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.