Browsing Windows XP
Unmountable Boot Volume
SYMPTOMS
When booting up to Win XP you may get a error that reads "Unmountable Boot Volume".
HAL.DLL Missing or Corrupt
If you get an error regarding a missing or corrupt hal.
Configure for Auto-Logon
If you are the only person using the computer and what to have it automatically log you on,
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Increasing File System Caching
To increase the amount of memory Windows will locked for I/O operations:
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Adding / Removing Additional Programs
By default, WindowsXP does not display all the programs you can add or remove.
Changing System Restore Settings
By default, WindowsXP uses a large amount of hard drive space for storing system restore points.
Changing Visual Effects
To change visual effects such as fade menus, mouse shadow, visual styles on buttons, drop shadows for icons, slide open boxes and buttons etc.