 description of, 156 Security settings for Internet Explorer, 214 logging on to, 165 Security tab Remote Desktop and, 361 Internet Options dialog box, 220, 221 security and, 34–35 Outlook Express Options dialog box, 246 setting password for, 472 Properties dialog box automatic logon and, 83, 85 Dial Up, 196 Automatic Updates and, 39 file, 107 Driver Signing, 48–49 folder, sharing, 346–347 encryption NTFS permissions, 325 accessing encrypted data on LAN, 130–132 sharing printer and, 353–355 from command line, 134 security tweaks, 617–618 definition of, 119 Select a connection method page (Network enabling, 619 Setup Wizard), 277 of file or folder, 129 Select a Destination dialog box, 127, 128 giving other user access to encrypted file or Select a Printing Company page (Online Print folder, 130 Ordering Wizard), 433, 434 recovering encrypted data, 132–134 Select All command (Edit menu), 92 wireless network and, 314 Select Disks page Fast User Switching and, 163 Extend Volume wizard, 538 File Signature Verification utility, 574 New Volume Wizard, 535, 536, 539–540 Internet Explorer, 220–224 Select Group Policy Object Welcome screen, 56 “Me only” option, 193 Select User or Group dialog box, 338 password Select Volume Type page (New Volume Wizard), Administrator account, 472 535, 536, 539 cache, disabling, 617 Select your Internet connection page (Network for compressed folder, creating, 126, 127 Setup Wizard), 278 for Content Advisor, 232–233 Selective Startup option, 76 maximum age, setting, 508 self-powered hub, 57 Remote Desktop and, 361 Send a File or Photo link (Windows Messenger), 266 secure, creating, 160, 504–505 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 652

652 Index ✦ S

Send an Instant Message option (Windows Messenger Sharing tab window), 263 folder, 334, 345 Send Pictures via E-mail dialog box, 442 Properties dialog box Send tab (Outlook Express Options dialog box), 243 drive, 348–349 Send To command (File menu), 92 printer, 349 Send To ➪ CD Drive, 142, 143 shims, 29 Send To ➪ Compressed (zipped) folder, 126 shortcut Send To ➪ Mail Recipient, 442 creating, 23–24 Send To ➪ Removable Disk, 143 customizing, 23 sender, blocking, 254–255 Internet Explorer, 233–234 sending opening file with, 111 e-mail, 249 pinning to Start menu, 18, 19 picture through e-mail, 441–442 updating, 23 Sent Items folder, 251 Shortcut tab (Properties dialog box), 111 server failure and technical support, 599 showing username on My Computer icon, 467–468 Server Message Blocks (SMB) protocol, 527 shutting down computer, 85–86 server timeout, 239 Signatures tab (Outlook Express Options server dialog box), 245 proxy, 208 Simple File Sharing (SFS) using Windows XP as, 339 folder, sharing, 344–347 service contract, 599 overview of, 323–324 Service Dependencies tab, 81, 82 security issues and, 344 Service General tab, 81 simple volume Service Pack 2 (SP2) creating, 535–537 Recovery Console and, 601 extending, 537–538 Windows Firewall and, 517 16-bit program, running, 33–34, 35 Services Console, 79–82 size of Registry, 615 Services tab skinnable, 410 Advanced Settings dialog box, 521 SkinStudio option (Stardock’s Object Desktop 2004), System Configuration Utility dialog box, 77 181, 182 session cookie, 225 slide show, creating, 443–446 set command (Recovery Console), 609 small office network, setting up Settings tab (Display Properties dialog box), 52 first client, 275–280 setup.exe icon, 26 other computers, 280–281 SFS (Simple File Sharing) SMB (Server Message Blocks) protocol, 527 folder, sharing, 344–347 Snap-in dialog box, 35 overview of, 323–324 software. See also application; driver security issues and, 344 anti-spyware, 471 Share Permissions tab of folder, 334 anti-virus, 266, 515, 545 Shared folder feature of Computer Management boot screen replacement, 478 console, 346 customization, 485–487 share-level permissions, 325, 333–335 downloading, security issues when, 514 sharing resources Eraser, 113 caching level, 347–348 hard disk performance, 543–549 drive, 348–349 organizing tools, 137–139 folder, 344–347 photo management, 381–386 Internet connection, 356–358 photo printing, 435–439 overview of, 343–344 printer, 349–356 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 653

