Registry Edits for Windows XP
"Tweaks and Tips"
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To use the Regedits:  Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

To use the VBS Files: Download .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you may want to right click and use Save Target As).  Double
click  the vbs file. You will be prompted when the script is done.

NOTE: If your anti-virus software warns you of  a "malicious" script, this is normal if you have "Script Safe" or similar technology enabled.  These scripts are not malicious, but they do make changes to the System Registry.

 Disclaimer:  These registry edits and script files are presented "as is".  Every effort has been made to ensure the files work as stated.  I assume no responsibility for your use of these files.

1. Add XP TweakUI Icon to the Control Panel Add ControlUserPasswords2 To Control Panel - Remove
2. Increase Folder View Size Limit to 8000 Add Folder to Start Menu - Replace MP or MM
3. Restore Missing Toolbars EXE or VBS Disable CD AutoRun for Home or Pro
4. Repairs the Icon View Set Numlock State On or Off at Startup
5. Restore Safely Remove Hardware Icon Enable/Disable Administrator on Welcome Screen
   
6.   Restore System Default Sounds Fix the Ding.Wav File
7.   Increase Balloon Tip Display Time Change Registered Owner and Organization
8.   Release/Renew Bat File Remove Internet Explorer Branding
9.   Disable the Windows Logo Keys Restore OE to the E-mail List in Internet Options
10. Enable CD AutoPlay for Pro Disable Media Player Update Message
   
11. Enable/Disable Balloon Tips or Disable All Disable Media Players Play List
12. EXE (lnk and regfile) Fix for Windows XP Link File Fix for Windows XP
13. Disable "No Computers Near Me" Restore IE AutoComplete Password Prompt
14. Uninstall/Reinstall NetMeeting Remove/Disable CD Burning Capability
15. Remove Common Tasks from the Desktop Disable Search Assistant - Undo
   
16. Active Desktop - Enable or Disable Add Recent Documents to the Classic Menu
17. Restore AutoPlay Icon Restore Thumbnail Views in XP
18. Add Google as Primary Search - Undo Search Opens When Double Clicking A Folder
19. Add Outlook Express as Default Client Correct the Sort Order in Windows XP
20. Restore IE Desktop Shortcut Icon Functions Disable the File Menu in Windows Explorer
   
21. Disable System Beeps Add Empty Recycle Bin to the Right Click
22. Hide Users on Welcome Screen - Unhide Disable the Security Tab - Hardware Tab
23. Run Startup Programs from the CMD Prompt Allow or Disable CD Burn Options
24. Remove File/Edit/View....  Restore  Clear Search History under Search
25. Prompt for Password on Resume - Undo Open With Notepad for Files with No Extension
   
26. Add Command Line to the Right Click Disable Internet Search for File Extensions
27. Secure Desktop - Undo Remove Set Program Access & Defaults - Undo
28. Control Panel Icons are Missing Windows Update Restriction Error (Network)
29. Run Command - Reinstalling Internet Explorer Disable Getting Started Welcome Screen - Logon
30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings Change Associations from the Run Command
   
31. Windows XP Startup - Boot Performance Disable Changes Made to the Start Menu - Undo
32. KeepRas Connection (FUS) Exe or Reg Remove the Search Button
33. Remove Toolbars from Taskbar Right Click Remove Users Folder From the Start Menu
34. Restore Fast User Switching Super Fast Switcher PowerToy (Winkey + Q)
35. Creates copies of REGEDIT, MSCONFIG and Task Manager Drive Rescue - Undelete and Data Recovery Tool
   
36. Recover and Restore Deleted Files User Profile Hive Cleanup Service
37. Clear Form Fields in AutoComplete AutoComplete Mode Enabled or Disabled
38. Set Auto Disconnect Back to Default Remove Added Links from the Tool Menu
39. AutoRuns - All Programs Running Boot/Login Delete an Undeletable File in Windows XP
40. Enhance CMD Quick Edit Options XP Info - Verifies Activation Components
   
41. Disable the Indexing Service (cisvc.exe) Clear Recent File Lists
42. Hide the Common Dialog Places Bar Remove CD Burning Features - Undo
43. Hide the Display List of Recent Files Hide the Common Dialog Back Button
44. Add Switch User to the Start Button & RC Remove  Access to all Windows Update Features
45. Add Copy To/Move To (Right Click) - Undo Restore the Welcome Screen - Gina.Dll Error
   
46. Content Advisor On (Place in Startup Folder) Content Advisor Off (Place in Startup Folder)
47. Regedit - Save to Favorites Regedit - Clear Last State
48. Disable Windows Installer Rollback Disk Cleanup/All tmp-Compress Old Files Freezes-Undo
49. Old Style Search Engine On or Off Add Toolbar to Outlook Express (OETool)
50. Clear History of Typed URL's Prevent My Documents and Recent Documents
   
51. ScreenSaver Disable/Enable or Tab Missing Enable the Task Manager - Disable Task Manager
52. Shutdown.Exe - Andrej Budja Add a Website Link to the Start Menu
53. Remove Past Items From Notification Area Hide or Show Inactive Icons -  Notification Area
54. Restore Admin Tools (.msc) Save Settings on Exit - Don't Save Settings
55. Restore Recent Documents, My Documents Increase Internet Explorer Downloads to 10 - Undo
   
