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Archware Computer Solutions Tip of the Month:

You may have the hottest hardware under the sun, but it's nothing if your system isn't running smoothly. After all, it's the little things that make life bearable, and given the undeniable nature of software to be annoying, you'll want to set it up exactly how you like.

To that end, we've taken a dive into the highly chlorinated pool of most commonly used software, and come out itching with some handy hints to make life a little easier. So come, wade with us, the water's fine...

Note that a number of these tips require administrator access to your machine, and you may not (and most likely should not) be able to do them at work!

 
Windows XP SP3
Note for the sake of this tip, the Classic View is used for Control Panel.
 
Turn off Personalized Menus
Microsoft's Personalized Menus was an interesting idea — hide the commands you don't use often to create a more streamlined interface. Unfortunately all it did was annoy users as they couldn't find the menu entry they wanted. To turn them off if you're using the Classic Start menu:
  1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Properties
  2. Click Customize
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the Advanced Start menu options box and un-tick Use Personalized Menus and click OK
You can also get rid of the evil things in Office 2003:
  1. Right-click on a toolbar and choose Customize
  2. Click the Options tab
  3. Check Always show full menus
  4. Click the Close button
From: http://www.cnet.com.au/desktops/pcs/0,239029439,240056061,00.htm
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