Browsing Windows XP
Changing the User Type
Normally in XP Pro, through the Control Panel / User Accounts icon, you are only allowed to create administrators or limited users.
Make Pictures Smaller Unavailable
When you try and send pictures through e-mail, you should normally be given the option to make them smaller.
Fix Movie Interference in AVI files
If you have any AVI files that you saved in Windows 9x, which have interference when opened in Windows XP, there is an easy fix to get rid of the interference:
Open Windows Movie Maker.
How do I get the Administrator name on Welcome Screen?
To get Admin account on the "Welcome Screen" as well as the other usernames, make sure that there are no accounts logged in.
Instantly Activate a Screensaver
Turn on a screensaver without having to wait by adding a shortcut to your desktop:
Click the Start button, and then click Search.
Create a Shortcut to Start Remote Desktop
You can add a shortcut to the desktop of your home computer to quickly start Remote Desktop and connect to your office computer.
Create a Shortcut to Lock Your Computer
Leaving your computer in a hurry but you don't want to log off? You can double-click a shortcut on your desktop to quickly lock the keyboard and display without using CTRL+ALT+DEL or a screensaver.