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Today's Tips 10/17/2006
To Install Or Reinstall Microsoft Windows You
Must Have Access To A Product Key!
In order to install or reinstall Microsoft Windows you must have access
to a Product Key for that version of the operating system. The product
key can typically be found on a yellow sticker on the CD case of the
installation CD, or on a small Microsoft sticker on the outside of the
PC's case (if the OS came preinstalled on the machine). If you no longer
have access to the product key then you will effectively "lose" a
Windows license if you ever have to reinstall the operating system.
There are several methods you can use to uncover a lost product key for
a version of Windows that you currently have installed.
For older versions of Windows you can extract the product key from the
Windows Registry. Click Start | Run and then type regedit and click OK.
I don't publish the actual hacks in my
newsletters! You can get this one at my
Customer Support Site!
This is a Free Site that I am combining several sites to. All that
you have to do is register if you haven't already!
Alternatively, there are also some free scripts and freeware software
programs that can help you:
- Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder: This is probably the best tool for this
task. In addition to finding and identifying product keys for Windows
95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP, it can also uncover product keys for installed
versions of Microsoft Office.
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
- Windows Key Finders: This is actually a group of tools that can be
used for unearthing product keys for different versions of Windows.
http://www.angelfire.com/va3/vic3/winkeys.htm
- Belarc Advisor: This free utility builds a detailed profile of your
installed software and hardware.
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
Whichever method you use, make sure you write down the product key and
put it in a safe place for future reference.
Gary Chambers
Prevent Startup Excel Macros From Running
(97-2000-2001-2002)
Macros are supposed to make your life easier, but sometimes they may get
in the way. For instance, you may have workbooks that automatically run
macros when they're opened. When you need to quickly check out some
existing data as you're rushing off to a meeting, sitting through the
macro can seem to be an eternity. Fortunately, you can easily prevent
startup macros from running. Simply hold down the [Shift] key when you
open the file. Note that you'll need to keep the [Shift] key pressed
throughout any warning dialog boxes that may appear during the process.
Cathy Chambers
Control The Start Menu And Taskbar With Group
Policies In Windows 2000!
The Windows Start menu and taskbar provide quick access to a variety of
applications and services, some of which you might not want readily
available to your users. For example, you might want to remove the Run
or Help commands from the Start menu, prevent Windows from keeping a
document history, or configure Windows to clear the document history
when the user exits. You can accomplish these types of tasks through
group policy.
To view the policies you can configure for the Start menu and taskbar,
open the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), and add the Group Policy
console for the local computer. Or, open a group policy object from the
Active Directory Users And Computers console on a server.
Navigate to User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu &
Taskbar.
Because Of The Pathway Above Check This Tip In My
Feature Article Section Of MY Website To Make Sure It Is Correct!
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This branch contains more than 20 policies that remove features from the
Start menu and disable functions such as drag-and-drop context menus on
the Start menu. To view more information about a particular policy,
double-click the policy, and select the Explain tab.
The Start menu is the main location most users go to access applications
and resources on their computers. Controlling what they see in the Start
menu can go a long way toward keeping them out of trouble.
Gary Chambers
Web Page Printing Orphans In Windows 98!
I think all of us have printed out a web page to read or share and we've
all ended up with an extra page printed with just a footer on it or even
blank. An annoying waste of paper, but there's a simple solution.
Assuming that the web page is relatively short all you need to do is
choose to only print one page. In Internet Explorer choose File | Print
... then instead of All pages, click on the Pages: radio button (the
default setting is one page only).
Click Print and only the first printed page worth of the web page will
come out.
If you're not sure how many pages you want printed, choose File | Print
Preview, with some practice you'll become pretty good at judging how
many printed pages you want.
Alternatives for saving paper depend on the ability of your printer. You
could choose double-sided printing or multiple pages per sheet if
available - check File | Print | Preferences to see what's available.
Gary Chambers
*** Depending on some Email
Programs Some Formulas And Pathways Don't Show Up Correctly In The
Email. When In Doubt Check The Tip In My Customer Support Site!
Some Requested
Performance Tips For Windows! I Just Listed Them On A Web Page Because
Some Are Registry Edits.
1. Speed Up The Start Menu In XP!
2. Disabling Hibernation In XP!
3. Optimize System Performance In Windows XP!
4. Want To Enable Boot Defragment?
5. Balance System Performance and Visual Effects!
6. Customize the CPU Cycles Given to Programs and Processes!
7. Turn Off Multimedia and Graphics on Web Pages!
Some Of The Most Highly Hit Pages On My
Website!
Made Some Changes To The Microsoft Access Database's That You Can
Download.
Take A Look!
Second Page Of Database's
Visit My
Site Index Or My
New Tips Page! They Have All The Links!
Get My "Free" Microsoft Access Searchable Database!
Keep All Your How-To Tips in One Place!
Being Prepared For The Worst Will Stand You In
Good Stead In Case Of A System Meltdown. Your preparation will save you
time and trouble during that nerve-wracking initial stage of disaster
recovery, considerably ease your tension and anxiety, and ensure a
smoother, more focused approach of the final stages.
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