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Fix System Tray Tooltips Not Displaying in Windows XP

Fix System Tray Tooltips Not Displaying in Windows XP

There’s a bug in Fix System Tray Tooltips Not Displaying in Windows XP where sometimes the system tray tooltips and popup notifications will show up behind the taskbar, or behind other windows.

The way to make everything start working again is to do the following:

  1. Right click the taskbar, choose properties, and uncheck the checkbox that says “Keep task bar on top of other windows”.
  2. Click Apply
  3. Check the checkbox again.
  4. Click Apply again.

This will temporarily make the system work right again, but you may have to repeat these steps if it happens again.

Note: Neosmart has created a small application that will fix this problem.

Download ToolTipFixer from NeoSmart

Transfer files and settings from XP to Windows 7

How to Transfer files and settings from XP to Windows 7

Transferring files or user accounts from one computer to another used to be Difficult. You can’t just copy the user folder from one computer to another – You can copy the pictures and videos but what about program settings, Internet favorites and saved username/passwords?

To access the tool, You must Download and install Windows Easy Transfer for Windows XP  once installed, open the list of Programs > Windows Easy Transfer:

The wizard will open. Choose the type of medium where you want to temporarily save the image file.  You can transfer files and settings using removable media such as CD/DVD, or an external hard drive.

Note: Both computers must support the transfer method you choose. For example, if you write the data to CD or DVD, the destination computer must also have a CD or DVD drive. If you choose to transfer the data across the network, both computers must be connected on the same network.

Choose which users you want to export from your old computer.  You may choose specific types of files and folders. Windows Easy Transfer does not transfer installed applications.

On your new Windows 7 computer, open the Easy Transfer wizard with steps that will guide you to import the contents of the file.  Once you imported the file, the old accounts files will be available on your current user account.

Download Windows Easy Transfer for Windows XP

Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on to the network

Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on to the network

In Windows XP While trying to connect to a wireless network, an error comes up saying that “Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you onto the network (Network name).

Here’s how to fix Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on to the network

  1. Click on the wireless icon in your taskbar and under Related Tasks, choose Change advanced settings.
  2. Click on the Wireless Networks tab and select the network in the list at the bottom.
  3. Click on Properties once you select the wireless networkthat is having problems.
  4. Click on the Authentication tab and now uncheck the Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network box.
  5. That’s it! Once you’ve unchecked that box, try to reconnect to the wireless network, everything should work fine.
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How to remove Windows Genuine Advantage Notification

If you bought Windows XP and have been unlucky enough to fail the validation (which isn’t uncommon) then you might just want to remove the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA). This is a non-vital Windows component, which means that without it your copy of Windows XP will continue to work.

I’ve provided two methods of removing WGA. One way is manually and, the other is using Windows Genuine Advantage Crack Software. I’d recommend you try the first set of instructions to begin, the second method is provided in case you can’t get the first working.

Manual method:

  1. Before you start is recommended to Back up the Registry
  2. Click the start button then click on run.
  3. In the space type regedit.
  4. Go to My Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon In this location delete the folder Notify.
  5. Restart your PC and your WGA notifications shouldn’t be visible. These next steps will delete the files for good.
  6. Click the start button then Open My Computer.
  7. Open local disk.In local disk open the WINDOWS folder.
  8. In that folder open the folder System32.
  9. Look for the following executable file  wgatray.exe
  10. Now delete the wgatray.exe file.
  11. Now we are Finished

Note: If you have tried to delete WgaTray.exe and it says “Access is denied”

then
1. Launch Windows Task Manager.
2. End wgatray.exe process in Task Manager and retry. if it doesn’t work then
3. Restart Windows XP in Safe Mode.
4. Delete WgaTray.exe from C:\Windows\System32.

Or  just simply download and install WGA remover for Windows XP or Windows 7.

