StepByStep Index

Stop Balloons from Appearing in the Notification Area
Learn how to stop balloons from appearing in the Windows notification area.

Add Programs to Your Quick Launch Toolbar
Using the Quick Launch toolbar, you can start any program with one click. Follow these instructions to add programs to your Quick Launch bar.

Switch Between Windows XP style and Windows Classic Style Windows and Themes
In Windows XP, you can choose between two different window themes. Learn how to change the style of the windows and themes used in Windows XP.

How to add shortcuts to the Start menu in Windows XP
You can add shortcuts to the Start menu in Windows XP. Follow these instructions to learn how to add shortcuts to the Windows XP Start menu.

Add a Folder to the Start Menu in Windows XP
Learn how to add folders to the Start menu in Windows XP.

How to Keep the Windows Sidebar on Top
Learn how to keep the Windows Sidebar on top of other windows.

Show the Security Tab in Windows XP Professional
To show the security tab in Windows XP Professional, you must disable simple folder sharing. Follow these instructions, complete with screen shots, to show the security tab in Windows XP Professional.

Change the Size of the Desktop Font
In Windows XP, you can change the size of the font used on the desktop. Learn how to change the size of the desktop font in this tutorial with plenty of screen shots to show you the way.

Advanced Ways to Customize the Windows XP Start Menu
Learn several advanced ways to customize the Windows XP Start menu.

Delete a Shortcut from the Windows XP Start Menu
The Windows XP Start Menu provides a list of shortcuts to the programs you use most often. Learn how to delete a shortcut listed.

Change the Number of Shortcuts in the Windows XP Start Menu
The Windows XP Start Menu provides a list of shortcuts to the programs you use most often. Learn how to change the number of shortcuts listed.

Change the Size of the Icons in the Windows XP Start Menu
In Windows XP, you can choose between two different icon sizes. Learn how to change the size of the icons in this tutorial.

Show the Windows XP Quick Launch Toolbar
Learn how to show the Windows XP Quick Launch toolbar.

Adjusting the Visual Effects in Windows XP Can Speed Up Windows XP
Windows XP provides some nice visual effects, but they negatively affect performance. Learn what effects you can disable in order to improve the performance of your Windows XP computer.

Add a Shortcut to Your Windows XP Desktop
Learn how to add a shortcut to your Windows desktop.

Keep the Taskbar on Top of Other Windows
Learn how to always keep the Windows XP taskbar on top of other windows.

Automatically Hide the Windows XP Taskbar
Learn how to automatically hide the Windows XP taskbar when you're not using it.

Locking the Windows XP Taskbar
Learn how to prevent the Windows XP taskbar from moving around the screen by locking it in place.

Showing the Clock
Learn how to show the clock in your Windows XP toolbar.

Change the Windows Time Zone
Follow these instructions to change the time zone settings in Microsoft Windows.

Changing Sound Effects
Learn how to change the sound effects your Windows computer plays.