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Great! I tried different combinations and just couldn't get it to work. I think it was the because of the long program path with spaces. Probably didn't have everything quoted right. Nice going. That will be a lot better than fooling around with batch files.

As I mentioned above, you can make a batch file to call your program with a specific priority. Just make a text file, program.cmd. In the file, place a command such as this: start /ABOVENORMAL "program path\Program name" exit Replace /ABOVENORMAL with the specific priority you want. Entering start /? from the command prompt will list all available parameters. If you want a custom icon for your file, just create a shortcut to the cmd file and choose an icon from the shortcut properties. Ah, tim beat me to it

Actually, I was having trouble using the start command from within a shortcut. To be precise, I couldn't make it work. I tried using cmd.exe /c start... and just start "program name". Unless someone knows how to do this, a workaround is to make a batch file from which to call the program. If you want a custom icon for the batch, just make a shortcut to that.

Exellent tim. No need to muck about with a program.

Check this out: http://planet-source-code.com/vb/scripts/S...=53443&lngWId=1

We need to see the script/batch files you are using and your directory structure. Otherwise it's impossible to answer your question. As far as My pictures and My music. Not sure how one would remove them. Those are special folders and I'm not sure they can be removed. Might be possible. *shrug*

No problem. You know what? I had a free program on my computer that I forgot about. It has lots of features including editing the startup program list and add/remove programs. http://www.x-setup.net/ You should be careful with some settings. It does have a backup feature incase a change doesn't work or causes problems. Edit: There are literally thousands of settings so some things may be hard to find at first. If you decide to use this program, Startup programs are under Startup/Shutdown > Startup > Win NT/2k/XP > Auto Run part 1/Part 2 The uninstall program list is under System > Software Installation > Uninstall You can even set favorites to immediately go to any particular setting.

Ah okay. As far as add/remove program list, check this out: http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/110/ winguides.com is a great resource for reg tweaks. Here's something you might be interested in. http://www.winguides.com/tweak/ It's not free, however. If I run into any freeware programs, I'll post them.

I use photoshop as well. I just use Irfanview if I need to view files quickly or for batch processing.

No problem. I'm pretty sure it will do what you need. Honestly, I wasn't sure if it would until I actually tested it out. Irfanview is an excellent program. I use it as my default viewer. With all the plugins installed, it will play virtually any audio or video file. It makes a great 'quick and dirty' media player.

I'm not sure about that. What are you looking for exactly?

To be more precise, Under batch conversion settings, check 'use advanced options', click 'Set Advanced Options'. From there you will see the options for resizing. Make sure 'preserve aspect ratio' is checked as well as 'use resample function'.

I beg to differ. If you go into batch conversion -> andvanced options, you can set parameters to resize while maintaining the correct aspect ratios. It worked pretty fast.

Irfanview also has excellent batch capabilites. It's also free. http://www.irfanview.com/ I just tested a bunch of images that were 1024 x 768. I resized two of them to 1024 x 1024 to make sure it would work like you want. After completion, all of the images were resized to 640 x 480 except the two 1024 x 1024. They were resized to 480 x 480.

msconfig stores the disabled startup items in these keys: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupreg] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupfolder] Delete any sub-keys that correspond to programs that you do not want listed in msconfig.

This google search might be of help. Also, what files do you have in $oem$? What apps, drivers, etc. A bad driver in your $oem$ directory might cause this problem. See http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;en-us;314474 You might try eliminating individual drivers to narrow the problem down.

Not at all. It's basically a simple command prompt that loads from the CD so you can replace missing or corrupted files. There are also commands that will allow you to rebuild the Master Boot Record and the boot.ini file.

Instead of going through the hassle of doing a complete repair install, Sgt_Strider should at least try using the recovery console method first. It's a lot faster and windows updates won't need to be reinstalled. If that doesn't work, then yes, do a repair install.

Good tip! Definitely check this before trying to repair Windows.

Mine only has the same four as SkyyPunk. Not sure what the other option could be for Display. Is 60hz the refresh rate you normally use? To what does windows change your resolution settings?

You can use the recovery console to repair your installation. Follow the instructions at the following link to load the recovery console: http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxprcons.htm Once you are at the command prompt, enter these commands: fixmbr c: fixboot c: copy cddrive:\i386\ntldr c:\ copy cddrive:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\ Replace C: with the appropriate drive letter if needed. In all of the above commands "cddrive:" is to be replaced by whatever the drive letter is, such as D: or E:, where your XP CD-ROM has been placed. You end the Recovery Console session by typing the command EXIT, which will reboot the computer.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] "GinaDll"="Your Custom Gina.dll"

Lol No problem. I wasn't being defensive. I was just clarifying your clarification. I wouldn't presume to argue with you. You have much more knowledge than I.

Yes, that's correct. That's why the settings in HKEY_USERS\.Default are used at the logon screen. If you want to completely disable the theme service: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Themes] "Start"=dword:00000004