Customize the Start menu
The Start menu gets more real estate in XP than in previous versions, and it's more customizable. To make the Start menu display only the applications you want, rather than the default determined by Microsoft:
• Right-click in an empty section of the Start menu's left column.
• Select Properties > Start Menu > Customize. Here you'll find a list of your most frequently used programs. (XP keeps track of what you use and what you don't, then updates this list dynamically).
Don't want your boss to know that Pinball, Solitaire, and Quake all make your list?
• Go to the General tab, click Clear List, and set the counter to zero.
Win XP Won't Completely Shutdown
• Go to Control Panel, then go to Power Options.
• Click on the APM tab, then check the "Enable Advanced Power Management support."
• Shut down your PC.
The Start menu gets more real estate in XP than in previous versions, and it's more customizable. To make the Start menu display only the applications you want, rather than the default determined by Microsoft:
• Right-click in an empty section of the Start menu's left column.
• Select Properties > Start Menu > Customize. Here you'll find a list of your most frequently used programs. (XP keeps track of what you use and what you don't, then updates this list dynamically).
Don't want your boss to know that Pinball, Solitaire, and Quake all make your list?
• Go to the General tab, click Clear List, and set the counter to zero.
Win XP Won't Completely Shutdown
• Go to Control Panel, then go to Power Options.
• Click on the APM tab, then check the "Enable Advanced Power Management support."
• Shut down your PC.
It should now successfully complete the Shut Down process.
Adjust Various Visual Effects
• Open up the Control Panel.
• Go under System and click on the Advanced tab.
• Click settings under Performance options.
You can now change various graphical effects (mainly animations and shadows).
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