If you get an error that NTLDR is not found during bootup,
If you have FAT32 partitions, it is much simpler than with NTFS.
1. Just boot with a Win98 floppy and copy the NTLDR or NTDETECT.COM files from the i386 directory to the root of the C:\ drive.
For NTFS:
1. Insert and boot from your WindowsXP CD.
2. At the first R=Repair option, press the R key
3. Press the number that corresponds to the correct location for the installation of Windows you want to repair. # Typically this will be #1
4. Enter in the administrator password when requested
5. Enter in the following commands (X: is replaced by the actual drive letter that is assigned to the CD ROM drive.
COPY X:\i386\NTLDR C\:
COPY X:\i386\NTDETECT.COM C:\
Take out the CD ROM and type exit
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Make your folders totally invisible ...
Make your folders totally invisible ...
1)Make a new folder
2)Now rename the folder with a space(U have to hold ALT key and type 0160).
3)Now u have a folder with out a name.
4)Right click on the folder>properties>customize. Click on change icon.
5)Scroll a bit, u should find some empty spaces, Click on any one of them. click ok Thats it, it has become invisible .
To view it just type the folder name in the address bar .
1)Make a new folder
2)Now rename the folder with a space(U have to hold ALT key and type 0160).
3)Now u have a folder with out a name.
4)Right click on the folder>properties>customize. Click on change icon.
5)Scroll a bit, u should find some empty spaces, Click on any one of them. click ok Thats it, it has become invisible .
To view it just type the folder name in the address bar .
Rename IE's Title Bar
If you would like to see a new name for Internet Explorer in its title bar, here's how:
1. Go to: Start >> Run
2. Type in: REGEDIT
3. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Int ernet Explorer\Main
4. Single click on "Main" to view its contents in the right pane. Scroll down and check to see if an entry "Window Title" exists. If it does not exist, then go up to Edit >> New>> String Value.
5. Right click on your new String Value entry and select "Modify" in the resulting menu.
6. In the "Value data" text box, type in whatever you would like the title bar to read, select OK when done. I have mine named "5 Star Support Explorer".
If you have done this correctly, the next time you open up Internet Explorer, you should see your new name at the title bar.
1. Go to: Start >> Run
2. Type in: REGEDIT
3. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Int ernet Explorer\Main
4. Single click on "Main" to view its contents in the right pane. Scroll down and check to see if an entry "Window Title" exists. If it does not exist, then go up to Edit >> New>> String Value.
5. Right click on your new String Value entry and select "Modify" in the resulting menu.
6. In the "Value data" text box, type in whatever you would like the title bar to read, select OK when done. I have mine named "5 Star Support Explorer".
If you have done this correctly, the next time you open up Internet Explorer, you should see your new name at the title bar.
Troubleshooting Shutdown Problems
Problem: When you click on “Shut down”, XP reboots!
Cause: Windows XP, by default, is configured to restart in case of an error. This behavior may occur if an error is generated during the shutdown process. It could be either hardware or a software problem.
Solution: Disable Automatic Restart. Right-click My Computer. Select Properties > Advanced > Settings > Startup and Recovery. Clear the “Automatically Restart” checkbox. Shut down the computer and see if you get an error message or a BSOD. Follow the troubleshooting
steps explained earlier in the BSOD section of this guide. If there is no error message
or BSOD, check your hardware. Some of the most common culprits are CD-Writing software suites (Roxio, Nero, etc.), some specialty keyboards such as Internet keyboards, USB devices, and power management settings. Check the drivers for all the hardware devices and update
them if possible. Unplug the hardware devices one by one and go through the shutdown process to isolate the device. Check the power management settings and switch to the “Always On” option. Troubleshoot problems with Windows system services as explained earlier in this chapter.
Problem: The system hangs at the “Saving your settings” screen.
Cause: This is a known issue in older XP releases, and can be patched by upgrading to Service Pack 1. Also, some software drivers “lock” during the shutdown process, preventing Windows XP from shutting down completely.