  Windows XP WGA Remover

Windows 7 SP1 WGA Remover 2011

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How To Change the Windows XP Product Key Code

If you discover your current Windows XP key is pirated or illegal but you don’t want to Reinstall Windows XP to activate your new legal key.Before we begin I recommend you to Back up your Registry

Here’s How:
  1. Click on Start and then Run.
  2. In the text box in the Run window, type regedit and click OK. This will open the Registry Editor program.
  3. Locate the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder under My Computer and click on the (+) sign next the folder name to expand the folder.
  4. Continue to expand folders until you reach the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Current Version\WPAEvents registry key.
  5. Click on the WPAEvents folder.
  6. In the results that appear in the window on the right, locate OOBETimer.
  7. Right-click on the OOBETimer entry and choose Modify from the resulting menu.
  8. Change at least one digit in the Value data text box and click OK. This will deactivate Windows XP. Feel free to close Registry Editor at this point.
  9. Click on Start and then Run.
  10. In the text box in the Run window, type the following command:%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a and click OK.
  11. When the Let’s activate Windows window appears, choose Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows and then click Next.
  12. Click the Change Product Key button at the bottom of the window.Don’t worry about filling anything out on this screen.
  13. Type your new, valid Windows XP product key in the New key: text boxes and then click the Update button.
  14. You should now reactivate Windows XP by following the instructions on the Activate Windows by phone window which you should now be seeing or via the Internet by clicking the Back button and following the instructions on that screen. If you’d rather postpone activating Windows XP until a later date, you can click the Remind me later button.
  15. After activating Windows XP, you can verify that activation was successful by repeating steps 9 and 10 above. The Windows Product Activation window that appears should say “Windows is already activated. Click OK to exit.”

The Windows Product Activation window that appears should say “Windows is already activated. Click OK to exit.”

Note: Take great care in making only the changes described below. I recommend that you Backup the Registry before any Modifications.

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Locked out of windows XP?

Changed the password and now you don’t remember it. or you have been locked out of your own Computer unable to work. Don’t Worry, this Video tutorial will guide you to getting back on track without a Disk, program, or Hack. Using an administrator account Hidden in Windows XP.

Forgot the Password:

  1. At the Logon Screen press Ctrl+Alt+Delete twice.The log on Window will change.
  2. In the new Logon window use Administrator as User name and leave blank the Password section and Click OK.
  3. Once logged in as Admin.Click on Start, Control Panel, User Accounts.
  4. Select the User that you have forgotten the Password.
  5. Then click Remove password on the Confirmation window.
  6. Log off as Administrator and log in as the User.
  7. Click Remove the password

Locked out:

  1. Right click my computer and Click Manage
  2. Expand users and groups.
  3. Then click on users folder, this will display all the users on the right pane.
  4. Right click on the user name that is locked out and go to properties.
  5. This will open up the user settings and remove the check mark “account is locked out”.
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Clear My Recent Documents in Windows XP Start Menu

  1. Right click the start menu icon and select Properties. Click the Start Menu tab and click on Customize.
  2. In the Customize Start Menu window click on the Advanced tab.

Now you have two options:

  1. Click the Clear List button to just clear the recent documents.
  2. Uncheck the “List my most recently opened documents” box to make the entire feature go away.
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How to optimize folder access Windows XP

To optimize folder access:

Windows XP needs to be installed and that an NTFS partition is present. The XP client must either be a domain member or it must Not  have Simple File Sharing disabled.

  1. Launch Windows Explorer (Start, All Programs, Accessories, Windows
    Explorer).
  2. In the left pane, select a drive formatted with NTFS within My Computer.
  3. In the right pane, select a folder.
  4. Select File, Properties.
  5. Select the Security tab.
  6. Click the Add button.
  7. Click the Advanced button.
  8. Click the Find Now button.
  9. Locate and select the Authenticated Users group.
  10. Click OK.
  11. Click OK.
  12. Click the Authenticated Users group that now appears in the list of names on the Security tab for the NTFS object. Take note of the granted permissions.
  13. Select the Sharing tab.
  14. Select the Share this folder radio button.
  15. Click the Permissions button.
  16. Click the Add button.
  17. Click the Advanced button.
  18. Click the Find Now button.
  19. Locate and select the Authenticated Users group.
  20. Click OK.
  21. Click OK.
  22. Set the Share permissions for the Authenticated Users group as close to the NTFS file level permissions as possible.
  23. Click OK.
  24. Click OK.
  25. In Windows Explorer, select File, Close.
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How to Create Offline Files Windows XP

  1. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
  3. Click the Offline Files tab.

