Starting Configuring for Windows XP

Adding Optional Components to Add/Remove Programs Tool Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 223182 - During Setup, the following components are installed by default: Disabling the Windows Key on Microsoft Natural Keyboard Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 181348 - Administrators who want to lock computers in secure environments (for example, demonstration workstations and kiosks) may need to disable the Windows keyboard commands found on the Microsoft Natural Keyboard and compatible keyboards. Group Policy XPerience:

You can do more with Group Policy in Windows XP than in Windows 2000 Professional. Here©s a guide to the changes. Source: MCPMag.com

HAL Options After Windows XP Setup
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 309283 - This article describes Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) options you can use after you run Windows XP Setup. 

How to Add a Control Panel Tool to a Category
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 292463 - The Control Panel in Windows XP includes a Category view that divides specific tasks and Control Panel tools into different categories. This article describes how to add a Control Panel tool to a specific category. 

How to Change the Length of Time That Your Computer Is Inactive Before Your Status Becomes "Away"
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 307300 - This article describes the "Away" status in Windows Messenger. This article also describes how to change the length of time that elapses before your individual status appears as "Away" in Windows Messenger.

HOW TO: Change the Screen Refresh Rate of Your Monitor in Windows XP
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 311403 - This step-by-step article describes how to adjust the refresh rate of your monitor in Windows XP.

How to Configure an Authoritative Time Server in Windows XP
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 314054 - This article describes how to configure an authoritative time server in Windows XP.

HOW TO: Configure a VPN Connection to Your Corporate Network in Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 305550 - This step-by-step article describes how to configure a VPN connection to your corporate network in Windows XP Professional.

HOW TO: Configure a Wireless Link That Uses Infrared in Windows XP
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 305551 - This step-by-step article describes how to configure a wireless link that uses infrared in Windows XP. Note that you must have an infrared device installed on your computer to complete any of the following procedures.

How to Configure Internet Explorer to Have More Than Two Download Sessions
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 282402 - This article describes how to configure Internet Explorer to have more than two download sessions.

HOW TO: Connect to Windows XP Terminal Services with Greater Than 256-Color Resolution Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 278502 - This step-by-step article shows you how to connect to Windows XP Terminal Services using a video resolution greater than 256-color.

How to Disable Dr. Watson for Windows
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 188296 - This article describes how to disable and re-enable the Dr. Watson program for Windows.

HOW TO: Edit the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 289022 - This article describes how to view and manually configure the Boot.ini file in Windows XP from within the startup environment variables.

HOW TO: Manage Environment Variables in Windows XP
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 310519 - This step-by-step article describes how you can manage the environment variables in Windows XP. Environment variables are strings that contain information about the environment for the system, and the currently logged on user.

HOW TO: Move the Windows XP Spool Folder
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 308666 - This article describes how to change the location of the Windows XP spool folder.

How to Prevent Windows Messenger from Running on a Windows XP-Based Computer
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 302089 - This article describes how to prevent Windows Messenger from running. By default, Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition install Windows Messenger, and the user interface does not provide a way to remove or to uninstall Windows Messenger.

How to Run a Logon Script Once When a New User Logs On
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 284193 - This article describes how to configure a logon script, or program to run one time. These steps apply only to new users who have never logged on to the computer. If a user already has a local user profile, or a roaming profile, the script will not run.

HOW TO: Set the Command Processor Appearance in Windows XP
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 309019 - This article describes how to set the appearance of the command processor in Windows XP. You can change the colors, fonts, and layout for the command prompt window to make it easier to work with command-line tools.

HOW TO: Set Up Administrative Alerts in Windows XP
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 310490 - This article describes how to set up administrative alerts in Windows XP. You can receive notifications of computer problems by creating an alert. When computer performance measurements indicate a problem, the alert that you created performs the action that you specified, such as sending a message or starting a program. You can use such alerts to monitor critical computers such as servers that provide services for network users, or workstations that must always be available.

Internet Time Feature Is Not Available When a Computer Is a Domain Member
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 289689 - On a Windows XP-based computer, the Internet Time tab does not appear in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel. This behavior occurs because the Windows XP-based computer is a member of a domain. The Internet Time feature is only available in workgroup environments.
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