Index ✦ S 653

Plus! SuperPack Stardock’s Object Desktop 2004, 180–183 CD Label Maker, 451–458 Start menu features of, 179–180 Classic transitions, 420 customizing, 20 PowerToys selecting, 18–19 Alt+Tab Replacement, 176 customizing, 15–18 CD Slide Show Generator, 443–444 folders and, 173 ClearType Tuner, 175, 177 icons, storing on, 18 HTML Slide Show Generator, 444–446 pinning shortcut to, 18, 19 Image Resizer, 442–443 removing username from, 466–467 Open Command Window Here, 175, 176 Start Menu tab (Taskbar and Start Menu Properties overview of, 167–168 dialog box), 15, 16, 19 Power Calculator, 176 Start ➪ All Programs ➪ Accessories, 140 Taskbar Magnifier, 178 Start ➪ All Programs ➪ PowerToys for Windows XP ➪ Tweak UI, 23, 28, 168–175 Timershot, 179 Virtual Desktop Manager, 177–178 starting. See also restarting WebCam Timershot, 179 automating with scripting, 494–495 Remote Desktop Client, 363 CD Label Maker, 452 Software Environment category (System Information), Computer Management console, 163, 528 571–572 Device Manager window, 44 sorting e-mail attachment, 252, 514 e-mail messages, 250 encrypted data on LAN, 130–132 songs, 402–403 Event Viewer, 553–554 SPA (Secure Password Authentication), 237 file spanned volume, creating, 538–540 with keyboard shortcut, 111 Specify a Printer page (Add a Printer Wizard), 351 in Recycle Bin, 113 speed, improving folder or file, 91 application priority, setting, 592–593 Group Policy Editor, 482 boot process, 590–592 Local Security Settings console, 336, 507 overview of, 585 network resource, 91 Registry, cleaning, 589–590 newsgroup, 240 tips for, 594 Performance Monitor tool, 558 virtual memory and, 585–588 Power Options dialog box, 63, 64 visual effects, adjusting, 588–589 Recovery Console, 601–602 Spelling tab (Outlook Express Options dialog box), 246 Registry Editor, 462, 616 splitting clip, 417 remote site, 153 SP2 (Service Pack 2) Safe Mode, 599 Recovery Console and, 601 Scheduled Task Wizard, 549 Windows Firewall and, 517 Services Console, 79 spyware song or video files, 391–392 AntiSpyware (Microsoft), 472, 493, 522–523 System Information, 568 anti-spyware program, 471 Whiteboard session, 268 description of, 515 Windows Explorer, 140 managing, 522–523 Windows Firewall, 517 Standby mode Windows Messenger, 257 description of, 67 Windows Movie Maker 2.1, 414 managing, 67–69 Start ➪ Log Off ➪ Switch User, 162 USB storage device and, 69 Start ➪ Search, 116 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 654

