Step 1

Create 3 folders - C:WINXPSP1, C:SP1106 and C:XPBOOT

Step 2

Copy the entire Windows XP CD into folder C:WINXPSP1

Step 3

You will have to download the SP1 Update, which is 133MB. Rename the Service Pack file to XP-SP1.EXE
Extract the Service Pack from the Run Dialog using the command: C:XP-SP1.EXE -U -X:C:SP1106

Step 4

Open Start/Run... and type the command: C:SP1106updateupdate.exe -s:C:WINXPSP1

Click OK

Folder C:WINXPSP1 contains: Windows XP SP1

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1) Win XP Tip, Hidden Back-up utility

Insert your windows XP disc into your PC. Click exit if your installation screen comes up. Now go too your CD drive in *My Computer*. Right-click and select open.

Choose VALUE ADDMSFTNT BACK-UP FILE.

In the *files of type* drop down list be sure that *select all files* is on. Click on the NTBACK-UP.msi file and click okay.

Click the finish button and now go over too the start buttonALL PROGRAMSACCESSORIESSYSTEM TOOLS and there it is now.. BACK-UP FILES... Great little tool that Microsoft never should have hidden.

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First the safety rules

The inside of a computer is a bad place full of electricity and sharp edges. On the electricity side always when working on you computer make sure that it’s still plugged in to the power socket and the power is turned off, this is to ensure that any static. From you is discharged through the earth. The inside of most computer cases are unfinished metal and has very sharp edges so be careful.

The first signs of a battery failing are:-

1) your clock starts running slowly

2) when you boot (start) your computer it has a problem finding your hardware (no hard drive, no cd rom)

To change the battery you need the following tools

1) a X-point screwdriver

2) an anti-static strap(optional)

3) a new battery (seems logical)

Then unplug all the cables from the back of the computer as you remove them make a note where they came from. (So when you finished you can put them back)

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This is an easy way to get to the folders on your system without having to open a Windows Explorer Window every time you want to access files. I find it very useful to have this feature as it allows me to access my Folders and Drives immediately and saves me a lot of time.

This works in Windows XP:

1. Right Click an empty spot on your Taskbar (Between your Start Button and your System Tray).

2. Click Toolbars.

3. Click New Toolbar.

4. A Small Window will Open that allows you to pick the folder you wish to make a Toolbar. If you want to access your Desktop Without having to minimize all your windows. Just Pick Desktop. If you want to access ONLY your My Documents Folder, Select that. Any folder will work for this.

5. Click OK.

The New Tool bar will appear at the bottom of your screen next to your System Tray.

If you find this to be not useful, Repeat Steps 1 and 2 and then check click the Toolbar you created that has a check mark next to it. And it will disappear.

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This tutorial has been made so people that are having problems with corrupted files, can learn how to fix them easy.

Required

+ Windows XP operating system

+ Windows XP cd

Right to the tutorial

+ Place the xp cd in your cd/dvd drive

+ Go to start

+ run

+ type in 'sfc /scannow' (without the ')

Now it should all load, and fix all your corrupted file on windows XP :)

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learn how to change *.exe files, in 5 easy steps:

1) Don't try to modify a prog by editing his source in a dissasembler.Why? Cause that's for programmers and assembly experts only.

try to view it in hex you'll only get tons of crap you don't understand. First off, you need Resource Hacker(last version). It's a resource editor- very easy to use, You can download it at h**p://www.users.on.net/johnson/resourcehacker/

2) Unzip the archive, and run ResHacker.exe. You can check out the help file too

3) You will see that the interface is simple and clean. Go to the menu FileOpen or press Ctrl+O to open a file. Browse your way to the file you would like to edit. You can edit *.exe, *.dll, *.ocx, *.scr and *.cpl files, but this tutorial is to teach you how to edit *.exe files, so open one.

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