One cool new feature of Windows XP is the Use Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on the Desktop. This new effect really makes the icons stand out from your wallpaper and makes them much easier to read when you are using a background, such as a photo, that has both light and dark spots. Read the rest of this entry »

No matter how hard I try, I always end up with a lot of junk on my desktop. From programs that I download and documents that I was too lazy to save elsewhere as well as new program links that seem to pop up from nowhere, there is never an end to the war that I fight with my desktop to keep it clutter-free. I like to be able to see my desktop wallpaper and not have my
view of the wallpaper blocked by useless icons. Read the rest of this entry »

You can burn the various preloader 7100 7260 iso’s to a bootable disk but when you try to upgrade it won’t let you (try if you want) if you are upgrading from a later version (pre-rtm) windows 7 such as 7231.

After some research the easiest way I found and successfully upgraded from inside windows 7 7231 to 7260 was the following:

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This tutorial will guide you to Activate Windows XP over phone. It applies to the following XP Editions.

Windows XP Professional – Retail / OEM
Windows XP Home Edition – Retail / OEM
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition – Retail / OEM
Windows XP Media Center Edition – Retail / OEM

1. Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Activate Windows Read the rest of this entry »