654 Index ✦ S–T

Start ➪ Settings ➪ Control Panel, 26 System log (Event Viewer), 555–556 Start ➪ Turn Off Computer, 68, 85 system performance. See also boot time Startup Control Panel utility, 79 drive compression and, 120–121 Startup Cop utility, 79 hard disk and, 588 startup programs, managing, 75–79 Remote Desktop, managing, 364–367 Startup tab (System Configuration Utility dialog box), speed, improving 77–78, 591–592 application priority, setting, 592–593 stateful firewall, 517 boot process, 590–592 Stationery option (Outlook Express), 244 overview of, 585 Status dialog box Registry, cleaning, 589–590 General tab, 283, 284 tips for, 594 Support tab, 285 virtual memory and, 585–588 status settings, Windows Messenger window, 260 visual effects, adjusting, 588–589 stopping System Properties dialog box application with Ctrl+Alt+Delete, 596–597 Automatic Updates tab, 39–40 error message beeps, 465–466 Hardware tab, 48, 70 NVIDIA driver service, 86 Remote tab, 360, 369 Remote Assistance session, 372 System Restore feature tasks automatically on shutdown, 86 enabling, 576 Store Folders option (Outlook Express), 247 overview of, 27, 575–576 storing file on Internet, 144–148 requirements for, 577 storyboard, creating, 419 restore points, creating, 577–578 Storyboard view (Windows Movie Maker 2.1), 418 running, 578–580 Streamload Web site, 379, 380 undoing, 580–581 striped volume, creating, 540–541 system restore point, 479 subfolder structure, 88 System Restore Service (Services Console), 81 Suggested Value Changes dialog box, 509–510 System Summary view (System Information), 569 summary information for file, configuring, 108–109 system.ini file, 612 Summary tab (Properties dialog box), 108–109 System.ini tab (System Configuration Utility Support tab (Status dialog box), 285 dialog box), 76 Symantec Internet Security software, 515 systemroot command (Recovery Console), 609 Synchronization Settings dialog box, 152, 153 Synchronization window, 151–152 T Synchronize command (Tools menu), 93 Tab LaunchPad option (Stardock’s Object synchronizing Desktop 2004), 183 files, 152–153 Take Control button, 372, 373 music, 408–409 Take Ownership permission, 332–333 offline pages, 217, 218 Task Manager System Configuration Utility dialog box, Startup tab, Ctrl+Alt+Del and, 596–597 591–592 enabling or disabling, 470 System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG), 76–78 Performance tab, 565 System Events audit, 336 Processes tab, 34, 592–593 System Information program management with, 37–39 Components category, 570–571 Task pane, 89–90, 101 Hardware Resources category, 569–570 taskbar Internet Explorer category, 572–573 customizing, 20–22 overview of, 568 Notification area, managing items in, 22 Software Environment category, 571–572 Taskbar and Start Menu category (Tweak UI tool), 172 System Summary view, 569 Tools menu, 573–575 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 655

Index ✦ T 655

Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box transferring Start Menu tab, 15, 16, 19 file with Windows Messenger, 265–266 Taskbar tab, 21, 22 ownership of file or folder, 332–333 Taskbar Magnifier tool, 178 transitions between clips Taskbar tab (Taskbar and Start Menu Properties creating, 420–421 dialog box), 21, 22 speeding up or slowing down, 422 TCP/IP, 275 trimming clip, 419–420 Tech Net Web site, 621 Trojan horse, 514 technical support, 599 Troubleshoot tab (Monitor Properties dialog box), Templates menu (CD Label Maker), 453 54, 55 Templates option (Tweak UI tool), 174 troubleshooter feature of Help and Support Center, theme 584, 597 changing, 4–5 troubleshooting description of, 3 device error codes, 57 Microsoft Plus! SuperPack for Windows XP, 5, 179 hardware installation, 42, 43 saving custom, 5 infrared connection, 310 Theme Manager option (Stardock’s Object log files and, 556 Desktop 2004), 181 network, tools for, 297–300 Themes tab (Display Properties dialog box), 4–5 Outlook Express connections, 240 third-party cookie, 225 Remote Desktop feature, 364 3DNA Desktop 1.1, 183 Safe Mode and, 598–600 three-person instant messaging session, 264 workgroup setup, 282 Thumbnails view, 97, 112 Trusted sites dialog box, 223–224 Tiles view, 97, 112 Trusted sites zone, 223–224 Timeline view (Windows Movie Maker 2.1), 418, 422 turning off title balloon tips, 485 adding to clip, 423–424 cache password, 617 of Internet Explorer, changing, 482–483 Content Advisor, 233 Toolbar options (View menu), 93–94 device, 44, 46, 72 toolbars EFS (Encrypting File System), 133 Alexa, 488 error message beeps, 465–466 customizing, 94–95 guest account, 504 Explorer, changing, 476–477 network connection, 283, 284 Google toolbar, 488 NVIDIA driver service, 86 Internet Explorer Recent Documents History, 82–83 changing, 481–482 Simple File Sharing, 324 configuring, 214–215 Task Manager, 470 Outlook Express, customizing, 248 Welcome page, 505 Performance tool, 558, 559 Windows Messenger on Outlook Express 6, 83 Windows Media Player 10, 394–395 turning on. Tools menu auditing for policy, 337 folders and, 93 caching, 348 Outlook Express, 249 Content Advisor, 231 System Information, 573–575 encryption, 619 Tools tab (Properties dialog box), 544, 545 quota management, 340 Tools ➪ Titles and Credits, 423 Remote Assistance feature, 369–370 Tools ➪ Video Effects, 422 Remote Desktop, 360–361 Tools ➪ Video Transitions, 421 System Restore, 576 Task Manager, 470 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 656

