Win XP tips

hellgod

Force users to press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to Logon

(XP Pro only)

Go to start-> run,

and type control userpasswords2

post your tips here!

cavalkaf

Good one.... the best tip I can give is that when you press the Windows key+ E, you get explorer!

kv

and press Winkey + R, you get run dialog box. No need to start->run

packiyanathsk

Beaware when playing with registry......!

This is the list of locations in registry where you can find applications that are started when your machien boots..

HKCU refers to HKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
(In right-pane, Value named "Run" & "Load")

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
C:\Documents and Settings\{Username}\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

Regards

budazz

try gpedit.msc it is much easier than regedit....but be carefull when trying to use this read all the content before you mess around or else .... Shocked

techcheetah

gud info.