Windows Me Annoyances: Taking Charge Of Windows Me
by David A. Karp 2021-05-26 01:41:19
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In an ideal world, an operating system is a collection of software that handles a computer''s "dirty work" invisibly, quickly, and most of all, painlessly. For many of us, however, Microsoft Windows exists outside this ideal world. We are annoyed by ... Read more

In an ideal world, an operating system is a collection of software that handles a computer''s "dirty work" invisibly, quickly, and most of all, painlessly. For many of us, however, Microsoft Windows exists outside this ideal world. We are annoyed by "personalized Menus" that keep changing, icons we don''t use cluttering up our workspace, periodic crashes, unintelligible error messages, and inadequate documentation to help us figure it all out.Windows Me Annoyanceshas the insider information you need for overcoming Windows'' many annoyances and limitations. Whether you''re looking to finally solve a nagging problem, dramatically improve system performance, or customize the interface to better suit your work habits, theWindows Me Annoyancessolution-oriented format makes finding information and implementing solutions easy and pain free. Thanks to the thorough and relevant documentation on the registry, Windows Scripting Host, and Windows'' built-in networking capabilities, customizing and improving Windows Me is easier than ever.Based on the author''s extremely popular web sites,Windows Me Annoyancesdelivers an authoritative collection of techniques and tools for customizing Windows Me, including:

  • Several approaches and hidden tools for working with the Windows registry, the database of system- and application-specific configuration information
  • How to bypass Windows roadblocks such as the Home Networking and System Restore wizards, allowing you to take control of the processes quickly and painlessly
  • A tutorial and reference on automation with the Windows Scripting Host as a means of eliminating many Windows Me annoyances
  • Using third-party software and utilities to handle some of the more complex workarounds and customizations
  • Dealing with software that overwrites your file associations and other settings without warning
Windows Me Annoyancesis the intermediate and advanced Windows user''s best resource for turning Windows into the user-friendly, customizable interface it was meant to be, but doesn''t always manage to be on its own. Less
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  • 9780596000608
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