Windows Hacks, Tips and Tricks

Windows Hacks, Tips and Tricks
TAGS: windows, xp, microsoft, ie

I have some secret Windows tips and tricks here. Many are problems which you may encounter, but for which Windows does not provide a readymade solution.

Registry
Display a banner each time Windows boots
1.Start -> Run
2.Type regedit
3.Go to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinLogon
4.Create a new string value in the right pane named LegalNoticeCaption and enter the value that you want to see in the menubar
5.Create a new string value and name it LegalNoticeText. Modify it and insert the message you want to display each time Windows boots.
Windows
Shutting down Windows the fastest way
1.Start -> Run
2.Type rundll.exe user.exe,exitwindows
Internet Explorer
Your browser logo shows something other than the IE logo. Maybe you have installed your ISP software and you have a different logo on the top right. How do you remove it?
1.Close all browser windows
2.Start -> Run
3.Type RunDLL32.EXE IEdkcs32.dll,Clear
4.Click on OK, and start Internet Explorer. You should find the old spinning IE logo.