Solution: Upgrade your system to at least Service Pack 1. Update the device drivers. If the problem persists, uninstall problematic devices through Device Manager and all their associated software, and restart the computer. Windows XP will auto-detect the hardware and ask you to provide the location for the software drivers. Specify the location of the new drivers and let Windows complete the installation. Some devices may require a firmware update. See the Updating the BIOS section of this guide to understand the general principles on how it is done. Refer to the manufacturer’s Web site for details on the exact steps to be followed.
Problem: Shutdown is very slow.
Cause: Windows is waiting for all running programs and services to stop before shutting down.
Solution: In XP, many programs (including Windows itself) install services that run in the background, waiting for some action from the user. Some of these may take a long time to shut themselves down after receiving the Shutdown command from Windows. Identifying the service or services causing this problem will mostly be a trial and error process. If you have installed some software recently it might have a service that is slow in exiting and is delaying the shutdown process.
To find out the list of services that are running on your system, click Start > Run, type in “services.msc” and click OK. This launches the Services Manager. Look through the list and identify any services related to software you have recently installed.
Stop the services one at a time and shut down the system till you identify the offending service. Restart all the other services and shutdown again just to make doubly sure you’ve stopped the right service.
Note: Ensure that you don’t stop any Windows systems services and other essential services. Stopping critical and essential services will cause more problems. Also, you should be aware that if you stop a service related to any software you have installed, that particular software may not function correctly or not function at all. Check the software’s Web site for more details on the issue and any updates to correct it.
Cause: Windows XP, by default, is configured to restart in case of an error. This behavior may occur if an error is generated during the shutdown process. It could be either hardware or a software problem.
Solution: Disable Automatic Restart. Right-click My Computer. Select Properties > Advanced > Settings > Startup and Recovery. Clear the “Automatically Restart” checkbox. Shut down the computer and see if you get an error message or a BSOD. Follow the troubleshooting
steps explained earlier in the BSOD section of this guide. If there is no error message
or BSOD, check your hardware. Some of the most common culprits are CD-Writing software suites (Roxio, Nero, etc.), some specialty keyboards such as Internet keyboards, USB devices, and power management settings. Check the drivers for all the hardware devices and update
them if possible. Unplug the hardware devices one by one and go through the shutdown process to isolate the device. Check the power management settings and switch to the “Always On” option. Troubleshoot problems with Windows system services as explained earlier in this chapter.
Problem: The system hangs at the “Saving your settings” screen.
Cause: This is a known issue in older XP releases, and can be patched by upgrading to Service Pack 1. Also, some software drivers “lock” during the shutdown process, preventing Windows XP from shutting down completely.
Solution: Upgrade your system to at least Service Pack 1. Update the device drivers. If the problem persists, uninstall problematic devices through Device Manager and all their associated software, and restart the computer. Windows XP will auto-detect the hardware and ask you to provide the location for the software drivers. Specify the location of the new drivers and let Windows complete the installation. Some devices may require a firmware update. See the Updating the BIOS section of this guide to understand the general principles on how it is done. Refer to the manufacturer’s Web site for details on the exact steps to be followed.
Problem: Shutdown is very slow.
Cause: Windows is waiting for all running programs and services to stop before shutting down.
Solution: In XP, many programs (including Windows itself) install services that run in the background, waiting for some action from the user. Some of these may take a long time to shut themselves down after receiving the Shutdown command from Windows. Identifying the service or services causing this problem will mostly be a trial and error process. If you have installed some software recently it might have a service that is slow in exiting and is delaying the shutdown process.
To find out the list of services that are running on your system, click Start > Run, type in “services.msc” and click OK. This launches the Services Manager. Look through the list and identify any services related to software you have recently installed.
Stop the services one at a time and shut down the system till you identify the offending service. Restart all the other services and shutdown again just to make doubly sure you’ve stopped the right service.
Note: Ensure that you don’t stop any Windows systems services and other essential services. Stopping critical and essential services will cause more problems. Also, you should be aware that if you stop a service related to any software you have installed, that particular software may not function correctly or not function at all. Check the software’s Web site for more details on the issue and any updates to correct it.
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