Speed up browsing in windows

Everytime you open my computer to browse folders that there is a slight delay . This is because Windows XP automatically searches for network files and printers when you open Windows explorer. To stop XP from doing this follow the instructions below as said

1. Open My Computer
2. Click on Tools menu
3. Click on Folder Options
4. Click on the View tab.
5. Uncheck the Automatically search for network folders and printers check box
6. Click Apply
7. Click Ok
8. Reboot your computer

Try it now, you will see a significant increase in speed.
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WindowsXP has a program called SHUTDOWN.EXE which allows you to easily create icons to
shutdown or restart your computer.

To create a shutdown shortcut on the desktop:

1. Right click on an open area of the desktop
2. Select New / Shortcut
3. Enter in "shutdown -s -t 00" - (no quotes)
4. Press the Next button
5. For the name, enter in anything you like. I just use shutdown. Click the Finish button.
6. For a reboot, enter "shutdown -r -t 00"




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Here is a list of some shortcuts which you can use in "Run" option:-
cmd - Command Prompt.
compmgmt.msc - Computer management console
devmgmt.msc - Device manager
diskmgmt.msc - Disk management
dfrg.msc - Disk defragmenter
fsmgmt.msc - Shared folders
gpedit.msc - Group policy editor
lusrmgr.msc - Local users and groups
perfmon.msc - Performance monitor
regedit - Registry Editor
secpol.msc - Local security settings
services.msc - Manage services
sysedit -......