656 Index ✦ T–V

Tweak UI tool log on or log off, changing, 161–162 About category, 168 managing, 164–165 Common Dialogs category, 171 .NET passport and, 158 description of, 168, 169 Remote Desktop and, 361 Desktop category, 172–173 User Accounts dialog box Explorer category, 170–171 Advanced tab, 506–507 General category, 169 automatic logon and, 84 icon, customizing with, 23 changing account, 158, 159 Internet Explorer category, 174, 175 creating account, 156, 157 Logon category, 174–175 Pick a Task, 162 Mouse category, 170 Users tab, 506 My Computer category, 173–174 user information, changing, 468–469 orphaned entry, removing with, 28 User Permissions page (New Connection Wizard), Taskbar and Start Menu category, 172 295, 296, 310 type command (Recovery Console), 609 user profile, roaming, 130 Type Specific Words dialog box, 253 User Rights Assignment folder, Local Security Settings console, 509 U usernames U switch, 125 clearing last logged-on, 618 UNC (Universal Naming Convention) path, 90, 91 removing from Start menu, 466–467 Undelete 5, 139 requirements for, 157 Undo Delete command (Edit menu), 92 showing on My Computer icon, 467–468 undoing restoration, 580–581 users. See also user account uninstalling driver, 51–52 allowing access to encrypted file or folder, 130 Universal Serial Bus (USB) architecture, 56–57 managing, 34–37 Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder, 9 Users container, 163, 164 updating Users tab (User Accounts dialog box), 84, 506 anti-virus software, 515 driver V improving performance and, 590 Value pane (Registry Editor), 463, 464–465 manually, 50–52 .vbs file extension, 494 with Windows Update, 50 VBScript and Windows Scripting Host, 494 shortcut, 23 video USB Flash drive, 143–144 capturing from camcorder, 415–416 USB hub, 57–59 playing, 392–393 USB port, 56–57 Video and Visualization pane of Windows Media Player USB storage device and Standby mode, 69 10, 394 USB (Universal Serial Bus) architecture, 56–57 video card USB Wi-Fi network adapters, 193 getting information about, 54 user account multiple monitors, configuring, 56 changing, 158–161 video editing. See Windows Movie Maker 2.1 Computer Management console and, 163–165 video feature of Windows Messenger, 268 Control Panel and, 155–163 Video Transitions window, 421 creating new View menu in Computer Management console, 163–164 Computer Management console, 534 in Control Panel, 156–157 folders and, 93 local security and options, 112 Ctrl+Alt+Del and, 505–507 Outlook Express, 249 overview of, 503–504 Toolbar options, 93–94 policies for, 504–505 Windows Media Player 10, 389 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 657

