Registry Hacks Archive

  • If Windows is taking its time to start up or shut down, there might be a problem. To find out what’s going on Go to “HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System” Create a DWORD value...

    How to troubleshoot startup

    Posted on December 11, 2009 | No Comments
    If Windows is taking its time to start up or shut down, there might be a problem. To find out what’s going on Go to “HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System” Create a DWORD value...

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  • If strangers have physical access to your PC, it’s easy for them to plug in a USB flash drive and make copies of your data. If you’re using Windows XP...

    How To Improve Security

    Posted on December 10, 2009 | No Comments
    If strangers have physical access to your PC, it’s easy for them to plug in a USB flash drive and make copies of your data. If you’re using Windows XP...

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  • By default, Windows Live Messenger only lets you log into one account at a time. To open multiple instances of Windows Live Messenger Go to “HKLM\Software\Microsoft\WindowsLive\Messenger” Create a DWORD value...

    How To Open Multiple Instances Of Window Live Messenger

    Posted on December 9, 2009 | No Comments
    By default, Windows Live Messenger only lets you log into one account at a time. To open multiple instances of Windows Live Messenger Go to “HKLM\Software\Microsoft\WindowsLive\Messenger” Create a DWORD value...

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  • Windows AutoRun feature is a potential security risk because it automatically runs code when you connect removable devices to your PC. If you can put up with the inconvenience of...

    How To Disable Autorun

    Posted on December 8, 2009 | No Comments
    Windows AutoRun feature is a potential security risk because it automatically runs code when you connect removable devices to your PC. If you can put up with the inconvenience of...

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  • Most installations default to the Program Files folder, but if you want to change this Go to “HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion” Change the ‘ProgramFilesDir’ entry to point at your chosen folder Restart PC.

    How To Change The Default Installation Folder

    Posted on December 8, 2009 | No Comments
    Most installations default to the Program Files folder, but if you want to change this Go to “HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion” Change the ‘ProgramFilesDir’ entry to point at your chosen folder Restart PC.

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