56. Remove Files Stored on this Computer Undo Enable or Disable Right Click Context Menu
57. Restore winhlp32.exe for XP or XPSP1 Restore the Run Command
58. Recovery Console Fix for XP SP1 Restore User Default Pictures
59. Disable Messenger in Outlook Express Remove "For Testing Purposes Only" - Desktop
60. Email Page - IE (right click) w/ Clickable Link Correct IE Window Placement (Reg or VBS)
   
61. Change Provided By in IE Restore/Add Show Desktop to Quick Launch Bar
62. Disable the Desktop Cleanup Wizard - Undo Separate Process for the Desktop and Explorer
63. Home Page Lock - Home Page Unlock Start Page Guard for Internet Explorer
64. Reset OE for Send To , Mail To , Send Mail Replace/Repair the Recycle Bin in Windows XP
65. Disable Low Disk Space Message Search Google  Address Bar, Q#'s, MS-KB, TN
   
66. Error 1606 ... Access Network Location Prevent Programs from Stealing Focus - Undo
67. Run Scheduled Tasks w/o PW Home - Undo Enable Show Status Bar
68. Set Volume Per Program/Application Page Cannot be Found and/or DNS/Server Error
69. Reuse Same Window Internet Explorer-Undo Startup/Shutdown/Logon/Logoff Status Messages
70. Search is Missing from the Start Menu - To remove Clear Recent Documents or Undo
   
71. Speed up Moving or Copying Zip Files WinFile.Exe
72. Enable/Disable Desktop Icons SendTo Any Folder and SendTo Clipboard
73. Enable or Disable Personalized Menus - Start Enable or Disable Personalized Menus - Favorites
74. AVI Search Remove - Restore Network Places Missing from the Start Menu
75. Search Shows Yellow Triangle with ! MS Windows File Extension Identifier
   
76. Power Off or Reboot After Shutdown Auto End Tasks to Enable a Proper Shutdown - Undo
77. Disable "Log on using dial-up connection" Uninstall NetMeeting
78. Common Tasks View - Disable or Enable Enable or Disable Winkeys
79. Speedup Browsing (Explorer and IE)  Undo Speedup Network Logon/Boot
80. Disable or Restore Picture and Fax Viewer Enable the Welcome Screen
   
81. Increase Slide Show Timeout Disable Pop-Up Error Messages Upon Boot
82. Disable or Enable Check Disk Upon Boot Change Program File Directory
83. Change File Time Created/Modified/Accessed Properties Missing From My Computer
84. Restore Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr) Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility
85. Set Detail View for all Folders Open/Save As Restore Compressed Zipped Folders Association
   
86. Taskbar Grouping by # or Least , Most Used Shortcut to Search
87. Dial-up Modem or PPPoE is Unavailable Check E-Mail from Anywhere
88. Set Default Web Browser in Windows Hide Inactive Icons and More
89. Easy Log Off, Shutdown or Lock Find File Information (Name, Version and Path)
90. Expand ReadMe.Txt Zip Files w/o Opening Read Reg, VBS Edits w/o Opening (also File info)
   
91. Disable or Enable AutoDial Customize Folder Shell Extensions
92. Show Full URL Path links in IE Status Bar Change Online Support Link under IE/Help
93. Logon Using a Dial-Up Connection Prompt Remove Links folder from IE/Favorites - Undo
94. Windows Installer Fix - Winnt for Windows Enable Notepad Status Bar with Word Wrap
95. Disable Messenger Service (Pop-up Spam) Change the Warning Message in Messenger
   
96. Disable Control/Alt/Delete Add SpellChecker & Button to Internet Explorer
97. Decrease the Size of Taskbar Buttons - Undo Increase the Size of Taskbar Buttons - Undo
98. Enable/Disable LogOff - Classic or New Create Start Up List or Start Up Log
99. Restore the Task Bar to Default Settings Security Hotfix Checker Tool
100. Disable Unread Mail on the Welcome Screen - Undo Check and Open Desktop Paths or MP or MM
   
101. Prevent IE History Being Removed - Undo Disable Show My Pictures Toolbar in IE
102. Hide System Desktop Icons  Hide IE Icon from the Desktop Toolbar
103. Enable Mouse Snap To Option/Function - Undo Save As - Disable: Back, MRU and Places Bar
104. Remote Task Manager Active Registry Monitor
105. Disable Remote Dial-Up Connections Disable "Save As" File History
   
106. Lock Default Browser Restore Hide Underlined Letters - Keyboard Nav
107. Change the Sort Order back to Pre-XP Restore the Device Manager
108. FavesToGo - Save Favorites Quickly FavOrg - Restore and Save Favorite Icons
109. Change Computer Name Empty Temporary Internet Files on Exit
110. Add Message above User Name & Password Add Dialog Box/Message to Logon and Shutdown
   
111. Restore Run As - Which user account issue Change the Name of the Start Button
112. Add "Log Folder Contents" to SendTo Menu Show File Information
113. Enable the Task Manager - Disable - Repair BootVis  - Performance Trace Visualization Tool
114. Redirect Help and Support to a link of choice - Undo Enable Reinstallation of Internet Explorer or OE
115. Rename/Remove the Recycle Bin Read/Find your Product ID Number
   
116. Prevent Spyware from Being Installed Show All Hidden Devices in the Device Manager
117. Restore Taskbar and Start Menu Add Trillian to the Tools Menu and Toolbar in IE
118. Change Notification Error Wave File