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.