Windows Hacks, Tips and Tricks


I have some secret Windows tips and tricks here. Many are problems which you may encounter, but for which Windows does not provide a readymade solution.

Registry

Display a banner each time Windows boots
  1. Start -> Run
  2. Type regedit
  3. Go to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinLogon
  4. Create a new string value in the right pane named LegalNoticeCaption and enter the value that you want to see in the menubar
  5. Create a new string value and name it LegalNoticeText. Modify it and insert the message you want to display each time Windows boots.

Windows

Shutting down Windows the fastest way
  1. Start -> Run
  2. Type rundll.exe user.exe,exitwindows

Internet Explorer

Your browser logo shows something other than the IE logo. Maybe you have installed your ISP software and you have a different logo on the top right. How do you remove it?
  1. Close all browser windows
  2. Start -> Run
  3. Type RunDLL32.EXE IEdkcs32.dll,Clear
  4. Click on OK, and start Internet Explorer. You should find the old spinning IE logo.

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