How to Hibernate in Windows XP

Microsoft chose to hide the "Hibernate" function in Windows XP. Here's how you perform that function without going through too much trouble.


Step1 Make sure all necessary programs are closed prior to shutting down. Hibernating will put all programs to "sleep," but some programs won't start up properly. Experiment after this to figure out which programs perform as intended.

Step2 Click on "Start" and navigate to "Shut Down."

Step3 You will see the Shut Down dialog box.

Step4 You will see three options--Standby, Turn Off or Restart.

Step5 Hold down the "Shift" key on your keyboard and "Standby" will switch to "Hibernate."

Step6 Click on "Hibernate" and your system will then go into Hibernation mode. It will take a few seconds to a few minutes to enter that mode, in which case your system will shut down.

How to Automate Windows XP

Task Scheduler.
This service launches programs on a regular schedule or upon certain events, such as logging on to your computer.
Batch programs.
These programs, a throwback to the earliest days of MS-DOS, still provide an easy, reliable way to run a sequence of programs and commands. Most programs can be started from a command prompt, which means they can be started from a batch program.
Windows Script Host.
This feature allows you to run scripts written in VBScript, JScript, and other languages. cool huh! Although learning how to use Windows Script Host is more difficult than learning how to create batch programs, scripts can interact with the operating system and with other programs in much more powerful ways.

How to Change Your Windows XP Theme

If you're bored of your current Windows theme, Read on to find instructions on how you can change them easily.


Step1 Navigate to the Control Panel.

Step2 Double-click on "Display."

Step3 You will see the "Themes" tab by default. Make your selection according to your favorite.

Step4 The preview will display in the window. If you are satisfied with what appears there, click on 'OK' and Exit. Your Windows system will now display the new theme

Create a New User Account in Windows XP

If you wish to share your computer with family, you should set up user accounts so that they are responsible for their own actions. That way, they won't accidentally delete your files or any of your work. Here's how you set up additional user accounts in Windows XP.
Step1 Click on "Start" and then on "Control Panel."
Step2 Scroll down to "User Accounts" and double-click on it.
Step3 Click on "Create a new account." Give it a new name.
Step4 Next, give it either Administrator or Limited rights.
Step5 And then Finish. If you click on the account, you will be given the option to set a password for the account. Do so if you wish for the user to retain their privacy.

How to End Tasks in Windows XP

If your computer is starting to slow down, you might have to end some tasks or close some programs in Windows. Here's how you do so.

Step1

Right-click on an empty space on the task bar.

Step2

Choose "Task Manager."

Step3

Highlight the task that you wish to end.

Step4

Right-click on it and choose "End Task."

Step5

The program should be terminated, freeing up some RAM for your computer to work with.

How to Display Hidden System Files in Windows XP

By default, Windows will choose to hide important files, making them not easily accessible by the regular user. However, there will come a time when you need to access these files and folders. Follow these simple steps to display hidden system files and folders

Step1 Open up "My Computer" or Windows Explorer.
Step2 Click on "Tools" and go to Folder Options.
Step3 Click on the "View" tab.
Step4 Scroll down to the "Hidden Files and Folders" and check the option "Show Hidden Files and Folders."
Step 5Click OK and exit. Now all your hidden files will be displayed.

How to Organize Folder Items in Windows XP

Windows XP arranges icons haphazardly. Arranging them into groups is simple. Here's how.
Step1 Open up 'My Computer'. You will notice the items that represent your hard drives, optical drives, network drives and others.
Step2Right-click on an empty space, choose 'Arrange Icons By', followed by 'Show in Groups'.
Step3Right-click again on an empty space, choose 'Arrange Icons By', followed by 'Type'.
Step4Your icons will now be grouped according to its type. Now looking for an item should no longer be a chore or confusing.