  4. Select the Enable Offline Files check box, and then click OK.

Make files or folders available offline

To make shared network files or folders available when you are offline:

  1. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
  2. Click My Network Places.
  3. Double-click the network place that contains the folder or file that you want to make available offline.
  4. Right-click the file or folder that you want, and then click Make Available Offline. The Offline Files Wizard starts. Click Next to continue.
  5. Select the automatically synchronize the Offline Files when I log on and log off my computer check box, and then click Next.
  6. Select the Create a shortcut to the Offline Files folder on my desktop check box, and then click Finish. The files are copied to your computer, and a “Shortcut to Offline Files” folder is displayed on the desktop.

Making files or folders unavailable offline

To stop using a shared network file or folder when you are offline, right-click the offline file, and then click the Make Available Offline command to remove the check. The file or folder is removed from the Offline Files folder.

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How to Request an invitation for Remote Assistance (Windows XP)

  1. Click Start, Help and Support. The Help and Support Center is displayed.
  2. Click Invite a friend to connect to your computer with Remote Assistance. The Remote Assistance help page is displayed.
  3. Click on Invite someone to help you. The Pick how you want to contact your assistant page is displayed.
  4. In ~he.Type an e-mail address text box, type in the e-mail address of the teacher to invite.
  5. Click Invite this person. The E-mail an invitation page is displayed.
  6. In the From field, type in the name to appear on the invitation if Administrator is not sufficient.
  7. In the Message field, type in a message to the invitee, such as “Please help me.”
  8. Click Continue.
  9. Define the expiration time limit for this invitation, such as 30 minutes.
  10. Be sure the Require the recipient to use a password checkbox is marked.
  11. Provide a password and confirm the password. Be sure to remember what this password is and to provide it to the teacher. It is not wise to include the password in the e-mail message.
  12. Click Send Invitation.
  13. A confirmation box may appear asking whether you wish to send the message,click Send or Yes.
  14. The Help and Support Center returns you to the Remote Assistance page, click View invitation status. A listing of the invitation you’ve sent appears.
  15. Click the radio button beside your invitation, then click Details.
  16. A dialog box with complete details about the invitation is displayed, click Close.
  17. Click the X button in the title bar to close the Help and Support Center.

Note: you may have to send the message manually from within Outlook.

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How to map a network drive in Windows XP

Before you start mapping you need to make sure that the Storage you are going to map is Being shared in the Network. You can map an Additional Hard Drive, a partition, a folder, or an External Hard Drive

  1. Share the Storage and set the proper permissions.
  2. Click Windows Start Button, Right click Computer.
  3. Select the Reconnect at Logon check-box. Which means the drive will still be mapped even after you restart the computer.
  4. Click Map network drive.
  5. Select the Drive Letter (I chose Z in my Video Tutorial), Type or Browse to the Server Share, Check Reconnect at Log-on Box if you want the Mapping to be persistent (remain after a reboot).  Click Finished when finished.

That is all.

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Format Windows XP NTFS or NTFS Quick?

The NTFS Quick would finish much faster compared to NTFS.The primary reason behind this is that NTFS Quick simply skips certain steps that are taken by NTFS.
Selecting NTFS would remove all files in the drive, then check sections of the drive for damages so that those areas can be avoided by the operating system.NTFS minimizes the possibility of data loss and file corruptions. NTFS Quick does not perform this check, which takes a longer time.

Formatting on NTFS Quick skips checking the disk, so is possible that some damage areas of the Disk would be used.It is advisable to use NTFS for drives that have not been formatted before, Where is very likely that no damaged area exist. NTFS is also Recommended for older drives that have been in use for a long time, but has not been checked or reformatted before. NTFS Quick is very much acceptable for drives that have been formatted with NTFS before. If you often perform disk checks,it is also recommended to choose NTFS Quick as the disk check would probably not see any new defects.

You can manually perform a disk check by running the chkdsk utility that is provided by Windows. It would take some time but at least you can leave it running and not have to wait around for it to finish.

NTFS is advised for fresh drives or for Hard Drives that have not been checked for errors.
NTFS Quick is advised for recently formatted drives or Drives that had been check for errors in the past. = (recently).

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