Index ✦ V–W 657

View tab (Folder Options dialog box) W disabling Simple File Sharing, 324 wallpaper options, 101–102 changing, 5–6 Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color positioning, 618–619 option, 124 WAN (wide area network) View ➪ Arrange Icons by, 98 connecting to remote computer using, 362 viewing RAS connection and, 473 e-mail, 250 Warn option (Driver Signing Options dialog box), 49 network port connections, 300 Web cam feature of Windows Messenger, 268 View ➪ Toolbars ➪ Customize, 214 Web connection feature of Remote Desktop, installing, Virtual Desktop Manager tool, 177–178 367–369 Virtual Desktops option (Stardock’s Object Web page, placing on desktop, 9–10 Desktop 2004), 183 Web Picker program, 488 virtual machine, 16-bit or MS-DOS program and, 34 Web Publishing Wizard, 144–147 Virtual Memory dialog box, 586–587 Web sites virtual memory settings, tweaking, 585–588 Absolute Startup, 487 Virtual Private Network (VPN) settings for Internet ACDsystems, 384 Explorer, 206–209 Adobe, 382 virtual private networking (VPN) anti-spyware, 472, 522 configuring Windows XP as server, 321–322 anti-virus software, 515 connection, creating, 319–320 boot screen replacement, 478 overview of, 318–319 Crap Cleaner, 216 RAS connection and, 473 decoder for DVD drive, 393 Remote Desktop and, 362 desktop customization tools, 183 virus, 514 Eraser software, 113 virus protection feature of Outlook Express, 246 ERUNT application, 462 visual effects, adjusting, 588–589 HomePNA network standard, 274 Visual Effects tab (Performance Options I Hate This Key Deluxe Edition, 487 dialog box), 589 icons, 476 visualization, 410, 411 Internet Content Rating Association, 230 voice conversation feature of Windows Messenger, Internet Explorer add-ons, 488 266–267 Jasc, 383 volume Login King, 485 configuring, 534–535 Microsoft simple Antispyware, 522–523 creating, 535–537 CryptoAPI tools, 493 extending, 537–538 hardware issues, 43 spanned, creating, 538–540 Tweak UI tool, 23 striped, creating, 540–541 Windows Media Player 10, 387 volume management, 529 online storage, 378–381 VPN (Virtual Private Network) settings for Internet organizing tools, 137–139 Explorer, 206–209 Photo Cool, 439 VPN (virtual private networking) Photo Elf, 438 configuring Windows XP as server, 321–322 Picajet, 384 connection, creating, 319–320 Picasa, 385 overview of, 318–319 Pics Print, 437 RAS connection and, 473 Powerline network, 274 Remote Desktop and, 362 Print Six, 436 Privacy Policy from, 229 Continued 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 658

