Prevent The Autocomplete List Of File Names From Appearing!

To prevent the AutoComplete list from appearing in typical Windows Explorer-style dialog boxes, turn off the AutoComplete functionality for Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer:

1. Start Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
2. Click the Content tab, and then click AutoComplete.
3. Under Use AutoComplete for, click to clear the Web Addresses check box, and then click OK.
4. Click the Advanced tab, click to clear the Use inline AutoComplete check box in the Browsing section (if this check box has been selected).
5. Click OK.

Gary Chambers

Change A Folder's Icon In Windows XP!

Tired of most folders looking like the same drab yellow open file? You can change a folder's icon in Windows XP to better signify its contents. To change a folder's icon:

1. Right-click on a folder and choose "Properties".

2. When the "Properties" multi-tabbed dialog box appears, select "Customize".

3. Click the "Change Icon" button.

4. Choose an icon you wish to use and click "OK", or click "Browse" to browse your system for other icons. Look for .ICO and .EXE files on your system for more icons. You may even want to download some freeware icons over the Internet.

5. Press "OK" to close the dialog box.

Note that you may need to close and reopen the folder for the icon change to take effect.

Gary Chambers

Making Missing Search, Back, Folders, Other Buttons Reappear!

If Windows XP Explorer or Internet Explorer windows are missing the back arrow, Folders, Search, and other buttons, just click on a folder.

Choose the "View" menu, select "Toolbars", and then check "Standard Buttons" to get these conveniences back.

Gary Chambers

Questions And Possible Answers From My Email Support Service!

Question:

How do I delete restore points in System Restore?

Possible Answer:

You can either delete all restore points except the latest one, or all the restore points!

- To delete all restore points except the latest one, use the Disk Cleanup utility. Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Cleanup. Click on the more options tab and then select Clean up in the System Restore dialog box.
- To delete all the restore points on your computer, disable and re-enable system restore on the system. Click Start, Control Panel, and then the System icon. Click on the System Restore tab in the dialog box, select the Turn off System Restore check box, and click Apply. Clear the check box again to re-enable System Restore and then click OK.
- You can reduce the number of restore points saved by decreasing the total amount of disk space available to System Restore. Note that less available disk space will decrease the relative number of restore points.

Gary Chambers