Sometimes all the spare pages can be used, and an error message is shown, this tweak allows you to increase the number available. Modify the Number of File Handles for DOS Programs (Windows Me) This setting controls the number of file handles available to MS-DOS programs run in each virtual machine. In Windows Me, each MS-DOS VM is given the default value of 30 file handles. Use High Memory for DOS Drivers (Windows 95/98/Me) This setting causes Windows to load the local DOS devices into high memory and freeing up more low memory for DOS applications. Use Crtl + Alt + Delete to Restart the Computer (Windows 3.1/95/98) Normally when you press Ctrl + Alt + Delete the Windows task list is displayed. Using this tweak the key combination will instead reboot the computer. End Tasks Without Restarting Windows (Windows 3.1/95/98) This setting specifies whether you can press CTRL+ALT+DEL to quit applications that cause an unrecoverable errors in 386 enhanced mode, without restarting Windows. Home : Tips and Tricks : Customization Change the Start Button Text (All Windows) Popular Would you like to change the Start button to say something else, perhaps your name, company or any other 5 or less letter word? This article explains the procedure to manually modify the text of the Windows Start button. Show Computer Manufacturer and Support Information (All Windows) Popular This tip lets you include company and support information on the System Properties page in Control Panel. This is especially useful if you run a computer store and want your customers to be reminded where they bought their PC and where to get technical support. Change the Default Name and Company Information (All Windows) Popular When you install a new application, using MS Setup, a default Name and Company are shown, these values can be changed when the details have changed or are incorrect. Home : Tips and Tricks : Keyboard Shortcuts Re-Initialize Your Registry Without Rebooting (All Windows) Popular Some registry changes require you to restart Windows before they are enabled. This tip lets you re-initialize your registry and refresh your desktop without having to leave Windows. Make the Columns Fit (All Windows) Popular Want to quickly see all the column in explorer without having to resize them individually? This tip does it for you. Close Parent Windows Automatically (All Windows) Have you ever had a screen full of explorer windows on your desktop after digging through heaps of directories? This tip lets you close the current window and all it's parent windows in one easy step. Expand and Contract Folders With Ease (All Windows) It can be a time-consuming process to expand a folder by clicking on the (+) for each and every sub-directory. This tip lets you expand and contract them all at once, with one keystroke. Change Directories Without Typing the Whole Name (Windows NT/2000) Changing directories at the command prompt can be a hit and miss process when long filenames are involved. This tip let you change directories with ease, not matter how long the directory name. Launch the Task Manager Quickly (Windows NT/2000/XP) Popular Launching the Task Manager can sometimes be difficult depending on the situation. Some people didn't know that the Task Manager can actually be launched in at least three different ways to make it easier to use when you need it the most. Home : Windows Accessories Tweaks for Windows Accessories and components Appearance Windows Appearance and Display Start Menu and Taskbar Start Menu and Taskbar Enhancements Startup and Shutdown Enhancements for System Startup Settings Desktop Windows Desktop Enhancements File System File System and Storage Enhancements Login and Authentication Login and Authentication Enhancements and Shutdown System Windows System Parameters and Settings Troubleshooting Tips and Tweaks to Fix System Problems Windows Explorer Windows Explorer Enhancements and Settings Change the Location of System and Special Folders (All Windows) Popular Windows keeps a number of special folders such as "My Documents", "Desktop", "Favorites" and the "Start Menu". These folders can be moved anywhere on you system and the new location updated in this key. Configure CoolSwitch Application Swapping (All Windows) Popular CoolSwitch is a feature available within Windows to quickly switch between tasks and programs by using the Alt + TAB keys. Use Windows Update Without Registration (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP) Popular Windows Update is a useful feature but to ensure your privacy you may not want to register your personal details before being able to use it. With this tip you can bypass the registration process. Change the Registered Owner and Organization (All Windows) Popular If you entered the wrong registration information when you installed Windows you can change it and other miscellaneous settings such as ProductID and ProductName. Change the Location of Windows Installation Files (All Windows) Popular Modifying the string will change the path that the Windows setup program will look for the installation files. Add Your Own Tips (All Windows) Popular Are you sick of seeing the same tips again and again when you first logon to Windows? Now you can change them to whatever you want, whether it's quotes, jokes or a to-do list, anything is possible. Creating Program Aliases in Windows (All Windows) A hidden feature in the Windows registry allows you to create program aliases. Allowing you to create, for example, an alias called JBLOGGS.EXE that when executed actually runs another program, e.g. NOTEPAD.EXE Home : Windows : Accessories Command Processor Enhancements for the Command Processor Dr Watson Setting for the Dr Watson Diagnostic utility Registry Editor Settings for the Windows Registry Editor Task Scheduler Settings and restrictions for Task Scheduler Windows Installer Settings to manage the Windows Installer Configure Notepad to use Word Wrap (All Windows) This setting controls whether text is wrapped onto the next line when the screen in full in Notepad. Although it can be configured by using the Edit menu in Notepad, this tweak allows you to change the word-wrap feature through the registry. Allow Uninstall of Windows Components (Windows XP) Windows includes a number of system components that are normally not available on the Add/Remove Windows Components list. This tweak allows you to display these items and therefore have the option to uninstall. Enable the Scheduled Tasks Icon (Windows Me) This tweak allows you to configure your computer so that the Scheduled Tasks icon is displayed on the taskbar in Windows Millennium Edition (Me). Disable the Windows XP Tour (Windows XP) After installing Windows XP you are prompted to run the Tour the first three times you log into the system. This tweak can be used to suppress the balloon prompts. Save Changes to Notepad Configuration (All Windows) The Notepad text editor included with Windows lets you configure the page setup including headers, footers and margins. These options are not normally saved between sessions but with this tweak Notepad can be made to save any changes. Show Detailed Information in Device Manager (Windows 2000/XP) If you require additional information about a device that is not typically displayed in Device Manager, you can use this tweak to make Device Manager show detailed device information. Show All Hidden Devices in Device Manager (Windows 2000/XP) Devices that are installed but are not currently connected to the computer (such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device or "ghosted" devices) are not normally displayed in Device Manager. This tweak causes all devices to be shown. Disable Task Manager (Windows NT/2000/XP) This setting controls the ability for users to start Task Manager and view processes, running applications and make changes to the priority or state of the individual processes. Use Smooth Scrolling in Telnet (All Windows) This tweak enables the smooth scrolling function in Windows Telnet. Easily Use Notepad to Open a File (All Windows) Enabling this setting will allow you to use Notepad to open a file by simply right clicking on the icon. Also the Notepad will be used to open the files by default if no association already exists. Specify the Program to Play Inserted Audio CDs (All Windows) This value is used to specify which program should be used to play an audio CD when it is inserted and the autostart feature is enabled. Add the QuickView Option to All Files (All Windows) If you ever wanted to add QuickView to the context menu of all file types, it may be a tedious task doing so using Windows Explorer's Options - File Type window. This tip shows how to do it in a couple of easy steps. . Start button. Show Computer Manufacturer and Support Information (All Windows) Popular This tip lets you include company and support information on the System Properties page in Control Panel tweak Notepad can be made to save any changes. Show Detailed Information in Device Manager (Windows 2000/XP) If you require additional information about a device that is not typically displayed. Registered Owner and Organization (All Windows) Popular If you entered the wrong registration information when you installed Windows you can change it and other miscellaneous settings such