Tips for Windows 95, 98 and Windows 2000 #7 - Computers - http://maxpages.com/nanotechnology/Tips

61. Lost MS NDS service after upgrade:

If you have lsot your Microsoft NDS service for netware after your upgrade, goto the Network properties (right click Network icon on desktop and select properties) and remove the service, and then add the service back again (Click on the Add button-> Service-> Add and select Service for Netware Directory Services), click on the OK button to add it, once Windows has copied the selected files, click on the OK button again to accept the changes select Yes to Reboot your PC. Once your PC has rebooted you will be able to use the NDS services again.

62. Fat32 from floppy:

Converting your primary hard drive to Fat 32 from a floppy.
Note This is handy when you are experincing problems converting your boot drive.

1. Locate “CVT.EXE” in your C:\Windows\Command directory.
2. Send : CVT.EXE” to the boot floppy you made at setup.
3. Shut your system off for five seconds and reboot with the floppy.
4. Select “Safe Mode” from the dialog box that follows.
5. Once at the command prompt. Type “CVT X:\” at the command line, X= the drive you wish to convert

63. Convert to FAT32 from DOS when converter reports bad sectors:

Many people are trying to convert to FAT32 with Windows98 and discovering that they’re unable to do it from windows because the converter is reporting bad sectors on their hard drives. A good workaround is to do it from DOS utilizing a hidden switch. The steps are as folows:

Step 1. Before you run utility that changes your hard drive, you should perform a full backup (or at least a backup of your improtant files). Seriously.

Step 2. To run the converter, click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Drive Converter. Once you start the process, it may take several hours to complete, so don’t launch it just before you’re supposed to print out a major presentation.

Step 3. If the converter refuses to run because it detects bad sectors, run Scandisk by clicking Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scandisk. Select a “Thorough” scan and “Automatically Fix Errors.” Use the defaults for all other choices.

Step 4. After Scandisk mark all bad sectors, you can run the Drive Converter from DOS prompt with an undocumented switch. Click Start, Shut Down, MS-DOS Mode. Then type cvt:x/cvt32 where x: is the drive you wish to convert. The /cvt switch gives the converter your OK to proceed.

64. Keeping used programs optimized.

After uninstalling major programs. It is a good idea to run defrag. The defrag in Win98 optimizes programs in the order of how often you use them.
Running defrag after removing programs will allow other programs to be placed in greater priority. I will also remove the former program from the list of programs to optimize. Thus, leaving room for your active programs to be promoted.

65. Disable Windows sound

Here’s a really quick tip that will help some users to speed up their system:

1. Go to the Start Menu
2. Go to Settings
3. Open Control Panel
4. Double click on the Sounds Icon
5. Go to the Schemes drop box, and select “No Sound”.
6. That’s it, your system should be faster now.

66. Reduce color depth-makes windows faster:

Most of us don’t need 24-bit color, so here’s a quick tip that will help you to have faster video on your PC:

1. Go to the Start Menu
2. Go to Settings.
3. Open Control Panel
4. Double Click on the Display Icon
5. Go to the Settings tab
6. On the Colors drop box, if your display is set for 24 or 32 bit color drop it down to 16 Bit color (High Color).
7. Click OK and regoot, and watch your benchmarks and video soar! J

67. Instant Explorer:

Pressing the (“Windows” key + E) Opens Explorer.

68. Quicker Shutdown:

You’ve read how to restart Windows without re-booting the machine. A variation of this allows you to shut down the machine, as well.

Create a shortcut on you desktop that points to:
C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL.EXE user.exe, Exit Windows

Double-clicking it will cause Windows to shut down.

69. Don’t Install Online Services in Setup

Do a costom setup to keep from having AOL, Compuserve, MSN and many other services you probably won’t use installed on your machine. Then delete the folder from Program, Online Services.

70. Customize your start Menu:

You can right click on any item in the start menu and move it, copy it delete it, change it’s properties whatever! Just drag and drop it where you want it in the start menu.

These tips were downloaded from the internet by Gager: Do not sell this, It’s probably Copyrighted© . Please exercise caution and use at your own risk.

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