Windows XP Tips, Tricks, Shortcuts, and More.

There are many tips, tricks, and shortcuts in Windows XP. If you spend alot of time on the computer then these shortcuts, tricks, and tips may help you out a bit.

Remove the login password screen on start up.
Are you tired of logging in every time you start windows up? If so, follow the steps below to disable the login screen.

Open your control panel, click on administrative tools, and click on local security policy. Inside your local security window you will see options in the left panel, click on password policy. In the right panel click minimum password length and reduce it to 0 - no password required. Once you have finished that go to your user account in your control panel, click on your user account and remove your password. Now when you restart your computer you will not need to login.

A few quick keyboard shortcuts for Windows XP
Have you ever surfed the web and a window pops up and there's no way to close it? That has happened to me a few times and I know how irritating it can be. Simply press Alt + F4. That will close that pop up.

To launch the find tool press the Windows Key + F.
To minimize all your open windows press the Windows Key + D.
To launch the run button press the Windows Key + R.
To open Internet Explorer quickly press the Windows Key + E.
To lock your computer press the Windows Key + L. (To unlock it press Ctrl+Alt + Delete)
To move between applications press Alt + Tab.
To open the System Properties press the Windows Key + Pause / Break.
To refresh a page press F5.
To move the cursor to the address bar in IE press Alt + D.

How to quickly access your most used programs by assigning keyboard shortcuts to them.
Instead of going to your start menu and starting the programs you use the most, simply make keyboard shortcuts for them. Follow the steps below to make keyboard shortcuts.