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Thanks. Not needing 3rd party software is nicer, so for now I'll use this *.wsf on wakeup: <job><script> s = WSH.createObject("WScript.Shell");s.run('powercfg /s "Always On" ', 0, true);s.run('powercfg /s "Minimal Power Management" ', 0, true);</script></job>Any clean way to get Windows with no 3rd party utils to run something on wakeup? The Scheduler doesn't have suitable start rules for that. Maybe WMI events can be used somehow, but it looks like a mess.

WinXP has a "feature" (well, I guess it could be useful in some scenarios to some people) that hibernates the computer automatically 5 minutes after waking up from hibernation if there's no input during that time. KB318355 mentions an "inactivity timer". If I move the mouse attached to the computer it's enough to disable the auto-hibernation, good until after the next manual hibernation. But I'm remote controlling the computer, and that specific input doesn't stop the timer for some reason. Any idea how to disable the feature, or can anyone suggest a utility to synthesize input that will disable it? (No, I don't have automatic hibernation set in the power settings.)

The flashing black on horizontal resize is worse than the vertical problems. It looks even worse on Aero, where it's more out of place next/in the fancy blur/transparency. Looked like a bug initially, but after 8 years since NT6 release now it's just sloppy and unpro. The video isn't as smooth as normal usage, but the general impression is similar. The vertical isn't as bad, but still lame. In normal usage, where it's smoother, quick sizing up leaves a giant trail of the button's border. Very noticeable. The top flashing black is not something I see in normal use.

The file is cached until the memory is needed for something else (or when Windows decides to vacate it for whatever reason), so accessing again the same data will be quick. There's no point in keeping memory empty.

It's not a flicker due to layered elements and no double buffering, it's the desynchronized moving/resizing of the elements and the enclosing window. I've seen it on all Win 7 and 8 computers I encountered.

I remember it from 2 minutes ago when I resized an Explorer window on Win8. The most extreme example is resizing from the a top corner. Result: right end of the ribbon/menu bar flickers black (near the question mark), status bar jumps around, possibly with an extra trail by that button there (yeah, I should really check ClassicShell's alternative status bar). The same problem looked even worse on Win7 with the fancier transparency. It's really silly how they can't get the UI the draw cleanly after all these years, and even with hardware acceleration. The first software I made on Win9x was skinned. It didn't jump nor flicker on resize. Surely Microsoft can do the same?

QtTabBar http://qttabbar.wikidot.com/ Adds tabs, features, configurability, to Windows/Files Explorer. Too bad it's mostly .NET, so it's a bit slow to start and I suspect memory leaky, but so far it's the best file manager I've found for Windows. (There's also a less developed branch on SourceForge.) 7+ Taskbar Tweaker http://rammichael.com/7-taskbar-tweaker Taskbar behavior tweaks, slight visual configurability, and a few extra features. FileMeta http://filemeta.codeplex.com/ Adds the ability to add/edit file comments which can be viewed in an Explorer column. Editing is from File Properties, or Details Pane. Can also edit other file metadata (tags, rating, etc.). The metadata is stored in an ADS (alternate datastream). But it's not as straightforward as it could've been due to NT6's limitations; it needs to register separately for each file extension, and it can't coexist with other property handlers, such as the stock handlers that show OLE or media file metadata in Explorer.

Are you on Win8.1 including "Win 8.1 Update" (KB 2919355)? Is it the English version?

You can restore the access right later manually if you want, but it probably makes no practical difference at all. Anyway, I wonder if Windows 9 will come with a more configurable task switcher.

Noel, here's the Win81 x64 DLL without "Desktop" but with thumbnails. 5r7: Sorry, I forgot. You'd have to take ownership of the file and probably grant yourself "Full Control" permissions as well: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2808-take-ownership-file-folder-drive-registry-key-windows-8-a.html http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2815-permissions-allow-deny-access-users-groups-windows-8-a.html Yeah, a memory patcher will be handy. I might still eventually get to it. CleanAltTab_win81_x64_with_thumbs.zip

Nothing priced low enough for me on eBay right now. Maybe I should look into replacing the 4200's fan or heatsink+fan and that's is. Well, assuming that's the problem.

As long as you did it for fun and not as a simple and efficient way to network.

Thanks. That Nvidia document is from 2002, I'm not sure if it applies to newer cards? It also defines in one place backward compatibility as "AGP 2.0", which is 1.5V (but then, it also mixes in AGP x2 which is 1.0). I think I should just go based on the AGP slot voltage key and hope it's enough indication. Based on the above, so far it seems only the 5700 makes sense. Even though it's slower in some cases than the 4200, it's not such a big difference, and it's faster with AA. Aren't drivers for 6xxx a problem in Win98?

In old mobos you set the ratios with jumpers.

I'm looking to replace the GF4 4200 on my Win98 machine. What's the latest Nvidia card that supports AGP 2x 3.3V? An FX5200 worked, but I'm not sure if 5600 and such would do.

What about the app list thread that lists the latest supported versions?

Thanks. It seems the Icon*Spacing do work after all. Restarting Explorer isn't enough, you need to sign out and back in, then move the icons.

You mean leave the thumbnails visible in the switcher, just get rid of the desktop item in there?

I tried changing IconSpacing or IconVerticalSpacing (under HKCR\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics), but it doesn't do anything, also after Explorer restart or re-logging in. Am I missing something?

With 15 windows I don't see alphabetic order. In what cases does it happen?

Can you detail more on what's changed? I didn't notice a difference; it seems ordered like it's always been.

Some of these deltas are large enough to seem unlikely, no? Doesn't look like something Microsoft could afford to have going on. Maybe it's drivers or settings somewhere? E.g., a random data point: http://www.techspot.com/review/561-windows8-vs-windows7/page3.html Some things are somewhat slower, some faster. This was right after Win8's release. Re Explorer, I don't know if you can consider it a reliable benchmark for filesystem or disk I/O. I'd look for a benchmark made for this specific purpose, or create a simple directory scanner.

Any links to the performance benchmarks? At least regarding Explorer file properties I don't think it matters that much. Explorer in general is annoying and out of control. Just like the Start Menu, one would be better off with a 3rd party file manager that has a stable feature set and a GUI that doesn't change across versions or that can be configured to your liking.

I've added a version for Win8.1 x64 to the original thread: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/163665-clean-alt-tab-for-win8-desktop-item-and-thumbnails-removed/#entry1063704

A version for Windows 8.1 x64. Seems okay, but not tested much as I don't yet use 8.1. CleanAltTab_win81_x64.zip