658 Index ✦ W

Web sites (continued) Windows Explorer Raxco Perfect Disk, 545 files, folders, and, 140 RegClean utility, 589 toolbar, changing, 476–477 Registry Mechanic tool, 590 tweaking, 619 Registry resources, 621 Windows Firewall Registry tuneup tool, 590 accessing, 517 RegSeeker tool, 590 configuring, 519–522 Roboform, 486 default behavior of, 516–517 routers, 272 log file, 556 satellite Internet connection service, 189 overview of, 516 screen savers, 13 Remote Desktop and, 361 scripting, 492 as stateful, 517 Stardock’s Object Desktop 2004, 180 VPN traffic and, 322 Startup Control Panel, 79 Windows Firewall dialog box Startup Cop, 79 Advanced tab, 520 themes, 5 Exceptions tab, 519 3DNA Desktop 1.1, 183 General tab, 518 tracing history, 216 Windows Image Acquisition Service Window Washer, 486, 487 (Services Console), 81 Windows Media Player plug-ins, 180, 411 Windows Media format, 398 WinPlosion 2, 487 Windows Media Player 10 WinZip technology, 119 accessing existing media, 391–392 ZoneAlarm firewall, 516 Compact Disc Database information and, 400–401 Web tab (Desktop Items dialog box), 10 content protection, 450 WebCam Timershot tool, 179 interface, 388 Welcome page, turning off, 505 Library Welcome screen Burn List, creating, 405–407 CD Label Maker, 452 deleting song from, 404–405 logging on at, 162 editing, 403–404 Plus! Photo Story, 447 overview of, 401–402 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), 314 sorting songs, 402–403 Wheel option (Tweak UI tool), 170 menu, accessing, 388 Whiteboard feature of Windows Messenger, 268–269 menu bar, displaying, 389 wide area network (WAN) music or video, playing, 392–393 connecting to remote computer using, 362 Now Playing features, 393–395 RAS connection and, 473 overview of, 387 Wi-Fi (802.11b) network standard plug-ins for, 180 frequency of, 318 Plus! SuperPack and, 180 hardware, 311–312 purchasing and downloading music online, 401 overview of, 303 ripping music settings, configuring, 315–317 file naming convention, choosing, 397–398 Wireless Network Setup Wizard, 312–314 folder, choosing, 397 Wi-Fi network adapters, USB, 193 format and level of quality, choosing, 398–399 Win32scripting Web site, 492 overview of, 396 Window Layout Properties dialog box, 248 skin, changing, 410–411 Window Washer program, 486, 487 supported file types, 389–390 WindowBlinds option (Stardock’s Object syncing music, 408–409 Desktop 2004), 180 View menu, 389 Windows Components Wizard, 367–368 visualization, 410, 411 Windows Error Reporting option (System Windows Media Player plug-ins Web site, 180, 411 Information), 572 Windows Media Video (WMV) file, 416 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 659

Index ✦ W 659

Windows Messenger enabling or disabling Task Manager, 470 Application Sharing feature, 269 Explorer toolbars, changing, 476–477 connecting through firewall, 258 fixing list of installed programs, 469–470 contacts feature, 260–262 hiding folder in My Computer folder, 477–478 disabling on Outlook Express 6, 83 Internet Explorer title, changing, 423–424 instant messaging feature, 262–265 overview of, 461–462 opening, 257 preventing auto-start of program, 471–472 overview of, 257 Recycle Bin icon, changing, 474–476 Remote Assistance and, 370 removing orphaned program, 28 status, choosing, 259–260 removing username from Start menu, 466–467 transferring files with, 265–266 security tweaks, 617–618 using, 258 showing username on My Computer icon, voice conversation feature, 266–267 467–468 Web cam or video feature, 268 starting Registry Editor, 462 Whiteboard feature, 268–269 stopping error message beeps, 465–466 Windows Messenger window, 259 user information, changing, 468–469 Windows Movie Maker 2.1 Windows Explorer tweaks, 619 audio file for movie keys adding, 424–425 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, 613 adjusting level, 425–426 HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG, 615–616 overview of, 424 HKEY_CURRENT_USER, 613–614 capturing video, 415–416 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 614–615 combining clips, 418 HKEY_USERS, 615 editing clip, 417 making changes to, 616–617 effects, adding, 422–423 organization of, 463, 612–613 hardware requirements for, 414 overview of, 611–612 importing clips, 416 root keys, abbreviations for, 464 interface, 414–415 Web site resources, 621 overview of, 413 Windows Scripting Host (WSH) technology Plus! SuperPack and, 180 overview of, 489–491 saving movie, 426 samples splitting clip, 417 adding printer, 496–497 storyboard, creating, 419 launching application, 494–495 title or credit, adding, 423–424 mapping network drive, 498–500 transition printer, setting default, 498 creating, 420–421 removing printer, 497 speeding up or slowing down, 422 Windows Security dialog box, 162 trimming clips, 419–420 Windows Task Manager Windows 95 client, 282 Ctrl+Alt+Del and, 596–597 Windows Registry. See also Registry Editor enabling or disabling, 470 auto-start capabilities and, 79 Performance tab, 565 backing up, 462 Processes tab, 34, 592–593 cleaning, 589–590 program management with, 37–39 editing Windows Update, getting newer driver using, 50 Add or Remove Programs, removing Windows XP Home edition, 120, 472, 482 entry from, 484 Windows XP Plus! SuperPack appearance tweaks, 618–619 CD Label Maker, 451–458 automatic logon, 472–474 description of, 179–180 balloon tips, disabling, 485 Plus! Photo Story, creating, 446–451 branding XP, 480–481 themes, 5 closing DLLs, 587 transitions, 420 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 660

