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Download the following patch and run it! Make sure u exit messenger and that the patching directory is correct ej c:program filesmsn messenger
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1. Click Start | Run. 2. Enter gpedit.msc at the command line and click OK. this opens the Group Policy settings window. 3. Select User Configuration | Administrative Templates | System | Ctrl Alt Delete Options | Remove Task Manager. 4. Double-click the Remove Task Manager option from the Group Policy menu. from here u can disable, enable, or set the policy to Not Configured
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in the run command line type regedit, selecet H-KEY CURRENT USER>software >microsoft >windows >currentversion > policies >system here right click on the white space to the right and add REG_DWORD call it DisableTaskMgr and set the value to 0

When I log off in XP Pro and shut down my computer and then reboot XP opens to the desktop of the Admin Account instead of the welcome screen.
Click Start, Run and type "control userpasswords2" without the quotes, and hit enter. Check the box to require a password.

Right click on the taskbar and make sure that "Lock the Taskbar" is unchecked.

There is a program that is already removed from the computer, but I can still see it on the Add/Remove Programs list. How do I remove it?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Uninstall
Find your program right click and remove.

Can I force Outlook XP to minimize to the system tray?
If you are missing the registry key below, this tip will not work for you. Always remember to backup your registry before you mess with it.
Click Start, Click run, type Regedit (hit enter).
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Microsoft Office 10.0 OutlookPreferences
Add a new DWORD value and name it MinToTray
Set it equal to 1.
Restart Outlook, it should now minimize to the tray.

I am the only user of my computer, is there any way to completely disable or hide the "shared documents" feature of Windows XP Home?
Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Policies Explorer
Look in the right pane for a value called NoSharedDocuments If it exists, it needs to be set to 1. Double click NoSharedDocuments and set it to 1. If it doesn't exist (and it probably doesn't), right click in a blank area of the right pane and select New, DWord value and name it NoSharedDocuments and set the value to 1. Log off/log on

My DVD-ROM drive disappeared?! Or I get Code 31 or 39 error??
Run Regedit and delete Upperfilters and LowerFilters at: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE System CurrentControlSet ControlClass {4D36E965- E325- 11CE- BFC1- 08002BE10318}
And then restart the PC