660 Index ✦ W

WindowsFX option (Stardock’s Object Wireless Network Setup Wizard, 312–314 Desktop 2004), 181 Wireless Networks tab (wireless NIC Properties WinGuides Web site, 621 dialog box), 315, 316, 317 win.ini file, 612 wireless NIC Properties dialog box Win.ini tab (System Configuration Utility General tab, 315 dialog box), 76 Wireless Networks tab, 315, 316, 317 WinPlosion 2 software, 487 Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN), 302 WinZip technology Web site, 119 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), 302 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), 314 Wireless Zero Configuration Service wired network (Services Console), 81 bindings and provider order, managing, 287–289 wizards bridge, configuring, 289–292 Add a Contact, 261–262 connection properties, 285–287 Add a Printer, 59, 350–353 Direct Cable Connection, creating, 292–296 Add Hardware, 42–43 hardware components for, 271–273 Audio and Video Tuning, 267 home or small office, setting up Desktop Cleanup, 9 first client, 275–280 Extend Volume, 538 other computers, 280–281 Extraction, 127–128 installing components, 274–275 Hardware Update, 51 status of connection, checking, 283–285 Home Networking, 357–358 troubleshooting Internet Connection, 236–238 tools for, 297–300 Network Setup, 275–281 workgroup problems, 282 New Connection types of, 273–274 Direct Cable Connection, creating, 293–296 workgroup, setting up, 275 infrared connection, creating, 308–310 Wireless Link dialog box Internet connection, creating, 189–191 Hardware tab, 306, 307 VPN connection, creating, 319–320 Image Transfer tab, 306 VPN server, configuring, 321–322 Infrared tab, 305 New Desktop Item, 9–10 Wireless Link File Transfer, 304 New Volume, 535, 359 Wireless Link icon (Control Panel), 303, 304, 305 Offline Favorite, 217 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), 302 Offline Files, 151–152 Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN), 302 Online Print Ordering, 433 wireless network Photo Printing, 429–432 coverage and high-gain antennae, 317 Program Compatibility, 29, 30–32 infrared connection Scheduled Task, 549–551 configuring, 305–306 Web Publishing, 144–147 creating, 307–310 Windows Components, 367–368 overview of, 303–304 Wireless Network Setup, 312–314 troubleshooting, 310 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network), 302 using, 306–307 WMAN (Wireless Metropolitan Area Network), 302 overview of, 301 WMV (Windows Media Video) file, 416 security issues, 314 workgroup, setting up support for, 303 first client, 275–280 types of, 302 other computers, 280–281 virtual private network, 318–322 troubleshooting, 282 Wi-Fi worm, 514 configuring, 315–317 Wowexec.exe process, 34 frequency of, 318 WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network), 302 hardware, 311–312 Write Combining option, 54–55 Wireless Network Setup Wizard, 312–314 Write (standard permission), 328 Wireless Network dialog box, Choose a wireless WScript application, 491 network page, 312 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 661

Index ✦ W–Z 661

WSH (Windows Scripting Host) technology X overview of, 489–491 Xdrive Web site, 379 samples X-Mouse option (Tweak UI tool), 170 adding printer, 496–497 launching application, 494–495 Y mapping network drive, 498–500 Your Name page (Internet Connection Wizard), 236 printer, setting default, 498 removing printer, 497 Z WshShell object, 495 ZoneAlarm firewall, 516 WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network), 302 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 662 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 663 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 664 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 665 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 666 48_597868_bindex.qxd 8/23/05 7:37 PM Page 667